For the third year in a row, I ran the Disney Half Marathon. Like last year, my running buddy Valeria ran with me. This year we were joined (sort of) by my friend Jacob from Vistage and his buddies. We met them for photos before the race and then saw them aftewards - but Jacob runs too fast for us, so we didn't see anything but dust for the race.
HOWEVER, it was a great race, Val and I both got PRs! While this is supposed to be more of a fun race than anything esle, we ran pretty hard - my time was 2:17 - and Val's was 2:14! We rock!
Yes - it is dark when you start running - I think we are all certifiably nuts to be up voluntarily at this hour!
Even though we didn't take too many photos this year (last year we stopped everywhere!) you HAVE to take a photo as you run through the castle at near dawn. It's really cool to be running (one of my favorite things to do) through the Happiest Place on Earth early in the morning. It's quite an experience.
And since this is Anaheim, you also get to run through Angel Stadium. Last year they had a game that day so we had to run around the stadium - this year we got to run on the warning track. They have the jumbo tron going so you can see yourself up on the screen - that was awesome. And there are a gazillion girl scouts cheering you on. My friend Trisha and her girls managed to find me amongst all the thousands of runners - she said it was the red ribbons on my braids! My braids are my trademark hair-do when I race.
Here I am with the Angel Girls - now they are fresh and pretty, and I'm all gross and sweaty, but it was fun regardless
Here we are after the race - Disney gives you some serious bling for the medal!
And the after race toast - the reason I run (LOL)
