Tag: Half marathon
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What a pain in the…heel?
In running we find that sometimes we get injured. Sometimes we hurt in places where we didn’t know we could hurt! But here is a fairly common injury, the Achilles. When I ran the goofy challenge, it was one of new injuries I got. It hurt to put pressure on my heel and to flex…
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Let the training begin!
Wow things have been busy around here lately! But I was finally able to sit down and make my training schedule for the TCS NYC Marathon! I am not happy about the fact that I have to train during the HOT HOT Florida summer but I’ll make it work! When I set out to train…
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Wine and Dine and where to stay.
So now that you survived the online registration of the runDisney Wine and Dine Half Marathon now it’s time to start training and getting your weekend travels ready! I participate in all of the runDisney races and always stay in the same resort. I LOVE LOVE all the amenities included with my stay. I recommend the Hilton Orlando…
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Impossible is nothing.
What does the word “impossible” mean to you? For me it means a challenge that I gladly accept. Almost my whole life, many have told me that what I do is impossible. There is no way that someone with the severity of my Scoliosis can not be a runner, much less a marathoner. Having Scoliosis…
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It’s almost time for the Royal Ball!
As the runDisney Princess Half marathon weekend quickly approaches, I know some of you have been waiting for! The Princess Half Marathon Weekend has been one of the most popular race weekends at Walt Disney World. Thousands on princesses will take the streets and parks to run the 5K, 10K, half, or Glass Slipper Challenge(10K and half)…
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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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Cheers to 2014
Well as I get ready to say good-bye to another year, I reflect on how much has happened. The good, the bad, and the ugly. 2014 was a memorable year for sure. I remember gearing up in January for my first full marathon. Nerves like you wouldn’t believe! The reason, I had little training due…
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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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