TWINS RUN in our family

Wednesday, January 16, 2013

Walt Disney World Marathon Race Retweet

36 Characters and 26.2 Miles in 4:34:01

1,368 / 10,618

Overall Female

#RunCharacterTweetRepeat

Can you donate $2 to @AlexsLemonade?

Fighting childhood cancer, one mile at a time!

www.alexslemonade.org/mypage/91402

runDisney's Walt Disney World Marathon Meet Up

We were fortunate to attend the @runDisney #WDWMarathonMeetUp on Friday, January 11. The meet-up featured celebrities Drew Carey and Joey Fatone, former NFL player Eddie Mason and running legends including Joan Benoit Samuelson, Bill Rodgers, Desiree Davila, Bart Yasso, Jeff Galloway and Dick Beardsley. We ran behind Desi and Joanie through Hollywood Studios. Malinda asked Joanie how her running has changed as she's gotten older. Joan describes her running in BC (Before Children) and AD (After Diapers) - and we can relate! ;-) It was an amazing morning. Thanks runDisney!

@TwinsRun giants with @des_davila

@TwinsRun giants with @JBSamuelson

@TwinsRun with @BartYasso & @DickBeardsley

@TwinsRun with Desi, Joannie, Woody, Buzz & more!

@TwinsRun with Mickey Mouse

More #WDWMarathonMeetUp recaps:

Disney Sports News

http://disneysportsnews.com/2013/01/12/rundisney-hosts-most-magical-meet-up-yet-for-20th-walt-disney-world-marathon-weekend/

Half Crazy Mama

http://halfcrazymama.com/2013/01/12/walt-disney-world-marathon-meetup-2013-mini-recap/

http://halfcrazymama.com/2013/01/16/video-of-joey-fatone-at-the-walt-disney-world-20th-anniversary-marathon-meet-up/

Dad Runs Disney

http://www.dadrunsdisney.com/2013/01/disney-marathon-weekend-rundisney-meetup.html

MSP Run

http://msprun.com/2013-rundisney-meetup-and-family-fun-5k/

Run, Karla, Run

http://www.runkarlarun.com/2013/01/15/walt-disney-world-marathon-weekend-slideshow/

Running With Sass

http://www.runningwithsass.com/rundisney-20th-anniversary-marathon-weekend-meet-up/

Happy Mother Runner

http://www.happymotherrunner.com/2013/01/rundisney-wdw-marathon-meetup/

Healthy Disney Guide

http://healthydisneyguide.com/rundisney/rundisney-meetup-report-2013-marathon-weekend/

Meghan Rambles

http://meghanrambles.wordpress.com/2013/01/14/rundisney-marathon-meetup/

Runner's Tales

http://runnerstales.com/2013/01/2013-wdw-marathon-meet-up-and-warm-up-event/

Bama Girl Runs

http://bamagirlruns.blogspot.com/2013/01/walt-disney-world-marathon-meetup.html

We Run Disney

http://www.werundisney.com/2013/01/rundisney-marathon-weekend-meetup-in.html

Tuesday, January 15, 2013

Goofy's Race and a Half Challenge Finishers

We did it!

@TwinsRun & Finish Goofy Challenge.

Twins RAN 39.3 miles to raise $393.

Fighting childhood cancer, one mile at a time.

Can you donate $2?

No donation is 2 small on @TwinsRun 2sday.

Thank you so very much for your support.

THE RESULTS (Overall Female):

@LeahCville - Faster 1/2

Walt Disney World Half Marathon

1:48:17

201 / 13,128

Walt Disney World Marathon

4:01:48

464 / 10,618

Goofy's Race and a Half Challenge

5:50:05

59 / 3,057

@MalindaAnnHill - Slower 1/2

Walt Disney World Half Marathon

2:53:22*

7,095 / 13,128

Walt Disney World Marathon

4:34:01*

1,368 / 10,618

Goofy's Race and a Half Challenge

7:27:23*

671 / 3,057

* DISCLAIMER: Official time includes #RunCharacterTweetRepeat waiting time. ;-) Nike Plus race pace between character stops was faster and overall finish time was better than in 2010!

Walt Disney World Half Marathon Results

9,998 = Men

13,128 = Women

23,126 = Total

Walt Disney World Marathon Results

10,061 = Men

10,618 = Women

20,679 = Total

Goofy Challenge Results

Did you run for a GOOD time?

Did you run for a good TIME?

#WDWHalf

#WDWMarathon

#GoofyChallenge

Race recaps are in progress...stay tuned!

Thanks Runner's World Challenge & runDisney!

Thursday, January 10, 2013

Walt Disney World Marathon Weekend

Connect with @TwinsRun and more @runDisney enthusiasts by following the official hashtags for @WaltDisneyWorld Marathon Weekend!
#WDWMarathon
#WDWHalf
#GoofyChallenge
#Family5K
#WDWDowntownParty

Wednesday, January 9, 2013

Snow White

Malinda as Snow White during the 2010 Mickey's Not So Scary Halloween Party

Tuesday, January 8, 2013

@TwinsRun 2sDay

It's @TwinsRun 2sDay!

@TwinsRun #GoofyChallenge 2gether in 4 days.

We hope to raise $393 for @AlexsLemonade.

@MalindaAnnHill will #RunAndTweet & Instagram

39.3 miles so here is another 3G themed post! ;-)

Malinda's 3G Network...

Gratitude, Giving & Guessing

GRATITUDE

I'm grateful for my family's support.

I'm grateful to run for @AlexsLemonade.

GIVING

As GG used to say, it's better to give than to receive.

It feels good to give time & money to @AlexsLemonade.

Can you give $2 to fight childhood cancer?

www.alexslemonade.org/mypage/91402

GUESSING

Guess who is who during #WDWMarathon Weekend.

Don't worry, we both answer to Leah & Malinda. ;-)

Or, you can always shout, "It's @TwinsRun!"

Monday, January 7, 2013

My 3G Network: Grief, Gastroparesis & Goofy Challenge

Today, January 7, is GG's birthday. On January 13, when @TwinsRun the 2nd half of Goofy's Race and a Half Challenge, it will be 6 months since I received the phone call. On Friday, July 13, our mom called to tell me that our grandma, GG, had fallen and was very ill. GG was diagnosed with cancer and died on Monday, July 16. The grief over the past 6 months has been intense. My only solace has been running (#Irun4GG). I'm grateful that Leah and I will run Goofy's Race and a Half Challenge together to support Alex's Lemonade Stand Foundation for Childhood Cancer in her memory. She was so proud of us for supporting such a worthy cause.

I grieve for myself, my family and especially for my mom. I wish I could give more support to my mom, because she lost her mom and best friend. I can only imagine how difficult it has been for her since I can't imagine my life without my mom.

It's been especially difficult for me lately, since I still struggle with gastroparesis. Sometimes, the physical pain is easier to cope with than the emotional pain. Even with the pain, I'm grateful for the support I received from GG and the support I continue to receive from my mom. Because of their support, it's important for me to keep going and to keep giving back to others.

I know that grief is a life-long process. I hope that in time the pain of grief will lessen and the joy of remembering will grow.

We love you GG!

We miss you GG!

We'll run #GoofyChallenge in memory of Michael & GG.

We will #RunAndTweet to raise $393 for 39.3 miles!

Can you donate $2 to @TwinsRun for @AlexsLemonade?

www.alexslemonade.org/mypage/91402

Sunday, January 6, 2013

Donald, Mickey & Goofy Retrospective

We ran our 1st Disney World Marathon together in 2009.

In 2010, Malinda finished Goofy's Race and a Half Challenge.

And, Leah finished the Disney World Marathon in a boot cast!

In 2012, Leah finished Goofy's Race and a Half Challenge.

And, Malinda finished the Disney World Half Marathon.

In less than a week, we'll run Goofy's Challenge together!

Below are Leah's photo collages from our trips 2007-2012

Friday, January 4, 2013

20th Anniversary Walt Disney World Marathon

One week until the runDisney 20th Anniversary Walt Disney World Marathon Weekend! We're so excited to run Goofy's Race and a Half Challenge with Runner's World Challenge. Malinda completed her 1st Goofy Challenge in 2010 and Leah completer her 1st Goofy Challenge in 2012. We'll run our 2nd Goofy Challenge together for the 1st time on January 12 and 13. We're running together with Team Lemon to support Alex's Lemonade Stand Foundation for Childhood Cancer in memory of Michael and GG.

The 20th Anniversary Walt Disney World Marathon will be Malinda's 20th runDisney race and 10th Marathon. The #WDWMarathon will be Leah's 20th marathon and 20th runDisney race, too!