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.
Well, I say that, but I might be convinced to take my DD with me if my sister comes down with hers. Then she can watch them while I do the half- we will all do the 5K together. I'd love to get my DD excited about running!
Listen to Jessica! Anyone CAN do this! it just takes dedication and training. Start now- you will be well on your way by the time registration rolls around!
And for what it's worth, the Never Land 5k is my fave out of the Disney 5k's. I've done most of the DL 5k's in Sept and did the Princess/Royal 5k in WDW, but the Never Land one is the best. You're either in the park or backstage the entire course, and when you go from DL to DCA, you are still backstage going under the walkway from Harbor to the parks. The mile markers are totally themed out and there are tons of pirates and characters out! So, so, so much fun. And, if they keep the time like they did this year, it's dark out which adds a fun ambiance to it w/ everything "night" lit. It's perfect when you get to the end of the race/finish line and walking out of the park. The sun is just starting to rise and it hits the parks in a really pretty and neat way you usually don't get to see.
Kim, you rock!! Now I don't feel homeless!
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 DH 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.
Thanks
I'll be honest - with asthma and other issues I've never ran more than a mile (or a little over a mile) in my life. Even when I was 100lbs lighter. Part of it was mental, some was physical. Ultimately, I'd LOVE to do the 1/2. I'm not going to say no for 2014, but if I'm unable to, I really want to complete a goal of running an entire 5K.
But I won't say never!
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.
It's on my weekend to work next year.
Was there a time limit for the amount of time you spent up there or could you stay as long as you like?
You can so do this.
I started running June 24 2012. I am a outofshape overweight 50 yr old bad asthmatic who just completed her first Tinker Bell.
I did the Galloway and ran/walk/ran the race and finished in an upright position. I never saw the Balloon ladies or the sweepers and did not have one bit of trouble with my asthma during the race.
I dropped 20 pounds and increased my lung function so much in the 7 months from the start of my training to race day and my doctors are smiling bigger than me at my accomplishment. I had Jeff Galloway as a online trainer and he worked out a program for me that took my asthma and lower level of fitness into consideration and because of him I DID IT.
Start out just walking, walk to the end of the road, then walk to the next block, progress to that mile. Then add in a few jogging steps, then do the couch to 5k. Enter a few 5k races that are friendly to walkers. Complete one at a fast walk, then you will want to walk/run one. Then look out Tinker Bell.
You are really making me feel better about this! Well, registration isn't for a while so I have time to get started and work on losing some weight as well. I turn 40 in April, so I think doing something like this (even if it's just running the 5K) would be great to add to my list of life experiences.
Plus, DD (4) wants to go to see the fairies and already asked if Lord Milori & Queen Clarion (fairy royalty) will be there
You are really making me feel better about this! Well, registration isn't for a while so I have time to get started and work on losing some weight as well. I turn 40 in April, so I think doing something like this (even if it's just running the 5K) would be great to add to my list of life experiences.
Plus, DD (4) wants to go to see the fairies and already asked if Lord Milori & Queen Clarion (fairy royalty) will be there
