Adam as a lifetime runner my advice would be to 1st get off the treadmill and hit the road. Always run away from your home and never do laps. When you do laps or a treadmill you can stop at anytime. Run 6.5 miles from home if you can’t run back it forces you to walk back. Tampa Jay has my #. Good luck.
@thedailywoo love seeing more people running! Ive been a runner basically my whole life and think about running like Gusteau thinks about cooking. Don't forget to do a little strength stuff (lunges, single leg stands, calf raises) and ease into it. You have been super dedicated to previous fitness goals, you have nothing to worry about if you approach it like you have other challenges. Don't forget to enjoy it.
Not a runner but almost became one after training for my first (and only 😂) half marathon. I used the Jeff Galloway plan. It helped keep me on track and slowly got me up to longer distance runs. As long as you keep better than a 16 min/mile pace you will be just fine. Most people can walk that pace. Excited follow your journey! You’ve got a lot of supporters behind you!
You got this Adam!!! As long as you cross, the finish line, doesn’t matter on how long it takes you. You are going to love the new shoes you purchased. Good luck on your upcoming training. I am trying to do the same thing.
I cant wait to see you progress and train! The most I've done is 8 miles so 13 miles is my next step. I will tell you that walking and running on hard pavement is no joke. My knees were killing me when I got done with those 8 miles
@@stephaniepersin4222don’t worry it won’t happen just like his fit by 50 he hasn’t been training it takes more then a month to train to run a half marathon
@@stephaniepersin4222 100% not true. Inexperienced runners run 1/2 marathons all the time. Especially a runDisney one because they aren't serious at all. It is just for fun.
I am an RN, and I agree with other comments….before you start any more intense training and running, you should get a full medical exam and EKG. It would be terrible to be alone and have a cardiac event. Be safe! There’s NO shame in walking the entire thing, that’s still excellent exercise and a great achievement! 😊 you got this!!! 💪🏻
@@TheDailyWoo you’re so welcome! I’m sure you will do great! An Apple Watch or fitness tracker would be super helpful to keep track of your heart rate if you don’t already use one. I love using my Apple Watch! My daughter (27) and I are going on our first ever trip to Disneyland for my 50th bday (April 1) and we are so excited! (From Indiana). Also plan to visit a beach while we are there…we have NEVER seen the ocean or been to a beach before! 🏝️
Just a quick note to say thank you for what you do. Good entertainment is getting harder and harder to find. You bring it every time you record and post.
That happened to me too with that run Disney! Was in there 20 mins early and only had the marathon available .. I know my limits so I didn’t sign up. It would have been fun. Especially if you and Tim are gonna be there! Well I’ll be routing for you guys!
You may want to consider following a program for running, that’s what many of the runDisney runners do. For example, like Jeff Galloway😊 Also, I really agree with the person that says to get a physical from a doctor so you can make sure your heart is ready for this challenge ❤ Can’t wait to see your progress 🎉!
You got this. I would recommend the Jeff Galloway training method. This is a Run/Walk. I run by the Jeff Galloway method and do a 2 minute run and 1 minute walk. In your training I would stay outside and away from the treadmill. You got this. If you live in Celebration there are lots of routes that eats up miles for your training. Once again you got this.
Very excited for your journey. i've been running for 40 plus years, done a lot of long races, many on trails. As others have said, you do need to run outside, as the energy return on the treadmill helps you, and running outside will feel different. One major plus to the treadmill is the incline, even if the race is flat, work in some "hills" because they are great leg strengtheners. What's really kept me running is yoga, and it does not have to take a lot of time. 15 minute sessions with yoga with Adrienne and your joints will thank you. good luck, you got this!
Adam I’m so excited for you and can’t wait to watch you through this journey. You most definitely can finish this Half Marathon: you have more than enough training time if you were doing the Full Marathon! I have done more Marathons and Half marathons than I can count: first I was excited to see that you went to a running store and were measured for the right shoe. Grabbing any running shoe is a huge mistake that beginners make and they pay for it later! Make Sure you don’t decrease your carbs too much. Good carbs are energy and you don’t want to zap out. I would suggest a good Half Marathon run/walk plan for first Half marathon. It would keep you on track and keep you from running junk miles that won’t help you. Jeff Galloway has great plans and he used to be the official trainer for Disney races. He may still be. Disney runs are great because they are so entertaining and it keeps you going. Good luck and enjoy the experience! You may be hooked after this! I think it would be great if Tim joined you. I watched his race and he did great. You will too!! We will be here to cheer you on!! Go Adam!!! By the way I’m glad he talked you into the socks!! I disagree that any sock will do and the 1/2 size bigger shoe is a must! Also keep the running shoes for running and walking on and off the treadmill. You don’t want to wear them every day.
II am so excited youre going to do a Rundisney event!!!!! I just ran the Disneyland Dumbo Double dare which is the 10k and the half in Jan , last year i did the goofy challenge which is the half and the full at Disney World. Disney runs are fun! Look into the Jeff Galloway training . I believe in you Adam!!!! Sign ups for the Wine and Dine in WDW are in a few weeks, Go for that Coast to Coast challenge!@!
I’m sitting here with a broken foot and ankle thinking about this endeavor you are planning. God bless you have the determination you can do anything. Isn’t that the Disney way …. To Dream!!!! But you know you look good weight wise work on building muscle…..as I sit here dreaming of walking down the block………
Good morning, Adam!! You’re awesome. Heck yeah… a morning hanging out with Adam is a good morning!! ☀️ You’re so handsome as you are!!! 😍 I know that you can definitely do it!! You’ve got a will power like no other! Look at how you’ve kept up this daily channel for years!! So much work and dedication go into this daily channel… if you can go out in the world and do the daily exploring and videos… you can definitely do this!!
I recommend that you listen to the Rise and Run Podcast review of the Disneyland half-marathon that took place in January this year. I did the 10K, my husband did the 5K and Half. While our experience seemed a lot better than most, Florida’s races have a lot more character stops and photopass available because it’s all on Disney property, in Anaheim there’s only photos in the park. They closed the character lines early and back of the pack people didn’t get an opportunity to get photos. Also, moisture wicking socks like the ones you bought are essential. As are moisture wicking clothes. Look into a Jeff Galloway training plan, it would start in mid May. It will be a memorable experience nonetheless, you will learn a lot in this journey, running has come a long way, I’m sure you’ll have fun learning about the evolution.
Good luck with your running adventure, Adam. And be careful about running on the treadmill….tough on the knees and running outside is so much different.
Been following you for so long now and its such a coincidence we are both doing our first run disney event at the same time! Turned 21 last december and decided to change my life around and sign up for the chills and thrills challenge in September. You got this! See you in September
You will love those On Clouds. Olukai makes great shoes as well. They have some awesome “skater” type shoes that have great support and are some of the most comfortable shoes I have ever worn.
Hi Adam, I wish you all the best in your health and wellness journey. My wife and I started using a rowing machine last year to help with our cardio because we both have questionable joints and I'm considerably over weight. I just wanted to share because it makes a great difference in other activities we do now. We have one called a concept 2 rowerg. I wish you all the best and we're all cheering you on
You got this Adam. It’s all mental, just push yourself and set little goals. Pick a point run then the next and so on. I’m 20 years in the military and still going even though my body is badly beat up over the years.
What a awesome and exciting goal, Adam. I hope you have a lot of fun. Be kind to yourself and do your best. Be safe with your training.. You got this... No matter the outcome, all that matters is you try😊❤
I just finished my first 10k this past weekend at WDW! It was months of hard work to prepare but so worth it. I was slow, mostly walked briskly, and worried I wouldn’t finish the whole time but did! You’ll do great in the half marathon and if not, everyone at Run Disney events is very support pile and encouraging. I never thought I’d be one to participate in any kind of running event but this was my third Run Disney event and looking forward to more!!
*SOCKS* I swear by Wright Sock Double Layer socks. As they have a double layer, your feet don't blister. And they are bullet proof. I've had a couple of pairs since 2006 and they are still like new. Highly, highly recommend them. ( I supinate eg wear the outside of heels on my shoes, so I wear Asics Gel Nimbus running shoes. Also highly, highly recommend them ).
This is great, and you’re doing the right thing by having a plan. After doing this you’re going to catch the bug and want to register for all kinds of races. See you at the start and finish lines!
So excited for you and jealous. I wanted to run that race. As for the socks. I love my Feetures. Running socks are so key to saving your feet from blisters etc. as fine a good plan and build slowly. You have plenty of time to train. The run walk method is the best things to start.
Hey Adam! Best of luck with the new challenge. You will definitely be able to finish, just have to prepare the right way and be mentally prepared. I'm a runner myself, you're gonna enjoy it!
You encourage and inspire me through your positive attitude and actions. Have watched your vids since 2012. You are awesome brother. The world is a better place with you on it. Thank you
Adam I had been trail walking but the winter has slowed that to a crawl and I look forward to going back to that. You could be an inspiration to others, good for you 😊
Adam look what you have achieved already. How many people are doing what they love every day? You have bought a home, a car a gemE2 and you even got to Hawaii and you are ticking off all the baseball stadiums! I'd say that's a pretty determined guy! Don't doubt yourself. ❤❤
I wish you well my friend. I really hope you can do it. I did the same for my 50th. Started training for a full marathon 6 months before. After about 3 months of training my knees and back said no sir and I had to give up the dream. I'm pulling for you good luck!
I was hoping this would be the news you were talking about! I hope to see you during the race and follow your runDisney training. I'm following the program and it'll be my first one too. We can do it!!! 🌟
Thank you Adam ! You're freaking amazing! Watching for a few years now. I hope all is well. Will be rooting for you from the sidelines for your birthday goal. Shall I ? 👊😂
Congratulations on your upcoming race! You’ll love it! Check out the Jeff Galloway method. It’s interval training (run/walk) and it’s a fantastic way to train for Disney runs. Looking forward to cheering you on!
Hi Adam, I've done a lot of the RunDisney races (5K, 10K and Half Marathon) and my goals are always to finish, not get hurt & not get picked up by the slow people mover. You've got this!
Adam I wish you all the luck on your fitness journey and when you come out here to SoCal to do the run I’m thinking have fun with it don’t try to push yourself beyond you abilities take it slow and when you finish the race don’t worry about the time just pat yourself on the back and say I did it I finished the race and I know it will be one heck of a good feeling that you finished so again good luck, now with that peace ☮️ love ❤️ and happiness to you Adam and I’ll see you on the next vlog adventure wherever it takes you peace ☮️ out ✌️
Your journey has been very inspiring. I'm basically half your age (27), but yet I'm extremely out of shape as well. I'm working on what I like to call a "lifestyle change" as well (I hate the term diet) where I'm counting my calories and working out a lot more, as well. I have the back room in my house set up with a treadmill and, in the future, weights.
You got this! Focus on hitting your basics: hitting your macros and your calories. Try a macro calculator, input your info for a ballpark on these numbers (protein, fat, and carbs). Hit your steps with 10k a day, get your rest, and no sugary drinks. Then adding weights to this equation will be even more of a game changer. Rooting for you, Computer Kid!! ☺️
Congrats, on deciding to run the half marathon. You'll do great, you got this. Pace yourself it doesn't matter when you finish. Just getting out there and do it, you already won 🥇
That’s amazing Adam your be awesome. Do your best mate, you’re not there for a time you’re there to enjoy it and with Tim by your side your have the best time ever 💪🏻❤️
Very excited for you Adam! I can't recommend enough to buy Nike Alphaflys for the actual half marathon!!! I have done 5 runDisney half marathons and the one that i felt comfortable and got my best time was with Alphaflys. Using other shoes my knees would start to feel pain around miles 10-11. I'm telling you man, Nike Alphaflys will save your knees and will make it a much easier experience. A few years ago one woman won all the races on a marathon weekend and she was wearing Alphaflys.
Good Luck, Adam! I'm training for my first half marathon, too. I won't be doing a Run Disney, unfortunately, but I will do the MO Cowbell in St Louis in October. And I'll be 50 in March 2025. #fitby50
Good to hear this. You can do it. They do have compression socks for running they may help. They also have run walk programs with training. Good luck it would be good to get an EKG check before better safe than sorry. Even experienced runners can have heart issues.
Having watched but YES YOU WILL FINISH! This isn’t about time or beating anyone, it’s getting to the finish line. I’m rooting for you Adam! You got this!!
I’m so excited for you Adam 😀 Just doing anything is doing something & you’re moving your body & getting healthier inside & out 😀 An ankle brace may help with your ankles, my son uses them. He has found good ones at Dick’s Sporting Goods 😊 And you’re right as the weight comes off it will be less strain on your joints 😊
You got this! and have inspired me to be try and get fit by 50. just under 6 years to do it for me, prob should start now and maybe I'll get lucky lol.
@Adam Quick advice if you want it. Always stretch AFTER workouts, never before , you have higer risk of injury when stretching before. And when on weight los dieet, make sure you keep your protein intake high ( you dont get fat of protein) 1 gram per pound of bodyweight should do the trick daily. Good luck bro 👍👍
Sincere advice: See a doctor. Get a physical and basic bloodwork. At age 49, that kind of serious training needs to be backed up with personal health knowledge (Blood pressure, blood sugar, kidney and liver function, cholesterol). From one older guy to another -- please trust me on this.
Adam, You can do it!! Don’t doubt yourself. You know after I turned 50 my outlook on life changed. Man, take your time you have been on a great course. Slow and steady!! I hope you read my comment on the last video!! again F**k the trolls with all the negativity comments!! You might try some chair yoga. To get stretched out and it has other benefits as well!!
Adam, I’m so glad you decided to go on this half marathon adventure!! You are also inspiring me to continue being active along with you!!My daughter will be turning 50 in April and I feel blessed that I can still be walking and active at 76!! We can all find our own level and go with it. Stretching is a great way to begin. Clears the mind too!! Have a blessed day 😅
@@TheDailyWooAdam look into H.I.T. training. This will help you get training along with the 5 minute stretching and warm up before you workout. That's H.I.T. TRAINING. High Intensity Training.
Adam, I'm so excited for you!! I just completed my third marathon myself and you will not regret it. As another lifetime runner on here said, the best thing to do is get outside to train. Work your way up slowly and don't punish yourself if you aren't progressing as fast as you want. A fitness tracker to log miles helps immensely. I live in Celebration too and I run almost everyday. Hope to see you out there!
Hello Adam. Good fitting shoes are important for any activity you might go on! Signing up for the half marathon is awesome! Dave and I hope you reach your goal by the day you start your marathon! 🤗❤🏰
My first in person race event was the 2016 runDisney Star Wars Half Marathon. Like yourself,I didn't try to sign up until well after the opening day registration. I had 4 months and i was totally able to train in time. By September you want an under 16 min pace to be safe. There are training calendars you can utilze that help you with the long mile training. June and July will be WAY too hot to run long miles outside, (focus on a couple good long mile runs in August). Use an app to record your progress, record EVERY intentional walk and run thar you do. Get in the habit of recording a 5K three separate times a week, even if it's just walked. The training is not just trying to get faster/further more distance, theres a lot of mileage in just training yourself for endurance in duration. You should have a goal to finish 13.1 miles within 3.5 hours so you don't risk being passed by balloon ladies at the end of the line. The corral placement your first race will be somewhat further back, so if the race starts at 5am, you won't start until about 5:45/6:00am; balloon ladies start about 6:30ish you may only have about a half hour buffer, so don't attempt to get in LINE for a character photo on the course. There will charater spots before and after race and course photographers in good spots, with several selfie opportunities. By August, practice getting up at 3 am because runDisney events start loading corrals wicked early. Best of luck, I look forward to seeing your progress. 🙂
I’m gonna have to make a reservation for Disneyland and get my hotel at the Marriott so I can watch you run walk sprint. Whatever you’re gonna do I think it’s great Adam as a long time runner Glad you are doing it. Best of luck in your training.😮
Adam, I'm a chef (high intensity physical labor) but the lockdown made me lose a lot of strength. Getting it back at this age is hard because there is a lot of inflammation in my muscles. I take a large dose of turmeric everyday. It helps, but stretching and my PT recommends resistance stretches as well (like big rubber bands to loosen the tendons). Love the house. Love your friendships. ❤
Adam you can definitely do it. It’s easily walkable worst case but add in some run walk intervals and you will have no problems. Biggest thing is set yourself up for success, get in your coral as early as you can so you will start as early as you can which gives you more of a buffer. Since it’s your first race limit photo stops or at least waiting in the long line, just snap a selfie off to the side and keep moving. I’ve done both coasts and DL is a different feel than WDW since most of the race is off property. For me the highlight out there was running on the field of Angels stadium with people in the stands cheering us on. Also when the race is over as much as you want to go back to the resort and relax it’s best to keep moving, at least for me it is.
I’ll be there with you, you got this! I’m 52 and always been a big guy. Did some run Disney events pre-covid years and never thought I could do a half. Completed Star Wars at wdw in the humidity. Check out running/walking intervals using Jeff Galloway’s methods! Good luck training, see you there!
You can do it! No retreat, No surrender 👍. P. S. Suacony is pronounced “sock-a-knee”. I use to know a sales rep for them and he said it would drive him crazy when people said it wrong so when you said it I instantly thought of him. 😂
Congrats for putting yourself to the task, Adam. As many other folks who have commented, I too was a runner who did many runDisney races. best advice, yes get clearance from your doctor for sure. Don't train too much too quickly. Build up to it. You can do that for sure. Consider the walk-run method. That is how I completed my two Goofy Challenges. And I notice you run in the Saucony sneakers. As I see, you invested in good running shoes. It makes all of the difference. Getting a gait analysis at a local running store makes a huge difference too. Swap your shoes out too. I had two pairs and rotating saved the wear and tear over time vs wearing only one pair. And I only ran in my running shoes. Rest ypur body too. That's important. And like others have said, get off the treadmill and run outside. PM me with any questions. Best of luck. You can do this.
I'd set my sights at walking it. If you train you might walk it fast. Running is rough on the body and bones. Speed walking is so much better for our bodies as we get older. Less injuries! I gave up the treadmill and got an elliptical machine which is much better on the bones. Good for you though setting a goal! Even if you end up walking slower at some points, you are doing something awesome. Good for you! You have to stretch though or you are really risking injury. Can't wait to see you make this all happen. Routing 4 u!! 🎉🎉🎉
I look forward to the Tim Trakcers video showing Adam the Woo in near darkness crawling across the half marathon finish line. I think Tim looks forward to making this video as well.
Sounds like you have a good solid plan and plenty of time to get there. Inspires me to get off my couch. Most adults have a normal walking pace is 2.5-3 miles an hour so it’s totally doable. I used to be very into hiking (before an emergency surgery last February) and socks make a huge difference
Great for you, Adam! It sounds like a ton of fun! Work your way up gradually and you should be good! We'll be routing for you! Speaking from personal experience, definitely drop weight first before starting your running, because any extra weight is punishment on the knees. Your training plan sounds solid! 🙂
My best bud embarked on a similar venture like your about too. The first day he went out, BOOM, he dropped dead of a heart attack. Adam, go get an EKG and physical first, if you haven't done so yet. Good luck!
Adam, Congrats on starting to run! I’ve been an avid distance runner for about 15 years (minus 2 years for dialysis and kidney transplant). I run about 150-160 miles a month at the moment and I guarantee you’ll finish the Half Marathon… just go your own pace.. And also just a heads up, the shoes won’t get 3000 miles or anywhere close to that.. you’ll average about 350-400 miles on a pair of daily trainers depending on how often you run, running surface and how you run.. I have the On Cloudeclipse and I’m hoping to get about 450 miles out of them! And also, do the bulk of your runs on the road.. if the weather is great be outside running.. the treadmill and the road are two totally different feelings.. Best of luck and I can’t wait to see your journey to its completion!
You can do it! I started jogging about 8-9 years ago. I was 48 years old when I started training, had never run on my own, & was 50+ pounds overweight. Over time I lost the weight & built my distance. Within 30-45 days I was able to do a 5K. Then I started extending distance & did some 10Ks. By 2017 I did a half marathon, so I built over a longer time than you but you can do this. The next year I did four races in one weekend, doing a 1 mile run Friday, a 5K & a 10K Saturday, & a half marathon Sunday. The next year I did a full marathon. Now I'm a less than a year away from 60 & I've let myself slide the last several months. I'll never try a full marathon again, but I'm training again to do a half in May. Develop your plan (lot's of good ones are available online), stick to it, & perhaps find some running groups that will help you develop. FYI, it's going to be a challenge to do a half marathon in 2.5 hours if you're stopping a lot to catch your breath or take photos, so keep that in mind. Also, it sounds like you already got shoes but I hope you got someone who knows what they're doing to help you pick up the right model. I like the Brooks Adrenaline because I over-pronate.
Adam, I will be running the same 1/2-marathon at Disneyland! You've got this, sir! IT will be an amazing accomplishment and you will feel incredible when you complete it.
Run Forest Run! You can do this brother!
Adam as a lifetime runner my advice would be to 1st get off the treadmill and hit the road. Always run away from your home and never do laps. When you do laps or a treadmill you can stop at anytime. Run 6.5 miles from home if you can’t run back it forces you to walk back. Tampa Jay has my #. Good luck.
Cue the Rocky theme.
Plus Treadmills are very boring
@@sharonatl true but I often watch Adam’s vlogs while on the treadmill!
And he watches movies. However, this away from house thing does seem like good advice.@@davidkos74
But outdoor running in central Florida can be a nightmare.
@thedailywoo love seeing more people running! Ive been a runner basically my whole life and think about running like Gusteau thinks about cooking. Don't forget to do a little strength stuff (lunges, single leg stands, calf raises) and ease into it. You have been super dedicated to previous fitness goals, you have nothing to worry about if you approach it like you have other challenges. Don't forget to enjoy it.
It’s so nice all the people encouraging you and giving you advise we will be cheering you on 👍👍
Not a runner but almost became one after training for my first (and only 😂) half marathon. I used the Jeff Galloway plan. It helped keep me on track and slowly got me up to longer distance runs. As long as you keep better than a 16 min/mile pace you will be just fine. Most people can walk that pace. Excited follow your journey! You’ve got a lot of supporters behind you!
You got this Adam!!!
As long as you cross, the finish line, doesn’t matter on how long it takes you. You are going to love the new shoes you purchased. Good luck on your upcoming training. I am trying to do the same thing.
I cant wait to see you progress and train! The most I've done is 8 miles so 13 miles is my next step. I will tell you that walking and running on hard pavement is no joke. My knees were killing me when I got done with those 8 miles
The first step is a complete physical and EKG. Seriouslly!
Adam is out of shape. It’s downright dangerous to run. People who do marathons run regularly.
@@stephaniepersin4222don’t worry it won’t happen just like his fit by 50 he hasn’t been training it takes more then a month to train to run a half marathon
You guys haven't seen how Disney's Run event are like.about half the people or more are more like him than they are like an Olympic runner.
@@stephaniepersin4222 100% not true. Inexperienced runners run 1/2 marathons all the time. Especially a runDisney one because they aren't serious at all. It is just for fun.
@@jedward1832 in your opinion only.
I am an RN, and I agree with other comments….before you start any more intense training and running, you should get a full medical exam and EKG. It would be terrible to be alone and have a cardiac event. Be safe! There’s NO shame in walking the entire thing, that’s still excellent exercise and a great achievement! 😊 you got this!!! 💪🏻
Great advice . Thank you
@@TheDailyWoo you’re so welcome! I’m sure you will do great! An Apple Watch or fitness tracker would be super helpful to keep track of your heart rate if you don’t already use one. I love using my Apple Watch! My daughter (27) and I are going on our first ever trip to Disneyland for my 50th bday (April 1) and we are so excited! (From Indiana). Also plan to visit a beach while we are there…we have NEVER seen the ocean or been to a beach before! 🏝️
Just a quick note to say thank you for what you do. Good entertainment is getting harder and harder to find. You bring it every time you record and post.
That happened to me too with that run Disney! Was in there 20 mins early and only had the marathon available .. I know my limits so I didn’t sign up. It would have been fun. Especially if you and Tim are gonna be there! Well I’ll be routing for you guys!
You may want to consider following a program for running, that’s what many of the runDisney runners do. For example, like Jeff Galloway😊 Also, I really agree with the person that says to get a physical from a doctor so you can make sure your heart is ready for this challenge ❤ Can’t wait to see your progress 🎉!
You got this. I would recommend the Jeff Galloway training method. This is a Run/Walk. I run by the Jeff Galloway method and do a 2 minute run and 1 minute walk. In your training I would stay outside and away from the treadmill. You got this. If you live in Celebration there are lots of routes that eats up miles for your training. Once again you got this.
Very excited for your journey. i've been running for 40 plus years, done a lot of long races, many on trails. As others have said, you do need to run outside, as the energy return on the treadmill helps you, and running outside will feel different. One major plus to the treadmill is the incline, even if the race is flat, work in some "hills" because they are great leg strengtheners. What's really kept me running is yoga, and it does not have to take a lot of time. 15 minute sessions with yoga with Adrienne and your joints will thank you. good luck, you got this!
Adam I’m so excited for you and can’t wait to watch you through this journey. You most definitely can finish this Half Marathon: you have more than enough training time if you were doing the Full Marathon! I have done more Marathons and Half marathons than I can count: first I was excited to see that you went to a running store and were measured for the right shoe. Grabbing any running shoe is a huge mistake that beginners make and they pay for it later! Make
Sure you don’t decrease your carbs too much. Good carbs are energy and you don’t want to zap out. I would suggest a good Half Marathon run/walk plan for first Half marathon. It would keep you on track and keep you from running junk miles that won’t help you. Jeff Galloway has great plans and he used to be the official trainer for Disney races. He may still be. Disney runs are great because they are so entertaining and it keeps you going. Good luck and enjoy the experience! You may be hooked after this! I think it would be great if Tim joined you. I watched his race and he did great. You will too!! We will be here to cheer you on!! Go Adam!!! By the way I’m glad he talked you into the socks!! I disagree that any sock will do and the 1/2 size bigger shoe is a must! Also keep the running shoes for running and walking on and off the treadmill. You don’t want to wear them every day.
Great advice thank you
II am so excited youre going to do a Rundisney event!!!!! I just ran the Disneyland Dumbo Double dare which is the 10k and the half in Jan , last year i did the goofy challenge which is the half and the full at Disney World. Disney runs are fun! Look into the Jeff Galloway training . I believe in you Adam!!!! Sign ups for the Wine and Dine in WDW are in a few weeks, Go for that Coast to Coast challenge!@!
I’m sitting here with a broken foot and ankle thinking about this endeavor you are planning. God bless you have the determination you can do anything. Isn’t that the Disney way …. To Dream!!!!
But you know you look good weight wise work on building muscle…..as I sit here dreaming of walking down the block………
Don’t over think it. Just go with what your body tells you & make it fun! I’ll be 50 in September I’m going to work on myself too 🙃
Love your goals Adam! Gotta just deal with where you’re at. Sounds very sane & reasonable :) With you, hope I can keep up!
Good morning, Adam!! You’re awesome. Heck yeah… a morning hanging out with Adam is a good morning!! ☀️ You’re so handsome as you are!!! 😍 I know that you can definitely do it!! You’ve got a will power like no other! Look at how you’ve kept up this daily channel for years!! So much work and dedication go into this daily channel… if you can go out in the world and do the daily exploring and videos… you can definitely do this!!
Good for you Mr. Woo, get after it! We are all proud of you.
I'm 78 and will be doing a 65 mile bicycle ride in April (Tour de Scottsdale).
I recommend that you listen to the Rise and Run Podcast review of the Disneyland half-marathon that took place in January this year. I did the 10K, my husband did the 5K and Half. While our experience seemed a lot better than most, Florida’s races have a lot more character stops and photopass available because it’s all on Disney property, in Anaheim there’s only photos in the park. They closed the character lines early and back of the pack people didn’t get an opportunity to get photos. Also, moisture wicking socks like the ones you bought are essential. As are moisture wicking clothes. Look into a Jeff Galloway training plan, it would start in mid May. It will be a memorable experience nonetheless, you will learn a lot in this journey, running has come a long way, I’m sure you’ll have fun learning about the evolution.
Good luck with your running adventure, Adam. And be careful about running on the treadmill….tough on the knees and running outside is so much different.
Been following you for so long now and its such a coincidence we are both doing our first run disney event at the same time! Turned 21 last december and decided to change my life around and sign up for the chills and thrills challenge in September. You got this! See you in September
You will love those On Clouds. Olukai makes great shoes as well. They have some awesome “skater” type shoes that have great support and are some of the most comfortable shoes I have ever worn.
Fit by 50, and ripped-and-ready to run by Halloween! Sounds like a plan. you *got* this, Adam!
Let’s do this
@@TheDailyWoo🤜💥🤛
Good for you, I'll be rooting you on, you can do this! Be smart about it, do everything your suppose to do to plan for it. Maybe a coach? Thanks again
Hi Adam, I wish you all the best in your health and wellness journey. My wife and I started using a rowing machine last year to help with our cardio because we both have questionable joints and I'm considerably over weight. I just wanted to share because it makes a great difference in other activities we do now. We have one called a concept 2 rowerg. I wish you all the best and we're all cheering you on
I just did the Dopey to Dumbo Challenge last month, and a rundisney event is like no other. You will absolutely finish and have the best time ever 🎉
You got this Adam. It’s all mental, just push yourself and set little goals. Pick a point run then the next and so on. I’m 20 years in the military and still going even though my body is badly beat up over the years.
What a awesome and exciting goal, Adam. I hope you have a lot of fun. Be kind to yourself and do your best. Be safe with your training.. You got this... No matter the outcome, all that matters is you try😊❤
I just finished my first 10k this past weekend at WDW! It was months of hard work to prepare but so worth it. I was slow, mostly walked briskly, and worried I wouldn’t finish the whole time but did! You’ll do great in the half marathon and if not, everyone at Run Disney events is very support pile and encouraging. I never thought I’d be one to participate in any kind of running event but this was my third Run Disney event and looking forward to more!!
*SOCKS* I swear by Wright Sock Double Layer socks. As they have a double layer, your feet don't blister. And they are bullet proof. I've had a couple of pairs since 2006 and they are still like new. Highly, highly recommend them. ( I supinate eg wear the outside of heels on my shoes, so I wear Asics Gel Nimbus running shoes. Also highly, highly recommend them ).
You got this!!! I’ll be doing the half marathon too and will be looking for you to cheer you on.
👏Very exciting!! I had hoped to do the 5k but the event was sold out. Can't wait to hear about your experience. You'll knock it out of the park!!
This is great, and you’re doing the right thing by having a plan. After doing this you’re going to catch the bug and want to register for all kinds of races. See you at the start and finish lines!
So excited for you and jealous. I wanted to run that race. As for the socks. I love my Feetures. Running socks are so key to saving your feet from blisters etc. as fine a good plan and build slowly. You have plenty of time to train. The run walk method is the best things to start.
Hey Adam! Best of luck with the new challenge. You will definitely be able to finish, just have to prepare the right way and be mentally prepared. I'm a runner myself, you're gonna enjoy it!
Also, you should check out Saucony running shoes. I personally enjoy them ten times more than the ON clouds.
You encourage and inspire me through your positive attitude and actions. Have watched your vids since 2012. You are awesome brother. The world is a better place with you on it. Thank you
I absolutely love your channel, Adam!! The West Coast at 3:00 a.m. doesn't work 😮.. love your new place ❤
Go for it. Just run as much as you can to get in shape for it!
Adam I had been trail walking but the winter has slowed that to a crawl and I look forward to going back to that. You could be an inspiration to others, good for you 😊
Adam look what you have achieved already. How many people are doing what they love every day? You have bought a home, a car a gemE2 and you even got to Hawaii and you are ticking off all the baseball stadiums! I'd say that's a pretty determined guy! Don't doubt yourself. ❤❤
You got this Adam. I am fives years ahead of you and I was running and riding my bicycle at 50.
Good for you! It’s amazing how effective a fast paced walk can be. I’m excited for you 😅
You can do it! Shoes look great,comfy and supportive . Back to good old So Cal . Admit it ,ya love us ! 😎
I wish you well my friend. I really hope you can do it. I did the same for my 50th. Started training for a full marathon 6 months before. After about 3 months of training my knees and back said no sir and I had to give up the dream. I'm pulling for you good luck!
I was hoping this would be the news you were talking about! I hope to see you during the race and follow your runDisney training. I'm following the program and it'll be my first one too. We can do it!!! 🌟
Thank you Adam ! You're freaking amazing! Watching for a few years now. I hope all is well. Will be rooting for you from the sidelines for your birthday goal. Shall I ? 👊😂
Congratulations on your upcoming race! You’ll love it! Check out the Jeff Galloway method. It’s interval training (run/walk) and it’s a fantastic way to train for Disney runs. Looking forward to cheering you on!
Good luck Adam! The right supportive sneakers will definitely help knee and ankle problems.
Awesome! I wish you good luck for the run !
Hi Adam, I've done a lot of the RunDisney races (5K, 10K and Half Marathon) and my goals are always to finish, not get hurt & not get picked up by the slow people mover. You've got this!
Adam I wish you all the luck on your fitness journey and when you come out here to SoCal to do the run I’m thinking have fun with it don’t try to push yourself beyond you abilities take it slow and when you finish the race don’t worry about the time just pat yourself on the back and say I did it I finished the race and I know it will be one heck of a good feeling that you finished so again good luck, now with that peace ☮️ love ❤️ and happiness to you Adam and I’ll see you on the next vlog adventure wherever it takes you peace ☮️ out ✌️
Great goal Adam. If you have to finish walking, who cares. Just starting the journey is a victory.
We all have faith in you Adam! Day by day, slow steady pace! You got this! We will all be cheering you on!
You go for it Adam! I am going balls to the walls and trying for the WDW Full Marathon! Enjoy your run and make time for characters haha !
Your journey has been very inspiring. I'm basically half your age (27), but yet I'm extremely out of shape as well. I'm working on what I like to call a "lifestyle change" as well (I hate the term diet) where I'm counting my calories and working out a lot more, as well. I have the back room in my house set up with a treadmill and, in the future, weights.
You got this! Focus on hitting your basics: hitting your macros and your calories. Try a macro calculator, input your info for a ballpark on these numbers (protein, fat, and carbs). Hit your steps with 10k a day, get your rest, and no sugary drinks. Then adding weights to this equation will be even more of a game changer. Rooting for you, Computer Kid!! ☺️
That’s great, congratulations. I’m starting a running journey myself
Congrats, on deciding to run the half marathon. You'll do great, you got this. Pace yourself it doesn't matter when you finish. Just getting out there and do it, you already won 🥇
That’s amazing Adam your be awesome. Do your best mate, you’re not there for a time you’re there to enjoy it and with Tim by your side your have the best time ever 💪🏻❤️
Very excited for you Adam! I can't recommend enough to buy Nike Alphaflys for the actual half marathon!!! I have done 5 runDisney half marathons and the one that i felt comfortable and got my best time was with Alphaflys. Using other shoes my knees would start to feel pain around miles 10-11. I'm telling you man, Nike Alphaflys will save your knees and will make it a much easier experience. A few years ago one woman won all the races on a marathon weekend and she was wearing Alphaflys.
Good Luck, Adam! I'm training for my first half marathon, too. I won't be doing a Run Disney, unfortunately, but I will do the MO Cowbell in St Louis in October. And I'll be 50 in March 2025. #fitby50
Good to hear this. You can do it. They do have compression socks for running they may help. They also have run walk programs with training. Good luck it would be good to get an EKG check before better safe than sorry. Even experienced runners can have heart issues.
Stretching is so very important Adam. And get a knee brace for support. You’ve got this!!
Since you can Run, Jog, Walk, Crawl, be Dragged or Carried across the finishing line - you'll be golden 🥇
Heck yes
Having watched but YES YOU WILL FINISH! This isn’t about time or beating anyone, it’s getting to the finish line. I’m rooting for you Adam! You got this!!
I’m so excited for you Adam 😀 Just doing anything is doing something & you’re moving your body & getting healthier inside & out 😀 An ankle brace may help with your ankles, my son uses them. He has found good ones at Dick’s Sporting Goods 😊 And you’re right as the weight comes off it will be less strain on your joints 😊
You got this! and have inspired me to be try and get fit by 50. just under 6 years to do it for me, prob should start now and maybe I'll get lucky lol.
@Adam Quick advice if you want it. Always stretch AFTER workouts, never before , you have higer risk of injury when stretching before. And when on weight los dieet, make sure you keep your protein intake high ( you dont get fat of protein) 1 gram per pound of bodyweight should do the trick daily. Good luck bro 👍👍
You’ve got this Adam. We are all rooting for you.🎉🎊💕🙌🏻🙏🏻
Sincere advice: See a doctor. Get a physical and basic bloodwork. At age 49, that kind of serious training needs to be backed up with personal health knowledge (Blood pressure, blood sugar, kidney and liver function, cholesterol). From one older guy to another -- please trust me on this.
Adam, You can do it!! Don’t doubt yourself. You know after I turned 50 my outlook on life changed. Man, take your time you have been on a great course. Slow and steady!! I hope you read my comment on the last video!! again F**k the trolls with all the negativity comments!! You might try some chair yoga. To get stretched out and it has other benefits as well!!
Thank you . Stretching is certainly something I need to start working on dramatically
Adam, I’m so glad you decided to go on this half marathon adventure!! You are also inspiring me to continue being active along with you!!My daughter will be turning 50 in April and I feel blessed that I can still be walking and active at 76!! We can all find our own level and go with it. Stretching is a great way to begin. Clears the mind too!! Have a blessed day 😅
I love chair yoga, it's all I do now , these days
@@TheDailyWooAdam look into H.I.T. training. This will help you get training along with the 5 minute stretching and warm up before you workout. That's H.I.T. TRAINING. High Intensity Training.
I'm 49 too. I can only run 2 minutes at a time. Good luck
The training is the most rewarding part! You can do it!
Wow Adam that is so great! No matter how you do you big props for getting out there and trying!! 👍
Adam, I'm so excited for you!! I just completed my third marathon myself and you will not regret it. As another lifetime runner on here said, the best thing to do is get outside to train. Work your way up slowly and don't punish yourself if you aren't progressing as fast as you want. A fitness tracker to log miles helps immensely. I live in Celebration too and I run almost everyday. Hope to see you out there!
Hello Adam. Good fitting shoes are important for any activity you might go on! Signing up for the half marathon is awesome! Dave and I hope you reach your goal by the day you start your marathon! 🤗❤🏰
You’ve got this!! Been following you for years and as an avid runner, you’ll be soooo proud of yourself no matter how it turns out. Good luck dude!!
My first in person race event was the 2016 runDisney Star Wars Half Marathon. Like yourself,I didn't try to sign up until well after the opening day registration. I had 4 months and i was totally able to train in time. By September you want an under 16 min pace to be safe. There are training calendars you can utilze that help you with the long mile training. June and July will be WAY too hot to run long miles outside, (focus on a couple good long mile runs in August). Use an app to record your progress, record EVERY intentional walk and run thar you do. Get in the habit of recording a 5K three separate times a week, even if it's just walked. The training is not just trying to get faster/further more distance, theres a lot of mileage in just training yourself for endurance in duration. You should have a goal to finish 13.1 miles within 3.5 hours so you don't risk being passed by balloon ladies at the end of the line. The corral placement your first race will be somewhat further back, so if the race starts at 5am, you won't start until about 5:45/6:00am; balloon ladies start about 6:30ish you may only have about a half hour buffer, so don't attempt to get in LINE for a character photo on the course. There will charater spots before and after race and course photographers in good spots, with several selfie opportunities. By August, practice getting up at 3 am because runDisney events start loading corrals wicked early. Best of luck, I look forward to seeing your progress. 🙂
Running is wonderful. Our bodies are designed to run. Just remember to start very slowly, and keep good form.
I’m gonna have to make a reservation for Disneyland and get my hotel at the Marriott so I can watch you run walk sprint. Whatever you’re gonna do I think it’s great Adam as a long time runner Glad you are doing it. Best of luck in your training.😮
Adam, I'm a chef (high intensity physical labor) but the lockdown made me lose a lot of strength. Getting it back at this age is hard because there is a lot of inflammation in my muscles. I take a large dose of turmeric everyday. It helps, but stretching and my PT recommends resistance stretches as well (like big rubber bands to loosen the tendons). Love the house. Love your friendships. ❤
Adam you can definitely do it. It’s easily walkable worst case but add in some run walk intervals and you will have no problems. Biggest thing is set yourself up for success, get in your coral as early as you can so you will start as early as you can which gives you more of a buffer. Since it’s your first race limit photo stops or at least waiting in the long line, just snap a selfie off to the side and keep moving. I’ve done both coasts and DL is a different feel
than WDW since most of the race is off property. For me the highlight out there was running on the field of Angels stadium with people in the stands cheering us on. Also when the race is over as much as you want to go back to the resort and relax it’s best to keep moving, at least for me it is.
I’ll be there with you, you got this! I’m 52 and always been a big guy. Did some run Disney events pre-covid years and never thought I could do a half. Completed Star Wars at wdw in the humidity. Check out running/walking intervals using Jeff Galloway’s methods! Good luck training, see you there!
You can do it! No retreat, No surrender 👍. P. S. Suacony is pronounced “sock-a-knee”. I use to know a sales rep for them and he said it would drive him crazy when people said it wrong so when you said it I instantly thought of him. 😂
Congrats for putting yourself to the task, Adam. As many other folks who have commented, I too was a runner who did many runDisney races. best advice, yes get clearance from your doctor for sure. Don't train too much too quickly. Build up to it. You can do that for sure. Consider the walk-run method. That is how I completed my two Goofy Challenges. And I notice you run in the Saucony sneakers. As I see, you invested in good running shoes. It makes all of the difference. Getting a gait analysis at a local running store makes a huge difference too. Swap your shoes out too. I had two pairs and rotating saved the wear and tear over time vs wearing only one pair. And I only ran in my running shoes. Rest ypur body too. That's important. And like others have said, get off the treadmill and run outside. PM me with any questions. Best of luck. You can do this.
I'd set my sights at walking it. If you train you might walk it fast. Running is rough on the body and bones. Speed walking is so much better for our bodies as we get older. Less injuries! I gave up the treadmill and got an elliptical machine which is much better on the bones. Good for you though setting a goal! Even if you end up walking slower at some points, you are doing something awesome. Good for you! You have to stretch though or you are really risking injury. Can't wait to see you make this all happen. Routing 4 u!! 🎉🎉🎉
Run, walk, repeat … in all the years my family (and everyone else) have been a part of your adventures just know that we are all behind you!
That’s my plan for sure . I’ll be mixing both running and walking in
You can do it adam!!
@@TheDailyWooHow many steps a day do you get a day when filming your videos?
I look forward to the Tim Trakcers video showing Adam the Woo in near darkness crawling across the half marathon finish line. I think Tim looks forward to making this video as well.
Sounds like you have a good solid plan and plenty of time to get there. Inspires me to get off my couch. Most adults have a normal walking pace is 2.5-3 miles an hour so it’s totally doable. I used to be very into hiking (before an emergency surgery last February) and socks make a huge difference
My friend Spencer Scott said you stopped and chatted with him today while he was out on patrol. So cool! He said you're a super nice guy. Small world.
Yep by Walgreens . Nice guy
Thank You Tim 👍 Adam’s going to do great! Hopefully you’ll be there with Adam 😎
Hope it all goes well Adam - good to have a goal
Great for you, Adam! It sounds like a ton of fun! Work your way up gradually and you should be good! We'll be routing for you! Speaking from personal experience, definitely drop weight first before starting your running, because any extra weight is punishment on the knees. Your training plan sounds solid! 🙂
My best bud embarked on a similar venture like your about too. The first day he went out, BOOM, he dropped dead of a heart attack. Adam, go get an EKG and physical first, if you haven't done so yet. Good luck!
Adam, Congrats on starting to run! I’ve been an avid distance runner for about 15 years (minus 2 years for dialysis and kidney transplant). I run about 150-160 miles a month at the moment and I guarantee you’ll finish the Half Marathon… just go your own pace..
And also just a heads up, the shoes won’t get 3000 miles or anywhere close to that.. you’ll average about 350-400 miles on a pair of daily trainers depending on how often you run, running surface and how you run.. I have the On Cloudeclipse and I’m hoping to get about 450 miles out of them!
And also, do the bulk of your runs on the road.. if the weather is great be outside running.. the treadmill and the road are two totally different feelings..
Best of luck and I can’t wait to see your journey to its completion!
You can do it! I started jogging about 8-9 years ago. I was 48 years old when I started training, had never run on my own, & was 50+ pounds overweight. Over time I lost the weight & built my distance. Within 30-45 days I was able to do a 5K. Then I started extending distance & did some 10Ks. By 2017 I did a half marathon, so I built over a longer time than you but you can do this. The next year I did four races in one weekend, doing a 1 mile run Friday, a 5K & a 10K Saturday, & a half marathon Sunday. The next year I did a full marathon. Now I'm a less than a year away from 60 & I've let myself slide the last several months. I'll never try a full marathon again, but I'm training again to do a half in May. Develop your plan (lot's of good ones are available online), stick to it, & perhaps find some running groups that will help you develop. FYI, it's going to be a challenge to do a half marathon in 2.5 hours if you're stopping a lot to catch your breath or take photos, so keep that in mind. Also, it sounds like you already got shoes but I hope you got someone who knows what they're doing to help you pick up the right model. I like the Brooks Adrenaline because I over-pronate.
Get after it man! Totally got this!
Adam, I will be running the same 1/2-marathon at Disneyland! You've got this, sir! IT will be an amazing accomplishment and you will feel incredible when you complete it.
That’s awesome news. Hopefully I see you at the race. This is my first time doing a marathon. I’ve always wanted to do a Disney Run