The New *Official 2013 Disney Princess Half Marathon Thread*

[mamacate]

Tough Mudder was awesome!! I was a little afraid of the electric obstacles (we had 2 in ours) and the fire but it turned out to not be as bad as the terrain itself. The obstacles were hard but they were exactly what I expected them to be and I had trained for it so I felt like I was prepared. What I was not prepared for is 12+ miles up and down and up and down and up and down the 2K elevation mountains in slick mud that you could just slide down most of the time. We had to crawl up on hands and knees at points because it was so steep and you'd get up and have to go right back down again. That was probably the hardest part. A lot of the terrain is sort of meant to be "bonus obstacles" over and above the 21 listed. We'd approach a waist-high swamp or something and ask "Is this an obstacle or just for f---y--?" and someone would answer "Oh, this one is just for f---y--." as we all laugh at ourselves trying to get through. The totally awesome thing though is how much everyone helps everyone else. Perfect strangers walked with me when my knee was acting up or hold out a hand if you slip. As you're climbing on your hands and knees and you see the person above you slip, you just instinctively put your hand on their butt and dig your foot in wherever you can and say "I got you!" People are so amazing and everyone wants to see everyone finish. I love that about mudders. I'm doing another TM in May and DH and I are planning to the the Spartan Trifecta in 2013 too. If you think you're interested, I would be happy to give you hints, tips, pics, etc. Or come to Chicago in May and join our team!!!! It was an amazing experience!!

Awesome! I had never really thought about doing a mud run, but a friend of mine, who is pretty sedentary, just got divorced and doing the warrior dash was her wild-woman, "now I'm free" idea. As she put it, channeling her inner 12-year-old boy. So we signed up for one this summer, but she hadn't progressed enough in her training to do it, even though I promised to walk the whole thing with her and take it super easy, skip obstacles if needed, etc. I was a little relieved because I was training pretty hard for my September half, and I was worried about injury. But we've agreed that when she's ready, we're going to do one! I think I'll start with the PG rated version (Warrior Dash) before I try the crazy ones like Tough Mudder and Spartan. I will continue to those of you who do those, and maybe I'll join you someday!

Cate

 

[Gryhndmom]

Longtime lurker, first time poster. I love reading everyone's posts and words of encouragement. This forum is very inspirational for me!!! I will be running the Princess Half, and it will be my first race. Two questions, does anyone know if Shades of Green provides transportation to the race? My second question is, can I change my estimated finish time with Run Disney? I'm thinking I will finish in about 3 hours instead of 3:30. Thanks everyone!!

Welcome to the thread. Shades of Green is not listed as an official host hotel but call them and asks out bus transportation. You could always walk across the street to the Polynesian and catch the bus.

There is a great ticket deal going on for the military good through next Sept...a four day park hopper for $157.00....it's like almost half off the gate price. Hubby and I got back from wine & food a couple of weeks ago and used this great deal!

 

[Audilee821]

Princesses! This is a SUPER off topic post, but we've discussed other races on here, so I figure to take my chances with this one.

Nike Women is hosting an inaugural half marathon in DC on April 28th. I was signed up and chosen to compete in the San Francisco half this past October, but the girls I was supposed to go with - one friendship unfortunately fell apart, one found out she had a heart condition during training, and the other ended up getting pregnant! I couldn't justify spending 1500 dollars on airfare and hotels to go. It's eaten me up inside, because I REALLY wanted to do it. They choose who goes by lottery, so the chances of signing up as a group gives a better chance of getting in. Because if one name gets picked, you all get to go.

NONE of my friends here in Tucson are runners. I'm hoping maybe some of you east coast princesses may be interested in making a group? Or west coast! If someone already knows someone who has one and I could join it? I've ALWAYS wanted to go to DC and to participate in this half would mean so much to me! Registration opens on Friday I believe (from their Facebook). I'm probably going to apply for a group number either way, so if ANYONE is interested in joining a team, I would love you and thank you forever. There's no limit to how many people in a group I'm pretty sure. So let me know! THANK YOU!!

PS this doesn't mean we have to run together - once you're in it's independent. But if I get a group and we do get in, I would LOVE to meet whoever has signed up with me and give them the biggest hugs in the world, and I give nice big hugs !! Oh, and did I mention, instead of a medal at the end, you get a Tiffany's necklace handed to you by firefighters in tuxedos?

-Beth

I've wanted to do one too! I'm actually about 2 hours south of DC in Richmond VA. I guess it would depend on how I feel with training to this half. Let me look into it. I do know a bunch of girls that would probably do this, so if I can't, they might be able to.

 

[Audilee821]

Oh and it's funny that your SN is bskelly07, my last name is Kelley, and my hubby is BSKelley.

 

[Princess on the Run]

Awesome! I had never really thought about doing a mud run, but a friend of mine, who is pretty sedentary, just got divorced and doing the warrior dash was her wild-woman, "now I'm free" idea. As she put it, channeling her inner 12-year-old boy. So we signed up for one this summer, but she hadn't progressed enough in her training to do it, even though I promised to walk the whole thing with her and take it super easy, skip obstacles if needed, etc. I was a little relieved because I was training pretty hard for my September half, and I was worried about injury. But we've agreed that when she's ready, we're going to do one! I think I'll start with the PG rated version (Warrior Dash) before I try the crazy ones like Tough Mudder and Spartan. I will continue to those of you who do those, and maybe I'll join you someday!

Cate

There is a new one on "the scene" called Pretty Muddy that looks pretty basic. I kind of thought it was a little patronizing, honestly, because the obstacles are completely not hard at all (one is an inflatable slide like they have at kids' parties). But if your friend is nervous, it might be a good fun run to break the ice gently for her. Build up her confidence a bit and then you can BOTH do TM with us!!

 

[MoonFaerie]

I am so sorry that you are sick before your race. Do you have a fever ??
I would not run if you had one. Maybe your symptoms will be better by Friday and you could do it.

I've only run once while sick. I did the DL 1/2 marathon in Sept with a horrible head and chest cold and it was not fun. I felt I could at least try since I had no fever but I was not a happy runner but did finish.

Sending quick get well wishes your way !!!!

No fever. Just the achiness and lack of energy. I took a looooong nap today, so I'm hoping to feel better in the morning. I don't have anything planned Friday except for the race, which isn't until 11 PM. If I need to, I can drop the kids off at school and then come home and sleep. I think as long as I don't get worse, I'm gonna go for it, I think.

Princesses! This is a SUPER off topic post, but we've discussed other races on here, so I figure to take my chances with this one.

Nike Women is hosting an inaugural half marathon in DC on April 28th. I was signed up and chosen to compete in the San Francisco half this past October, but the girls I was supposed to go with - one friendship unfortunately fell apart, one found out she had a heart condition during training, and the other ended up getting pregnant! I couldn't justify spending 1500 dollars on airfare and hotels to go. It's eaten me up inside, because I REALLY wanted to do it. They choose who goes by lottery, so the chances of signing up as a group gives a better chance of getting in. Because if one name gets picked, you all get to go.

NONE of my friends here in Tucson are runners. I'm hoping maybe some of you east coast princesses may be interested in making a group? Or west coast! If someone already knows someone who has one and I could join it? I've ALWAYS wanted to go to DC and to participate in this half would mean so much to me! Registration opens on Friday I believe (from their Facebook). I'm probably going to apply for a group number either way, so if ANYONE is interested in joining a team, I would love you and thank you forever. There's no limit to how many people in a group I'm pretty sure. So let me know! THANK YOU!!

PS this doesn't mean we have to run together - once you're in it's independent. But if I get a group and we do get in, I would LOVE to meet whoever has signed up with me and give them the biggest hugs in the world, and I give nice big hugs !! Oh, and did I mention, instead of a medal at the end, you get a Tiffany's necklace handed to you by firefighters in tuxedos?

-Beth

Man, that sounds great! I haven't registered for the April race in Charleston yet, so I'm interested.

 

[sherekhan]

Welcome!! I'm running it alone too. DH and my DSs will be in the chEAR Squad (and running the Saturday races) but no team of tiaras for me eiher. A bunch of us are going to meet up before to hang out and get excited so you won't be totally alone!

Also running alone and up for the meetup.

 

[sherekhan]

Princesses! This is a SUPER off topic post, but we've discussed other races on here, so I figure to take my chances with this one.

Nike Women is hosting an inaugural half marathon in DC on April 28th. I was signed up and chosen to compete in the San Francisco half this past October, but the girls I was supposed to go with - one friendship unfortunately fell apart, one found out she had a heart condition during training, and the other ended up getting pregnant! I couldn't justify spending 1500 dollars on airfare and hotels to go. It's eaten me up inside, because I REALLY wanted to do it. They choose who goes by lottery, so the chances of signing up as a group gives a better chance of getting in. Because if one name gets picked, you all get to go.

NONE of my friends here in Tucson are runners. I'm hoping maybe some of you east coast princesses may be interested in making a group? Or west coast! If someone already knows someone who has one and I could join it? I've ALWAYS wanted to go to DC and to participate in this half would mean so much to me! Registration opens on Friday I believe (from their Facebook). I'm probably going to apply for a group number either way, so if ANYONE is interested in joining a team, I would love you and thank you forever. There's no limit to how many people in a group I'm pretty sure. So let me know! THANK YOU!!

PS this doesn't mean we have to run together - once you're in it's independent. But if I get a group and we do get in, I would LOVE to meet whoever has signed up with me and give them the biggest hugs in the world, and I give nice big hugs !! Oh, and did I mention, instead of a medal at the end, you get a Tiffany's necklace handed to you by firefighters in tuxedos?

-Beth

I couldn't find a link. Can you post where to find that, pls? I would consider it. My employers are in DC even if I am not, so could maybe roll in a work trip?

 

[sissy_ib]

I couldn't find a link. Can you post where to find that, pls? I would consider it. My employers are in DC even if I am not, so could maybe roll in a work trip?

I found the info on Facebook. I'm on my phone but I'll post it when I get home in a few minutes.

 

[sissy_ib]

Here is the info I found for the Nike Women's half in DC.
https://www.facebook.com/NWM26.2
https://www.facebook.com/NWM26.2/app_181997151935745

 

[bskelly07]

Ummm, YES PLEASE! lol I'm going to look in to this after class tonight. It sounds awesome!
Can you post a link to it, please?
ETA: I found the info I was looking for...I would be in for a group. I have never been to DC before, this would be a lot of fun.

I've never been either! I'm SO excited!

Sooo, there are like 50 reasons why I shouldn't do this, but I'm very, very tempted. I've been eyeing this race myself, but couldn't get a team together here, and I have some conflicts of my own (a conference in Ithaca NY the next day, and another half on May 26), but they're not insurmountable. How much of a commitment do you need? Let me know if I can jump in as a strong maybe...

Such a cool idea!

Cate

I think you have from Nov 16-Dec 6 to sign up to do it. IF the team gets picked they charge your credit card 150 dollars and you're in. Whether you choose to eventually go or not is on you . But when you sign up they don't charge you anything, so you have a little bit of time to mull it over! I think you should go for it! Conference schmomference

I would love to get in on the team entry.

YES!

I've wanted to do one too! I'm actually about 2 hours south of DC in Richmond VA. I guess it would depend on how I feel with training to this half. Let me look into it. I do know a bunch of girls that would probably do this, so if I can't, they might be able to.

Absolutely! Spread the word. The more the better chances of getting in. Thanks so much!

Oh and it's funny that your SN is bskelly07, my last name is Kelley, and my hubby is BSKelley.

Hahah! That's amazing. My last name is actually Skelly, but anytime they ask me to spell it they always assume it's Skelley.

Man, that sounds great! I haven't registered for the April race in Charleston yet, so I'm interested.

YESSS!! (getting progressively more excited with this outcome, guys!)

I couldn't find a link. Can you post where to find that, pls? I would consider it. My employers are in DC even if I am not, so could maybe roll in a work trip?

How convenient! I believe sissy_ib posted the link already, beat me to it! So check it out!!

Girls, you all are so amazing! I'm so happy!! I posted this out on my facebook as well and there are two others who may be joining as well

Also, here is the race map in case anyone was interested http://www.nike.com/content/dam/one-nike/en_us/Running/course%20map.jpg I'm a little sad you don't run by the white house, but it's close by so that's alright!

I went ahead and got a group ID too, so instead of collecting all of your e-mails individually, it'll be easiest for you guys to e-mail me so I can send you the necessary info for it. bskelly1@email.arizona.edu I will probably send it out by friday, so try and email me by then! For those of you who are on the fence, feel free to save my email and send me one, but before the deadline (dec 6). Again, thank you guys SO much! You're all so amazing!

-Beth

 

[bskelly07]

That's hysterical! I should find that article because apparently my glutes are slacking...sooo typical.

I'll let you know what the PT has me doing to spice up my butt (which is ridiculously flat and totally uninteresting).

Tough Mudder was awesome!! I was a little afraid of the electric obstacles (we had 2 in ours) and the fire but it turned out to not be as bad as the terrain itself. The obstacles were hard but they were exactly what I expected them to be and I had trained for it so I felt like I was prepared. What I was not prepared for is 12+ miles up and down and up and down and up and down the 2K elevation mountains in slick mud that you could just slide down most of the time. We had to crawl up on hands and knees at points because it was so steep and you'd get up and have to go right back down again. That was probably the hardest part. A lot of the terrain is sort of meant to be "bonus obstacles" over and above the 21 listed. We'd approach a waist-high swamp or something and ask "Is this an obstacle or just for f---y--?" and someone would answer "Oh, this one is just for f---y--." as we all laugh at ourselves trying to get through. The totally awesome thing though is how much everyone helps everyone else. Perfect strangers walked with me when my knee was acting up or hold out a hand if you slip. As you're climbing on your hands and knees and you see the person above you slip, you just instinctively put your hand on their butt and dig your foot in wherever you can and say "I got you!" People are so amazing and everyone wants to see everyone finish. I love that about mudders. I'm doing another TM in May and DH and I are planning to the the Spartan Trifecta in 2013 too. If you think you're interested, I would be happy to give you hints, tips, pics, etc. Or come to Chicago in May and join our team!!!! It was an amazing experience!!

Wow girl, you are an inspiration! My upper body strength is cruddy or I would LOVE to do tough mudder. Maybe one year I'll train for it!

 

[indygirl99]

I've never been either! I'm SO excited!


I went ahead and got a group ID too, so instead of collecting all of your e-mails individually, it'll be easiest for you guys to e-mail me so I can send you the necessary info for it. bskelly1@email.arizona.edu I will probably send it out by friday, so try and email me by then! For those of you who are on the fence, feel free to save my email and send me one, but before the deadline (dec 6). Again, thank you guys SO much! You're all so amazing!

-Beth

Email sent

 

[VickiHD]

No fever. Just the achiness and lack of energy. I took a looooong nap today, so I'm hoping to feel better in the morning. I don't have anything planned Friday except for the race, which isn't until 11 PM. If I need to, I can drop the kids off at school and then come home and sleep. I think as long as I don't get worse, I'm gonna go for it, I think.

Good for you !!! Good luck, get well and keep us posted !!

 

[Princess on the Run]

Wow girl, you are an inspiration! My upper body strength is cruddy or I would LOVE to do tough mudder. Maybe one year I'll train for it!

Aww, thanks!!! I never really thought I would ever be the type of person who could do something like that but a friend signed up a team and got us all to join without really looking closely and then by the time I realized what I signed up for, I knew it was train train train or lose my butt (lazy as it may be ).

I think it's a lot like the running mentality. You start off to try and you hate it but you love it and then you keep pushing until you are hooked. It's hard but we still do it for some reason and keep at it until we love it more than we hate it (even though there are still days we hate it more than love it). And then suddenly you find yourself signed up for half marathons at Disney World!!

 

[Never to old]

I've never been either! I'm SO excited!

I think you have from Nov 16-Dec 6 to sign up to do it. IF the team gets picked they charge your credit card 150 dollars and you're in. Whether you choose to eventually go or not is on you . But when you sign up they don't charge you anything, so you have a little bit of time to mull it over! I think you should go for it! Conference schmomference

YES!

Absolutely! Spread the word. The more the better chances of getting in. Thanks so much!

Hahah! That's amazing. My last name is actually Skelly, but anytime they ask me to spell it they always assume it's Skelley.

YESSS!! (getting progressively more excited with this outcome, guys!)

How convenient! I believe sissy_ib posted the link already, beat me to it! So check it out!!

Girls, you all are so amazing! I'm so happy!! I posted this out on my facebook as well and there are two others who may be joining as well

Also, here is the race map in case anyone was interested http://www.nike.com/content/dam/one-nike/en_us/Running/course%20map.jpg I'm a little sad you don't run by the white house, but it's close by so that's alright!

I went ahead and got a group ID too, so instead of collecting all of your e-mails individually, it'll be easiest for you guys to e-mail me so I can send you the necessary info for it. bskelly1@email.arizona.edu I will probably send it out by friday, so try and email me by then! For those of you who are on the fence, feel free to save my email and send me one, but before the deadline (dec 6). Again, thank you guys SO much! You're all so amazing!

-Beth

I might be crazy. I am attempting my first half earlier that month. I am thinking about this one too. I have to see if my work schedule can be rearranged. I will let you.

 

[sau418]

Princesses! This is a SUPER off topic post, but we've discussed other races on here, so I figure to take my chances with this one.

Nike Women is hosting an inaugural half marathon in DC on April 28th. I was signed up and chosen to compete in the San Francisco half this past October, but the girls I was supposed to go with - one friendship unfortunately fell apart, one found out she had a heart condition during training, and the other ended up getting pregnant! I couldn't justify spending 1500 dollars on airfare and hotels to go. It's eaten me up inside, because I REALLY wanted to do it. They choose who goes by lottery, so the chances of signing up as a group gives a better chance of getting in. Because if one name gets picked, you all get to go.

NONE of my friends here in Tucson are runners. I'm hoping maybe some of you east coast princesses may be interested in making a group? Or west coast! If someone already knows someone who has one and I could join it? I've ALWAYS wanted to go to DC and to participate in this half would mean so much to me! Registration opens on Friday I believe (from their Facebook). I'm probably going to apply for a group number either way, so if ANYONE is interested in joining a team, I would love you and thank you forever. There's no limit to how many people in a group I'm pretty sure. So let me know! THANK YOU!!

PS this doesn't mean we have to run together - once you're in it's independent. But if I get a group and we do get in, I would LOVE to meet whoever has signed up with me and give them the biggest hugs in the world, and I give nice big hugs !! Oh, and did I mention, instead of a medal at the end, you get a Tiffany's necklace handed to you by firefighters in tuxedos?

-Beth

This looks awesome, I so wish I could do it but I am running the Pittsburgh half the following weekend. I don't think running two halves two weeks in a row would be a good idea for me.

 

[sau418]

99 days. 99 days. 99days. Can't wait!!!

 

[PrincessV]

I saw the ortho today and the news is good. Both he and the PT agree I just need stronger butt muscles.

and I had a similar assessment... my gluteus maximus is fine, but did you know there's a gluteus medius in there, too? I know now. That combined with always running on the same side of crowned roads seems to have thrown me all out of whack.

No fever. Just the achiness and lack of energy. I took a looooong nap today, so I'm hoping to feel better in the morning. I don't have anything planned Friday except for the race, which isn't until 11 PM. If I need to, I can drop the kids off at school and then come home and sleep. I think as long as I don't get worse, I'm gonna go for it, I think.

Worst case, you can always decide not to finish if you're really feeling awful. Worth giving it a try! Feel better soon.

 

[Princess on the Run]

and I had a similar assessment... my gluteus maximus is fine, but did you know there's a gluteus medius in there, too? I know now. That combined with always running on the same side of crowned roads seems to have thrown me all out of whack.

Who knew our butts were so complicated?