Tinker Bell ½ Marathon Weekend ~ 2014 Check-in!

[longhorns2]

My leg hurts again... wwwwwaaaaahhhhhhhhhhh

Too much too soon, I guess. Or trying to go too fast too soon. So backing off. In my defense, I wasn't breaking any speed or distance records! But apparently with the former leg issue, I need to baby step myself back into running.

So back to a mile at a time. Blah

 

[kirstie101]

So after my rough day on monday I took it easy and didn't do anything yesterday as I was still tired. Today I felt much better and was able to do my run/walk.

I was able to run 1:30 walk 1:30 for the entire 30 min. AND I was able to keep it to a 17 min mile average. Of course I was finished by the end of the 30 min but I know it will get better and I will be able to run longer. I better since I signed up for the Tinkerbell 1/2 in January


I talked to a guy at our local running store and they do weekly "fun" runs once a week for free. Anything from 5K to 10K and all paces welcome even walkers. Right now they are everyother week until after the Hood to Coast at the end of august but DH said he would go with me if he could walk.

I also signed up for our local Susan Komen run for after our vacation to DLR in september and will do the 8K.

I think these 2 things will keep me on track to keep running and increasing my endurance.

I also want to thank everyone for their "undies" tips. We are going to the coast for a long weekend next weekend and I will be hitting up the outlet mall for the Under Armour and the Nike stores to get the "appropriate" gear.

DH said "whatever you need". Humm I wonder if I can convince him the Coach store will have "what I need".

Awesome job! You are doing great! I agree that registering for other smaller races will help keep you on track. Well its helped keep me on track anyway. And besides that, they're fun!

I had a great night last night! My friend joined me for my run and it was my first time running with anyone. Talking to her kept me nice and distracted! And she had that Nike chip thingy thats synced to her ipod nano and I guess the route that I thought was 2.5 miles is actually 2.7 and we ran it faster than I ever had before! It was the first time I averaged under an 11 minute mile!!! (10:45 to be exact) I was thrilled when I saw that! And its cooled off here in the sacramento valley a bit from last week so I'm sure the cooler temperatures had something to do with that too.

 

[jessicaerv]

Or, if it's like this year, the Tink 1/2 dooney and bourke...

What's this you say? A Tink 1/2 D&B? Where might one find such a wondrous item? That would DEFINITELY be a necessary running accessory!

IndyGirl - WAY TO GO! I did my workout this morning, too. 2.5 minute jog, 2.5 minute walk intervals, 5 times. The first jog felt really rough and jarring, the second a little less so, and the third through fifth felt really good. My body still feels too big to jog, and I feel every pound when my feet strike the treadmill, but at least I found a rhythm that controlled my breathing and heart rate. Logged 2.1 miles in 35 minutes, so not bad. Freaking out a little about my scheduled 3 mile workout for Saturday morning though. I have a route planned and hope that I can jog at least 1/3 of it. My goal is to complete the 3 miles in under an hour. (Ugh, and I expect to do more than 4 times that distance in only 3 times the time???? )

Happy Thursday, ladies!

 

[MotoXPrincess99]

What's this you say? A Tink 1/2 D&B? Where might one find such a wondrous item? That would DEFINITELY be a necessary running accessory!

Happy Thursday, ladies!

They only made a limited amount and they sold out in less than 2 hours at the Expo.

I wanted one so bad but missed out.

You can find them on eBay from time to time but the price is always too much for me.

 

[jessicaerv]

They only made a limited amount and they sold out in less than 2 hours at the Expo.

I wanted one so bad but missed out.

You can find them on eBay from time to time but the price is always too much for me.

Sha-zam! Methinks I know what my commemorative item will be!!

I'm not a pin collector, and I don't wear jewelry. The most I was hoping for was maybe a car bumper magnet that had Tink flying and touching her wand on a 13.1 (still want this, if it exists). But daaaaaamn, I like those purses! Does anyone recall how much they were?

Sold out in 2 hours, you say? That makes it even more important that I get to the Expo as soon as my plane touches down on Friday morning!!!!

 

[MotoXPrincess99]

Sha-zam! Methinks I know what my commemorative item will be!!

I'm not a pin collector, and I don't wear jewelry. The most I was hoping for was maybe a car bumper magnet that had Tink flying and touching her wand on a 13.1 (still want this, if it exists). But daaaaaamn, I like those purses! Does anyone recall how much they were?

Sold out in 2 hours, you say? That makes it even more important that I get to the Expo as soon as my plane touches down on Friday morning!!!!

I haven't heard anything about these purses being sold this time. If they do the pattern will probably be different.

Tinkerbell 1/2 Marathon
Wristlet - $49
Letter Carrier - $168
Medium Cindy Tote - $198

 

[Kathymford]

Ok, I've got to chime in here. I've been following along on everyone's journey just to get general workout motivation (every little bit helps right?). So thanks for that everyone! You guys are amazing!

I will also admit, I am a bit of a D&B...err...fan/collector/crazy person, including the Disney ones. That Tink D&B is freaking awesome. And I'm not even a HUGE Tink fan, but omgoodness....

 

[MotoXPrincess99]

Double post.

 

[rosermama]

They had purses at the Princess 1/2 marathon also from D&B. Different pattern on it for that race.

I to want a bumper magnet that says 13.1 on it hope they have some

Sent from my SAMSUNG Galaxy Note using DISBoards

 

[Leskash75]

I would love the magnet a wristlet would be good

 

[Shananana]

I ran for 45 minutes straight! Phew. Distance? 3 miles!!!

Well, at least I won't get picked up by the sweepers.

I figure I'll work on endurance first, speed second.

 

[kindakrazy2]

I ran for 45 minutes straight! Phew. Distance? 3 miles!!!

Well, at least I won't get picked up by the sweepers.

I figure I'll work on endurance first, speed second.

Nice job!

 

[Leskash75]

I ran for 45 minutes straight! Phew. Distance? 3 miles!!!

Well, at least I won't get picked up by the sweepers.

I figure I'll work on endurance first, speed second.

As I like to say, we are still lapping everyone on couch. Awesome job

 

[jessicaerv]

I ran for 45 minutes straight! Phew. Distance? 3 miles!!!

Well, at least I won't get picked up by the sweepers.

I figure I'll work on endurance first, speed second.

Wow, that is fantastic!

I just did my 3 miles workout. I know everyone here said it but OMG! Running on the streets is waaaaay more difficult than the treadmill!! I ditched my intervals about half way in and just brisk walked it. Total time: 1 hour 6 minutes. Not horrible, but certainly not going to keep me from the sweepers in January.

Ah well, that's why I started training in July!!

 

[longhorns2]

Wtg ladies! It will also get easier as the temps go down!

 

[indygirl99]

Went out for my first outside run/walk today, I have been running at the gym. It was nice and cool when I started out and was ALOT different than the treadmill. I actually think it was easier.

I thought my watch stopped because I thought I had been out for a long time. So I headed home. Ended up walking the last quarter mile because someones dog got loose and I wasn't comfortable running until he was back where he belonged. Not comfortable around dogs I don't know.

Well when I got home I found out my watch DID NOT stop and I really did run/walk 2.3 miles in 35 min. So I am actually faster on my own than I am on the treadmill Who knew. Now to work on spending longer time running now that I know I can do this outside.

When DH was done with his blood donation (he donates double reds every 4 months) we went out to eat and I found a really cool womens athletic apparel shop. I was able to get a running bra from moving comfort that fits really well. They also have a really cool group for women losing weight to be able to "trade in" one pair of pants, shirt and bra as you go down in size and get a 40% discount on the new ones., for each size you go down. And the trade in doesn't have to be something you bought in their store.

Now I will be able to get what I need in the correct size as I am decreasing in weight and size and not have to worry about sores for poor fit. Or spending to much money. DH spent some time scoping out new stuff for me to get.

I am enjoying reading about everyone else and how they are getting better stronger in running and distance. Keep it up girls.

 

[specialks]

Good job everyone on your running! I'm always so excited to hear about people getting into running for fitness. Event running is really addictive!

I ran in our local 5k today. 31.40. We had some brutal hills so I missed my 30 min goal, but still pretty good. I've got to say that I am a true believer now of KT Tape! Best stuff ever. I taped up my right knee that I've been having runner's knee pain in and didn't bother me a bit (even with all the hills we had!). I only wished I had taped up both knees.

I actually am one of those weird people that runs faster on the streets than on my treadmill. I think it's because I've got semilong legs and a long stride that I don't extend on the treadmill. Technically I probably shouldn't run with a long stride, but it's what feels good when I'm on the streets. I do run at a 1% incline when on my treadmill, because that's what I've read helps prepare you for street running.

Again, way to go everyone! Keep up the good work. It does a body good.

 

[BabieDuckie]

So, I'm spending my Saturday evening on the couch (I ran this morning so it's okay!), with the TV on in the background and I decided to Google some pictures from last year's race. I came across over 10 blogs from people who did the race last year, and the race reports varied so much, but the one thing that stayed consistent was that everybody had a lot of fun.

I noticed some bloggers talking about doing intervals during the race last year. Quick question: how common is it to run/walk/run an entire half marathon? I suppose it doesn't matter, as long as you're keeping the minimum pace (16 min/mile), right?

Also, I noticed a lot of people said that the lines to take pictures with the characters were REALLY long, and while most people decided to pass for that reason, obviously others decided to wait in those long lines. So, if people are waiting in long lines to take pictures with characters, doesn't that make your time... worse, and perhaps risk not finishing in 3:30? Or maybe the really fast runners are the ones waiting in the lines because they know they can make up for it with speed?

I guess my nerves are just getting to me. I've read a lot of people on here are already running miles within their first few weeks of training, and I'm still stuck on 1.2 miles in 18 minutes, which will probably decrease next week because the training gets harder. I just don't want to lose my motivation. I want to do well, I want to finish. Anybody else having semi-doubtful thoughts?

 

[specialks]

So, I'm spending my Saturday evening on the couch (I ran this morning so it's okay!), with the TV on in the background and I decided to Google some pictures from last year's race. I came across over 10 blogs from people who did the race last year, and the race reports varied so much, but the one thing that stayed consistent was that everybody had a lot of fun.

I noticed some bloggers talking about doing intervals during the race last year. Quick question: how common is it to run/walk/run an entire half marathon? I suppose it doesn't matter, as long as you're keeping the minimum pace (16 min/mile), right?

Also, I noticed a lot of people said that the lines to take pictures with the characters were REALLY long, and while most people decided to pass for that reason, obviously others decided to wait in those long lines. So, if people are waiting in long lines to take pictures with characters, doesn't that make your time... worse, and perhaps risk not finishing in 3:30? Or maybe the really fast runners are the ones waiting in the lines because they know they can make up for it with speed?

I guess my nerves are just getting to me. I've read a lot of people on here are already running miles within their first few weeks of training, and I'm still stuck on 1.2 miles in 18 minutes, which will probably decrease next week because the training gets harder. I just don't want to lose my motivation. I want to do well, I want to finish. Anybody else having semi-doubtful thoughts?

I ran my entire Tink 1/2 last year with intervals. I ran 5 and 1s. I prefer running intervals as it works with my mind. I know I have a walking break coming so I work through my running times not thinking, I think I'll walk now. I know I have to run until it's time to walk. Kind of odd, but just what works for me. I think some people (other runners) feel that interval runners aren't real runners, but pfft, I'm a runner!

I was in Corral E (last one) since it was my first distance race and the photo lines were VERY long. I never would have risked waiting. I think there were about 7+ characters. There's no way those people spent less that 3-5 minutes in line so multiply that by x# of characters and that's your add on time. I think the people in the earlier corrals might have had less waits, but not sure if that's actually true as they might just have been more inclined to wait knowing they had extra time. I've seen a lot of people comment that they don't do Disney races for times, but for fun.

 

[longhorns2]

Very common to do intervals, especially at Disney races due to galloways method.

I did 1:1 intervals at the princess and finished in 3:24. I did stop for a couple pictures and potty breaks, and took extended walk breaks miles 7-9. Pretty much walked all of those 2 miles

It works well for me mentally also. More than physical, I needed to know I could do anything fur a minute, then get a rest of sorts. Hoping to do longer run intervals this year if possible.