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Busy Life and a Return to Epcot (Picture: My approach to the finish line of the Disney Marathon after running through Epcot)

Wow I feel like I have really been away from my blog (and everyone else's). I have tried to at least be reading them.

Things have been a bit busy. After our return from camping, I had to return to work, but things also got busy in the evenings. Today, to wrap up the kid's spring break, we went to Epcot. I hadn't been there since I was running the last mile of my marathon in January. And it all came back to me. I looked down the walkway and could remember running there.

By the end of today, my feet felt similar as well :-) - lots of walking. The heel held out OK. And it was a really nice visit to the park - not too crowded (which is what I was worried about). Disney is no fun when it is loaded with people. We didn't feel rushed and didn't stand in too many lines. The kids had a great time with the Kidcot activities. They get to decorate a mask and at each country they get a stamp on the handle and a "charm" to hang from it. They really enjoyed having their names written on the back in Chinese and Japanese. We had dinner in Germany and enjoyed the show there. We also got a chance to ride on Soarin', probably the toughest ride to get on at Epcot. We got fast passes when we arrived this morning (around 9:30 am) and came back at 1:00pm for our ride. By then, they had given out all the fast passes for the entire day.

Phew! I have more material for the podcast which I am hoping to get out sometime in the next week, so be on the lookout.

Running has been going well! So far this week I have run 14 miles and I am planning a 5-6 mile long run tomorrow. Next Saturday is the Winter Park Road Race - a 10K! I don't expect to set a PR there but just plan to enjoy the race! Maybe Maddy and I can hook up there! It is so great to be back on the road again!

Run strong everyone!!
Posted by MarathonChris at 6:58 PM 
I'm so happy you're back on the road!

I will know in a few days if I'll be at the Winter Park Road Race.

I'll let you know as soon as I find out!

We're headed to Sarasota sometime on Saturday for a Christening Sunday morning.

I hope I can make it!
 petra duguid said...

Hey Chris, I've been hearing about your blog in Phedippidations and through Adam Tinkoff and Terry and Nigel - and finally checked it out today. Wow! You have come so far! Well done. I can completely agree with you on how training for a marathon can chance your outlook on life - I am truly a different person since I became a runner 4 years ago.. Keep it up - I'll be checking in..
 
Can't wait to hear about your adventures!
 
Look forward to seeing you this weekend at WP race and hearing your next podcast soon. Run happy :-)
 
Hey Chris - well done on doing a podcast. I've loaded it up on my iPod for this afternoon's long run and will give you some feedback and votes on my return. Can I link to your blog from mine? Happy trails and keep going,
 MarathonChris said...

Petra - feel free to link my blog. I would like to add your link on my blog as well! :-)
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