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MagicMeets Organizer Fred Block arrived in Harrisburg yesterday. As chairperson, he needed to get to the hotel a few days early to make sure everything is as planned. Those of you who have run events know how those last minute items always get you! Fred tells me he has a busy day planned including meeting … Continue reading "MagicMeets – Pre-Meet setup"
Magic Meets – Thursday Afternoon Update
Posted onPhotos being sent live from cell phones. Mike Scopa has arrived in Harrisburg. Fred just called.. he’s **so** excited. “All the months and months of planning are coming together. You can already feel the Disney Magic in the air.” He’s got a busy afternoon still. Headed now over to one of the Sponsors, Kathy’s Christmas, … Continue reading "Magic Meets – Thursday Afternoon Update"
Getting Ready for MagicMeets!
Posted onIn less than 2 weeks time, I’ll be in Harrisburg PA for Fred Block’s MagicMeets event! This will be my 3rd appearance at MagicMeets and the 4th meet overall. I’m getting really excited. I know, some of you are wondering, what exactly is MagicMeets. For those of you who have had the good fortune to … Continue reading "Getting Ready for MagicMeets!"
Blog Central Survey Part 2
Posted onThis is Part 2 of the All Ears Blog Central Survey Feedback. If you missed Part 1, read it HERE! Here are more comments (and a few responses) from the ALLEARS® Blog Central feedback survey! COMMENT: “Calling these “Blog”s implies that they are updated nearly every day, which I know is a lot of work, … Continue reading "Blog Central Survey Part 2"
Blog Central Survey Part 1
Posted onThank you to everyone that took time to fill out the AllEars® Blog Central Survey! We closed the survey at 1000 responses. To the over 700 of you that entered your email addresses for the All Ears goody bag, we are in the midst of contacting you. Mike Scopa and I discussed the results in … Continue reading "Blog Central Survey Part 1"
Beating the Pace Problem
Posted onAnyone thinking about participating in a Walt Disney World sponsored race should be aware of the pace requirements for that race. For the 2008 WDW Half-Marathon the pace requirements call for a 16-minute/mile pace, plus 10 minutes to let all the participants cross the start line. It’s a bit more complicated than just that. Assuming … Continue reading "Beating the Pace Problem"
Blog Survey Underway
Posted onIt’s been almost 2 months since we started the AllEars® blogs. Seems like a good time to hear directly from you, see what you think, listen to your feedback and suggestions. Please take a few minutes (ok, maybe 10) to fill out the survey. We’ll be posting some of your comments and feedback in an … Continue reading "Blog Survey Underway"
Taking the Scopa Challenge
Posted onMike Scopa has been writing some interesting blog entries on running and one of the things he’s been talking about is the new Twilight Zone Tower of Terror 13K run, to be held this October 27. It just so happens that Lee and I will be in Florida then, on our bi-annual Food and Wine … Continue reading "Taking the Scopa Challenge"
Kevorka
Posted onThat word looks familiar doesn’t it? Go ahead and pronounce it. KE-VOR-KA. Now it sounds familiar. Where have you seen it? Where have you heard it? Let me help. Remember the Seinfeld episode in which George was converting to Latvian Orthodox? Well one of the “sisters in training” kind of found herself powerfully attracted to … Continue reading "Kevorka"
I’m Registered: Part II
Posted onWell gang I’ve registered for the 2008 Walt Disney World Half-Marathon! I kept putting it off because frankly I was disappointed with my performance in this year’s race. However, there’s something about running through a Walt Disney World theme park in the pre-dawn hours that says “AWESOME!.” so I took the plunge yet again. Also … Continue reading "I’m Registered: Part II"