To everyone lacing up this weekend, whether you’re taking on a 5K, 10K, Half, Full, Goofy, or the Dopey Challenge, soak it all in. Enjoy the miles, the magic, and the moments in between. Smile for the photos, thank the volunteers, and don’t forget to make new friends and say hello to old ones along the course. That’s what makes these weekends special. I’ll be out there tackling my first Goofy Challenge 🏃‍♂️ Running solo this weekend thanks to some unexpected plans, but that just means I’ll have

My first Goofy Challenge — Part 1 🏅🐭 13.1 miles to kick off an unforgettable weekend. I tried channeling Nick Wilde energy 🦊 (Judy Hopps was sidelined with a torn ligament, but she was there in spirit 💙). I soaked it all in: characters, costumes, Disney magic, and miles with friends I’ve met right here on Instagram. I slowed it down on purpose, smiled a little more, stopped for photos, and made sure to save my legs for what was waiting the next morning. Running through Disney (even with plen

Goofy Challenge - Part 2 🏅🎢 26.2 miles. My third full marathon in a year… and easily the hardest. I felt strong early - under pace, negative splits, cruising through mile 16. Then at mile 17… I did something I’ve never done before: 🎢 I rode Expedition Everest mid-marathon. Totally worth it. Amazing time. Lost my favorite hat to the Yeti… lesson learned 😅 Leaving Animal Kingdom into Blizzard Beach, reality hit hard. The sun was right in my face, heat index in the upper 80s, and those last “6–