{Disney 2012:Running Family}

When we booked our Disney trip, we knew that Disney was hosting several  races that weekend. Ed and I wanted to do the run but decided to pass on it because of  the time of the races, add to that the ticket prices were raised  halfway to filling up the race.

William has seen us race a couple of times and has expressed interest on doing one. He even made up a funny story where he won a race. Complete with details of who watched him and where they parked :) I immediately thought that Disney fun run will be the perfect one for his first race. I  also found out that they also have a race for Samantha's age group. So, of course I had to sign her up. As the day get closer, Ed and I really started getting the itch to run the 5K or 10 miler. Unfortunately, tickets for the 10 mile run was sold out, and the 5K was sold out shortly after :( Ed started googling for bib resells and was so lucky to find one at craigslist, even better it was sold to us at cost. It was a lil nerve racking but happy to say that it worked out. So off we ran the race as "Patrick". 5K for me and 10 miler for Ed.

We arrived at Orlando Friday and went straight to the expo to pick up our race packets. What a fun expo it was, with lots of vendors. The biggest one we've ever been to.

Kids were super excited about their shirts.

Since we were coming into town late Friday, we decided to stay for one night at an Embassy suite close to Disney. My lil monkeys had a blast jumping the bed.

The 5K was really early so I told Ed that they can come in later so they can get some extra sleep right before the kids' fun run. Trail running in the dusk was kind of fun and spooky. I made sure to take it easy and stop for pictures with the characters on the trail.  First one spotted was the big bad wolf. Yikes!

The Grave diggers will spook you.

It was a fun race and I am so glad that we decided to do it.

I took our car that morning but Granddaddy was so sweet to pick up Ed and the kids from the hotel and take them to the event.

My adorable lil runners ready to tackle their race. Of course we had to take picture with Braves Mickey. The Braves team have their spring training at World of Sports so they have their own Mickey at Disney :)

 Family pictures post Mommy's race.

My sister in laws' whole  family also ran the Disney races. A quick picture with Heidi and her friend Leslie.

Here's Jake and William warming up for their race.

William in Action!

My awesome runners showing their medals.

The later on that night, it was Ed's turn to run his 10 miler. We were debating on taking the kids to the event, but they were so exhausted. They were in bed immediately after bath. I stayed with the kids at the hotel and signed up for text alerts on Ed's progress. When I got my first text, I was so happy. Ed was running at a good speed even with a whole day of walking the park and no nap.

Couldn't be more proud of Ed! He finished strong and earned his medal. Funny thing, when William woke up the next day. The first words that came out of his mouth were "Daddy, where's your trophy (aka Medal)?

What a great way to kick off our trip! Fitness is important to our family and we are always looking for fun ways to do it.