Calling all Princesses! (2014 Princess half marathon board)

[emilyindisney]

Can someone fill me in on compression sleeves? What do they do? Where did you buy yours? Etc

Thanks!

 

[MaMa3Princess]

Can someone fill me in on compression sleeves? What do they do? Where did you buy yours? Etc

Thanks!

Compression sleeves are tight sleeves that you were post runs. I know for me they speed up recovery and help with tightness. I got mine from eBay I have Zenesh brand. I have seen them at run stores, on line, every running expo that I have done. I usually wear them after every long run for a couple hours and I sleep in them post half marathon runs. Some people wear them for running but I wear CX-W running tights and then change into compression sleeves.
I have lots of over use injuries and compression helps with those. I'm sure someone will chime in with a more "technical" answer!! But they are worth getting to me!!

 

[Gryhndmom]

Hey Gmom, that was me, too! Have you hula danced your way back to Texas???

I have hula danced my way back to TX and am now on Mai tai detox down to business since it's two months to Disneyland half and my C2C

 

[InspiredbyMadi]

Can someone fill me in on compression sleeves? What do they do? Where did you buy yours? Etc

Thanks!

Compression socks and stockings help stimulate blood flow which helps legs recover faster. They are widely used in the medical field as well (diabetics, those at risk for blood clots or with a history of them, etc). I had to wear them last year to help stimulate blood flow in an effort to prevent syncope. They are not the most comfortable things in the world (mine were unsightly too ) but they do their job well. I know my answer is rather vague as I'm experienced in the medical field but new to running...hopefully someone will chime in with a more running-related response.

 

[Cripey]

Can someone fill me in on compression sleeves? What do they do? Where did you buy yours? Etc

Thanks!

They are pure MAGIC for recovery! I have a pair of CEP calf sleeves that I wear all day after a long run/race...sometimes even sleep in them that night...and I have NO soreness the next day in my legs. Alot of runners like to run in them as well...I think the science-y part of it has to do with increased blood flow or something. I don't particularly like running in mine personally. I bought mine online, but my local running store carries the brand as well.

 

[BlazerFan]

They are pure MAGIC for recovery! I have a pair of CEP calf sleeves that I wear all day after a long run/race...sometimes even sleep in them that night...and I have NO soreness the next day in my legs. Alot of runners like to run in them as well...I think the science-y part of it has to do with increased blood flow or something. I don't particularly like running in mine personally. I bought mine online, but my local running store carries the brand as well.

I have the CEP compression socks. My legs tend to swell so my doctor suggested the sock instead of sleeves. I wear them for races and also wear them most days under my jeans. They are comfortable and my feet like them too, no blister problems. I tried a different brand that was offered on active schwaggle last year but prefer CEP.

 

[emilyindisney]

Thanks for the info, everyone! I've seen them on lots of runners and have been thinking about investing in a pair to try out. Before I bought anything, I wanted to make sure I understood exactly what the point/benefit of them is.

For those of you who don't like running with them- why? Too tight? Uncomfortable? Too hot?

 

[domrepns]

Hi all! I am new to the thread and new to running. I decided to the princess half last month and at that time I had never really run before (gym class eons ago does not count!). I completed my first 5K the middle of June, but my time was awful - 45 minutes. I know that I really need to step it up as far as the training goes. Which training programs would you recommend the couch to 5K or the rundisney? I am also running the family 5k prior to the half with my DM - SO EXCITED!!!!!!!!

Any insight, tips, ideas would be much appreciated.

 

[Where'sPiglet?]

Hi all! I am new to the thread and new to running. I decided to the princess half last month and at that time I had never really run before (gym class eons ago does not count!). I completed my first 5K the middle of June, but my time was awful - 45 minutes. I know that I really need to step it up as far as the training goes. Which training programs would you recommend the couch to 5K or the rundisney? I am also running the family 5k prior to the half with my DM - SO EXCITED!!!!!!!!

Any insight, tips, ideas would be much appreciated.

I don't think 45 minutes is a bad time for a 5K. That's 3.1 miles, so just under a 15 minute mile, which is within the pace requirements for runDisney.

The C25K plan trains you to fully run the 5K; the Galloway method (which is what runDisney uses) trains you to interval between walking and running. I prefer the Galloway method; I can't do sustained running for that long.

The Galloway method gives you the number or seconds and/or minutes you should be doing each interval, but I don't have an app or machine to beep at me at those time frames, so I just run when I feel like running and walk when I'm out of breath. I often use the streetlight poles as goals, such as "I will run to *that* pole and then walk again."

 

[TangledUp]

I don't think 45 minutes is a bad time for a 5K. That's 3.1 miles, so just under a 15 minute mile, which is within the pace requirements for runDisney.

The C25K plan trains you to fully run the 5K; the Galloway method (which is what runDisney uses) trains you to interval between walking and running. I prefer the Galloway method; I can't do sustained running for that long.

The Galloway method gives you the number or seconds and/or minutes you should be doing each interval, but I don't have an app or machine to beep at me at those time frames, so I just run when I feel like running and walk when I'm out of breath. I often use the streetlight poles as goals, such as "I will run to *that* pole and then walk again."

I agree with the sort of arbitrary run/walk routine only I use trees and benches. I only seriously started running a few weeks ago and I'm already seeing some improvement on my time using this method. Personally I prefer to run outside because it's much easier to stop when I'm out of breath than when I'm on a treadmill. However, treadmills can give you a much better idea about the time spent running/walking. Just do whatever feels right for you.

 

[donaldandpirates]

Just officially registered for the PHM!!! I'm so stinkin' excited!

 

[MaMa3Princess]

For those of you who don't like running with them- why? Too tight? Uncomfortable? Too hot?

I wear compression running tights to help with my hip and knee alignment. Wearing both would probably over compression however for recovery my compression socks and a nice bottle of chocolate milk do the trick to keep my legs from feeling like noodles and cramping up.

 

[jmasgat]

Hi all! I am new to the thread and new to running. I decided to the princess half last month and at that time I had never really run before (gym class eons ago does not count!). I completed my first 5K the middle of June, but my time was awful - 45 minutes. I know that I really need to step it up as far as the training goes. Which training programs would you recommend the couch to 5K or the rundisney? I am also running the family 5k prior to the half with my DM - SO EXCITED!!!!!!!!

Any insight, tips, ideas would be much appreciated.

Depends on what your goals are. If you think that a run/walk style will suit you, then go for Galloway. You'll be in good company as lots of people use this.

If you would like to try and run the whole way, then couch to 5k is a good place to start. In 9 weeks, you'll have a feel for whether all running is what you prefer, then you can move on to other plans for the half--either a Galloway run/walk plan or another running-based plan.

Hal Higdon has a novice plan that is 12 weeks and assumes you can start by running 3 miles. I have used a Higdon plan before. So you could do C25k, spend some additional time just running to build a base, then start the 12 wk Higdon plan. Here's a link.

http://www.halhigdon.com/training/51131/Half-Marathon-Novice-1-Training-Program

Key point is that you have time to figure things out and build mileage slowly.

Good luck!

Maura

 

[amingione]

I've been wondering what it'll be like at the PHM with so many other people since most the races I've been to have less than 5000.

Tomorrow I get to find out by running the Peachtree Road Race with 59,999 other people! I'm pretty nervous.

 

[PrincessV]

For those of you who don't like running with them- why? Too tight? Uncomfortable? Too hot?

Too hot for me in summer - which is more than half the year here in FL. I really only used compression sleeves/tights while running while coming back from injuries; I wore them more for stabilization than compression benefits. I do often wear my compression stuff after long runs, though, if my legs are feeling particularly tired and tight.

Which training programs would you recommend the couch to 5K or the rundisney?

You'll get lots of different opinions on this because people try things out and find what works best for them. Personally, I'm not married to any single plan and created my individual training program with elements from Galloway, Higdon and whoever does them for Another Mother Runner. I suggest looking at a variety of plans and seeing, on paper, how they work into the rest of your life - that approach helped me a lot in finding something that'll help achieve my race goals while blending my training into the rest of my life.

I've been wondering what it'll be like at the PHM with so many other people since most the races I've been to have less than 5000.

Tomorrow I get to find out by running the Peachtree Road Race with 59,999 other people! I'm pretty nervous.

Kinda like this: From what I've heard, Princess can be quite similar to Peachtree, as far as course crowding is concerned. From my perspective at the 2013 PHM, it was a lot of racers, but I almost always could find an easy opening when I needed to pass. FWIW, I started in the very back of corral C and only stopped for a couple pics (no characters, though) and a restroom, which probably had a lot to do with my own experience.

The neat thing about it being so congested was that any time I wanted to get out of my own head, there was ALWAYS someone nearby willing to chat for a few minutes!

 

[freepixie]

I've been wondering what it'll be like at the PHM with so many other people since most the races I've been to have less than 5000.

Tomorrow I get to find out by running the Peachtree Road Race with 59,999 other people! I'm pretty nervous.

I actually love the feeling of a lot of people around me during the Disney races!! This past weekend I participated in a 10K, there were only 20 of us participating, only 5 were women... for the longest time, I couldn't see anyone in front of me or anyone behind me So lonely!! So I love it when I'm at a Disney race, I feel like I'm not the only one out there!!

 

[11point5]

Kinda like this:

HAHAHAH!!!! Best use of that smiley I've ever seen, thanks for giving me my first awesome laugh today!

 

[dashingdane]

Hi all!

I'm a newbie (to this board, Disney races, and Disney in general)! I've never been to Disney (terribly sad, I know), but will be doing Glass Slipper in 2014!

Can't wait to poke around here a little and become a more active poster

 

[amingione]

Kinda like this: From what I've heard, Princess can be quite similar to Peachtree, as far as course crowding is concerned. From my perspective at the 2013 PHM, it was a lot of racers, but I almost always could find an easy opening when I needed to pass. FWIW, I started in the very back of corral C and only stopped for a couple pics (no characters, though) and a restroom, which probably had a lot to do with my own experience.

The neat thing about it being so congested was that any time I wanted to get out of my own head, there was ALWAYS someone nearby willing to chat for a few minutes!

That's a good point! And no headphones allowed so I guess there'll be plenty of opportunity to chat with people around!

 

[PrincessV]

HAHAHAH!!!! Best use of that smiley I've ever seen, thanks for giving me my first awesome laugh today!

Happy to help!

That's a good point! And no headphones allowed so I guess there'll be plenty of opportunity to chat with people around!

No headphones at Peachtree? That would kill me, lol! Have a great race!