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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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Race Report: Historic Roswell 10miler/5k

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This was an inaugural race and consisted of a 10 mile race with medal and a 5k race.  Since I have kind of petered out with my running since the princess I opted for the 5k - I actually drove the course of the 10 mile to decide if I wanted to do that race. Packet Pickup:Early Packet Pickup was at the local shoe store, truly my favorite, sponsor Abbadabba's. I walked right in  around 2pm and picked up my bag with my race swag including lululemon tote, travel toothbrush - thanks Dr Bill, … [Read More...]

At A Loss – Boston

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The Boston bombing has me so emotional.  First of all I want to say I cannot even begin to understand what those at the finish experienced, though I imagine it was just horrible. I think of the boy who was killed, there to watch his dad finish the race....and he lost his life.  His mom, she has suffered some serious injuries, I heard brain, not sure but my heart aches - does she know her beautiful boy is gone or her sweet girl has lost a leg.  The little sister lost one leg … [Read More...]

For Boston

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Wearing my Princess Half Race Shirt today to work and running 4:09 miles - for the time on the clock when the first bomb went off. Prayers for peace. … [Read More...]

Motivational Monday: Goals

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I have been wanting to beat my PR times.  When I was in training mode for the Princess Half Marathon, I  got stronger in my runs and was thinking with the right race conditions, IE flat course, I could do it.  Confession time, I totally slacked off after that race in my running.  Ran a tiny bit here and there, not my 3 runs a week - 1 treadmill speed work, 1 neighborhood hills and 1 long run.  THIS is how I got stronger and is what it takes. Last week I got back on track. This coming Saturday, … [Read More...]

Dedication Time Historic Roswell 5k: Here’s Mine – Send me yours!

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Just picked up my bib and swag for tomorrow's Historic Roswell 5k.   This inaugural race which also includes a 10 mile Race, totals about 1500 participants and is benefiting Children's Healthcare of Atlanta (CHOA)- our local children's hospital.Nice lulu lemon bag, Tshirt will be at finish. LOTS of coupons for free stuff and discounts too - Skyzone Fitness Classes, Pizza, Drinks, Popcorn and Drinks at the Movies, even a teeth bleaching!  NICE SWAG! !As a member of Team RUN3rd, I am … [Read More...]

Thrifty Thursday – T-SHIRT TIME: GEEK OUT

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Our next WDW trip is during Star Wars  Weekends...we aren't going specifically FOR that, but its a bonus.  Hubs and I are geeks, self admitted so this sounds fun!     Before each trip, I freshen up our family supply of Tshirts for comfy and festive park touring, normally at the Disney Store.  I went looking for a Star Wars one last night on my favorite site for fun stuff of all geeky genres "Think Geek - stuff for Smart Masses".  This is a great place shop for hard … [Read More...]

Reggie???? Is that you?

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Remind me to get the my princesses' Indiana Jones whip and stow it in the SPIbelt the next time I am on the trail at the river! (Doesn't every family have a whip belonging to their daughter?) This guy was enjoying the weather today....in the middle of the trail.  About 3 feet long, he was black with some markings, an Eastern King Snake I believe.ICK.While this kind of snake eats the bad snakes, I shutter to think of what else was lurking around!In the words of our family's favorite … [Read More...]

A WONDERFUL Running Costume Accessory

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Do you like to dress up for races?  Being what I would call the "Casual Runner" I love seeing race costumes and of course enjoy Disney races for this reason that people dress up.I came across these socks and thought they would be fun for someone wanting to run as everyone's favorite female super hero WONDER WOMAN.  Yeah, they are caped socks!I have also seen these socks for Batman, Robin, Flash, and of course Superman, priced on various websites from $9-$15.   I don't own these, … [Read More...]

WDW Marathon Weekend – Rumors No More

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Nothing new that hasn't been mentioned but here are the changes straight from runDisney. Video features Faron Kelly Director of Marketing for runDisney discussing the changes .....  in case you like to SEE films rather than read, here you go!      … [Read More...]

WDW Marathon Registration Is Opens Today for EVERYONE! Act Fast

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Sign up for Walt Disney World Marathon Weekend opens TODAY April 9th at noon EST for the general public.  You can sign up for any of the races for 2014 Walt Disney World Marathon Weekend  at the runDisney Site here.The races include:Walt Disney World Full Marathon - Sunday January 12th, 2014Walt Disney World Half Marathon - Saturday January 11th, 2014Walt Disney World 10k - rumor has it Minnie Mouse Medal! - Friday January 10th, 2014Walt Disney Family Fun Run 5k - Thursday January 9th, … [Read More...]