Official 2012 Princess Half Marathon Thread!

[daisy112878]

I would recommend any of the host resorts if you haven't been in awhile. It'll make the weekend a little more stress free knowing that you can catch a bus at your resort to any of the events. As far as choosing between values and moderate, it really just depends on whether you are making it a quick weekend trip or spending some time in the parks later in the week. If you are spending time in the parks and want to save some money, the values are great. We usually stay there if we simply need a bed and a shower. The pools are fun to swim in, and we've always have nice clean rooms, but there isn't much else at the values to do. If you are only there for a few days and want to spend more time relaxing at the hotel instead of playing in the parks, then I would go with the moderate. The mods have a sit down restaurant at every resort (except french quarter) so you can enjoy a leisurely post race meal without going far. There is also a boat from the Port Orleans resorts to Downtown Disney if you like to shop. Also, I think the beds are more comfortable at the moderate resorts, but usually I'm fine sleeping wherever. DH is usually the one who complains about the beds at different resorts.

I agree with this too. If you haven't been in a while I'd go with a host resort so you don't have to worry about finding your way to the expo or the start of the race.

 

[westgre]

OK girls, I need some help! I've finished the Couch to 5k, what would you all say should be my next training step towards a 10k? The Bridge to 10k programs all seem to rely on running times rather than distances, but I do better the other day around.

Should I just do figure out my best intervals and increase my distance weekly? Or run certain distances and just keep going as long as possible? I feel so lost.. even the Galloway plans focus more on timed runs rather than distances :/ Just a bit puzzled as to how I should proceed.

Have you looked at Hal Higdon plans? His are usually distance based. I used his 5K plan after I finished C25K because I was nowhere near 3.1 miles in 30 minutes. You could use intervals or walk when needed using his plan.
http://www.halhigdon.com/10ktraining/10knovice.htm

 

[NCrunner]

I did it! I just registered! I must be out of my mind.

If you are then I am too! Out of my mind anyway....I have been reading all the times/paces posted and I realize I really am sslloooww....but I have to just keep reminding myself this is for ME, not for time, I do what I can, I push myself when I can and just keep remembering I will be able to take my grandkids to Disney when Im 70!! When one hits 40, the goals change, this is for Heart Health and stamina for the long haul....and maybe one more year of the bikini....who knows!

 

[NCrunner]

Anybody ever done the Danskin Tri at Disney in May? Thinkin.....

 

[DisneyBoyz]

NOW I have been looking at renting some points, but the cheapest option I have seen is $13. Let me know if you have a cheaper contact....you can PM me. I would LOVE to do an Epcot resort since we had the boat last year and I loved it.

Sent you a PM. I pay $11/pt with a gal from the *********** blog. Booked two vacations through her so far & have been 100% satisfied!

Successfully completed what I said earlier: 2/1 intervals at 5.5/4.0. I felt great after! Thanks for everyone's suggestions. I'm going to stick with this pace for a while!

I wrote this one to a sticky note! This will come in handy on bad weather days here in SC! Thanks!

OK girls, I need some help! I've finished the Couch to 5k, what would you all say should be my next training step towards a 10k? The Bridge to 10k programs all seem to rely on running times rather than distances, but I do better the other day around.

Should I just do figure out my best intervals and increase my distance weekly? Or run certain distances and just keep going as long as possible? I feel so lost.. even the Galloway plans focus more on timed runs rather than distances :/ Just a bit puzzled as to how I should proceed.

I have a spreadsheet schedule that I've created from a lot of research I've done. It is a 28 week program (as I started from the couch myself), I am in the middle of week 4 now, so there are 23.5 weeks left of training until the Half. If you're interested, PM me with your email address and I will forward it to you. I'm sure you'd be able to pick up now and not have any issues. It is based on the Galloway methods discussed in his books and online.

Nikki

 

[fashionista311]

Anybody ever done the Danskin Tri at Disney in May? Thinkin.....

I have not, my a friend did it a few years ago and said it was a blast!

I would love do it this next year...right now my first tri is going to be an Olympic in the end of June (yes I'm that dumb)...so to fit in a sprint as a trial run, would be great. But not sure how feasible it would be with the expense of traveling to Disney and shipping the bike

But anyways, this talk is all meaningless, because I have done about diddlysquat to work on my swimming so far

 

[DisneyBoyz]

The lady I book my DVC rentals through said she would be more than happy to work with any of you to set up any DVC reservations. She has 252 points still available that she banked and will expire at the end of February if they are not used. At $11/point, she's been the best deal I've come across.

PM me if you'd like her contact info or more info about my experience.

Nikki

 

[Michele325]

OK girls, I need some help! I've finished the Couch to 5k, what would you all say should be my next training step towards a 10k? The Bridge to 10k programs all seem to rely on running times rather than distances, but I do better the other day around.

Should I just do figure out my best intervals and increase my distance weekly? Or run certain distances and just keep going as long as possible? I feel so lost.. even the Galloway plans focus more on timed runs rather than distances :/ Just a bit puzzled as to how I should proceed.

What is your long run at now? Are you doing 3 miles 3 times a week or did you do the time program? I did a Galloway 10K program that is online on his website. (Running my first 10K this weekend). I like doing 30 minutes during the week (although I am trying to increase my walking to get this up to total of 3 miles) and a long run on the weekend by distance. My body really seems to like the 3-4 mile one weekend, then increasingly longer runs the next weekend pattern.

 

[Michele325]

Who else is going to follow the Galloway plan for the Princess? I was just looking at the new one posted. I am not sure which one I am going to follow yet, but I am thinking about the one for experienced runners from last year. This years to finish one looks like it has more long runs to me. I was wondering if anyone else was looking at them yet, and what they thought. I am getting ready to do my 1st 10K next weekend, then will do long runs of 3-5 miles until it is ready to start the half plan.

 

[saysay]

Who else is going to follow the Galloway plan for the Princess? I was just looking at the new one posted. I am not sure which one I am going to follow yet, but I am thinking about the one for experienced runners from last year. This years to finish one looks like it has more long runs to me. I was wondering if anyone else was looking at them yet, and what they thought. I am getting ready to do my 1st 10K next weekend, then will do long runs of 3-5 miles until it is ready to start the half plan.

Last year I did the one that is not for beginners, but "to finish in the upright position". Well, I had been running for 4 months when official training started and I did end up getting Plantar Faciitis....I think I wasn't stretching enough, ignored my shin splints and didn't do ANY cross training. So while I am thinking of going that route again, a part of me thinks....hmmmm....maybe I should try out the beginner.

I do know this time, I will DEF slow down on my longer runs, didn't do that last year. OH and yeah, crosstraining also, but so far not doing great on that one. I REALLY need to strengthen my core!

 

[J-2]

Who else is going to follow the Galloway plan for the Princess? I was just looking at the new one posted. I am not sure which one I am going to follow yet, but I am thinking about the one for experienced runners from last year. This years to finish one looks like it has more long runs to me. I was wondering if anyone else was looking at them yet, and what they thought. I am getting ready to do my 1st 10K next weekend, then will do long runs of 3-5 miles until it is ready to start the half plan.

I'm planning to do the "to finish" plan. By the time training starts I will have been running for 6 months. We'll see how it goes!

 

[Rupert B Puppenstein]

Who else is going to follow the Galloway plan for the Princess? I was just looking at the new one posted. I am not sure which one I am going to follow yet, but I am thinking about the one for experienced runners from last year. This years to finish one looks like it has more long runs to me. I was wondering if anyone else was looking at them yet, and what they thought. I am getting ready to do my 1st 10K next weekend, then will do long runs of 3-5 miles until it is ready to start the half plan.

I would honestly recommend the Hal Higdon Novice plan for someone who is doing their first race. For your second race on, Jeff Galloway's intervals are perfect. Definitely stick with the novice plans initially...then if you feel comfortable, are happy with how you felt after the race, up it a bit. You can always do intervals during Hal Higdon's plans as well but I did much better starting out with Hal Higdon and then moving on to a combination of Hal Higdon and Jeff Galloway's plans.

 

[shellbelle76]

I agree with this too. If you haven't been in a while I'd go with a host resort so you don't have to worry about finding your way to the expo or the start of the race.

Thanks for your thoughts, Daisy and Heather! Very much appreciate your input.

I think I'll be looking closely at the moderates. We're going to be there for such a short time, I really want to enjoy the whole shebang. And I anticipate that we'll want to shop a smidge. Have to come home with souvenirs for the little ones!!

Still in shock that I'm actually doing this...

 

[JCH]

You can totally do this!! The Princess has a lot of women in all age groups, speeds, and sizes. You will not be alone, and if you continue to be consistent in your training, you will finish and have a great time! Remember, whether you finish in 1:30 or 3:30, it's the same medal!

Thanks! I am so excited to sign up after the supportive comments. The DH says I need to finish the 5k before spending the money on the Half, to "be sure I like it". I look at him like he's crazy, it's Disney! I'll give him the benefit of the doubt on it, though, since he's been supportive so far with all of the shoes and running clothes and the cost of the 5k. So on October 1st when I have the Halloween 5k medal, the registration is going in!

 

[slp1650]

So Disneyland Half is now behind me and I can focus on the Princess now! I'm really not trying to take a break between the events because I'm really motivated right now to run and workout, but my foot's been hurting pretty bad these last few days. I'm trying to get through it and try different things right now so I can get back out there as soon as possible!

For now, I guess it's bike training and circuit training until I can get my foot feeling better. Still... I'm looking forward to February!

 

[westgre]

I decided on my run today that I needed to refocus. My original goals were to burn calories and finish the miles. The past month or so I've been concentrating on speed and really have been too hard on myself. So today I turned my pace prompt off on Nike+ and just ran a 5:1 interval. I think I prefer the 3:1 better. Plus when I slow down, I burn a higher percentage of fat. I think I'll run one short run a week focused on speed and the long run to finish, and the other short run for fat burning.
I also received a running skirt and tank top that I ordered after my race (in a size smaller ) Plus, I'm hoping my speed will improve as I lose the remaining 35 pounds (I've lost 30 already.)

 

[westgre]

So Disneyland Half is now behind me and I can focus on the Princess now! I'm really not trying to take a break between the events because I'm really motivated right now to run and workout, but my foot's been hurting pretty bad these last few days. I'm trying to get through it and try different things right now so I can get back out there as soon as possible!

For now, I guess it's bike training and circuit training until I can get my foot feeling better. Still... I'm looking forward to February!

Congrats! I hope your foot feels better soon!

 

[stitchfan18]

I really need to get in a run today. I was so proud of myself on Monday for doing my run, and even a couple extra miles since the weather was nice. I have totally lost motivation to run the last 2 days. If I post here that I have to run, then I actually have to get out and do it, right? Hopefully I'll be back later tonight to report good news about my run!

 

[HockeyKat]

I decided on my run today that I needed to refocus. My original goals were to burn calories and finish the miles. The past month or so I've been concentrating on speed and really have been too hard on myself. So today I turned my pace prompt off on Nike+ and just ran a 5:1 interval. I think I prefer the 3:1 better. Plus when I slow down, I burn a higher percentage of fat. I think I'll run one short run a week focused on speed and the long run to finish, and the other short run for fat burning.
I also received a running skirt and tank top that I ordered after my race (in a size smaller ) Plus, I'm hoping my speed will improve as I lose the remaining 35 pounds (I've lost 30 already.)

Congrats on the loss!!!

Losing the rest of the weight will *definitely* make you faster. I think your plan is a good one that makes a lot of sense.

I wish I had been that careful last year. I pushed too hard, too fast, (both weight loss and running), and then wound up on the bench and a good portion of the weight came back too.

 

[Rupert B Puppenstein]

I decided on my run today that I needed to refocus. My original goals were to burn calories and finish the miles. The past month or so I've been concentrating on speed and really have been too hard on myself. So today I turned my pace prompt off on Nike+ and just ran a 5:1 interval. I think I prefer the 3:1 better. Plus when I slow down, I burn a higher percentage of fat. I think I'll run one short run a week focused on speed and the long run to finish, and the other short run for fat burning.
I also received a running skirt and tank top that I ordered after my race (in a size smaller ) Plus, I'm hoping my speed will improve as I lose the remaining 35 pounds (I've lost 30 already.)

Congratulations on losing so much weight!! You are almost to your goal!! Your speed will definitely improve! Carrying extra weight is a lot harder on your body but it sounds like you will be a completely new person by the time the Princess gets here!!