Rise and Run

A Podcast for the runDisney community, Rise and Run is a group of friends united by their love of runDisney events. We discuss our experiences at Walt Disney World and other running events. We recognize the running achievements of our listeners, and frequently invite other members of the runDisney community to share their knowledge and experiences with us. Mostly, though, we're a group of Disney runners who love to have fun and want you to have as much fun as we do.

Podcasting since 2021 • 267 episodes

Rise and Run

Latest Episodes

266: 2026 Wine & Dine Half Marathon Race Weekend Recap

They changed the Wine and Dine 5K and the ripple effects hit everything: corrals, character lines, course flow, and even the question nobody could stop asking… can you actually get swept? We’re sharing a full Rise and Run style weekend recap wi...

October 29, 2026 • Season 6 • Episode 266 • 2:17:07

265: Rise and Run at Five: The Magic That Built This Community

Five years ago we hit record with a simple idea: talk running, talk runDisney, and share a few stories. Somewhere along the way, it turned into something much bigger - a real community that trains together, laughs together, and shows up for eac...

October 22, 2026 • Season 6 • Episode 265 • 2:39:04

264: John Pelkey Start Line Magic and St. Jude Motivation

Wine and Dine is almost here, and the combination of nerves, excitement, and last-minute “what if” questions is real. We talk through taper week decisions, how to think about weather in Orlando, and why hydration and fueling should start before...

October 15, 2026 • Season 6 • Episode 264 • 2:17:57

263: Tangents, Training & Race Weekend Buzz

A marathon on a treadmill sounds like a joke until the weather turns, the schedule collapses, and you still need the miles. We talk through the reality of late-cycle training as Wine & Dine gets closer, including how we handle pacing when h...

October 08, 2026 • Season 6 • Episode 263 • 1:30:35

262: Rise and Climb: Meredith's Kilimanjaro Expedition

Meredith didn’t just “add hills” to her training plan, she went to Tanzania and climbed Mount Kilimanjaro, a 19,600 foot summit that turns every step into a decision. We talk through what it really takes: building aerobic fitness at sea level, ...

October 01, 2026 • Season 6 • Episode 262 • 2:08:33

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Fan Mail

Been doing WDW races since 2001. Amazing how it has grown. My son has been participating his entire life, literally- he is 21 now. I can’t count the number of people in my life that have said to me “I could never run a marathon.” 💯 of those that have tried have done it (some multiple Dopey finishers now 😄). Keep up the good work. Best, Bob Joyce

Winter Park, Florida