Run the Magic - Disney Half Marathon - Disney Marathon and Disney running with a magical twist!

Run the Magic Podcast episode 005 – 12/24/2012 - Scared of my own shadow! Email me - michael@runthemagic.com After the Sandy Hook Elementary School tragedy, I would like to take a moment to memorialize the victims of that senseless act.  Also, before moving to this abbreviated podcast, I want to honor the heroes of that day - the teachers, staff, emergency responders, and members of the community who rose up, and did all they could to minimize this tragedy.  You will forever be remembered for your courage. Moving to the podcast, I'm going to play some Christmas music in the background, and talk about a few things today; Why I'm scared of my own shadow My physical results, and my weight loss My running plans Where you are now in your training for the Disney marathon and half - completed 26 miles (congratulations!) and now tapering at 6 miles, have one more 6 mile weekend, and then it's race weekend!  Half Marathon runners did 14, running 5 this weekend, one more 5, and it's race weekend for you as well! I think I convinced my wife to let me go cheer for you all running in the race, so I hope to be there - more to come.  I would love to meet any of you, so send me an email at michael@runthemagic.com A possible new Disneyland 10K An answer about discounted park tickets Bibs for the Disney Marathon, Half Marathon, and Princess Half Marathon are on Craigslist for around $150 Race weekend weather - lows look to be in the 40s and highs in mid 60s, but you never know.  Recently, there's been a cold snap in Orlando, the water parks were closed and some of the Spirit of Aloha shows were cancelled.  Keep an eye on the weather right before you leave and be prepared. A possible special guest with information on next week's show Stay tuned for a special Christmas reading by Bing Crosby and special Christmas song, and I hope to see you again next week on the year ender! The songs played in the background I DO NOT own the rights to - these are played for your enjoyment. The songs are: Christmas Vacation theme song from the movie Christmas Vacation Mickey's Once Upon a Christmas Medley Grandma Got Run Over By a Reindeer Christmas in Hollis, Queens - Run DMC Father Christmas - The Kinks Going Home For Christmas - Steven Curtis Chapman

I'm back with episode 4 of the podcast, and today we'll talk about events, training, my recommendations for Disney properties for marathon weekend, and I update you with why I've been out. I saw the Mickey Miles podcast started around the same time as Run The Magic, and did not want to have too much competition in the Disney running area.  But, after talking to several people and getting some great feedback, I'm continuing on! Some about me and my weight gain and running, and podcasts I like. Do make sure you check out the Mickey Miles podcast by Mike Scopa, Michelle Scribner-MacLean, and often Sock Geek Steve Berhnardt from Captal City Running in iTunes though, here - at the Mickey Miles Podcast Also check out Let's Reverse Obesity by John Bukenas Here - Let's Reverse Obesity All the Disney World and Disneyland events are at capacity, so the only way to run in the Marathon Weekend, Tinkerbell, or Princess Half Marathon now is either on craigslist or through a Disney vacation planner, if space is available. In your training, if you're doing the Galloway beginner method, you should have already run 23 miles, have had a couple of recuperation shorted distance weeks, and will run 26 miles this weekend.  For the half, you should have already run 12.5 miles, and will do 14 miles this weekend. I know you're thinking - why take running advice from a fat guy?  Well, I've been there.  I am not a fast runner, never have been, but I've done it.  I've been down that road, and hopefully you can benefit from my journey. One thing I wanted to talk about this week was where to stay for marathon weekend, just in case you haven't already booked your room.  Stay on property! My picks for deluxe are Polynesian or Contemporary, moderate Port Orleans French Quarter, and value is Pop Century. I again want to thank Michelle Scribner MacLean of the Mickey Miles podcast, and for several other nameless people who reached out to me with encouragement or with questions. Tune in next week, and let me know if I can be of help to you in any way! May all your miles be merry!      

You'll notice a few things different about this episode with music, I'm attempting to do a Halloween background music with one of my favorite holidays.  I was going to put the Sounds and Song of the Haunted Mansion, but decided not to, hopefully will get my daughter Olivia to talk for a special Halloween treat. Disney Wine & Dine Half Marathon -  Nov 9-10, 2012 - 100% (Jingle Jungle 5K - 86%.  Many more are WANTED now on Craigslist than are for sale.  I saw one for sale at $180 Walt Disney World Marathon Weekend - Jan 10-13, 2013 - Marathon, Half Marathon, and Goofy Challenge sold out, Family Fun Run 5K - 91% Tinkerbell Half Marathon (Disneyland) - Jan 18-20, 2013 - all races sold out Disney World Princess Half Marathon - Feb 22-24, 2013 - 78% Expedition Everest Challenge - May 4, 2013 Disneyland Half Marathon Weekend - ??? Marine Corps Marathon - congrats; upcoming New York City Marathon this weekend, weather permitting - Hurricane Sandy Register for an awesome prize package at runlikeaprincess.com More of my story - my goal is the 2014 Disney marathon, weight gain and challenges FAQs Remember - you an find me online at runthemagic.com, email me at mihael@runthemagic.com or you can call and leave a voicemail for the show at 407-982-1319. Happy Halloween, and Happy Running!

Second episode - we discuss what's going on with the show, current race capacity, and more

The first of many podcast episodes dedicated to the Disney marathon and Disney running!