Tinker Bell ½ Marathon Weekend ~ 2014 Check-in!

[longhorns2]

I'm so excited!

Haven't done a long run in about 3 weeks but so don't care - I'd show up right now and do it if I had to! LOL!

Got a great solo trip planned that just keeps getting better and better....

I am really getting excited for both races now! When are you leaving DL?

 

[longhorns2]

And do we want to try to plan a meet up??? Anyone interested? I'm going with a friend, no family so pretty flexible.

 

[longhorns2]

Sarah- sent you 2 PMs the other day--- dont mean to be a nudge, but did you get them? Just wanted to check! They aren't showing in my "sent" file folder.

 

[kim3339]

I'm so excited!

Haven't done a long run in about 3 weeks but so don't care - I'd show up right now and do it if I had to! LOL!

Got a great solo trip planned that just keeps getting better and better....

Are you doing Timk or Princess solo? I'm doing Tink solo this year.

I'm at DLR now and have logged 8 miles so far today, in the rain, does that count as a long run?

DH has been soooo verry supportive of me running this race but is starting to give me the evil stare. I just handed him the map from last year and told him I was going to run/walk part of it tomorrow, I want to walk the park part and maybe run some of the out of park part just so I have something to visualize for the next 7 weeks.

That so counts! When you come back, you have give a quick report about how this wknd was in the parks - I'm headed down next Sat and Sun.

And do we want to try to plan a meet up??? Anyone interested? I'm going with a friend, no family so pretty flexible.

Yes!! There's usually a meet Sat. afternoon sometime in DTD and a while back on the Wish thread someone threw out dinner Fri. night if people are there already. Don't know if that's still on, but if I hear anything I'll let you know. That thread's been a lot quieter this year.

 

[longhorns2]

That thread is way slow this year. The Princess is hoppin' but Tink on the WISH thread is way slow! Sad. But easier to keep up with one thread vs 2. LOL

Did 10.5 today. It was REALLY GOOD until mile 6ish. Bottoms of my feet started to hurt. I was in new shoes (ran about 15 miles total in them so far) so it could have been this- it could have been the socks. I usually run in feetures but switched for some dumb reason this morning to the balegas. I knew they were not a good option from previous long runs.

Hoping it's the socks and not the shoes because the shoes are pretty expensive. LOL And they are really pretty and I love them.

But the GREAT news is--- KT tape worked and I had NO PAIN in my ITB. Only issue was my foot (and a little bit of bonking at mile 7+... need to learn to fuel correctly) I stopped at the car, changed into my old shoes (something told me to bring them as back up!) and finished my last 3 miles pain free. But a lot slower because my feet were still mad at me.

Overall, it was a 14:04 min mile--- and in theory that should be 1-2 min slower than what happens on race day. If that's the case, then I am going to be sitting on a BIG FAT PR during my celebration meal! (yes, I am that slow! lol)

OHHHHH--- and the IMPORTANT news. ha ha ha. My mom came over and we started working on the Isabella campfire girl costume. I think it's going to be really cute. First real costume race for me. Hope it's not something I regret!

Happy Saturday everyone!

 

[Leskash75]

I need to definitely get some KT tape. Tomorrow is "speed work"

 

[MinnieDiva]

That thread is way slow this year. The Princess is hoppin' but Tink on the WISH thread is way slow! Sad. But easier to keep up with one thread vs 2. LOL

Did 10.5 today. It was REALLY GOOD until mile 6ish. Bottoms of my feet started to hurt. I was in new shoes (ran about 15 miles total in them so far) so it could have been this- it could have been the socks. I usually run in feetures but switched for some dumb reason this morning to the balegas. I knew they were not a good option from previous long runs.

Hoping it's the socks and not the shoes because the shoes are pretty expensive. LOL And they are really pretty and I love them.

But the GREAT news is--- KT tape worked and I had NO PAIN in my ITB. Only issue was my foot (and a little bit of bonking at mile 7+... need to learn to fuel correctly) I stopped at the car, changed into my old shoes (something told me to bring them as back up!) and finished my last 3 miles pain free. But a lot slower because my feet were still mad at me.

Overall, it was a 14:04 min mile--- and in theory that should be 1-2 min slower than what happens on race day. If that's the case, then I am going to be sitting on a BIG FAT PR during my celebration meal! (yes, I am that slow! lol)

OHHHHH--- and the IMPORTANT news. ha ha ha. My mom came over and we started working on the Isabella campfire girl costume. I think it's going to be really cute. First real costume race for me. Hope it's not something I regret!

Happy Saturday everyone!

I was Isabella for the Halloween party!!!!

 

[longhorns2]

I was Isabella for the Halloween party!!!!

SO cute!!! I love Isabella! You did her justice!

 

[MinnieDiva]

SO cute!!! I love Isabella! You did her justice!

Thanks! Candace turned out well, too, but she's hidden.... Can't see the whole outfit. And those orange stripes were a pain....

 

[Shananana]

AHA! That would be part of the explanation, then. I had some chicken and pasta the night before, but I don't think I ate any dinner at all 2 days prior. Man, I have a lot to learn about how to fuel my body!

7 WEEKS TO GO!!!

Did 10.5 today. It was REALLY GOOD until mile 6ish...

I did only 10.25 miles on Saturday... same story. I was good until mile 5 and then had some water and my body just stopped. I think I have the same issue as Jessica... I need to learn how to fuel my body. I think I may have been dehydrated.

I was cramping pretty bad afterwards and all day yesterday. I was having shin splints and sore joints. So, lots of stretching today.

BUT the good news is, even with the issues I was having, I had a 13 minute pace...my 10k was at 1 hour and 13 minutes (my qualifier in October was 1:09).

My mom is going to get me a sparkle skirt and wings for Christmas... I'm just too excited now.

 

[kindakrazy2]

I did get your messages Patty - just about to message you back. Was away for a few days there.....

 

[kirstie101]

HEy everyone! Since I'm not running this week I did an hour on the bike yestrday instead of a long run. Which is really good for me cause I hate the bike! Normally I have to push myself to stay on it for 30 minutes so I was pretty happy with myself for doing a whole hour!

 

[kim3339]

Good afternoon ladies!!! I got an email today about the race, nothing on the courses just info on the food events and hotels. BUT... they do have a link to sign up/order the Tink D & B bags so if you didn't get the email and would like it, pm me your email address and I can forward the email to you. They kinda look like the ones from last year and there are 3 sizes. Plus side about ordering them is you know you have one, but the downside is that if you have an AP or Disney Visa, I not sure if it'll register the discount that you get at the expo.

Also got my weekly Runner's World email and they have an article about shin splints. I know some people posted they have them here so here's the link if you're interested. Link

 

[msbell1976]

Does anyone know if they are doing new medals or the same ones from last year?

I googled, and I see medals that all say 'Inaugural" on them, so I assume that these are NOT this years medals.

They released the Princess one all ready, so I figure they'd do Tink soon, too.

 

[longhorns2]

It should be same medal, minus inaugural.

Usually run Disney does the same medals until 5th year anniversary.

I like the dooneys a lot... really cute... but Wowza on the price. That would cut into my celebration libations. Lol. Last year they were about $50 less but yeesh. Not sure I can swing it this time.

 

[kirstie101]

It should be same medal, minus inaugural.

Usually run Disney does the same medals until 5th year anniversary.

I like the dooneys a lot... really cute... but Wowza on the price. That would cut into my celebration libations. Lol. Last year they were about $50 less but yeesh. Not sure I can swing it this time.

The Dooneys are adorable but sadly out of my price range I think. Thats ok though. They're not my "thing" so I'm not too heartbroken. Very cute though!

 

[kim3339]

The Dooneys are adorable but sadly out of my price range I think. Thats ok though. They're not my "thing" so I'm not too heartbroken. Very cute though!

Me too! I got the little barrell one w/ all the attractions on it that was released earlier this year, but that's the only 1 out of all their designs that I've liked. Thankfully!!

 

[longhorns2]

I like the Tink bag over the Princess design, so if I was going to do it... it would be the Tink one for sure. I'd snatch up a wristlet if they were $50ish like they were last year.

I'm doing a dietbet and if I happen to make weight and win any money, I may talk myself into it though.

 

[Leskash75]

I have thought about doing dietbet I wonder if it would motivate?

Daughter had a baby Monday so work out has been off as I'm taking care of two year old while in hospital. Getting back to it today.

 

[kindakrazy2]

Daughter had a baby Monday so work out has been off as I'm taking care of two year old while in hospital. Getting back to it today.

Congratulations!