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

[HockeyKat]

Thanks everyone!!

At least it's my left leg, so driving isn't a problem!

So sorry to hear about the stress fracture! This may sound dumb, but how did you realize that something was wrong with it and you weren't just "sore"? What did they do to tell that it was indeed a stress fracture? I did something on my leg and after a week of rest it felt better so I started back to jogging but now it feels like it is starting up again. I don't know if it's shin splints or worse.

I had some sharp shin pain about mile of the Chicago RnR half on Aug 1, and had a lot of trouble finishing the race (lots of walking).

At the time, I took about 4 weeks off, and when I started up again it seemed fine at first, but kept coming and going.

About 2 weeks ago I figured I really did need to do something about it or give up running, and made a vow to my husband and friends that I would have it checked out after the half.

Basically the main and only symptom is PAIN. It aches sometimes when I am not walking, but walking causes pain about halfway up the front of the leg. Feeling to either side (in the muscle area) causes no pain, but pressing on the front of the is somewhere between tender and pain.

I honestly wish I had had it checked out back in August and could have started the rehab then. This is my first year running so it was hard to tell what was overexertion soreness, and what was real injury soreness.

 

[roomthreeseventeen]

Kat, I have that same argument in my head all the time. Am I sore or hurt? It's tricky, trying to decide when you can run through it. I hope you heal quickly so you can get back in your running shoes soon.

 

[Kensgirl519]

Trust me, being a newbie at all this I'm always saying to myself "did i hurt myself or am I sore because my muscles that have been on vacation for the last 10 years are being put to use?" It's so hard to tell. I think I am going to take a little trip to the Dr's this weekend - just for piece of mind if nothing else. I have been icing my leg after I run and my pain isn't a constant pain. It honestly has a feeling like I have been kicked in my leg but it comes in goes. There is ZERO pain when I sit and actually, when I walk slow it hurts more. It's almost like when I start walking, my body wants me to run - as if that will make it feel better?

 

[schmass]

Kat - I hope that you feel better soon! The swimming should definitely help you stay in good shape.

 

[schmass]

For anyone who is considering a Road ID bracelet, I just got an e-mail that everything is 15% off through 11/28. Coupon code is pcSAVE15.

 

[Rupert B Puppenstein]

It is actually pretty easy to distinguish between being sore and on the verge of an injury. I think most of the runners for the Princess are ladies and we are blessed to have intuition - that little voice that tells you that something isn't right. So, just listen to it! Regardless, if you are sore or in a bit of pain you should take the next day off at the very least - maybe even two days. The difference between being sore and being injured is that after that day or two of rest, you should be a bit stiff still, but not in pain. If you are, get your butt to a sports medicine doctor - NOT YOUR REGULAR FAMILY DOCTOR - bonus points if the sports medicine doctor is a runner. How do you find that out? Ask the receptionist or google them and your city to see if they participate in races. Whenever in doubt or if that little voice isn't clearly telling you if something is going on, go to the doctor.

I think it is important even if your running plan tells you to go a certain distance or run a certain amount of time to stop if you suddenly feel a bit of pain or feel like something isn't right. You can catch up - and the faster you stop and see a doctor, the faster you can heal and get back to training. Don't ignore those signals your body gives you - and if you go to the doctor and they don't seem concerned, but you feel funny about their diagnosis, get a second opinion.

I hope you get better soon Kat! It is definitely no fun when training gets restricted.

 

[marathonmommy]

Okay....confession! I unsubscribed to this thread a couple of weeks ago. I found out I couldn't do the Princess b/c of DD10's competitive cheer schedule and got sick of (aka: jealous) of hearing about all of the fun you were going to have in February. It was too much to take! Then, the devil on my one shoulder pushed the angel right off . . .

My DH kind of convinced me to go anyway, and I am going to the race and having someone else bring my DD to her competition that weekend! Yes, totally selfish, but I have been looking forward to this race and am excited to do something for me. I will be running on a "team" with a colleague, and we both just registered yesterday and got plane tickets! There is no turning back now! So, I have much to catch up on girls, and I don't know you well....yet! Let's change that right now. I am also a "Duck", and I put together a little survey where we answered questions about ourselves. I am going to post mine and hope some of you will take the liberty to cut and paste and tell us about you!

Real Name: Laura
Age: 40
Location: East Coast, by the beach in DE
Family Stats: Married with two kids (DD10 and DS6)
Meaning of DIS Name: I'm a mommy who likes to participate in marathons (the half-type, mostly). I'm also a mommy with a daily marathon life-style - every day is a crazy race!
Races: (Other than some assorted 5 and 10 K's, a 7 miler, and a 10 miler) WDW Half 03, WDW Full 05, WDW Half 10, Philly Rock n' Roll Half 10, Wine and Dine 10, and Philly Half coming up this Sunday!
Upcoming Races: Am now registered for two winter races - Princess 11 and the National Half 11. Am also in the lottery for the NYC Full for next November. Will find out in April if I am one of the chosen few!
Pets: 1 Dog (rescued pit bull)
Hobbies/Interests: Not much of my own
Watching daughter's competitive cheer team, running - but especially doing races, going to the movies and eating popcorn in the dark, African wildlife, reality television, hanging with my DS6, and planning and enjoying trips to Disney!
Favorite Disney Park: For Dining - EPCOT by far
For Fun - Since TSM came, it would have to be DHS. I love TOT, RNR, and TSM!
Part of the Pack: Used to be in the WAY back. After losing a bunch of weight and running more regularly, I have made it to the mid/back of the middle. For smaller races, I am still near the back. That is where the most fun is anyway!
Favorite Disney Dining Spots: Prime Time, Coral Reef, Sci-Fi, and T-Rex (all not so much for the food, but LOVE the atmosphere)
Coolest Things You Ever Did: "Ran" a Marathon, swam with dolphins, went on an African Safari (by myself), and rode a mechanical bull.

Okay, ladies. Gotta' go to work! Have a good one, and I hope to learn more about you soon. It will be a very busy weekend with my DD's cheer rally tonight and my race this weekend, but I will try to catch up! Can't wait to learn more about you all!

 

[Saylan]

Okay....confession! I unsubscribed to this thread a couple of weeks ago. I found out I couldn't do the Princess b/c of DD10's competitive cheer schedule and got sick of (aka: jealous) of hearing about all of the fun you were going to have in February. It was too much to take! Then, the devil on my one shoulder pushed the angel right off . . .

My DH kind of convinced me to go anyway, and I am going to the race and having someone else bring my DD to her competition that weekend! Yes, totally selfish, but I have been looking forward to this race and am excited to do something for me. I will be running on a "team" with a colleague, and we both just registered yesterday and got plane tickets! There is no turning back now! So, I have much to catch up on girls, and I don't know you well....yet! Let's change that right now. I am also a "Duck", and I put together a little survey where we answered questions about ourselves. I am going to post mine and hope some of you will take the liberty to cut and paste and tell us about you!

Real Name: Laura
Age: 40
Location: East Coast, by the beach in DE
Family Stats: Married with two kids (DD10 and DS6)
Meaning of DIS Name: I'm a mommy who likes to participate in marathons (the half-type, mostly). I'm also a mommy with a daily marathon life-style - every day is a crazy race!
Races: (Other than some assorted 5 and 10 K's, a 7 miler, and a 10 miler) WDW Half 03, WDW Full 05, WDW Half 10, Philly Rock n' Roll Half 10, Wine and Dine 10, and Philly Half coming up this Sunday!
Upcoming Races: Am now registered for two winter races - Princess 11 and the National Half 11. Am also in the lottery for the NYC Full for next November. Will find out in April if I am one of the chosen few!
Pets: 1 Dog (rescued pit bull)
Hobbies/Interests: Not much of my own
Watching daughter's competitive cheer team, running - but especially doing races, going to the movies and eating popcorn in the dark, African wildlife, reality television, hanging with my DS6, and planning and enjoying trips to Disney!
Favorite Disney Park: For Dining - EPCOT by far
For Fun - Since TSM came, it would have to be DHS. I love TOT, RNR, and TSM!
Part of the Pack: Used to be in the WAY back. After losing a bunch of weight and running more regularly, I have made it to the mid/back of the middle. For smaller races, I am still near the back. That is where the most fun is anyway!
Favorite Disney Dining Spots: Prime Time, Coral Reef, Sci-Fi, and T-Rex (all not so much for the food, but LOVE the atmosphere)
Coolest Things You Ever Did: "Ran" a Marathon, swam with dolphins, went on an African Safari (by myself), and rode a mechanical bull.

Okay, ladies. Gotta' go to work! Have a good one, and I hope to learn more about you soon. It will be a very busy weekend with my DD's cheer rally tonight and my race this weekend, but I will try to catch up! Can't wait to learn more about you all!

I'm glad you chose to do it. I'm sure your DD will understand and you can both have a girl's day/weekend after to talk about your competitions!

As for the bios:

Age: 25
Location: North in wonderful Canada
Family Stats: Common-law to a Disney virgin
Meaning of DIS Name: A name I randomly filled in once on another program and it stuck.
Races: Not a one. I may ty to squeeze a 10K in before the Princess for practice and a corral placement but otherwise, none.
Upcoming Races: Princess 1/2 in Feb '11 (and maybe a 10K in December).
Hobbies/Interests: Dancing, writing, singing, sewing, video games, Disney!
Favorite Disney Park: Magic Kingdom has my avourite rides, but I love Epcot because Canada is so mis-represented there it makes me just to see the movie.
Part of the Pack: No idea, probably watching it run off ahead of me.
Favorite Disney Dining Spots: Coral Reef, Akershus, Italy, Japan, and Cosmic Rays (he and I have unfinished business).
Coolest Things You Ever Did: Learned to speak Japanese and some Korean, submitted my art to an art show and had my pieces become the main exhibit/advertising for the show.

 

[Swmr359]

Ok here's mine:

Real Name: Maggie
Age: 26
Location: Northern VA
Meaning of DIS Name: I'm a swimmer and my favorite stroke is fly (359=fly on telephone key pad...)
Races: A couple of 5k's, Princess 1/2 2010 (and tons of swim races...)
Upcoming Races: unfortunately I work weekend mornings so I can't go to most races, but my mom's running group is having a Thanksgiving run (not really a race, but good group practice), and then Princess 1/2 2011
Pets: 2 cats
Hobbies/Interests: Swimming, reading, watching old tv shows, planning Disney trips
Favorite Disney Park: Magic Kingdom then a tie b/w Epcot and Animal Kingdom
Part of the Pack: middle maybe?
Favorite Disney Dining Spots: only really ate in restaurants on my first trip, but I loved Sci-fi, and Le Cellar (sp?)
Coolest Things You Ever Did: Princess 1/2 2010, graduating college, visiting Sweden and Switzerland

...now back to work

 

[HockeyKat]

Ooo!! I will play too. Nice to "meet" you Laura, Maggie, and Saylan!

Laura, so glad that your hubby talked you into it!


Real Name: Kat, or Kathryn
Age: 34
Location: North Carolina (born/raised in PA)
Family Stats: Married
Meaning of DIS Name: Rather obvious, but name is Kat, and I love playing/watching ice hockey
Races: A few Komen 5Ks, Princess 2010, Chicago RnR half Aug 2010, OBX half Nov 2010
Upcoming Races: Princess 2011. Due to stress fracture, nothing between then and now.
Pets: 2 cats, Maya-2, Trinity-10
Hobbies/Interests: Ice hockey, singing in a symphonic choir (we are singing with the NC Symphony next week!), run/walking, reading, playing the piano, Disney and other message boards, home geek stuff like wiring for internet, surround sound, and general gadgetry
Favorite Disney Park: For Dining - EPCOT
For Fun - Magic Kingdom is just special somehow
Part of the Pack: Back to middle of the back, depending on race, with half times between 2:49 and 3:11. Hoping to lose some weight and get more toward the middle
Favorite Disney Dining Spots: Narcoosee's, Le Cellier, Tutto Italia
Coolest Things You Ever Did: Played hockey in an NHL arena, went to midnight mass at the Vatican on my 21st birthday (Christmas Eve)

 

[joan4mickey]

This looks to be fun...

Real Name Joan
Age Almost 50 and proud of it!
Location NC by way of VA (about 30 years) and born in CA
Family Stat Married over 26 years: 2 boys (24 &17), 2 girls (21 & 20)
Meaning of dis name DH set me up
Races Minnie marathon 2008 (15K); Princess '09, '10, '11; Lake Norman 15K 2008; DL 1/2 2010
Upcoming Races Santa Scramble 5k concord nc-11/20 (tomorrow); Princess '11
Hobbies/Interest Volunteer, reading, going to new restaurants, keeping up with my "kids", travel, hanging with DH-we're retired
Favorite Disney Park Can't chose one
Part of the Pack Go with what feels good, but I'm competitive. Disneyland Half 2:08 (fastest Half)
Coolest thing I ever did Hard to pick one. I have hike the Sierra Mountains for 10 days, taking my children on a cross county adventure, married my DH.

 

[roomthreeseventeen]

Real Name: Amy Lynn
Age: 30
Location: Manhattan, NYC
Family Stat: Getting partnered next Wednesday (holy cow). My SO, Patrick, is 61. We have a 2 year old kitty, Cosette.
Meaning of dis name: It's a Miss Saigon reference.
Races: Wine & Dine Half 2010, many New York Road Runners races, Philadelphia RnR Half 2010
Upcoming Races: Race to Deliver 4miler (11/21), Kleinerman 10k (12/5), Rutgers Big Chill 5k (12/11), Corbitt 15k (12/19), and then we'll see!
Hobbies/Interests: running, obviously. I'm a lyricist, so we see a lot of Broadway and off-Broadway shows.
Favorite Disney Park: EPCOT.
Part of the Pack: Becoming a mid-packer. A slow mid-packer.
Coolest thing I ever did: Giving a speech and singing on the stage of Carnegie Hall.

 

[Kensgirl519]

Real Name Shelby
Age 38
Location Maryland
Family Stat Married with 4 boys
Meaning of dis name It's who I am, Ken's girl.....
Races NONE!!! I'm a newbie
Upcoming Races Princess '11
Hobbies/Interest traveling, visiting family, shopping and now running!
Favorite Disney Park Probably Magic Kingdom - there is just something about walking in there that everytime makes me so excited!
Part of the Pack I will be the girl that has the slow bus on her tail!
Coolest thing I ever did zip line in the jungle, adventure trip to canada with my oldest son in 8th grade and being a mom

 

[Kensgirl519]

sorry forgot one!

Favorite Disney Dining Spot - having 4 kids has made us super big fans of character meals...... we love Chef Mickeys, but that might be because it's more of a tradition now and 1900 Park Fare.

 

[roomthreeseventeen]

Oh, yeah, I forgot my dining spot, too. Yachtsman.

 

[Cripey]

Real Name:Summer
Age: 33
Location: The Woodlands, TX...just north of Houston
Family Stats: never married but dating BF just over 2 yrs. and no children
Meaning of DIS Name: a nickname that evolved for my cat...her name is Crybaby.
Races: Sand Crab 5k on the beach in Galveston and Disneyland 5k
Upcoming Races: Thanksgiving Day 5 miler, 10k on Dec.4 in downtown Houston and Princess Half!
Pets: 1 cat
Hobbies/Interests: I'm a big shopper , running, figuring out how soon I can get back to Disney...and planning it!
Favorite Disney Park: For Dining - EPCOT
For Fun - EPCOT
Part of the Pack: I think I fall probably close to the back of the middle, but I don't have too much experience yet so it's hard to judge.
Favorite Disney Dining Spots: Boma, Jiko, Prime Time
Coolest Things You Ever Did: 2 week trip to Italy with my Dad

 

[FFigawi]

Might as well join in the fun....

Real Name John
Age 42
Location Houston
Family Stat Married
Pets 5 dogs (Rottie, 3 Aussies, Border Collie)
Meaning of dis name It's my Hash name and involves a story about getting lost on trail and sailing in the fog in New England
Races Plenty but faves include Richmond (first full), Rocky Raccoon (first ultra), Goofy on Ice, Houston (first 4-hr marathon)
Upcoming Races Texas Trails 50k, Goofy, Austin
Hobbies/Interest Distance running, dog sports, wine, food, travel
Favorite Disney Park DHS for the Tower of Terror
Favorite Disney Dining Spot Victoria & Albert's, Kimonos, Flying Fish
Part of the Pack Middle
Coolest thing I ever did Hanging with Jimmy Buffett during a cocktail party at Walter Cronkite's house

 

[Saylan]

Real Name: Amy Lynn
Age: 30
Location: Manhattan, NYC
Family Stat: Getting partnered next Wednesday (holy cow). My SO, Patrick, is 61. We have a 2 year old kitty, Cosette.
Meaning of dis name: It's a Miss Saigon reference.
Races: Wine & Dine Half 2010, many New York Road Runners races, Philadelphia RnR Half 2010
Upcoming Races: Race to Deliver 4miler (11/21), Kleinerman 10k (12/5), Rutgers Big Chill 5k (12/11), Corbitt 15k (12/19), and then we'll see!
Hobbies/Interests: running, obviously. I'm a lyricist, so we see a lot of Broadway and off-Broadway shows.
Favorite Disney Park: EPCOT.
Part of the Pack: Becoming a mid-packer. A slow mid-packer.
Coolest thing I ever did: Giving a speech and singing on the stage of Carnegie Hall.

I love the Miss Saigon reference (and the Les Miz one with your cat!).

Filling out my registration, EEEK, but what size shirt to get. Do they really run that small?

 

[haleofafamily]

I've enjoyed getting to know y'all.

Real Name: Merci
Age: 38
Location: Kansas City area on the Kansas side
Family Stats: Married 17 years with 6 kids - 4 boys ages 6, 8, 11, 12 and 2 girls ages 3 and 5
Meaning of DIS Name: It's my last name and we are!
Races: Minnie Marathon - 5k in 2008 (walked it), 5k 2010, 10k 2010
Upcoming Races: Princess half 2011 and another half at the end of April
Pets: 1 dog
Hobbies/Interests: reading, planning WDW trips, watching football with my boys and husband, my family
Favorite Disney Park: For Dining - EPCOT - love eating around the world
For Fun - all of them!
Part of the Pack: Way at the back
Favorite Disney Dining Spots: Le Cellier, Colombia Harbour House and Pizzafari
Coolest Things You Ever Did: Mission trips to: Hopi Reservation in Arizona, Mexico City, Brazil and Africa

 

[koolgirl]

It's fun to "meet" you all this way...

Real Name: Jennifer
Age: 42
Location:north of Boston
Family Stats: Married over 17 years - DS 12 & DD9
Meaning of dis name: last name begin kuhl (lots of "kool" nicknames in our family)
Races: Tufts 10K Boston '08; Princess '09 &'10; Run to Home Base 9K 2010 (Fenway Park)
Upcoming Races: Princess '11
Hobbies/Interests: Besides planning WDW vacations...volunteering at my kids schools and mentoring moms in MOPS, loving my family
Favorite Disney Park: Hollywood Studios
Part of the Pack: closer to the back than the front with the cool kids
Coolest thing I ever did: getting off the couch 6 months before I turned 40 to train for the Inaugural Disney Princess Half Marathon and running across Home Plate at America's Favorite Ballpark to benefit veterans with PTSD and Traumatic Brain Inujry


~~~Jennifer~~~