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TRACK, TRACK, TRACK

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By Amanda Gonzales “Track, Track, Track!” That is the subject of the email I receive two times a week on Tuesday and Thursday from my running coach. I see the email and take a deep breath to calm my nerves. Then, I double click to unveil the torture that will be awaiting me at the … Continue reading "TRACK, TRACK, TRACK"
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To Preview or Not To Preview a Race Course

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In about a week I will be running a local 10K race on a brand new course and so I decided this past weekend to do a dry run and worked out on the course. During this training run I thought about whether or not doing so would actually help me for the race. I … Continue reading "To Preview or Not To Preview a Race Course"
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WDW Marathon Weekend 2011: Reflections

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Although I had been running for some 37 years before taken on the challenge of a half-marathon, I felt invigorated back in 2005 as I trained for my first 13.1-mile trek. Along the way something inspirational happened. In October 2005 I visited Orlando to run in the Race for the Taste 10K. On Friday when … Continue reading "WDW Marathon Weekend 2011: Reflections"
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Getting Started: Setting Goals

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Once you make the decision has been to get off that couch and to start an exercise or running program it’s very important to put together some realistic goals for yourself. The important word in the paragraph above is “realistic” because if you aren’t honest with yourself, the first month or so can lead to … Continue reading "Getting Started: Setting Goals"
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The Best Thing That Ever Happened to Walt Disney World

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I’m sure most of you who are reading this know what October 1 represents”¦October 1, 2011 to be exact. Hands? Yes, you in the polka dot Minnie Mouse shorts? What? Correct! It is the 40th Anniversary of the opening of Walt Disney World. Of course speculation continues to mount as to what exactly will be … Continue reading "The Best Thing That Ever Happened to Walt Disney World"
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All About Team AllEars 2012

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What is Team AllEars 2012? It is nothing less than a group of friends who for the last several years have set out to do some important things with joining the fight against breast cancer at the top of their list. Team AllEars was founded in 2009 and spent that initial year raising funds for … Continue reading "All About Team AllEars 2012"
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I’m #1!

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It has taken me a lifetime to figure out some of the mysteries of life and it goes without saying that there is no substitute for experience. As we get older we come across situations and experiences that may seem vaguely familiar and we sort of figure out how things usually play out. The old … Continue reading "I’m #1!"
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Responsibilities of a Disney Blogger

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Recently I wrote an article entitled, “A Tale of Two Birthdays” for the AllEars® Newsletter. The article was a commentary on two Walt Disney World attractions, which were about five years old, and how I have seen their “reception” by the guests over the years. The two attractions are, of course, Soarin’ in EPCOT’s Future … Continue reading "Responsibilities of a Disney Blogger"
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Walt Disney World Hooks: The Reaction Part III

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Yes folks there are more great memories everyone is sharing. Here are more and perhaps yours is included. From Cindy: For me, it’s the music most people don’t even hear. I’ve been to Walt Disney World for seven vacations spending nearly a month’s worth of days in the parks over those seven times (going back … Continue reading "Walt Disney World Hooks: The Reaction Part III"
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WDW’s Inaugural Wine & Dine Half Marathon: A Review

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As I write this I am less than 24 hours removed from Walt Disney World’s Inaugural Wine & Dine Half Marathon so it makes sense to organize my thoughts while the memory is still fresh. One thing for sure”¦I need to remember to turn my Garmin watch off the next time I run a race. … Continue reading "WDW’s Inaugural Wine & Dine Half Marathon: A Review"
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