Show Me the Bling | Tuesdays on the Run
For Tuesdays on the Run we decided it was time to start celebrating the long year behind us.
Why do we run? There’s lots of reasons and every runner has theirs. But many runners will profess that they love the bling.
Hello, I’m Patty, and I’m a bling-a-holic.
This week your hosts Erika, April, and I would love to see and hear about your bling! Show some, show all, show your favorite, show your most meaningful… whatever direction you want to take we want to talk about the pretties that wait for us at the finish line.
Link-Up!
Show Me the BLING!
This picture pretty much says it all:
That was taken in August.
I’ve since added a few more medals (for the record: 5 Disney and 1 non-Disney).
Why do I runDisney?
Bottom line: I adore their bling.
Other things too, of course. They put on a good race, a great show, and I feel comfortable there. Oh, and I get to visit my happy places after I race! But really… it’s all about the medals.
My favorite?
I love the Coast to Coast medal with Mickey and Walt. I own the pink version of this as well which I earned for running both the Tinker Bell Half and the Princess Half in the same year. But the classic blue and black one truly stands out for me and catches my eye when I pass it.
I always say that I love both parks equally. I do have a favorite when it comes to running, however.
Disneyland: your typically mild temps and low humidity partnered with flat roads makes Shenanigans a VERY happy runner.
In that vein of thought, the Avengers Half medal is pretty sweet too. This was a race that really challenged me for a number of reasons (recap coming this week I hope!) I’m kinda digging the bright silver of this spinner medal.
The medal that makes me break out in a big grin is the Surf City 10K/10-Miler medal.
A surf board. A bottle opener. It’s awesome on multiple levels.
What’s missing from my collection? Well… that darn Goofy medal.
Maybe 2016 will be my year.
But… I will have the coveted Star Wars medals coming my way soon! If the Force is with me, that is.
And the newest obsession?
Hello, Gorgeous.
It’s been called the most expensive 5K on the planet. I’ll have to take a plane, a bus and a boat or two to get there.
But I’m running the Castaway Cay 5K after the Princess Half Marathon in February.
And earning this.
I never thought a cruise was in my plans, much less this pretty little thing, but sometimes things fall into place!
Merry Christmas, Happy New Year, Happy Valentines Day, & Happy Birthday to me! Bling me!
What medal is on your dream list? Which one do you own that you love the most?
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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
The Disney medals are so awesome, one day I will earn one 🙂
They make me happy. Let me know if you have questions about any of the races!
Wow! You have quite the collection of Disney medals. I had no idea.
I do have to agree that their medals are awesome. I worked the booth next to them at a race expo and it *nearly* convinced me I want to do one one someday, just because the medals were so awesome.
Ha! Yep- it’s pretty amazing how much money and time and effort I put into running for the mouse. 😉 Hope you get to try a race someday!
The Castaway Cay medal is absolutely on my wish list! Someday. Ironically, when we took our Disney cruise, the day we were there was SOOOO stinking muggy and at the time there was no bling for running it and all you got was a (gasp) COTTON t-shirt so I slept in instead. THIS PUPPY would get me off that ship FOR SURE. Cannot wait to hear all about it!
Right?! I hear it’s hot and gross and not even scenic. BUT… this medal will be worth it for a 5K! Super excited.
I love those Disney medals!! They are just awesome! I hope to earn one one day!
I hope so too- they are a lot of fun and the ribbon plus medals are fantastic!
I love Disney medals too! I’m excited that I’ll finally get to earn my Coast to Coast medal this year. I’ve never run in Disneyland before!
Oh- I LOVE running at Disneyland! It’s shorter on park time for most races but makes up for it in crowd support. Party in the front (the parks) and serious work in the back (normal road race) Good luck!
The Castaway Cay 5k sounds fun. And who doesn’t love a cruise? Right now all my medals are all together. But after Goofy I’d love to have one of just my Disney medals.
I hope it’s awesome. I have to admit I like options and feel like being “stuck on a boat” limits those. But I’m willing to do the time- for research. bahahahaha!
Oh my, that Castaway Cay medal is gorgeous. I have to do a cruise one day, but it won’t be anytime soon (unless you’re looking for a stowaway)!
lol! I’ll scout it out for the next time. 😉
You have a nice collection Patty! The medal on my dream list…..Boston Marathon and that baby will be around my neck in April! Can’t wait and I may need a special shrine in my house for all my Boston gear!
Very cool bling!! I will do a Disney race someday! Hopefully you get the Goofy medal in 2016. 🙂