Well, it’s almost time, Friends. Just a few more short days. We are all waiting with rapt attention as we wait for . . . The weather report for Walt Disney World Marathon Weekend. Wait, what did you think I was talking about? Yes, it’s that time. Where we Run Disney enthusiasts start to stalk […]
The Middle-Aged Runners Guide To Training For A Half Marathon
I didn’t become a runner until I was 38 years old. I was 39 when I ran my first half, 40 when I ran my first marathon, 45 when I ran my last one (AND I MEAN IT THIS TIME), and I ran my 21st half marathon just 2 weeks ago. Oh, and I already […]
Anatomy of A Delusional Run
This morning was a step down week in my training plan. What is a step down week? In a nutshell, you run less after running more. Last week’s long run was 5 miles and next week is 6.5, but today was just 3. JUST THREE MILES. So I leave for my 3 mile run, it’s […]
A Quick Update on Running and On Life
I haven’t written in literally weeks and I can’t really give you a solid answer as to why. It’s not just writer’s block (I’ve had that and I typically know how to address it) but more of a lack of anything interesting to say. Oh, wait, that may be writer’s block. Huh. I’m in a […]
2017 Star Wars Half The Dark Side!
Just returned from an AMAZING weekend at Walt Disney World, playing (mostly) and running (a little) for the Run Disney Star Wars Half The Dark Side race and we had an AMAZING TIME! The parks were a little more crowded then last year but I think that’s because it was the Sunday after Easter so […]
5 Things To Pack When You Run Disney
It’s almost time! I leave Friday for the Star Wars, The Dark Side Half at Walt Disney World and I seriously CANNOT wait. Who remembers this commercial? Uh, YEAH, that’s me about right now. I actually HATE packing. Hate it. Every time. I love traveling but hate packing. Makes no sense. The only way I […]
Tapering for Star Wars Dark Side Half and a Skirt Sports Review
Sing along with me (to the words of the Andy Williams holiday classic): It’s the Most Wonderful time .. of the training When you’re done with long running and find yourself humming I’ll soon have new bling! It’s the most wonderful time of the training! (OK, so maybe training and bling really don’t rhyme but […]
All About The Running! Half Marathon Training Update
I am way overdue for an update on my training for the Run Disney Star Wars Half-Marathon, The Dark Side! There are rumors a’swirling that this race may be going away (or re-themed) which makes me super sad since I love the theme and the time of the year, and was hoping to make this […]
Where I Stay For WDW Marathon Weekend and Why!
I was trying to add up how many Run Disney Walt Disney World Marathon Weekends I’ve participated in and I THINK it’s 6. I’ve missed the last two and have felt serious FOMO (Fear of Missing Out). So much so, that just today I pulled the trigger on my early entry option through Disney Vacation […]