A Creative Log & Other Notes on Life
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This was my third time competing in the Muddy Buddy LA (2008, 2009). It’s a “leapfrog” race where teams of two traverse a 7 mile off-road course and 5 obstacles on foot and while sharing a bike. With my awesome niece as my buddy, hot pink Sparkle Athletic running skirts as race attire and a […]
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I’ve always wondered what to do with my running medals. After reading about Medals of Courage, my Disneyland Half Marathon medal is on it’s way to Loma Linda Children’s Hospital. It’s such an easy thing that could mean a lot to a little one battling cancer. I ran faster in that half marathon than I […]
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Dressing up for any Run Disney race is an absolute MUST. But for me, having a Disney running costume that is comfortable while I’m on the course is also a MUST. Here’s how I put together my Snow White running costume for the Disneyland Half Marathon. How to make a Snow White Disney running costume […]
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The Disneyland 1/2 marathon has definitely become my favorite race of the year. The course is so fun, weaving in and out of both parks and Angels Stadium. The crowd is amazing, including cheerleaders, bands, Disney characters, hula dancers, boy scouts, girl scouts, and a mariachi band. I didn’t even look at my watch because […]
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I think I’ve let the Hood to Coast Relay posts drag out so long becauase I don’t want to admit it’s really over. It was an amazing experience to run the “mother of all relays” with Nuun. Part of me wants to say it was the chance of a lifetime but the other part sure […]
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Relay runners can often be identified by their reflective vests, slap bracelets and lighting attached to random body parts. LEG 8: 4.55 mi (easy) “Downhill and rolling terrain along country roads and limited paved shoulder.” (6:08pm) Since my first leg started after 6pm, I was required to carry a light of some sort even though […]
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I’ve pretty much covered all the Good the Hood to Coast Relay experience had to offer. Now it’s time for the Bad and the Ugly. During the welcome party Nuun graciously threw for the teams the night before the race, I spent my time puking in the Nuun office bathroom trying to will myself well. […]
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In the Hood to Coast Relay (as in most relays), Van #2 doesn’t start at the official starting line, so we missed seeing the beauty that is Mt. Hood, but we got a few spectacular views of our own. That first misty morning after running all night was definitely one of the highlights. As was […]
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You’re in a van with 5 other sweaty runners for 27+ hours. There are no beds or showers on the course. And there are only “honeybuckets” for toilets for 200 miles. Some teammates don’t even change their running clothes between legs (I’m raising my hand!!). Good hygiene is pretty much unattainable in these circumstance, but […]
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Hood to Coast is a race that’s also a big party. A party filled with all sorts of interesting people. Here are a few of my favorite teams we met along the way: The Road Kilts. We had a skirt bond that couldn’t be created with just any all-male team. I am happy to say […]
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