Mike Scopa

The Princess Marathon Chronicles: The Home Stretch

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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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Team AllEars 2011: Running with Purpose

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We are pleased, honored, and excited to launch Team AllEars® 2011: Running with Purpose. This running team will once again be co-captained by AllEars® feature writers Michelle Scribner and Mike Scopa who together have combined to participate in over a dozen Walt Disney World sponsored races including seven half-marathons. If you missed our live call-in … Continue reading "Team AllEars 2011: Running with Purpose"
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The Princess Marathon Chronicles: The First 10K

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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

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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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Don’t Judge a Resort by its Cover

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A few weeks ago I attended a media event sponsored by Walt Disney World. While covering the event I stayed at Kidani Village. When I visited Kidani Village last year I did not come away very impressed with the resort”¦but then again I did not stay at the resort. My first impression was that it … Continue reading "Don’t Judge a Resort by its Cover"
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A Prince (Or Frog) Among Princesses – Walt Disney World Endurance Series

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by Mike Scopa On Sunday, March 7th, I take to the streets again, as I lace up to run in my 14th Walt Disney World Race, the Walt Disney World 2010 Princess Half-Marathon. This will be my fifth half-marathon, to go along with one 15K, one 13K, three 10Ks, and four 5Ks”¦.all Disney races. The … Continue reading "A Prince (Or Frog) Among Princesses – Walt Disney World Endurance Series"
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It’s Greek to Me – Kouzzina by Cat Cora

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Let me preface this blog by saying that when it comes to Walt Disney World restaurant reviews no one does it better than my AllEars colleague Jack Spence. Jack has no equal and I NEVER consume food from a newly opened Walt Disney World restaurant until I have first consumed the words from Jack’s review … Continue reading "It’s Greek to Me – Kouzzina by Cat Cora"
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Making Music Work for Your Running Identity

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I’m still a snowball”¦that’s my running identity. I first described my running identity back in August 2007. I mentioned back then what I felt were the three types of runners: “¢ First there is the “rabbit” who will try to lead the pack from start to finish and starts off as fast as he/she can”¦but … Continue reading "Making Music Work for Your Running Identity"
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Don’t Take These Tips for Granted

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I’m sure many of you reading this have felt at least one point in your life that your car can pretty much drive itself to and from work every day. You jump in, turn the key, put it into drive, and then think of your day and let your subconscious take care of everything else. … Continue reading "Don’t Take These Tips for Granted"
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Running with a Purpose

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by Mike Scopa Team AllEars Co-Captain So I’ve had a week or two to reflect on the 2010 Walt Disney World Marathon Weekend and specifically my fourth Walt Disney World Half-Marathon. Over that weekend there were so many stories”¦so many smiles”¦so many memories that it would be virtually impossible to recall every one and do … Continue reading "Running with a Purpose"
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