Tinker Bell ½ Marathon Weekend ~ 2014 Check-in!

[kim3339]

Just found this thread. My friend and I are running the half. This is our first time to Disneyland. We are experts in Disney World, however. So thanks for all of the information. I feel like I am lost trying to plan this trip.

We are in the same boat! I'm excited to go to DL but I feel clueless in the planning!

It's really easy planning for DL. Like the pp mentioned, the parks are across from one another so it's really easy to park hop, the hotels surround the resort so no need for shuttles. You don't need dining plans at DL, and the only ADR's you really would need to make would be for Blue Bayou and Carthay Circle; and maybe Napoli's in DTD if you're carb loading just as a precaution.

Ok so for those of you that did the 10K and the half this past weekend I have 2 questions.

1. Did it feel less special when you were running through the parks during the Half since you had just done it the day before?

2. Did you go to the parks on Saturday after the 10K?

Running some parts both days didn't feel less special. Plus if you buy the race pics or take your own it gives you 2 chances to get the best shot. I went into the DL after too for a couple of hours. When I got back to the room, I did a short ice bath, had some chocolate milk w/ pb & a bagel and like Sarah, I wore compression socks and drank a lot of water all day. Muscle-wise my legs were fine that day and the next. My problem Sun was coming off the flu combined w/ the weather.

I finally updated the list of everyone, and I think I got everybody, so if I missed you or a race, let me know and I'll update it again.

 

[longhorns2]

Its okay - I blame Patty for Princess, Summer for Dumbo and YOU for Nike San Francisco!

Don't be scared - just run easy on Sat...you're in the parks almost the whole time so lots of photo ops - take them. You'll be good to go for Sunday.

Yaaaaaaayyyyyyyy. You'll love it.

I loved the 10k course!!!!! Loved. It.

I didn't go parks after 10k though. I was worried about my feet due to the temps I get blisters easily.

But I can't wait for tink now!

 

[kirstie101]

Its okay - I blame Patty for Princess, Summer for Dumbo and YOU for Nike San Francisco!

Don't be scared - just run easy on Sat...you're in the parks almost the whole time so lots of photo ops - take them. You'll be good to go for Sunday.

Hehe we are a bad group of race pushers aren't we?

 

[jessicaerv]

Wow I did it! I pulled the trigger and registered for the 10K!
I'll worry about it later Guess I better schedule some back to backs into my training runs!


Kim - can you add the 10K for me?

HAHAHAHAHAHA, Sucker!!!!

Amazing what that % Sold Ticker will do to us RD addicts. I felt the same way with the 1/2, even though I had already decided to run only the 5 and 10. Thank goodness it sold out so darn quick, I was put out of my misery!!!!!

 

[kindakrazy2]

Hehe we are a bad group of race pushers aren't we?

You really are!

You guys all need to come up here next Aug and do the SeaWheeze with me!

 

[Belle Ella]

Ok so for those of you that did the 10K and the half this past weekend I have 2 questions.

1. Did it feel less special when you were running through the parks during the Half since you had just done it the day before?

2. Did you go to the parks on Saturday after the 10K?

DD has the kids races on Saturday at 10 and I know we'll be going to the parks after that. I'm just concerned it will be "too much" to do the 10K, park during the day and then run the half the next morning.

1. Not at all! It was still absolutely awesome, although getting as many miles as we did in the parks for the 10K and then barely getting any for the half was a bit of a bummer.

2. Nope! I went back home and napped and stretched all day. If I was visiting and not local I probably would have.

I did the same thing this past weekend Jessica. There is no way I was prepared for that heat and humidity so I took it seriously slow and stopped at every picture stop along the way. I usually run straight through on a half but I walked as much as I ran this time because I was over heating so badly. That was a tough weekend weather wise. Tink will be perfect for back to back races!

Glad it wasn't just me! Originally I wanted to try and PR this time around, but I'm glad everything worked out the way it did. That's what January is for from here on out.

 

[kirstie101]

HAHAHAHAHAHA, Sucker!!!!

Amazing what that % Sold Ticker will do to us RD addicts. I felt the same way with the 1/2, even though I had already decided to run only the 5 and 10. Thank goodness it sold out so darn quick, I was put out of my misery!!!!!

You'll just have to do the half next year then!

Sarah - tell me more about seawheeze...when is it?

 

[kindakrazy2]

You'll just have to do the half next year then!

Sarah - tell me more about seawheeze...when is it?

SeaWheeze is the Lululemon half here in Vancouver and it is incredible! Its the most beautiful course ever and the swag is great. Its in August but registration will open in January probably and it sells out quickly. Its a whole weekend event in the city complete with concert, beer garden, party in Stanley Park the night of the race. There is yoga all over the city all weekend, they'll do your hair even for you! You get a wrist band at packet pickup and that's your admission ticket for everything all weekend long.

All my running buddies need to come up here for it!

 

[jessicaerv]

SeaWheeze is the Lululemon half here in Vancouver and it is incredible! Its the most beautiful course ever and the swag is great. Its in August but registration will open in January probably and it sells out quickly. Its a whole weekend event in the city complete with concert, beer garden, party in Stanley Park the night of the race. There is yoga all over the city all weekend, they'll do your hair even for you! You get a wrist band at packet pickup and that's your admission ticket for everything all weekend long.

All my running buddies need to come up here for it!

That sounds amazing, and the view from the high points in Vancouver?! Breathtaking!

 

[kirstie101]

SeaWheeze is the Lululemon half here in Vancouver and it is incredible! Its the most beautiful course ever and the swag is great. Its in August but registration will open in January probably and it sells out quickly. Its a whole weekend event in the city complete with concert, beer garden, party in Stanley Park the night of the race. There is yoga all over the city all weekend, they'll do your hair even for you! You get a wrist band at packet pickup and that's your admission ticket for everything all weekend long.

All my running buddies need to come up here for it!

That sounds amazing, and the view from the high points in Vancouver?! Breathtaking!

I totally agree. It sounds beautiful! I'm gonna have to look into it a bit. DH and I have always wanted to go to Vancouver. Too bad it wont be hockey season though. I'd love to go to a game in Canada!

 

[debdreamsofdis]

My husband and I decided to make this a grown up weekend only and now I am officially booked at the Grand Californian. I've always wanted to stay there and for my birthday, my husband gave me a choice and said we could bring all 4 kids with us and stay 3 nights offsite or just us 2 and stay 2 nights in a Disney hotel. Sorry, kids!!

I booked with GetTravel, but the price is still making me wince a little. Do you think Disney will release any offers for hotel stays that will be a better deal?

 

[sumlee]

SeaWheeze is the Lululemon half here in Vancouver and it is incredible! Its the most beautiful course ever and the swag is great. Its in August but registration will open in January probably and it sells out quickly. Its a whole weekend event in the city complete with concert, beer garden, party in Stanley Park the night of the race. There is yoga all over the city all weekend, they'll do your hair even for you! You get a wrist band at packet pickup and that's your admission ticket for everything all weekend long.

All my running buddies need to come up here for it!

I know you weren't talking to me, but after I read this, I went online to find out more and now I have SeaWheeze on my "must do" list for 2014!!! It looks amazing! My DH is going to ground me from the Dis Boards when he finds out where I'm getting all these race ideas! Lol!!!

 

[kindakrazy2]

I totally agree. It sounds beautiful! I'm gonna have to look into it a bit. DH and I have always wanted to go to Vancouver. Too bad it wont be hockey season though. I'd love to go to a game in Canada!

Hockey in Canada is insane!

 

[kindakrazy2]

I know you weren't talking to me, but after I read this, I went online to find out more and now I have SeaWheeze on my "must do" list for 2014!!! It looks amazing! My DH is going to ground me from the Dis Boards when he finds out where I'm getting all these race ideas! Lol!!!

You won't regret it Summer! Its such a fun weekend with so much to do. The sticker price is a little shocking at first but then again we're used to paying runDisney prices so maybe not. You get lots of great swag included so don't panic at the price!

 

[kirstie101]

I know you weren't talking to me, but after I read this, I went online to find out more and now I have SeaWheeze on my "must do" list for 2014!!! It looks amazing! My DH is going to ground me from the Dis Boards when he finds out where I'm getting all these race ideas! Lol!!!

I actually mentioned it to DH yesterday and he didn't shoot it down! Need to do some research first. If not for 2014 maybe 2015 for me.

 

[kirstie101]

Hockey in Canada is insane!

On my bucket list for sure!

 

[sumlee]

You won't regret it Summer! Its such a fun weekend with so much to do. The sticker price is a little shocking at first but then again we're used to paying runDisney prices so maybe not. You get lots of great swag included so don't panic at the price!

Lol! So true about runDisney prices! It takes a lot to shock us these days!

I'm thinking a girls' weekend in Vancouver is just what I need!

 

[Crazy4Disney06]

Just book our flights to DL in for the Tink! Getting excited about my first RunDisney event! Registration done, hotel booked, flights booked....all that is left is to get our park tickets and I'm set!

 

[kirstie101]

Question thats not Tink related, but it is running related.

With winter fast approaching I want to buy a treadmill for our garage. I'm a scardey cat and hate running in the dark outside. For those of you that own one, what are your thoughts on new vs used treadmills? Obvisouly I'm on a budget and theres a million treadmills for sale on craigslist around here. Would you personally consider buying a used one or would you want to definitely stick to a new one with a warranty? Any brands you would/would not recommend?

 

[NiceOneSimba]

I got my treadmill at Sears Outlet. They have items that are scratched and dented (mostly appliances, but fitness equipment, too). My crazy incline trainer/treadmill has a big ol' scratch on the front kickplate thing, and the original purchaser refused delivery. There was nothing wrong with the machinery--it waspurely a cosmetic issue. It was half the price of a brand new one, and it still came with the warranty and everything. They also sometimes have refurbished models, but most just have a scratch or dent somewhere.

They had 5 or 10 treadmills in the store when I got mine, in all price ranges (and lots of ellipticals, too). Do some research or bring a smartphone so you can check reviews and current retail prices, just to make sure you're really getting a great deal. I can say that we are incredibly happy with our purchase! I was able to get a MUCH nicer machine than I had planned!