The Earful Runner

Our guest this week is Brian Siemann, a SIX TIME Dopey Challenge champion! Brian is an adaptive athlete and a 3x Paralympian who has competed in the World Championships and is currently training for the World Marathon Majors. He has an incredible story, a fervent love of all things Disney and a passion for the RunDisney community. In this episode, you will hear from Brian about his journey in sports, from high school track and field, to competing on a global stage, to his epic multi-year Dopey streak. 

We want to thank our keen listeners for encouraging us to connect with Brian and we can't wait for you to hear this story. 

Run time: 48:57

Professional athlete. Olympic Trials Qualifier. Gifted Improv Teacher. Talented Artist... all of these describe Brittany Charboneau well but this dynamo cannot be categorized so simply. This weekend she managed to do what no one else in the history of the Walt Disney Marathon Weekend has done: win every single race she entered!

Brittany absolutely crushed the 2022 Dopey Challenge and she did it all in costume and with a huge smile on her face. In this episode, we talk in detail with Brittany about her record setting wins, her focus on finding joy in each run, performing with Second City, her Disney favorites and more. You don't want to miss this episode!

Want to follow along with Brittany? You can catch her here on IG and here on Mercuria Running! 

Run time: 58:38 

Our first trip to Disneyland together was epic! In this episode we walk you through our adventure including some incredible character meet ups ( hello Ironman and Black Widow), dozens of rides including Haunted Mansion Holiday and Mission Breakout, where we made it through exactly 50% of the songs and an unforgettable night at Disney’s Very Merriest Christmas party.

If you ever wanted to hear what a first trip to Disneyland sounds like, this is the episode for you!

Run Time: 37:27

We are so excited to be back in the studio recording! After a busy fall racing season, we are back in action and ready to share a whole host of runderful stories with you.  In this episode, we catch our listeners up on the return of RunDisney at Wine and Dine weekend and recap with M about her finish at the NYC Marathon this year. 

Run time: 25 minutes

With registration for the 2022 WDW marathon weekend right around the corner, we have collected our top ten tips for registration day! We talk through all the ins and outs of getting into your goal race and what to do if you can't snag that coveted bib in time. From getting into your first 5k to racing for a charity partner, we walk through it all. 

Run time: 24:00 min. 

We are so excited to share our conversation with Devon Harp, co-founder of Zip A Dee Tees with you! Devon is a triple threat: a talented designer, entrepreneur and creative behind @FitFabDisney, who also happens to be a personal trainer. In this episode, we talk with her about her fitness journey, her favorite Run Disney experiences and how she built a successful Disney-inspired business with her best pal Carrie. 

If you have ever wondered what it might be like to start your very own shop or take on your first race, this is the episode for you!

Run time: 53:20

Our favorite races are back in action this fall, we have all the details for you! RunDisney has announced four race weekends, starting with Wine and Dine this November to a brand new "Springtime Surprise" Weekend in April. From key registration dates to our take on the new themes and events, we cover it all, very enthusiastically. Plus, we have up to the minute travel tips from Meg Keenan at Magical Vacations Travel to help making planning your run-cation a breeze.

If you plan on racing in WDW this year, this is the episode for you. 

Run Time: 27:12

What does it take to complete the very first run from Disneyland in Anaheim to Walt Disney World in Orlando, a journey of 2,761 miles? Grit, determination, a love of community and a very good sense of humor! In this week's episode, we finish up our interview with Don Muchow, the first ever finisher of the Mouse 2 Mouse run. We cover all the details from his fueling strategy and course design right up through his epic arrival at the Magic Kingdom. 

Don is a seasoned ultrarunner, Ironman triathlete and Type 1 diabetic. He's the founder of Type 1 Determined, an organization devoted to connecting and empowering people with Type 1 diabetes to walk, run, ride and play with confidence. Even more incredible, this run was completed within a larger Run Across the US, with a total of 2,845 miles, which Don completed on April 7, 2021.

Run time: 40:00

Happy Global Running Day! When we think about the runners that inspire us, our guest for this episode is at the very top of our list. His endurance accomplishments, strength of character and generosity of spirit truly inspire us and we are so excited to welcome Don Muchow to the show.

Don is a seasoned ultrarunner, Ironman triathlete and Type 1 diabetic. He's the founder of Type 1 Determined, an organization devoted to connecting and empowering people with Type 1 diabetes to walk, run, ride and play with confidence. This spring, Don captivated our Run Disney community by completing the first ever Mouse2Mouse, a run from Disneyland to Walt Disney World, a journey of 2,761 miles. Even more incredible, this run was completed within a larger Run Across the US, with a total of 2,845 miles, which Don completed on April 7, 2021.

We were so excited to talk with Don about his history, his record setting run and his deep love of Disney. This episode is part one of a two week series. 

Run time: 46:00 min

In this week’s show we have a full recap of M’s adventures in WDW, a discussion of the Star Wars Virtual Run Medals and in our main segment, how building a lightsaber and a training plan are very similar.

Run time: 24:43