Tinker Bell ½ Marathon Weekend ~ 2014 Check-in!

[jessicaerv]

Can anyone share the names of good "running stores?" I'm not sure I have one in my immediate area...just chains. Probably in LA maybe? I always have issues since I have wide feet, not to mention bunions.

I'm going to Fleet Feet Sports. They're locally-run and have 90 locations. The one nearest you (and the only one in So Cal, I think) is in Encino. Google them.

And dear lord help me, but I just registered. No turning back now!!!

 

[MotoXPrincess99]

Can anyone share the names of good "running stores?" I'm not sure I have one in my immediate area...just chains. Probably in LA maybe? I always have issues since I have wide feet, not to mention bunions.

I go to Runner's Lane in Santa Clarita.

 

[kirstie101]

I LOVE Sparkle Skirts! Leah is seriously the sweetest nicest business owner I have ever met.

I bought a skirt last year online for the princess. I didn't wear it, and was planning on returning it. She has no problems with exchanges or returns. But then I kept it and gave it another chance when I lost about 10 more lbs.

I live in these things now. I have 3 of the sparkle tech skirts. The shorts underneath do not ride up- I didn't believe it, but they really don't. This is a major issue of mine and I have no problems with the tech shorts! And they are very comfortable.

She posted on FB that they will only be attending Disney expos, so I would expect her to be at Tinkerbell with a ton of skirts! If you email or FB her, she will be happy to respond very quickly.

My next goal is losing 20 lbs so I can buy another skirt. They are so flattering and hide a lot of flaws, plus they have 2 pockets on the legs for "stuff" and a zipper pocket in the waste. When I am running in her skirt, I don't have to take a spi belt with me. Love it!

Can the skirts be worn over running capris? Thats ideally what i'd like to do...

 

[kim3339]

Can anyone share the names of good "running stores?" I'm not sure I have one in my immediate area...just chains. Probably in LA maybe? I always have issues since I have wide feet, not to mention bunions.

Road Runners Sports. Just checked b/c I wasn't sure if they in So Cal, but they have one in Torrance. They're good ~ they watch you on a treadmill and match you up w/ the right shoe. As for the wide feet, ask if the brand they put you in comes in a size D. I'm wide across the top of my foot and I get my asics 2170s in D. And don't forget to go a size up b/c of feet swelling during a long run.

And dear lord help me, but I just registered. No turning back now!!!

Yay!!

Can the skirts be worn over running capris? Thats ideally what i'd like to do...

I don't wear them, but I've seen a lot of girls do this.

 

[KSBelle77]

Tinker bell is 99% full if anyone was interested in running but hadn't signed up yet

 

[MotoXPrincess99]

Tinker bell is 99% full if anyone was interested in running but hadn't signed up yet

Wow. I bet it fills up today.

 

[Kathymford]

Thanks everyone for the running store suggestions! I am so not a runner, but in my head I would like to be. Maybe getting my feet not to hurt in general would help! lol

 

[longhorns2]

Can the skirts be worn over running capris? Thats ideally what i'd like to do...

The Sparkle Lights can, yes. They don't come with shorts and they don't have all the pockets the tech ones do. But they look great over capris!

 

[BayAreaMom]

If you need a fun necklace, I found this on Etsy (http://www.etsy.com/listing/101845843/tinkerbell-half-marathon-necklace)

 

[Leskash75]

That review is awesome I'm going to definitely considered.

 

[Leskash75]

I go to fleet feet and road runner. Tip if go to road runner they will price match their VIP membership with the online price. Both of these stores with analyze gait etc and are very good.

 

[kirstie101]

The Sparkle Lights can, yes. They don't come with shorts and they don't have all the pockets the tech ones do. But they look great over capris!

Thanks! I'm on the chubby side so theres no way I can run without capri's or I'd be a hot chaffing mess! Sounds like the sparkle light will be perfect

 

[Leskash75]

I'm on the chubby side too lol. Currently I got a pair of brooks shorts with the like shorts underneath they don't ride up. the sparkle skirts say they don't ride up.

 

[MotoXPrincess99]

I'm on the chubby side too lol. Currently I got a pair of brooks shorts with the like shorts underneath they don't ride up. the sparkle skirts say they don't ride up.

BodyGlide helps a lot with "chub rub". Lol.

 

[Leskash75]

Yep I love body glide

 

[MotoXPrincess99]

It's official, this race is sold out!

 

[kirstie101]

It's official, this race is sold out!

Wow that sure didn't take long! Bummed none of my friends decided to join me in time but still super excited to do my first half marathon!

 

[kindakrazy2]

Yep, its full!

Can't wait!

 

[MotoXPrincess99]

Wow that sure didn't take long! Bummed none of my friends decided to join me in time but still super excited to do my first half marathon!

I'm happy my sister signed up in time. Now I just need to get her to start training. Lol.

 

[Leskash75]

Looking at reviews on DIS has me nervous. What do we know about ramanda maingate