5 Healthy Habits I Learned Watching Jack LaLanne

I grew up watching Public Broadcasting out of New Orleans (WYES).   Along with Sesame Street and The Big Blue Marble, I would watch Jack LaLanne!  It was my first fitness "video" and would not be my last!  Such great memories!

As I reflect on where I am today in my fitness journey and where I need to be,  I decided that sometimes getting back to basics is the best reboot for anyone, and I'm reminded of 5 Healthy Habits that I learned from watching his show.

1.  Exercise Every Day:  Jack LaLanne exercised every day.  He started with stretching, then weights, and then cardio.  He mixed up his routine every 30 days to avoid muscle memory, and he enjoyed jumping rope, swimming and running.

Don't Forget These Things for PHM

Whether you are already packed or just getting started, I have three last minute things to check for:

1.  Waivers:  Make sure you have your waivers printed out!  And if you are flying, be sure and put them in your check-in bag.  There are printers available at Packet Pick Up, but it's much less stressful if you already have all of that together!

2.  Gum:  Disney doesn't sell gum on site at all.  If you run with gum, you better pack it.  Also, I wouldn't depend on your favorite hard candy or candy bar to be there for you.  It's best to bring it with you.

3.  Throw Away CoverUps:  It will be chilly at 4 am and waiting in the corral will just make it seem colder.  Bring an old long sleeve race shirt or work shirt and throw it to the side after you get warmed up.  Don't worry, runDisney will pick up all the discarded clothes and donate!

And lastly!  Pack your Enthusiasm!  It's going to be an Awesome Weekend!

Check out all my tips for being Race Ready!

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Good Luck!
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The Princess and the Porta Potties

Updated 2017

You have your TuTu on, your Tiara, and your nice pretty Princess Gloves!  The last thing you want to do is to have something happen in a Porta Pottie:  there isn't a lot of room in there and it's gross!

My solution is to wait for a "real" bathroom in the Magic Kingdom or Epcot!  As the saying goes, "know before you go".  So after studying the WDW maps,  here is my guide to Bathrooms along the way!

Half Marathon

The Magic Kingdom

It will be a little over 5 miles from the Start of the race to the Magic Kingdom.  These five miles are going to be tough if you need to go to the bathroom.  There are porta potties along World Drive, in case of an emergency.  But your goal is the Magic Kingdom!