Episoder
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Guests
Devon
Kristin
Discussion Topics
* Where I’ve been, how the show is changing
* Devon & Kristin share about #RunFitFabDopey
* In Summer Training Program
* Princess Half Marathon 2023 Weekend Themes
* What we did during the pandemic
* Future plans
* runDisney
* Other Races
* World Marathon Challenge 2022
* Race schedule (Oct 25-31)
* Novo, Antarctica
* Cape Town, South Africa
* Perth, Australia
* Dubai, UAE
* Madrid, Spain
* Fortaleza, Brazil
* Miami, USA
* What does “Run the Small World” mean?
* General Encouragement / Reach Out to Us!
* Michael will be raising money for She’s the First. Stay tuned.
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Weâre all in the middle of a global pandemic, and this weekend was supposed to be the runDisney Star Wars Rival Run Weekend. There could be no better guest for this episode than Michael Does Disney.
Michael is huge in Disney Instagram circles, an amazing person to follow and get to know, and really pulled out the stops to get people engaging, exercising, and otherwise having fun this weekend in the spirit of the Star Wars Rival Run Weekend by doing his own âOfficially Unofficial Star Wars Workout Weekendâ on Instagram.
If you missed me in my absence, listen to my recap of Princess Half Marathon Weekend as a guest on Fastpass to Fridays, the podcast hosted by my most recent guest Devon and her cousin Carrie:fastpasstofridays.podbean.com
This week's guest: Michael Does Disney
Follow Michael on Instagram: @michaeldoesdisneyMajor Links:
Star Wars Race Weekend Excitement Video by Michael and Friends (not mentioned in the show)
Virtual Race Star Line Experience by Carissa, John, and Riley
Pre-Race Interview with Michael, Carissa, and John
This weekâs topics:
Officially Unofficial Star Wars Rival Workout Weekend
Amazing community involvement in the Star Wars Weekend
Michael Does Disneyâs Race Weekend
Michaelâs Race Weekend
Michael Does Disneyâs Quarantine and Isolation song series
Staying healthy and sane in quarantine
Michael Does Disneyâs runDisney and running background
How Michael Does Disney got started
How loved his husband Matthew is
What weâre looking forward to!
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Michaelâs a Hammer Nutrition!
(For a 15% discount on your first order at hammernutrition.com, use customer number 294659 as your reference â ask Michael for advice/thoughts/recommendations!)For frequent photo and other updates check out the social network of your choosing:
Instagram: @runthesmallworld
Facebook: Run the Small World -
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Devon is this episodeâs guest. She chats with Michael about her first full marathon and Dopey Challenge, with so much ground to cover!
This week's guest: Devon Harp
Follow Devon on Instagram: @fitfabdisney
Devonâs blog: fitfabdisney.com
Check out her store, Zip-A-Dee Tees, run with her cousin Carrie
Zip-A-Dee Tees on Instagram: @zipadeetees
Zip-A-Dee Tees store: zipadeetees.com
Listen to Devon and Carrier on their podcast, Fastpass to FridaysFastpass to Fridays: fastpasstofridays.podbean.comBonus link: Jen Miller, author of the New York Times Running Newsletter, wrote an article about Michael and his costumed running published on the morning of the Walt Disney World Half Marathon.
Read the article here: [NY Times] In Disney Races, Cartoonish Gear Is the Front-Runner
This weekâs topics:Walt Disney World Marathon Weekend
Chaotic plans for Dopey 2021
Devonâs past runDisney experiences
Devonâs first Dopey and first marathon
Devonâs costumes and experiences for all 4 races, including something Michael will never experience during the marathon!
The brutal heat of the marathon
Michaelâs group costumes and running in groups
A special surprise segment borrowed from Devonâs podcast: This or That
Sartorial suggestions for runDisney race shirts
Upcoming plans!
Michaelâs a Hammer Nutrition!
(For a 15% discount on your first order at hammernutrition.com, use customer number 294659 as your reference â ask Michael for advice/thoughts/recommendations!)For frequent photo and other updates check out the social network of your choosing:
Instagram: @runthesmallworld
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Note: Audio quality is a bit compromised on Michaelâs end due to some technical difficulties, which also led to this episode posting a whole week after initial recording.
Taylor joins Michael to talk a good bit about Wine & Dine Half Marathon Weekend and more. Stay tuned after the ending chime for 10+ minutes of Disney+ chat, recorded on Disney+ day!
This week's guest: Taylor Armstead
Follow Taylor on Instagram: @buffavocado
Taylorâs brand new blog, mentioned in the episode: buffavocado.com
This weekâs topics:Wine & Dine Half Marathon Weekend as a whole
Costumes! Extreme discomfort, great results, intentional and accidental group costumes, and the future!
Literally running into each other during the half marathon
How running in costume is really a different experience
The positive effects of an ever growing runDisney social group
Holistic exercise that is more than just running
Mental fatigue from an almost complete year of monthly marathoning
Anticipating Marathon Weekend and beyond!
Over 10 minutes of first Disney+ impressions before either of us had a chance to watch anything substantial
Michaelâs a Hammer Nutrition!
(For a 15% discount on your first order at hammernutrition.com, use customer number 294659 as your reference â ask Michael for advice/thoughts/recommendations!)For frequent photo and other updates check out the social network of your choosing:
Instagram: @runthesmallworld
Facebook: Run the Small Worldq6gb2n5q
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A fun New Hampshire evening chat between a clearly exhausted post-marathon evening Michael and Matt leading us into Wine & Dine Half Marathon Race Week.
This week's guest: Matt Mock
Follow Matt on Instagram: @mockonestudios
This weekâs topics:Mattâs pretty quick ramping up of distance running, including recent running events
Michaelâs completion of the morningâs Loco Marathon in New Hampshire, including Mattâs incredibly hospitality and race support
Race costumes and learning your discomfort tolerance levels
Potential for meeting people at Wine & Dine Race Weekend
Mattâs thoughts, prep, and advice going into Wine & Dine given his recent runDisney experiences
Mattâs favorite Food & Wine Festival food items currently available
Optimism about Mattâs costumes
Anticipating Michael being very uncomfortable
Mattâs many post-W&D running plans
Michaelâs officially a Hammer Nutrition ambassador now!
(For a 15% discount on your first order at hammernutrition.com, use customer number 294659 as your reference â ask Michael for advice/thoughts/recommendations!)For frequent photo and other updates check out the social network of your choosing:
Instagram: @runthesmallworld
Facebook: Run the Small World -
A pretty upbeat, but sincere and deep, conversation about mental health issuesâincluding a little about both Michaelâs and Meghanâs struggles.
This week's guest: Meghan Ferriss
Follow Meghan on Instagram: @megsruns
This weekâs topics:Mental Health!
Meghanâs time off races and upcoming return
The rest of Michaelâs year of Marathoning
Brief chatter on upcoming race costumes
The upcoming destiny of the 50th Peachtree Road Raceâs mile 6 markers!
Michaelâs officially a Hammer Nutrition ambassador now!
(For a 15% discount on your first order at hammernutrition.com, use customer number 294659 as your reference â ask Michael for advice/thoughts/recommendations!)For frequent photo and other updates check out the social network of your choosing:
Instagram: @runthesmallworld
Facebook: Run the Small World -
After returning to their respective homes, Michael chats with Lindsey Funch, the new friend he made while running to the start line of the REVEL Mt. Charelston Marathon.
This week's guest: Lindsey Funch
Follow Lindsey on Instagram: @littlevtrunner
Check out the Eugene, OR running store Lindsey works at and says is the best in town: Eugene Running Company
This weekâs topics:The REVEL Mt. Charleston Marathon
Lindsey being really fast and killing goals
Michael finding the silver lining when falling short
Common bigger goals
Miscellaneous chatter about past and future races, especially World Marathon Majors
For frequent photo and other updates check out the social network of your choosing:
Instagram: @runthesmallworld
Facebook: Run the Small World -
A bit over a week ago we all returned home from Star Wars Rival Run Weekend. Now that weâve had time to decompress, Jordan joins to recap the weekend and talk about much more.
This week's guest: Jordan Woodson
Follow Jordan on Instagram: @fuelingherforward and @disneyruncationer
This weekâs topics:Being a runner doesnât require insane training
Star Wars Race Weekend
Epcot International Flower and Garden Festival Food
Running community and motivation
Eating healthy without fad diets
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For frequent photo and other updates check out the social network of your choosing:
Instagram: @runthesmallworld
Facebook: Run the Small World -
Itâs the weekend before Star Wars Rival Run Weekend! Before that comes up Sandy joined Michael to talk about their experience pacing the Publix Atlanta Marathon together earlier this month, training battles, running adventure goals, and keeping focused on the fun and community.
This week's guest: Sandy Lam
Follow Sandy on Instagram: @sandylam09
Magical Princess Ears:
This weekâs topics:Everyone should sign up for the Peachtree Road Race!!
Publix Atlanta Marathon pacing
The new Publix Marathon course
Training injuries, illness, and ebbs and flows
Significant running adventure goals
Just making sure to have fun!
Some quick notes on the upcoming runDisney race weekend
For frequent photo and other updates check out the social network of your choosing:
Instagram: @runthesmallworld
Facebook: Run the Small World -
Kirsten joins to talk all about Princess Half Marathon Weekend, running her first half marathon, lessons learned, and stories to share. Listen in for lots of laughter, hear about Kirstenâs cool Disney-related (but not officially associated) work, some positive peer pressure, and some updates on Michaelâs monthly marathon progress. Stay to the end for some extra pre-and-post-show funny moments.
This week's guest: Kirsten
Follow Kirsten:
Running Instagram: @the.running.beauty
Magical Princess Ears:
Instagram: @magicalprincessears
Facebook: Magical Princess Ears
Etsy: Magical Princess EarsThis weekâs topics:
The Princess Weekend Expo
Being recognized at Disney
Michaelâs 5K and 10K experiences, including his first time running a Disney race with a friend.
Kirstenâs very first half marathon!
Costume character appropriate running equipment malfunctions
The most helpful things to have known going in
How this was different from previous runDisney experiences
Michaelâs Princess Half Marathon, an intense lesson in not spending your energy efficiently, starting with a pre-race dance party
Kirstenâs first (and Michaelâs second) Trader Samâs experience
Some Magic Kingdom special snacks
A whole lot more.
For frequent photo and other updates check out the social network of your choosing:
Instagram: @runthesmallworld
Facebook: Run the Small World -
Russ joins as a last minute guest to talk about going into Princess Half Marathon Weekend as well as various tips and things to look out for from years of experience.
This week's guest: Russ Guin
This weekâs topics:
Last minute preparations
Focusing on enjoying yourself
What you shouldnât skip this weekend
Worst and best runDisney moments, including how Russ knows you might want to think twice about running too hard at a Disney 10K.
Favorite character photo stories
A few of Russâs personal favorite park things
For frequent photo and other updates check out the social network of your choosing:
Instagram: @runthesmallworld
Facebook: Run the Small World -
Picking things back up with some catch up! Ditching the old format and eschewing editing to make keeping this thing up easier, now shooting for one episode a month. Letâs hope this keeps up!
This week's guest: Nicole Powell
This weekâs topics:
Disneyland Paris Magic Run Weekend
Wine & Dine Weekend
Marathon Weekend
Looking forward to upcoming races and Princess Weekend
Follow for lots of pictures and more on the âRun the Small Worldâ Facebook page or as usual on Instagram at @RuntheSmallWorld.
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*This episode was recorded very quickly in a hotel room. No edits, no good microphone. Please forgive the intro, as on first listen I immediately could tell I could have done a hundred times better. Enjoy!
This week's guest: Nicole Powell
This weekâs topics:
Summer catch-up
Training troubles
Unexpected magazine covers
Costuming
All-night costuming as a provable cause of shaved heads
runDisney USA is great at organizing races. runDisney FranceâŠ
The weekend to come!
Follow closely for pictures and more on the new âRun the Small Worldâ Facebook page or as usual on Instagram at @RuntheSmallWorld.
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This week's guest: Kimberly Erin
This week's main topic: Star Wars Dark Side Half Marathon Weekend!
Michael's Instagram costume galleries:
5k - Lando Calrissian
10k - Darth Jar Jar
Half Marathon - Slave Leia
Other topics:
Canada
Becoming obsessed with runDisney
Talking Kimberly into Dopey
Talking Michael into doing Princess again
Routines for frequent Challenge weekend-ers
Comparing Disney World race weekends
Travel & Family Support
Why Kimberly can't just use her first and last name to promote her business đ
Kimberly's links:
Website: www.walkaboot.ca
Twitter: https://www.twitter.com/walkaboottravel
Pinterest: https://www.pinterest.com/walkaboottravel
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/walkaboottravel
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/awalkaboot
Michael/Run the Small World links:
Instagram: @runthesmallworld
Personal Instagram: @auhim
Twitter: @RunSmallWorld
Personal Twitter: @auhim
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This week's guest: Amanda Kay Oaks
Amanda's Topic: Her first 10K!
Michael's Topic: Pacing a marathon for the first timeOther topics: Layering in the cold, hydrating in the summer heat, Hufflepuff's status as the best Hogwarts house (Shout out to Hogwarts Running Club!)
Running News Item: Is Chris Zablocki the Best Extreme Marathoner?
Disney News Item 1: Disney is bringing âimmersiveâ Marvel lands to its theme parks
Disney News Item 2: Disney World Updates Controversial âPirates of the Caribbeanâ Ride Bride Auction SceneSocial:
Instagram: @runthesmallworld
Personal Instagram: @auhim
Twitter: @RunSmallWorld
Personal Twitter: @auhim
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This week's guest: Mary Chase Mize
Main Topic: Wellness and self-care beyond general fitness: How running contributes to our mental health.
Other topics:
Dog farts, making friends, being and becoming a runner, returning to Disney World as an adult, the positivity of running culture (particularly runDisney)Running News Item: Boston Marathon Start Line Painter Retires
Disney News Item: Disney World Hotels Introduce Overnight Parking FeeMary Chase's Blog: https://marychasebreedlovemize.com
Social:
Instagram: @runthesmallworld
Personal Instagram: @auhim
Twitter: @RunSmallWorld
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This week's guest: Chris Mize
Topic: Disney Princess Half Marathon Weekend!
Michael crossing the finish line: Full Shot + Close Up
Chris on Twitter: @chrismize
Social:
Instagram: @runthesmallworld
Personal Instagram: @auhim
Twitter: @RunSmallWorld
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This week's guest: Arno Tessers
Guest Topic: Running Speed
Host Topic: Running TravelRunning News Item: Meet the people who just ran 7 marathons on 7 continents in 7 days
Disney News Item: Disneyâs reported streaming service plans show the company is sticking with what already worksArno's Running Videos (Run Arno Run):
Facebook
YouTube
Social:
Instagram: @runthesmallworld
Twitter: @RunSmallWorld
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This week's guest: Elizabeth Bramblett
Guest Topic: Setbacks / Injury
Host Topic: FailureRunning News Item: The Future of Running Gear Looks a Lot like Streetwear
Disney News Item: Man Staying at Walt Disney World Resort Accused of Credit Card FraudSocial:
Instagram: @runthesmallworld
Twitter: @RunSmallWorld
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This week's guest: Amanda Kay Oaks
Guest Topic: Staying Motivated
Host Topic: Hogwarts Running ClubRunning News Item: A proposal, a double racer and a weight-loss goal: Stories from the Miami Marathon
Disney News Item: Disney animatronic loses its head during rideSocial:
Instagram: @runthesmallworld
Twitter: @RunSmallWorld
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