http://lindasmarathonrun.blogspot.com/2009/03/disneys-princess-12-marathon-weekend.html
"We made our way over to the Start line and to our assigned corrals. It was cold out at 55 degrees with 87% humidity. But, I know Orlando, and I knew that once the sun got up, it would warm up very quickly. A few women from Northern states were saying how glad they were they were wearing their running tights. I was thinking they would not be so happy about that in about an hour.
The race started and we slowly moved towards the Start Line. There were 8000 women running the half marathon this morning. I was in the middle corral, and it took me a full 5 min after the start to reach the timing mats. I had already decided to run for as long as I could. I am a slow runner; but, I am a really slow walker and I was afraid I would not make the 16 min/mile minimum speed if I walked the whole thing.
So, the running today was good. Really good. Disney had many diversions planned to entertain us all along the way. There were quiz questions on the route, and many characters to be photographed with. We ran from Epcot into the Magic Kingdom and through Cinderella's Castle. It was soooo much fun!!!
Once the sun came up, the temperature soared up into the 80s. I stayed well hydrated. I was on pace between 13:30 -13:45 for the first 9 miles, and was looking at a finish in under 3 hours. I was not in any pain, and could have kept going ... if it weren't for being so well hydrated and having to make a Port-a-potty stop. There were huge lines at all the potties, so it took awhile.
After that, when I started running again I had a cramp in my right quad (the inner most one). This was really strange. I have NEVER had quad trouble even when I take the downside of bridges too fast. I slowed down to walk it out; but, my quad was not having it. So I had to fully stop and stretch and massage it. It loosened up a bit, and I could walk on it. So mile 9-10 was around 20 min (yikes!). I did some run/walking for the next mile.
Mile 11 started up a hill - an interstate overpass, actually. I came up on a young woman (early 20s) who was crying and talking to herself saying, "Come on. You have to keep going". I stopped and walked next to her and asked if she was OK. All she could say was, "the hill .. I can't". So I told her she could, and I would walk it with her. So I stayed with her up the hill and down the other side until mile 12. By then, I didn't care about time anymore. I knew I would finish, so no big deal.
At mile 12, the course flattened out again, and we were back in Epcot! Before I knew it, I was crossing the finish line. As soon as I did, I was ushered to a recovery area where a Disney medical person removed my knee brace, and wrapped an ice pack around my knee. That was very nice.
After I exited the area and received my medal, I went back to the Race Retreat for an after race brunch. There was plenty to eat and drink, and a nice place to rest for a bit.
MY thoughts on the run, itself --- I am not a fast runner. I probably never will be. Sure, I'd like to improve my time. Possibly I could have done that today. But, I realized something else today. For me, it's really not about the finish line. It's about the road there. And, this weekend the road was excellent! :-) "
Thursday, August 26, 2010
Friday, August 13, 2010
Believe It, We're Doing It!
Janelle and I think up some crazy things. Moves, jobs, a birthday party for Barbie?....
This time, you won't believe what we have gone and gotten ourselves into.......
We are going to run in a half marathon for the FIRST TIME EVER.
Not just any marathon- the Disney Princess Half Marathon in Orlando, Florida around Epcot and the Magic Kingdom! Now that's our kind of marathon!
My body is already in nervous shock from the anticipation. Did I mention that I hate running. Like, H-A-T-E it. I never do it. Heck I don't do any exercise! So why are we doing this half marathon? I'll tell you why..... because only Disney can get me to run. Yes, it's true. I tried participating in "Biggest Loser Contest" at the office thinking it would motivate me to actually "be fit"... That was a giant laugh. I got a dog thinking I would walk more... that didn't work either.
My Co-Worker and friend, Mele, my parents, and my long time friend, Vanessa have given me hope and encouragement that this can be done. That I, the lazy bum, can do this. I need to do this to stay healthy. I need to find motivation to keep my heart and lungs strong. One of the motivants behind this particular half marathon is to educate women in health and fitness. I am definitely that target. In fact, the weekend kicks off with the Fit For a Princess Expo. Fit Princess = Me.
Besides running for our health, we're also running for some great organizations. Disney is raising money for the Leukemia & Lymphoma Society. Just by registering and participating, we're contributing to their program. However, Janelle and I would also like to run for the Diabetes Research Institute on behalf of my grandma, her royal highness, Grandma K! Anything we raise beyond the registration fees will go to diabetes research. We're running for you, Grandma!
Your help would be greatly appreciated. No, we don't expect you to run along side of us - so you can breathe that sigh of relief! But, a sponsorship donation would be AWESOME. Just use the link on the left to send a payment. If you know anyone who would like to contribute, please forward the link to this blog or our e-mail address, teambelieve2011@gmail.com.
The below post contains more information about the run. I'll continually update this blog with posts of how our training is going. It should be quite funny!
Thank you for tagging along on this journey. We hope it brings inspiration to others and encourages everyone to BELIEVE.
~Krysta
This time, you won't believe what we have gone and gotten ourselves into.......
We are going to run in a half marathon for the FIRST TIME EVER.
Not just any marathon- the Disney Princess Half Marathon in Orlando, Florida around Epcot and the Magic Kingdom! Now that's our kind of marathon!
My body is already in nervous shock from the anticipation. Did I mention that I hate running. Like, H-A-T-E it. I never do it. Heck I don't do any exercise! So why are we doing this half marathon? I'll tell you why..... because only Disney can get me to run. Yes, it's true. I tried participating in "Biggest Loser Contest" at the office thinking it would motivate me to actually "be fit"... That was a giant laugh. I got a dog thinking I would walk more... that didn't work either.
My Co-Worker and friend, Mele, my parents, and my long time friend, Vanessa have given me hope and encouragement that this can be done. That I, the lazy bum, can do this. I need to do this to stay healthy. I need to find motivation to keep my heart and lungs strong. One of the motivants behind this particular half marathon is to educate women in health and fitness. I am definitely that target. In fact, the weekend kicks off with the Fit For a Princess Expo. Fit Princess = Me.
Besides running for our health, we're also running for some great organizations. Disney is raising money for the Leukemia & Lymphoma Society. Just by registering and participating, we're contributing to their program. However, Janelle and I would also like to run for the Diabetes Research Institute on behalf of my grandma, her royal highness, Grandma K! Anything we raise beyond the registration fees will go to diabetes research. We're running for you, Grandma!
Your help would be greatly appreciated. No, we don't expect you to run along side of us - so you can breathe that sigh of relief! But, a sponsorship donation would be AWESOME. Just use the link on the left to send a payment. If you know anyone who would like to contribute, please forward the link to this blog or our e-mail address, teambelieve2011@gmail.com.
The below post contains more information about the run. I'll continually update this blog with posts of how our training is going. It should be quite funny!
Thank you for tagging along on this journey. We hope it brings inspiration to others and encourages everyone to BELIEVE.
~Krysta
Thursday, August 12, 2010
Information About Disney's Princess Half Marathon
Disney's Princess Half Marathon
Sunday, February 27, 2011 at 6:00 a.m.
Start and Finish: Epcot®
Think you've got the commitment, perseverance and determination to be a true princess? Disney's Princess Half Marathon gives you the chance to prove it. Grab your best friends (or woodland creatures) and register today for a royal quest through 13.1 miles of the Walt Disney World® Resort in Florida.
This race experience is fit for a princess earning her glass running slippers or a woman who runs her kingdom already. Gather your girlfriends for a magical getaway now, so you can all earn your Princess Half Marathon Tiara Finisher Medal!
Disney's Princess Half Marathon features:
Women's focused half marathon
A course through Magic Kingdom® Park including Cinderella Castle and Epcot®
Disney Princess themed Entertainment on-course and maybe a visit from Prince Charming and friends
Event Weekend Transportation is included if you stay at one of the Event's Host Resorts
Each participant's registration in Disney's Princess Half Marathon will include:
Race Registration
Commemorative Champion® Ladies Tech Shirt
Goody Bag
Event Weekend Transportation from Select Resort Hotels only
Personalized Bib (Must register by January 1st for names to appear on bibs.)
On Course Refreshments
On Course Disney Entertainment
Post-Race Refreshments
Family Reunion Area with live entertainment and characters
Half Marathon Finishers receive a very special Princess medal
A one-year subscription to REDBOOK* (a $3.92 value). Offer and refund details. *Subscription offer valid for US residents only.
All event information is subject to change.
Disney's Princess Half Marathon Weekend benefits The Leukemia & Lymphoma Society®(LLS), an organization dedicated to the fight against blood cancers. With the support of thousands of volunteers and participants in LLS's Team In Training program, the Walt Disney World® Marathon Weekend will help blood cancer patients live better, longer lives.
LLS uses Disney's Princess Half Marathon Weekend as a platform to create awareness of this life saving cause, as well as to raise much needed funds for research. Participants and volunteers have the opportunity to make donations to The Leukemia & Lymphoma Society directly at the point of registration or by visiting our website at www.disneyprincesshalfmarathon.com.
THE LEUKEMIA & LYMPHOMA SOCIETY
The Leukemia & Lymphoma Society®(LLS), headquartered in White Plains, NY, with 68 chapters in the United States and Canada, is the world's largest voluntary health organization dedicated to funding blood cancer research and providing education and patient services. The LLS mission: Cure leukemia, lymphoma, Hodgkin's disease and myeloma, and improve the quality of life of patients and their families. Since its founding in 1949, LLS has invested more than $550 million in research specifically targeting leukemia, lymphoma and myeloma. Last year alone, LLS made 5.1 million contacts with patients, caregivers and healthcare professionals. To learn more, visit http://www.lls.org/.
Sunday, February 27, 2011 at 6:00 a.m.
Start and Finish: Epcot®
Think you've got the commitment, perseverance and determination to be a true princess? Disney's Princess Half Marathon gives you the chance to prove it. Grab your best friends (or woodland creatures) and register today for a royal quest through 13.1 miles of the Walt Disney World® Resort in Florida.
This race experience is fit for a princess earning her glass running slippers or a woman who runs her kingdom already. Gather your girlfriends for a magical getaway now, so you can all earn your Princess Half Marathon Tiara Finisher Medal!
Disney's Princess Half Marathon features:
Women's focused half marathon
A course through Magic Kingdom® Park including Cinderella Castle and Epcot®
Disney Princess themed Entertainment on-course and maybe a visit from Prince Charming and friends
Event Weekend Transportation is included if you stay at one of the Event's Host Resorts
Each participant's registration in Disney's Princess Half Marathon will include:
Race Registration
Commemorative Champion® Ladies Tech Shirt
Goody Bag
Event Weekend Transportation from Select Resort Hotels only
Personalized Bib (Must register by January 1st for names to appear on bibs.)
On Course Refreshments
On Course Disney Entertainment
Post-Race Refreshments
Family Reunion Area with live entertainment and characters
Half Marathon Finishers receive a very special Princess medal
A one-year subscription to REDBOOK* (a $3.92 value). Offer and refund details. *Subscription offer valid for US residents only.
All event information is subject to change.
Disney's Princess Half Marathon Weekend benefits The Leukemia & Lymphoma Society®(LLS), an organization dedicated to the fight against blood cancers. With the support of thousands of volunteers and participants in LLS's Team In Training program, the Walt Disney World® Marathon Weekend will help blood cancer patients live better, longer lives.
LLS uses Disney's Princess Half Marathon Weekend as a platform to create awareness of this life saving cause, as well as to raise much needed funds for research. Participants and volunteers have the opportunity to make donations to The Leukemia & Lymphoma Society directly at the point of registration or by visiting our website at www.disneyprincesshalfmarathon.com.
THE LEUKEMIA & LYMPHOMA SOCIETY
The Leukemia & Lymphoma Society®(LLS), headquartered in White Plains, NY, with 68 chapters in the United States and Canada, is the world's largest voluntary health organization dedicated to funding blood cancer research and providing education and patient services. The LLS mission: Cure leukemia, lymphoma, Hodgkin's disease and myeloma, and improve the quality of life of patients and their families. Since its founding in 1949, LLS has invested more than $550 million in research specifically targeting leukemia, lymphoma and myeloma. Last year alone, LLS made 5.1 million contacts with patients, caregivers and healthcare professionals. To learn more, visit http://www.lls.org/.
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