Official 2013 Disney Princess Half Marathon Thread - Take 2

[longhorns2]

Sadly, I lived that my first princess! I was pregnant and over hydrated for sure. Lol. It sucked.

[StarGirl11]

Seems like the flu is hitting everyone. My Mom came down with it last night and is now sicker than I am.

Of course I got the mother of all double whammies it feels like. I finally got over the flu yesterday and the first thing I notice is an all too familiar set of cramps. I was praying it was just some left overs of the flu, no luck.

This isn't the first time my body has done this either. Sometimes I think my body hates me.

[MoonFaerie]

Originally Posted by M likes the mouse

Sorry, I didn't want to mislead anyone. Of course there are smaller airports, so I guess MCO would be medium sized? Not having to clear customs at MCO ( we do that at our home airport) and to go through baggage claim might help a bit.

Oh, no, it's fine. It's just perspective. The first time I landed at MCO, I were amazed at how huge it is. I've since flown thrown ATL, so MCO doesn't seem so big anymore.

[VickiHD]

Originally Posted by M likes the mouse

Ok ladies, I think I might have become officially insane.
Last night I think I over hydrated before my run... It made for a very painfull run on a full bladder.
Consequently, I had a dream. I was running the course prior to the half, with the course map in hand and writing down all the spots where there where porta potties....
Considering that I only wanted to stop at the real restrooms in MK, I was slightly grossed out when I woke up.
Just imagine that... Having to stop at EVERY row of porta potties for the whole half!

I'm I the only one with such nightmares?

No you are not !!!
I had a bad one last night too. I forgot to pack everything for the race; shoes, outfit, everything.

[the_princess]

Originally Posted by StarGirl11

Not sure about walking from POR. But a heads up if you go to the bus route, get there early, and I mean early! I got there maybe 3:45 last year and it took me nearly a half hour to get on the bus from the front of the resort. It got so long at one point it was all the way back to the bridge.

Im thinking about getting on the bus at 3. I got race retreat, so I want to enjoy that.

[PrincessV]

Originally Posted by tink2007

Did 11 miles today. Finished in 2:10. Not my best time but considering all the injures I've had of late, I will gladly take it.
I'm really getting pumped for this half!!

That's fantastic!

Originally Posted by sherekhan

you should hold a Princes Allegra sign so we know who you are and give you high fives (not sweaty hugs! ). Spectators will thing you have an odd name, but we know better

Originally Posted by bskelly07

I'm stoked! I've never been to Orlando before, so it'll be an experience for me. I'm only worried about the humidity! I hope it's not too bad when we are there.

I'm sure humidity is relative, but by my Floridian standards it's been pretty dry around here this winter. Definitely nothing like the summer months.

Originally Posted by JoyaDelMar

With 30 days left, it seems like everyone has their own worries and plans to iron out - i know I do!! (still don't have a costume and haven't figured out my day-of plan).

But since today is a milestone of sorts, I wanted to reflect on the process that got us all this far. This is such an amazing group on Princesses and we've all already accomplished so much. I'm proud of myself and also of everyone who had embarked on this journey. We're amazing!

Wishing everyone the best during the next month. Can't wait to see where our training will take us!

Ditto all of that - we really ARE amazing!

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I'm totally feeling for all who are battling illness, either themselves or within their homes... my DS is home sick today. Sore throat, cough, no fever as of yet, so I'm hoping it's a little something that'll be gone quickly. I may stop at the drugstore and pick up a mask on my way home tonight...

[StarGirl11]

Originally Posted by the_princess

Im thinking about getting on the bus at 3. I got race retreat, so I want to enjoy that.

Have fun with that! Had it last year but didn't get a chance to actually use it pre-race (post race yes) sadly. And of course by the time I realized I still hadn't gotten my race retreat ticket it was sold out. Oh well maybe that will give me the incentive to actually get in line for the photos with the princesses after the race this year.

Without race retreat mainly going to wing it. Do you guys know if they ever sell any spots at the expo? I know its a long shot but thought I should ask.

[MoonFaerie]

4 weeks y'all!!!!

[Mommy to Two Princes]

Originally Posted by MoonFaerie

4 weeks y'all!!!!

OK. This video almost made me fall out of my chair from laughing so hard!!! Thanks for the great belly laugh!!!

[JenNel85]

Originally Posted by MoonFaerie

4 weeks y'all!!!!

HAHAHA...I'm dying.

[VickiHD]

Originally Posted by the_princess

Im thinking about getting on the bus at 3. I got race retreat, so I want to enjoy that.

That's my plan too. Get over there early to enjoy the race retreat.

[sunnygal041]

Hi all. Well I have suffered another emotional setback. Doesn't help with my training. Why does the s..t have to hit the fan now?

[kindakrazy2]

Originally Posted by M likes the mouse

Ok ladies, I think I might have become officially insane.
Last night I think I over hydrated before my run... It made for a very painfull run on a full bladder.
Consequently, I had a dream. I was running the course prior to the half, with the course map in hand and writing down all the spots where there where porta potties....
Considering that I only wanted to stop at the real restrooms in MK, I was slightly grossed out when I woke up.
Just imagine that... Having to stop at EVERY row of porta potties for the whole half!

I'm I the only one with such nightmares?

Well after Tink - no. After you left the park at mile 5.5 there was only one set of potties and I'm not even sure they were for us. It was a bank of 3 and they were kind of behind a fence.

Lots of water stops + no potties = PROBLEM!

[PrincessV]

Originally Posted by VickiHD

That's my plan too. Get over there early to enjoy the race retreat.

+1 I'd like to be outside, waiting for a bus by 2:50am.

Originally Posted by sunnygal041

Hi all. Well I have suffered another emotional setback. Doesn't help with my training. Why does the s..t have to hit the fan now?

IDK, but I TOTALLY understand - it's literally been one life-altering calamity after another this past month. I'm sorry that you're going through stuff, too, but hope it helps to know you're not alone. Hang in there!

[StarGirl11]

Originally Posted by kindakrazy2

Well after Tink - no. After you left the park at mile 5.5 there was only one set of potties and I'm not even sure they were for us. It was a bank of 3 and they were kind of behind a fence.

Lots of water stops + no potties = PROBLEM!

Are we talking about for the entire course post-parks? Because I could have sworn there were more than that. I know some tended to hide behind the med tents (there was a set in downtown Anaheim around mile 8 mostly hidden by the tent and I know there was another set of porta potties around mile 11 at a water station).