"Liners Running In Disney" - runDisney & Training Support Thread

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My DH, DD19 and I are doing the Jan. 5K for the first time! We went during the marathon this year and loved cheering on the runners. DH is a runner, so it was his idea to go back next year and do a race. I’ve always been a fast walker, but have now I’ve added some jogging to my workouts. I’ll probably have many questions! I’m a little nervous since this will be my first race.

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This thread might have sold me on the new forum. Nicely done @meetmeathepoly I’m a fast walker and registered for the Dumbo Double Dare, wine and dine half and wdw marathon

Did 3 miles on Sat and 11 on Sunday for one of the double weekends in Dumbo training and feel surprisingly ok today.

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The goal in your first race is to finish…I’d jog what you can and fast walk what you can. If you add a minute of running a week to your workout (so, swap a minute of walking for a minute of jogging in week one, in week two do two minutes of jogging, two less of walking, etc.), you’ll be able to run the whole 5k, just for perspective…

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Thanks for the advice and encouragement!

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registered for W&D - my first Half! Training is going surprisingly well so far. Excited!

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For runners who use fitbit and want to join the fitbit liner group, check out this post. Liners fitbit group

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There is also a group on Facebook called Liners Running that is great. We do monthly team mileage challenges and everyone is really supportive. Check it out!

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Cool idea! I still want to do this but have done nothing but get more out of shape than anything else. One day I plan on doing some of the Disney races… was hoping this fall but dont think thats happening just yet.

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Ok, I’m going to try out the new forums by posting here. Thanks @MeetMeAtThePoly for starting this thread. I am training for the glass slipper in feb. 2nd half marathon. Started running again 3 wks ago. It’s slow going but still have lots of time! What race are you running?

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Disney teacher I am a CT runner too!

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Just signed up for PHM, glass slipper challenge Nd the 5k!!

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Ct runner here too! Doing all three races at the PHM

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Wowza! All three? That’s awesome!

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Wow! You go! After running indoor/outdoor track in high school, I have run a handful of races since (in 20+ yrs) and just can’t get into it. I run for the exercise…need to go out early this am as it’s going to be hot!)

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Just finished my run. Was pondering bringing running stuff to Disney, but I think the walking should suffice? In April, I gained 7 lbs in a week at Disney. Came right off, but I’m not looking for that this time as a souvenir. (We traveled with friends…too much eating and adult beverages probably.)

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@disneyteachers - Finished mine too - nice work! :smiley: I agree - walking around the parks is good exercise. When I’m in WDW - if I’m not sleeping, I’m usually exploring the resort or touring the parks. I’ve jogged the path around Crescent Lake, but that is about it, when on vacation.

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Yep - that’s a great group!

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@WeHave2GoBack - yes I did the timed walking breaks with my runner partner during the Tower of Terror 10 Miler a couple of years ago. Worked fine. Congrats on your first full coming up! i’m not going past a half :wink: Can’t wait to hear how your training goes!

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Yay Dana! I’m registered for the Wine & Dine Half. Yep it’s slow going for me too! Or so it seems.

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I restarted running after a long absence using the “Couch-to-5K” running plan http://www.coolrunning.com/engine/2/2_3/181.shtml and app ‎Couch to 5K® - Run training on the App Store. It worked quite well and after 9 weeks I was able to complete my first 5K in a reasonable time.

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