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There are other changes as well.
Why? Well, the world has changed. And change with it, we must. The lyrics to "We Go On" for IllumiNations say it best:
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To a new day, we go on.
It's time to move on and move forward.
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I just signed up for my first half, the Princess. This has been my goal since losing a lot of weight and doing the W&D 5k last year. So excited but nervous at the same time. Who all is doing the PHM?
I haven't done the PHM, but I've done HMs. First, remember to have fun throughout the entire process - from workouts to the end of the race. You're going to have good workouts, great workouts, and workouts like I just had that I would love to forget. Start slow and build up distance. Remember it's okay to walk.
Have a great time and remember we're here to help!
I'm in too. Did my first half at PHM this year. One word of warning - you may get hooked!
DH didn't really even blink when I told him I signed up - "well, you've been saying you're doing it again since we left" - I just hadn't broken to him that I signed up for the challenge.
I went in with only the expectation to finish. I had no time in mind - which was good because I relaxed and stopped to take pictures and take in the experience. Don't stress, just make sure to train - including fuel that will work and not upset your stomach - to take off some of the pressure and stress of the distance and the unknown.
You have plenty of time for some good, solid training. So no worries there, no need to be nervous. Take your time, build up those miles, and before you know it you'll be ready.
Disney races are designed for fun more than anything else. If you want to run for a goal time, that's great too. It may prove to be difficult though as it's a huge crowd and there will be moments where you simply cannot run as there are too many people. Biggest tip for the crowded areas - just roll with it. Don't let it bother you! Some runners do let it bother them and will let you know they're annoyed. Ignore the negative people and just smile and have fun!
If you didn't submit a proof of time at registration, be sure to do that. If you don't have one yet, find a local 10K. Ideally, get yourself trained a little so you can do this local 10K with a good finish time and then submit that to Disney before the cutoff date (November 15 for you). This will put you in a corral closer to the front and hopefully the course will be less crowded. If you do not submit a time, you will be in one of the last corrals and will have a crowded course for much of the way. It's not the end of the world though - just remember to roll with it!
And one more thing - dress up! Perhaps not fully in a costume type thing, but at the very least, coordinate some colors of your favorite princess or character! It makes the photo stops cuter and just overall more fun.
Congrats and good luck!
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trust in your training and you will be fine. there are facebook groups you can join also for all the various disney races. the main thing is to definitely submit a proof of time, it will help you be in less of a crowd the further up you are in the corrals.
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thanks everyone, I have done a 10k in April and our popular 10miler run, the broad street run.
I got hooked last november when i did the w&d 5k, and set the goal of the phm.
cant wait
You're practically ready for 13.1, since you already did a 10 miler! Just keep training, figure out your nutrition and hydration, and remember--Nothing New On Race Day!!!
I hope you love the PHM as much as I did. The energy is so positive, the photo ops are fun, and the sense of camaraderie is great. And the signs people holdup are hilarious, too. Have fun!
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I'm not a runner but am a member of my DD's Chear Team. The Princess is a great race to start with. DD did it in 2013 with a goal of finishing and not being swept. Last Year she did the Glass Slipper Challenge. It has turned into our Girls trip. She says it is a lot of fun, lots of things to see. She doesn't stop a lot for pics with the characters but does take them as she runs past. There are also photo ops available after the end of the race, which she really liked. If you can plan to add a few days to the trip, the parks are a nice diversion. They are usually less crowded after the race ends on Sunday.
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