A Disney-addicted mom runs her first 1/2 marathon - Jan 2011 *update 1/11 Results!*

[dismagiclover]

Yay for getting back out there! It's always tough after vacation!

 

[-Hope-]

Amanda, I wanted to come back and tell you that you inspired me! After reading your post I decided I needed to start walking again (I don't have the knees for running- well, or the desire ). Thanks for the inspiration!

 

[DrMomof3]

Thank you!

Yay for getting back out there! It's always tough after vacation!

No joke!

Amanda, I wanted to come back and tell you that you inspired me! After reading your post I decided I needed to start walking again (I don't have the knees for running- well, or the desire ). Thanks for the inspiration!

That makes me happy to hear! You can do it!!! And to be honest, I may end up walking a good part of the 1/2 marathon!

Amanda

 

[DrMomof3]

Not surprisingly I've changed some of our dinner ADRs. The 1st night we arrive we're eating dinner at Chef Mickey's (originally we were at Crystal Palace). We have a 5:30pm ADR. I haven't booked our flights yet but I think we're taking a 7:30am flight out of LaGuardia (on Delta). That means we'll be up early! LGA is only about 30 min away (much better than Islip!) but I'm crazy about getting to the airport early. The 2nd night we're eating at Kona Cafe at 5:30pm. I think this is a better choice than Biergarten.

Amanda

 

[dismagiclover]

And if you are like every other DISer this will not be the last changes to the ADRs

 

[DrMomof3]

And if you are like every other DISer this will not be the last changes to the ADRs

So true. I think I'll probably just add some sit-down lunches at some point. And maybe a breakfast or 2 for my parents...

Amanda

 

[DrMomof3]

7 miles in 1hr 45min. Much of it was walking but it's still well within my time limit!!!

Amanda

 

[dismagiclover]

That is great! Those runs/walks over 5 miles can be tough. You're on target though and you'll get there

 

[lexmas]

7 miles. Wow. Never will I ever run that far. Glad to hear you're back at it though!

 

[DrMomof3]

That is great! Those runs/walks over 5 miles can be tough. You're on target though and you'll get there

Thank you!!!

7 miles. Wow. Never will I ever run that far. Glad to hear you're back at it though!

Never say never! A year ago I would have said that I'd never run a 1/2 marathon....

My exciting news of the day????
I booked our flights!!! I can't even believe it. 7 people flying Delta out of LaGuardia and it cost less than our August trip for 5 people flying out of Islip. LGA is about 30 minutes away and Islip is 90 minutes away. Granted Delta charges for luggage but it was still less than $200 per person. And that was WITH travel insurance (it IS January/snow season for us).

Amanda

 

[lexmas]

Wow, that's great! Can't beat good airfare!

 

[-Hope-]

Woohoo for booking flights- and a good deal!

 

[MommyMcQueen]

Hi Amanda!

Just checking in to see how your running is going! Great job on the 7 miles!!

Congrats on getting your flights booked too! Always a good feeling to have that done!

I smilied when I read what you wrote about a year ago not ever thinking you would do a half marathon - I'm totally in the same boat! Six months ago I hated running and thought it was the most misreable thing a person could ever do to themselves! Now here I am running my first half this Sunday! EEK - excited but scared too! Keep up the great work and you'll be there soon!

Karen

 

[DrMomof3]

Wow, that's great! Can't beat good airfare!

I know!!!

Woohoo for booking flights- and a good deal!

It makes it so real!

Hi Amanda!

Just checking in to see how your running is going! Great job on the 7 miles!!

Congrats on getting your flights booked too! Always a good feeling to have that done!

I smilied when I read what you wrote about a year ago not ever thinking you would do a half marathon - I'm totally in the same boat! Six months ago I hated running and thought it was the most misreable thing a person could ever do to themselves! Now here I am running my first half this Sunday! EEK - excited but scared too! Keep up the great work and you'll be there soon!

Karen

You'll be great! It's so inspiring to read about other people who are beginners and are doing so well!

Amanda

 

[DrMomof3]

I ran yesterday. 2.5 miles in 35 minutes. Not bad considering I only ran once last week. I missed my long run over the weekend due to the Jewish holidays. I guess it's as good an excuse as any!

I feel like I ought to be planning more for the trip but I'm getting overwhelmed with work and the kids being in school. Once life settles a bit, I'll ask for planning ideas!

Amanda

 

[carissanboys]

I was very anxious to check in and see how yout training is going!

7 miles in 1hr 45min. Much of it was walking but it's still well within my time limit!!!

That's awesome! You have me beat with distance so far. My longest to date is 5 miles, but I'm a tad behind on my long runs. I plan to do 6 miles this weekend. I probably won't get to 7 miles until after I do my 10k at the end of the month and officially start training for the half.

I ran yesterday. 2.5 miles in 35 minutes. Not bad considering I only ran once last week. I missed my long run over the weekend due to the Jewish holidays. I guess it's as good an excuse as any!

That's a great time!

I feel like I ought to be planning more for the trip but I'm getting overwhelmed with work and the kids being in school. Once life settles a bit, I'll ask for planning ideas!

I know what you mean. I haven't done much planning at all. Thankfully I have a partner for the trip so she's taken care of a lot of the main stuff.

 

[DrMomof3]

My training has gotten a little behind (again!) due to my recent trip to San Fran and Jessica being sick. She's fine now but was sent home last Wednesday with 104 fever! I was pretty worried until I saw her. She definitely had a fever but she didn't really *look* sick. A little pale and a little tired but cheerful and full of personality. The fever broke after 36 hours so it wasn't terrible.
I'm trying to get back on track with my training. I've also gained a few pounds so I'm trying to get into a healthier place. I haven't been drinking enough water (too much coffee and diet coke!) and I haven't been eating great. There are lots of snacks at work and that's not good!!!
I did manage to run 2.25 miles in 32 min on Monday. I have an afternoon OR case today so depending on how the OR is going, I should have time for a run today. I really need to motivate myself! I've done better with my water so far this week but I need to keep it up!!! I'm especially bad on my OR days which is when I need the most water. We keep the OR rooms very warm for the little ones and you can get dehydrated very quickly.
Delta changed our flight times a little bit (6:30am departure instead of 7am and 6:40pm return instead of 7pm) but it doesn't much matter. I probably should pick a few ADRs for lunches but I haven't figured out which parks, etc. I know 5 days isn't really a short trip but 2 of those are travel days and one is race day so it's 2 full days and 3 short days.

Amanda

 

[20thingamabobs]

I'm joining in! I'll be running my first half marathon in January too! I've been looking for someone else's PTR to read and I found yours! Now we can motivate each other!

 

[lexmas]

I'm sure you'll get back into the swing of things soon. It sounds like you've been busy. I'm glad that Jessica is doing better. 104 is high!

You have time for ADR's too...just don't try and change them 2 weeks out like we've been trying...there's not much available!

 

[DrMomof3]

I'm joining in! I'll be running my first half marathon in January too! I've been looking for someone else's PTR to read and I found yours! Now we can motivate each other!

I need to come find you. Welcome!!!

I'm sure you'll get back into the swing of things soon. It sounds like you've been busy. I'm glad that Jessica is doing better. 104 is high!

You have time for ADR's too...just don't try and change them 2 weeks out like we've been trying...there's not much available!

We have dinner ADRs already but I know we need some sit-down lunches too. Especially with my parents coming along.

Amanda