Motivational Wednesday

Hello Princesses.... just remember....

we have 39 days left until Disney' Princess Half Marathon Weekend

more long runs in the Galloway Training plan

How is everyone feeling?  Everything coming together?

Run Disney reveals 2013 WDW Marathon Weekend Merchandise

This is a huge weekend for Run Disney with the WDW Marathon weekend. Run Disney revealed some 2013 WDW Marathon Weekend Merchandise that will be available at the Expo this weekend.

The Expo hour are as follows;

Disney's Health & Fitness Expo

ESPN Wide World of Sports Complex
10:00 a.m. – 8:00 p.m. on Wednesday, January 8
9:00 a.m. – 7:00 p.m. onThursday, January 9
9:00 a.m. – 7:00 p.m. on Friday, January 10
10:00 a.m. – 4:00 p.m. on Saturday, January 11 

If you are staying on property, Disney buses will get you to ESPN Wide World of Sports Complex for the expo. 

I'm not running this weekend but will be volunteering for the Marathon on Sunday.  I'm super excited to see all these wonderful athletes and cheer them on as they accomplish this amazing goal.  

What is everyone looking forward to buying at the Expo?  For those running future Run Disney events, does this merchandise make you excited for what will be available at your race?

Princess Preparation

There are 51 days (7 weeks) left until Disney's Princess Half Marathon.  With all of the training I've been doing, there hasn't been much focus on the rest of the logistics.  Part of the fun of participating in Run Disney events is dressing up (and seeing all the other costumes). I decided a while back that I wanted to dress up as Belle.  She's my favorite princess

I'm following a group on Facebook for Sparkle Skirts and let me tell you I love those skirts. Unfortunately, my budget won't allow me to buy one.  I went searching on the internet for alternatives.  I found a YouTube video on how to make a tutu.  It seemed easy enough.  So I decided that I would give it a try for the Vanessa Welch Reindeer Run and made tutus for myself and my daughter.  They turned out pretty good.

So I decided I would do the same for Princess.  Last night, I cut up the material and put it together.  I decided to use a red ribbon to represent Belle's red rose.  I'm pretty excited with how it turned out.

Now I just have to find a yellow tank top or shirt to go with it.  

Will you be wearing a costume to the Princess Half ?  Who are you dressing up as?

2014 Limited Edition New Balance runDisney Shoes!

RunDisney revealed the 2014 New Balance shoes.  I LOVE LOVE LOVE them.  I can't decide if I like the Minnie or Cinderella more.  They are both so freaking adorable.  Now to save money so I can maybe purchase them at the Expo.

I currently run in Asics and Saucony shoes, so I'm not sure how these models will work for me.  Anybody run in New Balance shoes?  How are they for high arches?

Days to go until Disney's Princess Half Marathon

2014 Goals

With the start of a new year most of us come up with at least one New Year Resolution to stick with.  I'm not got with these.  I usually forget them by the end of the first week.  This year I'm going to have goals - not only 2014 goals but I'll also set monthly goals that I will write down and keep myself accountable for.  This blog will be instrumental in keeping me accountable so I'm hoping for lots of support.

**  14 in 2014 - Jill Conyers is hosting a 14 in 2014 challenge to commit to a year long of running.  I'm super excited to be part of this challenge.  There are over 300 participants already!  I have 12 potential races already and Jill is sponsoring 4 virtual races so that should get me to my goal.  I have 3 half marathons I'm hoping to complete - the first one being Disney's Princess Half in February.

**  Sarah from Licorice and Olives is hosting virtual 5k races in 2014!  It's another way to keep running and accountable.  My goal is to participate in each of the monthly races.  I will not count these towards the 14 in 2014 goal as this is a separate goal to track.  This is free and Sarah is working on potential prizes for most improved and such. So go to her website and sign up!!

**  Strength Training -  I want to add this to my running.  My goal is to do 2 strength training sessions per week.

**  Blog - I'm new to this blogging thing but find that I really enjoy it.  My goal is to blog at least 3 times a week and get better.

** Back to school - I want to enroll at the local University and take at least 2 classes this year towards completing my bachelor degree.  I started this process last year but sort of put it on the side.

That's it.  Those are my goals for 2014.

What are your 2014 goals?  Do any of the above challenges interest you?