Yeah, so, as I've alluded here a few times over the past couple of weeks, Todd and I decided to do something a little nutty. (Okay, so it was mostly his idea, but I went along with it.) ;) We had a conversation about how marathon training really is months and months of preparation and hard … [Read more...]
Walt Disney World Marathon Weekend: The Half
Okay, so I'm back with a recap of my first leg of the Goofy Challenge: the Walt Disney World Half Marathon! After spending Thursday at Universal Studios (Todd insisted...BOO) and Friday at Hollywood Studios and Animal Kingdom, that 3:30am wake-up call on Saturday wasn't easy. But I was dressed as … [Read more...]
I’m Goofy!
Hey, all! So we just got back from The World late last night, and I wanted to drop in to announce that Todd and I both successfully ran the Walt Disney World Marathon! And, that I completed the Goofy Challenge! I finished the half in 3:15 -- slightly faster than my usual Disney half marathon … [Read more...]
Disneyland Half Marathon Weekend: Dumbo Double Dare 2014
Hi, guys! Hope you all had an awesome weekend. At long last, here's my recap of the Disneyland Half Marathon! After an early dinner the night before the race, we headed back to the room to ensure at least 6-7 hours of sleep before a 4am wake-up call. We got dressed in our costumes -- inspired, of … [Read more...]
Disneyland Half Marathon 2014: The Expo and Our First Day in CA
Hey, guys! Alright, so this week is going to be all about Disneyland (my apologies for those of you who aren't QUITE as obsessed as I am...haha). I'll be sharing my New York City Marathon training for both weeks 8 and 9 in one post over the next couple of days, but I wanted to go ahead and get my … [Read more...]
Glass Slipper Challenge Recap: Princess Half Marathon 2014
Hi, guys! I'm back with my final recap from the inaugural Glass Slipper Challenge: the Princess Half Marathon! Here are my recaps from the expo and the Enchanted 10K, in case you missed them! As many of you know, the Princess Half was my very first half marathon...so returning this year to run … [Read more...]
Disneyland Half Marathon Race Recap: Dumbo Double Dare
Hi, everyone! I know I am RIDICULOUSLY late on this recap, so I hope you'll forgive me! I do have another exciting race recap coming this week; I was in Philadelphia this weekend to run my first Rock n' Roll half marathon! More on that soon. :) Okay, so now for my final Disneyland-themed post: … [Read more...]
Disneyland Half Marathon Weekend Recap: The Meet-Up
Hi, guys! So I know it has been quiet here for a few days, but I have a good reason, promise…as many of you know, I was in California to take on the inaugural Dumbo Double Dare at Disneyland, so I hope you’ll forgive me for not having a whole lot of time to update while I was away! However, … [Read more...]
My Magical Disney Favorites!
In honor of my first trip to Disneyland and the start of Dumbo Double Dare weekend being just ONE WEEK AWAY, and my excitement over making it in to the meet-up, I thought I'd write a fun little Disney-inspired post. I totally stole this from Mindy over at Road Runner Girl and Karen from Just Me and … [Read more...]
The ABCs of Me
Hey, all! So, Lori over at Once Upon a Run tagged me in a super fun game of "The ABCs of Me" last week, and I'm always a sucker for a questionnaire-type blog post...so...here it goes! Thanks again, Lori! :) Attached or single? Newly attached. :) B. Best Friend? My sister...even though we … [Read more...]