"Helping families have a magical time"
Carrie Burrows; Georgetown, ON – Much like Mickey, fitness instructor Carrie works every day to help her clients’ “dreams come true.” When she isn’t running boot camps, this mom of three helps friends plan Disney vacations with good nutrition in mind.
2011 Walt Disney World Moms Panel with Prince Charming and Cinderella
A hibachi chef, a pastor, one British “mum,” two Canadians, two non-profit workers, four teachers, three stay-at-home moms and one special aunt are part of the fifteen newest members of The Walt Disney World Moms Panelwho start vacation planning today! Now entering its fourth year, Disney Parks began the search for new panelists last fall and had an unprecedented amount of applications.
“This year’s Moms Panel search generated the most applications we have ever received.” said Meg Crofton, president of Walt Disney World Resort. “The Moms Panel has become an integral part of the Disney vacation planning process. We deeply appreciate all that the panelists have done to help guests create magical memories with Disney, and look forward to what our new members will offer to families in 2011.”
Carrie Burrows, Georgetown, Ontario, Canada
The newest panelists are Angelo Alomar of Simpsonville, S.C.; Carrie Burrows of Georgetown, Ontario; Ca’Sandra Phillips of College Park, Ga.; Emma Nicholson of Morecambe, Lancashire (UK); Jill Cooper; of Hillsborough, N.J.; Johnetta Scott of Plainfield, N.J.; Krista Curtis of Maryville, Tenn.; Marisol Lopez of Lakeland; Monina Wagner of Avon, Ohio; Ritzy McCarthy of Barrington, R.I.; Deborah Bowen of Land O Lakes; Leslie Krzan of Holiday; Lynn Lane of Ottawa, Ontario; Teronya Holmes of Kingsport, Tenn.; and Wes Holloman of Pearland, Texas.
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Determination, Dedication, Desire and Disney!
Last week I got to experience the thrill of going to Florida to enjoy one of my passions…running. Yes, I know, running for some people is a four letter word, but to me it’s relaxing, mind clearing and great for your body in so many ways.
Sure, Florida seems like a long way to go for a run, but this wasn’t your normal running adventure. I went to Walt Disney World to take part in the runDisney Wine and Dine Half Marathon! That’s right, 13.1 miles or 21 kilometres of pure fun and excitement!
Sounds kind of funny to describe running the equivalent of the length of Manhattan Island as fun and exciting, but we are talking the magic of Disney and the experience of runDisney.
This is not the first time I have ventured to WDW to take part in a runDisney event and I can say each time has been better than the one before. Even with a rough start to this weekend, I had a great time!
Did I mention I dropped vacuum on my foot a few days before leaving? Yup, two broken toes and I was planning in running a half marathon. I went to see my Chiropractor for a little TLC who suggested that my plantar fasciitis was really bad and I shouldn’t be running around the block, let alone around WDW.
Friday afternoon I went to the ESPN Wide World of Sports Complex for the fan expo and to register. The set-up is great. Product demo’s, training, seminars and experts at every turn to help everyone from the novice to the advanced runners, the weekend warriors to the hard-core roadrunners.
As I was leaving the expo, I started to feel a little queasy…which was quickly replaced by really queasy followed full blown, from the toes puking! Yay, only 12 hours to go and I was worshiping at the porcelain altar.
By 7pm on Saturday night, I was on my way back to ESPN to line up for the 10pm start. A little weaker, a little lighter, a little sore and a lot excited!
You see, there really is a magic feeling I get when I run. It’s hard to explain, but I think back to when I was well over 200 pounds and I couldn’t run more than a few feet. I couldn’t have dreamed of being able to run half a marathon. I was a prisoner to my weight and my lack of health and fitness. It seems like a lifetime ago but a day doesn’t go by when I don’t relish the joy and freedom that I have not being tied down by obesity.
So you can understand that not much would stop me from running…not broken toes, sore feet or food poisoning.
And Disney and runDisney put on a great show. When you think you are a little tired, you see the Tree of Life. When you’re legs are heavy, you see the Tower of Terror where gravity seems to disappear for a little while. When your lungs are burning, you see the place where the magic of Fantasmic takes place. Every step, there are voluntEARS clapping and shouting support and along the route your favourite Disney Characters are cheering you on. Minnie, Daisy, Goofy, Pluto, Donald and of course Mickey!
The finish line was just outside Epcot and the cooling off walkway was into the park where I saw the best characters waiting for me…the 3 Bs and big Daddy!
How could I run with the triple play of toes, feet and vomit? Determination, desire, dedication and Disney.
- Determination to achieve a goal
- Desire to finish what I started
- Dedication to a lifestyle of health and fitness
Disney…there really is magic there.
I would be remiss if I didn’t give big congrats to some very special people:
To my fellow boot campers, Janice and Nikki and to my fellow WDW Moms Panelist, Mo. Congratulations for doing what you put your minds to. I’m so proud of you!!
