Tag: Running with Mickey

Marathon Training

Posted on by AllEars
Marathon Training Okay, July 4th has come and gone. For those of you who are training for either your first Walt Disney World full or half-marathon”¦how are you doing? You should be in full swing training by now. Hopefully by now you are somewhere in the 3-5 mile range and are at a comfortable pace. … Continue reading "Marathon Training"
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The 2008 Walt Disney World Races

Posted on by Mike Scopa
It seems that Walt Disney World has very much adopted the idea of hosting races year round. Unfortunately not everyone lives is Central Florida and can make every one so we have to make choices. Of course we need information to make these choices and my purpose today is to provide you with some information … Continue reading "The 2008 Walt Disney World Races"
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Marathoning with Mike and Mickey: Race Aftermath: Part 2

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Sunday: The Day After I woke up and the first thing I thought was, “Okay, let’s see what the knee has to say.” It didn’t say anything. It sort of screamed at me. A hot shower helped with the stiffness. I headed to the Studios theme park to have lunch with Deb and Linda at … Continue reading "Marathoning with Mike and Mickey: Race Aftermath: Part 2"
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Marathoning with Mike and Mickey — Saturday, January 12th: Race Day

Posted on by Mike Scopa
If there is anything I have learned from doing the Walt Disney World Half Marathon several times is that there really is no separation between the Friday before the race and race day itself. Friday sort of folds into Saturday. This year was no different. On Friday night before the race I recall glancing at … Continue reading "Marathoning with Mike and Mickey — Saturday, January 12th: Race Day"
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Marathoning with Mike and Mickey – The Saga Begins

Posted on by Mike Scopa
Come along with me in my quest for my third Donald Duck half-marathon medal in as many years. It seems that with each year comes more challenges. This year the triple threat challenge of a cold, a crankee knee, and a winter that wouldn’t let me train, places my streak in jeopardy. On top of … Continue reading "Marathoning with Mike and Mickey – The Saga Begins"
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Mike’s Marathon Dump: Part II

Posted on by Mike Scopa
This is the second and final submission of information on the Walt Disney World Half-Marathon and is dedicated to those of you who are participating in this race for the first time. In this entry you will find information on the course, post-race guidelines, spectator information, and encouragement from yours truly. I hope this helps … Continue reading "Mike’s Marathon Dump: Part II"
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Mike’s Marathon Mind Dump: Part I of II

Posted on by Mike Scopa
While preparing for my first Walt Disney World Half-Marathon a few years ago I could not get enough information to please me. Actually I could not find enough help to ease the angst I had as I trained for my first half-marathon. So today, I am hopefully about to ease the angst of those of … Continue reading "Mike’s Marathon Mind Dump: Part I of II"
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