Rise and Run

On this week's episode of the Rise and Run Podcast we welcome Molly and Kathleen  you may know them better known as two of the Balloon Ladies.  Before we get to them it is now 5  weeks till Wine and Dine Weekend  and less than 100 days to Marathon weekend.  We update you what is on the runDisney Galloway plans  for W&D and Marathon weekend.  The  gang also gives a brief update on how trai...

This week's episode of the Rise and Run Podcast is our 50th and the gang will be answering your listener submitted questions!  First we get a 5K family training update from Greg;  Bob tells about how he became "That Guy" and possibly gave a way a very valuable commemorative item; and our very own Captain Jack gives a shout out to a listener who recognized her voice. We remind our li...

On this week's episode of the Rise and Run Podcast we welcome Chris and Jenn; our featured guests joining us for the entire episode. We begin with some quick training updates and then chat about how you might want to tackle the first back to back run weekend for those doing Goofy or Dopey Challenges with 4 miles on Saturday and 13 miles on Sunday. We also discuss some of the big announcements...

On this week's episode of the Rise and Run Podcast we get a some training updates from Jack, Lexie and Allie.  Will Adam talk Jack into running 100 miles?  Lexie's tells us about her training run in Mexico  and Allie discusses the importance of friends to get you through a long run.  Women's running safety is also own our minds due to the Eliza Fletcher tragedy.  Bob tells you how t...

On this week's episode of the Rise and Run Podcast we get a quick training update from Greg on how his training is going for Wine and Dine. We also got a pleasant surprise from runDisney this week as they dropped the medals for Marathon Weekend and the gang  discusses the bling.  Our Ask Me Anything episode is coming up, and Bob tells you how to leave a message by clicking on the Join the Con...

On this episode of the Rise and Run Podcast the gang gives some quick updates on how our training is going, and then discuss how Springtime registration went and what members of the podcast signed up for the event.  Our guest this week needs no introduction; it is none other than  Coach Chris Twiggs. Chris is here to talk about completing his 16th Hard Rock 100  mile endurance run. Coach Twiggs di...

On this week's episode of the Rise and Run Podcast we start with the gangs updates on training, why now is a good time to start trying your fuel options and how sometimes life gets in the way of training. Also, runDisney dropped the themes for Springtime Surprise, and three of our listeners correctly picked a Pixar theme back on episode 42. One listeners even correctly picked the theme for th...

This episode of the Rise and Run Podcast has a bit of everything! We kick things off with our usual chat about how our training is progressing. Then Bob and our guest host Holly, share some of their tips on how to increase your walking speed. Both Bob and Holly have learned to lower their walking paces to 13 minutes/mile - and sometimes even a little faster. We hope that some of our tips will help...

We started this episode of the Rise and Run Podcast with a brief chat about our progress in training for this fall and winter's events, including the difficulties we've had staying hydrated in this hot weather. Our guest this week, Michelle Holland, PT, LAT, is a 9-time finisher of the Boston Marathon, a 2-time finisher of a full Ironman competition, a certified athletic trainer, a certi...

The themes for the 2023 runDisney Springtime Surprise will be released soon, which led us to ask, "If you could design a runDisney race weekend, what would your themes be?" Listeners supplied us with a bunch of great suggestions, and the Rise and Run gang chimed in with ideas of their own. Let us know what you think of them! We're betting that the Springtime Surprise themes are goin...

Come along with us for the party that is Episode 41!  We'll start with a quick update on the progress of our training and then share our thoughts on the recently released medals for Wine & Dine Weekend. For most of the episode, we visit with our friends from the #RunDopey Facebook group. We discussed many topics, including how this active and fun group started and grew; the virtual runs t...

Grab your rolls of fabric, safety pins, and hot glue gun, because it is time to introduce you to the Rise and Run Podcast Council of Costumes!! On this week's episode we are joined by our long time friend Pamela, and new friend Cindy, who provide us with their best tips and tricks as they relate to developing a costume for a runDisney race, from initial sketch to final construction in your Wa...

On this week's episode of the Rise and Run Podcast, we finish our wonderful conversation with Olympian and runDisney Training Consultant, Jeff Galloway.  During part 2 of this discussion we ask your listener questions about nutrition, mental struggles while running, and Jeff sits down in the hot heat to answer Allie's rapid fire questions. Before chatting with Jeff, the gang provides upd...

On this week's episode of the Rise and Run Podcast, we had the distinct pleasure of speaking with the man, the myth, the legend, former Olympian and runDisney Training Consultant Jeff Galloway!  Mr. Galloway has positively impacted thousands of runners for decades with his innovative run/walk/run method, and we are absolutely honored that he was willing to take the time to speak with us! In p...

It truly does amaze us how much our podcast community has grown since we launched in October of 2021! With so many new listeners and subscribers, we realize that not everyone might have gone all the way back to Episode 1, "The Collector's Edition," to learn about how we all met one another and how we were introduced to running and runDisney.  So we thought we would take some time to...

The end of June signifies an important time on the runDisney calendar.  It is at this time where for those of us embarking on the journey of the Walt Disney World Marathon, Goofy Challenge, or Dopey Challenge; our training starts now. Obviously getting those miles in is important, but it is equally important that we take care of our bodies; to stay healthy throughout this journey.  Well our two gu...

From neutral to stability to zero-drop to carbon fiber, there is a lot of information to digest when it comes to finding the perfect running shoe for you.  Well on this week's episode of the Rise and Run Podcast, we hope to make the shoe selection process for you a bit easier.  Be sure to tune in as we had the opportunity to speak with Greg Patterson, the general manager of Phidippides, Jeff...

You probably think the Dopey Challenge is well...dopey.  You then thought, Jack and Brittany running the Lake Sonoma 50 was ever more insane. Well our next guests have surely upped the ante! On this week's episode of the Rise and Run Podcast, we our joined by our friends Adam and Jamie who participated in this year's Keys 100 Ultra Marathon.  Be sure to tune in to hear some absolutely fa...

With Guardians of the Galaxy Cosmic Rewind opening in EPCOT this week, what better way to celebrate than chat about our favorite songs that are on our running playlists!  We also had the pleasure of talking with our friend Arno in the the Netherlands about his amazing YouTube Channel RunArnoRun, his coaching philosophy, and some of this favorite runs from around the globe! Rise and Run Podcast Fac...

On this week's episode of the Rise and Run Podcast we learn that it is ok to try things that scare you, while wearing mascara at the same time! For this episode we are joined by our awesomely talented friend Kristen, the creative mind behind Running in Makeup!  Kristen shares with us her inspiration in starting her popular runDisney YouTube channel and Instagram account, and also discusses th...

On this week's episode of the Rise and Run Podcast, we finish our wonderful conversation with Chris Twiggs, Director of Training for Jeff Galloway!  This time around, Coach Twiggs tackles your questions ranging from working with a coach, proper cross training exercises, to his favorite running gear and gadgets. Before we finish the interview, the gang takes the time to answer a listener quest...

We mention the man's name almost every week, so we might as well invite him on! On this week's episode of the Rise and Run Podcast we are joined by the Galloway Training Director, Chris Twiggs.  Coach Twiggs heads up the Galloway Customized Training Program (CTP), which Bob, Greg, Allie, and Jack are all a part of!  Over the course of the next two episodes, Coach Twiggs took the time to...

Miracles truly do happen!  On this week's episode of the Rise and Run Podcast, we had the opportunity to speak with our friend Boyd, who back in 2011, was diagnosed with a rare form of blood cancer.  Be sure to listen in as we hear the incredible story of how Boyd was able to find a match for a stem cell transplant, and how Walt Disney World and runDisney played an integral role in meeting hi...

So....how was your Tuesday morning and afternoon??? Needless to say, quite the array of emotions were felt by all of us who registered or attempted to register for the 2023 runDisney Walt Disney World Marathon Weekend.  The team shares their feelings, triumphs, and disappointments about the registration process. On a much more positive note, Jack finally recaps her experience during the Lake Sonom...

Grab your favorite fanny pack and and cue up some boy band music, because it is time to kick it 90's style on this week's episode of the Rise and Run Podcast! On this week's episode "the gang" discusses the excitement surrounding the theme for the 30th Anniversary of the Walt Disney World Marathon Weekend! With all the excitement, many are nervous about what to expect on r...