Wednesday, January 10, 2018
Sunday, January 7, 2018
Spectating the Disney Marathon
My daughter and I spectated at the marathon today. We slept in and hit mile 23 of the marathon, just outside of Hollywood Studios.
We handed out twizzlers and pretzel rods for hours! It.was.amazing.
At lunch time we went to EPCOT, cheered some more and the had chicken tenders with the locals....
It was a fun but exhausting day.
We handed out twizzlers and pretzel rods for hours! It.was.amazing.
At lunch time we went to EPCOT, cheered some more and the had chicken tenders with the locals....
It was a fun but exhausting day.
Saturday, January 6, 2018
Spectating the Disney Half Marathon
Spectating is hard work y'all! I am in awe of all the family members who do this all the time! You're all rock stars!
Since I'm sidelined for the Disney Marathon weekend, and my daughter was registered for the half, I decided to spectate so that I could cheer her on as well as my other friends running this Weekend.
First I hopped a bus from POP to EPCOT. I waited for the 4 o'clock bus so that most of the runners had already left. Or so I thought. A ton of runners waited until the last minute!
Once I arrived at EPCOT I had to take the monorail to the Magic Kingdom, which was a lovely ride with only one train change.
We got into MK at about 5:30, just as the races were starting. I went to the bathroom and then got myself some prime real estate right on Main Street.
We got to see the hand cyclists whiz by, and then my fast friends went by. I knew that Morgan would be way behind them because she was in the last corral.
I went into the Emporium and then hit up Casey's for hot cocoa and a muffin.
Soon I got the notification that Morgan hit the 5k, just 2 miles outside of MK. I went to get my spot in front of Casey's secured and waited for her to zip by.
I may have also seen Santa!
After running to the other side of the castle to say hello again, I zipped out of the park to hit the monorail again. She asked me to meet her at the Polynesian, so off I went. After rushing like a maniac, I made it just in time. She was struggling with her breathing (she had a bad cold during Christmas and still hasn't recovered) and the cold weather was making her miserable.
She pushed on though, and made her way to EPCOT. I was taking the monorail with one exchange, and waiting for security checks. I made it with 30 minutes to spare!
She finished her race and was ready to head immediately back to the hotel, she was starving!
Tomorrow we will spectate the marathon and we brought pretzels and twizzlers to hand out.
Will I see you out there?
Since I'm sidelined for the Disney Marathon weekend, and my daughter was registered for the half, I decided to spectate so that I could cheer her on as well as my other friends running this Weekend.
First I hopped a bus from POP to EPCOT. I waited for the 4 o'clock bus so that most of the runners had already left. Or so I thought. A ton of runners waited until the last minute!
Once I arrived at EPCOT I had to take the monorail to the Magic Kingdom, which was a lovely ride with only one train change.
We got into MK at about 5:30, just as the races were starting. I went to the bathroom and then got myself some prime real estate right on Main Street.
We got to see the hand cyclists whiz by, and then my fast friends went by. I knew that Morgan would be way behind them because she was in the last corral.
I went into the Emporium and then hit up Casey's for hot cocoa and a muffin.
Soon I got the notification that Morgan hit the 5k, just 2 miles outside of MK. I went to get my spot in front of Casey's secured and waited for her to zip by.
I may have also seen Santa!
After running to the other side of the castle to say hello again, I zipped out of the park to hit the monorail again. She asked me to meet her at the Polynesian, so off I went. After rushing like a maniac, I made it just in time. She was struggling with her breathing (she had a bad cold during Christmas and still hasn't recovered) and the cold weather was making her miserable.
She pushed on though, and made her way to EPCOT. I was taking the monorail with one exchange, and waiting for security checks. I made it with 30 minutes to spare!
She finished her race and was ready to head immediately back to the hotel, she was starving!
Tomorrow we will spectate the marathon and we brought pretzels and twizzlers to hand out.
Will I see you out there?
Friday, January 5, 2018
Disney Marathon Weekend Expo
I might be sidelined this weekend but my daughter isn't, so today we hit the expo so she could get her half marathon bib.
We picked up her bib and shirt, right when the expo opened.
We also hit the merch area, but didn't buy much. All I wanted was the figurine, but they were already sold out. Luckily, one of my running friends got it for me yesterday!
We dropped her swag off at the hotel and then hit Magic Kingdom.
We rode some rides, took lots of selfies, and left when we had enough.
Now we are resting in the room... she's watching Moana and I'm reading a book. It's quite the life, I'm not gonna lie. It really doesn't pay to stay late in the parks the night before a race, so we are being smart.
Tomorrow she will run, I will spectate, and then we will nap! Like I said, living the life!
I will be sure and share more pics tomorrow.
Have you run a Disney race? Do you go crazy at the parks, or play it safe?
Thursday, January 4, 2018
Wednesday, January 3, 2018
Happy 6th Blogiversary to Me!
6 years ago I started this blog, not knowing that the journey would be such an amazing adventure! It began as a way to hold myself accountable. I was starting a couch to 5k program and I wanted to report to... someone...anyone.
That 5k led to half marathons which led to marathons which led me to.... all of you!
Let's look at the numbers, just for kicks and giggles!
2 mile run runs: 3
Color Runs: 3
Mud Runs: 9
5k races, trail and road: 89!
4 milers: 4
5 milers: 17
10k races: 10
11k races: 1
15k races: 6
10 milers: 2
Duathlon: 1
Half marathons: 56 (the count is off somehow, I thought it was 57!)
Ragnars: 1
Full marathons: 4
Age group wins (top 3)... 3
Wow!
Today I would normally have gone out and run 6 miles in honor of the occasion, but I'm still not cleared to run.
I did have my first day of therapy today.
My therapist says that it's a classic overuse injury. Running so soon after Chicago set it in motion and it finally became too much at Kiaweh.
It's all good, though. He was impressed with my flexibility and that I actually stopped running like I was told to. I passed all of his "does this hurt" tests! Woohoo!
Plan of action? Lots of strength training! 3 days a week of strength exercises for every muscle from my butt to my feet, plus 2 days a week or box jumps for the next 2 weeks. I can start running when my running season starts on January 16th!
That's also when Ragnar and 50k training starts! Bonus! I am going to be ready to go!
What a great way to spend my Blogiversary!
Have you ever had to do therapy for a sports injury?
Monday, January 1, 2018
Starting 2018 with a DNS
Sigh.
I was so excited to start the New Year with a run. I haven't run in 3 weeks and I really needed it.
Last night was epic, I'm not gonna lie.
We started the day off by setting up the clubhouse for our celebration. Our group of friends all chipped in to rent the clubhouse, hire a DJ, and pay for the liquor.
We had so much fun! We had casino games and dancing, and everyone had an amazing time! I danced for at least an hour straight. My foot started to ache and I was worried that I would wake up in pain.
Oh. Did I mention I'm catching a cold?
Yeah. That's happening.
I woke up this morning with a headache so severe that I could barely function. So frustrating, considering I drank tea all night, and barely drank any alcohol! Ugh!
I'm also stuffy and sneezy. Apparently partying all night is rough on the body.
No run for this girl.
I did do my squats once the Excedrin started doing its job. I joined a few challenges, one required 4 minutes of HIIT which I also did this morning while watching Harry Potter and the Sorcerer's Stone.
Once we walk the pups later (we are waiting for it to warm up) I will have completed my Ragnar Challenge as well as day 1 of Coach Jenny's National Parks Challenge.
Whew!
At least 10 minutes of yoga and I've done all of my workouts for the day.
Except the run.
Ugh.
I was so excited to start the New Year with a run. I haven't run in 3 weeks and I really needed it.
Last night was epic, I'm not gonna lie.
We started the day off by setting up the clubhouse for our celebration. Our group of friends all chipped in to rent the clubhouse, hire a DJ, and pay for the liquor.
We had so much fun! We had casino games and dancing, and everyone had an amazing time! I danced for at least an hour straight. My foot started to ache and I was worried that I would wake up in pain.
Oh. Did I mention I'm catching a cold?
Yeah. That's happening.
I woke up this morning with a headache so severe that I could barely function. So frustrating, considering I drank tea all night, and barely drank any alcohol! Ugh!
I'm also stuffy and sneezy. Apparently partying all night is rough on the body.
No run for this girl.
I did do my squats once the Excedrin started doing its job. I joined a few challenges, one required 4 minutes of HIIT which I also did this morning while watching Harry Potter and the Sorcerer's Stone.
Once we walk the pups later (we are waiting for it to warm up) I will have completed my Ragnar Challenge as well as day 1 of Coach Jenny's National Parks Challenge.
Whew!
At least 10 minutes of yoga and I've done all of my workouts for the day.
Except the run.
Ugh.
Subscribe to:
Posts (Atom)