Ep 222 Rise and Run Rewind: 2024 WDW Marathon Winner Stephanie Muscat

A little Christmas magic meets marathon grit. We begin with holiday cheer and community thanks. There are also a few playful ideas, from telethons to extra-big meetup cookies. We then revisit a memorable moment that still gives us goosebumps. It’s the story of first-time marathoner and champion, Stephanie Muscat, at the Walt Disney World Marathon.

Rise and Run Rewind-2024 WDW Marathon Winner Stephanie Muscat

Lets Rewind Back to Marathon Weekend 2024 for our conversation with Stephanie Muscat

Stephanie’s path started in the pool. Years of swimming evolved into tentative laps on an indoor track. This then progressed into local 5Ks. These events, along with half marathons, built confidence. She explains why runDisney hooked her—the DJs at 3 a.m., the pre-start electricity. She mentions the promise of sprinting past Spaceship Earth. This is why Disney was the perfect stage for a marathon debut. On race day she kept the goal simple: a smart run around three hours. The early lead surprised her, Main Street USA brought tears, and a bike lead quietly guided the way. At mile 19, rain poured at Blizzard Beach. Second place loomed a few minutes behind. Stephanie turned the weather into fuel. By the time she entered EPCOT, the possibility became a pulse. It was then a certainty: tape up, arms high, a finish line she won’t forget.

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Whether you’re chasing a BQ, jumping into your first 5K, or just here for the Main Street chills, you’ll leave fired up with clear tips, real talk, and a reminder that if you make it to the start, you’re already winning. If this story moved you, follow the show, share it with a runner friend, and leave a quick review—what’s your next starting line?

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