Official 2016 Princess Half Marathon Thread

[Keels]

Well, these are just absolutely adorable! #GoodbyeMoney

 

[Dis_Yoda]

FP+ Selections Made!

Friday: Magic Kingdom
10:40AM - 11:40AM: Space Mountain
11:40AM - 12:40PM: Seven Dwarves Mine Tain
12:55PM - 1:55PM: Peter Pan

Saturday: EPCOT
9:50AM - 10:50AM: Test Track
10:55AM - 11:55AM: Spaceship Earth
12:20PM - 1:20PM: Nemo

 

[keahgirl8]

I'm sorry. There's an app DH used to use with his Fire phone that couldn't get the WW app. It still uses PointsPlus. If you don't know that app and want to still follow PP, I'll ask DH for the name. He's trying to get me to do that so I stop complaining about it all the time. He hasn't even started SP yet, the stinker. He was traveling the week before and after it started, and hasn't yet been to a WI for it, and doesn't want to start it until he's been to the meeting. I actually think it'll work wonderfully for him; I think his metabolism, which all his issues, is super-slow, and he just needs less food. Since that has been what smartpoints has done for me (negatively) I think it'll be decent for him. We'll see.


Just realized I can do online checkin. Not sure if we have any parks planned or not, so I don't know if FP+ madness will be in my cards.

I am trying Pro Tracker Plus right now. I'm also doing it side by side with the Fitbit calorie counter to see which I like better. The jury is still out.

I bet I can do online check in too! I'll have to go check. Still not 100% I'm going, but deferment starts in a a couple of weeks, so I have to decide pretty quickly.

 

[DVCFan1994]

Well, these are just absolutely adorable! #GoodbyeMoney

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I requested a pair. I missed out on the last ones I wanted, hoping I get them this time!

 

[sperkins921]

Well, these are just absolutely adorable! #GoodbyeMoney

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ZOMG! Must have!!
For those of us not on facebook, is there an email we can use to contact that person???

 

[DVCFan1994]

ZOMG! Must have!!
For those of us not on facebook, is there an email we can use to contact that person???

I follow her through Instagram. Not sure if she's on Facebook. You comment on her Instagram pictures with the number you want and your email. I don't love putting my email out there publicly, so I pm her with that. I think you still have to claim them via Instagram though. She is the_bow_mama on Instagram. She got right back to me and even said she had leftover material from the other ones I wanted and can do those too. Yeah!

 

[Bree]

ZOMG! Must have!!
For those of us not on facebook, is there an email we can use to contact that person???

She is on Etsy. Her shop is closed at the moment though while she catches up on orders. You can request to be notified by email when she reopens.

https://www.etsy.com/shop/thebowmama

 

[Bree]

Ugh....I am really considering deferring the GSC. I have had so many injuries (not running related!) and I'm so far behind in training. Does anyone know the date that the deferment link goes live and how many deferments they allow? I'd like to give it a few more weeks before I make the decision. I managed a 5 mile run yesterday that felt great although my pace was 1:30 slower than this time last year.

 

[Panikim]

Ugh....I am really considering deferring the GSC. I have had so many injuries (not running related!) and I'm so far behind in training. Does anyone know the date that the deferment link goes live and how many deferments they allow? I'd like to give it a few more weeks before I make the decision. I managed a 5 mile run yesterday that felt great although my pace was 1:30 slower than this time last year.

I wouldnt worry about time. listen to your body. For most of us, (hopefully I am not speaking out of turn here but...) we aren't looking for a PR. This is about the experience. Enjoy it. If you don't think that you can fully enjoy this for whatever reason, then defer but don't beat yourself up over time.

 

[sperkins921]

I follow her through Instagram. Not sure if she's on Facebook. You comment on her Instagram pictures with the number you want and your email. I don't love putting my email out there publicly, so I pm her with that. I think you still have to claim them via Instagram though. She is the_bow_mama on Instagram. She got right back to me and even said she had leftover material from the other ones I wanted and can do those too. Yeah!

I didn't even realize that that pic was from Instagram! That makes me super happy because now I can get in touch with her! Thank you for commenting and letting me know that that was Instagram; I really appreciate it!!!

 

[DVCFan1994]

I didn't even realize that that pic was from Instagram! That makes me super happy because now I can get in touch with her! Thank you for commenting and letting me know that that was Instagram; I really appreciate it!!!

No problem, glad it helped if you look through her old Instagram posts, she has lots of great designs!

 

[srauseo]

Got my FPs, too! Also did online check-in for the hotel.

Friday we are doing MK in the morning. Then AK:
1-2 Expedition Everest
3:00 FotLK
3:30-4:30 Safari

Saturday we are doing MK in the morning again. Then HS:
2:25-3:25 Star Tours
3:25-4:25 Toy Story
4:35-5:35 Tower of Terror

Monday we are doing EPCOT
9:10-10:10 Test Track
10:10-11:10 Spaceship Earth
11:10-12:10 Turtle Talk

Really happy with these. So excited for all our ADRs and the rides! Now, need to head out for a run!

 

[beachta1]

Just catching up on the thread... this costume piece is news to me! I really hope they just ban face masks but let us wear our typical outfits. I was hoping to make Ursula legs, and I'm more than willing to let them pat me down!

I'm still waiting for our room reservations fro the TA we booked through. Hope to get them soon, would like to make our FP+...

 

[bevcgg]

Just catching up on the thread... this costume piece is news to me! I really hope they just ban face masks but let us wear our typical outfits. I was hoping to make Ursula legs, and I'm more than willing to let them pat me down!

I'm still waiting for our room reservations fro the TA we booked through. Hope to get them soon, would like to make our FP+...

Have you paid in full for your room and tickets? If so CALL your TA and ask them for the res#! I know my TA's final payment for the room wasn't until due until January. I choose to pay them in December on my own and request my res# to get fast passes. Although I will say full $ for room and park tickets was a bit much to swallow in the weeks before Christmas. But will make for a happier February!

 

[MommaoffherRocker]

I just got an email for marathon weekend it said costumes are encouraged but no face masks.

 

[beachta1]

Have you paid in full for your room and tickets? If so CALL your TA and ask them for the res#! I know my TA's final payment for the room wasn't until due until January. I choose to pay them in December on my own and request my res# to get fast passes. Although I will say full $ for room and park tickets was a bit much to swallow in the weeks before Christmas. But will make for a happier February!

Supposedly they don't have it yet. We weren't billed for the room until last week, which was already cutting it close re: FP+ date. I will book myself directly with WDW for the future, I don't like not having the control of my reservations.

 

[disneydaydreamer33]

It's the week of Christmas, and I'm not sure what I'm more excited for: Christmas or Disney World in less than 60 days!! I love having this super exciting thing to look forward to help with my "post-Christmas blues" I inevitably get. Also, I saw on facebook that someone was marking their training calendar with princess stickers, and had to copy! My DD4 LOVES picking out the stickers every time I get back from a run!

 

[Bree]

I wouldnt worry about time. listen to your body. For most of us, (hopefully I am not speaking out of turn here but...) we aren't looking for a PR. This is about the experience. Enjoy it. If you don't think that you can fully enjoy this for whatever reason, then defer but don't beat yourself up over time.

The farthest I have ever run is 7 miles and that was last March right before an injury at the gym that put me out of commission for 2 months. I'm not even up to that point yet. I am nervous as heck about being able to complete a 10K followed by a half. I'm not looking for a PR at a Disney race, but I don't want to be swept in the half after paying $$$$ for the experience.

 

[Panikim]

The farthest I have ever run is 7 miles and that was last March right before an injury at the gym that put me out of commission for 2 months. I'm not even up to that point yet. I am nervous as heck about being able to complete a 10K followed by a half. I'm not looking for a PR at a Disney race, but I don't want to be swept in the half after paying $$$$ for the experience.

I completely understand. That is why I haven't been training as hard as I should be. I had a couple of injuries from toe broken toes, to a blown out ankle to not knees acting up. You do what is best for you. I didn't know that they have a limit of deferments. Is it before or after the corrals are announced?

 

[DVCFan1994]

Ugh....I am really considering deferring the GSC. I have had so many injuries (not running related!) and I'm so far behind in training. Does anyone know the date that the deferment link goes live and how many deferments they allow? I'd like to give it a few more weeks before I make the decision. I managed a 5 mile run yesterday that felt great although my pace was 1:30 slower than this time last year.

I believe deferrals usually come out about a month before the race. But to be certain, I'd check once a week from the start of the year. They are not always consistent. My sister deferred in 2014, and it was very close to the race. She was lucky they hadn't reached the limit.

Deferring is a personal decision. Did you submit a POT? Will you have significant head start on the sweepers? We are still 2 month away, with plenty of training time. So, if you want to go for it, you still have the opportunity, as long as you start to focus your efforts. That said, I understand not wanting to go in undertrained and face the possibility of getting swept, having paid $300+ for the challenge. Good luck with your decision.