The post that should have probably come before the other posts

So why were we in WDW anyway? And who are these people you keep mentioning?

Sometime this summer, after the Minnie Marathon I ran in May, Disney announced the Inaugural Tower of Terror 13K run for October. Since running and trips to WDW are two of my favorite ways to spend my time, signing up for the run was a no-brainer. 13K is a little over 8 miles and a nice reality check for other longer races. The race was at night, which turned out to present some logistical problems for Disney.

Running in the 13K were: me, Len, and Scopa. There was also a 6.5K option which Masayo and Sarah (Unofficial Guide researcher) ran.

Lending moral support were: Dave, Matt, and Newell.

Len and I had been trading emails since this summer sharing training tips for the race. He is also doing the WDW Half Marathon in January. He is an all-around cool guy and co-author of the best Disney guide book out there - The Unofficial Guide to Walt Disney World. So we knew each other before the trip, but hadn't met in person before then.

In addition to the race, there were other events going on at the resort that weekend: Epcot's Food and Wine Festival and Mickey's Not So Scary Halloween Party at the Magic Kingdom.