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One More Disney Day: Part II

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I need to apologize for the delay in getting Part II out there. I’ve been swamped with “stuff” and projects and family matters and needed to clear a few things, cross the t’s and dot the i’s…done. So after a few weeks of reflection I now have an even better perspective on One More Disney … Continue reading "One More Disney Day: Part II"
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Team AllEars 2013: Continuing with Purpose

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It happens every spring”¦the snow melts”¦clocks spring ahead”¦pitchers and catchers report for spring training”¦but more importantly it’s that time of year to launch a new year of Team AllEars. In the Beginning The Team AllEars Running Team was founded in 2009 with several goals in mind. One was to motivate those who have wanted to … Continue reading "Team AllEars 2013: Continuing with Purpose"
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One More Disney Day: Part I

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So now that I have fully recovered from “One More Disney Day”, it’s time to reflect on the event. Feb. 29th, 2:45 am I had set my alarm to go off at 3:00 am, but was worried so much that I would oversleep that I beat the alarm, just as I do on the morning … Continue reading "One More Disney Day: Part I"
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If You Can Dream It, Then You Can Do It!

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By Heather Przystas So it seems the second week of January for me is ‘pain week’. Last year, I found myself curled up on my bed, feeling sorry for myself. I’d been swept off the course of the Walt Disney World half marathon, skipped the Team All Ears meets completely, fought with my traveling companion … Continue reading "If You Can Dream It, Then You Can Do It!"
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One More Disney Day: A Preview

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Starting at 6:00 a.m. on February 29th, for the first time ever, in what is being called “One More Disney Day,” both Walt Disney World’s Magic Kingdom Park and Disneyland Park will be open for 24 hours. When I first heard this announcement I wasn’t sure how to react. Maybe this was because I had … Continue reading "One More Disney Day: A Preview"
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I Finally Did It!!! Walt Disney World Half Marathon

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By Joan Smith I finally did it!!!! That’s the feeling that I had when I crossed the finish line at the Walt Disney World Half Marathon in early January. That simple sentence doesn’t seem like enough to convey all of the feelings of that day though. There were so many thoughts…where are my friends, my … Continue reading "I Finally Did It!!! Walt Disney World Half Marathon"
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From Zumba to a Disney Half Marathon

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By Erinn Casazza Have you met Jamison Reynolds? If you have, you know that Jamison Reynolds has been blamed for many things. Here is something else he can add to his list: I blame Jamison Reynolds for how utterly happy I am right now! Weird, right? Here’s how it happened: In the fall of 2010, … Continue reading "From Zumba to a Disney Half Marathon"
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My first Half Marathon at Walt Disney World

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By Casey Dylan Back-story Last fall, in what can best be described as a moment of mid-life crisis, I decided to put down the beer, turn off the TV, get off the couch, go outside and”¦(wait for it)”¦run a marathon. Due to my rotund shape, and generally lazy disposition, this was a statement far fetched … Continue reading "My first Half Marathon at Walt Disney World"
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Introducing the “New” AAR System at Disney

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Over the last several years I have noticed a few things and kept reminding myself to mention them to friends and colleagues who also frequent both Walt Disney world and Disneyland. I’m speaking about the FastPass system that has been in existence for sometime now. You know how it works…you bring your admission media to … Continue reading "Introducing the “New” AAR System at Disney"
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My First 5K!

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By Leslie Bird (The following is a first hand account, or diary, by Leslie Bird, on her first trip to Walt Disney World Marathon Weekend.) Packing I’m not a runner. Really, I’m not. If you would have told me at this time last year that I’d be running a 5K at Walt Disney World on … Continue reading "My First 5K!"
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