Official 2014 Tinker Bell Half Marathon

[longhorns2]

What's the current 10k time you have for submission purposes? If its a flat course and you are ready for it, I'd probably bank a solid 10k

But. I also like bling

Post a pic so W&D have full details!

 

[cantwaitvaca09]

Ladies those of you making reservations already are they charging your card now or later? I am seeing some really good rates here. How far is Stovalls from the race?

I will be coming in solo wish I had a room buddy to split costs.

They did not charge me credit card. I booked Friday - Sunday. I am going solo, but I did ask a fellow princess if she was going. She is working on gettign the A-OK from her DH. If she can not go I would love to split cost with someone. I am booked at Stovalls

Ok ladies help me choose my race next month!!!

I can either do the Zoo Zoom 10K which benefits our local zoo, is only $27 and I could probably get a decent time to submit for tink. OR I could do the Capital City Classic 10 miler which is $42, supposedly on a pretty course and has a super cool looking medal.....
Decisions decisions...
I think I'm leaning towards the Zoo Zoom. But I have a thing for race bling now and the medal just keeps pulling me back in.

Tough call. My first thought is go for the bling, but you could get a really good time doing the 10K. Good Luck

 

[cantwaitvaca09]

For the princess that asked about Chicago, I am about an hour south of the city. Chicago is fun durring the week of the forth, they have the Taste of Chicago on the lake front. There should be a website for it to give you dates and details on people that may be performing.

 

[kirstie101]

What's the current 10k time you have for submission purposes? If its a flat course and you are ready for it, I'd probably bank a solid 10k

But. I also like bling

Post a pic so W&D have full details!

How do I post a pic?
Heres the description
Custom, Giant, Stained Glass with Colorful Enamel fill and custom sublimated ribbon.

My current 10K time was 1:19. That put me into Coral C. and was in September of 2012. Will I be able to use that one for Tink 2014?

 

[dewingedpixie]

Is anyone here not worried about corral time? Or am I the only one who cant be seeded any differently?

 

[kim3339]

I can either do the Zoo Zoom 10K which benefits our local zoo, is only $27 and I could probably get a decent time to submit for tink. OR I could do the Capital City Classic 10 miler which is $42, supposedly on a pretty course and has a super cool looking medal.....
Decisions decisions...

Heres the description
Custom, Giant, Stained Glass with Colorful Enamel fill and custom sublimated ribbon.

My current 10K time was 1:19. That put me into Coral C. and was in September of 2012. Will I be able to use that one for Tink 2014?

I was going to tell you 10k, but then you described the medal and it sounds awesome. If you think you could get a good time on the 10 miler, go for that one and always do another 10k sometime in the future.

As for dates, Sept '12 you might be okay. With reg opening in July that's less than a year so I think it should still be good.

For the princess that asked about Chicago, I am about an hour south of the city. Chicago is fun durring the week of the forth, they have the Taste of Chicago on the lake front. There should be a website for it to give you dates and details on people that may be performing.

It was me! Thanks, I'll check it out.

 

[DVC Daisy]

Is anyone here not worried about corral time? Or am I the only one who cant be seeded any differently?

I am very worried about which corral I get placed. It will most likely be my very first 1/2 & I am slow (working on picking up the pace now) and I will most likely be walking a lot of the time.

From what I have gathered here - and I hope this is correct (please tell me if this is wrong) the further up you are, the easier it is to avoid getting swept!

I want to get as much of an advantage as I can, without breaking any rules so I can finish!

 

[kim3339]

From what I have gathered here - and I hope this is correct (please tell me if this is wrong) the further up you are, the easier it is to avoid getting swept!

I want to get as much of an advantage as I can, without breaking any rules so I can finish!

You're right! The sweep time starts from the time the last person crosses the start line so the further up you are, the more time you have. Plus if you are planning on taking a lot of pics, it helps, if you're planning or walking or in the last corral to be up a corral or 2 so you have time for pics w/o being swept.

 

[longhorns2]

You should be able to use that time. The bling does sound nice!

My only desire for a better corral is just to get the show on the road! I whine about weather. A lot. Lol. So if its hot it cold I just want to get it over with. I don't care about running in a crowd so its not about being speedy. Just my impatience.

 

[RunnerRen]

A big thanks to kirstie101, sunnygal041,mommytotwoprinces, runnerRen, cripey, kim3339, vickiHD, cantwaitvaca09 for all your kind words and pixie dust for the loss of our little Madeline. Wish we could all meet up at either Disney park for some girlfriend fun....

You are very welcome and I hope you are doing alright... I think that a meet up would be a lot of fun! )

 

[dewingedpixie]

I am very worried about which corral I get placed. It will most likely be my very first 1/2 & I am slow (working on picking up the pace now) and I will most likely be walking a lot of the time.

From what I have gathered here - and I hope this is correct (please tell me if this is wrong) the further up you are, the easier it is to avoid getting swept!

I want to get as much of an advantage as I can, without breaking any rules so I can finish!

This is true because those corrals the runners should be faster, and they get let out 2-5 minutes earlier. Please no illegal corral hopping though! It really kills the pace of runners running for time. If you run a 12 minute mile its a mile that is what matters but blocking yourself in with a runner who runs an 8:30 or under is really not good manners.

Speed work can really help you with your times. I may hire a coach after my wedding next year to work towards the BQ.

I'm considering doing Goofy in 2015 I'd like to be in the sub 4 hour corral of possible for the marathon, which means I need to make my goal of sub 1:50 half this fall. Dont get me wrong I'd be ecstatic if I could get in with the BQers but since this fall will be my first full marathon I'm doubting I'll BQ in the 15 months following probably the spring of 15.

 

[dewingedpixie]

You should be able to use that time. The bling does sound nice!

My only desire for a better corral is just to get the show on the road! I whine about weather. A lot. Lol. So if its hot it cold I just want to get it over with. I don't care about running in a crowd so its not about being speedy. Just my impatience.

He who finishes first gets to the food first

 

[longhorns2]

He who finishes first gets to the food first

LOL Seriously! Or at Tink gets to RSR first.

 

[cantwaitvaca09]

LOL Seriously! Or at Tink gets to RSR first.

What is RSR?

 

[longhorns2]

Radiator springs racers.

 

[VickiHD]

Radiator springs racers.

LOVE the racers !!!!!

Only 4 more wks to go to until I'm visitiing Cars Land again.

 

[dewingedpixie]

Radiator springs racers.

This is my first DL trip I havent tried anything there before.

 

[dewingedpixie]

Made my reservation at stovalls. My rate was 102 though?

 

[cantwaitvaca09]

Radiator springs racers.

Thanks, but this is not helping me stick to my guns about not getting a park ticket

 

[kirstie101]

Ok so I think I'm going to do the 10K and try to get a better time. My last 10K was also my first 10K so I was really just trying to finish it. I am hoping that if I try I'll be able to shave at least 4 minutes off my time....We'll see what happens.

As for hotels....wanted to let you guys know that Hojo's offers a 25% discount that weekend to us Tink runners. Just call in house reservations and tell them you're running Tink and want the discount! I'm going to make a ressie there and thats where I'll be staying if DD6 and my mom come with me.