Official 2012 Princess Half Marathon Thread!

[JoShan1719]

Has anyone started thinking about outfits for the race? I keep going back and forth whether I want to wear regular running gear or a costume/tutu of some sort.


Julie

Me! I know I'm going with Rapunzel, but I don't know if I'm going to buy an actual costume, or just do a sort of homage to her yet. I guess it depends on how good the sales are after Halloween

 

[cantwaitvaca09]

I just registered for the Princess Half as part of the Leukemia Lymphoma Society's Team in Training. This will be my first one, and I'm excited to get started!

CONGRATS!


I am heading out this morning for first run after being out forever with hipflexor and foot issues. Wish me luck.

Great job everyone on getting the miles in !

 

[HockeyKat]

My half marathon this morning was just cancelled due to weather in Austin.

3 of my friends and I flew out here from NC just to do this race, and I am super super bummed.

 

[stitchfan18]

My half marathon this morning was just cancelled due to weather in Austin.

3 of my friends and I flew out here from NC just to do this race, and I am super super bummed.

Bummer! I hope you can still have fun even without the race!

 

[shellbelle76]

My half marathon this morning was just cancelled due to weather in Austin.

3 of my friends and I flew out here from NC just to do this race, and I am super super bummed.

WHAT?!? how incredibly frustrating... hugs to you & your friends!!

 

[tjdismom]

Hi All! I ran the Princess Half as my first half marathon in 2010.....been hooked ever since. It is a phenomenal run, especially for women being surrounded by all those other powerful courageous women runners!
We now book all our trips to coordinate with a run at Disney
Unfortunately the dates didn't quite work out forus this year and I am only able to do the 5k as we leave on the Magic for eastern carrib cruise Sat afternoon, what's a girl to do
I do have a question about discount tickets though. I read that they have now changed the restrictions on these to validation 7 days previous to event through 7 days after, is there leeway on either end? We are arriving the Thursday (22nd) and staying a few days after the cruise ( to the 5th). Since this is 14 days will they still work even though it is more than 7 days after the run?

 

[freepixie]

Went out after two weeks off with a chest cold and did my longest run yet.... 8 miles today! Did it in a 13:20 pace, was hoping to be in the 12's but the last 1.5 miles killed me! But i got 'er done!

Dig deep everyone!

Michele

So happy you are feeling better so you can run again!!!! Great job on your miles!!! Excellent!!!

 

[pjpoohbear]

Went out after two weeks off with a chest cold and did my longest run yet.... 8 miles today! Did it in a 13:20 pace, was hoping to be in the 12's but the last 1.5 miles killed me! But i got 'er done!

Dig deep everyone!

Michele

Michelle, I am with ya sweetie, 10 days only one short 2mi run due to chest issues and fever, but did my long run for the week, 10.25km (6.36mi) 1:39:57 15:43/mi not bad for a being off for a whole week and a half sick. Half way to goal distance, sore legs happy dance, ouch ouch ouch! I am not fast but I get 'er done.

My half marathon this morning was just cancelled due to weather in Austin.

3 of my friends and I flew out here from NC just to do this race, and I am super super bummed.

I would be really frustrated, are they re-scheduling? What happens for the out of towners, .

Pj

 

[kappyfamily]

My half marathon this morning was just cancelled due to weather in Austin.

3 of my friends and I flew out here from NC just to do this race, and I am super super bummed.

Oh Kat that's horrible! I know you have trained hard for it, hang in there!

Michele

 

[Namsupak]

ran my 2 miles yesterday with a pace of 12:26 and it was the first time I had been on the street with a very slight incline. I felt like I was doing well but then it felt like my ankle gave out and now I think it might be sprained. I guess I should have taken it easier for longer.

 

[Rupert B Puppenstein]

ran my 2 miles yesterday with a pace of 12:26 and it was the first time I had been on the street with a very slight incline. I felt like I was doing well but then it felt like my ankle gave out and now I think it might be sprained. I guess I should have taken it easier for longer.

I hope it is just a freak thing and nothing serious!!

 

[Nishmom]

Went out after two weeks off with a chest cold and did my longest run yet.... 8 miles today! Did it in a 13:20 pace, was hoping to be in the 12's but the last 1.5 miles killed me! But i got 'er done!

Dig deep everyone!

Michele

I dug deep, but never found it this morning! Today's run was supposed to be 8 miles, but I had to quit at 6.7. The sinus infection/cold won. I admit defeat. But hopefully only for a few days, when I'll give it another shot. In the last two weeks I've missed one run and shortened two. Might have been better to take a few days off, but I'm too stubborn! Congrats on conquering yours!

 

[Nishmom]

My half marathon this morning was just cancelled due to weather in Austin.

3 of my friends and I flew out here from NC just to do this race, and I am super super bummed.

Oh, Kat, that really stinks, after working so hard and spending money to get there! The weather must have been really bad for them to cancel. Ugh!

 

[stamot]

I got a 5 mile run in today. The toe was ok. Swollen afterward but didn't seem any worse. It was hot hear today. Really made a difference with my pace. But felt so good to feel the sun shining on my face. Tuesday it's supposed to be cool again.

Congrats to all making travel plans. I have our hotel and ADRs made, just need to get flights.

Good job. Today it was warm here too. It felt like summer and it was a great change of pace.

ran my 2 miles yesterday with a pace of 12:26 and it was the first time I had been on the street with a very slight incline. I felt like I was doing well but then it felt like my ankle gave out and now I think it might be sprained. I guess I should have taken it easier for longer.

12:26 pace is great. Take it easy and put ice on that ankle. I hope you get better.

 

[flgirl36]

Since I'm doing the Galloway plan for beginners, my "long run" was only 2 miles. I was happy to get it done though. Good job everyone for getting your runs in regardless of the mileage.


Julie

 

[flgirl36]

Since I'm doing the Galloway plan for beginners, my "long run" was only 2 miles. I was happy to get it done though. Good job everyone for getting your runs in regardless of the mileage.


Julie

 

[tinkeramy]

I dug deep, but never found it this morning! Today's run was supposed to be 8 miles, but I had to quit at 6.7. The sinus infection/cold won. I admit defeat. But hopefully only for a few days, when I'll give it another shot. In the last two weeks I've missed one run and shortened two. Might have been better to take a few days off, but I'm too stubborn! Congrats on conquering yours!

Wow - 6.7 is nothing to "sneeze" at! (sorry, couldn't help myself!)

Whenever I run with a cold / sinus thing, it feels like my teeth are going to fall out of my head. Good job on getting the run in, but take it easy on yourself this week!

 

[SummerIrmoma2_3]

Has anyone started thinking about outfits for the race? I keep going back and forth whether I want to wear regular running gear or a costume/tutu of some sort.


Julie

I started planning my costume right after this years race. I got 2 ice skating dress patterns that I am going to combine together to make a Tiana inspired running friendly outfit. I bought some nude swim suit lining the other day and I am hoping to make compression capris out of it and the dress has a sweetheart looking neck line, but tank sleeves in nude so I am using it for that too. I am thinking maybe a visor or hat with a rhinestone tiara on it too. And maybe some white arm warmer *gloves*.

I finally registered today!! Now im looking for airline tickets. Im so excited.

Congrats on registering!! I am looking for airline tickets too, but I think it will probably be a good month or two before we book. The airline we fly tends to be the cheapest about 2 to 3 months out, when the flight is full enough to drop the ticket price a bit, but not too full that they start to charge more for the few seats left. I am just in stalking mode right now The flight I want only has 10 people booked.

Congrats to all making travel plans. I have our hotel and ADRs made, just need to get flights.

That is where I am too. Although I am still tossing a round a few ADR ideas. 3 days just doesn't seem to be enough time to go everywhere I want to go but my mom wont let me stay any longer.

Went out after two weeks off with a chest cold and did my longest run yet.... 8 miles today! Did it in a 13:20 pace, was hoping to be in the 12's but the last 1.5 miles killed me! But i got 'er done!

That is my feeling too. I say it may not be pretty but at least I did it. I know that is how those super long runs are going to be.

My half marathon this morning was just cancelled due to weather in Austin.

3 of my friends and I flew out here from NC just to do this race, and I am super super bummed.

That is such a bummer, Kat. I have a friend in Austin who was just talking about it. I would be so annoyed.

 

[stitchfan18]

I finally got around to posting my recap of the Royal Family 5k from this year on my blog if anyone is interested. Better 8 months late than never, right?
http://runningechols.wordpress.com/2011/10/09/royal-family-5k-recap/

 

[NitroStitch]

I finally got around to posting my recap of the Royal Family 5k from this year on my blog if anyone is interested. Better 8 months late than never, right?
http://runningechols.wordpress.com/2011/10/09/royal-family-5k-recap/

Very cool blog & photos! I was wondering if most people wait in the long, long lines for characters or not. I chose not to when I did the 5K at Animal Kingdom last weekend - just couldn't imagine stopping the run and just standing still in a line for a long time...