The Earful Runner

We are so excited to bring you this very special episode with the one and only, @MichaelDoesDisney ! Michael is one of the most genuine and warm folks we have ever met and in this interview, we get to hear all about how his love of Disney blossomed as a young person, how he got started running and the genesis of his @MichaelDoesDisney account. We even get the low down on the history of #TrashCanTu...

You may be very familiar with the running events in the most magical place on Earth, but did you know that Disney once played host to triathlons? Yes, that's right! Athletes once swam the Seven Seas Lagoon, biked around the backstage and ran through Fort Wilderness in a series of multisport races between 2002 and 2012.  In this episode, we get a chance to talk with Cynthia Six and Marcy Webst...

The day is nearly here! Registration for Run Disney races opens in early May and we have the inside scoop on the most efficient ways to register along with some pro tips from our resident expert, Em. We break it all down, so if you are a first timer and nervous about signing up, then this is a great episode for you.  We are also about to embark on our very first Virtual Run adventure on May 2...

Brandon Wei is one charismatic human! From his early days as a Cast Member to his current gig as designer, he's got a passion for art and a deep and abiding love for all things animated and park related. When we found out that Brandon's first half marathon was the Princess Race Weekend, we just knew he would have an interesting take on running in the most magical place on Earth.   What we cou...

We are super excited to welcome a very special guest to the podcast today, Dani Di Santo! Dani is a run Disney veteran, having completed over 60 Disney running events. She is also a Disney enthusiast on all levels and in this episode we talk everything from go-to snacks to favorite rides. If you have ever been curious about what it's like to run in Disney, this is the episode for you.  Run Ti...

From Snow White, who was the first fictional female character to get a star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame to modern day favorites like Mulan and Megara, the pull of the Princess story is strong. So strong in fact, that thousands of runners flock to the Disney parks each year to race as their Princess of choice! In this episode, Emily and special guest Katie McEvoy share stories of the Disney Princ...

Stepping up to the starting line of any event can be daunting and especially at a Disney Race. The super early wake up call, the long walk to your corral, can make many runners nervous about the journey ahead. Today, we are talking with two first-time Disney runners, Jeanmarie Peterson and Grace Taylor, about their experiences. Run time: 21:24

On this episode, we will be talking all about a hallmark of Disney race weekend achievements,  the Dopey Challenge. This 48.6 mile odyssey includes a 5k, 10k, Half Marathon and Full Marathon on consecutive days! The very first Dopey Challenge took place in 2014 and over 6,300 people finished that first year. Since then, over 600 people have achieved Perfectly Dopey status, completing the chal...

In this episode we’re going to share a little bit about the history of running events in Disney, along with a few cool facts that you might not know about these races. From the very first races in the mid 1990's to the epic, multi-day challenges of today, there is quite a bit of ground to cover! Let's dig right in! Run time: 17:24

Welcome to The Earful Runner, a podcast devoted to telling the stories of the vibrant community of runners who come to race in the most magical place on earth. In this first episode, you'll meet our intrepid hosts, Mary Arnold and Emily Guth, 2 great friends who share a love of running, community and all things animated and park-related.  In this first episode, we'll talk about how we me...