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  • Disney Running Trails: Running at Saratoga Springs and Disney Springs
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    Disney Running Trails: Running at Saratoga Springs and Disney Springs

    ByLisa September 29, 2020September 29, 2020

    The run down on running at Saratoga Springs and Disney Springs.

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  • Playlist Mondays: Antiestablishment Edition
    runDisney | Running | Running Playlists

    Playlist Mondays: Antiestablishment Edition

    ByLisa September 28, 2020September 28, 2020

    Image Source ©Buffalo News Because sometimes you just need to pound out the world’s problems on the track. Who knows…maybe you’ll find some inspiration for change out there. And caution…there are some explicit lyrics in this one. It’s tough to put an antiestablishment playlist together without a little Rage Against the Machine. AVAILABLE ON SPOTIFY HERE:…

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  • Just Two Things: One Mindset & One Act That Will, Together, Change Your Life
    Life | Running

    Just Two Things: One Mindset & One Act That Will, Together, Change Your Life

    ByLisa September 27, 2020September 28, 2020

    I’ve got good news, and I’ve got bad news. The bad news is that there are no silver bullets in life. No simple pre-paved paths from where you are right now to where you ought to be. But if you find yourself dissatisfied when your head hits the pillow at night. If you know in…

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  • It’s Time to Reopen Disneyland
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    It’s Time to Reopen Disneyland

    ByLisa September 23, 2020March 16, 2021

    “We’re ready.”

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  • runDisney’s 2021 Marathon and Princess Race Weekends Go Virtual With the Option for Refunds
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    runDisney’s 2021 Marathon and Princess Race Weekends Go Virtual With the Option for Refunds

    ByLisa September 22, 2020September 23, 2020

    Both race weekends will be converted to virtual events, similar to their offering for the 2020 Disney Wine & Dine Half Marathon Weekend. Participants who registered through runDisney.com will have the option of receiving a full refund for the race. Those who are registered with a U.S. mailing address may convert their existing registration to a…

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  • Where to Run In Disney: The Definitive Walt Disney World Running Trail Guide
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    Where to Run In Disney: The Definitive Walt Disney World Running Trail Guide

    ByLisa September 22, 2020May 21, 2021

    The definitive guide to training runs at Walt Disney World.

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  • Disney Running Trails: Running at Disney’s Wilderness Lodge
    Disney | runDisney | Running

    Disney Running Trails: Running at Disney’s Wilderness Lodge

    ByLisa September 22, 2020September 22, 2020

    Disney Running Trail Series: Running at Wilderness Lodge

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  • On Running Together: Ten Reasons Why I’ll Always Stick With You
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    On Running Together: Ten Reasons Why I’ll Always Stick With You

    ByLisa September 21, 2020September 21, 2020

    You know the old adage – run fast alone, run far together.  I’m admittedly more often than not a solo runner. It’s a consequence of my introverted tendencies. Of the fact that I started distance running as a way to work out my thoughts. Of the fact that my runs are often the only real…

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  • Playlist Mondays: Old School Singalong Edition
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    Playlist Mondays: Old School Singalong Edition

    ByLisa September 21, 2020September 21, 2020

    The most fun you’ve ever had on a training run.

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  • After Hours Park Dining: The One Secret I Didn’t Want to Share
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    After Hours Park Dining: The One Secret I Didn’t Want to Share

    ByLisa September 20, 2020September 20, 2020

    I’ve shared a lot of Disney tips and tricks and other secrets with you. I’ve told you what targets to hit to be a Galactic Hero on Buzz Lightyear’s Space Ranger Spin. I’ve told you my secret places to relax on property. Heck – I’ve even told you about that time I yelled at my…

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Springtime Surprise Sell Out times!! Challenge wen Springtime Surprise Sell Out times!! Challenge went fast. 10K was next - not surprising given that theme. 😍🏹 5Ks continue to go a bit slower with their increased capacity. 

Did you get what you wanted? Things seemed to have been at least a little better for people from what I’m seeing online. 

Incredibly grateful to have gotten in early for the challenge with them now recognizing perfect status for the Springtime Challenge & 10-Miler. I’ll see you there!! Outside of Dopey, Springtime is quickly becoming my favorite rD race event of the year.

If you’re new to this world, look to my new book, releasing August 7, for everything you need to know. (Some interesting stuff in there for us seasoned vets, too—full history of rD going back to the first marathon in the 90s, life lessons from long runs…) Link in bio & stories for updates.
NEW (and free): The runDisney Pacing Calculator 🏰 NEW (and free): The runDisney Pacing Calculator 🏰 at thecastlerun.com

Bookmark + share for the upcoming race season.

Pick any scenario. Corral D, first wave, moving at a 10:30 pace? You have over TWO HOURS to play with on the course before the sweep is a concern. Dropping to a 22:00 pace at the same start time? Even with your lead time ahead of the balloon ladies and no stops, you’re likely getting swept.

Give this new tool three numbers: (1) the pace you expect to average while you’re actually moving on the course, (2) when you’ll cross the start line, and (3) when the last wave of the last corral starts (the balloon ladies 🎈).

It spits out two useful numbers: (1) the actual pace you’d need to hold if you didn’t stop at all, and (2) how much time you’ll have for characters, bathrooms, and otherwise playing on the course if you instead hold your expected pace.

The necessary fine print: runDisney requires a 16:00 minute/mile pace regardless, and this is always just an estimate—not a guarantee of anything, including whether or not you’ll get swept. runDisney staff and volunteers always rule the day. And, even with cushion to spare, moving efficiently keeps the course clear and makes race day better for everyone.

This tool is built on the “Cushion” concept from my book, The runDisney Companion, coming in August. The link to join the list is on the calculator page.

The calculator is free, no login, and live now. Link in bio + my stories.
Perfect runners officially receive their Springtim Perfect runners officially receive their Springtime Surprise 2027 early registration links.

If you’ve earned Perfect status for the 10-Miler or the Challenge, runDisney has reserved a guaranteed registration for the 2027 Springtime Surprise Weekend with your name on it.

Your redemption window opens today, June 30th at 10am ET / 7am PT, and it closes at 8pm ET / 5pm PT on July 6. 

The link is in your runDisney account.

🏃🏻‍♀️Log in and head to your Dashboard
🌸Look under “Important Reminders” at the top
🏅Click “View Invite” to land on the registration screen

The link is only for you and cannot be shared or transferred.
All of the characters scattered around the new Ani All of the characters scattered around the new Animation Courtyard. I love how they have characters from different movies interacting. Lucifer stalking Zazu. Cinderella’s mice hanging out with Timothy Q. Mouse. Diablo and Cinderella’s bluebirds. Here’s the whole roster: 

1. Sir Hiss from Robin Hood with Fru Fru (Mrs. Big?) from Zootopia
2. Lucifer from Cinderella
3. Mochi from Big Hero 6 with a cameo from the moon
4. Ray from The Princess and the Frog on a lightpost
5. Diablo, Maleficent’s raven, with the bluebirds from Cinderella
6. Jiminy Cricket on the street sign
7. Pua from Moana and Thumper from Bambi
8. Jaq and Gus from Cinderella with Timothy Q. Mouse from Dumbo
9. Zazu from The Lion King
10. Mickey on the Mickey Avenue sign (nod to the real street signs on the Burbank studio lot)
11. The hat
12. (Forgot Abu. Oops. He’s there too… IG please let me add photos to carousels.)
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