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.

Podcasting since 2021 • 251 episodes

Rise and Run

Latest Episodes

250: Our 10 Best American Road Races on our Semiquincentennial Episode

We hit a milestone and decided to do something worthy of it: build our own ranked list of the best road races in America. From the New York City Marathon’s five-borough roar to Boston’s history-soaked mystique, Chicago’s electric crowds, and th...

July 09, 2026 • 2:07:11

249: Alan Asks...Why Did You Start Running?

The reason you started running is probably not the reason you keep running, and that’s the point. We open with a simple community question from our friend Alan, then hand the mic to friends whose answers stretch from “I’ve never been an athlete...

July 02, 2026 • Season 6 • Episode 249 • 2:04:53

248: Ready, Set...Train! Chris Twiggs Kicks Off runDisney Training

Summer training has a way of turning simple runs into big questions: Why is my pace suddenly slower, how do I stay safe in the heat, and what actually matters in the first weeks of a runDisney build? We sit down with our friend Coach Chris Twig...

June 25, 2026 • Season 6 • Episode 248 • 2:11:50

247: A True Springtime Surprise and Our Last Meal: Disney Parks Edition

runDisney didn’t just tease a surprise this time, it delivered one that can blow up travel plans. We react in real time to the Springtime Surprise weekend shifting dates, what that means for resort reservations and DVC juggling, and why having ...

June 18, 2026 • Season 6 • Episode 247 • 1:43:08

246: Movement Is Life: A Conversation with Donna Raskin of Runner’s World

Princess registration has turned into its own endurance event, and we felt every mile of it. We break down what we saw during the Princess Half Marathon Weekend queue, why more runners are walking away disappointed, and what might be behind the...

June 11, 2026 • Season 6 • Episode 246 • 1:57:14

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Fan Mail

Been doing WDW races since 2001. Amazing how it has grown. My son has been participating his entire life, literally- he is 21 now. I can’t count the number of people in my life that have said to me “I could never run a marathon.” 💯 of those that have tried have done it (some multiple Dopey finishers now 😄). Keep up the good work. Best, Bob Joyce

Winter Park, Florida