Official 2016 Princess Half Marathon Thread

[Ariel484]

That was basically exactly my reaction. Since when do we see April medals before February ones???

Probably because there are still spots open in the half? That was my only guess.

 

[SarahDisney]

Probably because there are still spots open in the half? That was my only guess.

Interesting point.
So when do we see the Tinkerbell medals? Next week?

 

[Keels]

That was basically exactly my reaction. Since when do we see April medals before February ones???

They did the same thing with Avengers to try to move the needle on registration.

Also, in Stride today they're doing the whole "give a registration as a gift!" bit for Star Wars and Tink. Princess is so way sold out, it will probably be forever before we see medals because they don't need to drop a carrot to get people to sign up.

Le sigh.

 

[keahgirl8]

Probably because there are still spots open in the half? That was my only guess.

And because Star Wars is taking over the world right now. Sorry, Star Wars fans, but it is. lol

 

[SarahDisney]

And because Star Wars is taking over the world right now. Sorry, Star Wars fans, but it is. lol

Seriously. I think I need to find a cave to hide in for the next few weeks. I've had enough of it already, and it'll only get worse over the next few weeks.

 

[princessluna14]

I'm dying to see what the medals look like! I can't believe how fast time is flying.

Training was going awesome until the last week or so when I started having pain below my knee after I run. I think it comes down to the new shoes I got (New Balance Pace Vazee) which are neutral shoes and I don't think they have enough support even with my inserts. I ordered a pair of my trusty Brooks Pure Cadences off of Zappos so hopefully that'll solve my problem. Plus, who doesn't love new shoes? Especially when they're hot pink!!

 

[preciouspups]

Seriously. I think I need to find a cave to hide in for the next few weeks. I've had enough of it already, and it'll only get worse over the next few weeks.

Hahaha! I was thinking the same thing. My 9 year old is going nuts with Star Wars and I keep telling him that I don't give a rats ***. I didn't care for the movie 30 years ago and I don't care for it now!

 

[preciouspups]

My friend offered me her bib for a 10k tomorrow but I turned it down. My shins are hurting from running on cement earlier this week. I wish I could because there is a giant man dressed as Buddy the Elf and who doesn't want to run with him!

 

[BriarRose59]

Training was going awesome until the last week or so when I started having pain below my knee after I run. I think it comes down to the new shoes I got (New Balance Pace Vazee) which are neutral shoes and I don't think they have enough support even with my inserts. I ordered a pair of my trusty Brooks Pure Cadences off of Zappos so hopefully that'll solve my problem. Plus, who doesn't love new shoes? Especially when they're hot pink!!

I love my Pure Cadence! I have a gray pair and the hot pink pair. More colors please, Brooks!

I am doing the Galloway plan for the Dark Side challenge so I had hoped to run a 10K this weekend, but I am having trouble with my ankle. It started out with my achilles, then I stepped wrong on the same foot earlier this week and pulled something more inside my ankle. I'm icing and trying to rest it, but I know I need to be doing more miles. I am a beginning runner, so do not have a lot of training to fall back on like some here. Some of your bodies are used to the longer distances so your muscle memory makes it easier to catch up. The furthest I have done is a 10K and that was in October. This is so frustrating! I am behind 2 weekends of long (for me) runs!

 

[Marie463]

I have a question about packet pick-up that I am certain that you experienced ladies can help with!

We'll be arriving at the Orlando airport at 4:30 on Friday afternoon and will be taking Magical Express to Disney. We will be staying at POFQ. I understand that the Expo closes at 7pm on Friday evening. Any chance that I'll be able to make it to the Expo that evening or should I plan on going on Saturday?

A related question -- do the buses run frequently to the ESPN Sportszone facility? It appears from the map that to go from POFQ to ESPN, that I'll need to transfer buses. Do they buses for ESPN Sportszone come around frequently that weekend or should we expect a lot of waiting?

Thanks in advance!

 

[SarahDisney]

We'll be arriving at the Orlando airport at 4:30 on Friday afternoon and will be taking Magical Express to Disney. We will be staying at POFQ. I understand that the Expo closes at 7pm on Friday evening. Any chance that I'll be able to make it to the Expo that evening or should I plan on going on Saturday?

I think you should be able to make it, but you won't have much time. If you want to spend a lot of time shopping, maybe plan for Saturday, but definitely play it by ear.
Last year I landed at about 6 on Thursday and was at the Expo at 7:30 (it closed at 8 that night). Not much time, but I was able to pick up my bib and shirt and a few other things.

A related question -- do the buses run frequently to the ESPN Sportszone facility? It appears from the map that to go from POFQ to ESPN, that I'll need to transfer buses. Do they buses for ESPN Sportszone come around frequently that weekend or should we expect a lot of waiting?

There will be special race weekend buses running from hotels to Wide World of Sports. The buses run fairly regularly, but hotels share buses, so you may be on the bus for a while. They're special coach buses, not regular Disney buses.

 

[preciouspups]

Question... do the sparkle skirt pockets hold an iphone 6? Not the plus, just the regular size.

 

[Ariel484]

Question... do the sparkle skirt pockets hold an iphone 6? Not the plus, just the regular size.

I've heard that they do (I have a 6+).

 

[sperkins921]

Question... do the sparkle skirt pockets hold an iphone 6? Not the plus, just the regular size.

I run in an older version skirt (ie back before they changed the way the seat was sown and before the pockets were 5"x5") and it held my GS5 in an otterbox just fine. I think my 6S Plus is just a hair taller than the pocket (again, these are the old school pockets) but it's still very secure. Even with a loaded pocket. Something about the material in the compression shorts makes these pockets work like a SPI Belt when it comes to holding stuff.

 

[sperkins921]

I wish I could get motivated to start training again. I took the weeks post Wine and Dine off because I mentally needed it and because I got sick. Then thankgiving/BF came along. This week, I feel like I really have to talk myself into getting out there. I'm not really excited to train. I think it's because I HAVE to now. And you guys know how things are when you HAVE to do them....

 

[Panikim]

Has anyone heard anything about the Dooney purses? I have read how difficult to get one at the expo can be and we just found out that our flight has been pushed back to arrive at noon on that Thursday. I had planned on coming in at 10 to help avoid some of the craziness.

 

[Ariel484]

Has anyone heard anything about the Dooney purses? I have read how difficult to get one at the expo can be and we just found out that our flight has been pushed back to arrive at noon on that Thursday. I had planned on coming in at 10 to help avoid some of the craziness.

Nothing yet, but if they have a pre-order option and you definitely want one, I'd pre-order. That way you are guaranteed a bag. They didn't have pre-order last year and everything sold out, so I'd hope they learned their lesson.

 

[SunDial]

I wish I could get motivated to start training again. I took the weeks post Wine and Dine off because I mentally needed it and because I got sick. Then thankgiving/BF came along. This week, I feel like I really have to talk myself into getting out there. I'm not really excited to train. I think it's because I HAVE to now. And you guys know how things are when you HAVE to do them....

I know the feeling. Was along the same lines after W&D. Everything was just busy and didn't continue to train for the full like i should have which is in 5 weeks.

And thank you so much again!!!

 

[preciouspups]

I run in an older version skirt (ie back before they changed the way the seat was sown and before the pockets were 5"x5") and it held my GS5 in an otterbox just fine. I think my 6S Plus is just a hair taller than the pocket (again, these are the old school pockets) but it's still very secure. Even with a loaded pocket. Something about the material in the compression shorts makes these pockets work like a SPI Belt when it comes to holding stuff.

Thanks! The one I have from running skirts.com does not and I ended up carrying my phone because it not only made the skirt fall down but then it started falling out. Not to mention their pockets are Velcro and it catches on my shirts.

 

[Panikim]

Nothing yet, but if they have a pre-order option and you definitely want one, I'd pre-order. That way you are guaranteed a bag. They didn't have pre-order last year and everything sold out, so I'd hope they learned their lesson.

. Why do they have pre order for some events but not other? I had intended on pre ordering as soon it was announced. Did they have bags through the first day of the expo? That was another reason I scheduled to come in early.