Official 2013 Disney Princess Half Marathon Thread - Take 2

[happybaker]

Got a special email..kind of creepy at first, it is from Taylor Reynolds
But it was about being a "Perfect Princess", the are 324 of us. It said they wanted to crown me for the weekend and a was a member of the "Royal Club".
So it was pretty cool..324 5-peat runners out of the original 6000.

Hope all the weather doesn't mess up all the travel plans.

Joan, that's awesome. I can't wait to hear about all the special treatment they give you know that you're royalty.

Hey NE Princesses-- what are you all hearing about the possible storm this weekend? It sounds like we'll be able to get out Friday night, but I am worried about making it back Sunday night! If it's really 12" in Boston Saturday night - Sunday, I don't know know if they'd let us land at Logan (though we don't get back until after midnight Monday AM). Because of work, I don't think we can go to the race if we can't get back.... Aaaahhh!

I'm flying out of Logan Saturday morning at 6 am. If I am stuck I will be pitching a minor hissy fit (but not really). I really hope Saturday night means Saturday night!

I hope you both get out of Logan without any issues. I'm hearing that Saturday should just be light snow/rain. Anything I'm hearing about the storm on Sunday is really vague - that it could track to the south, that it could be a mixture of a snow/rain event.

I'm lucky enough that I'm leaving out of Logan tomorrow morning, but I know not everyone's schedule allowed for a longer trip. Anyone else flying out tomorrow morning?

Thought I'd share my Rapunzel costume with y'all. I played around a LOT with my sewing machine but I think it works. I'm still toying with whether or not I'll be able to bring Pascal.


I'll have my hair braided for the event itself but If y'all see me - please say hi!

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Love the outfit. Great job on the shirt! My friend is going as Rapunzel and she's going to try to attach her Pascal to her shoulder with either safety pins or by sewing on snaps.


I'm all checked in for my flight tomorrow. YAY!! Less than four hours left at work and then I can go home and pack. I get into Orlando around 11AM tomorrow, but I told my friend flying in from Phoenix that I'd wait for her flight and ride ME together, since she doesn't like buses. We're staying at AOA; anyone else?

Good luck to everyone dealing with weather issues. Just another added stress you don't need.

Holly

 

[Cripey]

Well, it wasn't a race nightmare, but a portion of my dream last night was "narrated" by the voice that does the video shown on the ME... I think it's a sign that I seriously need a vacation yall. Oh well, at least I woke up smiling about it I plan to finally start packing tonight after my chiro appointment. I'm seriously concerned with going over the 50lb limit

So, has anyone ever used epsom salts to aid your ailing muscles? I've always heard a good soak in epsom is supposed to help. I bought a bag the other day at the store that had lavender oils in it too and thought I might bring some along with me...if anything just to soak my poor tired feet in through the week. Does it actually work? Funny...I was in the kitchen last night measuring out 2 cup portions and putting them in little baggies...and BF says "you know you are TOTALLY getting searched at the airport right? White stuff in baggies???" Woops! oh well! I'll make sure I'm a little early to the security line just in case.

EDITED: Plus, I'm sitting here at work TRYING my best to focus and get something done, but Kelly & Michael are broadcating live from WDW and it's making it soooooo hard to turn away from the TV!!!! It looks like a beautiful, sunny day there...and PACKED already!!

 

[reagansmom]

Funny...I was in the kitchen last night measuring out 2 cup portions and putting them in little baggies...and BF says "you know you are TOTALLY getting searched at the airport right? White stuff in baggies???" Woops! oh well! I'll make sure I'm a little early to the security line just in case.

I bought some detergent that came in little pouches and I went to pack it for a trip. I shoed it to hubby and he told me just to spend the $$ and get some at the resort because it completely looked like something illegal.

 

[Run4Eeyore]

Long time lurker here, but thought I'd finally register and chime in!

I LOVE my Epsom salt baths. I take them a couple of times a week and swear by them for getting through heavy training! I was totally thinking about bringing some with me for post-race, but started worrying about airport security, too. Maybe I'll just bring a bath ball of some sort.

 

[cewait]

Morning Princesses!

Hope you have a great weekend this weekend. Looks like the weather may not be your best friend but do not allow that to deter you from having a great time. Just remember, one stride at a time and you will soon be running through Cinderella Castle and then before long to the finish.

For you first time folks, this will be a life changing weekend. You will come out of the race with a new level of confidence that you will have from now on.

Wish I were there running as a frog. Maybe next year.

 

[joan4mickey]

Ok I am going to try this. Laying in bed on iPad. Woke in the night with a terrible belly ache and now my feet are like ice block, my body aches and throwing up..TMI

Walmart or Target sells little packs of liquid tide for washing..less than 3 oz.

Love salt bathes. I don't take them same day as LR but day after.

That's all I can right now.

 

[Cripey]

Long time lurker here, but thought I'd finally register and chime in!

I LOVE my Epsom salt baths. I take them a couple of times a week and swear by them for getting through heavy training! I was totally thinking about bringing some with me for post-race, but started worrying about airport security, too. Maybe I'll just bring a bath ball of some sort.

Oh great, I'm glad to hear from someone that has used them before! I'm still gonna bring them. If they see it and want to inspect, so be it...once the baggies are opened, it's pretty obvious it's not anything bad...and then their area will smell like a day spa for the rest of the morning

 

[Lawyer Mommy]

Ok I am going to try this. Laying in bed on iPad. Woke in the night with a terrible belly ache and now my feet are like ice block, my body aches and throwing up..TMI

Walmart or Target sells little packs of liquid tide for washing..less than 3 oz.

Love salt bathes. I don't take them same day as LR but day after.

That's all I can right now.

Oh no!!!! Joan, I'm so sorry. I really hope this passes fast. When is our Perfect Princess supposed to leave?

 

[PrincessV]

So, has anyone ever used epsom salts to aid your ailing muscles?

I do, on advice from my chiro... I honestly can't say if the salt does anything more than a plain ol' hot bath does, but for sure, my body likes a hot soak!

Morning Princesses!

Hope you have a great weekend this weekend. Looks like the weather may not be your best friend but do not allow that to deter you from having a great time. Just remember, one stride at a time and you will soon be running through Cinderella Castle and then before long to the finish.

For you first time folks, this will be a life changing weekend. You will come out of the race with a new level of confidence that you will have from now on.

Wish I were there running as a frog. Maybe next year.

Thansk so much, Coach!

Ok I am going to try this. Laying in bed on iPad. Woke in the night with a terrible belly ache and now my feet are like ice block, my body aches and throwing up..TMI
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NOOOOOO! No, no, no, no! I'm so sorry Hope it passes super-quick!

 

[sunnygal041]

Oh great, I'm glad to hear from someone that has used them before! I'm still gonna bring them. If they see it and want to inspect, so be it...once the baggies are opened, it's pretty obvious it's not anything bad...and then their area will smell like a day spa for the rest of the morning

Hey Cripey, I am driving up there. I can bring some and leave them at the front desk for ya or give them to you directly. Let me know!

 

[sunnygal041]

Morning Princesses!

Hope you have a great weekend this weekend. Looks like the weather may not be your best friend but do not allow that to deter you from having a great time. Just remember, one stride at a time and you will soon be running through Cinderella Castle and then before long to the finish.

For you first time folks, this will be a life changing weekend. You will come out of the race with a new level of confidence that you will have from now on.

Wish I were there running as a frog. Maybe next year.

Thanks, Coach! I always remember your words: Relentless pursuit of forward momemtum.

 

[DisneyBoyz]

Ugh! Hope you are feeling better soon Joan! I cant wait to hear how your crowning goes! My stomach bug started Thursday at 4 am. Been twice to the dr and at urgent care for four hours last night. Hoping some drugs kick in for me.

Starting to believe I am cursed from doing this run! Stress fractures stopped me last year and hip surgery 7 weeks ago prevent me from running--so I'm determined to walk. Starting in the front, I should be able to comfortably walk the entire PHM (with my orthos blessing)...and stop for a few select photo ops! Longest walk I was able to get in was 7.5 miles. I pray I can finish! I won't be able to don a blingy medal at the castle for dinner Sunday if I do not cross the finish on my own two feet!
Safe travels to you all...traveling south on 95 through SC, Disney bound now!

 

[DisneyBoyz]

PS - staying at OKW

 

[VickiHD]

Stay strong Princesses !!! Sending pixie dust and get well wishes to everyone who is ill or has any aches and pains.

Ck in on our SWA flight. luggage, carryons, back-packs are all down stairs ready to go.

We've been on East Coast time since Saturday so we are feeling pretty good.

Just CAN"T wait to get there !!!!!!!!!!!

 

[armyfamilyof4]

Hi, just thought I'd see if anyone is looking for one pasta party ticket. I have one to sell. I unfortunately had to cancel my trip due to an unexpected surgery
I can email the confirmation & info to be able to pick it up ASAP.
Thanks!

 

[princessmeghan]

Epson salt baths - LOVE them. I think they help?

Weather - Delta lets you change flights on the same day for a $50 fee. I'm flying from Madison, WI tomorrow night... but I plan to try to get on an earlier flight. $50 for that peace of mind would be great.

I'm so nervous and excited. And omg, I fly tomorrow! Speaking of flying, is deodorant a "liquid"? As in, does it have to be in my quart size baggie?

 

[happybaker]

Morning Princesses!

Hope you have a great weekend this weekend. Looks like the weather may not be your best friend but do not allow that to deter you from having a great time. Just remember, one stride at a time and you will soon be running through Cinderella Castle and then before long to the finish.

For you first time folks, this will be a life changing weekend. You will come out of the race with a new level of confidence that you will have from now on.

Wish I were there running as a frog. Maybe next year.

Thanks Coach Charles. I got a lot of advice from you by reading the Marathon weekend thread.

Ok I am going to try this. Laying in bed on iPad. Woke in the night with a terrible belly ache and now my feet are like ice block, my body aches and throwing up..TMI

Walmart or Target sells little packs of liquid tide for washing..less than 3 oz.

Love salt bathes. I don't take them same day as LR but day after.

That's all I can right now.

OH NO!! I hope the crud you're dealing with passes fast. Crossing my fingers it's a 24-hour kind of thing.

Holly

 

[happybaker]

I'm so nervous and excited. And omg, I fly tomorrow! Speaking of flying, is deodorant a "liquid"? As in, does it have to be in my quart size baggie?

If it's a solid, then no it doesn't have to go in your baggie. If it's a roll-on then I believe so because of the liquid in the bottle.

Travel Safe!

Holly

 

[princessmeghan]

Ok I am going to try this. Laying in bed on iPad. Woke in the night with a terrible belly ache and now my feet are like ice block, my body aches and throwing up..TMI

Walmart or Target sells little packs of liquid tide for washing..less than 3 oz.

Love salt bathes. I don't take them same day as LR but day after.

That's all I can right now.

Oh no!!! FEEL BETTER!!

 

[princessmeghan]

If it's a solid, then no it doesn't have to go in your baggie. If it's a roll-on then I believe so because of the liquid in the bottle.

Travel Safe!

Holly

This is what I was assuming, but figured I'd check. My baggie was getting full.