Princess Half Marathon

[Butterflysecrets 20]

My surgery was on November 13th. I signed up for the Disney Princess Half Marathon for February 2013. Do you think that is too ambitious?

[TheGamer 406]

As long as your body is good with it, I'd say go (but talk to your surgeon just to make sure!). You'd be 3 months out, roughly, which should be more than long enough to lift any restrictions you were on, I'd imagine. Even if you end up not doing it, all that exercise would be great for your body, I'd imagine!

[Butterthebean 8,146]

We're you running half marathons before surgery?

[Butterflysecrets 20]

I was training for one and then had a foot injury. Then, of course, surgery was next. Just hoping I can get in enough food for the energy I need. I am 11 days out and feel so weak.

[Butterthebean 8,146]

I was training for one and then had a foot injury. Then' date=' of course, surgery was next. Just hoping I can get in enough food for the energy I need. I am 11 days out and feel so weak.[/quote']

That would be my concern, and taking in enough Water. Eventually you certainly will be able to. But my worry is will you be able to soon enough to get trained. That all depends on your level of conditioning obviously. You might have one good month before that date to train hard. I that's enough then go for it. If not, maybe be prudent and look for another one down the road. Good luck. M

[sleeved080212 46]

I cannot imagine doing a half after 3 months. I am 4 months out and was a runner prior to surgery (9 half marathons) and am just up to 7 miles. My issue is not the Water, but the gels you'll need during your half. I suffer from dumping and am concerned that the gels will make me dump (am going to test it this weekend). I also did not start walking/running until 9/22 and full running beginning of October. My next half is end of February and I am thrilled I have a good long time to train right and avoid injury. Please keep us posted!

[fern 195]

I ran the princess half this year. I was exactly 1 year out. That being said, Disney is pretty flexible with times. You have 3:30 to finish. That is 3.7 on the treadmill. I would bring Protein Shakes to hydrate and constantly be sipping. I think you can do it as long as you are very very smart about it

[AceyKay 21]

I actually just set my mind to run it Feb 2014...since my surgery is Jan 2013 I didn't think it was realistic to do it this year but I can't wait until 2/14!!!

[jis2blessed 14]

• I'm so jealous!!!! That race looks like a lot of fun and I'm going to try to do it in 2014. You can always walk and just talk to your dr about the best ideas for hydration and refueling during the race because I think people usually eat something or have a gel midway through. Someone mentioned that Disney gives you 3.5 hours and I even thought it was 4 so that should be enough time. Good luck with your training!!
  

[AceyKay 21]

[*]I'm so jealous!!!! That race looks like a lot of fun and I'm going to try to do it in 2014. You can always walk and just talk to your dr about the best ideas for hydration and refueling during the race because I think people usually eat something or have a gel midway through. Someone mentioned that Disney gives you 3.5 hours and I even thought it was 4 so that should be enough time. Good luck with your training!!

I am planning on running in 2014 too! I have started to train for a 5k I will hopefully run one in March. My surgery date is scheduled for Jan 15...good luck training and make sure to have a cute princess costume!

[helgaready 34]

I plan on doing a half June 1st...had VSG on 08/17/12 so plenty time out..I had been training well n den d holidays came n I got off schedule but I'm bck on d grind tmrrw...will b my first half eva..did a few 5k n even a 7mi race once..so looking frwd to being conditioned to run 13mi...Training shud help me shed dese last 22lbs n give d tone n my legs dat I am looking for...

[Vsg021412 7]

I had vsg 2-14-12 and did my first half marathon 5 weeks post op then ended up with a total of 11 completed thru dec 2012. I have 10 half marathons and 2 full already set for this year

I'm addicted to running now but by no means a fast runner