Today marks the first day of Disney World Marathon Weekend. After having been at Disney World the past two years for this exciting weekend of running, I’m a bit sad that Preston and I won’t be there this weekend, especially since this weekend holds such a special place in our hearts.
It was at Marathon Weekend in 2013 that Preston ran his first marathon and I was inspired to start running.
Before the marathon started
Preston after he finished the marathon
The prized medal for the 20th Anniversary of the Walt Disney World Marathon
And it was at Marathon Weekend in 2014 that I ran my first half marathon and Preston completed the inaugural Dopey Challenge.
Running through Cinderella’s Castle was one of the highlights of the race!
Photo Credit: MarathonFoto
Almost done!
With Minnie just before crossing the finish line
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Crossing the finish line of my first half marathon!
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During the marathon
Celebrating after the fourth and final race of the Dopey Challenge!
To those who are participating this year, good luck with your races, but more importantly, have fun. Be sure to post lots of pictures on social media. I can’t wait to live vicariously through all of you!
QOTD: What is your favorite memory from Marathon Weekend?
Awesome memories from such special weekends! I am feeling a little nostaligc this weekend as well. I can’t believe it’s been one year since I ran the marathon!
Karen @karenlovestorun
The past year has just flown by!
I hate I’m missing it this year too but I chose to do Princess weekend instead this year. And I just LOVE that 20th anniversary marathon medal! It’s my favorite medal of all of the ones I have!
I really like it too. Its HUGE!
The weekend I feel it is Princess since that was my first one. I am bummed I’m not there this year but I had fun with family last year.
I think we all feel a bit this way about our first big race weekends.
Congratulations to the both of you!
2013 was also my first marathon at Disney. It such a great first one. That’s probably the best medal I have. Maybe Preston will run w you for your first full one there:)
And what makes you assume that I’ll ever run a full marathon?!?
Never say never….I was saying the same thing as you just a little over a year ago 🙂
I’m sad I’m not running WDW this weekend either 😦 never done it before, but all the excitement on the TrD Facebook page is making me wish I was!
I’ve been loving everybody’s posts, tweets, and pictures.
You are adorable 🙂
Awww, thanks Mar.
Love that you and Preston have these Marathon Weekend memories! I am sure many more to come in the future 🙂
Yes, I hope so. 🙂
So I must say, I don’t really get the Disney race thing. I love Disney, but I have a hard time stomaching the cost. With that said, I would love to run Dopey, lol.