Beauty and the Beast in 3D: A Review

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When I first heard about Disney’s “Beauty and the Beast” hitting the theaters in 3D I wasn’t sure if that tease would motivate me into spending the money to see a film I had first seen in theaters 21 years ago and that I own on DVD. It did, and I am glad it did. … Continue reading "Beauty and the Beast in 3D: A Review"
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New Year’s Resolutions

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No this is not about my New Year’s Resolutions…it’s about some New Year’s Resolutions I’m hoping that perhaps we may see happening in 2012 when we next visit Walt Disney World. I’ve been thinking long and hard about what I would like to see and have been doing this for a long time so this … Continue reading "New Year’s Resolutions"
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The Inaugural Chip & Dale Marathon Relay: A Review Part 1

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Disney inaugural races are difficult to resist. First, there is the thrill of the unknown”¦the promise of a new course through one or more theme parks. Second is the bling…that new race medal, which few Disney running fans can resist. These are powerful motivators, so when the new Chip and Dale Half Marathon Relay was … Continue reading "The Inaugural Chip & Dale Marathon Relay: A Review Part 1"
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IT IS TIME!

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So most of the training for the 2012 Walt Disney World Marathon Weekend should be behind everyone by now and the tapering is in full swing. The practice of tapering down before a big race must have been thought of by someone who either had the foresight to realize how important it was to taper … Continue reading "IT IS TIME!"
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December Gut Check Time

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So Thanksgiving has come and gone and we are well into December. We’re just about a month from Walt Disney World Marathon Weekend and that means it’s final gut check time for all of us who are looking to run or more of the several races taking place that weekend. Before we start please let … Continue reading "December Gut Check Time"
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Following Your Runner WDW Marathon Weekend PART III of III

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In Part III of our series on following your runner during Walt Disney World Marathon Weekend Jessica Atawonta and Dave Aulen summarize all that they and their families have learned regarding how to follow runners during the half and full marathons on that weekend. Here are those helpful hints that we hope they help you … Continue reading "Following Your Runner WDW Marathon Weekend PART III of III"
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What Would Jim Think?

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I have heard reports that Disney’s latest movie, “The Muppets” cost the Walt Disney Company some $30 million dollars or so to produce. After seeing the movie I am convinced that investment may have been one of the wisest decisions the company has made in years. Where do I begin? The screenplay, written by Jason … Continue reading "What Would Jim Think?"
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Following Your Runner WDW Marathon Weekend PART II of III

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In Part II of our series on following your runner at Walt Disney World Marathon Weekend, Dave Aulen shares the strategy he perfected for following his wife Holly through the Magic Kingdom and Epcot without a car during two Goofy Challenges. Heeere’s Dave… I know what you’re thinking, “I didn’t choose to run this thing … Continue reading "Following Your Runner WDW Marathon Weekend PART II of III"
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Following Your Runner WDW Marathon Weekend PART I of III

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The excitement of a RunDisney race is not owned exclusively by the runners. Family and friends can also get in on the fun by following their runners along the course. Team AllEars runners look forward to finding their supporters on the course for that special photo at a special location, running supplies, a smile or … Continue reading "Following Your Runner WDW Marathon Weekend PART I of III"
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Putting the “I” in “Purpose”

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By Daniel Rajnik When I first joined team AllEars last year, I thought the tag-line was “Running with Porpoise”. As I thought about how fun it would be finding running shoes to fit a dolphin, my wife gently explained to me it said Running with “Purpose”, not “Porpoise.” “Purpose?” I thought, “whatever THAT meant..” Well, … Continue reading "Putting the “I” in “Purpose”"
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