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**escolubtessen** · 03-26-2009, 04:47 AM

I have just under a year to prepare for it....

Drum Roll please...........................

I will be running 13.1 miles around the Disney theme parks in the Disney Princess Half Marathon in March 2010

**pimbertiemoft** · 03-26-2009, 04:52 AM

Go for it! That would be fabulous!

**spounnypneups** · 03-26-2009, 04:58 AM

We're going this year - wanna meetup for a practice run

Sounds awesome. How much do you think you'll have to do to get ready for it?

**Bigroza** · 03-26-2009, 05:06 AM

You're going to Disney or to the Marathon weekend?
I live about 20 minutes away from Disney

I'm not a runner by nature (although my father is a marathoner and my brother is a cross country superstar... dunno must have missed that gene) so I've been starting small. I run/jog/walk 3-4 times a week for 30-40 minutes. I'm not going for distance yet, just endurance. Once I'm comfortable running, I will start running longer distances and worrying about pace and such. I'm trying to recruit a few others to run with me for the big day so we can keep each other motivated

**Konservir** · 03-26-2009, 05:19 AM

You're going to Disney or to the Marathon weekend?
I live about 20 minutes away from Disney

I'm not a runner by nature (although my father is a marathoner and my brother is a cross country superstar... dunno must have missed that gene) so I've been starting small. I run/jog/walk 3-4 times a week for 30-40 minutes. I'm not going for distance yet, just endurance. Once I'm comfortable running, I will start running longer distances and worrying about pace and such. I'm trying to recruit a few others to run with me for the big day so we can keep each other motivated

We're just taking our then 5YO to Disney. My wife is from FL as well, and she use to go to the park all the time. We're probably going to be moving back to FL in a coupe of years.

So, cool - you have a goal to work towards. And the idea of recruiting others is a good one IMO. You can keep each other focused. You looking for others to train with?

You may actually have the running gene, you just haven't tuned it in yet, but it sounds as if your headed that way

**ENGINESSQ** · 03-26-2009, 02:58 PM

you go for it heather

**xtrudood** · 03-26-2009, 03:00 PM

Go for it!

**dwestemesse** · 03-26-2009, 03:06 PM

Brilliant

I ran my first (and last) half marathon a couple of years back in the Great North Run.

Unfortunately I had "achilles" issues in the build up and really damaged them on the day. I did it in 1 hour 51 minutes and (I think) 23 seconds! But I had been hoping for something about 15 minutes quicker!

If I ran it now it would be more like 3 hours 51 minutes!!

If you do the training, you'll really enjoy it. One thing I never appreciated was how good a good crowd can be. The crowd really played a part.

**logpogingg** · 03-26-2009, 03:14 PM

yay Im so happy for you. Ive always known you wanted to be a disney princess!

**statistica** · 03-26-2009, 03:29 PM

Get yourself on a cross trainer before hitting the hard ground running, get your cardio to peak and breathing techniques near perfect

Eat lots of vitamin C as this will aid greatly in breaking through when you hit the 'wall' i guess you have hit the wall when running? if not then you'l know when you do OMFG it hurts!

And make sure you drink plenty plenty of water, when running dont glug it, sip slowly.

Don't let running become stressful. Don't set unrealistic goals, or use an unrealistic training plan, start of small and work up big

And decent footwear is a must or you can say goodbye to your kness

Good Luck

**forotis** · 03-26-2009, 03:37 PM

And decent footwear is a must or you can say goodbye to your kness

Never a truer word said. The main problem with my achilles was caused by initially using bad footwear and never truly recovering from it.

If you would like me to recommend some trainers, that's no problem. The Runners World website has a particularly good section where you can specify all your details and it will recommend for you.

You'll also hear lots of conflicting stories as to whether to treadmill or road run.

Personally (and this is in no way deriding anyone elses plans) I prefer to start and get cardio in the gym, but very quickly switch to road running. Some have trouble with their knees on hard roads, I don't, so this is just me. However, if you exclusively treadmill run (as I have done before) it's quite the adjustment switching to the road. Simply put, a treadmill makes your legs feel like you are pushing in one direction and road running, the other, due to the wheels obviously.

Others will have different ideas, that's just mine!!

**WomanBreast40356** · 03-26-2009, 03:48 PM

Treamill and road running very very very different no doubt, treadmill is so much softer and alot easier, much more motivational i feel

Get your feet propely measured in a sports shop by a pro, you may think you know your size but i bet you will be suprised when they measure you, i went all the way to ashford, bout hours travel for me to get my feet measured for a set of trainers and was very suprised to find out my size wasnt what i thought it was.

Remember the mp3 player! music helps you focus away from tiring and helps you last longer, fast paced music with heavy bass is very motivational and keeps you focused on the task.

Remeber that 73% of accidents involving vehicles and runners are the fault of the runner, not the driver, so run safe and keep the music toned down so you can still here trafiic

**cenRealliat** · 03-26-2009, 04:06 PM

I ran a marathon in 1979. 5 years earlier I could not even run a half a mile without stopping. It was all due to not knowing how to pace myself. I would suggest picking up a book on how to prepare to run a marathon. Just cut the distances in half that they speak about. Unless you are a freak of nature you need to follow a plan of building up the endurance. If one is not careful and over does it they can get worn down and get sick.

For me running on a treadmill is torture. I never could get the hang of it. I could run much faster on the ground without getting winded or legs tiring.

**geraint.faughn** · 03-26-2009, 04:34 PM

If I have to put on my cheerleader gear to cheer you on... SO It SHALL BE!

but be warned beaner in a cheerleader outfit, is not that pretty!

(mental picture for you all)

**priceyicey** · 03-26-2009, 05:04 PM

If I have to put on my cheerleader gear to cheer you on... SO It SHALL BE!

but be warned beaner in a cheerleader outfit, is not that pretty!
(mental picture for you all)

Oh dear, we're going underground!!

**Pszinygv** · 03-26-2009, 05:09 PM

Good luck, Heather! I've always admired those that can run like that!

**ButKnillinoi** · 03-26-2009, 07:38 PM

**Knqzjbmf** · 03-26-2009, 07:59 PM

You go girl!

That is so awesome!!!

**Assunkkensatt** · 03-26-2009, 11:59 PM

I've started out going back and forth with treadmill and road running so it's not a shock to switch from one to the other.
Thanks for all your tips and cheers, ladies and gents

**worldofwarcraft** · 11-29-2010, 02:39 PM

Hmm I forgot I had this thread LOL

Well, not that any of you really remembered, but I DID complete the Disney Princess Half Marathon LOL

See??

03-26-2009, 04:47 AM	#1
escolubtessen Join Date Oct 2005 Posts 424 Senior Member	My Goal I have just under a year to prepare for it.... Drum Roll please........................... I will be running 13.1 miles around the Disney theme parks in the Disney Princess Half Marathon in March 2010 Share Share this post on Digg Del.icio.us Technorati Twitter
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pimbertiemoft Join Date Oct 2005 Posts 494 Senior Member	Go for it! That would be fabulous! Share Share this post on Digg Del.icio.us Technorati Twitter
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03-26-2009, 04:58 AM	#3
spounnypneups Join Date Nov 2005 Posts 335 Senior Member	We're going this year - wanna meetup for a practice run Sounds awesome. How much do you think you'll have to do to get ready for it? Share Share this post on Digg Del.icio.us Technorati Twitter
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03-26-2009, 05:06 AM	#4
Bigroza Join Date Oct 2005 Posts 426 Senior Member	You're going to Disney or to the Marathon weekend? I live about 20 minutes away from Disney I'm not a runner by nature (although my father is a marathoner and my brother is a cross country superstar... dunno must have missed that gene) so I've been starting small. I run/jog/walk 3-4 times a week for 30-40 minutes. I'm not going for distance yet, just endurance. Once I'm comfortable running, I will start running longer distances and worrying about pace and such. I'm trying to recruit a few others to run with me for the big day so we can keep each other motivated Share Share this post on Digg Del.icio.us Technorati Twitter
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03-26-2009, 05:19 AM	#5
Konservir Join Date Oct 2005 Posts 397 Senior Member	You're going to Disney or to the Marathon weekend? I live about 20 minutes away from Disney I'm not a runner by nature (although my father is a marathoner and my brother is a cross country superstar... dunno must have missed that gene) so I've been starting small. I run/jog/walk 3-4 times a week for 30-40 minutes. I'm not going for distance yet, just endurance. Once I'm comfortable running, I will start running longer distances and worrying about pace and such. I'm trying to recruit a few others to run with me for the big day so we can keep each other motivated We're just taking our then 5YO to Disney. My wife is from FL as well, and she use to go to the park all the time. We're probably going to be moving back to FL in a coupe of years. So, cool - you have a goal to work towards. And the idea of recruiting others is a good one IMO. You can keep each other focused. You looking for others to train with? You may actually have the running gene, you just haven't tuned it in yet, but it sounds as if your headed that way Share Share this post on Digg Del.icio.us Technorati Twitter
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ENGINESSQ Join Date Oct 2005 Posts 419 Senior Member	you go for it heather Share Share this post on Digg Del.icio.us Technorati Twitter
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xtrudood Join Date Nov 2005 Posts 402 Senior Member	Go for it! Share Share this post on Digg Del.icio.us Technorati Twitter
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03-26-2009, 03:06 PM	#8
dwestemesse Join Date Oct 2005 Posts 478 Senior Member	Brilliant I ran my first (and last) half marathon a couple of years back in the Great North Run. Unfortunately I had "achilles" issues in the build up and really damaged them on the day. I did it in 1 hour 51 minutes and (I think) 23 seconds! But I had been hoping for something about 15 minutes quicker! If I ran it now it would be more like 3 hours 51 minutes!! If you do the training, you'll really enjoy it. One thing I never appreciated was how good a good crowd can be. The crowd really played a part. Share Share this post on Digg Del.icio.us Technorati Twitter
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03-26-2009, 03:14 PM	#9
logpogingg Join Date Oct 2005 Posts 455 Senior Member	yay Im so happy for you. Ive always known you wanted to be a disney princess! Share Share this post on Digg Del.icio.us Technorati Twitter
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03-26-2009, 03:29 PM	#10
statistica Join Date Oct 2005 Posts 411 Senior Member	Get yourself on a cross trainer before hitting the hard ground running, get your cardio to peak and breathing techniques near perfect Eat lots of vitamin C as this will aid greatly in breaking through when you hit the 'wall' i guess you have hit the wall when running? if not then you'l know when you do OMFG it hurts! And make sure you drink plenty plenty of water, when running dont glug it, sip slowly. Don't let running become stressful. Don't set unrealistic goals, or use an unrealistic training plan, start of small and work up big And decent footwear is a must or you can say goodbye to your kness Good Luck Share Share this post on Digg Del.icio.us Technorati Twitter
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03-26-2009, 03:37 PM	#11
forotis Join Date Oct 2005 Posts 400 Senior Member	And decent footwear is a must or you can say goodbye to your kness Never a truer word said. The main problem with my achilles was caused by initially using bad footwear and never truly recovering from it. If you would like me to recommend some trainers, that's no problem. The Runners World website has a particularly good section where you can specify all your details and it will recommend for you. You'll also hear lots of conflicting stories as to whether to treadmill or road run. Personally (and this is in no way deriding anyone elses plans) I prefer to start and get cardio in the gym, but very quickly switch to road running. Some have trouble with their knees on hard roads, I don't, so this is just me. However, if you exclusively treadmill run (as I have done before) it's quite the adjustment switching to the road. Simply put, a treadmill makes your legs feel like you are pushing in one direction and road running, the other, due to the wheels obviously. Others will have different ideas, that's just mine!! Share Share this post on Digg Del.icio.us Technorati Twitter
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03-26-2009, 03:48 PM	#12
WomanBreast40356 Join Date Oct 2005 Posts 426 Senior Member	Treamill and road running very very very different no doubt, treadmill is so much softer and alot easier, much more motivational i feel Get your feet propely measured in a sports shop by a pro, you may think you know your size but i bet you will be suprised when they measure you, i went all the way to ashford, bout hours travel for me to get my feet measured for a set of trainers and was very suprised to find out my size wasnt what i thought it was. Remember the mp3 player! music helps you focus away from tiring and helps you last longer, fast paced music with heavy bass is very motivational and keeps you focused on the task. Remeber that 73% of accidents involving vehicles and runners are the fault of the runner, not the driver, so run safe and keep the music toned down so you can still here trafiic Share Share this post on Digg Del.icio.us Technorati Twitter
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03-26-2009, 04:06 PM	#13
cenRealliat Join Date Nov 2005 Posts 520 Senior Member	I ran a marathon in 1979. 5 years earlier I could not even run a half a mile without stopping. It was all due to not knowing how to pace myself. I would suggest picking up a book on how to prepare to run a marathon. Just cut the distances in half that they speak about. Unless you are a freak of nature you need to follow a plan of building up the endurance. If one is not careful and over does it they can get worn down and get sick. For me running on a treadmill is torture. I never could get the hang of it. I could run much faster on the ground without getting winded or legs tiring. Share Share this post on Digg Del.icio.us Technorati Twitter
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03-26-2009, 04:34 PM	#14
geraint.faughn Join Date Oct 2005 Posts 443 Senior Member	If I have to put on my cheerleader gear to cheer you on... SO It SHALL BE! but be warned beaner in a cheerleader outfit, is not that pretty! (mental picture for you all) Share Share this post on Digg Del.icio.us Technorati Twitter
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03-26-2009, 05:04 PM	#15
priceyicey Join Date Oct 2005 Posts 451 Senior Member	If I have to put on my cheerleader gear to cheer you on... SO It SHALL BE! but be warned beaner in a cheerleader outfit, is not that pretty! (mental picture for you all) Oh dear, we're going underground!! Share Share this post on Digg Del.icio.us Technorati Twitter
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Pszinygv Join Date Oct 2005 Posts 469 Senior Member	Good luck, Heather! I've always admired those that can run like that! Share Share this post on Digg Del.icio.us Technorati Twitter
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Knqzjbmf Join Date Oct 2005 Posts 316 Senior Member	You go girl! That is so awesome!!! Share Share this post on Digg Del.icio.us Technorati Twitter
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Assunkkensatt Join Date Oct 2005 Posts 637 Senior Member	I've started out going back and forth with treadmill and road running so it's not a shock to switch from one to the other. Thanks for all your tips and cheers, ladies and gents Share Share this post on Digg Del.icio.us Technorati Twitter
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11-29-2010, 02:39 PM	#20
worldofwarcraft Join Date Oct 2005 Posts 482 Senior Member	Hmm I forgot I had this thread LOL Well, not that any of you really remembered, but I DID complete the Disney Princess Half Marathon LOL See?? Share Share this post on Digg Del.icio.us Technorati Twitter
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