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Happy holidays! On today’s episode, we’re thrilled to have a special guest joining us for this holiday episode! Rick Dougherty from the ‘Tall Guy Talks Travel’ podcast is here to talk all things Disney Christmas.
Together, we’re diving into the holiday magic of A Very Merry Christmas Party, the brand-new Jollywood Nights, Epcot’s Festival of the Holidays, Disney Springs, and so much more. Plus, we share some exciting Marathon Weekend merch previews, discuss upcoming ride closures, and sprinkle in a few tips to make the most of this magical season. It’s the perfect way to celebrate the holidays with a little Disney cheer. So, lace up your shoes, grab a cup of cocoa, and step into the magic with us!
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On today’s episode, we're diving headfirst into the 2025 Marathon Weekend Event Guide! We'll share our training updates, countdown the days until race weekend, and give you all the must-know details to make your Marathon Weekend unforgettable. From navigating the expo and grabbing your bib to understanding transportation, race courses, gear check, and spectator tips, we've got you covered. We'll also talk about race etiquette to ensure everyone has a magical and smooth experience. So lace up your shoes, and step into the magic with us!
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Welcome to the Stride Sisters Podcast!
Today’s episode is extra special because we’re playing a fun game of Never Have I ever- Disney and Running edition! And to make it even better, we’re joined by some amazing guests from the Rise and Run Podcast! Together we’ll share our most hilarious, embarrassing, and surprising running and Disney experiences. So lace up your shoes, and step into the magic with us!
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Today’s episode is all about Simulation Nation —your guide to simulation running weekends as you prep for Marathon Weekend and Princess Half Marathon Weekend. We’ll talk Disney news, share a fun ‘Today in Disney History’ moment, and give you our best tips for surviving and thriving during back-to-back race days. So lace up your shoes, and step into the magic with us!
It's that time of the training block where we're a little slap-happy, so stay tuned to the end for some small bloopers.
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On today’s episode… It’s that time of year again… we got the Princess Half Marathon Weekend 2025 Medal reveal!! Oh, and Black Friday is just around the corner, and we’re here to help you score the best deals for the runners in your life (or your own wish list). From must-have gear and tech to fun surprises for every kind of runner, we’ve got you covered. We’ll also be chatting about the most important gift of all…running shoes! Whether you’re shopping for yourself or someone else, we’ll share tips on finding deals, getting fitted for the perfect pair, and why investing in the right shoes is always worth it. So lace up your shoes, and step into the magic with us!
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This is Part 2 of our Wine & Dine Half Marathon Weekend 2024 recap! In Part 1, we dove into all things racing – covering everything from the expo to the 5K, 10K, and half marathon itself. Today, we’re switching gears to talk about the other side of the magic: the parks! We’re dishing all of our Wine & Dine Disney park fun! We’ll share our must-try eats, and, of course, the unforgettable after-party that made the race weekend complete.
So lace up your shoes, and step into the magic with us!
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On today’s episode, we are talking all things Wine and Dine Half Marathon Weekend 2024! This will be a special two-part episode.
In part one, we’ll be diving into the race itself – from the early wake-ups and pre-race jitters to the on-course magic and our favorite moments from the run. We will talk all about the races, from the expo to the 5k, 10k, and half marathon.
Then, in part two, we’ll share our park experiences, our favorite eats, and the unforgettable after-party that made the weekend complete.
So lace up your shoes, and step into the magic with us!
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This week, we are still at Wine and Dine! So stay tuned for our recap episode next week. Today we’re diving into the final episode of our Spooky Series—and trust us, it’s one every runner can relate to, derailed training, because sometimes, the real fright isn’t what’s on the course... it’s what happens on the way there!
From unexpected setbacks to those tough weeks when training just doesn’t go as planned, we’re sharing our personal stories of struggle, recovery, and finding the motivation to get back on track. So, if you’ve ever faced a “haunted” training cycle or felt like your goals were slipping away, this episode is for you. So lace up your shoes, and step into the magic with us!
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On today’s episode, it’s a spooktacular delight! In honor of Halloween, we have some special guests join us to chat about their experience back in September at the Disneyland Halloween Half Marathon weekend. So lace up your shoes, and step into the magic with us!
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On today’s episode, we begin with some news from Natalie that you don’t want to miss. We also dive into some big Disney Parks & non-Disney park news. Spoiler, a lot came out in the last week, ranging from Holiday news to upcoming ride closures and new things coming to the Orlando theme parks. And for all you runners, we’re returning to our spooky series this week, but with a twist – we’re talking about the scariest thing for any runner: injuries. From how to avoid them to what to do if they sneak up on you, we’ve got you covered!
So lace up your shoes, and step into the magic with us!
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On today’s episode, we start with our training updates as usual. I have returned from my magical trip to Iceland. I’ll give the inside scoop on all the exciting excursions that I went on! Our main topic for the week is the Wine and Dine Half Marathon Event Guide, which dropped on September 26th. We talk about logistics and also speculate a little about what certain things mean for the new runDisney season. So lace up your shoes, and step into the magic with us!
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On today’s episode, Kaitlin's back! We start with our training updates and the 2025 WDW Marathon course. We continue our Spooky Series by talking about chafing and blistering. So lace up your shoes, and step into the magic with us!
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October has begun, so it’s the perfect day to kick off our Spooky Series with a conversation on bonking. We then go into our tips and tricks to avoid the bonk altogether by fueling properly. One note about this episode - we recorded this episode early, so you’ll know about our training updates and the hottest Disney news before we do. Just another occupational hazard of time traveling. So lace up your shoes, and step into the magic with us!
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On today’s episode, we start with our training updates. No Kaitlin this week - she’ll be back soon! Since we’re eagerly awaiting the start to our season at Wine and Dine, we dive into what to pack for a runDisney race weekend. So lace up your shoes, and step into the magic with us!
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On today’s episode, we start with our training updates and the Disney Parks news. Spoiler alert, Disney dropped a ton of information this past week! So strap yourself in for news! Moving onto our main topic for this week, we discuss our work-life-balance strategies: our real jobs, this podcast, marathon training, meal prepping, and sleep. There’s a ton of that to talk about after this busy week! So lace up your shoes, and step into the magic with us!
Do you have a good work-life-balance? Let us know by leaving a comment or messaging us on our social media platforms. You can find us @stridesisterspodcast on both Instagram and Tiktok. Or you can find us on X (formerly known as Twitter) @stridesispod.
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On today’s episode, we talk about running safety! Hannah and Natalie spill all their tips and tricks to stay safe while running outside. So lace up your shoes, and step into the magic with us!
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On today’s episode we start as we usually do with training updates and Disney News. As our main topic today, we celebrate the beginning of fall with our own fantasy draft…but make it Disney! Natalie created categories of Disney Parks & runDisney topics. We each drafted our picks for each of these categories. So lace up your shoes, and step into the magic with us!
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On today’s episode, we have a lot of catching up to do! While Hannah was on vacation and Kaitlin was starting the first day of a new school year, Natalie was watching the live stream of D23. And Kaitlin was watching the Legends Ceremony on Disney+. There were lots of updates from D23 which Hannah will blind react to. We also covered the Springtime Surprise registration and the medals for Marathon Weekend 2025. Will Natalie have a perfect runDisney season in 2025? Stay tuned to find out! So lace up your shoes, and step into the magic with us!
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On today’s episode, we will be talking about the latest news happening in the Disney Parks, runDisney, and other non-Disney Sports news. The 2024 Olympic Games in Paris, France, are in full swing! We are rooting for the USA from our home turf. Sadly, we did not get the opportunity to travel to France to watch The Games. Our own version of the Olympics just ended with the registration process for the Princess Half Marathon Weekend in 2025. In surprising news, we got themes for the Springtime Surprise race in 2025. So lace up your shoes, and step into the magic with us!
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In this episode, Kaitlin discusses her recent trip to Disney World with two kids. They visited Epcot, Hollywood Studios, and Animal Kingdom over the course of four days. Kaitlin highlights the Fantasmic Dining Package at Hollywood Studios as a high point of the trip, along with the delicious food at 50s Prime Time. The kids enjoyed the rides and shows, but had some suggestions for improvement, such as changing the order of the park visits and avoiding the heat. Kaitlin also shares her experience with the Lightning Lane system. They also discussed their favorite rides, including Rock 'n' Roller Coaster, Rise of the Resistance, and Toy Story Midway Mania.
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