Official 2014 Tinker Bell Half Marathon

[VickiHD]

Hi! I spent most of last year lurking on the Princess 2013 board, and I learned a ton of stuff, but I'm going to try to actually participate a little more this year.

I used to run before kids (15 years ago) and have just gotten back into it in the last year. I picked the Princess as my first post kids half and really had a great time. The crowds and humidity were not awesome, but the whole experience was transforming.

This year, I'm planning to run at least one race each month. My race calendar includes Expedition Everest 5k in May, Wine & Dine 1/2 in November, Space Coast 1/2 in December (unless I get really fit and decide to upgrade to the full), Tink 1/2 in January and the Princess again (for my C2C) in February.

I'm using this spring/summer to get my speed up and weight down. I've lost 35 pounds during this year and want to lose 30 more to get down to my goal weight. I found it really difficult to lose weight while doing the long distance training as I got closer to the Princess. I'm also the rare person who gains weight (while eating sensibly) while breastfeeding, so I guess it's just a strange stubborn body issue of holding onto fat under stress...

I'm really excited to go to CA and DL, I'm a Florida girl and haven't been to DL ever. I'm planning to go solo (may meet a west coast friend there) and I'm going to book my hotel next week based on the great recommendations here.

Welcome !!!
This year I did Tink and Princess to finally get my C2C. It's a great way to do it with just a few wks between races. I think you will love Tink at DL. No humidity to deal with, not as crowded and I may be the only one who thinks like this but....I like Tink's course better. DL is so charming and easy to get around since everything is so close.

 

[kim3339]

Anyone else addicted to mashmellow peeps ??

I've really got to put some miles in today because of those delicious yellow things.

I can eat only 2 or 3 and I'm good for the season. But the Cadbury Eggs... yum. Thankfully the chocolate is a little rich by the time I finish otherwise I would eat those every day.

Hi! I spent most of last year lurking on the Princess 2013 board, and I learned a ton of stuff, but I'm going to try to actually participate a little more this year.

This year, I'm planning to run at least one race each month. My race calendar includes Expedition Everest 5k in May, Wine & Dine 1/2 in November, Space Coast 1/2 in December (unless I get really fit and decide to upgrade to the full), Tink 1/2 in January and the Princess again (for my C2C) in February.

I'm really excited to go to CA and DL, I'm a Florida girl and haven't been to DL ever. I'm planning to go solo (may meet a west coast friend there) and I'm going to book my hotel next week based on the great recommendations here.

Hi! You'll have to come back and give and EE update afterwards. I need to get out there and run that one year, it looks like so much fun.

As for DL... you are going to have a blast! If you're looking for hotels, they surround the park so pretty much anywhere is good. BW Stovall's is a non-resort hotel and it's right across the street from the finish line and staging area. And based on people in this thread, it's going to be full up w/ DISers and no one else. So many people on this thread are staying there and if you have a AAA card, you can get a room from $90-100 a night. If you're looking for a resort hotel, Paradise Pier Hotel is where the finish line/staging area are (in their parking lot).

 

[VickiHD]

I can eat only 2 or 3 and I'm good for the season. But the Cadbury Eggs... yum. Thankfully the chocolate is a little rich by the time I finish otherwise I would eat those every day.

Cadbury Eggs-----
Love those too !!!

 

[regul8ter18]

So many of us have posted that we are going to try for the coast to coast and will be running tink and W&D are any of you starting to plan both trips not just think.

 

[FLIPPER11986]

So many of us have posted that we are going to try for the coast to coast and will be running tink and W&D are any of you starting to plan both trips not just think.

I have booked my place for Tink and will have to wait awhile to use my timeshare for the W&D since that one is well over a year away. But the W&D on will be a girls trip so already trying to see who is interested

 

[dewingedpixie]

So many of us have posted that we are going to try for the coast to coast and will be running tink and W&D are any of you starting to plan both trips not just think.

I'm doing tink and princess to c2c

 

[Tinker Gal]

I'm doing tink and princess to c2c[/QUOTE]

Got my rooms booked for both...hoping it all works out!

 

[regul8ter18]

I'm glad I'm not the only one planning way ahead.

 

[dewingedpixie]

I'm doing tink and princess to c2c

Got my rooms booked for both...hoping it all works out![/QUOTE]

I've got my rooms for Tink. I'm not worried about princess . We have a room block for 60 nights that can be expanded if necessary.

 

[Mommy to Two Princes]

So many of us have posted that we are going to try for the coast to coast and will be running tink and W&D are any of you starting to plan both trips not just think.

I'm doing Tink and W&D. I have to spread it out over two school year calendars, so that the boys can come along, too.

I'm quite OCD and plan waaaaayyyyyyy... in advance!

 

[MotoXPrincess99]

Hi! Just found the thread. I'm in for Tink 2014. Just made my room reservation at BW Stovall's.

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[dewingedpixie]

Hi! Just found the thread. I'm in for Tink 2014. Just made my room reservation at BW Stovall's.

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We are taking over this hotel. This must be the party house!

 

[cantwaitvaca09]

I think the whole hotel is going to be filled with this thread.

My I have my room for both Tink and Princess, for the Princess I am staying with a friend..... Now we just need to know if they are adding a 10K to both the Princess and Tink... Waiting Sucks.

 

[dewingedpixie]

I think the whole hotel is going to be filled with this thread.

My I have my room for both Tink and Princess, for the Princess I am staying with a friend..... Now we just need to know if they are adding a 10K to both the Princess and Tink... Waiting Sucks.

Stovalls the disboards frat house?

 

[cantwaitvaca09]

Stovalls the disboards frat house?

 

[VickiHD]

Stovalls the disboards frat house?

No, it's the DIS boards Soroity House

Boy we really need to plan something fun !!!!

 

[cantwaitvaca09]

No, it's the DIS boards Soroity House

Boy we really need to plan something fun !!!!

Yes we do!! I am solo but waiting on a fellow princess to see if she can work her budget to make the trip. Either way I / we would love to meet all of you.

If she can't on go I would love to split the room with someone.

 

[RunnerRen]

Stovalls the disboards frat house?

Lol! Dang everyone is staying here, I think I am gonna have to look into this hotel!!

 

[dewingedpixie]

No, it's the DIS boards Soroity House

Boy we really need to plan something fun !!!!

Please define fun? Are we talking what happens in Disney stays in Disney fun? The kind of fun that ends up with I certainly have no idea officer what the hell happened?

This is my last stand as a single lady so really I have no idea why the hotel is littered with confetti and unmentionable body part paraphernalia.

 

[Aura of Foreboding]

Am I going to be the only one NOT at Stovalls? I can't justify an extra $30/night this trip. Maybe if I can find someone to split a room with?

Even if I am staying elsewhere, can I still join you guys for the fun?