I can’t believe it is mid-October! Where does time go these days? Work consumed most of September since I had a few major events. So, when October rolled around, it was a natural step back from weekend work and add more play! Although, I will fully admit that I am so exhausted by all the travel. First up, California! We traveled to Newport Beach for a wedding. Cora was the ever adorable flower girl! And, since we were so close {Read More}
Race Recap: 2013 Disneyland Half Marathon
September 27, 2013 by 5 Comments
The second half of the Dumbo Double Dare Challenge included runDisney‘s 2013 Disneyland Half Marathon. {Read about the first part of the Dumbo Double Dare Challenge, the Disneyland 10k here.} Jake and I both wanted to take it easy for this run. I was treating it as a long training run for Marine Corps Marathon and this gave me a chance to take in the sights of the race. Just after Mile 1, runners entered the back lots of California {Read More}
Race Recap: Disneyland 10k
September 19, 2013 by 5 Comments
On Labor Day weekend, The Disneyland 10k was the first part of the inaugural Dumbo Double Dare Challenge. Thanks to the time change, I was up and ready to roll for this run. From the Grand California, we had a really short walk to the starting area. When we got there it was a bit confusing since the 5k had just started. And, that also meant the 10k runners were being held and not allowed into the corrals. Jake said {Read More}
Dumbo Double Dare: The Racecation
September 13, 2013 by 6 Comments
These days, I often find a race and then build a vacation around it. That my friends is called a racecation. Labor Day weekend, Jake and I headed to Disneyland for the inaugural runDisney Dumbo Double Dare Challenge. The Challenge included a 10k on Saturday followed by the half marathon on Sunday. Due to work schedules we flew in separately. I flew in on Thursday since I was running both races and it was really nice to have a bit {Read More}
