The Earful Runner

The WDW Marathon weekend is a special time in the RunDisney community; a time to reconnect, run and celebrate with friends new and old. So when the 2021 WDW Marathon Weekend went virtual, Joe Bajorek, known to fans as the DVC Runner, and his pals got busy planning a WDW Marathon Weekend unlike any other. Joe, along with his wife Shelley, and good friends Megan, Steve, Stephanie, Kevin and Renee pl...

Welcome to Season 2 of the Earful Runner Podcast! In this episode we take on goal setting for the new year, tips for staying motivated and fun ways to add cross training, from hiking to rock climbing and more. Plus, Em gives us the low down on what it is really like to visit Walt Disney World right now and Mary shares some funny misadventures from the trail.  Run time: 46:00

Celebrate the season with us! We have plenty of treats in store with this episode. We have a full update on all RunDisney news in the RunDown, plus our favorite Disney Holiday films, Great Movie Run stories, and great gift ideas for the runners and walkers in your life. Close out 2020 on a good note with us!  Run time: 30:12

Nothing can stop Bobby Tran ! From his early basketball playing years, to running ten miles on a track, to completing the Dopey Challenge for Team NDSS , Bobby is a force to be reckoned with. In this episode, we talk with Bobby about how he got started running, what motivates him as an Athlete Ambassador and fundraiser, and even how to properly take video while riding Expedition Everest in the mid...

In this episode, we got the chance to catch up with the Castle Runner herself, Lisa Di Noto! This wildly talented author, photographer and runner "ditched Wall Street for Disney World" and is passionate about inspiring people to live bigger and better.   Lisa shares what inspired her to pursue her dreams and her hopes for the future of Run Disney. She also has some super cool stories to share...

We are just wrapping up the first week of the Great Movie Run and it's been amazing! Our participants have logged over 300 miles so far and we are celebrating by counting down the top ten Great Movie Run facts and fascinating trivia about your favorite Disney films. Plus, we have a RunDisney update, our very first contest winner and more!  Run time: 26:04

We are excited to be bringing you this special episode, in which we  have a special treat in-store for all of our listeners- The Great Movie Run! The GMR is a fun, free virtual event to help add some magic to your miles over the holiday season, whether you run, walk or ride. Join us for a spectacular journey through 36 Disney film classics. Em and M break down the full details in this week's...

We can't believe that we are up to our 30th episode! For this show, we go back to where it all started and find out the real story behind Em and M starting this podcast. We do a deep dive into our Disney favorites, best loved episodes and more. Find out how Em's family fandom led to her first memories at Magic Kingdom and how Mary's successful campaign to get her folks to take them to WDW led to a...

Mirror, mirror on the wall, who is the baddest of them all?  That's right, this episode is a tribute to our favorite Disney Villains! We've organized 32 of the most infamous Disney villains into brackets. With the help of our pals Grace and Jeanmarie, we are going to work through the match ups to see who is truly the baddest of them all.  Will Hades, Lord of the Underworld, come out on t...

Cooler temps and shorter days are upon us, which can only mean one thing: winter is on the way. In this episode, Em and M talk training tips for the new season. From gear tips to motivational musings, we walk you through 20 tips to keep moving this winter.  Run time: 50:44

With Wine and Dine Virtual Race weekend on the horizon, this week's episode is all about Disney food! That's right, in this edition of Blue Sky Racing, Em rolls out her plans for the Disney Foods 5k, an Epcot based culinary adventure! Participants will pick their favorite Disney snack to consume while visiting the countries of World Showcase- quite literally, eating their way around the world.&nbs...

What a week! From the news that Marathon Weekend and Princess Weekend will now be virtual to massive shifts in the Cast Member community due to lay offs, Em and M cover it all. Plus, we tackle tips to help keep you motivated and ways to help Cast Members in need.  Run time:  34:39

We are big believers in celebrating milestones here at the Earful Runner, and this one is a biggie: Emily turns 25 today! In honor of this momentous occasion, we walk through Em's top 25 must-do's at Disney. From her favorite park (Studios) to her go to snack choice ( Mickey pretzel) we cover all the things that would go into Em's dream birthday at Disney.  Run time: 28:48

In this special edition of our monthly training tips episode, we sit down with Katie Canterbury , a runner and certified trainer who has made it her mission to help folks get up and get moving.  Along with her favorite Disney details, she shares her personal fitness journey, from avoiding gym as a teen to completing her first half marathon. With humor, grace and plenty of insight, Katie walks...

Expedition Everest Challenge seemed like a race that had it all: great story tied to the namesake attraction, a format that combine running, obstacles and a scavenger hunt and a killer afterparty that went until 3am.  So what happened?  Tune in to Episode 23 of our podcast; the second part of our Brilliant Yet(i) Cancelled miniseries.  Run time: 40:01

We are back in action with Blue Sky Racing, which asks the question" if you could build any racing event in Disney, what would you build"? This month, M has an epic plan (and diagrams) for 2 events featuring your favorite Pixar Pals that take you from Andy's backyard to infinity and beyond.  Running Time: 39:33

There is lots of extra joy coming your way in this show! Em and I are finally able to see each other in person for the first time since February and there is quite a lot of laughter mixed in with our monthly training update.  We are 8 weeks into training for the Dopey Challenge now, and we talk in detail about how to manage your workout schedule, stave off common aches and pains and stay moti...

In this episode we will be bringing you a preview of this weekend’s Haunted Mansion Virtual 5k!  Since this attraction is one of the few Disney related things that Em is NOT a huge fan of, M thought it would be fun to count down ten fun facts about an attraction that she absolutely loves and cannot wait to ride again. So with that said, please keep your hands and feet inside the Doom Buggy… b...

In this episode Em and M take a deep dive into a new segment where we examine races and events that were brilliant in their day, yet tragically cancelled. First up is the legendary Tower of Terror 13k/ Ten Miler which haunted the Studios between 2007 and 2014.  This superbly themed event laid the groundwork for many events to follow and with its villain centric theming, it proved to be a fan...

We are just three weeks into the new Dopey Challenge training cycle and this episode is loaded with warm weather training tips to maximize your miles. Plus, Em has a very thorough update for us on WDW park reopening procedures and things to keep an eye out for when planning your next Run Disney experience.  Run Time: 52:00

Em and M are back in action with a brand new Blue Sky Racing episode; which asks the burning question: " if you could create any running event in Disney, what would YOU build?"  Em rolls out an epic concept for Hollywood Studios and along the way we learn a little bit about the history of legendary MGM movie musicals like Singin' in the Rain, a bit about the original Backlot Tour and we learn...

In this episode of the Earful Runner, we catch up with our dear friend Phylicia Cannon, a supremely talented young runner with a passion for all things animated and park related. Phylicia is not your average high schooler. When this avid Disney fan took up running, she decided that the best place for her first event would be Walt Disney World. Since crossing the finish line of her first 5k with he...

We've got updates on Marathon and Princess Registration, DL Paris Race Weekend and Virtual Racing options plus a deep dive into the evolution of the WDW Marathon course from 1994 to now. Most importantly, Emily is HOME and we are getting close to recording in person!  Run time: 50:17

Do you have Wine and Dine Weekend on the calendar? Are you counting down the days til the 2021 Dopey Challenge? Then this episode is for you! Em and M talk in detail about how to get started with your base training and offer up tips and suggestions for getting into your training routine and rhythm.  We touch on all aspects of your plan from the physical to the mental, as we embark on this fir...

This week, Em and M launch a brand new segment called "Blue Sky Racing" where we design a brand new running experience at a Disney park. Taken from the phrase that Imagineers use when brainstorming new ideas for rides, shows and lands, Blue Sky Racing asks the question "if you could build any kind of running race or experience in Disney, what would it be? What would it look like?". Em drastically...