MommaoffherRocker
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My answer to Sunday's question is a week without kids Also the meet ups and seeing how far I've progressed since last year.
I wouldn't sweat it. If you've completed the bulk of your program to this point, you're good to go. Maybe not in tip top condition, but ready. One thing is for sure.....you're legs will be fresh! If you don't go out to quick, you should be fine. You'll have to control the urge to move at a quicker pace because you're legs feel so good. If you don't mind me asking, what was your injury?Never thought I'd be disappointed reading how others got in 18-20 mile runs over the weekend, knowing I won't get there as I resume training after my leg injury. Managed an 8 mile run yesterday without any pain, with a 12 mile run planned for this weekend. My hope is to then do 15 miles on the 23rd, with a 2 week taper leading to marathon weekend. I'll get in as many miles as possible, without over doing it too soon, and then hope for the best. Nice work to all of you getting the miles in!
Never thought I'd be disappointed reading how others got in 18-20 mile runs over the weekend, knowing I won't get there as I resume training after my leg injury. Managed an 8 mile run yesterday without any pain, with a 12 mile run planned for this weekend. My hope is to then do 15 miles on the 23rd, with a 2 week taper leading to marathon weekend. I'll get in as many miles as possible, without over doing it too soon, and then hope for the best. Nice work to all of you getting the miles in!
I think you'll be fine but I am 19 and don't really ever relax so....So, file this under "Putting the cart before the horse," but since registration is not too far away, I wanted to run this by the runDisney all-stars:
I'm thinking about doing the Dopey in 2019. I'll be 35 and I think my slogan will be, "I'm not running for President, so I'm running for Dopey." My wife seems to be on board and we know it'll be pricey between the race, shoes, etc.
That said, I have one major reservation. The 2019 trip will be a full family trip and I'm worried that doing the Dopey will take too much time away from my wife and kids. I know I can do the races and I know that, for the most part, my family will be asleep or just getting up when I'm running. My concern is being too tired, especially after the half and full to real enjoy my time with the kids in what will be one of their last trips as youngsters. I'm not a napper, so that's a small concern.
I did the full this year, came home, took a shower and was ready to hit the parks. We tackled Epcot, ate at Ohana, went back to Epcot and I ended up closing down the park that night without the aid of a nap or caffeine, so I know I can handle that. But, my concern is the cumulative effect of four days. I really love night time at the parks and want to see the nighttime shows at MK, Epcot and HS at the very least. We would probably do a 6-7 day trip, so there would definitely be days without an early morning/running.
So, would doing Dopey be selfish or can I handle it? I'm sure my family won't see it that way, but I want to give them the best vacation ever. Any feedback would be greatly appreciated!
Thanks in advance, gang. I know you all have your own upcoming races to think about.
So, file this under "Putting the cart before the horse," but since registration is not too far away, I wanted to run this by the runDisney all-stars:
I'm thinking about doing the Dopey in 2019. I'll be 35 and I think my slogan will be, "I'm not running for President, so I'm running for Dopey." My wife seems to be on board and we know it'll be pricey between the race, shoes, etc.
That said, I have one major reservation. The 2019 trip will be a full family trip and I'm worried that doing the Dopey will take too much time away from my wife and kids. I know I can do the races and I know that, for the most part, my family will be asleep or just getting up when I'm running. My concern is being too tired, especially after the half and full to real enjoy my time with the kids in what will be one of their last trips as youngsters. I'm not a napper, so that's a small concern.
I did the full this year, came home, took a shower and was ready to hit the parks. We tackled Epcot, ate at Ohana, went back to Epcot and I ended up closing down the park that night without the aid of a nap or caffeine, so I know I can handle that. But, my concern is the cumulative effect of four days. I really love night time at the parks and want to see the nighttime shows at MK, Epcot and HS at the very least. We would probably do a 6-7 day trip, so there would definitely be days without an early morning/running.
So, would doing Dopey be selfish or can I handle it? I'm sure my family won't see it that way, but I want to give them the best vacation ever. Any feedback would be greatly appreciated!
Thanks in advance, gang. I know you all have your own upcoming races to think about.
Oh yes to this for sure!!I always go with "Better under-trained and healthy at the start than fully-trained and injured on the sideline".
So, file this under "Putting the cart before the horse," but since registration is not too far away, I wanted to run this by the runDisney all-stars:
I'm thinking about doing the Dopey in 2019. I'll be 35 and I think my slogan will be, "I'm not running for President, so I'm running for Dopey." My wife seems to be on board and we know it'll be pricey between the race, shoes, etc.
That said, I have one major reservation. The 2019 trip will be a full family trip and I'm worried that doing the Dopey will take too much time away from my wife and kids. I know I can do the races and I know that, for the most part, my family will be asleep or just getting up when I'm running. My concern is being too tired, especially after the half and full to real enjoy my time with the kids in what will be one of their last trips as youngsters. I'm not a napper, so that's a small concern.
I did the full this year, came home, took a shower and was ready to hit the parks. We tackled Epcot, ate at Ohana, went back to Epcot and I ended up closing down the park that night without the aid of a nap or caffeine, so I know I can handle that. But, my concern is the cumulative effect of four days. I really love night time at the parks and want to see the nighttime shows at MK, Epcot and HS at the very least. We would probably do a 6-7 day trip, so there would definitely be days without an early morning/running.
So, would doing Dopey be selfish or can I handle it? I'm sure my family won't see it that way, but I want to give them the best vacation ever. Any feedback would be greatly appreciated!
Thanks in advance, gang. I know you all have your own upcoming races to think about.
So, file this under "Putting the cart before the horse," but since registration is not too far away, I wanted to run this by the runDisney all-stars:
I'm thinking about doing the Dopey in 2019. I'll be 35 and I think my slogan will be, "I'm not running for President, so I'm running for Dopey." My wife seems to be on board and we know it'll be pricey between the race, shoes, etc.
That said, I have one major reservation. The 2019 trip will be a full family trip and I'm worried that doing the Dopey will take too much time away from my wife and kids. I know I can do the races and I know that, for the most part, my family will be asleep or just getting up when I'm running. My concern is being too tired, especially after the half and full to real enjoy my time with the kids in what will be one of their last trips as youngsters. I'm not a napper, so that's a small concern.
I did the full this year, came home, took a shower and was ready to hit the parks. We tackled Epcot, ate at Ohana, went back to Epcot and I ended up closing down the park that night without the aid of a nap or caffeine, so I know I can handle that. But, my concern is the cumulative effect of four days. I really love night time at the parks and want to see the nighttime shows at MK, Epcot and HS at the very least. We would probably do a 6-7 day trip, so there would definitely be days without an early morning/running.
So, would doing Dopey be selfish or can I handle it? I'm sure my family won't see it that way, but I want to give them the best vacation ever. Any feedback would be greatly appreciated!
Thanks in advance, gang. I know you all have your own upcoming races to think about.
I wouldn't sweat it. If you've completed the bulk of your program to this point, you're good to go. Maybe not in tip top condition, but ready. One thing is for sure.....you're legs will be fresh! If you don't go out to quick, you should be fine. You'll have to control the urge to move at a quicker pace because you're legs feel so good. If you don't mind me asking, what was your injury?
Sounds like a damned good plan!I always go with "Better under-trained and healthy at the start than fully-trained and injured on the sideline".
Others will disagree, but I think you just have to decide what your ultimate Dopey Vacation Expectation is going to be - park goals or time goals.
Personally, I don't try to do any of the Dopey races with any goals in mind other than finishing and having a good time. Park time with my friends is more important. If you're going for time goals - I think you will see it start to have an affect on your vacation (ie. really early bedtime, early meals, etc.).
I hit the wall on Saturday and tend to not do any park time (or, very minimal park time) ... even this year, with no half, I didn't spend much time in the parks at all and chose to rest/stay off my feet. In 2016, I spent most of the day by the pool. I plan to do the same this time around after brunch at STK.
The thing with trying to do everything in the parks is you really need to account for and add into training being on your feet for the extra amount of time walking around and waiting in line. I do think that the natural high of finishing Dopey will give you the adrenaline to carry you through fun times in the parks after the full.
Sleep deprivation is a big part of Dopey - I AM a napper, but my naps are like 2-hours long or else I get really grumpy. I usually spend a week or so "training" myself to wake-up at 3 or so in the morning and then kinda fighting through the day without a nap. It works, for the most part ... and I guess that's how I was able to only sleep for a total of 27 minutes during 40 hours of my recent Ragnar weekend.
Then there's also the deprivation from enjoying things like food & drink at Disney - I think that's the part I've grown to hate THE MOST.
If you can swing it, I would try to do your non-running part of the vacation AFTER Dopey (if possible!), just to save your legs as much as possible for the races and park time during the race weekend.
But as for doable? Totally!
I'm no doctor, but if there was no evidence of a stress fracture in your tibia, then I don think there's anything else in there that it could be other than shin splints. Guess the questions is, why did they come out of nowhere in the middle of training? I hold my breath every time I go out for a run over 12 miles. Occasionally I get a bursitis flare up and typically can stretch it out over a few days, even while continuing my running schedule. But the 20 mile training runs (last one is this Sunday) are brutal. Brutal enough for me to consider the Hanson training methods, which don't have you doing more than 16.5 miles. If it was shin splints, and the pain is gone now, you should be fine. Good luck! Keep a positive attitude.I had a sharp pain inside my shin, but only when I’d run. X-rays were negative and since it’s gone away (hopefully) with rest and ice, I’m going off the assumption it was my first experience with shin splints.
So, file this under "Putting the cart before the horse," but since registration is not too far away, I wanted to run this by the runDisney all-stars:
I'm thinking about doing the Dopey in 2019. I'll be 35 and I think my slogan will be, "I'm not running for President, so I'm running for Dopey." My wife seems to be on board and we know it'll be pricey between the race, shoes, etc.
That said, I have one major reservation. The 2019 trip will be a full family trip and I'm worried that doing the Dopey will take too much time away from my wife and kids. I know I can do the races and I know that, for the most part, my family will be asleep or just getting up when I'm running. My concern is being too tired, especially after the half and full to real enjoy my time with the kids in what will be one of their last trips as youngsters. I'm not a napper, so that's a small concern.
I did the full this year, came home, took a shower and was ready to hit the parks. We tackled Epcot, ate at Ohana, went back to Epcot and I ended up closing down the park that night without the aid of a nap or caffeine, so I know I can handle that. But, my concern is the cumulative effect of four days. I really love night time at the parks and want to see the nighttime shows at MK, Epcot and HS at the very least. We would probably do a 6-7 day trip, so there would definitely be days without an early morning/running.
So, would doing Dopey be selfish or can I handle it? I'm sure my family won't see it that way, but I want to give them the best vacation ever. Any feedback would be greatly appreciated!
Thanks in advance, gang. I know you all have your own upcoming races to think about.
Good points, especially, re: race goals. I think I would do the 5k and half for fun and put more concerted effort toward the full and (maybe) the 10k.
I think the biggest training would be mental and convincing myself I don’t need to barnstorm the parks every day in order to have a successful vacation.