Tinker Bell ½ Marathon Weekend ~ 2014 Check-in!

[kim3339]

Good morning ladies!!! Back at the hotel and CANNOT wait for Tink next weekend. This was 1 of my worst races and I need to get this taste out of my mouth. The humidity really got to me and I just couldn't get the right hydration and fuel in me, my stomach just felt full the entire time and I had to force myself to take water. I usually see all the mile markers but b/w 5 & 7 was head was in a fog- missed mile 5 thought I was going really slow when I saw the clock at Mile 6, but then noticed it was 6 & not 5, & then 7 felt like had only been 1/4 mile. It was a little better after we left MK before the sun hit us but then once we were in the sun I could feel the humidity. Temps weren't that bad, just dense air. When I got back in my room, I checked the weather and the humidity was down to about 80%. They even put out heat warnings in the staging area. So tomorrow is out. But I still finshed the race so still will get C2C next weekend. (And they had some mighty pretty merch at the expo for it) There were tons of people and spectators, who were awesome. I got to the castle at the perfect time, it was lit up with Xmas decorations and the sun was on the verge of rising it was beautiful. Saw part of the new Fantasyland and can't wait to go tomorrow and see it up closer. And the kinda cool/kinda ironic thing- hit mile 10 when gun time was 3:00 hours in and I realized that it was 8:30 here and 5:30 in Anaheim and realized at exactly the same time and same day next week, I will be doing the a 5k. 3.1 to finish the 1/2 & 3.1 for the 5k. Weird right?

Well have a great rest of the weekend everyone! Try to check in again before I leave Wed.

 

[longhorns2]

Oh Kim! Thank you for checking in- I am SO SORRY about the crappy run. Tink - have you seen the weather- will be 1000% better! I wish you could do Goofy, but man, that heat is HORRIBLE. I totally do not blame you for sitting that one out!

Enjoy WDW! And get lots of water in you when you can stomach it.

WOOT WOOT for C2C! Half way there!

 

[kindakrazy2]

Thanks for checking in Kim - have been thinking of you.

Sorry to hear you didn't have a great run but you did it! Not all runs are going to be good ones and sometimes just hauling yourself across the finish line is a victory. I'm proud of you for finishing.

Now get out there and play in the parks! Go! Have fun! Don't come back until you've had some adult bevies and lots of Disney food! Shoo!

 

[piraterunner]

Kim so sorry to hear about your run. I did the TOT and it was my worst run ever! So hot and humid!!!! I look forward to the coolness of the Tink! How was the expo? Did you see the rundisney new balance runners? I was worried they wouldn't have them at Tink so I had someone purchase them for me A week tomorrow we'll be running Tink!!! Good luck everyone!!!!!!

 

[indygirl99]

http://www.sportsauthority.com/prod...02.2806307.2806328&view=all&parentPage=family

DH got me this shirt in a lighter pink and one in a neon green.

Now I just need to decide which I want to wear as my "costume".

I have black capris for the bottom and both pink compression socks and neon green compression socks.

Hummm the pink with my Minnie Mouse headband or do I do Tinker bell with my blonde hair? Choices choices.

 

[AliceNWonderland]

Does anyone have an extra bib???? My friend wants to run...

 

[Belgarion42]

So, I'm a little concerned about check-in for the 5K. I went online to print the waivers for my brother-in-law and I (we registered together, have been training together, and will be running together). I was able to access mine just fine, but the system says there is no one with his last name & birthdate registered. I had it re-send him the registration confirmation email, and it came just fine, but when he clicked through the link that says, "View my complete registration details", it says that his email address (the one it just sent the confirmation to) is invalid.

How worried should I be?

 

[StarGirl11]

Forgot to check in here saying I am coming for the half. We get in to CA for Tuesday but won't be on property until Thursday. Not planning much for Thursday probably will hit the pool. We have tickets to the How To Train Your Dragon Live Spetacular that I am excited about (love Dreamworks also) that night so no park hitting on Thursday for me.

 

[StarGirl11]

So, I'm a little concerned about check-in for the 5K. I went online to print the waivers for my brother-in-law and I (we registered together, have been training together, and will be running together). I was able to access mine just fine, but the system says there is no one with his last name & birthdate registered. I had it re-send him the registration confirmation email, and it came just fine, but when he clicked through the link that says, "View my complete registration details", it says that his email address (the one it just sent the confirmation to) is invalid.

How worried should I be?

Maybe try calling RunDisney?

 

[MotoXPrincess99]

Who has 2 thumbs and got into the #TinkHalfMeetUp?

This girl! Spent ALL DAY stalking the Disneyparks Blog- literally. All. Day. But I'll be running 2 miles on Friday with Galloway! Super happy!

Sarah- so your shout out on SpeakleSkirts FB page! I think I'm helping Leah on Thursday too!

Oh yeah- running? pfffttt.... haven't done that in a week. I guess I'll do a little of that this weekend. Feeling much better!

Yay! I got in last year. So fun! And we got to tour the Dream Suite!

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[TinkerPlouffe]

I am ridiculously excited its ridiculous! But I'm also stressed abut my ankle/leg pain..... It has one week to buck up!!!! But I'm so excited its ccccrrrrraaaaazzzzzzyyyyyyyyyyyyyy!!!!

 

[kirstie101]

Kim - So good to hear an update from you! Sorry your run was crappy BUT you did it and thats what counts! Tink will be a piece of cake for you next weekend now!!!!

Want to get out today for a few miles. Gonna wait til it warms up a bit though. Its still in the low 30's here and that is just way too cold for this Cali girl!

 

[kindakrazy2]

I am ridiculously excited its ridiculous! But I'm also stressed abut my ankle/leg pain..... It has one week to buck up!!!! But I'm so excited its ccccrrrrraaaaazzzzzzyyyyyyyyyyyyyy!!!!

Me too! I'm slightly overwhelmed by all I have to do between now and leaving on Thursday morning but soooooo excited!

Kim - So good to hear an update from you! Sorry your run was crappy BUT you did it and thats what counts! Tink will be a piece of cake for you next weekend now!!!!

Want to get out today for a few miles. Gonna wait til it warms up a bit though. Its still in the low 30's here and that is just way too cold for this Cali girl!

I'm waiting for a bit here too hoping that it will warm up but we won't get above freezing today. Brrrrr.....can't wait for the warmer temps down there next weekend!

 

[Belle Ella]

GAH! It needs to warm up here some more next Sunday. I am not looking forward to running if it stays as cold as it's been lately. I'm already miserable working out in the cold I don't need to do it for 'fun' too, lol. It doesn't help that I keep getting sick either.

 

[StarGirl11]

GAH! It needs to warm up here some more next Sunday. I am not looking forward to running if it stays as cold as it's been lately. I'm already miserable working out in the cold I don't need to do it for 'fun' too, lol. It doesn't help that I keep getting sick either.

It can't be any worse than some of what I've run in.

It was in the teens yesterday (ditched outdoors for indoors that day, only got a short run in due to being on phone for about five hours fixing a phone) but its at least starting to warm up here. Still freezing cold though.

As long as it doesn't hit the high 80s like during the Disneyland Half I will be a happy camper.

 

[MotoXPrincess99]

GAH! It needs to warm up here some more next Sunday. I am not looking forward to running if it stays as cold as it's been lately. I'm already miserable working out in the cold I don't need to do it for 'fun' too, lol. It doesn't help that I keep getting sick either.

Jess, I wasn't sure if you were running Tink. My mom and I will be there Saturday morning. We're doing dinner at Marri's if you want to join us.

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[Skpnw]

It was at freezing when I did my 6 mile run today. Yikes. Lots of icy spots so my run wasn't as "smooth" as it could have been - lots of careful stepping! No need to wipe out one week prior...

 

[BayAreaMom]

Hi ladies!
I have a quick question- last year the walk to the race start from hojos was crazy long! I am wondering if anyone knows if i can cut to the start through the GCH? Meaning i am walking through DTD and turn left into GCH at their tiny DTD entrance and then come out at their car/main entrance which is where the corrals line up on Disneyland Drive?
Last year people were jumping the fences to get into corrals
The start was kinda a mess!

Also, is anyone wearing a running skirt and tank? I think the temps will be in the 50s. Last year it was about the same and i wore crops (hit just below the knee) and a running tee shirt and i got too hot! I am bringing a toss away sweatshirt to throw on the side of the road once i warm up.

I am really worried it is going to be too dark! Last year the course lighting was bad- super dark! Be sure and watch your footing!

 

[TinkerPlouffe]

Hi ladies!
I have a quick question- last year the walk to the race start from hojos was crazy long! I am wondering if anyone knows if i can cut to the start through the GCH? Meaning i am walking through DTD and turn left into GCH at their tiny DTD entrance and then come out at their car/main entrance which is where the corrals line up on Disneyland Drive?
Last year people were jumping the fences to get into corrals
The start was kinda a mess!

Also, is anyone wearing a running skirt and tank? I think the temps will be in the 50s. Last year it was about the same and i wore crops (hit just below the knee) and a running tee shirt and i got too hot! I am bringing a toss away sweatshirt to throw on the side of the road once i warm up.

I am really worried it is going to be too dark! Last year the course lighting was bad- super dark! Be sure and watch your footing!

I'll be wearing Capri running pants, my green sparkly team sparkle skirt with a tank! I will how ever be wearing a throw away long sleeve for the start! It's been -20 to -30 here (aka approx -22 Fahrenheit) so anything higher then zero degrees..... I'm happy with ill be wearing a tank that says train like beast to look like a beauty woop!

 

[Belle Ella]

I would gladly take the 80 degrees over the cold. I cannot handle anything under 70 and even that's too cold. I'll probably be running the whole thing in my jacket. We shall see!

Jess, I wasn't sure if you were running Tink. My mom and I will be there Saturday morning. We're doing dinner at Marri's if you want to join us.

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I am indeed! I am going to see how many years I can run this one. My family was supposed to be running as well but they can't make it now. I may just have to join you guys. I liked that place last year. I got the whole weekend off from work so I should have no problem making it.