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2010 Team AllEars: Final Reflections

March 7, 2010 by Michelle Scribner-MacLean

by Michelle Scribner-MacLean and Mike Scopa The training is done, the race is over, everyone is home, and we’ve all shared our medals with family and friends. Even though many Team AllEars members are looking forward and have already signed up for 2011 Disney races, we asked the team to take a few minutes and … Continue reading "2010 Team AllEars: Final Reflections"

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A Prince (Or Frog) Among Princesses – Walt Disney World Endurance Series

March 3, 2010 by Mike Scopa

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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Making Music Work for Your Running Identity

March 1, 2010 by Mike Scopa

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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Disney Marathon Weekend: Challenging Weather, New Friends, and Wonderful Memories

February 16, 2010 by Michelle Scribner-MacLean

by Michelle Scribner-MacLean Have you ever looked forward to something for a long time”¦ a really long time”¦ and then when you actually get to experience that thing, it turns out to be even better than you’d hoped? That’s how I’d describe my experience at the 2010 Disney Marathon Weekend, where I got to meet … Continue reading "Disney Marathon Weekend: Challenging Weather, New Friends, and Wonderful Memories"

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Running with a Purpose

January 30, 2010 by Mike Scopa

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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Marathon Week Planning

January 5, 2010 by Mike Scopa

Here we are”¦Marathon Weekend Week. For those of you who are about to experience Walt Disney World Marathon Weekend for the first time, you may have some questions and thoughts about how to go about preparing for your particular race as we get within days, hours, and minutes prior to that gun going off. Here … Continue reading "Marathon Week Planning"

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Homestretch Training: Part II

December 30, 2009 by Mike Scopa

With the Walt Disney World Marathon Weekend just about a week or so away Michelle Scribner-MacLean and Mike Scopa, co-captains of the AllEars Running team discuss their preparations one week prior to getting on their flight to Orlando. Mike’s Last Minute Stuff “Here are the here are five things that I am focusing on before … Continue reading "Homestretch Training: Part II"

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Homestretch Training: Part I

December 24, 2009 by Mike Scopa

As we head into the last few weeks before the big Walt Disney World Marathon Weekend it’s important to note certain homestretch training issues that I have certainly learned from through the years and wanted to share them with you. Please remember that I am NOT a professional trainer but am just sharing my experiences … Continue reading "Homestretch Training: Part I"

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Waiver Forms

December 10, 2009 by Mike Scopa

This is an unplanned blog so consider this to be sort of a public service announcement. For those who have signed up to do any of the races that will be held at Walt Disney World during the Walt Disney World Marathon weekend in Orlando you should have by now received an email telling you … Continue reading "Waiver Forms"

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Beware of Overtraining

December 6, 2009 by Mike Scopa

Here I am sitting in front of my laptop after a two hour run”¦well actually I ran for 1:59:27 but here among friends I’m sure you’ll give me the other 33 seconds. Anyway, the first thing that popped into my mind as I did my stretching was the fear of overtraining. It’s happened to me … Continue reading "Beware of Overtraining"

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