Disney Half Marathon

Posted on January 12, 2013 by runningthewindycity

Hey guys, just checking in for a quick sec because I have some major recovery to do!

The race this morning went well! Despite walking A LOT yesterday, I crossed the start line feeling fresh and ready to run. Of course, no race is ever perfect, but I felt pretty good and tried to ignore any lingering stomach pain (I’m almost better) and the fact that I had to pee from the start.

I tried to run at a comfortable pace and made sure that I was running slow enough that I could hold a casual conversation. I ended up finishing in 1:43:45 (course was a bit long) and am hoping that after a really relaxing day, my legs won’t be too tight when the marathon starts tomorrow morning!

I plan to do a more formal race review/recap later but given our weak Internet connection, I’m going to keep this short.

I’ll be back soon!

38 thoughts on “Disney Half Marathon”

HollieisFueledByLOLZ on January 12, 2013 at 10:27 am said:

Love to see this and I cannot wait for a full recap! You look great!
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- runningthewindycity on January 15, 2013 at 3:24 pm said:
  
  Thanks, Hollie!
  
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Katie @ Peace Love & Oats on January 12, 2013 at 10:27 am said:

CONGRATS!!! Do some serious resting, recuperating and carbo loading today!
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- runningthewindycity on January 15, 2013 at 3:24 pm said:
  
  I definitely did- it’s hard not to carbo load (or sugar load) in Disney World!
  
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Erin on January 12, 2013 at 10:49 am said:

Yay!! Glad to hear the race went well. I am excited to read your full marathon recap. Get some rest today

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- runningthewindycity on January 15, 2013 at 3:24 pm said:
  
  Thanks, Erin! I’m sorry to have left you hanging
  
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Zenaida Arroyo on January 12, 2013 at 10:53 am said:

Congrats! Good luck tomorrow!!
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- runningthewindycity on January 15, 2013 at 3:25 pm said:
  
  Thank ya!
  
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Bethany @ Accidental Intentions on January 12, 2013 at 11:25 am said:

Congrats, Lindsay!! Way to be AWESOME! Give those legs some serious R&R so you can do even more butt kicking tomorrow

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- runningthewindycity on January 15, 2013 at 3:25 pm said:
  
  Thanks Bethany!
  
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kilax on January 12, 2013 at 11:40 am said:

Yay! Congrats Lindsay! You are off to an awesome start!!!

We need a close up of ALL the medals when you are done Good luck tomorrow!
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- runningthewindycity on January 15, 2013 at 3:25 pm said:
  
  Will definitely post some photos of all the bling and the three t-shirts!
  
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Michelle @ Eat Move Balance on January 12, 2013 at 11:46 am said:

Wow!! Good for you! Can’t wait to hear more about it, but until then, rest up and keep smiling!
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- runningthewindycity on January 15, 2013 at 3:26 pm said:
  
  Thanks Michelle
  
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Erin on January 12, 2013 at 2:13 pm said:

Yay!! Thanks for updating us. Looking forward to tomorrow
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- runningthewindycity on January 15, 2013 at 3:26 pm said:
  
  Thanks Erin!
  
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molly @ heart, sole & cereal on January 12, 2013 at 2:38 pm said:

woohoo one third of the way through! way to go girl! i’m super proud of you and i know you’re going to ROCK the full tomorrow.
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- runningthewindycity on January 15, 2013 at 3:26 pm said:
  
  Thanks Molly
  
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Jess @ JessieBear What Will You Wear on January 12, 2013 at 2:48 pm said:

ahhhhh good luck tomorrow!
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- runningthewindycity on January 15, 2013 at 3:40 pm said:
  
  Thanks Jess!
  
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Sarah @PickyRunner on January 12, 2013 at 4:54 pm said:

Awww this is awesome! That’s a pretty fantastic time if you ask me, especially on tired legs! Ummm enjoy DISNEY?! That’s my kind of weekend
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- runningthewindycity on January 15, 2013 at 3:42 pm said:
  
  Thanks Sarah! I had so much fun at Disney
  
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Katie @ Livehalffull on January 12, 2013 at 7:26 pm said:

GOOD LUCK!!!! You are going to rock it! GO BLUE!
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- runningthewindycity on January 15, 2013 at 3:43 pm said:
  
  Thanks, Katie! I saw a lot of Michigan alum in Florida and I made sure to yell Go Blue to all of them
  
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Erin on January 12, 2013 at 9:17 pm said:

Congrats!! I hope you do great tomorrow!!!

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- runningthewindycity on January 15, 2013 at 3:43 pm said:
  
  Thanks, Erin
  
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Julia on January 12, 2013 at 11:22 pm said:

Woohoo!! Good luck tomorrow!
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- runningthewindycity on January 15, 2013 at 3:44 pm said:
  
  Thanks Julia!
  
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Alaine @ My GF & DF Living on January 13, 2013 at 10:21 am said:

Congratulations! Good luck on your race! That is an amazing accomplishment!
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- runningthewindycity on January 15, 2013 at 3:44 pm said:
  
  Thanks Alaine!
  
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Christina on January 13, 2013 at 2:01 pm said:

Congrats on your first half of your race! I cannot wait to read the full recap of your race.
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- runningthewindycity on January 15, 2013 at 3:44 pm said:
  
  Thanks Christina!
  
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Maggie on January 13, 2013 at 4:21 pm said:

Congrats! Can’t wait to read about the whole experience.
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- runningthewindycity on January 15, 2013 at 3:44 pm said:
  
  Thanks Maggie!
  
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P on January 13, 2013 at 7:04 pm said:

Wow, I find it amazing that you’re running a half and a full back-to-back…and in Disneyland! Waaay awesome !
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- runningthewindycity on January 15, 2013 at 3:45 pm said:
  
  Thanks P!
  
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Katy @ Naner-A-Day on January 15, 2013 at 8:04 am said:

Congrats!! Awesome job!! You inspire me to be a better runner
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- runningthewindycity on January 15, 2013 at 3:45 pm said:
  
  Aw thanks Katy!
  
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