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Monday, February 3, 2014

Unofficial Meet-ups–2014 Princess Half Marathon Weekend

Hi there and happy Monday to you! We returned home last night after running the Rock ‘n Roll New Orleans Marathon and I’m beat! Check back tomorrow for a full recap of the race! :0)

Today, I’m partnering with a fellow group of runDisney enthusiasts for a Blog Hop full of information on anything and everything you ever wanted to know about Disney’s Princess Half Marathon Weekend! Click here to check out a list of informational posts all about this tiara and sparkle filled weekend!

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Even though there’s no “official” runDisney meet-up this year, have no fear – several groups are planning meet-ups of their own! Check out the list below!

Please note, these are not ALL of the meet-ups happening throughout Princess Half Marathon weekend. If you’d like your meet-up added to this list, please email me at: kren2700@gmail.com and I’d be glad to do so! :0)
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Thursday, February 20, 2014
Princess Wave Meet-Up Tweet-Up with the DisBroads

Want to meet The DisBroads? Come hang with us in The Wave Lounge in the Contemporary Resort during Princess Half Marathon weekend! Wishes starts at 8pm so you can easily get to your favorite viewing spot after the meet-up! Win Door Prizes!

When: Thursday, February 20, 2014

Where: The Wave Lounge in the Contemporary Resort

Time: 6pm-7:30pm 

Please RSVP via the Facebook event page.

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Friday, February 21, 2014
#runnerslove Princess Half Marathon Meet-up

Have you met another runner, or group of runners and you JUST CLICK, like you've known each other all your life? Are they your support system when you need an extra push or need to whine about rain or snow? Are they the first people who congratulate you on a PR? Well Kristy and I (Meg) would like to diagnose you with a case of #runnerslove. It's okay. It's not treatable with modern medicine but with more miles on the pavement and more time getting to know each other!

This is a great way to meet other runners and win fabulous prizes!

When: Friday, February 21, 2014

Where: Disney’s Polynesian Resort; Beach area

Time: 3:30 p.m.

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Saturday, February 22, 2014
Mickey Miles Princess Half Marathon Weekend Meet-up

Join Michelle, Mike, the MMP team, and listeners as we chat about running...and perhaps do some carb loading. Does it get any better than that? We think not!
When: Saturday, February 22, 2014

Where: Disney’s Boardwalk Bakery

Time: 3:00 p.m.

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Princess Half Marathon Sparkle Skirt Princesses Meetup

We all know and love each other, but many of us have never meet the amazing person behind the skirt. Well here is your chance. We (Dana and I) will be offering two chances to meet up. One is on Saturday and One is on Sunday (and one will be planned by another organizer for before the Princess HM on Sunday if unable to make these, or want to make more than one!)
When: Saturday, February 22, 2014

Where: Contempo Café at the Contemporary Resort

Time: 4:00 p.m. Please arrive on time or close too. Photos taken around 4:10-4:15. Then released to chat
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DisBoards W.I.S.H. Team Meet-up

Here’s your chance to meet-up with fellow DisBoard W.I.S.H. team friends!

When: Saturday, February 22, 2014

Where: Downtown Disney near Earl of Sandwich

Time: 5:00 p.m.

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Sunday, February 23, 2014
Team #runDisney Pre-Race Meet-up (Half Marathon)
Before you take off on 13.1 miles of magic through the Magic Kingdom and Epcot, meet other Team #runDisney members to take a group picture, and maybe even find a running buddy.
When: Sunday, February 23, 2014
Where: In front of the Race Retreat tent, between the two doors
Time: 4:15 a.m.
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Princess Half Marathon Sparkle Skirt Princesses Meetup

We all know and love each other, but many of us have never meet the amazing person behind the skirt. Well here is your chance. We (Dana and I) will be offering two chances to meet up. One is on Saturday and One is on Sunday (and one will be planned by another organizer for before the Princess HM on Sunday if unable to make these, or want to make more than one!)
When: Sunday, February 23, 2014

Where: Fit2Run, Downtown Disney

Time: 3:00 p.m. This time was selected to be before the Disney Princess Dpowntown Disney Party at 4pm. Please arrive on time or close too. Photos taken around 3:10-3:15. Then released to chat.
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Apart from these extra events, several groups also joined forces to create a “meet-up area” prior to the 5K/10K/Half Marathon races.

Please check with your group(s) prior to the start of the race to find out their meeting location.
Again, if you have any meet up information you’d like to add to this list, please email me at kren2700@gmail.com, I’d be glad to add it for you! :0)

Meet-ups, anyone? Love them or not? :0)
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Check out the other great topics runners have to share in our Virtual Princess Half Marathon Weekend Blog Hop below!
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32 comments:

  1. This is awesome, Karen. Thank you for getting the scoop on these! I'm hoping I can go to the Mickey Miles one. Its one of the first podcasts I started listening to while training for PHM!

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  2. Thanks for this list since the Official Meetup from runDisney isn't happening. I LOVE meeting up in person with online friends at races. Thanks for the DisBroads shoutout too!

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    1. As do I...you're welcome, Julie! Hope to see you guys there!

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  3. I love the meetups and hope to get to one or two that you listed. Look forward to seeing you K!

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  4. I think it is great that there are so many unofficial meet-up's! They sound like they will be a lot of fun too!

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  5. I have never been to a meet up, so I am excited! I hope to see you at the on on Friday Karen!
    PS: I see my friend Janet in your picture above! When was that? (what a small world!)

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    1. Same here...I hope it all works out so I can make it!
      The photo above was taken at the Princess Half Weekend of 2012...this meetup was hosted by Heather (Heather's Looking Glass).

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  6. Thank you so much Karen! Kristy and I are so pumped to hold our first meet up and get to see all you internet ladies face to face! I also can't wait to spend time with the DisBroads <3 LOVE THEM

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    1. Yes! I can't wait, either...hope it works out so I'm able to make it!

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  7. This is great. I've never gone to an unofficial meet up, but it sounds like something I should consider!

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  8. Can't wait to hear all about your marathon! This is a great post...I love it that everyone is coming together to organize lots of different ways for us to meet up, now that the runDisney (free) meet-ups seem to be a thing of the past!

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    1. I agree completely, Jennifer! Thanks so much!

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  9. This information is especially appreciated since there will not be an official runDisney meet up for this race; I NEED to meet fellow hoppers that weekend! (See you on Friday.) Thank you so much for joining us, once again!

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  10. So many I did not know about!
    Also Team #runDisney is having a pre Half meet up in front of the race retreat tent, between the two doors.
    Info here: https://www.facebook.com/events/575386215884370/

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    1. Aaah! Thank you for telling me! I checked TrD and didn't see a meetup...I'm definitely adding this! Thanks again!

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  11. Thanks for this list, Karen!! I love meeting people in person that I am so familiar with online!

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  12. Thanks for the list Karen! I was kinda bummed that there would be no official meet-up this year but at least we still have an opportunity to meet the people we have come to know online! Hope to see you at one of these!

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    1. I was too and I agree, at least we still have the opportunity to meet with friends! Yay!

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  13. Bookmarked! Thanks for the list!

    I hope I can make some of these, but I don't get into town until Saturday morning.

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  14. Great list of alternatives! I'm going to the first two for sure and am going to check out the others you listed. Thanks for the details!!

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  15. Thanks for putting all of this in one easy to find location!

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  16. You named so many I didn't even know about! Great list!

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