Comments on: Walt Disney World Half Marathon Recap

By: Chimpanzee Refuge

Chimpanzee Refuge — Tue, 05 Jul 2011 04:48:09 +0000

I’ll always have nothing but scorn for the Disney Marathon, the Track Shack and anything associated with that obnoxious theme park and corporation on the whole. I say this even though I placed well in the marathon and didn’t have to pay for my entry or hotel room. The race gets great reviews from newcomers because they have no frame of reference, and don’t understand that not every marathon has 1) cobblestones, 2) a requirement to show up at the start at 4 friggin’ a.m., 3) a long, unshaded stretch on a concrete-reinforced superhighway late in the race, 4) a first-rate jackass for a race director, 5) no scenery to speak of other than capering costumed characters, and 6) other serious drawbacks I have apparently blocked from memory. Most marathons in the state of Florida should be banned anyway, and this wreck of an event tops the list.
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By: Daria

Daria — Mon, 03 Jan 2011 21:35:30 +0000

Your post inspires me. I am not a runner, but I have wanted to try for quite a while now. Unfortunately, in High School I had gotten shin splints and had been turned off the activity for years. I live fairly close to Orlando, and only two years ago heard of the Disney Princess Half Marathon. It has been a goal of mine to one day run it, and reading your post makes me want it all the more. I think that at this time next year, I just may be able to call myself a runner! (Here’s hoping!) I enjoy your tweets, and now your blog! Thanks for the insight and entertainment! (BTW, your omlette looked much better than the bagel!)

By: Katy

Katy — Tue, 28 Dec 2010 21:03:34 +0000

Hi Lindsey!

A lot of people told me they thought the full was easier, weather-wise…although yo crazy kids had to be out in the elements a lot longer than me!

By: Lindsey

Lindsey — Tue, 28 Dec 2010 17:17:06 +0000

Hi Katy! I know this is an old post, I just came across it from another blog,, anyways- I ran the Disney full that weekend, and it was an amazing accomplishment to even SHOW UP for the race, considering the horribly cold weather! I think yall had it worse than we did- however so many people chickened out- that showing up and completing it was amazing in itself Hope you plan on doing more Disney races in the future, they sure are fun! Congratulations!

By: Dang, it Feels Good to be a Blogger

Dang, it Feels Good to be a Blogger — Sun, 28 Mar 2010 21:48:27 +0000

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By: Triathlon Glory

Triathlon Glory — Tue, 23 Mar 2010 19:43:10 +0000

[...] I could get into the event at the last minute! But I’m taking a break to recover from some post-half marathon injuries, so I got to be a cheerleader for the men and women competing [...]

By: Silly Tater Tot » Fitness Fraud

Silly Tater Tot » Fitness Fraud — Fri, 29 Jan 2010 22:07:04 +0000

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Silly Tater Tot » Start Eating Better Today AND a Giveaway! — Wed, 13 Jan 2010 00:26:03 +0000

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By: ChariD

ChariD — Tue, 12 Jan 2010 22:13:07 +0000

Congrats! You had an awesome time; considering the weather and how really slow it was, you did wonderfully. What's funny is that I actually *enjoyed* the hill at 10.5; I run better uphill and actually got a second wind at that point. You're right though, after 10 miles it was painful.

By: Kristen

Kristen — Tue, 12 Jan 2010 19:18:04 +0000

Congratulations! Great accomplishment.
I agree with Caitlin about the “*” when the weather or your health is sucky!