Official Tinker Bell Half Marathon 2012 thread

[specialks]

On the shuttle headed to our hotel! Then out to grab a bite to eat!

 

[JDBlair]

On the shuttle headed to our hotel! Then out to grab a bite to eat!

Yay!! You're there. We get in tomorrow. Can't wait to do this with my bestie!!!

 

[MelindaRuns]

Well, today is my first day posting in what seems forever, although its only been a day or day and a half. I had a hard time connecting to DisBoards. I was also getting ready to go to DL!! I'm so excited! I was so busy cleaning the house yesterday and grocery shopping and getting everything ready for the babysitter (writing out schedules, kids' chores, etc), that I didn't get to sleep AT ALL last night! My flight left at 6:45 a.m. Central Time Thursday, and I am just now settling into my hotel room at 8:50 Pacific Time (10:50 home time). Holy moly! I am so tired and my ankles are very swollen! That happened to me one other time I had to stay up for over 24 hours and travel. Weird?

I got a tiny nap on the plane (my neck always ends up hurting because it is never comfy to sleep on a plane) and I can't sleep long. We landed at 11:00, stood in line literally 45 minutes at Hertz to get our car, and headed straight to Hollywood. My husband and I are doing this trip just he and I, and I love it so far! We parked at the Hollywood & Highland Center. They were shooting a Michael Jackson tribute outside on Hollywood Boulevard. We went to a movie (Red Tails- very good!) at Graumann's Chinese Theatre. It was so beautiful and opulent inside, and the costumes and movie props on display was neat to see. Also, the stars' footprints and handprints outside were fun to look at.

Next we went to the Los Angeles Farmers Market, and had a fabulous dinner. I had a spinach olive salad with a tiny bit of feta and balsamic vinaigrette. It was super healthy and tasted great. I hope I can continue to find food this great that won't totally blow my diet while I'm here. On Race Day, after the Tink, I plan on eating whatever I want and not worrying about it!

Tomorrow morning early we will hit the Race Expo, then I'm not sure what we will be up to. At 10:30 tomorrow night is the Neverland 5K! It will be awesome!!!

Hope everyone is having a great day!

ALSOI absolutley LOVE those nails with the race logo. How did you do that??!!!??

Melinda

 

[piraterunner]

I am on my way!!!!! Just about to board a Plane from Toronto to lax!!!! My friends don't get in til 5 so I shall be exPloring on my own! SO excited !

 

[kim3339]

Sitting at the airport right now,waiting for the plane. 1st time flying down to DL, I'm so excited!!! So much easier than driving down.

Melinda- found some lad on ebay who does them. I thInk they're like $2-$3 for 20. When I get home Monday, I'll look to see who the seller is and send you the link.

Safe travels for everybody coming in today and tomorrow!

Good luck tonight w/ the 5k! Can't wait to run around DL at night. And good luck on Sunday everybody! Hopefully we'll have great weather!

 

[Cripey]

Being at work all day today is just PURE torture ....reading the posts on FB from the people already there...someone even posted a pic of the finish line...cute!!!

 

[lorasmom]

Being at work all day today is just PURE torture ....reading the posts on FB from the people already there...someone even posted a pic of the finish line...cute!!!

ME TOO. I work about 5 minutes from DLand, and can't get out of here until after lunch. I'm getting twitchy.

 

[Cripey]

ME TOO. I work about 5 minutes from DLand, and can't get out of here until after lunch. I'm getting twitchy.

hahahaha! I'm on a late flight, so won't even land until 10pm tonight...and I can't stop looking at the clock...time always goes faster once you're off of work.

On another topic...how upset was I last night when I couldn't find 'Peter Pan' in iTunes to download to my iPad???? All they had was the movie version that was out in '04 I think it said? I thought it would be fun to watch it on the flight over....but nope, not there. BUMMER!

 

[specialks]

Sadly missed out on picking up a necklace. Didn't preorder one because I didn't know what it looked like. Then, I guess they sold out of the extras early today.
However, I did pick up a great running jacket, so I feel slightly appeased.

 

[MelindaRuns]

Sitting at the airport right now,waiting for the plane. 1st time flying down to DL, I'm so excited!!! So much easier than driving down.

Melinda- found some lad on ebay who does them. I thInk they're like $2-$3 for 20. When I get home Monday, I'll look to see who the seller is and send you the link.

Safe travels for everybody coming in today and tomorrow!

Good luck tonight w/ the 5k! Can't wait to run around DL at night. And good luck on Sunday everybody! Hopefully we'll have great weather!

Awesome!

 

[becky11]

Sitting in Las Vegas airport, waiting on my delayed flight. As a bonus, I won $70 while waiting.

 

[Disfan11]

I went to the Expo today and bought....
I Did It Shirt
Coast to Coast tech shirt (because when I tried to buy one last time they only had men's t-shirts)
Run pin(that looks like the medal)
Metallic bumper sticker

I wanted to buy the running hat but they were way too big!
I almost bought a black jacket, but I bought one at the Princess last year and didn't want to spend that much again.

I also bought a sparkle purple skirt to wear for the Princess this year (because it matches the princess medal ribbon). My sisters and niece and I all bought matching ones Sparkle Skirts. They are so cute!

What did you buy?

 

[MelindaRuns]

I went to the Expo today and bought....
I Did It Shirt
Coast to Coast tech shirt (because when I tried to buy one last time they only had men's t-shirts)
Run pin(that looks like the medal)
Metallic bumper sticker

I wanted to buy the running hat but they were way too big!
I almost bought a black jacket, but I bought one at the Princess last year and didn't want to spend that much again.

I also bought a sparkle purple skirt to wear for the Princess this year (because it matches the princess medal ribbon). My sisters and niece and I all bought matching ones Sparkle Skirts. They are so cute!

What did you buy?

Awesome! You had a good haul! Nice stuff! For official race merchandise I got the black Tink Inaugural jacket and the signed/numbered Tink Half poster. I also got some GU's, a pack of Shot Bloks, a pair of socks, a belt to hold my GU's (I only have like 4 of them at home but I forgot to pack mine). And one of the best things I got: THE STICK! I have this thing just starting (I think it's IT band related) on the outside of my left knee, hurting up the side of my leg. This thing hurts when I use it, but the guy promised it would do the trick. Anyone else ever have IT band issues? Anyone else ever use The Stick?

Melinda

 

[MelindaRuns]

What time is everyone planning on being at their corral? What time are you planning on leaving your hotel?

 

[Qltrgrl2]

Disfan11,

It sounds like you had a great haul! What color is the C to C tech shirt? I got mine last year at the DL half and it is really nice, woman's cut in deep purple/pink hue. It sounds like the Expo was superb. I can't wait for the princess expo and race.
Happy running!
Pam

 

[dizdreamer1955]

I went to the Expo today and bought....
I Did It Shirt
Coast to Coast tech shirt (because when I tried to buy one last time they only had men's t-shirts)
Run pin(that looks like the medal)
Metallic bumper sticker

I wanted to buy the running hat but they were way too big!
I almost bought a black jacket, but I bought one at the Princess last year and didn't want to spend that much again.

I also bought a sparkle purple skirt to wear for the Princess this year (because it matches the princess medal ribbon). My sisters and niece and I all bought matching ones Sparkle Skirts. They are so cute!

What did you buy?

Would love to see pictures of the merchandise when anyone has time to post.

 

[becky11]

I bought the "I Did It" shirt as well, although I was a little disappointed that it wasn't available in a women's cut. I also got the Mickey-head magnet with 13.1, matching the one I made for W&D last year. Was glad to see it was offered has both a sticker and a magnet.

While this Expo is good, I think the one at WDW is much larger with more vendors, clearly due to space limitations.

 

[becky11]

What time is everyone planning on being at their corral? What time are you planning on leaving your hotel?

Since I'm staying at Paradise Pier, we're just going to walk down there between 4:45-5:15am.

 

[Cripey]

The tink dooney's sold out Friday...so sad! I really wanted one

 

[Disfan11]

Disfan11,

It sounds like you had a great haul! What color is the C to C tech shirt? I got mine last year at the DL half and it is really nice, woman's cut in deep purple/pink hue. It sounds like the Expo was superb. I can't wait for the princess expo and race.
Happy running!
Pam

Pam,
Sorry for answering so late.
The C to C shirt is dark blue woman's cut. I really like it!

Yes, the Princess Expo is way bigger. A lot more vendors.

I was disappointed that Skirt Sports was not there yesterday. I hope everything is OK with them!
Did they have a booth there today?

I'm going to try and make the meet today.
See you all then.