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Number 13

September 3, 2012 | Disney, running, Running Skirts, Travel

 

We did it! Half marathon number 13 for me, and I got my coast to coast medal. The Disneyland half marathon was a success!

Don’t worry, there will be much more to tell about the race including a full recap, but we only have a few days in Disneyland and I want to enjoy them, but also be sure I do a good job with my recap, so it will come when I get back home. Don’t worry, I took plenty of pictures to go along with it!

Be sure to check out my Disneyland expo recap posts one and two.

Did you hear? my friend Cindy from Running Skirts WON the half marathon for the women! Her awesome sister Christy came in 10th, I am so proud of both of them, what an accomplishment!

Cindy on the left, Christy on the right. Great ladies, and super speedy!

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  1. Mindy Artze says

    September 3, 2012 at 5:52 am

    Wow! you are amazing! I am training for my first half right now…Someday I am going to be like you 🙂

    • Heather says

      September 3, 2012 at 8:03 pm

      You are so cute! Keep up the good work!

  2. AmyC says

    September 3, 2012 at 7:31 am

    Congrats! Super cute skirts 😉

  3. Heidi @BananaBuzzbomb says

    September 3, 2012 at 9:31 am

    Lucky number 13…one of my fave numbers. You definitely celebrated it in style. I was talking to my husband last night and came up with the idea of making a Disney race happen for 2013. We are now only 5ish hours away from Disneyland. Been to Disney World many times, but never Disneyland. Maybe we can make it happen this upcoming year. Looks like Tinkerbell is sold out already so I’ll have to stay patient for an entire year. Enjoy your time out in Cali!

    • Heather says

      September 3, 2012 at 8:03 pm

      Yes!!! Sign up for DL half as soon as it opens you will love it!

  4. Tracy says

    September 3, 2012 at 10:01 am

    Awesome job! 13 is amazing! I ran my first this year and I am still debating if I want to do another.

  5. Mindy Bobe says

    September 3, 2012 at 10:15 am

    Congrats girl! I can’t wait for the full recap! And I saw Cindy won yesterday…amazing!!!

  6. Coco says

    September 3, 2012 at 10:30 am

    Congratulations! I placed once in a very small race. There are too many speedy women in my age group around here! Maybe I will move up to the next one before they do. 😉

    • Heather says

      September 3, 2012 at 8:02 pm

      That’s still awesome!

  7. sara @ the foodie diaries says

    September 3, 2012 at 12:32 pm

    Congratulations!!! I’m going down for the Disney WORLD half marathon in a couple weeks. I’m going to be home anyways and my aunt works for Disney so I’m going to go cheer her on 🙂

  8. Emily says

    September 3, 2012 at 2:39 pm

    Congratulations!! Enjoy the rest of your trip!

  9. Liana@RunToMunch says

    September 3, 2012 at 3:18 pm

    Congrats!
    I’ve placed 3rd (woman) in a 10K once but had to miss the award and ceremony due to my house inspection. I think I only ran that fast because I had to hurry back to an appointment and I didn’t want to DNF.

  10. Shannon says

    September 3, 2012 at 7:02 pm

    Congrats on your race! 13 half marathons, that’s awesome.

  11. Maureen says

    September 3, 2012 at 7:37 pm

    AHHHH!!! Congratulations!!! I’m still working on 5k’s, but my goal is to run the Disney half. 🙂 LOVE the skirts!

    • Heather says

      September 3, 2012 at 8:01 pm

      5k is great! Keep it up!

  12. Frank@The Fat Runner says

    September 3, 2012 at 7:58 pm

    Wow. 13 races and how many Disney medals? Including the coveted Coast to Coast medal. I noticed Bobby didn’t have the medal as well. Did he not run in WDW this year? Still, congrats to both.

    • Heather says

      September 3, 2012 at 8:00 pm

      I ran princess bobby did not, but he will get his medal at wine and dine!

  13. Rachael @ Ready To Get Sweaty says

    September 3, 2012 at 8:14 pm

    Congrats, Heather – what an accomplishment. This makes me even more motivated and excited to finally sign up for a half and to stop being scared! Enjoy the rest of your time in Disneyland! 🙂

  14. Meg says

    September 3, 2012 at 8:58 pm

    INCREDIBLE! Congrats, sweetie! So proud of you!

    I don’t run, so I have never raced 😉

    • Heather says

      September 4, 2012 at 6:45 pm

      thanks friend!

  15. Shannon Clark says

    September 3, 2012 at 9:15 pm

    YAY for you and #13! 🙂

    I have placed in 2 different 5k races, but only because hardly anyone was in my age group! 🙂

    Shannon
    http://www.irunreadteach.wordpress.com

  16. Stellina @ My Yogurt Addiction says

    September 3, 2012 at 10:02 pm

    Congratulations! This looks like so much fun! I would LOVE to do the Disney World half in January…we shall see! Enjoy your last few days!

    • Heather says

      September 4, 2012 at 6:44 pm

      its almost full you better sign up!

  17. Morgan says

    September 4, 2012 at 8:32 am

    I’m so excited to read your recap! It looked like it was so much fun! Every time I think I am done with any type of distance running Disney always makes me think twice!

    • Heather says

      September 4, 2012 at 6:43 pm

      done with distance running?!? 🙁

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