Official 2016 Princess Half Marathon Thread

[lovingeire]

That is one of my fears, they didn't like my POT....

Ahhhh! I wasn't worried about my POT but now I'm starting to! Really I'm just excited and curious!

Mine is the same POT I used for W&D so I don't know why it's suddenly stressing me out! Maybe just waiting for it?

 

[Luv2Run]

I submitted my PoT back in early November, but I'm right on the cusp of finishing times, so I'm interested to see where I'll place in the corrals. I was in E last year, and I'll be happy in E again, but I kinda would like an earlier corral.

 

[Anisum]

That is one of my fears, they didn't like my POT....

Mine too. I'll be glad when we see the numbers.

 

[BriarRose59]

Oh my goodness! You all have been chatty the last couple of days! I just got caught up. I had to take my mom to the ER with chest pains Monday. She ended up in excruciating pain because of gallstones. I didn't know that would cause pain in the chest. They removed her gallbladder yesterday and she got to go home last night. It's been a whirlwind couple of days but she's doing well. Especially for a 78 year old!

Does any one think that 3 hours at the expo is a reasonable amount of time to be there? I was going to arrive at 10 and leave at 1 to catch a 1:45 ressie at BOG. I just need to pick up my racing packet and bib and then I wanted to buy a jacket. Those are my two goals

I would suggest finding the bus for Contemporary, Poly or Grand Flo for the quickest travel time. You can walk from the Contemporary or take the monorail from Poly or Grand Flo.

I got my DME and tags yesterday! I also got my Disney Rewards card where I had saved my points for the last year to pay for my annual pass. I bought my AP certificate today! It's so close!

I've been reading with interest the posts on fueling. I don't like the consistency of gu so I'll try the waffles and beans. Thanks!

 

[swanprincess06]

Mine is the same POT I used for W&D so I don't know why it's suddenly stressing me out! Maybe just waiting for it?

Mine is too! Plus I printed out the POT/screen shot so I shouldn't be worried. I think it's just giving me something to obsess about! Now that I finally figured out our hotel stay and fastpasses and our one ADR, it's time to obsess over things I can't control!

 

[lovingeire]

Mine is too! Plus I printed out the POT/screen shot so I shouldn't be worried. I think it's just giving me something to obsess about! Now that I finally figured out our hotel stay and fastpasses and our one ADR, it's time to obsess over things I can't control!

I think that's why I'm stressing out because I'm not sure if I took a screenshot or not. I'll have to look and see, but I did mention in a message to my BRF who's running with me that I updated it so I know I did! I think I just need something to obsess over as well!

 

[DVCFan1994]

So ... it looks like we might see bib numbers as soon as today and then waivers/corrals soon after that - so let's all just take a big deep breath and remember what we're all here for - to run and to have fun and to GET THAT BLING! Whether you're in Corral A or Corral Z, just trust your training and focus on the task at hand and I promise you'll have a great time!

For our first-timers - if for some reason you think there's an issue with your bib number or corral, be patient. There is very little you or RD can/will do until the Expo starts. Just print out any documents that might help your cause in case you need a change (screen grab of your PoT submission, printout of your PoT from a race site, etc.) and add them to your travel documents. Make sure your first stop after picking up your bib is to the Runner Relations booth. Be prepared for them to say no, but also be hopeful they will say yes and make a change.

Personally, I'm ready for a big glass of bubbly in the parking lot after the race.

21 days to go!

Very good advice. My husband had champagne waiting for me in 2014, but not in 2015. He won't be making that mistake again

 

[Anisum]

Very good advice. My husband had champagne waiting for me in 2014, but not in 2015. He won't be making that mistake again

Jealous. Could he carry an extra glass?

 

[Luv2Run]

Very good advice. My husband had champagne waiting for me in 2014, but not in 2015. He won't be making that mistake again

LOL my fiancé was the opposite: he didn't have it for me in 2014 (he couldn't even find me! lol), but he was ready in 2015. He knows the drill by now. I've got him trained well!

 

[bumbershoot]

It'll be posted here before runDisney sends you an email.

Well, the info on how to find your info will be posted here. Not each individual's info.

I learned my lesson at W&D and Marathon Weekend - I won't start worrying about the weather until I have to leave for the airport on Wednesday morning.

I don't even worry about it. I put every bit of layerable clothing in my bag and am done with it.


First WDW trip was dec 2010. That finished me for worrying about it. Then two cold januarys, one or two cold februarys....had promised myself no more cold-time trips it then this cousin weekend idea showed up.



Got one box o' bands yesterday. And at 8:30 pm the box that had been stuck in Memphis since the 20th suddenly appeared in Seattle. Overnight it got to Tacoma, was sorted, and is out for delivery.

So that'll be mbs, got my MB stickers from etsy, I've had DME stuff for months now. Plane tickets to and from, hotel, a few adrs. My go-to shoes suddenly feel wrong, but if it's not wet I can wear my minimals.

And I feel so free that I'm doing 5 and 10k with no half! I kept getting tempted especially after my decent 10k/Half Rocknroll experience in October, and especially when I learned that you can get a refund on original 10k registration if you buy GSC later. But I stayed firm lol.

 

[Ariel484]

Well, the info on how to find your info will be posted here. Not each individual's info.

...yeah, I sort of thought that was a given, since this is a public message board and there are like 20,000+ people registered for these races.

 

[Keels]

#ReppedForRealTalk

 

[girliea]

Mine is too! Plus I printed out the POT/screen shot so I shouldn't be worried. I think it's just giving me something to obsess about! Now that I finally figured out our hotel stay and fastpasses and our one ADR, it's time to obsess over things I can't control!

All this talk about POT got me worried. Then I saw that you said you had printed out the POT screen and I thought, that seems like something I would have done

Yep. Looked on my computer and there it was!


I am ready to be there already....I need a break from reality and a healthy dose of Disney-and my fellow PHMers!

Also I keep checking on the race results website @Keels was kind enough to post!

Can I just say, I wish I was as skinny as that....lady is! I don't think I have ever been that size, even as a small child!

 

[preciouspups]

Very good advice. My husband had champagne waiting for me in 2014, but not in 2015. He won't be making that mistake again

Mine needs to be sure and bring me a big cup of good coffee!

 

[preciouspups]

The official event guide link is up. I don't recall seeing that earlier in the week. http://as1.wdpromedia.com/media/rundisney/pdf/princess/2016/2016-princess-race-weekend-program.pdf

 

[preciouspups]

Can I just say, I wish I was as skinny as that....lady is! I don't think I have ever been that size, even as a small child!

I want to know if the photos on the Run Disney site are real people. How are they finished with a race and have all their make up on their hair in perfect place and no sweat marks on their shirts? My face is red, my hair is half stuck to my head and half sticking out all over, my clothes are soaked with sweat and I can usually smell myself!

 

[sidrich]

I want to know if the photos on the Run Disney site are real people. How are they finished with a race and have all their make up on their hair in perfect place and no sweat marks on their shirts? My face is red, my hair is half stuck to my head and half sticking out all over, my clothes are soaked with sweat and I can usually smell myself!

I had a field assistant who was like that. Our field day always started with a 20 minute climb up a "mountain" in the Ozarks- in ridiculous humidity and heat. By the time we reached the top, I would be dripping with sweat, red faced, and gross. She only ever looked a bit "dewy."

 

[Luv2Run]

I want to know if the photos on the Run Disney site are real people. How are they finished with a race and have all their make up on their hair in perfect place and no sweat marks on their shirts? My face is red, my hair is half stuck to my head and half sticking out all over, my clothes are soaked with sweat and I can usually smell myself!

LOL, I think most of those pics aren't from the HM (well, at least the 1st and 3rd ones I think are from the 5K). I really wish they'd update the pics. The ones that are on there now are from 2012; the medals don't even look like that anymore!

 

[Anisum]

LOL, I think most of those pics aren't from the HM (well, at least the 1st and 3rd ones I think are from the 5K). I really wish they'd update the pics. The ones that are on there now are from 2012; the medals don't even look like that anymore!

The medal thing bothers me most I think because I like to know what I'm getting.

 

[Keels]

We have a database attached to the mobile site of disp.xacte.com! I imagine we'll see bib numbers there later today or tomorrow for the 10k, Half and Challenge!