
Ep. 32 - To Dopey or Not to Dopey? Deciding on Your First Marathon
02/26/25 • 104 min
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/
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/
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Ep. 31 - #InRunFitMamaWeTrust: Figuring Out What's Next with Kristin
On today’s episode, we are so excited to have Kristin - aka RunFitMama - join us. We discuss what to do when your primary race weekend is over and then get into a fun game of Would You Rather. Come on over for lots of laughs - and stay to the end for a secret sound or two. It's a great way to get your giggle mobility in ahead of Princess Half Marathon Weekend!
Show Notes
- Stride Sisters Instagram: instagram.com/stridesisterspodcast
- Kristin’s Website: Run Fit Mama
- 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/
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Ep. 33 - Princess Half Marathon Weekend 2025 Race Recap Part 1
On today’s episode, it’s time to get into our Princess Half Marathon Weekend 2025 Race Recap! Today, we’ll cover the race component of this royal weekend, talking about the expo, 5k, 10k, and half marathon. Did we meet our race goals to cap off the season? Did we PR in fun? Tune in to hear all about the most glittery weekend of the year.
So lace up your shoes, and step into the magic with us!
Show Notes
- Stride Sisters Instagram: instagram.com/stridesisterspodcast
- 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/
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