Stride Sisters Podcast

Ep. 19 - Black Friday Steals and Deals to Prep for Marathon Weekend

On today’s episode… It’s that time of year again… we got the Princess Half Marathon Weekend 2025 Medal reveal!! Oh, and Black Friday is just around the corner, and we’re here to help you score the best deals for the runners in your life (or your own wish list). From must-have gear and tech to fun surprises for every kind of runner, we’ve got you covered. We’ll also be chatting about the most important gift of all…running shoes! Whether you’re shopping for yourself or someone else, we’ll share tips on finding deals, getting fitted for the perfect pair, and why investing in the right shoes is always worth it. So lace up your shoes, and step into the magic with us!
 
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Natalie's Fundraiser: 2025 Bank of America Chicago Marathon
Medal Donations: https://medals4mettle.org/

Ep. 18 - Wine & Dine Half Marathon Weekend 2024 Recap - Part Two

This is Part 2 of our Wine & Dine Half Marathon Weekend 2024 recap! In Part 1, we dove into all things racing – covering everything from the expo to the 5K, 10K, and half marathon itself. Today, we’re switching gears to talk about the other side of the magic: the parks! We’re dishing all of our Wine & Dine Disney park fun! We’ll share our must-try eats, and, of course, the unforgettable after-party that made the race weekend complete.
So lace up your shoes, and step into the magic with us!
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Natalie's Fundraiser: 2025 Bank of America Chicago Marathon
Mammoth Club Video where Hannah and Natalie are Stars: YOU Picked Our BEST Day In Disney World: Animal Kingdom | Rides, Snacks, Shows (Time Stamps: 42:30 to 43:15)
 

Ep. 17 - Wine & Dine Half Marathon Weekend 2024 Recap - Part One

On today’s episode, we are talking all things Wine and Dine Half Marathon Weekend 2024!  This will be a special two-part episode. 
In part one, we’ll be diving into the race itself – from the early wake-ups and pre-race jitters to the on-course magic and our favorite moments from the run. We will talk all about the races, from the expo to the 5k, 10k, and half marathon.
Then, in part two, we’ll share our park experiences, our favorite eats, and the unforgettable after-party that made the weekend complete.  
So lace up your shoes, and step into the magic with us!
 
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Natalie's Fundraiser: 2025 Bank of America Chicago Marathon

Ep. 16 - Derailed Training

This week, we are still at Wine and Dine!  So stay tuned for our recap episode next week. Today we’re diving into the final episode of our Spooky Series—and trust us, it’s one every runner can relate to, derailed training, because sometimes, the real fright isn’t what’s on the course... it’s what happens on the way there! 
From unexpected setbacks to those tough weeks when training just doesn’t go as planned, we’re sharing our personal stories of struggle, recovery, and finding the motivation to get back on track. So, if you’ve ever faced a “haunted” training cycle or felt like your goals were slipping away, this episode is for you. So lace up your shoes, and step into the magic with us!
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Natalie's Fundraiser: 2025 Bank of America Chicago Marathon
Disclaimer: Kaitlin is not encouraging or instructing anyone to vote due to the nature of her job, which restricts her from making such recommendations. Her involvement in the Stride Sisters Podcast does not imply any political endorsements or statements.

Ep. 15 - Disneyland Halloween Half Marathon Weekend 2024 Race Recap

On today’s episode, it’s a spooktacular delight! In honor of Halloween, we have some special guests join us to chat about their experience back in September at the Disneyland Halloween Half Marathon weekend. So lace up your shoes, and step into the magic with us!
 
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Twitter: @stridesispod
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Natalie's Fundraiser: 2025 Bank of America Chicago Marathon

Ep. 14 - Spooky Series: Injures

On today’s episode, we begin with some news from Natalie that you don’t want to miss. We also dive into some big Disney Parks & non-Disney park news. Spoiler, a lot came out in the last week, ranging from Holiday news to upcoming ride closures and new things coming to the Orlando theme parks. And for all you runners, we’re returning to our spooky series this week, but with a twist – we’re talking about the scariest thing for any runner: injuries. From how to avoid them to what to do if they sneak up on you, we’ve got you covered! 
So lace up your shoes, and step into the magic with us!
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Twitter: @stridesispod
TikTok: @stridesisterspodcast
Natalie's Fundraiser: 2025 Bank of America Chicago Marathon

Ep. 13 - Wine & Dine Half Marathon Weekend 2024 Event Guide Review, New PRs, and a Magical Vacation to Iceland

On today’s episode, we start with our training updates as usual. I have returned from my magical trip to Iceland. I’ll give the inside scoop on all the exciting excursions that I went on! Our main topic for the week is the Wine and Dine Half Marathon Event Guide, which dropped on September 26th. We talk about logistics and also speculate a little about what certain things mean for the new runDisney season. So lace up your shoes, and step into the magic with us!

Ep. 12 - Spooky Series: Chafing and Blisters

On today’s episode, Kaitlin's back! We start with our training updates and the 2025 WDW Marathon course. We continue our Spooky Series by talking about chafing and blistering. So lace up your shoes, and step into the magic with us!

Ep. 11 - Introducing Our Spooky Series: Bonking

October has begun, so it’s the perfect day to kick off our Spooky Series with a conversation on bonking. We then go into our tips and tricks to avoid the bonk altogether by fueling properly. One note about this episode - we recorded this episode early, so you’ll know about our training updates and the hottest Disney news before we do. Just another occupational hazard of time traveling. So lace up your shoes, and step into the magic with us!

Ep. 10 - The Perfect Packing List for a Successful runDisney Vacation

On today’s episode, we start with our training updates. No Kaitlin this week - she’ll be back soon! Since we’re eagerly awaiting the start to our season at Wine and Dine, we dive into what to pack for a runDisney race weekend. So lace up your shoes, and step into the magic with us!