Bib and Tiara: Mindset, Miles, Missteps, and Memory-Making

Dumbo weekend is almost here--and this episode is all about being prepared without being rigid or stressed. In this episode, I walk through how Disneyland races actually work, what makes Dumbo weekend its own kind of challenge, and why preparation isn't about controlling every outcome--it's about giving yourself options when things change. we talk about the pivots you ight need to make aro...

What do you do when one race weekend in over....and the next one is coming fast-but you're not sore anymore, not training hard yet, and not quite sure what mode you're supposed to be in? In this episode, I talk about that awkward in-between space--physically, mentally, and emotionally. The quiet season after the finish line and before the next start, where structure loosens and feelings sn...

Marathon Weekend didn't unfold the way I imagined--and that's exactly why this episode exists. In this recap, I walk through the highs, the hard moments, and the decisions I made alone the way, and share the biggest lesson I took with me. This episode is for anyone who's ever had a race go sideways, faced a DNS or a DNF, or wondered whether they're "still a runner" when t...

Marathon Weekend can feel overwhelming-multiple races, early mornings, crowds, expectations, and a lot of pressure to push through no matter what. In this episode, I walk through what Marathon Weekend actually looks like, what to expect logistically and emotionally, and where of a lot of unnecessary stress tends to creep in. We talk about how to simplify the weekend, what really matters, and how t...

It's check-in pass Monday, and suddenly everyone is stressing over their corral placement and bib numbers, spiraling a little more than they need to. In this episode, we talk about what runDisney check-in passes and corrals actually mean-and what they don't. We talk about why comparison sneaks in so fast, and why none of that defines your race or whether you belong at the start line. More...

In this first episode of Bib and Tiara, I share why run-walk-run is not a backup plan, a failure, or "less than" but a smart, sustainable way to train, especially for runDisney events. This podcast is about training without ego, balancing real life, and being honest about what it actually takes to show up and finish. If you've ever felt like you don't fit the typical runner mold,...