Official 2012 Princess 1/2 marathon thread part 2

[babyball]

I actually did Facebook tracking for the Tink give me about five minutes to pull it up (lots of things to go through between now and those notices) and I'll copy paste it to show you guys.

Okay here is how it appears on Facebook along with a run Disney logo and the name of the race:
Tinker Bell Half Marathon:
TAYLOR WYSS at Finish in 3:53:56.
Pace: 17:51 min/Mile.
Time of Arrival: 9:50:31.

Tinker Bell Half Marathon:
TAYLOR WYSS at 15K in 2:44:46.
Pace: 17:41 min/Mile.
Estimated Finish Time: 3:51:49.
Estimated Time of Arrival: 9:48:19.

Tinker Bell Half Marathon:
TAYLOR WYSS at 10K in 1:55:54.
Pace: 18:39 min/Mile.
Estimated Finish Time: 4:04:29.
Estimated Time of Arrival: 10:01:08.

Tinker Bell Half Marathon:
TAYLOR WYSS at 5K in 1:08:35.
Pace: 22:05 min/Mile.
Estimated Finish Time: 4:49:30.
Estimated Time of Arrival: 10:46:01.

If anyone want to know why I have a ridiculous time for the 5k and not for the rest of the race I have two words, character stops.

First of all congrats on your tinkerbell 1/2. Ridiculous time = good time.

Question regardng facebook: I am not on Facebook, however, my sister is going to follow me through her facebook page. Will the messages about my time/pace etc be posted for her "friends" to see? I am a private person and would prefer my whereabouts stay private. IF so, I will have her only track me through email or phone. But, I heard Facebook is more accurate for whatever reason.

 

[babyball]

More questions:
Can non-runners attend the expo? I am traveling with my baby, Mother and Sister.

REALLY STUPID question: what if you can't finish? No medal, right? I know, pessimism. However, running is just about completely out of the question at this point. Hoping to walk. Medal for trying? LOL

What type of discount is given if you sign up for future races at the Expo? I am doing ToT and W&D.

 

[StarGirl11]

First of all congrats on your tinkerbell 1/2. Ridiculous time = good time.

Question regardng facebook: I am not on Facebook, however, my sister is going to follow me through her facebook page. Will the messages about my time/pace etc be posted for her "friends" to see? I am a private person and would prefer my whereabouts stay private. IF so, I will have her only track me through email or phone. But, I heard Facebook is more accurate for whatever reason.

Thanks! Concerning everyone else seeing it I think that has to deal with the privacy settings she has. I'm pretty sure unless you alter your privacy settings in order for only select group to see it everyone who is friends with her will get it. And honestly I'm not sure if its possible to alter settings to make it so only one person can see it and it can't be done as its posted she will have to go in and alter it after the notice comes in. Honestly the other tracking is pretty accurate though, I use the text version when I run just to see how I'm doing in the race.

To babyball (I don't know how to multi quote on here so bare with me). First off non runners can come to the expo! My Mom comes to pretty much every race expo with me except for the ones shes not in town for (this one and one I did in Denver in Oct).

Also as I can account because I got one even though I didn't actually finish the WDW marathon (severe sinus infection took me out of training for three weeks) and I've heard they did this with the Tink (there were people forced off course at mile 4 who got medals). They do give medals out for at least attempting the race. Its not quiet the same feeling as actually getting the medal when finishing the race but I do love Disney for doing this.

As far as discounts go I think you just don't have to pay the active fee but I may be wrong.

 

[kmg148]

First of all congrats on your tinkerbell 1/2. Ridiculous time = good time.

Question regardng facebook: I am not on Facebook, however, my sister is going to follow me through her facebook page. Will the messages about my time/pace etc be posted for her "friends" to see? I am a private person and would prefer my whereabouts stay private. IF so, I will have her only track me through email or phone. But, I heard Facebook is more accurate for whatever reason.

I think you can customize the "app" that posts the race times to custom or only her. I registered, and it showed up on my wall that I did so. When hovering over the post, I clicked on the gear, and you can choose who sees those postings. There is an option for "only me" and custom.

Hope that helps!

 

[longhorns2]

I remembering reading a blog from someone who was swept last princess- and they all got medals as well. I think Disney tries to make it as gentle as possible when they do sweep people, and for some people, just getting out there and making the effort is medal worthy!

 

[FlowersCroon]

I'm with you on the tapering! Ready to just run easy for a bit! Trying to save my knee which usually starts bugging me around mile 9ish when I am pounding the pavement!

Still hoping to get my corral changed so I can have a better race and not have to wait so long!

I think my last short run will be about a mile or two on the 2o or 21st with a walk on the 23rd just to stretch my legs.

What is everyone else's plan?

I did 13.5 miles last week because I knew something was wrong with me...

Since then I've been to Physical Therapy everyday for my IT Band and I feel better in the leg - but of course now I have this horrible cold. I'm seriously debating going for a slow 3mi run today. It's been a week since I've done anything and I'm going crazy! lol

 

[FlowersCroon]

I use Gu at mile 4, then around 7-8 and then again at 12 to push me through to the end. I like the ones with caffeine. I tried the Sportbeans yesterday during my run and they didn't do much for me. Maybe they would be better after the race?

i eat the jelly beans after a long run as i walk home (i usually walk a mi back home). they are super sugary - but yummy. i like them and they help till i can get to a tuna sandwich!

 

[FlowersCroon]

I got a 12 mile walk in today, in a few min over 3 hours, so I am feeling really good about finishing the Princess. My bum leg seems to be holding up great, too! Feet are kind of pissy, but I guess that is to be expected.

Woo hoo! Great to hear!!!

 

[FlowersCroon]

Semi-miserable run this morning - set out to do 12 right when the snow flurries started!!!! 25 mph winds and sleet was sticking to my pants. I run along the Chattahoochee River, and at one point there is a grouping of really tall pines. As I was running by there was a LOUD creaking and it DEFINITELY was motiviating to put on some speed! I was cutting it close to get my son & 4 friends to Chuck E. Cheese for his birthday - another happy experience! - and I hit 9 miles right as I was passing the parking lot where my car was. I thought, "Enough!" As my DH assured me, 9 miles is nothing to feel guilty about!!! I had a great pace, probably b/c I was so freakin' cold and wanted it to be done!!!!

You did an awesome job! Happy Birthday to your son!!!

 

[HockeyKat]

Anyway, wear something bright and obnoxious for your birthday!!!! I'm jealous - my bday is always right around Labor Day weekend and we will NEVER be at WDW in late August on a holiday weekend!

FWIW, that is the least crowded holiday at WDW. We go for Labor day weekend and the following week almost every year, and the day after Labor Day is about the emptiest that you will ever see the Magic Kingdom.

My husband has also gone the last week in Aug (due to some expiring DVC points) and said the crowds were much much less than they were this Feb (he was there Feb 1-6).

However, it is definitely hot, and you do run the risk of hurricanes.

I live on Orlando and it's going to be getting colder for a week or so and then warming up again. We've been circling between hot and cold cycles, as well as dry and wet cycles it seems. I've gotten a bit of a cold from all of the weather changes, actually. It shouldn't be too bad for the Princess, and most of the rain has been coming in the evenings so we shouldn't have to worry about that.

We've been having the same crazy cycles here in NC, and I have a cold from it too. Bleah.

I remembering reading a blog from someone who was swept last princess- and they all got medals as well. I think Disney tries to make it as gentle as possible when they do sweep people, and for some people, just getting out there and making the effort is medal worthy!

I am not sure I could accept or wear the medal if I got swept. To me the medal is for finishing, and it makes a little bit upset that they give it to you if you didn't finish. Just me, though.

 

[HockeyKat]

I did 13.5 miles last week because I knew something was wrong with me...

Since then I've been to Physical Therapy everyday for my IT Band and I feel better in the leg - but of course now I have this horrible cold. I'm seriously debating going for a slow 3mi run today. It's been a week since I've done anything and I'm going crazy! lol

I've had a cold this week too - at least we are getting it over with now, right!?

I'd do a few slow walk/runs between now and the race, but mostly just rest and heal. You've TOTALLY done your training and will rock this race. Nothing you do or don't do between now and then would help anyhow, and you run the risk of making the injuries worse.

Woo hoo! Great to hear!!!

Thanks!!

 

[FlowersCroon]

Concerning the location of POFQ, its close but I still wouldn't walk there. Its maybe five minutes or so tops to get the starting area, as long as the bus driver doesn't get lost. No joke, I talked to someone who was doing the Goofy whose bus driver got lost the morning before the half and it took them an hour and a half to get to the start. They got to the start in time but really you would think a bus driver would know how to get somewhere like Epcot. If you're planning on doing the race retreat than don't bother walking just grab the bus.

Regarding lost bus drivers:

Look for the thread in this WISH>events/Competition where people listed their marathon bus experiences. Some people boarded buses at 3:15am from POR and didn't get to the race start till 4:30am then still had to walk to the corrals.

I am at POR and I will absolutely walk to the corrals. Please if anyone wants to do the same let me know!

 

[dcr]

I am at POR and I will absolutely walk to the corrals. Please if anyone wants to do the same let me know!

That would be a hike and a half! So much easier to take the bus from POR. We'll be waiting for the first on by 2:45am.

Derek

 

[HockeyKat]

We'll be driving. Last year we left OKW at 4:40, got stuck in trafffic, got to Epcot about 5:10, did gear check, potty stop, walked to the corral, and made it to the corral at 5:45 when the national anthem was starting! I don't recommend this.

 

[FlowersCroon]

Sorry for the multiple posts - I'm trying to catch up and DIS is super slow for me!

More questions:
Can non-runners attend the expo? I am traveling with my baby, Mother and Sister.

REALLY STUPID question: what if you can't finish? No medal, right? I know, pessimism. However, running is just about completely out of the question at this point. Hoping to walk. Medal for trying? LOL

What type of discount is given if you sign up for future races at the Expo? I am doing ToT and W&D.

Non-runners can attend expo. My daughter did a lot of shopping @ Tink Expo and ate a lot of free Luna Bar samples

From what I read on other threads you will still get the medal. I have had full blown paranoia about not finishing - but as someone who mediates often - I have to remind myself it's mind over matter. You will finish and you will get your medal! We just don't have to be Lightning McQueen to do it

At the Tinker Bell Half Expo they were offering something like $10 off and a free bag or something if you signed up for the Princess 1/2.

STARGIRL11 - My birthday is also September 2nd! I'll be @ the Disneyland 1/2 as well. I can't wait to see you there!

 

[FlowersCroon]

That would be a hike and a half! So much easier to take the bus from POR. We'll be waiting for the first on by 2:45am.

Derek

Are you and your wife at POR? I saw a map posted earlier that made the corals seem quite close...I'll see if I can dig it up.

 

[rocio]

My costume is ready! Woo hoo! I had my husband take some pictures of me in it since I won't have my favorite photographer with me on this trip. I'll just post a couple since I have no idea how to make pictures smaller. Apologize if they are huge.

Introducing Princesa Sac-Nicte (part of a legend about a Mayan princess)

I'm picturing my feeling at the finish line!

 

[longhorns2]

I am not sure I could accept or wear the medal if I got swept. To me the medal is for finishing, and it makes a little bit upset that they give it to you if you didn't finish. Just me, though.

I've thought about it too- I am not sure what I would do. I'd probably take it, but stuff it away somewhere and it certainly wouldn't be worn at the parks. I think it might make me more sad though to even accept it, KWIM?


GREAT costume Mayan Princess! You are sure to stand out!

 

[joan4mickey]

I am not sure I could accept or wear the medal if I got swept. To me the medal is for finishing, and it makes a little bit upset that they give it to you if you didn't finish. Just me, though.

Not just you...me too.
I train to stay in shape and so I can get to the finish line in the given time. I know things happen along the way, but isn't that part of life?

 

[fashionista311]

Not just you...me too.
I train to stay in shape and so I can get to the finish line in the given time. I know things happen along the way, but isn't that part of life?

exactly. sometimes "just trying" just doesn't cut it sometimes. "i tried" doesn't erase a major mistake you made in a job, it doesn't get you into college, and it doesn't make you a half marathon finisher.

I'm sure being swept is very disappointing but if it did happen to me, I would just use it as motivation to get out there and train harder for next time.

life's tough, get a helmet.