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Friday Morning Report From MagicMeets 2007

July 13, 2007 by Mike Scopa

Well I’ve been here less than 24 hours and things are already happening. A few of us, including Fred Block (MagicMeets), Louis Mongello (DisneyWorldTrivia), Mike Newell (WDWToday) , and myself have already started getting the main ballroom ready for Saturday’s MagicMeets event. I know you’re thinking, “Mike, how about some pictures?” We really want to … Continue reading "Friday Morning Report From MagicMeets 2007"

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Excitement Building MagicMeets!

July 13, 2007 by Mike Scopa

Well things are starting to crank up. The ballroom is 95% ready…almost all the sponsors are here….the PA system and everything else is almost ready….and look who has arrived!!!! That’s right…it’s Steve Barrett and some lovely lady we’ll call “Venus” for now. Seriously I am so excited I don’t know if I will sleep tonight. … Continue reading "Excitement Building MagicMeets!"

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Routines: Part II

July 9, 2007 by Mike Scopa

We have talked about the pros and cons of running in the morning. The morning running routine is definitely for morning people who, like me, love to jog in the pre-dawn hours and ward off the creatures of the morning. But if morning runs don’t work for you let’s look at another option: the mid-day … Continue reading "Routines: Part II"

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Routines: Part 1

July 1, 2007 by Mike Scopa

We are all creatures of habit so it becomes quite a challenge for us to start a running program that impacts our daily or weekly routine. But before you begin your new routine you need to figure out how best to transition into it. If we are talking about adopting a serious running program in … Continue reading "Routines: Part 1"

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Beating the Pace Problem

June 20, 2007 by Mike Scopa

Anyone thinking about participating in a Walt Disney World sponsored race should be aware of the pace requirements for that race. For the 2008 WDW Half-Marathon the pace requirements call for a 16-minute/mile pace, plus 10 minutes to let all the participants cross the start line. It’s a bit more complicated than just that. Assuming … Continue reading "Beating the Pace Problem"

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Friend or Foe?

June 11, 2007 by Mike Scopa

Once you decide to take up a running program you need to focus on a couple of things, most importantly your running gear. Of course the prime focus should be on comfort. That means comfortable running shoes, shorts/pants, and a top that wicks the moisture away from your body. Can’t forget the socks. Comfort rules. … Continue reading "Friend or Foe?"

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Kevorka

June 5, 2007 by Mike Scopa

That word looks familiar doesn’t it? Go ahead and pronounce it. KE-VOR-KA. Now it sounds familiar. Where have you seen it? Where have you heard it? Let me help. Remember the Seinfeld episode in which George was converting to Latvian Orthodox? Well one of the “sisters in training” kind of found herself powerfully attracted to … Continue reading "Kevorka"

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Deal or No Deal?

June 2, 2007 by Mike Scopa

Well everyone, for those of you still undecided as to whether or not the 2008 Walt Disney World Half-Marathon is for you, time is growing short. It doesn’t appear that the Twilight Zone Tower of Terror 6.5K or 13K races are in any danger of having it’s registration being closed soon but the focus for … Continue reading "Deal or No Deal?"

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I’m Registered: Part II

May 19, 2007 by Mike Scopa

Well gang I’ve registered for the 2008 Walt Disney World Half-Marathon! I kept putting it off because frankly I was disappointed with my performance in this year’s race. However, there’s something about running through a Walt Disney World theme park in the pre-dawn hours that says “AWESOME!.” so I took the plunge yet again. Also … Continue reading "I’m Registered: Part II"

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TZTOT: This Pace is for You!

May 19, 2007 by Mike Scopa

Well there have been some interesting developments regarding the Tower of Terror 6.5K and 13K races. I know that many people were hesitant to register for either one of these races because for awhile there were no indications as to what the minimum pace would be for each course. Considering that there are entry fees … Continue reading "TZTOT: This Pace is for You!"

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