A Little About Me...
Hi there! I'm Emily Fisher. I was born and raised in Michigan's Upper Peninsula on the shores of Portage Lake (a small lake connecting to Lake Superior), a beautiful place during the Summer and arguably an equally fantastic place in the Winter (I do not really agree with this, I'm a Floridian at heart). I started gymnastics at the wee age of two, started competitive gymnastics in seventh grade, and ended my gymnastics career with a second place all-around medal in the 2012 National Championships! My decision to quit gymnastics was no easy one, I still loved the sport, but I knew that I had reached that "point" that every gymnast reaches where their body just can't handle it anymore. Since then I have participated in many sports, but none have surpassed the mental and physical demands that gymnastics forces upon you. I would say that gymnastics is seriously one of (if not the hardest) sport around and anyone who wants to argue that... feel free to on the blog. :p
I also participated in dance in my younger years (from the age of four to the age of twelve). I preformed in many dance shows and took classes in ballet, tap, jazz, modern, and hip-hop.
After quitting gymnastics, I was desperate to find another sport I would be passionate about... along came diving. I joined the swim/dive team at my High School halfway through the season, not really knowing what to expect. My gymnastics seemed to have helped me significantly, because I finished the season with a fifth place medal in the Upper Peninsula Diving Finals! While diving was a fun experience, I did not have the passion for it that I held with swimming, so I knew I had to continue the search for a new sport.
So, in the Spring of my Junior Year I decided to try out track and field. Originally, my plan was to only do pole vaulting. However, after the first day of practice, it became rather clear to me that pole vaulting was NOT my thing (who finds enjoyment in hurling themselves over a bar ten feet in the air? Not me!). Instead, I decided to do distance events in running (I'm in no way a sprinter). I had an alright season, ending it with a 6:09 minute mile (my favorite event). However, at the end of the season, I was getting bored running in circles, but one thing was clear in my mind... I liked running!
Thus came my decision to do cross country running the following Fall. I really surprised myself that summer between my Junior and Senior year. My original goal was to be able to run eight miles... that goal was completed in July, and so I kept training and kept increasing my mileage. By the time cross country season rolled around I was shocked to find myself on Varsity (as a rookie) and at the top of the team! About halfway through the season, one of my friends asked me if I'd want to run a half marathon with her at the end of September. I jumped at the chance! You can see my thoughts on that half marathon in my "Races" section. It was a great experience, but unfortunately put the end to my cross country season with a stress fracture in my foot (remember how I said I quit gymnastics because of the stress it put on my body? Yes, well that will always continue to kick me in the butt). I still won the "Rookie of the Year" award though.
At the end of the cross country running season, I was left with a choice... join the Dive Team again (and join swimming, because I wanted the extra exercise), OR do cross country skiing. A lot of the cross country ski team members were also on the running team and coincidently my friends, and one day while running, they convinced me to join! And thus I joined the Copper Country Ski Tigers! There were many COLD (I'm talking -20 degree wind chill) practices, kick wax was virtually useless (probably why I enjoy skate skiing more than classic), and the training was close to that of gymnastics. Yet, I think I have finally found a Winter sport I love! My times are not fantastic (although they are improving), but I'm happy with the decision I made, and I am now a member of a Nordic Ski Club on the University of Michigan campus.
In August of 2014, I completed my first full marathon. I ran the Wausau Marathon in Wausau, WI. It was a small race of only about 200 people, but it was relatively flat and was very well organized. I ran it with my best friend, Noelle, and we finished hand-in-hand in 4:32, putting us in a tie for first place in our age category.
So, I guess that sort of brings you up to speed on my athletic life. As for my personal life, I am currently a freshman at the University of Michigan in Ann Arbor, studying marketing/management with an emphasis in psychology. I am also a poet and have published a book called "Through A 'Naïve' Teenager's Eyes"... it is available on Amazon. :) I am an only child, and have lucky enough to travel the world with my parents, but my favorite place ever is Walt Disney World (hence the website title). I have a Boston Terrier named Pixie, who is pretty much my sister. And if you have any other questions, please feel free to ask!
Another aspect about me that cannot be passed over: I prioritize my health and fitness over a lot of other things, and that will be another major aspect of this website. I am not a dietician (only a senior in High School people), but I will share my thoughts on food/diet, recipes, and my fitness log. As I move forward in training for my Marathon, I will also post updates on that. I hope that this site can help and inspire others to be their best both physically and mentally! Enjoy!
Hi there! I'm Emily Fisher. I was born and raised in Michigan's Upper Peninsula on the shores of Portage Lake (a small lake connecting to Lake Superior), a beautiful place during the Summer and arguably an equally fantastic place in the Winter (I do not really agree with this, I'm a Floridian at heart). I started gymnastics at the wee age of two, started competitive gymnastics in seventh grade, and ended my gymnastics career with a second place all-around medal in the 2012 National Championships! My decision to quit gymnastics was no easy one, I still loved the sport, but I knew that I had reached that "point" that every gymnast reaches where their body just can't handle it anymore. Since then I have participated in many sports, but none have surpassed the mental and physical demands that gymnastics forces upon you. I would say that gymnastics is seriously one of (if not the hardest) sport around and anyone who wants to argue that... feel free to on the blog. :p
I also participated in dance in my younger years (from the age of four to the age of twelve). I preformed in many dance shows and took classes in ballet, tap, jazz, modern, and hip-hop.
After quitting gymnastics, I was desperate to find another sport I would be passionate about... along came diving. I joined the swim/dive team at my High School halfway through the season, not really knowing what to expect. My gymnastics seemed to have helped me significantly, because I finished the season with a fifth place medal in the Upper Peninsula Diving Finals! While diving was a fun experience, I did not have the passion for it that I held with swimming, so I knew I had to continue the search for a new sport.
So, in the Spring of my Junior Year I decided to try out track and field. Originally, my plan was to only do pole vaulting. However, after the first day of practice, it became rather clear to me that pole vaulting was NOT my thing (who finds enjoyment in hurling themselves over a bar ten feet in the air? Not me!). Instead, I decided to do distance events in running (I'm in no way a sprinter). I had an alright season, ending it with a 6:09 minute mile (my favorite event). However, at the end of the season, I was getting bored running in circles, but one thing was clear in my mind... I liked running!
Thus came my decision to do cross country running the following Fall. I really surprised myself that summer between my Junior and Senior year. My original goal was to be able to run eight miles... that goal was completed in July, and so I kept training and kept increasing my mileage. By the time cross country season rolled around I was shocked to find myself on Varsity (as a rookie) and at the top of the team! About halfway through the season, one of my friends asked me if I'd want to run a half marathon with her at the end of September. I jumped at the chance! You can see my thoughts on that half marathon in my "Races" section. It was a great experience, but unfortunately put the end to my cross country season with a stress fracture in my foot (remember how I said I quit gymnastics because of the stress it put on my body? Yes, well that will always continue to kick me in the butt). I still won the "Rookie of the Year" award though.
At the end of the cross country running season, I was left with a choice... join the Dive Team again (and join swimming, because I wanted the extra exercise), OR do cross country skiing. A lot of the cross country ski team members were also on the running team and coincidently my friends, and one day while running, they convinced me to join! And thus I joined the Copper Country Ski Tigers! There were many COLD (I'm talking -20 degree wind chill) practices, kick wax was virtually useless (probably why I enjoy skate skiing more than classic), and the training was close to that of gymnastics. Yet, I think I have finally found a Winter sport I love! My times are not fantastic (although they are improving), but I'm happy with the decision I made, and I am now a member of a Nordic Ski Club on the University of Michigan campus.
In August of 2014, I completed my first full marathon. I ran the Wausau Marathon in Wausau, WI. It was a small race of only about 200 people, but it was relatively flat and was very well organized. I ran it with my best friend, Noelle, and we finished hand-in-hand in 4:32, putting us in a tie for first place in our age category.
So, I guess that sort of brings you up to speed on my athletic life. As for my personal life, I am currently a freshman at the University of Michigan in Ann Arbor, studying marketing/management with an emphasis in psychology. I am also a poet and have published a book called "Through A 'Naïve' Teenager's Eyes"... it is available on Amazon. :) I am an only child, and have lucky enough to travel the world with my parents, but my favorite place ever is Walt Disney World (hence the website title). I have a Boston Terrier named Pixie, who is pretty much my sister. And if you have any other questions, please feel free to ask!
Another aspect about me that cannot be passed over: I prioritize my health and fitness over a lot of other things, and that will be another major aspect of this website. I am not a dietician (only a senior in High School people), but I will share my thoughts on food/diet, recipes, and my fitness log. As I move forward in training for my Marathon, I will also post updates on that. I hope that this site can help and inspire others to be their best both physically and mentally! Enjoy!