Jingle Jungle 5k

I was up way too early!

Stood on a line way too long to see Mickey and Minnie!

Took part in way too many selfies!

Saw way too much foliage in the Animal Kingdom.

And had way too much fun earning this.

Animal Kingdom

We spent most of yesterday at the Animal Kingdom, and had so much fun! Some highlights...

Then off to close down Magic Kingdom, before heading home way too late for bed!

Today is the Expo and Mickeys Very Merry Christmas Party!

Magic Kingdom photos

Yesterday after we landed we RAN over to MK! Such excitement!

We went on a few rides and headed home early to rest after long travel day! Today we head to the Aninm Kingdom!

 

Disney Bound

The teenie, her friend C and I are on our way! Picture posts for the next couple days!

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Biggest Loser Six Flags 5k

I am so glad it's Daylight Savings!!! 

I rolled out of bed this morning at 6:20 to get ready for the Biggest Loser 5k at Six Flags Great Adventure.

My teenie was supposed to come but she had laryngitis, so she bailed. Luckily, my friend Shannon was running, and we met up with Meridith from Scootadoot. 

Shannon and i were running the 5k and Meri was running the 10k. We decided to stick together for the first half and then Meri would do the second loop alone. 

While we waited to start, I took a pic of the scenery.

And more scenery...

Dan Evans!!!

The race started fifteen minutes late. They were letting people use the porta potties, which was frustrating, mostly because it was cold! Freezing cold!

Finally we started! The course started in the parking lot, brought us through the park, and into the woods behind it. 

The trail was muddy in a lot of spots, and it was slow going at times!

Somewhere around mile two, Meri fell so we stopped and walked a bit because she tweaked her ankle.

Shannon took this pic:

Gorgeous!

After a bit of walking we started running again, through the park where we stopped for a photo op....

Just before the finish we ran past the monkeys!

Meri decided to stop at the 5k point, so she wouldn't cause any more damage to her poor ankle! Time to finish and get our bling!

Meri went for ice and Shannon and i went for a photo.

A little far away! A random stranger took this for me, so I can't complain. 

Time to stalk poor Dan! I thanked him for motivating me at Erie last year and we took a photo.

We were cold so we went right back to the car, and went to our beach club for breakfast and mimosas.

After a shower I checked out my swag....

Overall a great race and I look forward to more in the future!

Have you ever run a Biggest Loser race?

Beauty and the Beach Five Miler

Today was the Beauty and the Beach Five Miler.

Oh, and a Nor'Easter is coming through the Jersey Shore.

The hubs got me my swag on Thursday, so I wouldn't have to get there too early today. It was a 9:30 start, which I loved. Nothing like a nice, slow morning, with no rushing around!

I was ready for the weather, or so I thought!

I even had throw away gloves, and i ended up wearing a cap instead of a headband, and added a windbreaker.

I left with plenty of time, in case I couldn't find parking. I was glad that I did, because the GPS brought me to the wrong end of Long Branch! I finally parked and waited about 15 minutes before I left for the Porta potties.

Yesterday's weather showed a break in the rain, but today's forecast changed a bit...

Add winds that were just under 20 mph and it was a perfect running day!

I hung out in the tents with almost 1000 of my closest new friends until the race was about to start.

I managed to find my friends just before it started and we took this selfie. It kinda stinks because my phone was in a ziploc to keep it dry.

The race began and we started running north along the ocean, before turning away to run along a local park. We turned back and ran south along the ocean, passing the start around mile two, and looping back again just after mile three. The wind was bad whenever we ran north. Basically the beginning and end. It was nice to run along the ocean and see the waves crashing, but I ran with my head down and barely saw much else! The rain actually pelted down, and almost felt like sleet! 

Time for some TMI boys. Around mile two, the curse that I thought was over came back! Yuck. I was very uncomfortable after that, and couldn't wait to be done!

I finished well, considering the weather!

I got my swag, and just as I was heading for the tent, a runner face planted right next to me. I don't think she saw the curb! I gave her my gloves to put on her mouth since it was bleeding and her  friends took her to first aid. I hope she's okay!

I wish I had taken a picture of the food they had! Bagels, apples, bananas, donuts, chocolates, water. It was amazing! 

I rushed back to my car so I could change, only to find that I left my spare clothes at home! Fail!

I had to drive home wet and cold and  sitting on a Neat Sheet to keep my seat clean. Yay.

I'm finally showered and warm, and the hubs made homemade chicken soup so I'm a happy camper now!

Tomorrow is the Biggest Loser 5k, which should be dry, but still cold. 

I better get new throw away gloves!

Have you ever run a race in extreme weather?