Plan update, Easter at Disney and Cruise Stuff!
So far so good on the running front. So far no huge mileage but I’m just building on my way to my 8k right now. The snow has almost all melted so I’ll be back outside again for my run today. They got new treadmills at my Planey Fitness this week. I knew they had been installing stair climbers and rowing ergs but didn’t know we’d be getting new treadmills. And they confused me so much!!!! The good news is no rattling and a smooth ride, but they dumbed down the monitors. While I like the big display I miss some of the functionality. Like no min per mile pace showing anymore, only mph. And no easy switching between two paces. Eh? I’ll get used to it.
I did really like my Thur workout which after WU had me running “I” paced for two minute intervals with a resting min in between. I is my fastest pace on my plan and was 8:39....which is 6.9mph (where’s the road runner “meep meep” emoji on here?)
It went really well although I’m totally fine that it was only 2 min at a time and not miles at a time!!
Today is 4 easy B miles. Can do.
Tomorrow is a blind run but not the normal Sunday LR:
Blind Progression! (20 min WU + 15 min steady + 10 min faster + 5 min fast + 10 min CD)
My last 5 min fast I’m not supposed to kill my self though. So the key will be not to gung-ho those first 15 and 10 right?
Oh and I got my Corral for my 8k. Corral D! Same as last year. I just used the same time as last years registration so not surprised. Last corral of the first wave. Works for me.
So next topic...
IM GOING ON A
DISNEY CRUISE
Total cruise newbie here. Our spring break is over Easter and the following week. Disney appears to be very crowded that week historically so we thought “hey a cruise only has a finite # of people on it” and so we’re trying one out.
We are doing 4 nights with Nassau and
castaway cay ports in a balcony (verandah if you’re fancy) room on deck 6 Aft but closer to midship. I wanted to stay sort of low in case of motion sickness and it’s near deck 5 kids club for roxykiddo. Hope it all works out! We used the TA that disboards is affiliated with and they’ve been very helpful. I feel like a newbie instead of knowing all the things like I think I do about WDW.
Wed. was our “you can book stuff” day for new cruisers. A lot was already booked up but I’m actually kind of ok with that since it’s stopping me from booking every upcharge option. Keep reminding myself the point is to relax!
But here’s what I did do.
Sat fly in. Arrive afternoon and Uber to Wyndham lake Buena Vista at Disney springs (yay points!!) have a bite and hit the pool!!! At night we’ll go try chicken guy and/or the food trucks at Disney springs and meander.
Easter Sunday: just reserved brunch at Art Smith homecoming (after checking with
@rteetz if that was the place he liked) and will have a relaxing day maybe bowling, maybe mini golf, maybe just checking out more of the springs. And definitely more hotel swimming. I thought about Epcot for this day bc flower and garden fest. But it’d be over $400 for us for one park day tickets and every report says it’s a total s-show that day.
Monday we Uber to airport and take our cruise transfer on the magic express to the port. Have an early port arrival time of 11:15am. Didn’t book any extras for that first day.
Tues. signed up for Frozen character meet at 9:30am and then we will maybe check out the town but no excursions. Probably go back on ship to take advantage of Aquadunk and splash pads, etc. 2:30pm BBB for just the hair and makeup bc I’ll bring semi-fancy outfits to wear to dinner
Wed: castaway Cay!! I’ll run the 5k and if hubby wants to we’ll let kiddo go to island kids club but I’m guessing it’s just me. I reserved the unlimited snorkeling and pool floats + one hour of bike package. Was tempted by stingrays buts it’s so expensive and I can’t be sure kiddo will be comfortable enough to swim with them. Less is more is my current mantra.
It’s pirate night so I bought her a dance pirate dress after Halloween on clearance. Score!
Thur day at sea. I really wanted a Palo or Remy brunch but all sold out. I keep checking back. However there was a 3:15pm Remy dessert experience so I jumped in it not knowing what it was. I see now it’s a lot of small desserts and wine. Ummmm yes please! So now I’m all in on that instead for hubby and I while kiddo clubs.
Ok so that’s my update. Am I crazy to be at Disney and not go to a park? And any tips on packing stiff slyly for an Easter basket?