Guess what... runDisney race weekends can be expensive! In today's episode we're sharing a long list of ideas and ways to save money while you're at Disney. Our biggest piece of advice: don't get caught up in what everyone else is doing or buying... set your budget based on what YOU want to do and have the resources for and stick to it!

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Using the right running gear that works for YOU is so important. Whether it's an easy run, long run or race day... the apparel, shoes, tech and nutrition really impact not only how well you perform but also how much you enjoy the experience. Today we're chatting with our new friends Lake and Katie (from MouseGen) all about gear... what works, and what doesn't.

Where to find MouseGen

YouTube

Instagram

Plus, our pals Kristin and Devon from Run Fit Fab stop by to tell us about their upcoming Run Fit Fab Dopey program that kicks off on September 1st! And since they were already here, we invited to stay for a little game of "Who Said That". It was a ton of fun

Where to find Run Fit Fab

Run Fit Fab Dopey Training Program

Devon - FitFabDopey

Kristin - RunFitMama

If you'd like a copy of our personal gear list, just send an email to hello@ajanderika.com and hook you up!

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This week we're talking about what it's like to be a female athlete, helpful resources and how we can all support the women in our lives who run. We're honored to tow special guests! First up Neely Gracey share some stories and insights as a professional athlete, mom, wife and author. And we're thrilled to have Emelia Cellura BACK on the podcast to talk about her facebook community of over 86,000 women runners!

Links to things:

Neely Gracey on Instagram

Neely Gracey run coaching website

Neely Gracy's book: Breakthrough Women's Running

Emelia Cellura on Instagram

Emelia Cellura's Facebook community

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We all have some fear about the Balloon Ladies, but this week we're shifting our focus away from stress and worry and onto what matters. Whether you're running your first race, your 50th, stopping for characters, or trying to complete a new distance, runDisney races should be fun and magical. This week we're chatting with Dr. Ali Marty (run coach, DPT and host of the Running to the Castle Podcast) about the Balloon Ladies and the minimum pace required at these races.

You can find Dr. Ali on Instagram @runDisneyDPT

Running to the Castle Podcast

Learn more about her coaching options: https://www.dralipt.com

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If you're new to runDisney this is YOUR episode! Actually, there's a lot in this week's show for everyone... whether you're trying to prepare for your first race or your 50th, you're gonna love it.

We also asked our friend (from The Castle Run) to join us to not only talk about her new book called The runDisney Companion, but to also help us create a Top 10 List of the things you DON'T want to do at a race weekend. It was a ton of fun, but also super practical and helpful.

Along with defining all the words, phrases and things you need to know about these races, we call on a friend to help us learn more about Club runDisney... something y'all have been asking for us to cover for a while now.

We hope you enjoy and learn a few things!

Resources from this episode:

The runDisney Companion (Book releases August 7)

The Castle Run

Lisa's Instagram is @thecastlerunner

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This week we're learning A LOT from special guest Vikash Sharma, DPT who is a running performance and rehab specialist at Perfect Stride Physical Therapy. The tips and advice on ways to reduce the risk of injury are so good and perfectly timed as the training season for fall races is now underway!

Learn more about Perfect Stride Physical Therapy at perfectstridept.com

Follow on instagram @perfectstridept

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We're finally diving into the topic of diet and nutrition for endurance runners!! And to help us out this week we've invited our good friend Kristin (you may know her as Run Fit Mama) to share her expertise on the topic, plus we touch a little bit on strength training while we have her. Kristin is a certified personal trainer as well as a run, strength and nutrition coach.

Learn more about Kristin's coaching and programs at runfitmama.net

Follow her on instagram @runfirmama

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The runDisney race announcers all bring their strengths to a race morning. If Carissa is the encouragement, Riley is the inspiration and John is the sarcasm, then consider Tracy the comedy. She brings so much joy and laughter to the start and finish line of every runDisney race!

We were lucky enough to secure her for this week's episode of the podcast and it's packed full of fun stories and laughs. Plus, we pulled off a pretty big surprise that she never saw coming!

You can find and follow Riley on Instagram @tracywiu

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