Official 2017 Tinker Bell Half Marathon Weekend!

[singastory]

I just realized something....... I live in EST, so that means a 3 am wakeup is really 6 am and a 7 pm bedtime is really 10 pm! I'M SO EXCITED!!!

Additionally, I feel like I need to admit this before we go out there and race: I really don't like Tinker Bell.

 

[MommyLove]

So I haven't been on this thread in like a month or two. What can I say unexpected life happens!! But I'm back!! And better late than never lol I just started to work on my outfit for half. I leave Thursday morning hope I can get it done! I do my best work sometimes on deadline. I had an idea this morning. I wasn't going to do wings but I decided to make some and sew them into my outfit. So I digitized my own wings on my embroidery software and uses some iridescent fabric and metallic gold thread and think they turned out cute! They are not full size. They are tink mini wings lol

Whoa, those are gorgeous!!!

It turns out that tight muscles are the side effects for two of my daily medications. Tight muscles equal plantar faschiitis for me so have had to be really careful training.

Ugh, I'm sorry. plantar fasciitis is a b*tch. Once I learned to stretch the entire chain of muscles along the back of the leg (and several times throughout the day) I've had less problems with it. Hang in there and I hope you can finish!

Additionally, I feel like I need to admit this before we go out there and race: I really don't like Tinker Bell.

You mean Stinkerbell?

She sure is cute though!



Looks like a lot of us are leaving on Thursday. We are too - driving down from northern California and we should be there mid-afternoon. I think we'll hit the Expo first and then head into the parks. We just need to do a few more little things to finish our costumes. I'm super excited!

 

[jolaf408]

Whoa, those are gorgeous!!!


Ugh, I'm sorry. plantar fasciitis is a b*tch. Once I learned to stretch the entire chain of muscles along the back of the leg (and several times throughout the day) I've had less problems with it. Hang in there and I hope you can finish!


You mean Stinkerbell?

She sure is cute though!



Looks like a lot of us are leaving on Thursday. We are too - driving down from northern California and we should be there mid-afternoon. I think we'll hit the Expo first and then head into the parks. We just need to do a few more little things to finish our costumes. I'm super excited!

I'm also driving down from Northern California (Santa Clara), trying to round up some podcasts to listen to to make the drive easy! My running partner backed out on me earlier this week, so I'm doing everything solo ... yikes! But so excited to just have another reason to come back to Disney!

I'll be taking my mom out to dinner on Tuesday since I'll be missing out on Mother's Day this year ...

 

[klmcleod]

Yeah!! flight check in day, almost packed day, get everything laid out for my sub at school day. And how am I really supposed to pack cute clothes when I don't know the shirts we'll get??!!?? I mean, really, how can I match my shorts if I don't know what it looks like???
And, this has become more of an adventure than just the running! Due to a family death my two girls (10 and 13) are now joining my sister and I. Last minute plane scrambles, buying park tickets, and packing for them had me panicked over the weekend, but now it seems to be all taken care of. Now it is a sister/daughter/aunt trip!
One More Sleep!

 

[Ariel484]

@klmcleod so sorry about the death in your family, but yay for flight check-in and bringing the kiddos!

 

[ZellyB]

 

[ZellyB]

@TeresaMRoberts those wings are beautiful!!

So close now, pixies!!! I am mostly all packed with just the last few items like toiletries and electronics to go. I work 2 1/2 more days and then we head up to KC for a flight out on Thursday morning bright and early. Cannot wait. The forecast looks spectacular!!!

 

[Ariel484]

@ZellyB it DOES!! Looks like borderline-perfect race weather!

 

[Ariel484]

From runDisney's Facebook page!

 

[JediLeia]

The past 2 Disney races I haven't had the chance to stop for photos with characters, just quick selfies. I'm hoping to get a few this time. What characters can I expect to see on the half marathon course?

I'm still recovering from my cold so not getting my final practice runs in. Hoping it's better before I leave on Friday!

 

[Ariel484]

The past 2 Disney races I haven't had the chance to stop for photos with characters, just quick selfies. I'm hoping to get a few this time. What characters can I expect to see on the half marathon course?

I'm still recovering from my cold so not getting my final practice runs in. Hoping it's better before I leave on Friday!

Last year I think it was just the fairies (having a weirdly hard time finding this!) - I think the Lost Boys were on the carousel but you could only stop for a selfie with them (I hope this trend goes away at rD races). I'm hoping for some more variety this year!

Whichever characters are out, they will only be in the park portion of the course (so the first 5 miles or so).

 

[Hollysmum]

I'm pretty much packed and ready to go!!! Got two more days of work and then I fly out on Thursday for my first ever trip to California . I am very nervous about the 8 hour time difference but I'm hoping the excitement of the race will keep me going! Can someone tell me, how long is the journey from LAX to Anaheim? I'm landing about 5.30pm on Thursday and wondered whether I would catch the Expo before it closes or whether I would have to wait until Friday? Thanks and good luck to all the other pixies out there xxx

 

[dec2009mama]

i have to work today
but it is flight check in day and full on packing to leave bright and early tomorrow morning!!!
can't wait

 

[TeresaMRoberts]

I'm getting excited! Thanks for the complements on me wings! Attached is the finished picture of my finished shirt. Just need to finish the Capri's, and chestnut waist decoration! LOL I leave first thing Thursday as well. Bummed because none of my friends were able to go. Solo trip away from my kids on Moms day! LOL

Are we still doing a group meet on Saturday?

 

[Ariel484]

i have to work today
but it is flight check in day and full on packing to leave bright and early tomorrow morning!!!
can't wait

I have to work today, tomorrow and Wednesday! Wahhhh. Why can't we just be in Disney already??

I'm getting excited! Thanks for the complements on me wings! Attached is the finished picture of my finished shirt. Just need to finish the Capri's, and chestnut waist decoration! LOL I leave first thing Thursday as well. Bummed because none of my friends were able to go. Solo trip away from my kids on Moms day! LOL

Are we still doing a group meet on Saturday?

So cute!! That top looks perfect!

Yep, 2PM on Saturday at the Trader Sam's patio (that way if no one shows up I can drown my lonely sorrows with booze! )!

 

[cavepig]

Just dropping in to say good luck at Tink to you all! May the pixie dust be with you!

 

[Ariel484]

Virtual goody bag...

https://engage.active.com/tinker-be...=20825&CMP=SOC-ESPNWWOSFY17Q3DisneySports0103

 

[JulieODC]

We don't fly out until Friday morning, but I am now 90% packed! I feel like I have a million things left to do though in terms of getting the house and kids ready for a weekend without us.

I cannot wait to be sitting at the bar with a drink at trader sams in Friday afternoon!

So excited for the weather!

 

[roxymama]

I need wing help. How do I attach these while wearing a sleeved shirt (instead of tank)? I'm using arm straps in this pic...but do I need to pin them somehow (and how?)
Help!

Also if you see someone wearing this...it's me

 

[AuntieBean]

Fairy Friday! Next week this time I'll be on a plane!

Main goals: first time HM finisher!!! Wear that bling and earn it!!
Enjoy it! Less stressing/more having fun!
Have a strong showing but allow myself to do the pics and fun stuff too.
Non run goals: smile a lot and eat all the things and be a big kid.

I will help with the smile a lot and be a big kid parts!

I already planned all my shirts I'm packing have to either be Star Wars, Marvel or Disney themed.

My main goal for the trip is cheering super loud for Roxymama!