DisMom Princesses in training for the Princess 1/2

[ColleenG]

I did my second interval run and still no knee pain! I'm hoping I have finally kicked this tendonitis thing in the butt!

 

[Twingle]

Welcome Twingle! I'll add you to the list on the first page. We're also staying AKL Fri-Mon. Where in Virginia are you?

Thanksf for the warm welcome Seems to be a few of us at AKL from Monday - Friday, we'll have to have Zebra Cakes by the pool Sunday night.

I'm in Culpeper, a smaller town near Fredericksburg.

 

[LaurieG]

Ok, count me in! I DID IT! I jumped off the fence and registered last night, I still can't believe I am going to attempt this, what am I thinking!!!! Thanks for all of your encouragement,

 

[xiaomingro]

This is my second Princess, and I've also completed 4 WDW Half Marathons.

 

[Worfiedoodles]

This is my second Princess, and I've also completed 4 WDW Half Marathons.

Me, too! I did the WDW Half 2008-2011, and the Princess in 2011. I had to pick only one WDW race in 2012, and Princess was my favorite!

Maria

 

[NewOrleansBelle]

How's everyone doing? I've gotten in 2 good runs and one round of Zumba so far this week. I am currently doing 3 days of running and 2 days of classes at the gym (Zumba, Yoga). I'm feeling really good and getting very excited, despite the fact that we still have a LONG time before the race.

I am looking forward to getting the kids back in school so I can spend more time training. Goodness, never thought I'd be saying THAT! And it's less than 3 weeks until our big trip to DISNEYLAND so I am giddy like a kid in a candy shop.

 

[ColleenG]

Last night I did 200m/100m interval. Still no pain!

 

[Worfiedoodles]

I'm still resting from my Half on Sunday. There were a lot more hills than I had trained for, and it literally poured the entire way. I was not happy with my time, but I still have the medal to show for it!

Tomorrow I jump back in with an easy workout. I'm hoping it will feel good!

Maria

 

[LaurieG]

I'm still resting from my Half on Sunday. There were a lot more hills than I had trained for, and it literally poured the entire way. I was not happy with my time, but I still have the medal to show for it!

Tomorrow I jump back in with an easy workout. I'm hoping it will feel good!

Maria

YEA! Congratulations!!! I am going to do a 12 mile run next weekend, I know I can't run the whole thing so it will be a walk/run. Did you not run for a few days before your race or did you run right up until the day before? I have never attempted this distance before.

 

[Worfiedoodles]

YEA! Congratulations!!! I am going to do a 12 mile run next weekend, I know I can't run the whole thing so it will be a walk/run. Did you not run for a few days before your race or did you run right up until the day before? I have never attempted this distance before.

Unfortunately you will probably have to do some experimentation to find out the exact right amount of rest for you before and after a long distance. For a training run of 10M or over for me, I try rest the day before and the day after, sometimes 2 days after depending on how I feel.

For a race, I do a more traditional taper -- I start cutting back my distance the week before, and the week of I will do 2 or 3 3M runs, and then rest for 4 days before, and three or four days after. Right after a race, the worst thing you can do is just not move the rest of the day. You need to keep moving -- and this is true for the long training runs, too. Don't go crazy, but do keep upright, at least somewhat -- do laundry, grocery shop, go about the normal business of your day. Your muscles will thank you the next day -- oh! And don't forget lots of stretching. When I finish a Disney race, I get a massage, go back to my hotel and shower, eat whatever I want ! and then go to a park and slowly take in the attractions -- proudly wearing my medal!


Ok, sorry if that was TMI, but good luck with your 12M -- let us know how you do! Are you planning to use Gu or Bloks for your long distance? Anything 10M or over I do -- YMMV, but if you do think you will want something, you should try it out in the training runs so you can confidently use what helps you most on race day. I can't tolerate Gu, so I'm a Blok girl!

By the way, I knew absolutely nothing about race nutrition when I started -- I literally got the idea at the Expo before my first Half, and not knowing anything, decided I'd go with something I knew I could handle for the race. I ate Jelly Bellys -- which I really don't recommend!

Maria

 

[TMcDwyer]

I ran my first 5K today. I finished in 35:16 and averaged an 11:14 mile. GO ME!!!

I did my second interval run and still no knee pain! I'm hoping I have finally kicked this tendonitis thing in the butt!

Yeah!!! I am so glad that you are feeling better.

Ok, count me in! I DID IT! I jumped off the fence and registered last night, I still can't believe I am going to attempt this, what am I thinking!!!! Thanks for all of your encouragement,

Welcome!!!

 

[ColleenG]

I ran my first 5K today. I finished in 35:16 and averaged an 11:14 mile. GO ME!!!

Yeah!!! I am so glad that you are feeling better.

Awesome time on the 5K!

Thanks, last night I stretched it out to 3 miles, still doing the 200/100m splits and the knee felt good. It was just one of those weird runs. It wasn't humid at all and maybe only in the mid 70s, but I just felt off. I couldn't get in a good groove. But I'm just glad my knee didn't act up. I go back to the doc on Thursday. I'm hoping he'll say I can just go run. I still have to get my new orthotics made. I have an appt with him next week.

 

[CRUIZEN MAMMA]

Congrats to all who ran races this weekend, I ran what was suppose to be 8 miles (which turned into like 8 1/2-9 plus cause I got a little off course) on Saturday- I've just started running with a group of experienced runners- I'm not as fast as some but faster than others and found myself alone and not quite use to the course yet- but I did make it back alive


Quote for the week-( I stole this off my nephew's FB post)" POSSIBLE AND IMPOSSIBLE DEPENDS ON A PERSON'S DETERMINATION!'

Have a good week everyone! Be Determined!

 

[LaurieG]

Unfortunately you will probably have to do some experimentation to find out the exact right amount of rest for you before and after a long distance. For a training run of 10M or over for me, I try rest the day before and the day after, sometimes 2 days after depending on how I feel.

For a race, I do a more traditional taper -- I start cutting back my distance the week before, and the week of I will do 2 or 3 3M runs, and then rest for 4 days before, and three or four days after. Right after a race, the worst thing you can do is just not move the rest of the day. You need to keep moving -- and this is true for the long training runs, too. Don't go crazy, but do keep upright, at least somewhat -- do laundry, grocery shop, go about the normal business of your day. Your muscles will thank you the next day -- oh! And don't forget lots of stretching. When I finish a Disney race, I get a massage, go back to my hotel and shower, eat whatever I want ! and then go to a park and slowly take in the attractions -- proudly wearing my medal!


Ok, sorry if that was TMI, but good luck with your 12M -- let us know how you do! Are you planning to use Gu or Bloks for your long distance? Anything 10M or over I do -- YMMV, but if you do think you will want something, you should try it out in the training runs so you can confidently use what helps you most on race day. I can't tolerate Gu, so I'm a Blok girl!

By the way, I knew absolutely nothing about race nutrition when I started -- I literally got the idea at the Expo before my first Half, and not knowing anything, decided I'd go with something I knew I could handle for the race. I ate Jelly Bellys -- which I really don't recommend!

Maria

Thanks for all the great advice! I had never thought about Go or Bloks, heck I don't even know what they are!! Just learned that the run on Sunday is limited to 2 hours 45 minutes. Will never make it now...But I am going to give it my best shot. I ran 6.5 on Friday 1.25 on Saturday and 7 on Sunday, Sunday's run was tough, think I will try and take a couple of days off or a couple of shorter runs like you suggested.
BTW, I LOVE your post race routine! Sign me up too!

 

[LaurieG]

I ran my first 5K today. I finished in 35:16 and averaged an 11:14 mile. GO ME!!!

Welcome!!!

CONGRATS!!!! Great time! Way faster then me!

Thank you!

 

[ColleenG]

180 days for ADRs is just around the corner. We actually will be at Disney when our 180 day comes up (next Sunday) Does anyone want to plan a dinner to meet up at for the night beore or after the half.

I would love to meet lots of you ladies in person!

 

[VirataMama4]

180 days for ADRs is just around the corner. We actually will be at Disney when our 180 day comes up (next Sunday) Does anyone want to plan a dinner to meet up at for the night beore or after the half.

I would love to meet lots of you ladies in person!

I would love to plan a dinner! We should make a list of the top 3-5 choices and see what we can get @ 180 days!

 

[ColleenG]

That's a great idea. My vote would be for Tepan Edo. But really I' m up for anything

 

[TMcDwyer]

I can't meet for dinner. I am traveling with about 15 other women and we have our ADR's already. Here are our plans...

Friday - Sanaa (Animal Kingdom Lodge)
Saturday - Tony's (Magic Kingdom)
Sunday - Chef Mickey's (Contemporary)

One of the ladies is going out a week before the race so she made them for us. I can't wait!!!

 

[VirataMama4]

Hey Ladies,

How is everyone's training going? Mine has been pretty slow struggling to get back into the swing of things after vacations, but I ran today and boy did it feel good! Do we have any news on T-shirts?