Tinker Bell ½ Marathon Weekend ~ 2014 Check-in!

[kim3339]

Oooh, I'm glad I looked at the list. I chickened out and will not be running. But I'm still living vicariously through all of you. Good luck!

There's always the 5k... Just throwin that out there for ya!

If for some reason I end up being picked up by the sweepers will I still get the medal.

I plan on crossing that finish line if I have to crawl but just asking.

I believe so. I've never been swept, but when at the WDW Marathon a few years back, I pulled my hamstring and couldn't finish. The van picked me up took me back to the staging area and I got a medal.

For everyone flying in, I have a Super Shuttle coupon if you need it. $6 Rt from SNA, more if it's LAX, but forget how much. Let me know!

 

[kirstie101]

Getting in at 10:50 a.m. You?

I did the second workout for C25K this morning. I downloaded a podcast to my Nano called C25K101 by a guy named Todd Lange and followed it. This program had the jog/walk intervals at 2 min/3 min which is quite a bit different from the 15 sec/45 sec one I had printed out. I actually liked it, though. Monday I walked the entire 30 minutes, but today -- I followed the intervals! I actually jogged. I kept the same pace from Monday, but made my body actually MOVE! My DH asked me how long it had been since I last jogged and I couldn't answer. Years, certainly. Probably 7 or 8.

Anyway, I started the day with a great feeling of accomplishment, a feeling like "Maybe I really CAN do this." Love this feeling!!

You CAN do this!!!!!!!!

 

[longhorns2]

No worries Jessica! I wouldn't wait either. Lol!!!

Kim- I'd love the coupon!

 

[kindakrazy2]

I'm getting so excited about this but we still have sooooo long to wait.

And I keep thinking DISNEYLAND

and then I go half-marathon

but then I go DISNEYLAND

LOL!

 

[BabieDuckie]

I'm getting so excited about this but we still have sooooo long to wait.

And I keep thinking DISNEYLAND

and then I go half-marathon

but then I go DISNEYLAND

LOL!

That's exactly what runs through my head when I'm training!

 

[Skpnw]

I recently purchased the amphipod hydration belt - the version I got has 2 ten-ounce water bottles attached and zippered pouch that can hold my keys, gu and iphone. If you have a running store near you, go with your phone and whatever else you may want to put in the pouch and test them out. I found that some pouches couldn't fit both my keys and phone. I then purchased the belt online for cheaper.

 

[RedRosePrincess]

If for some reason I end up being picked up by the sweepers will I still get the medal.

I plan on crossing that finish line if I have to crawl but just asking.

I unfortunately got swept at this year's race. All of those who got swept at the same time as I did received medals. Ours were handed to us, wrapped in a plastic bag. I still have if in the plastic bag since I didn't finish. Next year, I plan on finishing and having the medal placed around my neck.

 

[kirstie101]

Does anyone know if water bottles can be added to the SPI belts? I didn't see any on their website but thought perhaps a different brand would work.

 

[MotoXPrincess99]

Does anyone know if water bottles can be added to the SPI belts? I didn't see any on their website but thought perhaps a different brand would work.

The weight of the bottle might pull on the band too much. It's elastic.

 

[LuvSulley]

It's up! If anyone needs me to make any changes, let me know.

I'm signed up for the half not the 5k

If it makes you feel any better, I felt that week 3 of C25K was the heardest week for me. Im not saying the rest was easy, but once I made it past week 3 it was better. Probably just a mental thing?

Week 3 was SUPER hard for me too. I had to repeat that week a few times before I can complete it.

 

[BabieDuckie]

Yesterday was the second day of week 3. I actually didn't do too bad. My side started to hurt during my cool down, but it didn't stick around for long. We're leaving for DL tomorrow morning and am debating on whether I should run today, or try to wake up early and do it before we leave on Friday. I'm definitely not looking forward to starting week 4 after a weekend at DL!

 

[kirstie101]

The weight of the bottle might pull on the band too much. It's elastic.

Thanks!
Not sure I even want one but wanted to know if it was even an option

 

[indygirl99]

I unfortunately got swept at this year's race. All of those who got swept at the same time as I did received medals. Ours were handed to us, wrapped in a plastic bag. I still have if in the plastic bag since I didn't finish. Next year, I plan on finishing and having the medal placed around my neck.

Ok so you get the medal but no pictures. Just reinforces to my brain that I must continue as I am in training and cross that finish line if I have to crawl.

I am up to running 1 min 15 sec and walking 1 min 45 secs. I'm on week 4 of C25k. Amazed at what I am accomplishing. Also dropped 10# in those 4 weeks.

Another 90# to go, hoping to drop at least 40 more before the race.

 

[kim3339]

Yesterday was the second day of week 3. I actually didn't do too bad. My side started to hurt during my cool down, but it didn't stick around for long. We're leaving for DL tomorrow morning and am debating on whether I should run today, or try to wake up early and do it before we leave on Friday. I'm definitely not looking forward to starting week 4 after a weekend at DL!

You should run while you're at DL! Early in the morning when it's really quiet, there's no one out there and they're washing down DTD, it is so unbelievably peaceful. It's 1 of my fave places to run.

I am up to running 1 min 15 sec and walking 1 min 45 secs. I'm on week 4 of C25k. Amazed at what I am accomplishing. Also dropped 10# in those 4 weeks.

Another 90# to go, hoping to drop at least 40 more before the race.

Congrats!!! That's awesome!

 

[BabieDuckie]

You should run while you're at DL! Early in the morning when it's really quiet, there's no one out there and they're washing down DTD, it is so unbelievably peaceful. It's 1 of my fave places to run.

Ooh, that sounds like a great idea! We're staying at the Anaheim Marriott this time around, so will probably just park at Downtown Disney?

I am up to running 1 min 15 sec and walking 1 min 45 secs. I'm on week 4 of C25k. Amazed at what I am accomplishing. Also dropped 10# in those 4 weeks.

Another 90# to go, hoping to drop at least 40 more before the race.

That's awesome! Congratulations! I have to say, I am envious that you're making such great progress! I'm in week 3 of my C25k program (which seems to differ from the one that you're doing. ), and feel like I've GAINED weight! I haven't actually weighed myself, but my clothes aren't fitting any differently. I, too, hope to shed some significant weight before Tink, hoping it'll make the race much easier to complete. Patience, right?

 

[kim3339]

Kim- I'd love the coupon!

The coupon is UYR59.

Ooh, that sounds like a great idea! We're staying at the Anaheim Marriott this time around, so will probably just park at Downtown Disney?

The one by the convention center? If you go down Katella to DL Dr., turn right on DL Dr., down DL Dr. and cut through the parking lot next to PP (across from GC) to get to the end of DTD by ESPN, down DTD to Harbor and back to the hotel, it's just under 2 1/2 miles. If you don't go through DTD and go all the way around the exterior of the parks ~ DL Dr to Ball and then over to Harbor, it's about 3 miles. I just like going through DTD, b/c you never see it empty and peacefully like that unless it's 4:30am and you're full of nerves walking to the start line of the race.

 

[BabieDuckie]

The coupon is UYR59.



The one by the convention center? If you go down Katella to DL Dr., turn right on DL Dr., down DL Dr. and cut through the parking lot next to PP (across from GC) to get to the end of DTD by ESPN, down DTD to Harbor and back to the hotel, it's just under 2 1/2 miles. If you don't go through DTD and go all the way around the exterior of the parks ~ DL Dr to Ball and then over to Harbor, it's about 3 miles. I just like going through DTD, b/c you never see it empty and peacefully like that unless it's 4:30am and you're full of nerves walking to the start line of the race.

2 1/2 miles?! Perhaps I can shoot for the entire route when I'm done with the C25k training. At this point, I'm just getting used to running for 3 minutes. LoL. But hey, at least I'll know where I'm going!

 

[runnintink]

Hey, just checking in.. am I the only one who is struggling with motivation?

I'll just say it: I was supposed to start training on Monday and I still haven't.

In my partial defense, it has been basically storming every day, but I could go to the gym and I haven't.

I see that a lot of us are hoping to lose weight... I've gained a lot of weight over the past year and the thought of training makes me really unhappy. and by me, I mostly mean my knees.

I'm glad people are posting where they're at on C25k - it's a kick in the pants I need!

 

[kim3339]

Are you looking at just going out for 3 min or a little longer w/ run/walk breaks? I've got running rtes for all kinds of mileage. Everytime I'm there, either I'm running a race, training for a race, or if my dad goes, he's training for a race. What if you walked down to the promenade and ran up it and then walked back? Or you could go from Harbor/Katella to DL Dr./Katella? That block is about 1/2 a mile.

 

[BabieDuckie]

Hey, just checking in.. am I the only one who is struggling with motivation?

I'll just say it: I was supposed to start training on Monday and I still haven't.

In my partial defense, it has been basically storming every day, but I could go to the gym and I haven't.

I see that a lot of us are hoping to lose weight... I've gained a lot of weight over the past year and the thought of training makes me really unhappy. and by me, I mostly mean my knees.

I'm glad people are posting where they're at on C25k - it's a kick in the pants I need!

I've struggled with motivation for the past 6 years, and as a result have gained over 30 pounds. I won't lie; it can get tough at times and my body will hurt, especially my knees. You have no idea how many times I've wanted to quit running and just lay down in the shade, but I have to keep reminding myself that I need to start somewhere, and that I have a goal.

For me, the interval training is working great so far because it's slowly getting me ready to run. When I run, I think about race day and about how good it will feel to finish. That seems to help keep me running.

Another inspiring factor is this board. There are a ton of supportive members here who are full of encouraging words and advice, and that has helped me tons. Don't hesitate to PM me if you want someone to talk to. Sometimes talking really helps get your fears out of the way and get your motivation flowing.