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

[donnajean17]

hi everyone -

it is 1am here in lovely nj and i just got off my tm, long story short i ran the whole 8 miles ------ omg i never thought in my wildest dreams i could do it.

I kept my pace easy without speed being an issue, just to make sure i could do it!!!!

However, it was not without some drama! Ugh my wonderful dh bought me a tm so i could train in the comforts of our home. Well at 6 miles i was dripping, i mean dripping and i felt like i was going to die - there was no air comming in the window - so .......... I took off my shirt and hung it (big mistake, i think) on the arm of the treadmill.

I think the mounds of sweat dripping onto my new tm - made it turn off Yes it turned off!!!!! I was at 7.69 miles I wanted to scream!! Finally after 2-3 minutes my tm was working again, a bit slow but still moving!!!

So bottom line, i finished my ***8miles*** in 1 hour and 42 minutes!!!

I will be 6 months post op on the 29th, and every time i do these lr i am just amazed that last year i stopped running because i was in so much pain --- i swore i would never be able to run again.............and now look

Well, off to bed - i have to teach tomorrow at the college (5 hours of sleep here i come)

way to go! Congrats!

 

[mla1977]

Who wants to help me click the "Pay Now" button?

I'm thinking about going on my own (at least without DBF, but DM and family would be going). I've had a room at BLT booked since I joined DVC and I have an AP so I just need a flight and registration.

I feel guilty about going without DBF though!

 

[syko]

Click it, clict it.......you know you want too!!!!!!!!!!!!!

 

[joan4mickey]

Megan Click the button...you wouldn't be here if you didn't want to really go...click it NOW!

Finished my long run on the TM. 8 miles 1:17:30.

BTY, I was at the MK last week (1/21) by myself and walked around thinking about the next time I would be in the Kingdom...running past Dumbo, the Castle, out past SM, and over the railroad...

 

[Caitsmama]

Hi everyone! I want to apologize for being MIA, i have been working on our roster list, but we had a death in the family, so it has been lots of family time -- i will get it posted asap!

Welcome to those who have joined us!! This WISH group is amazing, the support is like no other!!

I have skimmed thru, and saw lots of stuff about eating -- here is my 2cents:
PRACTICE with what you want to use/eat!! You will instantly find out if it is agreeable to your stomach or not - i found out those mocha gels do NOT agree with me.. LOL But, you don't want to find that out on race day!
The a.m. of the race, i had a bagel with pbutter, and a banana. Yes, i had coffee, b/c i am use to drinking lots of coffee, so it didn't bother me.. what bothered me, though, was taking my anti-depressant meds right before the race!!!!
I usally took them at different times of the day, but forgot to take them for a few days prior to the race - why i took the med on race a.m. i don't know -- but i didn't think i would be able to start - my stomach was killing me!!!
Anyway, i decided as soon as i got back home, i took myself off my meds, and have felt GREAT. (Not that i am advising anyone to stop meds!!) I just suggest that you NOT altar your regular routine in ANY way!!
You will be nervous on race day -- it's overwhelming, there are thousands and thousands of people -- when they start making you head over to the corrals, you feel like a heard of cattle -- it's unreal if you have never expeirenced it!! It will do a number on your nerves/stomach.. (I like Corrina's suggestion about tums, i will have to remember that!)

Also, during the race last year, i carried my Powerade. I am a sipper, and i don't care for just water -- i did use it though at the stops to dump over my head as it got warmer out! LOL But, i sipped on my powerade the whole race - and used 2 gels as well, but felt fine.. it's all what you are use to using. I also got really hungry during the race last year, about mile 8 or 9 -- luckily, my mom pulled out a banana from somewhere (still don't know where she was hiding it! LMAO) but i was so grateful, and i ate that - helped much! She also had an orange that she had peeled before we left (again, no idea where she kept this stuff.. LOL) - so, i think i will bring a banana again somehow..

On my training, i did my longest since spraining my toe - 5miles. I did a walk2/run1 alternate and averaged a 13:45 min. pace - i'll take it. My goal is to stay under a 14 min. mile.. Toe is sore, but not too bad -- i am aiming for 7 miles next weekend as my long day..

Again, my apologies, but i will get the list up very soon!! Congrats to everyone logging awesome mileage!!!!

 

[wtpclc]

Stacy - So sorry about your loss! If I can help, let me know. I will be at Princess and going through the thread would help me catch up. I oculd PM you the new roster if it would help!

 

[HockeyKat]

Caitsmama -- Good for you!! I have heard that regular exercise can help with depression. I know I sure feel better when I complete my workouts.


3 miles, 42 min, done. I managed to maintain walk 3, run 1 intervals, with a few walk 1 run 1 in there as well.

 

[bounceliketigger]

HI Everyone -

It is 1am here in lovely NJ and I just got off my TM, long story short I ran the whole 8 miles ------ OMG I never thought in my wildest dreams I could do it.

I kept my pace easy without speed being an issue, just to make sure I could do it!!!!

However, it was not without some drama! UGH My wonderful DH bought me a TM so I could train in the comforts of our home. Well at 6 miles I was dripping, I mean dripping and I felt like I was going to die - there was no air comming in the window - SO .......... I took off my shirt and hung it (big mistake, I think) on the arm of the treadmill.

I think the mounds of sweat dripping onto my NEW TM - made it TURN OFF YES it turned OFF!!!!! I was at 7.69 miles I wanted to scream!! Finally after 2-3 minutes my TM was working again, a bit SLOW but still moving!!!

So BOTTOM line, I finished my ***8MILES*** in 1 hour and 42 minutes!!!

I will be 6 months post op on the 29th, and every time I do these LR I am just amazed that last year I stopped running because I was in so much pain --- I swore I would never be able to run again.............and now look

Well, off to bed - I have to teach tomorrow at the college (5 hours of sleep here I come)

WAY TO GO! Hopefully the weather will cooperate with us this weekend for our BIG 10!!

 

[bounceliketigger]

OMG you treadmill girls are my HEROs!

I just don't know how you do it. How you don't get bored & just jump the heck off. I can't wait to hear about your BIG finishes at the Princess!!

As for me, I did my longest run to date on Saturday, 9.25 in 1 hr 40min. For the 1st time it feels like 13 is actually do-able It's amazing what a need to get out of the house can do! LOL

GO, go, go WISH Princesses!!

 

[mla1977]

I did it! I'm in! I need to go get a drink to calm my nerves!

 

[syko]

 

[donnajean17]

Megan Click the button...you wouldn't be here if you didn't want to really go...click it NOW!

Finished my long run on the TM. 8 miles 1:17:30.

BTY, I was at the MK last week (1/21) by myself and walked around thinking about the next time I would be in the Kingdom...running past Dumbo, the Castle, out past SM, and over the railroad...

Great job... I can't do more than 4-5 miles on the TM! I go crazy!!! Good for you!

 

[G&GMom]

I posted a couple of weeks ago about how my thinking has changed from "there is no way I can finish this race" to "it will be hard, but I can do it." Since then, I have been on a couple of 10 mile runs and now I know I can do it and am excited. I can't believe how far I have come, last year at this time I was 60 lbs. heavier, my life is so different now.

So back to my question - I know that the final mile or so for me is going to be very emotional. I can pretty much guarantee that I will be bawling like a baby when I finish. So is this normal or are people going to laugh at me? I actually won't care, just wondering if others would be doing the same thing.

 

[corinnak]

G&GMom - It's so great that you are now feeling confident in your ability to finish - if you've done more than one 10, you will definitely be prepared to finish!
As for the finish line question: I don't know if others will be emotional at the time you cross that finish line, but I do know you won't be the only one that day to shed some tears as you complete your journey. It's a huge accomplishment and brings about a lot of emotions for many participants. Whatever it brings up for you is OK! I guarantee you that no other runner will laugh at you for your response to such an achievement, and I would not expect any spectators would laugh either. Most people there know what is involved in preparing for and running a race like this.

 

[5littleindians]

Just signed up for the 5K - should be mighty interesting!!! 38 days....

 

[mla1977]

I'm leaving on a jet plane!

Flights are booked. I need to adjust my DVC ressies and points now!

 

[UGAFan0829]

I posted a couple of weeks ago about how my thinking has changed from "there is no way I can finish this race" to "it will be hard, but I can do it." Since then, I have been on a couple of 10 mile runs and now I know I can do it and am excited. I can't believe how far I have come, last year at this time I was 60 lbs. heavier, my life is so different now.

So back to my question - I know that the final mile or so for me is going to be very emotional. I can pretty much guarantee that I will be bawling like a baby when I finish. So is this normal or are people going to laugh at me? I actually won't care, just wondering if others would be doing the same thing.

Don't worry, you won't be alone...I can only image what I'm going to be like if/when I actually cross the finish line. Heck, I got emotional over the weekend when I finished my 7 miles, so I can only imagine what it's going to be like come race day!!

 

[mla1977]

Okay, now I am all booked. I will be doing some resort hopping during this trip. I'll be at Saratoga Springs March 3-7, BLT 7-8 and Beach Club Villas (8-9). Phew! Yay for luggage services though.

I can't believe there were no studios available at BLT for the time I am there. At least I'll have a nice room with the big tub post race. I only chose SSR since it is a race resort otherwise I would be trying to stay at AKL.

I am bouncing off the walls right now!

 

[tinashaver]

I posted a couple of weeks ago about how my thinking has changed from "there is no way I can finish this race" to "it will be hard, but I can do it." Since then, I have been on a couple of 10 mile runs and now I know I can do it and am excited. I can't believe how far I have come, last year at this time I was 60 lbs. heavier, my life is so different now.

So back to my question - I know that the final mile or so for me is going to be very emotional. I can pretty much guarantee that I will be bawling like a baby when I finish. So is this normal or are people going to laugh at me? I actually won't care, just wondering if others would be doing the same thing.

Umm I will be right there with you heck every time I think about it I get teary eyed!

Okay, now I am all booked. I will be doing some resort hopping during this trip. I'll be at Saratoga Springs March 3-7, BLT 7-8 and Beach Club Villas (8-9). Phew! Yay for luggage services though.

I can't believe there were no studios available at BLT for the time I am there. At least I'll have a nice room with the big tub post race. I only chose SSR since it is a race resort otherwise I would be trying to stay at AKL.

I am bouncing off the walls right now!

we will be at SS on the 3rd too!!!!!

 

[G&GMom]

Heck, I got emotional over the weekend when I finished my 7 miles, so I can only imagine what it's going to be like come race day!!

Umm I will be right there with you heck every time I think about it I get teary eyed

Ha! Me too! When I posted above, I was getting a little teary eyed, glad to know I won't be alone.