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 • 261 episodes

Rise and Run

Latest Episodes

260: Bird In Hand: A Rise and Run Family Weekend

Bird in Hand is the rare race weekend that feels like it was built for more than a finish time, and we’re still riding the high. We’re back with our full Bird in Hand Half Marathon recap from Lancaster County, Pennsylvania, where Amish country ...

September 17, 2026 • Season 6 • Episode 260 • 2:07:38

259: The Confidence Habit with Dr. Cindra Kamphoff

Your training can be solid and you can still step into the corral feeling unsure and that doesn’t mean you’re broken. This week we go after the part of running that decides how you respond when it gets hard: confidence.We’re joined by D...

September 10, 2026 • Season 6 • Episode 259 • 1:58:12

258: Stand Up & Start Lines with Devin Siebold of the Theme Park Comedians

A long run can be tough, but this week proves it can also be downright ridiculous: surprise humidity, shaky confidence, and yes, a flying insect that turns one runner into an unwilling protein experiment. We share real training updates for the ...

September 03, 2026 • Season 6 • Episode 258 • 1:56:47

257: Ultra Miles, Ultra Mindset Dean Karnazes Joins Rise & Run

Dean Karnazes has done things most runners can barely picture, but the lesson he brings to our mic is refreshingly simple: you do not have to go fast, you just have to go. We catch up with Dean on a Greece running tour built around the history ...

August 27, 2026 • Season 6 • Episode 257 • 1:47:46

256: The Potential Impact of D23 on runDisney With Amanda From Once Upon A Marathon

D23 always feels like a fireworks show for Disney fans, but we watch it with runner brains: What will all these new lands, refurbs, and construction walls mean for runDisney race weekends? Our friend Amanda from Once Upon a Marathon re...

August 20, 2026 • Season 6 • Episode 256 • 2:19:40

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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