Welcome to this month's Blogorail Blue Loop. Today we are sharing fun ways to splurge at Disney. Think running a 5K for $80 is a splurge? Think again! In addition to travel, hotel, and park entrance costs, you might just be tempted by the many runDisney "plusses" available to you during your race weekend. Beginning with picking up your bib at the runDisney Health & Fitness Expo and ending with post-race celebrations, there is temptation aplenty awaiting. In fact, many of these goodies are dangled before you during each event … [Read more...]
runDisney Packing List | A Physical Therapist’s Must-Haves
You've planned your costume for months. Tutu, tiara, check. Heck, your Tinker Bell Pinterest board is a mile long. Sure, those fairy wings and shoe pom-poms will make for magical race course photos. HOWEVER, it is this injury prevention runDisney Packing List that will get you over the finish line. Keep that smile on your face and Pixie Dust in your step! Many of these items are obvious. (Unless you are one of the last of the barefoot runners, you will require running shoes for your race!) But the rest may depend on your past trials and … [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...]
Virtual Disney Wine & Dine Half Marathon Weekend
Disney Wine & Dine Half Marathon Weekend "It is with deepest pride and greatest pleasure that we welcome you to"... your RACE! - Snack on the best compilation of Disney Wine & Dine Half Marathon Weekend posts in the World. From the most talented writers, runners, and influencers I have run into! - Disney Wine & Dine Half Weekend This runDisney contest feels... more grownup. Why? Adult treats at the Disney Wine & Dine Festival Holiday decorations and tastes introduced in lounges and … [Read more...]
Best Pre/Post Race Restaurants in Disneyland
Eating is important. Eating at a Disney Park is fun. Eating for runners is crucial and should be fun. In picking my Disneyland Half Marathon Weekend Dining Must~Dos, there were two stand outs that racers seem to gravitate towards. I thought I'd share my best pre- and post race spots for eating what you need AND what you like. Pre-Race Top Pick: Naples Ristorante e Pizzeria Located in Downtown Disney District, this authentic Southern Italian eatery is a casual, colorful and energetic stop during your pre-race … [Read more...]