Run Princess, Run!

The Disney Princess 1/2 Marathon was a royal running experience, from waking up at 3 am,  to standing in line for 20 minutes at the porta potty,  to having the race started by the Fairy Godmother, to receiving a gold medal after finishing.  I wouldn't trade the experience for anything.  Seventeen thousand runners, most of whom were dressed like princesses started the 13.1 miles at 6am.  I ran as Sleeping Beauty with Cinderella, Belle, Beauty, Minnie Mouse, and Pocahontas ( Stacy, Carol, Emily, Diana, and Jill).  After months of training I anticipated finishing the race in under 2hr 4 min.(my last 1/2 marathon time).  Much to my surprise I had a foot problem.  I had obviously tied my shoe too tight and failed to do anything about it until the damage was done.  I loosened the laces at mile 5 but by mile 9 I was in so much pain I wanted to run barefoot.  With the help of my fellow princesses I was able to run through the pain and finish the race with my shoes on.  I'm glad I only had to run 13.1 miles!  The race is over yet the training continues.  My new goal?  A marathon in June.  And just like Forrest Gump...I was running!