Tinker Bell ½ Marathon Weekend ~ 2014 Check-in!

[kirstie101]

Hey past & future HoJo'ers,

What are you doing for food on race morning? I always do peanut butter toast, but don't know if there is a toaster around.

The rooms dont have toasters.
I've cant do PB before runs but I have done just jelly on bread before, not taosated. Boring, I know. I've been having cereal with a little bit of milk before my long runs lately and its working well for me so I'm going to stick to that.

 

[kim3339]

Last question: I'm concerned about nutrition the next couple days. Can anyone give me advice?

Make sure you hydrate really well throughout the next 3 days. A big one if you're flying. Your pee should be really light/pale colored. Carb up today and tomorrow, your big carbo load should be tomorrow. You don't want to do it Saturday night b/c it'll be sticking in your stomach which won't be fun for running and 2~ it doesn't give your body enough time to absorb everything. Saturday dinner should be a protein and light carb if you want. My usual down there is a grilled chicken breast and small baked potato from ESPN. As for Sunday... celebration drinks and fun stuff to eat. Discovered the Louisiana Lemonade at Brennan's in DTD, they are so yummy and so is the Jolly Rancher shot at the Uva bar. Rita's has really good grand margarita's in DCA also. I promise I'm not an alcoholic although right now I sound like it!

As much as I can't wait for this weekend, I realized that I get to sleep in next weekend!! Both days if I want!!! So excited.

 

[jessicaerv]

Thanks Kim! That gives me a great excuse to hit Naples for lunch tomorrow.

I was just looking over the Park Hours, etc. and noticed something. Will they not be showing Fantasmic! this weekend? I've never seen it and it was on my must do list.

P.S. - Kim, you're going to try the Goofy Challenge again next year? You'll kill it next time!

 

[kirstie101]

Thanks Kim! That gives me a great excuse to hit Naples for lunch tomorrow.

I was just looking over the Park Hours, etc. and noticed something. Will there not be showing Fantasmic! this weekend? I've never seen it and it was on my must do list.

I believe Fantasmic is down for a refurb right now. I seem to remember hearing that they were going to do that in January?

 

[kim3339]

P.S. - Kim, you're going to try the Goofy Challenge again next year? You'll kill it next time!

Thanks!! Not sure about next year yet. I use my tax return to do 1 big race a year, and I'm waiting to hear about the NYC Marathon. I'm supposed to be guaranteed this year, but after the cancellation last year, not sure what's happening this year yet. If I get into NY, then no, but if I don't, 90% sure I'll do WDW next year. But definitely saving up for '15 ~ it'll be the 10th anniversary for Goofy, so that should be fun.

 

[kim3339]

I believe Fantasmic is down for a refurb right now. I seem to remember hearing that they were going to do that in January?

Are you still good for the expo tomorrow for the Sat. races?

 

[kirstie101]

Are you still good for the expo tomorrow for the Sat. races?

I'm good! Thank you for asking again!

 

[Jeffreelancer]

Last question: I'm concerned about nutrition the next couple days. Can anyone give me advice?

Make sure you hydrate really well throughout the next 3 days. A big one if you're flying. Your pee should be really light/pale colored. Carb up today and tomorrow, your big carbo load should be tomorrow. You don't want to do it Saturday night b/c it'll be sticking in your stomach which won't be fun for running and 2~ it doesn't give your body enough time to absorb everything. Saturday dinner should be a protein and light carb if you want. My usual down there is a grilled chicken breast and small baked potato from ESPN. As for Sunday... celebration drinks and fun stuff to eat. Discovered the Louisiana Lemonade at Brennan's in DTD, they are so yummy and so is the Jolly Rancher shot at the Uva bar. Rita's has really good grand margarita's in DCA also. I promise I'm not an alcoholic although right now I sound like it!

As much as I can't wait for this weekend, I realized that I get to sleep in next weekend!! Both days if I want!!! So excited.

For the hydration you should drink half your body weight in ounces each of the next three days. If you weigh 140 you should drink 70 ounces of water each day. Also you can add an elctrolyte drink on Saturday to balance out your electrolytes before the race.

 

[StarGirl11]

So we're checked into the Disneyland Hotel. Were in the Frontier Tower. I havent seen the room yet but my parents like it which is a really good sign in my books.

I was at the racetrack so I missed a bit of fun when Goofy came up to my parents who explained what I was here for. Ah well. I don't regret going to the track. I got to be on tv! And see one of my favorite racehorses win her second race!

 

[AliceNWonderland]

Thanks!! Not sure about next year yet. I use my tax return to do 1 big race a year, and I'm waiting to hear about the NYC Marathon. I'm supposed to be guaranteed this year, but after the cancellation last year, not sure what's happening this year yet. If I get into NY, then no, but if I don't, 90% sure I'll do WDW next year. But definitely saving up for '15 ~ it'll be the 10th anniversary for Goofy, so that should be fun.

The info is posted for NY and you need to pick an option by Jan 25.

 

[BayAreaMom]

Hi
We got here at 1pm today and it was so hot! I had to change into shorts and a tank. It was also very windy but it was a warm wind. Nice! I'd say it felt like the low 80s(F).

We are at HoJos.

Very excited to hit the Expo tomorrow. I loved the Team Sparkle booth last year. Excited to also see Sparkle Skirts! I do not think i will wear a sparkle skirt because i was planning on wearing a LuLuLemon running skirt. I am starting to think crops might be better and those would work with a sparkle skirt.

I am still trying to wrap my head around running the whole race in the dark (i should finish around 7:05, sunrise is 6:55?).

 

[justkeepswimmin]

Hi
We got here at 1pm today and it was so hot! I had to change into shorts and a tank. It was also very windy but it was a warm wind. Nice! I'd say it felt like the low 80s(F).

We are at HoJos.

Very excited to hit the Expo tomorrow. I loved the Team Sparkle booth last year. Excited to also see Sparkle Skirts! I do not think i will wear a sparkle skirt because i was planning on wearing a LuLuLemon running skirt. I am starting to think crops might be better and those would work with a sparkle skirt.

I am still trying to wrap my head around running the whole race in the dark (i should finish around 7:05, sunrise is 6:55?).

I know the dark thing is stressing me out a little. I hate running at night and that's how it will feel. I am anticipating a 2:15 finish so hopeful the sun will be out in full effect when I cross that finish line.

I am headed over to team sparkle and sparkle skirts when we arrive tomorrow. No happy with my green tutu that I was planning to wear over my black running shorts. Anyone know if there will be any vendors selling compression items? I got some arm sleeves in the mail today that I am not sure will work bc they are not tight enough. Would love to look for something else at the expo.

SO jealous of all of you that are already there!

 

[LWQuestie]

We're staying at the Crowne Plaza on Harbor Blvd, and I'm trying to decide between walking to the start and taking the shuttle. I've been looking at the map on the program, and it looks like there is a shuttle stop right by there, but I'm not entirely sure. Is anyone familiar with this location and the ART shuttle?

ETA - Never mind! Found my answer http://www.rideart.org/tinker-bell-half-marathon/

 

[kim3339]

The info is posted for NY and you need to pick an option by Jan 25.

I wish that was for me. It's for the runners who were supposed to run last year before it was cancelled. I'm suppposed to be guaranteed for this year, but have to see what they say after last year's runners decide which option they want. I'll probably find out in Feb. some time after they see how many last year's want to run this year and figure it out.

Safe travels everyone who's flying or coming down today! It's almost time!!

 

[kirstie101]

Ready to hit the road! Can't wait!
Just stole DD5's Tinkerbell earrings

 

[longhorns2]

Met up with kindakrazy Sarah yesterday and today! Sooooo awesome. Love her!

Day has been great- went to jeffgalloways meet up this morning. . Expo and packet pick up done!

Chilling in hotel with sorta theme park upgrade. Lol

 

[specialks]

Ugh, flight delayed. 3 hours late. We'll now miss the expo for today for 5k pickup.

 

[jessicaerv]

Ugh, flight delayed. 3 hours late. We'll now miss the expo for today for 5k pickup.

I got here this morning and am currently in line for HM.

Did we figure out a M&G?

 

[MotoXPrincess99]

Ugh, flight delayed. 3 hours late. We'll now miss the expo for today for 5k pickup.

Oh no! Is there anyone there yet that can pick it up?

 

[StarGirl11]

Hey guys out of curiosity how common is it to see the Country Bears out for photos?