This week on the podcast the gang sits down with our friend Lia who talks about overcoming obstacles .  Also we have a big announcement to share with you from our friends at Magic Bound Travel. 

Our introduction this week is from our friend Lexie from Largo, FL.  If you'd like to introduce an upcoming episode, please reach out to us on our social media , email or at one of our meetups.   

In this episode, the gang talks about:

• Alibis and Apologies
• Springtime Training 1 week left
• Springtime Meetups 
• Roll call coming up next week.
• Marathon Weekend Art and Races
• Marathon Registration April 11th

We are happy to announce that Magic Bound Travel is the Travel sponsor of the Rise and Run Podcast . We sit down with  Maggie & Brad, the owners of Magic Bound Travel, to discuss what they have to offer.  Tell them you heard about them on the Rise and Run Podcast.

The Springtime Surprise Event Guide was released and the gang goes over the event guide and highlights points about:

• Race/ Expo and Yoga transportation
• Yoga at Hollywood Studios
• The Expo
• Brief rundowns of course maps for all the the races.

Walt Disney said "All our dreams can come true, if we have the courage to pursue them,” and our next guest Lia does not let anything get in the way of her dreams. Lia just finished Dopey following a serious spinal injury . Lia talked about : 

• Being a Disney Cast Member
• Being a Army Vet in the Airborne 
• Breast cancer survivor 
• Foraminal stenosis 
• Being contacted by runDisney   #whyirundisney 

Lia ends the interview with a inspirational message that should not be missed.

To wrap things up, our friend Marla talked about running the Oak Barrel Half Marathon, Lynchburg, TN . Find about the themed aid stations and if  there were Jack Daniels shots on the course .

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This week on the podcast the gang sits down with Meredith who ran the Tokyo Marathon to earn her sixth World Major Star.  Also Pam from Fluffy Fizzies stops by to join us for some Springtime Surprise merchandise news.

Our introduction this week is from our friend Tony.  If you'd like to introduce an upcoming episode, please reach out to us on our social media , email or at one of our meetups.   

In this episode, the gang talks about:

• Springtime Training
• Training update from the gang
• Springtime Meetups 
• Roll call coming up
• Berlin Marathon Chat Group
• Pam's  Fluffy Fizzies Pre-Sale for Springtime Pre-sale ends 3/31

Next up on the podcast we talk with  Meredith  who just finished the Tokoyo Marathon and conquered  the five  other  races in the Abbott World Marathon Majors to get her Six Star Medal. 

We sit down and ask her some of the following questions on her journey to Six Stars.

• How she got started running?
• What was her first  World Marathon Major?
• Her favorite World Major?
• Which major had best crowd support?
• Tips on traveling to World Major Events .
• How she celebrated her Sixth Star accomplishment

The gang then discusses their go-to places to get something to eat if they do not have dining reservations in Walt Disney World. 

We wrap things up with the Race Report and the Race Report Spotlight . We talk to our friend Nikki who ran the  Winter Park Road Race 10K in Winter Park, FL.  This the last race of the Track Shack Running series.  Nikki ran the  Distance Dare that starts with a 2 mile race and finishes up with a 10k immediately after.

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This week on the podcast the gang sits down and talks to runner, Disney fan, and entrepreneur BBBrooke. 

Our introduction this week is from our friend Karen  who recorded it while doing the Princess Half Marathon. If you'd like to introduce an upcoming episode, please reach out to us on our social media , email or at one of our meetups.  

In this episode, the gang talks about:

• Springtime Training
• Springtime Meetups
• Wine and Dine Registration 
•  runDisney Race Availability Alerts from Matt @ Team #runDisney 
• The Wine and Dine 2023 FB Chat Group
• Pam's Fluffy Fizzies Pre-Sale for Springtime

John and Allie talk about Rise and Run Merchandise that is in stock, and, if you order soon you should have your new shirts to wear at Springtime Surprise.
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We know some of you were not able to register for the Wine and Dine events you wanted, but slots do open up now and then. Our friend Matt from Episode 44 set up some runDisney Race Availability Alerts apps that will notify you when a race opens
Here are the apps and links:
On Telegram - t.me/rundisregstatus
On Slack - http://bit.ly/3YHQB1V
On Discord - https://discord.com/invite/zwtYHfNRPE
On Twitter www.twitter.com/rundisregstatus

Next up on the podcast we introduce runDisney fan and Entrepreneur BBBrooke.
We sit down and discuss some of the following topics with her.

• How she got started running
• Working for Runners World
• How she got into runDisney
• Inspiration to start BBBrooke 
• Selling officially licensed Disney products .
• Getting a booth at Princess Expo.
• Her mental health journey. 

We finish off the interview with some rapid fire questions for Brooke.

We wrap things up with the Race Report and the Race Report Spotlight . We talk to our friend Doug, who ran the United Airlines NYC Half Marathon in New York City, and we get a mini update from Ross and Wendy who flew in all the way from Australia to run the JG13.1 in Atlanta.

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3.. 2.. 1.. GO! On this weeks episode of the podcast we are joined by runDisney race announcers  Carissa Galloway and John Pelkey. 

Our introduction is from our friend Katy who joined us at the Princess Weekend meetup.   If you'd like to introduce an upcoming episode, please reach out to us on our social media, email, or at one of our meetups. 

In this episode you will hear the gang talk about: 

• Springtime Surprise training
• Springtime Meetup in Disney Springs
• The Wine and Dine themes that were announced.
• Wine and Dine registration on 3/21/23 and registration tips
• The JG13.1 this weekend 3/17 - 3/19/23 in Atlanta 
• Jeff's Fireside chat at the Hyatt Centric Friday and Saturday at 7:45 and 8:00

Bob will be at the Phidippides store helping with bib pickup on Friday between 10:00-2:00.

So get ready to feel like you are back in the corrals. The gang is happy to welcome  to the show the runDisney race announcers Carissa Galloway and John Pelkey. We talk to them about:

• When they got started with runDisney
• What time they arrive to the race to prep and get in costume
• Who picks out their costumes
• Carissa running the races.
• Inspiring and Interesting runner stories.
• Other careers and gigs they have besides runDisney

Riley Clermont was as supposed to join us but couldn't make it due to unfortunate, technical problems.  We are looking to get him on in a future episode.

To  keep the corral vibe going you might have heard our next  guest singing in the corrals before the race. We are joined by the corral singer Andrew.  We  find out how he got started singing in the corrals and the charity he runs for Team Force ( Facing Our Risk of Cancer Empowered) . To find out more about the charity or to donate, please click the links below .

To wrap thing up with the Race Report we are joined by Kevin who paced the  Montgomery Half-marathon in  Montgomery, AL  for Beast Pacing .  Find out how Kevin's first time as a pacer went for this event.

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This week on the podcast we talk with the 2023 Princess Half Marathon Champion, Neely Gracey. Neely was the top female finisher in the 10K and the overall winner of the Half Marathon.

 In this episode, the gang talks about:

• Springtime training
• A training update from the gang and Jack's couch.
• John's quick Disney World trip.
• Allie's Anniversary  
• Jeff Galloway Race weekend registration (Use code riseandrun for a discount on registration) 

Our introduction this week is from our friend Nikki from Orlando.  If you'd like to introduce an upcoming episode, please reach out to us on our social media , email  or  at one of our meetups.

On the podcast, we welcome the 2023  Princess Half Marathon Champion, Neely Gracey.  Neely talks about her experience running the 10K on Saturday and getting ready and using her years of running experience to prepare to run the half the next day.  Neely also talked about her coaching company  Get Running Coaching  and her book, Breakthrough Women's Running: Dream Big and Train Smart.
 
In addition to winning the Princess Half, some of Neely's other achievements include:

• 4 x Pennsylvania State Champion in high school
• 8 x Division II NCAA National Champion
• 4 x Olympic Trials Qualifier
• Top American at the 2016 Boston Marathon
• 11th American female ever to break 70 minutes in the half marathon 

To wrap things up, our good friend Rachael, who ran the Run the Alamo Half Marathon  in San Antonio, Texas, is in the Race Report Spotlight.   

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Princess Half Marathon Weekend has just passed and this week on the podcast we are joined by our friends Taryn Terrell (from Episode 70) and Perfect Fairy Tale  Challenger Meghan to recap the weekend's events.  Plus, Jeff Galloway joins us to talk about the JG13.1 Race Weekend.

Our introduction is a bilingual one from our friend Valeria who came from Argentina to join us at Princess Weekend.  

Jeff Galloway joined us to talk about the JG 13.1 race weekend  in Atlanta that is happening on March 18th and 19th and to provide some tips for your first 5k.

We then talked with our friends Taryn and Meghan who where both at Princess along with Jack, Bob, and Allie to help recap the weekends events.

Listen to the them discuss:

• The Expo
• The 5K
• Bob's costume for the 5K
• The weather for Princess
• Being a Perfect Fairy Tale Challenge runner.
• Dead last starting the 10K
• The Princess meetup by the food trucks in Disney Springs
• Last minute props for costume
• The Half Marathon
• Final thoughts

We also get an update on Springtime Surprise training and a final update from Greg on the Peloton Challenge .

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This week on the podcast we talk with our own Captain Jack about the Black Canyon 100k Ultramarathon she ran on Feb 18th.

Our introduction is from our friend Heidi from  Venice Beach . If you'd like to introduce an upcoming episode, please click the Join the Conversation link and leave us your recorded message. 

In this episode you will hear the gang talk about:

• Springtime training.
• Bob's Costume for the 5K
• Tips on dealing with the heat for Princess 
• Pre race meet up by the bleachers 
• The Princess meetup by the food trucks in Disney Springs
• The Princess roll call. (Stand up when you hear your name.)
• Our contest winner is announced.
• February Peloton challenge update.

In our featured interview  we hear from Jack who was in Arizona this past weekend and ran the Black Canyon 100k Ultramarathon. Jack talks about the how this was not a perfect race and how she learned a lot about herself by crossing that finish line.

Some things she discussed:

• Hitting the wall, early
• Struggles along the course
• Motivational calls from friends
• Overcoming the mental hurdles 
• Cattle and coyotes
• Peanut butter and jelly sandwiches
• Ted Lasso
• The Finish

To wrap things up, our friend Ryan is featured on the Race Report Spotlight to tell us about the Ascension Seton Austin Marathon in Austin, TX.
 

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Running a marathon is hard. Running 7 marathons in 7 days sounds nearly impossible. Now add the fact that each of these marathons will take place on a different continent, and you have the World Marathon Challenge. 

In this special episode of the Rise and Run podcast, we chat with our friend, Michael Gabriel (@runthesmallworld), to discuss his experiences while completing this amazing challenge. A few of the topics discussed include:

• Running at the south pole in -20 F wind chills
• Transportation problems leaving South Africa
• Clearing customs in Australia while dressed as a kangaroo
• Living in an airplane for most of the week
• The hospitality of the host countries
• Friendships made during the journey
• The exhilaration of finishing marathon #7 in Miami

During the interview, Michael talked about the She's the First t-shirts he wore after every event and about his affiliation with this highly worthwhile organization. For more information or to make a donation on Michael's behalf, click this link: She's The First.

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This week on the podcast we talk about the 2023  Princess Half Marathon Weekend Event Guide and our friends Casey and Jenn join in to discuss spectating at a runDisney event. 

 In this episode you will hear the gang talk about:

• Princess and Springtime training
• A training update from Jack
• The Princess meetup by the food trucks in Disney Springs
• Getting your name on the Princess roll call
• How Disneyland race registration went for Lexie and Jack
• Our giveaway contest ending on 2/17/2023
• February Peloton challenge update
• Jeff Galloway  Race weekend registration ( Use code riseandrun for a discount on registration) 

Our introduction is from our friend  Sarah. If you'd like to introduce an upcoming episode, please click the Join the Conversation link and leave us your recorded message.    

The Princess Half Marathon Weekend Event Guide was released and the gang goes over the event guide and highlights points about:

• Race/ Expo  transportation
• The Expo
• Brief rundowns of course maps for all the the races.
• Spectator info 

We are then joined by our friends Casey and Jenn who talk about spectating tips and tricks for a runDisney race weekend.

To wrap things up, our good friends  Jennifer and husband Stephen are featured on the Race Report Spotlight to tell us about the  Gingerbread 5K in the Give  KidsThe World  Village in Florida that raised over $180,000 for the Village.

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This week on the podcast we talk with  Lindsay and Jenn about their Breast Cancer  journey. 

 In this episode you will hear the gang talk about:

• Princess and Springtime training.
• The Princess meetup
• Getting your name on the Princess roll call
• Disneyland race registration tips
• New contest 
• February Peloton challenge

Our introduction is from our friends Heidi and Jenn. If you'd like to introduce an upcoming episode, please click the Join the Conversation link and leave us your recorded message.   

Our first interview this week is with breast cancer survivor, Lindsay. She talks about being  diagnosed with stage 2 breast cancer at the age of 34 and how running and her plant based diet is helping her to run past cancer. 

Our second Interview this week is with Jennifer.  Jennifer was diagnosed in October 2022, but told her medical staff that nothing was happening until she finished Dopey. And then she showed up for her surgery with all 6 medals!

To wrap things up, our good friend Meghan is featured on the Race Report Spotlight to tell us about the Booby Trap Challenge she ran at the Donna.

 
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