Getting Down & Dirty
Well, I had not participated in a race in quite some time; however, my BFF and I decided to sacrifice our non-bruised limbs for the 2014 Merrell Down & Dirty Mud Run.
Before the Down & Dirty Mud Run
We took off around 9:45 a.m. and climbed over wooden hurdles, rope walls, and inflatable slides. We ran through tunnels, up horse trails, down granite terrain, and through a muddy creek. And we conquered the final obstacle of crawling through a mud pit – joy of joys. This was my third mud run and believe me when I say that the mud somehow finds its way into places you never imagined.
But we definitely had a great time! And believe it or not, Mrs. Flossie didn’t even recognize her daughter in the photo below.
After the Down & Dirty Mud Run.
May you find the joy of bonding in any way possible, but I’m glad my BFF doesn’t mind a little mud.
~ Miss Fancy
Coast2Coast and Glass Slipper Challenge
The time: February 2014. The place: Orlando, FL. The challenge: Glass Slipper – run a 10K and half-marathon back-to-back. DONE!
To add some excitement to obtaining my Disney Coast2Coast medal, thought I’d throw in a 10K as well. You know, didn’t want things to be too easy. First up on that fateful Saturday morning, the inagural Enchanted 10K. Wore my Believe shirt from Raw Threads, my purple Sparkle skirt and finished in a decent time for my record.
Next and the final race on my current Disney list was my 2nd Princess Half-Marathon. Clad in my Minnie Mouse inspired outfit (Raw Thread’s red bow shirt, polka-dotted Sparkle skirt, and my runDisney Minnie Mouse shoes.
And I FINISHED! Collected my 4 medals at the end of Sunday’s race: Enchanted 10K, Princess Half-Marathon, Glass Slipper Challenge AND my Coast2Coast (pink edition). Ah, now what next?
~ Fancy
P.S. Can you tell that my favorite parts of these races are the outfits? 🙂 Oh, and can’t forget my Sweaty Bands! Love those things!
RunDisney Tinkerbell
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My first trip to Disneyland was a SUCCESS! Started off 2014 with the Tinkerbell Half-Marathon in Anaheim, CA. And you know I had to go to the parks while I was there.
Reflections of 2013
This year, 2013, has been an adventure about which I can’t complain. I’ve run 4ish half-marathons if you count fumbling on the Disney Wine & Dine and only completing 10 miles. My family has had ups and downs but we are as close as ever. Work has had its ups and downs, but I am in the end happy with the outcome and will ride this career plateau for now. I’m happily in love and can’t believe how lucky I am in finding this gentleman (online, in fact). August of this year was one year and I am enjoying this adventure with him.
Next step is looking to 2014 and what the year will bring. I’d like to plan a few goals and adventures, but I know many things in the coming year will be spontaneous and I welcome those as well.
I’m such a lucky gal!
~ Miss Fancy
Donning the Mouse Ears Again!
If I have sucker written across my forehead, I wear it proudly. After discussing my experiences with my first Disney half-marathon back in February, I convinced a colleague to sign up for a Disney run in November…so long as I signed up, too.
~ Miss Fancy
“Winner! Winner! Chicken Dinner!”
As opposed to celebrating St. Patrick’s Day with green beverages and corned beef and cabbage, I took to the streets of Atlanta with 8,742 of my closest friends and ran/walked/stumbled 13.1 miles.
The weather was perfect – slightly humid with a chill in the air. And by the time the sun was up, we were running westbound. Neighborhoods came out to cheer us on. Friends were made on the course as we encouraged our fellow runners. And for not having trained for this race, I’m happy with my time of 3:18:32.
Right now, my next half-marathon isn’t until October but that could change if someone twists my arm. *smiles*
~ Miss Fancy
Upcoming Publix Georgia Half-Marathon
Alright, this coming Sunday is my next half-marathon adventure. Here’s hoping that the luck of the Irish exists and pushes me across the finish line on my own two feet. I’ll give a post-race report after the proper celebration. 🙂
~ Miss Fancy
Princess Fancy
As a new runner, I still get butterflies in my stomach before a race. (Yes, even after 2 years, I still consider myself a new runner.) I recently ran the Disney Princess Half-Marathon and it was my first solo 1/2. My time was horrible. My body was so sore afterwards due to lack of training. My mind was full of doubts.
But I did it. 🙂
~ Miss Fancy
Fancy & Flossie 