Official 2012 Princess 1/2 marathon thread part 2

[tinkeramy]

For those of you nervous about being last, watch this video from the Tinkerbell 1/2 marathon.
It's awesome!

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=VUmrVGsrR-o&feature=youtu.be

You all have trained well.
Everyone deserves to finish!

Hey, SaySay - maybe we should hide in some bushes somewhere and wait until we're the last ones!

 

[joan4mickey]

Peanut butter...Jif make a product; it is in small containers and they sell 6-8 containers(can't remember exactly) in a box. I find in in the peanutbutter section. I pack my own bananas because they cost way too much at disney. I put them in a couple plastic groc. bags to keep them from getting too beat up.

 

[DisneyBoyz]

Loved the last finishers video! I was looking for balloons behind them though, scary!

Patty - hope this is only jitters and not one of those bugs! Wishing you a speedy, quarantined recovery!!!

Looking forward to our travel Friday am. We've planned to linger in Daytona for an hour or so to take in NASCAR practice. Then straight to the Expo to be nosy. In order for my DH to get his running in, when we leave the Expo, he will run to BLT. He is not running the Princess, but preparing for another half. If you see a blond headed man running toward the Kingdom Friday around 4pm, honk and yell "Go Buckeyes!"

 

[longhorns2]

Thanks guys- feeling a little better after the 3rd round. And no one else was complaining (yay) so hopeful this is a fast bug.

 

[rocio]

Ugh, this stomach bug has claimed another victim in my house. This is the slowest moving bug. Or at least I hope it is and not a new thing since I was nauseous all last week as was my husband. So the kids puke, the parents, just got nausea. Either way, I hope it's the same bug and is only claiming it's final victim (my son) before it leaves our household for good. I do not want to get anything new in the next few days.
*cleansing breathes, cleansing breathes*
*sprays Lysol on all the princesses*

 

[lifeasiseeit]

You are all set! I just did 3M, and I have another 3 on Thurs. I fly out Friday morning. Look around your flight area before you take off -- you might see a princess or two! Last year everyone around me was wearing a shirt from a previous year. I may not go that far -- but I might!

Maria

I bailed on my run this morning...story of my life! I wasn't in the mood and like everyone says, you can't cram for the race!

I'll look around...I'll be the tired, frantic girl traveling alone!

 

[lifeasiseeit]

Are you staying onsite? The WDW resorts have bananas and peanut butter for sale. They also have a runner's box for about $6. It includes a banana, small water, granola bar, bagel, and peanut butter. You can also get Gu at the expo, I believe.

I am staying on-site, I was wondering about the availablity of peanut butter (figured I could get a banana without a problem). Although this runner's box has me interested. Do you know where I'd find it, the food court? I'm staying at All Star Sports if that makes a difference.

 

[lifeasiseeit]

I put my gels in my quart sized liquid bag to be on the safe side. Maybe if you have room in yours you could do the same. I've noticed that they aren't as strict anymore (at least here) with the liquids and gels rule. I've accidentally left my bottle of hand sanitizer in my purse on a few trips recently and haven't been stopped.

I was thinking the same thing...I figured they wouldn't look to closely and I could live if they tossed them. I'm *really* trying to avoid checking a bag, but I may have to breakdown and do it (I hate waiting at Logan's baggage check...I just want to get my stuff and GO).

 

[lifeasiseeit]

I have heard of so many people with this same stomach bug!

I hope everyone gets better before Sunday...

 

[lifeasiseeit]

I've discovered that I can access this site while at work.

I'm to antsy to work today...I'd rather be home making a packing list. Which is saying a lot.

I only have 2 more days of work after today!

 

[LaurieG]

Thanks guys- feeling a little better after the 3rd round. And no one else was complaining (yay) so hopeful this is a fast bug.

My mom (who is traveling with me) spent the day in bed yesterday feeling like poop but today is back up and feeling fine.

I've been MIA again on here, but have been lurking. no more running for me...I think...Ready or not here I come! Good luck to everyone, you guys have been invaluable throughout this whole process for me. Hope to meet some of you there

 

[rocio]

I've discovered that I can access this site while at work.

I'm to antsy to work today...I'd rather be home making a packing list. Which is saying a lot.

I only have 2 more days of work after today!

Yeah, I've been hitting refresh on here since yesterday but I guess we don't have much to say at this point. It's a good think I'm in the classroom/meetings most of the day today.

I'm trying to figure out when to get my last to short/easy runs in this week. I wanted to do them outside, but we'll see if I can fit them into my schedule. Easier to fit stuff in early in the morning when it's dark so I just go to the gym then.

 

[cjbear]

1. Do my DH and kids have to go to the Expo to get their chEAR squad stuff if it was purchased by me?

2. What are you supposed to do with the "sports waiver and permission form"? Who are you supposed to give it to and when?

 

[LaurieG]

I bailed on my run this morning...story of my life! I wasn't in the mood and like everyone says, you can't cram for the race!

I'll look around...I'll be the tired, frantic girl traveling alone!

I'll be right there with ya!

 

[joan4mickey]

1. Do my DH and kids have to go to the Expo to get their chEAR squad stuff if it was purchased by me?

2. What are you supposed to do with the "sports waiver and permission form"? Who are you supposed to give it to and when?

Take your waiver and DL to the expo. There will be plenty of people to direct you to the exact building. Once in, there are signs...Princess Half #xxxx-#xxxx (like little booth areas with all the numbers) in an area inside and you go there and pick up your number. And then to the next station to pick up goodie bag and shirts.
There is another area " Runner Relations" if you want to submit a time to change corrals or if there is some other issue.

Also there will be a "check" for your bib chip. You just cross over it to make sure your bib chip is working and you see your name come up on a screen.

 

[kmg148]

I'm so excited!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! (Just wanted to say that!)

 

[es45]

I am staying on-site, I was wondering about the availablity of peanut butter (figured I could get a banana without a problem). Although this runner's box has me interested. Do you know where I'd find it, the food court? I'm staying at All Star Sports if that makes a difference.

The peanut butter are those little individual servings for about 50-75 cents (at least at the values; they are free at the deluxe resorts). Joan4mickey is right, it is expensive, but I'm willing to pay for the convenience during the races.

As for the runner's box: it will be available in the food court. I usually stay at Sports but I understand that they are available at all of the host resorts. Last year for the Princess, they only offered the boxes the night before, then had the drink stations open for you to get coffee, soda, etc. For the marathon weekend last month, they offered the boxes the night before and the morning of the races. The food court was also serving other food that morning before the buses left but I would guess this is specific only to January because so many people are running. Check with the resort when you get there so you know what will be available and when.

 

[joan4mickey]

es45 I just looked to see where moorisville is....you are right between my children...I have one living in Burlington and 2 at Campbell University. Are you flying down? My DD is flying Friday morning on Delta.

 

[es45]

es45 I just looked to see where moorisville is....you are right between my children...I have one living in Burlington and 2 at Campbell University. Are you flying down? My DD is flying Friday morning on Delta.

We are flying this time but on Saturday morning. My daughter has a school event on Friday evening that prevents me from leaving any earlier. I think I met you at my first race in Myrtle Beach a couple of years ago, the Coastal 5k? Hope to see you Sunday!

 

[joan4mickey]

We are flying this time but on Saturday morning. My daughter has a school event on Friday evening that prevents me from leaving any earlier. I think I met you at my first race in Myrtle Beach a couple of years ago, the Coastal 5k? Hope to see you Sunday!

Not me...never been to Myrtle Beach!
Have fun this weekend.