Calling all Princesses! (2014 Princess Half Marathon Weekend)- thread #2

[Disneyland_emily]

Orange Juice! When I start to feel 'blah' I 'overdose' on orange juice and do a dose or two of the 'what Id take if it was full blown' and it has a pretty good chance of stalling or reversing whatever I was starting to come down with..

I cant do the effervescent stuff like airborne but heard it works pretty good to..

Course I also ran Dumbo with a nasty upper respiratory infection and spent more money on muscinex that weekend I think than anything else and still dont think I took a deep breath all race..

 

[kirstie101]

Good luck at all your races this weekend everyone!!! Can't wait to see recaps and pics!

 

[MaMa3Princess]

One more day! One more day! I need to stay focused for 1 more day!! I am so excited
But packing for 9 has been

 

[DIS-OH]

At airport...flight was delayed 2 hours...which we are happy with as it was originally delayed 4 hours!

Should arrive at MCO by 10:30.


Getting excited!

 

[joan4mickey]

Does any know if they have water or drink and food after the 5k?

The program discourages taking the drop off bag so I am thinking I can do without if I can get a little recovery food at the end of race. I want to stay and cheer after I finish.

 

[joan4mickey]

Is it just All Stars Sports or who else got the message of a power outage between 2am and 5:30am to morrow morning? Guess I should wear my running clothes to bed tonight.

 

[Figment1990]

Is it just All Stars Sports or who else got the message of a power outage between 2am and 5:30am to morrow morning? Guess I should wear my running clothes to bed tonight.

Omg! That's crazy!

Good luck in the race! (Guess I better go pack a flashlight....)

 

[flatlandcycle]

This is just the All Star Resorts. But really, what is wrong with Florida Disney? It's some sort of Reedy Creek Fire Department Test. All Star Sports has always carried the moniker A$$. We will be there in a few days.

Our experience at this resort has felt like they send all employee rejects there to fade away. We actually booked there. I guess that doesn't say much for us.

This isn't the employees, there is something amiss in the management. I would try to make the best of it, with cell phone alarms and watch alarms.

Can you post an image of that letter?

 

[flatlandcycle]

Does any know if they have water or drink and food after the 5k?

The program discourages taking the drop off bag so I am thinking I can do without if I can get a little recovery food at the end of race. I want to stay and cheer after I finish.

They usually have Powerade and water at the finish. Food can be hit or miss.
I would put a bar type food or bandana in a checked bag if you are worried. It's the gels that they don't want.

 

[joan4mickey]

This is just the All Star Resorts. But really, what is wrong with Florida Disney? It's some sort of Reedy Creek Fire Department Test. All Star Sports has always carried the moniker A$$. We will be there in a few days.

Our experience at this resort has felt like they send all employee rejects there to fade away. We actually booked there. I guess that doesn't say much for us.

This isn't the employees, there is something amiss in the management. I would try to make the best of it, with cell phone alarms and watch alarms.

Can you post an image of that letter?

I have a gen 1 iPad ' so I can't do photos. I did down load a flashlight app and figured out my alarm on cell phone.

 

[joan4mickey]

The power outage is a "scheduled power test" . Scheduled by "reedy creek fire department" between the hours of "2am until approximately 5:30am" This is just not good scheduling..with people getting up and leaving early for 5k.

 

[kappyfamily]

Really great merchandise today, I was impressed! I got the white zip jacket that says "look like a beauty run like a beast". Love it! Epcot was pretty lean today. I was surprised. FP worked perfect! Not one problem. AND my room was ready at 6:50 am at POR this morning. We took the red eye from portland. Wow!

 

[flatlandcycle]

I got the white zip jacket that says "look like a beauty run like a beast". Love it! Epcot was pretty lean today. I was surprised. FP worked perfect! Not one problem. AND my room was ready at 6:50 am at POR this morning. We took the red eye from portland. Wow!

I would have to wear the "Looks like a Beast, Runs like a Beauty," jacket.

FYI: Wed, mid week, February is no test for FP+. Fri., Sat., Sun will be the real test.

 

[BernardandMissBianca]

Any advice for a princess whose coming down with the sniffles? I'm so upset. I worked so hard and stayed clear of being sick all season and now I think I have a sinus infection...just my luck.

And vitamin D. I've been loading up and I feel a little better.


I got a wicked migraine today. Stupid me for leaving the hotel room without meds for my sinuses. On the up side it forced us to come back to the hotel early and I'm already in Jammie's and ready for bed. Got all of our flat runners done for tomorrow too. Buses start running at the Swan at 3:30. I think we are aiming for a 4am bus. DS17 needs to be there earlier than us, he's in A and we are in E.

I'm also in E for the 10K and M for the 1/2.

 

[BernardandMissBianca]

Oh and we skipped most of the expo due to dinner plans but we are are going back tomorrow after the 5K.

 

[nervous1sttimer]

We got here this morning and went to the expo in the afternoon. I was very surprised to see that I got Corral A for the 10K, since I assumed it would be B like the half. I got the "my favorite Disney princess is my mom" shirt for my son because the wife one was sold out in large! I also got the NB glass slipper shirt because I liked it better than the runDisney ones. But I did snag a GSC wine glass too!

I am already freaking out about the races. We were all exhausted and went to bed around 9pm last night, but I woke up at 2am and can't fall back asleep. My legs are already tired from today and we have MK after the kid races on tap for tomorrow. I was really hoping to stick around for the 9pm MSEP because it's our only chance to see it in all the 10 days we are here, but I'm not sure I'll make it with the 10K the next morning. I was planning to give it for the 10K and then hang back and run/walk the half with my mom, but I might take both races easy given how my legs feel right now.

And don't get me started on the weather! Absolutely beautiful all day today - and then forecasting rain/thunderstorms for 8 of the next 9 days we are here.

I'm mostly just griping because it's 3am and I should be asleep but can't. I'm sure we'll have a great time. I am very excited to have my kids run tomorrow morning!

 

[kappyfamily]

FYI: Wed, mid week, February is no test for FP+. Fri., Sat., Sun will be the real test.

Yep I know. Just stating my opinion! And it was a Thursday over Presidents week rated a 8, so not a normal low level Thursday. Loved not having to get to the park early.

 

[kappyfamily]

And vitamin D. I've been loading up and I feel a little better.


I got a wicked migraine today. Stupid me for leaving the hotel room without meds for my sinuses. On the up side it forced us to come back to the hotel early and I'm already in Jammie's and ready for bed. Got all of our flat runners done for tomorrow too. Buses start running at the Swan at 3:30. I think we are aiming for a 4am bus. DS17 needs to be there earlier than us, he's in A and we are in E.

I'm also in E for the 10K and M for the 1/2.

FYI we were told at POR that there was an error in the program and buses don't start for the 5k until 4:15...

 

[laura428]

Well, I'm up and can't fall back to sleep. Little excited.

We got in much later than expected yesterday with flight delays, but we made it. Checked in, dropped off our bags, and jumped on the next bus to the Expo from ASMo. Loved it, but we only had about 20 min before it closed. I did, however, manage to hit The Stick booth and am SO glad I did! The guy there worked out a few IT band knots for me - so great. Picked one up and worked out a few more in my other leg, and with all of the touring we'll be doing, I'm glad to have it.

We saw the power outage note, too. Grateful my 3:00am wake up isn't until Sunday - wouldn't be too crazy about fumbling around in the dark when I'm half asleep. :/

 

[BernardandMissBianca]

Waiting for the 5K to start!! So excited!!
Got on the bus at 4, we were here by 4:30. Kids are a little impatient but we'll be off and running before they know it.
Hope everyone running has/had a great time today!