Official 2016 Star Wars Half Marthon - The Dark Side Weekend

[AThrillingChase]

Well, I did it. I managed to hurt myself! Luckily, it is not very bad and I hope I will be fine for the race. Posterior shin splints. They are not bad, no pain walking, just pretty sore after my run. I had my last long run of 10 miles scheduled for tomorrow. Not sure how I am going to handle that. I am going to keep off of it today, kt tape it, foam roll my calves, and maybe attempt to get a run in tomorrow still. If it hurts at all I am just going to go straight home. But I figure that way I can just rest it all the way up to the race to be sure. Ever since my great IT injury of 2013 I tend to panic at the first sign of any pain

SO EXCITED for these races though!

 

[MickeyMinnieMom]

Just received the MB stickers I created in Magic Your Band, and placed them on our red MBs that we received yesterday. Each one lists the races that person is running. Ta da!

 

[Chasing Dopey]

Well, I did it. I managed to hurt myself! Luckily, it is not very bad and I hope I will be fine for the race. Posterior shin splints. They are not bad, no pain walking, just pretty sore after my run. I had my last long run of 10 miles scheduled for tomorrow. Not sure how I am going to handle that. I am going to keep off of it today, kt tape it, foam roll my calves, and maybe attempt to get a run in tomorrow still. If it hurts at all I am just going to go straight home. But I figure that way I can just rest it all the way up to the race to be sure. Ever since my great IT injury of 2013 I tend to panic at the first sign of any pain

SO EXCITED for these races though!

Ditto. Got a slight groin twinge last Friday, and given how notoriously difficult that is to heal, I've been super cautious. (Missed my last long run. Grrrr...)

Here's my advice: If you have access to a stationary bike, you may want to use that instead of running for the next week and a half to keep your fitness up. (Or an elliptical if you can use it without feeling the splint. Sometimes it's the impact.)

Reacting immediately to any sign of pain is good advice most runners have a hard time following, so good job addressing it early!

 

[clemsondisneygirl]

9 days!!! It's getting so close!! I'm excited/nervous for the run but mostly I can't wait to be in the world and have my family all together! And I get to show my hubs why I'm such a Disney nerd!

 

[MommaoffherRocker]

Just finished Episode 7 in my movie marathon my training is now officially complete!

 

[Ariel484]

Thank you! Sorry for the silly question, but now I feel better about we have to do on registration day. I know how quickly these things sell out. Once again, good luck everyone! We had a blast in February

To add to what has already been said, signing up for the challenge is the only way to get the bonus challenge medal and shirt. If you sign up for the races separately, you don't get the extra medal and shirt.

 

[MyFavEeyore]

To add to what has already been said, signing up for the challenge is the only way to get the bonus challenge medal and shirt. If you sign up for the races separately, you don't get the extra medal and shirt.

Yup, got it! There is only one check in point at the Expo correct? I know with the Princess 1/2 I was seeing Glass Slipper Challenge bibs with 2 corral letters. THAT bib was used in both races instead of two. Assuming Star Wars is the same way. Runners doing the challenge wear one bib in both runs.

 

[opusone]

Assuming Star Wars is the same way. Runners doing the challenge wear one bib in both runs.

Correct.

 

[bcarey2k]

Well, I did it. I managed to hurt myself! Luckily, it is not very bad and I hope I will be fine for the race. Posterior shin splints. They are not bad, no pain walking, just pretty sore after my run. I had my last long run of 10 miles scheduled for tomorrow. Not sure how I am going to handle that. I am going to keep off of it today, kt tape it, foam roll my calves, and maybe attempt to get a run in tomorrow still. If it hurts at all I am just going to go straight home. But I figure that way I can just rest it all the way up to the race to be sure. Ever since my great IT injury of 2013 I tend to panic at the first sign of any pain

SO EXCITED for these races though!

My thought would be to not run distance again til the race.

Time is your friend right now ... It will be your enemy next week if a re-tweak occurs!

Brian

 

[bcarey2k]

Just received the MB stickers I created in Magic Your Band, and placed them on our red MBs that we received yesterday. Each one lists the races that person is running. Ta da!

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That's just spiffy!!

 

[twinsouvenirs]

Well, I did it. I managed to hurt myself! Luckily, it is not very bad and I hope I will be fine for the race. Posterior shin splints. They are not bad, no pain walking, just pretty sore after my run. I had my last long run of 10 miles scheduled for tomorrow. Not sure how I am going to handle that. I am going to keep off of it today, kt tape it, foam roll my calves, and maybe attempt to get a run in tomorrow still. If it hurts at all I am just going to go straight home. But I figure that way I can just rest it all the way up to the race to be sure. Ever since my great IT injury of 2013 I tend to panic at the first sign of any pain

SO EXCITED for these races though!

Noooooo!!! I am going to try KT tape on my knee too. We can limp together as needed

 

[twinsouvenirs]

Just finished Episode 7 in my movie marathon my training is now officially complete!

Now that is my idea of marathon training

 

[BDK33]

Hey everyone,

How quickly does the merchandise sell out? Im not sure I care much about the apparel, but would like to start collecting the mickey head magnets that are race themed (Star Wars Half 13.1). Im a local so I wasnt planning on coming up until Saturday afternoon. Would that be too late? Thanks

 

[bcarey2k]

Hey everyone,

How quickly does the merchandise sell out? Im not sure I care much about the apparel, but would like to start collecting the mickey head magnets that are race themed (Star Wars Half 13.1). Im a local so I wasnt planning on coming up until Saturday afternoon. Would that be too late? Thanks

For a few races, they really seem to be metering the merchandise out. That said, earlier is always better. Empty shelves will be replenished.... Until it's out ... And ask ... And then stand around and ask again.

It's Disney roulette!

 

[AThrillingChase]

Just finished Episode 7 in my movie marathon my training is now officially complete!

lsknerklhjkkklksje.

My preordered bluray is floating off somewhere with UPS And to make things worse, I got an update for my sphero bb-8 that if I set him up he will watch the movie with me and react. It's like they are enjoying torturing me!

 

[acbshada]

nd to make things worse, I got an update for my sphero bb-8 that if I set him up he will watch the movie with me and react.

Okay, so I have to know where did you get the update? Honestly, we haven't had ours out for ages because the cat wanted to eat his head. But I've been wanting to get him out to play again

 

[AThrillingChase]

Okay, so I have to know where did you get the update? Honestly, we haven't had ours out for ages because the cat wanted to eat his head. But I've been wanting to get him out to play again

First, my cat attacks his head mercilessly. And I don't know why specifically, the entire thing is a ball! I just saw it pop up on my iphone updates today. If you have the app installed you should have it!

 

[samc]

https://disneyparks.disney.go.com/b...rs-half-marathon-the-dark-side-in-april-2016/
Merchandise Preview!

Thanks for posting the link! As nice as the merchandise is, the below statement in the comments section really caught my attention ---
"I was told SEVERAL times that I would get C2C and Kessel for running the Light and Dark races"

As anyone here heard this??? When I asked rundisney several months ago, they said I could only receive the Kessel Run medal. I even asked if I had a choice between the C2C vs Kessel instead of receiving both & was told 'No'. Hoping the poster on the blog got the correct info!

TIA

 

[Chasing Dopey]

Thanks for posting the link! As nice as the merchandise is, the below statement in the comments section really caught my attention ---
"I was told SEVERAL times that I would get C2C and Kessel for running the Light and Dark races"

As anyone here heard this??? When I asked rundisney several months ago, they said I could only receive the Kessel Run medal. I even asked if I had a choice between the C2C vs Kessel instead of receiving both & was told 'No'. Hoping the poster on the blog got the correct info!

TIA

It depends on who does the telling... Sometimes a non-runDisney cast member will get their info wrong. Actually, that happens a lot. While they haven't made it very clear, it does appear only 1 combination medal at a time. (For example, you may not want the pink C2C after Tink/Princess, but you're stuck with it.)

Oh, and sweet avatar. RTR!!

 

[Ariel484]

Thanks for posting the link! As nice as the merchandise is, the below statement in the comments section really caught my attention ---
"I was told SEVERAL times that I would get C2C and Kessel for running the Light and Dark races"

As anyone here heard this??? When I asked rundisney several months ago, they said I could only receive the Kessel Run medal. I even asked if I had a choice between the C2C vs Kessel instead of receiving both & was told 'No'. Hoping the poster on the blog got the correct info!

TIA

I think there would need to be a 3rd race in the calendar year to get the blue C2C medal.