The Earful Runner

We are back in the studio with a great wrap up of Springtime Surprise weekend! In this episode we cover:

Plus, a dive into the new Disneyland Forward plan, which we *hope* will bring course updates to Anaheim in the coming years.

Run time: 32:00

This week, we catch up with Kayla Allene Betz-Swope, an avid RunDisney athlete with an incredible story to tell. 

Kayla got her start by running the Haunted 5k on her wedding weekend in 2014 and then the Light Side Half Marathon the following spring. To date, her running career has included over 65 races and 20+ race weekends. This would be quite the accomplishment for anyone, but when you consider that Kayla is also a visually impaired athlete who relies on guides while racing, you recognize how huge this accomplishment is. 

In this episode, Kayla talks about the challenges of competing, the joy of running with the Run Disney community, and two of the world's best pacers, Sean and Joe.

We have a wonderful story from the RunDisney community to share this week! Meet Mitch and Shanon, who have achieved Perfect/Perfect status at Wine and Dine Weekend. This intrepid duo has raced every event at Wine and Dine weekend for 13 consecutive years and in this episode they dish about their running journey from the very first Tower of Terror 13k, to Wine and Dine, Dopey and beyond.

Mitch and Shanon have great stories to tell about the early years of RunDisney: from trail running at Wide World of Sports and navigating the first Expedition Everest Challenge to keeping up their perfect streak in the face of all life's challenges.

This episode is a joy to listen to and we can't wait for you to hear their story. Tune in!

Run time: 40:25

What does it take to complete the Dopey Challenge AND the Dumbo Double Dare back to back? Tune in to this week's episode, where we sit down with Ryan Teetz (@ryanontherun) to talk about this incredible feat.

Ryan is a RunDisney pro, having raced 62 events in total and we talk about everything from training and preparation to what it takes to convince a group of your friends that a costume strategy that includes raccoons and deceased Disney parents is a cool idea.

We also deep dive into some of the coolest RunDisney data that Ryan has amassed in his years of running these events. Want to know who the most likely characters on course will be? Or how many people took on the Dopey to Dumbo challenge this year?

We've got you covered!

Run Time: 43:03

We've been waiting seven years for this! The Disneyland Race weekend has finally returned and with it, the Coast 2 Coast Challenge, where runners compete in events at Walt Disney World on the first weekend and Disneyland Resort on the second.

Lots of ground to cover in this episode including:

And more!

Run time: 1:08:28

In this episode we deep dive into event weekend previews for both the Walt Disney World and Disneyland races. We cover the courses for each race in detail and talk strategy for each. Whether you are a first time RunDisney athlete or a Dopey veteran, we think you will find these helpful.

Plus we debut a new listener mail segment and share a bit more on how we got to be the RunDisney fans we are.

Run time 36:29

It's been a minute! Big life changes for Em and M but we are finally back in the studio to record! In this episode we walk through training tips for folks headed to RunDisney this season, especially those humans who will be tackling Coast 2 Coast and how to get plan for race weekend and pro tips for getting the RunDisney merch you have had your eye on.

Plus, we talk about what happens when you decide to move your whole family across the country and train for races at the same time. Spoiler alert, things do not go to plan.

Run time: 34:45

We're back with the full scoop on WDW Marathon Weekend, from our Dopey Challenge finish to our favorite (and not so favorite) things about the flagship RunDisney event. In this episode we dive deep on the course, the characters, the merch and more. Plus, we talk about how to successfully manage an After Hours event at the Studios that ends just a few hours before the start of a 5k. 

If you are already missing those early mornings in an EPCOT parking lot, this is the episode for you! 

Run time: 43:02

We're back and celebrating the return of the RunDisney racing season! In this episode we share the fascinating tale of the one and only (so far) Disneyland Marathon, Em and M's thoughts on recent Disney news and a life update from our intrepid co-hosts. Plus, we share our journey to the 2023 Dopey Challenge, where we are running for the incredible team at the National Down Syndrome Society. We have a great IRL event coming up in New York City in just a few weeks and we would love to see you there. 

Check out all the details here: https://www.earfulrunner.com/ 

Run time: 52:12

We're back with a full run down on our favorite moments from Princess Weekend, a breakout of what the Springtime Surprise courses could mean for Marathon Weekend and a deep dive into the 90's nostalgia that inspired the new Marathon Weekend 2023 designs. Plus, we walk through tips and tricks to make sure your Marathon Weekend registration day goes smoothly! 

To top it all off, Em has some fun facts from Encanto and M shares what it's like to plan for a solo WDW adventure. 

Run time: 50 minutes