Mike Scopa

Long Distance Running Gear

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Since we have different experience levels with our running, we’ve decided to create a series of blogs that show different perspectives on a variety of running topics. This week we’ve decide to talk a bit about running gear: what are the essentials? Michelle’s Take on Running Gear As someone new to running, my first thought … Continue reading "Long Distance Running Gear"
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Michelle and Mike: On Courage First

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When we hear of someone planning to run a long distance race, like a half or full marathon, we often take for granted the courage required to make that commitment. Regardless of whether that decision is made by an experienced or novice runner, it’s not a decision to be taken lightly. With that decision comes … Continue reading "Michelle and Mike: On Courage First"
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Announcing the AllEars Running Team

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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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Why Belle?

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For those of you who know me well”¦and you know who you are”¦you are probably aware that I have an unbelievable crush on a certain Disney princess. I get kidded about it a lot”¦and I mean A LOT. What amazes me is that although I get kidded by tens”¦no hundreds of my friends I have … Continue reading "Why Belle?"
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MouseFest 2008 — The Homestretch

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Day 4 – Saturday Saturday was an early call. I got up early and met Michelle at the 50’s pool and we headed off to the Yacht and Beach Club. I know she’s going to give me a “look” when she reads this but I need to say here and now how much I appreciated … Continue reading "MouseFest 2008 — The Homestretch"
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MouseFest: Looking Back — Wed. thru Fri.

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By now most of the trip reports have been written, most of the colds have passed (I hope), but the memories still linger from just an extraordinary MouseFest 2008. I thought about delivering a blow-by-blow description of how my MouseFest 2008 experience went but it would take forever for me to bring you each and … Continue reading "MouseFest: Looking Back — Wed. thru Fri."
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A Reluctant Request for “The Reluctant Runner”

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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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Mike’s Mousefest 2008 Chronicles: Day 1

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Well the day started real early…like 1:58 A.M. The overnight attempt to get some sleep was eerily familiar to the difficulty one has trying to sleep before doing the Walt Disney World Half-Marathon. At least today I didn’t have to run 13.1 miles. I got to my airport around 4:30 and took off with fellow … Continue reading "Mike’s Mousefest 2008 Chronicles: Day 1"
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Mike’s Mousefest Chronicles: The Pre-Trip Lists

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Well with less than a week to go before heading to Mousefest it’s time for me to go through the first of my annual pre-trip rituals and that is to compile my sanity lists. My sanity lists are my packing lists and my to-do lists. The packing list is self-explanatory”¦it’s everything I need or want … Continue reading "Mike’s Mousefest Chronicles: The Pre-Trip Lists"
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Mickey’s Transition Team

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There’s been a lot on the news lately about transition of power in the U.S Government and one day while watching the latest reports on this activity I wondered what would have happened had Mickey Mouse run for president and had won. Who would be in his transition team/cabinet if he were elected? Well here … Continue reading "Mickey’s Transition Team"
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