Yesterday I went to my first running expo. For all the races I have run thus far, I was able to pick up my packet and tshirt the day of the race. This race is different in the fact that if you don’t pick up your stuff early, you don’t run. I also had to sign a waiver explaining that if I die of heat stroke, the wild pigs are able to eat my leftovers.
After what felt like a half marathon of walking, I found the expo. There were so many people here it was unreal. The booths were fun to look at, and I was able to snag some samples of Clif Bloks which I really liked. Fortunately for me they will have some at mile 9.
I snagged my running bib (which is THE coolest one yet) and headed to the expo. There were multiple times I felt someone’s sweaty armpit on my shoulder, arm, and hands..I wanted to die. I don’t like other people touching me that I don’t know! I was a bit disappointed that there were no freebies at this expo. I paid $150 for this race and they gave me a tshirt and a baby clif bar. I still love you DLand.
I really can’t believe that in less than 24hrs I will have completed my first half marathon. In Disneyland. I am so jazzed, and tonight I am going to have a spaghetti feast at my all time favorite restaurant, The Spaghetti Factory. I am going to run like the wind tomorrow, and I know my man Buzz will be there carrying me to infinity and beyond!
Move over woody, it’s my turn to be spooned.
Q: Best expo you’ve ever been to? I’ve mentioned this once before, but I went to a women’s expo where I was given the most amazing tongue scraper. Any expo where you get free stuff is a good expo.
Blissfulbritt 
22 thoughts on “DLand Expo”
An Unrefined Vegan
Yaaaaay!
Melissa @ Mouthwatering Morsel
whoo hoo! good luck girl! can’t wait for the recap!
Miranda @ Biting Life
Good luck!! Wow, you were brave going to the expo at Disneyland. I hate big crowds! Can’t believe that’s all you got for $150. I bet the race will be awesome, though.
Lou Dwan
I agree – free stuff = great expo. Other people touching you = not so good. GO YOU GOOD THING RUN RUN RUN!
Nicole Marie Story
I freaking love you!
Hahaha!
May you run swiftly and happily!
So much looking forward to your hilarious report on the event.
Love!
x x x
Corrie Anne
Would you believe I’ve never been to a race large enough to have an expo? I haven’t done a ton.. but still. Surprising. I mean, I live in Denver. Lol. Can’t wait to hear about your run!!!!!!!
Choc Chip Uru
WOWOW! Expo love much? 😀
Cheers
Choc Chip Uru
Tessa @ Amazing Asset
Tongue scraper?! That is so gross hahahah
And yeah, that is indeed a great expo! Anything involving Disney better be if you ask me! Good luck to you, cannot wait to hear how awesome-sauce you do 🙂
Barbara Bamber | justasmidgen
You must be beyond excited!!! I will be cheering for you!! I hope you have the best race ever!!
Brandi@StringCheeseRunner
Good luck on your first half marathon! I can’t wait to read about it!
HollieisFueledByLOLZ
I’m glad you had a good time! I actually haven’t been to a lot of expos myself. I wish. Anyways-I can’t wait to hear how the half went! 🙂
Rachel Elizabeth
yay! can’t wait to hear about it 🙂
Errign
I’ve never done a big race with an expo, but they always look so fun!
Khushboo Thadani
It’s Tuesday so you’re officially a half-marathoner….excited to hear all about it :)!
Life After Swimming
Can’t wait to hear how the race went! I think big expos like that are crazy! They have so much stuff!
Rach @ This Italian Family
Ahh! I can’t wait to hear how the race went!!
Megan
Congrats on your first half!!! I hope they snapped some sexy pics mid stride and all for your portfolio!’
Natalie @ will jog for food
Love a good expo! Disney puts on good ones! The one I went to for the Disney World Half was definitely the best.
Sophie Juliette
Sounds so exciting, congratulations for your first half marathon! I hope it went really really well! Looking forward to hearing all about it 🙂
teabagginit
the expo is the best part of the race! i love free stuff … which explains my many trips to costco! from a cali girl, sending you my welcome to the sunny state!
Christina Does It All
Looks like so much fun! Love that last pic hehe
Kat
You’re HERE and didn’t tell me???!! Ahhh!!
I hope you have a great race this weekend lady. Your going to kill it I know!! Let me know if you need any restaurant ideas. P.S. Do yourself a favor and get the valcano from rainforest cafe at downtown disney. Just do it!