Goofy Challenge Training Check-in

We're currently 4 weeks out from the Goofy's Marathon and a Half Challenge.  I don't feel prepared at all.  As I was starting my training, I was struggling with a hip injury.  Fortunately that's better now, but I did skip several long runs because of it.

When training for my previous two marathons, I completed two 20 mile long training runs before the race.  Now I won't have time for that.  I'm planning long runs of 18 miles this weekend and 20 next weekend.  Right now, my longest run has been 16 miles.  There are several marathon training programs that have long runs max out at 16 miles, so I should be ok.

The last two weeks before the race are meant to be a taper.  This is the time to back off on miles, and rest up so your legs are fresh for the big day.  I've planned a few ski trips during the taper.  I'm not entirely sure how that will go.  Downhill skiing does involve a lot of squatting, which is good for strengthening the hips.  However, I'm going to miss several scheduled runs because of them.

Luckily, Disney is liberal with their time limits.  Even if I find that I wasn't prepared for the race, I don't think I'll be so slow as to not cross the finish line within the 7 hour time limit.

Here's hoping the next few weeks go well without injury or too much rain (I hate running outside in the rain).