Tinker Bell ½ Marathon Weekend ~ 2014 Check-in!

[LuvSulley]

OK, I'm going to walk the half. Gotta at least try, right? So I'm thinking the walk to the start line and waiting for the run to start will be cold.. I heard that many people wear a old sweatshirt because there's a place to throw/donate it when the race starts. Is this true? If not, how are you planning to keep warm?

 

[stitch4336]

Just had to drop by and say I'M SO EXCITED!!!!!!!!
Ok, I feel better now
Did my last run on Saturday - 14 miles! I can't believe I did it - just kept imagining I was runnig thru Disneyland hehe. I'm nervouse about my first Half but can't wait to get there!

Is there still a meet-up on for Saturday? When and where? I'd love to meet some of you fine ladies

And THANK YOU, THANK YOU for everyone who has been posting the positive encouragement and tips I haven't posted much, but I"ve been reading!

 

[grumpz]

What exactly is the 1/2 marathon

 

[Jeffreelancer]

OK, I'm going to walk the half. Gotta at least try, right? So I'm thinking the walk to the start line and waiting for the run to start will be cold.. I heard that many people wear a old sweatshirt because there's a place to throw/donate it when the race starts. Is this true? If not, how are you planning to keep warm?

Many people wear throw away clothes at the beginning of the race and shed it in the first mile once they start warmimg up. You just toss it to the side of the road and race volunteers will pick up all the clothes and donate it.

A good place to find throw away clothes is a thrift store, Marshalls, TJ Maxx and Ross. I would suggest you look for a tech jacket instead of a sweatshirt. You never know how long you will be wearing it once you start running so you should avoid anything cotton.

 

[SILLYANDI]

Hi all, I wasn't planning to do the Tinkerbell 1/2 because I just ran the Wine and Dine in November and I thought it was too soon, so I didn't register. Now I am totally bummed because I am ready to run again.

Although I'd never wish it on anyone, if you decide not to run, get sick, can't make it, etc I'd LOVE to buy your bib. Message me.

Good Luck everyone, if I can't run I'll be by the sidelines cheering you on! It's a great time!

 

[longhorns2]

There a FB group for Tink- I've seen bibs on there! Check it out!

 

[kindakrazy2]

Hi everyone!

Hope everyone is as excited as I am! This time next week I'll be on a plane soaring towards (versus "over") California!

I was supposed to go for my last long run (yes, I know I'm late and should be tapering) today but its snowing so I'm not going. Can't risk getting hurt now.

So...not sure what the rest of my training will look like. Going to play it by ear and see what the weather does and what feels right. I'd still like to do one more long one but not sure I should. Well actually I know I shouldn't but I kind of want to.

Thanks to everyone who posted their running tunes....itunes thanks you too but my credit card does not! LOL!

Everyone feeling ready?

SO EXCITED!!!!!

 

[jessicaerv]

Butterflies are starting now. My longest training run was 10 miles, and it felt really good. But that was a couple weeks ago. Now I'm getting nervous that I didn't put enough long runs in. Oh well, too late now. I KNOW I'm going to cross that finish line, just wonder how I'll feel and if I'll be able to walk that afternoon!

I just went to check the Extended Forecast for Anaheim. The website I went to only extends to Saturday the 19th, but the high is 69 and the low is 47. Looks like it'll be perfect weather for the run! {{Please don't let me have jinxed us!!!!!!!}}

 

[longhorns2]

I jsut checked Accuweather- and it's calling for low 46 (woot!) and high 73 (woot!) slightly cloudy--- woot !!! I would love it if this holds!

http://www.accuweather.com/en/us/anaheim-ca/92805/daily-weather-forecast/327150?day=11#

 

[kindakrazy2]

Butterflies are starting now. My longest training run was 10 miles, and it felt really good. But that was a couple weeks ago. Now I'm getting nervous that I didn't put enough long runs in. Oh well, too late now. I KNOW I'm going to cross that finish line, just wonder how I'll feel and if I'll be able to walk that afternoon!

I just went to check the Extended Forecast for Anaheim. The website I went to only extends to Saturday the 19th, but the high is 69 and the low is 47. Looks like it'll be perfect weather for the run! {{Please don't let me have jinxed us!!!!!!!}}

I jsut checked Accuweather- and it's calling for low 46 (woot!) and high 73 (woot!) slightly cloudy--- woot !!! I would love it if this holds!

http://www.accuweather.com/en/us/anaheim-ca/92805/daily-weather-forecast/327150?day=11#

I'll take either of those forecasts...I'm freezing my tutu off up here!

 

[longhorns2]

HA HA! I'll bet!

I just want to feel well enough to run this thing. If I'm still sick-ish I'll be soooo sad. I'm better, so hoping I'll just keep getting better as the week goes on.

 

[LuvSulley]

Many people wear throw away clothes at the beginning of the race and shed it in the first mile once they start warmimg up. You just toss it to the side of the road and race volunteers will pick up all the clothes and donate it.

A good place to find throw away clothes is a thrift store, Marshalls, TJ Maxx and Ross. I would suggest you look for a tech jacket instead of a sweatshirt. You never know how long you will be wearing it once you start running so you should avoid anything cotton.

Thank you!

 

[kim3339]

OK, I'm going to walk the half. Gotta at least try, right? So I'm thinking the walk to the start line and waiting for the run to start will be cold.. I heard that many people wear a old sweatshirt because there's a place to throw/donate it when the race starts. Is this true? If not, how are you planning to keep warm?

Those big black garbage bags works really well too. Just poke a hole for your head and arms. And if you cut out the bottom of the toe part, tube socks work as arm warmers too. I'm doing both of those.

Is there still a meet-up on for Saturday? When and where? I'd love to meet some of you fine ladies

Saturday afternoon, but we never set a time, so what ever works for everyone. Last year, we met at the fountain in DTD b/w World of Disney and Blink. It's the same side as the tram and before Naples Restaurant.

I just went to check the Extended Forecast for Anaheim. The website I went to only extends to Saturday the 19th, but the high is 69 and the low is 47. Looks like it'll be perfect weather for the run! {{Please don't let me have jinxed us!!!!!!!}}

I'll take it. Thank goodness the race isn't this weekend ~ Sunday is a low of 35 and rain. Not a lot of fun, but could you imagine running a Disneyland race and it snows. That would be a once in a lifetime thing and totally awesome!!!

 

[kindakrazy2]

Just got in from my trial run in my costume. All is good! No riding up or down, no rubbing, no slipping.

Gotta admit I felt a little bit like a bad *** running in a tutu and tiara! LOL!

 

[TinkerPlouffe]

Just got in from my trial run in my costume. All is good! No riding up or down, no rubbing, no slipping.

Gotta admit I felt a little bit like a bad *** running in a tutu and tiara! LOL!

Jealous! I have been training indoors on the treadmill because its SUPER SUPER SUPER COLD out side... -20 today. Ps. All that hoopla of 46 degrees is a confusing thing to a little canadian. lmao... But either way, I havent worn my skirt/sparkly head band my girl friend bought me at the gym well because I would look like a crazy person So im just going to hope for the best on race day!

Also! A huge thanks again to everyone with their music suggestions.. I havent been able to download yet because iv been a busy little one, but this past week I did download some sweet disney tracks - Hakuna Matata, Cant wait to be king etc... those too will be thrown into the Disney Half Mix. I have another suggestion for you guys its called Born 2 run by 7 lions. SO GOOD. I love it.

Yesterday was such a crappy run, horrible really. My ankle started to hurt so I gave up after 30 mins of running... So I am hoping my chiropractor can put me all back in line and make sure im all good. (My Chiro also is a runner, as well as a sports physio..so hopefully he will fix me up) I also scheduled a foot massage for tuesday... and an eyebrow wax appointment. bahaha but thats besides the point. Man Oh man am I ever excited for Tinky. <3 I dont think I will be able to meet up with you ladies on the saturday... My husband and I plan on going to California Adventures that day. We are only at disney for 3 nights before we head to VEGAS on the monday after our run... so we plan on cramming every thing.


wow apparently I like to talk..... bahaha

 

[Skpnw]

It has been cold here and rainy - so my last long runs have not happened. Just running on the treadmill, so my "motivation" only lets me do 3-5 miles

I will have to check the hour-by-hour weather report so I will know how to dress. I figure that I just need to be prepared from the 4am to 8am time slot. HOpefully should be done by 8am, if all goes well... but I guess I didn't factor in what time I actually start!

 

[kindakrazy2]

Jealous! I have been training indoors on the treadmill because its SUPER SUPER SUPER COLD out side... -20 today. Ps. All that hoopla of 46 degrees is a confusing thing to a little canadian. lmao... But either way, I havent worn my skirt/sparkly head band my girl friend bought me at the gym well because I would look like a crazy person So im just going to hope for the best on race day!

Also! A huge thanks again to everyone with their music suggestions.. I havent been able to download yet because iv been a busy little one, but this past week I did download some sweet disney tracks - Hakuna Matata, Cant wait to be king etc... those too will be thrown into the Disney Half Mix. I have another suggestion for you guys its called Born 2 run by 7 lions. SO GOOD. I love it.

Yesterday was such a crappy run, horrible really. My ankle started to hurt so I gave up after 30 mins of running... So I am hoping my chiropractor can put me all back in line and make sure im all good. (My Chiro also is a runner, as well as a sports physio..so hopefully he will fix me up) I also scheduled a foot massage for tuesday... and an eyebrow wax appointment. bahaha but thats besides the point. Man Oh man am I ever excited for Tinky. <3 I dont think I will be able to meet up with you ladies on the saturday... My husband and I plan on going to California Adventures that day. We are only at disney for 3 nights before we head to VEGAS on the monday after our run... so we plan on cramming every thing.


wow apparently I like to talk..... bahaha

Ya, was snowing here this morning and was right at 0 degrees when I went out in a tank top and a tutu. I was wondering why people were looking at me! The snow started back up as soon as I got in too.

I'm with you though, I have no idea what the temps are that everyone is talking about. I need celcius people! LOL!

 

[kim3339]

Okay ladies, heading out of the office and home to get a quick carb load in before my flight. I think All Stars have wi-fi so I'll try to check in some point over the next few days. If not, I'll try Wed or Thurs. Race should be interesting ~ checked the weather and it's hot and humid. Sat morning humidity is almost 100%. Nice!

Good luck on last runs everyone!!! Only 1 more week!!!

 

[longhorns2]

Good luck Kim!!!!

 

[kindakrazy2]

Okay ladies, heading out of the office and home to get a quick carb load in before my flight. I think All Stars have wi-fi so I'll try to check in some point over the next few days. If not, I'll try Wed or Thurs. Race should be interesting ~ checked the weather and it's hot and humid. Sat morning humidity is almost 100%. Nice!

Good luck on last runs everyone!!! Only 1 more week!!!

Have fun Kim and good luck! Can't wait to hear all about it!