Ep 265 Rise And Run At Five: The Magic That Built This Community
Five years ago we hit record with a simple idea: talk running, talk Run Disney, and share a few stories.
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Ep 264 John Pelkey Start Line Magic And St. Jude Motivation
A runDisney race weekend is chaos by design and that’s the point. John Pelkey shares what first-timers need to hear, plus what seasoned runners forget. Listen now, then tell us: what’s your best race-weekend mindset shift?
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Ep 263 Tangents, Training & Race Weekend Buzz
Greg took on a full marathon indoors when storms wrecked his long‑run plans, and the mindset lessons were bigger than the miles. We break down what he learned, share smart safety reminders for those early‑morning dark runs, and get you ready for Wine & Dine with practical tips and community plans.
Plus, NYC Marathon meetup details, Disney after‑party ticket insights, and the little things that make race weekends smoother. After you listen, tell us: could you run 26 miles on a treadmill and which running friend do you hope to meet IRL this year
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Ep 262 Rise and Climb: Meredith’s Kilimanjaro Expedition
She climbed Mount Kilimanjaro at 19,000+ feet and came back running faster. Meredith breaks down training, altitude, gear, and summit night. Listen now then tell us: would you ever try a climb like this?
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Ep 261 Uncorking The Weekend: The Wine and Dine Event Guide
Your Wine And Dine weekend might look different this year: earlier expo hours, a 7 a.m. virtual queue, and brand-new 5K start group logistics. Want the details before you travel?
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Ep 260 Bird in Hand: A Rise and Run Family Weekend
What if the best part of a race weekend isn’t your time, but your people? Bird in Hand proves it with tents, whoopie pies, and nonstop cheering for every finisher. Listen now and reply: what makes a race feel like home?
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Ep 259 The Confidence Habit with Dr. Cindra Kamphoff
Confidence Isn’t something you either have or don’t. Dr. Sindra Kampoff breaks down simple tools runners can practice when doubt shows up at mile 20. Want the “truth meter” questions that stop spirals fast? Listen and tell us: what do you say to yourself?
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Ep 258 Stand Up & Start Lines with Devin Siebold of the Theme Park Comedians
What do teachers, stand-up comedy, and runDisney have in common? Devin Siebold explains how laughter signals safety and why it matters on tough days. Hit play and share your best Disney laugh moment?
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Ep 257 Ultra Miles, Ultra Mindset Dean Karnazes Joins Rise & Run
He Ran 50 Marathons In 50 States In 50 Days. Dean Karnazes joins us to talk suffering, mindset, and why heat is “poor man’s altitude.” Ready to rethink your training? What’s your hardest run story?
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Ep 256 The Potential Impact of D23 on runDisney With Amanda from Once Upon a Marathon
D23 dropped big promises and big question marks. What happens to runDisney courses if Spaceship Earth closes, the Yeti gets fixed, and Villains Land grows to Galaxy’s Edge size? Listen now and tell us what you’d bet on?
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