2017 Disney Princess Half Marathon Weekend

[tacboze]

So the C25K...is there an "official" one? It's seems like there are several Apps called "couch to 5k".

 

[Ariel484]

This is what I used: http://www.coolrunning.com/engine/2/2_3/
This is another option: http://www.jeffgalloway.com/training/beginners/

Make sure you go to a running store and get fitted for proper running shoes first!

 

[keahgirl8]

I'm totally new to the whole thing too - but I figured we'll be there in Feb anyway, might as well suck it up and make this year my year! (and heck, I'll be turning 39 right after Disney, so it's probably a good time)

I'm on the 5 min runs of the C25K and so far I love them, but I remind myself every time that I can ALWAYS switch to Galloway if I get discouraged or am struggling and that's actually helping a lot (get back to me next week when it's 8 min runs...)

Good for you! That's the point that I switched. lol

Hardly speedy, but if you were injured, limping AND stopped for photos, I think you did just fine. We didn't stop for photos...lines were so long. I'm hoping to stop for at least a couple for at least a couple over Princess weekend.

True! I had actually never stood in a character line before. This year, I saw Genie in his vacation outfit and I HAD TO stop. Other than that, I just took selfies in front of things. I guess you're right! That's a pretty good time, considering!

 

[cmarsh31]

You're speedy! I was injured, limping, and stopped for photos. It took me over an hour.

I'd be perfectly happy for it to take an hour if I can stop and get some pictures! This is definitely a run for the experience, not time.

 

[keahgirl8]

I'd be perfectly happy for it to take an hour if I can stop and get some pictures! This is definitely a run for the experience, not time.

I always ran it, not for time, but for the sake of running. I never wanted to stop much. This time, I knew I was going to be slow, so I just took my time and enjoyed it. I think I will do this with the 5K from now on, no matter how healthy I am.

 

[April2713]

I'm in for the Glass Slipper Challenge! So excited to catch up in this thread, for it's and such on running

 

[Hannahinwonderland]

*edited because for some bizarre reason, an extremely old post I composed a few weeks ago just posted!

 

[tacboze]

Can y'all suggest some running music? I downloaded a couple songs from the "We Love Disney" album. Needing more suggestions for uptempo songs that will make me wanna move! Just wondering what everyone here listens to when they train? (I'm super new to this, so I have very little).

 

[bcarey2k]

Can y'all suggest some running music? I downloaded a couple songs from the "We Love Disney" album. Needing more suggestions for uptempo songs that will make me wanna move! Just wondering what everyone here listens to when they train? (I'm super new to this, so I have very little).

I'll be the first (until someone posts before I get done typing) to say that's a WAY fun topic and you're about to be inundated with info!

Good luck!

My 2 cents ... Upbeat music you like. Train with it and see what helps versus what brings you down (i.e. Brain gets in the way)

Brian

 

[Ariel484]

Can y'all suggest some running music? I downloaded a couple songs from the "We Love Disney" album. Needing more suggestions for uptempo songs that will make me wanna move! Just wondering what everyone here listens to when they train? (I'm super new to this, so I have very little).

I either like 90s pop (Britney, NSYNC, BSB) or Disney Parks loops (background area music - Soarin' Queue music and Epcot Entrance Area/Future World/Innoventions Plaza Area music are my favorites).

 

[Gryhndmom]

Can y'all suggest some running music? I downloaded a couple songs from the "We Love Disney" album. Needing more suggestions for uptempo songs that will make me wanna move! Just wondering what everyone here listens to when they train? (I'm super new to this, so I have very little).

As some others have said find music you like and helps your pace. Load a few songs and try out during your long runs. Much like Ariel484 I like 90's pop. My start song for the races has always been....the theme song to the new Hawaii five o tv show....it makes me think maybe the Hawaii five o guys are waiting at the finish line for me!

 

[tacboze]

As some others have said find music you like and helps your pace. Load a few songs and try out during your long runs. Much like Ariel484 I like 90's pop. My start song for the races has always been....the theme song to the new Hawaii five o tv show....it makes me think maybe the Hawaii five o guys are waiting at the finish line for me!

Hahahaha! Thank you!

 

[run.minnie.miles]

Can y'all suggest some running music? I downloaded a couple songs from the "We Love Disney" album. Needing more suggestions for uptempo songs that will make me wanna move! Just wondering what everyone here listens to when they train? (I'm super new to this, so I have very little).

I love having a mix of genres and decades, that way I'm surprised every time a song comes on. I have everything from Uptown Girl and Build Me Up Buttercup to Defying Gravity (from wicked) and the rocky theme song to Justin Timberlake and Meghan Trainor.
Let us know what you end up downloading!

 

[Ariel484]

I love having a mix of genres and decades, that way I'm surprised every time a song comes on. I have everything from Uptown Girl and Build Me Up Buttercup to Defying Gravity (from wicked) and the rocky theme song to Justin Timberlake and Meghan Trainor.
Let us know what you end up downloading!

Can you make me a playlist? I love everything you listed.

 

[courtneybeth]

Can y'all suggest some running music? I downloaded a couple songs from the "We Love Disney" album. Needing more suggestions for uptempo songs that will make me wanna move! Just wondering what everyone here listens to when they train? (I'm super new to this, so I have very little).

Have you looked into Jog.fm? If you put in your ideal pace per minute (ie: 12:30 minute mile), then it'll give you songs within a range to average that.

You can then use a service like Spotify to create a playlist

 

[tacboze]

Have you looked into Jog.fm? If you put in your ideal pace per minute (ie: 12:30 minute mile), then it'll give you songs within a range to average that.

You can then use a service like Spotify to create a playlist

Oh, thank you!

 

[keahgirl8]

This is another good website to check out for music: http://www.runhundred.com. You can search by genre or BPM. I like everything from country to Disney to Christian to Lady Gaga. If it is fun with a good beat, I listen to it. When I was first starting out, I went through my iTunes and pulled out fast songs I liked that I already had. Then if I hear a song I think will be good for running, I find it and download it.

 

[FFigawi]

Can y'all suggest some running music? I downloaded a couple songs from the "We Love Disney" album. Needing more suggestions for uptempo songs that will make me wanna move! Just wondering what everyone here listens to when they train? (I'm super new to this, so I have very little).

If/when I have to listen to music (only when I'm on a treadmill and can't use my iPad to watch movies), I stick with punk, hard rock, and metal. In addition to being some of my favorite music, all have the tempo and beat needed to keep my legs turning over quickly. To help with playlists of songs at a certain BPM, you can also check out http://www.rockmyrun.com

 

[tacboze]

This is another good website to check out for music: http://www.runhundred.com. You can search by genre or BPM. I like everything from country to Disney to Christian to Lady Gaga. If it is fun with a good beat, I listen to it. When I was first starting out, I went through my iTunes and pulled out fast songs I liked that I already had. Then if I hear a song I think will be good for running, I find it and download it.

If/when I have to listen to music (only when I'm on a treadmill and can't use my iPad to watch movies), I stick with punk, hard rock, and metal. In addition to being some of my favorite music, all have the tempo and beat needed to keep my legs turning over quickly. To help with playlists of songs at a certain BPM, you can also check out http://www.rockmyrun.com

These are great! Thank you!

 

[tacboze]

Assuming I could get a spot at the half through a travel agent...

I started Galloway's couch to 5k this past week. It's 8 weeks. Then his 5k to Half is another 17 weeks. That takes us right up to the half. In December I'll be at Disney with my family for a week, therefore losing a week of training, so I'd be a week short of completing my training by marathon weekend. So my question is...any suggestions on modifying the training to get ahead a bit? I've only done 1 week, but it seems fairly easy. I don't want to push so hard that I don't enjoy it. But I'd really like to complete the half training by princess weekend.

Also....if my husband and kids come with me as spectators...how likely is it that I'll be able to go to the park with them after I run a half? Do y'all race and then go to the hotel for the rest of the day to take it easy? Do you go to the parks that day or the next day? I want to plan realistically, but I have no idea!