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373 to 0

Posted on by Mike Scopa
That’s the score”¦at least as it stands today. In my lifetime I have visited Walt Disney World a total of 373 days and the 400 mark is probably less than a year away. The other number represents the number of days I have visited Disneyland, but that’s about to change. On Labor Day weekend I … Continue reading "373 to 0"
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The Princess Marathon Chronicles: The Home Stretch

Posted on by Mike Scopa
As you leave the Magic Kingdom the course once again does it’s best to prevent you from running as fast as you possibly can along Floridian Way. The course narrows to about a 10 or a 12-foot width that prevents you from getting into too much of a rhythm. Because of the narrow course runners … Continue reading "The Princess Marathon Chronicles: The Home Stretch"
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The Princess Marathon Chronicles: The First 10K

Posted on by Mike Scopa
Part 1 of my Princess Marathon Chronicles – The Preparation! As I crossed the Start I thought, “Everything seems to be okay!” as my back was not being too cranky and everything else seemed fine”¦except I could not get my watch to start. Hoo boy”¦in January I had issues getting my iPod to start with … Continue reading "The Princess Marathon Chronicles: The First 10K"
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The Princess Marathon Chronicles: The Preparation

Posted on by Mike Scopa
So you want to be a runner? You want to be able to lace up some snazzy running shoes, put on some sleek looking running gear, and enter races and bring home fancy running shirts, and if possible, a medal or two? Well then I’ve got just the thing for you….my Princess Marathon Chronicles which … Continue reading "The Princess Marathon Chronicles: The Preparation"
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Announcing the AllEars Running Team

Posted on by Mike Scopa
We are pleased, honored, and excited to announce the formation of the AllEars® Running Team. This team will be co-captained by AllEars® feature writer Michelle Scribner and yours truly who together have combined to participate in over a dozen Walt Disney World sponsored races including four half-marathons. Our Goals So what is the goal for … Continue reading "Announcing the AllEars Running Team"
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A Reluctant Request for “The Reluctant Runner”

Posted on by Mike Scopa
I know I’ve been late with my recap of my Mousefest adventures and I promise to get on the stick and tell you about them this week. While i continue to gather my Mousefest notes please let me discuss a more important matter with you. I’m sure this blog entry will get me in trouble….so … Continue reading "A Reluctant Request for “The Reluctant Runner”"
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Marathon Training

Posted on by AllEars
Marathon Training Okay, July 4th has come and gone. For those of you who are training for either your first Walt Disney World full or half-marathon”¦how are you doing? You should be in full swing training by now. Hopefully by now you are somewhere in the 3-5 mile range and are at a comfortable pace. … Continue reading "Marathon Training"
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The 2008 Walt Disney World Races

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It seems that Walt Disney World has very much adopted the idea of hosting races year round. Unfortunately not everyone lives is Central Florida and can make every one so we have to make choices. Of course we need information to make these choices and my purpose today is to provide you with some information … Continue reading "The 2008 Walt Disney World Races"
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Marathoning with Mike and Mickey: Race Aftermath: Part 2

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Sunday: The Day After I woke up and the first thing I thought was, “Okay, let’s see what the knee has to say.” It didn’t say anything. It sort of screamed at me. A hot shower helped with the stiffness. I headed to the Studios theme park to have lunch with Deb and Linda at … Continue reading "Marathoning with Mike and Mickey: Race Aftermath: Part 2"
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