Magical Miles: The Runner's Guide to Walt Disney World GIVEAWAY

I know I may be bias, but I have some pretty KICK BUTT friends! One in particular, Megan, is an author who co-wrote a FABULOUS book! Oh yeah, and she is also one of my BRF (Best Running Friends) and the one that got me into running in the first place! I don’t know if you remember my WDW Marathon Recap from last month, but she was Dewey in our duck trio. The book is call "Magical Miles: The Runner's Guide to Walt Disney World". 

With so many folks heading down to Walt Disney World this week to participate in the Princess Weekend I thought it would be a GREAT time to spread the word about the book and do a GIVEAWAY to one lucky reader!

I grabbed the original edition of this book prior to embarking on my first Walt Disney World races which were during the Princess Half Marathon Weekend in 2013 (I had done the Disneyland Half in 2012 and the TinkerBell Half in early 2013 prior to that, but hadn't done any races at WDW) {recaps for the Royal Family 5K which I ran with my hubby and parents and the Princess Half Marathon which I did with my sister-in-law are in the archives}. I knew Megan was a wealth of knowledge when it came to WDW and the book did NOT disappoint.

Megan and her co-author Krista released the THIRD edition of Magical Miles: The Runner's Guide to Walt Disney World recently. They are continually updating the book as changes at WDW and within runDisney occur (whether that is adding new races or challenges, renovating hotels, upgrading restaurants, changing meal plans, etc). They want you to have the most up-to-date and accurate information so you can make the best choices for you and your travel companions!

I read my copy of the book on a flight from San Diego to Detroit. Let me tell you - THIS IS AN AMAZING RESOURCE FOR ANYONE GOING TO WALT DISNEY WORLD (I know it is geared towards runners that will be participating in a runDisney event, but even if you aren't it is still a WONDERFUL resource for folks just traveling to WDW for a vacation).

While I was reading I wrote down a few notes and I wanted to share them with you:

• Great job at stressing the importance of registering early before the races sell out (seeing as they are continuing to grow in popularity, sometimes selling out within MINUTES of opening registration).
• Love the tips from the authors at the end of the chapters (especially since they have collectively participated in ALL of the WDW runDisney events - so the knowledge is FIRSTHAND).
• The training gear section was spot on (although I may have suggested a foam roller in the equipment section, only because I know how much it has helped me during the training process).
• I had NO idea you could camp at WDW.
• Really enjoy the "guest" reviews throughout the book. 
• If someone is planning a trip on their own (without a travel agent like Megan), this could be used as a great resource to help make very informed decisions.
• Totally appreciate that there are vegetarian options mentioned in the food chapter.
• A BIG thanks for adding the running etiquette section, especially with the data you shared about the runDisney events having so many newbies. 
• LOVE the balloon idea for spectators (never thought of it before, but DEFINITELY getting Ryan one next time ;)). 

Now I don't want to give away too many of the tips and tricks because I think you should pick a copy of the book up for yourself! I know I said I am bias about my friends, but I am telling you the 100% honest truth (and not just because I love Megan), if you are planning a trip to WDW (and especially if it is around a runDisney racecation), you NEED this book! Although I think EVERYONE and their mama should order the book here, one of you could WIN your own copy! [YUP, you read that right, the WONDERFUL women that wrote this book offered a copy to one lucky reader - could it be you?!]

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Just in case you don’t win, you can pick up a copy of the book here AND save 10% with coupon code “ 9TYH8RXP”. 

And please check out all of their social media platforms - that way you can stay as up-to-date as possible! [Because not only do these ladies give TONS of information in the book, but they also constantly try to keep everyone updated with the "happenin's" of runDisney through their blog posts, tweets, posts, and pictures!]

Website: RunnersGuideToWDW.com
Facebook: Facebook.com/RunnersGuideToWDW
Twitter: Twitter.com/RunWDW
Instagram: Instagram.com/RunWDW
Pinterest: Pinterest.com/RunWDW

Enter early and often (some of the entries are available DAILY). The giveaway will run through Friday, February 20th at 11:59pm PST. I will contact the winner via email (using the email address listed through Rafflecopter). The winner will have 24 hours to respond to claim their prize. Remember: the entries ARE verified, so please make sure you complete the task or I'll have to have Rafflecopter select a new random winner.

BEST OF LUCK TO ALL WHO ENTER!!