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I Hate Running But I Love Runners

Posted on 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

Posted on 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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New Disneyland Race – the Tinker Bell 1/2 Marathon

Posted on by Laura Gilbreath
For several weeks the runDisney Facebook page has been teasing us with clues about a new Disney race. The clues have been pretty obscure, for example this was the first clue: Fantasia/Dumbo Dumbo:Tangled And this was another clue: Ronald Arthur Charles Secret decoder rings were no help here! But the wait is finally over, and … Continue reading "New Disneyland Race – the Tinker Bell 1/2 Marathon"
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Running…It’s All In the Family

Posted on by Michelle Scribner-MacLean
by 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"
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To Preview or Not To Preview a Race Course

Posted on by Mike Scopa
In about a week I will be running a local 10K race on a brand new course and so I decided this past weekend to do a dry run and worked out on the course. During this training run I thought about whether or not doing so would actually help me for the race. I … Continue reading "To Preview or Not To Preview a Race Course"
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WDW Marathon Weekend 2011: Reflections

Posted on by Mike Scopa
Although I had been running for some 37 years before taken on the challenge of a half-marathon, I felt invigorated back in 2005 as I trained for my first 13.1-mile trek. Along the way something inspirational happened. In October 2005 I visited Orlando to run in the Race for the Taste 10K. On Friday when … Continue reading "WDW Marathon Weekend 2011: Reflections"
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Getting Started: Setting Goals

Posted on by Mike Scopa
Once you make the decision has been to get off that couch and to start an exercise or running program it’s very important to put together some realistic goals for yourself. The important word in the paragraph above is “realistic” because if you aren’t honest with yourself, the first month or so can lead to … Continue reading "Getting Started: Setting Goals"
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New Walt Disney World Marathon Relay Race

Posted on by Laura Gilbreath
Just after this year’s Walt Disney World Marathon weekend in January, Disney announced some of the details of next year’s event – one of which was a new race – the Marathon Relay. A marathon without having to run a full 26.2 miles? Isn’t THAT an intriguing idea! It was a little frustrating, though because … Continue reading "New Walt Disney World Marathon Relay Race"
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Walt Disney World Marathon Weekend 2011 – Reflections Part 3

Posted on by AllEars
We made a commitment to participate in the January 2011 WDW Marathon Weekend. We trained, we got healthier, we raised awareness and funds in the first against breast cancer, we laughed, we cried, we were injured, we had triumphs and setbacks, we made new friends, found unexpected support, and we gave it our all. We … Continue reading "Walt Disney World Marathon Weekend 2011 – Reflections Part 3"
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All About Team AllEars 2012

Posted on by Mike Scopa
What is Team AllEars 2012? It is nothing less than a group of friends who for the last several years have set out to do some important things with joining the fight against breast cancer at the top of their list. Team AllEars was founded in 2009 and spent that initial year raising funds for … Continue reading "All About Team AllEars 2012"
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