Official 2016 Princess Half Marathon Thread

[Luv2Run]

Me waiting for the 2016 Armed Forces Salute discount to come out...

 

[Dis5150]

Me waiting for the 2016 Armed Forces Salute discount to come out...

http://www.militarydisneytips.com/b...6-disney-armed-forces-salute-announced-today/

 

[preciouspups]

Thank you! I needed some good news today.

I have tendinitis in both feet. Doctor has me cutting back on number of runs and distance for now. Ugh!

 

[keahgirl8]

Thank you! I needed some good news today.

I have tendinitis in both feet. Doctor has me cutting back on number of runs and distance for now. Ugh!

I'm with you.

 

[princessluna14]

Thank you guys for the Disney Visa discount tip! I called today and saved $40. Not a huge savings, but it'll cover dinner for one night!

 

[girliea]

When is POT deadline submission for GSC/PHM?

 

[S'Mores]

When is POT deadline submission for GSC/PHM?

Nov. 17th 2015

 

[girliea]

Nov. 17th 2015

Thanks S'mores! I couldn't find the date.

 

[S'Mores]

Thanks S'mores! I couldn't find the date.

No problem
I only found it today when I submitted mine

 

[preciouspups]

I did a one mile fun run with my 8 year old yesterday. I am glad it was only a mile and it was free! He complained the whole time. I had to run holding his hand part of the way (aka dragging him) and I got him to run across the finish line by promising him a donut. Somehow I still managed a 14 minute mile.

 

[HockeyMomNH]

I did a 10K today. Ended up with a 10:10 pace. I'm super excited with that. I've shaved more than two minutes off my pace since the Princess 10K in Feb (my first ever race). Now I'm just waiting for the results to be posted online so that I can update my POT. I think that pace should put me under 2:30 for the half.

ETA: I also stopped at JoAnn's on the way home from the race and picked up fabric for my Princess Half costume. I've decided to go full out princess with my favorite, Belle. I'm doing Minnie for the 10K, now I just have to figure out the 5K.

 

[disneydaydreamer33]

I did a 10K today. Ended up with a 10:10 pace. I'm super excited with that. I've shaved more than two minutes off my pace since the Princess 10K in Feb (my first ever race). Now I'm just waiting for the results to be posted online so that I can update my POT. I think that pace should put me under 2:30 for the half.

ETA: I also stopped at JoAnn's on the way home from the race and picked up fabric for my Princess Half costume. I've decided to go full out princess with my favorite, Belle. I'm doing Minnie for the 10K, now I just have to figure out the 5K.

Congratulations on your increased speed! That's awesome!
Also, I'd love to hear more about your (and others') plans for homemade costumes. What kind of material do you use? Do you embellish on store bought running clothes or do you make a full out costume? I just bought a sewing machine and while I probably will not become good enough to make my running costume for princess, I kind of want to try.

Hope y'all have a great start to your week tomorrow!

 

[HockeyMomNH]

Congratulations on your increased speed! That's awesome!
Also, I'd love to hear more about your (and others') plans for homemade costumes. What kind of material do you use? Do you embellish on store bought running clothes or do you make a full out costume? I just bought a sewing machine and while I probably will not become good enough to make my running costume for princess, I kind of want to try.

Hope y'all have a great start to your week tomorrow!

Thanks! I am planning to make a full out costume for Belle. I bought lycra fabric like you would use for dance costumes. It can be hard to work with if you are new to sewing. If you try it out make sure you get some good, all poly thread and some needles that are right for the fabric. You can find easy patterns online for running skirts, I would suggest starting there.

It is also fun to do costumes that are put together with regular running clothes. Google disbounding for ideas. There is a great thread in this forum on running costumes too. Lots of fun inspiration there.

 

[Davidg83]

For everyone that doesn't have a Disney visa the discounted rooms and packages are now live online for everyone for Princess weekend!! I'm staying at Caribbean Beach and was able to add on the dining plan that has 1 quick service, 1 table service, and 1 snack for about $31 per day per person. We chose that over the room discount since we had so many dining reservations planned.

 

[Anisum]

Ran 7 miles this weekend. Excited that I'm half way there.

 

[srauseo]

On hold with Disney right now to see if spring room discount can be applied to my reservation. The hold music is "It's a Small World."

 

[bcarey2k]

On hold with Disney right now to see if spring room discount can be applied to my reservation. The hold music is "It's a Small World."

I did the same this morning. I finally gave up on hold ... Cancelled my existing reservation online and rebooked online with the discount.

 

[Anisum]

On hold with Disney right now to see if spring room discount can be applied to my reservation. The hold music is "It's a Small World."

I imagine that is in an effort weeds out people waiting for a representative. I know a number of people who would hang up the minute the music started.

 

[srauseo]

Thankfully it was followed by the Impressions de France soundtrack. Much nicer.

 

[srauseo]

Rate wasn't available for a standard room at CSR - but I rebooked into a water view for the same price. So, upgrade!