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Podcast episodesPrincess WeekendRunning Coach

Ep 19 Princess Weekend Updates, Disney Cruise Line Trip Report, and Kellsie’s Hope Foundation

Ahoy there! On this week’s episode of the Rise and Run Podcast, Bob is back in the captain’s chair this week to lead a discussion on updates to the event guide for the runDisney Princess Half Marathon Weekend since last week’s episode. Bob also gives us a quick trip report about his vacation on the Disney Cruise Line and his experience with the Castaway Cay 5K. We then round out the episode by chatting with our friend Laura who is on an incredible runDisney charity journey with Kellsie’s Hope Foundation.

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Podcast episodesPrincess WeekendRace Weekend

Ep 18 runDisney Event Calendar, Princess Half Marathon Weekend Event Guide, and the Run Princess Family

On this week’s edition of the Rise and Run podcast, it’s all princess, all the time!

Before we put on our tiaras and Sparkle Skits, the team quickly discusses the 2022-2023 runDisney race calendar. We then give a breakdown of the event guide for the 2022 Princess Half Marathon Weekend, and highlight the important tips all runners need to know. We then wrap the episode by speaking with our friend Kristen who organizes the Run Princess Family Facebook group and discuss this amazing community that highlights the special bond between female empowerment and a love for runDisney!

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Podcast episodesUltra Running

Ep 17 Favorite Walt Disney World Resorts and the Across the Years Ultra Marathon

With the 11 month booking window opening for Disney Vacation Club members for the 2023 Walt Disney World Marathon Weekend this week, the Rise and Run team discusses their favorite resorts on property. We hope our recommendations will help you choose the best resort for future runDisney race weekends!

We also have the pleasure of speaking with our friend Chad who tells us about his experience during the Across the Years Ultra. You will not believe what he was able to accomplish over the course of 10 days!

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Podcast episodesSpringtime Surprise

Ep 16 Dopey Downers, Springtime Surprise Medals, and Achilles International

ow that the Walt Disney World Marathon Weekend is over, the team discusses how to kick start your training now that we are all experiencing the “Dopey Downers.” We also share our thoughts on the medals runDisney showcased for the inaugural Springtime Surprise races. Finally we close the episode out by chatting with our Australian friends Wendy and Ross who give us a crash course in park runs, and highlight their involvement with Achilles International.

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Ep 12 Tips for a Hot WDW Marathon, 2022 Runnings Goals, and More!

Hot, hot, hot! We know that weather for the Walt Disney World Marathon Weekend is going to be on the warmer side, so the team shares their tips for staying safe so that you have an enjoyable race. Next we touch upon our running goals for 2022, and then wrap up with a special race report where we give a shout out to everyone participating in this weekend’s events!

Be sure to join us for our meet-up this Saturday, January 8th, at Dockside Margaritas at Disney Spring. We would all love the chance to chat with you in person and hear about your race experiences!

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Ep 10 WDW Marathon Weekend Questions Answered, Running Related Holiday Gifts, Jeff Galloway JG13.1 Weekend, and Joe: The King of Virtual Runs

On this week’s episode, the Rise and Run team answers the questions our listeners posted on social media about the 2022 Walt Disney World Marathon Weekend. Also with Christmas right around the corner, we discuss great running related gifts to give to friends and family, as well as what is on our Christmas’s list (hoping that we are on Santa’s nice list). Finally during this week’s race report, Lexie and Bob discuss their experience at the JG13.1 weekend in Atlanta, and we talk with our friend Joe about the massive amount of miles he puts in each and every week, and get a glimpse into his passion for Christmas decorations.

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