I'm glad you have been running more and that you found a bib for the 10k! Your running plans look good.
Thanks! I am too...I have never tried to get a bib so close to a race before, so I'm glad I was able to find one!
Yay on the continuing improvement and double YAY for doing the 10K and getting a bib for that. Seems like a very smart plan and you still get to enjoy 2 races which is awesome!! The training plan seems perfect and I'm glad Dr. Spine is onboard for you running more so long as you are careful about it and clearly you are being careful.
Thanks Gisele! I am a lot happier about this new plan for Tink weekend. I'd love to do the half, but I'd also love to not re-injure myself. I think this way I get my runDisney fix but am still being somewhat smart about getting back into things.
Yeah, he was very specific about what he thought my max distance should be right now. He initially said that beyond 6 miles may be a little iffy so I think capping the distance at 10K right now is perfect. I think he knew how badly I wanted to do the half, which is why he agreed to it, but I sort of could tell he didn't think it was a 100% great idea.
POLY!!!! Woohoo. That is so exciting. I'm sure you will have an amazing stay there.
AHHH I'm so excited!
I think part of me never ACTUALLY thought we could stay there, so we're super looking forward to it!
I showed Chris that circuit shirt and asked him if he'd wear something like that. He said, "Yeah, I'd consider that." That's big coming from a guy who only wears solid color running shirts!!
Yep, that was exactly Will's reaction. I've shown him the other men's cut shirts and he's said they are too flashy for him...but he likes this one. Part of me wants him to get just as addicted as I am, but then again, if he does...that's less INKnBURN money for ME to spend. HMMM...
The 10k with deferral of everything else is a great compromise to the weekend. I think we've danced around enough on the W&D thread that I hope you sign up for the challenge with Mr. A doing his first 10k, for no other selfish reason than I want trip reports since going isn't even an option this year.
Right now I'm planning on the 5K + challenge. Mr. A is debating on the 10K or the 5K...I drew up a little 10K plan for him and I know he can do it, but he's nervous! He's still got a few days to decide though.
The Poly is a great resort, and even if you are a normal, nice, person, I promise you feel really smug getting off the monorail and knowing you are staying there!
Hahahaha...I know what you mean! I remember feeling like that when we stayed at the Grand Floridian.
I hope Avatarland is cool. My comfort is in that most things in Disney theme parks, from Tomorrowland to Epcot Future World to most of Animal Kingdom weren't built around a particular movie- we just like them because they are well done worlds that I like living in for a little bit. If I didn't know about Avatar movies and just saw this magical land with light up plants and flying animals I could ride in a theme park, would I be excited? Probably. Hopefully the wait is worth it.
I agree with you - I feel like in the hands of WDI it will be pretty awesome. It still strikes me as SUPER odd...but on the other hand, the parks are getting so many new things in the next couple of years that I feel I really shouldn't complain.
As far as the discussion on Universal Studios- I have gone several times and always stayed at a Universal hotel so I can get front of the line privileges and while Harry Potter and Jurassic Park sections are great (seriously, ride Hogwarts Express both ways- it's different each way!) I overall find the two theme parks disappointing, I don't get motion sick like ever, but Universal has found a way to make that mot true. 90% of their rides are motion simulator, climb in something looka t a screen, get shaken around, and I always end up cutting the day short when I've had enough of feeling like I want to vomit.
I SO agree with you on the disappointment, especially with the screens and the motion simulators. I can't handle those types of rides at Disney either (Mission: Space green side and Star Tours), so the fact that much of Universal is like that is a big turn-off for me.
And I DID ride Hogwarts express both ways - I remembered you saying to do that! I thought it was just amazing. I was SO glad that I'd managed not to ready any spoilers or see pictures or videos or anything. It was so perfect I think I actually teared up a bit! #nerd
I would be surprised if you need sleeves at all in May in California. It will be pretty warm. But, I do like either the blue or the one of each. As much as I LOVE the phoenix shirt, I'm opposed to matchy matchy cuteness on a fundamental level (emphasis on the mental)
I think you're right about the sleeves. I can see myself either not wearing them at all or ditching them pretty early on (and by "ditching them" I mean "folding them up and pocketing them"). Lady Fawkes will rise from the ashes either way.
Have you been reading Pottermore about the American history of magic, BTW? Nerd tests for everyone!
I have NOT. But I have seen that that is a thing that is going on now, so I need to get on that! Weekend reading!!
I know I already said this on the Tink thread, but I was so excited when I saw that you were looking for a 10K bib. I remember a few short weeks ago when you were still frustrated that you couldn't run ... and now you're ready to start training for a 10K in 2 months. The progress you've made is truly amazing and inspiring! You are awesome!
Thank you so much for the kind words, Sarah!
That's something that is nice about having this thread, is that if I get frustrated now I can go back a couple of weeks and be reminded of the progress I have made. I've been frustrated this week with my slooooow pace, but I just need to keep reminding myself that it's only been 3 weeks...and let's face it, it's not like I was ever going to compete to win or anything!
So ... on to the important things ... any idea what you're wearing for the 10K?
NO!!!
I need to get on that! Priorities!!
(I apologize for my lack of replies, I was hit with an awful cold/flu thing from PHM and I'm just now starting to feel normal...3 weeks later!!)
Hey Mel! I'm so glad you're starting to feel better...sounds like a lot of people got what you did. Ugh!!
So many things... Congrats on running and how well it's been going. That's such a good idea to take things a bit slower and see how your body is feeling & reacting. So far, it sounds like it's responding very well and that you're able to continue and even push yourself a little bit each time.
Ah...thanks. I'll admit, the patience has been hard for me. I am NOT a patient person! I'm trying to be smart about things...
The new shoes & the Lucky Charm inkburn skirt are so very cool. Being Irish myself, I love anything Irish. I'm loving that skirt!!
I'm the same way - I LOVE anything Irish, so I had to have the Lucky Charm stuff.
I've got my shamrock scarf all ready to wear on St. Patty's Day...and I'm officially becoming my mother having said that.
CONGRATS on InkBurn Ambassador gig - that's so exciting, especially because it's a product you believe in & you are clearly a great supporter of their products. You'll do great!
Thank you!!
I'm a little nervous about it...hoping to do a good job.
Yay for the new Tink 15k for you - that will be fun you'll be able to still go and experience the trip & race with your mom.
I think so too! I hope she has fun...she's not QUITE the Disney fan that I am, but I think she'll enjoy the 5K.
WOOOOO for the Poly reservation! I think one day that may be a resort I put on my "must stay at" list. Hopefully with the new confirmed Wine & Dine info that was just put out, you didn't have to make any changes.
I did not have to make any changes! Yay!
I'm a little disappointed with the changes to the weekend overall (mostly that the half isn't a night race anymore, because I thought that was so cool and unique)...but more than that I am happy that they kept the theme as Food & Wine overall, and I LOVE that the 10K is Remy and the challenge is Lumiere.
So shouldn't I take my own advice?
I am nothing if not an enabler.
Not fun!
...we'll see what, if anything, is announced for this weekend (again...see below)
He seemed pleased with my lifting 3 days/running 3 days schedule, and he also wrote me a prescription for a standing desk at work. So hopefully that will come through soon-ish. He also said that as long as I’m "training" (so...pretty much always), I should be doing the PT exercises, and they they'll help the leg pain. So that's some extra motivation to be a little better about getting the PT in. It was a really good appointment overall, and I go back to see him in late May. 
SWOOOON. He's a keeper! So yeah...while I can get upset/bothered over what goes on in the online world, the real world is still pretty great.
Happy Monday! 
