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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Walt Disney World Marathon Weekend
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 236 One Runner to Rule Them All
A half marathon in Hobbiton sounds dreamy… until you hear about the hills, the trail footing, and the post-race beer stein. We talk Middle Earth racing plus runDisney chatter and March Madness picks. What dream race would you fly for?
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Ep 235 East River High School Choir: ChEAR Squad With a Soundtrack
You can HEAR the choir before you see them on a runDisney course. East River High School Choir tells us what it’s like to sing the last mile at 5:30 AM and why runners’ energy changes everything. Listen now, what song fuels you?
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Ep 234 From Pixar to Princesses: Animated Madness Begins
A Disney animated movies March Madness bracket with real hot takes: classics, Pixar, modern hits, and a few shockers. Which film is your forever No. 1 and why? Listen and defend it.
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Ep 233 To Dopey or not to Dopey? That is the Question!
Thinking about signing up for Dopey as your first marathon? We get brutally honest about the training, the wake-ups, and the family calendar reality check. Hit play and reply: what’s your biggest Dopey worry?
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Ep 230 Hope Is Always Possible, And Miracles Are Real: With Amanda Ferrin
What keeps someone smiling through 26.2 with chronic pain? Meet Amanda Ferrin, the walking-running-dancing miracle whose joy is louder than fear. Hear how the runDisneyfamily lifted her into new hope. Listen now.
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Ep 227 2026 WDW Marathon Winner Matt Hensley
Ever wondered how marathon champions think at mile 20? Hear Walt Disney World winner Matt Hensley break down strategy, fueling, and the decisive move that sealed his win. Listen now and tell us your biggest race-day lesson.
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Ep 226 2026 WDW Marathon Winner Brittany Charboneau
Ever seen a champion stop mid-marathon for a character pic, then later lift the final finisher’s spirits? Brittany Charbonneau shares how joy beats doubt and why every pace counts. Listen now.
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Ep 225 Walt Disney World 2026 Marathon Weekend Recap
Power went out, merch sold out, heat turned up—and the joy still won. From Main Street chills to Everest ride breaks, our Marathon Weekend recap is packed with stories, tips, and surprises.
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