The dog days of summer are here, and runDisney Virtual Running Shorts Series is back for another lap! After a successful inaugural run themed after his master, Mickey Mouse, this year's series is dedicated to that man's best friend- Pluto. For beginners wondering if a 5K distance is in their future, this selection of 3.1 mile walks, runs, walks, or run-walk-runs is made for you. For runDisney pros looking to keep the the magic alive during the lull between the Tinker Bell Half Marathon weekend in May until the Disneyland Half Marathon in … [Read more...]
On With the Show | runDisney Virtual Running Shorts Series Begins
Everybody neat and pretty? Then on with the show!! This Mouseketeer is ready to hit the pavement with Mickey and begin the inaugural Disneyland Paris Half Marathon training in the process. Though I received my virtual ears when watching The Mickey Mouse Club on TV in 1959, I am excitedly anticipating this newest offering from the Disney brand- the runDisney Virtual Running Shorts Series. If you are a runDisney veteran, you are likely looking forward to something that will scratch the runDisney itch during the long, … [Read more...]
Season of the Force Launches Star Wars Half Marathon Weekend into Hyperspace
We go for the storytelling; the Magic that envelops us once surrounded by the Disney gates. And so, that magic for Star Wars Half Marathon Weekend runners is called the Force. While it was true at last year's inaugural event, it was certainly awakened this year. Racers were immersed in the FIRST ORDER and the RESISTANCE in 2016. If we just let it in, we were able to harness the power of the Light Side. Star Wars central can be found in Tomorrowland. As with any good training program, my advice is … [Read more...]
Proof that Star Wars: The Force Awakens is Out of this World
Calling all Star Wars Half Marathon Weekend warriors, there's still time to see it again. While the cosmic storm swirling around Star Wars: The Force Awakens intensifies, those of us training, packing and dreaming about next week's races are being whipped into a "Finn" frenzy. In fact, I'm considering taking book for the over and under on the number of Rey running costumes covering the course. (I know this for certain, because the search for my own Rey outfit yielded "sold out" on every website I could find.) Last year's … [Read more...]
Star Wars Rebel Challenge
~ A special thanks to runner/writer Lisa-sun Nguyen for this post! Do the Rebel Challenge or do not. There is no try. If you want three medals for doing only two courses, this is the perfect running challenge for you. The Disneyland runDisney Star Wars Half Marathon is back in full force. There are over 1,000 of runners signed up to run 19.3 miles in two days. They’ll face their first mission by getting to the runDisney Star Wars Half Marathon Expo. At the expo, Rebel Challenge runners must turn in their waivers in … [Read more...]
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