Tag: Running with Mickey

How appropriate that MagicMeets interrupted my training regimen. This “stop in the action” reminded me that no matter how hard we try to maintain our routines that sometimes scheduled and unscheduled events will impact these routines. Events could be in the form of vacation, a crazy work schedule, or something unexpected that plays havoc with … Continue reading "Taking a Break"

As most of you are now into your own running program it’s probably a good time for you to take a look at yourself and see what kind of a runner you are. Discovering your running identity is important because it will help you to understand how your body works as a machine when you … Continue reading "Your Running Identify"

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"

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"

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?"

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?"

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!"

Okay gang I’m back and I have registered for the Twilight Zone Tower of Terror 13K. Oh yeah. I’m really excited about this race because not only will be the first time I’ve ever run a night time race in WDW it will be the first time I’ve run a night time race period. As … Continue reading "I’m Registered!!!"