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This Year Find the Courage to Start at a Disney Race — Thu, 29 Dec 2011 18:09:00 +0000

[...] marathon weekend, I was able to speak with one of the invited clinic speakers, Mr. John Bingham. Click here to listen to my interview and hear how running allowed a self-described short, fat trombone player [...]

By: cinderrunner

cinderrunner — Tue, 26 Jan 2010 00:07:15 +0000

So excited to see this article! Disney is a terrific place to run and I am so excited that they embrace runners of all speeds! Bingham’s books are by my bedside every night and I often refer to them! He is the whole reason why I am a runner! I have completed 3 Disney half marathons (WDW half 2009, Dl 2009 and WDW 2010) with more races to come! In 2011 I will be running my first FULL marathon in Walt Disney World and I am so excited to make a dream come true! Thanks Dis Unplugged for thinking of us runners!

By: timmac

timmac — Mon, 25 Jan 2010 19:16:32 +0000

Nice job getting an interview with Bingham… and good for you for encouraging people to give these races a go. No other place besides WDW is quite as friendly to newbies!

By: tonyadenmark

tonyadenmark — Mon, 25 Jan 2010 02:53:44 +0000

Great blog Dave! I always enjoy your informative interviews and blogs. I plan on running the Expedition Everest this year with my hubby. This will be our first race. I’ve been doing the Couch to 5K, but I’m now interested in the Penguin’s books since another poster said they’ve now run marathons based on his program. Thanks again for sharing!

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Sun, 24 Jan 2010 20:35:19 +0000

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By: AnneR

AnneR — Sun, 24 Jan 2010 19:43:22 +0000

Dave – I just wanted to thank you for including this topic with your WDW blogs. As someone who has recently started an exercise program that is including running, I found this blog both helpful in terms of what to focus on and inspirational. I am still waffling with setting a race goal but am really considering setting a Disney race as a goal. How cool would it be to not only achieve my health goals but get to run through a Disney resort hopefully with a group of my friends.

By: OKraysLoveDisney1

OKraysLoveDisney1 — Sun, 24 Jan 2010 17:39:12 +0000

Truly a wonderful inspiration “penguin”! It gives me the courage to know that a Disney race is within my reach. Four years ago I was barely able to walk due to damage from taking a Rx medicine. Thankfully, I am doing much better and I take daily walks and feel great. A Disney race is a goal of mine…even if I don’t finish it will still be a big accomplishment for me. Please continue to provide info on Disney racing and thanks much!

By: MoJo

MoJo — Sun, 24 Jan 2010 17:09:55 +0000

This is one of the most inspirational blogs on running that I have read in a long time. I love to do Disney running races and have never been a “speedster”, but the “Penguin” reminds us that it is not how fast you do the race, just getting out there is what is important. Thank you, Dave, for interviewing him.
I just want to also make a note that I would like to hear more segments on the Disney Endurace Series on the podcast. There are tons of people like me that enjoy Disney racing, but there seems to be a lack of coverage of the events.
Well done, Dave.

By: Scotth

Scotth — Sun, 24 Jan 2010 16:37:19 +0000

In this day and age of lack of activity the words of the Peguiun ring sooo true, thanks Dave for brining forth this message that these events are for all, I really hope this brings and inspiration for folks to get out there toe teh line, know the joy of crossing the finish line, wearing a KEWL medal and yes even knowing that should one not finish, realize that there is a big world of folks who admire and respect them for training and toeing the line. Well done and Thanks.

By: dsnyfan21

dsnyfan21 — Sun, 24 Jan 2010 16:27:32 +0000

Thanks so much for the interview with “the Peguin”. I have read his book, Marathoning for Mortals and loved to hear his thoughts on things. I love doing Disney races as it helps me with my Disneyworld Addiction. WIth races in Jan, March, Sept(dl) and now October, it is just awesome!
It was a great interview and love hearing about us W.i.S.H.ers. Thanks