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    Hey everyone!
    I'm on my college's track team and am planning on heading to WDW for spring break. While there I am supposed to do my workouts (usually 6 miles of total running every day). I am staying in the pop hotel. Does anyone have any suggestions for places I could run/train at. I'm hoping I can do it somewhere close to the hotel without having to pay extra to go to a gym. Any comments would certainly help.

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    Go to Disneyrunning.com for maps of all the trails around resorts at WDW. Have fun, save time to play!
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    What resort are you staying at? Wilderness Lodge has trails (mostly terrain) that connect to Fort Wilderness. POP has some nice trails along the lake there.

    There's people always running around the resorts!

    Don't forget, Disney has marathons of their own! I've done 1 full and 3 halves. My 4th half is next weekend!
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    We're staying at POP, and thanks a bunch! These maps will really help when I'm down there.

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    do the marathons they have down there go through the parks or around the resorts at all?

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    Do they ever! The WDW and Princess half marathons run through Epcot and MK, while the WDW full marathon runs through all 4 parks! The newest event, Disney's Wine and Dine half marathon will most likely be run from the ESPN Wide World of Sports to AK, MGM(DHS), and finish at Epcot!

    I am now a race snob, and will only run Disney races!

    If you have anymore questions, feel free to ask. I have run the full marathon once, the Princess twice, and the Disneyland Half once (registered for it again this year!).
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    ok, so I just set a goal for the princess 1/2, now what? I don't even know Where to begin, walking?
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    I would also love to hear any tips offered for training.
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    Quote Originally Posted by MickeysEars View Post
    ok, so I just set a goal for the princess 1/2, now what? I don't even know Where to begin, walking?
    Do you have an ipod/iphone? There is a podcast called "couch to 5k". It'll get you up to a bit over 3 miles in a month. After that, you slowly add about 1/2 mile per week until you are up to a 6-7 mile training run. This is the most you would do prior to the actual marathon. If you can run 7 miles, you can do 13.

    Check Amazon for books. There are a few that outline programs for 1/2 marathon training schedules and such.

    And remember, you can walk during the Princess 1/2. You don't have to run the entire thing.

    I would love to do this run, but a HUGE problem for me is the rule that you can't listen to music (or even HAVE headphones on) during it. I can't run without listening to something. It's an unnecessary rule too. My sister ran the NYC and San Francisco marathons, and she listened to music, as did about everyone else. And these are MUCH larger (people wise) events.
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    Quote Originally Posted by BrerGnat View Post
    I would love to do this run, but a HUGE problem for me is the rule that you can't listen to music (or even HAVE headphones on) during it. I can't run without listening to something. It's an unnecessary rule too. My sister ran the NYC and San Francisco marathons, and she listened to music, as did about everyone else. And these are MUCH larger (people wise) events.
    OK, that just burst my bubble. Seriously?

    I do have the C25K program on my iPod and I began the program but got shin splints so I am not doing any jogging right now.

    But no music? I just don't know if I could do it either. My immediate thoughts are that the scenery may by a nice substitute, but I'm not convinced.
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    Quote Originally Posted by magicofdisney View Post
    OK, that just burst my bubble. Seriously?
    Yep. My sister and I almost signed up for it, until we read that in the rules. It's supposedly "for the safety of the runners." Whatever. If it was that much a concern, larger marathons all over the country would have the same rule...

    I'd be okay running the smaller runs in the parks, though, without music. There's enough to look at to keep entertained. I know there are a series of in park 5k runs prior to the marathon (or half marathon) itself. I think they are in AK and/or Epcot.

    But, for the princess 1/2 marathon, there is NO WAY that the scenery is enough. It's mostly running along the roads with NOTHING to look at but other runners. I couldn't do it without some motivation music.
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    I don't have any idea about running near Pop. When I go to WDW I like to run the trail from the WL to FW, there are some loops in FW that can add some distance to your training. Someone tipped me off to running around the lake that connects Epcot to the Disney Studios, goes by the YC/BC, BW Dolphin, etc.

    When I go in January I'm hoping to run from the Poly to the CR. I might have to take a boat ride to the WL to make it interesting. I guess I'll call that interval training.

    I posted a similar question a while ago: http://www.intercot.com/discussion/s...ute+Poly+trail

    When it comes right down to it, WDW is not the greatest place to run IMHO. All of the running routes are really just a bunch of short walking trails linked together. The maps they give you at all of the hotels are, for me, WAY too short. WDW is designed to be accessed by bus, car, monorail, but not by walking or running. I'd like to run from the MK to Epcot, but you just can't do it unless it is Marathon Weekend. My solution, don't go to WDW if you have to get in a 16-20 mile training run. 3-5, you'll probably be just fine.

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    Quote Originally Posted by BrerGnat View Post

    I would love to do this run, but a HUGE problem for me is the rule that you can't listen to music (or even HAVE headphones on) during it. I can't run without listening to something. It's an unnecessary rule too. My sister ran the NYC and San Francisco marathons, and she listened to music, as did about everyone else. And these are MUCH larger (people wise) events.
    Just so you have an idea of how things go w/ Disney, those warnings are there to "cover" Disney legally. I have run several of the 1/2 marathons (including when they were combined with the full marathon), and the no ipod/music rule is NOT enforced. I daresay that the rule is completely ignored. And for me that was/is an issue as I am a "rule follower." I'm not trying to tell you how to skirt the rules, I'm giving you facts from my experiences.
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    Quote Originally Posted by Maleficent's Dad View Post
    Just so you have an idea of how things go w/ Disney, those warnings are there to "cover" Disney legally. I have run several of the 1/2 marathons (including when they were combined with the full marathon), and the no ipod/music rule is NOT enforced. I daresay that the rule is completely ignored. And for me that was/is an issue as I am a "rule follower." I'm not trying to tell you how to skirt the rules, I'm giving you facts from my experiences.
    Thanks for the info. I'm a "rule follower" too. For me, the fact that it IS a rule, means that I wouldn't even try it, because of the chance of being told to put it away. Then, what would I do with it? And, I can't run without music. Period. That rule was enough to discourage me and my sister from signing up for that particular race. No huge loss, though, as my sister is officially done running distance. She just had her second knee surgery and her doctor's orders were "no more marathons". She's retired. And, she was the one trying to make ME do the run with her.
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    If your worried about being bored in a Disney run, join one of the many Clif pace groups. There are groups for many anticipated finish times. I was not only entertained but also kept on track & properly hydrated the entire time. I would join a group again in a minute.
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    you can use your ipod on those runs. under the rules it says they are not recommended. if you look at pictures and youtube videos of the race, you'll see that most people have their ipods with you.

    i'm running the princess half in feb and absolutely will have my ipod with me for those times that i need an extra push!

    don't let the ipod "rule" deter you from running the race! go for it!!!
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