Stride Sisters Podcast
Hey Friends! Get ready to stride into adventure with the Stride Sisters Podcast! Lace up your running shoes and join us, college friends turned avid runners, as we dive into the enchanting world of runDisney! Get ready to embark on a journey filled with friendship, laughter, and insider tips as we share our passion for running and all things Disney.
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4 days ago
4 days ago
On today’s episode, we’re heading into the jungle to wish a wild and wonderful happy birthday to Disney’s Animal Kingdom!
We’re diving into the park’s history, sharing our favorite memories, and celebrating yours.Plus, we’re talking about what the future could hold and how upcoming changes might shake up the runDisney marathon course. Will we still be climbing Everest mid-race? Or running through something totally new?
Let’s celebrate the park that brings the adventure, the animals, and the heart.
Stride Sisters Instagram: instagram.com/stridesisterspodcast
Facebook Group: https://www.facebook.com/share/g/1FyCeMhJ49/?mibextid=wwXIfr
Twitter: @stridesispod
TikTok: @stridesisterspodcast
Eddie Burback Rainforest Cafe: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=vA-bjpKvIw8
Natalie's Fundraiser: 2025 Bank of America Chicago Marathon
Medal Donations: https://medals4mettle.org/
Tuesday Apr 15, 2025
Tuesday Apr 15, 2025
On today’s episode, for the first time in forever, we’re back together! We get into our normal dates, news, and fun facts before diving into Natalie’s Springtime Surprise weekend recap. Plus, Hannah has a springtime surprise of her own that you won’t want to miss.
So lace up your shoes, and step into the magic with us!
Show Notes
Stride Sisters Instagram: instagram.com/stridesisterspodcast
Facebook Group: https://www.facebook.com/share/g/1FyCeMhJ49/?mibextid=wwXIfr
Twitter: @stridesispod
TikTok: @stridesisterspodcast
Natalie's Fundraiser: 2025 Bank of America Chicago Marathon
Medal Donations: https://medals4mettle.org/
Tuesday Apr 08, 2025
Tuesday Apr 08, 2025
On today’s episode, it’s the moment we’ve all been waiting for—today, we’re crowning the champion of the first annual Miles Madness bracket! After weeks of matchups, debates, and tough choices, only one race combo will take the title. Will it be coast-to-coast magic or something totally unexpected? Tune in to find out! And as we wrap up the 2024–2025 RunDisney season, don’t worry—there’s no off-season slump here! We’ve got plenty of episodes coming your way, including Natalie’s Springtime Surprise Weekend recap and our full season wrap-up.
So lace up your shoes, and step into the magic with us!
Show Notes
Stride Sisters Instagram: instagram.com/stridesisterspodcast
Facebook Group: https://www.facebook.com/share/g/1FyCeMhJ49/?mibextid=wwXIfr
Twitter: @stridesispod
TikTok: @stridesisterspodcast
Natalie's Fundraiser: 2025 Bank of America Chicago Marathon
Medal Donations: https://medals4mettle.org/
KG’s Instagram: KG • Living the KG Life Podcast (@livingthekglife) • Instagram photos and videos
KG’s Boston Marathon Fundraiser: 2025 Boston Marathon
Tuesday Apr 01, 2025
Tuesday Apr 01, 2025
On today’s episode, we continue to play through the Miles Madness 2025 Bracket with our special guest, KG from Living the KG Life. Last week, we played our wild-card play in rounds and finalized the match-ups. This week, we play our first round and figure out which teams are going on to the Sweet Sixteen. We hope you submitted your brackets and are playing along at home!
So lace up your shoes, and step into the magic with us!
Show Notes
Stride Sisters Instagram: instagram.com/stridesisterspodcast
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/share/g/1FyCeMhJ49/?mibextid=wwXIfr
Twitter: @stridesispod
TikTok: @stridesisterspodcast
Natalie's Springtime Fundraiser: Natalie O’Malley's fundraising page for FORCE: Facing Our Risk of Cancer Empowered
Springtime Surprise Runner Tracking: https://track.rtrt.me/e/WDW-STS-2025
Medal Donations: https://medals4mettle.org/
KG’s Instagram: KG • Living the KG Life Podcast (@livingthekglife) • Instagram photos and videos
KG’s Boston Marathon Fundraiser: 2025 Boston Marathon
Tuesday Mar 25, 2025
Tuesday Mar 25, 2025
On today’s episode, it’s time for a spring bracket, runDisney style! We are joined by long standing bracket queen, KG from Living the KG Life, for the first annual Miles Madness. Our bracket theme is runDisney race combinations - if you could only pick two runDisney race weekends to attend in a 12 month period, which two are you picking and why? This week, we play through the wild card round of our bracket.
Show Notes
Stride Sisters Instagram: instagram.com/stridesisterspodcast
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/share/g/1FyCeMhJ49/?mibextid=wwXIfr
Twitter: @stridesispod
TikTok: @stridesisterspodcast
Natalie's Springtime Fundraiser: Natalie O’Malley's fundraising page for FORCE: Facing Our Risk of Cancer Empowered
Medal Donations: https://medals4mettle.org/
KG’s Instagram: KG • Living the KG Life Podcast (@livingthekglife) • Instagram photos and videos
KG’s Boston Marathon Fundraiser: 2025 Boston Marathon
Join the Conversation
Want to play along? Submit your picks by next week's episode in order to win a one-of-a-kind prize!
Tuesday Mar 18, 2025
Tuesday Mar 18, 2025
It’s hard to believe, but we’ve made it to the final event guide of the 2024-2025 RunDisney race season! On today’s episode, we’re diving into everything you need to know about the 2025 Springtime Surprise Weekend. From sunrise yoga to the expo to the race-day details, we’re covering all the magical moments you can expect during this unique and exciting race weekend.
What You’ll Hear in This Episode: 🧘♀️ Sunrise Yoga at Disney World – What to expect from this magical start to the weekend 🎟️ Expo Breakdown – Must-know details about bib pickup, merch, and more
🏃♀️ Race Course Rundown – A deep dive into each race course
Links & Resources:
Stride Sisters Instagram: instagram.com/stridesisterspodcast
Springtime Surprise Event Guide: https://www.rundisneyexpo.run/
Runner Tracking: https://track.rtrt.me/e/WDW-STS-2025
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/share/g/1FyCeMhJ49/?mibextid=wwXIfr
Twitter: @stridesispod
TikTok: @stridesisterspodcast
Natalie's Springtime Fundraiser: Natalie O’Malley's fundraising page for FORCE: Facing Our Risk of Cancer Empowered
Medal Donations: https://medals4mettle.org/
Join the Conversation: Are you running Springtime Surprise Weekend 2025? Let us know what you’re most excited about on Instagram or send us a message—we’d love to hear from you!
Tuesday Mar 11, 2025
Tuesday Mar 11, 2025
On today’s episode, it’s time to get into our Princess Half Marathon Weekend 2025 Recap! Last time, we covered all things racing, but today, it’s all about the post-run fun! From the brand-new eats to the must-do rides and all the magical park moments in between, we’re sharing everything that made this trip unforgettable. We couldn’t miss the much-anticipated overlap of Princess and Festival of the Arts, including the Broadway Concert Series.
So lace up your shoes, and step into the magic with us!
Show Notes
Stride Sisters Instagram: instagram.com/stridesisterspodcast
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/share/g/1FyCeMhJ49/?mibextid=wwXIfr
Twitter: @stridesispod
TikTok: @stridesisterspodcast
Natalie's Springtime Fundraiser: Natalie O’Malley's fundraising page for FORCE: Facing Our Risk of Cancer Empowered
Medal Donations: https://medals4mettle.org/
Tuesday Mar 04, 2025
Tuesday Mar 04, 2025
On today’s episode, it’s time to get into our Princess Half Marathon Weekend 2025 Race Recap! Today, we’ll cover the race component of this royal weekend, talking about the expo, 5k, 10k, and half marathon. Did we meet our race goals to cap off the season? Did we PR in fun? Tune in to hear all about the most glittery weekend of the year.
So lace up your shoes, and step into the magic with us!
Show Notes
Stride Sisters Instagram: instagram.com/stridesisterspodcast
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/share/g/1FyCeMhJ49/?mibextid=wwXIfr
Twitter: @stridesispod
TikTok: @stridesisterspodcast
Natalie's Springtime Fundraiser: Natalie O’Malley's fundraising page for FORCE: Facing Our Risk of Cancer Empowered
Medal Donations: https://medals4mettle.org/
Tuesday Feb 25, 2025
Tuesday Feb 25, 2025
We’re still soaking up the magic of Princess Half Marathon Weekend—and while our full recap is coming next week, today we’re shifting our focus to another big RunDisney topic: Marathon Weekend registration! Specifically, the big question on many runners’ minds: Should Dopey be your first marathon?
With registration just around the corner, we’re breaking down the pros and cons of tackling all four races during your first marathon experience. We both have a Dopey Challenge under our belts, but we took different paths to get there. In this episode, we’re sharing our experiences to help you decide if Dopey is the right move for you!
Stride Sisters Instagram: instagram.com/stridesisterspodcast
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/share/g/1FyCeMhJ49/?mibextid=wwXIfr
Twitter: @stridesispod
TikTok: @stridesisterspodcast
Natalie's Fundraiser: 2025 Bank of America Chicago Marathon
Medal Donations: https://medals4mettle.org/
Tuesday Feb 18, 2025
Tuesday Feb 18, 2025
On today’s episode, we are so excited to have Kristin - aka RunFitMama - join us. We discuss what to do when your primary race weekend is over and then get into a fun game of Would You Rather. Come on over for lots of laughs - and stay to the end for a secret sound or two. It's a great way to get your giggle mobility in ahead of Princess Half Marathon Weekend!
Show Notes
Stride Sisters Instagram: instagram.com/stridesisterspodcast
Kristin’s Website: Run Fit Mama
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/share/g/1FyCeMhJ49/?mibextid=wwXIfr
Twitter: @stridesispod
TikTok: @stridesisterspodcast
Natalie's Fundraiser: 2025 Bank of America Chicago Marathon
Medal Donations: https://medals4mettle.org/
About Us
We're the Stride Sisters! From left to right, it's Hannah and Natalie. We're college friends and sorority sisters who have found a love of runDisney. As previous swimmers and lifeguards, we've made the leap from sea to land, just like Ariel.
Hannah is our engineer behind the podcast, both literally and figuratively since she got us together and is a literal engineer at her 9 to 5. She's also a travel agent and can help you plan the perfect adventure.
Natalie is the true OG; she's been running the longest, and she has roped in countless people to join her on this journey. She's even completed multiple Dopeys and the Coast to Coast Challenge!