by Rhonda Speer While preparing to write this post I decided to reread the profiles of my fellow team members. I quickly realized that sure we all love Disney and we share a desire to Run With Purpose but there is another common thread that binds us together. The majority of our members have reached … Continue reading "Small Steps Lead To Big Changes"
I Hate Running But I Love Runners
Posted onby Helen Dunn I am a marathon runner. For most people who know me, my running is what defines me. I am the person who people come to when they want to try out the sport. I’m the one who answers their questions, who is their sidekick for their first run, who encourages them to … Continue reading "I Hate Running But I Love Runners"
I Am A Runner
Posted onby Jorge Romero My adventure began almost two years ago. One evening I was showing some friends the photographs I took on our last trip to Disney World. When we all saw a photo where I am with my son in front of Cinderella castle, everyone was speechless. No one knew what to say. It … Continue reading "I Am A Runner"
Running…It’s All In the Family
Posted onby Amanda Gonzales Two years ago, I had a reality check. I was 100 pounds overweight. I was classified as morbidly obese. I am a mother of four young children and this was not acceptable. I had sacrificed myself to care for everyone but myself. Noble? Maybe, but more importantly, self-destructive? Yes. My doctor told … Continue reading "Running…It’s All In the Family"
The Fight – Team AllEars
Posted onby Jamison Reynolds I would like to think that someday teams like Team Allears will not be necessary. I am not talking about eliminating camaraderie, running, or Walt Disney World from our lives, but the idea that we need to raise money for the fight against cancer. I know my group of friends on Team … Continue reading "The Fight – Team AllEars"
Team AllEars Profile: Stephanie’s Story
Posted onby Team AllEars member Stephanie Mathias As soon as I saw Team AllCheers on Facebook, I knew I had to be part of that. I had met Deb Wills, the founder of AllEars, the co-captains of Team All Ears, and a lot of the team members during the many Disney meets I had attended. So … Continue reading "Team AllEars Profile: Stephanie’s Story"
Walt Disney World Marathon Weekend 2011: Ready, Set, Go!
Posted onby Michelle Scribner-MacLean and Mike Scopa You’ve been training, you’ve been crossing off the days on the calendar”¦and now it’s almost here”¦the Walt Disney World Marathon Weekend! Get ready for a wonderful racing event with 25,000 of your favorite racing buddies. Here are some last minute tips to get ready and to remember once you … Continue reading "Walt Disney World Marathon Weekend 2011: Ready, Set, Go!"
UPDATED: Reluctant Runner Sidelined
Posted onby Michelle Scribner-MacLean Sometimes you do everything right: you train, you plan, you eat right”¦.on paper everything looks good as you prepare for your race”¦but something goes wrong. Sadly, that’s what happened to me and, as we approach Disney’s Marathon Weekend, I’ve spend a bit of time feeling sorry for myself, but also have pushed … Continue reading "UPDATED: Reluctant Runner Sidelined"
Are You A Runner?
Posted onNote from Michelle and Mike: Recently someone in our Team AllEars discussion group started an interesting thread entitled Are You a Runner? This prompted a very spirited discussion about what it takes to be a runner and what it takes to finish a Disney race (or any race, for that matter). One of our team … Continue reading "Are You A Runner?"
Join Team AllCheers!
Posted onAre you not quite ready to commit to running the Disney 5K/Half Marathon/Marathon but want to support Team AllEars and Deb Wills’ fight against Breast Cancer? NEW in 2010, join Team AllCheers! No pom pons required, just some spirit”¦ What is Team AllCheers? “¢ Comprised of family/friends of Team AllEars, members and friends of AllEars.net, … Continue reading "Join Team AllCheers!"
