This Sunday, my running partners (Chrissy, Maribel, Marie, Daffodil, Larisa) and I face the moment we’re trained for over months. We’ve had our share ups and downs. We’ve juggled jobs, families, illness, allergies, asthma, and injuries. Now we put our bodies physically and mentally to the test.
A few of us are running 26.2 miles just for fun.
Others are running for a PR.
Me?
I’m running 26.2 miles purely due to peer pressure. I don’t want to miss out on all the fun and photo opportunities.
I can’t wait. That’s right. I can’t wait to run 5 hours just to pose with Mickey, Minnie and all the princesses. I’ve done it before and that’s another reason why I’m willing to do it again. It’s a magical experience from start to finish.
And if I could be totally honest, the 20th anniversary edition of the Walt Disney Marathon is really cool.
Some prefer to sit on the couch or in a movie theater for 12 hours watching a marathon on the big screen or television.
I prefer to experience a marathon in action.
Some of us prefer to come running.
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Denise
Living life as a mom on the run between races and raising three beautiful, brilliant children (ages 11, 7, 2). Before a blissful life as a SAHM, I taught elementary school for 7 years. In 2007, I discovered a passion for running. I'm currently training for a fourth marathon as well as a variety of other races and triathlons. In my spare time, I am the lead organizer for the Tampa Bay Bloggers on Facebook. I'm currently training for two marathons as well as a variety of other races and triathlons. From start to finish, I'm a mom on the run trying maintain an easy pace through it all.
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Pete Amedure says:
Peer pressure is a great thing! Make sure you get those pictures too!
Stacy Uncorked says:
I love that you admit you do it for the peer pressure – well, and of course the cool factor.
You GO!! Love the song choice! 
Chase Gimme A Break & Kiss A Little Longer, the Best Part of Waking Up is I’d Like To Teach The World To Sing and Shake It Up!
Kat says:
S funny you matched shirts, see you next weekend when I spectate and race the half!
Lora says:
Sometimes peer pressure can be a good thing! That’s awesome and the race sounds like so much fun!
Lucy says:
Wow, sounds like you are excited,have fun
Enjoyed your song choice too!
blogger broadcast says:
Great tune for Monday morning! Have a wonderful day.
Xmasdolly says:
You go girl! So proud to call you friend! I wish I could do a quarter of what you can do. So yell up this mile is for Dolly would ja? Thanks babes! I’m rootin’ for ya! Hope you pass them all & win the bugger so you can give a hug to Mickey & Minnie with that medal around your neck! That would be too cool! I WANT A COPY OF THAT PICTURE FOR SURE! Think how proud your girls will be! Dam such an opportunity to try for! SO PROUD TO KNOW YA MY FRIEND! Oh cool song too!
Courtney @ Journey of a Dreamer says:
I wish I were doing it this year. Next year is my year for redemption. Also- LOVE the new look. Hot mama.
Denise says:
I’ve deferred my A1A marathon, so I’ll be down south next year. Do that one with me instead!
Thanks for the compliment about the new look. xox
Cathy Kennedy says:
I’m in awe of anyone who enjoys running as their form of exercise. It has NEVER been my cup of tea. lol Bike riding is more my speed, but competitive biking? Not so much. I just do the fun stuff strictly. Putting all that aside, I’m totally proud of your tenacity and winning spirit. You go, girl! BTW, having trouble playing your video, but thanks for linking up with us on Monday’s Music Moves Me, my friend!
erin says:
Positive Peer Pressure! That’s awesome! I am still just doing 5ks – I can imagine 26.2 miles!
Colette S @JamericanSpice says:
You are so real!
I love that about you.
Hope you have tons of fun with the gals!