Official all things Princess Half Weekend 2015 thread! DOoneY and offical mErcH on DisneyParksBLOg

[Luv2Run]

Great work! Do you remember the race time you submitted for the 2014 race?

I submitted 2:26:45, since that's the time that I finished the 2013 PHM. That was my fastest HM finish time, and I think it's because the weather was really great that year (not too cold, not too hot), and I had two of my favorite running buddies with me to help me pace off of.

 

[PrincessV]

Hey, does anyone know if the boat from Wilderness Lodge runs early on the morning of the half. My sister and parents are thinking of staying there and would like to come over to MK to watch us run through - just trying to figure out how to get them there without a car.....

I tried and tried in vain to get the answer to that very question last year, when I wanted to cheer the full and was planning to stay at WL - never did get a solid answer. rD told me to "take the monorail"

 

[keahgirl8]

I tried and tried in vain to get the answer to that very question last year, when I wanted to cheer the full and was planning to stay at WL - never did get a solid answer. rD told me to "take the monorail"

That's great if you are staying at a monorail resort, but what do you do otherwise?

 

[Princess Hannah]

I'm going for 8 miles today--my longest ever! I can't believe I've come this far!

I was wondering if anyone had any ideas on something low calorie I could eat in the morning before a long run that would give me some energy? I have some issues with food but I'm trying to learn how to fuel my body properly for running, and any tips would be appreciated!

 

[kermit116]

I'm going for 8 miles today--my longest ever! I can't believe I've come this far! I was wondering if anyone had any ideas on something low calorie I could eat in the morning before a long run that would give me some energy? I have some issues with food but I'm trying to learn how to fuel my body properly for running, and any tips would be appreciated!

Not extremely low cal but I've had good luck with a little almond butter or reduced fat peanut butter on wheat toast.

Also, I saw this article the other day - might be useful:

http://m.runnersworld.com/nutrition-runners/best-foods-runners?page=single

 

[Gryhndmom]

I'm going for 8 miles today--my longest ever! I can't believe I've come this far!

I was wondering if anyone had any ideas on something low calorie I could eat in the morning before a long run that would give me some energy? I have some issues with food but I'm trying to learn how to fuel my body properly for running, and any tips would be appreciated!

I have done banana with peanut butter or a small bowl of grape nuts cereal at least 1 1/2 hrs before a Long run. Experiment and see what works for you !

 

[keahgirl8]

I eat 2 Belvita biscuit 30 minutes before.

 

[Miss Whimsy]

ahhh I knew there'd be a Princess Half thread somewhere! (I'm new here--hi!)

Registration day was excruciating, I was at a conference and it was lunch break and I had everything timed so perfectly and then (as you all know) the site CRASHED and I was trying to refresh and register AND run a conference at the same time and I got in by the skin of my teeth!

I was signed up in 2013 but injured myself and had to have surgery in Dec 2012, so I didn't run. :/ So this will be my first time, and my first half! I'm so excited!!

 

[DisneyRunner2009]

ahhh I knew there'd be a Princess Half thread somewhere! (I'm new here--hi!)

Registration day was excruciating, I was at a conference and it was lunch break and I had everything timed so perfectly and then (as you all know) the site CRASHED and I was trying to refresh and register AND run a conference at the same time and I got in by the skin of my teeth!

I was signed up in 2013 but injured myself and had to have surgery in Dec 2012, so I didn't run. :/ So this will be my first time, and my first half! I'm so excited!!

 

[megg702]

I'm going for 8 miles today--my longest ever! I can't believe I've come this far!

I was wondering if anyone had any ideas on something low calorie I could eat in the morning before a long run that would give me some energy? I have some issues with food but I'm trying to learn how to fuel my body properly for running, and any tips would be appreciated!

I either do some oatmeal with a tablespoon of peanut butter, or some toast with peanut butter. Both have worked well for me!

 

[jdd]

I tried and tried in vain to get the answer to that very question last year, when I wanted to cheer the full and was planning to stay at WL - never did get a solid answer. rD told me to "take the monorail"

Ha ha - did they give you directions to the monorail from WL

 

[PrincessV]

I was wondering if anyone had any ideas on something low calorie I could eat in the morning before a long run that would give me some energy? I have some issues with food but I'm trying to learn how to fuel my body properly for running, and any tips would be appreciated!

I need a hearty breakfast before a long run, but that won't "come back" later, IYKWIM. I like Quaker's Weight Control oatmeal because it has added protein. I make that with skim milk and add a handful of blueberries. I'll have that, a small banana, and coffee about an hour before I run.

So this will be my first time, and my first half! I'm so excited!!

Awesome - welcome aboard!

Ha ha - did they give you directions to the monorail from WL

YES!!! I had to go back and look at the email (of course I saved it!) - they told me I could "walk to the Ticket & Transportation Center", from where I could, "take the monorail" to the MK.

 

[Miss Whimsy]

Thanks all! I'm really excited. I've already changed my costume plan twice lol.

 

[bekkiz]

I was wondering if anyone had any ideas on something low calorie I could eat in the morning before a long run that would give me some energy? I have some issues with food but I'm trying to learn how to fuel my body properly for running, and any tips would be appreciated!

I need a good balance of protein, fat and carbs to feel good on my runs. One or two of these, plus some greek yogurt is my go-to breakfast. I'm trying to figure out how to bring these with me to Disney in February! I usually have a big bag in the freezer and pop them in the microwave for 20 seconds.

I used 1/2 cup of almond butter and 1 egg. I used plain pumpkin instead of the apple butter. We mix up the fruit, but dried blueberries, chopped dried apricots and dates are all really good. I also add a couple scoops of protein powder, hemp hearts and pumpkin seeds. I use a small ice cream scoop to dish out the dough and get about 30 cookies.

http://sallysbakingaddiction.com/2013/06/18/breakfast-cookies/

2 cups quick oats* (not whole oats)
3/4 teaspoon salt
1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
1 cup almond butter, peanut butter, or sunflower seed butter
1/4 cup pure maple syrup (or honey)
1/4 cup apple butter*
1 large banana, mashed (about 1/2 cup)
1/2 cup dried cranberries
1/2 cup shelled pumpkin seeds
1/2 cup raisins
1/4 cup ground flaxseed (optional)
Directions:

Preheat oven to 325F degrees. Line large cookie sheet with parchment paper
or a silicone baking mat. Set aside.

Combine all of the ingredients into a large bowl of a stand mixer (or use a
hand mixer). Mix until all of the ingredients are combined. The dough will
be quite stiff.

Take 1/4 cup of dough and drop onto prepared cookie sheet. Slightly flatten
the tops into desired thickness. The cookies will not spread in the oven.

Bake for 15-16 minutes or until edges are slightly brown. Allow to cool on
the cookie sheets completely.Cookies stay fresh at room temperature for 1
week. Cookies can be frozen up to 3 months.

 

[Luv2Run]

@PrincessHannah: Feed the machine! That's the best runner advice I've ever gotten, and it is so, so true. You get what you put in.

For me, I went through quite a bit of trial & error with finding proper fuel, since I have a sensitive stomach and I'm lactose intolerant (so, no yogurt for me pre-run). For a short run (anything under 6 miles), I'll have either a packet of Sport Beans or GU Chews with a cup of coffee. For longer runs (6+ miles), I'll have a whole wheat waffle/English muffin with PB, strawberries or banana with honey on top, with a cup or two of coffee. I've also done a smoothie with almond milk, banana, and peanut butter (sometimes I'll add a scoop of vanilla protein powder if I'm going out for 10+ miles).

 

[Fruto76]

Hmm, chia gel sounds interesting! Definitely let me know how it is! I think I'm going to try switching to nuun and see if that helps. I ran 3.5 today and didn't have any issues afterwards so that was nice!

Wanted to report on the Huma Chia. I have used it on two long runs, 8 and 11 miles. The texture is weird if you are not used to chia... its seedy. I had the mango and the strawberry. The Strawberry was like just like eating preserves. Mango tasted good, too. If texture is an issue to you, you might not like them...BUT happy to report they fueled great and with ZERO gut issues. I bought a variety pack off amazon.

 

[BernardandMissBianca]

Breakfast for me on long runs is 2 packets of raisin and spice oatmeal. I even brought some with me to WDW for the last princess. I didn't want to mess with my diet for race mornings.

As for fuel I like the Honey Stingers chews and waffles. I didn't use any for the 5K or the 10K but I did have 2 waffles during the half. I also alternated water and powerade at each water stop.

 

[Luv2Run]

Breakfast for me on long runs is 2 packets of raisin and spice oatmeal. I even brought some with me to WDW for the last princess. I didn't want to mess with my diet for race mornings.

As for fuel I like the Honey Stingers chews and waffles. I didn't use any for the 5K or the 10K but I did have 2 waffles during the half. I also alternated water and powerade at each water stop.

Which Honey Stingers do you recommend? I saw a deal on them at runningwarehouse.com, but had never tried them before. I'm tempted to get the Cherry Cola ones, because they're caffeinated.

 

[keahgirl8]

Which Honey Stingers do you recommend? I saw a deal on them at runningwarehouse.com, but had never tried them before. I'm tempted to get the Cherry Cola ones, because they're caffeinated.

I think that may be the only flavor I haven't tried! All of the other ones are good, but my favorite is pink lemonade. I got some Sport Beans to try. Has anyone use those?

 

[Luv2Run]

I think that may be the only flavor I haven't tried! All of the other ones are good, but my favorite is pink lemonade. I got some Sport Beans to try. Has anyone use those?

These are the ones I use:

I think the flavors (cherry, watermelon, pomegranate) in the multipack are pretty good, if on the sweet side a bit, but that's to be expected. I like that each pack is only 100 calories and are resealable. The only thing I don't like is one of the flavors tastes kind of vitamin-y, and I haven't been able to nail down which one yet even though I just finished my first 24-pack box, lol. It's not off-putting enough to make me not use them anymore, though.

You can get a 24-pack for $24.00 + free 2-day shipping from Running Warehouse right now.