The Joyful Miles Podcast: Recent Episodes

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Two friends who are all about running, runDisney, fitness and inspiring others to enjoy life one mile at a time!

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Hello, everybody, oh, how we've missed you! We wish that all is well in your life and that you've been surviving these crazy times. In this episode, Jackey and Laura catch up and share their 2021 goals!

For those doing the Virtual WDW Marathon goals this weekend, best of luck!

The video Laura mentioned on MouseGen: https://youtu.be/vaWnnXtS0fY

Our Running Costumes Tag Video: https://youtu.be/-aSwYJwnHWs

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Since there's so much to love about running and fitness, we're following up our Ep. 85 Valentine's show with another round of favorites! What's yours? If you'd like, pop on over to the Joyful Miles Running Club Facebook group and share there!

OOFOS PROJECT PINK:

We'd love it if you checked out Laura's blog post and/or watch this video about Duncan Finigan! For every pair of OOFOS sold from their Project Pink collection and all other oofos.com orders, they donate 3% directly towards the Dana-Farber Breast Cancer Research team to support new medical breakthroughs with the potential to help patients, like Duncan, feel better!

SHADY RAYS:

For 50% off 2 pairs of Shady Rays, sunglasses use the code BIBRAVE!

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Our Amazon Storefront with our favorite products!

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Also, we are going on hiatus for the rest of July and August. But we'll be back on September 6th with a brand-new show and much to talk about! Until then, take care and have a great summer!

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Hey, runDisney, if you're listening ... which you're probably not, but one can dream ... here's some things we have on our runDisney Wish List! Some you've already done, (thank you!) some we realize aren't possible, but some we're still crossing our fingers for. Like bringing back the Disneyland races!!

Thanks for listening, everyone, and have a joyful day! 

Our runDisney Wish List video from 2017

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Are you registered for the 2020 WDW Marathon Weekend? If so, in today's episode, Laura and Jackey chat about things you need to be doing and thinking about now for the full marathon, Goofy Challenge and Dopey Challenge, from training to costume planning. Hope this is helpful, thanks for listening, and have a joyful day!

Our Balloon Ladies show

runDisney Budgeting Tips blog post

runDisney Budgeting Tips podcast episode

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Our Amazon Storefront with our favorite products!

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Hello, everyone, we hope you had an amazing week! In this episode, Jackey and Laura chat about joining Team in Training to raise money for the Leukemia & Lymphona Society, Princess Half Marathon registration, and our summer plans. Thanks for listening and have a joyful day!

Sabre Code for 20% off: SABRERUN

Jackey's Sabre blog post

Laura's Running Safety video and blog post

BibRave

TNT Codes for $100.00 off registration fee:

  • CHIBIBRAVE expires 07/24/19
  • MCMBIBRAVE expires 08/01/19
  • NYCBIBRAVE expired 08/31/19

Our TNT Fundraising Pages ... any donations would be greatly appreciated!!

  • Jackey
  • Laura

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Happy Memorial Day Weekend and many thanks to those serving our country in the past, present and future! In today's episode, Jackey chats about the 2019 Brookyn Half Marathon. Be sure to check out her recap video and remember ... it's Skin Cancer Awareness month, so protect your skin! For more on this, watch Laura's video for tips and information. Thanks for listening and have a joyful day!

Jackey's Brooklyn Half video

Laura's Running in the Sun video

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Happy Friday! In today's episode, we chat with the lovely Juanita Adams about the Running Universal Inaugural Minion 5k, which is now on our bucket list! Thanks for listening and have a joyful day!

Juanita's Etsy Shop

Minion 5k

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Happy Friday! We're back from another break, this time with our dear friend, Jennalyn, for a chat about runDisney's 2019 Princess Half Marathon! Thanks for listening, and for more PHM tips, be sure to visit our website!

PHM: Everything you need to know

PHM Expo Haul Live Show

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Hello, everyone, in today's episode, we chat about Jackey's experience at the 2019 Star Wars Half Marathon Weekend as well as registration for runDisney's 2020 WDW Marathon Weekend! If you are registering, (or have already,) be sure to subscribe because we'll soon be talking about things to do now to prepare!

Jackey's Live Post-Race Show

runDisney Budgeting Tips blog post

runDisney Budgeting Tips Podcast Episode 67

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Hello, everyone, we've missed you! We each needed to take a break, but we're back and in this episode, we catch up by chatting about our current running and racing plans, a bit about the Princess Half Marathon, (full episode on that topic coming up,) and other this and thats. It's good to be back!

Check out our website where we've been doing lots of blogging! And for race reviews, head on over to BibRave!

San Antonio Rock 'n' Roll Discounts: (More race discounts are listed here.)

  • 19RNRBRP16 to save $16 off the half/full marathon
  • 19RNRBRP6 to save $6 off the 5k/10k

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Happy Friday! In today's episode, Christopher Savio guests hosts a fantastic chat with Bill Kearns about his experience running Athens Marathon: The Authentic, one of the hardest races he's ever done! (And he's done a lot.) If you have any questions for Bill, head on over to the Joyful Miles Running Club over at Facebook or find him at One Mile No Sweat on Instagram. Thanks for listening and have a joyful day!

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Happy (belated) Valentine's Day! To celebrate, Jackey and Laura chat about running and fitness things we love, from gear and apps to races and meals and everything in between. Thanks for listening and have a joyful day!

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We're SO EXCITED about this show! Thanks to Jennalyn, we had a lovely chat with Sue, one of the Balloon Ladies! They provide a wonderful service to runDisney participants by warning them when they are falling behind the minimum pace so it was awesome learning more about her. There's some audio issues, but her advice is amazing and we hope you enjoy!

runDisney's Princess Half Marathon Tips post

If you'll be at this year's PHM, Jennalyn and I are having a meet up on Saturday, February 23rd from 12:00 to 1:30pm at Disney's Boardwalk between the pavilion and ESPN Grill. Hope to see you there!

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In this episode, we're continuing with our chat about runDisney's 2019 WDW Marathon Weekend with our guests Jennalyn Jaeger and Christopher Savio! In this episode, we discuss the half marathon and full marathon, which includes an epic ride on Expedition Everest. Video linked below! Thanks for listening and have a joyful day!

Riding Expedition Everest during the Disney Marathon

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We're back after taking a much-needed break to chat about runDisney's 2019 WDW Marathon Weekend with our friends, Jennalyn Jaeger and Christopher Savio! In the episode, we cover the expo, 5k, 10k, Cigna Blogger Event, and our amazing Joyful Miles meet up. Next week, we'll wrap things up with the half and full marathon. Whew! Lots to discuss, so let's go!

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Happy holidays, everyone! In today's episode, we're sharing a lovely chat with Amy Kentner, owner of Roadrunner Enterprises and a pacer at runDisney's upcoming WDW Marathon. Her positive energy and spirit will surely get everyone in her 05:15 group over that finish line! Enjoy and thanks for listening! 

Two of Amy's runs:

  • A Christmas Story 5k and 10k
  • Run to the Moon 5k, 10k and 1 mile fun run

Our 2018 WDW Marathon recap video 

Our 2018 Christmas Story 10k recap video 

Heather Jergensen's WDW Marathon Weekend Digital Guide video

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~CORRECTION: Our meet up will now start at 3:30 instead of 3:00 due to a recent schedule conflict.~

runDisney's 2019 WDW Marathon Weekend is now less than four weeks away, woo-HOO! In today's episode, Jackey and Laura share their long list of Dopey Do's and Don'ts ... things they've done right and things they've done wrong, which can apply to all races. Best of luck to all who will be there!

Hope to see you Friday, January 11 from 3:30 to 5:00 at Disney's Boardwalk!

Our 2018 WDW Marathon Finish in Two Minutes

Heather's video about tapering for MW.

Need more runDisney tips? We've got you covered!

Be sure to visit our website for blog recaps as well as our YouTube channel where Laura will be sharing video recaps.

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Happy holidays! In today's show, Jackey and Laura chat about the Christmas Story 10k in Cleveland and a Girls on the Run race in Maryland before answering questions for a run Holiday Tag. Thanks for listening and have a joyful season!

Jackey's Christmas Story 10k video recap.

Jim Reeves' Mary's Boy Child

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Deck the Halls B by Kevin MacLeod is licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution license  Source Artist

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Happy Friday, everyone! Today, Christopher Savio joins us again to chat about running in cold weather, brrrrr. Have some tips we missed? Awesome, please share in the comments or in the Joyful Miles Running Club Facebook group! Thanks for listening and have a joyful day!  

Runner's World What to Wear Tool

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In today's episode, we chat with Christopher Savio about his 2018 New York City Marathon experience. Many congrats to Chris and all of this year's finishers! Thanks for listening and we hope you had an amazing Thanksgiving!

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Laura and Jackey wrap up their chat about runDisney's 2018 Wine & Dine Half Marathon Weekend by covering the half, an amazing show by Taylor Dayne, our joint meet-up, and the After Party! Thanks for listening and as always, have a joyful day!

Be sure to visit our website for race recaps and runDisney tips as well as our YouTube channel!

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Our 75th show, woo-HOOOO!!! We were already excited to tape this episode after having a total BLAST at runDisney's 2018 Wine & Dine Half Marathon Weekend so having it be our 75th tops it off in the most glorious way! In this episode, Laura and Jackey talk about the expo, our first meet-up with Kimberly Estabrook, and the 10k. Thanks for listening and have a joyful day!

Our 2016 10K post-race Under Pressure fun with some mild language: https://youtu.be/mzZtF3LaVuw

Our 2018 W&D Half Experience in Three Minutes: https://youtu.be/nOg4Z7e7aGk

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Things get chatty today as Laura shares her 2018 Baltimore Half Marathon experience, race #3 of the King Crab Challenge. Both the Baltimore Half and Full are AMAZING races with tons of fantastic spectators, great support, lots of food and fuel, and a vibrant finish at Baltimore's Inner Harbor. Thanks for listening and have a great day!

Laura's King Crab Challenge video recaps.

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With less than one week to go until the Wine & Dine Half Marathon, Laura shares insight from the book, Girl, Wash Your Face by Rachel Hollis, which leads her and Jackey into a chat about runDisney, the inaccurate belief that Disney races aren't "real" races, and some last-minute tips for newbies. Thanks for listening and have a joyful day!

Our best runDisney tip videos, blog posts, and podcast episodes.

Girl, Wash Your Face by Rachel Hollis (both affiliate links.)

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Heather Jergensen from Running with Grace joins us to discuss the Wine & Dine Half Marathon Weekend Virtual Event Guide plus the recent runDisney website redesign! For more details and map visuals, be sure to check out Heather's videos using the following links and if you have any questions, pop on over to the Joyful Miles Running Club. Thanks for listening and have a joyful day!

Heather's Videos:

  • runDisney W&D Virtual Guide Breakdown
  • runDisney W&D Corrals, Bibs, and Waivers
  • LIVE: runDisney W&D Questions

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Jennalyn is back for the second half of our Disneyland Paris Half Marathon chat! In today's episode, she talks about the 10k, Joyful Miles meet up, the half marathon, and more travel issues while heading home. Thanks for listening and have a joyful day!

Links to sites mentioned:

Paul's Discover DLP Podcast, Meredith's Rice Rice Runner channel, Kimberly Estabrook, Heather Jergensen, and Gerald at RezRuns! 

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Happy Friday! Our dear friend, Jennalyn Jaeger, joins us today to chat about the 2018 Disneyland Paris Half Marathon Weekend. In this episode, she shares her Expo and 5k adventure, plus she offers a cautionary travel tale about passports. Next week, we talk about the 10k, Joyful Miles meet-up, and the half marathon! Thanks for listening and have a joyful day!

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"Live life like your Donor is watching." In today's episode, Kristen Willoughby shares her amazing story of running with cystic fibrosis and finishing her first half marathon after receiving a lung transplant. We are in absolute awe of Kristen's grit and of Jess, the gal who selflessly blessed so many lives by being an organ donor.

To learn more about organ donation, please visit organdonor.gov 

Also, visit Kristen's Running for Jess IG page to keep up with her adventures!

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Happy Friday, it's a Q&A day! Jackey and Laura ask questions that have been asked on our blog, YouTube channel, or on the Joyful Miles Running Club on Facebook. Many thanks to everyone who submitted questions and we hope this is helpful! Thanks for listening and have a joyful day!

Blog Posts/Videos Mentioned:

  • Take the Dread out of Treadmill
  • Top 20 runDisney Must Packs
  • Hanacure Face Mask for a good giggle!

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Happy Friday! In this episode, Jackey and Laura share ways they save money for racecations and runDisney events. For links mentioned throughout the show, (and oh boy, there's lots of them,) visit Laura's runDisney Budgeting Tips blog post. Thanks for listening and have a joyful day!

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We've talked about running motivation in Episode 47, but what if those tips don't work? Jackey and Laura dig deep into the topic of runner burnout with definitions, warning signs, and ways we're pulling ourselves out of our own running slumps. Laura also shares Mel Robbins' 5 Second Rule, which has been an amazing help! Thanks for listening and as always, having a joyful day!

Visit our website for more links about the 5 Second Rule and other things discussed during the show!

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In this week's episode, Jackey and Laura chat about their latest adventure ... taking on Beachbody's new Liift4 program together! Please note: We are not Beachbody representatives, this is not a paid promotion nor are we qualified to give training advice. We're just two gals trying to get healthy and fit! To read Laura's previous Beachbody blog posts, click on the link below. Thanks for listening and have a joyful day! 

http://joyfulmiles.com/category/beachbody/

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In this episode, Jackey and Laura share their first marathon experience by reading from their personal blog posts. Warning: the 2015 WDW Goofy Challenge was also their first race weekend together, so there will be a few tears and TMI moments! If you'd like to read their full posts with pictures, click on the link below. Thanks for listening and have a joyful day!

Joyful Miles Blog

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Happy Friday! In this episode, Jackey and Laura share their favorite past runDisney running costumes, future ones they want to try, and tips for making your own. If you'd like to see photos, watch this video on our YouTube channel and as always, thanks for listening and have a joyful day! 

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This week we are joined by fellow Joyful Miles Running Club member, Bill Kearns! Bill talks about his experience training for, and running a 50K! He also answers some of our Joyful Miles Running Club member questions. We also get to sneak in some runDisney chat along the way. Not a member of the Joyful Miles Running Club yet? Shoot on over to Facebook, and request to join. Be sure to also go follow Bill on YouTube, Twitter, Instagram and Facebook by searching "onemilenosweat" in each platform. While you're at it, be sure to subscribe to our podcast, if you haven't already, and leave us a review! Thanks for listening, and have a joyful day!

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It's a Q&A day! Jackey and Laura answer questions from listeners, subscribers, readers, and members of the Joyful Miles Running Club. Our apologies if we've missed any - please send your question again and we'll answer it directly as well as in a future episode! Thanks for listening and have a joyful day!

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runDisney registration season for 2019 has begun this week, starting with the WDW Marathon Weekend! To celebrate, Jackey and Laura chat about their runDisney Must Do's and favorite traditions. Be sure to visit the Joyful Miles Running Club to share yours! Thanks for listening and as always, have a joyful day!

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In today's episode, we chat with Heather Jergensen, our dear friend who is now a certified running coach! She chats about the certification process and offers great basic running tips for new runners. Thanks for listening and have a joyful day!

Heather's Sites

  • Go Find Your Awesome
  • Facebook Group
  • YouTube
  • Twitter

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Happy Friday! In this episode, Jackey and Laura chat about their Running Then and Now, how they've changed ... or haven't changed throughout the years. (Both of them still doesn't know how to dress!) Thanks for listening and have a joyful day!

Laura's post: http://laurabowers.net/frederick-twilight-5k-2008/

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Happy Friday! In today's episode, Jackey talks about the Shawshank Hustle and Cedar Point Quarter Marathon, (that's the Run, Ride,) and Laura shares her chunkalicious experience at the Baltimore 10-Miler, (that's the Rough Race.) Be sure to check out Laura's video recap on YouTube and Jackey Videostar fun! Thanks for listening and as always, have a joyful day!

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Training for fall races has begun, so in this episode, Jackey and Laura share their best tips for staying motivated and getting out the door! We also pepper in suggestions that have been shared by members of our Joyful Miles Running Club Facebook group. Thanks for listening, have a joyful day, and most of all ... happy summer running!

Be Inspired YouTube Channel

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This week week we are joined by our very good friend, Heather Jergensen. She talks about her recent experience of attending an Another Mother Runner Retreat. You can find more information at anothermotherrunner.com We also talk about the recent announcement regarding the future of runDisney race registration. You can find Heather by searching Grace & Pretzels on Facebook, at her blog at gofindyourawesome.com , and her YouTube page. Thanks for listening, and have a joyful week! 

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This week Rob and Jackey recap their experience running in the Buffalo Marathon and Half-Marathon. Laura was supposed to be there, but she shares her story as to why she was not. She does, however, share her experience running the Frederick Half Marathon a couple of weeks prior. Thanks for listening, and have a joyful day!

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This week we are joined by Joyful Miles Running Club member Colleen Mclaughlin. She shares her experience running her very first marathon, and boy, was it a doozy! She was fortunate enough to run the Boston Marathon as her first marathon, however, the conditions would really make it difficult. How did she fare in the cold? Did the torrential downpours make her want to quit? Would the gale force winds blow her shot at finishing? You don't want to miss this episode! You can also follow Colleen on instagram: @pinkiesup. And if you haven't already, be sure to go to facebook, search "Joyful Miles Running Club," ask to join, and start sharing your story with us. Who knows? We may ask you to share it on our show! Thanks for listening, and have a joyful day! 

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In this episode, Laura chats with her son's girlfriend, Kimberly Vogt, who shares her experience as a first time half marathoner the day after they both ran the Ocean City Island to Island Half Marathon in Ocean City, Maryland. Laura's video recap from this race will be available on our YouTube channel this weekend, so be sure to check it out!

Also, visit Kimberly's Instagram for photos from OC and more.

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This week our friend Chris Savio joins us to talk about his experience using a running coach. He talks about how she has helped him improve, get stronger, and work towards achieving his goals. We also talk about the runDisney announcement for the theme of next year's Star Wars races. Thanks for listening, and have a joyful day!

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May the Fourth be with you! We are back from the 2018 Dark Side Half Marathon, and we are talking all about it. They talk about where they stayed, race transportation, and of course the Expo! Rob shares his experience running the First Order Challenge, and the ladies share their experience cheering for the 10K. Thanks for listening, and have a joyful day!

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Ah, Disney's Princess Half Marathon with all its tutus and tiaras and Captain Jack, oh my! Jackey hosts this week's episode as Laura shares her adventures from the Fit for a Princess Expo to Sunday's half marathon with tales of lost luggage, Uber issues, and some TMI in between. Hope you enjoy and congratulations to all the finishers!

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Here's what happens when Rob isn't around ... the gals tend to ramble! Jackey and Laura do just that as they chat about the upcoming Star Wars Half Marathon Weekend, runDisney news, and Jackey's new Garmin. As for the surprise streak, well, you'll have to listen to find out what that is!

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We're back! After a little break, the gang is all together to discuss what they all have been up to. We also recap some of the runDisney news to have come out while we were gone, and we discuss some of the things that are coming up (including our Star Wars Meet Up). Thanks for listening and have a joyful day!

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This week we talk about some of our goals for 2018, and the importance of goal setting. We also answer some listener questions from our Joyful Mile Running Club Members. Not a member yet? Simply go to Facebook, search "Joyful Miles Running Club," and ask to be added. It's that easy, and it's a lot of fun! Thanks for listening, and have a joyful day!

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This week we are joined by Kristin of bamagirlruns (also @bamagirlruns on twitter and instagram) who has run every Princess Half Marathon since the beginning! We chat with her about how the race has changed over the last 10 years, and answer a lot of your questions. She also gives a few tips in preparation of the upcoming race weekend. Thanks for listening, and have a joyful day!

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This week we wrap up our coverage of our 2018 Dopey Challenge with the full Marathon! Would it be another cold morning? What were we feeling going in? How would we end up finishing? Will we do another Dopey Challenge? These questions and more will be answered on this week's episode! Be sure to subscribe to our YouTube channel so you don't miss any of the awesome recaps Laura has been working on, and if you have yet to subscribe to the podcast, what are you waiting for?! If you could also take a moment and leave us a review, it would help us greatly, and we read them on the show, as we did this week! Thanks for listening, and have a joyful day!

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Our 2018 Dopey Challenge continues with the Walt Disney World Half Marathon! We put on our best faces (yes, even Rob), as we battle the cold yet again. Seriously, these were some of our best costumes ever! Also, we talk about what we think of the revamped course, the cast of characters we would, eventually, stop for, and all of the hilarity that ensued! Oh, and if you are running this year's Darkside Challenge, you won't want to miss our special announcement. Thanks for listening and have a joyful day!

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Our Dopey Challenge journey continues with the 10K! We would not let another very cold morning hinder our spirits because our costumes were just that funny! The ridiculousness also wouldn't end at the finish line either! We also touch on our time at the Cigna Social Media Event, as well as our joint meet up with Gerald Reznick, Kimberly Estabrook and Heather Jergensen! We are so very thankful for all that came to the meet up and said hello! We are also looking for your feedback. If you attended the meet up, what did you like? How was the location? Would you do it again? Be sure to send us a tweet or a message on facebook, and be sure to join our Joyful Miles Running Club group on facebook to keep us posted on your journey and goals! Thanks for listening and have a joyful day! 

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We finally start some running! Hard to believe that our Dopey adventure was nearly 2 years in the making, but we finally kick it off with the 5K. Also hard to believe that this is Rob's first ever runDisney 5K! Will he be back for more? We also decided to record live video that will be posted on our YouTube page, so be sure to check it out and see who picks their nose first! Thanks for listening, and have a joyful day!

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We kick off our recap of the 2018 Walt Disney World Marathon and Dopey Challenge by covering the crazy Expo! We address how the later start time, weather and crowds all affected our experience. We also brifely talk about what we think of the recently announced Star Wars Virtual Half Marathon and Kessel Run. Look for our next episode to release Wednesday! Thanks for listening and have a joyful day!

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This week we take some time to answer your Dopey questions! We don't mean that as an insult! With almost 2 weeks to go, we want to make sure you are all prepared to tackle the Dopey Challenge! Laura references Jen Sorenson's guest post which can be found here: http://joyfulmiles.com/weight-loss-through-happiness-and-running/ We also reference Stephen Goldman's guest post on spectating during the Marathon, which can be found here: http://joyfulmiles.com/tips-cheering-rundisney-races/  And of course we recorded this right before runDisney released bib numbers and corral assignments, but you can find all of that information, as well as the event guide here: https://www.rundisney.com/disneyworld-marathon/ Looks like it's going to be a party in D! Thanks for listening and have a joyful day! 

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This week Laura and Rob are back from vacation, and they share how they kept up with their training while trying to enjoy some R&R. Thanks for listening and have a joyful day!

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"And now, the end is near..." This week the girls recap what could be the very last Disneyland race forever! The Superheroes Half Marathon! They also share their once in a lifetime experience of being able to dine in Walt's footsteps. Thanks for listening, and have a joyful day!

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Avengers assemble! This week the gang is all here to pay homage to the end of the Disneyland races. We recap the last race weekend at Disneyland Resort (hopefully not forever), the Superheroes Half Marathon Weekend. Jackey and Laura had the pleasure of participating in all of the races, so you know it will be good! For part one we get through the Expo, the 5K and the 10K. If you like what you are hearing, we encourage you to leave us a review on iTunes, and subscribe if you haven't already. Thanks for listening, and have a joyful day!

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It's Jackey asking the questions this week, as Rob is put in the hot seat to talk about his experience running the NYC Marathon! You definitely don't want to miss this one! Of course, Jackey was having technical difficulties, so apologies about her audio struggles. Thanks for listening, and have a joyful day!

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This week we have a jam packed show! We are joined by special guests, Jennalyn and Nicki who participated in the Wine and Dine Two Race Challenge. We cover the expo, the races, and the after-party. As usual, we all get a little loopy by the end of it all! Thanks for listening and have a joyful day!

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The girls are away this week, so our old friend Chris Savio joins Rob to discuss his recent trip to the Marine Corps Marathon in D.C. Chris also gives some insight into training and planning for a marathon, as well as some equipment tips. He references some Garmin settings that should be changed, and you can find out more here: https://www.cnet.com/how-to/the-one-setting-you-should-change-on-your-garmin-watch/ Also, if you are in Florida for the Wine and Dine Weekend, and happen to be listening today, our friend Jenna will be in the Germany Pavillion at 2:30pm for a Meet Up (not 11:30 like Rob incorrectly stated). Thanks for listening and have a joyful day!

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In this bonus episode, nutritionist Ellie Kempton of Simply Nourished Nutrition joins Heather Jergensen from the Running with Grace YouTube channel and Laura to chat about nutrition, both for training and races. To learn more about Ellie or to watch the video version of this chat, check out the links below!

Simply Nourished Nutrition website

Simply Nourished Nutrition on Facebook

Heather Jergensen's Channel

Heather's Video chat with Ellie

Vital Proteins Collagen (affiliate link) 

MCT Oil (affiliate link)

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In this bonus episode, Coach Christine Hinton joins Heather Jergensen from the Running with Grace YouTube channel and Laura to chat about training, the Dopey Challenge and nutrition. To learn more about Christine or to watch the video version of this chat, check out the links below!

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Coach Christine's Website

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Train Like a Mother – the Book

Heather's Channel and Vlogtober Q & A Video

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This week, Jackey and Rob discuss the heartbreaking news that runDisney has decided to cancel it's Disneyland races for 2018, and possibly beyond. They also discuss some Dopey training updates, which is what they initially wanted to talk about this week... Apologies up front for Jackey's audio. It's a bit messed up this week, but we make it work. Thanks for listening and have a joyful day!

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Laura and Jackey chat with our first international guest, Paul Washington! He discusses runDisney's 2017 Disneyland Paris Half Marathon Weekend, everything from the expo to park changes and all 22.4 miles in between.

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This week we turn to our listeners and answer some of their questions. We cover a range of topics from budgeting trips, which resorts we like, and how we handle training for Dopey. If you have a question for us, please send us a tweet, a message on facebook, or go to joyfulmiles.com and find our contacts there. Thanks for listening, and have a joyful day!

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It's just Laura and Jackey in this bonus episode with special guest, Heather Jergensen from the Running with Grace YouTube channel! Heather and Joyful Miles are teaming up for Vlogtober, where YouTubers post a new video every day in October. After the cameras stopped rolling for our first video, we hit the record button for a fun chat about why we each become a blogger/vlogger/podcaster, how we discovered runDisney, and what started our love of running.

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This week we are joined by our friend Chris, and he shares his experience running a Ragnar series race for the first time. Chris posted some of his pictures on our Joyful Miles Running Club page on facebook, but you can also find him on Instagram @cbsav82. Thanks for listening and have a joyful day!

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This week we are wrapping up our discussion of the Disneyland Double Dare Weekend by recapping the Half Marathon! It was one of the hottest races the girls have ever ran, and they share their experience of how they got through it. Also, Rob doesn't miss an opportunity to get in an "I told you so..." Apologies for the delay in getting this episode out. We will have a new episode this Friday, and we should be back on our Friday release schedule going forward. Thanks for listening, and have a joyful day!

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This week we are continuing our recap of the Disneyland Double Dare Weekend by talking about the 10K. This is one of our favorite races, but would it still be after this year? Thanks for listening and have a joyful day!

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We are kicking off our recap of the Disneyland Double Dare Weekend by talking about the Expo, the 5K, and the first ever official Joyful Miles Meet-Up! Be prepared for a few new shows this week as we guide you through, what we think is, the best runDisney race weekend out there! Thanks for listening, and have a joyful day!

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Ahoy mateys! Since Jackey and Laura are away this week, Rob and Megan take the opportunity to discuss Disney Cruise Line. The episode is on the longer side, but there is so much to talk about! We don't even come close to covering it all (so be on the look out for a part two down the road)! Also, this episode was recorded the day before all of the fun announcements from D23, so we reference 2 new ships coming, but we know there are actually 3, so save your hate mail. However, do not save your questions and comments. We want to hear from you. Have you cruised with Disney Cruise Line? What do you think? What questions do you have? You can Tweet at us, leave us a comment on Facebook, or join our Facebook group, the Joyful Miles Running Club. Thanks for listening, and have a joyful day!

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This week we play a few rounds of "Have you ever?" Where we all answer questions pertaining to specific circumstances involving our runs. A little warning, we get a little TMI in sections, but it's all fun, and you get to know us more than you ever thought you wanted to! If you have any "Have you ever" questions you'd like us to answer, send them to us, and we will do this again! Thanks for listening, and have a joyful day!

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The runDisney Event Guide for the Disneyland Half Marathon is now out! Laura recently joined Heather Jergensen over at her Running with Grace YouTube Channel to discuss the guide and their conversation got so long, most of it couldn't fit in Heather's video that's linked below. That's where having a podcast can come in handy! We're sharing most of the cut content here since it was too fun to waste. Enjoy!

Heather's Disneyland Video

Go Find Your Awesome website

runDisney Event Guide

Heather's Race Etiquette Video

Joyful Miles YouTube

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This week we are kicking off runDisney season by sharing our training plans and tips for the upcoming Dopey Challenge in January! With less than 5 months away, now is the time to get going if you haven't already. Thanks for listening, and have a joyful day!

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This week we tackle a very important subject, and that is being safe on your runs. We hear a lot of stories of people getting attacked while running, so what can you do to better prepare yourself? Laura refers to a personal alarm that can be found on amazon here: https://www.amazon.com/SABRE-Personal-Self-Defense-Safety-meters/dp/B00BD4YVXY/ref=sr_1_3?ie=UTF8&qid=1501808006&sr=8-3&keywords=sabre+alarm. Also, stay tuned until the end as we reveal a potentially new segment on the podcast! Be aware, everyone was extra loopy this week! Thanks for listening and have a joyful day!

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"Summer running, had me a blast..." Warm up those vocal chords because it is hot outside! As we enter the dog days of Summer, Laura, Jackey and Rob discuss some of their most important tips to get you through your training runs and races. Be safe out there, thanks for listening, and have a joyful day!

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Today we take a break from talking running and training and get our Disney geek on! We recap all of the big announcements from this year's D23 celebration, and we discuss what we are excited for, as well as what we are not happy about. We also want to know what you think, so be sure to tweet at us or leave us a message on Facebook. Thanks for listening, and have a joyful day!

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Jackey and Laura take over this week and discuss what Disneyland and California Adventure activites they're most excited about during runDisney's upcoming Disneyland Half Marathon Weekend. Hope to see you there!

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May the 4th be with you! In honor of Star Wars Day, we are recapping this year's Walt Disney World Darkside Challenge. We are joined by our new friend Gerald, and he shares his unique perspective on the weekend's events. He can be found on YouTube at rezruns. We also gave a shout out to another YouTube page, Side Quest Squad. So be sure to check them both out! As always, thanks for listening, have a joyful day, and may the force be with you....always

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Apologies for the delay in getting part 2 up, but be on the lookout for a brand new episode to drop by Friday!! We also are all attending the Broad St 10 Miler this weekend, and are hoping to record a special epsiode while we are all together! But for now, let's finish recapping this year's Princess Half Marathon Weekend by talking about the 10K and the Half Marathon! Thanks for listening and have a joyful day!

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This week the gang is all here! After a few weeks off, Laura and Megan recap their experiences with the Princess Half Marathon. In part 1, we talk about the expo and the 5K, and Laura shares how she is dealing with her injury. Thanks for listening and have a joyful day!

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This week it's just Laura and Rob! Since it's just the two of us, we decided to have a quick chat about running in the rain at a runDisney event. We share our tips about what to pack, what to bring on race day, and how to cope with running in the rain to get you across the finish line! Thanks for listening and have a joyful day!

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This week we are giving our tips for creating your very own running costumes. Laura shares a lot of her tips that she posted on our blog, which can be found here: http://joyfulmiles.com/how-to-make-a-running-costume/ . We also share some of our favorite running costumes to help inspire you all! Thanks for listening and have a joyful day!

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This week we discuss some of the things we do to overcome the mental obstacles that come with running. We refer back to Laura's post regarding training on treadmills, which can be found here: http://joyfulmiles.com/taking-the-dread-out-of-treadmill-tuesdays-on-the-run/ . We also touch on the new trend of runDisney inviting participants to register early for next year's race. Be sure to subscribe to us on iTunes, and please be sure to leave a review. Thanks for listening and have a joyful day!

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This week Megan recaps her experience running the Goofy Challenge at this year's Walt Disney World Marathon. We talk extensively about the race that didn't happen, and we are planning for next year already! We want to give a special shout out to our travel agent friend, Anne Densk, with Magical Adventures Travel. She can be found at: http://magicaladventurestravel-withanne.weebly.com/ , and she can be emailed directly at: anne@magicaladventurestravel.com Thanks for listening, and have a joyful day!

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We're back! After a few weeks off, we return to discuss a plethora of topics. We touch on some recent runDisney news, as well as this year's Walt Disney World Marathon weekend. We also highlight what running related gifts we received for Christmas. Also, it wouldn't be a New Year without some resolutions, so we talk about what we are planning to do in 2017. Apologies in advance as we had some audio difficulties throughout recording, and Laura's portion had to be cut out. We will touch on hers later, as well as the recent happenings at the Marathon weekend that occured after our recording next week. Here is a list of links that we discuss on the show:

  • Laura talked about her Momentum Wraps and where to find them. You can find them here: momentumjewelry.com

-We give a shot out to Dakota Catan and her new YouTube channel, found here: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC0eFyFo6IpH-pl3dP7CrLbQ

-Laura refers to her Garmin unboxing video which can be found here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=NO4yeZUCW2k

-Jackey discusses Orange Theory Fitness, which she also blogged about here: http://joyfulmiles.com/orangetheory-fitness-my-first-two-weeks/#more-2595

-With the rain forecasted for the Walt Disney World Half Marathon, we refer to Laura's tips about running in the rain here: http://joyfulmiles.com/tips-for-running-in-the-rain/

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This week we are talking about the NYC Marathon. Our friend Shaelee stops by to discuss her experience participating in this year's event. Also, Laura gives us a quick update about her injury. Thanks for listening, and have a joyful day!

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Today Megan is here to talk about her and her family's experience running in the Super Heroes Weekend at Disneyland. Laura gives an update on her injury and how that will affect her for Marathon weekend in January. We reference our previous discussion about runDisney's new deferral policy, which can be found here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ee1fMa4Snj4&list=PLVQWOCr1RJKDD4m5OWXO-vpPvOi-pBUYJ&index=15&t=33s . Thanks for listening, and have a joyful day!

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Today we continue our conversation around the 2016 Walt Disney World Wine & Dine Half Marathon Weekend. Laura and Jackey talk about the half marathon, which was very different for Laura. They also talk about their experience with the revamped after party. Thanks for listening, and have a joyful day!

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This week we are joined by Ann Romagnolo from Heart of a Single Mom, who shares her experience of participating in a runDisney event for the first time. Her and Laura discuss the 2016 Wine & Dine Expo and the 5K. Jackey drops by later to help us discuss the innaugural 10K. Part 2 will be up on Black Friday to help get you through all of your shopping! Thanks for listening, Happy Thanksgiving, and have a joyful day!

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This week we preview the upcoming Walt Disney World Wine and Dine Half Marathon Weekend! We also give some tips to help you pack for your upcoming trip! Laura references her Packing List post on our site, and here is the link: http://joyfulmiles.com/packing-tips-rundisney-race/ . We also have a surprise guest make an appearance! Thanks for listening and have a joyful day!

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For our inaugural episode we are joined by a very special guest, Christopher Savio, to talk about his experience running this year's Chicago Marathon. Be sure to go to joyfulmiles.com to check out our blog, and also find out how to connect to us. Be sure to send us your training updates, goals, or own personal #joyfulmilestones as we like to highlight those on the air! Also, if you have questions, send them to us and we'll answer them on the show! Thanks for listening, and have a joyful day!