Tinker Bell ½ Marathon Weekend ~ 2014 Check-in!

[MotoXPrincess99]

Yes- the legwarmers are a great deal and are online here:
http://www.team-sparkle.com/shop/category/race-legs/
$12 shipped- great price!

I have used the Nathan Speed 2 Hydration Belt- this is great because it will hold 20 oz of water and my iphone/gu/key. I looked at lots of belts at RoadRunnerSports and most wouldn't fit my iphone securely. Amazon should have the best price on this. Personally, i MUCH prefer carrying water to picking it up from the water tables. I hate stopping and walking and then chugging it from the cup.

I use the water stations a my walk breaks. Lol.

 

[specialks]

Yes- the legwarmers are a great deal and are online here:
http://www.team-sparkle.com/shop/category/race-legs/
$12 shipped- great price!

I have used the Nathan Speed 2 Hydration Belt- this is great because it will hold 20 oz of water and my iphone/gu/key. I looked at lots of belts at RoadRunnerSports and most wouldn't fit my iphone securely. Amazon should have the best price on this. Personally, i MUCH prefer carrying water to picking it up from the water tables. I hate stopping and walking and then chugging it from the cup.

I recently ordered a Nathan Speed 2 Belt too. I ran last year with a MEC (Mountain Equip Coop - Canada) belt that clips shut. I hated it because it kept riding up while I was running. I haven't done a long run with the Nathan, but initial testing shows me that the velcro closure will be much better and it doesn't seem to ride up like the MEC one.

 

[kindakrazy2]

Now to book my flight and my hotel. We still haven't decided if we're going to make this a family trip or a solo one. I kinda want to go alone, but feel guilty for thinking it.

I'm going solo. Well, the boyfriend may be coming - that's still open for debate but I'm leaving my kids at home with their dad. This trip is all about me!

 

[Leskash75]

It's a family trip for me but kids are 15 and 18 so hubby and I can still have some alone time. Lol. 15 year old is running half too. She is my training buddy.

 

[kirstie101]

We're gonna make it a quick family trip. DH, DD5 DS1 and my mom will be traveling down with me. I have DD5 signed up for the kids races on Saturday!

 

[BabieDuckie]

I just booked my flight and hotel for this trip. Purchased the flight with a combination of rewards points and CapitalOne miles. I'll be staying at the HoJo across the street. My brother plans on coming along, and he ALWAYS rents a car. Haven't decided if it's shorter to walk back to the hotel, or walk back to the tram to the parking garage. My mom will be coming to support me, and the boyfriend will too. Although I can't seem to convince him to go to the park for just ONE day. It's amazing we've been together for 7 years and we still can't see eye-to-eye on DL!

I would like to join in on the weight loss band wagon too! I've got about 60 lbs total I'd like to lose and would LOVE to lose at least 20 by Tink!

So far, training has been going well. I just started week 3 of the C25k program. I see a lot of people making great progress within the first couple of weeks of this training, but I seem to be struggling a little bit still. I've been able to complete every week without any significant difficulty, but I feel like I should be getting stronger and I'm not. I guess it doesn't help that my diet plan hasn't been THAT great. I haven't been eating junk, just not as healthy as I should. Occasionally I'll have the foods that I know I shouldn't. Perhaps if my diet gets better I'll be on my way to losing some weight!

The thought of signing up for a 5k still terrifies me! I have no clue how I'm going to be ready when it's time for Tink!

 

[kirstie101]

I just booked my flight and hotel for this trip. Purchased the flight with a combination of rewards points and CapitalOne miles. I'll be staying at the HoJo across the street. My brother plans on coming along, and he ALWAYS rents a car. Haven't decided if it's shorter to walk back to the hotel, or walk back to the tram to the parking garage. My mom will be coming to support me, and the boyfriend will too. Although I can't seem to convince him to go to the park for just ONE day. It's amazing we've been together for 7 years and we still can't see eye-to-eye on DL!

I would like to join in on the weight loss band wagon too! I've got about 60 lbs total I'd like to lose and would LOVE to lose at least 20 by Tink!

So far, training has been going well. I just started week 3 of the C25k program. I see a lot of people making great progress within the first couple of weeks of this training, but I seem to be struggling a little bit still. I've been able to complete every week without any significant difficulty, but I feel like I should be getting stronger and I'm not. I guess it doesn't help that my diet plan hasn't been THAT great. I haven't been eating junk, just not as healthy as I should. Occasionally I'll have the foods that I know I shouldn't. Perhaps if my diet gets better I'll be on my way to losing some weight!

The thought of signing up for a 5k still terrifies me! I have no clue how I'm going to be ready when it's time for Tink!

If it makes you feel any better, I felt that week 3 of C25K was the heardest week for me. Im not saying the rest was easy, but once I made it past week 3 it was better. Probably just a mental thing?

 

[BabieDuckie]

If it makes you feel any better, I felt that week 3 of C25K was the heardest week for me. Im not saying the rest was easy, but once I made it past week 3 it was better. Probably just a mental thing?

I agree, probably a mental thing. The first two weeks, the run times were measured in seconds. This week is the first week I have to run for a length of "minutes", 3 of them to be exact. Twice! I finished it, but it was more of a struggle this time than the last 2 weeks. Just two more days of running this week and then it's off to Disneyland for the weekend!! I suppose I can look at it as a REALLY awesome reward for finishing 3 weeks of training. If only I had the $$ to reward myself like that every 3 weeks!

 

[Leskash75]

I was just going to say the same thing. Weeks 3-4 felt harder. When I did 8 miles on whatever week i am in I was nervous but I did it and felt accomplished

 

[Shananana]

Okay... I'm a runner. I love to run. I ran when I was pregnant. However, this is my first EVER competition since high school. Can you help me out with my list? Let me know if these are in the right category or if there's something I'm missing.

I KNOW I'll need:
new shoes (soon)
new socks
a watch
new sports bra
new pants
new shirt

I want:
a sparkle skirt
wings
to figure out a hair style so that I'll look like Silvermist

I've been told I'll need:
a heart rate monitor for training
something to keep me warm (a jacket - arm sleeves?)

So far, I don't have anyone coming with me, but that may change as we get closer to the date.

 

[kim3339]

I've been told I'll need:
a heart rate monitor for training
something to keep me warm (a jacket - arm sleeves?)

Heart rate monitor ~ don't know why you would need it, more of a do you want it thing. You can train w/o it.

For keeping you warm ~ if you are just looking for race day, I picked up a pack of tube socks at Walmart a couple of years ago and cut off the feet. That way when I get warm I can throw them off and not worry about it. Same w/ gloves ~ right after X-mas Target had 2 pair for $1. If you are looking for training, sleeves are good if it's really cold. I'm in Cali so our weather itsn't harsh. I'm usually good in a long sleeve unless it's really cold and then I have a running pullover that I tie around my waist if I get hot.

 

[MotoXPrincess99]

Last year for Tink I wore an old bathrobe before the start to keep warm and then tossed it right before I started. I think I had $.99 glove too.

 

[kim3339]

Is the OP keeping a list of runners and where they're staying in the first post? That would be a great resource for us all...

It's up! If anyone needs me to make any changes, let me know.

 

[jessicaerv]

It's up! If anyone needs me to make any changes, let me know.

Awww, thanks Kim! Wow, there are quite a few more than I thought -- this must have taken quite some time!

Put me down for staying at Stovall's. If you're keeping track of dates I'll be there the 18th through the 20th.

Anyone flying into SNA on the 18th want to grab a cab together to DLR?

 

[Kathymford]

It's up! If anyone needs me to make any changes, let me know.

Oooh, I'm glad I looked at the list. I chickened out and will not be running. But I'm still living vicariously through all of you. Good luck!

 

[longhorns2]

Awww, thanks Kim! Wow, there are quite a few more than I thought -- this must have taken quite some time!

Put me down for staying at Stovall's. If you're keeping track of dates I'll be there the 18th through the 20th.

Anyone flying into SNA on the 18th want to grab a cab together to DLR?

What time are you getting in? I;m flying into SNA on the 18th @ 11:55am

 

[jessicaerv]

What time are you getting in? I;m flying into SNA on the 18th.

Getting in at 10:50 a.m. You?

I did the second workout for C25K this morning. I downloaded a podcast to my Nano called C25K101 by a guy named Todd Lange and followed it. This program had the jog/walk intervals at 2 min/3 min which is quite a bit different from the 15 sec/45 sec one I had printed out. I actually liked it, though. Monday I walked the entire 30 minutes, but today -- I followed the intervals! I actually jogged. I kept the same pace from Monday, but made my body actually MOVE! My DH asked me how long it had been since I last jogged and I couldn't answer. Years, certainly. Probably 7 or 8.

Anyway, I started the day with a great feeling of accomplishment, a feeling like "Maybe I really CAN do this." Love this feeling!!

 

[longhorns2]

An hour after you- not sure you want to wait around?

 

[jessicaerv]

An hour after you- not sure you want to wait around?

Hmmmm. I really wanted to make time getting to DLR so I could spend as much time as possible in the park. If SNA was a larger airport with some (okay, ANY) type of entertaining venue then I'd hang out. Oh well, it was worth a shot -- maybe next time?

 

[indygirl99]

If for some reason I end up being picked up by the sweepers will I still get the medal.

I plan on crossing that finish line if I have to crawl but just asking.