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Sunday, November 10, 2013

Where the magic begins

Disney Wine and Dine Half Marathon completed last night!


It was an amazing, incredible experience. Disney sure knows how to throw an unbelievable race and party! I couldn't agree more with those who have said that every runner needs to run at least one Disney race at some point in their running lives.

I'll post a full recap later with many, many, many photos. In the meantime, here are a few summary pictures:

The starting line. When each starting corral was released, they shot off fireworks!

Running past the Tree of Life in the Animal Kingdom

Passing Mickey's sorcerer hat at Disney's Hollywood Studios

Runners in front of Spaceship Earth (Adam and I call it "the giant golf ball") at Epcot

Lots of photo ops with lovable Disney characters along the course! Here I am with Lilo and Stitch.

The post-race party at Epcot, which takes place on the final night of Disney's International Food and Wine Festival

More to come!
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12 comments:

  1. KaylaNovember 10, 2013 at 11:10 AM

    Glad you had fun!!! It makes me more excited for Princess (not that its possible).

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    1. emmers712November 11, 2013 at 11:25 AM

      Thanks, Kayla! I am super excited for you to run Princess, too, even more so now after my own Disney race experience. Because of this, Princess may have just been added to my race to-do list for the future. =)

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  2. Pete BNovember 10, 2013 at 11:32 AM

    Cool pictures, looking forward to your racap of all of the running magic and wine craziness at Disney! :)

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    1. emmers712November 11, 2013 at 11:26 AM

      Thanks so much, Pete! I have SO MUCH to share about the experience - even more than my first marathon, LOL! More to come as soon as I can get it all out into words. =)

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  3. runningthewindycityNovember 10, 2013 at 12:15 PM

    Congrats! I love how magical Disney races are!

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    1. emmers712November 11, 2013 at 11:27 AM

      Thanks so much, Lindsay! I had gone back and reread your recap from the Goofy challenge and remember what you told me about your experience after Anne's sausage party. I agree completely with all of your thoughts on Disney races!

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  4. TeamarciaNovember 10, 2013 at 4:18 PM

    Yay! Congrats! You make a compelling case for a Disney race. Still holding out though.

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    1. emmers712November 11, 2013 at 11:28 AM

      Thanks so much, Marcia! I definitely vote for you to do a Disney race at some point. I think you and your family would LOVE it! Especially your kids. =)

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  5. UnknownNovember 10, 2013 at 4:40 PM

    Oh my goodness, how fun! I can't wait to hear more!

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    1. emmers712November 11, 2013 at 11:29 AM

      Thanks so much, Katie! I have a TON of detail to share about this experience - even more detail than about my first marathon, LOL. Working on the full recap and hope to have it up as soon as I can get it all out in words!

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  6. UnknownNovember 10, 2013 at 6:17 PM

    Congrats! Did you have any issues or concerns with the race being at night? I'd love to try that race but I've been a bit nervous as I'm concerned I'd be too tired when I finish at 10 pm-ish to enjoy the post race party!

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    1. emmers712November 11, 2013 at 11:33 AM

      Thanks so much, Lauren! I was very, VERY nervous about the race's timing so late at night - especially since the race itself actually didn't even START until 10:00 PM (believe it or not, right!?!?!) I'll talk about it more in my recap, but in short it didn't end up being a problem. Although - there was definitely aftermath the next day! Will also talk to you about it more the next time we catch up. =)

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