Ep 249 Alan Asks…Why Did You Start Running?
Alan asked Why Did You Start Running? Our listeners share the real stories behind their first mile and what keeps them showing up. Listen now. What sparked your running journey?
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Running at Walt Disney World and Beyond
Ep 248 Ready, Set… Train! Chris Twiggs Kicks Off runDisney Training.
Training feels harder in summer because it is. Coach Chris Twiggs breaks down heat acclimation, hydration, electrolytes, and when to stop a workout before it turns dangerous. Ready to train smarter? What’s your heat struggle?
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Ep 247 A True Springtime Surprise and Our Last Meal: Disney Parks Edition
runDisney didn’t just tease a surprise this time, it delivered one that can blow up travel plans. We react to
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Ep 246 Movement Is Life: A Conversation with Donna Raskin of Runner’s World
Running advice you rarely hear: “Old” isn’t a diagnosis. Runner’s World editor Donna Raskin joins us on longevity, movement, and why runDisney feels different from every other race. What keeps you running year after year?
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Ep 245 Bibbidi‑Bobbidi‑Broken: The Princess Registration Delay
runDisney registration got postponed again and people took off work for it. We talk queue chaos, fees, and what might actually fix it. What’s the worst registration day you’ve lived through? Plus your running tech might be helping or just stressing you out. Garmin vs COROS, Shokz, Gymboss intervals, hydration vests, Strava deep cuts, and gear regrets.
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Ep 244 No Other Direction but Forward: Fireman Rob Ignites the Course
He runs runDisney in full firefighter gear. 55+ lbs, Florida heat, and a single word on his helmet: “HOPE.” Fireman Rob explains how he trains for the uncomfortable. Listen now, what’s your “why”?
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Ep 243 From Boylston to Tower Bridge: The Rise and Run Family Takes on the Boston and London Marathons
A six-star medal. A Boston unicorn. A London course packed for 26.2 straight miles. We’re recapping the Boston and London Marathons with runners who lived it. What’s your dream World Major and why?
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Ep 242 Sunrise Runs, Shared Fun, One Big Family: The Rise & Run Cruise Recap
A running club… on a cruise ship? We recap the Rise and Run inaugural cruise on Royal Caribbean’s Utopia of the Seas, from a Deck 5 group run to a live podcast recording. Would you join the next one?
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Ep 241 Rise and Run Mailbag: Questions That Go the Distance
Do you really need Dopey… or is Goofy the smarter play? We get honest about the extra wakeups, the training mindset, and how to pick the goal that fits your life. Listen now then tell us: Team Dopey or Team Goofy?
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Ep 240 2026 runDisney Springtime Surprise Recap: LIVE from the Inaugural Rise and Run Cruise!
RunDisney merch selling out by lunchtime? Perfect status surprise returns? We go live from a cruise ship to recap the 2026 Springtime Surprise weekend, from expo chaos to the 10-miler vibe. Listen now and tell us your biggest takeaway?
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