Official 2012 Princess Half Marathon Thread!

[TeresaZ]

Has anyone's kids done the 1-mile fun run? Are you allowed to run with the younger ones? My 6 year old wants to do the mile, and I'm all for her doing it, but can I run with her? She says she doesn't need me to, but she said that last year at the 200m and then at the last minute wanted me there running with her.

 

[kappyfamily]

Hi everyone!

I couldn't find the thread about where people are staying, but my family is currently booked at the Polynesian. It was significantly cheaper to book it through the number given to me when I registered for the half marathon than through the Disney reservation line. When folks mentioned the I-run number to make hotel reservations, is that the number we got when we made our reservation for the race? Or is there a different place I might be able to get a cheaper rate?

I have stayed at Port Orleans before and it is really nice. I considered staying there this time, but decided since we will only be there for a long weekend, it would be nice to be on the monorail. For us it ends up being about the same price to stay at the Poly as PO because we are a family of five. PO can accommodate five, but my kids are big, 5-8th grade, and the little trundle bed is too small even for my youngest. So our choice was two rooms at PO or one at the Poly. I went with one at the Poly for the convenience monorail.

Anyone else planning on staying Poly?

check out post #1 of this thread and you will see a list of where people are staying. PM me and let me know your screen name/first name if you want to use it and where you will be staying if you want to be added to the list. Thanks!

 

[DisneyBoyz]

So is it me or is it cheaper to rent through Disney directly for a stay Friday, Feb. 24 to Wednesday, Feb. 29? I called the iRun line today and it seemed higher than the quote from Disney. WEIRD.

Thoughts?

Teresa,
I called today too (to extend our vacation) and was surprised that the Poly was only $3 cheaper?! French Quarter was only $12 cheaper than booking online. I have now posted on some DVC rental forums to rent points. Most likely will be staying at the Boardwalk Villas (after our Bay Lake weekend). Good luck to you!
Nikki

 

[freepixie]

If you do get to go then you can always run the 5k and wear one costume for each race!

Oh wow!! That is a GREAT idea!! Thank you!!!

 

[freepixie]

I was wondering if anyone has tried Zumba for the wii? I've enjoyed the other activity games wii has put out, but am disappointed when I have to wait for the 2-3 minute delay between programs. Also was wondering if this might be considered a CORE workout?

thanks!
Nikki

I don't have the Zumba for Wii, but I do Zumba at my local YMCA and it is a GREAT workout!! Its my favorite workout!! I think you could count it as a core workout, if you put enough spice into your steps

 

[cantwaitvaca09]

I was wondering if anyone has tried Zumba for the wii? I've enjoyed the other activity games wii has put out, but am disappointed when I have to wait for the 2-3 minute delay between programs. Also was wondering if this might be considered a CORE workout?

thanks!
Nikki

I would love to know the answer to this also, I am not able to get to a zumba class so doing it on wii would be great.

Oh I did take my picture with the incredables last year but the CM did not hold my phone still long enough and I got a picture of the road.

 

[stitchfan18]

Thanks for the rec on renting from Scott. He was very helpfull and we got a studio at Bay Lake Tower for a great price compared to Disney.

I'm glad you were able to get a reservation! He was super helpful in booking part of our marathon weekend trip earlier this year.

 

[stitchfan18]

StitchFan (Heather) - I just signed up to follow your blog. Thought you should know that I'm not just some random creeper...

Since my PT has not given me the go-ahead to run again yet, I am devouring running books, blogs, magazines, et cetera until I can get out there again myself! Love hearing about your training.

For any beginners / folks coming off injury and somewhat starting over, I really rec. Julie's (SaySay) blog - the link is at the bottom of her signature.

I'm a blog addict, especially ones that deal with Disney races! If you have any other blogs you like feel free to pass them along. I think I follow almost everyone on here who has posted a link.

 

[fourmcds]

Hello!!!! Signing up right now for the princess and very excited! I noticed several people are staying at BLT....we were considering that, but didn't think that was a transportation resort. We were going to stay at SSR so we could use the transportation....am I wrong because we much prefer BLT!
My name is Kaylee.....and this will be my first half marathon. I am planning on running the princess and then the disneyland half next september. I have been training for a month now and am excited to cross that finish line! My girlfriend/neighbor/fellow DVCer will be running it with me
Hope to pop on here when I can and get to meet everyone, learn new tricks and hear everyone's favorite running music!

 

[TMcDwyer]

Hello!!!! Signing up right now for the princess and very excited! I noticed several people are staying at BLT....we were considering that, but didn't think that was a transportation resort. We were going to stay at SSR so we could use the transportation....am I wrong because we much prefer BLT!
My name is Kaylee.....and this will be my first half marathon. I am planning on running the princess and then the disneyland half next september. I have been training for a month now and am excited to cross that finish line! My girlfriend/neighbor/fellow DVCer will be running it with me
Hope to pop on here when I can and get to meet everyone, learn new tricks and hear everyone's favorite running music!

Welcome Kaylee!!!

 

[saysay]

Hello!!!! Signing up right now for the princess and very excited! I noticed several people are staying at BLT....we were considering that, but didn't think that was a transportation resort. We were going to stay at SSR so we could use the transportation....am I wrong because we much prefer BLT!
My name is Kaylee.....and this will be my first half marathon. I am planning on running the princess and then the disneyland half next september. I have been training for a month now and am excited to cross that finish line! My girlfriend/neighbor/fellow DVCer will be running it with me
Hope to pop on here when I can and get to meet everyone, learn new tricks and hear everyone's favorite running music!

Welcome!

I believe many who stay at BLT will walk to the Poly for the buses. They don't ask for a room key or any proof they take everyone who is there and gets on the bus.

 

[tinkeramy]

I'm a blog addict, especially ones that deal with Disney races! If you have any other blogs you like feel free to pass them along. I think I follow almost everyone on here who has posted a link.

Well, I'll throw mine in there, then! I just started it and it's not exclusively about running - yesterday's post was about "Books that really ****** Me Off"... But my first entry after the welcome post was a brief one about me getting started running.

longing for the sea dot blogspot dot com

 

[daisy112878]

Hello!!!! Signing up right now for the princess and very excited! I noticed several people are staying at BLT....we were considering that, but didn't think that was a transportation resort. We were going to stay at SSR so we could use the transportation....am I wrong because we much prefer BLT!

BLT isn't a host resort but it's a dvc villa and on the monorail system. We're staying there mostly b/c it's cheaper then the poly by renting points and my dh needs the monorail to get both of our young sons and the stroller to the finish line. There is no way he could get a 2 1/2 yo and a 18 month old plus our double stroller on a bus by himself. Cabs are not that expensive to the start line and someone has nicely offered up to take as many as she can/wants to in her van from BLT

 

[daisy112878]

So is it me or is it cheaper to rent through Disney directly for a stay Friday, Feb. 24 to Wednesday, Feb. 29? I called the iRun line today and it seemed higher than the quote from Disney. WEIRD.

Thoughts?

It could be that Irun Disney has already used up all the lowest packages for the resort you are looking at so now they are using the regular disney prices.

 

[TMcDwyer]

Woo hoo!!! Our rooms are booked and we are staying at Animal Kingdom Lodge Kidani Village. I am so excited!!!

 

[mountaineer]

I'm happy the humidity this week seems like it's less than last week. Last week was miserable. I need to run in the evenings this week, new bathrooms are being built at the track where I run.

Like the blogs...inspirational!

 

[pjpoohbear]

Hello!!!! Signing up right now for the princess and very excited! I noticed several people are staying at BLT....we were considering that, but didn't think that was a transportation resort. We were going to stay at SSR so we could use the transportation....am I wrong because we much prefer BLT!
My name is Kaylee.....and this will be my first half marathon. I am planning on running the princess and then the disneyland half next september. I have been training for a month now and am excited to cross that finish line! My girlfriend/neighbor/fellow DVCer will be running it with me
Hope to pop on here when I can and get to meet everyone, learn new tricks and hear everyone's favorite running music!

Kaylee, welcome!!!! Glad you signed up

I just watched the sneak peek on the Disney Blog of Krista who did the DL 1/2 as part of her journey on “Extreme Makeover: Weight Loss Edition" I feel kind of silly to only be aiming at the 5k now.

I can do a 5k now just need to reduce my time by 6 minutes to meet the runDinsey requirements, should I be aiming for the 1/2 in 2012 instead of 2013?

Pj

 

[MaMa3Princess]

Kaylee, welcome!!!! Glad you signed up

I just watched the sneak peek on the Disney Blog of Krista who did the DL 1/2 as part of her journey on “Extreme Makeover: Weight Loss Edition" I feel kind of silly to only be aiming at the 5k now.

I can do a 5k now just need to reduce my time by 6 minutes to meet the runDinsey requirements, should I be aiming for the 1/2 in 2012 instead of 2013?

Pj

PJ,

There is so much time to train!! I say go for it in 2012. I stalked the Princess 2011 thread and read while I was pregnant. I made up in my mind once I had my 6th munchkin, I was going to do this for ME. I had my babe in January and literally when the ladies ran this past February, I started C25k and have not looked back since. My first 5k I finished in 48 minutes. Well not that I am speedy gonzales or anything but I have slowly and gradually worked my way up to a 12:00-13:00 minute time pace. Yes, you can do it in 2012!! Dont feel ashamed, be very proud of your 5k and then aim to do a little bit more and a little bit more.

These ladies have inspired me for the past two years to get out there and just do it

 

[fourmcds]

Kaylee, welcome!!!! Glad you signed up

I just watched the sneak peek on the Disney Blog of Krista who did the DL 1/2 as part of her journey on “Extreme Makeover: Weight Loss Edition" I feel kind of silly to only be aiming at the 5k now.

I can do a 5k now just need to reduce my time by 6 minutes to meet the runDinsey requirements, should I be aiming for the 1/2 in 2012 instead of 2013?

Pj

Nice to see you here PJ! I certainly think you should aim for the half!!!!! It would be a great goal......and if you set your goals there I am sure you will make it! LMK if you change your mind....I can help you train via FB!

Thanks for the idea of walking to the poly for the transportation. I think our husbands would be happier at BLT than SSR so we may switch if there are still openings.

 

[saysay]

Kaylee, welcome!!!! Glad you signed up

I just watched the sneak peek on the Disney Blog of Krista who did the DL 1/2 as part of her journey on “Extreme Makeover: Weight Loss Edition" I feel kind of silly to only be aiming at the 5k now.

I can do a 5k now just need to reduce my time by 6 minutes to meet the runDinsey requirements, should I be aiming for the 1/2 in 2012 instead of 2013?

Pj

My gut is to say go for the 1/2. You can walk it...you just need to train your body to walk quick enough. I do Galloway intervals which is a great way to run. You have time...then again do what you are comfortble with.

RunDisney will put the galloway training program on the website. YOu can look at the training plan for either the Disneyland 1/2 or the January 1/2 to see what the plan entails. For the princess, it starts in September I think.