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.
Episodes
208 episodes
207: 2025 Disneyland Halloween Half Weekend Recap
Running truly connects us across continents, time zones, and finish lines—a truth brilliantly illustrated in this globe-spanning episode. We begin with a comprehensive look at the triumphant return of Disneyland racing through the Halloween-the...
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Season 5
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Episode 207
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2:16:15
206: Filming the Finish: Andres Vargas Journey in Crossing the Line
What drives someone to document their first marathon journey? In this captivating episode, we dive deep with filmmaker Andres Vargas who created a professional documentary about training for and completing his first marathon at Walt Disney Worl...
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2:10:48
205: Rise and Run With Meb. Miles, Medals, and Motivation
What does it take to rise from refugee to Olympic medalist? Marathon legend Meb Keflezighi reveals his extraordinary journey from war-torn Eritrea to becoming the only American to win Boston, New York, and an Olympic medal in the marathon.<...
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Season 5
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Episode 205
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1:51:30
204: Race Day Volunteers: The Heartbeat of Race Day
Every finish line moment you've celebrated was made possible by someone who showed up before dawn, prepared water stations, or cheered when you needed it most. In this heartfelt episode, we pull back the curtain on race volunteering with insigh...
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Season 5
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Episode 204
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2:20:18
203: The Rise and Run Resort Rumble
Pack your running shoes and Mickey ears—it's time to prepare for the upcoming Run Disney race season! This episode dives into all the exciting events on the horizon, with just three weeks until the Disneyland Halloween Half Marathon Weekend and...
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Season 5
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Episode 203
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1:53:18
202: Loopy Looper: 12 Hours of Friendship and a Lifetime of Memories
Have you ever wondered how a simple cheek swab could save someone's life? In this deeply moving episode, we're joined by representatives from the National Marrow Donor Program who explain how their registry connects blood cancer patients with l...
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Season 5
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Episode 202
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1:46:08
201: Disney Entertainer Jodi Chase: The Voice Behind the Hill
What's it like to be the voice that gets you up that brutal hill during a runDisney race? In this milestone episode, we pull back the curtain with Disney entertainer Jodi Chase, who reveals the method behind the "annoying" character she portray...
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Season 5
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Episode 201
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1:43:03
200: The Rise and Run Ohana: A Celebration of 200 Episodes featuring Jeff Galloway
For our landmark 200th episode, we're joined by a running legend who needs no introduction—Jeff Galloway, Olympian, author, coach, and the revolutionary mind behind the Run-Walk-Run method. Jeff takes us back to his humble beginnin...
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Season 5
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Episode 200
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2:55:58
199: From Start to Finish Lines with Alan and Grace Young
In episode 199, we visit with runDisney royalty Alan and Grace Young, who share their remarkable 30+ year journey with Walt Disney World Marathon. Alan holds the incredible distinction of running every single Walt Disney World Marathon since it...
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Season 5
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Episode 199
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1:38:51
198: Full of Helium and Insight: A Chat with runDisney's Balloon Ladies
The iconic Balloon Ladies return to the podcast, sharing the story behind runDisney's most recognizable pace team. Molly and Kathleen pull back the curtain on what it really means to maintain the critical 16-minute pace that determines whether ...
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Season 5
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Episode 198
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2:14:53
197: Hooked on #runDopey and High on Shenanigans
When does a running group become family? The #runDopey crew joins us to celebrate their sixth anniversary, sharing how they've grown from a small accountability group to a 6,000-member community transforming the runDisney experience throu...
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Season 5
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Episode 197
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1:47:18
196: Training Wisdom With Coach Chris Twiggs
Summer is here, and it's time to adapt your running strategy to the heat. Coach Chris Twiggs, Chief Training Officer for Jeff Galloway and Perfect Disney Marathoner (gearing up for his 33rd consecutive event!), joins us to share invaluable wisd...
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Season 5
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Episode 196
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2:09:22
195: Brittany Charboneau: One Bad A** Mother Runner
Professional trail runner Brittany Charbonneau joins us for a heartfelt, inspiring, and fun conversation about her journey through pregnancy, motherhood, and returning to competitive racing. Four months after giving birth to her son Hugo follow...
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Season 5
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Episode 195
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1:47:14
194: From Bathroom Breaks to Flat Tires: The Gang Answers Your Questions
What happens when you have nowhere to pee during a 4 a.m. training run? Which runDisney half marathon truly delivers the best experience? And does anyone actually know how to change a flat tire without calling AAA? This packed episode delivers ...
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Season 5
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Episode 194
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1:46:50
193: From Starting Line to Executive Suite: Leadership Lessons from the Running Trail
What can marathon training teach us about effective leadership? In this thought-provoking episode, we're joined by Celia, Executive Director of the American Council of Academic Physical Therapy, who draws fascinating parallels between conquerin...
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Season 5
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Episode 193
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1:54:55
192: Vella Shpringa With Bird In Hand Race Director Lowell Ladd
What does it take to create a race experience so special that runners travel from across the country to participate? Lowell Ladd, race director of the Bird in Hand Half Marathon Weekend, joins us to reveal the behind-the-scenes magic of organiz...
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Season 5
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Episode 192
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1:49:02
191: "So Here's the Thing..." The Pelkey Running Club Story
Have you spotted the hats and shirts with "Pelkey Running Club" at recent runDisney events? What began as a one-time costume joke has blossomed into a global running phenomenon, and we're bringing you the full story straight from the source.
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Season 5
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Episode 191
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2:01:54
190: Going Ballistic With Award-Winning Journalist Henry Abbott
What if injuries aren't inevitable, but predictable events with upstream warning signs we can actually address? Henry Abbott, award-winning journalist and founder of True Hoop, joins us to discuss his groundbreaking book "Ballistic: The New Sci...
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Season 5
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Episode 190
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1:41:44
189: Deep Dish or Thin Crust: Vern Runs on Pizza
"Why did I ever think this was a good idea?" That 3AM alarm for Disney races is something we all question—but then the magic happens. This episode, we're joined by Vern (@RunsOnPizza), whose vibrant interviews with costumed runners have become ...
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Season 5
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Episode 189
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2:11:22
188: Dr. Michelle Quirk - Coach and Host of the Mindful Marathon
Have you ever wondered if you're a "real runner" because you take walk breaks? Dr. Michelle Quirk, pediatrician and running coach, sets the record straight in this episode, sharing why walk intervals are not only acceptable but beneficial for a...
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Season 5
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Episode 188
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1:48:19
187: The Disneyland Hiatus and the Flying Fenglers
When a brother and sister team take on the Springtime Surprise 10-Miler, they don't just participate – they make runDisney history by becoming the first siblings to win both the male and female divisions in the same race. Meet Liz and Stephen F...
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Season 5
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Episode 187
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1:41:42
186: 2025 runDisney Springtime Surprise Weekend Recap
The curtain closes on another magical runDisney race season as we unpack the highlights, challenges, and unforgettable moments of Springtime Surprise Weekend. From unexpected fire alarms at Animal Kingdom Lodge to Bob's show-stopping Groot cost...
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Season 5
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Episode 186
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2:12:29
185: Listener Questions: Rise and Run Host Edition
Ever wonder what goes on in the minds of your favorite Rise and Run Podcast hosts? Episode 185 pulls back the curtain as we answer your specific questions about our individual journeys, preferences, and experiences.The conversation take...
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Season 4
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Episode 185
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1:18:53
184: The Culinary Crown Showdown: Who Takes Home the Golden Whip?
From Disney culinary champions to running through every town in Connecticut, this episode of Rise and Run serves up a delicious mix of Disney dining discussions and an inspiring look at one of running's most unique communities.As the ho...
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Season 4
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Episode 184
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1:51:16
183: The Appetizer to the Sweet 16
This week's episode opens with a deeply moving tribute to Erin Petz, a cherished member of the running community who recently lost her battle with cancer at just 43 years old. The hosts share personal memories of Erin's vibrant spirit, contagio...
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Season 4
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Episode 183
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2:04:20
