The Dopey Diaries

In this episode of the Dopey Diaries, Brittany shares an honest, emotional account of training for and tackling the infamous Dopey Challenge. She discusses the mental and physical hurdles, the importance of preparation, and the magic of race weekend, offering invaluable insights for first-time participants and seasoned runners alike. Key topics: The emotional rollercoaster of prep and race weekend...

The Dopey Diaries is back - and Season 2 has a lot to catch you up on. Since we last spoke, Brittany completed the Dopey Challenge, PR'd the half marathon distance, and launched EMIÉ - a women's running activewear brand built in the middle of the hardest training cycle of her life. This season you're getting all of it: the Dopey recap, the brand origin story, and what it actually looks like to bui...

After a big run, it’s easy to panic. A sore knee turns into a Google spiral. Fatigue starts to feel like failure. And suddenly you’re asking the question every runner has asked at least once: “Am I actually injured… or am I just exhausted?” In this episode of The Dopey Diaries , I’m breaking down what happened after my recent 26-mile training run — including why one short, easy run sent me into wo...

On this episode of The Dopey Diaries , I’m sharing one of the wildest plot twists of my marathon training so far: the week I quit my training plan… and then ran 26.28 miles. We’re diving into why letting go of pressure can actually improve your running , how burnout affects your brain and body during Dopey Challenge training, and the powerful role your nervous system, mindset, and identity play in...

If you’re deep into Dopey training and feeling totally overwhelmed, exhausted, or on the edge of burnout… this episode is going to feel like a giant exhale. This week, I’m breaking down something every marathoner faces — the dreaded Wall. And specifically, what happens when you hit The Dopey Wall : the moment your training plan says “simulation week,” and your brain and body say “absolutely not.”...

When your “forever” running shoes suddenly stop working… now what? In this episode, Brittany shares how her tried-and-true running shoes betrayed her during RunDisney's Princess Half Marathon Weekend, how her toes went numb, and why she ended up testing 12 pairs of shoes (and spending over $1,000) to find her perfect Dopey Challenge lineup. You’ll learn why running shoes can feel amazing in the st...

“Congrats on Your Half Marathon… Now Run 4 More Miles?" How to Balance Races With Dopey Training Training for the Dopey Challenge is chaotic, magical, emotional… and sometimes wildly confusing — especially when your race calendar doesn’t line up with your training plan. In this episode of The Dopey Diaries , we dive into one of the biggest questions runners have during high-mileage training: 👉 If...

Let’s be honest - fueling is one of the most confusing parts of running. Between gels, electrolytes, hydration, and stomach drama, it can feel like you need a science degree just to get through your long run. In this episode, I’m sharing the real fueling lessons I wish I knew before my first half marathon - and the ones I finally learned (the hard way) during Dopey training. From that infamous tre...

You signed up for the Dopey Challenge (or a marathon or half marathon)… and now the panic’s setting in. 😅 When are you supposed to start training for those miles - tomorrow? Next month? Yesterday?! In this episode, I’m breaking down what my training timeline looked like, why I started early, and how I built a hybrid plan that actually worked. We’ll talk through the official Jeff Galloway RunDisne...

What started as a random Disney trip, a spark of curiosity, and a fanny pack… quickly escalated into signing up for 19.3 miles — and eventually, 48.6. In this first episode of The Dopey Diaries , Brittany takes you back to the moment that started it all - how a little bit of Disney magic, a dose of imposter syndrome, and a streak of stubbornness turned into her first marathon journey. You’ll hear:...

Imposter syndrome and a fanny pack somehow led me to my first marathon. Welcome to the podcast for every runner who’s ever thought, “Why on earth did I sign up for this?” Here, mindset meets miles as we learn to chase big goals and build a life that feels just as good as crossing the finish line. You signed up for your first marathon because you wanted a challenge… but between the early alarms, fu...