Tinker Bell ½ Marathon Weekend ~ 2014 Check-in!

[2sistershavingfun]

I plan on doing a 2:1 for the race. I did 7 miles yesterday in slightly less then 13 min miles....I hope I can sustain that for the race.

 

[jessicaerv]

I know this has been covered already, but I refuse to go back and reread 80 pages of this thread.

I went out and bought some long pants for running. Up until now I've been running in capris, but I thought the pants would keep me warmer now that its winter.

The only problem is...well, these pants are......... form-fitting, shall I say? I feel like everyone can see my.... everything. Most definitely my panty-line. What do you all wear under your pants? Keep in mind that I'm moderately pooh-sized. I hate to change my undies at this point so close to race day (which makes it sound like I've been wearing the same chonies for years straight ); I haven't had problems with chafing in the undies area yet.

Any suggestions?

 

[longhorns2]

I'm also pooh sized and I go commando. One less layer to pull down in the porta potty.

 

[Jeffreelancer]

How important are the maintenance runs at this point? I have been having some twinges in my knee which may just be my rheumatoid arthritis but just to be sure I was thinking of not running until I don't feel it anymore. I don't want an injury at this point but I also don't want to make it hard on myself to finish the race.

You should try to keep ding the maintenance runs, but not to the point of injury. Slow down your pace or just walk the whole workout if you need to. You don't need to do every workout, but I would suggest at least 4 workouts between now and the race. Skip any planned taper run if you think that will cause more injury.

You won't lose any fitness by resting the next two weeks, but you will feel better during the race if you get in at least a few workouts.

 

[BlazerFan]

I'm also pooh sized and I go commando. One less layer to pull down in the porta potty.

Just remember.....no new is good new....try out the new pants before Tink to find any problems ahead of time.

 

[kindakrazy2]

I know this has been covered already, but I refuse to go back and reread 80 pages of this thread.

I went out and bought some long pants for running. Up until now I've been running in capris, but I thought the pants would keep me warmer now that its winter.

The only problem is...well, these pants are......... form-fitting, shall I say? I feel like everyone can see my.... everything. Most definitely my panty-line. What do you all wear under your pants? Keep in mind that I'm moderately pooh-sized. I hate to change my undies at this point so close to race day (which makes it sound like I've been wearing the same chonies for years straight ); I haven't had problems with chafing in the undies area yet.

Any suggestions?

Well I am not probably the best one to answer after my colossal mistake but I generally run either commando or in a thong. Never cotton. Ever.

 

[jessicaerv]

Thanks Ladies (and Gents). That's what I thought I remembered you all saying you wore. I have done alright with my plain cotton undies, but they are giving horrendous lines in these new pants. And since I haven't worn a thong in, oh, 70 pounds or so, I guess the alternative is......

And yes, I will practice with my new pants and new undies laughing. I'll let you know of any ill effects.

XOXO ladies.

OH!!!! SUPER IMPORTANT!!! For our crazy ladies Patty and Sarah and anybody else headed to the WDW Marathon Weekend ------- GOOD LUCK!!!!!! You are all super awesome!

 

[longhorns2]

Thanks Ladies (and Gents). That's what I thought I remembered you all saying you wore. I have done alright with my plain cotton undies, but they are giving horrendous lines in these new pants. And since I haven't worn a thong in, oh, 70 pounds or so, I guess the alternative is......

And yes, I will practice with my new pants and new undies laughing. I'll let you know of any ill effects.

XOXO ladies.

OH!!!! SUPER IMPORTANT!!! For our crazy ladies Patty and Sarah and anybody else headed to the WDW Marathon Weekend ------- GOOD LUCK!!!!!! You are all super awesome!

Sarah and I are crazy enough for princess, but not marathon! Lol. I think Kim is our goofy/marathon weekend plus Tink Wonder Woman!

 

[AmericanItGirl]

Thanks Ladies (and Gents). That's what I thought I remembered you all saying you wore. I have done alright with my plain cotton undies, but they are giving horrendous lines in these new pants. And since I haven't worn a thong in, oh, 70 pounds or so, I guess the alternative is......

And yes, I will practice with my new pants and new undies laughing. I'll let you know of any ill effects.

I just bought some new form-fitting pants for the 5k myself, and the relatively pantyline free underwear that I was wearing didn't really seem to create a vpl. The underwear is more of a shorts style from Victoria's Secret (I think the style might actually be called "boyshorts" or "boycut"), so they cover the rear-end more than a traditional bikini cut. You might want check that style out if you have time over the next 2 weeks.

 

[TinkerPlouffe]

I know this has been covered already, but I refuse to go back and reread 80 pages of this thread.

I went out and bought some long pants for running. Up until now I've been running in capris, but I thought the pants would keep me warmer now that its winter.

The only problem is...well, these pants are......... form-fitting, shall I say? I feel like everyone can see my.... everything. Most definitely my panty-line. What do you all wear under your pants? Keep in mind that I'm moderately pooh-sized. I hate to change my undies at this point so close to race day (which makes it sound like I've been wearing the same chonies for years straight ); I haven't had problems with chafing in the undies area yet.

Any suggestions?

Im pretty sure we all generally go commando so if you do decide to do that, I would probably put some "glide" or "petroleum jelly" between those cheeks. You wont have that extra layer to absorb some of the sweat and its possible you may start to chafe. That happened to me a few months ago, and oh my lanta.... It was horrible. So now I slap some glide on before my long runs just to be sure and I have been fine ever since.

Hope this helps.. Sorry for the TMI. lol


Oh also, I asked earlier on what sort of intervals people have been running.. I have been able to run 30:1:30:1:10:1:10:1:10... Basically continue on until im done my run. Im concerned.. I dont know if I should change it to maybe 15:1 and use that for the entire race.. or what. lol

 

[kim3339]

I've been stalking everyone on this post since page 1. I thought it was about time to say Hi. Tink will be my first half and I'm so excited.

Hi! Good luck with you 1st race!

Well I am not probably the best one to answer after my colossal mistake but I generally run either commando or in a thong. Never cotton. Ever.

How's running w/ a thong? I saw one in a Nike Store and at my running store, and i've been curious, but have't gotten one yet.

Sarah and I are crazy enough for princess, but not marathon! Lol. I think Kim is our goofy/marathon weekend plus Tink Wonder Woman!

After this weekend, decided to see how everything goes Sat before deciding on Sun. If it happens, it happens, if not, it doesn't. But I was cleaning the house this weekend and fixing my medal rack for the next 2 weeks and I saw my princess medal from the 1st year. It made me want to run this year too. Why can't I win just enough of the lottery for my own little plane so I can do more of the WDW races. I don't need a big lotto, just enough for a plane and maybe the Dis Vacation thingy so I have a place to stay.

Hey Kirstie~ not sure if you were interested, but I got an email for Bay 2 Breakers in May. It's a link for early reg and a small discount before the 15th. If you'd like the email, let me know I can forward it to you.

 

[kindakrazy2]

How's running w/ a thong? I saw one in a Nike Store and at my running store, and i've been curious, but have't gotten one yet.

I like it. I feel like regular undies just migrate up into the crack anyways so I just go with the thong. At least its supposed to be up there and its much less fabric! LOL! To be honest, its what I wear pretty much everyday so I don't even notice it.

 

[kindakrazy2]

After this weekend, decided to see how everything goes Sat before deciding on Sun. If it happens, it happens, if not, it doesn't. But I was cleaning the house this weekend and fixing my medal rack for the next 2 weeks and I saw my princess medal from the 1st year. It made me want to run this year too. Why can't I win just enough of the lottery for my own little plane so I can do more of the WDW races. I don't need a big lotto, just enough for a plane and maybe the Dis Vacation thingy so I have a place to stay.

Isn't that the truth of needing to win the lottery to support my runDisney habit. I've got 2 coming and I've been eyeing up the Dumbo Double. Problem is that I don't even like in the US so these are international trips! Yikes! So if you ever do end up with that little Disney bound plane of your own, swing by and pick me up will you?!

 

[kim3339]

Isn't that the truth of needing to win the lottery to support my runDisney habit. I've got 2 coming and I've been eyeing up the Dumbo Double. Problem is that I don't even like in the US so these are international trips! Yikes! So if you ever do end up with that little Disney bound plane of your own, swing by and pick me up will you?!

Sure no prob! And you can stay in the Vacation Villa w/ me too! I never noticed w/ the disney races ~ do they charge more for international runners? I was talking to someone about NY and she said they charge almost $100 more if you're international.

 

[kindakrazy2]

Sure no prob! And you can stay in the Vacation Villa w/ me too! I never noticed w/ the disney races ~ do they charge more for international runners? I was talking to someone about NY and she said they charge almost $100 more if you're international.

Nope. I registered through the same site and paid the same as everyone else. Doesn't matter where you're from - entry fees are all the same. Flights in are another story though.

Ya, these races are my 40th birthday gift to myself.

 

[longhorns2]

Happy early bday Sarah! When's the official day?

 

[TinkerPlouffe]

Woo woo! Finished 11 miles tonight with a pr of 2hrs 24 mins! I'm a happy camper <3 it made me that much more excited for tink!!

 

[kindakrazy2]

Happy early bday Sarah! When's the official day?

Its not until May but thanks for the wishes.

I'm making it the year where I actually do some things for me. Being a single mom I am definitely low on the priority list most of the time so I'm just going for it with these Disney races.

 

[kindakrazy2]

Woo woo! Finished 11 miles tonight with a pr of 2hrs 24 mins! I'm a happy camper <3 it made me that much more excited for tink!!

Nicely done!

 

[justkeepswimmin]

Hi all,

Can't believe we are less than 2 weeks from race day. I have only posted off and on on this thread but love reading about everyone's training and tips. This is my 1st half and I am so excited but also starting to get really nervous.

I only started running about 10 months ago. My dh was one of the few men who ran the inaugural Tink 1/2 last year and though my friend and I did the 5k, I felt left out watching all these wonderful women cross the finish line. When we got home, I told Jon that next year I was going to be the one racing.

My plan in the beginning was to just walk the whole thing bc I had tried the Couch 2 5k program 3 times before and had to stop bc of knee issues. But a couple months into my walk training I just decided to give running one more try. I changed shoes, started taking glucosamine supplements to help my joints and I finished Couch to 5k, knee pain free. I have been marching forward ever since.

Here is my problem: I am following Hal Higdon's Novice 1 plan and I had a horrible 9 mile run this Sunday. Mid way through, my right knee began to twitch a little. I finished the run but now I am worried about doing my final 10 mile long run this weekend. It seems other training programs would have me tapering off by now so I am considering bagging the run altogether but having only done a 9 miler, my confidence to complete the 13.1 is shaky. Any thoughts or advice?