265: Rise and Run at Five: The Magic That Built This Community

Five years ago we hit record with a simple idea: talk running, talk runDisney, and share a few stories. Somewhere along the way, it turned into something much bigger - a real community that trains together, laughs together, and shows up for each other on the hard days and the best days. To mark the fifth anniversary, we open the phone lines and tackle listener questions with our friend Brittany Charboneau. We get honest about motivation when your “why” disappears, how to let go of goals that no longer align, and why giving yourself permission to choose a different race can bring your joy back fast. Brittany also shares practical ways to keep training fresh through novelty, routes, themes, and mindset, plus a smart reality check on carbon-plated running shoes: form, strength training, fueling, and injury prevention come before a $350 “solution.” And, because we cannot help ourselves, we still debate peak runDisney essentials like the best resorts for Marathon Weekend and the most strategic bathroom stops on course. Then we celebrate the five years worth of episodes that shaped us, the guests and moments that stuck, and the listener family that keeps us showing up week after week, race after race. We also spotlight the Chicago Marathon with stories from the expo to the finish line, including PRs, pacing lessons, crowd energy, and what it feels like to earn a World Marathon Major medal.  If you’ve ever trained for a runDisney race, dreamed about a marathon major, or needed a reminder that running is about people as much as miles, this one is for you. Subscribe, share with a friend, and leave a review with your favorite Rise and Run memory so we can carry it into the next five years. Brittany’s Links Funnyrunner26.2 Instagram The Funny Runner Website Brittany’s Coaching Rise and Run Links Rise and Run Podcast Facebook Page Rise and Run Podcast Instagram Rise and Run Podcast Website and Shop Rise and Run Patreon Runningwithalysha Alysha’s Run Coaching (Mention Rise And Run and get $10 off) Send us Fan Mail Support the show Rise and Run Podcast is supported by our audience. When you make a purchase through one of our affiliate links, we may earn a commission. As an Amazon Associate we earn from qualifying purchases. Sponsor Links Magic Bound Travel    Stoked Metabolic Coaching Affiliate Links The Start Line Co. Fluffy Fizzies Mona Moon Naturals Rise and Run Amazon Affiliate Web Page Kawaiian Pizza Apparel GoGuarded