Disney Princess Half Marathon

[becky_AK]

I'm sorry if there is a thread elsewhere. I tried to glance quickly & didn't see anything.

So, I'm just curious who plans on doing the half marathon next March? I'm planning on doing it and will be registering soon. Anyone else out there? I'd love to provide a support group on here where we can share training information and help keep each other motivation & on track to race.

 

[Tiger Lily 03]

Well, you've almost come to the exact place.

This information would be found on the events side of WISH.

I have a link for the princess event here.

Join in. More importantly, join in to the weekly training thread for walkers/runners and get to know the WISH Team. There are many folks training for a variety of events. Come on over and join.

 

[ohMom]

you're kidding!! there is a new disney 1/2??? oy oy oy

 

[WDWFAN9]

you're kidding!! there is a new disney 1/2??? oy oy oy

Oh ya!! A new Princess half marathon with tiara shaped bling!!

 

[becky_AK]

Well, you've almost come to the exact place.

This information would be found on the events side of WISH.

I have a link for the princess event here.

Join in. More importantly, join in to the weekly training thread for walkers/runners and get to know the WISH Team. There are many folks training for a variety of events. Come on over and join.

Thank you, I'll definitely join in over there & thanks for the link. I figured there would already be something posted

Cya over on the other thread.

 

[wannabebelle]

OK, I'll apologize in advance for the long post, but I need some advice.

I'm really tempted by this Princess 1/2 Marathon. That said, I'm overweight and out of shape (and not just a little). I had stage IV melanoma last year, and I basically have done no exercise in about a year. I have started exercising about twice a week for the last month.

I am not a runner. If I do this, I think (unless my fitness level greatly changes), I will be walking most of it. I just read the pacing rules on the disney website. Is that strictly enforced? I'd be devastated if I paid all that money (not just the registration fee....travel costs, etc.) and then wasn't even allowed to finish. And, quite honestly, I think I'd be embarrassed. From one of my cancer surgeries, I have metal in my neck from a tumor removal in my spine, so I think a lot of running would be jarring. I haven't tried it, so I really don't know. It doesn't hurt to walk briskly though.

Again, I'm not a runner and before this, I have never been interested in entering such an event. My parents just did their first half marathon in April and my brother has done an ironman and and he and his wife did a half iron man (at Disney) together. They've all encouraged me to do things like that, but it's just not my thing. However, I AM a disney fanatic AND a princess, so the thought of entering this race, going through three of the four parks, and the tiara medal are all very appealing to me. I was not expected to live until last Christmas and now I am cancer free. I told my husband that I think it's my "Disney destiny" that the inaugural race is next March. That was before I read about the pacing though.

Any advice? How am I supposed to know if I can keep that pace? I certainly couldn't do it now, but who knows what I can do between now and March? I am not interested in doing the 5k.....no tiara medal and I just think it's too dinky to go all the way to FL (from KY) for a 5k.

I'm not sure how long I can put off the registration....looks like the other disney races have closed months ahead of time, so I feel like I need to make a decision now.

 

[Tiger Lily 03]

My advice to you is to register first and begin your training. You will be much more motivated once you've made the commitment by registering. That is part of the training fun too!

Join in on the weekly threads on the event side of WISH. There is also a thread for walkers. Many walk the entire events whatever the distance.

If you are serious, you definitely have the time needed to get in the training you will need to be successful. I would recommend the book Marathoning for Mortals by John Bingham. That has several examples of training to follow to complete the event of your choice. I've used this for all of my training guidance.

You could start with the couch to 5k program, but that has you running and can be considered aggressive if you are doing all the hard running. You could modify that program to use as a brisk walking guide and work in your cross training that is a must for any walking/running program. I know the folks at home will help you, but you also have many here who will offer support.

Join in and see what all the fun is about. WISH Team members will get you there!

You CAN do it! Start now!
:cheer:

 

[debm]

Wannabebelle---Yes they are strict about the pacing. However, my mother wanted to do the Minnie (15K) with my last year. She is 65 and had just been walking with my dad and some friends. She is very active, but still I was worried because it was way farther than she had ever gone. She truly believed that she would not finish but wanted to go as far as she could with me and then I would run to finish the race after she was "swept." We talked to one of the race workers in the morning and she explained what would happen if mom was going to be swept. However, once we got started (and I kept a close eye on our pacing with my Garmin) mom was doing great. 5 miles into it she was doing about 14:30 pace and every now and then she would say, "let's jog down to the bottom of this hill." And as each mile went on and she could see that there were tons of people behind her, she felt more and more confident. She finished the race and I have never seen her more proud!! It was so neat. Your adrenaline is going too which really helps. In my first Minnie I had only run 4 miles total in training. However I ended up running the entire 9 miles and was so pumped! Just start your training and you will be amazed. There are so many other women just training for their first race too. It is so invigorating! Good luck!

 

[LisaInNc]

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[pure]

Hello,

I am brand new here and to running and decided to choose this as my maiden voyage into races/runs!

I am curious as to what i should expect to spend on a hotel? I will not have my children (and maybe not even my husband) and am looking for something close (right there would be preferred) and not crazy expensive. Any suggestions?

Thanks,
Hilary

 

[postesf]

Go to the disneysports.com and on the right you can click on endurance events, then Priness Half. If continue to search around, there is a phone number you can call for accomodations. The transport for the Princess if from one value, one moderate and one deluxe. Call the number... XXXXXX IRUN, can't remember and they can give you a quote. We got a pretty good deal w/ them!

wannabebelle....did you ever decide if you were going to do the race? My SIL and I are walking it. We run 1-2 min at each mile marker just to help improve our pace. We have for 15min or under per mile. That's about a 4mph on the treadmill.

Stacie

 

[3DisneyKids]

MODS--can we move this post to the events thread?

If you have not been training at all and want to do the March race, then (1) yes, you have time but (2) you need to start that training today. I strongly urge you to look up your local running store (online or regular phone book) and contact them about coaching. You will want to discuss this with a coach and get a training plan. You can use one of them millions of training programs available from the various books and websites that are out there, but given your history, I would get a coach. Good luck!

 

[AmyBWV99]

I'm going to Tampa to run the Gasparilla Pirate Marathon on 3/1 then i'm running hte Princess 1/2 the week after. I'll need all the motivation i can get!!! I'm with you!

 

[iceberg1912]

Hi ladies I am new here. I started training for the 1/2 several months ago and was doing a good job. But then our house got hit with the nasty cold bug and then I had an ankle injury and now our colds our back. I started again this last week dispite the cold. I am up to 2 miles at a slow run. I hope I can make it as we confirmed our plane reservations today. Any encouragement is welcome!

 

[JessR]

Oh ya!! A new Princess half marathon with tiara shaped bling!!

 

[mousefanclub]

Go to the disneysports.com and on the right you can click on endurance events, then Priness Half. If continue to search around, there is a phone number you can call for accomodations. The transport for the Princess if from one value, one moderate and one deluxe. Call the number... XXXXXX IRUN, can't remember and they can give you a quote. We got a pretty good deal w/ them!

wannabebelle....did you ever decide if you were going to do the race? My SIL and I are walking it. We run 1-2 min at each mile marker just to help improve our pace. We have for 15min or under per mile. That's about a 4mph on the treadmill.

Stacie

WOW! YOu're doing both the 1/2 marathon in Jan and another one in March?
How do you do that ?? I'm going to attempt to do the marathon but not really sure if I can finish or not!!!!!

 

[PrincessRunningSlow]

Greetings one and all! I am also participating in the Princess half!! I've been training since the DL 5K. I've only done one other 1/2...a year ago and walked it most of the way!!! I was able to finish in 3 1/2 hrs. Not bad. I do plan on doing a lot of walking in this race. But, it's a race only if you want it to be. I am doing this for me (plus I want that tiara medal). I do know people will finish before me and after me (I hope ). Gee, I just want to do it! My biggest fear is that they'll pick me up, too, but I am going to give it my best shot! I've done many 5k's and in about 5-10 min, I know I could go again. I am mentally breaking down the 1/2 into 4 5k's. That will help me pace myself and check off each '5k' I do! I know from previous runs that once you are on your way, the enthusiasm and adrenaline takes over and you just enjoy yourself. The easiest 5k's to me have been at DL. They are over before you know it, the cast and characters are all along the race route encouraging you to keep it up...nice work...have fun! Boy, does that ever inspire you to keep going.
I may be 57 chronologically, but in my mind I'm still in my 20's or 30's. I am so excited to be able to go with my doc's blessing and a 'you go girl!'
With the support of this board, we can do it!!!!!! Rock on!

Mari

 

[pdq2x4]

I'm sorry if there is a thread elsewhere. I tried to glance quickly & didn't see anything.

So, I'm just curious who plans on doing the half marathon next March? I'm planning on doing it and will be registering soon. Anyone else out there? I'd love to provide a support group on here where we can share training information and help keep each other motivation & on track to race.

I just did the Disneyworld Marathon last Sunday, and I found out that this Princess half will be the same weekend we are returning to vacation as a family!! I am in, but more at a slower pace to take all the pics along the way with the princesses! I did that in the marathon and had the time of my life!

 

[memarmay]

Question for you....I know that they have the posted 'minutes per mile'. How strict are they and did you see anyone get 'swept up'?

We are incorporating a full vacation with this trip! A Disney cruise and 4 days at WDW I am so excited!!! My training has been interrupted by a touchy soleus muscle in my rt calf. So, I am truly praying that all will go well. I want that darn medal!!!!! At least I'm going to physical therapy 3 times a week and they are working my booty off!

Let me know how your training is going...you must not need too much, since you just ran the marathon!!! My hero!

Talk with you soon, Mari