Ommmmmmm. It has finally arrived. A runDisney offering that appeals to elite runners AND coach potatoes. Especially if you have ever wanted to participate in the famed runDisney weekends but were put off. (That "running" part can certainly be off-putting!) Your moment has come. Here's my best tips for runDisney Sunrise Yoga. It's ZEN for nonrunners. According to Johns Hopkins Medicine, the benefits of yoga are far reaching. Peer reviewed studies show that it targets everything from arthritis to back pain. Never mind the potential sleep, … [Read more...]
What All Runners Need to Know About the runDisney Medical Team
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...]
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...]
Jeff Galloway 2017/2018 Running Event Guide
By now you must know my affinity for Olympian Jeff Galloway; he is THE reason (well, with the runDisney alliance, of course) that I began running at the age of 53. HE is the number one reason I have gone injury-free for the past six years. (The physical therapy background is a distant second.) Watching yesterday's Boston Marathon got me motivated to move things to the next level. I am registered in the local Jeff Galloway Long Island Training Program and I'm ready to run. Which one of the following races will I be seeing YOU at?? JEFF'S … [Read more...]
Jeff Galloway Enchanted Runner Race Recovery Tips
Anticipating a royal race weekend any time soon? If you are like me, you cannot wait for your next chance to run through Cinderella Castle! If you are in need of some princely advice, Olympian Jeff Galloway (and runDisney training program guru) is your guy! He has some tried-and-true (42 years worth) tips for a more enchanted runner race recovery. Best Runner Race Recovery Tips When you get home: Soak your legs in a cool bath for 15 minutes to reduce inflammation. Walk around for 10 to 30 minutes, two or three times during the afternoon. … [Read more...]