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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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I Want to Run Wine & Dine!

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Today is the first day for official sign up in RunDisney's Wine & Dine Half Marathon November 8th - 9th 2013.Just watched this video, you know how these things motivate me.... from youtube friendofvic channel and now I want to do it!Inaugural 2010 Wine & Dine Race by friendofvic youtube channel 1. I really want to do this one, I love the course!  And when you run through Disney Hollywood Studios the Osborne lights are lit up.From RunDisney Website: Disney Wine ® Dine Half Marathon … [Read More...]

I Registered! Historic Roswell 10 miler and 5k!

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Here is a new Race for the Atlanta Area coming up in April, actually its in gorgeous Roswell, GA. Race Info www.roswell10miler.comProceeds from both races will go to Children's Healthcare of Atlanta for more details click the link above!I have been back and forth on which event to do.....Do I go for getting a medal and "real pace" unlike my photo and bathroom palooza at the Princess...which was totally fun.... -OR-Do I go for the fast and flat 5k course, trying to see how close to PR I … [Read More...]

Sunday Funnies…. Shhhh..have a nice race!

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Came across this one from my fried Patty aka @longhorns2 on Facebook.   Was posted on Hippie Runner Funktional Runwear's facebook page. I don't know who this guy is, but he doe look a tad rough - he needs some coconut water! I do not own a Hippie Runner Belt but they sure are cute....love the headbands too! Funny Sign!  Thanks Patty! … [Read More...]

Disney Race…How to Work the Photos Along the Way

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The best thing about races at Disney for me are the opportunities to see the characters and have photos made with them along the course.  We took a boatload of photos at the 2013 Princess Half Marathon, so I thought I would offer this up while fresh on my mind.  For those taking on the task of getting some photos with characters, here some tips - keep in mind I am by no means a photographer, I just enjoy making videos of my photos. 1. The Race PhotographersRunDisney contracts out  … [Read More...]

2013 Princess Post Race Celebration in the Land of Oz

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The race ended with us heading back to Port Orleans for breakfast and showers.We had Lunch reservations at Le Cellier in Canada's Pavilion at Epcot where we met up with Jenn from Pacebook Running Club who would be joining us.  We celebrated with Steaks and Lobster Salad, Canada's Finest Beers and wines - another fun opportunity to share the moment with friends old and new. After lunch we headed to the Front gate of Epcot to pick up our Sneak Peak Passes to the movie "Oz, The Great and … [Read More...]

2013 Princess Half Race Report – THE BIG RACE, Chim Chim Cherree

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Well its been a week now since I received my PHM Medal #3. Here's how it went down.....We awoke at 2:30 to get dressed, suit up and make the 3:15 bus.  I really wanted to avoid sitting in traffic this year and walking wall to wall in a shuffle to the start, so per advice from other, I heard you HAD to be on the bus by 3:15.  Plus PbRC was having a team photo at 4am, I wanted to meet up with my Drizella Patty and heard we might have a special celebrity at the photo.  The other … [Read More...]

2013 Princess Half – The Race Dedication

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Through a Facebook running group I am a member of, PbRC, I learned of RUN3rd.  From the Run3rd Blog, "RUN3rd started out as an inspirational Twitter campaign of sharing race dedications made on behalf of people's loved ones, causes and ideas and has grown to an international movement."  One of our PbRC admins is a Team Captain for RUN3rd and I loved the idea. The premise is :1. I run for myself - yep, this is my only ME time when I am alone with my thoughts.  My family's heart … [Read More...]

2013 Princess Half Weekend Day 3 – The Calm Before the Race

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When you are staying on property and want to ride Toy Story Mania, you have to get to Disney Hollywood Studios when it opens to get a shorter wait in line or decent Fast Pass time as they go pretty quickly.  We arrived at the Studios just at opening at 8am - for extra Magic Hour woot woot and did the speed walk to the Toy Story Fast Pass machine to get Fast Passes for 9:25am.We set off to the Tower of Terror, I sat that one out... me no like free falls.  It was Bonnie's first time and … [Read More...]

2013 Princess Half Part 2 – PreRace/Expo Day 2 Magical

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Day 2 of our weekend was planned as such:1. Magic Kingdom2. Expo3. PbRC Meet up for me4. Have a GREAT DAY!The temps in Orlando were rather hot - projected to get to 88. We were keeping an eye on the race day forecast because it appeared it would be hot and muggy and might possibly rain - boo, not fun in Satin Costume.  Rather than waste time worrying, we headed to the Magic Kingdom after a quick breakfast in the Food Court at Port Orleans Riverside.Princess Bonnie was now with us and joked … [Read More...]

2013 Princess Pre-Race Fun – Day 1 : The Princesses Have Arrived!

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The best thing about doing a Disney race is well, you get a trip to Disney!  For the 2013 Princess Half Marathon February 24th weekend,  I would again be going with my friend Amy for a 3-peat.  New comers Bonnie - a mom from the preschool I work at and Wendy a friend of mine from my long ago days as a single gal was flying in from California.Amy and I flew in Thursday morning.  Love the 1 hour flight from ATL!  We arrived at MCO and were whisked by the Magical … [Read More...]