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

[Caitsmama]

Alphabet Soup, YOU CAN DO THIS!!!!! There is NO way that the rest of us "back of the pack" girls are going to let you get all the way to the castle and then quit!!! not gonna happen!!! I am definately not "fit" but, believe me, from what i have seen before, being skinny doesn't equal being fit.

 

[mla1977]

Change in lodging plans. I'm staying offsite at Star Island Resort. Mom, my stepfather and my grandparents are joining me. I am still trying to convince my boyfriend to go. Maybe I can get him to go for a lon weekend. We'll be there March 4-10. Mom will be chauffering me around to so I just need to be awake enough to get the the starting line, but not awake enough to drive.

I'm still going to get DBF to run with me. We ran together a few weeks ago and it was really nice. His walking pace is naturally faster than me so it helped me move faster. When I walk/run, I am beating pace, but if I try just walking, I can't maintain pace. I'm getting some more mile in tonight though.

 

[DISNEYDUET]

The dreams have started. I had a dream last night that I woke up late and was the last person in the last corral. I got swept because the people in front of me were creating a wall so I couldn't get around or over! DH thinks its the Codine in the cough medicine making me wonky but I disagree! (I know this because if it were the Codine I would be naked in the dream! I am always naked in drug induced dreams. )

 

[Caitsmama]

Shelley,
I had a MEGA weird dream the other night too ----- so real! My feet were trying to run, and yet, i couldn't move fast - almost like they were lead weights. I was grasping at all the tall grass/bushes along the route (yes, i was running in some sort of off-road course.. LOL) and i couldn't get them to move..
Also, in my dream, we had to go on rides in between running - and we had to wait for the ride, and i remember being upset that it would ruin my time, and i would be swept.. LOL And that they had us run thru dirt roads and bushes and stuff and not on a road..

ugh, it's gonna be a long 7 weeks..

 

[DISNEYDUET]

WOW! Sounds like you were running through the Amazon! Glad I am not the only one.

 

[postesf]

Hey guys! We're back from Marathon weekend at WDW. My time was HORRIBLE... Not that I cared, I really just wanted to finished, which I did. It seems the Princess course is the same as the one we just did so I will get to challenge my time on the exact same course. Good in one way...many will be happy since you will run through the castle. Me...It would be nice to do a different course. Seems w/ the current one all the excitment is upfront. The last few miles (which for me were the hardest) it was all road...not too fun. At least the last mile is in and out of Epcot...

Keep up the training!
Stacie

 

[mla1977]

Flight is booked! Yippee! We arrive around 3:30 on March 4 and leave at 8am on March 10.

Now if someone could help me with a flight to Phoenix in a month...

 

[2BoysMom]

Hey Alphabet Soup! Welcome to the Princess Boards.

I'm cuddly, too. And if you go back and look at post #1165, you will see that I was unable to train last summer and fall from not being well, and have really only started my training this January.

I'm not a runner (too buxom a lass) but I do powerwalk, and so far, I am doing great. I did 4 miles on Sunday, which I was very proud of. I was going to move up 1.5 miles every weekend (while walking every day), but today I did 5 miles!! and I felt great doing it! Maybe it doesn't sound like much, but compared to how I felt last year, I could just cry from happiness.

So, ANYWAY, it is TOTALLY doable, and just think how good you will feel crossing that finish line.

I can't WAIT to meet some of these women on this board. I think it will be so fun! I originally was going to do a solo trip myself, but I have extended my trip to a week at WL (another dream come true) so DH and twins are now coming. But I am totally going to do the meet and greets with the ladies on this board, and the pasta feast the night before if we hook one up, etc. I think you will have several opportunities for socializing!

So COME ON... Train with us and be a PRINCESS!

 

[stenogoddess]

Hey guys! We're back from Marathon weekend at WDW. Stacie

 

[iceberg1912]

Hi ladies, I have been lurking for a while. But since it is getting close I thought I would pop on. I did 6 miles on Sunday in 91 minutes. This Sunday my program has me only doing 4 miles but from then on it is 6, 7, 8, 9 and then 10 the weekend before the 1/2. I am so worried about getting swept. I just want to finish and get that pretty medal! Does anyone know how strict they are. Last year we did the 5k and we watched the marathon and I dont remember seeing anyone getting swept.

 

[Caitsmama]

Ok, We need to decide on a pre-race meet.

How about at Riverside Mill at Port Orleans Riverside?
They have a make your own pasta bar. Perfect for pre-race.


So, i would say suggest perhaps a 5:00 pm time? How does that sound to everyone? This would be for Sat. night.

For those not staying at POR - you can take transportation to DTD then take a nice boat ride to POR.. or you can take a bus directly to POR from a park.

 

[Caitsmama]

Welcome Iceberg! Where will you be staying?

 

[iceberg1912]

We are staying at Saratoga Springs.

 

[mla1977]

I might be up for the meet. I won't be renting a car for myself, but maybe I can get DM to drive me over there.

 

[2BoysMom]

Me, too. I'm there at POR for 5 o'clock. Sounds great.
I'm getting SO excited.

What about a drinking celebration sometime after we finish the race? Where is that resident "drink expert" that we have on this board? We might need her expertise on this idea!

 

[dsnyfan21]

Hey ya'll I'm back from WDW Marathon weekend and did a great Half!!!

I'm up for a meet at POR!! Wishers did that last May before the Minnie. I would say maybe around 4:30pm or 5PM. With the meet this weekend it was at 4:30 and by the time everyone was there and talking and then taking a group photo it was almost 5:30. After that people could stay and eat or if they have an ADR they could leave and go there!!

Tracy

 

[iceberg1912]

My walk was off tonight. I just couldn't get into a groove. I guess those days are to be expected. Tomorrow will be better with a litte luck.

 

[Caitsmama]

Ok, Thanks Tracy!

We'll say 4:30 pm on Sat. at POR food court (Riverside Mill)

As for a "post race" drink celebration... Well.. i will have to consult Shelley.. LOL
J/K Shelley!

I have no idea how i will feel after the race, as it's my first, but i will definately be heading back to my Poly poolside bar! LOL
Oh, wait.. lol.. it won't even be close to noon when we are done.. LOL ha..one thing at a time i guess, you can tell where my priorities are!!

Anyone have any guesses as to what time the party at HS will start? 7 or 8 maybe??

 

[mla1977]

DHS closes at 7pm on race day. The party will probably start around then.

 

[UP Disney]

We are staying at Saratoga Springs.

We are also at Saratoga Springs. Would you be interested in sharing a cab to the starting line the day of the 1/2?