Princesses, Ready, Set, Register

Registration for the 2011 Disney’s Princess Half Marathon opened on July 6.  The Princess Half Marathon is sponsored by Ladies Foot Locker and is centered around an entire weekend of women’s health and fitness.  Held at Walt Disney World Resort (map), the event will take place February 25-27, 2011.

13.1 mile royal course is laid out throughout the Kingdom for princesses, and even a prince now and then, who like to run, jog or walk.  Included in the weekend will be not only the half marathon, but a Royal Family 5K, a series of  Family Kids’ races and the Fit for a Princess Expo with booths and speakers.

In an event that is designed for women of all ages, it focuses on the commitment, determination,courage and strength that all princesses possess.  Oh, I believe I forget sense of humor and the spirit to just have fun!

I love the empowering words of the race description:

“There comes a time in every woman’s life when she must blaze her own trail.  A time when she has to run, not from an evil stepmother, but to her moment of glory.  A day when the true princess inside her shines through.  The time has come for you.”

Granted this is a bit dramatic, but after watching my husband participate in several half-marathons, I feel my inner princess stretching or perhaps yawning, and maybe it is my time to try this addictive (so I have heard) sport.

If nothing else the training will be good for me, at least that is what I will keep telling myself.  So how about it princess, care to join me?

Photo Selection: WDW News, Todd Anderson, photographer