~ A special thanks to runner/writer Brandi St. John for this post! In 10 short days, thousands of Rebel runners will converge on Disneyland in Anaheim to participate in the runDisney Star Wars Half Marathon Weekend. While many runners believe all the planning takes place when training for the races, I am here to help you make a plan for shopping at the very popular runDisney expo. If you have never been to a runDisney Expo, you are in for a surprise. Be aware that sometimes it can bring out the “dark side” in some runners, … [Read more...]
runDisney Volunteers
~ A special thanks to runner/writer Amy Swindler Edwards for this post! “We’re all a little mad here.” The Mad Hatter’s words ring true as I reflect upon the Wonderland known as runDisney. As we all know, Disney runners possess a secret super power known as the ability to function with little to no sleep. The same can be said for runDisney volunteers. When I first started running Disney in 2011, I didn’t know how far down the financial rabbit hole I would travel. However, this is a topic for another discussion. This summer I decided to … [Read more...]
Jeff Galloway is My Yoda
~ A special thanks to runner/ writer Jennifer Young for this post! Are you one of those inspirational runners in Corral A who will sweep across the finish line, barely winded, approximately 5 minutes after I’ve crossed the starting line? If you are, feel free to keep reading just for kicks, but this article probably isn’t for you. For everyone else, I’d like to share my training and race day strategies. So far, I have run six half-marathons and many shorter races. I’ve run them all using the Galloway method. … [Read more...]
EVERYTHING You Need to Know for Star Wars Half Marathon Weekend | Light Side
I've got an out-of-this-world feeling about this... Our 20 author/runner experts share multiple insider views of the most exciting runDisney contest in the galaxy. Star Wars Half Marathon Weekend is again upon us, and we have the tips, strategies, and behind-the-Millenium Falcon tidbits to keep you in flight and equip you for the cosmic challenge ahead. Hang on as the Virtual Star Wars Half Marathon Blog Hop takes flight! Run it you will, learn this you should: Where to Stay for Disneyland Races~ Kimberly Kahl … [Read more...]
Star Wars Half Marathon | The Power of the Cosplayers
Perhaps you have read my review of the inaugural Avengers Half Marathon. (No, you are not in the wrong place!) Point is, if it were not for the unexpected Christmas decorations at Disneyland Resort and this secret weapon, I might have been left with a bad taste in my runDisney mouth. Just when I thought the Santa Anas and a dusty river bed would get the best of me, in flew the caped crusaders. The Cosplayers of Southern California- regular citizen nerds like you and I- rescued the day. Therefore, I was beyond … [Read more...]
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