Are you a runner?...a runner that loves all things Disney? Have you done any of the Disney runs? Are you super excited that Fit2Run is opening in Downtown Disney?
Running has become incredibly popular and I can tell you for sure, I'm hooked! My favorite part of running is the effect that it has on me mentally and physically. I'll also openly admit that I do tend to eat whatever I want because I run. This isn't to say I do everything in excess, but I don't have to fret about ordering that Dole Whip in the Magic Kingdom, enjoying a Mickey Mouse ears ice cream bar at my resort, and trying each dessert at Disney's Wilderness Lodge Whispering Canyon Cafe all in the same day. (So good!) Like milk and cookies, Disney and Running just work well together.
Disney is the happiest place on earth and since running makes so many people happy it's great that there are now special vacation packages dedicated to all the wonderful runners out there. It doesn't matter if you are fast or slow, we all finish the run at the end of the day. Whether it's a Marathon, Half Marathon, 10K, 5K, Challenge, Family run, or a Kids run, there is sure to be something to fit every families needs. And yes, support teams are great, too, runners could not do what we do without support from family and friends.
Let's talk about some of the perks of running in Disney as well! First and foremost you get to tell everyone that you did it and you'll have the really cool medals to prove it. The weather is generally amazing in Florida and California, not to mention the gorgeous Caribbean weather for the 5K on Castaway Cay during your Disney Cruise. The scenery is beautiful and with characters waiting to cheer you on, you are sure to have a blast as you run through the parks. You have access to a trainer, a nutritionist, and transportation is provided to runners from Disney resorts to the start of the run you are participating in.
Perhaps you aren't a runner, but you want your kids to burn off some energy, check out the kids runs, they'll love it and their very own Medallion! Maybe the Dumbo Double Dare or the Glass Slipper Challenge are in your future. These are additional challenges offered by runDisney where you are awarded an additional medal if you complete both the 10K and the half marathon in Disneyland and Walt Disney World respectively. How awesome does that sound? The running options are limitless!
Ultimately, I never leave for vacation without my running shoes, clothes, and accessories. Again, running makes me feel good so I won't pass it by when I'm on vacation. Thankfully the resorts have realized that many quests need places to run safely while on vacation so there are trails available for this purpose. When you arrive at your resort ask the front desk for a map of the nearest trails. If you find that you forgot something, don't worry, pretty soon you'll be able to head down to Downtown Disney and purchase anything your little running heart desires at the new Fit2Run store.
Remember that old saying "the more the merrier"?...How about getting a group of friends or your local running club together for a group vacation to Disney. If you want to know all the special perks and details for this kind of a vacation, even ways to turn your group into a fund raiser, Send me an email - becca@vacationkids.dom or reach out to me on facebook and I'll be more than happy to help.
