Tinker Bell ½ Marathon Weekend ~ 2014 Check-in!

[DharmaLou]

Count me in for Tink 2014! It will be my first half My only goal is to finish and not get swept Is there a new thread for 2014 - or will we be adding on to this one? I need to know what to follow.

I think we've just been using this one.

I see you're in CO - we have a small Facebook group for some of us that live here (and a few friends out of state) to work on motivating/goal setting/eating right if you'd like an invite to it. If you do, send me a PM with your name so I can add you.

 

[longhorns2]

Next year is a big year for me. I'll be turning 40.
I'm considering going for the C2C next year, but not sure which WDW run to do. I think Princess (although better for training purposes) might be too close to Tink for work purposes.

Have you done the F&W 1/2 before? Isn't that in November? How is the weather then (humidity)?

I'm doing W&D this year! I think it's a crap shoot weather wise. Last year was great for both W&D and PHM. This year it was humid for PHM. So who knows? In theory both should be low humidity.

 

[lisachrystine]

I think we've just been using this one.

I see you're in CO - we have a small Facebook group for some of us that live here (and a few friends out of state) to work on motivating/goal setting/eating right if you'd like an invite to it. If you do, send me a PM with your name so I can add you.

Ok, subscribing to this one!
Sent you a PM. Thanks.

 

[jobo]

Count me in for the 2014 Tink…. I ran it this year and had a great time!
Run Disney just asked me to participate in a survey
One of the questions was:


runDisney is considering hosting a Half Marathon event in Paris, France in the Fall of 2014 (between late September and early November). The Disneyland® Paris Half Marathon race course would wind through both Disneyland Paris theme parks and Disney® Village, with the last 8–9 miles running through the countryside surrounding the Disneyland Paris parks.
Keeping your other planned trips in mind, if this event was offered, how interested would you be in participating in the Disneyland Paris Half Marathon for 50 euros (about $70 US)?

I wonder if there will be a Continent to Continent medal.

 

[jessicaerv]

Count me in for the 2014 Tink…. I ran it this year and had a great time!
Run Disney just asked me to participate in a survey
One of the questions was:


runDisney is considering hosting a Half Marathon event in Paris, France in the Fall of 2014 (between late September and early November). The Disneyland® Paris Half Marathon race course would wind through both Disneyland Paris theme parks and Disney® Village, with the last 8–9 miles running through the countryside surrounding the Disneyland Paris parks.
Keeping your other planned trips in mind, if this event was offered, how interested would you be in participating in the Disneyland Paris Half Marathon for 50 euros (about $70 US)?

I wonder if there will be a Continent to Continent medal.

Oh wow! I love Paris and have yet to go to DLP. I'm not sure I'd want to spend my Paris time running a half marathon, but then again... what better way to work off all those croissants!!

Coming from the West Coast, a destination half marathon would be a very costly and time consuming endeavor.

 

[longhorns2]

My 20th anniversary is next fall. He'll yeah I'd run Paris!

 

[jobo]

I agree, cost and time would be a huge factor.

They did give a “how interested would you be in a 4 night stay at a Disneyland Paris hotel, 3 day park ticket and entry for the ½ for $1,100. “

It is the off season, so the flights might be cheaper…. It’s a lot more involved than just hopping in your car and driving to the Land. Ha

 

[kim3339]

I got the survey too!! Don't know if I could swing it next year, but definitely the following year.

The flights would be long, but the nice thing is that my sister lives in Boston. Maybe I could break it up and stay w/ her 1 day on the way in and out. From CA, that's what a 12 hour flight? I don't have a problem flying, it's just that long, in a cramped seat...

 

[jessicaerv]

Confession time.

I am registered for a 5k on Saturday. I'm really excited. However.........

I haven't run since the Tink. At all. Ah well. Baby steps back into the game, right?

Can I get a ?

 

[kim3339]

Confession time.

I am registered for a 5k on Saturday. I'm really excited. However.........

I haven't run since the Tink. At all. Ah well. Baby steps back into the game, right?

Can I get a ?

Good luck Sat!!! At least the weather should be nice.

 

[MotoXPrincess99]

Confession time.

I am registered for a 5k on Saturday. I'm really excited. However.........

I haven't run since the Tink. At all. Ah well. Baby steps back into the game, right?

Can I get a ?

You'll do fine. Before I ran Tink I hadn't run since the DL Half. Lol

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[jessicaerv]

Thanks Kim and Sarah.

I had hopes of a PR for this 5k, but I doubt that will happen since I haven't done a lick of exercise in 6+ weeks. If nothing else, at least this shall serve as motivation for me to do more than this:

Also, this is our local Biggest Loser Run/Walk so I'll be in good company with other couch potatoes.

 

[kim3339]

Thanks Kim and Sarah.

I had hopes of a PR for this 5k, but I doubt that will happen since I haven't done a lick of exercise in 6+ weeks. If nothing else, at least this shall serve as motivation for me to do more than this:

Also, this is our local Biggest Loser Run/Walk so I'll be in good company with other couch potatoes.

You'll be fine!

Have you heard about any of the biggest loser people going? That might be fun.

Just thought I'd mention it on this thread, b/c we've talked about it on the WISH thread yesterday and today ~ Stovall's is open on the main BW site for race weekend if anyone is staying there. Next thing you know, it'll be time to register!

 

[kirstie101]

Thanks Kim and Sarah.

I had hopes of a PR for this 5k, but I doubt that will happen since I haven't done a lick of exercise in 6+ weeks. If nothing else, at least this shall serve as motivation for me to do more than this:

Also, this is our local Biggest Loser Run/Walk so I'll be in good company with other couch potatoes.

I had thought about doing that one but then ended up registering for Run or Dye instead...and now I'm skipping that one anyway cause we're gonna go to the shelter and look for a new doggie instead.
Good Luck on Saturday! Let me know how it is. Sounded like it would be fun!
Next thing I'm registering for is the Zoo Zoom out at Sac zoom on 4/14. Theres a 5K and a 10K and your family (up to 4 people) gets into the zoo for free after! Check it out if you're up for another race!

 

[jessicaerv]

I had thought about doing that one but then ended up registering for Run or Dye instead...and now I'm skipping that one anyway cause we're gonna go to the shelter and look for a new doggie instead.
Good Luck on Saturday! Let me know how it is. Sounded like it would be fun!
Next thing I'm registering for is the Zoo Zoom out at Sac zoom on 4/14. Theres a 5K and a 10K and your family (up to 4 people) gets into the zoo for free after! Check it out if you're up for another race!

My friend is doing the Run or Dye. I have heard about the Zoo Zoom and really wanted to do it, but I'll be in Vegas that weekend (woe is me).

Kim, the only BL "celebrity" that I've heard of so far is Dan Evans. He entered a few seasons ago with his mom Jackie. Had the floppy blond hair and got a tattoo when the contestants went to Vegas. Remember him? I liked him, so meeting him might be fun. I hear they are only expecting about 2000 runners, small compared to Tink.

How much is Stovall's charging right now? I think I might try to stay on property next year, though because I want my DH and my DD (who will be 4) to come with.

 

[kim3339]

Kim, the only BL "celebrity" that I've heard of so far is Dan Evans. He entered a few seasons ago with his mom Jackie. Had the floppy blond hair and got a tattoo when the contestants went to Vegas. Remember him? I liked him, so meeting him might be fun. I hear they are only expecting about 2000 runners, small compared to Tink.

How much is Stovall's charging right now? I think I might try to stay on property next year, though because I want my DH and my DD (who will be 4) to come with.

I do remember him. That'd be cool to meet him, he seemed really nice.

I got a room w/ 2 doubles for $213 after taxes for 2 nights ($91 a night). I might change to PPH depending on what their price is. I'd love to stay there and splurge, but the coupon girl in me says stay at Stovall's for more than 1/2 the price and same distance racewise. We'll see, tons of time to decide.

 

[keahgirl8]

I was in the Biggest Loser race today! I met Dan and Jackie Evans, and they were very nice!


Back on topic, I am thinking about doing the Tink half next year! The dream is to get Coast to Coast, but I don't know if I can do it physically or financially!

 

[indygirl99]

I was in the Biggest Loser race today! I met Dan and Jackie Evans, and they were very nice!


Back on topic, I am thinking about doing the Tink half next year! The dream is to get Coast to Coast, but I don't know if I can do it physically or financially!

How did the race go today? Details please.

I ran my 10K in the 40 degree rain. My fingers are still not thawed out. This is the course that I had trouble with last October and only completed 5K. Today after it pouring rain all of mile 3 I was so wanting to stop after just 5K but I kept going. Wasn't my best time but I DID complete the whole 10K.

The race was at a golf course so we had a bunch of hills. Not the nice long incline but some pretty steep ups and down. And I'm not really fond of hills in any form but now I can say I did it.

Join us for Tink you will have so much fun.

 

[BlazerFan]

How did the race go today? Details please.

I ran my 10K in the 40 degree rain. My fingers are still not thawed out. This is the course that I had trouble with last October and only completed 5K. Today after it pouring rain all of mile 3 I was so wanting to stop after just 5K but I kept going. Wasn't my best time but I DID complete the whole 10K.

The race was at a golf course so we had a bunch of hills. Not the nice long incline but some pretty steep ups and down. And I'm not really fond of hills in any form but now I can say I did it.

Join us for Tink you will have so much fun.

Great job indygirl99. Was this the uberthon?

 

[indygirl99]

Great job indygirl99. Was this the uberthon?

Yes it was. Was your walking group there?

They had a division for race walking. DH and I looked for you but didn't see you. We were not sure if you were there or not.

I really like how uberthon sets up and runs their races. I like that they encourage all levels of runners, walkers and all levels of fitness.

Plus the medals are really nice. Not as nice as Disney but still impressive.