Stride Sisters Podcast

On today’s episode, it’s time to play the music and light the lights, because Adam Elmers is here, much to my delight! Adam talks about his love of Disney, his touchpoints with runDisney, his passion for New Jersey, and his lifelong love of the Muppets.  So lace up your shoes, light the lamp and not the rat, and step into the magic with us!   SHOW NOTES    Stride Sisters Instagram: instagram.com/s...

On today’s episode, things start with an update on the situation that was almost worthy of an emergency episode: Princess Half Marathon Weekend registration. Next, Natalie recaps her experience with the runDisney of professional sports: Banana Ball!   SHOW NOTES    Stride Sisters Instagram: instagram.com/stridesisterspodcast Facebook Group: https://www.facebook.com/share/g/1FyCeMhJ49/?mibextid=wwX...

On today’s episode, it’s great to be back and settling into a biweekly cadence for the summer. After a news roundup, the main topic for today is a deep dive into Cool Kids' Summer, which has kicked off at Walt Disney World.  So, lace up your shoes, grab your floatie, and step into the magic with us!   SHOW NOTES  Stride Sisters Instagram: instagram.com/stridesisterspodcast Facebook Group: https://...

On today’s episode, Natalie is joined by the absolutely wonderful Brandy Copley to talk about her repeat Perfect Seasons over the last two years. The joyful discussion and celebration of the 2025-2026 runDisney race season wraps up with some favorite race memories submitted by you! So lace up your shoes, grab your medal holders, and step into the magic with us!   SHOW NOTES    Stride Sisters Insta...

On today’s episode, Natalie is welcomed by Frank and Jen Cardillo, the sibling duo behind Theme Park Thursday with Dillo's Diz, to talk about their time as Walt Disney World cast members. Frank and Jen had very different but both very interesting roles as cast members during their blue ID eras. Tune in for nostalgia, khakis, innuendos, and a whole lot of laughs as they explore what it’s like to wo...

On today’s episode, Amanda and Desi return to wrap up the discussion on Springtime Surprise Weekend 2026. The 10k and 10 miler are the grand finale of the 2025-2026 runDisney season.  So lace up your shoes, and step into the magic with us!   SHOW NOTES  Stride Sisters Instagram: instagram.com/stridesisterspodcast Facebook Group: https://www.facebook.com/share/g/1FyCeMhJ49/?mibextid=wwXIfr Twitter:...

On today’s episode, Natalie is joined by two special guests to chat through Springtime Surprise Weekend 2026. Amanda and Desi talk through the expo and 5k of the final race weekend of the 2025-2026 runDisney season.  So lace up your shoes, and step into the magic with us! SHOW NOTES  Stride Sisters Instagram: instagram.com/stridesisterspodcast Facebook Group: https://www.facebook.com/share/g/1FyCe...

On today’s episode, it’s time to celebrate victories, both with Springtime Surprise Weekend 2026 and Miles Madness 2026. Amanda, from OnceUponaMarathon, and KG, from Living the KG Life, round out the epic conclusion and crown this year’s bracket champion.  So lace up your shoes, and step into the magic with us! SHOW NOTES  Amanda’s Instagram: instagram.com/onceuponamarathon KG’s Instagram: instagr...

On today’s episode, Natalie is joined once again by special guests Amanda, from OnceUponaMarathon, and KG, from Living the KG Life, to continue the playthrough of Miles Madness 2026 Matchups. Due to the great response, we’re going to play the next two weeks! This week, we play through the Sweet Sixteen of the animatronic smackdown. Who is going on to the Elite Eight? Find out soon with lots of fun...

On today’s episode, Natalie is joined by special guests Amanda, from OnceUponaMarathon, and KG, from Living the KG Life, to play through the first round of Miles Madness 2026 Matchups. This week, they play the first round and figure out which animatronics survive the first round of the smackdown. Hope you submitted your brackets and are playing along at home!   SHOW NOTES  Amanda’s Instagram: inst...

On today’s episode, Miles Madness is back for its second year! The bracket theme this year steps away from runDisney specifically to head into the parks. 64 animatronics from the 6 US Disney theme parks enter, but only one will be crowned the champion at the end of the day. Plus, this is your opportunity to get in on the fun!    So lace up your shoes, and step into the magic with us! SHOW NOTES  S...

On today’s episode, it’s time to talk about the Springtime Surprise Weekend 2026 Event Guide. It’s definitely bittersweet to discuss the last event guide of the 2025-2026 season, but it just means that there’s another race weekend to make memories! Natalie covers everything from expo logistics to the races themselves, plus the yoga rendezvous to close out a magical season.  SHOW NOTES Springtime S...

On today’s episode, it’s time to continue the royal recap of Princess Half Marathon Weekend 2026. Once again, Natalie is joined by special guests Jess, Marybeth, and Jaimee to discuss the day after the 10k, the half marathon, and the celebration in the parks to cap off a magical weekend.  So lace up your shoes, and step into the magic with us! SHOW NOTES Guest Information & Charity Links Jess...

On today’s episode, it’s time for a royal recap of Princess Half Marathon Weekend 2026. Natalie is joined by special guests Jess, Marybeth, and Jaimee to discuss the shimmering splendor of race weekend through the 10k race. Come back next week to hear the rest of our adventures in the great wide somewhere.  So lace up your shoes, and step into the magic with us! SHOW NOTES Stride Sisters Instagram...

Today is a reflection on the life and legacy of Jeff Galloway, a beloved figure in the runDisney community who passed away on February 25, 2026. Natalie shares personal anecdotes about her interactions with Jeff over the years, highlighting all his encouragement and the positive impact he had on her running journey, as well as what she did to honor his memory during Princess Half Marathon Weekend...

On today’s episode, Natalie is joined by Emily Taylor, who captained the history-making RunDisney Villains Take Chicago team for the American Cancer Society at the Chicago Marathon in 2025. We talk through her runDisney and Abbott World Marathon Majors journeys, with some fundraising tips along the way. If you’re seeing stars yourself and wishing to make the leap into the world of charity bibs for...

On today’s episode, Natalie is joined by a special guest for the second part of the happiest two-part special. Maz and Natalie cover the 10k, half marathon, and Medal Monday of Disneyland Half Marathon Weekend, with all the shenanigans after the races and a practically perfect post-race debrief. Dumbo Double Dare you to say that ten times fast! So lace up your shoes, and step into the magic with u...

On today’s episode, Natalie is joined by a special guest for the happiest two-part special. Maz interviews her about Disneyland Half Marathon Weekend 2026, from travel and the expo through 5k day. Don’t worry - we’re covering how on earth she got that last minute 5K bib. Tune in next week for the rest of the race and trip report. So lace up your shoes, and step into the magic with us! SHOW NOTES S...

On today’s episode, it’s time for glitter and magic because this week’s episode is all about the Princess Half Marathon Weekend 2026 Event Guide.  So lace up your shoes, and step into the magic with us! SHOW NOTES Princess Half Marathon Weekend 2026 Event Guide Link: 2026 Disney Princess Half Marathon Weekend Runner Tracking Link: https://track.rtrt.me/e/WDW-PRIN-2026 Disney Lost and Found Form: h...

On today’s episode, it’s time for the climax of the plot for the Marathon Weekend 2026 story. Natalie is joined once again by Jess, Lindsay, and Sarah to discuss Marathon Sunday to conclude this Dopey Challenge Roundtable. We discuss the lead-up to the marathon through the triumph of celebration afterwards.   So lace up your shoes, and step into the magic with us! SHOW NOTES Fundraising Links Jess...

On today’s episode, it’s time to discuss all the stories and adventure of Marathon Weekend 2026 in a magical two-part episode. Natalie is joined by guests Jess, Lindsay, and Sarah for a special Dopey Challenge Roundtable. Spoiler: we all finished Dopey this year! In this episode, we chat about everything from the expo up through the half marathon. Join us for our stories from a fun-filled weekend,...

On today’s episode, we’re on our way home from Marathon Weekend! However, Natalie didn’t want to leave you without an episode this week. She’ll be discussing the Disneyland Half Marathon Weekend 2026 Event Guide. It’s a little bittersweet to be talking about the final Disneyland race for the foreseeable future, but we’re all hoping it’s simply a “ta ta for now.” She’ll break down everything from y...

On today’s episode, Natalie is joined by a special guest, Nate Bishop! After catching up on his runDisney history, he talks all about his recent trip in August 2025 to Tokyo Disneyland.  So, lace up your shoes, and step into the magic with us!   SHOW NOTES Nate’s Website DisTrips and More: Your One-Stop Hub For Theme Park News, Rumors And Insights Stride Sisters Instagram: instagram.com/stridesist...

On today’s episode, it’s all about the attractions between Walt Disney World and Disneyland. Natalie shares about the closures that occurred as well as fond memories of them. She also chats about some upcoming seasonal refurbishments as well as new, exciting openings to come in 2026.  So lace up your shoes, and step into the magic with us! SHOW NOTES Stride Sisters Instagram: instagram.com/strides...

On today’s episode, it’s the week after peak week, and all through the house… not a running shoe was stirring… well, not exactly. Natalie takes you through her final Dopey simulation and a few key dates coming up along with Disney news.   So lace up your shoes and step into the magic with us! SHOW NOTES Stride Sisters Instagram: instagram.com/stridesisterspodcast Facebook Group: https://www.facebo...