I think I want to do something crazy. I think I want to participate in Disney's 2012 Princess Half Marathon.
Shocked?
I am but I really want to do this for ME.
I've thought about doing Disney Race Events before but mostly thinking I should stick to the 5Ks. I got to thinking this morning on my walk (2nd morning in a row) that even if I don't finish all 13.1 miles, just starting it is an accomplishment. Two years ago at this time, I could barely walk from Epcot's World Showcase to the parking lot without taking a break and now I walk and move around so much easier. I am going to give it a try. I thought about training for 2011 last year but put it off due to wanting to have a baby. I'm sick of putting things off due to having a baby, when it happens, it happens. I need to live my life without thinking about that. It's holding me back. If I happen to get pregnant and my doctor doesn't want me to participate then I won't. If I don't get pregnant than I will have this amazing accomplishment that I did for me, myself and I.
I am still figuring out the finances, especially with Marc & I's trip in January but it's months away so hopefully I could save up the money.
Here is the official site, registration is open.
I have lots of questions and thoughts and here they are in bullet form.
*I know some banders participated in this last year, I can't remember who. Does anyone have links? I'd love to read about it if they blogged about it.
*What other banders out there are thinking of participating? I'd love if it if I knew some of my fellow banders were trying this out there along with me and BONUS we could meet up!
*I have lots of ideas for my costume, because YES you can wear a costume.
*You get a real live medal when you finish!
*I might be looking to split a room with someone, not sure yet. I don't know if we can swing Marc & I both going financially. I'd really love to have Marc or my Mom there cheering me on as I completed this awesome feat but I don't know if it will work out. Another one of my friends is interested in going with me but we are not 100% sure.
I'm all bubbly and anxious about making this a reality. I think I am a teeny bit crazy but maybe something like this is the push I need to keep my butt moving in the right direction.
6 comments:
I'm so excited for you!! And good for you getting your walking in. So proud!
If I weren't going to the Olympics next year, I would TOTALLY do this with you!! How awesome, Leslie!!
I think this is such a wonderful idea! I would totally do it with you if I could afford to go, which I can't. Maybe 2013? There are a couple bandsters who did it this year...can't remember who they are. I'll put a shout out for them on my blog too so they can reach out to you. Go get 'em!
Good for you! I think this is a great goal! I wish I could go with you!
Not shocked at all - you can totally do this!
I am very, very seriously considering doing this. My only concern is the time. You have to maintain a 16 minute mile for the entire course...so far I have not managed that for more than 3 miles. I think it would take a lot of hard work...but I'm thinking about it.
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