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Five Reasons to Visit Volcano Bay

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What is there to do at Volcano Bay

Planning a trip to Orlando looking for the newest thrills and fun? Make sure you include Universal's Volcano Bay Water Theme Park to your itinerary. Why you ask? I have listed below 5 Reasons To Visit Volcano Bay including tips on how to get the most out of your visit. I recently visited Universal's Volcano Bay Water Theme Park in Orlando as part of We Grow Retreat 2018 sponsored by Universal Orlando Resort and Mediavine. Please know all opinions stated here are my own.   What is … [Read More...]

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Princess Half Marathon Official Race Shirts and Medals Through the Years

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I first ran the Princess Half Marathon in 2011. I loved it so much, I have returned each year and plan on going again next month. The women's centered weekend is a blast and the bling is super sparkly!  I was asked by a reader if I had photos of my Princess Race Shirts and a post was born. Here you go, from 2011 to present, the Official Race Shirts for the Half, 10k and Glass Slipper Challenge. I threw in the medals too for fun - who doesn't like comparing the bling? SHIRTS: My … [Read More...]

Savannah Women’s Half and 5k Publix GIVEAWAY – and Healthier Buffalo Chicken Wing Fix

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Fun post for me today, I get to help y'all get a little healthier thanks to Publix Savannah Women's Half Marathon and 5k and giveaway a $50 Publix Gift Card! I love Publix, no secret its my store of choice and I concur that Shopping Is A Pleasure. From the employees to the cleanliness of the store to the variety of products carried its the best!  They do an excellent job of carrying all the items we use and love the house brand which includes organic choices. They carry 3 of my favorite … [Read More...]

Inaugural Jeff Galloway JG 13.1 Half Marathon Race Recap

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I trained for my first half marathon with a Galloway group and fell in love with Jeff back then in '99. I was delighted to run the Inaugural Jeff Galloway JG 13.1 Half Marathon in Atlanta last month thanks to the support of ENELL!  As an ambassador of these amazing sports bras, my race entry fee was covered by ENELL, an incredible company with a great product for "women like me" - well endowed ladies. If you need support with no chafing, check them out. Its fitting I was running as an Enell … [Read More...]

New Balance – Great Shoes and Fabulous Race Attire!

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As an Ambassador of the Publix Savannah Women's Half Marathon, I got a surprise today..... New Shoes, New Tights, and New  Half Zip up all from New Balance one of the race sponsors. I was thrilled to receive this as I have been wearing New Balance since my very first half back in '99.  Here's a photo of me in 2000, other than the hat, all New Balance from my toes to shoulders! I STILL wear that yellow zip up too! And yeah, still doing the same photo pose 15 years later. I recently … [Read More...]

runDisney Marathon Spectator Viewpoints – Marathon, Donald Half Marathon and Princess Half

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Getting my family ready for the Marathon.  Below is the info I gave my husband for suggested spectator viewpoints and to prepare for the traffic changes due to road closures that could impact time to get to and from some parks due to the race. At Walt Disney World races Marathon weekend,  the Half Marathon is the same course as the Marathon for the first 8 or so miles, so the first chart works for Marathon Weekend at Walt Disney World - for the full and the Half and Princess Half Marathon.  The … [Read More...]

runDisney Marathon Weekend Official Shirts for 2015!

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As I pack up and make my final plans for our trip to Orlando this weekend to tackle the runDisney Marathon on Sunday excited to see the official race shirt for participants as posted on Facebook.  I am so excited with the Sorcerer's hat being torn down this month, it makes one last appearance on the sleeve!  All photos of these participant runDisney Marathon Weekend Shirts are taken from runDisney Facebook page - live from the race expo! I really like the designs and colors...well … [Read More...]

The Little Mermaid Legacy Collection: Look at this set, Isn’t it neat?

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Ariel is kind of a big deal in our house. As Mini Me's favorite princess, she has shown me for years to not be afraid to be myself, be true to yourself, and to enjoy exploration and new things.  Its hard for me to believe this movie is 25 years old!  I first watched the film with my preschool niece, now married to her own prince. After first seeing it, I would drive around  with my Radio Shack after market car tape deck blaring "A Part of Your World" and "Under the Sea".  I remember talking with … [Read More...]

Running Resolution: 2015 Miles in 2015

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As 2014 closes, I am facing my biggest running regret of the year. My lack of consistency in training. Yep, AGAIN, am I a broken record or what. But hey, I got a plan for next year: 2,015 Run the Edge 2,015 Miles in Challenge to the rescue! Through one of my FB running groups, I heard of this challenge to run 2015 in 2015, um yeah that is a buttload of miles solo and I am not an ultra-marathoner especially since  I am struggling to keep the miles up for the full marathon in 9 days. This … [Read More...]

Annie 2014…Not A Hard Knock Life, Fun for the Whole Family

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Took Mini Me to see Annie today. Girls of my age in our youth walked around belting out Its a Hard Knock Life and Tomorrow. The original 70's Broadway show featured the red headed Annie (Little Orphan) who ends up with millionaire Oliver "Daddy" Warbucks.   Annie lives in an orphanage with caretaker and adult beverage loving Mrs. Hannigan and after spending time with Daddy Warbucks, wins his heart over. Jealous of Annie's good fortune with Daddy Warbucks, Hannigan schemes with her brother to … [Read More...]

Facing My First Marathon Fears and Realizing I Am The Zero Point 5 Percent

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In just under 2 weeks I have the Walt Disney World Full Marathon. My first. AND I say this with confidence, ONE AND DONE.  How am I feeling?  Scared. I have been facing my Marathon Fears. Has my training been 100% as planned. Nope. Am I proud of that nope.I have slowed down considerably and I will say after the Jeff Galloway Half, I had a spark of hope. I got to his race expo early and talked to him a bit. He is so kind. He suggested I cut my running intervals DOWN so I will be less tired at … [Read More...]