Official 2016 Princess Half Marathon Thread

[kelly 1]

On the Tink thread there are pictures of the 2016 Tink medals . Pictures snapped at the Star Wars Expo.

 

[Luv2Run]

Is there anyway that I can be added as well?

Of course! Which race(s) are you signed up for?

 

[princessluna14]

Of course! Which race(s) are you signed up for?

Can I be a pest and ask you to update mine while you're in there? I'm doing the half, not the GSC. Thanks!!

 

[pixarmom]

Another pest here. Could you change the pixarmom listing to Glass Slipper Challenge? We decided not to register for the 5K because our youngest wanted to run the kids' 1-mile instead.

 

[HockeyMomNH]

Since we are all being pests, I'm doing the 5K plus the GSC. It's not a big deal if it doesn't get updated though.

 

[Panikim]

Of course! Which race(s) are you signed up for?

I am signed up for the GSC

 

[Luv2Run]

Can I be a pest and ask you to update mine while you're in there? I'm doing the half, not the GSC. Thanks!!

All fixed!

Another pest here. Could you change the pixarmom listing to Glass Slipper Challenge? We decided not to register for the 5K because our youngest wanted to run the kids' 1-mile instead.

I already had you listed for the GSC (just went and double-checked), so you're good-to-go!

I am signed up for the GSC

Gotcha down!

 

[pigletcanrun]

Do they do a online preorder for the jackets like they are doing with the dooneys?

I believe the preorder for the jackets and pins are sold out. You could order those as soon as we registered for the races. This is only my second rundisney event so I can't speak from experience if they may or may not have any available at the expo.

 

[RunBakeLove]

@lovingeire how did you make your shirt for the Ariel costume? I was planning on buying a white performance tee and then attaching a black layer in the corset shape, but am not sure the best way to attach it. Did you sew yours?

 

[Panikim]

If anyone ordered a small or medium jacket and decides against it or whatever I would be more than happy to meet and pay you for it or do a paypal transaction. I didn't realize that I would want it so badly now!!!!

 

[swanprincess06]

If anyone ordered a small or medium jacket and decides against it or whatever I would be more than happy to meet and pay you for it or do a paypal transaction. I didn't realize that I would want it so badly now!!!!

@Panikim, they usually have a different jacket available at the expo so you still may be able to get one. But they do sell out. I didn't realize there was a preorder last year and missed it. When I went on Saturday to the expo they had very limited sizes left.

I did preorder a small jacket and if I decide I don't like it, I will pm you before I return it!

 

[disneydaydreamer33]

So I just have to share my "power of intervals story" I was scheduled for 15 miles today and at around mile 11, I completely hit a wall. I even called DH and asked if he would pick me up where I was, because I was just done. Then I told him, I would try for a little bit longer and let him know if I still needed him. Usually I run for about 10 minutes, then take a 1 minute walk break. Well, I was so DONE that I decided to try 1:1 intervals and see how I felt. After a couple of those I realized I could definitely do 1:1 intervals for the rest of my 4 miles! After a few minutes, I even switched to 3:1 (running/walking). In the end, my pacing slowed way down, but I completed what I set out to do and that felt SO GOOD! It's amazing how much of the running process is mental!

I hope you all are a great training weekend, princesses! Thanks for all the support I have felt from you over these past few months!

 

[Panikim]

@Panikim, they usually have a different jacket available at the expo so you still may be able to get one. But they do sell out. I didn't realize there was a preorder last year and missed it. When I went on Saturday to the expo they had very limited sizes left.

I did preorder a small jacket and if I decide I don't like it, I will pm you before I return it!

Please do!!

 

[Ariel484]

@kelly 1 @bethan92 @hauntedcity @MyFavEeyore @RunBakeLove @BriarRose59 @beachta1 @S'Mores @kpooh @puppytrainer @SherryinBA @preciouspups @lovingeire @disneydaydreamer33 @huggybuff Thank you for the kind words, everyone. I've been really overwhelmed by how nice and supportive you all have been, and I really appreciate it.

That stinks! I am so sorry you have to deal with all this, but happy you know it is not a permanent problem. I hope you have a smooth recovery and rehab. Good luck and thanks for all the knowledge you have shared here!

Yes, definitely counting my blessings that it is not a permanent issue! Thank you.

While I hate to hear that, I totally understand. I have been thinking of doing the same. I just don't think I'm half marathon ready. 5k and 10k yes, but I don't think I'm ready. And my knee is giving me problems right now so I'm not getting the miles in that I should be at this point.

What do you have to do to defer if that is what I decide to do?

That's where I was. There's a chance I could recover in time, but with zero training it would be a miserable weekend. I hope you're feeling better soon. See you in 2017?

I'm so sorry to hear that. I'm right there with you. I didn't even register for the half, because I knew I'd just be up to a 10K. I'm still doing the 5K, but I am probably walking it. We're going to kill it in 2017!

I know you are. When you were talking about deferring I remember thinking how smart and mature you were being about the whole thing. I hope to do the same.

Best wishes to you in your recovery, and HECK YEAH we're gonna kill it next year!!

I'm sorry to hear this, Ariel. Hope you have a speedy recovery and will see you at DL for Tink!!

Thanks...I hope to make it to Tink! Possibly the 5K but defer the challenge. Fingers crossed!

 

[keahgirl8]

Thank you for the kind words, everyone. I've been really overwhelmed by how nice and supportive you all have been, and I really appreciate it.

It's what runners do. I feel so blessed to be part of this community. You hear stories about people being rude or nasty, but it seems they are very few and far between. 99.999% of runners are amazing and supportive.

Yes, definitely counting my blessings that it is not a permanent issue! Thank you.

That's wonderful! I hope mine isn't.

That's where I was. There's a chance I could recover in time, but with zero training it would be a miserable weekend. I hope you're feeling better soon. See you in 2017?

Believe me, you'll be glad you did this. Going in unprepared is a huge mistake. I'd be doing the GSC this year if I hadn't done that in 2015.

I know you are. When you were talking about deferring I remember thinking how smart and mature you were being about the whole thing. I hope to do the same.

Best wishes to you in your recovery, and HECK YEAH we're gonna kill it next year!!

Thanks. You've made a huge step, and it's the hardest one...I think. Ask me again on Saturday and Sunday that weekend when I'm not running.

 

[nonni]

Does anybody know when the cut off is for purchasing the race retreat? Still undecided on it.

 

[Keels]

Does anybody know when the cut off is for purchasing the race retreat? Still undecided on it.

They were still selling both ChEAR packages and Race Retreat at the WDW Marathon Weekend Expo last weekend, so I wouldn't worry about it selling out.

@mbwhitti and I had the Race Retreat last weekend (me for both half and full, her for the full) and we barely even used it. Mostly just as a bag drop/quick breakfast grab on the morning of the full and for a place to change shoes and sit for 5 minutes after the full.

It seemed like a good idea at the time when I bought it, but now knowing what I know - I certainly wouldn't do it again. We drove to the race, so instead of getting there WAY early to experience the Race Retreat, we spent that time in bed getting extra minutes of sleep.

 

[Panikim]

Hey guys! A small dose of reality..... PHM is the next run!! OMG!!!

 

[princessluna14]

Hey guys! A small dose of reality..... PHM is the next run!! OMG!!!

We leave exactly one month from tomorrow!! It's getting SO close!

 

[HockeyMomNH]

I did half of the GSC this weekend. 3 miles yesterday and 7 today. I'm feeling pretty good. I'm hoping that I can get in at least a few outside runs in the next few weeks though.