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The Gift

Posted on by Michelle Scribner-MacLean
by Jamison Reynolds “To give anything less than your best is to sacrifice the gift.”-Steve Prefontaine On Sunday January 13th, my best was my worst. The 20th Anniversary of the Walt Disney World marathon was my most difficult run in the five or so years I have been pounding pavement. I simply crashed. I turned … Continue reading "The Gift"
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RUNNERS DONNING TIARAS AND TUTUS FOR PRINCESS HALF MARATHON AT DISNEY THIS WEEKEND

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More than 26,000 mostly women runners – nearly 20,000 more than the inaugural year in 2009 – are set to run the 5th anniversary Disney’s Princess Half Marathon on Sunday. The 13.1-mile course starts just outside Epcot and takes runners through the Magic Kingdom and Cinderella Castle before finishing back at Epcot. All runDisney races … Continue reading "RUNNERS DONNING TIARAS AND TUTUS FOR PRINCESS HALF MARATHON AT DISNEY THIS WEEKEND"
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The Adventure Begins

Posted on by Michelle Scribner-MacLean
by Matt Allgaier Writing a blog is something that I have never attempted before but then again it’s a blog on a subject that I never attempted before so it seems appropriate. It’s about running – something that had you asked me about it a year ago, I would never have thought of attempting. That … Continue reading "The Adventure Begins"
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Journey to a Half Marathon

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by Sandra Hall I have never been a runner and I haven’t run since playing field hockey in high schoo some 50 years ago. I had read blogs on about the WDW Marathon Weekend and wondered about walking the half. After my son did “Goofy” in 2012, he told me that some people did walk … Continue reading "Journey to a Half Marathon"
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CAPACITY FIELD SET TO FLY AT TINKER BELL HALF MARATHON AT DISNEYLAND THIS WEEKEND

Posted on by Debra Martin Koma
More Than 19,500 Runners Participate in Weekend Races What: More than 14,000 mostly women runners (2,000 more than 2012) are set to run the Tinker Bell Half Marathon. This popular women-focused race sold out in 29 days. The 13.1-mile course takes runners through Disneyland Park, Disney California Adventure Park and the streets of Anaheim, and … Continue reading "CAPACITY FIELD SET TO FLY AT TINKER BELL HALF MARATHON AT DISNEYLAND THIS WEEKEND"
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Bastos Reclaims Crown at 20th Annual Walt Disney World Marathon

Posted on by Debra Martin Koma
Perennial champion wages another fierce battle with countryman and two-time champ Fredison Costa down the stretch; Victory is Bastos’ eighth at Disney; Virginia’s Renee High repeats as women’s champion; Record 65,000-plus participate in weekend’s events LAKE BUENA VISTA, Fla. (Jan. 13, 2013) – Perhaps it was fitting that at the 20th annual Walt Disney World … Continue reading "Bastos Reclaims Crown at 20th Annual Walt Disney World Marathon"
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NEW 10K RACE ADDED TO DISNEYLAND HALF MARATHON WEEKEND

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Runners Can Double Their Effort With Dumbo Double Dare; Race Registration Opens Next Month LAKE BUENA VISTA, Fla (Dec. 19, 2012) — The Happiest Race on Earth is getting a little happier starting next year. The Disneyland Half Marathon Weekend is expanding to include the Disneyland 10K at Disneyland Resort in California, Aug. 30 – … Continue reading "NEW 10K RACE ADDED TO DISNEYLAND HALF MARATHON WEEKEND"
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Mickey’s Jingle Jungle 5K

Posted on by Michelle Scribner-MacLean
This newly-themed runDisney event was one of the events during the Wine and Dine Race Weekend. More and more runDisney is packaging running events with an opportunity for everyone in the family to run. This "family fun 5K" is definitely for everyone, with everyone from toddlers in strollers, to young children, to teens and preteens, to new adult runners, to very experienced teen and adult runners. Everyone was there!
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Tower of Terror 10 Miler at Disney’s Hollywood Studios

Posted on by Scott Thomas
I attended the inaugural Twilight Zone Tower of Terror 10 Miler and Disney Villains Hollywood Bash last weekend. The weather was not the best for running with temperatures in the mid-70’s F and very high humidity even though the race was run from 10pm to past midnight. The runners checked in at Disney’s Hollywood Studios … Continue reading "Tower of Terror 10 Miler at Disney’s Hollywood Studios"
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Carey, Marini, Hoover, Astin, Zohn and Morasca Join Celebrity-Filled 20th Anniversary Walt Disney World Marathon Weekend

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Hollywood personalities are latest celebrities to join star-packed marathon weekend; The Biggest Loser host Alison Sweeney and ESPN radio personality Colin Cowherd already in the field; uniquely-designed commemorative race medal for every finisher LAKE BUENA VISTA, Fla. (Aug. 16, 2012) – Several additional celebrities are joining in the fun of the 20th anniversary Walt Disney … Continue reading "Carey, Marini, Hoover, Astin, Zohn and Morasca Join Celebrity-Filled 20th Anniversary Walt Disney World Marathon Weekend"
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