Disney race report.

Here is the link    Warning.  It is long and has lots of pics. http://www.disboards.com/showthread.php?t=1694918

That is a good post you should be very proud of yourself. I am going for my first marathon in May and my goal is to just fini**** I would like to run in the disney marathon in 2010 once I have run a couple of marathons and save some money for that vaction. Any advice of how someone would try to run 1/2 marathon one day and a full marathon the next day? Did you use any gels while running? Any advice you can give for gastric bypass people running marathons would be great. Keep up the good work.

For my first two marathons, I used 4 or 5 gels per race and they worked alright.  I just didn't like the gastric issues they gave me.  For the half and full last weekend, all I used was powerade and 1 granola bar.  That worked fine for me for most of the time.  I still have not figured out something that doesn't cause and issues. As far as running the half and then the full.  I did moderate back to back long runs.  One weekend I would do 18 miles one day and the next weekend I may hove done a 10 and a 12 just to get ready for back to back runs.  Most of the time I don't run on consecutive days.  The ice bath was huge.  It really helped recover quickly.  Lastly, I follow the Galloway method of walk/run.  that is easier on the body and recovery is quicker.  Good luck in May and let us know how it turns out.

What brand gels have your tried. I have not tried Gatorade yet or powderade in fear of dumping. I saw that have that new G2 low calorie one. Have your ever tried that? I did find a gel called Hammer Gel with only 2 grams of sugar so I am hoping I won't dump off of that. I have a 7 mile run on Saturday and I was going to try the gel for the first time then. Another question. I am worried during my marathon I will need more water then was is needed. I have a hydration pack. Does anyone where this during a marathon or would I look like a moron with it on?

I have only used powergel which is the same brand that makes power bars.  I just saw the commercial for the G2.  It looks interesting.  I have not tried it but I will.  If I were you, I'd try the gel some time when you are home and not planning to do anything.  It may tell you to not even try it on a run or it may work well.  I have seen a few people who wear the hydration pack (like a camel back)  and there are many more who wear the fuel belt.  You would not look like a moron either way but it is more common to wear the fuel belt on the waist.  Even if you did look like a moron, who cares.  Probably nobody.

Scott, I can't believe you remember that much about running the race!  I couldn't tell you much about mine except seeing family along the route and testing my first ever cliff shot gel. I'm glad you had a wonderful time!  Congratulations on another race finished!!! Linn

I took a camera and did short video clips of how I was feeling every few miles.  That helped.  I also wrote about it as soon as was practical after the race.  It really was a great time and thanks.

Scott, I had to laugh at your opening.  My friend Marlee and I were sitting in the Big River Grille and Brewery on the Boardwalk watching all the people come in with their Goofy medals and feeling very jealous because we only had the Donald.  I think we're Goofy enough to give it a try in 2009 or 2010. Congratulations on finishing both!  It's not easy running through those intestinal issues!  You should be very proud. Cassie