Stride Sisters Podcast

On today’s episode, Natalie is joined once again by special guests Amanda, from OnceUponaMarathon, and KG, from Living the KG Life, to continue the playthrough of Miles Madness 2026 Matchups. Due to the great response, we’re going to play the next two weeks! This week, we play through the Sweet Sixteen of the animatronic smackdown. Who is going on to the Elite Eight? Find out soon with lots of fun shenanigans along the way. Hope your bracket’s not quite busted yet.  SHOW NOTES  Amanda’s Instagram: instagram.com/onceuponamarathon KG’s Instagram: instagram.com/livingthekglife  Stride Sisters Instagram: instagram.com/stridesisterspodcast Facebook Group: https://www.facebook.com/share/g/1FyCeMhJ49/?mibextid=wwXIfr Twitter: @stridesispod TikTok: @stridesisterspodcast NAT15 to save 15% on your next order at https://tomorrowlandproductionsllc.com/ NBORUNS to save 20% on your next order of BibBoards! https://www.BibBoards.com/discount/NBORUNS

On today’s episode, Natalie is joined by special guests Amanda, from OnceUponaMarathon, and KG, from Living the KG Life, to play through the first round of Miles Madness 2026 Matchups. This week, they play the first round and figure out which animatronics survive the first round of the smackdown. Hope you submitted your brackets and are playing along at home!   SHOW NOTES  Amanda’s Instagram: instagram.com/onceuponamarathon KG’s Instagram: instagram.com/livingthekglife  Stride Sisters Instagram: instagram.com/stridesisterspodcast Facebook Group: https://www.facebook.com/share/g/1FyCeMhJ49/?mibextid=wwXIfr Twitter: @stridesispod TikTok: @stridesisterspodcast NAT15 to save 15% on your next order at https://tomorrowlandproductionsllc.com/ NBORUNS to save 20% on your next order of BibBoards! https://www.BibBoards.com/discount/NBORUNS

On today’s episode, Miles Madness is back for its second year! The bracket theme this year steps away from runDisney specifically to head into the parks. 64 animatronics from the 6 US Disney theme parks enter, but only one will be crowned the champion at the end of the day. Plus, this is your opportunity to get in on the fun!    So lace up your shoes, and step into the magic with us! SHOW NOTES  Stride Sisters Instagram: instagram.com/stridesisterspodcast Facebook Group: https://www.facebook.com/share/g/1FyCeMhJ49/?mibextid=wwXIfr Twitter: @stridesispod TikTok: @stridesisterspodcast NAT15 to save 15% on your next order at https://tomorrowlandproductionsllc.com/ NBORUNS to save 20% on your next order of BibBoards! https://www.BibBoards.com/discount/NBORUNS

On today’s episode, it’s time to talk about the Springtime Surprise Weekend 2026 Event Guide. It’s definitely bittersweet to discuss the last event guide of the 2025-2026 season, but it just means that there’s another race weekend to make memories! Natalie covers everything from expo logistics to the races themselves, plus the yoga rendezvous to close out a magical season.  SHOW NOTES Springtime Surprise Weekend 2026 Event Guide Link: 2026 runDISNEY Springtime Surprise Weekend Runner Tracking Link: https://track.rtrt.me/e/WDW-STS-2026 Disney Lost and Found Form: https://disneyworld.disney.go.com/guest-services/lost-and-found/   Stride Sisters Instagram: instagram.com/stridesisterspodcast Facebook Group: https://www.facebook.com/share/g/1FyCeMhJ49/?mibextid=wwXIfr Hollarhype Group: https://joinmygroup.hollarhype.com/a033gUoszXb  Twitter: @stridesispod TikTok: @stridesisterspodcast NAT15 to save 15% on your next order at https://tomorrowlandproductionsllc.com/ Event Guide Discounts Honey Stingers: 30% off with code DISNEY30 Sparkle Athletic: use code bestfriends10 for 10% off all purchases until 4/30/26 Mission: RUNDISNEY25 for 25% off cooling towels and other accessories. BeachLife Boutiuque: Purchase on website for pickup during expo and use code RUNDISNEY for 15% off

On today’s episode, it’s time to continue the royal recap of Princess Half Marathon Weekend 2026. Once again, Natalie is joined by special guests Jess, Marybeth, and Jaimee to discuss the day after the 10k, the half marathon, and the celebration in the parks to cap off a magical weekend.  So lace up your shoes, and step into the magic with us! SHOW NOTES Guest Information & Charity Links Jess (@jessrunsdisney): Chicago Marathon 2026 with Team in Training Marybeth (@mbrunstothecastle): Kellsie's Hope Jaimee (@jaimees_fit_fairytale) Stride Sisters Instagram: instagram.com/stridesisterspodcast Facebook Group: https://www.facebook.com/share/g/1FyCeMhJ49/?mibextid=wwXIfr Twitter: @stridesispod TikTok: @stridesisterspodcast NAT15 to save 15% on your next order at https://tomorrowlandproductionsllc.com/ NBORUNS to save 20% on your next order of BibBoards! https://www.BibBoards.com/discount/NBORUNS

On today’s episode, it’s time for a royal recap of Princess Half Marathon Weekend 2026. Natalie is joined by special guests Jess, Marybeth, and Jaimee to discuss the shimmering splendor of race weekend through the 10k race. Come back next week to hear the rest of our adventures in the great wide somewhere.  So lace up your shoes, and step into the magic with us! SHOW NOTES Stride Sisters Instagram: instagram.com/stridesisterspodcast Facebook Group: https://www.facebook.com/share/g/1FyCeMhJ49/?mibextid=wwXIfr Twitter: @stridesispod TikTok: @stridesisterspodcast NAT15 to save 15% on your next order at https://tomorrowlandproductionsllc.com/ NBORUNS to save 20% on your next order of BibBoards! https://www.BibBoards.com/discount/NBORUNS

Today is a reflection on the life and legacy of Jeff Galloway, a beloved figure in the runDisney community who passed away on February 25, 2026. Natalie shares personal anecdotes about her interactions with Jeff over the years, highlighting all his encouragement and the positive impact he had on her running journey, as well as what she did to honor his memory during Princess Half Marathon Weekend 2026.  Much love to the Galloway family in their time of loss. 

On today’s episode, Natalie is joined by Emily Taylor, who captained the history-making RunDisney Villains Take Chicago team for the American Cancer Society at the Chicago Marathon in 2025. We talk through her runDisney and Abbott World Marathon Majors journeys, with some fundraising tips along the way. If you’re seeing stars yourself and wishing to make the leap into the world of charity bibs for your next race, you won’t want to miss this one.  So lace up your shoes, and step into the magic with us!   SHOW NOTES Emily’s Boston Marathon Charity Link: In My Running Shoes Boston Marathon 2026 Stride Sisters Instagram: instagram.com/stridesisterspodcast Facebook Group: https://www.facebook.com/share/g/1FyCeMhJ49/?mibextid=wwXIfr Hollarhype Group: https://joinmygroup.hollarhype.com/a033gUoszXb  Twitter: @stridesispod TikTok: @stridesisterspodcast NAT15 to save 15% on your next order at https://tomorrowlandproductionsllc.com/  NBORUNS to save 20% on your next order of BibBoards! https://www.BibBoards.com/discount/NBORUNS 

On today’s episode, Natalie is joined by a special guest for the second part of the happiest two-part special. Maz and Natalie cover the 10k, half marathon, and Medal Monday of Disneyland Half Marathon Weekend, with all the shenanigans after the races and a practically perfect post-race debrief. Dumbo Double Dare you to say that ten times fast! So lace up your shoes, and step into the magic with us! SHOW NOTES Princess Half Marathon Weekend 2026 Event Guide: 2026 Disney Princess Half Marathon Weekend Stride Sisters Instagram: instagram.com/stridesisterspodcast Facebook Group: https://www.facebook.com/share/g/1FyCeMhJ49/?mibextid=wwXIfr Hollarhype Group: https://joinmygroup.hollarhype.com/a033gUoszXb  Twitter: @stridesispod TikTok: @stridesisterspodcast NAT15 to save 15% on your next order at https://tomorrowlandproductionsllc.com/ NBORUNS to save 20% on your next order of BibBoards! https://www.BibBoards.com/discount/NBORUNS

On today’s episode, Natalie is joined by a special guest for the happiest two-part special. Maz interviews her about Disneyland Half Marathon Weekend 2026, from travel and the expo through 5k day. Don’t worry - we’re covering how on earth she got that last minute 5K bib. Tune in next week for the rest of the race and trip report. So lace up your shoes, and step into the magic with us! SHOW NOTES Stride Sisters Instagram: instagram.com/stridesisterspodcast Facebook Group: https://www.facebook.com/share/g/1FyCeMhJ49/?mibextid=wwXIfr Hollarhype Group: https://joinmygroup.hollarhype.com/a033gUoszXb  Twitter: @stridesispod TikTok: @stridesisterspodcast NAT15 to save 15% on your next order at https://tomorrowlandproductionsllc.com/

On today’s episode, it’s time for glitter and magic because this week’s episode is all about the Princess Half Marathon Weekend 2026 Event Guide.  So lace up your shoes, and step into the magic with us! SHOW NOTES Princess Half Marathon Weekend 2026 Event Guide Link: 2026 Disney Princess Half Marathon Weekend Runner Tracking Link: https://track.rtrt.me/e/WDW-PRIN-2026 Disney Lost and Found Form: https://disneyworld.disney.go.com/guest-services/lost-and-found/   Stride Sisters Instagram: instagram.com/stridesisterspodcast Facebook Group: https://www.facebook.com/share/g/1FyCeMhJ49/?mibextid=wwXIfr Hollarhype Group: https://joinmygroup.hollarhype.com/a033gUoszXb  Twitter: @stridesispod TikTok: @stridesisterspodcast NAT15 to save 15% on your next order at https://tomorrowlandproductionsllc.com/  Event Guide Discount Codes Honey Stingers: 30% off with code DISNEY30 Sparkle Athletic: use code strongwomen10 for 10% off all purchases until 3/15/25 Mission Cooling Towels: 25% off sitewide using RUNDISNEY25

On today’s episode, it’s time for the climax of the plot for the Marathon Weekend 2026 story. Natalie is joined once again by Jess, Lindsay, and Sarah to discuss Marathon Sunday to conclude this Dopey Challenge Roundtable. We discuss the lead-up to the marathon through the triumph of celebration afterwards.   So lace up your shoes, and step into the magic with us! SHOW NOTES Fundraising Links Jess (@jessrunsdisney): Chicago Marathon 2026 with Team in Training  Lindsay (@lindsrunsdis): Chicago Marathon 2026 with Ronald McDonald House  Sarah (@blondieintheparks): Berlin Marathon 2026 with Make a Wish  Stride Sisters Instagram: instagram.com/stridesisterspodcast Facebook Group: https://www.facebook.com/share/g/1FyCeMhJ49/?mibextid=wwXIfr Hollarhype Group: https://joinmygroup.hollarhype.com/a033gUoszXb  Twitter: @stridesispod TikTok: @stridesisterspodcast NAT15 to save 15% on your next order at https://tomorrowlandproductionsllc.com/  The Start Line Co: https://thestartlineco.com/ The Start Line Co. Instagram: instagram.com/thestartlineco

On today’s episode, it’s time to discuss all the stories and adventure of Marathon Weekend 2026 in a magical two-part episode. Natalie is joined by guests Jess, Lindsay, and Sarah for a special Dopey Challenge Roundtable. Spoiler: we all finished Dopey this year! In this episode, we chat about everything from the expo up through the half marathon. Join us for our stories from a fun-filled weekend, culminating next week in marathon redemption.  So lace up your shoes, and step into the magic with us!   SHOW NOTES Fundraising Links Jess (@jessrunsdisney): Chicago Marathon 2026 with Team in Training  Lindsay (@lindsrunsdis): Chicago Marathon 2026 with Ronald McDonald House  Sarah (@blondieintheparks): Berlin Marathon 2026 with Make a Wish  Stride Sisters Instagram: instagram.com/stridesisterspodcast Facebook Group: https://www.facebook.com/share/g/1FyCeMhJ49/?mibextid=wwXIfr Hollarhype Group: https://joinmygroup.hollarhype.com/a033gUoszXb  Twitter: @stridesispod TikTok: @stridesisterspodcast NAT15 to save 15% on your next order at https://tomorrowlandproductionsllc.com/  The Start Line Co: https://thestartlineco.com/  The Start Line Co. Instagram: instagram.com/thestartlineco

On today’s episode, we’re on our way home from Marathon Weekend! However, Natalie didn’t want to leave you without an episode this week. She’ll be discussing the Disneyland Half Marathon Weekend 2026 Event Guide. It’s a little bittersweet to be talking about the final Disneyland race for the foreseeable future, but we’re all hoping it’s simply a “ta ta for now.” She’ll break down everything from yoga to the expo logistics to the races themselves … and all those magical details in between. Note: this episode was recorded prior to Marathon Weekend 2026. As such, the commentary about the Disneyland Half Marathon course not having water stops or medical marked is now outdated.  So lace up your shoes, and step into the magic with us! SHOW NOTES Event Guide Link: 2026 Disneyland® Half Marathon Weekend presented by HONDA Runner Tracking: https://track.rtrt.me/e/WDW-DL-2026  Stride Sisters Instagram: instagram.com/stridesisterspodcast Facebook Group: https://www.facebook.com/share/g/1FyCeMhJ49/?mibextid=wwXIfr Hollarhype Group: https://joinmygroup.hollarhype.com/a033gUoszXb  Twitter: @stridesispod TikTok: @stridesisterspodcast Natalie's Princess Fundraiser: Disney Princess Half Marathon Weekend: Natalie O'Malley |  The Start Line Co: https://thestartlineco.com/  The Start Line Co. Instagram: instagram.com/thestartlineco Event Guide Vendor Discount Codes: DISNEY30 at honeystinger.com for 30% off RUNDISNEY25 at mission.com for 25% sitewide HAPPY20 at charleygel.com for 20% off the Magnesium Sport Gel until 2/1/2026 joyful10 at sparkleathletic.com for 10% off until 2/15/2026 

On today’s episode, Natalie is joined by a special guest, Nate Bishop! After catching up on his runDisney history, he talks all about his recent trip in August 2025 to Tokyo Disneyland.  So, lace up your shoes, and step into the magic with us!   SHOW NOTES Nate’s Website DisTrips and More: Your One-Stop Hub For Theme Park News, Rumors And Insights Stride Sisters Instagram: instagram.com/stridesisterspodcast Facebook Group: https://www.facebook.com/share/g/1FyCeMhJ49/?mibextid=wwXIfr Hollarhype Group: https://joinmygroup.hollarhype.com/a033gUoszXb  Twitter: @stridesispod TikTok: @stridesisterspodcast Natalie's Princess Fundraiser: Disney Princess Half Marathon Weekend: Natalie O'Malley |  The Start Line Co: https://thestartlineco.com/ The Start Line Co. Instagram: instagram.com/thestartlineco    

On today’s episode, it’s all about the attractions between Walt Disney World and Disneyland. Natalie shares about the closures that occurred as well as fond memories of them. She also chats about some upcoming seasonal refurbishments as well as new, exciting openings to come in 2026.  So lace up your shoes, and step into the magic with us! SHOW NOTES Stride Sisters Instagram: instagram.com/stridesisterspodcast Facebook Group: https://www.facebook.com/share/g/1FyCeMhJ49/?mibextid=wwXIfr Hollarhype Group: https://joinmygroup.hollarhype.com/a033gUoszXb  Twitter: @stridesispod TikTok: @stridesisterspodcast Natalie's Princess Fundraiser: Disney Princess Half Marathon Weekend: Natalie O'Malley |  The Start Line Co: https://thestartlineco.com/ The Start Line Co. Instagram: instagram.com/thestartlineco

On today’s episode, it’s the week after peak week, and all through the house… not a running shoe was stirring… well, not exactly. Natalie takes you through her final Dopey simulation and a few key dates coming up along with Disney news.   So lace up your shoes and step into the magic with us! SHOW NOTES Stride Sisters Instagram: instagram.com/stridesisterspodcast Facebook Group: https://www.facebook.com/share/g/1FyCeMhJ49/?mibextid=wwXIfr Twitter: @stridesispod TikTok: @stridesisterspodcast Natalie's Princess Fundraiser: Disney Princess Half Marathon Weekend: Natalie O'Malley |  The Start Line Co: https://thestartlineco.com/ The Start Line Co. Instagram: instagram.com/thestartlineco

On today’s episode, we have hit Marathon Weekend peak week! Today, we’re reflecting on the experiences that have led us to a third Marathon for Hannah and third Dopey Challenge for Natalie. We chat about how things look a little different heading into this WDW Marathon Weekend and how what we've learned over the last few years has informed how we're spending these last few weeks of prep. Experience doesn’t remove the challenge - it changes how you meet it. So, lace up your shoes, and step into the magic with us! SHOW NOTES Stride Sisters Instagram: instagram.com/stridesisterspodcast Facebook Group: https://www.facebook.com/share/g/1FyCeMhJ49/?mibextid=wwXIfr Twitter: @stridesispod TikTok: @stridesisterspodcast Natalie's Princess Fundraiser: Disney Princess Half Marathon Weekend: Natalie O'Malley |  The Start Line Co: https://thestartlineco.com/ The Start Line Co. Instagram: instagram.com/thestartlineco

On today’s episode, we're cracking open the 2026 Marathon Weekend Event Guide! We'll share our training updates, count down 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! SHOW NOTES Marathon Weekend 2026 Event Guide: https://rundisneyexpo.run/  Marathon Weekend Runner Tracking: https://track.rtrt.me/e/WDW-WDW-2026  Stride Sisters Instagram: instagram.com/stridesisterspodcast Facebook Group: https://www.facebook.com/share/g/1FyCeMhJ49/?mibextid=wwXIfr Twitter: @stridesispod TikTok: @stridesisterspodcast Hannah’s Princess Fundraiser: https://fundraise.givesmart.com/vf/KHFDIVA/HannahHorsfall Natalie's Princess Fundraiser: Disney Princess Half Marathon Weekend: Natalie O'Malley |  The Start Line Co: https://thestartlineco.com/ The Start Line Co. Instagram: instagram.com/thestartlineco

On today’s episode, we’re kicking things off with a holiday catch-up and, of course, the annual Turkey Trot. We’re also celebrating some big milestones: Natalie officially hit the big 3-0, and… well, Hannah went ahead and got married! And for a super fun main topic inspired by runDisney — but with a twist. If we couldn’t run at Disney, where in the world would we lace up for a race instead? Think theme parks, thrill rides, wild road trips, and a little bit of unhinged brainstorming, thanks Mr. Natalie. So, lace up your shoes and step into the magic with us!   SHOW NOTES Stride Sisters Instagram: instagram.com/stridesisterspodcast Facebook Group: https://www.facebook.com/share/g/1FyCeMhJ49/?mibextid=wwXIfr Stride Sisters Hollarhype Group: https://17ynz.app.link/a033gUoszXb?_p=c21029c09d007af4ea038ffcef  Twitter: @stridesispod TikTok: @stridesisterspodcast Natalie's Princess Fundraiser: Disney Princess Half Marathon Weekend: Natalie O'Malley |  The Start Line Co: https://thestartlineco.com/ The Start Line Co. Instagram: instagram.com/thestartlineco