tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4930457134828005115.post3744842071101773215..comments2024-03-26T20:07:47.116-04:00Comments on Fairytales and Fitness: One and Done vs Once AgainFairytales and Fitnesshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11771224209536216240noreply@blogger.comBlogger43125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4930457134828005115.post-88634004647450112282016-05-25T13:20:45.172-04:002016-05-25T13:20:45.172-04:00For me...the Disney marathon is a definite REPEAT ...For me...the Disney marathon is a definite REPEAT as well as major races like NYCM, etc. There are also a handful of local races I do every year "just for fun," but other than that, I love using running as an excuse to go new places and try new races, so the vast majority of my races have been one-and-done as of late!Jen @ The Final Fortyhttp://www.thefinalforty.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4930457134828005115.post-60867693469945790172016-05-19T21:36:41.425-04:002016-05-19T21:36:41.425-04:00i think a hear that a lot about RnR fulls-that the...i think a hear that a lot about RnR fulls-that the second half of the course is really boring. I have yet to do one. <br /><br />and you know I love me some disney races! Julianahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11352740561555628315noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4930457134828005115.post-14099764093013760382016-05-19T19:29:01.259-04:002016-05-19T19:29:01.259-04:00I heard that about RnR Vegas... the half was aweso...I heard that about RnR Vegas... the half was awesome, the full notsomuch. Maybe one of these years I'll make it out there!Rachelhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15193908033841365965noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4930457134828005115.post-90063729344249237072016-05-18T10:53:33.501-04:002016-05-18T10:53:33.501-04:00It's good to have the "not too serious&qu...It's good to have the "not too serious" races in there. I'm actually doing the Color Run in Baltimore this weekend and looking forward to it being fun and no worry about time or anything like that.John @ run. geek. run(disney)https://www.blogger.com/profile/03659029392388207321noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4930457134828005115.post-56287594893338432602016-05-18T10:52:00.373-04:002016-05-18T10:52:00.373-04:00Great list. Sometimes the race makes it a one and ...Great list. Sometimes the race makes it a one and done, but those other factors can play on it. You have a lot of good looking races on here. I love marathon weekend, and would do it every year if I could afford it. I like the January time for the weather getaway, but you get that same possibility of problem getting there. Right after Christmas causes a problem most from a standpoint of I cant take too much extra time off then to save it for the longer time that marathon weekend is.<br /><br />Run for the Dream is one I've wanted to run since I started. I don't like the thought of the June heat, but I love the thought of running through that area. I love visiting Williamsburg.John @ run. geek. run(disney)https://www.blogger.com/profile/03659029392388207321noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4930457134828005115.post-80823013490609777832016-05-18T07:44:05.417-04:002016-05-18T07:44:05.417-04:00Yea, I think half of the fun there was being invit...Yea, I think half of the fun there was being invited to all the events as a blogger!Fairytales and Fitnesshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11771224209536216240noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4930457134828005115.post-85476557243597810752016-05-18T06:31:57.912-04:002016-05-18T06:31:57.912-04:00I haven't done many races, but I would love to...I haven't done many races, but I would love to do the Color Run again, just because it's so much fun and no-one really takes it seriously, which is good for me.Dannii @ Hungry Healthy Happyhttp://www.hungryhealthyhappy.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4930457134828005115.post-68888300533465998982016-05-17T22:34:15.583-04:002016-05-17T22:34:15.583-04:00You guys hit the nail on the head. One & done ...You guys hit the nail on the head. One & done vs repeats really depend on timing, logistics, $$$ & love of the course. There are some races I don't LOOOVE, but that work out on all the other parts, so I run them. I'm always looking for new races to try, but hate to blow the whole budget on one or two big races if I could run many smaller ones.Jessie Mhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11217522564709638588noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4930457134828005115.post-89847888503447768452016-05-17T21:26:24.370-04:002016-05-17T21:26:24.370-04:00I LOVED the Runner's World weekend, but the ti...I LOVED the Runner's World weekend, but the timing and location are kind of a pain for me. I'd totally go back as a blogger again, but I doubt I'd make the trip otherwise...MCM Mamahttp://mcmmamaruns.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4930457134828005115.post-58494501874798496642016-05-17T19:16:53.703-04:002016-05-17T19:16:53.703-04:00I loved the vibe from Marathon Weekend! That's...I loved the vibe from Marathon Weekend! That's why I decided to go back and try the Walt Disney World Half even though it's the same course as Princess. But hey, who can resist Anniversary Bling ;) I'd love to run the Williamsburg race sometime.Taniahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03061287430739635652noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4930457134828005115.post-88063131608543959982016-05-17T17:15:32.189-04:002016-05-17T17:15:32.189-04:00The ones near me I do over and over again, but any...The ones near me I do over and over again, but anything that requires a hotel is usually a one and done because of expense and how many travel race options there are. Abbyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16974948295074149005noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4930457134828005115.post-87886915169697825242016-05-17T16:12:27.588-04:002016-05-17T16:12:27.588-04:00I've done a few of the races in that list and ...I've done a few of the races in that list and agree with rnr Dallas! I hope to get out to Tink one day soon! Karen Sealhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01859540994687133829noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4930457134828005115.post-39257832327518159472016-05-17T14:58:36.174-04:002016-05-17T14:58:36.174-04:00Logistics definitely play a part for me too! Savag...Logistics definitely play a part for me too! Savage Race falls at a location about 20 minutes from my house, so it's easy to get to and one I tend to repeat. I like other things about it as well, but the location is just so convenient its hard to turn down! Anything that's close to me (within about an hour away) is usually a go if I can get the weekend off of work. That plays a part too. Montana Rosshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14592368759795707989noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4930457134828005115.post-66217673609402334522016-05-17T14:48:46.882-04:002016-05-17T14:48:46.882-04:00I love the runDisney races and have done most of t...I love the runDisney races and have done most of them multiple times. I have only done Tink once back when it was in January and would love to do it again now that it's in May!Heather's Looking Glasshttp://heatherslookingglass.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4930457134828005115.post-14991329942845373322016-05-17T11:45:03.427-04:002016-05-17T11:45:03.427-04:00Rock n Roll Las Vegas is a one-and-done race for m...Rock n Roll Las Vegas is a one-and-done race for me. I just didn't love the crowds. It was fun on the Strip but I don't think I could do it again. Run with Solehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03647430666325292322noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4930457134828005115.post-6372555307609239672016-05-17T11:38:38.208-04:002016-05-17T11:38:38.208-04:00The Disney races sound like such fun!! I hope to ...The Disney races sound like such fun!! I hope to do them one day!Michelle @ www.movinitwithmichelle.comhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04819142037609485717noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4930457134828005115.post-22779834539844290792016-05-17T10:01:50.423-04:002016-05-17T10:01:50.423-04:00That's interesting that the Runner's World...That's interesting that the Runner's World Festival is a one-and-done for you, I've been wanting to do that one for years but the timing never works out. I love that there are SO many races that we can choose from. Still haven't had a Disney race yet!Janelle @ Run With No Regretshttp://www.runwithnoregrets.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4930457134828005115.post-34370716298998707152016-05-17T09:19:38.039-04:002016-05-17T09:19:38.039-04:00My parents asked if I would do Tink again next yea...My parents asked if I would do Tink again next year and I had to be honest and say it's not in my plans. I loved the 10k, but it's not one I'd repeat right now.Lesleyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03806404383790065626noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4930457134828005115.post-9371167458710180552016-05-17T09:11:19.797-04:002016-05-17T09:11:19.797-04:00You've done a lot of great races. I understand...You've done a lot of great races. I understand your feelings about Boston. That was such a scary experience that year. I think I'm the same in that some races I do once and others I do over. Soniahttp://embracethejourneys.wordpress.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4930457134828005115.post-24315394316510188252016-05-17T06:44:57.248-04:002016-05-17T06:44:57.248-04:00I'm surprised that you found Boston to be a On...I'm surprised that you found Boston to be a One and Done for yourself because so many runners I know run Boston every year, even if the course is tough and the weather is brutal. It's like they love the torture!Ali K.https://www.blogger.com/profile/15736472530374069410noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4930457134828005115.post-45374332170127314232016-05-16T20:43:41.692-04:002016-05-16T20:43:41.692-04:00Thanks for your honest review! The only one in thi...Thanks for your honest review! The only one in this list I'd thought of doing is Runners World festival, so it's good to know where to stay.Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15789773999034928321noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4930457134828005115.post-7995249765380152792016-05-16T19:32:15.778-04:002016-05-16T19:32:15.778-04:00Oh hills are definitely something to take into con...Oh hills are definitely something to take into consideration. There are several local races I've never done because I know the routes are very hilly! Fairytales and Fitnesshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11771224209536216240noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4930457134828005115.post-5257071195617904182016-05-16T19:26:07.381-04:002016-05-16T19:26:07.381-04:00I tend to do local races more than once, whereas r...I tend to do local races more than once, whereas races I have to travel to are usually one and done. Hills and weather also influence my decision! Lisa @ Running Out Of Winehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08182384531758005079noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4930457134828005115.post-57189745778581481302016-05-16T18:57:57.498-04:002016-05-16T18:57:57.498-04:00I would love to be running still so that I could r...I would love to be running still so that I could run the Cincinnati Flying Pig half again. Loved running around my hometown. AmyChttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07037851599714423746noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4930457134828005115.post-30962540836731006692016-05-16T18:24:17.140-04:002016-05-16T18:24:17.140-04:00I just did my first Tink and I'd do it again. ...I just did my first Tink and I'd do it again. I love love love the DL Half though (this year will be my fourth). <br /><br />Princess was a one and done for me, pretty much from the second I crossed the finish line and I haven't waivered. I'd still encourage others to give it a shot (especially if they're East Coasters), but despite the fact that it's on my birthday next year and will always line up with my birthday week (and what better way to celebrate than Disney World?!), I was extremely disappointed in the course and lack of spectators. Spectators make a race for me.<br /><br />I have a couple RnRs on my list, but they may have to wait until my race budget improves (it was a big Disney year).Bree at Clarity Definedhttp://bleach226.wordpress.comnoreply@blogger.com