Tinker Bell ½ Marathon Weekend ~ 2014 Check-in!

[PedsNursePatty]

Kind of an off-the-wall question, but what do you all do with your stinky running clothes afterward in terms of cleaning it, while you are away from home? I am staying at the DLH and wonder if I should send it out for DLH to wash?

Hand wash them in the hotel sink & hang to dry. They will then get a thorough washing when I get home!

 

[PedsNursePatty]

Just wanted to say a quick hi! and good luck to everyone for next weekend! I have never been a runner, (or sporty at all), but I think the Tink half marathon might just be the thing to motivate me! Making some tentative plans to do the 10k at the 2015 Tink with my daughter (she won't be old enough to do the half or else we would aim for that). Am lurking here to pick up any tips and keep myself motivated! Have just completed week 1 of the couch to 5k plan, so let's hope I can keep going!

Keep in mind - Tinkerbell 2015 will be Mothers Day weekend!

 

[Belle Ella]

You're not crazy ~ I haven't seen anything either, but I'm guessing it's broken up by 1000s staring at 20000? I'm in the 21000s so I was thinking B.

Well .. the crazy is still debatable! But sounds about right, possibly. Mine is in the 21000s as well, but my friends is in the 22000s. Regardless of where I am, I'm starting back in her corral for the 10K.

 

[kirstie101]

Love seeing all the chatter on this thread! I'm glad everyone seems to be doing well! I can't wait to run the Tink races with all of you!

 

[kim3339]

I am not a runner at all myself, but the 5k last year was absolutely amazing. It's a totally different way to experience to parks, and it's so Disney.

I love the Tink 5k too! Hands down one of my top 2 races ~ I love that the whole thing is in the parks and the only outside part is the secret tunnel to DCA. And starting at the Castle, and all the "night lights" on in the parks b/c it's so early... It's a completely different vibe than the DL 5k Labor Day weekend.

 

[honeylove]

So..... I managed to get the flu. My DH brought it home and gave it right to me. At least, I got some Tamiflu and that has helped tremendously. I am so worried about participating in the half though; doing research some people say to skip it while others say try it but listen to your body. I really invested a lot in this (financially and physically) and if I do participate I will be in the back doing more walking than running, which saddens (ok more frustrates ) me being that I trained so hard these past months. WWYD?

 

[AZlady]

So..... I managed to get the flu. My DH brought it home and gave it right to me. At least, I got some Tamiflu and that has helped tremendously. I am so worried about participating in the half though; doing research some people say to skip it while others say try it but listen to your body. I really invested a lot in this (financially and physically) and if I do participate I will be in the back doing more walking than running, which saddens (ok more frustrates ) me being that I trained so hard these past months. WWYD?

Hate to hear your sick! Bad hubby!
You still have 10 days....try to sleep a lot!
I hope you get a speedy recovery...and join us!

 

[AmericanItGirl]

So..... I managed to get the flu. My DH brought it home and gave it right to me. At least, I got some Tamiflu and that has helped tremendously. I am so worried about participating in the half though; doing research some people say to skip it while others say try it but listen to your body. I really invested a lot in this (financially and physically) and if I do participate I will be in the back doing more walking than running, which saddens (ok more frustrates ) me being that I trained so hard these past months. WWYD?

Do it.

A flu lasts 10 days max, so you'll be back to perfect health by race day.

According to the Galloway plan, you aren't supposed to be doing more running than 3 miles or 30 mins per session for the next too weeks anyways, so your body has received the max training that it needs by this point, and you can probably get away with just throwing in a handful of 30 min walks over the next couple of weeks.

Speaking from personal recent experience, I was sick and not running at all from Thanksgiving Day (when I did the local Turkey Trot 5k) to the day when the Galloway plan had me scheduled to run 13 miles. I hit the treadmill, still with a dry throat from having a sore throat previously, and managed to force myself to finish 13.1 miles within the 16 min/mile requirement. By the end I felt exhausted, but not like death warmed over. I did it, and I believe you can do it.

Remember, the goal is to complete, not compete.

 

[NPRinLA]

So..... I managed to get the flu. My DH brought it home and gave it right to me. At least, I got some Tamiflu and that has helped tremendously. I am so worried about participating in the half though; doing research some people say to skip it while others say try it but listen to your body. I really invested a lot in this (financially and physically) and if I do participate I will be in the back doing more walking than running, which saddens (ok more frustrates ) me being that I trained so hard these past months. WWYD?

I'm so sorry to hear you're sick. I would get lots of rest and drink lots of fluids and see how you feel in a few days. Whatever this strain that has been going around has been so nasty. Take care and good luck!

 

[Kiwigirls]

Thanks for the welcome and encouragement everyone! Feels good to be getting out there!!

Sorry you are feeling sick honeylove - hope it clears up so you can do the half and at least complete it.

 

[kim3339]

So..... I managed to get the flu. My DH brought it home and gave it right to me. At least, I got some Tamiflu and that has helped tremendously. I am so worried about participating in the half though; doing research some people say to skip it while others say try it but listen to your body. I really invested a lot in this (financially and physically) and if I do participate I will be in the back doing more walking than running, which saddens (ok more frustrates ) me being that I trained so hard these past months. WWYD?

I'm so sorry you're sick! Thankfully it's this week and not next. I know exactly how you feel ~ I got the flu the week of Dumbo last Aug. I was able to do the 10k but had to drop out at mile 9 of the 1/2. It was a combo of still having a little of the flu and the heat that we had that weekend, which we won't have next week. My suggestion would be take this week off, get tons of rest and tons of fluids including pedialyte or powerade (something w/ electrolytes). You've already done you're training and this week is a taper week and 1 week off isn't going to reverse what you've done. Then next week do a couple of short runs to get your legs back before the weekend. And when the race comes see how you feel. Start out really slow to get your body going and increase speed as the miles go on; if you feel good, keep running and if not walk and that way you'll finish.

Feel better soon!

 

[djpsdaddy]

This is going to sound like a weird request but my 8yo son and I were supposed to be doing the 5k together and unfortunately I had a set back with plantar fasciitis and won't be able to maintain the minimum pace. He still wants to run it by himself but is scared and I was wondering if there are any families out there with younger kids that may be 'running' it that might not mind 'adopting' my son for the race - he can run a 10min mile but for the full 5k will probably do a lot of walking and be around a 14-15min pace. He nor I have ever done this before so I'm not sure how it works but it sounds like only people with race bibbs can get to the starting line but I will still register and get one and 'pretend' to be in the race just to get him to the starting line but if there is someone he can run with I would feel a lot more comfortable.

 

[huggybuff]

So sorry you're sick honeylove. I don't have any advice since this is my first 1/2, but I wish you luck with your decision. And don't feel guilty if you're not up to it by raceday. There will be other races.

I thought I'd drop in this thread for some encouragement myself...I was expecting to lose more weight in this whole process. I tried on clothes last weekend and it was really disappointing that my pants size hasn't gone down in the last couple of months even with all the running. I keep trying to tell myself that I lost 20lbs last year and can fit into things that I couldn't before, but it's still disheartening. I've been so excited for this upcoming trip for so long that's it's stupid to let something like this drag me down.

Sorry to be a downer, just had to vent!

 

[DharmaLou]

So sorry you're sick honeylove. I don't have any advice since this is my first 1/2, but I wish you luck with your decision. And don't feel guilty if you're not up to it by raceday. There will be other races.

I thought I'd drop in this thread for some encouragement myself...I was expecting to lose more weight in this whole process. I tried on clothes last weekend and it was really disappointing that my pants size hasn't gone down in the last couple of months even with all the running. I keep trying to tell myself that I lost 20lbs last year and can fit into things that I couldn't before, but it's still disheartening. I've been so excited for this upcoming trip for so long that's it's stupid to let something like this drag me down.

Sorry to be a downer, just had to vent!

I can understand your frustration. I lost 65lbs last year but have put 20 back on just from stopping being SO diligent about the weight loss efforts and six weeks of no running because of shin splints. But, I still try to focus on the fact that I'm 45lbs lighter than I was a year ago, AND in MUCH better physical shape. Focus on that, it's a great start!

 

[rippev]

Is anybody here signed up for the 10k on Saturday morning? I will be doing that, and was trying to think of some costume ideas. I am a male, but I'd love to hear what everybody else has planned in terms of costumes for the whole weekend!

 

[AmericanItGirl]

This is going to sound like a weird request but my 8yo son and I were supposed to be doing the 5k together and unfortunately I had a set back with plantar fasciitis and won't be able to maintain the minimum pace. He still wants to run it by himself but is scared and I was wondering if there are any families out there with younger kids that may be 'running' it that might not mind 'adopting' my son for the race - he can run a 10min mile but for the full 5k will probably do a lot of walking and be around a 14-15min pace. He nor I have ever done this before so I'm not sure how it works but it sounds like only people with race bibbs can get to the starting line but I will still register and get one and 'pretend' to be in the race just to get him to the starting line but if there is someone he can run with I would feel a lot more comfortable.

According to my mom's friend, one of the first people to cross over the finish line last year was a young boy running by himself, so your son might do okay solo (though every kid is different). You can always tell him exactly where you'll be standing along the race course to check in with him (I know there's viewing points of the Esplanada, at the bridge going to Paradise Pier, and at the finish line). Also, you might be able to have him carry a cell phone (or a walkie talkie depending on how wide the range is) to reassure him along the way.

 

[PedsNursePatty]

Is anybody here signed up for the 10k on Saturday morning? I will be doing that, and was trying to think of some costume ideas. I am a male, but I'd love to hear what everybody else has planned in terms of costumes for the whole weekend!

I'm running the 10K with my 12 yr old son! We weren't very creative for the costumes...Tinkerbell & PeterPan!

It doesn't matter WHAT you wear - costumes are HIGHLY encouraged!

The last RunDisney event we were at, there were tons of guys dressed as various Disney princesses.

 

[PedsNursePatty]

My son and I are running the 10K on Saturday morning. What happens AFTER the race? Is there breakfast? Food? Party? Music?
The RunDisney site doesn't really say.

We did Expedition Everest Challenge at WDW last May and after the race there was the after-race party at Animal Kingdom. Immediately after the race though I remember there being snack-foods like bananas & Cliff bars, of course water & chocolate milk. I'm assuming probably something like that at Tinkerbell?

 

[longhorns2]

This is going to sound like a weird request but my 8yo son and I were supposed to be doing the 5k together and unfortunately I had a set back with plantar fasciitis and won't be able to maintain the minimum pace. He still wants to run it by himself but is scared and I was wondering if there are any families out there with younger kids that may be 'running' it that might not mind 'adopting' my son for the race - he can run a 10min mile but for the full 5k will probably do a lot of walking and be around a 14-15min pace. He nor I have ever done this before so I'm not sure how it works but it sounds like only people with race bibbs can get to the starting line but I will still register and get one and 'pretend' to be in the race just to get him to the starting line but if there is someone he can run with I would feel a lot more comfortable.

Here's my take- go with him anyway! I know you can't run, but the 5Ks are VERY lenient on time. I've never heard of a sweep at the 5K- it's all inside the park. I ran a 5K at WDW in 56 min in 2011 and never saw a sweeper or anything.

You could start it with him, and if he wants to go ahead of you, let him go once he's comfortable! Meet at the end.

I'd totally run with him but wont be in until Friday after the race. Good luck!

 

[AmericanItGirl]

Is anybody here signed up for the 10k on Saturday morning? I will be doing that, and was trying to think of some costume ideas. I am a male, but I'd love to hear what everybody else has planned in terms of costumes for the whole weekend!

Running the 1/2 here. If I can find sheer white fabric (looking for it this weekend), then I'm going as Elsa from Frozen.

As for male costume ideas, several of the princes look to be easily adaptable. Here are a few examples:
Eric: White v-neck long-sleeve shirt, blue running shorts, black socks (and shoes if possible), red belt or sash across the middle.
Prince Charming: White long-sleeve shirt, red running pants, yellow construction paper epaulets and "rope" (or draw them on with a yellow fabric marker)
Flynn: White long-sleeve shirt, blue v-neck tank (you can always buy a tank and cut a v at the neck) over the white shirt, brown running pants, brown belt

Hope these suggestions get your creative juices flowing.