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 • 243 episodes

Rise and Run

Latest Episodes

242: Sunrise Runs, Shared Fun, One Big Family: The Rise & Run Cruise Recap

A cruise ship can feel like a floating city, but it gets a lot smaller when you spot your people. We’re back with the full recap of the inaugural Rise and Run cruise aboard Royal Caribbean’s Utopia of the Seas, and we’re sharing what surprised ...

May 14, 2026 • Season 6 • Episode 242 • 1:58:27

241: Rise and Run Mailbag: Questions that Go the Distance!

You can learn a lot about a running community by the questions they ask, and this week our listeners showed up with everything from serious marathon nerves to wildly fun runDisney hypotheticals. We dig into smart offseason training so you do no...

May 07, 2026 • Season 5 • Episode 241 • 2:00:28

240: 2026 runDisney Springtime Surprise Recap: LIVE from the Inaugural Rise and Run Cruise!

Merch sold out by lunchtime. “Perfect” status quietly returned. Someone built a race plan around getting a photo with Boba Fett. That’s the kind of wonderfully specific runDisney chaos we love, and we’re recapping it live from the inaugural Ris...

April 30, 2026 • Season 5 • Episode 240 • 1:13:37

239: Run, Walk, and Remembering the Legacy of Jeff Galloway

Jeff Galloway didn’t just teach people how to run. He taught people to believe they belong. We put our normal Rise and Run format on pause to honor Jeff’s life and collect the stories that explain why his impact feels so personal to so many run...

April 20, 2026 • Season 5 • Episode 239 • 1:54:28

238: Running to the Castle: Dr. Ali's Quest for Stronger Runners

A race weekend can feel like pure fun until real life breaks through. We start by remembering Lauren Bullis, a beloved Rise and Run community member whose kindness showed up in every Holler Hype, comment, and encouraging word. In the wake of he...

April 16, 2026 • Season 5 • Episode 238 • 1:57:10

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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