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

[DisneyRunnerGirl]

did you get park tickets?

No we don't need tixs. FYI - French Qtr was already sold out for the special race rates

 

[sabnrob06]

I will be arriving with my 2 girlfriends and 1 of their daughters on Friday! We are hoping to be there in the afternoon but may have to wait for the daughter to get out of school. We are making a girls weekend and celebrating the 16th bday of the daughter!

 

[need_a_Disney_fix]

Coach Charles, I have a question for you. I lost about 25 lbs. as of December but since I ramped up my running mileage (24 miles per week) I gained about 5 lbs. back. No matter what I try the scale will not budge. Is it the glycogen building my body is experiencing the reason why? Is it pretty much impossible to lose right now in my 11th out of 16 week HM training (first HM Sept. 26)? Is this a normal thing?

Thank you.

 

[disneyaway]

You all were busy today-- lots to catch up on

: What 5k's are you doing?

I am sorry to hear that the race was unorganized but they obviously realized it and it can only get better. I am planning on doing a 5K in Katy-- just run for a just cause. I think it's 9/18 and there is one in Sugar Land in early October with an organization I was involved in when we lived in Dallas called Vibha.

Adding to the race day packing list: sunglasses and tissues!

I wouldn't have thought to pack those, but I will be adding them to my list.

Where is everyone planning to stay? My friend and I are currently at AS Music but are looking to change. I'm curious what resort would be easiest to get back to post race.

We are staying at the Swan. Since we are planning a week trip, it was working out to be cheaper and it's so close to so much. Although I am still toying with the idea of staying at the Poly.

rule #1: never wake a sleeping baby, right???

I live and die by this rule!

There have been so many posts I really need to catch up!

Quickly for now: I asked the WDW Endurance group about the Princess 1/2 marathon "Princess in Training" shirts. I received the following response:

"...we are planning on offering the Princess In Training shirts later this fall. They will be available via our web site."


Yea! I've been wanting one of those for motivation/focus!

Thanks for letting us know. I can't wait to get a shirt.

Who is all coming in of Friday the 25th?

We are probably going to get there Friday. I am not really sure how to go about things. I was originally going to go to the expo on saturday since DD4 will be doing the kids races. But I am sure she and DH would get bored at the expo. So maybe I will send them to the parks on Friday and go to the expo on Fri.

I will be arriving with my 2 girlfriends and 1 of their daughters on Friday! We are hoping to be there in the afternoon but may have to wait for the daughter to get out of school. We are making a girls weekend and celebrating the 16th bday of the daughter!

Sounds like fun!


I went to Old Navy today- they sell workout stuff. I had no idea. And it was cheap- or at least compared to Academy, Sports Authority, etc. The sports bras were 12 bucks, shirts were 10 and pants were 15. I was reluctant to spend $$$ on stuff right now bc I wasn't sure if I would stick to it. And I wanted to lose some weight before I went out and purchased the pricier stuff. So I was pretty excited.

Hope you all have a good weekend-- I am headed to California tomorrow. My girlfriends and I are getting together in Napa for a few days. No husbands and no kids. I am not sure what I will be doing with all of that extra time I am brining my stuff so I can get at least one run in while I am there. One of my friends said it was getting down to the 50's in the evenings; with it being so hot here, I don't know if I remember what the 50's feel like. I am really looking forward to running outdoors instead of on the treadmill.

 

[Lisacope]

cape may cafe is at the beach club and is SO good. it's not all seafood but most of it is.

speaking of sunglasses - are there running sunglasses? i have regular sunglasses but they are always fogging up. running is quickly becoming an expensive hobby!

I wear Maui Jim Sport Sunglasses:

http://www.zappos.com/maui-jim-hanalei-tortoise-maui-rose-lens

These are very light with a flexible frame and a rubberized nose piece. They never fog up and wrap around your face. I love em!

 

[dumbo_buddy]

i just signed up for a 5k in central park on sept. 12th! woot!

 

[HockeyKat]

I wear Maui Jim Sport Sunglasses:

http://www.zappos.com/maui-jim-hanalei-tortoise-maui-rose-lens

These are very light with a flexible frame and a rubberized nose piece. They never fog up and wrap around your face. I love em!

I clicked on the link and was like OMG!! I am *so* cheap. $180 for sunglasses is definitely out of my range.

I found a pair of sport sunglasses at Ross (or TJ Maxx, don't remember) for $6. They are also very light and have the rubberized nose piece.

Sunglasses are also a must for me, as well as a hat (winter) or visor (summer). I need the brim. Sunscreen is also a must regardless of season, as well as something to wipe off sweat and such in the summer. I have been buying the scotch-brite brand sham-wow knockoffs for that, they work great.

 

[dumbo_buddy]

I clicked on the link and was like OMG!! I am *so* cheap. $180 for sunglasses is definitely out of my range.

I found a pair of sport sunglasses at Ross (or TJ Maxx, don't remember) for $6. They are also very light and have the rubberized nose piece.

Sunglasses are also a must for me, as well as a hat (winter) or visor (summer). I need the brim. Sunscreen is also a must regardless of season, as well as something to wipe off sweat and such in the summer. I have been buying the scotch-brite brand sham-wow knockoffs for that, they work great.

$6 is way more up my alley!

i have been thinking about a hat but my mets hat is so hot! i think i might have to buy one of those running hats i see some people wearing - they look much lighter.

 

[DisneyRN51207]

The number seems big, but really it is better to be in a bigger race. You are more likely to have people running the same pace as you. I am looking at running one that has less than 1000 people and I am concerned I am going to be the slowest person by far.

I HATE smaller runs, but I still just registered for an 8K next month that will be less than 200 most likely. Did the Cooper River Bridge Run last year with 40,000 other people and it was AWESOME!

 

[cewait]

cape may cafe is at the beach club and is SO good. it's not all seafood but most of it is.

speaking of sunglasses - are there running sunglasses? i have regular sunglasses but they are always fogging up. running is quickly becoming an expensive hobby!

You can get glasses good for running/cycling, etc that do not fog as much priced from $5 to you name the price.

You need to try the glasses on and look for a couple things. One, the ear pieces should support much of the weight of the glasses and be tight enough to prevent them from bobbing around and slipping down the nose. The nose pads should fit comfortably on the nose and be rubberized to help prevent the slipping. Finally to prevent fogging the air must circulate behind the lenses. Since the top is sitting next to the top of the eye sockets, you need clearance between the bottom of the lenses and your cheeks. I started off with a pair of cheap expo glasses and still pick up a pair or two a year. However, I have 5 pair of Oakleys. No, I only purchased two of the pairs, the others were gifts and prizes. The glasses all have removable lenses so the frames are light and act as a spring to keep them in place with little movement. All pairs have a hydrophobic coating that helps keep the sweat beaded up and the lenses clear for hours on the bike or run.

I’ll repeat that one does not need an expensive pair of glasses but the fit should be as described.

I would suggest sun glasses and a hat or visor for anyone running in the bright sunlight. A good running visor or hat will be made of a wicking material to help keep the weight down and the cap of a mesh material. The most important feature of a good cap/visor is that the underside of the bill is black. Black absorbs some of the light reflecting off the pavement so you eye are not squinting as hard. Similarly sunglasses reduce the glare and subsequently the squinting. This is all an effort to reduce squinting which leads to stress in the face that transmits itself to the neck then shoulders and upper back.

Also, my Eye Doctor running partner would knock me over the head if I did not mention that UV protection of a pair of sunglasses will also protect the eye from sun damage and cancers.

 

[HockeyKat]

i have been thinking about a hat but my mets hat is so hot! i think i might have to buy one of those running hats i see some people wearing - they look much lighter.

I would suggest sun glasses and a hat or visor for anyone running in the bright sunlight. A good running visor or hat will be made of a wicking material to help keep the weight down and the cap of a mesh material. The most important feature of a good cap/visor is that the underside of the bill is black. Black absorbs some of the light reflecting off the pavement so you eye are not squinting as hard. Similarly sunglasses reduce the glare and subsequently the squinting. This is all an effort to reduce squinting which leads to stress in the face that transmits itself to the neck then shoulders and upper back.

Also, my Eye Doctor running partner would knock me over the head if I did not mention that UV protection of a pair of sunglasses will also protect the eye from sun damage and cancers.

I have a black visor that is made of a wicking material. It was (happily) a freebie that I got from a running seminar, and although it says 26.2 on it and I have yet to run a full, I still wear it.

My running club severely chastises people who show up in cotton, long pants, or hats in the summer, as it can be extremely hot and humid here. Even the wicking running hats are too much.

I don't really like the way visors look, but I really need the brim to absorb the glare (as coach described) and the open top lets the heat escape.

 

[need_a_Disney_fix]

I purchased a Run Girl Run cap with black-lined visor and I love that thing. The black lining makes a HUGE difference in the glare. The cap part is sorta meshy and very airy. It was a great purchase.

 

[cantwaitvaca09]

Ok SO DTD for dinner,
We just have to see if you want ADR or Wolf Gang,
My worry at Wolf Gang is that we are to big of a group to be seated. I have never been in there so I don't know how big it is.


I only use sunglasses, from Target, I do not use a hat or a visor, but I do like the bondi bands.

Have a good night everyone

Short Run #2 done!

 

[HockeyKat]

WP Express isn't that big.

We might be better with a Raglan Road ADR (there is beer there, too )? It's usually pretty easy to get one, and we can plan big and then reduce down as people commit or not. It's also a place where someone can stop in for a drink, if they don't want to eat and/or are there with family (can send the family to shop!). Although, it can be pretty loud.

 

[DisneyRN51207]

Yay! I'm not the only 15 min/mile person here! Everyone else complaining of being slow at 10, 11, or 12 min/mile makes me laugh. What I wouldn't give to be able to say that! As it is, I'm going to be cutting it close to the sweepers to even stop and use the bathroom. I'm keeping my fingers crossed that I don't have to go!

I'm plodding away at my 14:36 mile. Glad that there's a group of us. Maybe we can all stay together for the race?


I'm signed up for the 5K as well. I figured I knew I could at least finish THAT!

I talked to DH about me doing both and he didn't say no. I'll have to see how my long runs are going here in a few months and see if I think I can do them both. I'd hate to miss out on the finish of the Half Marathon by finishing the 5K. The Half medals are SO much nicer, too!

is anyone training with a jogging stroller? i have been doing my weekday runs with my son in the stroller and it is SO hard. the stroller is heavy and pushing it makes me so slow. on the weekends i've been able to run on my own when dh is home. i can BARELY complete 2 or 3 miles while pushing the stroller.

i'm getting nervous for the weekday runs when they are more like 4 and 5 miles because i just don't think i can push that thing for that long.

It's super hard running with a jogging stroller. I did a 5K training program with my daughter. It did wonders for teaching her how to stay in the stroller for awhile though I am looking forward to jogging outside with her once fall rolls around... not happy with the treadmill today.

Barely finished 2 miles tonight but I was hurting and didn't want to injure myself. I am getting really psyched for the race. I keep reading blogs and looking at photos and get all misty. This will be such a HUGE accomplishment.

We are planning on going to Expo Friday. We will be arriving Thursday. This is a short trip for us so I'm trying to decide where to eat since the 6-month window is rapidly approaching! I'm thinking celebration dinner after the race at Yachtsman!

 

[DisneyRN51207]

WP Express isn't that big.

We might be better with a Raglan Road ADR (there is beer there, too )? It's usually pretty easy to get one, and we can plan big and then reduce down as people commit or not. It's also a place where someone can stop in for a drink, if they don't want to eat and/or are there with family (can send the family to shop!). Although, it can be pretty loud.

That's funny because the family and I were planning on eating there. Enjoyed it so much when we were there in January. Looking forward to some Shepherd's Pie!

 

[DisneyRN51207]

is anyone visiting WDW before the race? i will be there in sept, dec, and january (i know, i'm spoiled...we bought a DVC contract that had extra banked points that we had to use).

since i'll be there during prime training, i should really run while i'm there, right? usually we walk a TON (used a pedometer once and we did 12 miles most days). maybe i won't do a long run?

i'm staying at bcv in sept, ssr in dec and treehouses in jan. anyone know where to run there?

When in December will you be there? We'll be at SSR 12/1-12/4 then moving to AKL 12/4-11.

BTW- sorry for posting a bazillion times. I'm just learning multi-quote.

 

[es45]

Yeah, I'm doing both. Maybe that was a dumb idea, but I wanted to participate in both. I suppose I could always decide otherwise once I get there. I knew that I probably could finish the 5K even if something happened to prevent me from finishing the half (if my MS flares up or some other such unforseen event) and at least I'd come away with one medal.

It's my version of pre-emptive planning.

Way to go! I think I saw you registered for the mini in MB this October, too? I'll be there for the 5k but I'm still toying with walking the half.

 

[cewait]

Coach Charles, I have a question for you. I lost about 25 lbs. as of December but since I ramped up my running mileage (24 miles per week) I gained about 5 lbs. back. No matter what I try the scale will not budge. Is it the glycogen building my body is experiencing the reason why? Is it pretty much impossible to lose right now in my 11th out of 16 week HM training (first HM Sept. 26)? Is this a normal thing?

Thank you.

Hard to say. You may have started to take in a few extra KCal from the hunger feeling a few hours post run. You are eating a small recovery meal in the first 15-30 minutes post run, right. The carbs in that meal will help delay those hunger pangs.

Have you tacked body fat or sizes at various points on the body during the weight loss? If so, is your gain the thigh and glute areas? That my friend is new firm muscle.

Other than these two things, look at your nutrient ratios and make sure carbs have not crept up.

 

[dumbo_buddy]

When in December will you be there? We'll be at SSR 12/1-12/4 then moving to AKL 12/4-11.

BTW- sorry for posting a bazillion times. I'm just learning multi-quote.

SSR Dec. 5th - 11th! awesome! we should meet up! dh is actually starting a new job in october so there's a chance that he won't be able to go on this vacation after all, we have a disney trip planned for dec AND jan as well as a maui trip planned in may (this is a rare occurrence people, we don't usually vacation this much!!) so he thinks it might be weird to ask for so much time off.

anyway, so i might be doing the december trip on my own with my boy who will be 17 months while there. starting to wonder if i'm crazy about this. probably won't get a run in since i won't bring my heavy jogger to disney with me.

sorry, rambling....your split stay sounds great!