You did it! All of your training and preparation paid off and you made it across the finish line at a runDisney 5K, 10K, half marathon, or marathon. So, now what? Here are some ideas on what to do once the race is done: Indulge in a Post-race Breakfast Since you burned quite a few…
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Top 10 Reasons I Love Running Disney!
Let me just say, I love running Disney. If you are a Disney fan, you probably operate on the idea that anything at Disney is more fun. If you are like me, you may also think running any distance seems like torture. So is running at Disney really an enjoyable experience? The answer is…
How to Register for a runDisney Race
Have you ever been tempted to sign up for a runDisney race? You may have seen your friend’s awesome photos online. Or maybe you’ve been at Walt Disney World or Disneyland during a race weekend and caught the running bug! No matter how you discovered runDisney races, you’ve probably realized that the racing bug is…
Tips to runDisney On a Budget
I have run many runDisney races; if you have run a runDisney race, you know that they are not inexpensive. In addition to purchasing a race bib or a challenge bib, your overall race expenses involve a night or several nights away from home. My first race was the Walt Disney World Marathon in 2013….
Six Reasons Why I Love to runDisney
I’ve never been much of a runner and certainly never pictured myself running a long distance race. That all changed about a year ago when I signed up for my first runDisney event, the Princess 5K. I never knew that it could be so much FUN to run! Since then, I have been hooked. Here…
Cigna Promotes Health During Race in Disney’s Hollywood Studios
The Mouse for Less was invited to a recent Blogger & Media Event during Walt Disney’s World’s Marathon Weekend, sponsored by Cigna Health. The event took place in Disney’s Hollywood Studios and both Jocelyn and Rikki were able to attend. Here are there thoughts on the event. We’ve said it before, Cigna is a company…
Highlights from the Wine and Dine 5K and 10K Races
One thing I love about RunDisney events is that you get to see things during the races that you wouldn’t normally see on an average day in the parks. I recently had the opportunity to run two of the Wine and Dine races and can’t wait to share what I loved the most! Seeing…
runDisney’s Registration Window Peaks at 331 Days
The runDisney registration window peaks at 331 days next year, far in advance of windows like 60 days for FastPass+ and 180 days for advanced dining reservations. That’s more than 47 weeks in advance you must decide to register for a race that wait for it…. you cannot get a refund for, transfer your bib,…
Ready to Run-Preparing for the Wine and Dine Races
When I signed up for the Princess 5K last year, I expected it to be my one and only race. After all, running is not exactly my thing. Sure, I would jog on the treadmill at the gym every once in a while, but I definitely wouldn’t have called myself a runner. So how did…
Cigna Teaches Us to Exercise Both Our Mind & Body
Labor Day weekend was full of learning experiences for me. I was so fortunate to be able to participate in the runDisney events at the Disneyland Resort in Anaheim, California. It was my first visit to the west coast park and I was thrilled to be able to familiarize myself with the parks while running…
Baby’s First runDisney Race
My husband and I have been runDisney addicts for a couple of years now, so when our son was born we knew he had to accompany us on our first coast-to-coast journey! Here’s exactly what to expect at your child’s first runDisney race. Bib Pick-Up Bib pick up for another person has been prohibited in recent years…
A Preview of the Star Wars Half Marathon – The Dark Side
The Star Wars Half Marathon celebrating The Dark Side is taking place this week and there is plenty to be excited about! Each runDisney race weekend is designed in basically the same way, with races taking place on the applicable Friday, Saturday and Sunday and a corresponding runners’ expo running from Thursday through Saturday. …