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It’s Dumbo Double Dare Time!

August 29, 2013 | Disney, fitness, runDisney, running, tips, Travel

It’s today! It’s today! Bobby and I leave for Disneyland today to run the runDisney Dumbo Double Dare!! I cannot believe it’s been a YEAR since we were there, time sure does fly.

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I am however so glad this year there is no hurricane changing our travel plans. Talk about a stressful day! This year, we have a non stop flight woo hoo!

Ok, so a few reminders about the race weekend for those following along:

-I will be posting updates via my social media platforms: Instagram, Twitter, Facebook.

-You can track runners thanks to runDisney! Just head over to runner tracking to look up athletes.

-Need tips for the race weekend? Check out this post I wrote a couple weeks ago.

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-Not sure where to eat while in Disneyland? I wrote a post about that, too!

-Panicked because you aren’t packed yet and you leave TODAY? I have a packing vlog for you!

-I will be attending the pre race meet up on Friday morning at 6:00 PST. I will be live tweeting and instagraming during the event, be sure to follow #DisneylandHalfMeetUp so you don’t miss the fun!

–Allison Sweeney of Biggest Loser and soap opera fame is running the half marathon, so if you are there, be on the lookout! I’m sure she will be at the expo, too!

-If you happen to see me at the expo or in the parks or at the race, PLEASE PLEASE say hello to me! I have had people tell me in an  email they saw me but were too scared to come say hello. Makes me so sad! I love, love, love meeting readers and fellow runners. Come talk to me!

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You can check out my recap from last year’s race to get you pumped!!

**I will be at a social media meetup open to the public on Saturday hosted by 3 of my friends. Anyone can attend! Come say hi! Here is the info: http://pavementrunner.com/dumbotweetup/

QOTD: Have you ever been to Disneyland? Are you running the race?

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  1. Brandi says

    August 29, 2013 at 4:17 am

    I leave this afternoon! I will be at the meet-up tomorrow morning as well – I will make sure to say hi! 🙂

    Dumbo Double Dare, here I come!

  2. Nikki says

    August 29, 2013 at 4:24 am

    Boarding the plane in a few minutes for dumbo!! Hope to run into you and meet you!

  3. Cheryl says

    August 29, 2013 at 5:25 am

    I so wish I was going to be there. Have fun.

  4. Linz @ Itz Linz says

    August 29, 2013 at 4:43 am

    good luck!!!

  5. Jen M says

    August 29, 2013 at 4:48 am

    Have a great time! I’ll be living vicariously through you – maybe some year I’ll get to this race! 🙂

  6. Kat says

    August 29, 2013 at 5:49 am

    See you soon girlie!

  7. Mindy @ Road Runner Girl says

    August 29, 2013 at 7:10 am

    Have an awesome time girl! I know you will! 😉

  8. Liana@RunToMunch says

    August 29, 2013 at 7:14 am

    good luck!! You’ll kick ass!

  9. Corby says

    August 29, 2013 at 9:42 am

    Good luck and have fun in DL!!!!

  10. Ja @Ja on the RUN says

    August 29, 2013 at 2:32 pm

    Have fun!!! 🙂 Keep us posted on Instagram!!! 🙂

  11. Raquel says

    September 2, 2013 at 2:03 am

    I’m an annual pass holder & running the Tinkerbell 1/2 in 2014! It will be my first 1/2 marathon, so excited!

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  1. runningwithsass says:
    August 29, 2013 at 4:01 am

    It’s Dumbo Double Dare Time!

    It’s today! It’s today! Bobby and I leave for Disneyland today to run the runDisney Dumbo Double Dare

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