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Prepared for Princess

February 18, 2013 | blogging, Disney, fitness, runDisney, running, tips

Well friends, I leave TOMORROW morning for some fun adventures in Walt Disney World. I will be running the runDisney Royal Family 5k as well as the Princess half marathon. Just a few notes for you all before I leave, I know several of you are running and are hopefully as pumped as I am!

First things first. Packing. I created this vlog for the Disney marathon, but same rules apply. Check it out, maybe it will help you remember to pack something you hadn’t thought of.

Next, check out my post on tips for running a runDisney race. I especially highly recommend first time runDisney runners to read this post.

For a little more excitement, check out my recaps from last year:

Princess expo recap

Princess social media meet up

Tangled Royal Family 5k

Princess half marathon

I also wrote a post for #TeamrunDisney about why I love the Disney Princess half marathon. One more thing…don’t forget this is your chance to purchase the awesome runDisney/New Balance shoes (at the expo!)

As if THAT’S not enough excitement for one day, be sure to head over the runDisney.com and register for the Tower of Terror 10 miler. I am really hoping to run this one. Last year, I was coveting the medal from this race. It looked awesome! This race will take place on the night of October 5th, and there is a fun after party in Hollywood Studios. Who doesn’t want to party with the Villains just a few short weeks before Halloween? This special weekend will also hold a 5k as well as kids races, fun for the whole family.

runDisney races notoriously sell out quickly, so don’t miss your chance!

QOTD: Will you be running Princess of the Tower of Terror 10 miler?

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  1. Pam says

    February 18, 2013 at 3:41 am

    Safe travels Heather! Hope to see you at one of the races! We are running our first Disney 5k as well as the half marathon.

  2. Erica @ For the Sake of Cake says

    February 18, 2013 at 5:09 am

    Ah! I’m SO excited and I can’t believe it’s already (almost) here!

  3. Ali says

    February 18, 2013 at 6:18 am

    Have fun! Can’t wait to hear about it! I don’t think I’ll be at ToT but my goal is to get to Wine and Dine this year…I had major medal envy last year!

    • Heather says

      February 19, 2013 at 8:29 pm

      I had major ToT envy!

  4. Kat says

    February 18, 2013 at 7:17 am

    I can’t wait! Just saw the RSVP for the meetup early today and hope I get in and can drive up!

  5. Lesley says

    February 18, 2013 at 7:21 am

    Have fun! I can’t believe it’s been a year since I ran my first half. I have vacation off (already) for next January and can’t wait 🙂

  6. Kierston says

    February 18, 2013 at 7:25 am

    I wish!

    Have a blast 🙂

  7. Mindy @Road Runner Girl says

    February 18, 2013 at 7:27 am

    Have so much fun! I hate I’m missing it this year…but I will be running the Rock ‘n’ Roll New Orleans half so I’ll be having fun too. I really, really want to run the Tower of Terror….my sister-in-law and her husband are thinking about doing it so that may be my in!!! 🙂

  8. Leana says

    February 18, 2013 at 7:47 am

    Have a great time at the Princess race and at Disney World! I haven’t run this one before so I’m looking forward to your recap.

    I’m planning on running the Tower of Terror this year too!

  9. Jen says

    February 18, 2013 at 8:32 am

    !!!

  10. Karen :0) says

    February 18, 2013 at 12:06 pm

    Have a fabulous time!!!

  11. Beth @ Running with the Sunrise says

    February 18, 2013 at 12:56 pm

    Good luck at your race and travel safely! I’ve never run a Disney race but they look like so much fun. Looking forward to reading your race report! 🙂

    • Heather says

      February 19, 2013 at 8:29 pm

      thanks!

  12. Carli says

    February 18, 2013 at 2:35 pm

    Sounds like so much fun! I haven’t run a Disney marathon. Haven’t even ventured past virtual races yet, but I’m getting there.

  13. Brittany Suell says

    February 18, 2013 at 4:16 pm

    Wahoo!! So excited! I loved following you at the Disney Marathon Weekend/Goofy Challenge! And now I get to go!!! Maybe I will run into you during the weekend 🙂 We will be at the expo on Friday, wearing our Naturally Fit Sisters shirts! Anyways, enjoy and have safe travels…I fly out on Thurs! I am about to go watch your vlog!!

  14. Frank@The Fat Runner says

    February 18, 2013 at 8:42 pm

    Good luck and have a great race!

    • Heather says

      February 19, 2013 at 8:28 pm

      thanks!

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