Half Marathon Race Reports

runDisney Race Recap: Princess Half Marathon 2022

If I'm not into princesses, why did I run the Fairy Tale Challenge this year? With my big birthday travel dreams quashed by the pandemic, I decided to celebrate 50 years a little closer to home by running a half marathon at Disney World. I last ran Princess...

Race Recap: Star Wars Rival Run Half Marathon 2019

Yay, it's time for my 4th consecutive Star Wars Half Marathon at Disney World! You can read my previous race reports here: 2016 Dark Side Half Marathon; 2017 Dark Side Half Marathon; 2018 Dark Side Half Marathon. This year's race weekend was rebranded as the...

Race Recap: Star Wars Dark Side Half Marathon 2018

Right on, it's Dark Side Half Marathon time! This was my third year participating in the Dark Side races and my third Dark Side Half. Since I ran the 10K the day prior, I was in for the Challenge and would be getting an additional medal. I had...

Race Recap: Best Damn Race Orlando Half Marathon 2018

I ran the 5th annual Best Damn Race Orlando half marathon on March 3, 2018. A 10K and 5K (plus challenge) was also offered. The half course runs through downtown Orlando. Training & Goals I hadn't run since Gasparilla the previous week. Just not feeling it....

Race Weekend Recap: Gasparilla Ultra Challenge 2018

Arthur and I traveled to Tampa so I could participate in the 2018 Gasparilla Distance Classic. I had registered for the Michelob Ultra Challenge, which meant I would be running four races over two days: a 15K and 5K on Saturday, and a half marathon followed by an...

Race Recap: Daytona Beach Half Marathon 2018

I ran the 9th annual Daytona Beach Half Marathon on February 4th. I ran the same race last year and I guess I had a good time if I came back for more! The good course, great organization, and awesome beneficiary all brought me back. Goals...