Run the Small World Michael Gabriel

Guests
Devon
Kristin


Discussion Topics



Where I’ve been, how the show is changing
Devon & Kristin share about #RunFitFabDopey


In Summer Training Program

Princess Half Marathon 2023 Weekend Themes
What we did during the pandemic
Future plans


runDisney
Other Races

World Marathon Challenge 2022


Race schedule (Oct 25-31)


Novo, Antarctica
Cape Town, South Africa
Perth, Australia
Dubai, UAE
Madrid, Spain
Fortaleza, Brazil
Miami, USA


What does “Run the Small World” mean?
General Encouragement / Reach Out to Us!
Michael will be raising money for She’s the First. Stay tuned.
Outros


Some fun stories and asides!

Links:
RunFitMama — Kristin’s InstagramRun Fit Mama — Kristin’s main site for signing up for plans and reading her blog.FitFabDisney — Devon’s InstagramZip-A-Dee Tees — The small (but rapidly growing) t-shirt shop run by Devon and her cousin CarrieIn Summer Run Program — The currently already-operating In Summer Run ProgramWorld Marathon Challenge — The website for the World Marathon Challenge

We’re all in the middle of a global pandemic, and this weekend was supposed to be the runDisney Star Wars Rival Run Weekend. There could be no better guest for this episode than Michael Does Disney.
Michael is huge in Disney Instagram circles, an amazing person to follow and get to know, and really pulled out the stops to get people engaging, exercising, and otherwise having fun this weekend in the spirit of the Star Wars Rival Run Weekend by doing his own “Officially Unofficial Star Wars Workout Weekend” on Instagram.
If you missed me in my absence, listen to my recap of Princess Half Marathon Weekend as a guest on Fastpass to Fridays, the podcast hosted by my most recent guest Devon and her cousin Carrie:fastpasstofridays.podbean.com
This week's guest: Michael Does DisneyFollow Michael on Instagram: @michaeldoesdisney
Major Links:
Star Wars Race Weekend Excitement Video by Michael and Friends (not mentioned in the show)
Virtual Race Star Line Experience by Carissa, John, and Riley
Pre-Race Interview with Michael, Carissa, and John

This week’s topics:
Officially Unofficial Star Wars Rival Workout Weekend
Amazing community involvement in the Star Wars Weekend
Michael Does Disney’s Race Weekend
Michael’s Race Weekend
Michael Does Disney’s Quarantine and Isolation song series
Staying healthy and sane in quarantine
Michael Does Disney’s runDisney and running background
How Michael Does Disney got started
How loved his husband Matthew is
What we’re looking forward to!
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Devon is this episode’s guest. She chats with Michael about her first full marathon and Dopey Challenge, with so much ground to cover!
This week's guest: Devon HarpFollow Devon on Instagram: @fitfabdisneyDevon’s blog: fitfabdisney.comCheck out her store, Zip-A-Dee Tees, run with her cousin CarrieZip-A-Dee Tees on Instagram: @zipadeeteesZip-A-Dee Tees store: zipadeetees.comListen to Devon and Carrier on their podcast, Fastpass to FridaysFastpass to Fridays: fastpasstofridays.podbean.com
Bonus link: Jen Miller, author of the New York Times Running Newsletter, wrote an article about Michael and his costumed running published on the morning of the Walt Disney World Half Marathon.Read the article here: [NY Times] In Disney Races, Cartoonish Gear Is the Front-Runner
This week’s topics:
Walt Disney World Marathon Weekend
Chaotic plans for Dopey 2021
Devon’s past runDisney experiences
Devon’s first Dopey and first marathon
Devon’s costumes and experiences for all 4 races, including something Michael will never experience during the marathon!
The brutal heat of the marathon
Michael’s group costumes and running in groups
A special surprise segment borrowed from Devon’s podcast: This or That
Sartorial suggestions for runDisney race shirts
Upcoming plans!
Michael’s a Hammer Nutrition!(For a 15% discount on your first order at hammernutrition.com, use customer number 294659 as your reference — ask Michael for advice/thoughts/recommendations!)
For frequent photo and other updates check out the social network of your choosing:Instagram: @runthesmallworldFacebook: Run the Small World

Note: Audio quality is a bit compromised on Michael’s end due to some technical difficulties, which also led to this episode posting a whole week after initial recording.
Taylor joins Michael to talk a good bit about Wine & Dine Half Marathon Weekend and more. Stay tuned after the ending chime for 10+ minutes of Disney+ chat, recorded on Disney+ day!
This week's guest: Taylor ArmsteadFollow Taylor on Instagram: @buffavocadoTaylor’s brand new blog, mentioned in the episode: buffavocado.comThis week’s topics:
Wine & Dine Half Marathon Weekend as a whole
Costumes! Extreme discomfort, great results, intentional and accidental group costumes, and the future!
Literally running into each other during the half marathon
How running in costume is really a different experience
The positive effects of an ever growing runDisney social group
Holistic exercise that is more than just running
Mental fatigue from an almost complete year of monthly marathoning
Anticipating Marathon Weekend and beyond!
Over 10 minutes of first Disney+ impressions before either of us had a chance to watch anything substantial
Michael’s a Hammer Nutrition!(For a 15% discount on your first order at hammernutrition.com, use customer number 294659 as your reference — ask Michael for advice/thoughts/recommendations!)
For frequent photo and other updates check out the social network of your choosing:Instagram: @runthesmallworldFacebook: Run the Small World
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A fun New Hampshire evening chat between a clearly exhausted post-marathon evening Michael and Matt leading us into Wine & Dine Half Marathon Race Week.
This week's guest: Matt MockFollow Matt on Instagram: @mockonestudiosThis week’s topics:
Matt’s pretty quick ramping up of distance running, including recent running events
Michael’s completion of the morning’s Loco Marathon in New Hampshire, including Matt’s incredibly hospitality and race support
Race costumes and learning your discomfort tolerance levels
Potential for meeting people at Wine & Dine Race Weekend
Matt’s thoughts, prep, and advice going into Wine & Dine given his recent runDisney experiences
Matt’s favorite Food & Wine Festival food items currently available
Optimism about Matt’s costumes
Anticipating Michael being very uncomfortable
Matt’s many post-W&D running plans
Michael’s officially a Hammer Nutrition ambassador now!(For a 15% discount on your first order at hammernutrition.com, use customer number 294659 as your reference — ask Michael for advice/thoughts/recommendations!)
For frequent photo and other updates check out the social network of your choosing:Instagram: @runthesmallworldFacebook: Run the Small World

A pretty upbeat, but sincere and deep, conversation about mental health issues—including a little about both Michael’s and Meghan’s struggles.
This week's guest: Meghan FerrissFollow Meghan on Instagram: @megsrunsThis week’s topics:
Mental Health!
Meghan’s time off races and upcoming return
The rest of Michael’s year of Marathoning
Brief chatter on upcoming race costumes
The upcoming destiny of the 50th Peachtree Road Race’s mile 6 markers!
Michael’s officially a Hammer Nutrition ambassador now!(For a 15% discount on your first order at hammernutrition.com, use customer number 294659 as your reference — ask Michael for advice/thoughts/recommendations!)
For frequent photo and other updates check out the social network of your choosing:Instagram: @runthesmallworldFacebook: Run the Small World