Official 2013 Disney Princess Half Marathon Thread - Take 2

[cantwaitvaca09]

How 'bout this weather, Chicago Princesses!!! 1/2 mile into it I wanted to turn back around and get my 5K Pocahontas costume out just 'cuz! But I didn't. Time was a-wastin'. Hope you are all enjoying the heat wave!

I am stuck at work, so I can not go for a run. I may walk at lunch time.
I think the rain is due to start by the time I get off work.

Chicago Ladies, look up Shape Diva Dash. Looks like so much fun!!!

 

[kanadar]

I'm in Illinois, just not Chicago and it is pretty nice today! I want to get a run in outside but I'm a little leery on that because I've been having a pain in the back of my thigh, not sure why but it just started randomly. It started yesterday and my last run was saturday so I don't think that did it.

 

[cantwaitvaca09]

I'm in Illinois, just not Chicago and it is pretty nice today! I want to get a run in outside but I'm a little leery on that because I've been having a pain in the back of my thigh, not sure why but it just started randomly. It started yesterday and my last run was saturday so I don't think that did it.

I am not in the city either. far away burb!.

I hope your thigh pain gets better.

 

[AmyAnne]

While we are waiting for corral placements, I have a few planning questions I hope you all experts can help me with.

First, we will be staying at a monorail resort and I am wondering whether the monorail will be running in time to get us the the start, or whether we will need to take a bus.

And second, where do the people with the gold cheer squad package get to be during the race? The info on the rundisney site says: "Reserved ChEAR Zone viewing location along the course (first-come, first-served)"

But does that mean you could be anywhere along the course? If so, how would you get to anywhere on the course other than Epcot (where the race buses drop you off)?

 

[cshea13]

My sister just found some temporary tattoos that we will be sporting on race day. I was psyched she found them, so I figured I would let everyone hear know about them. It is a 13.1 with a purple tiara. These can be found at Marathon Tattoo.

 

[happybaker]

So, I was just on runDisney and in the Runner Info section under waivers, they changed the wording to say that waivers will be provided approximately two weeks weeks before the race. Didn't it used to say 30 days prior?

UGH...does that mean almost another two weeks before we get them? I want it now only because it means we're that much closer and I need a vacation!

Holly

 

[bellanotte10]

So, I was just on runDisney and in the Runner Info section under waivers, they changed the wording to say that waivers will be provided approximately two weeks weeks before the race. Didn't it used to say 30 days prior?

UGH...does that mean almost another two weeks before we get them? I want it now only because it means we're that much closer and I need a vacation!

Holly

Oh no! I see that too! How disappointing. I really wanted it this week, as it made the race seem more close/real....

I know final race instructions still say 1 month before so hopefully we should be getting those soon.

 

[Schmaggie]

How 'bout this weather, Chicago Princesses!!! 1/2 mile into it I wanted to turn back around and get my 5K Pocahontas costume out just 'cuz! But I didn't. Time was a-wastin'. Hope you are all enjoying the heat wave!

Amen to THAT! Winter chill is on its way back, but I got out for a quick shakeout run this morning, just because I could!

 

[jodipaige2004]

What is up with runDisney? No waivers or bib numbers or corrals on time, no final instructions, no Princess merchandise (except pins and purses)...we don't even know who the featured Princess is. Not feeling the magic right now. I've been injured and could use a pick-me-up, so many of us are training in freezing cold temps....ugh. It is so close yet so far. runDisney, throw us a bone please!!!

Jodi
www.2princessesontherun.wordpress.com
www.facebook.com/2princessesontherun

 

[bellanotte10]

What is up with runDisney? No waivers or bib numbers or corrals on time, no final instructions, no Princess merchandise (except pins and purses)...we don't even know who the featured Princess is. Not feeling the magic right now. I've been injured and could use a pick-me-up, so many of us are training in freezing cold temps....ugh. It is so close yet so far. runDisney, throw us a bone please!!!

Jodi
www.2princessesontherun.wordpress.com
www.facebook.com/2princessesontherun

I completely agree!

 

[Mommy to Two Princes]

Has anyone ever done a rhinestone iron on applique on a tech shirt? I'm nervous about doing it.

 

[cantwaitvaca09]

What is up with runDisney? No waivers or bib numbers or corrals on time, no final instructions, no Princess merchandise (except pins and purses)...we don't even know who the featured Princess is. Not feeling the magic right now. I've been injured and could use a pick-me-up, so many of us are training in freezing cold temps....ugh. It is so close yet so far. runDisney, throw us a bone please!!!

Jodi
www.2princessesontherun.wordpress.com
www.facebook.com/2princessesontherun

I also agree!! Not feeling the magic!

 

[Cripey]

Has anyone ever done a rhinestone iron on applique on a tech shirt? I'm nervous about doing it.

I have several times...sometimes takes more time and applied pressure to get it to adhere than it would on 100% cotton, but I haven't had a problem. A few things I've learned along the way...Make sure you are using a thin cloth between the iron and the transfer. One tip I read somewhere that I think works really well is to perform the transfer as normal, let cool/dry for a few minutes...once you can remove the sticky transfer paper and feel like the stones are properly adhered, turn the shirt inside out and repeat on the inside of the shirt, still using the thin cloth between the iron and the shirt. It's supposed to help draw the adhesive on the back of the stones even deeper into the fabric of the shirt so they stick really well. again, allow it to dry/cool before turning right side out...run your hand over the design to make sure everything feels secure...repeat steps if anything is loose. also, make sure your thin cloth is large enough to cover not just the design, but also anywhere the iron might make contact with the shirt since alot of tech fabric not react very well to direct heat from a hot iron. Hope it works for you!

ETA: the first 3 pics in my signature have rhinestone iron ons on the front and backs of the shirts....the last 3 were vinyl iron ons...all on tech fabric.

 

[sunnygal041]

I also agree!! Not feeling the magic!

Agreed! Suspense is killing me. I feel guilty saying it is 80 done here in Fla.

 

[sunnygal041]

Agreed! Suspense is killing me. I feel guilty saying it is 80 done here in Fla.

Meant to say down, not done. Stupid IPad

 

[annmarieda]

Just wanted to share a couple things...

1. I just found my email from rundisney with final race instructions for the ToT and it was 17 days before the race. So I guess we could be waiting till 2/7 a little more than one more week.

2. Got my longest run in to date today. 10.96 miles! with a pace of 10:17. I am beginning to feel like I am almost prepared enough for the phm.

 

[Cripey]

2. Got my longest run in to date today. 10.96 miles! with a pace of 10:17. I am beginning to feel like I am almost prepared enough for the phm.

Girlfriend, you are DEFINITELY prepared! You're gonna do great!

 

[cantwaitvaca09]

Just wanted to share a couple things...

1. I just found my email from rundisney with final race instructions for the ToT and it was 17 days before the race. So I guess we could be waiting till 2/7 a little more than one more week.

2. Got my longest run in to date today. 10.96 miles! with a pace of 10:17. I am beginning to feel like I am almost prepared enough for the phm.

Thats a great pace

 

[Gryhndmom]

Just wanted to share a couple things...

1. I just found my email from rundisney with final race instructions for the ToT and it was 17 days before the race. So I guess we could be waiting till 2/7 a little more than one more week.

2. Got my longest run in to date today. 10.96 miles! with a pace of 10:17. I am beginning to feel like I am almost prepared enough for the phm.

You are doing sooooo GREAT ! Can I bribe you to have my mimosa waiting at the finish line since at my current pace I'll be a good half hour behind you !

So, I was just on runDisney and in the Runner Info section under waivers, they changed the wording to say that waivers will be provided approximately two weeks weeks before the race. Didn't it used to say 30 days prior?

UGH...does that mean almost another two weeks before we get them? I want it now only because it means we're that much closer and I need a vacation!

Holly

I just went on rundisney and noticed too it has been changed since last night from 30 days to two weeks. You would think this was their first race !

Any of the Florida Princess' have a long term weather forecast for Feb ? I know here in TX it looks like above avg for Feb.

 

[StarGirl11]

What is up with runDisney? No waivers or bib numbers or corrals on time, no final instructions, no Princess merchandise (except pins and purses)...we don't even know who the featured Princess is. Not feeling the magic right now. I've been injured and could use a pick-me-up, so many of us are training in freezing cold temps....ugh. It is so close yet so far. runDisney, throw us a bone please!!!

Jodi
www.2princessesontherun.wordpress.com
www.facebook.com/2princessesontherun

Agreed.

You would think since it's an anniversary year we would be getting more information by now and not less. I would love to just see some merchandise at this point. I don't buy the purses (could care less) so I would love to see some of the shirts.