The New *Official 2013 Disney Princess Half Marathon Thread*

[princessallegra]

Just arrived in DC for a conference and have some time before it starts, and its a little chilly for the running clothes I brought. Checked yelp...lululemon is around the corner! Ruh roh!

FUNNN!!! I always find the local lulu when i travel!! Enjoy!!

 

[princessallegra]

My concern with them is they have cups kind of and only go to DD . But some of them are so cute! Maybe if I find somewhere local who sells them, I'd try them on. But I'm hesitant to order from them because I hate the hassle of returning, haha I'm lazy! Thank you so much though for your advice!

-Beth

Couple things! One the cups aren't hard underwire at all, and the insert cups can be pulled out which a lot of people do. Also they only go up to DD but it's worth a shot to try it on maybe with the inserts removed. Finally lululemon website is free shipping and you can return it in store, don't have to mail it back unless you want to. Good luck!!!!

 

[EcbLovesMickey]

I'm running it! My friends and I are staying at Pop!

 

[Tinker Gal]

Disappointing event yesterday...it was to be my 1st official 1/2 marathon but I couldn't keep up ~ got swept between miles 5 & 6. I'm trying to keep perspective as there were only 52 runners; it wasn't meant for slow folks like me. That's why I'm so glad for runDisney! It gives those of us who are working to improve our fitness but aren't quite up to a competitive pace the opportunity to participate. Even though I finished ToT in the bottom 10%, I did finish. So, I'm looking forward to FINISHING the Princess 1/2.

 

[flatlandcycle]

I've been doing my short runs/walks on pavement (3-4 miles 2x a week), but my long runs/walks (up to 7 miles now) on a trail in a local park (dirt and compacted limestone). I'm mainly doing the long runs at the park to spare my legs from the impact of the pavement and to reduce the risk of injury (I am very injury prone!).

My question is whether I should be doing some of my long runs on pavement to get my legs used to it before the race or if the short runs on pavement are enough to "season" my legs. I really want to get to the Princess without major injuries but I also want to be able to finish it without getting injured during the race (I have a 15K I am hoping to do two weeks later). Any thoughts? Thanks!!

I feel your pain, in my shins ha, ha, ha. While ideally long runs on hard surfaces will prepare you for the hardest concrete on earth, it's much better to ease into the concrete training.

I did 95% of my long runs at San Felasco, off Millhopper, hard pack sand and pine needles, and nearly all the weekday runs on concrete sidewalks for the wdw marathon (XV). I really try to keep track of the weekly mileage of the hard surface runs and add 1/2 mile per week to that total when trying to build impact tolerance mileage. Over the last few years I have been pretty lucky and can run 90 percent of my runs on sidewalks. I try to use my low mileage shoes on the hard surfaces.

Flatland

 

[Princess on the Run]

That's what I usually do is buy a size smaller. Mostly because I don't have a choice! No where in town sells any bigger than DD. I actually looked at the one I'm currently using... It's a moving comfort. DOY. I'm a doof! I put a champion over the top that is another size smaller. And the moving comfort IS great, I just have girls spillin' out my armpits! Maybe I'll have to order a size bigger online from them and see how it works out . I'm curious about the zipper one too! I looked it up, and it's super affordable, so thank you so much for that site! It's a huge help.

Yes, I love how the D+ sections only include DD. And they might have one option for DDD but it's ugly as sin, has 15 hook-and-eyes and giant underwires sticking out making it even less attractive.

I tried on a 34E at Road Runner (I think it was Moving Comfort) but I couldn't get it around. She suggested a 36 to see if that would help but it was my ****s that it wouldn't fit around, not my rib cage. I just stick with the standard ones that are large and shove my ladies in there. It may not be meant to fit them, but they sure aren't going anywhere once they're crammed in there.

 

[Princess on the Run]

Disappointing event yesterday...it was to be my 1st official 1/2 marathon but I couldn't keep up ~ got swept between miles 5 & 6. I'm trying to keep perspective as there were only 52 runners; it wasn't meant for slow folks like me. That's why I'm so glad for runDisney! It gives those of us who are working to improve our fitness but aren't quite up to a competitive pace the opportunity to participate. Even though I finished ToT in the bottom 10%, I did finish. So, I'm looking forward to FINISHING the Princess 1/2.

I'm sorry it didn't go as you'd hoped but you have a great attitude and you WILL be there for the PHM!!!! Disney is meant to be fun and it will be and you'll cross that finish line!!!!

 

[Princess on the Run]

I skipped the 15K I was supposed to do today.

It was seemingly not meant to be from the beginning though. Packet pick-up was atrocious!!! Two girls from my office were planning to run it too and they offered to grab mine and DH's packets because we don't live downtown and they do. They stood in line for an hour and never got anywhere so they ended up leaving. DH went and stood in line for 2.5 hrs to get them!! I was ready to call it quits between my IT problems and we went to the ND game yesterday and would have had to be up at 4am to go to Hot Chocolate today. DH was insistent though. He wanted to do it. Ugh! I was considering not running because of my IT problems but I figured that if he's going to do it, I might as well because standing around at the crack of dawn for 1.5 hr while he runs is't going to be any fun either so I may as well run it too. Then after the game last night, he declared that his foot was killing him and would I mind if we skipped Hot Chocolate.

So instead, I have no kids today (they're at my mom's) and until 4pm to do nothing or something and I haven't decided which yet.

 

[creativeamanda]

Disappointing event yesterday...it was to be my 1st official 1/2 marathon but I couldn't keep up ~ got swept between miles 5 & 6. I'm trying to keep perspective as there were only 52 runners; it wasn't meant for slow folks like me. That's why I'm so glad for runDisney! It gives those of us who are working to improve our fitness but aren't quite up to a competitive pace the opportunity to participate. Even though I finished ToT in the bottom 10%, I did finish. So, I'm looking forward to FINISHING the Princess 1/2.

Honey, I am so impressed that you have such a positive attitude about the Princess half.

We'll be cheering you on, I promise!

 

[sumlee]

Disappointing event yesterday...it was to be my 1st official 1/2 marathon but I couldn't keep up ~ got swept between miles 5 & 6. I'm trying to keep perspective as there were only 52 runners; it wasn't meant for slow folks like me. That's why I'm so glad for runDisney! It gives those of us who are working to improve our fitness but aren't quite up to a competitive pace the opportunity to participate. Even though I finished ToT in the bottom 10%, I did finish. So, I'm looking forward to FINISHING the Princess 1/2.

You're absolutely right! PHM will be totally different and you WILL finish! (Hey, if you survived ToT, this should be easy, right? ) Way to keep a positive attitude!

 

[sumlee]

I'm running it! My friends and I are staying at Pop!

Yay! Welcome!!!

 

[TiggerAllie]

Did a 10K today (Lexington, MA) and managed to PR!

For all of you who are just starting to train for PHM this year, I was there last year. I did this same 10K as my first real race (for proof of time) last year, and ran it in 1:06, which I felt really good about. However, being from the Boston area (where EVERYONE is a runner it seems) the races are mostly filled with really good runners, so the last place finisher was at 1:10. (It's compounded by the fact that this race also has a 5K, where most of the beginning runners end up.)

Fast-forward to 1 year (2 HMs, 1 10mi, and 5 10Ks) later, and I was able to improve my time by 8 and a half minutes, down to 57:30! I can't even believe it, given the giant hill at mile 3. I feel so close to Corral A... maybe, just maybe...

For everyone who is just starting-- just keep training! Depending on where you live, the local races can be pretty "competitive"-- your goal is to finish strong! What might feel like last place to you now will be solidly awesome at PHM! And, if you stick with it, just think how much better you'll be at these same races _next_ year!

(Disney running is addictive: PHM will be my 4th race, and I'm already planning to go C2C with the DLHM again next year, if all works out.)

 

[Mommy to Two Princes]

Hi princesses! I have a slightly personal question, so my apologies to those who don't what to know this... But I figured you guys might be a good group to pose this to since you are all so knowledgable about a lot of runner things. Are there any busty runners out there that can recommend a really great bra that basically sucks everything down to your chest with minimal to zero movement? Currently I wear two different kinds when I run, and I really would love to just have ONE that makes it easier for me to get ready for runs... It's really tedious putting on both . I wear a 36DDD for regular bras, and anytime I've gone into running shops or even just bra stores like, bali's, nothing helps OR fits! I just want to know what you guys have experience with. Whether this means I need to special order from something you guys recommend, or search for it locally. Anything helps!

I have an Enell and just love it! The girls don't move. This is the one Oprah recommended a few years back on her show.

 

[cindy0519]

I am hoping someone can give me a little advice....I did 4.3 miles yesterday and felt good while doing it but woke up this morning VERY sore under my knee caps and behind my knee cap on my right knee.

I have been doing the RICE steps all day and feel somewhat better but I'm now worried about how this happened and what to do to prevent it from happening again or getting worse.

Any advice is much appreciated!

 

[EEsloveDis]

I am hoping someone can give me a little advice....I did 4.3 miles yesterday and felt good while doing it but woke up this morning VERY sore under my knee caps and behind my knee cap on my right knee.

I have been doing the RICE steps all day and feel somewhat better but I'm now worried about how this happened and what to do to prevent it from happening again or getting worse.

Any advice is much appreciated!

Ice and Advil or Aleve for now and try running with an PT strap. I was having issues with my knees for awhile. I could run and walk just find but it hurt when I would go up or down steps or when I climbed into and out of bed and over the child gate. I wore mine both just around the house when it was bothering me and when I ran and the pain went away on its on.

Amazon has the PT straps and they are fairly cheap. My husband runs with one on both knees.

 

[MoonFaerie]

I was working in a garden yesterday. I stepped in a hole and rolled my ankle a little. This morning it was a little sore, more tight than sore. There's no swelling, but there's some very faint bruising. I skipped my planned run this morning (soooo disappointed - I was going to run part of Cades Cove before our picnic), but I'm wondering how much time I need to take off before I can run again.

 

[bskelly07]

Couple things! One the cups aren't hard underwire at all, and the insert cups can be pulled out which a lot of people do. Also they only go up to DD but it's worth a shot to try it on maybe with the inserts removed. Finally lululemon website is free shipping and you can return it in store, don't have to mail it back unless you want to. Good luck!!!!

Oh! Ok! Well then I will DEFINITELY check them out with a little more hope Thanks so much for letting me know, haha. I was sad because I fell in love with one already and I just pouted at the computer screen.

Yes, I love how the D+ sections only include DD. And they might have one option for DDD but it's ugly as sin, has 15 hook-and-eyes and giant underwires sticking out making it even less attractive.

I tried on a 34E at Road Runner (I think it was Moving Comfort) but I couldn't get it around. She suggested a 36 to see if that would help but it was my ****s that it wouldn't fit around, not my rib cage. I just stick with the standard ones that are large and shove my ladies in there. It may not be meant to fit them, but they sure aren't going anywhere once they're crammed in there.

Yeah! The hook-and-eyes ALWAYS make me so angry! It takes like 20 minutes to get them all together and by the end of it I'll have skipped one and have to redo it. I feel like I'm putting on a corset every time. And I also have the same issue with the ribcage, bra fitters ALWAYS tell me to go up a bandsize. Once I had a woman tell me I was a 40 around, and I just looked at her really confused. So I put it on to prove a point and I was swimming in it. Ever since I've just done everything on my own, haha.

Disappointing event yesterday...it was to be my 1st official 1/2 marathon but I couldn't keep up ~ got swept between miles 5 & 6. I'm trying to keep perspective as there were only 52 runners; it wasn't meant for slow folks like me. That's why I'm so glad for runDisney! It gives those of us who are working to improve our fitness but aren't quite up to a competitive pace the opportunity to participate. Even though I finished ToT in the bottom 10%, I did finish. So, I'm looking forward to FINISHING the Princess 1/2.

You've totally got this! You have so much time to improve too between now and the Princess 1/2, so don't be disappointed. You'll get that medal around your neck and feel amazing for accomplishing it


I ordered some Asics today and I'm super excited to get them and try them out. Do any of you use Asics when you run? I've been using Nike, but I'm really attracted to the look of Asics and heard awesome things. I got the Gel Extreme 33 in the pink/purple/yellow. SO EXCITED

 

[SuperHappyFunTimes]

Did a 10K today (Lexington, MA) and managed to PR!

For all of you who are just starting to train for PHM this year, I was there last year. I did this same 10K as my first real race (for proof of time) last year, and ran it in 1:06, which I felt really good about. However, being from the Boston area (where EVERYONE is a runner it seems) the races are mostly filled with really good runners, so the last place finisher was at 1:10. (It's compounded by the fact that this race also has a 5K, where most of the beginning runners end up.)

Fast-forward to 1 year (2 HMs, 1 10mi, and 5 10Ks) later, and I was able to improve my time by 8 and a half minutes, down to 57:30! I can't even believe it, given the giant hill at mile 3. I feel so close to Corral A... maybe, just maybe...

For everyone who is just starting-- just keep training! Depending on where you live, the local races can be pretty "competitive"-- your goal is to finish strong! What might feel like last place to you now will be solidly awesome at PHM! And, if you stick with it, just think how much better you'll be at these same races _next_ year!

(Disney running is addictive: PHM will be my 4th race, and I'm already planning to go C2C with the DLHM again next year, if all works out.)

First, congrats on an awesome 10k time!! I hope you score Corral A!

Also, thanks for the encouraging words. I thought my running community was competitive, but last place in a 10k with 1:10 time, that is brutal. It's also my goal for my Thanksgiving 10k. Now I can hope for a sub 1hr time one day.

 

[rosermama]

I was working in a garden yesterday. I stepped in a hole and rolled my ankle a little. This morning it was a little sore, more tight than sore. There's no swelling, but there's some very faint bruising. I skipped my planned run this morning (soooo disappointed - I was going to run part of Cades Cove before our picnic), but I'm wondering how much time I need to take off before I can run again.

Oh no I would stay off it at least a couple of days try to not walk on it also. stay active in other ways. Lift weights with your arms, if your gym has a arm bike use it to get your heart rate up.

Even if you miss a week or 2 you will be ok, jutting don't push it but sometimes its hard to get back into the swing of things. I have had multiple injuries this year each one was hard to run after cause I was used to being lazy.

On the bright side you have been training at least... I can't still waiting for my Dr to release me to run again which won't be till at least the 19th of Nov. I haven't run since July before my surgery but I do walk 7 miles a day and have lost 30 pounds, hoping that helps. I will only have 8 weeks for the Tinkerbell and 12 weeks till he Princess.

If I can do it you can do it!!

Best of luck and wishes to heal fast.

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[JerzPrincess]

Luna makes mini bars?! I need to find those! I atcually just eat something as I'm walking to the corrals and then alternate between water and gatorade during the race. The past two race I had fruit loops and hot tea, I think a Luna bar might be better...ha!

Yup I got them at target. A whole box.