Dad had a wonderful sense of fun and humor. He loved to tease my cousin who was a sub 3 hour marathoner and 20 time Boston finisher that he had a better "winning percentage" 
.
Today I probably ran a tougher route than necessary for my 8 mile taper run, but I felt real emotional need to run my Dad's favorite trail. You see, we lost him Thursday evening after a long battle with Alzheimer's. The double loop run on that quiet trail really helped me.
My dad loved Disney and used to go to Magic Kingdom all by himself in the early 70s whenever he was in central Florida for business. We took family trips and than extended family trips as my sister and I married and had kids. One of the last memories that remained clear for my dad was being Veteran of the Day in the Magic Kingdom on Feb 1, 2007. In the last few years he couldn't recognize me, but if I would say something like "I understand you really like Disney" he would tell me in great detail about being Veteran of the Day.
Dad always supported me in everything I wanted to try and starting running at age 45 was no different. When I started racing in 2005 Dad came to the first couple of 5ks with me to take pictures. Then he realized that many of our local races are walker friendly so he would say "Sign me up!" It became a family joke that he was the best racer in the family because he would often win his age group....because he was the only one entered.
Dad - You always encouraged me and told me to do my best, so I am dedicating my Disney Half Marathon to you!
Thank you for sharing a little bit of your dad with us. I'm so, so sorry for your loss. My mom was diagnosed with Alzheimer's a few months ago and we're all still coming to terms with it. I'm sure you'll do your dad proud in the half marathon.Today I probably ran a tougher route than necessary for my 8 mile taper run, but I felt real emotional need to run my Dad's favorite trail. You see, we lost him Thursday evening after a long battle with Alzheimer's. The double loop run on that quiet trail really helped me.
My dad loved Disney and used to go to Magic Kingdom all by himself in the early 70s whenever he was in central Florida for business. We took family trips and than extended family trips as my sister and I married and had kids. One of the last memories that remained clear for my dad was being Veteran of the Day in the Magic Kingdom on Feb 1, 2007. In the last few years he couldn't recognize me, but if I would say something like "I understand you really like Disney" he would tell me in great detail about being Veteran of the Day.
Dad always supported me in everything I wanted to try and starting running at age 45 was no different. When I started racing in 2005 Dad came to the first couple of 5ks with me to take pictures. Then he realized that many of our local races are walker friendly so he would say "Sign me up!" It became a family joke that he was the best racer in the family because he would often win his age group....because he was the only one entered.
Dad - You always encouraged me and told me to do my best, so I am dedicating my Disney Half Marathon to you!
Today I probably ran a tougher route than necessary for my 8 mile taper run, but I felt real emotional need to run my Dad's favorite trail. You see, we lost him Thursday evening after a long battle with Alzheimer's. The double loop run on that quiet trail really helped me.
My dad loved Disney and used to go to Magic Kingdom all by himself in the early 70s whenever he was in central Florida for business. We took family trips and than extended family trips as my sister and I married and had kids. One of the last memories that remained clear for my dad was being Veteran of the Day in the Magic Kingdom on Feb 1, 2007. In the last few years he couldn't recognize me, but if I would say something like "I understand you really like Disney" he would tell me in great detail about being Veteran of the Day.
Dad always supported me in everything I wanted to try and starting running at age 45 was no different. When I started racing in 2005 Dad came to the first couple of 5ks with me to take pictures. Then he realized that many of our local races are walker friendly so he would say "Sign me up!" It became a family joke that he was the best racer in the family because he would often win his age group....because he was the only one entered.
Dad - You always encouraged me and told me to do my best, so I am dedicating my Disney Half Marathon to you!
Today I probably ran a tougher route than necessary for my 8 mile taper run, but I felt real emotional need to run my Dad's favorite trail. You see, we lost him Thursday evening after a long battle with Alzheimer's. The double loop run on that quiet trail really helped me.
My dad loved Disney and used to go to Magic Kingdom all by himself in the early 70s whenever he was in central Florida for business. We took family trips and than extended family trips as my sister and I married and had kids. One of the last memories that remained clear for my dad was being Veteran of the Day in the Magic Kingdom on Feb 1, 2007. In the last few years he couldn't recognize me, but if I would say something like "I understand you really like Disney" he would tell me in great detail about being Veteran of the Day.
Dad always supported me in everything I wanted to try and starting running at age 45 was no different. When I started racing in 2005 Dad came to the first couple of 5ks with me to take pictures. Then he realized that many of our local races are walker friendly so he would say "Sign me up!" It became a family joke that he was the best racer in the family because he would often win his age group....because he was the only one entered.
Dad - You always encouraged me and told me to do my best, so I am dedicating my Disney Half Marathon to you!
I've just been poring over the full marathon course in MapMyRun, and I realized that if I'm going at my intended pace, I might be passing by the Triceratop Spin in AK just as the park is opening. I might ride it. EE leaves me a little queasy - not what I want in the midst of a marathon! - but those Dumbo-type rides are fine for me.
Of course, if my pace is such that I'm too early, I could probably deal with that as well.
Dad - You always encouraged me and told me to do my best, so I am dedicating my Disney Half Marathon to you!
As DH and I are 1st-time runners at WDW, can anyone give us some tips on the Expo? What's the best time to get there, how long should we expect to be in line? We are supposed to hit Epcot that day so I'm wondering if we should go to the park first and head over to the Expo after or switch it.
Thanks for all the help you guys have given me! Now I just have to get DH over his cold for next week!!
Today I probably ran a tougher route than necessary for my 8 mile taper run, but I felt real emotional need to run my Dad's favorite trail. You see, we lost him Thursday evening after a long battle with Alzheimer's. The double loop run on that quiet trail really helped me.
My dad loved Disney and used to go to Magic Kingdom all by himself in the early 70s whenever he was in central Florida for business. We took family trips and than extended family trips as my sister and I married and had kids. One of the last memories that remained clear for my dad was being Veteran of the Day in the Magic Kingdom on Feb 1, 2007. In the last few years he couldn't recognize me, but if I would say something like "I understand you really like Disney" he would tell me in great detail about being Veteran of the Day.
Dad always supported me in everything I wanted to try and starting running at age 45 was no different. When I started racing in 2005 Dad came to the first couple of 5ks with me to take pictures. Then he realized that many of our local races are walker friendly so he would say "Sign me up!" It became a family joke that he was the best racer in the family because he would often win his age group....because he was the only one entered.
Dad - You always encouraged me and told me to do my best, so I am dedicating my Disney Half Marathon to you!
Just stay in the left lane of World Drive, until past the EPCOT area, for MK/TTC parking. Leaving at 5 a.m. seems like it should be enough time. Use the instructions guiding you in on RT 192. Side roads north of there may be completely closed or backed-up with traffic.
