Official thread for the 2010 Princess 1/2 Marathon & 5k- REGSITRATION IS OPEN!

[disney_mommy]

I'm staying off-site and trying to figure out how long it will take to get to the Epcot parking lot from the WDW entrance. With the traffic and road closures what is the best time to plan on heading into WDW? I appreciate the help.

I'll be leaving AKV at 3:45am.

 

[LoriFromBama]

Those of you that will be using an mp3 player... name a few songs in your playlist I'm going to create mine this week and thought it would be fun to hear some of your favorites.

 

[wtpclc]

Lori - The Monday mixer thread has a bunch. Here are some of my old and new afves. Eclectic, to say teh least

Upside DOwn - Jack Johnson (from Curious George MOvie)
Firefly - Owl City
Hapy Feet & Movin' Right Allong - Muppets
Climb - Miley Cirus
I gotta feeling - Black Eyed Peas
Celebrate You - Corbin Bleu (free downlad, google it)
Break My Stride - Matthew Wilder
Free - Newsboys
The Middle - Jimmy Eat World
I'll Make a Man Out of You - Mulan
Gotta Be SOmebody - Nickelback
That's How yYou Know - Enchanted
Ice Princess - Most of the Album. Reach and get Up are best
No Myth - Michael Penn
Future Has Arrived - meet the Robinsons
Why NOt - Hilary Duff
Free to BE ME - Frandesca Battistelli
By Your Side - Tenth Svenue North
Rush - Big AUdio Dynamite
Theme Form Rocky
Theme from Chariots of Fire
10 Things i Hate About You Album

 

[momto2littlemonsters]

Just did 11.5 in 2:46. I also found out I hate cold. Even 50 and windy and I can't take it. I did 7 miles outside, and 4.5 on the TM.

Way to go Kat!!!!

 

[momto2littlemonsters]

Does your bib number correspond to your corral? If so, at #11,560 I think I will be bringing up the rear for sure.

My bib number is 8400 and I think I remember putting down 3:00 so I'm sure it doesn't have anything to do with corral placement otherwise I'd be a way higher number! lol This will be my first race where the bib numbers go that high!!!

 

[momto2littlemonsters]

I'll be leaving AKV at 3:45am.

I think this getting there by 4:30am is going to kill me before I even start the race!!!!! Doesn't Disney know that princesses need their sleep! I hope there is such a thing as sleep running a 1/2 marathon or I'm in trouble!!!

 

[wtpclc]

Shawna - You won't sleep teh night before the race anyway. Try to sleep 2 nights before.

 

[momto2littlemonsters]

Those of you that will be using an mp3 player... name a few songs in your playlist I'm going to create mine this week and thought it would be fun to hear some of your favorites.

Well my playlist is pretty crazy, it has a little bit of everything. I change it every week or so depending on my mood and if I hear something new that gets me going, lol. Here's what's on there now but it will probably change before the race. I'm looking for some remixes of Disney songs done in a dance/techno mix, haven't found any yet.

Rock This Party (Everybody Dance Now) Big Ali, Bob Sinclar & Dollar Man
I Gotta Feeling Black Eyed Peas
Single Ladies Beyonce'
Boom Boom Pow Black Eyed Peas
I Can Transform Ya Chris Brown feat. Lil Wayne
In The Ayer Flo Rida
Hollaback Girl Gwen Stefani
Going Back to Cali LL Cool J
How Low Ludacris
From Who the Bell Tolls Metallica
Just a Girl No Doubt
Tore My Heart Oona
Jai Ho A R Rahman
So Fine Sean Paul
Nobody Wonder Girls
That's it That's all Beastie Boys
I'm too Sexy Right Said Fred
Pop Music M
Running Information Society
Love Me Dead Ludo
Clint Eastwood Gorillaz
Planet Rock Soul Sonic Force
Blitzkrieg Bop The Ramones
Faith Limp Bizkit
Blue Eiffel 65
Cowboy Take Me Away Dixie Chicks
Man! I feel like a woman! Shania Twain
Fidelity Regina Spektor

Some Lifehouse, 3 Doors Down, Muse, and more 80's!!! Can't wait to see everyone elses!

 

[momto2littlemonsters]

Shawna - You won't sleep teh night before the race anyway. Try to sleep 2 nights before.

Your probably right! Thanks

 

[HockeyKat]

My playlist is nuts.

I am really into Glee lately... love the cast versions of Bust A Move, My Life Would Suck Without You, Don't Stop Believin'.

I need more race-type songs, though.

 

[disney_mommy]

I think this getting there by 4:30am is going to kill me before I even start the race!!!!! Doesn't Disney know that princesses need their sleep! I hope there is such a thing as sleep running a 1/2 marathon or I'm in trouble!!!

Sleep running - I like it!

My playlist is nuts.

I am really into Glee lately... love the cast versions of Bust A Move, My Life Would Suck Without You, Don't Stop Believin'.

I need more race-type songs, though.

Love love love the Glee soundtrack - both of them. I know I've gotten looks from other walkers/runners, and people peering out from their houses because I'm belting out the Wicked song or the faster Smile song.

Don't have my ipod with me, will have to check my playlist when I get home.

 

[BlakeNJ]

I need a little training advice...My training is off a week or two. My longest run was last week, 8 miles. Should I run 10 this weekend then 5 next week or run 8 then 5 next week? How important is running 10?

 

[kjccr]

Hey Princesses! Haven't posted in awhile, but checking in quickly every so often!! Looks like everyone is doing great and ready for the race!! I can't believe its just about 2 weeks away! I am so excited!! Isnt it amazing what we are capable of when we put our mind and body to it!! I ran a glorious 10 miles this morning at a whopping 5 degrees outside so I am sooooo looking forward to running in a touch warmer climate and on ground that is not snow and ice covered!!! Quick question...I noticed a little bit on a pasta dinner Saturday night at POR. We are staying at POR...is this meal a Disney provided meal (dining plan?) or do we pay seperately. Is is available to anyone or only runners? Thanks so much! Enjoy the taper down for the next 2 weeks!!

 

[kjccr]

BlakeNJ,
I would recommend trying to get to 10 miles before the race. Not to say you can't do it if 8 miles is your longest, but I think you will feel much more confident going into the race if you've completed a 10. If you're able, try to do the 10 mile sooner than later to give your body a chance to recup before race day. Good luck!!!

 

[HockeyKat]

I would agree, though I am certainly no trainer.

I did 9 last week, and 11.5 this week, and will do 6 or less next week. Wogging (walk/run), though, not running...

 

[BlakeNJ]

Thanks for the advice. I am going to run 10 tomorrow. I thinks it's more mental. I agree that I will have more confidence if I know I only have 3 miles to add on! It took me about 3 days for my legs to feel good again after my 8 miler. Next weekend I will run 5 and begin my taper. Early to bed for me!

 

[lolafrances]

Thanks for the advice. I am going to run 10 tomorrow. I thinks it's more mental. I agree that I will have more confidence if I know I only have 3 miles to add on! It took me about 3 days for my legs to feel good again after my 8 miler. Next weekend I will run 5 and begin my taper. Early to bed for me!

Hi, Blake! I am certainly no expert but I would say doing the 10 miler is a good thing, at least from a mental standpoint. Once I did my 10 I knew I could do 13 and it has been a huge confidence boost. Good luck!!

 

[kjccr]

Good luck Blake! Let us know how it goes!

 

[BlakeNJ]

BlakeNJ,
I would recommend trying to get to 10 miles before the race. Not to say you can't do it if 8 miles is your longest, but I think you will feel much more confident going into the race if you've completed a 10. If you're able, try to do the 10 mile sooner than later to give your body a chance to recup before race day. Good luck!!!

Thanks for all the great advice. I did 10 miles this am in 1:52. I feel very good about my time and how I felt afterwards. I am looking forward to tappering! 15 days from today we will all be wearing our medals!

 

[treehugnmama]

i am headed out to do my 10 not. it has been 10 days since I walked as I was sick..I know I should start with a 5 than go to 10 later in the week but we leave in 12 days so i Am going to attemp 10 and see if i need to adjust.