Official 2013 Disney Princess Half Marathon Thread - Take 2

[JenNel85]

Thanks!


Went for my last long run (10 miles) today. Made it, but it was just a bad run. I've had bad runs before and I'm not letting it get me down. I toughed it out and I'm darn proud of that.

But....

I'm having a hard time with fuel during long runs. I've been playing around with different things to see what works for me, and I'm just not figuring it out. I feel like the things that I can tolerate, just don't give me what I need. I can't do gels at all. I can tolerate 1 flavor of Gu Chomps before and in the early part of a run, but after that no dice.

Sport Beans are fine, but I didn't feel like they really worked for me. I'm running out of options and I'm tired of feeling so sick for a couple hours after my long run. Anyone else?

I have had nothing but stomach issues with pretty much everything I tried, too -- I know exactly what you mean!

I can tolerate the Honey Stingers waffles, but other than that, the ONLY thing that works for me are the Clif Shot Bloks. If you haven't tried those yet, that'd be my recommendation!

They're easy to get down (with water, of course), don't make me nauseous or cause other tummy troubles, and they really do help me get through my long runs! I spread out a pack of 6 bloks over my last long run today -- 12 miles -- and other than some soreness/general tiredness, felt pretty good!

 

[kanadar]

Did my 10k this morning, had some unexpected rain start a little which was not fun with the almost freezing conditions. There were a few slick spots and they didn't salt the roads. But I made it in 1:06:44 so I am happy with that

 

[mickeysgal]

12 miles done today. Miles 6-9 in the rain, 9-12 chilled from the rain. Time to taper!

 

[bskelly07]

Finally bought my tiara today! Gem and mineral show is in Tucson this month, and they had a bunch of cute tiaras for cheap!

Now I just need to finish my costume... It's getting so clooose.

 

[VickiHD]

Finally bought my tiara today! Gem and mineral show is in Tucson this month, and they had a bunch of cute tiaras for cheap!

Now I just need to finish my costume... It's getting so clooose.

Yeah !!!
I'm trying to figure out how "attach" mine to my visor.

 

[reagansmom]

Ran 13 miles yesterday on snowy, uneven terrain. Time was horrible, but I figure flat surfaces and much warmer weather should help that out!

 

[semejorado]

Ran 13 miles yesterday on snowy, uneven terrain. Time was horrible, but I figure flat surfaces and much warmer weather should help that out!

AMAZING!!

I had to opposite time. My husband and I ran our first half but I didn't finish!

The temps were insane it started at 85 with humidity at 80-90 with no clouds and temps reaching 92.

I'm so bummed I didn't finish but at mile 10 my heart was racing terribly I wasn't sweating and my time had gone to 17-19 min miles (which isn't like me). I knew I had to stop before I got sick.

But my hubby pulled through guys!!!!

He keeps telling me that the temps at DIsney will be different but its hard to tarin so hard and not complete the 13.1 .....

 

[longhorns2]

Paging Perfectly Princess Joan!

Queston- do you have pictures or remember what the shirts looked like the first 2 years? I know what they looked like the past 2 years but never thought to ask what they looked like before. do you mind sharing with us?

I have an obsession in my head now that they will be purple like the cover of the program. But... well, I bet they are white. Again. With a lame heart. Again.

 

[joan4mickey]

Paging Perfectly Princess Joan!

Queston- do you have pictures or remember what the shirts looked like the first 2 years? I know what they looked like the past 2 years but never thought to ask what they looked like before. do you mind sharing with us?

I have an obsession in my head now that they will be purple like the cover of the program. But... well, I bet they are white. Again. With a lame heart. Again.

I hope they are NOT white again. I'm working on getting a photo. The first year the shirt was pink and the next was light blue. There were Champion shirts and more fitted the the last two years.

 

[longhorns2]

ooohhh! So maybe purple IS an option!

 

[Mommy to Two Princes]

ooohhh! So maybe purple IS an option!

I would LOVE a purple shirt!!! A TCU alum has gotta dream...

 

[the_princess]

Paging Perfectly Princess Joan!

Queston- do you have pictures or remember what the shirts looked like the first 2 years? I know what they looked like the past 2 years but never thought to ask what they looked like before. do you mind sharing with us?

I have an obsession in my head now that they will be purple like the cover of the program. But... well, I bet they are white. Again. With a lame heart. Again.

Purple would be perfect! I hate white shirts, they never stay white for long!

 

[longhorns2]

I would LOVE a purple shirt!!! A TCU alum has gotta dream...

Slim chance of a burnt orange happening- LMAO So I'll roll with purple.

My issue with white is the sheerness. If it fits too tightly across my gut it's just not pretty. I want to be a pretty pretty princess! In a purple shirt!

I used my shirt from last year as the undershirt for my costume at Tink. I never wore it. I liked the 2011 shirt more. I do wear that sometimes. But would wear a colored shirt ALL the time. Wear the green Tink shirt often!

 

[cukal6]

Do members of the Chear Squad need to fill out a waiver. I thought I remembered seeing this somewhere?

 

[joan4mickey]

I'm not too good with techology, but I went back and found an old photobucket account after reading the dis tech thread; Hope this works
http://http://s21.beta.photobucket.com/user/baumann/media/0.jpeg.html

ok. so it's very small

 

[longhorns2]

Thanks Joan!!! I love the colored ones! It would have been fine if they went white one year, but please don't do it 3 in a row!

The blue one is my favorite.

 

[joan4mickey]

2009 ran with DDS. We had our favorite princess on back of shirt..
http://s21.beta.photobucket.com/user/baumann/media/Miscellaneous/Princess/IMG_1936.jpg.html
Pocohontas, Sleeping Beauty and Jasmine

 

[joan4mickey]

2010. Ran by myself. One DD there to support me.
http://http://s21.beta.photobucket.com/user/baumann/media/Miscellaneous/Princess/photo077.jpg.html

 

[joan4mickey]

2011. DDs are back!
http://s21.beta.photobucket.com/user/baumann/media/Miscellaneous/Princess/IMG_1518.jpg.html

 

[joan4mickey]

2012. One DD. Team Cool Runnings
http://s21.beta.photobucket.com/user/baumann/media/Miscellaneous/Princess/IMG_0171.jpg.html