The Earful Runner

We are back in the studio with a great wrap up of Springtime Surprise weekend! In this episode we cover: Courses, characters and new post race party at Typhoon Lagoon Corral changes- what to do when you need to move up and who to talk with Important upcoming 2025 registration dates: hint, they are earlier than you think they are Plus, a dive into the new Disneyland Forward plan, which we *hope* wi...

This week, we catch up with Kayla Allene Betz-Swope, an avid RunDisney athlete with an incredible story to tell.  Kayla got her start by running the Haunted 5k on her wedding weekend in 2014 and then the Light Side Half Marathon the following spring. To date, her running career has included over 65 races and 20+ race weekends. This would be quite the accomplishment for anyone, but when you conside...

We have a wonderful story from the RunDisney community to share this week! Meet Mitch and Shanon, who have achieved Perfect/Perfect status at Wine and Dine Weekend. This intrepid duo has raced every event at Wine and Dine weekend for 13 consecutive years and in this episode they dish about their running journey from the very first Tower of Terror 13k, to Wine and Dine, Dopey and beyond. Mitch and...

What does it take to complete the Dopey Challenge AND the Dumbo Double Dare back to back? Tune in to this week's episode, where we sit down with Ryan Teetz ( @ryanontherun ) to talk about this incredible feat. Ryan is a RunDisney pro, having raced 62 events in total and we talk about everything from training and preparation to what it takes to convince a group of your friends that a costume st...

We've been waiting seven years for this! The Disneyland Race weekend has finally returned and with it, the Coast 2 Coast Challenge, where runners compete in events at Walt Disney World on the first weekend and Disneyland Resort on the second. Lots of ground to cover in this episode including: Super rare characters popping up in WDW The benefits of ordering drinks to go in EPCOT The perils of d...

In this episode we deep dive into event weekend previews for both the Walt Disney World and Disneyland races. We cover the courses for each race in detail and talk strategy for each. Whether you are a first time RunDisney athlete or a Dopey veteran, we think you will find these helpful. Plus we debut a new listener mail segment and share a bit more on how we got to be the RunDisney fans we are. Ru...

It's been a minute! Big life changes for Em and M but we are finally back in the studio to record! In this episode we walk through training tips for folks headed to RunDisney this season, especially those humans who will be tackling Coast 2 Coast and how to get plan for race weekend and pro tips for getting the RunDisney merch you have had your eye on. Plus, we talk about what happens when you...

We're back with the full scoop on WDW Marathon Weekend, from our Dopey Challenge finish to our favorite (and not so favorite) things about the flagship RunDisney event. In this episode we dive deep on the course, the characters, the merch and more. Plus, we talk about how to successfully manage an After Hours event at the Studios that ends just a few hours before the start of a 5k.  If you ar...

We're back and celebrating the return of the RunDisney racing season! In this episode we share the fascinating tale of the one and only (so far) Disneyland Marathon, Em and M's thoughts on recent Disney news and a life update from our intrepid co-hosts. Plus, we share our journey to the 2023 Dopey Challenge, where we are running for the incredible team at the National Down Syndrome Society. We hav...

We're back with a full run down on our favorite moments from Princess Weekend, a breakout of what the Springtime Surprise courses could mean for Marathon Weekend and a deep dive into the 90's nostalgia that inspired the new Marathon Weekend 2023 designs. Plus, we walk through tips and tricks to make sure your Marathon Weekend registration day goes smoothly!  To top it all off, Em has some fun...

Our guest this week is Brian Siemann , a SIX TIME Dopey Challenge champion! Brian is an adaptive athlete and a 3x Paralympian who has competed in the World Championships and is currently training for the World Marathon Majors. He has an incredible story, a fervent love of all things Disney and a passion for the RunDisney community. In this episode, you will hear from Brian about his journey in spo...

Professional athlete. Olympic Trials Qualifier. Gifted Improv Teacher. Talented Artist... all of these describe Brittany Charboneau well but this dynamo cannot be categorized so simply. This weekend she managed to do what no one else in the history of the Walt Disney Marathon Weekend has done: win every single race she entered! Brittany absolutely crushed the 2022 Dopey Challenge and she did it al...

Our first trip to Disneyland together was epic! In this episode we walk you through our adventure including some incredible character meet ups ( hello Ironman and Black Widow), dozens of rides including Haunted Mansion Holiday and Mission Breakout, where we made it through exactly 50% of the songs and an unforgettable night at Disney’s Very Merriest Christmas party. If you ever wanted to hear what...

We are so excited to be back in the studio recording! After a busy fall racing season, we are back in action and ready to share a whole host of runderful stories with you.  In this episode, we catch our listeners up on the return of RunDisney at Wine and Dine weekend and recap with M about her finish at the NYC Marathon this year.  Run time: 25 minutes

With registration for the 2022 WDW marathon weekend right around the corner, we have collected our top ten tips for registration day! We talk through all the ins and outs of getting into your goal race and what to do if you can't snag that coveted bib in time. From getting into your first 5k to racing for a charity partner, we walk through it all.  Run time: 24:00 min. 

We are so excited to share our conversation with Devon Harp, co-founder of Zip A Dee Tees with you! Devon is a triple threat: a talented designer, entrepreneur and creative behind @FitFabDisney , who also happens to be a personal trainer. In this episode, we talk with her about her fitness journey, her favorite Run Disney experiences and how she built a successful Disney-inspired business with her...

Our favorite races are back in action this fall, we have all the details for you! RunDisney has announced four race weekends, starting with Wine and Dine this November to a brand new "Springtime Surprise" Weekend in April. From key registration dates to our take on the new themes and events, we cover it all, very enthusiastically. Plus, we have up to the minute travel tips from Meg Keenan at Magic...

What does it take to complete the very first run from Disneyland in Anaheim to Walt Disney World in Orlando, a journey of 2,761 miles? Grit, determination, a love of community and a very good sense of humor! In this week's episode, we finish up our interview with Don Muchow, the first ever finisher of the Mouse 2 Mouse run. We cover all the details from his fueling strategy and course design right...

Happy Global Running Day! When we think about the runners that inspire us, our guest for this episode is at the very top of our list. His endurance accomplishments, strength of character and generosity of spirit truly inspire us and we are so excited to welcome Don Muchow to the show. Don is a seasoned ultrarunner, Ironman triathlete and Type 1 diabetic. He's the founder of Type 1 Determined , an...

In this week’s show we have a full recap of M’s adventures in WDW, a discussion of the Star Wars Virtual Run Medals and in our main segment, how building a lightsaber and a training plan are very similar. Run time: 24:43

We are back from the far reaches of the Galaxy Run with a full recap of the event, plus RunDisney news, a preview of the next Earful Runner live stream (from WDW) and our musings on the latest doings of Marvel. We've even got some great new travel tips from Meg Keenan. Join us in a galaxy far, far away this Batuuesday!  Run time: 29:02

Buckle those seatbelts, friends! We are heading into hyperspace, bound for a galaxy, far, far away in this episode. We are previewing are very first, live, in-person event, plus giving you all the latest RunDisney news and a brand new segment called Magical Travel Tips with Meg, where we bring you up to the minute tips for your next Disney trip.  If you have ever googled "how to make a Mandal...

This episode is, hands down, one of the most fun episodes we have recorded to date. In our main segment, we sit down with Scott Storm and Aaron Robbins, the creative team behind Bobsleds and Banthas , for a little Star Wars inspired Blue Sky Racing. We learn more about what it has been like to host a Disneyland podcast in a year where the park remained closed, how the Bantha Boys are gearing up fo...

Grab your favorite tiara and pull up a chair! In this episode we catch up with Joe Bajorek ( the DVC Runner ), his lovely wife Shelley and our favorite gang of ruffians from the Snuggly Duckling as they recap their adventures on the Virtual Princess Weekend in WDW! After the success of their virtual, in-person, Marathon weekend in January, this lovable crew pulled out all the stops (character stop...

Break out the tulle and the tiara, Princess Weekend is almost here! Though the event will look a bit different this year, we are very excited to share in the virtual fun this weekend. In this episode we will be bringing you the low down on the history of Princess Weekend and the fascinating story of how the Princess brand rose to prominence with Disney. It all starts with a Disney on Ice Show in t...