Ep 267Race Reports from the Big Apple: NYC Marathon Weekend Recap
The Rise and Run Podcast takes on two of the biggest running worlds in one conversation: the electric chaos of the New York City Marathon and the fast, tactical reality of winning a runDisney half marathon.
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Five Boroughs, One Finish Line: Our NYC Marathon Recap
New York City doesn’t just host a marathon, it turns 26.2 miles into a full-body experience. We’re joined by Emily, Gretchen Rachael and Greg to unpack how this Abbott World Marathon Major actually feels from the inside: the Staten Island Ferry at sunrise, the overwhelming start village, the bridges you train for, and the moment the sound in Brooklyn gets so loud you can’t hear your own watch. Along the way, we talk real marathon training decisions, from coached plans to race-walk strategy, plus the fueling details that make or break a long day out there.
We also get honest about the stuff you don’t see in highlight reels: imposter syndrome around “world majors,” managing GI issues, carb loading with dietary restrictions, and the long, painful walk out of Central Park after you’ve already emptied the tank. You’ll hear how a huge PR comes together in the late miles, how an Achilles guide team keeps communication and safety tight in packed crowds, and why volunteers and spectators can change the entire outcome of a race. And yes, we have to talk about Poncho the Pigeon, because New York marketing is undefeated.
The Race Report Sponsored by Stoked Metabolic Coaching
This week on the Rise & Run Race Report Spotlight, we caught up with Sean Caster, the overall winner of the 2026 runDisney Wine & Dine Challenge. Sean shared his journey into running, from discovering the sport as a young athlete to accomplishing something many runners only dream about: completing the Boston Marathon while still in high school.
Sean’s 2026 has been quite a year. He opened the runDisney season with a second-place finish at the Disneyland Half Marathon, raced the Chicago Marathon just two weeks before Wine & Dine, and then traveled to Walt Disney World where he captured the overall Wine & Dine Challenge title. During our conversation, Sean talked about recovering from Chicago, and experiencing the unique energy of runDisney events from the front of the field. From Boston as a high school runner to the podiums at Disneyland and Wine & Dine, Sean’s story is a testament to dedication, consistency, and the joy of chasing big goals one mile at a time
Whether you’re dreaming of your first world major, building a smarter fueling plan, or just trying to survive the toughest training block of the year, this conversation delivers practical ideas and the kind of motivation that sticks.
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