MY FIRST HALF MARATHON ♡ -Walt Disney World Marathon Weekend 2026 (DHS Day, runDisney Expo, new PR!)

I spent the past 3 years trying to get into a runDisney race and was finally able to secure a spot almost a year ago. From not being able to run one continuous mile two years ago, to finishing a 2:08 half marathon with a 9:31 pace, placing 45 in my division, after 15 weeks of hard work and training—all while stopping for characters, seeing my family, smiling for every picture, and screaming my lungs out—I could not be happier with the outcome. I am so beyond happy to have documented the whole experience so I can look back on these memories forever. I hope you guys enjoy getting to be a part of it as well. And remember; YOU CAN DO HARD THINGS! 🥇✨ see you soon, xoxo Val 💌