Rise and Run

And with that the 2021-2022 runDisney race season has come to a close!  But don't you fret, we are not going anywhere! On this week's edition of The Rise and Run Podcast, the team has returned home from Walt Disney World, and we cannot wait to tell you about our experiences during the inaugural runDisney Springtime Surprise Weekend! We have you covered from expo until crossing the finish...

Happy Expo Day everyone! On this week's episode of the Rise and Run Podcast the team discusses their excitement for the inaugural runDisney Springtime Surprise Weekend!  We also take some time to give our initial impressions of the 2022 runDisney Summer Virtual Series themed to the Disney hit movie Frozen. Along with reading our Springtime Surprise Roll Call, we are joined by our friends Jenn...

Find your favorite EPCOT trash can and festival passport because it is time to start thinking about the 2022 runDisney Wine and Dine Half Marathon Weekend!  On this week's episode, the team discusses their registration experiences for this ever popular race weekend.  We then get the chance to sit down with our friends from the Will Run For Podcast to hear all about the 50th Annual Yuengling S...

It's time to start smelling the roses, because the inaugural runDisney Springtime Surprise is just around the corner!  On this week's episode of the Rise and Run Podcast the team breaks down all the details of the event guide that was posted this week.  Also with Wine and Dine registration happening next week, we offer our best tips on how to secure a bib! We round out the episode talkin...

On this week's episode of the Rise and Run Podcast, we chat with our new friend Misty who had to deal with some "Surface Pressure" as she was "Waiting on a Miracle" to see if her stolen runDisney Princess bibs would reappear.  This is one story you will not want to miss! But first, the team discusses some life and travel updates, and we also talk about how training for the...

Time to don your sparkle skirts because it is time to recap the 2022 runDinsey Princess Half Marathon Weekend!  On this week's episode we are joined by our friends Pamela and Allie as they recap the entire weekend for us from expo until crossing the finish line at the half marathon. Rise and Run Podcast Facebook Page - https://www.facebook.com/groups/1743275732534190/ Rise and Run Podcast Ins...

On this week's edition of the Rise and Run Podcast, we have a jam packed episode for you to enjoy while you are driving or flying to Walt Disney World for the 2022 runDisney Princess Half Marathon Weekend! We first discuss all the registration dates for the 2022-2023 runDisney race season, so be sure to mark your calendars!  We then discuss the new proof of time requirements for Wine and Dine...

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 t...

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...

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 duri...

Now 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 par...

On this special edition episode of the Rise and Run Podcast, we had the absolute pleasure to interview Brittany Charboneau, the first person ever to win each race of the 2022 Walt Disney World Marathon Weekend! During this interview we discuss the origin story of Brittany running the Dopey Challenge, the inspiration for her costumes, how her running career intersects her love of theater and comedy...

In this week's episode of the Rise and Run Podcast, the team discusses the remaining events of the 2022 Walt Disney World Marathon Weekend.  Along with sharing our thoughts about the half and full marathons, we also discuss spectating at these races, and talk about our favorite signs we saw along the course. Rise and Run Podcast Facebook Page - https://www.facebook.com/groups/1743275732534190...

On this week's episode of the Rise and Run Podcast, the team discusses the first half of the 2022 Walt Disney World Marathon Weekend.  We give our thoughts and opinions about the runDisney expo, the 5K, and 10k races. Be sure to tune in next week where we will discuss the half marathon and marathon races.  It is going to be an episode you will not want to miss! Rise and Run Podcast Facebook P...

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...

Hard to believe but the 2022 Walt Disney World Marathon Weekend is a week away!  On this week's episode we discuss what we pack for a runDisney race weekend, and discuss our running strategies for everyone running the Goofy and Dopey Challenges.  We also spend some time chatting with our friend Kim who discusses the incredible journey she is on with her son Woody, as they "roll with the...

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&ap...

On this week's episode of the Rise and Run Podcast, the team discusses their success rate of registering for the inaugural runDisney Springtime Surprise.  We then shift our focus to discuss what we believe is the hardest week of the runDisney Marathon Weekend training calendar and how to be successful in completing all of your training runs.  Finally we wrap up the episode by discussing what...

On this week's episode of the Rise and Run podcast, the crew shares their tips on how to have a smooth and successful registration process for the 2022 runDisney Springtime Surprise races.  We also take an in depth look at the event guide for the 2022 Walt Disney World Marathon Weekend, and discuss race logistics and course maps. Rise and Run Podcast Facebook Page - https://www.facebook.com/g...

In this episode, we discuss running safely now that the amount of available daylight is diminishing, but the majority of our time is spent with Jonathan, our friend from Israel, who finished his first New York City Marathon in November. Rise and Run Podcast Facebook Page - https://www.facebook.com/groups/1743275732534190/ Rise and Run Podcast Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/riseandrunpod/ Se...

Happy Thanksgiving, friends! In this abbreviated version of the podcast, we talk a little more about strategies for long training weekends and we acknowledge the large number of runners who will be racing this holiday weekend. Finally, and most importantly to us, we each take time to reflect on what we are most thankful for as runners. Enjoy! Rise and Run Podcast Facebook Page - https://www.facebo...

Marathon Weekend is coming up, quickly! The training runs are getting long and the weather in many parts of the country is getting nasty. How do you stay motivated during the toughest part of the training? Do you really need to run 26 miles to be ready for the marathon? When the Galloway training schedule says “walk,” do you really walk those distances? What do you do to help the time go by on tho...

Wine and Dine Weekend 2021, the first runDisney event in 21 months, is history and the WDW Marathon Weekend is a mere 8 weeks away. In this episode, recognizing that marathon weekend participants are in their advanced dining reservation window, we chat a bit about our favorite, in-park places to eat. The Race Report was focused, of course, on what we learned at W&D Weekend and what we might ex...

It has been 623 days, but runDisney is finally back! With first-time runDisney runners in mind, we talk about what we expect to see at the 2021 Wine and Dine Half Marathon Weekend. Finally we wrap up this week’s show with a special race report with our friend Mandy, who tells us about her experiences at this year's Boston Marathon. Rise and Run Podcast Facebook Page - https://www.facebook.com...

In this episode, we welcome John to the Rise and Run Team. We are all fired-up about runDisney’s return, which is now less than a week away. Most of us use Jeff Galloway’s training plans, so we talk about our training and dig a little deeper into the Magic Mile. Finally, in the Race Report, we peek at a couple of this weekend’s events and spent time with Jack, talking about her experiences at the...