Rise and Run Podcast
1) 206: Filming the Finish: Andres Vargas Journey in Crossing the Line
What drives someone to document their first marathon journey? In this captivating episode, we dive deep with filmmaker Andres Vargas who created a professional documentary about training for and compl...Show More
2) 205: Rise and Run With Meb. Miles, Medals, and Motivation
What does it take to rise from refugee to Olympic medalist? Marathon legend Meb Keflezighi reveals his extraordinary journey from war-torn Eritrea to becoming the only American to win Boston, New York...Show More
3) 204: Race Day Volunteers: The Heartbeat of Race Day
Every finish line moment you've celebrated was made possible by someone who showed up before dawn, prepared water stations, or cheered when you needed it most. In this heartfelt episode, we pull back ...Show More
4) 203: The Rise and Run Resort Rumble
Pack your running shoes and Mickey ears—it's time to prepare for the upcoming Run Disney race season! This episode dives into all the exciting events on the horizon, with just three weeks until the Di...Show More
5) 202: Loopy Looper: 12 Hours of Friendship and a Lifetime of Memories
Have you ever wondered how a simple cheek swab could save someone's life? In this deeply moving episode, we're joined by representatives from the National Marrow Donor Program who explain how their re...Show More
6) 201: Disney Entertainer Jodi Chase: The Voice Behind the Hill
What's it like to be the voice that gets you up that brutal hill during a runDisney race? In this milestone episode, we pull back the curtain with Disney entertainer Jodi Chase, who reveals the method...Show More
7) 200: The Rise and Run Ohana: A Celebration of 200 Episodes featuring Jeff Galloway
For our landmark 200th episode, we're joined by a running legend who needs no introduction—Jeff Galloway, Olympian, author, coach, and the revolutionary mind behind the Run-Walk-Run method. Jeff tak...Show More
8) 199: From Start to Finish Lines with Alan and Grace Young
In episode 199, we visit with runDisney royalty Alan and Grace Young, who share their remarkable 30+ year journey with Walt Disney World Marathon. Alan holds the incredible distinction of running ever...Show More
9) 198: Full of Helium and Insight: A Chat with runDisney's Balloon Ladies
The iconic Balloon Ladies return to the podcast, sharing the story behind runDisney's most recognizable pace team. Molly and Kathleen pull back the curtain on what it really means to maintain the crit...Show More
10) 197: Hooked on #runDopey and High on Shenanigans
When does a running group become family? The #runDopey crew joins us to celebrate their sixth anniversary, sharing how they've grown from a small accountability group to a 6,000-member community tran...Show More