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

[afnaechiquita]

oops double post.

 

[Twoboysnmygirl]

i am either too jetlagged or too used to reading acronyms but i sat here wondering what FOG meant.....

then i got it. yikes.

 

[joan4mickey]

Looks like weather could be a repeat of last year…looking at WESH, a local Orlando new feed, it has next weekend as temps "well above average" on the 7 day forecast. ugg. We are a week out so we can hope for something a bit milder.

 

[appleorchard]

hmm the issues with the tracking site are concerning me now because I didn't have any issues? I just used the direct link that has been floating around the blogs and signed in with a facebook account. I found my name and signed for the mobile alerts. It said I was good to go and that a confirmation has been emailed to me, which I will have to check when I get home from work. I did not get a confirmation text though, or a facebook post which I would have liked to make sure. Now I'm worried that something is up with it because it worked so well for me...

I got a confirmation but no events are listed when I log in.

 

[joan4mickey]

I got a confirmation but no events are listed when I log in.

go through the runDisney site to see events..I opened another page to do that and remained logged in on the chronotrack site.

 

[laura428]

Not liking the sound of these humid weather predictions, but I'm just going to go in with a mind over matter attitude and do what I need to do. If that means walking a lot more than planned, so be it. I'll still have fun.

Question for anyone who might be able to answer:

My friend, who is also registered, has decided that she won't be running. However, she's still coming with me to cheer me on. She's still planning on picking up her packet at the expo, and has paid for the race retreat. Would you recommend she come with me, as if she was racing, then just not race? Or should she just plan to meet up with me later?

 

[joan4mickey]

Not liking the sound of these humid weather predictions, but I'm just going to go in with a mind over matter attitude and do what I need to do. If that means walking a lot more than planned, so be it. I'll still have fun.

Question for anyone who might be able to answer:

My friend, who is also registered, has decided that she won't be running. However, she's still coming with me to cheer me on. She's still planning on picking up her packet at the expo, and has paid for the race retreat. Would you recommend she come with me, as if she was racing, then just not race? Or should she just plan to meet up with me later?

I'd say come with you and then take the monorail over to TTC or MK and watch you. I'd also tell her to bring something to run in..the energy might encourage her, unless she in injured or pregnant or something like that.

 

[Tybalt]

i am either too jetlagged or too used to reading acronyms but i sat here wondering what FOG meant

LOL...I did the same thing!

I wouldn't worry until closer to the time. Florida weather is not exactly predictable. Fingers crossed!

 

[laura428]

I'd say come with you and then take the monorail over to TTC or MK and watch you. I'd also tell her to bring something to run in..the energy might encourage her, unless she in injured or pregnant or something like that.

Thanks! In all honesty, I'm secretly hoping that she might change her mind and run. She's coming with me to Pasta in the Park in Friday, too, so with the Expo and that, I think if she comes with me she might be encouraged to give it a shot.

So another question - will the monorail be running early enough for her to hop on it when she needs to?

 

[Mariannekay]

DH and I will be Pasta in the Park on Friday, will we be able to stay at Epcot for EMH? (We don't have park tickets for that day).

 

[joan4mickey]

Thanks! In all honesty, I'm secretly hoping that she might change her mind and run. She's coming with me to Pasta in the Park in Friday, too, so with the Expo and that, I think if she comes with me she might be encouraged to give it a shot.

So another question - will the monorail be running early enough for her to hop on it when she needs to?

yes, the monorail will be running. Come to the meet in DD Sat at 5pm if you can and perhaps more encouragement for your friend

 

[McDuck]

Grrrr. I caught my DD's cold!! I was hoping to get that last 4 miler in.... Pushed it off a couple days because my foot was hurting. Praying this is a short-lived one and doesn't get much worse! Green tea and DayQuil are in order today.

 

[Figment1990]

Thanks! In all honesty, I'm secretly hoping that she might change her mind and run. She's coming with me to Pasta in the Park in Friday, too, so with the Expo and that, I think if she comes with me she might be encouraged to give it a shot.

So another question - will the monorail be running early enough for her to hop on it when she needs to?

If she doesn't end up running, honestly you will be fine on your own. I had a friend back out on me in 2012 and ended up chatting with other runners and having a blast. Had she been there, I would have missed that aspect. Last year DH came with me to WWoS until corral time and we still had fun and I met people in the corral (wine and dine, not princess). So don't sweat it if she doesn't run. You won't be alone!

I know that the Epcot monorail is running early, will the resort monorail also be running at 3? Or will I have to take a bus from GF to the TTC?

 

[joan4mickey]

Grrrr. I caught my DD's cold!! I was hoping to get that last 4 miler in.... Pushed it off a couple days because my foot was hurting. Praying this is a short-lived one and doesn't get much worse! Green tea and DayQuil are in order today.

MY DH came down with a cold this week. I won't let him touch me…we give lots of air hugs. He knows how important it is for me to stay healthy. Hope you feel better fast and don't worry about that last 4 miler.

 

[Figment1990]

MY DH came down with a cold this week. I won't let him touch me…we give lots of air hugs. He knows how important it is for me to stay healthy. Hope you feel better fast and don't worry about that last 4 miler.

My DH is sick too. I sent him to the guest bedroom.....

 

[librarygeek]

Ugh, I am so sick of this winter weather! Can't wait to get to Florida. I also saw that it is supposed to be warmer than normal for Orlando on Saturday - I know I'm in the minority but I actually do better in warmer temps than colder ones so I am okay with that. As long as it's not too bad. I leave in 4 days and I can't wait!

 

[fashionista311]

I am SO SO SO sick of the snow and cold and ice that I don't even care if it's 85 degrees and 100 percent humidity at the start. bring it on. at least i'll be running in shorts.

 

[MaMa3Princess]

I am SO SO SO sick of the snow and cold and ice that I don't even care if it's 85 degrees and 100 percent humidity at the start. bring it on. at least i'll be running in shorts.

I agree! Eventhough I am only 1 state up, I am ready for some sun, sun, sun!!

 

[keahgirl8]

I am leaving Wednesday! I can't believe it is almost here. I officially finished my training program today. I got a little emotional! I was finishing up when Mandisa's Overcomer and One Republic's I Lived played. I may or may not have burst into tears.

 

[PrincessV]

I find myself in the strange position of hoping our current forecast holds... All of our northern visitors DESERVE a warm, sunny Florida vacation!

We just got through a cold front and it's warming up nicely today. Humidity is low (40-50%) and is expected to stay that way through Sunday. The wildcard is another cold front... it was looking to start coming through Mon, but has now been pushed back to Tues. If it comes sooner, that would add humidity.

I'll warn this: plan on lots of sunscreen, especially outside of the races. We run pretty early, before the sun is very high or strong, but it is intense these afternoons. I got scorched the other day, standing in full sun to chat for 20 minutes. Not the norm for this Floridian!