Official 2012 Princess 1/2 marathon thread part 2

[becky11]

Running has been sidelined now for about 2 weeks. And, I'm not sure if I'm going to be able to get back into it full out. Started with ill DD, then, hip pain (similar to TinkerAMy) and yesterday I got a stomach bug. UGH! Thanks to all of the cheerleaders supporting those of us whose training has been hitting a lot of bumps in the road. I am trying to stay positive and remember I was in this initially just to finish. I think I can walk the whole thing if need be as I am a very fast walker. I would prefer to run the first 5-6 without walk breaks but my body will not likely allow that!

I used to (as in every single race before the Tink half) run as far as I could without stopping before instituting run/walk breaks - usually about a 10K. Well, my legs would seize up around mile 10 and I struggled through the last 3 every time.

For Tink, I implemented a "run 2 songs/walk 1 song" strategy and I stuck to it for the ENTIRE race. It was 'painful' to stop in that first mile, particularly because I felt so good and not even tired. But, I was determined to maintain for the whole race, which I did - short of two songs that came up on my 'walk' portions that were just too long, so I ran the rest of that song and the next 2.

Well, I shaved 15 minutes off my previous PR. FIFTEEN minutes!!! I don't know if that is directly related to my pacing, but I was pretty darn happy about it.

I was also so engrossed in keeping my pace that I was totally convinced that there wasn't a mile marker at every mile - I missed 3 or 4 of them. LOL Also, it was so much less of a mind game - I was only running for 2 songs each time, never "OMG I've only gone 8 miles!!!" When I *did* see the mile markers, I saw what the time was and I knew I was ahead of my old pace time, so that kept me going too.

All this was shared to say for those of you that go out strong and then implement a run/walk, perhaps it's not the best strategy for you. Maybe it's worth considering doing run/walk from the beginning . It certainly worked for me!

Oh, and I didn't actually train for the Tink. Nor did I train for the first W&D Half. I DID train for the second W&D Half and I got the same time as the first one. Clearly, training doesn't really seem to make much of a difference for me.

(Disclaimer: I *am* in the Air Force, so I do physical training M/W/F, which usually includes at least a 3 mile run on 2 of the days, so I'm not doing NOTHING - just not following a rigid training schedule.)

 

[kappyfamily]

Well, I tried to get out first thing this morning for a short (5 mi) walk with short running spurts as I felt up to it...that was my intent. Unfortunately my hip pain is so bad I can barely walk without a limp. Walked for 1.8 miles. Was unable to break into a run. I have a PT coming over this afternoon to examine my hip. I Hope that she has a diagnosis just so I can start to treat the pain and whatever else is going on. So depressed about this last min injury. Really thought that after recovering from runners knee that I would sail through the rest of my training. Naive new runner...

I know what works for one doesnt always work for another but I had HORRIBLE left hip pain about 3 weeks ago, could barely walk up stairs. My sis in law is a team trainer and asked me if I was sleeping on my left side. I said yes and she mentioned to try as hard as I could to flip myself over if I catch myself sleeping that way to take the pressure off my hip. I started sleeping on my left side when I got pregnant(you know how they say that is best for the baby) and I never stopped doing it...

So for the last 3 weeks I have really followed her directions. Not sleeping on my left side now, also paying very close attention to not "swing" my hips when I run. Too keep them straight ahead. Also, Aleve 2x a day for at least 4 days (try not to skip a dose, because you have to "build" with Aleve for best effects) and heat for 10 minutes then ice for 10 minutes 3 x a day. Did that for a week with no running and .......

today I just PR'd my 4 mile. Again, not sure if this will work for you but it was a lifesaver for me. Hope it might help!

Dig Deep, Michele

 

[babyball]

I know what works for one doesnt always work for another but I had HORRIBLE left hip pain about 3 weeks ago, could barely walk up stairs. My sis in law is a team trainer and asked me if I was sleeping on my left side. I said yes and she mentioned to try as hard as I could to flip myself over if I catch myself sleeping that way to take the pressure off my hip. I started sleeping on my left side when I got pregnant(you know how they say that is best for the baby) and I never stopped doing it...

So for the last 3 weeks I have really followed her directions. Not sleeping on my left side now, also paying very close attention to not "swing" my hips when I run. Too keep them straight ahead. Also, Aleve 2x a day for at least 4 days (try not to skip a dose, because you have to "build" with Aleve for best effects) and heat for 10 minutes then ice for 10 minutes 3 x a day. Did that for a week with no running and .......

today I just PR'd my 4 mile. Again, not sure if this will work for you but it was a lifesaver for me. Hope it might help!

Dig Deep, Michele

Thank you sooo much for the info. I flip flop all night. Where I end up depends on how many children sneek down in the wee hours of the night!!! Last week I slept on a hospital pull out while my infant DD was sick so I'm sure that didn't help. I was also confined to a 5 ft leash as thats as far as the IV would allow me to go!! In addition we were on isolation so even on nap breaks I couldn't even walk the halls. I am going to start your recommended regimen. PT was just here but the news was not good. She could not reproduce my pain, so, we are thinking it may be a stress fracture. I kinda had an idea since I fit the description...new runner...taking on too much too soon...region of pain is text book too. In addition, I know I have a Vit D deficiency and I have been slacking on my supplements. I am going to get an xray tomorrow if possible.

I am soo happy for your new PR! I have not been tracking my runs as I should but I like the runkeeper link that one of our princesses posted. I downloaded the app, just have to run now!!

I am glad some of you are posting pics. I will be sure to say "HI" if I see you around the parks. Hopefully I will see you all at the finish line!!

 

[stitchfan18]

I took the tutu on a short test run on the treadmill this afternoon, and it was great! No riding up or falling down. Now I'm even more excited for this race since I have my outfit figured out!

 

[HockeyKat]

Thank you sooo much for the info. I flip flop all night. Where I end up depends on how many children sneek down in the wee hours of the night!!! Last week I slept on a hospital pull out while my infant DD was sick so I'm sure that didn't help. I was also confined to a 5 ft leash as thats as far as the IV would allow me to go!! In addition we were on isolation so even on nap breaks I couldn't even walk the halls. I am going to start your recommended regimen. PT was just here but the news was not good. She could not reproduce my pain, so, we are thinking it may be a stress fracture. I kinda had an idea since I fit the description...new runner...taking on too much too soon...region of pain is text book too. In addition, I know I have a Vit D deficiency and I have been slacking on my supplements. I am going to get an xray tomorrow if possible.

I am soo happy for your new PR! I have not been tracking my runs as I should but I like the runkeeper link that one of our princesses posted. I downloaded the app, just have to run now!!

I am glad some of you are posting pics. I will be sure to say "HI" if I see you around the parks. Hopefully I will see you all at the finish line!!

Oh!! Hopefully the diagnosis comes back better.

An xray generally is not good for identifying stress fractures, though, and they may need to go for an MRI.

I actually did a race in 2010 on a shin stress fracture (it was diagnosed 3 days later), and I don't really recommend it as it was quite painful. However, the doctor didn't seem to think that doing the race made it worse, just made the recovery time a bit longer.


Managed 9 slow, cold miles today, all walking. Leg appears to be holding up okay so I am hopeful.

 

[Spottedprincess]

]Hi Princesses. Thanks to everyone that sent me words of encouragement when I posted about the recent death of my dad. I have decided to do the princess. I'm not really "feeling" it, but I know that if I don't I will have regrets. In fact the day of the princess will be exactly 2 months since his death. I will be carrying a picture of the two of us at the event I did for him in his home town 3 months before he died. My princess costume shirt has that event highlighted on the back. My training is not where I'd hoped it would be at this time,( I stopped training for several weeks) the worst that will happen is I will fall behind and get swept. My bib # is 8080 so not sure where that puts me,hopefully I'll have some buffer. I finished my costume. Here is a picture of the front and back. I included a picture of one I had made for my DH. His unwavering support through this whole journey has been amazing. If I am able to get an official time we will be doing the D-land half together in Sept. I really want the C2C metal.
I've been trying to find out what qualifies as an official time. One that is posted online or only if it's under 3:30?
Looking forward to meeting other Princesses and hearing about your journey to the Princess HM.

 

[HockeyKat]

]Hi Princesses. Thanks to everyone that sent me words of encouragement when I posted about the recent death of my dad. I have decided to do the princess. I'm not really "feeling" it, but I know that if I don't I will have regrets. In fact the day of the princess will be exactly 2 months since his death. I will be carrying a picture of the two of us at the event I did for him in his home town 3 months before he died. My princess costume shirt has that event highlighted on the back. My training is not where I'd hoped it would be at this time,( I stopped training for several weeks) the worst that will happen is I will fall behind and get swept. My bib # is 8080 so not sure where that puts me,hopefully I'll have some buffer. I finished my costume. Here is a picture of the front and back. I included a picture of one I had made for my DH. His unwavering support through this whole journey has been amazing. If I am able to get an official time we will be doing the D-land half together in Sept. I really want the C2C metal.
I've been trying to find out what qualifies as an official time. One that is posted online or only if it's under 3:30?
Looking forward to meeting other Princesses and hearing about your journey to the Princess HM.

So sorry about your dad.

Official time means you cross the finish line and get your time posted online. The 3:30 cutoff is only so that they can open the roads and the parks, and it starts from the last person that crosses the start line.

With an number in the 8000s, you will likely be in D. Considering that there are E, F, G, H behind you, that gives you at the very least a 20-25 min buffer.

I also think (but have no proof of this), that if you make it into Epcot (~12 or so), they will let you finish regardless.

I've seen finish times as high as 4:10. One of the girls in my group started in D last year and finished in 3:47 and never came close to seeing a sweeper.

 

[Spottedprincess]

Thanks HockyKat. That is a sigh of relief. That's what I was hoping for. I'm confident I can finish...as I sit here posting this with a heat pad on my back since it seized up on me Friday morning. Chrio appt on Tuesday will help tons. It seems like a lot of others are nursing injuries too.

 

[TMcDwyer]

Thanks HockyKat. That is a sigh of relief. That's what I was hoping for. I'm confident I can finish...as I sit here posting this with a heat pad on my back since it seized up on me Friday morning. Chrio appt on Tuesday will help tons. It seems like a lot of others are nursing injuries too.

I have my heating pad on my back too and a Chrio appt in the am.

 

[kmg148]

Thank you sooo much for the info. I flip flop all night. Where I end up depends on how many children sneek down in the wee hours of the night!!! Last week I slept on a hospital pull out while my infant DD was sick so I'm sure that didn't help. I was also confined to a 5 ft leash as thats as far as the IV would allow me to go!! In addition we were on isolation so even on nap breaks I couldn't even walk the halls. I am going to start your recommended regimen. PT was just here but the news was not good. She could not reproduce my pain, so, we are thinking it may be a stress fracture. I kinda had an idea since I fit the description...new runner...taking on too much too soon...region of pain is text book too. In addition, I know I have a Vit D deficiency and I have been slacking on my supplements. I am going to get an xray tomorrow if possible.

I am soo happy for your new PR! I have not been tracking my runs as I should but I like the runkeeper link that one of our princesses posted. I downloaded the app, just have to run now!!

I am glad some of you are posting pics. I will be sure to say "HI" if I see you around the parks. Hopefully I will see you all at the finish line!!

Have you thought about joining Dailymile? There are a bunch of us on it and it's awesome to keep a track of your runs!

 

[kmg148]

]Hi Princesses. Thanks to everyone that sent me words of encouragement when I posted about the recent death of my dad. I have decided to do the princess. I'm not really "feeling" it, but I know that if I don't I will have regrets. In fact the day of the princess will be exactly 2 months since his death. I will be carrying a picture of the two of us at the event I did for him in his home town 3 months before he died. My princess costume shirt has that event highlighted on the back. My training is not where I'd hoped it would be at this time,( I stopped training for several weeks) the worst that will happen is I will fall behind and get swept. My bib # is 8080 so not sure where that puts me,hopefully I'll have some buffer. I finished my costume. Here is a picture of the front and back. I included a picture of one I had made for my DH. His unwavering support through this whole journey has been amazing. If I am able to get an official time we will be doing the D-land half together in Sept. I really want the C2C metal.
I've been trying to find out what qualifies as an official time. One that is posted online or only if it's under 3:30?
Looking forward to meeting other Princesses and hearing about your journey to the Princess HM.

I'm so sorry about your dad. But I love the shirts you have put together! I love how you list the different races you've done on the back. Very creative! You can do it, you'll have your dad with you the whole time!

 

[SummerIrmoma2_3]

Can I ask you, where did you get your rhinestone transfers from? I'm looking for a princess Minnie one. Your outfit is ADORABLE!!!!

I got them from Etsy. I know this seller use to have one in her shop http://www.etsy.com/shop/RhinestoneShoppe?ref=seller_info
I don't see it now but I am sure you could send her a message. She was very good about making mine up quickly and getting it out to me in plenty of time.

Wow! I like it. Your plan for the Princess sounds really awesome.

Actually, all of you guys posting costumes/run outfits are doing great jobs. Rose&Mike your tutu is so pretty. I am going simple though. Just a sparkle skirt and shirt for me.

Thank you!

Last year I did just make myself a sparkle skirt (I'm cheap ) and wore a regular running tank. This time I decided to have more fun with it. How often, as a grown women, would I be allowed to walk around in a zebra print petticoat?

I was just on the runDisney site and it says 18 days until the Princess weekend!!

 

[freepixie]

OK Princesses, the first step is admitting you have a problem, right?

Today my family and I went out of town to shop and eat and whatever. So when we were shopping, we happened to go into a JoAnn Fabrics... I seriously should stay out of that store...

Long story short, I am going to work on ANOTHER outfit for the Princess, this time a Cinderella one...

This is really sad, I will be taking 3 outfits for 1 race Tink, Jessie, and now Cindy!!!

 

[rocio]

I was working on my costume today. Here is a picture of my gold bracelets and necklace that will complete the Mayan Princess look that I'll be wearing. I'll be wearing it with a gold sparkle skirt and headband.

 

[Dagny]

Official WISH Meet on Saturday at 4 pm @ Downtown Disney in front of the carousel. Hope everyone can make it

 

[lifeasiseeit]

Originally I wasn't planning on a costume for the race. But all of the wonderful costumes on here have inspired me...to an extent, since I am NOT artistic at all!

I remember someone mentioning that they were going to do a sort of Belle outfit with blue and white. Well, yesterday I was a few minutes early for my boxing class, so I did what I always do when I have a spare few minutes and headed to TJ Maxx to see what kind of workout clothes they have (I have a slight problem). Lo and behold, they had a display of blue running skirts and running tanks. Winner! I already have a white tech shirt that the tank can go over...so bookish Belle I am!

I really hope that however I 'stole' this idea from doesn't mind....

 

[kmg148]

I was working on my costume today. Here is a picture of my gold bracelets and necklace that will complete the Mayan Princess look that I'll be wearing. I'll be wearing it with a gold sparkle skirt and headband.

That looks great! I love the arm band idea!

 

[lifeasiseeit]

Hi Princesses ~

I think I messed up pretty big and have created a logistics issue. I realize that calling Disney (but who?) will probably be my best bet, but everyone on here seems so knowledgeable and maybe even if I can't get the answer(s), I can at least have an idea of who I should be calling and what I should be asking.

Anyway, on the day of the race, I'm leaving on a cruise out of Port Canaveral. For some reason, I had it in my head that the port was relatively close to Disney...it wasn't until I started trying to find transportation that I realized it wasn't that close.

An idea that I came up with was to take the Disney transportation back to the airport and then take the Carnival transportation to the port. But will Disney even allow me to take their transportation without me actually getting on a flight?

If that doesn't work, does anyone know an estimate of how much a taxi would cost to get to the airport?

And (final question for now!) is an 11:00 pick-up reasonable? Looks like I'll probably be in Corral B and I'm staying at All-Star Sports...I can't see myself finishing in more than 3 hours and really only plan on a quick shower and clothing change before heading to the ship.

Thanks!

 

[chop456]

Well, it is official! My daughter turned 14 yesterday so she has met the official age requirement for the 1/2 marathon! We have been signed up for some time and had a long run of 11 miles today. I am so happy to be training with my daughter! These times are so special!

I looked at our bib numbers and we are in the 21,000's. My question: for those of us running as a team... does the 21,000 mean we are in the later start corral? Or will there be a corral letter that does not necessarily correspond with the bib number?

TIA, Beth

 

[bellerunner]

I emailed rundisney- she confirmed my bib number is in corral C. YAHOOO!

And she said there are corrals A-H this year. Big race--- or maybe they are making the corrals smaller. But my guess is more people.

Longhorns2, what email did you use? And did you just email them asking what your corral number is? What info did you ask for specifically?


I am bib #20744. I submitted a 1:14:10 time for a 10k. I think that I put down 2:40 as my estimated finish time back in September-ish. I am running as part of Team Pingulina.