Dopey Challenge Training Update | 33 Miles, Final Dress Rehearsal & Main Street Christmas Tree

Last week was a solid one as Dopey training continues to ramp up. I logged 33 miles, including two long runs of 10 miles and 15.5 miles. The endurance is there, and now it’s time to shift from building to sharpening. This week is the final Dopey dress rehearsal—dialing in gear, pacing, and routine. I’m choosing to delay my final long runs until next week, keeping the focus on feeling strong and ready heading into race season. The runDisney Expo kicks off three weekends from tomorrow, which means race week is officially right around the corner. And one of my favorite runDisney details: the Christmas tree on Main Street U.S.A. is usually still up through marathon weekend, so that early-morning run down Main Street starts with an incredible view of this beautiful tree—pure Disney magic to begin the Dopey Challenge. Almost time to toe the line. Let’s do this. #MidwesternersGuide #MWGRunner #DopeyChallenge #RunDisney #DopeyTraining #MarathonTraining #DisneyRunner #TrainingUpdate #Dopey2026 #MainStreetUSA #ChristmasAtDisney #RaceWeekIsComing