For 32 years, the only time I ever ran was to the store to get a late night snack.  I still remember being forced to run around the track in Middle School trying to break a 12:00 mile.  Completely winded by the time I finished.  The thought of running in my 30’s never crossed my mind.  Then, after my second daughter was born, I just got to a point where I knew something had to change.  Slowly, I started running on the tread mill at my local YMCA, gradually increasing speed and distance.  Once treadmill running got old, I hit the pavement.  For the next few months I would go out for late night runs till I got up to about nine miles.  Then I figure it was time for an official 5k.  I signed up for a local one, which supported a local hospital where my daughters  were born.  Being an Orlando resident, I soon realized that Disney had their own set races.  I signed up for a 5k and then upped it to a Marathon relay (1/2 marathon for each).  It was an amazing experience.  I remember tearing up as I started my portion of the marathon.  It was something that I never thought would happen.   I then ran through three of Disney’s parks.  It was incredible running past all the iconic spots in Animal Kingdom, Hollywood Studios and Epcot.  This started my love of RunDisney.  I have since completed 4 Full Marathons, 8 Half Marathons, 2 10k’s and a 4 day, 49 mile race.  Recently, I completed the Star Wars Dark Side Challenge which I will review in my next post.  I hope by writing my tales, it may show others that is never too late to run, and motivate me for my 5th Marathon next January.