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