A Tampa, Florida marathoner tackled the Dopey Challenge recently. Which is impressive enough, as the Dopey Challenge consists of running a 5K, 10K, Half marathon and Full marathon in successive days for a total of 48.6 miles. However, Florida marathoner, Ron Wertley, completed the marathon while undergoing chemotherapy treatments for
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Marathon Training – Fuel Your Run
Talking to a friend who has been sick for several days, she mentioned that her doctors told her the sickness probably hit her harder than it should have because she had been dehydrated from her running and exercise regiment. This conversation reminded me of a woman I met in a
Addicted to runDisney
Since the Walt Disney World Marathon Weekend in January when I ran the 5k and was a spectator for the half marathon, I haven’t done much running. No guilt here – I was 6 months pregnant for Marathon Weekend and continuing running to that point was a huge accomplishment, especially
Disney Marathon Training – Final Race Preparations
With Walt Disney World Marathon Weekend right around the corner, runners all around the world are finishing up their training and getting ready to start packing. Marathon Weekend officially begins on Thursday, January 5th, 2012, with the opening of the marathon expo and the races begin Friday morning with the
Top 10 Reasons to RunDisney
Running is a passion shared by all runners. There is something about the exhilaration you feel when your running. For those who don’t run here are my top 10 reasons to Run Disney! 10. Improve your Health: Whether you’re athletic or not, training for a race, from 5k to full
Marathon Training – Getting the Family Involved
One of the best aspects of training for a big race is getting your family/friends involved. For me, I convinced my husband to train with me. Of course, with a child under 1 at home, that meant that we trained on similar schedules, but on different days so neither of
Disney World Marathon Training – Runner Question
Cheryl asked: We’re running in the WDW Half Marathon 2012 and aren’t sure how to plan our trip. Should we fly down early and visit the parks, or stay after and visit then? Is it better to be at Disney before or after marathon weekend? Cheryl, I’m glad you asked!
Disney Marathon Training – Beating the Heat
If you’re registered for any of the upcoming Disney races – Disneyland’s Half Marathon in September, the WDW Wine and Dine Half Marathon in October, or WDW Marathon Weekend in January, you may be finding motivation difficult in the summer heat. For those of you, like me, that don’t enjoy
Marathon Training – Running Teams
If you’re already in training and signed up for a Walt Disney World or Disneyland Resort Race, you may consider joining a running team. There are dozens of options out there, and for me, they make the race even that much more special. Running teams aren’t necessarily for competition; often
Walt Disney World Marathon Tips and Tricks: Don’t Leave Your Camera
I’m proudly a “back of the pack” runner, so this tip may not be for everyone. When I’m running, I’m out there to improve my own personal well being, not to be competitive and win races. Though I do like to improve on my own personal records, there are certain
