No apologies needed - we are all good.Apologies in advance if I jumped the gun and you needed another box to post information but... I am in. This is my 2017 workout goal and everything I am doing for 2017 is going towards Dopey 2018.
I spent New Year's Eve planning my workout schedule and will be taking it day by day. The first half of the year focuses on miles and speed and the second half on proper Dopey training with the intention of running a marathon in December.
I am equal parts terrified and excited for this challenge. Yay!
…proper Dopey training with the intention of running a marathon in December.
I was wondering if there was a STRAVA Club. Wouldn't it be interesting to encourage each other on our daily runs?
Hey guys,
I'll be running Dopey 18 as well. I was going to post this thread but figured I'd wait. I've already booked a room for the week at the Contemporary to make sure I've got great accommodations. I don't think it will sell out immediately but I'll have two computers at the ready when registration opens just in case.
I was wondering if there was a STRAVA Club. Wouldn't it be interesting to encourage each other on our daily runs?
To get a little conversation started, I've run a half dozen or so marathons and a few ultras over the last 10 years with the longest being a 100 Miler in 2014. I'm normally a sub 4 Hour runner but I think I'll treat the 1/2 and Full like an Ultra and shoot for 5 hours and stop and take pics and have a great time along the way.
What is everyone else's history and plan?
It's great to meet everyone and I look forward to pushing each other along.
There is a Strava club. Find a post by @DopeyBadger and look in his signature block. The link is in there.
Am I reading this correctly that you are planning on a December marathon followed by Dopey the first week in January? If so, I would recommend not placing two marathons that close together. Your body will need a good two weeks recovery after the December marathon which won't put you in prime shape for Dopey. If Dopey is your main goal, I would either skip the December marathon, or if you really want to run a marathon prior to Dopey, then maybe try to find a late September/early October marathon. Just a suggestion.
Galloways Dopey training suggests a 26 mile run in the first couple weeks of December? I'm confused - is that not a marathon? I'm very open to best practice suggestion - so anyone who has run this can share their secrets for success.
Got it. So, the 26-miler is a training run (at a slower pace) vs. a marathon at race pace. I guess that works. Most training plans don't have you going the complete 26 miles prior to the marathon, but some folks like going the full distance to help them mentally understand that they can make it. Whatever you think will work best for you is the key. I like how you are planning out the entire year!
Hey guys I'm planning on running Dopey 2018 as well, fingers crossed Feb 14th all goes to plan!
Anyone else super jealous of all the marathon weekend chat? All I keep thinking is next year...
Not only am I jealous, I have to deal with the agony, well, maybe not agony, of arriving to the Beach Club Resort and entering EPCOT this Sunday at around noon and seeing all the runners!
Talk about motivation. I. Can't. Wait. !!!