306. How to Train for Disney Marathon Weekend: 5 Mistakes Runners Make with Coach Whitney LaCombe

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Are you training for Disney Marathon Weekend like you would for any other marathon?

That could be one of the biggest mistakes you make.

Disney Marathon Weekend isn't just about covering 26.2 miles. Between the early wake-ups, standing in corrals, walking through the parks, Florida weather, and for Goofy and Dopey runners… racing on back-to-back days, your body has to handle much more than the mileage on your training plan!

In this episode of the Healthy Runner Podcast, I'm joined by Coach Whitney LaCombe from the Spark Healthy Runner team to break down 5 of the biggest Disney Marathon Weekend training mistakes and show you how to prepare for the entire experience, not just the marathon.

We cover:

🔋 Why Disney is really an energy-management event and how to protect your "Disney Battery"

🏃🏻 Why time on your feet may matter more than chasing a specific long-run mileage

🔁 How to use back-to-back long runs to prepare for Goofy and Dopey

🚦 How to tell the difference between normal cumulative fatigue and an injury warning sign

⏰ Why you should practice early wake-ups, fueling, costumes, crowds, and your race-day routine

💪🏻 Why strength training is essential for building the durability you need for Disney