• Skip to primary navigation
  • Skip to main content
  • Skip to primary sidebar
  • Home
  • About/Hire Me
    • About Me
    • Hire Me
    • Contact
    • Family
    • Faith
    • FAQ
    • My Running Story
    • Recipes
  • Disney
  • Fitness
    • runDisney Information Page
    • Fitness
    • Races
  • Parenting
  • Travel

Through Heather's Looking Glass

  • Disney
  • Fitness
  • Travel
  • family
  • About Me

Wine and Dine Half Marathon 2017

December 21, 2017 | blogging, Disney, fitness, Race Recaps, runDisney, running

This was my first time running the Wine and Dine Half in the daytime, and my first time participating in the two course challenge. Being tired and having my leg hurting me from the 10k the day before I was not feeling optimistic, but had no goals other than to have fun, and that’s what I did!

Keep in mind I was very under trained, I had run a 10k a few weeks prior and did a 9 mile run/walk (more walk than run) training run on a very hot day, but that was the extent of my training.

I was running solo again, and knew the first few miles would be dark and kind of boring, but I was ok with it. After my coral was set to go, I just got into a good rhythm and stuck with it. My leg started bothering me right from the start, but I pushed through, and am glad I did, because I ended up having a good race! I didn’t take any photos on the course because it was so. humid. My entire body was covered in sweat most of the race (and in the beginning before I was too sweaty, it was too dark!) and my fingers wouldn’t unlock my phone, but thankfully I got a ton of great photopass shots! (great as in I’m smiling and still running, not as in I look cute, because I don’t. I look like a sweaty mess.)

Running through Animal Kingdom was really fun because we were the first race to run through Pandora. I was kind of bummed that there were no photographers taking running shots of people in Pandora, just one if you wanted to stop and take a photo. Oh well, moving on.

So my quad and knee were really tight and hurt, but then honestly they just kind of went numb and were just a dull pain from mile 7 or so on. The only walk breaks I took were from stopping at water stops for about ten seconds each, and I stopped at every single one. Check out the photo below. The bottom left of my shirt is the color it’s “supposed” to be.

Running through Hollywood Studios was also fun because they had up their Christmas decorations. Once I got into this park I knew I would make it to the finish because the rest of the scenery was at least interesting after getting off the main roads.

I exited Hollywood Studios and headed towards the Boardwalk. OH! A total runner #fail I forgot to mention was fuel. Typically, runDisney races have GU packets which is what I take when I train anyway. However, this race handed out sport beans, which totally threw me off. Make sure to read all the info so you know what to expect. Do as I say, not as I do.

So I kept plugging along and realized I was keeping a pretty good clip despite my under trained status and the awful weather. I decided to keep pushing and see what I could do without absolutely killing myself. After all, I did want to end with a smile on my face and continue to enjoy the run.

Wwweeeeee!

I made it into EPCOT and knew I was in the home stretch. I was not anticipating turning RIGHT into EPCOT and going all the way around World Showcase (again, runner fail. I’m sure the map was in the runner guide). My GPS is always off so I thought we would be turning left and going around the “short side” so that kind of knocked the wind out of my sails, but I knew we were still close.

I love running around the World Showcase, lots of room, pretty scenery, and it also means you are almost done!

So up until this point I had stopped for zero characters and the only time I walked was for water stops. As I approached this little guy, he had NO ONE in line and I felt bad for him so I jumped in, took a picture and kept going. What a cute little guy. He just needed a friend.

I passed Spaceship Earth and headed “back stage” the old familiar way I have run so many times before. I made the last corner and heard cheering and decided to give everything I had left, which turned out to be a lot! I sprinted to the end and crossed the finish line.

I did it! Another runDisney race in the books. I got my half medal, my challenge medal, and then had to document with a photo since no one was there to take one for me. I was back at the hotel, showered and in bed for a nap before most people were headed into the parks for the day, and I had a great feeling of accomplishment.

I was reminded I am so much stronger than I think, and after all these years of running, even when I don’t actually train, my body knows what to do. I ended up finishing the half in 2:17, which is just a few minutes off my PR, and that’s with running a hard 10k the day before. My mile pace was actually FASTER at the half than the 10k! It just goes to show you every day and every race is different, and this one was fun. I’m so glad I was able to run and have such a fun runDisney weekend.

 

Like this:

Like Loading...

Sign up for my newsletter

Reader Interactions

Comments

  1. Karen says

    December 21, 2017 at 10:07 am

    Congratulations! It still throws me off that Wine & Dine is in the daytime, but it looks like a fun race! Yay for a photo with Mushu and feeling good! Congrats again!

Primary Sidebar

I am Heather Montgomery, a 30 something southern girl living in Knoxville, Tennessee with my husband Bobby, 10-year-old daughter Emma Kate, and our goldendoodles Dolly and Luna. I’m just a regular girl who likes to workout, travel, hang with my family, text, and eat chips and queso. Be sure to check out my “about me” page for more info!
Thank you for visiting, and feel free to contact me with questions, (or for PR inquiries or press trip invites) at Support@HeathersLookingGlass.com.

Please, no guest post requests. 🙂

More about me

Privacy Policy

You can also find me here:

  • Facebook
  • Instagram
  • Pinterest
  • RSS
  • Twitter
  • YouTube

Recent Posts

  • Family Fun in Tuscaloosa: Your Ultimate Getaway Beyond Game Day
  • 5 Reasons to Try a New Way of Travel
  • Experience Superhero-Sized Fun at Gaylord Opryland DC Summer
  • Digital Nomads: Safely Working Remotely While You Roam
  • Tips for Surviving (and Thriving) as a Travel Ball Mom

 

Search

How to Start a Blog

How to start a blog
We are a participant in the Amazon Services LLC Associates Program, an affiliate advertising program designed to provide a means for us to earn fees by linking to Amazon.com and affiliated sites.
  • Disney
  • Fitness
  • Travel
  • Family
🎨Public service announcement: Don’t save th 🎨Public service announcement: 

Don’t save the good stickers. 🫟
Don’t save the good candle. 🕯️ 
Don’t save the good wine. 🍷 

Life’s too short… and my Lisa Frank collection proves it. 😂 🌈 🦄 🐬 

🫟Share with  fellow sticker hoarder! 

#lisafrank #lisafrankstickers #stickerhoarder #millenialproblems #millenialmom #millenial
🎨Public service announcement: Don’t save th 🎨Public service announcement: 

Don’t save the good stickers. 🫟
Don’t save the good candle. 🕯️ 
Don’t save the good wine. 🍷 

Life’s too short… and my Lisa Frank collection proves it. 😂 🌈 🦄 🐬 

🫟Share with  fellow sticker hoarder! 

#lisafrank #lisafrankstickers #stickerhoarder #millenialproblems #millenialmom #millenial
Some call it nosey, I call it highly informed. 💁🏻‍♀️

Send to someone who gets it! (And don’t lie and tell me you never wonder or look closely!) 😆👀

#disneyvip #viptour #disneyfunny #disneymeme #disneyfamily #disneypics
#doordashpartner So busy with back-to-school chao #doordashpartner  So busy with back-to-school chaos that dinner almost didn’t happen? 🍎📚 

DoorDash saves the night! Between basketball practice, work, and everything in between, @doordash makes dinner simple. From family favorites to new cravings, it’s all at my fingertips—delivered fast, so I can focus on life (and maybe a little me time 😏).

 ✨ Special Offer for New Customers: 40% off (up to $10) on your first order of $15 or more. Minimum subtotal: $15. Alcohol orders excluded. 

Use code LOOKINGGLASS40NEW AND use it at the 🔗 in bio for the discount! Must do both. (OR comment the word dash and I will send the 🔗 to your DM’s!) 

What’s your go-to order when life gets hectic? 🍕🍔

#DoordashPartner #BusyLifeMadeEasy #DinnerSolved #MomLife”
👻✨ Mickey’s Not-So-Scary Halloween Party is 👻✨ Mickey’s Not-So-Scary Halloween Party is one of my FAVORITE Disney events of the year! 🎃 From an exclusive spooky parade and fireworks to trick-or-treating through Magic Kingdom, and amazing merchandise, it’s pure Halloween magic. 🕸️🍭

Here’s the best part: you don’t have to pay full price! 🐸 Undercover Tourist makes it super easy to save on party tickets:
✅ Same Disney tickets, just for less—no catch!
✅ Book 100% online, no agents required
✅ Instant email delivery + link right into your My Disney Experience app
✅ Best Price Guarantee + 365-day refund policy

🎟️✨ Get discount tickets to Mickey’s Not-So-Scary Halloween Party today with Undercover Tourist and book with confidence after 25+ years helping families save on Disney magic.

🔗 in my bio 

A huge thanks to @themeparkfrog and @waltdisneyworld for hosting me! #froghopwdw 

#disneyhalloween #mnsshp #mickeysnotsoscaryhalloweenparty #notsoscary #bootoyou #thisishalloween
Truth: I had an AMAZING TIME at @waltdisneyworld b Truth: I had an AMAZING TIME at @waltdisneyworld but ssssshhhhhh. Don’t tell my kiddo. Have you ever been to Disney without your kids? 😝

Share with someone who gets it! 

#disneyadult #disneyfunny #disneymeme #disneymillennial #disneymom
Now that Emma Kate’s in 5th grade, she’s ready Now that Emma Kate’s in 5th grade, she’s ready for a little more independence… and I’m ready for the peace of mind that comes with her COSMO JrTrack smartwatch. 💛 ad

With real calling, messaging, GPS tracking, and only approved contacts, it’s the 1990s simple we miss—with the 2025 safety our kids need.

The JrTrack is so much more than a smartwatch—it’s about inspiring kid-safe adventures in the real world and giving families the tools for a safer, smarter start. From SOS mode and SafeZones to School Mode for distraction-free learning, she gets freedom, I get reassurance, and we both stay connected every step of the way.

Here’s to letting her explore while knowing she’s protected. 🥹💖

🔗 in bio! 

#COSMOJrTrack #SmartwatchForKids #MomApprovedTech @cosmotogether

Copyright © 2025 · Through Heather's Looking Glass · Theme by Bella Creative Studio

 

Loading Comments...
 

You must be logged in to post a comment.

    %d