Tinker Bell ½ Marathon Weekend ~ 2014 Check-in!

[liesel]

I'm at the hojos, but I'll be leaving around 3:20-3:30. I left later last year and ended up being a little pressed for time. The walk from hojos takes 15-20 minutes if you are walking briskly. I opted to walk more slowly since I wanted to save my energy for the race and it ended up taking about 30 minutes. Checking your bag, visiting the porta potty, and walking over to the corral takes a little time too.

Are there any meets on Saturday?

I agree with all the previous posters about being a first timer. The tink last year was my first half and I was so nervous. You've done all the hard work in training. The half is the fun reward for all your hard work. If you stop for pictures, just be aware of time. I've seen people get swept who were stopping for so many pictures they weren't paying attention. Most of all, have fun!

 

[justkeepswimmin]

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I agree with all the previous posters about being a first timer. The tink last year was my first half and I was so nervous. You've done all the hard work in training. The half is the fun reward for all your hard work. If you stop for pictures, just be aware of time. I've seen people get swept who were stopping for so many pictures they weren't paying attention. Most of all, have fun!

Has anyone tried to use the spectactor tracking link that they have online? I am trying to sign up my husband but when I do a search for my name, nothing happens. Wondering if it is not a "live" link yt or if it is a problem with my browsr (Safari)

 

[JDBlair]

Has anyone tried to use the spectactor tracking link that they have online? I am trying to sign up my husband but when I do a search for my name, nothing happens. Wondering if it is not a "live" link yt or if it is a problem with my browsr (Safari)

It's not working yet.

 

[longhorns2]

I don't know if I'm included in "kiddos" but this is day 2 of being home. I am trying not to push myself and am trying to rest a ton. This is awful but I'm trying not to freak out about the race...yet.

Oh no!!! REST REST REST! I hope you bounce back quickly.

Thanks girlie! DD woke up with no fever so fingers crossed it stays that way! So far I'm feeling fine so hoping the bug skipped me!

Phew! Glad to hear it! No fever is a GREAT thing in a child! lol

 

[kindakrazy2]

Checking in on the sick kiddos... how they doing this morning?

Still sick. But I am not (yet) so thats a good thing! I'll take the small victories where I can.

 

[Jeffreelancer]

I know there are a lot of first time half marathoners on here and I thought I would give same race day tips. I am a head coach in a walking/running group and I give these tips to my team before each of our goal races.

Race Day Reminders and Tips

• Trust in your training
• Eat a solid, but light breakfast at least 60-90 minutes before the race start time
• Don’t try anything new on race day. No new apparel, food or drink during the race.
• Bring water. Don’t depend on the aid stations as your only water source. You should drink 20-26 ounces per hour.
• Bring more nutrition than you expect to need and use it. It will be easy to forget when you are going through the parks. Think about eating between parks so you don't forget.
• Bring electrolyte supplements and use them even if it is cold
• A hat or visor - no cotton please
• Gloves if the morning is cold. You may want to buy some cheap gloves you can toss once you warm up.
• Tech fiber workout clothing – no cotton please. Dress in layers to avoid overheating
• Sunscreen
• Sunglasses
• Trim your toenails two days before the race
• Use the restroom early since long lines will form quickly
• Don’t start the race too fast. Race day excitement can cause you to start too fast and quickly run out of steam. This can happen to anyone and even the most elite runners have experienced it. Learn from the best and keep on plan. Your first mile should be no faster than your normal Long workout pace and you speed up from there.
• If you running, use the course to your advantage. Run every downhill regardless of what interval you are in. Walk with authority on all the uphills.
• There are photographers on the course so Smile!
• Don’t worry about your Garmin or other timing device until after you have passed the photographers at the finish line otherwise those photos will be of you looking at your wrist.
• Thank the volunteers
• Enjoy the experience

 

[specialks]

Posted on the WISH, but wanted to ask here too:

Anyone have an idea what the 5k race corral placement is like? Even approximately??

 

[longhorns2]

I know there are a lot of first time half marathoners on here and I thought I would give same race day tips. I am a head coach in a walking/running group and I give these tips to my team before each of our goal races.

Race Day Reminders and Tips

• Trust in your training
• Eat a solid, but light breakfast at least 60-90 minutes before the race start time
• Don’t try anything new on race day. No new apparel, food or drink during the race.
• Bring water. Don’t depend on the aid stations as your only water source. You should drink 20-26 ounces per hour.
• Bring more nutrition than you expect to need and use it. It will be easy to forget when you are going through the parks. Think about eating between parks so you don't forget.
• Bring electrolyte supplements and use them even if it is cold
• A hat or visor - no cotton please
• Gloves if the morning is cold. You may want to buy some cheap gloves you can toss once you warm up.
• Tech fiber workout clothing – no cotton please. Dress in layers to avoid overheating
• Sunscreen
• Sunglasses
• Trim your toenails two days before the race
• Use the restroom early since long lines will form quickly
• Don’t start the race too fast. Race day excitement can cause you to start too fast and quickly run out of steam. This can happen to anyone and even the most elite runners have experienced it. Learn from the best and keep on plan. Your first mile should be no faster than your normal Long workout pace and you speed up from there.
• If you running, use the course to your advantage. Run every downhill regardless of what interval you are in. Walk with authority on all the uphills.
• There are photographers on the course so Smile!
• Don’t worry about your Garmin or other timing device until after you have passed the photographers at the finish line otherwise those photos will be of you looking at your wrist.
• Thank the volunteers
• Enjoy the experience

Thank you! Not a first timer, but GREAT info!

 

[justkeepswimmin]

I know there are a lot of first time half marathoners on here and I thought I would give same race day tips. I am a head coach in a walking/running group and I give these tips to my team before each of our goal races.

Race Day Reminders and Tips

• Trust in your training
• Eat a solid, but light breakfast at least 60-90 minutes before the race start time
• Don’t try anything new on race day. No new apparel, food or drink during the race.
• Bring water. Don’t depend on the aid stations as your only water source. You should drink 20-26 ounces per hour.
• Bring more nutrition than you expect to need and use it. It will be easy to forget when you are going through the parks. Think about eating between parks so you don't forget.
• Bring electrolyte supplements and use them even if it is cold
• A hat or visor - no cotton please
• Gloves if the morning is cold. You may want to buy some cheap gloves you can toss once you warm up.
• Tech fiber workout clothing – no cotton please. Dress in layers to avoid overheating
• Sunscreen
• Sunglasses
• Trim your toenails two days before the race
• Use the restroom early since long lines will form quickly
• Don’t start the race too fast. Race day excitement can cause you to start too fast and quickly run out of steam. This can happen to anyone and even the most elite runners have experienced it. Learn from the best and keep on plan. Your first mile should be no faster than your normal Long workout pace and you speed up from there.
• If you running, use the course to your advantage. Run every downhill regardless of what interval you are in. Walk with authority on all the uphills.
• There are photographers on the course so Smile!
• Don’t worry about your Garmin or other timing device until after you have passed the photographers at the finish line otherwise those photos will be of you looking at your wrist.
• Thank the volunteers
• Enjoy the experience

Thanks for these tips! Great info.

Posted on the WISH, but wanted to ask here too:


Anyone have an idea what the 5k race corral placement is like? Even approximately??

I did the 5k last year but it was at night so it may be different this year. There were no corrals and if you were looking to run it (I was walking it), you would probably be extremely frustrated. The first 1/4- 1/2 mile was major congestion. They let us start in waves so that helped but it is definitely more of a "fun" run and not so much a "race"

 

[StarGirl11]

Well we arrived in CA yesterday. The flight was a good one for the most part. But there was a lady a row over sick with some sort of cold (whatever she had there was a lot of mucus involved judging by the sound of the coughs)

And of course me being pre-race paranoid is worried about being anywhere near sick people right now. I all ready raced once recovering from a cold (WDW full last year, caught a nasty sinus infection that would not go away and was sick for the two weeks leading up to the race was just getting back on my feet really when I attempted it (got 16 miles in before being swept) would rather not repeat the experience. Especially after all ready being sick earlier this month.

 

[kirstie101]

Not feeling the excitement at the moment. We made the decision to have our dog put down today. I was supposed to start packing but I dont think thats going to happen right now. And though I dont want to go run 2 miles in the 28 degree weather, I think it might actually be just what I need at the moment. But on the flip side, this quick DL trip should help DD be happy again. She doesnt know we're going yet so that should cheer her up.

 

[BabieDuckie]

Not feeling the excitement at the moment. We made the decision to have our dog put down today. I was supposed to start packing but I dont think thats going to happen right now. And though I dont want to go run 2 miles in the 28 degree weather, I think it might actually be just what I need at the moment. But on the flip side, this quick DL trip should help DD be happy again. She doesnt know we're going yet so that should cheer her up.

I'm so sorry to hear that. Making that decision is never an easy thing. My dogs are like my children to me, so I understand what you're going through. Hang in there and hopefully the magic of DL will help to make it hurt a little less.

 

[MotoXPrincess99]

I had to pick my DBF up at the airport last night and he came home sick! I've been taking Airborne and told him to stay away from me. Yes I missed you, now go sleep in the spare room.

I ran Tink sick last year and I had to carry tissues in my SPIbelt. I can say that the running helped loosen everything up, I could breathe fine by the end.

 

[MotoXPrincess99]

Not feeling the excitement at the moment. We made the decision to have our dog put down today. I was supposed to start packing but I dont think thats going to happen right now. And though I dont want to go run 2 miles in the 28 degree weather, I think it might actually be just what I need at the moment. But on the flip side, this quick DL trip should help DD be happy again. She doesnt know we're going yet so that should cheer her up.

 

[BabieDuckie]

I need a little advice. I've decided not to run with my hydration belt because of how "close" together the hydration stations are along the course. I do plan on carrying my GU chomps and consuming those throughout the race. I don't have any other type of pack to wear to carry my chomps (and maybe my phone or camera). I read a suggestion somewhere to pin the package or zip lock bag of chomps to my clothing but am so paranoid that it's going to fall off.

What accessories are you taking with you, if any?

 

[MotoXPrincess99]

I need a little advice. I've decided not to run with my hydration belt because of how "close" together the hydration stations are along the course. I do plan on carrying my GU chomps and consuming those throughout the race. I don't have any other type of pack to wear to carry my chomps (and maybe my phone or camera). I read a suggestion somewhere to pin the package or zip lock bag of chomps to my clothing but am so paranoid that it's going to fall off.

What accessories are you taking with you, if any?

I run with a SPIbelt. I really like it. I can fit my iPhone, chapstick, tissues, etc. I think they should be at the Expo, if not then a similar company. The SPIbelt doesn't bounce or ride up.

 

[BabieDuckie]

I run with a SPIbelt. I really like it. I can fit my iPhone, chapstick, tissues, etc. I think they should be at the Expo, if not then a similar company. The SPIbelt doesn't bounce or ride up.

Ooh excellent! Thanks for the help! I keep forgetting about the expo being an option for gear before the race!

 

[kim3339]

At the airport on a short layover before home. So tired I was asleep and didn't even feel the plane take off from WDW! But so excited for this weekend. Found a little hook pin, now just have to finish my little feather for my hat and ready for Sun. Everyone who's leaving today, good luck and have safe travels!!!

Another tip for the 5k- they kinda loaded you in 1st come 1st serve. I was at the far right side of the gates and we go in 1st so I was close to the start. Like mentioned above the 1st part of the race was crowded so if you want some space make sure you get to the gates a little before they say they open up the park, I think 4:45.

 

[longhorns2]

Packed and READY TO GO! Leave in the morning- early early. Get in around 12:30. Cannot wait to get to Cali and DL! See yall real soon!

 

[kim3339]

Not feeling the excitement at the moment. We made the decision to have our dog put down today. I was supposed to start packing but I dont think thats going to happen right now. And though I dont want to go run 2 miles in the 28 degree weather, I think it might actually be just what I need at the moment. But on the flip side, this quick DL trip should help DD be happy again. She doesnt know we're going yet so that should cheer her up.

Kirstie, I'm so sorry for you. Our lab is 12 and getting close. Hope getting down there helps her feel a little better.

Packed and READY TO GO! Leave in the morning- early early. Get in around 12:30. Cannot wait to get to Cali and DL! See yall real soon!

Patty ~ have a safe flight tomorrow! I saw you're coming back out for DDD. Yay!!!!