Show and Tell

In one my recent blog entry's I mentioned my search for the Runners World magazine issue that was a Half Marathon special....well no luck in stores. Because it was the August issue, it was off the shelves of August 1st and the September issue was in. Makes no sense to me...but whatever. So I thought I would take a chance and check out ebay....GOT IT! So I recieved it in the mail yesterday and glanced through it, read a couple articles..and of course you know the Disney Marathon was mentioned and an ad was placed in it. I also saw an ad for the Disney Princess 1/2 Marathon!

So while I was reading through...I stumbled upon this...

Did you see what was highlighted...(by me of course)....look at those numbers!!! And I can only imagine they will get bigger as the years go by to accomodate the amount of people who are interested!! And go us...go Women!

So I also must share what my new friend Nicole has shared with me in preperation and excitement of registering for the Disney Princess 1/2! I thanked her dearly...

There is a lot of Ariel because she knows that she is my favorite...plus I registered for Ariel on my bib and will be making an Ariel Costume for the 1/2!!!

-Stephanie

"Up where they walk . Up where they run. Up where they stay all day in the sun. Wanderin' free. Wish I could be. Part of that world..."



A Registered Princess!!

That's right....your read it correctly...I am officially registered for the Disney Princess 1/2 Marathon for February 2013!!

Leading up to...and immediatly following the registration process (and I knew I would feel this way) I was wicked nervous! But now I am commited...I cant just say I am going to register, then never do it. I officially registered, I have to do this, I have to complete this. AND I WILL!

 I look forward to getting myself through all the tough times...like today, it wasnt really tough, but not as good of a running day as yesterday. That was my mistake. I ran 4.5 miles yesterday for my long run. I know I am suppose to take a day off in between runs, or at least dont do any kind of exercise that puts stress on my calves...but I am not able to go out for a run in the next two days, so I knew I had to get it in today. So now, only 2 hours later, I am a bit sore. But that is quite alright, I must do what needs to be done!

So now I hope that the rest of you..who may begin to doubt themselves will take a moment to stop thinking and just do! Find support for family, friends and complete strangers! I have become more sure of this ever since I found someone else who was seeking a friend, someone to room with. I jumped at the chance! Not only to find a way to cut my costs for this expedition, but someone I can share support with, to cheer on and just not be alone! Sometimes you cant always have your loved ones close to you because of whatever reason, but you know they will be supporting you in there hearts and wherever they may be, and support you in what you want to do!

-Princess Stephanie

Fairytales do come true. One mile at a time

Another Mile Added!

What a great run today! I set the treadmill for an hour. I figured I wanted to make a long run of 4 miles today, and knew that I would make that goal under an hour, but figured running for a full hour would be good just in case my pace was off, or longer since I was adding at least another mile to what I have been doing lately. I am proud to say that I was able to keep my pace and run 4.5 miles in an hour! Even if the walk/run ratio isnt what it should be, I am running 6 minutes and walking 2. Anytime I feel I need more time to cool down, I walk 3minutes. I did that twice today. I added an incline to 1.00 on the treadmill today for about 3minutes of the run, twice, and felt I needed to walk for a minute longer after each time. Overall it was great!

Have you been watching the Olympics? Of course you have, I dont think there is many that havent been paying attention. I normally have not been an Olympic games watcher, but this year I am, I have some real interest. I am really into the Gymnastics and swimming, but have been paying attention to a few other things, and am loving the track and field. More track and field tonight!!

With the Olympics, I am feeling more motivated! I know it is no comparison, but for me, I begin to imagine running across the finish line at the Disney Princess Half Marathon and getting my medal. I imagine how great of a feeling that is going to be to have accomplished something so big like this, no matter how hard and long of a road it may be. But that is the whole point, to challenge myself, make it hard and get through it and enjoy the moments when it feels really good and I just flow through it.

But I continue to be excited about my Pace time, and hope that as I continue to add miles to my runs, that I can keep it up, or at least as i repeat the miles that I can adjust my Pace Time if it gets longer as I add my miles!!

go me!! and go you!!

-Stephanie
"They say that if you dream a thing more than once, it's sure to come true"

Gym Days

Two days in a row I have made it to the gym...did my runs both days, as well as some leg exercises one day and today worked on my arms.

Monday I went to a Coldplay concert in Boston with my cousin

It was sooo cool. When you got in they gave everyone these bracelets that lit up with the music!

It looked like we were in outer space, or like a giant Christmas Tree!!

Anyways...it was a blast, and boy..being all the way in the back, against the wall, gets hot! I felt so sweaty and slimy afterwards, but well worth the show. Being in the back seems like horrible seats, and in one way it is, but at the same time...take a look at those lasers...it makes the show awesome!

On our way TO the concert, we were on the T and I noticed a girl reading Runners World Magazine, and it was a Half Marathon special, which I was like "have to have!"So I went to the Runners World to get info, and couldnt really get any about the magazine without getting a subscription. So I figured, they should have it at Barnes and Noble. So I went there today to see if they had it, but no such luck. I am hoping that the girl I saw had received it from a subscription and maybe it just isnt in the stores yet, but its the August magazine, so I would think it would be. There were other Runners World magazines, but not the one I wanted...bummer

So anyways, back to exercising!

Going to the gym is great! I am pretty tired when work is over and could go for a nap, but do myself a favor and go to the gym! I get straight on the treadmill and go! But when I got home and took a shower, and this may be TMI, but when the water hit my inner thigh, man did that sting! I dont know why. I know my thighs rub together because they are so thick, but I have never had this happen before! It went away after a few minutes, but what a shock!

Thanks to the Facebook RunDisney page I am able to immerse myself in a community of Disney lovers and runners! I recently found someone looking for a roomate for the Princess 1/2 2013, which makes me really excited because I fear that I will be traveling alone, and nothing is worse than going somewhere to do something that is EXCITING and not having any one to share it with. So although she is a complete stranger, I am very excited and am working my way into it all!!

Now I just need to register for the Princess Half Marathon....and I will. As well as plan out who we are going to go through for a room. She has someone, and I have found a travel operator through RunDisney, not RunDisney themselves, but GET Travel, which is recommended through RunDisney.
So anyways, its a work in progress!

Stephanie
"For every to, there is a fro, for every stop there is a go and that's what makes the world go round'

Cape Cod

Today was the end to my short, but relaxing vacation to Cape Cod with the family.

I was disappointed that I couldnt get more than one run in last week. I was terribly busy. Monday I had work and a meeting to go to that night, including my Personal Trainer Consultation in between. Tuesday through Thursday I had work during the day, then 5-10 I was at my part time job every time. Because I had so much to do in order to get ready for the weekend, I only got myself to the gym once for a run, showered then went straight to work for the eveing. It was Crazy! Even Friday morning, I woke up early to do some laundry and go to the grocery store before packing up the car and heading down to the cape.

I origionally planned to go for a run while I was down there, but I just couldnt. We had such a short amount of time down there since I had to be back at work Monday, that I wanted to relax as much as I could. But then I wish I had. My sister had brought a bike down with her and my parents. So I could have fit one in while she went on a bike ride, and could have tagged along, even if it was a short and slow paced, but that would be ok!

Oh well. My hubby and I are home now. I have a plan to go to the gym everyday this week, running 3 times, Tuesday, Wednesday and Saturday. I will go on Friday as well. Tomorrow I have work and then heading into Boston for the Coldplay concert with my cousin. Then Thursday I have work in the evening as well. So I will get my long run in on saturday. I want to hit 4miles for my long run, get myself back into a training schedule, as well as work on some strength training.

Also while I was at work, The Christmas Tree Shop....I couldnt resist!!!

I got them with Cinderella as well!!!

I hope that they will fill me with my Princess Running Spirit!!

I hope I can find others of other Princesses....the search is on!!

-Stephanie

"If you had a chance to change your fate, would you?"