VickiHD
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Do you all just love the new disney runners launched this week? I'm not going to bet on getting lucky at the expo, but I do love them!
New Disney runners ?? What's that ?
Do you all just love the new disney runners launched this week? I'm not going to bet on getting lucky at the expo, but I do love them!
Doing the Rock n roll vegas tonight and at the expo there were Tink spots available. Tons of people were lined up to sign. They had the medals out for Tink, 10k as well as all the princess, 10k, GSC, pink coast 2 coast........omg. Honestly all of them were way better in person. The new tink one looks much bigger to me.....? Not sure if it is. The pink c2c is amazing!!
Does anyone think they may offer more spots for Black Friday? I really LOVE the 10 km medal! I just can't justify another race/hotel package! Fingers crossed that they do!
How's everyone else's training going?
Good luck tonight!! Come back and give a report ~ I always go back and forth on whether or not I want to do that one.
Good luck tonight!! Come back and give a report ~ I always go back and forth on whether or not I want to do that one. Just got back from my 1st hard workout since NY. I've been if the gym a few times back have been going kinda easy. Today I really pushed it to see how the legs would respond, they tired a little faster than I hoped but pushed through and got it done. I have a feeling I'll be a little sore tomorrow. No running yet; giving myself 1 more week but I'm keeping cardio up at the gym. I'll start back up again next weekend. How's everyone else's training going?
I'm new to this thread, and FILLED with nerves. If talked about and I missed, sorry. But when do they sweep? Like what miles does it start at? Trying to make a game since my time wasn't taken for a better corral. (Emailed too late)
I did the RnR Vegas half last year. It was fun, because it's unforgettable to run along the strip with all the hotels lit up, but it was hard for me because to was really, really windy at the start, and we ran against the wind for the first mile, and the there's a few mile segment when you're running from the strip to old downtown Vegas, and it's through mostly dark, music-less neighborhoods, which was tedious. Also, my garmin died at mile 11, so I couldn't tell what pace I was running at the last few miles.
I would do it again, but I didn't do it this year.
Finished the RnR Vegas. It was my 14th half in 19months. This one was right up there with my favorites. I must've said "this is awesome" 15 times during the race. Truly a one of a kind, no where in the world will you run a course like this. There were a couple dark spots but not that bad. Lasted a very short time. I heard they added a lot more lights then last year. Music along the course was great, didn't listen to my headphones at all, a first. Not one I think you go to PR, just because it's fun to slow down a touch and enjoy the sites. Weather was pretty much as perfect as it could get, 60 at the start, no wind. It got up to 70 earlier in the day and I actually was by the pool for awhile.
I DO NOT do repeat half marathons, there are just so many out there so why keep doing the same ones, BUT this one I will repeat in 2014. Honestly, it was fantastic. Only down side was when you finished, the gated runners area was way too long to get out of. About an extra 3/4 mile to just get out of it then for us how to walk back another 3/4 mile to get to the hotel. Other then that, fabulous!
Hi everyone,
I'm sure someone has, what with all the "challenges" they have out there (Dopey/Goofy/Dumbo, etc), but what is it like to do two big races close together?
The only race I've done was the ToT 10 miler this year and it was fine, but I was sore for a couple of days after. This year, I have signed up to do the WDW Half (my first half!), but am now having insane thoughts of signing up for 2014 Tink Half because GET Travel still has some availability. Those two races are only like a week apart, which sounds close to me, but I know you challenger people do races on back-to-back days. I think with a week apart, I should be fine, but I still lack the confidence because I still am a new runner.
What do you guys think? Take the WDW Half easy and then give it my all at Tink or what?
Who here is training over 10? I'm super nervous about my lack of running lately. I'm thinking 6 miles this weekend, a 10k next week, then 7.5, 8.5, 9.5, 10.5 as my long runs? I live in WI and my long runs will depend on weather. (Last year I did 8 miles at 5 degrees and then had to finish the rest on the treadmill because it was too damn cold.)
Finished the RnR Vegas. It was my 14th half in 19months. This one was right up there with my favorites. I must've said "this is awesome" 15 times during the race. Truly a one of a kind, no where in the world will you run a course like this. There were a couple dark spots but not that bad. Lasted a very short time. I heard they added a lot more lights then last year. Music along the course was great, didn't listen to my headphones at all, a first. Not one I think you go to PR, just because it's fun to slow down a touch and enjoy the sites. Weather was pretty much as perfect as it could get, 60 at the start, no wind. It got up to 70 earlier in the day and I actually was by the pool for awhile.
I DO NOT do repeat half marathons, there are just so many out there so why keep doing the same ones, BUT this one I will repeat in 2014. Honestly, it was fantastic. Only down side was when you finished, the gated runners area was way too long to get out of. About an extra 3/4 mile to just get out of it then for us how to walk back another 3/4 mile to get to the hotel. Other then that, fabulous!
princessmeghan said:OMG, I cannot believe we are 2 months away.
My training has been awful. I did 2 10ks in October, but haven't really run since. I did a 4 miler last week. I need to crack down on my training. I need to be back up to 6 this week.
My costume is coming together too. I'm dressing as a pirate. Red sparkle skirt, black tank, Miss Morgan Designs iron on priate mickey decal, a pirate hat, and maybe a few more accessories?
Who here is training over 10? I'm super nervous about my lack of running lately. I'm thinking 6 miles this weekend, a 10k next week, then 7.5, 8.5, 9.5, 10.5 as my long runs? I live in WI and my long runs will depend on weather. (Last year I did 8 miles at 5 degrees and then had to finish the rest on the treadmill because it was too damn cold.)
I did it last year. And w/ you already there for training, especially w/ TOT last month, you should be fine. Just make sure not to go crazy walking all over in WDW or DL depending on how long you're at the parks. After the WDW 1/2, hop in an ice bath as soon as you get back to your room, that'll help w/ soreness, and get some protein and carbs in you right away at the very latest an hour after your run. Make sure you stretch a lot during the week especially the 1st couple of days after WDW. If you can, do a couple of short runs during the week to work out the lactic acid and help get your legs back and you should be fine. As for as efforts for the 2 races, it's up to you. Just keep your plan in mind when you're running ie if you want to go harder at WDW then know you might be going a little slower for Tink or if you want to run harder at Tink don't go all out for WDW.
New Disney runners ?? What's that ?
That's how I got into Tink this past year. I didn't sign up originally because I was doing Goofy at WDW. Then I said, "Feh why not?" Got a cheapo room. Ended up with my C2C and it was one of my best races ever.
I need all the time I an get. First half, first RunDisney and last corral...I plan on taking lots of photos....hopefully none of the ballon ladies coming after me!
If not, are there at least any meet-ups planned? I know for sure I would be going out to DL alone for this race and it just sounds so lonely. That's also what's holding me back from registering. I've never traveled solo to such a far off destination.