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runDisney and the Sun: How to protect your skin!

This is a bit last-minute, seeing as how the Princess Half Marathon is NEXT WEEKEND, woo-HOOO! But since it might be a hot on, here's some tips on how to protect your skin from the sun! Best of luck and if you see me, be sure to say hello!

Okay, runDisney Princess Half Marathon runners, you’ve done your training. You’ve finished your costumes, (unless you’re a procrastinator like me.) You’re ready to run, but what about the sun? Do you have a game plan to protect your skin? Hey, friends, it’s been a while since I’ve posted! I’ve missed you! And those of you who know me well, know that I’m a stickler for sunscreen. So seeing as how…

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Skincare for Mature Skin: 52 and Fighting!

Skincare for Mature Skin: 52 and Fighting!

I’m not a beauty blogger. Not even close! However. After a long, gorgeous summer with me obsessing about sun protection but also slacking with my pro-aging skincare routine, (yes, darlings, I no longer use the negative “anti-aging” term,) I’m doubling down with my efforts this fall. I’m talking about lotions, potions, peels, microcurrent, intense pulsed light therapy, red light therapy,…

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runDisney Princess Half Marathon Registration Tips

Thanks to my perfect Fairy Tale Challenge status, I'm now registered for the 2022 race! SO EXCITED! To celebrate, I put together some tips for those who are registering for the 2022 runDisney Princess Half Marathon on August 24th. Hope to see you there!

Oh, runDisney, how I’ve missed you! So much so that I’ve registered for all three Wine & Dine Half Marathon Weekend races, the WDW Marathon’s Dopey Challenge, (aye caramba,) and thanks to my perfect status for the Fairy Tale Challenge, I’m now registered for the Princess Half Marathon! Meaning I’ve just shelled out a LOT of money, but the joy I’ve received from runDisney for the past nine years…

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runDisney 2021 Virtual Series: Who’s in?? 🙋‍♀️

runDisney 2021 Virtual Series: Who’s in?? 🙋‍♀️

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2019 Princess Enchanted 10k: Day 2 of the Fairy Tale Challenge!

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2019 Princess Half Marathon: Fit for a Princess Expo!

Oh, runDisney, how we miss your live races! With the virtual Princess Half Marathon weeks away, I'm going down memory lane with this video recap from the 2019 Fit for a Princess Expo and coming up on Friday, the Enchanted 10k! Enjoy and I hope this brings you a little Disney magic!

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Joyful Miles 2.0: Podcast Return and Other News!

Joyful Miles 2.0: Podcast Return and Other News!

Happy Sunday, friends, I hope you’re having an amazing weekend! Have you heard that Jackey and I have started the podcast again, after an extended break? Yes, we’re back, a little wiser, a little more relaxed, and still just as grateful for your support as ever! Click here or on the player below to listen! https://mcdn.podbean.com/mf/web/75pdc6/Episode_968bk4b.m4a How often will there be new…

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Ep 96: Hello, we're back!

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Happy New Year's! Friday Five: My 5 Fitness Joys for 2021!

Happy New Year’s! Friday Five: My 5 Fitness Joys for 2021!

Happy New Year’s, dear friend! I hope you had an amazing holiday season and that your 2021 is full of laughs, happiness, good health, and much joy! Speaking of JOY. It’s my theme word for the year which quite frankly, I’m surprised I’ve never used before. (I mean, duh, this is Joyful Miles and we’re pretty big about joy here.) (more…)

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Formulas, Breaks, and Other Mental Battles.

Formulas, Breaks, and Other Mental Battles: time for a #digitalcleanse :)

Well, I did it. Something I’ve been thinking about doing for a long time but held off because A.) it’d be a waste of money seeing as how I’m not ready and I lack the talent, B.) I’d most likely flake and quit, just like I’ve done so many times before, and C.) the thought of jumping TERRIFIES ME.

But I did it anyway. I signed up for Mark Dawson’s Self-Publishing Formula 101 Course.

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Congrats to @bygolly.molly for an amazing second place finish and for being the first woman in US history to make the Olympic marathon team in a marathon debut!! I’m so happy @kimboslice219 was able to meet her and her lovely sister. My future daughter-in-law knows how to crush #olympictrials 💖 🌸 #olympictrials2020 #olympictrialsmarathon #atlantageorgia #joyfulmiles (at Atlanta, Georgia) https://www.instagram.com/p/B9McCbdn2dR/?igshid=2ehl2083vcny

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My most EPIC #runDisney finish line ever ... with Royal Mickey joining us!! 💜💖💜 Congratulations to all who took on the #PrincessHalf and #FairyTaleChallenge 💖 🌸 #phmtribe #phm #princesshalfmarathon #fairygodmother #royalmickey #runningcostume #disney #disneyworld #wdw #epcot #teamsparkle (at Epcot) https://www.instagram.com/p/B89KWgsn3IF/?igshid=tybfbnexj4eo

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There was a Bibbidi Bobbidi Booty situation going on in this pic since the back of my skirt tucked into my shorts!! 😂😂 But these costumes. Definitely on my list of favorites!!! 😍 🌸 #rundisney #princesshalf #fairytalechallenge #phm #teamsparkle #fairygodmother #disney #disneyworld #runningcostumes #joyfulmiles #writerunrejoice (at Epcot) https://www.instagram.com/p/B89AHmtH6aP/?igshid=v0pgpkpjmo7k

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Current mood: Thankful, grateful, and feeling incredibly blessed!! ❤️ To everyone who came to the YouTube meet up, said hello to me on the course or took the time to chat ... THANK YOU!!! Your support is so greatly appreciated and has inspired me more than you’ll ever know. I love and adore you all!! ❤️ ~Laura ✨ #rundisney #princesshalf #joyfulmiles #phm #fairytalechallenge #disney #disneyworld #disneysprings #youtube (at Disney Springs) https://www.instagram.com/p/B87iMyMntB4/?igshid=k1f7gbs5g3ou

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We give yesterday’s #Princess10k an A+, cold weather and all! 💜💖💜 Congrats to everyone who took on 6.2 magical miles! 🌸 #rundisney #princesshalf #phmtribe #phm #fairytalechallenge #disney #disneyworld #epcot (at Epcot) https://www.instagram.com/p/B86QckynauP/?igshid=9sjerywypkm3

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More Mile Marker rhymes are coming your way ... 26 of them, some of which were a challenge! 😂 Check them out by clicking the link in the bio and hope you enjoy! ❤️ #runDisney #wdwmarathon #goofychallenge #dopeychallenge #disney #rundisneyvlogger (at Disney World Orlando) https://www.instagram.com/p/B8ENiB3HiAM/?igshid=aytyf0i0qd0

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LOL, big fat hen totally rhymes with 12!! 💙 And why I continued the Mile Marker Rhyming video tradition for the #WDWmarathon races ... because they’re so much fun to do! >>Link for the #WDWhalfmarathon video is in the bio if you’d like to check it out! #runDisney #goofychallenge #dopeychallenge #teamsparkle #joyfulmiles #joyfuljumpshot #donaldduck (at Disney's Magic Kingdom) https://www.instagram.com/p/B7d3A_Pnnnp/?igshid=yg6pnxap3ymg