Official 2017 Tinker Bell Half Marathon Weekend!

[TeresaMRoberts]

Good Morning Dislovers! So I have a question for you all. I started trying to do more running last February. So going on a year. Not doing it as consistently as I need to but last year I did about 6 or 7 5Ks spread through the year and did my first 10K in November. I ran a 5K the day before and seeing as it was just my first 10K I just wanted to finish. So my first 10K was 1:29:40. I did my second 10K yesterday and finished 1:22:05. My strategy was to run the first 2 mins of every mile. I have one more 10K on February 4th. And would love to finish 1:10:00 to 1:10:30. Any strategies or training methods you would suggest. I will be honest I struggled the last 3/4 of mile on this last one. I really feel some would be I'm not running during the week like I need to and it was outside in the cold! I've never ran in 40 degree weather. Felt like my lungs were raw and as soon as the race was over I couldn't stop coughing. The next one is outside too. But I'm back running during the week. I'm done with my second holiday job so I can commit more time to running during the week again. Thoughts? I've been looking online but mine is so specific how to shave 12 mins off my time, and run better in the cold. lol I'm better with intervals than running constant....

 

[Ariel484]

Good Morning Dislovers! So I have a question for you all. I started trying to do more running last February. So going on a year. Not doing it as consistently as I need to but last year I did about 6 or 7 5Ks spread through the year and did my first 10K in November. I ran a 5K the day before and seeing as it was just my first 10K I just wanted to finish. So my first 10K was 1:29:40. I did my second 10K yesterday and finished 1:22:05. My strategy was to run the first 2 mins of every mile. I have one more 10K on February 4th. And would love to finish 1:10:00 to 1:10:30. Any strategies or training methods you would suggest. I will be honest I struggled the last 3/4 of mile on this last one. I really feel some would be I'm not running during the week like I need to and it was outside in the cold! I've never ran in 40 degree weather. Felt like my lungs were raw and as soon as the race was over I couldn't stop coughing. The next one is outside too. But I'm back running during the week. I'm done with my second holiday job so I can commit more time to running during the week again. Thoughts? I've been looking online but mine is so specific how to shave 12 mins off my time, and run better in the cold. lol I'm better with intervals than running constant....

Just trying to make sure I understand - you'd get to the mile marker and run for 2 minutes, then walk for the rest of the mile?

Maybe try some different intervals in the coming months - something like running 1:00/walking 1:00 may work. I'd also recommend running outside as much as possible since you said your lungs really struggled with the change in temperature. You want to try to train in conditions that are close to what you'll be racing in, if possible.

 

[roxymama]

Good Morning Dislovers! So I have a question for you all. I started trying to do more running last February. So going on a year. Not doing it as consistently as I need to but last year I did about 6 or 7 5Ks spread through the year and did my first 10K in November. I ran a 5K the day before and seeing as it was just my first 10K I just wanted to finish. So my first 10K was 1:29:40. I did my second 10K yesterday and finished 1:22:05. My strategy was to run the first 2 mins of every mile. I have one more 10K on February 4th. And would love to finish 1:10:00 to 1:10:30. Any strategies or training methods you would suggest. I will be honest I struggled the last 3/4 of mile on this last one. I really feel some would be I'm not running during the week like I need to and it was outside in the cold! I've never ran in 40 degree weather. Felt like my lungs were raw and as soon as the race was over I couldn't stop coughing. The next one is outside too. But I'm back running during the week. I'm done with my second holiday job so I can commit more time to running during the week again. Thoughts? I've been looking online but mine is so specific how to shave 12 mins off my time, and run better in the cold. lol I'm better with intervals than running constant....

What kind of effort would you say your running was during the 2 minute segments? Was it all out/can't run anymore by the time 2 minute hit. Or did it start really fast and then go slower as you got closer to the end of the segment? Or was it easy run for you. Or somewhere in between? I think knowing that may help us help you @Ariel484 suggestions are good too!!!!

 

[DisneyBelle27]

I just registered for Tink. I have run Princess 4 times. GSC two of those years. I will be running the GSC this year as well. I have never been to Disneyland so am interested to follow along. I have my airfare and booked a room with Dreams. This Maine girl is running the Bay of Fundy International Half as well, DisneyBelle!
Following the thread and would love to hear words of advice about Disneyland and running Tink.

Oh wow, awesome that you're doing Bay of Fundy too! I'm really looking forward to it, I've never done it before. My aunt and uncle live up there, in Whiting.

Good Morning Dislovers! So I have a question for you all. I started trying to do more running last February. So going on a year. Not doing it as consistently as I need to but last year I did about 6 or 7 5Ks spread through the year and did my first 10K in November. I ran a 5K the day before and seeing as it was just my first 10K I just wanted to finish. So my first 10K was 1:29:40. I did my second 10K yesterday and finished 1:22:05. My strategy was to run the first 2 mins of every mile. I have one more 10K on February 4th. And would love to finish 1:10:00 to 1:10:30. Any strategies or training methods you would suggest. I will be honest I struggled the last 3/4 of mile on this last one. I really feel some would be I'm not running during the week like I need to and it was outside in the cold! I've never ran in 40 degree weather. Felt like my lungs were raw and as soon as the race was over I couldn't stop coughing. The next one is outside too. But I'm back running during the week. I'm done with my second holiday job so I can commit more time to running during the week again. Thoughts? I've been looking online but mine is so specific how to shave 12 mins off my time, and run better in the cold. lol I'm better with intervals than running constant....

An important key to improving your pace and endurance is just increasing your overall base mileage. So yes, focusing on building your weekly mileage up by getting back to weekday runs is definitely going to help.

I also agree with others who suggested trying other variants of intervals like run 1:00 walk 1:00, or run 2:00 walk 2:00, something along those lines. Honestly, I have no personal experience with run/walk intervals but I've heard really great things. Maybe check out the Couch to 5k and Couch to 10k programs, as I know they are run/walk interval-based and I've heard great reviews.

Other tips:

- try to run in weather similar to what you'll be racing in, as someone else said. And take the time to acclimate to whatever the weather is like now. I ran all summer in 80+ humid temps, and am now running into the winter (did a 5k race on Saturday in 32 degrees) and it takes time for your body to acclimate.

- Don't try to add too much mileage too quickly, that is a sure road to injury. I think the rule of thumb is never increase by more than 10% from week to week. And periodically allow for a couple weeks where you just maintain, and don't increase, to really allow your body to adapt

- Depending on your comfort level, you could do some speed training. Fartlek runs (informal outdoors speed training: for example, sprint to the mailbox then walk to the lamp post, then sprint to the corner, then walk to the phonebooth) or sprint intervals (outdoors or treadmill: sprint all out for an interval then walk/recovery jog for an interval - 30 seconds/60 seconds, or 60 seconds/60 seconds, 5 or 6 times)

- It might be helpful to you to follow a structured plan geared specifically for a 10k. As I mentioned previously, check out Couch to 10k (I believe these programs are apps that you can download on your phone). You can also check out other plans:

Jeff Galloway (this is the official RunDisney trainer, and he's all about the run/walk intervals) - http://www.jeffgalloway.com/

Hal Higdon - http://www.halhigdon.com/training/

 

[kirstie101]

So, I'm doing some price comparison shopping and it looks like the Good Neighbor Resorts are slightly cheaper through the regular Disneyland website than through the RunDisney link? Is there no longer a discount available from RunDisney?

I have always found the cheapest rate through the hotels themselves. I know the Howard Johnson on Harbor offers a discount for runners if you call them directly. I would suspect some other hotels do the same. We almost always stay offsite. I'd highly recommend the Hojo. Another race weekend favorite is Best Western Stovalls. I've also been happy with stays at the Desert Inn and Suites, Best Western Park Place Inn and mini suites. Tons of hotels on Harbor and Katella are walking distance to the parks and race start.

 

[runmickeyrun]

Would love to hear if there will be any meet ups during Tink weekend. I am traveling by myself from Maine and would love to meet other dis'ers.

 

[HockeyMomNH]

Would love to hear if there will be any meet ups during Tink weekend. I am traveling by myself from Maine and would love to meet other dis'ers.

DH and I are traveling from New Hampshire. I see you are in for the GSC. I'm going to be there too. Looking forward to that C2C medal!

 

[SueInBoston]

DH and I are traveling from New Hampshire. I see you are in for the GSC. I'm going to be there too. Looking forward to that C2C medal!

I'll be by myself going for that C2C as well.

 

[VickiHD]

Would love to hear if there will be any meet ups during Tink weekend. I am traveling by myself from Maine and would love to meet other dis'ers.

Then we should plan one. There was one two years ago and it was nice to meet people in person, but no meet up last year

Lets plan on one then !!!

 

[Ariel484]

I'm sure we could figure something out.

 

[Pernella]

Hi, new to this site. I found you while researching the Pixie Dust Challenge.

I'm running this as my first race post chemotherapy and my first half ever. I'm not worried about the 10k but I do think I may question my life choices about midway through the half marathon. I didn't run at all during chemo and I'll have six weeks of radiation starting this month but it shouldn't slow me down the way chemo did (fingers crossed). This race runs a year after my diagnosis and 11 months after surgery so this is a big deal for me! A friend is running with me. She ran the Boston Marathon last year but swears she's going to keep pace with me no matter how slow I go.

I am in CA but four hours north of DL, my friend is flying in from New England. I believe she's flying Jet Blue into Long Beach where I'll pick her up. JB is expensive but after years of flying back and forth between coasts we both prefer the airline to others. And LB airport is a dream compared to LAX, Burbank is good also, I have no experience with Anaheim/John Wayne.

We're staying at the Anabella which is my preferred hotel outside of when my husbands work pays for the Grand Californian (yay for continuing education workshops!). I booked yesterday and it was $135/night compaired to the $400+ for Disney Hotel and $300+ for the Californian. Looking at the handy maps someone posted the Anabella will be a stones throw away from the last corral. We'll just have to cross Katella and walk up to the race entrance.

I'm so excited to have people to talk to about this. My husband is over listening to me go on and on!

 

[Ariel484]

@Pernella welcome!! What an accomplishment this will be for you! you will love it!

 

[CarolynFH]

Where on the runDisney website is the list of Anaheim hotels that are included in race transportation? DD and I are talking about the 2018 Tinker Bell and I'd like to have an idea of what our hotel options will be if Disney doesn't work.

TIA!

 

[Ariel484]

Where on the runDisney website is the list of Anaheim hotels that are included in race transportation? DD and I are talking about the 2018 Tinker Bell and I'd like to have an idea of what our hotel options will be if Disney doesn't work.

TIA!

Check last year's event guide:
http://as1.wdpromedia.com/media/rundisney/2016TinkProgram.pdf

 

[Ariel484]

Okay pixies! Are we thinking we'll try to do an informal DIS meet-up during Tink weekend??

If so, I'm thinking Friday or Saturday at a non-park location may work best. That way everyone is in town by then and people don't have to burn a park ticket if they don't want to.

Maybe Saturday at the Disneyland Hotel - the outside patio/deck at Trader Sam's? 2PM? I'll bring the name tags.

 

[The Expert]

Okay pixies! Are we thinking we'll try to do an informal DIS meet-up during Tink weekend??
Maybe Saturday at the Disneyland Hotel - the outside patio/deck at Trader Sam's? 2PM? I'll bring the name tags.

Sounds great! I'll be there!

 

[roxymama]

Okay pixies! Are we thinking we'll try to do an informal DIS meet-up during Tink weekend??

If so, I'm thinking Friday or Saturday at a non-park location may work best. That way everyone is in town by then and people don't have to burn a park ticket if they don't want to.

Maybe Saturday at the Disneyland Hotel - the outside patio/deck at Trader Sam's? 2PM? I'll bring the name tags.

I would like this very much! If I'm in DL, then I can use it as an excuse to ride the monorail!
Of course since we'd be so close to the expo I cannot be held accountable for any "oh, one last purchase" that I accidentally make after meeting all of you.
I like the timing, because then I will know faces prior to the half (just in case I see anyone in the corrals or out on the course.) I'm a bit chatty so I'll try not to be TOO excited to see you all.

 

[VickiHD]

Okay pixies! Are we thinking we'll try to do an informal DIS meet-up during Tink weekend??

If so, I'm thinking Friday or Saturday at a non-park location may work best. That way everyone is in town by then and people don't have to burn a park ticket if they don't want to.

Maybe Saturday at the Disneyland Hotel - the outside patio/deck at Trader Sam's? 2PM? I'll bring the name tags.

Count me in !!!
Ariel...Thanks for organizing this.

 

[Ariel484]

I added the meet info to the OP - if we decide to change it I'll update!

 

[VickiHD]

Hi, new to this site. I found you while researching the Pixie Dust Challenge.

I'm running this as my first race post chemotherapy and my first half ever. I'm not worried about the 10k but I do think I may question my life choices about midway through the half marathon. I didn't run at all during chemo and I'll have six weeks of radiation starting this month but it shouldn't slow me down the way chemo did (fingers crossed). This race runs a year after my diagnosis and 11 months after surgery so this is a big deal for me! A friend is running with me. She ran the Boston Marathon last year but swears she's going to keep pace with me no matter how slow I go.

I am in CA but four hours north of DL, my friend is flying in from New England. I believe she's flying Jet Blue into Long Beach where I'll pick her up. JB is expensive but after years of flying back and forth between coasts we both prefer the airline to others. And LB airport is a dream compared to LAX, Burbank is good also, I have no experience with Anaheim/John Wayne.

We're staying at the Anabella which is my preferred hotel outside of when my husbands work pays for the Grand Californian (yay for continuing education workshops!). I booked yesterday and it was $135/night compaired to the $400+ for Disney Hotel and $300+ for the Californian. Looking at the handy maps someone posted the Anabella will be a stones throw away from the last corral. We'll just have to cross Katella and walk up to the race entrance.

I'm so excited to have people to talk to about this. My husband is over listening to me go on and on!

Welcome!!!!
You in the right place......we can talk and go on forever about race training, planning, expo shopping, dining, costumes etc.