Walt Disney World Marathon Weekend is right around the corner, and we’re here to try and help take some of the stress out of it! In this episode, we’re diving into two confusing (but important!) parts of a runDisney weekend: transportation and PhotoPass. From how the provided runDisney bus schedule works to how to get great race photos—we’re sharing everything we’ve learned from doing this a few (okay… many) times.

If you’re gearing up for an upcoming runDisney race—especially Marathon Weekend—this one is for you.

Also, we'd love some help coming up with topics for future episodes of the show. If you have any ideas, feel free to email us at hello@ajanderika.com

In this episode, we’re walking through exactly what our runDisney race weekends look like from start to finish. If you’re heading into your first race weekend — or you just need some ideas for a smoother, less-stressful experience than last time — this is truly the episode we wish we had when we started.

We also catch up with our friend Trevor, who’s training for his very first half marathon at Disney! He shares what’s surprised him, what’s working, and what he’s learned during his training process

Whether you’re a first-timer or looking to fine-tune how you spend your time on a runDisney race weekend, this episode is packed with some schedule suggestions, helpful tips, and real moments (including a few emotional ones). We hope it helps you feel confident, prepared, and way less stressed heading into your next runDisney weekend.

Let’s do this!

In this bonus episode, we’re recapping AJ’s experience running the 2025 Thanksgiving Day Half Marathon in Atlanta— a cold and hilly race that still delivered some unforgettable moments. We talk about the Triple Peach Race Series, the challenging elevation, the best parts of the course, and how Hollarhype messages from friends and family completely transformed the run. If you’re curious about Atlanta races, the Thanksgiving Day Half Marathon vibe, or how this compares to runDisney events, this quick recap is for you.

This episode is a special one — and honestly, probably the one we all need right now as the weight of training and life gets heavier and heavier. We had the most unbelievable honor of sitting down with Kristen from RunningInMakeup, someone many of you know and love from her incredible youtube channel, her creative costumes, and her genuine presence in the runDisney community.

During our conversation, she opened up about what this year has looked like behind the scenes, why she's stepping back from filming marathon this year, and how she’s learning to put her own “oxygen mask” on first. We talk about losing joy, finding it again, balancing real-life struggles, and the courage it takes to show up for yourself. It's SO good.

If you’re in the thick of marathon training, feeling tired, discouraged, distracted or feeling like you’re the only one struggling — this episode is for you. We hope it reminds you that you’re not alone, that running can be its own form of therapy, and that sometimes you need to take a look in the mirror and remind yourself of why you're doing this. Kristen has inspired us, we're so grateful and now even MORE excited for Marathon Weekend… and we can’t wait for you to hear it.

If you're not already subscribed to her YouTube Channel or following her Instagram, make that a priority... you'll be glad you did!

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Welcome back friends! This week, we’re diving deep into one of the overlooked parts of a runDisney race weekend — the Health & Fitness Expo. We walk through exactly what it feels like to be there, what you have to do, what you might want to do, and how to make the whole experience smoother, less overwhelming, and a lot more fun.

We share our personal routines, the order we like to do things, how to handle the runDisney merchandise rush, and the tips we wish we had known on our very first expo visit. If you’re gearing up for your first runDisney weekend or just looking to make your next one easier, we’ve got you covered.

We also talk about something brand new to us — the Hollerhype app and the Rise & Run community that helped us fall in love with it INSTANTLY. Spoiler: it surprised both of us in the best way.

If you’re training for an upcoming race, running your first runDisney event, or just love the energy of race weekends, we can’t wait to share this one with you.

It’s our 20th episode! 🎉 We’re joined by Doug and Michelle from Rope Drop on Deck (one of our favorite Disney podcasts) to talk runDisney, theme park strategies and travel tips. They are total pros when it comes to Disney parks and Disney cruising, so we ask them all the things! Whether you’re planning your first runDisney trip or your tenth, this conversation is full of practical advice, fun stories, and plenty of laughs.

Doug co-hosts two Disney podcasts, be sure to check out BOTH of them. If you love the Disney parks, be sure to listen to Rope Drop Radio. If you love Disney cruising like us, Rope Drop on Deck is a must as well.

Getting to and from Orlando for a race weekend can feel like its own endurance event — so we’re sharing all our favorite tips for traveling to a runDisney race stress-free. From when to book flights and hotels, to what to pack in your carry-on, to the one thing you don't want check in your luggage, this episode is all about keeping your trip smooth and fun. We also chat about Erika’s latest half-marathon PR and what it means for her proof of time. In this episode we're trying to make race-weekend travel one less thing to worry about!

Running can be one of the most rewarding things we do — but also one of the hardest. In this brutally honest episode, we open up about the emotions, self-doubt, and struggles that come with training and race day. We talk about the different ways our personalities shape how we run, why we run, what motivates us, and how we both face those “I don’t want to” moments. If you’ve ever questioned whether you belong, you've felt like you're not a "real" runner or maybe you just hear to know that you’re not alone — this episode is dedicated to you.

Plus, stay turned to the end for a conversation with friends who just finished their first runDisney race at Wine & Dine Half Marathon Weekend and share what the experience was like.