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Do You Know Where Your Runs Are?

July 8, 2011 by Michelle Scribner-MacLean

by Brad Garfinkel Did you wake up January 1st and make the New Years resolution to lose weight, to exercise and to stop being a couch potato? Did you get really crazy and register for the Walt Disney World 5K, half marathon, full marathon or goofy challenge as your motivation? Are you looking at the … Continue reading "Do You Know Where Your Runs Are?"

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Run/Walk Strategy Basics for Runners and Walkers

July 1, 2011 by Mike Scopa

By Helen Dunn In recent years the run/walk strategy for completing an endurance event has become extremely popular. The technique is bound to become even more popular at Walt Disney World sponsored races since the chief proponent of the run/walk method, Jeff Galloway, has become the Official runDisney Training Consultant. In fact, Galloway provides specific … Continue reading "Run/Walk Strategy Basics for Runners and Walkers"

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You’re Running a Half Marathon?!!

June 24, 2011 by Michelle Scribner-MacLean

by Heather Melito-Dezan The title says it all. This is the reaction I get when I tell people about my latest endeavor. I don’t really take offense to this statement because I too can hardly believe I have signed on for this. I am a 34 year old married mother of a nine and (nearly) … Continue reading "You’re Running a Half Marathon?!!"

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TRACK, TRACK, TRACK

June 13, 2011 by Mike Scopa

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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Green and Growing….Lesson From My Running Mentee

June 6, 2011 by Michelle Scribner-MacLean

by Michelle Scribner-MacLean Co-Captain, Team AllEars This year for the first time Team AllEars has implemented a running mentor program: members can request a veteran runner to offer one-on-one virtual guidance along the way. Although we have lots of support systems in place to help our runners, the hope was not that folks would have … Continue reading "Green and Growing….Lesson From My Running Mentee"

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Neverland

May 14, 2011 by Michelle Scribner-MacLean

by Dave Aulen I’m not going to string you along. There will be no mention of pirates, pixies, or Pan in this blog. Instead, I’ll be writing about what keeps me going. I caught the travel bug from my family. My parents enjoyed vacations for the same reasons most of us do: relaxation, new experiences, … Continue reading "Neverland"

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Being A Sports Enthusiast

May 8, 2011 by Michelle Scribner-MacLean

by MaryJean Kancel I am a Sports Enthusiast. Yes, I’m enthusiastic about sports. I participated in various sports in high school and college. I enjoy watching sports. But at Disney, being a Sports Enthusiast means you are a volunteer. A volunteer for athletic events held at Walt Disney World. My adventures as a Disney Sports … Continue reading "Being A Sports Enthusiast"

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Small Steps Lead To Big Changes

May 5, 2011 by Michelle Scribner-MacLean

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"

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I Hate Running But I Love Runners

May 2, 2011 by Michelle Scribner-MacLean

by 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"

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I Am A Runner

April 25, 2011 by Michelle Scribner-MacLean

by 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"

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