Official 2011 Princess Half Thread Part II!!!

[chernabogfamily]

I'm in D. My bib is 8827. What about you?


My bib is 858 (corral A)...BUT...I recently reinjured a stress fracture in my pelvis, so running this at my training pace is out. I will be walking/running slowly so as not to aggravate the injury further. I will be all in hot pink with "ALL DIVA" on the back of my shirt for everyone who passes me...and many, many will pass me.
If you see me 8827, we can joke about our moms together. What are you wearing? I didn't dare tell my mom that an injury has been bothering me. It would totally fuel her pessimistic outlook for me on raceday!

 

[chernabogfamily]

I am running alone in corral A and would love to meet up with anyone to chat while we wait.

I'll be running solo too. Celebrating turning 40 with this race. What's your bib #? I'm 858 and would love to have someone to chat with in the corral.

 

[mermaid&cinderella]

I'll be running solo too. Celebrating turning 40 with this race. What's your bib #? I'm 858 and would love to have someone to chat with in the corral.

Count me in to the solo corral A runner. I am #831 so if you see me please come chat

 

[cewait]

Hey Princesses - HAVE A GREAT RACE!!

I thought about being a frog but could not swing a trip to MCO around the event.

 

[importswim]

Eek! I had a terrible dream last night. In my dream I didn't wake up in time for the race and I didn't make it to Epcot until 11am, wearing my number and crying because there was no place to park and the race was over. Some nice cast member gave me a banana and made me a "medal" out of trash on the ground and said if I cleaned up all of the trash on the ground I could get my picture taken with Mickey Mouse.

I will be double/triple checking my alarm so that I'm not on trash duty on running day!

Oh Mary you crack me up!!!! You'll have to send me your phone number so that I can give you a lovely wake up call that morning! Hey, if I have to get up early so do you!!!!

Abbie
xxx

 

[ban26ana]

We need some healthy vibes up here in NJ too. For the past few days there's been a sign on the door of my daughter's preschool warning that a few kids have been diagnosed with strep. (They're out now obviously, but were incubating all over the toys. lol) My kids are kind of teetering on the edge of sickness, and my throat started to majorly hurt yesterday. I'm going to the doctor today to beg for some antibiotics so I can nip it in the bud. I know it will turn to strep if it isn't already, so just give me the drugs.

I had my Team in Training send-off party/meeting tonight. First of all, it definitely put me in the Disney mood because there were parents there that just let their 2 year old run and scream the whole time without doing anything. I kept catching myself wanting to discipline the kid. No way would I EVER tolerate that from my child. And the husband isn't even running the race!!! Some people...anyway. I raised my concerns about us not being a host hotel (YC) and not being able to walk to the race start through the IG entrance. I was informed that we've been added as a host resort, and that Disney has actually added a few resorts as hosts because of the huge outcome. I still feel like a big girl for figuring out how I COULD have gotten to the expo on my own (lol), but I feel really relieved that I'll have transportation right there. One less thing to worry about. So if you're not booked at an original host resort, maybe check once you get there (or maybe RunDisney would tell you?) to see if your resort has been added. And if for some reason my TnT people were lying to me, well then I'll hike up my skirt a little and hitch my way to the start.

 

[stitchfan18]

And the husband isn't even running the race!!! Some people...anyway. I raised my concerns about us not being a host hotel (YC) and not being able to walk to the race start through the IG entrance. I was informed that we've been added as a host resort, and that Disney has actually added a few resorts as hosts because of the huge outcome.

I just looked at the website, and don't see any information about changes to host resorts. Is the added bus service just for the half, or did they mention if it would be available for the 1/2, 5k, and expo as well? If they did indeed add bus service there, that would be awesome. We were planning to take a taxi to all the weekend events, so not having to do that for all the events would definitely save some money!

 

[Swmr359]

Oh my goodness it is warm here!!!! I was able to take my new skirt out for a test drive yesterday, I'm not happy with the way it looks on me but it feels fine. It has so many pockets! I had my keys and ipod and never felt them. I have also finished my outfit, I have pictures to post but my camera died so I'll do that later.

I am ready to go; except I haven't found a sub for my swim lessons next weekend. I still have a week but I'm starting to get nervous...

 

[ban26ana]

I just looked at the website, and don't see any information about changes to host resorts. Is the added bus service just for the half, or did they mention if it would be available for the 1/2, 5k, and expo as well? If they did indeed add bus service there, that would be awesome. We were planning to take a taxi to all the weekend events, so not having to do that for all the events would definitely save some money!

They just mentioned the half, so I'm not sure about the other buses. I'd say call RunDisney for info. I haven't seen anything anywhere about resorts being added. I was trying to confirm and re-confirm the info, and they were adamant about it. I said I haven't seen anything about this. I didn't want to sound like a know-it-all or psycho stalking Disney freak (which I am, but they don't need to know that). So I figure if I'm up that early anyway (our muster time is 3am) I'll have enough time to grab a cab if I need it. But I can't imagine such a big organization would be wrong. At least I hope not. There's an awful lot of Team In Training people that will have to cram into cabs. LOL

 

[stitchfan18]

They just mentioned the half, so I'm not sure about the other buses. I'd say call RunDisney for info. I haven't seen anything anywhere about resorts being added. I was trying to confirm and re-confirm the info, and they were adamant about it. I said I haven't seen anything about this. I didn't want to sound like a know-it-all or psycho stalking Disney freak (which I am, but they don't need to know that). So I figure if I'm up that early anyway (our muster time is 3am) I'll have enough time to grab a cab if I need it. But I can't imagine such a big organization would be wrong. At least I hope not. There's an awful lot of Team In Training people that will have to cram into cabs. LOL

I wish I had time to call RunDisney and confirm today, but between work and school I have no time.
For the 1/2, I'm booking our cab on Friday when we check in to ensure we have it. I'm sure there will be more cabs than usual at 3am that morning, but I definitely want to make sure we get one in time!

 

[dumbo_buddy]

i took the little guy out in the jogger yesterday since it was almost 60 degrees up here in the bronx! omg i forgot how much more difficult it is to run pushing that thing. i wound up only doing 3.5 miles but i felt like i had run 6!

running 10 miles tomorrow and then just two more short runs before the race! can't believe it's almost here.

i guess i'm in corral D-ish with a bib #8203. i'm another solo runner and i feel like i'll just try to talk someone up while we're waiting. i too tend to be a little shy but i figure that sucking it up and saying hi would be alot better than standing in the cold by myself!

still trying to figure out what to wear. with the warmer weather yesterday i was HOT in my usual running outfit. but i don't want to wear short sleeves and freeze. wonder what the temps will be while we run.

 

[UGAFan0829]

Y'all please tell me that you or someone you know has started in the last corral and still finished! I don't know why I'm so worried about it, but ever since I found out that I'm in the last corral, I am worried sick that I'll get swept!

 

[Danhockey04]

So, I found out the reason I couldn't finish my run is that I have runner's knee, not good. So, today I can't walk much without too much pain, I am doing some stretches, resting and elevating, I can't ice while at work, but will be doing that all weekend during the 3 day weekend, really hoping it gets better before the race coming up. Anyone ever have this, how long does it take to feel better? What things would you suggest? I am going to get a knee brace to stabilize my motion as well.

EDIT: I found some stretches I have been doing for the past 20 minutes, it has significantly made me knee feel much better, I can now walk with little to no pain and and full range of motion back without pain. At least now I know a couple more stretches to loosen up my knee. I feel I will be ready now for the race, I was worried cause I had trouble walking, now I walk without an issue at my normal pace, which is usually 15-16 min/mi. (I'm tall and walk quick)

 

[tinkeramy]

Y'all please tell me that you or someone you know has started in the last corral and still finished! I don't know why I'm so worried about it, but ever since I found out that I'm in the last corral, I am worried sick that I'll get swept!

Being in the last corral has NOTHING to do with your chances of being swept! In addition to people who are more likely to be slower, it will be packed with people who are doing a race for the first time and didn't have any proof of time at all. I wouldn't figure your corral placement in your thinking about getting swept AT ALL. As long as you can keep your training pace up, you will do just fine!!!

 

[Belle&Boys]

Staying at Pop Century this trip (Hubby refused to believe it would be tough to find a room and we should book ASAP--SIGH) and I hear they don't have in-room coffeemakers.

Yay! I'm at Pop too! Anyone else staying there?

 

[MeredithRX]

Lots of sickness here in the Carolinas too. I've been home with my three feverish boys yesterday and again today. I must admit, I'm feeling like crap too, but only slighly feverish. I am NOT getting a full-blown illness and I WILL be better by next week. I'm getting on that plane Thursday morning!

So, I haven't been able to enjoy this beautiful weather. That's really too bad because it's GORGEOUS. It's the same weather we'll have in FL next week, so that's nice. I'm looking forward to sun, but maybe not the heat that will come with taking 3:30 to finish the half. At least we probably won't have to worry about much in the way of layering - lows of almost 60 degrees won't need much covering!

 

[Danhockey04]

Y'all please tell me that you or someone you know has started in the last corral and still finished! I don't know why I'm so worried about it, but ever since I found out that I'm in the last corral, I am worried sick that I'll get swept!

I did the half in Jan, started in corral H, I finished, no need to worry, lots of people in the back are first timers without proof of time. Worst part is watching all the other groups go off.

 

[DisneyRunnerGirl]

This is for all of us Princesses who have had bad training days, are battling illness or injury, or just putting up with "helpful" family and friends who think we are nuts for doing a half marathon....In other words, everyone on this board

"Courage doesn't always roar. Sometimes courage is the quiet voice at the end of the day saying I will try again tomorrow." - Mary Ann Radmacher

This was part of an email I received this morning and just had to share.

Ladies - next Sunday is our "tomorrow". Whether we are the Corral A speedsters or the back of the packers, WE ARE READY!

Good luck everyone!
Princess Kathy

 

[UGAFan0829]

Being in the last corral has NOTHING to do with your chances of being swept! In addition to people who are more likely to be slower, it will be packed with people who are doing a race for the first time and didn't have any proof of time at all. I wouldn't figure your corral placement in your thinking about getting swept AT ALL. As long as you can keep your training pace up, you will do just fine!!!

Thank you. I guess we all just need a little reassurance from time to time, especially me! It's so easy to doubt myself, even when I know I can do it!

 

[SummerIrmoma2_3]

If you see me 8827, we can joke about our moms together. What are you wearing? I didn't dare tell my mom that an injury has been bothering me. It would totally fuel her pessimistic outlook for me on raceday!

I have black running capris, royal blue (homemade) sparkle skirt, navy blue tank, and a blue tiara bondi band that I blinged out.

I raised my concerns about us not being a host hotel (YC) and not being able to walk to the race start through the IG entrance. I was informed that we've been added as a host resort, and that Disney has actually added a few resorts as hosts because of the huge outcome.

I know OKW was not on the original list, but that is the only one I know for sure was added. I wanted to stay at BC but decided on POR-R since it was a host hotel and to save some money.

i took the little guy out in the jogger yesterday since it was almost 60 degrees up here in the bronx! omg i forgot how much more difficult it is to run pushing that thing. i wound up only doing 3.5 miles but i felt like i had run 6!

i guess i'm in corral D-ish with a bib #8203. i'm another solo runner and i feel like i'll just try to talk someone up while we're waiting. i too tend to be a little shy but i figure that sucking it up and saying hi would be alot better than standing in the cold by myself!

I'm trying to decide if I am going to take my (not so) little man out in the jogger today or just blow off today's run. I have only taken him a handful of times because I have a hard time running with the stroller, but with all I have going on today those are pretty much my only choices.

If you do end up in D I'll be there with you and I'm a solo runner.

Thank you. I guess we all just need a little reassurance from time to time, especially me! It's so easy to doubt myself, even when I know I can do it!

As long as your pace within the 16 m/m you should be fine. The only ones who would have to worry about being in the last corral are those who can't keep the pace and need the extra cushion of corrals starting behind them to keep from getting swept.