DisneyGroom: It has been said that "Pain is Temporary and Pride is Forever". It must be true, because it looks like I will be running the Dopey Challenge once again. Remember this guy? 
Me neither.I finished the Inaugural Dopey Challenge (5K, 10K, Half Marathon, and Full Marathon) this January. I was tired, but injury-free, so naturally I immediately began thinking about Dopey in 2015. However, this does mean another summer of long training runs, weekends devoted to back-to-back runs, and weeknight training sessions. It also means the longest and toughest training period will peak around Christmastime. Last year I created my own training plan. But this year, I'll be following Jeff Galloway's Dopey Challenge plan. Note: Jeff Galloway’s training plans are already available for WDW Marathon Weekend. They have never failed me - so whether you are a newer or experienced runner, the plans are worth checking out.Next January, I will try to spend more time enjoying the Disney Parks in between races. I'll be the first to admit, I was dull and boring during Marathon Weekend this year. I was just focused on finishing Dopey. Now, with one successful Dopey under my belt, this time around I plan to spend more time enjoying the parks, restaurants, and meet-ups. Early registration (for Annual Passholders and DVC members) opened up this past week for the 2015 Walt Disney World Marathon Weekend. DisneyBride got us both signed up. Looking forward to seeing my runDisney friends in January. Perhaps this time, BuzzLightyear will make an appearance. If you haven't read my Dopey Challenge blog posts, they are available here. DisneyBride:With so many races available in Florida year-round, it gets difficult to choose. Not this time. I just loved the Inaugural Walt Disney World 10K this year, so coming back in January was a very easy decision to make. Plus, I have to be here anyway to support my Dopey! 
The temptation of another Minnie medal proved too much to resist. This past January, I only ran the 10K, but for 2015, I've signed up for the 5. This is because I've convinced a friend to make that her first running event, and I'm really happy to be able to run it with her.I've not committed to running the Half Marathon as of yet. Volunteering at the half has been such an experience these past two years, I feel inclined to go for a third time. DG is still hoping I'll sign up for the Half, so... maybe. January 2015 seems like such a long time away, doesn't it?Will we see you at Walt Disney World Marathon Weekend?
