Marathons

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I was just told about a Tinker Bell half marathon in my area by someone (I just missed this year's) and if you know me, you recognize that this is something that I will just have to participate in the next time. However, I am apparently very bad about finding information about this event at all. Does anyone here know where I could find a good, comprehensive list of marathons or information on Disney sponsored marathons at least?

If you know someone who knows this stuff, please point me their way or vice versa.

 

[mina]

I used to get runner's world magazine and they always had marathon info. But, I haven't looked at one in at least 10 years so I don't know- Here's a marathon guide I found online though: MarathonGuide.com - US Marathons Races Directory and Schedule

This is what I found on Disney World marathons http://disneyworld.disney.go.com/special-events/

 

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Thanks. It had nothing about the one I was looking for, but thanks for the effort

The lady told me to look at disneyrun.com or something like that, but with the busy day after she told me, I forgot and that particular website is blocked at work

Anyway, I was hoping that someone who was really into this stuff would be able to help. Again, thanks for trying Those pages do list lots of stuff.

 

[mina]

Well here is info on the one that you were speaking of but it's over Tinker Bell Half Marathon Weekend | runDisney | Amateur Sports | ESPN Wide World of Sports

If they are doing it again next year; it looks like for this past one registration began in april

 

[mina]

Here's another message board talking about the Tinkerbell 1/2 marathon for next year
Tinker Bell half marathon moving to Martin Luther King Day weekend in 2013

runDisney Events: How Much Will It Cost? - USATODAY.com

http://skinnyrunner.com/2012/02/09/tinkerbell-half-marathon-race-review/

 

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You are awesome. I will be watching for registration to begin and I'll have to see if I can get to Disneyland for this. The kids will be thrilled if I get them into the park too for all that stuff.

It's not exactly what I was looking for, but we've been wanting to take the kids to Disneyland anyway, so this might make a good combo weekend.

 

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Ok. Next question. How would anyone recommend starting to train for a marathon, or a half-marathon as the situation calls for? Do you just start running as far as you can or are there other exercises that helps one get ready for it?

 

[mina]

The Runner's World.com Ultimate Half Marathon Training Plan

Half Marathon Training Schedule for Beginning Runners - HalfMarathons.Net

Half Marathon Training Schedule For Beginners

Half Marathon Training Plans
Here is some good info for training. You can google "training for a half marathon" or marathon and you will get some really good plans.
I've never run a half or a whole marathon but I did do the couch to 5K program and it worked really well. Remember that resting your body is very important. You should not be running everyday.

 

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I worry about some google results, as I've never really been an active person and I wouldn't be sure about whether some plans were detrimental or not.

 

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Update: I am now registered to run in the Jan 2013 Tinker Bell half marathon. I have about 217 days to prepare. I will have to start running!

 

[mina]

Good for you! You can do it!

 

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Thanks. Even though I could probably maintain the necessary pace by walking, I'm challenging myself to get the best time I can.