The Earful Runner

Mary & Emily

A podcast devoted to telling the stories of the vibrant community of runners who come to race in Disney, the most magical place on earth. Join Mary Arnold and Emily Guth as they explore the amazing stories of the runners who come from all over to run these events and to share some cool trivia, history and little known facts about the races themselves.

  1. Springtime Surprises with Em and M

    05/10/2024

    Springtime Surprises with Em and M

    We are back in the studio with a great wrap up of Springtime Surprise weekend! In this episode we cover: Courses, characters and new post race party at Typhoon Lagoon Corral changes- what to do when you need to move up and who to talk with Important upcoming 2025 registration dates: hint, they are earlier than you think they are Plus, a dive into the new Disneyland Forward plan, which we *hope* will bring course updates to Anaheim in the coming years. Run time: 32:00

    32 min
  2. Conquering the World with Run Disney VIP, Kayla Allene Betz-Swope

    02/24/2024

    Conquering the World with Run Disney VIP, Kayla Allene Betz-Swope

    This week, we catch up with Kayla Allene Betz-Swope, an avid RunDisney athlete with an incredible story to tell.  Kayla got her start by running the Haunted 5k on her wedding weekend in 2014 and then the Light Side Half Marathon the following spring. To date, her running career has included over 65 races and 20+ race weekends. This would be quite the accomplishment for anyone, but when you consider that Kayla is also a visually impaired athlete who relies on guides while racing, you recognize how huge this accomplishment is.  In this episode, Kayla talks about the challenges of competing, the joy of running with the Run Disney community, and two of the world's best pacers, Sean and Joe.

    35 min
  3. Perfect Partners in Wine (and Dine): Mitch and Shanon

    02/10/2024

    Perfect Partners in Wine (and Dine): Mitch and Shanon

    We have a wonderful story from the RunDisney community to share this week! Meet Mitch and Shanon, who have achieved Perfect/Perfect status at Wine and Dine Weekend. This intrepid duo has raced every event at Wine and Dine weekend for 13 consecutive years and in this episode they dish about their running journey from the very first Tower of Terror 13k, to Wine and Dine, Dopey and beyond. Mitch and Shanon have great stories to tell about the early years of RunDisney: from trail running at Wide World of Sports and navigating the first Expedition Everest Challenge to keeping up their perfect streak in the face of all life's challenges. This episode is a joy to listen to and we can't wait for you to hear their story. Tune in! Run time: 40:25

    40 min
  4. Dopey to Dumbo with Ryan On The Run

    01/26/2024

    Dopey to Dumbo with Ryan On The Run

    What does it take to complete the Dopey Challenge AND the Dumbo Double Dare back to back? Tune in to this week's episode, where we sit down with Ryan Teetz (@ryanontherun) to talk about this incredible feat. Ryan is a RunDisney pro, having raced 62 events in total and we talk about everything from training and preparation to what it takes to convince a group of your friends that a costume strategy that includes raccoons and deceased Disney parents is a cool idea. We also deep dive into some of the coolest RunDisney data that Ryan has amassed in his years of running these events. Want to know who the most likely characters on course will be? Or how many people took on the Dopey to Dumbo challenge this year? We've got you covered! Run Time: 43:03

    43 min

  5. 01/19/2024

    Coast 2 Coast Challenge Returns

    We've been waiting seven years for this! The Disneyland Race weekend has finally returned and with it, the Coast 2 Coast Challenge, where runners compete in events at Walt Disney World on the first weekend and Disneyland Resort on the second. Lots of ground to cover in this episode including: Super rare characters popping up in WDW The benefits of ordering drinks to go in EPCOT The perils of doing just half of a half marathon What happens when you ride Expedition Everest in a rain storm Working out the kinks in Disneyland And more! Run time: 1:08:28

    1h 8m
  6. Coast 2 Coast Event Previews

    12/28/2023

    Coast 2 Coast Event Previews

    In this episode we deep dive into event weekend previews for both the Walt Disney World and Disneyland races. We cover the courses for each race in detail and talk strategy for each. Whether you are a first time RunDisney athlete or a Dopey veteran, we think you will find these helpful. Plus we debut a new listener mail segment and share a bit more on how we got to be the RunDisney fans we are. Run time 36:29

    36 min

  7. 12/18/2023

    Back in Action: Earful Runner Returns

    It's been a minute! Big life changes for Em and M but we are finally back in the studio to record! In this episode we walk through training tips for folks headed to RunDisney this season, especially those humans who will be tackling Coast 2 Coast and how to get plan for race weekend and pro tips for getting the RunDisney merch you have had your eye on. Plus, we talk about what happens when you decide to move your whole family across the country and train for races at the same time. Spoiler alert, things do not go to plan. Run time: 34:45

    35 min
  8. The Dopey Challenge is Run and Done: WDW Marathon Weekend Recap

    01/28/2023

    The Dopey Challenge is Run and Done: WDW Marathon Weekend Recap

    We're back with the full scoop on WDW Marathon Weekend, from our Dopey Challenge finish to our favorite (and not so favorite) things about the flagship RunDisney event. In this episode we dive deep on the course, the characters, the merch and more. Plus, we talk about how to successfully manage an After Hours event at the Studios that ends just a few hours before the start of a 5k.  If you are already missing those early mornings in an EPCOT parking lot, this is the episode for you!  Run time: 43:02

    43 min
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About

A podcast devoted to telling the stories of the vibrant community of runners who come to race in Disney, the most magical place on earth. Join Mary Arnold and Emily Guth as they explore the amazing stories of the runners who come from all over to run these events and to share some cool trivia, history and little known facts about the races themselves.

Information

  • Creator
    Mary & Emily
  • Years Active
    2020 - 2024
  • Episodes
    60
  • Rating
    Clean
  • Copyright
    © Mary & Emily
  • Show Website
    The Earful Runner