I just got back from a racecation- and heading off to another.
Gee, wonder where I land on the debate Racecation vs Weekend Warrior?
Link up with Erika, Marcia and me for this week’s Tuesdays on the Run and tell us where you land- are you a runner who stays close to home or do you like to travel to races?
Racecation (Also Known As the Reason I Run)
I’ve made no secret of it: I run so I can go to Disney.
It’s what first drew me into the sport and it’s certainly what kept me here.
I don’t exactly mind local races, and some of them are pretty neat. But they just don’t have a big enough pull for me to keep putting in the miles to participate in.
Sure, I ran a few in Austin and a couple since I’ve lived here. Hey, I even “won” the Cherry Blossom 5K lottery and plan to run that one when Virginia becomes my new location. I’m kinda excited about that!
But overall all: I run so I can go to Disney.
There are a ton of reasons why I runDisney. Here are a few.
In addition to that: it’s always changing, it’s always fun, it’s where my friends from the computer live and it makes me happy.
And since I not only love it, I sell it (runDisney race bibs for 2017, anyone?) it works out well all around!
“Honey, it’s WORK.”
Swearsies.
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Patty Holliday has been running Disney since 2011. She knows just about every tip, trick, and hack there is to cover the runDisney Magical Miles at Disney World and Disneyland. She knows every mile isn’t *always* magical- but with training, tips, and a little bit of pixie dust, they can be a lot of fun! You can also find her at noguiltlife.com and noguiltfangirl.com
Tricia Vaughn
Wednesday 11th of January 2017
There is just nothing like a Disney race! Hands down they throw a parttttyyy!!! Thanks for the TOTR linkup!
Laura Bowers
Wednesday 11th of January 2017
Once my foot is healed, I plan on doing more local races, but I'm all about the Disney racecation! It's what bonds me with my friends, and they keep me motivated to work hard since I always make a list of goals to accomplish before my next race. Instead of carrots, I dangle rD medals. ;)
Speaking of selling bibs, I'm not regretting not buying a Dopey bib while they were available. Nervous about registration!!
Karen
Tuesday 10th of January 2017
I've only been to Disney once for the Princess weekend. I did love how unique of an experience it was. I was lucky enough to meet Jeff Galloway when I went :)
tammie
Tuesday 10th of January 2017
.Running 13.1 miles the perfect excuse to use on my Mr. Grumpy for no guilt on taking a girls trip to WDW!
Tania
Tuesday 10th of January 2017
Yay, team Racecation! But there are some sweet local races. Even local-ish. Wanna sign up for the Hershey 10K with me? :)
patty
Tuesday 10th of January 2017
Hmmmm... that's a possibility! Chocolate at the end, right?!