runDisney asked why do you run? You know my answer "for the love of Disney running!" It does not get any simpler than that. Of course I also love how it makes me feel, in addition to it being an escape, a way to improve my health, just plain fun and a way to enjoy being outside. I love meeting and inspiring others to be more active. Oh my goodness the list could go on and on. Anyway...right before the WDW Marathon runDisneyTV caught me before I set off to run my dream race. Watch this and see how I feel about the WDW Marathon in a nutshell (back off Chip and Dale...this is my nut)! [hint: I am at 2:13]
So what so you think? Why do you run?
You can see the whole piece up on their blog http://www.rundisney.com/blog/ under Feb 8th!
Sunday, February 17, 2013
WDW Half Marathon - Donald '13
Here we go!
The Donald Half!
The first leg of the Goofy Challenge!
Let's get this show on the road!
I made my Alice in Wonderland inspired runner friendly costume for this race. I don't think I will ever do an apron again. Functionally it did not impact my running, but it was a pain for pictures. When I remembered I felt the need to fix it since it shifted right and left. I was thrilled Alice recognized my efforts!
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| There they are folks! The medals hanging at the ready. They are just waiting for us! |
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| We headed over to the finish line first thing in the morning for a little finish line inspiration! The added plus of making this your first stop race morning are the clean finish line porta-potties! (with Jen P.) |
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| Check out my dry hair! It did not last long. |
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| Morning meet up |
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| Morning meet up |
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| The line to meet characters near the stage. |
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| DJ doing his thing! Interestingly enough people were not dancing or warming up. |
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| Originally I was up into corral B, but I showed a lower 1/2 time at runner relations at the expo and was switched to the A corral for the half and the full! |
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| Crowd moving toward the start area |
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| National Anthem time |
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| Goofy, Mickey and Donald getting their groove on in their track suits. |
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| With Donald's count down were are off! |
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| Fireworks and all! |
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| Those darn Pirates! |
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| Caution! Speed Bumps Ahead! |
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| Huge banners out on the road |
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| Chip and Dale near the speedway |
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| Oh my...the flood lights! |
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| At the Transportation Center right before the real bathrooms! |
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| I love running under this arch! This is my "we are almost there" moment! |
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| Turning left after the Contemporary and about to head into MK! |
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| Let's do this...MAIN STREET! |
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| Tomorrowland |
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| Fantasyland |
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| Don't be afraid to make up your own photo spots! Just grab a WDW staff member or spectator in the area and ask them if they can take your picture. (They always say yes, but you must have your own camera/phone.) |
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| The New Fantasyland (These two did not bring their own camera!) |
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| WDW staff is so good about taking your picture anywhere you want! |
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| At the Castle before running through! |
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| I could not resist stopping in the castle to take a picture! |
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| Get someone, anyone, in the ChEAR Zone to take your picture. The distance and perspective are so much better than the official photos. |
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| Marcia in the ChEAR Zone (I had 2 different people take my picture to make sure I got a good one. They were about 20 feet apart, left/right) |
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| WDW staff shot this one I got over the bridge to the left of the castle. There is a reason it is a Kodak spot. |
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| Across from Sleepy Hollow Refreshments |
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| Frontierland |
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| backstage about to leave MK |
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| Lovely day for a photo! near Grand Floridian |
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| Tweet and run with runDisney! |
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| Golf course surfing! |
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| banners in the daylight |
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| Are you ready for the interstate ramp? |
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| run that ramp soldiers |
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| EPCOT is calling! Follow that monorail...wait it is going from Epcot to Transportation Center...follow that track! |
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| Yes please...fan me...it is hot! |
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| close |
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| closer |
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| almost there! Last bit of park fun! |
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| I should have raised my arm! |
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| Final stretch...and I forgot to take any more pictures! |
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| But don't worry I did cross the finish line! The volunteers are all so great! |
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| First leg of Goofy done! |
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| Look Mommy! I've got bling! |
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| Very official in the blue jacket! |
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| You ladies did a fantastic job! Thanks for all the post race goodies! |
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| More bling shots with run buddies! |
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| With my brother-in-law! Great job Andrew! |
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| My post race photo with Chip and Dale near the DJ. |
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| Mickey Ears welcome/goodbye arch. |
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