Tinker Bell ½ Marathon Weekend ~ 2014 Check-in!

[jessicaerv]

I miss this thread too! At the risk of sounding overly dramatic... I feel kinda homeless.

I knew there was no way I would be signing up for the DL 1/2, but I kinda wanted to get in for the 10k. By the time I had made up my mind it was sold out. Definitely in for the Tink next year again, though. I had soooo much fun, and I am making it my goal to increase my speed and shave 30 minutes off my time!

 

[longhorns2]

Awwweee.... Yeah, gotta have the next one set up! At least we know when Tink will be! Can't wait to return.

 

[LuvSulley]

I'm doing DDD. You gotta come over to the DL thread here w/ me, it's so quiet! It was going good last week when people were registering, but since Thurs or so nothing!



I thought you were doing DL?

I miss this thread too! At the risk of sounding overly dramatic... I feel kinda homeless.

I knew there was no way I would be signing up for the DL 1/2, but I kinda wanted to get in for the 10k. By the time I had made up my mind it was sold out. Definitely in for the Tink next year again, though. I had soooo much fun, and I am making it my goal to increase my speed and shave 30 minutes off my time!

Are either of you on Facebook? There's a group for NorCal/Bay Area runners that my friend started. The group name is Got the Runs or if I can add you, just PM me

I am feeling very motivated after Tinkerbell. I didn't break any records but I finished which was my goal. I'm feeling more confident and better about myself so I have been good about training again. I'm registered for DDD and I'm planning to register for a bunch of local 10ks in between now and then.

 

[kim3339]

Are either of you on Facebook? There's a group for NorCal/Bay Area runners that my friend started. The group name is Got the Runs or if I can add you, just PM me

I am feeling very motivated after Tinkerbell. I didn't break any records but I finished which was my goal. I'm feeling more confident and better about myself so I have been good about training again. I'm registered for DDD and I'm planning to register for a bunch of local 10ks in between now and then.

Love the name. I"ll have to check it out. I'm on facebook, but I'm not. I just use it for race pages mostly, like Run Disney or the Nike race, which is only facebook and not website.

Not sure where you are in NorCal, but the Color Run is the 1st weekend in March at Candlestick. Did it last year and it was SOOOO much fun.

 

[kim3339]

Girlies...... if you didn't notice, I changed the title. (Thanks again Sherry!) I also updated the 1st couple of posts for next year. Now we can keep it going until next January!!

So who's in again for next year!?!

I was thinking of maybe splurging next year and staying at PP that way I'm really close, even though the walk from Harbor isn't bad. Although I heard you were able to walk back to Stovall's after the race this year vs. last year. We'll have to see what the prices look like.

And way off topic, but can I just rant about prices in NY. It's complete sticker shock from prices at DL and WDW. I was checking out hotels for marathon weekend just in case and even the HoJos is $250 a night.I found a nice one yesterday and when I went back on the site today, it went up $90 to $315. It's like they figure out it's marathon weekend and they double their prices. Thank god Disney doesn't do that.

 

[kirstie101]

I'm in for Tink for next year! I'm also thinking of possibly doing PPH. I'll have to see how funds play out! It would definitely be cheaper if I left the fam at home next year but DD6 might not forgive me!

 

[kirstie101]

Kim- sucks about the NY hotel prices! Reminds me of SF for Nike! Crazy!

 

[AZlady]

And way off topic, but can I just rant about prices in NY. It's complete sticker shock from prices at DL and WDW. I was checking out hotels for marathon weekend just in case and even the HoJos is $250 a night.I found a nice one yesterday and when I went back on the site today, it went up $90 to $315. It's like they figure out it's marathon weekend and they double their prices. Thank god Disney doesn't do that.[/QUOTE]

Funny- I am also planning a trip to NYC and just shocked at the crazy prices !!

 

[sunflare]

I'm in for 2014 and hoping to get friends to do it too

 

[longhorns2]

I'm in for Tink! At least that is my heartfelt wish abd plan! And I'll also stay at PPH or DLH next year. Loved PPH for being so perfectly located for the race. Couldn't have been easier- especially post race. I'll need to share a room- cant afford it solo so hope my friend goes again or I'll have to drum up a roomie!

 

[StarGirl11]

I'm torn about this race, honestly I am. I love the Tink race, I love the history I have with it now. On the other hand though I am planning to gear up for Goofy in 2015 hopefully (for the 10th anniversary). And I need to get a full under my belt again (in good time) before considering Goofy preferably at least a year out of Goofy. So consider me on the fence right now.

I think I am going to have to wait and see how the rest of this year plays out, because I would love to run Tink again. I just hate that they are keeping the races within a week of each other. I can't do the week turn around.

 

[kindakrazy2]

I'm hoping to be in for next year too and right now I plan to be but I'm a single mom with a daughter with some serious medical issues so I really don't know what next year will bring....right now I'm planning on being there though!

 

[DharmaLou]

So. I'm currently 100lbs overweight but just had thyroid surgery and am getting my levels under control & just joined a gym to help take off as many of the extra lbs the thyroid so kindly left me with. I don't think in any way, shape or form I will be ready for a 1/2, BUT my bucket list includes doing a 5K so I think I am going to sign up for the Neverland 5K (and kids run) and do my best to get out there next year! Knowing I have almost a year will motivate me to do my best with both weight and running!

 

[Belle Ella]

I'm in! I'm in! Shooting for Legacy gosh darnit so of course I can't miss it. I seriously need to put the money away for it now so lack of funds don't make me miss out on registration.

 

[longhorns2]

I'm torn about this race, honestly I am. I love the Tink race, I love the history I have with it now. On the other hand though I am planning to gear up for Goofy in 2015 hopefully (for the 10th anniversary). And I need to get a full under my belt again (in good time) before considering Goofy preferably at least a year out of Goofy. So consider me on the fence right now.

I think I am going to have to wait and see how the rest of this year plays out, because I would love to run Tink again. I just hate that they are keeping the races within a week of each other. I can't do the week turn around.

I have this concern as well. My goal is to be in such kick booty shape by 2015 that I can do both back to back and it be fine.

I think I'll be able to do the races, but my issue will be having some restraint between the 2 races! I mean--- I'll be at DISNEY Either one means I am hitting the parks hard core. I just can't help myself- commando at it's finest! So that's the rub for me. I'll have to go do goofy, then visit a beach for a couple days rather than stay on site too long. I'd be itching to do too much when my legs will need the rest!

And I'd already write off Tink as the fun run- I mean, after 39+ miles can one really expect to PR?!

 

[mrsmoore]

I am thinking about making this my goal for my first 1/2 (might possibly try to find one local in the fall first). I am thinking 2014. Are there in blog recaps out there of this year's race?

Thanks!

 

[longhorns2]

I plan on writing mine this afternoon! I'll post it when I do.

 

[lilybell08]

I am definitely planning to do Tink again next year. Dh wants to do it too so I'm trying to find someone who can go with us and watch the kids during the race.

 

[jessicaerv]

So. I'm currently 100lbs overweight but just had thyroid surgery and am getting my levels under control & just joined a gym to help take off as many of the extra lbs the thyroid so kindly left me with. I don't think in any way, shape or form I will be ready for a 1/2, BUT my bucket list includes doing a 5K so I think I am going to sign up for the Neverland 5K (and kids run) and do my best to get out there next year! Knowing I have almost a year will motivate me to do my best with both weight and running!

DharmaLou, let me tell you that I was/am in the same position you are right now in terms of weight. When I started training for the Tink 1/2 in late July I was 240 (5'9"), but my goal weight is 160. I lost 18 pounds while training, but had I really watched my diet (which I didn't) I would have lost probably close to twice that much. I ran a 5k in September, a 10k in October and then the Tink 1/2 in January. AND I FINISHED!! I ran/walked and completed the 1/2 in 3:37:29.

My point is - don't sell yourself short. You have plenty of time to get yourself into jog/walk shape for next year's Tink 1/2. Start slow by using a free Couch to 5k program. I used 5k101 . com, but there are sooooo many out there.

And these are some of the most supportive folks I've ever met. Put yourself in the frame of mind that you can do it, and you will!

 

[jessicaerv]

Girlies...... if you didn't notice, I changed the title. (Thanks again Sherry!) I also updated the 1st couple of posts for next year. Now we can keep it going until next January!!

So who's in again for next year!?!

I was thinking of maybe splurging next year and staying at PP that way I'm really close, even though the walk from Harbor isn't bad. Although I heard you were able to walk back to Stovall's after the race this year vs. last year. We'll have to see what the prices look like.

Kim, you rock!! Now I don't feel homeless!

I am sooo in for Tink next year. My DH doesn't know it yet, but since I'm going to start running again in a week or two, he'll get the picture.

I stayed at Stovall's for this last Tink. The room was pretty nice, and the location was super convenient, especially after the race. However, my first night (Friday) I had a cricket crawl across my leg while I was lounging in bed reading my Nook (could have been worse, could have been a cockroach!) and then a couple of drunk men convinced themselves that my room was theirs around midnight. After a couple minutes of trying the key without success, they laughingly realized their mistake and ran off. The second night my sister said that someone in the adjoining room decided to try to open the doors to access our room (again around midnight). Somehow I slept through that whole episode.

All in all, I would stay there again if it was just me, but next year, I'm planning on a family trip. I'd like my DD to run the kids race because she always wants a medal "just like Mommy."

To that end, I'll likely try to book PPH. My 3 year old DD loves it there, and she and DH can roll out of bed around 8:00 race morning to cheer me at the finish line.