Ep 78: Planning Ahead for runDisney's Wine & Dine Race Weekend - A Quick Proof of Time Guide, with Coach Michelle Quirk of Mindful Marathon

About this episode

In this episode, Michelle Quirk discusses the importance of Proof of Time submissions for the upcoming runDisney Wine & Dine Half Marathon Weekend and offers tips for preparation.

If you're running the Half Marathon or Challenge during runDisney's Wine & Dine Half Marathon Weekend this fall, there’s an important deadline approaching: Proof of Time submissions are due June 1st. In this episode, I walk through what Proof of Time (POT) is, why it matters for your race experience, and how to make sure you're prepared well before the deadline. The idea for this episode came from a FaceTime conversation with my niece. At just 16 years old, she’s already thinking ahead about POT for the race this October, so I figured it was the perfect reminder for the rest of us, too. If you're unsure whether you already have a qualifying race result or wondering if you should sign up for a race soon, this episode will help you take the next step. In This Episode We Cover: • What Proof of Time means for runDisney races• Which race distances qualify for Proof of Time and the race window (1/1/24 thru 6/1/26)• Why start group placement can matter more than you think• Simple steps to check whether you already have a qualifying race• And, how to find a race if you still need one Key Tips: *First check if you already have a qualifying race result*If not, consider signing up for a…

People in this episode

Host: Michelle Quirk

Topics covered

• Proof of Time
• runDisney races
• Half Marathon
• race preparation
• group placement
• qualifying race results

Keywords

• Proof of Time
• runDisney
• Half Marathon
• race preparation
• qualifying race
• running
• fitness

Mentioned in this episode

Organizations: runDisney

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