JerzPrincess
Earning My Ears
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- Jun 21, 2012
I'm soooo excited for the new glass slipper challenge. I know I'll be able to do that one. Now to just talk the DH into letting do the tink for the pink coast to coast!
I had absolutely no intention of doing a disney race until dopey of 2015...but two races/three medals that are princess themed? I'm in!
Any tips of keeping the price tag down as much as possible? I don't really care too much about the hotel/room since between the parks and the races I won't be there for much, anyways. I don't want to rent a car, but if were any great deals to be found offsite that included transportation for the race, I would be open to that, as well. Thanks!
Oh I'm SO tempted, but I think since this is my first half, I need to control myself and plan to do the Glass Slipper Challenge in 2015. I'm bummed to miss the inaugural, and I was telling my husband that it's murder b/c my blog name (Losing the Glass Slippers) seemed to be screaming for me to do it, but I also don't want to push it and then not get to experience my first half in the way I want to!
That's ok, just makes a good excuse to go again the following year!
How far away do you live? Right now it's cheapest to drive if you live within a 13 hour drive. That's what I do. I also pack food to help cut down on the coast
It's my first half... you should do it. I'm gonna do it. How can you miss the inaugural medal???!!!
I'd bet it will be the same course as the January 10K.
Good luck in Nashville, I'm headed to Louisville for the Kentucky Derby half tomorrow.
So yesterday I went for my training run right after reading the Glass Slipper news here and ran my 5k in 38:15, which was a PR!
Then this morning was my first official 5k race! And my chip time was........ 34:02!!!!! This was a substantial PR, I still can't believe it! I had secretly been hoping to finish under 35mins but not really expecting to shave thaaat much time off what I'd been training at. But I think the gorgeous weather and exciting runDisney news and race-newbie adrenaline all helped!! Now to start training for a 10k in June! haha
For those of you planning to do the GSC next year, are you going to incorporate a 10k/half marathon back-to-back sometime in your training between now and then? Or just train for the half and hope you can handle the 2 races in 2 days thing?
So, who is going to add the 10K and run the GLASS SLIPPER CHALLENGE???
Breaking news for RunDisney fans! Princess Half-Marathon weekend will now feature a 10K. Completing both the 10K & Princess half-marathon will earn you a Glass Slipper Challenge medal and completing both the Princess half-marathon at Walt Disney World and the Tinkerbell half-marathon at DisneyLand Resort will earn you a special coast-to-coast medal with a pink overlay & lanyard!
Registration for the Princess half-marathon begins June 11. Registration for Tinkerbell half-marathon begins June 11 if you are also registering for the Princess half-marathon, otherwise it will start on July 9.
So yesterday I went for my training run right after reading the Glass Slipper news here and ran my 5k in 38:15, which was a PR!
Then this morning was my first official 5k race! And my chip time was........ 34:02!!!!! This was a substantial PR, I still can't believe it! I had secretly been hoping to finish under 35mins but not really expecting to shave thaaat much time off what I'd been training at. But I think the gorgeous weather and exciting runDisney news and race-newbie adrenaline all helped!! Now to start training for a 10k in June! haha
For those of you planning to do the GSC next year, are you going to incorporate a 10k/half marathon back-to-back sometime in your training between now and then? Or just train for the half and hope you can handle the 2 races in 2 days thing?
So yesterday I went for my training run right after reading the Glass Slipper news here and ran my 5k in 38:15, which was a PR!
Then this morning was my first official 5k race! And my chip time was........ 34:02!!!!! This was a substantial PR, I still can't believe it! I had secretly been hoping to finish under 35mins but not really expecting to shave thaaat much time off what I'd been training at. But I think the gorgeous weather and exciting runDisney news and race-newbie adrenaline all helped!! Now to start training for a 10k in June! haha
For those of you planning to do the GSC next year, are you going to incorporate a 10k/half marathon back-to-back sometime in your training between now and then? Or just train for the half and hope you can handle the 2 races in 2 days thing?
The dumbo dare challenge is the same thing as the glass slipper. In my blog I have a link to the PDF training plan for dumbo if you want to check it out
Galloway has you walk Saturday and run Sunday starting about midway into training for the back to back runs. He recommends going easy on the Saturday race so you can run hard on he Sunday race.
So yesterday I went for my training run right after reading the Glass Slipper news here and ran my 5k in 38:15, which was a PR!
Then this morning was my first official 5k race! And my chip time was........ 34:02!!!!! This was a substantial PR, I still can't believe it! I had secretly been hoping to finish under 35mins but not really expecting to shave thaaat much time off what I'd been training at. But I think the gorgeous weather and exciting runDisney news and race-newbie adrenaline all helped!! Now to start training for a 10k in June! haha
For those of you planning to do the GSC next year, are you going to incorporate a 10k/half marathon back-to-back sometime in your training between now and then? Or just train for the half and hope you can handle the 2 races in 2 days thing?
For those of you planning to do the GSC next year, are you going to incorporate a 10k/half marathon back-to-back sometime in your training between now and then? Or just train for the half and hope you can handle the 2 races in 2 days thing?
Thanks!! I'm not ready to add a 4th run day yet either. But the Galloway training plan sounds appropriate! I saved the link, thanks for sharing! I'll have to work up to thatCongrats on the great 5k!
For the Goofy, Galloway put out a training plan that has a shorter long run on Saturdays and a longer long run on Sundays, both of which gradually increase over time. I don't know if he'll come out with one for the Glass Slipper Challenge, but if not, you can check out the goofy one and modify it for the shorter goal distances. That's my plan, but I'm working on getting my base back up to three runs a week, 4 miles, 4 miles (speed) and 6.2 miles for a month or two before I even think about adding a fourth run day.
Oh, awesome! Thanks for the link!The dumbo dare challenge is the same thing as the glass slipper. In my blog I have a link to the PDF training plan for dumbo if you want to check it out
Wow! I can tell you're a seasoned runner! After the June 10k I am indeed planning to work up to a fall half marathon! I'd actually love to squeeze it in August when it might still be hot/humid here so that it's in somewhat Florida-ish conditions, but I'm not really sure that will give me enough (realistic) training time after the 10k. Maybe I'll have to travel someplace hotter for a fall half! :Congrats on first race/PR! Race day adrenaline can do wonders, especially as your first learning your limits!
I think working toward a 10k in June is a perfect goal! From there, would you consider a fall half marathon? It's always good to work out the kinks at a local race (less logistics), and it will give your legs a chance to see what half marathon training is like. Then you can do a reverse taper (i.e. slowly build up the mileage again), throw in a couple of back-to-back runs, and then you'll be good to go for the glass slipper challenge
Thank you!!Congrats on your PR!!!!
Thanks!! I'm not ready to add a 4th run day yet either. But the Galloway training plan sounds appropriate! I saved the link, thanks for sharing! I'll have to work up to that
Oh, awesome! Thanks for the link!
Wow! I can tell you're a seasoned runner! After the June 10k I am indeed planning to work up to a fall half marathon! I'd actually love to squeeze it in August when it might still be hot/humid here so that it's in somewhat Florida-ish conditions, but I'm not really sure that will give me enough (realistic) training time after the 10k. Maybe I'll have to travel someplace hotter for a fall half! :
Thank you!!
Let us know how the Derby Half goes! Let us know if the Derby race is a fun one!