Judi 
The hardest part of chasing a dream isn’t the finish line. It’s becoming the person who can reach it. The Thought I Wasn’t Supposed to Have I actually don’t like running. I ran in high school. I ran in the Army. Neither one means I actually liked it. So why on earth did I voluntarily … Read more
When I started running again in my early 50s, I thought the hardest part would be the running itself. I was wrong. It wasn’t my legs that challenged me the most. Getting out the door was the hard part. It wasn’t even the early mornings. The hardest part was the expectations I put on myself. … Read more
Introduction Reinventing Yourself After 50: Why It Feels So Hard When we’re younger, life comes with a built-in roadmap. We have parents, teachers, coaches, and mentors guiding us along the way. Get an education. Start a career. Find a partner. Raise a family. Buy a house. Save for retirement. For decades, the next step is … Read more
For the longest time, I believed every run needed to be better than the last. If I wasn’t running farther, faster, or setting a personal record, I felt like I’d somehow come up short. A recent trip to visit my mom, just south of Tampa, reminded me how wrong that mindset can be. As a … Read more
I have a tendency to pack everything for a runDisney weekend. And I do mean everything. I usually drive to Florida because I spend time with family and do a little extra traveling while I’m there, so it’s easier for me. My goddaughter usually flies down, though, so I’m very aware of what fits in … Read more
Walking into your first runDisney Expo can feel overwhelming. The crowds are huge. The noise level is high. There are runners everywhere, vendors calling out specials, Disney merchandise tempting you in every direction, and signs pointing to multiple buildings. If it’s your first race weekend, you may be wondering: Where do I go first? What … Read more
I’ll be honest. Before my very first runDisney race, I was convinced I had made a terrible mistake. I had signed up during registration day adrenaline. My heart was racing, the virtual queue was moving, and when I finally got in, I clicked whatever I could get. I didn’t get the challenge. I managed to … Read more
Just be honest… have you ever asked yourself: “Am I too old for runDisney?” If you’re over 50 and dreaming about running your first runDisney race, I want you to know something right away—you are not alone. I asked myself that exact same question. For a while, it almost stopped me from trying. But here … Read more