Everyone talks about the medals, costumes, and castle photos. Nobody talks enough about what runDisney race morning actually feels like. Here’s the truth about runDisney race morning that nobody warns you about: waking up ridiculously early excitement mixed with exhaustion nerves and sensory overload confusion the first time realizing race morning is practically an event … Read more
Let’s talk about all the things nobody wants to talk about once the shiny newness starts wearing off a project, when motivation disappears Training for a runDisney race.Starting a new blog.Beginning a new diet.Trying to reinvent yourself over 50. “Nobody talks enough about this part.” The part where the excitement fades.The views slow down.The training … Read more
“Am I too old for runDisney?” “Can I really do this at my age?” I am 59. I’ll be 60 when I run the Dopey Challenge in January 2027. I didn’t start running again until 2021, when I was 54. Before that? Over 20 years of not running at all. And yet… here I am. … Read more
Can I really start running after 50… or older? If you’re thinking: I’m too old I’ll get hurt I’ve never been a runner Let me say this clearly… Just because you are 50+ doesn’t mean you can’t do hard things. And running?It’s not easy. It’s not always cheap either (that’s a blog for another day … Read more
How to Keep Up With runDisney Training on Vacation Without Overdoing It You are training hard for that runDisney race, and your significant other comes home and says, “Let’s go to the beach for a few days!” Do you say, “I can’t. I need to train”? Or do you say, “Say less. I’m packing now”? … Read more
The Secret to runDisney Training Isn’t Perfection. It’s Consistency. This is true whether you are training for your first runDisney 5K, working toward a 10K or half marathon, or tackling something huge like Dopey. The distance may change, but the truth does not: consistency is what gets you to the starting line ready. runDisney training … Read more
I have a tendency to pack everything for a runDisney weekend. And I do mean everything. I usually drive to Florida because I spend time with family and do a little extra traveling while I’m there, so it’s easier for me. My goddaughter usually flies down, though, so I’m very aware of what fits in … Read more
Yes—Here’s How One of the biggest myths about runDisney is that these races are only for experienced runners. That could not be further from the truth. You do not have to be fast. You do not have to be a super athlete. And you definitely do not have to look like someone who runs marathons … Read more
runDisney Wake Up Time (The Honest Truth) 👉 No one tells you this part… No one told me that when I made it to Walt Disney World for a runDisney weekend… my morning would start at 2:00 AM. Honestly? If they had, I might have reconsidered the whole thing. I am not a morning person. … Read more
Walking into the expo during a runDisney weekend can feel like instant overwhelm—especially if you go on the first day. The crowds are unreal.The noise level is loud.And there are people everywhere—cast members, vendors, runners, supporters… just so many people. And if it’s your first time?You have no idea where to go. 👉 Instant overwhelm. … Read more