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

[Grammie3]

Thanks Julie for posting the info about how you are treating your PF. So, far I am onto the Ascics 2150 shoes also, was fitted with them and I do like them. We added the Sports Orthodics, Dr.Scholls not sure that has been the best choice yet. I have been using a golf ball to roll under my foot, doing stretching for both calf and stretching the affected foot several times a day,
I think that tight calves do have a lot to do with it.

I have been icing after each training session. (I have even iced it a few of the off days when it felt sore still).

Since, I last year the only shoes that are comfortable for me at work have been the Sketcher Shape ups, I had my right knee scoped and they really helped me afterwards. I have noticed that other shoes now if especially those with a flat bottom make my foot hurt. I think the rocker bottoms do help. I can't add an orthodic in them it makes them very uncomfortable.

I don't know why but crocs just haven't ever been comfortable to me, but I think it may be worth looking into the Dansko clogs and Birkenstocks.

I checked and my orthopedic Sports Medicine Dr. recommends NOT doing the activity such as walking/running for 10 months! Yikes, I am sorry but I do not look at that as an option. Too long, I will back off for a short time, but 10 months! I just got started and that would be a total block to me continuing.

I need to check out the othrodics you mentioned and see where I might find them. Again thanks, it is worth a try.


Cindy

 

[cantwaitvaca09]

i still haven't heard from my friend. i actually went ahead and canceled her flight (i used our miles for it). it cost $150 to cancel and get the miles back.

so basically she owes me the race entry and the $150. i'm so mad. look, i know she's going through alot of stuff but she should at least contact me to say, "hey sorry, i just can't do this and i can't pay for it." oh and she blocked me from viewing her wall on facebook! what!!??? i'm so hurt. i've been there for her for so long and through so much. and this is what i get?

and now to the foot: i have my sports doc appt on tuesday and i'm so hopeful that he'll be able to give me a good plan to get me running. this whole friend situation makes me want to run even harder and stronger. if i have to do this thing by myself i'm going to make the most of it.

i took my little guy to the zoo today and wore dansko clogs. i figured those might help the foot. it felt ok i guess. not great.

You will NOT be ALONE!!!!

 

[cantwaitvaca09]

I was wondering if there are any Disney Princess beads/charms for a Pandora bracelet? There are plain 13.1's out there from Inspired Endurance, but I was looking for a Disney one.

I had heard they have stuff like this at the expo, I sure hope so, I want to get myself an "I DID IT" gift!!!

 

[mermaid&cinderella]

I had heard they have stuff like this at the expo, I sure hope so, I want to get myself an "I DID IT" gift!!!

Me too!

 

[saysay]

Thanks Julie for posting the info about how you are treating your PF.
I checked and my orthopedic Sports Medicine Dr. recommends NOT doing the activity such as walking/running for 10 months! Yikes, I am sorry but I do not look at that as an option. Too long, I will back off for a short time, but 10 months! I just got started and that would be a total block to me continuing.

I need to check out the othrodics you mentioned and see where I might find them. Again thanks, it is worth a try.


Cindy

You are welcome, remember I AM NOT A DOCTOR. Just wanted to tell you what worked for me or is working. If your doctor told you not to do anything for 10 months.... I would talk to them about WHY and what your exercise options are. You don't want permanent damage so I would be leary of not listening..... of course there is always a second opinion option. Good luck I know from experience the "don't exercise" sentence is depressing! For me it was only 3 weeks though.

 

[cantwaitvaca09]

look what I found out the web 13.1 pink coolmax socks
http://www.activebear.com/13-1-socks---pink.html

 

[Rupert B Puppenstein]

Thanks Julie for posting the info about how you are treating your PF. So, far I am onto the Ascics 2150 shoes also, was fitted with them and I do like them. We added the Sports Orthodics, Dr.Scholls not sure that has been the best choice yet. I have been using a golf ball to roll under my foot, doing stretching for both calf and stretching the affected foot several times a day,
I think that tight calves do have a lot to do with it.

I have been icing after each training session. (I have even iced it a few of the off days when it felt sore still).

Since, I last year the only shoes that are comfortable for me at work have been the Sketcher Shape ups, I had my right knee scoped and they really helped me afterwards. I have noticed that other shoes now if especially those with a flat bottom make my foot hurt. I think the rocker bottoms do help. I can't add an orthodic in them it makes them very uncomfortable.

I don't know why but crocs just haven't ever been comfortable to me, but I think it may be worth looking into the Dansko clogs and Birkenstocks.

I checked and my orthopedic Sports Medicine Dr. recommends NOT doing the activity such as walking/running for 10 months! Yikes, I am sorry but I do not look at that as an option. Too long, I will back off for a short time, but 10 months! I just got started and that would be a total block to me continuing.

I need to check out the othrodics you mentioned and see where I might find them. Again thanks, it is worth a try.


Cindy

Please listen to your doctor. If your doctor is Sports Medicine/Orthopedics, you really need to listen to that. If orthotics was a good option, he would have offered you custom ones which are better than anything else on the market. Instead, keep conditioned for those 10 months with low impact cardio such as swimming. This is not something you want to mess around with. If your doctor wasn't in Sports Medicine, I would say get a second opinion, but it sounds like he knows what he is doing and is looking out for your best interests. It isn't worth trying orthotics if your doctor isn't going for that. Look at it this way, you may have to take 10 months or more off, but when you do get the go ahead you will be even more ready and do so much better...most of all, you will actually appreciate and enjoy the experience.

The Princess isn't going anywhere! It won't be anymore special running it in 2011 over running it over 2012. Then, 2013 will the fifth Anniversary!

 

[chernabogfamily]

Went out for a 6-miler this morning...worst run ever! Apparently dinner last night had some bad food, combined with gusty 22 mph winds and cold misty rain, made for some evil stomach cramping. Phew! So glad it is over now. In all my years of running, I have never experienced anything quite like that.

To everyone out for a run this weekend~~hope the weather is good for you and you have an awesome run!!! I'm looking to better days...and runs ahead.

 

[saysay]

Thanks Julie for posting the info about how you are treating your PF. So, far I am onto the Ascics 2150 shoes also, was fitted with them and I do like them. We added the Sports Orthodics, Dr.Scholls not sure that has been the best choice yet. I have been using a golf ball to roll under my foot, doing stretching for both calf and stretching the affected foot several times a day,
I think that tight calves do have a lot to do with it.

I have been icing after each training session. (I have even iced it a few of the off days when it felt sore still).

Since, I last year the only shoes that are comfortable for me at work have been the Sketcher Shape ups, I had my right knee scoped and they really helped me afterwards. I have noticed that other shoes now if especially those with a flat bottom make my foot hurt. I think the rocker bottoms do help. I can't add an orthodic in them it makes them very uncomfortable.

I don't know why but crocs just haven't ever been comfortable to me, but I think it may be worth looking into the Dansko clogs and Birkenstocks.

I checked and my orthopedic Sports Medicine Dr. recommends NOT doing the activity such as walking/running for 10 months! Yikes, I am sorry but I do not look at that as an option. Too long, I will back off for a short time, but 10 months! I just got started and that would be a total block to me continuing.

I need to check out the othrodics you mentioned and see where I might find them. Again thanks, it is worth a try.


Cindy

I completely agree with Rupert. I do think because you want to run and they told you you cannot, you need to fully understand why since you want to disregard the advice. Since its not a diagnosis you like, you could try to get a 2nd opinion which honestly will probably be the same, but might be what you need to accept if you cannot run for 10 months - or maybe they will "bench you" from running for less time and give you a specific active recovery plan.

The race will be there next year and for years to come, if you try to push it against professional advice, then you won't be able to do it in the future at all.....and walking and standing will not be comfortable which is something you HAVE to do to some extent.

The PF advice I stated was just stuff I did as someone with PF to help ME...I ran everything by my doctor that he didn't offer to me to do and he told me it was good for me with my foot and arches. When my doc told me NOT to run, I listened. Please listen to your doctor. If you dont' want to, then by all means find another sports med doc for an second diagnosis - but be ready if he says the same. And in the mean time, follow the advice you dont' want to hear. You don't want to mess with your recovery. Is it really worth a lifetime of pain when walking or just standing or getting out of bed in the morning for one race - which will be around next year. No way.

 

[Sleepingbooty]

Hi guys! I've skimmed most of this thread (that took a while!) and gleaned a lot of great info from you all. I'm not actually running the race myself, but I'm going with a group of girls who are. There are twelve of us, six are running. I am the Disney expert and travel agent for the group, therefore, I'm the organizer. I actually made notes as I was reading through the previous 200+ pages and condensed them into an email full of tips that I sent out to our group. So, thank you for all the great advice! Anyhow, my question is, have any of you see those "princess in training" shirts for sale? I've seen it mentioned a few times, but I looked recently on disneystore.com and couldn't find anything like that. Is that even where you buy them? If anyone has any info or a link, that would be great. I know my girls would love them.

Thanks!!

 

[roomthreeseventeen]

Hi guys! I've skimmed most of this thread (that took a while!) and gleaned a lot of great info from you all. I'm not actually running the race myself, but I'm going with a group of girls who are. There are twelve of us, six are running. I am the Disney expert and travel agent for the group, therefore, I'm the organizer. I actually made notes as I was reading through the previous 200+ pages and condensed them into an email full of tips that I sent out to our group. So, thank you for all the great advice! Anyhow, my question is, have any of you see those "princess in training" shirts for sale? I've seen it mentioned a few times, but I looked recently on disneystore.com and couldn't find anything like that. Is that even where you buy them? If anyone has any info or a link, that would be great. I know my girls would love them.

Thanks!!

According to a runDisney rep last weekend, there are no plans for any Princess Half merchandise to be on sale before the expo in February.

 

[Grammie3]

Thanks for all the support both Julie and Robert, I need to say that the Sports Med Doc was giving me more a what I might have to do. He has not completely benched me yet. He wants me to continue stretches daily and ice. I am taking a prescription antiiflammatory daily, Mobic and can also have on the days of my runs additional Advil to help.

He recommended the Spenco othodic arch supports. I am to limit the actual running, try to keep do more walking, I can also do yoga, swimming, and a recumbant bicycle for some extra cross training that would also help with endurance.

In other words I have to take it slow for now. if this starts to get worse then I will be benched, we are watching for a month. He knows that I will do the exercises he prescribed, because I did after my knee surgery, plus he was amazed at how fast I regained my knee strength and got the swelling down.

He told me that if it is not worse and still is here I could get a cortisone injection. That is something I don't really want, but it is still an option. So, for now I am not benched, but it this does not get better with treatments then I will be for 10 months.

Today, I am practically pain free. I have mostly a dull aching in my heel. I have not done any running for 5 days, all I did today was walk a very small 1/3 of mile. I wanted to try out a walking/jogging trail near my house to see what it was like and what the distance there was. It is a path around a small pond and garden that is 1/3 mile for one lap. I did 16 min pace and my foot does not feel any different. I am going to keep off the running for another 2 weeks, but as long as my foot doesn't hurt I am going to try and walk atleast 2 days a week and do something else on other days.

Oh, and I put the orthotic in my Asics this afternoon and they feel awesome! Huge difference in their comfort for me just walking around the house.

Cindy

 

[crystalight33]

Those of you who run to music, whats on the top of your playlist right now? I'm always looking for new music to keep inspired on my longer runs. I just downloaded Sugarland's 'Stuck like glue' and some of my other favs are 'Animal' by Neon Trees, 'Love Like Woe' by The Ready Set, 'Just a Guy' by BC Jean, and my power song is 'I'm a Believer' by Smash Mouth. What do you all run to?

 

[saysay]

Those of you who run to music, whats on the top of your playlist right now? I'm always looking for new music to keep inspired on my longer runs. I just downloaded Sugarland's 'Stuck like glue' and some of my other favs are 'Animal' by Neon Trees, 'Love Like Woe' by The Ready Set, 'Just a Guy' by BC Jean, and my power song is 'I'm a Believer' by Smash Mouth. What do you all run to?

I LOVE "I'll Make a a man out of you" from Mulan. Go donny osmond, yeah i know.......

Another cheesy on that really can get me to step it ups is Olympic Fanfare by JOhn Williams. I swear when that song comes up, my pace just steps up.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=diXUz0DrGG0

 

[crystalight33]

Another cheesy on that really can get me to step it ups is Olympic Fanfare by JOhn Williams. I swear when that song comes up, my pace just steps up.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=diXUz0DrGG0

Oh, thats a really good one!! Nice and long too. How can you not get inspired by the Olympics?

 

[Benducci]

According to a runDisney rep last weekend, there are no plans for any Princess Half merchandise to be on sale before the expo in February.

That stinks! I want a Princess in Training Shirt now!

 

[cantwaitvaca09]

That stinks! I want a Princess in Training Shirt now!

Me Too

 

[Jeter02]

I LOVE "I'll Make a a man out of you" from Mulan. Go donny osmond, yeah i know.......

Another cheesy on that really can get me to step it ups is Olympic Fanfare by JOhn Williams. I swear when that song comes up, my pace just steps up.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=diXUz0DrGG0

LOL..................LOVE IT! It makes you feel so well accomplished, I give this 21 thumbs up....LOL....well off to run 10 miles as Florida weather this morning is suprising gorgeous at 63 degress this morining in low 70's later....Catch you all later!.....OLympics here we come....LOL

 

[bounceliketigger]

Me Too

DITTO!!!


Does anyone know what the race shirt will look like? Can't find a pic on the site. Trying to coordinate my race outfit! Priorities Princesses! lol

 

[Rupert B Puppenstein]

DITTO!!!


Does anyone know what the race shirt will look like? Can't find a pic on the site. Trying to coordinate my race outfit! Priorities Princesses! lol

You won't know until the Race Expo. This year it was light blue and the 2009 was light pink...so you can at least rule those two colors out.