When will everyone start their "official" training? I've been running around 15-20 miles a week just to keep myself a little in shape. I plan to start my real training around the middle of June, early July. So far my shin splints havnt come back. I had to cut back to less than 10 miles a week around November because they got so bad and they finally got better around Feb-March, so hopefully I can stay injury free and actually train for the marathon like I'm suppost to. I believe with proper training I can do the Goofy in less than 7:30 total. Last year it was closer to 9:00 hours total:eek:

I plan to do it with TNT again next year. The official season will start off at the begninning of September if I follow the 18 week schedule again.

Right now I am still running about 3 times a week, training for a 15K in July.

My other goal for this year is to complete the ToT 13K without any walk breaks. I still plan to do the marathon as a run/walk, but will likely run the first 5 miles or so without stopping.

I'll be running San Diego in a couple of weeks, and then I'm going to take several weeks off from running. I'll begin my Goofy training right around the first of July.

I'm hoping six months of consistent training will allow me to run a 3-hour half with my wife and then turn around and do the marathon in around 5 hours.

Any tips on how to train specifically for the Goofy? Any and all input is appreciated.

Any tips on how to train specifically for the Goofy? Any and all input is appreciated.Hal Higdon told me that the Goofy Challenge is very similar to standard training for ultramarathons, with a medium-long run on day 1 and the long run on day 2. His ultramarathon training guide (http://www.halhigdon.com/ultramarathon/ultramarathon2000.htm) actually shows that the Friday/Saturday runs are very similar to what one would encounter with the Goofy.

You might want to take a look at his various regular marathon training guides, and find one that incorporates a medium-long run the day before your weekly looong run. Once you are accustomed to that format, the Goofy race days should feel very familiar to you.

Hal Higdon told me that the Goofy Challenge is very similar to standard training for ultramarathons, with a medium-long run on day 1 and the long run on day 2. His ultramarathon training guide (http://www.halhigdon.com/ultramarathon/ultramarathon2000.htm) actually shows that the Friday/Saturday runs are very similar to what one would encounter with the Goofy.

You might want to take a look at his various regular marathon training guides, and find one that incorporates a medium-long run the day before your weekly looong run. Once you are accustomed to that format, the Goofy race days should feel very familiar to you.

What she said. I wish I would have done more back to back runs last year. It didnt even cross my mind until it was too late. I pooped out around mile 19. I'll be prepaired this year.

I signed up for the marathon in January and started my "training" then! I had to, as I've never done anything like this before.

I have now also signed up for a local half in July, as a part of the training so I think I will be on track for the full in WDW next January.

Barring any physical setbacks, September 16th begins my "official" training regiment. I'll do my usual 3 to 4 runs per week until that time but I'll pick it up a bit come September right through to January.

Bobcat

Hal Higdon told me that the Goofy Challenge is very similar to standard training for ultramarathons, with a medium-long run on day 1 and the long run on day 2. His ultramarathon training guide (http://www.halhigdon.com/ultramarathon/ultramarathon2000.htm) actually shows that the Friday/Saturday runs are very similar to what one would encounter with the Goofy.

You might want to take a look at his various regular marathon training guides, and find one that incorporates a medium-long run the day before your weekly looong run. Once you are accustomed to that format, the Goofy race days should feel very familiar to you.

I'm in the early stages of the Higdon Ultra program right now. A friend is training for an Ultra in November. I'm a good enough friend to run the training program with her, but not good enough to run the ultra :eek: My first thought after checking out the schedule was that it was perfect for the Goofy Challenge.

I discovered that marathon training last year did wonders for my 5K/10K and half marathon times. I'm hoping the ultra training will do the same for my marathon time!

I'll be starting in late August/early September. This month's Runner's World has some great stuff on marathon training. They compiled a whole bunch of experts out there to distill down a lot of the information. I've been reading up. :)

With my run Saturday, I will hit 30 miles this week. I'd like to stay around here until late next month and I'll pick it up a little. I'd like to top out around 50 miles. What does everyone plan on topping out at?

I don't remember what the maximum mileage was for my training plan. Right now I'm tapering for my 15K race on July 8. I had a really good run last Saturday. I ran 8 miles in 1:22" and I felt really great. I was pushing it a bit, but didn't feel any discomfort. I'm hoping that I can have a repeat performance on race day.

I don't remember what the maximum mileage was for my training plan. Right now I'm tapering for my 15K race on July 8. I had a really good run last Saturday. I ran 8 miles in 1:22" and I felt really great. I was pushing it a bit, but didn't feel any discomfort. I'm hoping that I can have a repeat performance on race day.

Wow Steph that is great! You have really made some serious speed & endurance gains!

I was in Anaheim last the weekend, and ran with friends on part of the Disneyland Half Marathon course. We ran by Honda Center (formerly Arrowhead Pond) and through the Angel Stadium parking lot, then did a long out and back on the Santa Ana River Trail. The 10 mile run was fine, but then I put in at least another 10 miles of walking around the park. By the end of the evening I could barely walk. My left ankle/calf have been bothering me ever since then, so I only ran once this week. I've got a marathon next week, but I don't think I'll be setting any PRs.