Tinker Bell ½ Marathon Weekend ~ 2014 Check-in!

[longhorns2]

The time they have listed is just a reference. Anyone in corral D probably listed a time of 3 hors or less for a projected finish time. You don't have to finish in that time.

We recorded a video of the start in January and the time between the start of corral D and the last person over the start line is about 10 minutes. The 3.5 hour cutoff time starts when the last person crosses the start line. That means if you start at the front of corral D you should have at least a 10 minute buffer and maybe up to 15 minutes this year since there are more runners.

With a 10 minute buffer that is a 16:49 pace to stay in front of the sweepers and with a 15 minute buffer that is a 17:10 pace.

If you are in corral D and maintain a 16:00 pace you have nothing to worry about.

Awesome layout of the times- thank you!

 

[Skpnw]

I have my last long run scheduled for this weekend. Is it too soon - should I hold off until next weekend? It is supposed to be 12 miles so I really would like a nice break before Tink, with some medium runs following this one.

Plus, the weather may actually cooperate and be dry (still very cold, but at least not rainy) and this weekend is relatively quiet compared to the first weekend in January.

I guess I am just concerned it is too far ahead....

thanks
K

 

[BabieDuckie]

Alright guys... I'm checking in from being absent for a looong while. I've been slacking SO much on my training. At first it was because I got sick, and then I never had the motivation to get back on track with the training. So far, my longest run was 8 miles and that was MONTHS ago. I've been doing 30 minute runs here and there, but will often go a week or two without running. My times are getting worse because my legs are not cooperating. I've bought some KT tape but haven't tried it yet.

I'm getting so darn nervous that I'm not going to finish. I'm in the very last corral and I constantly have images of hoards of people flying by me while I'm on the right side trying to walk out a leg cramp at mile 1. Everyone says that the most important thing is that we have fun... but honestly, I can't help but feel like I'd be really disappointed that I spent all this time training, and then let my stupid self slack on training and therefore being unable to finish the race.

Alright... sorry for the vent. Didn't mean to be a downer here!

 

[longhorns2]

I have my last long run scheduled for this weekend. Is it too soon - should I hold off until next weekend? It is supposed to be 12 miles so I really would like a nice break before Tink, with some medium runs following this one.

Plus, the weather may actually cooperate and be dry (still very cold, but at least not rainy) and this weekend is relatively quiet compared to the first weekend in January.

I guess I am just concerned it is too far ahead....

thanks
K

Galloway has this weekend down as the last long run before Tink so I'd say if it feels right to you, do it! His program had 14 (but I only did 12) and then 4 on the next 2 weekends before the race

I also worried about it being too long between long run and race. I've decided that today was my last long long run. Next weekend I'll do 8, and the final weekend I'll do 6. I'll feel more confident with those medium distances vs just doing 3-4 for the last 3 weeks. But I really don't want or feel I *need* to do another 12+

I'm no expert, but that's my plan.

 

[longhorns2]

Alright guys... I'm checking in from being absent for a looong while. I've been slacking SO much on my training. At first it was because I got sick, and then I never had the motivation to get back on track with the training. So far, my longest run was 8 miles and that was MONTHS ago. I've been doing 30 minute runs here and there, but will often go a week or two without running. My times are getting worse because my legs are not cooperating. I've bought some KT tape but haven't tried it yet.

I'm getting so darn nervous that I'm not going to finish. I'm in the very last corral and I constantly have images of hoards of people flying by me while I'm on the right side trying to walk out a leg cramp at mile 1. Everyone says that the most important thing is that we have fun... but honestly, I can't help but feel like I'd be really disappointed that I spent all this time training, and then let my stupid self slack on training and therefore being unable to finish the race.

Alright... sorry for the vent. Didn't mean to be a downer here!

You've still got some time, but I'd say its time to get serious about some miles. Don't do too much too fast, but I'd try to get a long run of at least 8-10 before the race. You can do it the weekend before Tink and still be ok I'd think. We all would like more time between long runs, but at this point you gotta try to get far enough along in training to be able to finish

And get to your corral early, and try to start in the front!

Good luck ladies! Almost there!

 

[piraterunner]

Not sure if it was posted already but I just ordered one of these! I was so upset that they were sold out when I arrived last year wondering if they are only making them available to those that run the race.
http://www.active.com/framed/event_...&EVENT_ID=2068693&CHECKSSO=0&SFBSTATE=Unknown

 

[piraterunner]

Where do I find my bib number

 

[longhorns2]

Where do I find my bib number

Go to Tink website. There will be a link under runners info, waivers. You have to put in name, dob I think. Then select like you are going to print it. At the bottom will be personal info including bib number!

 

[piraterunner]

Go to Tink website. There will be a link under runners info, waivers. You have to put in name, dob I think. Then select like you are going to print it. At the bottom will be personal info including bib number!

Thank you so much!!!!!!

 

[jessicaerv]

I just got an email from Bill and they will also be as ESPN from 5-7pm on Thursday to give out the park passes if you ordered from them.

Oy! Thanks for the reminder -- I still need to buy my park pass!

Planning on running 13 tomorrow to prove to myself I can go the distance. I'm not worried about it, but I've been seriously slacking the last few weeks. Its so difficult to get motivated to train when its cold and rainy out!!

 

[LWQuestie]

Can discounted Disneyland passes be purchased through the event like the WDW races?

 

[Skpnw]

Galloway has this weekend down as the last long run before Tink so I'd say if it feels right to you, do it! His program had 14 (but I only did 12) and then 4 on the next 2 weekends before the race

I also worried about it being too long between long run and race. I've decided that today was my last long long run. Next weekend I'll do 8, and the final weekend I'll do 6. I'll feel more confident with those medium distances vs just doing 3-4 for the last 3 weeks. But I really don't want or feel I *need* to do another 12+

I'm no expert, but that's my plan.

Great - this helps alot. I am following a mix of the Galloway plan and another half training plan. I also have planned to run 8 and then 6. Now I just have to go run the 12 miles this weekend.

Thanks again for your help!

 

[Jeffreelancer]

Can discounted Disneyland passes be purchased through the event like the WDW races?

You can purchase discounted tickets through GET Travel, but Disney has promotional pricing right now. The 5 day hoppers are only $15 more than the GET Travel prices and they include a magic morning entry. Also, since they are sold directly from Disney you will be able to fix any problems with the tickets without a hassle. GET Travel is a third party seller so it is harder to fix problems with the tickets.

 

[TinkerPlouffe]

The time they have listed is just a reference. Anyone in corral D probably listed a time of 3 hors or less for a projected finish time. You don't have to finish in that time.

We recorded a video of the start in January and the time between the start of corral D and the last person over the start line is about 10 minutes. The 3.5 hour cutoff time starts when the last person crosses the start line. That means if you start at the front of corral D you should have at least a 10 minute buffer and maybe up to 15 minutes this year since there are more runners.

With a 10 minute buffer that is a 16:49 pace to stay in front of the sweepers and with a 15 minute buffer that is a 17:10 pace.

If you are in corral D and maintain a 16:00 pace you have nothing to worry about.

Oh my goodness! Thank you so much for that!! Iv been running at approx 11:45 pace. My longest run at 10 miles maintaining approx 13:00 including my walks. I guess I have nothing to worry about, just nervous as this is my first long race I really appreciate your response I think I can officially breath again

 

[Leskash75]

Haven't looked up bib yet can't believe in 20 days. Has anyone ever been swept in one of these races. Possibility for me but I'm gojng to try not to be

 

[Skpnw]

I did it. 12 miles. That took forever! But I am glad it is done - it was this big thing hanging over my head this holiday weekend. Figured I would get it done when (1) my husband could stay home to watch the kids and (2) it wasn't raining (it is Seattle, after all....).

 

[kindakrazy2]

I just got in from 16kms. Was supposed to be 15kms but I got lost and somehow ended up on a horse trail in the middle of no where. I have no idea how that happened or when I veered off the road. Let just say I was "in the zone" and leave it at that because the idea that my sense of direction is that bad is just embarrassing.

 

[jessicaerv]

Great job ladies!

I, on the other hand, went out for my run and had a huge helping of reality check.

After 2 (okay, probably 3) weeks of skipping my morning workouts I have lost quite a bit of my conditioning. I was hoping to get 12 or 13 miles in and only got 6.5. And a very sloooooooow 6.5 it was too.

Oh well. 3 weeks to get myself back to where I had confidence and something somewhat resembling stamina! Any magic potions?

 

[Leskash75]

Ooh if you find some magic potions please share lol

 

[kindakrazy2]

Jessica - if you find it, share some with me too! PLease and thank you!