Hi Karen!
I'm joining you super-late! Your journey to becoming a runner is so inspiring! Keep up the good work!!!
Amanda
OMGOSH 16 days, you are getting so close!!!! So excited for you guys!
I have been lurking on your PTR for a while now. But had to post when I saw your running goals debate.
For me, I need a race to keep me training. It is much easier for me to get those runs in when I know I will soon have to toe the line. Typically, half training programs have you max out at 10 miles so if you have already done a 10 miler, you are ready! Just because that 10 miler was hard doesn't mean you won't have a great race. Race day is a totally different thing, the crowds, the support of fellow runners, its unreal!! I say go for it with the only goal to be to finish and have a great time. When I finished my first half I had tears in my eyes, the sense of accomplishment is unreal!! What race is it BTW?!
Oh and I so need to make shirts like those, how stinking cute?!
Congrats on such a successful run last night!!! I am a huge fan of the orange sport beans, helped me along many tough runs!
And I am just like you, despite what a training plan says (like only needing 10 miles to complete a HM) I mentally NEED to do the distance or longer to feel comfortable on race day. My running failures have usually been mental, not physical so I say whatever it takes to make you comfortable, do it!!!
I have checked out the boards here with the Dis designs and home made clothes and usually get all wrapped up in the super cute girls things, which is no good to me since I have a boy and another boy on the way But now I will go back and look cause I can't pass up such cute boys things!!
Hey Karen,
Finally getting a chance to catch up.
23rd plans: what a nice relaxing day! I bet it will be nice to have.
24th plans: I struggled with DHS too. Hardest park in my opinion to plan.
25th: plans: we are a big zoo family too. Plans look good--are you going to ride the train to the conservation station?
26th: again, another relaxing day!! With the heat, I think it is a great idea to have the down time to swim and relax.
27th: I agree about at least one of you going to get FPs for Soarin'. The rest of you could head towards TT as long as you were thinking of hitting Soarin' twice. Are you buying Epcot Passports? It is one of the things I am trying to decide.
28th: I love Epcot! I am really looking forward to exploring--hopefully DD will be agreeable to it!
29th: I would play it by ear. If you are happy and rested, than go for TSM! I would think the front desk would be able to keep you up-to-date on the TSMM opening.
Running goals: If you can handle 10 miles, I would say go for it. You can always run 10 miles several weeks, than 11 miles so on until you get to the 13 miles needed for the half. I have always wanted to run a half too and I am just now trying to get back into running. I hope to accomplish it someday, but not sure when yet. I am shooting for a 5k in October, but we'll see.
Happy Anniversary! I hope you had a wonderful evening with Dan.
The shirts you made are great!! They'll be a hit down in Disney.
I'm so glad the 11 mile run went well!! Sounds like you are hitting your stride again.
Your shirts are awesome! Great job!!! I'm so impressed!
Amanda