Today I ran my first 10k race at The Happiest Place on Earth. Yep, Disneyland with one of my bestest friends Lynn. Here’s a few things about today that really stood out:

1. Anyone can do this race. It’s Disneyland. Sure there are people in it to be number 1 BUT there were so many photo opportunities that you could really jog, take a break at a photo op, and jog again. That being said…

2. I saw people in wheelchairs being pushed, people with leg braces walking, people you knew only could walk, etc. There is no reason with the support of a friend or loved one you wouldn’t be able to finish. It’s more about having fun.

3. Wear the right socks. This I don’t think I did. I wear my comfy socks most of the time and have some running socks (I forgot) and well there’s a reason there are running socks.

4. Water. Your best friend.

5. Have fun, don’t judge yourself, and know you just accomplished something you never had done before.

Oh and meeting Jeff Galloway with Run Disney was awesome and getting his advice on running was a bonus.

I did it. I ran this 10k and chalked this up as another “PCOS won’t keep me down” moment.