Tag: Walt Disney World marathon

December Gut Check Time

Posted on by Mike Scopa
So Thanksgiving has come and gone and we are well into December. We’re just about a month from Walt Disney World Marathon Weekend and that means it’s final gut check time for all of us who are looking to run or more of the several races taking place that weekend. Before we start please let … Continue reading "December Gut Check Time"
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Following Your Runner WDW Marathon Weekend PART III of III

Posted on by Mike Scopa
In Part III of our series on following your runner during Walt Disney World Marathon Weekend Jessica Atawonta and Dave Aulen summarize all that they and their families have learned regarding how to follow runners during the half and full marathons on that weekend. Here are those helpful hints that we hope they help you … Continue reading "Following Your Runner WDW Marathon Weekend PART III of III"
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Following Your Runner WDW Marathon Weekend PART II of III

Posted on by Mike Scopa
In Part II of our series on following your runner at Walt Disney World Marathon Weekend, Dave Aulen shares the strategy he perfected for following his wife Holly through the Magic Kingdom and Epcot without a car during two Goofy Challenges. Heeere’s Dave… I know what you’re thinking, “I didn’t choose to run this thing … Continue reading "Following Your Runner WDW Marathon Weekend PART II of III"
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Following Your Runner WDW Marathon Weekend PART I of III

Posted on by Mike Scopa
The excitement of a RunDisney race is not owned exclusively by the runners. Family and friends can also get in on the fun by following their runners along the course. Team AllEars runners look forward to finding their supporters on the course for that special photo at a special location, running supplies, a smile or … Continue reading "Following Your Runner WDW Marathon Weekend PART I of III"
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For Me It all Began as a Birthday Challenge

Posted on by Mike Scopa
by Jill Bent My journey to Team AllEars and the fight against breast cancer began when, with a significant birthday looming, I resolved to adopt a healthier lifestyle and weight. I decided to explore running and made use of a popular “Couch to 5K” program to start. About a month into my training, I was … Continue reading "For Me It all Began as a Birthday Challenge"
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October Gut Check Time

Posted on by Mike Scopa
Welcome back to this edition of “Gut Check Time.” This service is brought to those of you who are about to take an amazing journey to Walt Disney World this January to run in your first runDisney event. I’m talking of course about the Walt Disney World Marathon Weekend that includes a 5K, Half Marathon, … Continue reading "October Gut Check Time"
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Why on Earth Did You Sign up to be on a ‘Running’ Team??

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By Tammi Trout I can’t tell you how many times I’ve been asked this question since joining Team All Ears. You might ask me why people are surprised by my joining this team. That’s easy to explain – those who know me know that I’m lazy; I’m overweight; and I certainly don’t run. I am … Continue reading "Why on Earth Did You Sign up to be on a ‘Running’ Team??"
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Do You Know Where Your Runs Are?

Posted on by Michelle Scribner-MacLean
by Brad Garfinkel Did you wake up January 1st and make the New Years resolution to lose weight, to exercise and to stop being a couch potato? Did you get really crazy and register for the Walt Disney World 5K, half marathon, full marathon or goofy challenge as your motivation? Are you looking at the … Continue reading "Do You Know Where Your Runs Are?"
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Run/Walk Strategy Basics for Runners and Walkers

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By Helen Dunn In recent years the run/walk strategy for completing an endurance event has become extremely popular. The technique is bound to become even more popular at Walt Disney World sponsored races since the chief proponent of the run/walk method, Jeff Galloway, has become the Official runDisney Training Consultant. In fact, Galloway provides specific … Continue reading "Run/Walk Strategy Basics for Runners and Walkers"
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TRACK, TRACK, TRACK

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By Amanda Gonzales “Track, Track, Track!” That is the subject of the email I receive two times a week on Tuesday and Thursday from my running coach. I see the email and take a deep breath to calm my nerves. Then, I double click to unveil the torture that will be awaiting me at the … Continue reading "TRACK, TRACK, TRACK"
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