Good Luck Everyone

It's hard to believe that this time last year I was making sure I was completely packed and ready to head to Disney to run the Disney Princess Half.

Not going to lie I am a tad upset I won't be down there this weekend running. :( I came close to registering in July but decided that I wanted to save up the money and use it for my Disney Marathon weekend in 2017.

So for anyone who is running this weekend - have fun whether it is your first (5k, 10k, or Half) or one of many have a blast. This was one of my most memorable races. I loved every bit of it.

I can't wait to runDisney again in 2017!!!

2015 Disney's Enchanted 10K Recap

Since I was doing the Glass Slipper Challenge, I knew I was going to run a much slower 10K so that I could save my legs for the half the next day.

Flat Ramona ready for the Enchanted 10K

Race morning started off early. I set my alarm for 2:20. I surprisingly jumped right up and got ready. I was out the door 10 minutes before 3. Plenty of time and luckily it wasn't too far of a walk to the buses either.

For some reason, I got on the second bus instead of the first one, which is fine cause I really wasn't in that big of a hurry to get there. It was chilly that morning but nothing like the Frozen 5K the day before.

Arrived at Epcot in plenty of time. Seeing how this was my first runDisney event I was able to walk around for a bit before heading over to my corral.

Brandi and her parents showed up. We talked for a bit. Before I knew, it was time to head over to the corrals.

Since I was in corral A, it was really cool walking past the other corrals with them cheering us on. Makes you feel like you are some elite runner. Ha Ha.

At 5 AM, we were off!!

I had to tell myself once I crossed the start to keep it slow. I have a tendency to just want to take off. Races do that to me. I had to tell myself that I have 13.1 miles to run the next day.

Mile 1 came before I knew it. :(

We turned on to a "hill". I say "hill" because it's nothing like the hills here in Atlanta.

At this point, I was feeling great. Legs were not tired from walking around the parks the day before, so that was a plus.

Mile 2 came up.

Mile. 3. Half way done. Still maintaining a good pace. Not too fast which is what I wanted.

Mile 4. Entering Epcot. So excited to run in the park when it was closed. So pretty.

Mile 5. Am I really almost done? LOL

Mile 6. Man this race went by fast. Only .2 to go.

And done!

I finished with a time of 1:07.

Behind

I've been so busy that I am behind on recaps. Finally published last year's Peachtree Road Race recap. Up next will be the Enchanted 10K, Princess Half, and then the GA Publix Half.

I am hoping that this week will slow down some that I can work on each of those recaps. Stay tuned because I am sure the Disney recaps will be picture overload. :)

Hope everyone had a great Easter.

2015 Disney's Princess Half Weekend Expo

So I arrived in Orlando around four on Thursday the 19th. Checked into Pop Century Hotel, dropped my luggage before heading over to the ESPN Wide World of Sports.

As soon as got there I (being the noob at my first runDisney race event) went to the wrong building and got my bib and shirts first. Oops. It's okay cause once I was done there I went over to the Jostens Center where I got my shopping on. :)

The whole way down to Florida, I was a little worried I would miss out on some of the runDisney merchandise since some of my friends told me it could go pretty quickly. Luckily, I was able to get what I wanted without having to take anyone out (I kid, I kid).

After getting what I wanted from the runDisney merchandise area I went to the SparklySoul booth and purchased two new headbands. I just love them. 

And here are the race shirts for the weekend:

Since I got into town a little later than I wanted to, I wasn't able to spend a whole lot of time at the expo. I went to the vendors that I wanted to go to and then left.

Up next is my first runDisney race, Enchanted 10k. :)

Were you in Disney for the Princess Half this past weekend?

Vacations Go By So Quickly

My Disney weekend came and went. I am already counting down the days until my next one. Sadly, it won't be until next year sometime. :(

As much as I would love to blog about my first runDisney experience right now, I really want to break it up into two or three parts. You'll have to bare with me. I am going to try and blog about it all, or at least from what I can remember. What I can not remember, well, that's what the pictures are for right? 

So be on the lookout for the recaps within the next week.

Almost go time!

In exactly one week, I will be on my way to Disney. It's hard to believe it is almost here. :-D I have already pulled one of the suitcases out. Yes, I will be taking two with me. I don't want to have to worry about shoving everything in one. Makes sense, right?

The packing has slowly started. Right now, I am just getting the stuff lined up that I will not be using anytime soon but will need at Disney (bodyglide, kt-tape, etc). The main stuff will be put in the suitcase over the weekend or on Monday (at the latest).

I am going to try updating this blog as it gets closer to Disney time! :) And, of course, when I get back I will have an update with plenty of photos I am sure.

I did it!

Last week I was suppose to run my last long run before going to Disney, but my body had other plans. The week before M was sick so I guess he passed the head cold to me. Not what I needed. It's weird. Normally when either of us is sick, the other one doesn't get it. The one time I do not have time to get sick, I get it. What the heck is up with that? Luckily, I kicked it within a week even though I felt like I was dying (no, not literally) during the week.

On Sunday, I decided to take it easy and go for a short 2 mile run. The run was okay. Most of my friends would have said I was running fast, but I didn't feel like I was. I felt so drained. But I knew that was probably going to be the case. I am just glad I decided only to run 2 miles.

Tuesday, I decided I would give 5 miles a go. Same thing happened, I felt sluggish and still drained of energy. I was starting to think I wasn't going to be able to run 10 miles. A few friends reassured me that I would be able to run the 10K and Princess with no problems seeing how I had already run 9 miles a few weeks back.

Today rolls around and I decided I was going to give the 10 miles a try. First 4 miles wasn't bad. I didn't feel tired, but the last 6 was a fight. I got to 8 and decided I could get 2 more miles. I did it! I feel better now knowing I hit my 10 miles (I usually try and do that for each half I train for). Now it's taper time! :)

Races

What races do you have planned right now for 2015?

I'm currently registered for the Glass Slipper Challenge and the GA Publix Half. I am looking at doing the Chattahoochee Challenge 10K and the AJC Peachtree Road Race 10K. Like I mentioned in my previous post I am not going to be racing as much.

Training

I have officially started training for the Glass Slipper Challenge that will take place in February. I was suppose to start training last month, but because I was injured/trying to heal I had to wait until this week to get started,

On Sunday, I was finally after to get past 4 miles without any discomfort in my IT band. :) I have been worried since I got injured about the GSC. I know I can walk it if I need to, but I didn't want to do that.

My plan is gradually get back in the high mileage. Oh, and foam rolling like crazy even if I don't like it. I won't be running as many races next year (at least that's the plan as of right now) so hopefully, I will have a injury free year. :)

Just wanted to give a quick update. Sorry it isn't much. Hope to update more often once the new year rolls around.

2015 Glass Slipper Challenge

I was so busy last week packing for my trip that I forgot to mention I got into the Glass Slipper Challenge. :) I am so excited and ready for February to be here!

This will be my first runDisney event. Can not wait! :)