Disney Daughter Does RunDisney

 

My Disney Daughter (clearly she has earned the nickname considering how many trips she has made to Disney in the last couple of years lol), recently came back from her first RunDisney event. And I have a sneaky suspicion that this won't be her last. I am super proud of her though (and yes I told her) because she stepped out of her comfort zone and accomplished her goal. 

She had been prepping for this race for a little while and I am sure that at times she wondered if she could do it. But one thing for sure even of it had taken her longer then she had hoped she would have been cute! LOL 

She spent two nights in Florida and stayed at what has become our families "Disney homeplace", the All Star Resorts. It still seems hard for me to believe that we were just together there in September (I hope you are following my YouTube channel and by now have seen some of my vlogs from that trip. If not what are you waiting for?). 

Although she got in late on her first day she was able to grab some food from the good court and I actually stayed up past my bedtime to talk to her. She was tired I could tell, but excited about the next few days. 

The day she was headed to the expo we got to FaceTime a little as she headed to the Sports Complex to pick up her race gear and check out the merchandise. I think she came home with one thing which was for her car (although since then some have told her not to leave it up. I'm assuming because of people with sticky fingers. See this is why we can't have nice things SMH).

Over the years I have watched several Youtubers share their journey while participating in the race. I think the first person I ever heard talk about RunDisney was Jennifer Ross. And she was actually there at the same time as my daughter. A few years later I actually became friends with Jen Lefforge who was known for a long time on YouTube and through her blog for her expertise of all things Run Disney! So needles to say, it was extra cool getting to see my daughter participate. 

Up bright and early ready to head to the bus to check in for the race! Most people don't realize that these races take place super early in the morning. Q was in the Corral E. And although she arrived around 3:30 AM she wouldn't actually start running until around 5 AM. Excuse me 6 AM according to her (and even then the runners have to be clear from the park by the time it opens at 9 AM). I think the coolest part of the morning (other than the fact that she completed the race) was that she got interviewed before the run. I am still hoping that one of the people that I follow could possibly have footage of her from that day. We are super grateful for the people who were a part of a chat board for the race who looked out for her and even sent her photos. I don't care what you say, Disney peeps are some of the best! 

Considering the fact this was her first 10K, we think she did really good! 

Near Hollywood Studios !

Epcot (which to me is one of the coolest photos) ! 

But this one when she was near the finish line says it all. 

I won't lie my favorite photos from the race were the ones she took with her phone after the race when she just happened to stumble across Tiana and Naveen! Her face says it all. I think she has caught the bug so I don't think this will be her last race. I hope that at some point I will get a chance to be there in person and cheer her on! 

Believe it or not by the end of that day she was back home and when I talked to her the next day she said she was a bit sore but for the most part was feeling pretty good. I say to this, great job Q!!!! Can't wait to share more of her journey in 2024. Lets just say its big!!!!