Stride Sisters Podcast

It’s hard to believe, but we’ve made it to the final event guide of the 2024-2025 RunDisney race season! On today’s episode, we’re diving into everything you need to know about the 2025 Springtime Surprise Weekend. From sunrise yoga to the expo to the race-day details, we’re covering all the magical moments you can expect during this unique and exciting race weekend.

What You’ll Hear in This Episode:
🧘‍♀️ Sunrise Yoga at Disney World – What to expect from this magical start to the weekend
🎟️ Expo Breakdown – Must-know details about bib pickup, merch, and more

🏃‍♀️ Race Course Rundown – A deep dive into each race course

Links & Resources:

• Stride Sisters Instagram: instagram.com/stridesisterspodcast
• Springtime Surprise Event Guide: https://www.rundisneyexpo.run/
• Runner Tracking: https://track.rtrt.me/e/WDW-STS-2025
• Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/share/g/1FyCeMhJ49/?mibextid=wwXIfr
• Twitter: @stridesispod
• TikTok: @stridesisterspodcast
• Natalie's Springtime Fundraiser: Natalie O’Malley's fundraising page for FORCE: Facing Our Risk of Cancer Empowered
• Medal Donations: https://medals4mettle.org/

Join the Conversation:
Are you running Springtime Surprise Weekend 2025? Let us know what you’re most excited about on Instagram or send us a message—we’d love to hear from you!

On today’s episode, we’re uncovering the hidden gems at Disney parks for runners—from the best recovery spots and medal-worthy photo ops to underrated dining and even tips for the Marathon Weekend race course. Plus, we’ll let you in on where to find the cleanest bathrooms during a race—because let’s be real, that’s essential knowledge! We finish up with some sage advice on spectating from someone who actually has experience.

So lace up your shoes, and step into the magic with us!

Happy Marathon Weekend 2025, everybody!

• Instagram: @stridesisterspodcast
• Twitter: @stridesispod
• TikTok: @stridesisterspodcast
• Natalie's Fundraiser: 2025 Bank of America Chicago Marathon
• Medal Donations: https://medals4mettle.org/
• Pace Spreadsheet: Pace Timing Chart - Google Sheets

On today’s episode, we’re stepping away from castle corridors and heading straight to the streets of Boston, because we’ve got a special guest and a truly inspiring story. We’re going behind the bib with our amazing friend KG, who just crossed the finish line of the 2025 Boston Marathon—and this time, it was a redemption run.

She’s opening up about everything—from how it felt to take on Boston again, to running for the Flutie Foundation, and what it really means to chase a unicorn. Whether you’re dreaming of qualifying, curious about running for charity, or just here for the runner highs and lows—you’re in the right place.

• Stride Sisters Instagram: instagram.com/stridesisterspodcast
• Facebook Group: https://www.facebook.com/share/g/1FyCeMhJ49/?mibextid=wwXIfr
• Twitter: @stridesispod
• TikTok: @stridesisterspodcast
• Natalie's Fundraiser: 2025 Bank of America Chicago Marathon
• The Flutie Foundation: https://flutiefoundation.org/
• Medal Donations: https://medals4mettle.org/

We’re still soaking up the magic of Princess Half Marathon Weekend—and while our full recap is coming next week, today we’re shifting our focus to another big RunDisney topic: Marathon Weekend registration! Specifically, the big question on many runners’ minds: Should Dopey be your first marathon?

With registration just around the corner, we’re breaking down the pros and cons of tackling all four races during your first marathon experience. We both have a Dopey Challenge under our belts, but we took different paths to get there. In this episode, we’re sharing our experiences to help you decide if Dopey is the right move for you!

• Stride Sisters Instagram: instagram.com/stridesisterspodcast
• Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/share/g/1FyCeMhJ49/?mibextid=wwXIfr
• Twitter: @stridesispod
• TikTok: @stridesisterspodcast
• Natalie's Fundraiser: 2025 Bank of America Chicago Marathon
• Medal Donations: https://medals4mettle.org/

On today’s episode, we’re closing out the year with a very special guest to help us ring in 2025! We’re thrilled to welcome KG from the ‘Living the KG Life’ podcast! KG is not only a fellow podcaster but also an incredible runner with a passion for Disney, Boston, and running for amazing causes. In this episode, we chat with her about how she got into running, her journey through runDisney, running for charity, and her Boston Marathon experience.

And, because you know we love a good snack, we couldn’t let KG leave without sharing her picks for the best bites around the Disney parks! It’s the perfect way to celebrate the end of an amazing year and get inspired for the next.

So, lace up your shoes and step into the magic with us!

• Instagram: @stridesisterspodcast
• Twitter: @stridesispod
• TikTok: @stridesisterspodcast
• Natalie's Fundraiser: 2025 Bank of America Chicago Marathon
• Medal Donations: https://medals4mettle.org/
• KG’s Instagram: KG • Living the KG Life Podcast (@livingthekglife) • Instagram photos and videos
• KG’s Boston Marathon Fundraiser: 2025 Boston Marathon