Official 2013 Disney Princess Half Marathon Thread - Take 2

[sunnygal041]

Hi all! Today I did 6.5 miles combined jogging and walking and I feel pooped. This is the farthest I have ever gone. Thing is, I am so disappointed when it comes to my friends. The don't share my love of Disney and they could care less. I guess they just don't understand. Most folks are off tomorrow due to MLK day, myself included. I asked them if they want to hang out, and they all had excuses. Seems that we all have gone our separate ways when it comes to getting healthy and running. I don't have kids, most of them do, and they look at time like I have 3 heads. I feel I get more support from the kind folks on the DIS. Sorry for the rant, but it really got me depressed.

Cindy

[sissy_ib]

Originally Posted by Gryhndmom

Way to go ! Thought about you this morning & the weather here in San Antonio was nice ! Hoping for the same nice weather next weekend for the Hero Half



This newbie appreciates any good vibes and words of encouragement. I see light at the end of the tunnel

Thank you! Yes, I hope this weather holds, it was wonderful this morning. I'll be volunteering at Hero-a-Thon next week and I am going to try to get out and cheer for everyone.

Originally Posted by MouserQ

Congrats on your first half!! Way to go!

And thank you. This was just the encouragement I was fishing for, LOL. But seriously, you made me feel a lot better.

Thank you! I know you will do great.

Originally Posted by cantwaitvaca09

Congrats on Finishing your first Half!!!

Thanks!!

[StarGirl11]

Just did Tink today. Next stop is Princess for Coast to Coast. Curious question for someone who may know how long does it take to get a custom orthopedic insert for your shoes (if you are getting a mold)?

[Gryhndmom]

Originally Posted by sunnygal041

Hi all! Today I did 6.5 miles combined jogging and walking and I feel pooped. This is the farthest I have ever gone. Thing is, I am so disappointed when it comes to my friends. The don't share my love of Disney and they could care less. I guess they just don't understand. Most folks are off tomorrow due to MLK day, myself included. I asked them if they want to hang out, and they all had excuses. Seems that we all have gone our separate ways when it comes to getting healthy and running. I don't have kids, most of them do, and they look at time like I have 3 heads. I feel I get more support from the kind folks on the DIS. Sorry for the rant, but it really got me depressed.

Cindy

Way to go on the 6.5 !

Sorry about your friends...most of my friends have been super supportive but like yours have no intention to try something new/ check it off the bucket list. Is there a running club in your area that you could meet with for training & support. Bet being in FL there HAS to be Disney fanatics who run!

[sunnygal041]

Originally Posted by Gryhndmom

Way to go on the 6.5 !

Sorry about your friends...most of my friends have been super supportive but like yours have no intention to try something new/ check it off the bucket list. Is there a running club in your area that you could meet with for training & support. Bet being in FL there HAS to be Disney fanatics who run!

Thanks for the kind words. All of the running clubs are nowhere near me, but I plod on. It's funny, back in 2007, when I ran more often, everybody wanted to be associated with me. Different story now. Lives change and so do people.

[tinkeramy]

Originally Posted by Cripey

Well I finished I knew it was going to be a tough one and I was right. Ouch...hurting today for sure! I really love his race though...lots of time in the parks and I really enjoyed the part of the course that runs through the city. PF is flared up big time and I'm super worried about Princess next month...I'm sure ill finish, but probably feelin like this again. It's a lot of my own fault though! I'd love to keep my legacy status and do it again next year...I really like this race! We had a few muscle numbing drinks over at Trader Sam's and now we're strolling California Adventure with our medals until its dinner time...ADR at the new Carthay Circle that I'm really excited about! Keep it goin' Princesses, we're so close!!!

Congrats on the finish! Sorry you aren't feeling 100%, but you pushed through and did it. 5 weeks seems plenty of time to rest and work back up for the princess. Enjoy the rest of the night/trip!

[jlm314]

Originally Posted by sunnygal041

Hi all! Today I did 6.5 miles combined jogging and walking and I feel pooped. This is the farthest I have ever gone. Thing is, I am so disappointed when it comes to my friends. The don't share my love of Disney and they could care less. I guess they just don't understand. Most folks are off tomorrow due to MLK day, myself included. I asked them if they want to hang out, and they all had excuses. Seems that we all have gone our separate ways when it comes to getting healthy and running. I don't have kids, most of them do, and they look at time like I have 3 heads. I feel I get more support from the kind folks on the DIS. Sorry for the rant, but it really got me depressed.

Cindy

Cindy,
I totally understand. My kids are grown and out of the house. I love Disney and am so excited about this race...I am walking it. I understand going it alone. The message board and the FB page are my motivation and I love reading them. Keeps me going...

[jlm314]

I walked 7.27 miles yesterday in 1:46:31, average 14:40. Felt good. I was so excited. I had some pretty fast miles in there so I think I might get to get a picture and go to the bathroom. I even feel good today. Cannot wait.

[jlm314]

Originally Posted by Cripey

Well I finished I knew it was going to be a tough one and I was right. Ouch...hurting today for sure! I really love his race though...lots of time in the parks and I really enjoyed the part of the course that runs through the city. PF is flared up big time and I'm super worried about Princess next month...I'm sure ill finish, but probably feelin like this again. It's a lot of my own fault though! I'd love to keep my legacy status and do it again next year...I really like this race! We had a few muscle numbing drinks over at Trader Sam's and now we're strolling California Adventure with our medals until its dinner time...ADR at the new Carthay Circle that I'm really excited about! Keep it goin' Princesses, we're so close!!!

I was looking forward to your post today. Congrats on the finish. You will be great at the Princess. Enjoy your night! You earned it.

[sunnygal041]

Originally Posted by jlm314

Cindy,
I totally understand. My kids are grown and out of the house. I love Disney and am so excited about this race...I am walking it. I understand going it alone. The message board and the FB page are my motivation and I love reading them. Keeps me going...

Thank you for your support! Not on FB but this board motivates me, as well.

Cindy

[cantwaitvaca09]

Cripey & StarGirl11 Congrats on Finishing the Tink!!!

[jlm314]

Originally Posted by StarGirl11

Just did Tink today. Next stop is Princess for Coast to Coast. Curious question for someone who may know how long does it take to get a custom orthopedic insert for your shoes (if you are getting a mold)?

Awesome Job!!! Congrats!

[saysay]

Originally Posted by sunnygal041

Hi all! Today I did 6.5 miles combined jogging and walking and I feel pooped. This is the farthest I have ever gone. Thing is, I am so disappointed when it comes to my friends. The don't share my love of Disney and they could care less. I guess they just don't understand. Most folks are off tomorrow due to MLK day, myself included. I asked them if they want to hang out, and they all had excuses. Seems that we all have gone our separate ways when it comes to getting healthy and running. I don't have kids, most of them do, and they look at time like I have 3 heads. I feel I get more support from the kind folks on the DIS. Sorry for the rant, but it really got me depressed.

Cindy

Way to go! Don't worry about your friends, you have the people on DIS.....just keep doing your best and follow your plan. I got married later in life and sadly things do change when you are single with no kids and your friends are married...... hang in there!

[sunnygal041]

Originally Posted by saysay

Way to go! Don't worry about your friends, you have the people on DIS.....just keep doing your best and follow your plan. I got married later in life and sadly things do change when you are single with no kids and your friends are married...... hang in there!

Thank you sooo much. It has been vet difficult for me these past weeks. I got dumped by my SO, but I just keep plodding along. I will not give up with the help of my fellow Dissers.

[saysay]

Originally Posted by MouserQ

Freaking out a little bit, you guys...

I was on an awesome track -- had been getting in some seriously long runs for the first time ever (I ran 10 miles! And then 10.5 miles! Crazy!) But then these past two weeks have been blah in terms of training.

First, it was the first week back to school (I'm a teacher) and I was drained and exhausted and only got in one tiny run and then a pretty nice 5 miler (ran at my goal pace of 12.5 min/mile, so I felt good about that -- even though I know I can't keep up that pace for much more than 5 miles). But then this week I got a terrible cold with a chest cough and so didn't run at all -- I was on track to run 12.5 this weekend, but obviously that didn't happen. I'm going to get out there today and do something easy.

I'm supposed to run a 10K next Saturday, hoping to get a time I can submit at the Expo, but that means I'll only really be able to get 2 more long runs in before the big day!

I'm scared!

I keep worrying I won't have trained enough or that I'll injure myself. Looking at it all typed out seems kind of crazy -- I know *logically* that I haven't wasted all my training just by having a couple of bad weeks, but it's so hard to *feel* that, you know what I mean?

And should I try to do a long run this week? Even though I have to race on Saturday?

I am trying to think of the castle and to trust my training, but I'm feeling really nervous...

BREATHE.....you are good....may programs only have you going up to 10 miles. Do your 10k , you will be fine!