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Princess Half Marathon Lite (Ep 137)

Michael shares his experience attending the runDisney Princess Half Marathon Weekend, including tributes to Jeff Galloway, the Brooks runDisney shoe craze, and Princess race weekend drama (or lack thereof). The crew debates whether the LA Marathon made the right call offering an 18-mile option on a brutally hot race day. Plus, a massive Goal Getters segment featuring listener updates on NYC Marathon lottery wins, the Rome Marathon, Dopey training, stress fractures, and more. And Diana is officially tapering for the Virginia Half Marathon!​​TOPICS: ​• runDisney Princess Half Marathon Weekend 2026 recap• Jeff Galloway tribute — his legacy and impact on everyday runners• LA Marathon hot weather controversy: was the 18-mile option the right call?• Brooks runDisney shoes — Moana, Rapunzel & Belle editions: are they still available?• Goal Getters: NYC Marathon lottery wins, Rome Marathon, Dopey 2, stress fractures & more• Diana's Virginia Half Marathon taper — race day coming up!• Michael's Marin Ultra Challenge preview: 50K trail race in the Bay Area• Daylight saving time struggles for runners• Running in heat: how to adjust pace and avoid race day disaster• New Fourth of July 5K/10K race at Lake Elkhorn, Columbia MD• Something Good: Count of Monte Cristo (PBS), The Bride (film), Hello Goodbye & Early November concert, Hoop Tea season​​Come laugh with us as we share our running experiences and talk about everything from our favorite beer runs to our chafing nightmares. Tell us what YOU run for... Email us or leave a voice memo at WillRunForPodcast@gmail.com Find us on Facebook and Instagram @WillRunForPodcast Tag your pictures and stories @WillRunForPodcast and help grow our community.

Sombrero UltraRunning Festival recap (Ep 136)

In this episode, Tom, Diana, Bryana, and Michael reunite to celebrate your Goal Getters, break down Michael's honest recap of the Sombrero Ultra Running Festival (only in its second year!), and talk training updates as spring race season creeps closer. Michael shares what he learned about 48-hour race strategy, pacing, crewing, and recovering from a recurring quad injury — plus what he'd do differently next time.Come laugh with us as we share our running experiences and talk about everything from our favorite beer runs to our chafing nightmares. Tell us what YOU run for... Email us or leave a voice memo at WillRunForPodcast@gmail.com Find us on Facebook and Instagram @WillRunForPodcast Tag your pictures and stories @WillRunForPodcast and help grow our community.

Running Goals for 2026 (ep 135)

What are your running goals for 2026 — and do you actually have a plan to crush them? In this episode, we open up the floor to our listeners and share the running goals YOU submitted, then get real about our own 2026 race goals, fitness intentions, and everything in between. Plus, we introduce a brand-new co-host joining the Will Run For family!Whether you’re training for your first 5K, chasing a marathon PR, or just trying to stay consistent with running this year, this episode will inspire and motivate you to commit to your goals.📋 Topics covered: listener running goals, 2026 race planning, setting fitness intentions, new host introduction, Loopy Looper team sign-ups🏃 Interested in joining a Loopy Looper team? [Fill out the form here]📧 Share what YOU run for: WillRunForPodcast@gmail.com📱 Follow us: @WillRunForPodcast on Facebook & InstagramCome laugh with us as we share our running experiences and talk about everything from our favorite beer runs to our chafing nightmares. Tell us what YOU run for... Email us or leave a voice memo at WillRunForPodcast@gmail.com Find us on Facebook and Instagram @WillRunForPodcast Tag your pictures and stories @WillRunForPodcast and help grow our community.

Winter Running Blues (Ep. 134)

On this episode we have a bunch of goal getters and training updates. Come laugh with us as we share our running experiences and talk about everything from our favorite beer runs to our chafing nightmares. Tell us what YOU run for... Email us or leave a voice memo at WillRunForPodcast@gmail.com Find us on Facebook and Instagram @WillRunForPodcast Tag your pictures and stories @WillRunForPodcast and help grow our community.

Walt Disney World Marathon Weekend 2026 Recap (Ep. 133)

We just survived Walt Disney World Marathon Weekend 2026 — and we have ALL the feelings! In this episode, the Will Run For crew reunites to give you a full, honest recap of race weekend at Disney World, from the highs and the chaos to the magical moments that make it worth every training mile.We also celebrate our Goal Getters — the listeners who crushed their running goals — and ring in the New Year with some big running inspiration.Whether you’re a Disney runner who just finished, someone dreaming of running WDW, or a runner looking for their next race adventure, this one’s for you.📋 Topics covered: Walt Disney World Marathon 2026 recap, Disney race weekend experience, Goal Getters listener celebration, New Year running motivation, race day tips, runDisney tips🏃 Ketchup to Cancer Virtual Race: https://runsignup.com/Race/IN/Indianapolis/KetchupToCancerVirtual📧 Email / Voice Memo: WillRunForPodcast@gmail.com📱 Follow us: @WillRunForPodcast on Facebook & Instagram