After dozens and dozens of runDisney contests, it was my turn. Oh, I had attempted early on in the life of the franchise to volunteer as a medical volunteer, but the process was complicated and disjointed. In general, the runDisney volunteer process (for all positions) has greatly streamlined itself in the past couple of years. During the 2017 Disney Princess Half Marathon Weekend, this princess turned physical therapist finally had the opportunity to trade in her running shoes for a stethoscope. Let me share what every runner should know about … [Read more...]
My Kingdom for a Comfortable Theme Park Shoe | A Floafers Review
**I received a pair of shoes to "test drive." All personal and professional opinions are completely my own, free of influence, and posted with full integrity. I could blame it on aging (hallux valgus), running (foot spread), or simply a lack of tolerance, but I have been SO challenged to find a comfortable theme park shoe this past decade. If you read this blog, you know I spend a fair amount of time in certain Disney Parks globally- Walt Disney World, Disneyland, and Disneyland Paris specifically. I am not alone. A typical Guest at Walt … [Read more...]
Resolve to Run Jeff Galloway’s 2018 in 2018 Challenge
Running motivation master Jeff Galloway is at it again. The Olympian who introduced the sport of running to hundreds of thousands with his Run Walk Run method (formed in 1976) has just upped the game. Think of it as incentive squared. Recognizing that goals are an important factor in continuity and long-term fitness success, Jeff has developed a year-long challenge for runners and walkers alike. Choose 2018 miles, 2018 kilometers (1254 miles), 675 miles (or a quarter of the 2018), or a cumulative, team event for the 2018. The true strength of … [Read more...]
How runDisney Saved My Butt. No, Really.
It's not all tutus, tiaras, and Trader Sam's. Over the past six years, the runDisney brand has been all that and more; camaraderie, sunsets over Cars Land and World Showcase, and many, many a celebratory dinner. See the world! The side effect (even if unintended) of same? Fitness. My physical therapist self kinda knew this all along, but to be honest it was a backdrop to the magic and medals in my timeline. Until now... The invisible side effect of my twenty half marathons and umpteen 5Ks? Core strength. My oh my, that came in … [Read more...]
Stretch Your Incredible Self this Disneyland Half Marathon Weekend | Cigna Run Together
Incredible(s)! Headed to the upcoming Disneyland Half Marathon Weekend? Yup, that's pretty Incredible. If you want to showcase your most Incredible self, Cigna has a well-developed, smart program of training tips to share. As a longstanding physical therapist (and doctorate student), these evidence-based techniques have caught my attention. Young or old, elite runner or beginner walker, there is something here for you! While the debate to stretch or not to stretch, stretch before, stretch after your race still rages on, the following … [Read more...]