The New *Official 2013 Disney Princess Half Marathon Thread* - Page 255 - The DIS Discussion Forums

sunnygal041 · 11-22-2012, 06:40 AM

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Originally Posted by momhmmx2

If anyone has an extra race retreat ticket they aren't using, I'd love to purchase it from you! Just made the decision to run the race today so a little behind the eight ball on this one! THANKS

Hey all. I am looking for one for myself, too. This is my first 1/2 at the age of 50!!!!

VickiHD · 11-22-2012, 10:55 AM

Happy Thanksgiving to everyone !!!!!

princessmeghan · 11-22-2012, 12:12 PM

I did my first race ever today. A 5k. I finished at 36:51 and GPS said 3.15 so my pace was 11:45. It's my longest run in months!

Hope all the other racers had fun!

bskelly07 · 11-22-2012, 12:30 PM

Hey princesses! Happy thanksgiving!!!

Finished my first 10k today. 1:08:20. I wanted to stay under an hour 10. I can't believe I did it!!! It also was about 75 out. It felt like 90! I bet if it were cooler I could've shaved a few mins

regardless I am so happy!

Hope all of you who participated in a turkey trot did wonderfully! Now go reward yourselves with turkey and pie. We deserve it! Xo

-Beth

kindakrazy2 · 11-22-2012, 12:55 PM

Nicely done to the princesses who are racing today!

Come on in and brag - we all want to hear!

MRS AR · 11-22-2012, 01:00 PM

I did a turkey trot this morning. PR of 37:45. I was so trying to get under 38. There were over 600 runners. Absolutely crazy and wonderful all at the same time. Btw. DD finished 30:30.

mamacate · 11-22-2012, 01:46 PM

Congratulations to today's racers! Look at all those PRs smashed and those goals achieved. Way to go princesses!

sherekhan · 11-22-2012, 01:59 PM

It's really inspiring to hear Turkey Trotting princesses getting your times and beating your PR's. great job!

JoyaDelMar · 11-22-2012, 02:10 PM

Congratulations to all!! What a great, healthy way to start out the holidays!

Ran a virtual 5k turkey trot this morning before heading over to the family's. My legs went to lead around mile 1.5 and it was all I had to make it through. And what do you know? I PR'd with 37 minutes exactly!!

I think it must've been soo hard because I didnt give myself much time to warm up (so nervous about having enough time to finish and get out on the road). But it all worked out and now I can't wait for them to bring out that turkey!

Happy Thanksgiving to all!!

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SuperHappyFunTimes · 11-22-2012, 02:21 PM

I did my 10k Turkey Trot this morning in 1:07. Well, that's my official time, my real time was around 1:05, but they only had a timing mat at the finish, not the start, so starting at the back of the pack (about 500 people I think) hurt my time a little.

I'm actually super proud of myself for starting out slow and sticking with my plan to run 5 minutes, walk 1 minute until the last mile which I ran the whole way in. I my last two miles were my fastest miles, which was awesome. I really kept the mantra "run your own race" in my head, not trying to worry about being in front of or behind anyone else. It was great and I felt really strong at the finish, like I could have kept going. Yay!!!

And I celebrated with a perfect meal and two kinds of pie (peanut butter and apple!).

It was my first run with my Garmin Forerunner 10 and I LOVED it! It has a great run/walk interval timer and the distance matched the mile markers perfectly even though a lot of the race was through trails in the woods.

I hope everyone has a great Thanksgiving!!

AnotherPrincess · 11-22-2012, 03:13 PM

I'm visiting the parentals today and was planning to run this morning. As I was getting ready to head out I realized that I forgot to pack my running pants. So what's a Princess to do? Run in her pajama pants of course! Lol

SuperHappyFunTimes · 11-22-2012, 03:38 PM

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Originally Posted by AnotherPrincess

I'm visiting the parentals today and was planning to run this morning. As I was getting ready to head out I realized that I forgot to pack my running pants. So what's a Princess to do? Run in her pajama pants of course! Lol

That's dedication!

Cripey · 11-22-2012, 03:46 PM

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Originally Posted by AnotherPrincess

I'm visiting the parentals today and was planning to run this morning. As I was getting ready to head out I realized that I forgot to pack my running pants. So what's a Princess to do? Run in her pajama pants of course! Lol

Can't be any more odd than running in a tutu and tiara, right?

jahber · 11-22-2012, 08:08 PM

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Originally Posted by SuperHappyFunTimes

It was my first run with my Garmin Forerunner 10 and I LOVED it! It has a great run/walk interval timer and the distance matched the mile markers perfectly even though a lot of the race was through trails in the woods.

I finished my 5K in exactly 36 minutes, which was a pr for me. Man, I run slowly!

I compared the distance my phone calculated vs the markers and it was about .15 off for the total. Not bad, considering it was super crowded, so I was zigging and zagging and often required to take the outside lane around the many right-angle turns in the course.

But the difference made me wonder how off my training has been. SO, I went home and bit the bullet and ordered my Forerunner 10! I don't need anything too fancy. Anyone else use the Forerunner 10? Any tips or advice?

jahber · 11-22-2012, 08:17 PM

This is a general race etiquette question, as I have only run a couple of races. Is it not standard practice for walkers (not run/walkers) to start at the back of the pack, so to speak? Several times at the very beginning of the race today I was faced with a wall of walkers that I had to try to navigate around. And I mean in the first .10 of a mile.

I thought I had read somewhere that it was polite (and safer) to line up according to speed. So I started near the middle of the pack. Is that how it's done in the well run races (I don't think mine was particularly well run)? If it's assumed to be a free-for-all, then I'm going to need to get ahead of the walkers! As it was it took 3 minutes to reach the starting line after the race officially "started."

11-22-2012, 10:55 AM	#3812
VickiHD DIS Veteran Join Date: Aug 2005 Location: Bay Area, California Posts: 1,100	Happy Thanksgiving to everyone !!!!! __________________

11-22-2012, 12:55 PM	#3815
kindakrazy2 DIS Veteran Join Date: Mar 2007 Posts: 4,129	Nicely done to the princesses who are racing today! Come on in and brag - we all want to hear! __________________ Sarah My 2011 DLR pre-trippie My 2007 WDW pre-trippie is all grown up - its a trippie now! July 1994 - Disneymoon at Dixie Landings Feb 1996 - Dixie Landings October 1999 - Belle's first trip Dixie Landings Feb 2001 - Tink's first trip Dixie Landings Sept 2007 - POP with free dining! Dec 2008 - POP July 2011 - Disneyland! Jan 2012 - POP Up next - Tink 1/2 marathon and Princess 1/2 marathon Coast2Coast baby! Uh oh - Dumbo Double Dare

11-22-2012, 01:00 PM	#3816
MRS AR Mouseketeer Join Date: Oct 2003 Location: Mississippi Posts: 492	I did a turkey trot this morning. PR of 37:45. I was so trying to get under 38. There were over 600 runners. Absolutely crazy and wonderful all at the same time. Btw. DD finished 30:30. __________________

11-22-2012, 01:46 PM	#3817
mamacate Half Crazy Princess 2012 Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: Western Mass. Posts: 335	Congratulations to today's racers! Look at all those PRs smashed and those goals achieved. Way to go princesses! __________________ mamacate & spouse & 10-year-old boy girl twins Princess HM 2012 first HM; coming back for 2013!

11-22-2012, 02:10 PM	#3819
JoyaDelMar Mouseketeer Join Date: Dec 2008 Location: Brooklyn, NY Posts: 104	Congratulations to all!! What a great, healthy way to start out the holidays! Ran a virtual 5k turkey trot this morning before heading over to the family's. My legs went to lead around mile 1.5 and it was all I had to make it through. And what do you know? I PR'd with 37 minutes exactly!! I think it must've been soo hard because I didnt give myself much time to warm up (so nervous about having enough time to finish and get out on the road). But it all worked out and now I can't wait for them to bring out that turkey! Happy Thanksgiving to all!! Sent from my iPhone using DISBoards __________________ JoyaDelMar Current New Yorker, Former Floridian, Forever a Disney Fan!! Upcoming in 2013: 5th Anniversary Princess Half Marathon // 2012: WDW Trip - First Time on the Dining Plan, DCL Dream 3-Night Bahamas February 9, TLCC Post-Conference Trip to Disneyland, DCL Fantasy 7-Night Eastern Caribbean September 8 // 2011: TLCC Conference @ Bonnet Creek, DCL Magic 7-Night Western Caribbean October 1 (Anniversary Trip!) // 2010: Birthday Trip to MK and HS // 2009: DCL Wonder 3-Night February 12, Christmas Eve in Hollywood // 2008: Spring Break 08 - Pirate and Princess Party // 2007: Scurvy in the New Year, CM Surprise, Best Friend Park Hopping, Holidays Around The World // 2006: BF's Pop Century, Spring Break 06 - Mead Summer Sizzler, Family Xmas @ DD // 2005: BF's August Album // 2000 - 2004: Park Hopping with Sophie (x10), Weekends with the Family (x4) // 1997 - 2000: Youth Group Retreat @ WDW, Night of Joy 1999, FW Camping with Friends // 1992 - 1997: Weekends with the Family (x6), Dad's Kingdom '96, // 1992: 1st Trip to WDW! // 1989: 1st Trip to Disneyland!

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11-22-2012, 12:12 PM	#3813
princessmeghan Earning My Ears Join Date: Nov 2012 Posts: 41	I did my first race ever today. A 5k. I finished at 36:51 and GPS said 3.15 so my pace was 11:45. It's my longest run in months! Hope all the other racers had fun!

11-22-2012, 12:30 PM	#3814
bskelly07 Mouseketeer Join Date: Oct 2012 Location: Tucson, Arizona Posts: 106	Hey princesses! Happy thanksgiving!!! Finished my first 10k today. 1:08:20. I wanted to stay under an hour 10. I can't believe I did it!!! It also was about 75 out. It felt like 90! I bet if it were cooler I could've shaved a few mins regardless I am so happy! Hope all of you who participated in a turkey trot did wonderfully! Now go reward yourselves with turkey and pie. We deserve it! Xo -Beth

11-22-2012, 01:59 PM	#3818
sherekhan DLF>DNF>>DNS Join Date: Jan 2007 Posts: 248	It's really inspiring to hear Turkey Trotting princesses getting your times and beating your PR's. great job!

11-22-2012, 02:21 PM	#3820
SuperHappyFunTimes RunDisney Races coming up: Everest, Wine & Dine, Tink, Princess, Glass Slipper Challenge Join Date: Jul 2012 Location: Gainesville, FL Posts: 211	I did my 10k Turkey Trot this morning in 1:07. Well, that's my official time, my real time was around 1:05, but they only had a timing mat at the finish, not the start, so starting at the back of the pack (about 500 people I think) hurt my time a little. I'm actually super proud of myself for starting out slow and sticking with my plan to run 5 minutes, walk 1 minute until the last mile which I ran the whole way in. I my last two miles were my fastest miles, which was awesome. I really kept the mantra "run your own race" in my head, not trying to worry about being in front of or behind anyone else. It was great and I felt really strong at the finish, like I could have kept going. Yay!!! And I celebrated with a perfect meal and two kinds of pie (peanut butter and apple!). It was my first run with my Garmin Forerunner 10 and I LOVED it! It has a great run/walk interval timer and the distance matched the mile markers perfectly even though a lot of the race was through trails in the woods. I hope everyone has a great Thanksgiving!! __________________ April FL Native >50 visits to Disney My Weight Loss and Running Blog - RunTheGreatWideSomewhere My FB Page 2013 Princess Half - I did it! 2:42

11-22-2012, 03:13 PM	#3821
AnotherPrincess DIS Veteran Join Date: Jun 2002 Posts: 537	I'm visiting the parentals today and was planning to run this morning. As I was getting ready to head out I realized that I forgot to pack my running pants. So what's a Princess to do? Run in her pajama pants of course! Lol __________________ http://distickers.com/ticker/tickers...vjynx2ckkj.png <a href="http://distickers.com/ticker/"><img src="http://distickers.com/ticker/tickers/dqkodeor4aklxsva.png" alt="DIStickers.com Ticker" border="0"/></a>

11-22-2012, 08:17 PM	#3825
jahber DIS Veteran Join Date: Jun 2012 Location: Orlando Posts: 710	This is a general race etiquette question, as I have only run a couple of races. Is it not standard practice for walkers (not run/walkers) to start at the back of the pack, so to speak? Several times at the very beginning of the race today I was faced with a wall of walkers that I had to try to navigate around. And I mean in the first .10 of a mile. I thought I had read somewhere that it was polite (and safer) to line up according to speed. So I started near the middle of the pack. Is that how it's done in the well run races (I don't think mine was particularly well run)? If it's assumed to be a free-for-all, then I'm going to need to get ahead of the walkers! As it was it took 3 minutes to reach the starting line after the race officially "started." __________________ Dream 4-night Bahamas Halloween 2012 Fantasy 7-night Western 9/12 Dream 4-night Bahamas 5/12 WDW too many times to count!

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