Calling all Princess 1/2 Marathoner's! Check in here! *UPDATE* PRE-RACE MEET INFO!

[joan4mickey]

I was booked 3 nights at All star at about $125 a night. Now I've got 7 nights at Coranado at the 4/3 deal, $200 card, 7 day park pass. The plan would be DH and I drive down 3/1 and celebrate our 25 year ann. He would fly home and DD will fly down to spend last few days and we would do the Princ. 1/2. Now...has anyone bought park tickets at the discount rate and how much are they? Because DD will need park tickets. This has all gotten crazy and I still needto registar for the race.

 

[kjbrown]

Hi there! I just ran my first Half Marathon yesterday!!! Just wanted to tell you all it CAN be done!

I first started running over a year ago, and followed the Couch to 5K program and now I've run my first half. I had some struggles, but overall it went very well. Now I'm just hoping I can find the finances to do the Princess Half!

 

[stenogoddess]

Good for you! That's so totally cool!

Hi there! I just ran my first Half Marathon yesterday!!! Just wanted to tell you all it CAN be done!

I first started running over a year ago, and followed the Couch to 5K program and now I've run my first half. I had some struggles, but overall it went very well. Now I'm just hoping I can find the finances to do the Princess Half!

 

[DianeL]

Congrats Kjbrown on your 1st Half!!!!


Hey Team, Susan and I are FINALLY registered for the 1/2 and we have our air and hotel (CBR) So things are moving along. I have to pay for the 5K yet but will wait a bit until they start to show it filling. Only because I seem to be putting out a bit of moo-la latey

p.s. Pat I am also holding off paying for the Nashville registration.

Hope the weather is treating everyone's training well!!! Stay warm out there!

 

[kjbrown]

Good for you! That's so totally cool!

Congrats Kjbrown on your 1st Half!!!!


Hey Team, Susan and I are FINALLY registered for the 1/2 and we have our air and hotel (CBR) So things are moving along. I have to pay for the 5K yet but will wait a bit until they start to show it filling. Only because I seem to be putting out a bit of moo-la latey

p.s. Pat I am also holding off paying for the Nashville registration.

Hope the weather is treating everyone's training well!!! Stay warm out there!

Thanks!! There have been a lot of deals coming out of Disney lately, just hoping for one that helps me get to the Princess Half!

 

[lutherlovr]

I just signed up for the princess half and I am so glad I found this thread. I have never done running before I started my training about 3 weeks ago, so wish me luck! I am running in my first 5K on Thanksgiving Day.

Tracie

 

[stenogoddess]

Welcome Tracie! Good luck on your 5K! You know, we're almost/sort of/not really neighbors!

 

[lutherlovr]

We are...almost/sort of/not really! I love Savannah!

 

[mla1977]

Welcome Tracie! I'm not a runner and am in the same boat as you. I had a 5k two weeks ago and I'm doing an 8k in two weeks. Good luck with your training!

 

[Caitsmama]

Welcome Tracie!!!

How's everyone doing with their training?? If you want to follow the MTM 1/2 training plan, you will need to start on 11/30. This plan will take you straight up to the race day exactly!! I am psyched to start this! Not to mention i get home from WDW on 11/29, lol.. so the plan's timing is perfect!

 

[Jyl189]

Hi all im new to the boards and glad to find this thread! i am considering running the 1/2 marathon. I have done lots of 5k, doing an 8k on thanksgiving, but never have run this far as a 1/2 marathon.
Im a past cast member and thought this event was a great idea for me.
think i have enough time to train for it? im planning on running and walking!
is anyone in the same boat? I was afraid it would be all pro runners!
Also if anyone is from North carolina and wants to be "running partners"
let me know!!

 

[Hockeychic]

Hey gang,.,,just booked my flights...yipppeeee better go register now..............

 

[stenogoddess]

If you want to follow the MTM 1/2 training plan, you will need to start on 11/30. This plan will take you straight up to the race day exactly!! I am psyched to start this! Not to mention i get home from WDW on 11/29, lol.. so the plan's timing is perfect!

Hey Caits! That's what I'm going to be doing. I've already got everything filled in on my calender. Is it wrong that I've become a giant slug in the meantime? It's like I'm trying to store up my energy!

Hi all im new to the boards and glad to find this thread! i am considering running the 1/2 marathon. I have done lots of 5k, doing an 8k on thanksgiving, but never have run this far as a 1/2 marathon.
Im a past cast member and thought this event was a great idea for me.
think i have enough time to train for it? im planning on running and walking!
is anyone in the same boat? I was afraid it would be all pro runners!
Also if anyone is from North carolina and wants to be "running partners"
let me know!!

Hey JYL189! Welcome to the Dis and to our little thread. If you look at Caitsmama's thread above and then mine you'll see we're starting on 11/30, so there's totally plenty of time. The plan we're following is Marathoning for Mortals if you want to look it up and give it a read. I really got a lot of great information from it. Sorry I can't help you with a training buddy, but we're all here supporting each other. That and an Ipod is almost as good as an actual person!

Hey gang,.,,just booked my flights...yipppeeee better go register now..............

 

[Jyl189]

thanks for the advice! I am 99% percent sure i am signing up. Just working on the $$ for the flight, hotel, and the registration. its going to be an expensive weekend!!
I look forward to hearing everyones training stories and i will look into the book you mentioned. I need all the help i can get!!

 

[Caitsmama]

I second what Lauren said.. that Marathoning for Mortals book is great!! And we start offically training on 11/30.

Lauren, i hear ya buddy.. LOL I have been slacking BIG time!! ("Storing energy" huh? Hmm.. i like that!! LOL) I leave for WDW very very soon, and am tryin to tell myself that i will be getting up early to do the loop around the BC/YC and MGM a few mornings... just to get the feel for the WDW pavement beneath my feet again! LOL And those dumb hills around the boardwalk! LOL

 

[Caitsmama]

Hey gang,.,,just booked my flights...yipppeeee better go register now..............

Glad you'll be joining us!! Do you know which hotel you are staying at?

 

[dsnyfan21]

I second what Lauren said.. that Marathoning for Mortals book is great!! And we start offically training on 11/30.

Lauren, i hear ya buddy.. LOL I have been slacking BIG time!! ("Storing energy" huh? Hmm.. i like that!! LOL) I leave for WDW very very soon, and am tryin to tell myself that i will be getting up early to do the loop around the BC/YC and MGM a few mornings... just to get the feel for the WDW pavement beneath my feet again! LOL And those dumb hills around the boardwalk! LOL

Maybe do a few overpasses?? Those can be a killer especially the canter (sp) or the slanting of the on/off ramps.

Tracy

 

[stenogoddess]

Maybe do a few overpasses?? Those can be a killer especially the canter (sp) or the slanting of the on/off ramps.

Tracy

Aw, Tracy, don't give away the fun stuff. Let it stay a surprise!

 

[Caitsmama]

That's when I am goin to be toally looking to the fellow dis'ers for support!!! LOL

 

[stenogoddess]

That's when I am goin to be toally looking to the fellow dis'ers for support!!! LOL

I expect you to be pushing me, you know!