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Training: runDisney’s Princess Half Marathon

November 8, 2017 By Lindy 4 Comments

Nothing excites me more than going back to where my love for running Disney started: runDisney’s Princess Half Marathon.

2013 run Disney’s Princess Half Marathon

Disney’s Princess Half Marathon was my first half marathon, actually my first race ever, in 2013. This race will always occupy a special place in my heart. For years, thoughts lingered in my mind that I will never be able to run a mile, let alone a half marathon. It took lots of discipline and a few bouts of crying to get this done.  Fearing that people would judge me for being a slow runner, or for taking walking breaks, I trained solely on a treadmill.  Little did I know that using the run/walk method by Jeff Galloway would take this new runner to cross a finish line.

Running changed my life. Through running, I have discovered the limitless potential my mind and body have. In the process, I have formed wonderful friendships that are sure to last a lifetime.

This will be my 15th half marathon. I’ve not run in exactly a year, my last race being Disney’s Wine and Dine Half Marathon in 2016. My body is still in progress, and I’m positive it will make a full recovery, but for now, slow wins the race.

The training plan I’m using is from the My ASICS run app on my iPhone to build up miles/endurance. It starts out really slow, which is what my body needs at the moment.

Monday: Run 1 mile at 15:22 min/mi. – Done.
Tuesday: Rest
Wednesday: Run 1 mile at 15:24 min/mi.
Thursday: Run 1 mile at 15:24 min/mi.
Friday: Run 1 mile at 15:24 min/mi.
Saturday: Rest
Sunday: Run 2 miles at 15:24 min/mi.

I got on the treadmill for that 1 mile run and it felt so long, and it was really hard trying not to go faster. I felt tightness on my hip after that one mile run, not sure if it was from the run itself or the fact that I cycled on my Peloton bike for 45 minutes earlier in the day. Trust me when I tell you that after these injuries, I am freaking nervous to run again but I want it BAD.

Have any of you dealt with running injuries that set you back? Any races you’re currently training for?

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  1. Kathy Aguier says

    November 8, 2017 at 5:29 pm

    Hi Lindy, the last running injury I had happened two weeks after I ran my first half marathon! Was running about a half mile from my apartment, and BOOM down I went! As I know I was going to land on my face, I thought uh oh, there goes $1500 worth of dental work down the toilet! Dad will be rolling in his ashes!
    Luckily, it was just a chipped tooth, but still have not had a chance to go to the dentist! That’s when I decided to just take it slow! Has not stopped me from running! I will always continue! Hopefully, that will be my only running injury! And I will also follow yours, along with Jeff Galloway’s, running program!! Keep the blogs coming in! You really inspire me!!!

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    • Lindy says

      November 8, 2017 at 6:36 pm

      Sorry to hear about your fall, Kathy. Glad you’re okay and that you’re running strong 🙂

      Thank you so much for your support and for following this rocky journey of mine. My schedule has opened up drastically, so I’ll be blogging and Instagramming more.

      Take care,
      Lindy

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  2. Kathy Aguier says

    November 28, 2017 at 10:31 am

    Hi Kindy, and on Sunday, I did my long run (7 miles) and it felt great! Must have been the chocolate chip cookies from McDonald’s I had earlier! Pack some gummies bears and crackers in my fanny pack, but I didn’t feel hungry enough to eat them, which was good! I will remember that for future reference. Love reading your blogs, and keep them coming, your runDisney Pen Pal, Kathy Aguier

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  3. Kathy Aguier says

    November 28, 2017 at 10:31 am

    Lindy

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