The first time I went on an adult trip to Walt Disney World, I didn’t care how I looked. I was in the most magical place on earth; what did it matter? It didn’t! Until I saw the photos – and hated them. Vanity, you may say, thy name is Jenn – for since then I have slowly developed...
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When looking at my wholly unremarkable and frankly boring training log, please remember that we are LESS THAN THREE WEEKS AWAY FROM THE DARK SIDE HALF YESSSSSS. Sunday | ran 7.06 miles on the treadmill in 1:10 Monday | ran 5.24 miles on the treadmill in 60 minutes Tuesday | walked 2.12 miles outside in 35 minutes; 70 minute...
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OH MY GOD, GUYS. I simply must tell you about what happened to me a couple days ago. It is Walt Disney World roller coaster ride… OF THE MIND. THE SETUP On Wednesday afternoon I get a voicemail from an unknown Greensboro, NC number from someone purporting to be calling on behalf of Walt Disney World. They claim they...
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Heeeeeeey guys. I have a medium cold and am typing this through a thick fog of Sudafed, so… welcome to Disjointed Town! We begin your scattered tour with a recap of last week’s workouts. Sunday | rest Monday | ran 10.11 miles outside in 1:50 Taking advantage of the mild weather, but with the high pollen count my lungs...
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And now for another story of the thought that goes into trip planning – and how the WDW online reservation system is FULL OF LIES. After two lovely solo trips, I am ready to tour WDW with a buddy again. Lucky for me, my pixie-dusted Disney aura has settled on Pat at least a little, as he has decided...
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The Epcot Flower & Garden Festival food booth menus have been released AND – for the first time – I will be there to sample them. Oh, yes. Yes I will. You see, Epcot has Evening Extra Magic Hours the night after the Dark Side Half. I have PLANS. Do they involve taking a nap? Probably not. Do they...
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I have said this many a time. And it never, never, never gets old. I’M GOING TO WALT DISNEY WORLD!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! I’m going tomorrow! Three days! One marathon! An ocean of joy and ice cream! Ice cream? Ice cream: TRIP CHECKLIST Get some ice cream at either Seashore Sweets or in the form of a brioche ice cream sandwich from...
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I know what you’re thinking: Jenn, since when are you a Democratic Republican?* Generally never. Well, I always consult with my traveling companions before I make WDW-related travel plans, but I certainly have the final word when the only traveler is me. WHICH WDW RESORT? Nonetheless I found myself somewhat perplexed when attempting to select a resort for the...
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TOMORROW. Tomorrow morning I land in Orlando and my long weekend in Walt Disney World begins! I’m not sure how well the Wine & Dine Half Marathon can be expected to go, but I haven’t run at ALL this week so hopefully my muscles have bounced back? A bit? Maybe? When I initially realized I’d be making this trip...
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In the immortal words of The Festival of the Lion King: It. Is. TIME. Pictured: time. The Marine Corps Marathon is THIS SUNDAY. Training has been accordingly light. Sunday | rest Monday | 9.27 miles on the treadmill in 1:35 Tuesday | walked 2.15 miles outside in 35 minutes; 70 minute ballet class Wednesday | ran 7.39 miles on...
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