Just got word that our skirts are being shipped out tomorrow! Can't wait to see our entire "ensemble" together! Did my 9 miles today because babysitting for grandkids this week-end. Pace was 15:29. Wished I would have gone faster. Still 4 weeks to work on that. At the end, felt I could have gone on further, so that is good news! Was thinking about some things to make sure that new "princesses"

know. 1. Have a good sports bra. If you are well-endowed like moi, you will need to spend some money to get the best you can. 2. Make sure that you have friction lubricant and use it in any place (and I mean any place!) that might rub. I saw one girl after a race and her inner thighs were bleeding from rubbing together. 3. Make sure you have comfortable socks that accommodate your toes and are not cotton.
4. Check the weather forecast. If if is cold, realize you will be outside standing around for a while. Bring "throwaway" clothes if you get cold easily. 5. Know what you are going to have for breakfast before the race. Where are you going to get it? Last year, my daughter and I strolled down to get a bite before we got on the bus and the food court was closed!! Luckily, we were able to work something out. Now, we always plan ahead. 6. Have a good time!!
I am sure that there are lots more pieces of advice that others can offer. I am certainly not an authority, but remembered how much I appreciated all the advice for my first half marathon. Good luck, princesses. 4 weeks to go!!