Right!? :P I'd kill to be 20 again ... no worries ... just a pair of shoes, shorts and some music. A bit of wisdom and age though ... keeps us safe and healthy. Good observation.

RezRuns it's funny, I have been working on the same thing in my life in a way...I get super defensive and anal about anything I am attached to not coming off perfect or with zero flaws (mainly with work stuff). And yes, my google name has changed 'perfectly' lol as I am working on launching a side business venture and my own vlog to go with it...and I am still stumbling through how all of this stuff works, hence my needing to let go of obsessing over the little things. I am working on a mash-up concept to be able to talk about some of my favorite things and incorporating the products with it instead of just the same old boring "ok now this is nice and this is what it does"... most of my friends and family think I'm quirky goofy enough to have my own reality show as it is, so maybe I can channel that into my own channel haha.

You're most welcome. I know it's not easy to do work, family, friends, training AND a weekly video. I'm impressed with what you've accomplished on your smartphone. I started with a cheap ($299 ish) GoPro hero 4 Silver and have slowly built my arsenal over 3+ years. I'll be watching. Love the Yoga tips. And ... i WILL try the coconut water.

I just bought a cheap GoPro esq camera, so wahoo the sky's the limit. . .once I watch some video's on how to use it. (Bless you 20 somethings on KZfaq and your tech knowledge). Can't wait to figure it out once it arrives. Let me know what you think of Harmless Harvest (I'm almost certain they have it at the Publix). Pro-tip. . .put a bottle in the freezer, for a refreshing "icee" style drink for later.

Thanks Temple bud... you've gotta love the tech... but it can be so frustrating at times. Add in race swollen, pudgy fingers and the inability to see the screen without a magnifier .. and it's a recipe for disaster. LOL

Thanks Jason ... I do shake my head a lot and laugh at the crap life loves to throw at us! Plus... I allow myself one meltdown a week (usually in private LOL.)

Ahhhhh ~ the joys of Summer running. LOL I am so far behind on my Virtual Running Shorts. I was (am) hoping to get the first two done for me and Spanky this coming week, but I totally agree with you about the heat and Frenchies. He is limited to 15 minutes. I can see him start to wobble with heat exhaustion 10 minutes into his morning walks. Poor babies. They just can't handle it.

Thanks a lot. I still haven't heard the podcast.... but I guess I participated so I should remember how it went. Thanks for your kind words. It sounds like with the problem in your one eye ... you get it. Close one ... and you know it isn't easy. As I'm legally blind in both eyes... I have little depth perception ... so I'm sure it's a problem for you too. You need both eyes for depth and those darn 3D glasses. Good luck with the Hartford Marathon ... you know? you only need a 10K for PoT for the Half marathon Challenges. I wish I could find a good one near me ... I"m sure I could crush a 10K time better than a Half or Full. See you at Dark Side in April.

Were you a bit surprised they "found" more bibs too? A bit weird. Maybe, if they didn't put them on sale so early! LOL I know it's sometimes hard to find anyone in a corral or on the couse... I am tyring to plan a short (hour) "meet up" for lack of a better term at the start of the After Party. Hopefully, I'll see you there.

Thanks Evan. I'll try. My goal right now is to make it through the summer. It's always easier to run in the cooler temperatures. As for the video ~ I just don't want to fall behind before November when the training goes to 5 days a week. Then.. I can cut myself some slack.

Thank you for the encouragement. You'll be fine. When I was injured (Spring 2016) I did lots of strength training and Yoga ... and walking. It really helped me when I picked up the running again.

Thanks for the encouragement! I just really miss running...so much....

Thanks Sabrina. I wouldn't "Sweat" the outside versus treadmill. I've actually been thinking of buying one to beat the heat. I've become a slave to the app and tracker data... I think I like seeing the miles go up. There's no real distance tracking with a treadmill. OMG .. those 3 back-to-back Halfs! Ugh! Good luck with that my friend.

Crazy ... I didn't know runDisney put booths at other races. They usually sell out so quickly ... AND this one was "sold out" for for so long. Since, I'm only doing the Half ... my plan is to try to meet up at the After Party. Hopefully... you're staying an extra night. I think it's the easiest ... since we're all so busy with friends and family ... fueling and reunning over the long weekend. I agree. Sometimes I just hate mornings. I'm such a gadget geek though ... I am always weighing ... new camera (one hand) ... treadmill (other hand!) LOL

Hey Alex ... crazy weeks we put ourselves through!?!? Are you guys only doing the 10K? I'll be there for the Half and Party. I like doing my race recaps and I figured ... if I only pick one ... it should be the longer one. We're both on team Banana ... LOL Jess (right above you) just sided with Joe on the NO banana thing.

Bananas are the best for me, especially curbing those snack cravings. I feel like they fill you up and give you the right amount of energy. As for the Wine & Dine, we are only doing the 10K. I am are fairly new to running so it feels like its an achievable goal. Hoping this time next year I will be training for my first half marathon. The virtual runs have been great motivation and I am loving the Pluto theme. How is your virtual runs going? :)

Do you chuckle when i talk to myself. Doesn't everyone do that? LOL Thank you. Are you in a cooler climate? Like the NorthWest? Hopefully, my sweaty complaints and gripes help if you travel to Florida. It can be hot ... even in January. :)

RezRuns like Ireland :) we get one sunny and get excited we have summer ! Heading for vacation to Florida in September - can't wait for the runs , think I'll get 1km in and I'll be a sweaty mess

I'd ill to visit Ireland. Someday! Right!? You know ... you've got the other extreme. Don't you? Many days in you area are overcast, chilly and damp. I'm sure the training starts off well... and they you feel miserable. I'll be traveling myself in September ... New Englad. A break from the heat! You'll have a blast here... just be careful. Morning runs are fine. ... it's the afternoon that's a killer.

LOL .. you and Joe! NO Bananas. I'm looking forward to Wine&Dine. Are you doing the After Party? I scheduled and extra day for it. I've scheduled one (maybe two) races prior to Wining and Dining.

Absolutely Alan! Are you doing Wine&Dine? I thought you mentioned it!

That's awesome Shannon .. Is it your First dopey? It's mine. This should be a fun journey. :) I hope you're doing well with Galloway. It's really helping me. I sometimes don't get why "Real" runners poo it so much. It helps me stay strong through the long runs. Good Luck to you too.

RezRuns its my first Dopey. I just started training with a group through Fleet Feet that is training for the California International Marathon. Being in a group makes doing the long runs easier.

I haven't tried groups runs ... but it sounds interesting. Love Fleet Feet ... they helped me with my first pair of running shoes.

"Fan Girl" away Cindy .. LOL That makes me giggle. Are you going to stay an extra night for the After Party? I think ... it's a good time to say "Hi" to everyone. I have to think about a time and place in Epcot. ... short ... so we don't miss out on al of the food and wine! ... Mmmmm Wine. Kudos to you .. You're up early enough to hit the road at 5:15. I need about 40 minutes and two cups of coffee first.... plus a bit of light (darn eyes.) I can't imagine how hot AND humid it can get in Louisiana! Probably a lot like central Florida. :P

Yes, we will be making the after party. Have an early flight out on Monday, but I was not going to miss the private event. Thanks for all the videos, it keeps my spirits up. Hoping next year to be on the Dopey training schedule for 2019. Looking forward to the Q&A video.

Awesome. My recollection of last year's After Party... it seem to fly by. It was over too quickly. thanks for the reminder ... btw ... I'll make a short Wine&Dine meetup announcement (plus one for WDW Weekend) See ya there :)

Thanks Radriguez :) Yes ... it has been like a monsoon every friggin' afternoon. And the hat and humidity. You really have to laugh at what we put ourselves through. Nothing like a good sweat every day. :P

It's the absolute worst! :( As you can imagine, I had a (off camera) meltdown. LOL Another $80. Really!? I've been using the same stuff for more than 2 years ... I know it's all starting to get a bit worn. Thanks for the encouragement.

RezRuns at least you know what works for you. You are an inspiration! Keep the videos coming.

Thanks Ruth. I am flattered ... and I totally bow to you! I don't know how you do it. You're a Super-Mom and your kids need to know it. Balancing everything really is tough. The fact that you are tackling your second Marine Corp .. Wow! I've chatted with a few others doing the race. I may have to sign up one of these days. Do you have to be former or current military? As for PF ... I know it well. I was lucky my bout of Plantar only lasted abou t5 months. I ran several races through it all ... and now (permanently) wear PF inserts and heel cups out of fear it will return. The advice that helped me heal quickly ... walk around barefoot. The motion (in the house) allows your feet to stretch and flex naturally. Google "Toe Pose" stretch. It's basically where you sit on your knees/calves with your toes bent under and down. It's hard to hold ... but the stretch works. The ice bottles and tennis balls really work too. Good luck with your training.

And I also bow to you! I can't imagine running with a vision impairment. I just love to see other people overcoming whatever difficulties life has thrown their way! I agree that balancing everything is the big challenge. Near the height of my training for the last race, I told my kids, "I don't think I'm going to cook again until after the marathon,"......and it was still more than a month away! But everyone, including the kids, was totally supportive. I'm really blessed. The PF has proven to be my biggest challenge, by far, as I've had it for over 2 years now, and it's become "chronic." Even when I quit running for a year (and gained 15 pounds to prove it!) my other foot developed PF, so it's now bilateral. So, I've decided that I'm going to have PF no matter what, and I might as well keep running, keep my weight down, and enjoy running any way I can. This upcoming fall marathon is my first try back at the full length, in two years. During that time, I have tried the shoes off thing, and the minimalist shoes, and the maximalist shoes, and every other "shoe thing" possible, as well as the tennis balls and water bottles. This week, I'll start trying your Toe Pose stretch, and add it to my regimen! The Marine Corps marathon does not require that you have previous military service, as I do not. It's a great course that takes you past all the DC monuments, as well as through Georgetown, and the Pentagon, and finally winds up at the Iwo Jima memorial. The downside is that it's hard to get into (lottery.) But I got in this year, so it's not impossible. I think about 50% of the lottery registrants get a bib. Good luck training for the Dopey Challenge. I know my PF can't handle so many miles at this point, and I've never run a Disney race because of the $$$, but the Dopey looks like a BLAST!

... just getting back to the replies. (sorry for the delay) I will def .. have to look into the Marine Corps as I look for new adventures. Keep me up to date on the PF. It really sucks. (nuf said.)

Thank you ... you're too kind. :)

Right! I'm so excited. I already know the weekend will totally disrupt my Dopey training... but I need something fun to look forward to this Fall. Definitely looking forward to the After Party. I may come up with a meeting point if anyone wants to chat.

RezRuns a meet up would be awesome! Are you still thinking of doing Rock and roll philly now that you're doing wine and dine? I believe you were tossing around that idea.

Thank you. You too. Lookin' good. I love the videos. I just subscribed. I agree ... it's a great way to make the experience seem a bit more fun. :) I"ll be watching. (damn that sounds creepy. LOL)

Hey .. curious. I was just responding to a few Q's below ... and It hit me how good your video looks. Which cam/gimbal are you using? I'm always on the hunt for better! Again .. awesome job.

Oh now! :( Is that a shoe thing ... sock thing? I've been really lucky (except for a brief bout of Plantar.) Too much rubbing in your shoes. Ugh! At least, I hope the races went well. Was that the Five and Dime in Hatfield PA? ... I think they have them in a lot of places. I'm not doing the whole W&D weekend, but I am planning to attend the after party and hope to maybe pick a spot to say hello to everyone. I'll let you know.

I have a tendency to curl my toes and grip my shoes when I run and walk. My running shoes are a whole 1.5 sizes larger than my street shoes, which helps, but I still curl. The 5 and Dime was in Massachusetts. It used to be a Runners World event, but now is put on by another company.

Georgia Heat! Ugh. I stay positive by allowing myself one meltdown a day ... that no one else can see. LOL Really! BTW ~ I love the idea of enlisting your colleagues. Awesome. PHM ... is fast approaching too. I think training starts the fist week of October??

RezRuns yes, I think PHM training does start in October (officially), but I'm trying to get it in gear before then. Keep up the great videos! It's inspiring my mom and me to keep with it. She just ran 11 miles for the first time in her life - now I've got to manage to catch up with her lol.

Tech ... we're slave to it .. and when you can't see well. Oh my! Sure. Don't wait to long. I'm already planning out the Q&A for the week today (Sunday) ... I don't think I'd finish these videos if I didn't plan just a little. :)

I"d kill for 5AM Robert! With my visual impairment ... I have a really difficult time if I don't wait 'til first light. Keep going buddy.

Usually out on run by 530 right now....so humid..like over there...o hear ya...80 to unbearable..lol...kudos to your vid pdn....

I am so looking forward to Fall too. Wine and Dine should be fun. Based on my submitted time (02:19) my guess is .. I'll be in the same corral as 2016 ... "F." I think there are a lot of fast runners out there. Hopefully, I'll see you there Jeff. I've planned an extra night so I can do the After Party.

It would be really nice to run into you in person so I could shake your hand and thank you properly in person for your videos. My POT for Wine and Dine was a 10k race (time was a little less than an hour), so guessing I may be a corral or two in front of you for the half. I was injured for both the Dark Side 10k and the half, so my focus was entirely on finishing them. Because of this, I didn't stop for pictures during the races. I was stopping every mile and stretching as directed by my physical therapist. For Wine and Dine, I think I will probably run one of the races (probably the 10k), and take it easy and get pictures during the other (likely the half). How much I stop will depend on the characters. Again, good luck on your training, stay focused on your goals, manage and adjust your plan as needed, and keep sharing your challenges and successes with your videos!!! Hopefully I will run into you at Wine and Dine.

Absolutely Jeff! If you're staying for an extra night ... for the After Party ... that's really when I hope to say "hi" to a bunch of my new friends. Under an hour? Awesome! I would love to find a 10K... in the fall ... close to home... period! It's a struggle. There seems to be more Half's here. .. Most of the Disney races are Halfs ... so a 10K is all one needs. I don't sweat( figuratively) the Disney races any more... to much fun to be had. Kill the PoT races... enjoy Disney. See you at Wine&Dine.

LOL... you've got to love editing and video. That was the app spouting the run pace at the 6 mile mark. I think my average ways about 11:30. I stop to set the camera and walk slower when I'm chatting with the infernal box (teh GoPro.) My typical intervals are 2 run / 1 walk ... for the first 4 or 5. If I start to struggle 1 run / 30 walk. I can maintain a 9:30 in cooler (70-75 degree) temps with those intervals. My advice ... what I do: focus on your breathing in the short walk to lower your HR ~ pick it up during the run. Occasionally I will actuall sprint through a walk segment if I'm feeling good and slow to a jog for the run.

LMAO .. ... LOL ... I can't stop. Well ... at least that low humidity! 85 is still a bit toasty. The humidity is so high here right now ... 85 feels like 105 at High Noon. Ugh!

I gigle at "real" runners who poo-poo the interval method. Speed is a tricky thing. You never think you're gettng faster... but if you work on it slowly. You'll see improvement. I can look at 3 years of data and see I've dramatically gotten better. Play with your intervals. I start my runs at 2 min run / 1 min walk ... I focus on my breathing and lowering my HR in that minute. Later in a lon run I may drop to a 1 min run / 30 sec walk. Video work rally slows me down. But on non video days ... I push the run. I am now hitting 8 min/mile and trying to keep my walk pace at 13-14 min/mile. It average out to ab out 10! Crazy ! but I've also found something as simple as an 8 min walk and 2 min ... ALL OUT Sprint can get me to a 11:30 or 12 pace for a Half... like the walk we're supposed to do during Goofy or Dopey. As for times .. I don't worry about times at Disney. I do worry about them during Proof of Time races.

Absolutely. I thought I remembered you mentioning it in passing.

Thanks. That's a tough-one. I struggle with the same thing. Sometimes, lately, I've even been getting calf cramps in my sleep. Definitely ... downward dogs... so some calf raises/lunge walks before you run. I have been extremely diligent with my stretching since I hurt myself in Feb. 2016. I don't rush it. I don't skip it. I've added 2 minutes of deep lunges... a minute of squats and even a minute of planks (and increasing.) Try foot circles (10 left/10right) and 10 pointing up/down. This helps to stretch out the shins. It's an old P90X technique.

Wow that is some crazy heat! Stay safe in TX. I may use your Question for next week's Q&A. Fortunately (or unfortunately) I don't have a tread (dead) mill. LOL When I'm on the elliptical ... I have a great playlist. I actually sing out loud (if no one else is in the house!) AS for on the street... it's tough. Same course9s) .. little vision. I think focusing on my breathing ~ which shots I want to get ~ what I want to say .. all helps me a lot.

If Wi-Fi is available, I watch Hulu or Netflix for the longer runs... getting caught up on TWD & SOA right now!

I've been catching up on this channel as well as other RunDisney themed channels. Something about watching a race recap while running makes me kinda sorta a little bit feel like I'm there. :)

It's hard to catch up... isn't it. I'm catch up on comments right now. LOL I love watching KZfaq .. it's a bit more real than TV and ... a lot less "REAL" than the news. :( I'm sure you're the same as me... so little time. So much to wath!

I listened again and heard 8804 is this 88 min and 4 seconds? If it is I totally confused myself.....I'm a goof just like the goof himself!

That's awesome! :) You made me smile.

Actually the worse part of not liking Bananas is finding good smoothies. My staples are no strawberries and peaches, but I did find an orange, mango mix which is really good. I get you on the heat. I do my maintenance runs at lunch so its 90+, thankfully its mostly a shaded path. But my weekend morning runs are so much easier.

Hey banana-man :P LOL I hear you. Most of the smoothie/Vitamix recipes include bananas. I leave 'em out sometimes too. 90! Lunchtime! You really are a glutton for punishment. Wow ! I don't know if I could handle that... Is that a lunch break/work thing. You must be dripping! Be careful.

I used to be in the army and I found the best time of day for me to workout was lunch. It would reset my day and give me something to look forward to midday...besides food of course. So work gives me an hour lunch, so I just use it for the 30 min runs.

Joe shall henceforth and always be known as banana man 😆 I think he's crazy for running in the heat, but I do think there's something to it because he breezes through the morning runs like it's nothing. I have been struggling to wake up early enough to run in the morning. I would have to wake up around 5ish to be out and back before Joe needs to leave for work so the girls aren't left alone. I have taken our almost 2 y/o out in our jogging stroller, but pushing that thing is brutal. So I run at night, usually 9-10 o'clock. Which has been working for me for now, but doesn't prepare me for early morning calls for the events. So I know that's gotta change soon, yuck. I'm a night owl by nature, so I'm not looking forward to it, haha. Have you considered doing your preparation shots the day before? That way you don't have to worry about the time in the mornings. And because it's what you'll do anyways I personally don't think that it would be inauthentic. I love how honest you are and open about your struggles :) And sorry I keep switching between these accounts and being all confusing... I'll try and stick with posting from just one piece of technology so I'm not showing up as several different accounts!