Category: Running
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Goofy Challenge the EPIC race.
In case you missed the first half of my Goofy Challenge recap, you can find it here. After we ran the half marathon, we headed back to the resort to get prepared for the marathon. My PT, Joe came back to finish working on me and see how bad I was. I was actually feeling OK…
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The Goofy Challenge (part 1)
Since the Goofy Challenge was two races and lots of stuff happened, I am dividing my recap into parts. I don’t want to bore you all in one sitting 😉 It all started by going to the expo to pick up the race packets and the VERY popular race merchandise! Luckily I got everything I…
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It’s TIME to run!!!!
As most of you know, Alpha and I run every race in costumes. You have all asked and waited to see what we will be running as this year…Since we are running two races, that meant two costumes! We run in costumes for many reasons: makes the experience more fun, not so serious, helps keep…
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Tips on running through Disney World
As we are days away from the 2015 Disney World Marathon Weekend, I thought I’d share my veteran tips as to getting through this weekend and the race successfully. After you’ve spent months and countless hours training for this race, you have now received your last instructions and have confirmed your reservation at your hotel. Packing…
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Happy New Year
Here is hoping that you ALL have had a positive fulfilling 2014 and hoping that 2015 brings you good luck, happiness, and bigger goals! Keep your eye on the big goal, never lose sight of it. Make sure your 2015 resolutions are realistic. Keep them simple and easy to follow. Don’t try to go crazy…
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Believe you can
Originally posted on rillaruns: There are plenty of times over the past year that I can remember thinking that if I could just put in a little more effort, a little more work, then I might see some results that would make it all worthwhile. I’m still fairly new to the sport – about 14…
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Training ups and downs
WOW! What a crazy training schedule its been for the Goofy’s Race and a Half Challenge!!!! This past weekend I finally was successful at completing high mileage. The race is just 2 weeks away and I feel ready! I ran a local half marathon a few weeks back and set out to do a mock Goofy run.…
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The Holiday Limited Edition
It makes me so happy to see my RunnerBox arrive at my door! I’ve said it before and I’ll say it again, its perfect for runners! The idea is a box filled with runner goodies! You can order a gift box, a starter box, or do a 6 month/yearly subscription. Each box is unique and…
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Today is CHEETAH day!
Happy international cheetah day! Today is a special day for one of the most beloved animals and VERY dear to my heart. It is unfortunate that the cheetah, is the most endangered one in Africa. =( There is less than 10,000 cheetahs remaining in the wild. Some reasons why the cheetahs are disappearing so quickly…
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I wined, I dined, I CONQUERED
I can comfortably say that this was the most EPIC race I have ever done! From the start of the Wine and Dine Half Marathon Weekend, until the end, FULL of memories!!! Let me start at the beginning…. We checked into the Hilton Bonnet Creek on Friday, the day before the race. Yes, I know, I live…
Empire Unleashed 