tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6274785677723166333.post4026908165180758399..comments2024-03-15T06:09:56.973-04:00Comments on Rae's Place... : Tower Of Terror 13KRae!http://www.blogger.com/profile/13176542650074883694noreply@blogger.comBlogger12125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6274785677723166333.post-44363380744646890162007-11-23T11:45:00.000-05:002007-11-23T11:45:00.000-05:00Hi Rae,Great report and pics! Please email me at I...Hi Rae,<BR/><BR/>Great report and pics! Please email me at Info@DisneyRunning.com as I can't find your email address.<BR/><BR/>Thanks,<BR/><BR/>RobertPanda Defiancehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02554829559981197071noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6274785677723166333.post-7701709788126876082007-11-02T23:39:00.000-04:002007-11-02T23:39:00.000-04:00:-) great running with you chaps - catch up soon.U...:-) great running with you chaps - catch up soon.<BR/><BR/>UK JB crew.[rich]https://www.blogger.com/profile/01459541180446849267noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6274785677723166333.post-90208224973304546422007-11-01T13:33:00.000-04:002007-11-01T13:33:00.000-04:00mgreene, thanks for posting that link.mgreene, <BR/>thanks for posting that link.Jeff Whttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02934958867913846239noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6274785677723166333.post-47482845374563862472007-11-01T11:41:00.000-04:002007-11-01T11:41:00.000-04:00I will check out the link. I was thinking about jo...I will check out the link. I was thinking about joining a beginner's running group through them down here. My son wants to join.Rae!https://www.blogger.com/profile/13176542650074883694noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6274785677723166333.post-35720556171464213932007-11-01T10:42:00.000-04:002007-11-01T10:42:00.000-04:00Here is the info on the new rules:Headphone rulesHere is the info on the new rules:<BR/><BR/><A HREF="http://www.rrm.com/Newsarchives/archive07/07naparule.htm" REL="nofollow">Headphone rules</A>mgreenehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01582445561214816380noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6274785677723166333.post-73140863196200612952007-11-01T10:03:00.000-04:002007-11-01T10:03:00.000-04:00Perhaps I should flip my mistakes, but having that...Perhaps I should flip my mistakes, but having that musical lift during training is a huge personal boost for me. When I ran that 20k it would have helped a lot. Fortunately, there were a few DJ's and Bands along the route.<BR/> <BR/>I have never heard of music devices being banned, but I can see how it makes sense.<BR/> <BR/>I would add that music should never be loud enough to drown out your surroundings. You do have to be aware. <BR/><BR/>Is this something that is banned at Disney races?Jeff Whttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02934958867913846239noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6274785677723166333.post-31162840234891063952007-11-01T08:19:00.000-04:002007-11-01T08:19:00.000-04:00Lj yes I got to meet him and the family wonderful ...Lj yes I got to meet him and the family wonderful people. <BR/><BR/>I didn't have my I pod and it did get boring, when we are out training I only wear one in my ear so I can here what is going on.lots of traffic and crazy drivers here!Rae!https://www.blogger.com/profile/13176542650074883694noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6274785677723166333.post-85829219800323000482007-11-01T08:14:00.000-04:002007-11-01T08:14:00.000-04:00caballerofan said Mistake No #1 I chose not to bri...caballerofan said <I>Mistake No #1 I chose not to bring my Ipod.</I><BR/><BR/>I don't see that as a mistake. In fact, The Road Runner's Club of America (RRCA) which sponsors most major running events in the US has specific insurance requirements that forbid use of headphones during a race. You need to be aware of your surroundings! As the <B>phatdisneygeek</B> stated in his blog, at the end of the TOT race when the 13K runners were coming back and weaving around the 6.5K runners, I wonder how many were unaware because they were using their ipods?mgreenehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01582445561214816380noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6274785677723166333.post-36375447681171865252007-11-01T07:08:00.000-04:002007-11-01T07:08:00.000-04:00congrats on finishing:) did you meet joggerblogger...congrats on finishing:) <BR/>did you meet joggerblogger?londonjoggerhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01671140056512434457noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6274785677723166333.post-55320743721766047992007-11-01T01:13:00.000-04:002007-11-01T01:13:00.000-04:00Hi Rae! One thing a lot of people (including mysel...Hi Rae!<BR/><BR/> One thing a lot of people (including myself) often forget is the mental side of training.<BR/>I am not talking about the commitment. Sometimes we get into a set routine and if anything upsets that routine, even in a small way, we can get distracted and let our minds dwell on whatever it is. It could be small thing like having to stop and retie a shoelace. For the rest of that run you may keep thinking about that darn shoelace. Many things can stick in your mind and really mess with you. It still happens to me. <BR/> Mentally you had many challenges during the TOT13k. It’s too bad that you got sick and could not enjoy it the way you have envisioned. <BR/> But now that is passed I hope you can look back and take pride in the fact that you did finish! I am proud of you for seeing it through. I hope the experience does not cause you to rule out the 09’ half. You have over a year to prepare. You know the minimum pace required so that gives you a goal. Whether you walk, wog, or run you can do it. Hey, we’re all in this together right? <BR/>In 2006 I ran a 20k. I had never been in an organized run before. Like you, I struggled with being engulfed by a crowd of people at the start of the race. For the first mile my jog consisted of baby steps. I kept thinking I would get crushed if I stopped. <BR/> I recall grabbing a cup of water as being awkward also. Some locations would hold the cup out to you. Those stations were ok. Others had cups on a table which was a drag because you had to modify your pace to grab it.<BR/> You have to do the race as you trained for it. If you have a set pace you train at stick with it. Resist the temptation to let adrenaline take over and push you faster that you are ready for. An event like TOT13K can get you pumped up.<BR/> Here is a big lesson I learned in 06’. I ran the DAM to DAM 20k with my friend Larry at work. We had never trained together but we knew that we ran at a similar pace.<BR/>Mistake No #1 I chose not to bring my Ipod.<BR/>Mistake No #2 Larry and I talked a lot during the run. This exhausted me but I did not realize it until the 10th mile. That’s when I hit the wall. From that point I wogged the last 2.4 miles while Larry kept going. I managed a final sprint to the end though. <BR/> Larry and I plan on doing the 08’ DAM to DAM but this time I am not talking until we reach the finish line.<BR/> Again run each race the way you have trained for it. <BR/><BR/>I know that this race did not go the way you had planned but, as you stated it was a learning experience. Put it in perspective and more forward.<BR/><BR/>Have a great week.Jeff Whttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02934958867913846239noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6274785677723166333.post-68538430584316407142007-10-31T17:51:00.000-04:002007-10-31T17:51:00.000-04:00I don't count the miles at work.I decided to log t...I don't count the miles at work.I decided to log them,for the calories burn.<BR/>E has been working on what we are going to do for training.He has been working on refining the 4 miles we do,then in the gym one day complete cardio,then the next one weights,then out on the 4 miles and repeat.<BR/>Thank you for the advice and when we get going I sure can use some advice on building endurance,and speed.<BR/><BR/>Cool!!! Thanks again!!!Rae!https://www.blogger.com/profile/13176542650074883694noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6274785677723166333.post-7831017512180932132007-10-31T17:24:00.000-04:002007-10-31T17:24:00.000-04:00Rae, It's great that you finished, but I think yo...Rae,<BR/><BR/> It's great that you finished, but I think you see (and hopefully will be an example for Jonathan and the others) that in order to train for a certain distance, you need to run farther than that distance in training. For your eight mile race, you probably should have been doing 10-11 miles on your long weekend runs a few weeks prior to race day. I know you can do it, but like I've said before, it has to become a part of your day. While all the walking you do at work definitley helps burn calories, it does absolutely nothing for you aerobic conditioning and endurance. Only running can do that. <BR/><BR/>BTW, I have the toy cars for you - will try to get them mailed off this week.mgreenehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01582445561214816380noreply@blogger.com