Official 2011 Princess Half Marathon Thread - Link to new thread Post 3703!

[Trudes]

Out of curiosity what is your running schedule for this week cuz I ultimately cut mine back with the advice of a running coach.

Sunday: Rest
Monday: 3 miles
Tuesday: 30 min crosstrain (probably 30 min incline on my treadmill)
Wed: Rest
Thurs: 3 mile run
Friday: rest
Saturday: Half Marathon

 

[disneyaway]

Sounds like you and I are at the same point, I did 7 miles last weekend, and I am about a 15 m/m. I am so looking forward to this race!!!

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Me too! I am at the same pace as you all. It's nice to see others who are where I am- pretty encouraging that way.

whoops! why did i think it was last night?? anyhow, good luck!

i just got back from the brothers in battle 5k. i rocked it and finished at 28:26! woot! my 9 year old cousin mary ran it too (her dad, my uncle, is in the fdny). she was totally kicking my butt for the first mile! she stopped to walk a few times but kept going. about the 2.5 mile mark i saw her and she cut off about .5 of the race to finish up with me and it was great! she is so fast! so she basically did 2.5 miles in that same time! wow! she's NINE!!!

after the race there was food and lots of beer! we're now hanging at home before the oktoberfest in my 'hood starts. good day
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Sounds like a great race. And that is an awesome time!

I am winding down with my training and went for a 4.25 mile run tonight. I had my best pace average, of 9:57. I know I can't maintain that pace for my half, but it's the fastest time for my shorter runs.

I can't believe my HM is next Saturday. I am getting more nervous. So afraid of failing. I keep telling myself I can do this. Just 2 weeks ago I ran 12 miles. I should be ready for this.

Good luck!!! I can't wait to hear about your race.

I did my first 6 mile run today. Granted, I am a lot slower than most of you all, what with my 15 min/mile pace. But I was so proud of myself for going the distance. And the best part was that I really didn't feel tired at all at the end. So I like to think I have it in me to go even faster during a race.

The only thing was the Gu I took halfway through. It was so good (had the chocolate outrage). But it was also so so messy. I have got to figure out how to manage eating that without getting it all over.

 

[need_a_Disney_fix]

Sunday: Rest
Monday: 3 miles
Tuesday: 30 min crosstrain (probably 30 min incline on my treadmill)
Wed: Rest
Thurs: 3 mile run
Friday: rest
Saturday: Half Marathon

From what I learned,that should be fine. Just make sure you run nice and easy and nothing taxing on the legs. You want them fresh cuz the later miles will become challenging. Trust me.

 

[Trudes]

I did my first 6 mile run today. Granted, I am a lot slower than most of you all, what with my 15 min/mile pace. But I was so proud of myself for going the distance. And the best part was that I really didn't feel tired at all at the end. So I like to think I have it in me to go even faster during a race.

The only thing was the Gu I took halfway through. It was so good (had the chocolate outrage). But it was also so so messy. I have got to figure out how to manage eating that without getting it all over.

Good job on your 6 miles. It's always exciting hitting new mileage. I have never tried GU gels, so I can't offer you any advice there.

 

[need_a_Disney_fix]

I did my first 6 mile run today. Granted, I am a lot slower than most of you all, what with my 15 min/mile pace. But I was so proud of myself for going the distance. And the best part was that I really didn't feel tired at all at the end. So I like to think I have it in me to go even faster during a race.

The only thing was the Gu I took halfway through. It was so good (had the chocolate outrage). But it was also so so messy. I have got to figure out how to manage eating that without getting it all over.

There is no real non-messy way to empty those pouches except try to be not messy LOL. I usually carry moist towelettes in my Amphipod pouches and if it gets real bad, I opened one while runnng and cleaned up. You would be surprised what you can do while running LOL.

 

[Trudes]

From what I learned,that should be fine. Just make sure you run nice and easy and nothing taxing on the legs. You want them fresh cuz the later miles will become challenging. Trust me.

Thanks Laurie! I will go easy on my runs and maybe I'll do the exercise bike instead of the incline session, because incline kicks my butt. I want my legs in the best shape they can be in. I know from my training that 12miles feels much different then 10, I am hoping that 13.1 doesn't feel that much diffferent then 12.

 

[need_a_Disney_fix]

Thanks Laurie! I will go easy on my runs and maybe I'll do the exercise bike instead of the incline session, because incline kicks my butt. I want my legs in the best shape they can be in. I know from my training that 12miles feels much different then 10, I am hoping that 13.1 doesn't feel that much diffferent then 12.

The biggest thing I learned from the actual HM as opposed to long runs is because you run the HM at a race pace, you can get easliy gassed towards then end. I under-fueled because i only used 2 GU's during my 12 mile long run and therefore 2 during the HM. I should have added a third due to the increased pace and additional mile during the HM.

 

[Trudes]

The biggest thing I learned from the actual HM as opposed to long runs is because you run the HM at a race pace, you can get easliy gassed towards then end. I under-fueled because i only used 2 GU's during my 12 mile long run and therefore 2 during the HM. I should have added a third due to the increased pace and additional mile during the HM.

I have only had 3 long runs 10, 11, and 12 miles. Not a lot of time to experiment with GU. I had Cliff shot blocks, with them. Kinda felt like a mouth full when trying to eat them on the run but I tolerated them ok and did ok with each run. "Hitting the wall" is what I am afraid of. I will need calories to finish.

I have read over and over that the biggest mistake people make is starting out too fast. I plan to wear my Garmin and that should help me with my pace.

 

[FFigawi]

The biggest thing I learned from the actual HM as opposed to long runs is because you run the HM at a race pace, you can get easliy gassed towards then end. I under-fueled because i only used 2 GU's during my 12 mile long run and therefore 2 during the HM. I should have added a third due to the increased pace and additional mile during the HM.

This is one reason why it's a good idea to run some of your runs during the week at race pace or faster. If you can get yourself through running 4-6 miles at 10% faster than race pace, running at race pace won't seem like such a big deal.

 

[need_a_Disney_fix]

I have only had 3 long runs 10, 11, and 12 miles. Not a lot of time to experiment with GU. I had Cliff shot blocks, with them. Kinda felt like a mouth full when trying to eat them on the run but I tolerated them ok and did ok with each run. "Hitting the wall" is what I am afraid of. I will need calories to finish.

I have read over and over that the biggest mistake people make is starting out too fast. I plan to wear my Garmin and that should help me with my pace.

Go with the Shot Blocks since you know that don't cause you GI upset. You are going need calories during the HM or your body may bonk on you. I hit the wall at about mile 11 and finished but it was NOT easy. Not to scare you just don't want you to make the same mistake I did. My HM had fruit at about mile 10-ish or so and that 1/2 banana saved me...little messy but helped.

 

[need_a_Disney_fix]

This is one reason why it's a good idea to run some of your runs during the week at race pace or faster. If you can get yourself through running 4-6 miles at 10% faster than race pace, running at race pace won't seem like such a big deal.

I ran either speedwork intervals or Tempo runs every Thursday of my 16 week plan. I would hate to think what would have happened if I did not have that under my belt. My longest Tempo run was 8 miles and that was during the hot summer temps. Misery but my body gained from that run.

 

[Trudes]

This is one reason why it's a good idea to run some of your runs during the week at race pace or faster. If you can get yourself through running 4-6 miles at 10% faster than race pace, running at race pace won't seem like such a big deal.

Good advice John. When I know I am only running 4-5 miles, I run faster, plus I added a 5K race 2 weeks ago, for a faster run. I am guessing that after my half, I will have learned a lot, and that it will hopefully help me to train and run the Disney Princess.

 

[Hockeychic]

Hi everyone just checking in to say hi. Wasn't getting email notifications

 

[Trudes]

Hi everyone just checking in to say hi. Wasn't getting email notifications

Hello Hockeychic. I recently found out that we could get email notifications. I see some go to my junk mail and some don't. I have email on my phone, so at work I peak at the ones that come through, while I am on break.

I am waiting to hear how the Wine & Dine went......

 

[mikamah]

Sounds like you and I are at the same point, I did 7 miles last weekend, and I am about a 15 m/m. I am so looking forward to this race!!!

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Me too! I am at the same pace as you all. It's nice to see others who are where I am- pretty encouraging that way.

I did my first 6 mile run today. Granted, I am a lot slower than most of you all, what with my 15 min/mile pace. But I was so proud of myself for going the distance. And the best part was that I really didn't feel tired at all at the end. So I like to think I have it in me to go even faster during a race.

The only thing was the Gu I took halfway through. It was so good (had the chocolate outrage). But it was also so so messy. I have got to figure out how to manage eating that without getting it all over.

It is nice to know that others are at the same point as I am, and I think if we keep it up, we will be fine for the princess. That's how I feel some days, and other days I think, what was i thinking? I'm hoping to slowly add distance and keep at the 15 mm at least. Congrats on your 6 mile run.

Sounds like you and I are at the same point, I did 7 miles last weekend, and I am about a 15 m/m. I am so looking forward to this race!!!

I AGREE!!! I am doing this race for ME!! Eveyone I tell that I have signed up for this look at me and say I am nuts. When I first told DH last December 09 he laughed at me. Now that I just did 7 miles last weekend, he knows he was wrong.

Coach, My 15K is in about 4 weeks, I made it up to 7 last weekend, and boy did my knee hurt bad. This week I took it easy, for my knee and beacuse I have just been very busy. I did 2 miles on Tuesday, 3.5 on Thursday and my knee hurt thursday as well, but not as bad as last week. It does not hurt to walk, (just after run and when I go up and down stairs)
I guess I am look for reasurance that I can finish 9 miles and the princess.

I am so looking forward to this race too, and though I feel a little guilty sometimes, I am doing it totallly for me. Though by running and getting myself healthier than I've ever been, I hope it's also for my son to have me around a lot longer. That's great you proved your husband wrong. I hope your knee isn't anything serious, and it's feeling better soon.

 

[need_a_Disney_fix]

Hello Hockeychic. I recently found out that we could get email notifications. I see some go to my junk mail and some don't. I have email on my phone, so at work I peak at the ones that come through, while I am on break.

I am waiting to hear how the Wine & Dine went......

I have Spark running buddies that did Wine & Dine and LOVED it!!!!!!

 

[dumbo_buddy]

well it's not a wine and dine update but i will tell everyone that i ran 9 miles today! my longest yet! it took me 1hr 41min to complete which puts me at a 11:17 min/mile pace. wow! talk about way slower than the pace i ran that 5k yesterday!

it's amazing how much sloooower i am on the long runs. hey, at least i did it!

not-so-patiently waiting to hear from the wine and diners! saw amy's status update on facebook. she did AMAZING! (amazingly? my grammar stinks)

 

[cantwaitvaca09]

I did my first 6 mile run today. Granted, I am a lot slower than most of you all, what with my 15 min/mile pace. But I was so proud of myself for going the distance. And the best part was that I really didn't feel tired at all at the end. So I like to think I have it in me to go even faster during a race.

The only thing was the Gu I took halfway through. It was so good (had the chocolate outrage). But it was also so so messy. I have got to figure out how to manage eating that without getting it all over.

I like the jelly beans sport beans. I used them twice now, and they seem to help me.

 

[verticalchaos]

I did my first 6 mile run today. Granted, I am a lot slower than most of you all, what with my 15 min/mile pace. But I was so proud of myself for going the distance. And the best part was that I really didn't feel tired at all at the end. So I like to think I have it in me to go even faster during a race.

The only thing was the Gu I took halfway through. It was so good (had the chocolate outrage). But it was also so so messy. I have got to figure out how to manage eating that without getting it all over.

I tried the GU Mint Chocolate in my 10K today and LOVED it!! I didn't find it that messy...I pushed it towards the top with my fingers as I sucked, then rolled it up, mouth side in, until I passed a trash can.

 

[jbm02]

I tried the GU "Chomps" today - I hadn't tried any of the GU products before this because I kept forgettting to buy them before my long runs. LOL. I looked at the gel packs too but thought that it might be too messy for me to try to eat; I have enough trouble running! These were pretty easy - kind of like eating gooey cough drops. And they really did help!