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

[DisneyRN51207]

I think each person has to listen to here own body.

Last year I was signed up to do my first goofy...now I am also a walker and about 4- 50 pds overweight. I was well into my trainning and developed bone spurs and PF. I was trying to continue full on trainning and it was killing my feet. My friend Robert from DR gave me some great advise, he said it was better to go in undertrainned then injured and althought I was still in pain I was able to finish were as I think If I continued full trainning I wouldn't have been able to.

Moral of my long winded story. We are all different that is what makes us all wonderful just to what is right for you and listen very carefully to your body. It is what will carry you the 13.1 M regardless of if you walk, jog, wog, waddle, crawl...you get the idea.

Group hug!!!!

I agree. You have to do what you can... and finish! I took a few months off from running this summer.. too stinking hot! Just started back two weeks ago and am up to 2 miles. This is where I plan to hang around for a little bit yet then start building. I'm really excited about the Princess half. I'm just hoping that I will be ready in time. I think that 7 months is enough time to at least get to the 16mm pace.

 

[SummerIrmoma2_3]

My understanding is that burning calves could be one of two things - either not giving your legs enough of a rest on your cross training days and not doing exercise like cycling, pilates, spinning, or swimming. In my running group earlier this year, several had that burning and our coach found out that they had been playing regular sports on their off days like basketball, volleyball, soccer which apparently don't give your legs enough of a rest.

Another thing to consider is with your shoes. When you do go to buy new ones, take your old ones with so that the running store people can look at the pattern of wear. My gait has changed a bit since the beginning (they think because of my circuit training and pilates strengthening my core) - it isn't a significant change but you never know.

If all else fails, I would just consult with a sports medicine doc. Better to catch something early than when it really becomes a constant problem.

Definitely keep us posted!

Thank you. I don't think it is my cross training since I have pretty much been doing P90X, yoga and circuit strength training, but it is something I will watch out for. I do have an elliptical and a pool so I can always switch those out too.
I plan to get a new pair of shoes next month so hopefully that will help also.

His Novice Plans are absolutely about getting to the finish line which for your first race or group of races is pretty much the goal. I would imagine that most of those who run the Princess or any of the other Disney half marathons fit into that group. But as you work up levels and look at the plans in his book or at his professional training plans, they are all about speedwork. He has some pretty incredible records as does his son. I just steer clear of those plans for now - maybe forever.

The Galloway plans are very similar to me except that Galloway seems to love walk breaks which at first seemed fantastic, but then seemed to mess up my pacing. However, I know plenty of people who do great with that.

It is overwhelming for someone new to running to see all the different plans - but the Hal Higdon Plans were recommended by my professional marathoner friend and they have worked for me. They never overwhelm me which is a definite plus. I know I won't break records running the novice program but that is okay with me for now.

I am not sure if I am confusing Hal Higdon with Jeff Galloway, but I thought they also had training plans for time goals? I had started doing Higdon's 10K training back in the spring but I had a hard time keeping up with all the strength and x-training, although I think right now I am probably doing close to what it called for then, but I did take a month off of running and started doing P90X religiously so I think that helped.

I get shin splints once in a while, hurt like heck, feels like my bone is going to snap in two.

I find I get them if I start out too quickly and don't give my legs a chance to warm up. Or also if I have taken a break and let too many days go inbetween training. I will get them and like you they do go away after a mile or two but usually fatugue my legs so much it makes the rest of my walk a total stonker.

Kim

Do shin splints hurt in the front or back? Mine definitely hurt in the back. Or actually they just burn like when you are doing strength training. I guess I should look more into shin splints and see if that might be what it is.
Thank you.

 

[Rupert B Puppenstein]

I am not sure if I am confusing Hal Higdon with Jeff Galloway, but I thought they also had training plans for time goals? I had started doing Higdon's 10K training back in the spring but I had a hard time keeping up with all the strength and x-training, although I think right now I am probably doing close to what it called for then, but I did take a month off of running and started doing P90X religiously so I think that helped.

Do shin splints hurt in the front or back? Mine definitely hurt in the back. Or actually they just burn like when you are doing strength training. I guess I should look more into shin splints and see if that might be what it is.
Thank you.

Shin splints hurt in the front lower leg below your knee. The only treatment for them is icing after running and rest. I think the plan you are thinking of is Galloway. He has people run for a certain time whereas Higdon is about distance. Like Monday is a rest day with strength training if you wish but completely up to you, Tuesday I ran 5 miles, Wednesday I am going to run 3 miles, Thursday is 5 miles, Friday is a rest day as is Saturday and Sunday is a 10K. Definitely doable. He likes for one day (usually the weekend) to have your long run - with the half it usually is Sunday but with the full it will be Saturdays.

 

[dvcdenise]

I previously saw on the Princess Half Marathon page that one of the items listed was the Jeff Galloway training program. I asked on the boards earlier what they thought it might consist of. Now I notice it is not listed. I am calling shenanigans. It was there and now it is not. What’s up with that, anyone know?

 

[roomthreeseventeen]

I previously saw on the Princess Half Marathon page that one of the items listed was the Jeff Galloway training program. I asked on the boards earlier what they thought it might consist of. Now I notice it is not listed. I am calling shenanigans. It was there and now it is not. What’s up with that, anyone know?

I don't know what's up, but you can get Jeff's program for free online.

 

[SummerIrmoma2_3]

Shin splints hurt in the front lower leg below your knee. The only treatment for them is icing after running and rest. I think the plan you are thinking of is Galloway. He has people run for a certain time whereas Higdon is about distance. Like Monday is a rest day with strength training if you wish but completely up to you, Tuesday I ran 5 miles, Wednesday I am going to run 3 miles, Thursday is 5 miles, Friday is a rest day as is Saturday and Sunday is a 10K. Definitely doable. He likes for one day (usually the weekend) to have your long run - with the half it usually is Sunday but with the full it will be Saturdays.

Thank you, Shelby. I looked at so many different plans I am sure my mind has probably started merging many of them together

 

[Lexxie&Nicky]

I am going to be there. I am starting to train and it will be my first 1/2 marathon ever!

 

[HockeyKat]

Shin splints hurt in the front lower leg below your knee. The only treatment for them is icing after running and rest.

I wish I did not know this one well. I have struggled with them off and on, and one in my left shin last weekend hobbled me in about mile 7 of the half. I walked most of the rest of it.

Any prevention tips?

 

[Hockeychic]

Thanks for the advice on the compression sleeves, can't say I have seen them but never looked, will check when I got into the running store on the weekend

My shins definatley hurt in the front right along the bone below the knee

 

[Rose&Mike]

I wish I did not know this one well. I have struggled with them off and on, and one in my left shin last weekend hobbled me in about mile 7 of the half. I walked most of the rest of it.

Any prevention tips?

Kat--Do you crosstrain? I have struggled with shin splints for years. A couple of years ago my shins were lumpy they were so bad and horribly painful. I've had them when I run, when I walk, didn't matter. Anyhow, in January when I started working out again I started on the elliptical. I run 2-3 days a week and elliptical 3 or 4. It really stretches out my calves which I think makes all the difference. No shin splints so far, knock on wood. I ran 2 days in a row last weekend and I could feel them the next day, but no pain and things seem back to normal. Anyhow, just a thought. I really didn't think I would run again, because of the shin splints so I am so happy I have found something that works. I treat the elliptical like I'm running on it and keep up a low incline (4), low resistance (3) and go as fast as I can. Good luck! Shin splints are not fun!

 

[chop456]

Another Spark member here.....breeen1224.

Just added you as a friend (room1821)

 

[svwkirby]

My DH and I are planning on doing the Royal Family 5K. Neither of us have ever ran before, but started training two weeks ago. I love the idea of the 1/2 marathon, but think it's probably going to be smarter to go with the 5K for a first race. We're waiting to register for a little bit (driving me nuts not doing it now) to make sure his work schedule is likely to allow him to go. In the meantime if training's going really well maybe we'll bump up to the 1/2 marathon.

 

[chop456]

Just wanted to say I am really enjoying reading all of the posts. It is very inspirational to read about everyone's training and keeps me motivated. I am happy to have found this thread!

 

[El&Asmom]

I am going to be there. I am starting to train and it will be my first 1/2 marathon ever!

Welcome. I'm doing my first 1/2 too. Have fun training.

 

[Lexxie&Nicky]

I hope it does! I need this for ME!!!

Me too! I would love it!

 

[Lexxie&Nicky]

Welcome. I'm doing my first 1/2 too. Have fun training.

Thanks very much - I am super excited!

I am also on Spark People but hadn't been there in a really long time. I saw posts about it on here and went and updated. I am lexxieanne on there.

 

[swim-mom]

Everyone -

I bought my compression sleeves off of Amazon, and you need to make sure you are getting a pair of them - lol............as I noticed many were only a single sleeve.

Also in this months runners world mag, they mention socks - they are great, but avoided them out of fear of getting too hot. Not to mention I wear my sleeves the rest of the day and/or put them on when I can for 24 / 48 hours after running including wearing them when I ice and to bed.

They actually work, well worth the investment and just about any running stores will have them.

 

[HockeyKat]

Kat--Do you crosstrain? I have struggled with shin splints for years. A couple of years ago my shins were lumpy they were so bad and horribly painful. I've had them when I run, when I walk, didn't matter. Anyhow, in January when I started working out again I started on the elliptical. I run 2-3 days a week and elliptical 3 or 4. It really stretches out my calves which I think makes all the difference. No shin splints so far, knock on wood. I ran 2 days in a row last weekend and I could feel them the next day, but no pain and things seem back to normal. Anyhow, just a thought. I really didn't think I would run again, because of the shin splints so I am so happy I have found something that works. I treat the elliptical like I'm running on it and keep up a low incline (4), low resistance (3) and go as fast as I can. Good luck! Shin splints are not fun!

I will give that a try!

My cross-training is only twice a week, one elliptical and one ice hockey. I have added Pilates and Yoga once a week each, as well.

I had bad shins during Princess 2010 training, but had done fine with the shin splints in training for the Chicago RnR. However, my left shin KILLED about halfway through the race last weekend.

Today is the first day that I haven't been *really* sore. Unfortunately, this is a week that I am on-site and wandering a hospital for 8-10 hours a day rather than my usual desk job. Not sure if that is hurting or helping the soreness...

 

[Benducci]

Everyone -

I bought my compression sleeves off of Amazon, and you need to make sure you are getting a pair of them - lol............as I noticed many were only a single sleeve.

Also in this months runners world mag, they mention socks - they are great, but avoided them out of fear of getting too hot. Not to mention I wear my sleeves the rest of the day and/or put them on when I can for 24 / 48 hours after running including wearing them when I ice and to bed.

They actually work, well worth the investment and just about any running stores will have them.

Hate to sound like such a newbie but I am but what are compression sleeves & what are they used for? Are they needed?

 

[jcwishes]

Okay I was watching the Video of last years event on WDW endurance sports and actually cried. I am so excited I believe it's going to happen!!

I am registered for the race and we are going to book the Poly soon and hope for some discounts to come our way. My plan is let my family sleep in the morning of the run and meet me at the end. Is there a way to track runners during the actual race. I will have my cel as will hubby so I can call. I can also predict my pace to estimate. I know they can also see the runners outside the Poly.

So excited!!!!