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 • 249 episodes

Rise and Run

Latest Episodes

248: Ready, Set...Train! Chris Twiggs Kicks Off runDisney Training

Summer training has a way of turning simple runs into big questions: Why is my pace suddenly slower, how do I stay safe in the heat, and what actually matters in the first weeks of a runDisney build? We sit down with our friend Coach Chris Twig...

June 25, 2026 • Season 6 • Episode 248 • 2:11:50

247: A True Springtime Surprise and Our Last Meal: Disney Parks Edition

runDisney didn’t just tease a surprise this time, it delivered one that can blow up travel plans. We react in real time to the Springtime Surprise weekend shifting dates, what that means for resort reservations and DVC juggling, and why having ...

June 18, 2026 • Season 6 • Episode 247 • 1:43:08

246: Movement Is Life: A Conversation with Donna Raskin of Runner’s World

Princess registration has turned into its own endurance event, and we felt every mile of it. We break down what we saw during the Princess Half Marathon Weekend queue, why more runners are walking away disappointed, and what might be behind the...

June 11, 2026 • Season 6 • Episode 246 • 1:57:14

245: Bibbidi‑Bobbidi‑Broken: The Princess Registration Delay

runDisney training may be between big weekends, but our brains are still in race mode. We start by mapping the season ahead, talking base building, long-run confidence, and how to sneak in hill work even when you live somewhere flat. We also sh...

June 04, 2026 • Season 6 • Episode 245 • 1:47:44

244: "No Other Direction but Forward": Fireman Rob Ignites the Course

He’s the runner you spot from a distance, not because of a character costume, but because he’s carrying the weight of a whole profession. Fireman Rob joins us to explain why he races in full firefighter turnout gear and what that choice has to ...

May 28, 2026 • Season 6 • Episode 244 • 1:47:13

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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