Tinker Bell ½ Marathon Weekend ~ 2014 Check-in!

[Shananana]

I'm I the only one who is nervous?!?
I have butterflies in my stomach every time I think about the race.

I'm so glad this is my first half marathon, but I can't help but think:
WHAT AM I DOING?

I hope my wings stay on. (Thanks for the tutorial!)
I hope my family finds me okay.
I hope I don't get too cold and cramp up.
I hope to finish in under 3 hours.

Ack! I'm excited and nervous all at the same time. It's like waiting in line at space mountain.

 

[liesel]

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 also walked from the Hojos last year. I was planning on cutting through the GCH, but unfortunately there was a security guard blocking the path so we had to take the long way around. It took forever, but we got there! I vowed to stay onsite this year. But, I am back at the hojos again since I wasn't willing to pay an extra $900 to skip that walk.

Hi everyone! I think the last time I posted I was debating doing this or marathon weekend. Well, we ended up moving from Colorado to Northern California over the summer, so CA races here I come! I also look forward to being a legacy runner for this race. Because of the move, I was a lurker when I had internet access, but I am excited to see the returning runners and get to know the new ladies!

For everyone asking about the weather, it was unseasonably warm last year, 82 degrees as opposed to the average of 71. All my friends and family were commenting on it. It looks like this weekend will be much more seasonal and pleasant. Last year I came from chilly Colorado and ended up ditiching my throw away sweatshirt and gloves into the check bag since it was 55 degrees and already warmer than Colorado's average high. It looks like most runners may be cool waiting in the corrals and for the first few minutes of the race. It will warm up quickly, though.

I looked for details of a Saturday meet, but couldn't find any. Has one been organized? Last year we met in DTD on Saturday at 4:30. If a place hasn't been selected, I'd like to suggest somewhere where people can sit down and rest their legs if needed. I spent too much time on my feet the day before the race last year!

 

[StarGirl11]

Anyone can use it, except at early entry times. When it is in use as an EE gate, guests must show a room key from one of the 3 resort hotels, even the kids but even then, it is definitely open to the other 2 properties.

Any other time of the day, anyone can use it and it is a great way to get to DTD without using the esplanade.

Thanks for all the corral tips looks like I will plan to be at my corral by 4:30 so I'll leave 10 min earlier then I planned. I am getting so nervous!!

Yeah that's what I thought my Mom just took it to literally mean that only DGC guests could use it. We're staying over at DLH so it's an option for us.

Actually that brings up another question what's the fastest way to the parks from DLH (I've stayed at the Paradise Pier and GCH but not DLH or at least not in recent memory)?

 

[justkeepswimmin]

Yeah that's what I thought my Mom just took it to literally mean that only DGC guests could use it. We're staying over at DLH so it's an option for us.

Actually that brings up another question what's the fastest way to the parks from DLH (I've stayed at the Paradise Pier and GCH but not DLH or at least not in recent memory)?

The fastest way to DL from DLH is usually the monorail. It is usually easy to catch in DTD but sometimes more of a wait from the loading platform in tomorrowland back to the hotel.

Walking straight through DTD I think is the most direct way to the parks unless you are staying in the back tower (Called Frontier now I think?) and then I believe there is a path behind part of DTD that may be faster, at least for getting to the GCH entrance. I am not a big fan of that tower however bc it feels so removed from the rest of the hotel.

My favorite tower is the Adventure (former Dreams/ Sierra tower) It faces either the pool or DTD and there are standard rooms available in that tower, they are just on the lower floors so you will have quite a bit of foliage blocking your view but it is still lovely.

The Fantasy tower is the one where you check in and it is nice too, especially with the expo basically being in this same building.

Reservations department is usually more than happy to add building requests to your reservation and they try really hard to meet requests but no guarantees. I think the walk from Adventure tower to the parks is definitely the quickest though.

 

[kirstie101]

i am with you - I have no idea as well. I am staying at the HoJo so I hope that someone will take pity on me and tell me to meet them in the lobby at a certain time on race day. However, I guess I should also learn where everything is, as my kids are in the kids races on Saturday. I am totally unfamiliar with the whole Disneyland area.

I'm at Hojo's as well and Im planning on leaving at 4:00 to walk over.
DD was supposed to be doing the kids race as well but she's sick I'm hoping she can still make the trip with me but the race definitely isn't going to work out for us.

 

[justkeepswimmin]

I'm I the only one who is nervous?!?
I have butterflies in my stomach every time I think about the race.

I'm so glad this is my first half marathon, but I can't help but think:
WHAT AM I DOING?

I hope my wings stay on. (Thanks for the tutorial!)
I hope my family finds me okay.
I hope I don't get too cold and cramp up.
I hope to finish in under 3 hours.

Ack! I'm excited and nervous all at the same time. It's like waiting in line at space mountain.

No you are definitely not the only one. I started crying this morning having a simple conversation with my husband. It is my first 1/2 marathon too and my nerves are starting to get the better of me. I am sure it is normal, right??

You are going to be fine, remember the goal of a 1st 1/2 should just be to finish upright! I have to remind myself of that a lot bc I definitely have a time goal in the back of my head and I CANNOT let that be what makes or breaks this race for me. 10 months ago, I had never run more than a mile at a time without stopping and even that was like 20 years ago. I have come farther than I ever though possible, I need to stop stressing and let myself enjoy this bc I have worked really hard to get to this place and no clock can take that away from any of us.

 

[kindakrazy2]

OKay ladies - I was feeling so good about this but here is my new worry....my 16 year old DD just came home from school puking her guts out. She's seriously sick. Norovirus sick. I know we just have to let it runs its course - its happens, but now I'm terrified I'm going to get it and I leave on Thursday! Help calm my fears that its possible to live in a house with norovirus and NOT catch it. Help!

 

[kirstie101]

OKay ladies - I was feeling so good about this but here is my new worry....my 16 year old DD just came home from school puking her guts out. She's seriously sick. Norovirus sick. I know we just have to let it runs its course - its happens, but now I'm terrified I'm going to get it and I leave on Thursday! Help calm my fears that its possible to live in a house with norovirus and NOT catch it. Help!

I am right there with you! DD isn't puking (thankfully!) but 104 fever and chills! I'm crossing all my fingers that you and I stay healthy and dont pick up with DD's have brought home! Lots of hand sanitizer, hand washing and vitamins! GOOD LUCK!!!

 

[kindakrazy2]

I am right there with you! DD isn't puking (thankfully!) but 104 fever and chills! I'm crossing all my fingers that you and I stay healthy and dont pick up with DD's have brought home! Lots of hand sanitizer, hand washing and vitamins! GOOD LUCK!!!

Oh no! You too? I'm downing an airborne as I type here. Thankfully mine has fallen asleep (for now anyways). This is a realllllly bad time for our kids to get sick. Ahhhhhh!!!!

 

[longhorns2]

BTDT over Christmas- and the 2 adults in this house didn't catch it. PHEW! My parents, my sister, her girlfriend, my brother... every one we spent Christmas day with got it, but not us. So it CAN happen that you can get through without the ickies- just be mega nutty about washing hands.

Hang in there guys! We are almost there! Don't let the germs win!

I ran for the first time in a week and it felt really easy. I wish running always felt this easy. lol Praying that forced taper works out for me on Sunday!

 

[kindakrazy2]

Excellent news about the run Patty!

 

[TinkerPlouffe]

OKay ladies - I was feeling so good about this but here is my new worry....my 16 year old DD just came home from school puking her guts out. She's seriously sick. Norovirus sick. I know we just have to let it runs its course - its happens, but now I'm terrified I'm going to get it and I leave on Thursday! Help calm my fears that its possible to live in a house with norovirus and NOT catch it. Help!

Ah! I hope you stay healthy and I hope your Daughter feels better soon!! My favorite get healthy drink:
Ginger root(fair sized)- Shaved of the skin and cut up in to chunks.
Lemon Sliced (1-2)
4 Cups of water
and Honey - to taste

Heat to a boil, then turn the heat down to min and let sit for a good hour.

Then Serve.

Drink it warm! This tea is magical.. I swear by it. I drink it every day and I havent been sick in over a year. And if I do happen to get sick, the ginger will settle your tummy and the lemon will help kill the germs in your throat. And honey is excellent for soothing the throat as well as tasting mighty fine delicious.

Good Luck Lady!

- Kristine


PS. ANY ONE STAYING AT THE HILTON? I would love a buddy to walk or get to the race with!

 

[kindakrazy2]

Ah! I hope you stay healthy and I hope your Daughter feels better soon!! My favorite get healthy drink:
Ginger root(fair sized)- Shaved of the skin and cut up in to chunks.
Lemon Sliced (1-2)
4 Cups of water
and Honey - to taste

Heat to a boil, then turn the heat down to min and let sit for a good hour.

Then Serve.

Drink it warm! This tea is magical.. I swear by it. I drink it every day and I havent been sick in over a year. And if I do happen to get sick, the ginger will settle your tummy and the lemon will help kill the germs in your throat. And honey is excellent for soothing the throat as well as tasting mighty fine delicious.

Good Luck Lady!

- Kristine

Thanks Kristine. I actually have ginger and lemons in the house and that sounds lovely. I'm going to make some up now. I'm a sympathy puker and my tummy is starting to feel icky but I know I don't have it yet! LOL!

 

[JDBlair]

Hey guys quick question. Anyone from the Disneyland Hotel rersort guests can use the Grand Californian entrance to DCA right?

Only reason I'm asking is Mom and I were having a disagreement over this after her last visit to the resort said something about Grand Californian guests only. I thought Paradise Pier and DLH could use it to unless something's changed during the time I wasn't really on here. Thanks!

We stayed at Dland Hotel in September and used the DCA entrance. You just need to have your hotel room key to prove you're a guest of the resort.

 

[JDBlair]

I'm I the only one who is nervous?!?
I have butterflies in my stomach every time I think about the race.

I'm so glad this is my first half marathon, but I can't help but think:
WHAT AM I DOING?

I hope my wings stay on. (Thanks for the tutorial!)
I hope my family finds me okay.
I hope I don't get too cold and cramp up.
I hope to finish in under 3 hours.

Ack! I'm excited and nervous all at the same time. It's like waiting in line at space mountain.

Ha ha. You're adorable. You picked a great race to have as your first half marathon!! Hopefully you have trained.


To address some of your fears:
I've never run with wings but will be on Sunday. I imagine they'll stay on and if they don't, I'll loop them through my water belt and they can slap me in the butt!
Your family will find you. Sign up for runner tracking, that way they get texts about you along the way, and meet at the family meeting area.
Weather should be good so you probably won't be too cold.
It's a Disney race so setting a "time" to finish is difficult. There is congested parts in the park and lots of photo ops. Don't be in a hurry and enjoy your time. Stay ahead of the sweepers but stop and take a moment to take it in. Enjoy the time in the parks - you can make up for lost time when we're out on the streets in Anaheim!


The most important thing to remember is to have fun!!! You'll do fine. Trust in your training. It's really a great race and it'll be over before you know it!

 

[TinkerPlouffe]

Thanks Kristine. I actually have ginger and lemons in the house and that sounds lovely. I'm going to make some up now. I'm a sympathy puker and my tummy is starting to feel icky but I know I don't have it yet! LOL!

I forgot to tell you, Once it gets low of water just keep adding water until the lemons start looking extremely pathetic. But sometimes i even just throw a lid on the pot and put it in the fridge for the next day and just keep reheating it.

I hope you like it, and remember use the honey if you hate the taste of the lemons and ginger

haha oh no, a sympathy puker! Thats the worst, my husband is. We had a bad flight once... I went.. then he went.. then everytime id go, he'd continue to go. lmao It was a long flight from edmonton to toronto. hahaha But if sypmathy puking isnt love.. I dont know what is. lmao

 

[Shananana]

Ha ha. You're adorable. You picked a great race to have as your first half marathon!! Hopefully you have trained.

Your family will find you. Sign up for runner tracking, that way they get texts about you along the way, and meet at the family meeting area.

The most important thing to remember is to have fun!!! You'll do fine. Trust in your training. It's really a great race and it'll be over before you know it!

Thanks! I just got back from one of my interval runs - it felt great. 3.84 miles in 45 minutes is okay by me.

Unfortunately, I can't find anything about runner tracking.
Anyone?

 

[MotoXPrincess99]

Thanks! I just got back from one of my interval runs - it felt great. 3.84 miles in 45 minutes is okay by me.

Unfortunately, I can't find anything about runner tracking.
Anyone?

I can't find it yet either. Might have to wait till the Expo.

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[Califgirl]

For those of you running with 'wings', please remember that you are wider than normal. Don't try to 'squeeze by' others as you end up slapping other runners with your wings. It's not so fun when you're the one getting 'slapped'.

 

[Shananana]

For those of you running with 'wings', please remember that you are wider than normal. Don't try to 'squeeze by' others as you end up slapping other runners with your wings. It's not so fun when you're the one getting 'slapped'.

OOhhh! I hope I don't hit anyone!
Now I have another worry... maybe I won't run with wings.