Two weeks ago I attended the runDisney TinkerBell Health & Fitness Expo. Just like in previous years, it was held at the Disneyland Hotel. As I walked from the Mickey & Friends Parking Lot, I couldn’t help but think how it was only two years ago that I ran my first runDisney race – the Never Land 5k. After I checked-in & picked up my bib, I headed over to the New Balance booth to check out the runDisney shoes. I was all … [Read more...]
Reflections On My Star Wars 10k Race – Speed Matters Not
Yoda once said, “Speed Matters Not, young padawan.” Ok, so maybe he didn’t say that & furthermore, I’m not young or a padawan BUT I did find this amazing shirt at the runDisney Health & Fitness Expo last Friday. My original race outfit for the Inaugural Star Wars 10k was running pants & a Star Wars shirt. However when I saw this shirt at the Raw Threads booth, I just knew that I had to have it! I'm not a fast runner, more of a … [Read more...]
#Disneyland10k Race Recap + My Birthday Weekend
Two weekends ago I participated in a 10k at Disneyland. It was special for several reasons: it was a runDisney event, it was my very first 10k ever AND it was my birthday weekend. Initially I had wanted to run the Disneyland 10k in 2013 to commemorate my 40th birthday, but by the time I went to register, it was too late & it had sold out. In a way it was a good thing because this year’s 10k race theme happened to be Lilo & … [Read more...]
Meet Jennifer – the Editor of “Real Mom of SFV”
This is a special "birthday" edition of Real Moms of the SFV! Since it was my birthday yesterday, I thought I'd take this opportunity to introduce myself to my readers (new & old). It occurred to me that maybe not everyone reads the About Me section of a blog & even if you did, there is still so much more to share! :) This past weekend, I spent a few days in Anaheim, CA. Well, Disneyland to be exact! I participated in my very first … [Read more...]
Never Land 5k 2014
Last Friday I ran in my very first runDisney race – the Never Land 5k! The Never Land 5k was just one of several races taking place during Tinker Bell Half Marathon weekend. The 5k race started at 5:45am – yes that’s crazy early I know, but it was well worth it to see these fantastic views of Sleeping Beauty Castle lit up in the wee hours of the morning! The race was kicked off by a fireworks show & a special appearance by Tinker Bell! … [Read more...]