Official 2016 Princess Half Marathon Thread

[Fruto76]

I used to run exclusively in Balega's until my first black toenail last year during Goofy training. Switched to Injinji for all my runs. Still wear Balega's when I wear sneakers out and about.

 

[kelly 1]

I use only Balega socks they work well for me.
Did my long run today trying to juggle my schedule this week, thought it would easier than leave it until the end of the week.
It was picture perfect day sun was out with a little cloud, the north shore mountains are covered in snow beautiful site in the sunlight!
Did my 8.5 miles. As I was running on the dyke I saw another lady who is going to Princess Half she use to go to my TRX Class but moved to Toronto.
What a nice surprise I had only hear through the gym that she had entered , she is out here for Christmas visiting family. I'm going to meet her tomorrow to go for a run.
Princess will be her first half, so excited for her.

 

[disneydaydreamer33]

I did my coldest long run I've ever done in my life! It was so cold that my phone kept turning off and screwing with the Map My Run app. I did at least 10 1/2 outside and then two on the treadmill. It took about 40 minutes for feeling to return to my bum! All I could think about was "It will be warmer in Florida. It will be warmer in Florida." lol

 

[Panikim]

I just PR'd with a 9:42/mile! I know not as fast as a lot of you guys but I am proud!

 

[preciouspups]

Yesterday was my first real run in over a week and it sucked. I couldn't get into the zone because it was short laps on the track and I had to keep checking on my son who was at the picnic tables with a book. There was a very friendly man over there and I was vigilant at keeping the kiddo in sight.

I missed running during my break and yesterday it occurred to me why, especially since I didn't miss my whole body hurting! It is an hour alone with just me and the music I pick. I run my own business so as soon as I'm done with a run, I'm back to checking emails and promoting my business, etc. Even in yoga there is always someone talking. On the treadmill at the gym, there is always someone next to me to distract... singing, stinky cologne, talking on their cell. Outside, it is just me!

 

[Kimberly Mitchell]

How do you guys get photos with the characters in the race? Do you carry a camera or have memory maker?

 

[DVCFan1994]

How do you guys get photos with the characters in the race? Do you carry a camera or have memory maker?

I carry my iPhone. I use it for my music and take photos as I go. Memory maker will not work for races. It would be awesome if it did. The photographers there are race photographers from marathon photo. You can prepurchase a package from them for all your race photos, or buy them after you see them. At character stops there are also CMs who will take a picture with your camera/phone for you. I have never been thrilled with my marathon photo pics. In three challenge weekends (2 GSC, 1 IGC) and 2 5ks, I've never bought a single picture.

 

[preciouspups]

I carry my iPhone. I use it for my music and take photos as I go. Memory maker will not work for races. It would be awesome if it did. The photographers there are race photographers from marathon photo. You can prepurchase a package from them for all your race photos, or buy them after you see them. At character stops there are also CMs who will take a picture with your camera/phone for you. I have never been thrilled with my marathon photo pics. In three challenge weekends (2 GSC, 1 IGC) and 2 5ks, I've never bought a single picture.

I feel that way about most of the "professional" photos from Disney. It doesn't help that my husband looks like a deranged lunatic in every posed photo.

 

[purplekicks]

Trying to get things together.

What are you must haves for race weekend?

I have a visor, spibelt and sunglasses. What else may I need that I am missing?

 

[Panikim]

I carry my iPhone. I use it for my music and take photos as I go. Memory maker will not work for races. It would be awesome if it did. The photographers there are race photographers from marathon photo. You can prepurchase a package from them for all your race photos, or buy them after you see them. At character stops there are also CMs who will take a picture with your camera/phone for you. I have never been thrilled with my marathon photo pics. In three challenge weekends (2 GSC, 1 IGC) and 2 5ks, I've never bought a single picture.

When do you preorder the packages?

 

[srauseo]

Ran 9.5 miles on the treadmill today. Note to self - schedule long runs during The Price is Right. That hour flew by!

 

[disneydaydreamer33]

Haha I don't even think The Price is Right would keep me on the treadmill that long (at least without going crazy). I applaud your mental toughness @srauseo!

 

[Keels]

Got my plane ticket today! $148 RT from DFW on American!

 

[Panikim]

I am getting a little nervous. We have not received our ME stuff yet. We are scheduled to fly in on February 18th. What about anyone else???

 

[bamacmac]

Does anyone ever go into any of the runDisney events planning to walk the entire thing? I'm just doing the 5K and had planned to be able to jog part of it at least. But I keep having one physical issue after another. Most recently a badly sprained ankle and have been having issues with my bad knee (I've had 7 surgeries on it over the years) and I'm going to the Dr about it on Thursday. I know I can at least start the event and hope to finish it. I just wonder if I will be one of the only people walking that much!

 

[lovingeire]

Got my plane ticket today! $148 RT from DFW on American!

That's a great deal! I was excited I had a Vocuher from last year and was actually able to take advantage of a sale fare! Only ended up paying $110ish and last year I paid about $320 from Pensacola.

I am getting a little nervous. We have not received our ME stuff yet. We are scheduled to fly in on February 18th. What about anyone else???

I wouldn't worry about it yet. They don't normally go out till about 45 days prior, although I'm not sure how that will change with the new 30 days balance due. But if you're at the 30 day mark and worried about it call Magica Express directly.

 

[SarahDisney]

Does anyone ever go into any of the runDisney events planning to walk the entire thing? I'm just doing the 5K and had planned to be able to jog part of it at least. But I keep having one physical issue after another. Most recently a badly sprained ankle and have been having issues with my bad knee (I've had 7 surgeries on it over the years) and I'm going to the Dr about it on Thursday. I know I can at least start the event and hope to finish it. I just wonder if I will be one of the only people walking that much!

My sister went into the 5K last year knowing that she would walk the whole thing. I'm pretty sure she wasn't the only one.

 

[bamacmac]

My sister went into the 5K last year knowing that she would walk the whole thing. I'm pretty sure she wasn't the only one.

That is great to know! Thank you!

 

[HockeyMomNH]

7 weeks tomorrow! I'm doing a half this weekend, and with the last weekend being a rest weekend that means there are only 5 more training weekends. So far I have only managed to do back to back runs once ever. I'm getting a bit nervous about doing the challenge.

My mom and DD16 are planning to walk the 5K.

 

[Dis_Yoda]

To be honest, it would probably be difficult to run the 5K unless you start at the front of Corral A. The crowd is so massive (at least it was for Jingle Jungle 5K & the ToT 5K we did in 2013) that its hard to really get a good pace going, much to the annoyance of my husband. Walking the 5K will be no big deal!