I hear this one all the time. “I’d love to do runDisney…but I’m not a runner.” My answer? Good. Because neither are a whole lot of people standing in those corrals. You do not have to be fast. You definitely do not have to be a super athlete. And you certainly do not have to … Read more
The Moment This week marks the official start of Dopey Challenge training. That means I have 28 weeks until I attempt one of the biggest goals I’ve ever set for myself. If you aren’t familiar with the Dopey Challenge, it’s 48.6 miles in one weekend. Thursday – 5K Friday – 10K Saturday – Half Marathon … Read more
(It’s More Than the Medals… But Yes, It’s Also the Medals) People ask why I keep going back to runDisney. They tell me… It’s expensive. It’s halfway across the country. You’re too old to be running that far. You’ve already done it before. If they’ve run a runDisney race themselves, they usually ask a different … Read more
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
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