"I like to eat and I don't want to be fat," she laughed. What motivates someone to run so much? Food. "For anyone wanting to run a distance like this, I'd suggest they start training with a marathon plan and include the high intensity circuit training," she said. To train for the event, LaBahn began going to a local gym three to five times a week about six months prior to the event to condition her body for the endurance she would need. "Running one race after another in successive days was grueling." "A year ago I made it a goal to run in the challenge - and survive," she said. The Dopey Challenge puts endurance runners through the paces running through the theme park. I've run many half marathons and one full marathon before this event." "I'm a long distance runner, albeit slow, I have endurance. "My goal was to survive," she said laughing, yet serious. 7-10, 2016 at Walt Disney World in Orlando, Florida. Kathleen LaBahn, 434th Logistics Readiness Squadron commander, competed in the Dopey Challenge, a grueling 48.6-mile-event Jan.
Good luck taking the Dopey Challenge.GRISSOM AIR RESERVE BASE, Ind., - For most, the idea of running a 5K, 10K, half-marathon and full marathon in successive days seems a bit dopey, but for one Grissom member it was a dream come true. And could you use this program for another multi-race event-or just to get in shape for a single marathon? Yes, you can-as long as you are an experienced runner. This is Dopey! If you follow my training plan for the next 18 weeks, you will arrive at the first of four starting lines ready to roll. Only experienced runners need apply, meaning: those of you with more than a few half marathons and full marathons under your belts, not to mention a few 5-K's and 10-K's too. It is a hard-core and in-your-face challenge. Holy Mickey: 13 miles! Seems like a lot for the first week of any training program. Look at Week 1, specifically the Sunday run scheduled for Week 1. You need to do the training.Ĭheck the chart showing all 18 weeks of workouts, either here on TrainingPeaks or on my Web site:. There is no crib sheet to strap around your wrist to get you to the finish line. Not easy, but this Dopey Challenge Training Guide will propel you to success.Ĭan those of you signed up for Dopey handle the high level of training necessary for your survival during four races on four successive days? The marathon, any marathon, is an unforgiving foe. Following the popularity of the Goofy Challenge, which involved running the half marathon on Saturday and the full marathon on Sunday, Disney created an even tougher challenge for the toughest of tough marathoners. For those accepting the Dopey Challenge at the Walt Disney World Marathon, here is your training program.
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