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 racesā¦ was hoping this fall but dont think thats happening just yet.
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Ok, Iām 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. Itās 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? Thatās 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 canāt get into it. I run for the exerciseā¦need to go out early this am as itās 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 Iām not looking for that this time as a souvenir. (We traveled with friendsā¦too much eating and adult beverages probably.)
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@disneyteachers - Finished mine too - nice work! 
I agree - walking around the parks is good exercise. When Iām in WDW - if Iām not sleeping, Iām usually exploring the resort or touring the parks. Iāve jogged the path around Crescent Lake, but that is about it, when on vacation.
Yep - thatās a great group!
@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! iām not going past a half 
Canāt wait to hear how your training goes!
Yay Dana! Iām registered for the Wine & Dine Half. Yep itās slow going for me too! Or so it seems.
I restarted running after a long absence using the āCouch-to-5Kā running plan http://www.coolrunning.com/engine/2/2_3/181.shtml and app āCouch to 5KĀ® - Run training on the AppĀ Store. It worked quite well and after 9 weeks I was able to complete my first 5K in a reasonable time.
However, I then learned about Chi Running http://www.chirunning.com/, which has made a huge difference - it is focused on developing proper technique so that you run more easily, and, more importantly, injury free. I started off using the app āChiRunning on the AppĀ Store, and soon purchased the book and DVD https://nk149.infusionsoft.com/app/storeFront/showProductDetail?productId=33. If you sign up for their newsletter Sign up for newsletter - Powered by Keap you will get a code for 20% off your first purchase through them. NAYY, but IMO this is something that every runner should take a look at.
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Oh. Iāll have to take a look at this too @brklinck. Starting running at my umā¦advanced age, Iām all about keeping injury free and not causing any damage.
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@MeetMeAtThePoly, it really does make running easier. I mean, you are not going to read the book and then go out and do a world-class marathon time, but as you try out and master each āChi Techniqueā you see and feel how it makes a difference. Given the name, he does talk a lot about the techniques āfreeing your Chiā to allow you to run better, but it really comes down to proper technique so that you no longer do things that make running more difficult.
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Good to hear, @MeetMeAtThePoly, thanks! Training is definitely a challenge in the summer weather, so the walk breaks help when Iām outside!