Stride Sisters Podcast

On today’s episode, it’s time to play the music and light the lights, because Adam Elmers is here, much to my delight! Adam talks about his love of Disney, his touchpoints with runDisney, his passion for New Jersey, and his lifelong love of the Muppets. 

So lace up your shoes, light the lamp and not the rat, and step into the magic with us!

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On today’s episode, things start with an update on the situation that was almost worthy of an emergency episode: Princess Half Marathon Weekend registration. Next, Natalie recaps her experience with the runDisney of professional sports: Banana Ball!

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On today’s episode, it’s great to be back and settling into a biweekly cadence for the summer. After a news roundup, the main topic for today is a deep dive into Cool Kids' Summer, which has kicked off at Walt Disney World. 

So, lace up your shoes, grab your floatie, and step into the magic with us!

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On today’s episode, Natalie is joined by the absolutely wonderful Brandy Copley to talk about her repeat Perfect Seasons over the last two years. The joyful discussion and celebration of the 2025-2026 runDisney race season wraps up with some favorite race memories submitted by you!

So lace up your shoes, grab your medal holders, and step into the magic with us!

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On today’s episode, Natalie is welcomed by Frank and Jen Cardillo, the sibling duo behind Theme Park Thursday with Dillo's Diz, to talk about their time as Walt Disney World cast members. Frank and Jen had very different but both very interesting roles as cast members during their blue ID eras. Tune in for nostalgia, khakis, innuendos, and a whole lot of laughs as they explore what it’s like to work for the most magical place on earth. 

So lace up your shoes, and step into the magic with us!

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On today’s episode, Amanda and Desi return to wrap up the discussion on Springtime Surprise Weekend 2026. The 10k and 10 miler are the grand finale of the 2025-2026 runDisney season. 

So lace up your shoes, and step into the magic with us!

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On today’s episode, Natalie is joined by two special guests to chat through Springtime Surprise Weekend 2026. Amanda and Desi talk through the expo and 5k of the final race weekend of the 2025-2026 runDisney season. 

So lace up your shoes, and step into the magic with us!

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On today’s episode, it’s time to celebrate victories, both with Springtime Surprise Weekend 2026 and Miles Madness 2026. Amanda, from OnceUponaMarathon, and KG, from Living the KG Life, round out the epic conclusion and crown this year’s bracket champion. 

So lace up your shoes, and step into the magic with us!

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On today’s episode, Natalie is joined once again by special guests Amanda, from OnceUponaMarathon, and KG, from Living the KG Life, to continue the playthrough of Miles Madness 2026 Matchups. Due to the great response, we’re going to play the next two weeks! This week, we play through the Sweet Sixteen of the animatronic smackdown. Who is going on to the Elite Eight? Find out soon with lots of fun shenanigans along the way. Hope your bracket’s not quite busted yet. 

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On today’s episode, Natalie is joined by special guests Amanda, from OnceUponaMarathon, and KG, from Living the KG Life, to play through the first round of Miles Madness 2026 Matchups. This week, they play the first round and figure out which animatronics survive the first round of the smackdown. Hope you submitted your brackets and are playing along at home!

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