Princess Weekend 2022

[The running raven]

Will I be allowed to run with a tiny cast iron pan (about the size of my hand stretched out) , or is that considered a weapon/not allowed?

 

[DopeyBadger]

Will I be allowed to run with a tiny cast iron pan (about the size of my hand stretched out) , or is that considered a weapon/not allowed?

Not sure how they’d react to it. If it were me, I’d take it, not hide it, and be ok with ditching it if they told me to.

 

[SheHulk]

Anybody planning ahead to next year, here are the registration dates

 

[Beachmom0317]

I am running the 10k with my bib #325** I think I selected 11 min mile? Maybe 10? I can't remember lol

 

[Nessats]

We are staying at the Polynesian tomorrow night prior to yoga. While there is a bus from the Poly to the TTC (picking up at Poly and then going to the Grand Floridian before going to the TTC), we are planning to walk to the TTC. The only concern I have is this wording in the Event Guide: "Note: Walking paths and Monorails to Magic Kingdom will not be available." My assumption is that we just cannot walk to the Magic Kingdom for yoga, but that we can still walk to the TTC. Anyone have any thoughts? I haven't stayed at the Polynesian in at least 20 years, so I didn't know if that path from the Poly to the TTC is ever closed or not.

 

[Tiggerette]

Will I be allowed to run with a tiny cast iron pan (about the size of my hand stretched out) , or is that considered a weapon/not allowed?

A few thoughts:
- Yes, anything with that kind of weight to it could be a problem in a very crowded area. (Even if no one on the official staff saw you with the cute prop.) If I saw someone running with that kind of item, I would give a wide berth in case it's accidentally dropped and falls on my foot, flies into my arm, etc.

- What about using a child's kitchen toy? It'll probably be plastic and much lighter to run with. If it's too small to physically hold in your hand, it'll be lightweight enough to attach to your running outfit and/or hair. (Frying pan fascinator?) Sometimes thrift stores will have children's toys a la carte, so you don't have to buy a whole set when you just need the pan.

Best wishes for your run!

 

[The running raven]

Thanks y’all!

 

[jennysdcc]

Jitters are already starting to set in, not helped by the fact that this is a very busy work week so I’m already on edge. Can I hear some pre race routines that work for everyone to get themselves in a good headspace before a distance run? I HAVE completed the race distance two weeks ago so I know I can do it, I’m just getting all hyped up about performing as well as I want to.

 

[Tiggerette]

Hey y'all. Good news, my Firefly costume is just about ready.
Less-then-good news, my Friday morning flight is going to be impacted by the snow storm and the very limited flights available to get out are sold out/full. (It's too far for me to drive by myself.) I'm holding hope that my flight will just be severely delayed. The next available flight on Friday doesn't get into Orlando till 6:30p and the bib delivery closes at 7pm. I guess if I miss the 10K, I'll wear the Firefly for the HM. Just feeling anxious and sad. I think Big Life Stuff is just catching up with me, and this one little aspect is triggering a cascade from "I'm managing... I'm managing... to I'm not OK (in this moment)."

Anyways, not be a complete downer, I'm looking forward to some great fun at the HH meet up on Saturday, assuming I'm physically there! And now... back to the costume prep.

 

[JJ2017]

Hey y'all. Good news, my Firefly costume is just about ready.
Less-then-good news, my Friday morning flight is going to be impacted by the snow storm and the very limited flights available to get out are sold out/full. (It's too far for me to drive by myself.) I'm holding hope that my flight will just be severely delayed. The next available flight on Friday doesn't get into Orlando till 6:30p and the bib delivery closes at 7pm. I guess if I miss the 10K, I'll wear the Firefly for the HM. Just feeling anxious and sad. I think Big Life Stuff is just catching up with me, and this one little aspect is triggering a cascade from "I'm managing... I'm managing... to I'm not OK (in this moment)."

Anyways, not be a complete downer, I'm looking forward to some great fun at the HH meet up on Saturday, assuming I'm physically there! And now... back to the costume prep.

Sending allll positive vibes your way! Weather impacting flights has been top of mind ever since deciding to do Princess back for 2021. It will all work out!

 

[Herding_Cats]

Hey y'all. Good news, my Firefly costume is just about ready.
Less-then-good news, my Friday morning flight is going to be impacted by the snow storm and the very limited flights available to get out are sold out/full. (It's too far for me to drive by myself.) I'm holding hope that my flight will just be severely delayed. The next available flight on Friday doesn't get into Orlando till 6:30p and the bib delivery closes at 7pm. I guess if I miss the 10K, I'll wear the Firefly for the HM. Just feeling anxious and sad. I think Big Life Stuff is just catching up with me, and this one little aspect is triggering a cascade from "I'm managing... I'm managing... to I'm not OK (in this moment)."

Anyways, not be a complete downer, I'm looking forward to some great fun at the HH meet up on Saturday, assuming I'm physically there! And now... back to the costume prep.

If you do get delayed, but are still there before the 10k, there *is* emergency bib pickup the morning of the race, despite what the website says. If you need it, make sure you're on the first bus, or there early if you're driving. Fingers crossed for you!

 

[SheHulk]

Hey y'all. Good news, my Firefly costume is just about ready.
Less-then-good news, my Friday morning flight is going to be impacted by the snow storm and the very limited flights available to get out are sold out/full. (It's too far for me to drive by myself.) I'm holding hope that my flight will just be severely delayed. The next available flight on Friday doesn't get into Orlando till 6:30p and the bib delivery closes at 7pm. I guess if I miss the 10K, I'll wear the Firefly for the HM. Just feeling anxious and sad. I think Big Life Stuff is just catching up with me, and this one little aspect is triggering a cascade from "I'm managing... I'm managing... to I'm not OK (in this moment)."

Anyways, not be a complete downer, I'm looking forward to some great fun at the HH meet up on Saturday, assuming I'm physically there! And now... back to the costume prep.

Good luck with the weather... I really hope the forecast is wrong and at least the storm is delayed so you can get out.

 

[Tiggerette]

If you do get delayed, but are still there before the 10k, there *is* emergency bib pickup the morning of the race, despite what the website says. If you need it, make sure you're on the first bus, or there early if you're driving. Fingers crossed for you!

Thank you. I had no clue. I'm running with a buddy who's done these races before, but didn't mention (maybe didn't know) about this option. Do I need to call runDisney in advance to let them know I'll need the "emergency bib" option? Is there a particular tent I should go to? Thank you again for this insight. I really appreciate your time.

 

[sandam1]

Do I need to call runDisney in advance to let them know I'll need the "emergency bib" option? Is there a particular tent I should go to?

For Marathon Weekend, I believe I saw the bib boxes at the information tent. (It's a huge white tent with a large sign, you can't miss it)

 

[Herding_Cats]

Thank you. I had no clue. I'm running with a buddy who's done these races before, but didn't mention (maybe didn't know) about this option. Do I need to call runDisney in advance to let them know I'll need the "emergency bib" option? Is there a particular tent I should go to? Thank you again for this insight. I really appreciate your time.

I don't think calling RunDisney will help, or if they'd even answer the phone quite honestly. I do NOT HAVE PERSONAL EXPERIENCE with morning-of bib pick-up, so any info I have is 2nd or 3rd hand from the various groups I'm in. There's probably something like a runner relations tent that you would need to go to. Definitely check the start area maps in the event guide to try to figure out where that should be. And from what I've read you will ONLY get a bib and you'd have to take that to the expo to get your shirt(s) after you completed the race, assuming you want the included shirt(s).

 

[DopeyBadger]

Thank you. I had no clue. I'm running with a buddy who's done these races before, but didn't mention (maybe didn't know) about this option. Do I need to call runDisney in advance to let them know I'll need the "emergency bib" option? Is there a particular tent I should go to? Thank you again for this insight. I really appreciate your time.

https://guide.rundisney.events/wp-c...022/02/2022-princess-start-finish-staging.pdf
I believe this should link the image. You can see the “info tent” towards the center of the image. That’s where emergency pickup will be.

 

[Nessats]

Someone in a Facebook group is getting newbies all worked up about how the races will go this weekend due to weather. Saying that all the Marathon weekend races started early (they said the 5k started at 4:45 instead of 5) and groups released very quickly due to heat and to anticipate RunDisney doing the same thing with all races this weekend. She posted that she's not trying to stress people out, but that's exactly what she's doing with that post, judging by the replies. I thought I read that the marathon did indeed start everyone faster than usual, but I'm not aware of what happened with the 5k, 10k, and half. Anyone remember how the starts for marathon weekend went?

 

[camaker]

Someone in a Facebook group is getting newbies all worked up about how the races will go this weekend due to weather. Saying that all the Marathon weekend races started early (they said the 5k started at 4:45 instead of 5) and groups released very quickly due to heat and to anticipate RunDisney doing the same thing with all races this weekend. She posted that she's not trying to stress people out, but that's exactly what she's doing with that post, judging by the replies. I thought I read that the marathon did indeed start everyone faster than usual, but I'm not aware of what happened with the 5k, 10k, and half. Anyone remember how the starts for marathon weekend went?

The Marathon Weekend 5k, 10k and half all started on time, as best I could tell. The marathon was started ~5 minutes early, but they released the start waves much more quickly than planned.

 

[Herding_Cats]

Someone in a Facebook group is getting newbies all worked up about how the races will go this weekend due to weather. Saying that all the Marathon weekend races started early (they said the 5k started at 4:45 instead of 5) and groups released very quickly due to heat and to anticipate RunDisney doing the same thing with all races this weekend. She posted that she's not trying to stress people out, but that's exactly what she's doing with that post, judging by the replies. I thought I read that the marathon did indeed start everyone faster than usual, but I'm not aware of what happened with the 5k, 10k, and half. Anyone remember how the starts for marathon weekend went?

Everything except for the full started normally afaik. For the full, EVERYONE was across the start line by 5:30 (about 30min total) as opposed to the half when I didn't cross the start line until around 5:42 (in S5.) I believe they started the wheelchair division early, but I was back in S5 and the sound systems weren't great back there.

Could that happen this weekend as well? Yes. Anything can happen. It's supposed to be super hot, and even though the races start at 5am and a 5/10/half are NOT out as long as people are for the full, it is entirely possible they would expedite the start for the half IMO. The sun will barely be up for the 5 and 10k before the maximum amount of time has gone by.

If people are freaking out that they might start a couple of minute early, they are probably also people who are new to running, maybe didn't train, or are on the edge of getting swept and it would be better to know that a quicker start is a possibility than being blindsided by it on Sunday morning.

 

[sandam1]

Anyone remember how the starts for marathon weekend went?

The only race that started "fast" was the marathon. But that was the only race that was truly impacted by the heat as the temps kept going up over the course of the weekend.

I think that forewarning people is a good idea. Yes, people are going to panic and worry, but at least people have time to plan and adjust their strategy. Honestly, I wish the RD had let people know what they were going to do with the marathon start ahead of time. How many people thought that they had plenty of time to get to their corrals, warm up, go to the bathroom, etc. and suddenly it was go-go-go?