Official 2012 Princess 1/2 marathon thread part 2

[lifeasiseeit]

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.

Thanks! This is what I was hoping it would be (I was half afraid it would be at every mile marker). I'm going to sign up for it.

 

[lifeasiseeit]

Well, I signed up for the facebook posting...but I think I signed up about 6 times. So much for not clogging up my friends feeds

 

[Dagny]

Thanks Colleen!!! I am terrified!!!

You will do great. My longest run before each half has only been 10 miles. I have done 3 halves since October and the only time I go the entire 13 miles is on race day - you will do GREAT!!!!

In case anyone is interested, this is a nice freebie that I came across at AllEarsdotnet:
-- Disney's Contemporary Resort is offering a free beer tasting on Saturdays at The Wave lounge. The tasting is from 3 to 4 p.m. and can be booked in advance by calling 7-1347 from Contemporary resort room phones. Other guests may inquire by calling the Contemporary Resort at 407-824-1000. This is open to all guests, not just those staying at the resort.

It doesn't fit into my family's schedule, but it might yours!

Good luck ladies!

Why does this have to be on Saturdays, LOL. Just what I need before the race... hehe!

 

[lifeasiseeit]

Well, I signed up for the facebook posting...but I think I signed up about 6 times. So much for not clogging up my friends feeds

Fixed it...had to remove the app and then redo the tracking.

 

[slp1650]

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.

Thanks for showing what the splits looked like! I think I might sign up now.

I had the same, slower 5k time at Disneyland for the same reason... those Characters are quite the distraction... not that I'm complaining at all! It will be nice having them more spread out during Princess though!

 

[westgre]

Remind me where the real bathrooms are again, please. I would love to splash water on my face as a pick me up and to keep me cool.

 

[alliesue]

How far is it from POFQ?

I'm not really sure - We were hoping to meet up with somebody who has walked it before. It looks really close - and I've read on these boards that it's much quicker to walk to the corrals from POFQ than it is to ride the buses and then walk to the corrals from where the busses drop you off. Wish I knew more!

 

[StarGirl11]

Remind me where the real bathrooms are again, please. I would love to splash water on my face as a pick me up and to keep me cool.

The only real bathrooms you'll see are when going through the parks, and be where these because if it is anything like at the Marathon the lines are going to be huge. If you want to get water to splash I just recommend grabbing a water cup at an aid station to splash, less time consuming. I used that method to cool me down some when running the Tink last month.

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.

 

[stitchfan18]

Does anyone know what the facebook updates look like and how often are they posted? I don't want to clog up people's news feeds, but I think it'll be pretty cool to have my race time/results posted to my wall.

Here is a picture of my timeline with the results posted on my wall to give you an idea of what the posts look like.

The only real bathrooms you'll see are when going through the parks, and be where these because if it is anything like at the Marathon the lines are going to be huge. If you want to get water to splash I just recommend grabbing a water cup at an aid station to splash, less time consuming. I used that method to cool me down some when running the Tink last month.

There are also bathrooms at the Ticket and transportation center right after mile 4. The cup idea is definitely a lot quicker, unless of course you want to check how you look in the mirror to make sure your tiara is still on straight

 

[Jubilee]

You ladies that live up north and run outdoors are amazing. I have problems with circulation in my hands and am praying for a warm morning during the Princess because it's unbearably painful to me running even at like 60 degrees outside. I don't know how you guys do it!!!!

 

[StarGirl11]

Here is a picture of my timeline with the results posted on my wall to give you an idea of what the posts look like.

There are also bathrooms at the Ticket and transportation center right after mile 4. The cup idea is definitely a lot quicker, unless of course you want to check how you look in the mirror to make sure your tiara is still on straight

That's what the barrettes in my tiara are for (keeping it on straight I mean)! Yeah I bought a tiara from Disneyland at the BBB when I was there for the tink along with a necklace. I was costume hunting back then too. My dress came in earlier this week and it fits perfectly except for a few spots. I ended up at one on the local running stores today that I have a discount at (yeah training group discounts up to 30%!) and ordered a bra with a company I'm familiar with to go with the dress because it seems no matter what the bra will be poking out in places in the front and back. So might as well get something that at least is in the same color range so it doesn't stand out like a beacon during the race.

My ten miler became a six and half miler. The problem was I was up late studying for a quiz I had to take today. I actually felt good up until I broke at the 5 mile point (99 min limit on the treadmill for the win, not) and then my body started protesting these many miles on this little sleep. I overcame it at one point but when I literally walked off the treadmill by accident (don't worry I didn't fall or anything I just kind of jumped off of it when I hit the edge of the treadmill) at 6.46 miles I decided that the remaining 3.54 weren't going to happen today. Still the longest run I've put in since the Tink and it was a good run that I was doing at pace so it works.

Edit to add: Something I just thought of don't know if any of you guys are celebrating your birthday that weekend but if you are get one of those pins they hand out at the park and pen it to your running gear. If the CMs on route at WDW are anything like the lot at Disneyland than you'll get a ton of birthday wishes during the run by both CMs and characters. Mind you it was sort of belated for me (I turned 22 the Friday before the race, but I will be actually properly having my birthday on race day at Disneyland this coming year).

 

[longhorns2]

Did my final long run yesterday- after putting it off and off and off all morning, I finally got 10 in. It was a good, strong 10 with some mega hills, so I am feeling pretty good about the race now! And especially about not dying. ha. Really hoping the weather will be an ideal (for me) 40s during the race, warming up to low 80s as soon as we are all done running. I want to hit the pool!

Verdict on the ininjis (toe socks)--- ehhh. They bothered me a bit around mile 4 and I had to mess with the toes, but they helped the balls of my feet. I'm thinking I will run in the Feetures and take the ininjis with me (safety pin them inside my waistband) in case I need a change.

It's my birthday that weekend too and I was trying to think of a cute saying to put on a shirt. OF course, I am running out of time to get a professional shirt so I better come up with something fast!

 

[tinkeramy]

Did my final long run yesterday- after putting it off and off and off all morning, I finally got 10 in. It was a good, strong 10 with some mega hills, so I am feeling pretty good about the race now! And especially about not dying. ha. Really hoping the weather will be an ideal (for me) 40s during the race, warming up to low 80s as soon as we are all done running. I want to hit the pool!

It's my birthday that weekend too and I was trying to think of a cute saying to put on a shirt. OF course, I am running out of time to get a professional shirt so I better come up with something fast!

Great job on the 10!

We took my son to WDW for his birthday and put him in a bright yellow t-shirt and ironed on "I'm 6 today!" in big black letters - pretty visible! Got him a lot of attention, a chance to go up to the bridge and wave the boats past on "Small World" (and another ride - why couldn't that have happened on Pirates?!?!) and a private meeting with Cinderella, where she kissed him and he is STILL scarred over this - he turns 10 next week. You still CANNOT mention Cinderella and our trip in the same breath or he leaves the room! Seriously - they couldn't pull out Peter Pan or the Beast?

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!

Oh - very funny - my DH saw a post on FB and asked me "What does "DH" mean?" When I told him, he just said, "Oh, okay - just wanted to make sure it didn't stand for something else." Ahem.

 

[joan4mickey]

The conversation is beginning to turn to "weather"...
Accuweather gives a 15 day forecast...for what's it's worth. I find that temperatures that are given are pretty close give or take a few degrees. Don't forgot about rain...bring a large trash bag or buy a cheap poncho. Rain is harder to predict so far out. Weather.com gives a ten day forecast and that is coming up quickly. And I like weatherunderground and I think that is a week out forecast. One other is NOAA.

current (and it will change) Accuweather low 56 High 70 sunny

 

[dizdreamer1955]

Tonight at Church, 2 of the songs had something in the verses about running

The first was the song "Here at this Table"
~Children of every color, from every land, you are His own, He gathers you gently, don't you grow weary, for when you run, you run with the Lord

The other was "Though the mountains may fall"
Can't remember exactly how it goes but something about when you run you won't be weary or tired because the Lord gives you strength!

2 weeks ~ 2 songs ~ 2 excited

I like the inspirational songs!!!

 

[slp1650]

The conversation is beginning to turn to "weather"...
Accuweather gives a 15 day forecast...for what's it's worth. I find that temperatures that are given are pretty close give or take a few degrees. Don't forgot about rain...bring a large trash bag or buy a cheap poncho. Rain is harder to predict so far out. Weather.com gives a ten day forecast and that is coming up quickly. And I like weatherunderground and I think that is a week out forecast. One other is NOAA.

current (and it will change) Accuweather low 56 High 70 sunny

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.

 

[stitchfan18]

2 weeks from today we'll be running! So excited!

 

[flgirl36]

2 weeks from today we'll be running! So excited!

Can't wait. I am hoping that by this time 2 weeks from nowv I will be finishing up and getting my medal.

 

[Drgirl]

Hi Ladies, For those of you who have spectators with you - I have my family signed up for the free cheer squad- bronze. Are your spectators going on the bus with you at 3;30? Are they planning on being at the start line or do they meet up with you at TTC or magic kingdom? I am so confused on what to do with my family and how to advise them! LOL!

HELPPPPPP, Can anyone tell me if there spectators are going with them on the bus or are they going to other view points. Starting to worry about logistics!!!! It is enough to worry about me let alone to tell them where to go.

 

[poohs4me]

HELPPPPPP, Can anyone tell me if there spectators are going with them on the bus or are they going to other view points. Starting to worry about logistics!!!! It is enough to worry about me let alone to tell them where to go.

My spectators do not go with me. Last time Princess 2011, they were suppose to find us outside of Polynesian but they did not get there before the we did. So for DL and Tink, I told my DH just find us at the finish line.