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

[HockeyKat]

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

Ooo I forgot that one.


This is definitely fun! Great Friday afternoon reading.

 

[schmass]

Real Name: Sarah

Age: 33

Location: North of Boston

Family Stats: Married

Pets: 1 Dog

Meaning of DIS Name: My nickname is Sass. Years ago my best friend and I thought it was funny to add schm- to the beginning of words, and our nicknames just kind of stuck. Plus, Sass as a username is always taken.

Races: a few 5ks, JP Morgan Corporate Challenge, most recently the Lexington Battlegreen 10k

Upcoming Races: Earn your Turkey Trot, Princess 2011

Hobbies/Interests: shopping, reading, sewing, knitting, swimming, running, travelling, planning trips

Favorite Disney Park: For Dining - EPCOT
For Fun - Probably MK, but I love them all

Part of the Pack: back of the middle

Favorite Disney Dining Spots: Le Cellier, California Grill, 50's PTC

Coolest Things You Ever Did: lived in Spain for a year, went to Culinary School

 

[dumbo_buddy]

Real Name: nancy
Age: 30
Location: bronx, ny
Family Stats: 1 husband (age 40), 1 little boy (age 17 months), 1 white bulldog (age 3)
Meaning of dis name: i love elephants so obviously i had to pick something with dumbo
Races: race for the cure 5k, brothers in battle 5k
Upcoming Races: ugh, i wanted to do a 5 miler on turkey day but with this foot thing i don't know if i should do it. other than that, princess baby!
Hobbies/Interests: disney (duh), teaching mommy & me, being a disney travel agent, running (double duh)
Favorite Disney Park: EPCOT
Part of the Pack: the back
Coolest thing I ever did: this question makes me nervous and doubt my coolness

 

[dumbo_buddy]

managed to run 2 miles today. and my foot....hurts.

 

[Saylan]

managed to run 2 miles today. and my foot....hurts.

I'm right there with you! My knees are sore today! Hang in there and take good care of yourself!

 

[roomthreeseventeen]

I'll third the soreness today. Ran 6 (uphill) in the park last night at 10:20 pace, negative splits. I am seriously shuffling today.

I had meant to do 7, but it was FREEZING, and even 6 miles couldn't warm me up. And then it started raining.

 

[dumbo_buddy]

I'll third the soreness today. Ran 6 (uphill) in the park last night at 10:20 pace, negative splits. I am seriously shuffling today.

I had meant to do 7, but it was FREEZING, and even 6 miles couldn't warm me up. And then it started raining.

at least you did a decent mileage run! i only did 2 miles. lame-o.

very jealous of your pace! it WAS cold last night!! chilly today running along the water too.

 

[roomthreeseventeen]

at least you did a decent mileage run! i only did 2 miles. lame-o.

very jealous of your pace! it WAS cold last night!! chilly today running along the water too.

Also, the worst part, that I forgot to mention. The fountains in Central Park are very leaky. I mean, when I'm pushing the button down to get water, my hand gets as wet as my throat does. Not a fun thing to have freezing WET hands on a cold night. I think I'm just going to start taking my handheld until it's warm enough to stop at the fountains again.

 

[Saylan]

Dumb question for the Princess-experienced: when registering, the shirt option says to order 1 size larger. Is that really necessary? If I'm a medium I should order a large?

 

[Jeter02]

Real Name: Pamela
Age: 26
Location: South Florida (born and raised in NY and NC)
Family Stats: Single
Meaning of DIS Name: I am a huge NY Yankees and Derek Jeter fan
Races: 1 5k
Upcoming Races: Turkey Trott 5k and possible another 5k first week in Decemner. The Disney Princess half will be first form of marathon, and plan on making it a tradition to do every year.
Pets: None I count my sisters 2 dogs: Beagle - Lucie and Toy Poddle-Nicky
Hobbies/Interests: Major sports fan, who loves her baseball (Go Yankees!), Swimming and going to Hockey games, crusing, skiing...and simple living and loving life!
Favorite Disney Park: Magic Kingdom
Part of the Pack: More towards middle
Coolest Things You Ever Did: hmmmm this is a toughy! I will have to get on this one later

 

[koolgirl]

Dumb question for the Princess-experienced: when registering, the shirt option says to order 1 size larger. Is that really necessary? If I'm a medium I should order a large?

The pink shirts (09), I think, ran much smaller than the blue ones this year. This is no guarantee, of course, but I think I'd order the larger size then try to trade down when you are there if it is too big. It seemed the larger sizes went much faster. However, my friend was able to exchange up a size later on Saturday even this year. The staff really seemed to try to accommodate everyone as best they could. Hmmmm...not sure if I really helped with that response.

To sum up...my small from '09 is snug--I only wear it when running. Whereas my medium from this year is loose for running (for me) and a little bigger than I'd choose, but I love to wear it for regular work-outs or when I'm out walking my dog, etc. I think my shirt size is 6-8. Hope that helps a little???

~~~Jennifer~~~

 

[saysay]

OK I am in...

Real Name: Julie

Age: 46....eek, when did THAT happen!

Location: Atlanta, GA..well first town north.

Family Stats: Married with one daughter age 4 with me on earth and a son in heaven who would be 6 - born severely premature at 24 weeks he lived 8 days.

Meaning of DIS Name: DD nickname as a baby

Races: 10 years ago, Atlanta Half Marathon and Tybee Island Half Marathon - Just outside Savannah, a couple of Peachtree Road Races (Here in ATL world's largest 10K or so they said) and some 5 ks....stopped running fast forward to this year, some small 5ks


Upcoming Races: Turkey Trot 10k on Thanksgiving and the Princess!

Pets: 1 Dog (rescued mutt named Susie)

Hobbies/Interests: Movies, musicals, music, piano, Books, and Mad about Mad Men.... I love to travel also, but not alot lately.

Favorite Disney Park: Magic Kingdom or DIsneyland, too much a newbie right now! Only been to each one trip.

Part of the Pack: In the back.... where the fun is at!

Favorite Disney Dining Spots: Just can't say, still relative newbie.

Coolest Things You Ever Did: questioning my coolness....when I was little I was in the opening credits of a saturday morning show "the Kroftt Supershow"... they filmed it here in Atlanta. Featured such classic shorts as Electra Woman and Dyna Girl along with Doctor Shrinker...starring Kaptain Kool and the Kongs. Was a fun day filming that opening! I am kind of a wuss, so no super adventures.

 

[HockeyKat]

managed to run 2 miles today. and my foot....hurts.

Oh no.

I wish I could run. I didn't sit enough today and my leg is really feeling it. This air cast thingy is awkward.

I'll third the soreness today. Ran 6 (uphill) in the park last night at 10:20 pace, negative splits. I am seriously shuffling today.

I had meant to do 7, but it was FREEZING, and even 6 miles couldn't warm me up. And then it started raining.

YUCK. I hate cold rain.

 

[crystalight33]

Oh oh, I want to join in!

Real Name: Krista

Age: 28

Location: Nashville, TN

Family Stats: Married for 1 year and 5 months

Meaning of DIS Name: My maiden name rhymed with light, so a lot of my friends would sing the Crystal Light theme when I walked by.

Races: Red Hawk Run 5k, Franklin Classic 10k

Upcoming Races: Zoo Run Run 5k, Princess Half

Pets: 7yr old cat and 7 month old puggle pup

Hobbies/Interests: I play the oboe and English horn and enjoy forum browsing.

Favorite Disney Park: For Dining - EPCOT

For Fun - Blizzard Beach - I LOVE the theme!

Part of the Pack: Somewhere in the middle/back of the middle.

Favorite Disney Dining Spots: California Grill, it's where my husband proposed

Coolest Things You Ever Did: I was the featured soloist with the Lake Charles Symphony (The Swan of Tuonela)...twice!

 

[cantwaitvaca09]

I'm in...

Real Name: Jo / Josette

Age:35
Location: Illinois, South Suburbs.

Family Stats: Married 2DD 3 & 6 and they are my WHOLE WORLD

Meaning of DIS Name: I found DIS when I was planning out trip to Disney in 2009

Races: 4 5K's, a 15K, an 8K

Upcoming Races: 5K, (I am going to freeze my butt off!) & Princess 2011

Pets: 1 Dog a Rottie

Hobbies/Interests: I like to make Photo Books., Run, and Hang out with my kids.

Favorite Disney Park: Magic Kingdom, Main Street.

Part of the Pack: Way Way Way back... Sweepers No Sweeping

Favorite Disney Dining Spots: So far has to be 1900PF Dinner, The Prince and Cindy were so good to my DD on her 5th bday, she still talks about it.

Coolest Things You Ever Did: Getting of my Butterpants and starting to run/walk. I am finding myself. This race is for me and all about ME! I am not just a mom/wife/employee. The Coolest thing I will ever do (other than having my kid) Will Be Crossing That Finish Line!!!

 

[MickeyMomTo2]

I'll play!

Real Name: Lauren
Age: 36
Location: Franklin, TN
Family Stats: Married for 14 years, Mom of 8yo son and 6yo daughter
Meaning of DIS Name: I am a Mickey fan and a mom of 2
Races: Rotary 5k, Annandale 5k, DH Dash 10k
Upcoming Races: Princess Half
Pets: We're bringing home a Shih-Tzu/Bichon mix on Monday. She's 9 weeks old and named Oreo.
Hobbies/Interests: Running, yoga, scrapbooking, blogging, watching my kids play sports, reading
Favorite Disney Park: Magic Kingdom
Favorite Disney Dining Spot: Chef Mickey's
Part of the Pack: More towards middle
Coolest Things You Ever Did: Gave birth to my daughter in the garage (not on purpose)

 

[cantwaitvaca09]

Kat, so sorry to hear about your air cast. YUCK!! Crossing my fingers it gets better for you.

I am right there with you all on the injured list. I have not ran this week, resting my leg. I tried tonight I got 2.75 and I could not do another step.
I can walk ok, but I can not run. UGGGGGGGGGG

 

[cantwaitvaca09]

I am amazed at the "cool things" you all have done

Way to Go Ladies, and Gentleman!

 

[mermaid&cinderella]

WOOHOO I finally registered today!

So I registered myself for the half, myself & my daughter for the Family 5K and my daughter for the Kids 1 Miler.....soo excited now!

Okay I will play, sounds like fun, I loved reading all your responses!


Real Name: Anabela....everyone calls me Bela
Age: 36
Location: Ontario, CANADA
Family Stats: Married with one daughter (8)
Meaning of DIS Name: It "was" my daughters favourite princess and mine (cinderella)
Races: This was my first year running. I ran 9 races. 2 Half Marathons, 1 10 Miler, 1 5K and 5 10K's.
Upcoming Races: None except The Princess Half.....I hate the cold so I stopped races this month and won't start them here in Canada until April (maybe March)
Pets: 1 Dog, a Doberman and 2 Turtles
Hobbies/Interests: Running.....LOL Scrapbooking and Stamping, and Travelling
Favorite Disney Park: For Dining - EPCOT
For Fun - Magic Kingdom
Part of the Pack: Always in the first quarter
Favorite Disney Dining Spots: Crystal Palace, Coral Reef, Narcoossee's
Coolest Things You Ever Did: Swim with dolphins, zip line, tree top walking, give birth to my DD, dune buggy through the Vegas desert, scuba dive, too many more....LOL

Does anyone know what the theme for the Royal Family 5K is for this year? Last year it was the Princess & The Frog.

 

[dumbo_buddy]

Coolest Things You Ever Did: Getting of my Butterpants and starting to run/walk. I am finding myself. This race is for me and all about ME! I am not just a mom/wife/employee. The Coolest thing I will ever do (other than having my kid) Will Be Crossing That Finish Line!!!

right on jo!! my favorite answer so far!