Official 2014 Tinker Bell Half Marathon

[kim3339]

Are there any other Tink runners that just ran Dopey (or the wdw marathon/half/10k/5k) this weekend? With how much my feet hurt right now, I'm dreading next weekend a little bit, but I want to keep up my Tink half legacy status, so I couldn't skip it!

Congrats! Didn't 't run it, but I'd put them in an ice bath a couple of times this week. Another trick that might help is soak them w/ Epsom Salt. I soaked in a bath w/ a whole bag the morning after my last race, and really felt a lot better. Congrats again!

 

[StarGirl11]

And my last long run is in the books! Pace time was going at a little under 16 min/mile would have been faster if I hadn't been fighting a 15 mile/hour wind on the return trip. Not the first time I've run into a strong wind but still not easy.

I have my pre-op appointment the morning we arrive. So on top of race nerves I have the beginning of pre-surgery nerves! Mind you my surgery date isn't until Februrary (that last 10k is a go after all literally two days pre-op). Just hoping the shoe appointments aren't all taken up by the time we finally get to the expo (appointment is at 11, who knows how long it is going to take thankfully hospital isn't too far from expo). Would really like to take care of everything on Thursday and not return on Friday for the shoes if I can avoid it.

 

[VickiHD]

I was doing that yesterday too! I found Cinderella on a channel while I was packing so it made it more fun. But then as I was watching, I realized that w/ my brown Vanellope skirt for the 10k, if I found blue arm sleeves and a brown tank, I could go as before Cinderella for the GSC next month. Then I got distracted looking on the internet.

Miss Vicki ~ when are you guys heading down?

We are heading down early Wends morning. How about you ?? Your flying right ? Plan on doing expo on Thurs. I'll be in line EARLY.

I LOVE Cinderella--I bet that made packing a little easier. I'm STILL not packed and have to redo my race day bag since I used things out of it today.

 

[Figment1990]

We are heading down early Wends morning. How about you ?? Your flying right ? Plan on doing expo on Thurs. I'll be in line EARLY.

I LOVE Cinderella--I bet that made packing a little easier. I'm STILL not packed and have to redo my race day bag since I used things out of it today.

I haven't seen Cinderella in about 20 years. I have one little boy, so I've seen Cars, Toy Story, and Planes more than anyone can imagine! I think I might dig out my copy and watch it sometime.

I am still mostly packed but not totally. And last night I pulled a hip flexor muscle while putting away some Christmas decorations. So. Not. Happy! Today it's feeling about 60% better, so I'm hoping by tomorrow it will be gone and fine b/c I am ready to rock this race!!! (Or at least, I am in my head).

Only 4 days and 2 runs left!!!!

 

[VickiHD]

I haven't seen Cinderella in about 20 years. I have one little boy, so I've seen Cars, Toy Story, and Planes more than anyone can imagine! I think I might dig out my copy and watch it sometime.

I am still mostly packed but not totally. And last night I pulled a hip flexor muscle while putting away some Christmas decorations. So. Not. Happy! Today it's feeling about 60% better, so I'm hoping by tomorrow it will be gone and fine b/c I am ready to rock this race!!! (Or at least, I am in my head).

Only 4 days and 2 runs left!!!!

Sending get well wishes and some pixie dust to you !!! At least your better today.

We also have one little boy to and I'm with you with the Cars, Toy Story, etc. We spend a lot of time in Cars Land.
But my little guy is growing up....during our upcoming trip he wants to go "dance with a Princess", preferably Cinderella. So it's off to the meet and greets for us.

 

[Figment1990]

Sending get well wishes and some pixie dust to you !!! At least your better today.

We also have one little boy to and I'm with you with the Cars, Toy Story, etc. We spend a lot of time in Cars Land.
But my little guy is growing up....during our upcoming trip he wants to go "dance with a Princess", preferably Cinderella. So it's off to the meet and greets for us.

Oh yes, Carsland is like my son's idea of heaven. we even "recreated" it on our driveway with chalk last summer and he drove his remote control lightening, mater and Raoul all through it!

thanks for the pixie dust. I'm really hoping for a good experience this time around! I'm even thinking about a last minute costume. probably won't, but the photos from WDW last weekend are so great!

 

[kirstie101]

Ugh! DH just went home from work with chills, body aches and tummy issues! Fingers crossed that the kids and I dont get it!!!!

 

[VickiHD]

Ugh! DH just went home from work with chills, body aches and tummy issues! Fingers crossed that the kids and I dont get it!!!!

Get your Purell out, Clorox wipes, Lysol wipes, and mask. I'm sure DH will understand. Good luck !!!!

 

[Tinkerboy00]

Anyone else spending Saturday night TRYING to pack ??? I've got a ton of clothes out and having a hard time trying to figure out what to wear and bring.

Packing is so difficult when you're a over packer.

OMG. We leave early Thursday morning and Im planning on packing Wed night. I might have to start tomorrow though. Im also an overpacker, and like to give my self time to weed it out.

We went for a run yesterday and I had a stabbing pain in my ankle, so had to stop the run. Letting it rest for Sunday, but I might be run/walking a little more than I wanted.

 

[Figment1990]

Ugh! DH just went home from work with chills, body aches and tummy issues! Fingers crossed that the kids and I dont get it!!!!

Oh no!!! I just got a call from one of my school mom friends and she told me about one of the kids throwing up in our son's class today. Nononono!!!!! We did that already- all through Christmas break.

Quarantine your DH to his own corner of the house and bathroom too if possible!

OMG. We leave early Thursday morning and Im planning on packing Wed night. I might have to start tomorrow though. Im also an overpacker, and like to give my self time to weed it out.

We went for a run yesterday and I had a stabbing pain in my ankle, so had to stop the run. Letting it rest for Sunday, but I might be run/walking a little more than I wanted.

It's "taper madness!" I swear every little thing starts to hurt one week before a race. Hope yours goes away by Sunday!

 

[kim3339]

We are heading down early Wends morning. How about you ?? Your flying right ? Plan on doing expo on Thurs. I'll be in line EARLY.

Yup, flying down. Free SWA flight so the $5 in taxes was cheaper than the $100 in gas and time driving down. I get in around 1:30 on Thurs. I'm hoping that the timing of that will work out w/ the craziness of the shoe line and getting the expo open so there will be some space to walk. I'll probably get there around 2:30-3.

And last night I pulled a hip flexor muscle while putting away some Christmas decorations. So. Not. Happy! Today it's feeling about 60% better, so I'm hoping by tomorrow it will be gone and fine b/c I am ready to rock this race!!! (Or at least, I am in my head).

Oh no!! Stretch and roll it out. Hope it feels better!

But my little guy is growing up....during our upcoming trip he wants to go "dance with a Princess", preferably Cinderella. So it's off to the meet and greets for us.

Oh yes, Carsland is like my son's idea of heaven. we even "recreated" it on our driveway with chalk last summer and he drove his remote control lightening, mater and Raoul all through it!

That is so adorable you two! I'm already working on my sister for next year and the kids races. Her baby will be about 8-9 mons. I keep telling her I'm stealing the baby for the diaper dash. And if she wants to spend Mother's Day w/ the baby she'll have to follow me down to DL.

Ugh! DH just went home from work with chills, body aches and tummy issues! Fingers crossed that the kids and I dont get it!!!!

Don't forget vitamin c!!

We went for a run yesterday and I had a stabbing pain in my ankle, so had to stop the run. Letting it rest for Sunday, but I might be run/walking a little more than I wanted.

Hope it feels better!

 

[VickiHD]

Yup, flying down. Free SWA flight so the $5 in taxes was cheaper than the $100 in gas and time driving down. I get in around 1:30 on Thurs. I'm hoping that the timing of that will work out w/ the craziness of the shoe line and getting the expo open so there will be some space to walk. I'll probably get there around 2:30-3.



That is so adorable you two! I'm already working on my sister for next year and the kids races. Her baby will be about 8-9 mons. I keep telling her I'm stealing the baby for the diaper dash. And if she wants to spend Mother's Day w/ the baby she'll have to follow me down to DL.

Have a safe flight and I'll look for you at the expo. I'm sure I'll STILL be in line.

It sounds like you are going to be a really cool aunt. Yes, try the diaper dash and kids race. Some of the little runners can't even walk yet and they just get carried across the finish. What ever it takes to get the finishers medal.

 

[taratru]

Oh man, I really hope there are shoes left Friday...just in case I decide that's my souvenir. Shoes, or a LOT of other fun things...hmmm...

Good thing I'm heading to Princess so I can pick them up there instead!

 

[Mjmdiva]

Oh man, I really hope there are shoes left Friday...just in case I decide that's my souvenir. Shoes, or a LOT of other fun things...hmmm... Good thing I'm heading to Princess so I can pick them up there instead!

We don't arrive until Friday either. Hope the have some left.

 

[StarGirl11]

Does anyone know if its possible to check legacy status? I am thinking of calling Run Disney but since this is a race weekend I don't know if they well get back to me. Add on the fact I've run with charity twice and now through a travel company. And well I want to talk to a live person.

I keep seeing posts on Facebook mentioning that if you weren't keeping a 16 min/mile you might not be considered a legacy runner. The last Tinkerbell I did I had huge problems leg wise in the last few miles I kept having to stop every few minutes to rub my feet before I could keep moving. Forget running. Must have added at least 20 minutes probably more to my time. So I was somewhere on the 4 hour time not the 3:30 that they require. I don't think it will be a problem this race. But I just want to make sure I'm considered a legacy runner. I mean this will be my third year now.

This is also making me panic about Dumbo for the same reasons. I was doing great timewise on the half up until I hit the wall at mile 10.5. I never once considered that if I was too slow I might not be registered as a legacy even though I'm an official finisher and everything.

 

[huggybuff]

Oh jeebs, 4 days before the race and I discover this thread.

 

[Figment1990]

I just want to know..... where's the Tink love from rD??? I want to see merch photos and FB/blog posts. I did see the fb post about the art card but otherwise, come on rD! We want to see shirts and purses and Tink excitement!!!!

(Can you tell I'm just a little excited!?!?!)

 

[dkostel]

There are merch photos on the Disney Parks blog posted yesterday, including purses.

 

[NewRunner]

Are there lots of ppl who walk fr hotels on harbor? I just looked out window and it seems so quiet. . Hoping there's a few others to join me!

 

[Figment1990]

There are merch photos on the Disney Parks blog posted yesterday, including purses.

Oh how silly of me, I was looking at the runDisney blog for a runDisney post, not the parks blog....

Edited (after reading the post): Did I just see them say "new run Disney tutu"?!?!? And I didn't know they were going to offer a Tinkerbell JACKET! uh oh. Guess I better bring a little more $$$ than I was planning. Thank goodness the NB shoes don't work for me, more money for the other stuff.