Recently runDisney posed the question “Why do you run?”.
I happened to be looking at some race weekend photos after a bad training run – yeah it happens every once in a while, and I remembered the light at the end of the tunnel. And I thought why do I runDisney…..
Here are my top 10 reasons…..in no particular order:
- Its a GREAT Opportunity for a Weekend with Your Running Friends. JUST.FOR.YOU. In photo below all children were at home with Dad #MomsGoneDisney.
- Making new Disney loving friends from all over and meeting your online support running support in real life Race Weekend.
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- Castle Shot…..its gorgeous as the sun is coming up and its like you are the only one there!
- Fun Race Photo Ops With Characters – Hello Heroes!
- Starting off with a BANG! FIREWORKS – every starting Corral too!
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Photo from runDisney.com |
- The Gospel Choir Just Before You Finish!
- The BLING!
- Walking the Parks Post Race with your Medal and hearing “Great Job Princess!”
Whether Dancing in the street… |
Meeting up for an OZ Screening! |
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Or checking out the Hall of Presidents with Ye Olde Mickey! |
- Riding Rides…..some runDisney runners have ridden Everest during the Marathon! I like riding them before and after race!
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This ride scares and thrills me all at once! |
In summary, I do it because its FUN and I feel great when I cross the finish line.
So why do you runDisney? If you haven’t – which race interests you?
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I know quite a few people who have run this race and they always have great thigs to say about it.
Last year when I registered, I had no idea what to expect. I just thought it would be an amazing place to do my ONLY half marathon. Except I got there and realized what it was all about and well, you know how the only half marathon thing has worked out for me 😉
I run Disney for so many of the same reasons you listed. It’s a chance for me to be silly and not so serious. It’s just a great experience from start to finish. I love the whole costume aspect, the characters on the course and the sense of camaraderie from the runners. I am most excited to add meeting new friends to this list soon too.
And you looked FAB! So great to meet awesome people like YOU Suzanne. Can’t wait to meet IRL at Wine & Dine!
so much fun
Its a blast! Totally worth all the training
That looks like so much fun! I absolutely love all of the different costumes.
The costumes are the best part…LOL OK one of them! Its alot of fun to plan.
SO many fun reasons to runDisney! You had a lot of great ones…I especially love the choir at the end! :0)
That choir really gets you ready for a strong finish!