FFigawi
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Can we please stop spoiling the Fantastic Beasts trailer? I haven't had a chance to watch it yet.
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Can we please stop spoiling the Fantastic Beasts trailer? I haven't had a chance to watch it yet.
Good point on the apparation in/out. I didn't really put that together in the trailer, but you're right. Maybe that protection was put in place afterward?
(ETA, I need to consult my "Hogwarts: A History" on this. My inner-Hermione is disappointed.)
Along with seeing more Jude Law as Dumbledore, I'm looking forward to an explanation of how people are apparating into Hogwarts.
I completely understand that. It's taken me years to work myself up to even thinking about a marathon this seriously. The decision to run Goofy or Dopey has more to do with going out of my possibly only marathon in a blaze of glory.As tempting as Goofy and Dopey are, I believe in setting myself up for success. For me, that means "just" the marathon (my first). It will either be a one-and-done (which I am perfectly okay with) or a precursor to Dopey 2020.
That being said, everyone is different. Many people have successfully run Dopey for their first marathon. You need to decide what's best for you.
I couldn't say that I've always wanted to run a marathon. In many ways it did not interest me at all until this year. But I've always said if I ever run a marathon I will either run the Walt Disney World full or some random marathon where finishing guarantees me being in a Star Wars film. I don't care if I'm wearing stormtrooper armor and my face was never seen in the movie. Like you, I'm most concerned about the full after the half. Everything else will be something I've done before and know how to handle with proper preparation.This is EXACTLY how I feel about it. I’ve done all the Dark Side Half’s, the Light Side half, two Avengers half’s and several local Chicago ones. DH has done all those plus WDW marathon once and Dopey twice.
I’ve always wanted to run a marathon and I figure it might as well be Disney, just in case I don’t want to do one ever again! I honestly think I’m most concerned about the full after the half. I figure the 5 and 10 are more just ‘warm ups’.
See you at Dark Side!
I never thought I would be ready to commit to a full, but if I ever did, it would be at Disney!
In the past my long runs for a half always managed to quash any thought of attempting a full. At the very least, I'm reasonably certain if I ever do attempt a marathon, I'm attempting it at Walt Disney World for the first time.
Question for marathon vets: I get the importance of training if for anything, to give you confidence that you can complete the race. I am pretty sure there will not be a time in the next 10 months where I can get a 20+ mile run in. I just don't have the time and frankly, I don’t have much desire to do it. The longest "training" run I will probably do is 10+ miles. However, I run regularly -- 3-4 times and ~ 20-25 miles a week. And I have done a few half marathons. Since I have no time goals, only to finish the marathon, I am wondering if I could just run my typical half marathon pace of about 8:15 / mile until I can’t go any further and then walk the rest of the way? Assuming I make it running to the halfway point, doing the math, I would be well under the 7 hour sweep. Has anyone ever gone into a first marathon with this mindset?
This is why the @DopeyBadger plans intrigue me. I see a path to finishing a full that does not involve 5-6 hour training runs multiple every 2 weeks. I think I can live with multiple long runs every week that prepare me for the time on my feet without keeping me on my feet excessively.I totally agree!! When I am out doing a typical run (usually 6 or 7 miles), the thought of doing 26 makes me . But I also agree that if I ever did a marathon, it would be the Disney marathon and since I am turning 50 this year, it better be sooner than later!! I would prefer to just do the full but my wife and 2 college aged daughters are doing the half and I would like to run with them so most likely, I will be doing the Goofy – half with them and full by myself. While adding the 5k and 10k would not be too difficult, I have little desire to get up at 3AM four straight mornings so for now, I am ruling out Dopey.
Question for marathon vets: I get the importance of training if for anything, to give you confidence that you can complete the race. I am pretty sure there will not be a time in the next 10 months where I can get a 20+ mile run in. I just don't have the time and frankly, I don’t have much desire to do it. The longest "training" run I will probably do is 10+ miles. However, I run regularly -- 3-4 times and ~ 20-25 miles a week. And I have done a few half marathons. Since I have no time goals, only to finish the marathon, I am wondering if I could just run my typical half marathon pace of about 8:15 / mile until I can’t go any further and then walk the rest of the way? Assuming I make it running to the halfway point, doing the math, I would be well under the 7 hour sweep. Has anyone ever gone into a first marathon with this mindset?
This is why the @DopeyBadger plans intrigue me. I see a path to finishing a full that does not involve 5-6 hour training runs multiple every 2 weeks. I think I can live with multiple long runs every week that prepare me for the time on my feet without keeping me on my feet excessively.
Along with seeing more Jude Law as Dumbledore, I'm looking forward to an explanation of how people are apparating into Hogwarts.
I totally agree!! When I am out doing a typical run (usually 6 or 7 miles), the thought of doing 26 makes me . But I also agree that if I ever did a marathon, it would be the Disney marathon and since I am turning 50 this year, it better be sooner than later!! I would prefer to just do the full but my wife and 2 college aged daughters are doing the half and I would like to run with them so most likely, I will be doing the Goofy – half with them and full by myself. While adding the 5k and 10k would not be too difficult, I have little desire to get up at 3AM four straight mornings so for now, I am ruling out Dopey.
Question for marathon vets: I get the importance of training if for anything, to give you confidence that you can complete the race. I am pretty sure there will not be a time in the next 10 months where I can get a 20+ mile run in. I just don't have the time and frankly, I don’t have much desire to do it. The longest "training" run I will probably do is 10+ miles. However, I run regularly -- 3-4 times and ~ 20-25 miles a week. And I have done a few half marathons. Since I have no time goals, only to finish the marathon, I am wondering if I could just run my typical half marathon pace of about 8:15 / mile until I can’t go any further and then walk the rest of the way? Assuming I make it running to the halfway point, doing the math, I would be well under the 7 hour sweep. Has anyone ever gone into a first marathon with this mindset?
In the the film adaptation of Harry Potter and the Half-Blood Prince, Harry and Dumbledore Apparated at the Astronomy Tower, although it is said that no one can Apparate or Disapparate within Hogwarts. Harry mentioned it to Dumbledore, to which Dumbledore replied, "Well, being me has its privileges"Good question - Dumbledoe and Harry did it in the Half Bolld Prince movie too. Can no one respect canon!
In the the film adaptation of Harry Potter and the Half-Blood Prince, Harry and Dumbledore Apparated at the Astronomy Tower, although it is said that no one can Apparate or Disapparate within Hogwarts. Harry mentioned it to Dumbledore, to which Dumbledore replied, "Well, being me has its privileges"
Question for marathon vets: I get the importance of training if for anything, to give you confidence that you can complete the race. I am pretty sure there will not be a time in the next 10 months where I can get a 20+ mile run in. I just don't have the time and frankly, I don’t have much desire to do it. The longest "training" run I will probably do is 10+ miles. However, I run regularly -- 3-4 times and ~ 20-25 miles a week. And I have done a few half marathons. Since I have no time goals, only to finish the marathon, I am wondering if I could just run my typical half marathon pace of about 8:15 / mile until I can’t go any further and then walk the rest of the way? Assuming I make it running to the halfway point, doing the math, I would be well under the 7 hour sweep. Has anyone ever gone into a first marathon with this mindset?
Thank you all for replying. I am glad I asked the question because I was worried about how I was considering approaching it. And it’s great to get feedback from the experts.I've never gone into a marathon with this mindset, and I would not recommend it.
I’ve been intrigued with slowing down and/or stopping and/or doing the run/walk after reading about it on this forum. I’ve tried it on some of my long runs and I find it doesn’t really help me. I am better getting into a groove a keeping a pace. I actually think I’d have a shorter day running at my pace til I don’t want to run anymore and then leisurely walk it in.I’d agree with @FFigawi that you couid be setting yourself up for a very long day but that doesn’t mean it can’t be done. I personally wouldn’t want to do that way but different strokes and all. The one thing I’d say is to slow your pace down from your half pace and that may allow to run further. Why burn it all out half way. Also consider a run/walk plan that you adopt from the beginning of the race - say walk every water stop.
I believe Keels answered and said the POT has to be before that deadline date no matter when you register.POT question that I think I asked before but I cant recall where or when... So lets say you wait to register for the marathon after POT deadline on October 9th (I think). Lets say a run a race on October 20 and register as soon as race results are posted, would I be allowed to post the result from that race, or I still need to have a race that was run before October 9th?
I want to say before the POT deadline is what I recall but not 100% sure... I doubt the marathon sales out, so the other question is how late does registration stay open?
Question for marathon vets: I get the importance of training if for anything, to give you confidence that you can complete the race. I am pretty sure there will not be a time in the next 10 months where I can get a 20+ mile run in. I just don't have the time and frankly, I don’t have much desire to do it. The longest "training" run I will probably do is 10+ miles. However, I run regularly -- 3-4 times and ~ 20-25 miles a week. And I have done a few half marathons. Since I have no time goals, only to finish the marathon, I am wondering if I could just run my typical half marathon pace of about 8:15 / mile until I can’t go any further and then walk the rest of the way? Assuming I make it running to the halfway point, doing the math, I would be well under the 7 hour sweep. Has anyone ever gone into a first marathon with this mindset?
This is why the @DopeyBadger plans intrigue me. I see a path to finishing a full that does not involve 5-6 hour training runs multiple every 2 weeks. I think I can live with multiple long runs every week that prepare me for the time on my feet without keeping me on my feet excessively.
Also don’t be fooled by the Dopeybadger plans not including 20+ Mile runs, he bases his plans based on time not miles per se. so your long runs are run much slower than race pace and for a long period of time, thus time spent running may well be the same even if you cover less distance on a single run.
I would at least be sure I’ve done a run of at least 16 -18 before a marathon.
Thank you all for replying. I am glad I asked the question because I was worried about how I was considering approaching it. And it’s great to get feedback from the experts.
A few points - First, I am not a couch potato and run regularly. Even if I did this method, I would most likely be able to run further than 13 miles. I’ve just never tried to go further. But the last half I ran I finished strong with my last 2 miles my fastest - both under 8 min/mile. So I know I could go further at that pace. Second - is the concern is being on my feet? Even at that pace I would finish in around 5 hours with the last 3 walking. I am sure there will be many on the course finishing after. The idea of walking it in is specifically so I am not pushing myself and trying to run longer. Making it a more enjoyable day
I’ve been intrigued with slowing down and/or stopping and/or doing the run/walk after reading about it on this forum. I’ve tried it on some of my long runs and I find it doesn’t really help me. I am better getting into a groove a keeping a pace. I actually think I’d have a shorter day running at my pace til I don’t want to run anymore and then leisurely walk it in.
Based on your opinions, will definitely try to get a few longer runs in. Maybe a 15+ miles. I doubt I’ll do 22 miles. But at least going out and trying it once or twice makes sense.