Paigevon
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Thank you for the encouragement!
I'll have a hard time not stopping for every character I see as long as I can maintain pace. Time... what time? 
I am never riding Space Mountain again! A Marathon Weekend TR Complete
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I'll have a hard time not stopping for every character I see as long as I can maintain pace. Time... what time? No problem with stopping for characters. Just keep that 16 min pace and everything is good.Thank you for the encouragement!
Yeah the line was on the longer side but it went very quick and I made up the time. It really was a packed zoo! Speaking of the fog I don't know if I got any good photos that show that.
TXStormtrooper
Mouseketeer
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Mime from Tangled...priceless!
Yes that was a great meet.
Thanks! It was quite crowded at MK but it was still a lot of fun.
Halfway to the finish!
After the mile 6 marker we head past Splash mountain into backstage where the Festival of Fantasy parade comes out. That is where the train was stopped for photo ops! Now as you'll see if the first photo I was a lot of people lay down as if they were going to get run over by the train. I didn't try that.
Then we were officially backstage. Some Festival of Fantasy floats were out but that line was long so I didn't stop.
We then left backstage on turned onto a road and this is where the world famous Cone Alley is! Let me tell you cone alley is no joke. There are so many cones they must rent out all of central Florida! Mile 7 marker.
This road runs right by the Grand Floridian. Outside the GF was the penguins, Mary Poppins and Bert! Again a very long line so I didn't stop. I did get a shot of the penguins though.
We passed by the Magnolia golf courses next and Goofy and Donald were out meeting in their golf gear so I had to stop! Unfortunately Donald went to take a break but Goofy stayed out so I only got him. Better than nothing!
Mile 8! We only have 5.1 left!
There must not have been anything interesting between Mile 8 and 9 because my photos go right to 9.
Passing by the other side of the hot air balloon now.
Mile 10! Only a 5K left. I got this!
These couple miles didn't have much entertainment I think.
The green army men were around here somewhere yelling at people to keep going. No pictures though.
I see Spaceship Earth! I am going to make it!
Scrooge McDuck did not have a line at all so I stopped.
The Genie was also around here but I didn't stop. He was in his vacation gear so I regret not stopping.
The Choir! They were great!
Mile 13! I can taste the finish!
There she is!
And a bad selfie of myself with my medal!
That folks is my Half Marathon experience! I loved every minute of it. Was it easy? No, I would be lying if I said I wasn't tired but I actually wasn't as tired as I thought I would be. Would I do it again? Of course. Do I want to go bigger? Yes. And yes I plan on being back next year. Registration is in 23 days!
After getting my medal I grabbed my snack box and powerade and water. I walked out and saw they were doing the presentation for the top finishers. I was amazed that Jeff Galloways son came in second using the galloway method. Jeff was to the right of me in the crowd cheering for his son and the other runners. After seeing the winners I headed for the buses which had a long line but went quickly. I was back at the BC in no time and got cleaned up as we had a full day in the parks!
Up Next: I have to show off my medal!
After the mile 6 marker we head past Splash mountain into backstage where the Festival of Fantasy parade comes out. That is where the train was stopped for photo ops! Now as you'll see if the first photo I was a lot of people lay down as if they were going to get run over by the train. I didn't try that.
Then we were officially backstage. Some Festival of Fantasy floats were out but that line was long so I didn't stop.
We then left backstage on turned onto a road and this is where the world famous Cone Alley is! Let me tell you cone alley is no joke. There are so many cones they must rent out all of central Florida! Mile 7 marker.
This road runs right by the Grand Floridian. Outside the GF was the penguins, Mary Poppins and Bert! Again a very long line so I didn't stop. I did get a shot of the penguins though.
We passed by the Magnolia golf courses next and Goofy and Donald were out meeting in their golf gear so I had to stop! Unfortunately Donald went to take a break but Goofy stayed out so I only got him. Better than nothing!
Mile 8! We only have 5.1 left!
There must not have been anything interesting between Mile 8 and 9 because my photos go right to 9.
Passing by the other side of the hot air balloon now.
Mile 10! Only a 5K left. I got this!
These couple miles didn't have much entertainment I think.
The green army men were around here somewhere yelling at people to keep going. No pictures though.
I see Spaceship Earth! I am going to make it!
Scrooge McDuck did not have a line at all so I stopped.
The Genie was also around here but I didn't stop. He was in his vacation gear so I regret not stopping.
The Choir! They were great!
Mile 13! I can taste the finish!
There she is!
And a bad selfie of myself with my medal!
That folks is my Half Marathon experience! I loved every minute of it. Was it easy? No, I would be lying if I said I wasn't tired but I actually wasn't as tired as I thought I would be. Would I do it again? Of course. Do I want to go bigger? Yes. And yes I plan on being back next year. Registration is in 23 days!
After getting my medal I grabbed my snack box and powerade and water. I walked out and saw they were doing the presentation for the top finishers. I was amazed that Jeff Galloways son came in second using the galloway method. Jeff was to the right of me in the crowd cheering for his son and the other runners. After seeing the winners I headed for the buses which had a long line but went quickly. I was back at the BC in no time and got cleaned up as we had a full day in the parks!
Up Next: I have to show off my medal!
Thanks! It was really fun and I enjoyed sharing my experience!
SarahDisney
So ... Yeah
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I didn't know they had the train parked for photo ops - that's really cool!
Lots of great character/picture stops in the second half. I love all of your pictures!
Congrats!!
Lots of great character/picture stops in the second half. I love all of your pictures!
Congrats!!
Ursula's Apprentice
Poor Unfortunate Souls
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Congratulations! Totally understand about regretting not stopping for Genie. I'd have felt the same!
skier_pete
DIsney-holics Anon
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Awesome. I didn't realize there were SO many unique meet and greets. No wonder Disney fans love these things.
Still not gonna do one - though.
Still not gonna do one - though.
natebenma
Beach Club Dee
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Awesome job running the half!!!
It is great that there are so many interesting things to look at and fun picture opportunities while you are running.
I can only imagine how exciting it is to run in the Magic Kingdom. I loved the toll booth arch all lit up. And the beautiful castle!
Lots of admiration for everyone participating in each of the races... and all of the races!
BlvInMagic
Mouseketeer
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Love your picture with the mime from Tangled! AWESOME!!!!!!
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