Official 2013 Tinker Bell Half Marathon Thread

[kim3339]

Originally Posted by Leskash75

We are going to be there 18-23. We are going to do Disney of course but is there anything outside Disney that is a good idea etc. I obviously don't want to do too much walking Pre-half

There's DTD and an AMC movie theater as well as the Garden Walk across from DL, but you mentioned you don't want to walk that much. Will you have a car? You could head out to Huntington Beach Saturday if the weather's nice.

[Leskash75]

We are renting a car.

[VickiHD]

Originally Posted by kim3339

So I'm officially in crazy mode right now!! Got my lists done for WDW and DL over the weekend (only thing keeping me sane and will keep me sane when I get home), started packing for WDW and thought I could try to do some for Tink, but almost everything I need for WDW I need for Tink except my Smee outfit and my Hook shirt. But on the upside, for some Jake and the Pirate fun kits for kids in the $1 section at Target for some Smee/Captain Hook stickers and some white looking feathers at Michael's, so hopefully can glue something somewhat okay looking for the 1/2.

And random non-Tink tangent, WDW changed the reservations site! Tried to do the early check in, and no luck. Grrrrr... Couldn't they have waited a week or two?

Kim,
Just try and hang in there !!! Wishing you safe and stress free travels and a great race in WDW !!!!! Can't wait to hear all about it. After what you are going to do in WDW...Tink will just be a "walk in the park".

[Cripey]

score! I just got all the paperwork I needed from the person I bought the extra bib from online for the BF...so glad it worked out and I didn't lose the $$! Definitely took a chance there I'm sure DBF will be ECSTATIC to know it all actually worked out He caught up to me on saturday right when we both had 1 mile to go until we were back home from our long runs (I ran 8...he ran 12 ). Normally he'll just high five on the way by and wait for me at the finish but he decided to slow up and run the last mile with me...on the condition that I run the whole mile, no breaks (I've been doing half mile breaks since I was ill and missed so many runs)...he said, jokingly, "you wanted me with you at Tink and this is how it's gonna be, so let's go...pick it up!" hahahahaha! He knows better...tell me what to do and I will promptly do the opposite

[IMGONNABE40!]

Originally Posted by kim3339

There's DTD and an AMC movie theater as well as the Garden Walk across from DL, but you mentioned you don't want to walk that much. Will you have a car? You could head out to Huntington Beach Saturday if the weather's nice.

How far is Huntington Beach? What is there to do? I'd like to do a day at the beach on Sunday after Tink.

[VickiHD]

Originally Posted by IMGONNABE40!

How far is Huntington Beach? What is there to do? I'd like to do a day at the beach on Sunday after Tink.

Here is a good website for Huntington Beach: http://www.surfcityusa.com/
I'm guessing it about 40 min. Maybe someone else can give you more info.

Another option you might like is Newport Beach: http://www.visitnewportbeach.com/
Great shopping at Fashion Island too.

Hope this helps.

[bskelly07]

Originally Posted by Cripey

score! I just got all the paperwork I needed from the person I bought the extra bib from online for the BF...so glad it worked out and I didn't lose the $$! Definitely took a chance there I'm sure DBF will be ECSTATIC to know it all actually worked out He caught up to me on saturday right when we both had 1 mile to go until we were back home from our long runs (I ran 8...he ran 12 ). Normally he'll just high five on the way by and wait for me at the finish but he decided to slow up and run the last mile with me...on the condition that I run the whole mile, no breaks (I've been doing half mile breaks since I was ill and missed so many runs)...he said, jokingly, "you wanted me with you at Tink and this is how it's gonna be, so let's go...pick it up!" hahahahaha! He knows better...tell me what to do and I will promptly do the opposite

Your DBF sounds adorable and such a trooper! First the "A-Man-Duh" comment and now he's sassin' you while running, love it! You are one lucky girl . I wanna snag one that'll do disney runs with me . I'm goin' on a man hunt at tink .

[Cripey]

Originally Posted by bskelly07

Your DBF sounds adorable and such a trooper! First the "A-Man-Duh" comment and now he's sassin' you while running, love it! You are one lucky girl . I wanna snag one that'll do disney runs with me . I'm goin' on a man hunt at tink .

He's alright I guess

I STILL haven't put my race shirts together I thought maybe last night, but after I ate dinner I got stuck in the black hole that is Amazon MUST get that done this weekend...my skirt is delivering tomorrow, so I have to get it done so I can see the complete ensemble!

[kirstie101]

Kim - Hope you have a great time running Goofy at WDW! Can't wait to hear all about it!!!

[longhorns2]

Good luck Kim! Have fun!!!

[kim3339]

Originally Posted by IMGONNABE40!

How far is Huntington Beach? What is there to do? I'd like to do a day at the beach on Sunday after Tink.

The beach is really nice, big and long. There's a pier w/ a restaurant at the end, 50's diner type I think. There's a main street that is perpendicular to the beach that has a ton of shops that are nice to browse. Kind of a laid back surfy type area. And like Vicki said about 30-40 min depending on traffic.

Originally Posted by kirstie101

Kim - Hope you have a great time running Goofy at WDW! Can't wait to hear all about it!!!

Originally Posted by longhorns2

Good luck Kim! Have fun!!!

Thanks guys! Not so sure about the Goofy part anymore, decided on a no for the full over the weekend, but now rethinking everything... the training for the marathon part has not been good, but definitely on for the 1/2.

[longhorns2]

A friend is doing this plan: half she's doing as - half walk, half run. Then for the full she's going to run like she would a half, and just walk/run/crawl the rest

[longhorns2]

Originally Posted by longhorns2

A friend is doing this plan: half she's doing as - half walk, half run. Then for the full she's going to run like she would a half, and just walk/run/crawl the rest

Basically go in with idea of going 3 halves. 2 she knows she can do, the 3rd she's just going to gut out!

Good luck whatever you decide!

[zgirls]

Wendy,let me know if you are still in need of help, I will do it for you.

[zgirls]

Thanks guys! Not so sure about the Goofy part anymore, decided on a no for the full over the weekend, but now rethinking everything... the training for the marathon part has not been good, but definitely on for the 1/2.

My friend and his wife did Goofy last year. They jogged the half then walk ran the full. I would classify them as casual runners, neither is close to a 2:00 half.

They finished the half in 2:35 and the full in 6:15. So if you are close to these times, I say go for it.