Tinker Bell ½ Marathon Weekend ~ 2014 Check-in!

[kirstie101]

There are plenty of training programs and the Jeff Galloway program is good. I have found the best way to train is with a group. It is easier to get through the longer mileages when you are with others and you feel more of an obligation to make the workouts see everyone in the group counts on each other. I am a head coach of a group in Sacramento so let me know if you are in the area.

A few things to keep in mind:

1. Some group have a fundraising component with a goal you have to meet
2. Some groups cater to specific paces so your pace may not meet their requirements
3. Not all groups have a coaching component. They are more of a meetup so you can find other runners at your pace.

Whatever plan you choose make sure you stay on plan. If you miss a long workout don't skip to the next mileage. Do the mileage you missed and continue the program. For new runners I always suggest you start the program earlier than recommended so you have the extra time to miss some workouts.

You can check with your local running stores to see if there are any classes or seminars that will teach you about nutrition, electrolytes and apparel.

What group in Sac do you coach? I'm in Elk Grove. Havent ever joined a group but think I might after I get over this injury.

 

[kirstie101]

Glad it was a good race! I haven't heard any reports or really read anything yet so I was getting a little worried it didn't go well. So when the lotto for Nike in SF opens in a couple of weeks, are you entering?

No lotto numbers to share, but on the off chance that I win and get a plane so I can do more races in WDW w/o the $, I can pick you up!

The wait for Nike SF to open is driving me crazy!

 

[indygirl99]

Glad it was a good race! I haven't heard any reports or really read anything yet so I was getting a little worried it didn't go well. So when the lotto for Nike in SF opens in a couple of weeks, are you entering?

No lotto numbers to share, but on the off chance that I win and get a plane so I can do more races in WDW w/o the $, I can pick you up!

The DC race was great. Cloudy 60's and no rain. Sun came out that afternoon. Running around the monuments was really a lot of fun. Tons of on course support from bands, people cheering us on, even more than Disney. There was a huge TNT presence and the coaches were helping everyone, even those who were not TNT.

No I'm not ready for the hills in SF just yet. But I will be running the Girlfriends half in Vancouver Wa the week before.

If you get that plane I will take you up on the ride.

 

[kim3339]

The wait for Nike SF to open is driving me crazy!

I keep going back and forth on this year's race. On the one hand, it'll the 1st week of taper for me (but I do have a 12 miler scheduled for that day...) and I know I will easily spend the reg fee $ in NY (I'd just drive up again like the past 3 years so no hotel), but on the other hand it's Nike... and the 10th anniversary... and Tiffany neckalces... and fireman... And even though I am tapering, running in SF will be a good way to get in the mindset for NY. Oh my god, I never thought I would look at running those evil hills as a training run! I'll probably enter the lotto and hope I don't get in, but it'll probably be Murphy's Law and I'll get in.

 

[kirstie101]

I keep going back and forth on this year's race. On the one hand, it'll the 1st week of taper for me (but I do have a 12 miler scheduled for that day...) and I know I will easily spend the reg fee $ in NY (I'd just drive up again like the past 3 years so no hotel), but on the other hand it's Nike... and the 10th anniversary... and Tiffany neckalces... and fireman... And even though I am tapering, running in SF will be a good way to get in the mindset for NY. Oh my god, I never thought I would look at running those evil hills as a training run! I'll probably enter the lotto and hope I don't get in, but it'll probably be Murphy's Law and I'll get in.

You're doing it! 10th Anniversary! You know you can't pass that up! Let me know if you want the team code I'm gonna use once registration opens up

 

[kirstie101]

ooooh Kim....
Nike SF reg opens 6/3!

 

[kim3339]

ooooh Kim....
Nike SF reg opens 6/3!

Evil, evil girl!!! I responded on the WISH Tink, but you are right! And you know my answer.

 

[Belle Ella]

I finally bit the bullet after putting it off for soooooo long. Signed up with Planet Fitness, and have officially started running again. It's gonna take some getting used to, running on a treadmill instead of outside (let's just say I may or may not have fallen flat on my behind), but I'm gonna do this!

 

[longhorns2]

Tink has a 10K coming!

http://margaritasmilesandmouse.blogspot.com/2013/05/tinker-bell-10k-lost-boys.html

 

[DharmaLou]

I've completed 2 (walking) 5Ks this past month - both were fairly poorly organized as far as route, so my times were not as good as I would have hoped. I have also lost 20 lbs since March so my time is improving. My goal is another 20 lbs by August & running by then.

 

[DharmaLou]

Tell me a little about the 5K - now that there will be a 10K, I'm sure the 5K will be done Friday am - so I am thinking about doing that in addition do the half. It starts early, yes? I have friends who want to walk it, do many people just walk it?

 

[kim3339]

I've completed 2 (walking) 5Ks this past month - both were fairly poorly organized as far as route, so my times were not as good as I would have hoped. I have also lost 20 lbs since March so my time is improving. My goal is another 20 lbs by August & running by then.

Congrats!!!

Tell me a little about the 5K - now that there will be a 10K, I'm sure the 5K will be done Friday am - so I am thinking about doing that in addition do the half. It starts early, yes? I have friends who want to walk it, do many people just walk it?

The 5k could be Sat like DDD. They're doing the 5k at 5:45 and the 10k at 6:30. W/ it being MLK weekend as well, I'm leaning towards Sat morning. Although they did do the 5k Fri night the 1st year, so you never know. A lot of people walk it. I was close to the start line this past year and took my time w/ the race, just enjoying it, and when I was leaving the park, I was going by Carthay Circle and there were still a lot of people heading out towards Cars Land. And it's SOOOOOOO much fun! If they keep the course similar to the past 2 years, it will start at the Castle and end in DCA b/w LM and WOC. It's my fav 5k that I've done. The mile markers are themed, not so much for the Sept 1. There are lots of pirates around, the lost boys are out ~ I think they were on the carousel this year. It's all either in the parks or back stage.

Even if it is Sat, I think you should totally do it along w/ the 1/2. Just go easy and not try to break any PR's out there. And if you are planning on taking pics during the 1/2, a lot of it is the same for the 5k so you could get those pics out of the way and not have to worry about it on Sun.

 

[DharmaLou]

I'm definitely doing both - but I guess I sort of figured that if there were people going for the triple crown (5K, 10K and 13.1) they'd spread them out over 3 days instead of 2 - but who knows! Either way I plan to do the 5K and 13.1.

I am really excited for it all!

 

[kim3339]

I'm definitely doing both - but I guess I sort of figured that if there were people going for the triple crown (5K, 10K and 13.1) they'd spread them out over 3 days instead of 2 - but who knows! Either way I plan to do the 5K and 13.1.

I am really excited for it all!

Yay!!!

As for the triple thing, that's been a discussion a lot early on for Sept. A lot of people want to do all 3 and kept asking run disney to move up the 5k so they could, but no budging. The finish line is close to the start line so if you run the 5k fast enough, you could make it, you'd just have to be close to the front for the 5k and not make any stops and go straight to the 10k w/ medal in pocket. I'm hoping that if they do do the 10k for Tink, they take it into consideration, b/c I know I'd do both.

 

[Marlea98]

So who's in in January?

kim3339(Kim) ~ 5k & ½
kirstie101 ~ ½
longhorns2 ~ 5k & ½
kindakrazy2 ~ ½
Belle Ella ~ ½
lilybell08 ~ ½
jessicaerv ~ ½
FlameGirl ~ ½
indygirl99 ~ ½
BlazerFan ~ ½
Shananana ~ ½
tiggerjay & DW ~ ½

Please add me and DD and DS for the 5k I'm not a runner and this will be my first so I'll be the one you'll be seeing tripping over my shoe laces being nagged at by my kids to hurry up

 

[msbell1976]

I am going to do the Tink half and the 10k if they offer it...I'm also doing the DDD.

 

[LuvSulley]

I am planning to register for the half and 5k or the challenge if there is one!

 

[msbell1976]

I will truly b devastated if tink sells out before the July 9 date.

 

[Belle Ella]

That's what I'm super nervous about! I wont have access to any pre-registration for this one and if I'm stuck working all day on the 9th I have a nervous feeling that I wont be able to get myself in for this year and I'm trying to go for Legacy.

 

[keahgirl8]

I will truly b devastated if tink sells out before the July 9 date.

That's what I'm super nervous about! I wont have access to any pre-registration for this one and if I'm stuck working all day on the 9th I have a nervous feeling that I wont be able to get myself in for this year and I'm trying to go for Legacy.

Try not to be nervous! There will only be a limited number of spots available next week, so it won't sell out now.

http://throughheatherslookingglass.com/rundisney-princess-news-and-registration/