Explore every episode of the podcast Run the Small World
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| 23: Devon & Kristin - #RunFitFabDopey | 21 Jun 2022 | 01:01:37 | |
Guests
Devon
Kristin
Discussion Topics
* Where I’ve been, how the show is changing
* Devon & Kristin share about #RunFitFabDopey
* In Summer Training Program
* Princess Half Marathon 2023 Weekend Themes
* What we did during the pandemic
* Future plans
* runDisney
* Other Races
* World Marathon Challenge 2022
* Race schedule (Oct 25-31)
* Novo, Antarctica
* Cape Town, South Africa
* Perth, Australia
* Dubai, UAE
* Madrid, Spain
* Fortaleza, Brazil
* Miami, USA
* What does “Run the Small World” mean?
* General Encouragement / Reach Out to Us!
* Michael will be raising money for She’s the First. Stay tuned.
* Outros
* Some fun stories and asides!
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| Episode 22: April 2020 - Star Wars Virtual Race/Workout Weekend with Michael Does Disney | 19 Apr 2020 | 00:55:52 | |
We’re all in the middle of a global pandemic, and this weekend was supposed to be the runDisney Star Wars Rival Run Weekend. There could be no better guest for this episode than Michael Does Disney. Michael is huge in Disney Instagram circles, an amazing person to follow and get to know, and really pulled out the stops to get people engaging, exercising, and otherwise having fun this weekend in the spirit of the Star Wars Rival Run Weekend by doing his own “Officially Unofficial Star Wars Workout Weekend” on Instagram. If you missed me in my absence, listen to my recap of Princess Half Marathon Weekend as a guest on Fastpass to Fridays, the podcast hosted by my most recent guest Devon and her cousin Carrie:fastpasstofridays.podbean.com This week's guest: Michael Does Disney Major Links: Star Wars Race Weekend Excitement Video by Michael and Friends (not mentioned in the show) Virtual Race Star Line Experience by Carissa, John, and Riley Pre-Race Interview with Michael, Carissa, and John This week’s topics: Officially Unofficial Star Wars Rival Workout Weekend Amazing community involvement in the Star Wars Weekend Michael Does Disney’s Race Weekend Michael’s Race Weekend Michael Does Disney’s Quarantine and Isolation song series Staying healthy and sane in quarantine Michael Does Disney’s runDisney and running background How Michael Does Disney got started How loved his husband Matthew is What we’re looking forward to! — Michael’s a Hammer Nutrition! For frequent photo and other updates check out the social network of your choosing: | |||
| Episode 13: February 2019 - Prepping for Princess with Russ Guin | 19 Feb 2019 | 00:30:46 | |
Russ joins as a last minute guest to talk about going into Princess Half Marathon Weekend as well as various tips and things to look out for from years of experience. This week's guest: Russ Guin This week’s topics: Last minute preparations Focusing on enjoying yourself What you shouldn’t skip this weekend Worst and best runDisney moments, including how Russ knows you might want to think twice about running too hard at a Disney 10K. Favorite character photo stories A few of Russ’s personal favorite park things For frequent photo and other updates check out the social network of your choosing: | |||
| Episode 12: January 2019 - Recapping Paris, Wine & Dine, and Marathon Weekend | 24 Jan 2019 | 00:31:11 | |
Picking things back up with some catch up! Ditching the old format and eschewing editing to make keeping this thing up easier, now shooting for one episode a month. Let’s hope this keeps up! This week's guest: Nicole Powell This week’s topics: Disneyland Paris Magic Run Weekend Wine & Dine Weekend Marathon Weekend Looking forward to upcoming races and Princess Weekend Follow for lots of pictures and more on the “Run the Small World” Facebook page or as usual on Instagram at @RuntheSmallWorld. | |||
| Episode 11: 011 - Pre-Disneyland Paris Magic Run Weekend (2018-09-20) | 20 Sep 2018 | 00:22:27 | |
*This episode was recorded very quickly in a hotel room. No edits, no good microphone. Please forgive the intro, as on first listen I immediately could tell I could have done a hundred times better. Enjoy! This week's guest: Nicole Powell This week’s topics: Summer catch-up Training troubles Unexpected magazine covers Costuming All-night costuming as a provable cause of shaved heads runDisney USA is great at organizing races. runDisney France… The weekend to come! Follow closely for pictures and more on the new “Run the Small World” Facebook page or as usual on Instagram at @RuntheSmallWorld. | |||
| Episode 10: 010 (2018-05-01) - Star Wars Dark Side Half Marathon Weekend Recap | 03 May 2018 | 00:40:59 | |
This week's guest: Kimberly Erin This week's main topic: Star Wars Dark Side Half Marathon Weekend! Michael's Instagram costume galleries: Other topics: Canada Becoming obsessed with runDisney Talking Kimberly into Dopey Talking Michael into doing Princess again Routines for frequent Challenge weekend-ers Comparing Disney World race weekends Travel & Family Support Why Kimberly can't just use her first and last name to promote her business 😂 Kimberly's links: Website: www.walkaboot.ca Twitter: https://www.twitter.com/walkaboottravel Pinterest: https://www.pinterest.com/walkaboottravel Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/walkaboottravel Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/awalkaboot Michael/Run the Small World links: Instagram: @runthesmallworld Personal Instagram: @auhim Twitter: @RunSmallWorld Personal Twitter: @auhim | |||
| Episode 9: 2018/03/21 - First Time Accomplishments | 23 Mar 2018 | 00:33:39 | |
This week's guest: Amanda Kay Oaks Amanda's Topic: Her first 10K! Other topics: Layering in the cold, hydrating in the summer heat, Hufflepuff's status as the best Hogwarts house (Shout out to Hogwarts Running Club!) Running News Item: Is Chris Zablocki the Best Extreme Marathoner? Social: Instagram: @runthesmallworld Personal Instagram: @auhim Twitter: @RunSmallWorld Personal Twitter: @auhim | |||
| Episode 8: 2018/03/16 - Wellness: Self-Care & Mental Health | 18 Mar 2018 | 00:35:24 | |
This week's guest: Mary Chase Mize Main Topic: Wellness and self-care beyond general fitness: How running contributes to our mental health. Other topics: Running News Item: Boston Marathon Start Line Painter Retires Mary Chase's Blog: https://marychasebreedlovemize.com Social: Instagram: @runthesmallworld Personal Instagram: @auhim Twitter: @RunSmallWorld | |||
| Episode 7: 2018/03/01 - Disney Princess Half Marathon Weekend Recap | 02 Mar 2018 | 00:35:56 | |
This week's guest: Chris Mize Topic: Disney Princess Half Marathon Weekend! Michael crossing the finish line: Full Shot + Close Up Chris on Twitter: @chrismize Social: Instagram: @runthesmallworld Personal Instagram: @auhim Twitter: @RunSmallWorld
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| Episode 6: 2018/02/10 - Speed & Travel | 10 Feb 2018 | 00:30:02 | |
This week's guest: Arno Tessers Guest Topic: Running Speed Running News Item: Meet the people who just ran 7 marathons on 7 continents in 7 days
Arno's Running Videos (Run Arno Run): Social: Instagram: @runthesmallworld Twitter: @RunSmallWorld
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| Episode 5: 2018/02/03 - Setbacks and Failure | 04 Feb 2018 | 00:34:53 | |
This week's guest: Elizabeth Bramblett Guest Topic: Setbacks / Injury Running News Item: The Future of Running Gear Looks a Lot like Streetwear Social: Instagram: @runthesmallworld Twitter: @RunSmallWorld | |||
| Episode 4: 2018/01/29 - Staying Motivated | 30 Jan 2018 | 00:27:24 | |
This week's guest: Amanda Kay Oaks Guest Topic: Staying Motivated Running News Item: A proposal, a double racer and a weight-loss goal: Stories from the Miami Marathon Social: Instagram: @runthesmallworld Twitter: @RunSmallWorld
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| Episode 21: January 2020 - Being dopey with Devon Harp | 25 Jan 2020 | 01:11:20 | |
Devon is this episode’s guest. She chats with Michael about her first full marathon and Dopey Challenge, with so much ground to cover! This week's guest: Devon Harp Bonus link: Jen Miller, author of the New York Times Running Newsletter, wrote an article about Michael and his costumed running published on the morning of the Walt Disney World Half Marathon.
Walt Disney World Marathon Weekend Chaotic plans for Dopey 2021 Devon’s past runDisney experiences Devon’s first Dopey and first marathon Devon’s costumes and experiences for all 4 races, including something Michael will never experience during the marathon! The brutal heat of the marathon Michael’s group costumes and running in groups A special surprise segment borrowed from Devon’s podcast: This or That Sartorial suggestions for runDisney race shirts Upcoming plans! Michael’s a Hammer Nutrition! For frequent photo and other updates check out the social network of your choosing: | |||
| Episode 3: 2018/01/23 - Costuming & Multi-Race Challenge Training | 24 Jan 2018 | 00:26:45 | |
This week's guest: Rebecca Weiner Guest Topic: Costuming Running News Item: Ethiopia's Bekele to race London Marathon Social: Michael's Instagram: @auhim Instagram: @runthesmallworld Twitter: @RunSmallWorld | |||
| Episode 2: 2018/01/10 - 25th WDW Marathon Weekend Recap | 11 Jan 2018 | 00:31:01 | |
This week's guest: Nicole Powell Topic: Walt Disney World Marathon Weekend Recap Direct Instagram post links: Instagram Accounts: | |||
| Episode 1: 2018/01/01 - It's 2018! | 02 Jan 2018 | 00:28:37 | |
This week's guest: Nicole Powell Topics: Show Concept Guest topic: Upcoming changes to Disney Parks Host topics: Walt Disney World Marathon Weekend Packing for multi-race weekends News Items: San Diego woman completes Marathon Grand Slam Magic Kingdom stops accepting guests on New Year's Eve Disney chosen for Fox purchase despite Comcast's higher offer
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| Episode 20: November 2019 - Recapping Wine & Dine with Taylor Armstead | 20 Nov 2019 | 00:52:21 | |
Note: Audio quality is a bit compromised on Michael’s end due to some technical difficulties, which also led to this episode posting a whole week after initial recording. Taylor joins Michael to talk a good bit about Wine & Dine Half Marathon Weekend and more. Stay tuned after the ending chime for 10+ minutes of Disney+ chat, recorded on Disney+ day! This week's guest: Taylor Armstead Wine & Dine Half Marathon Weekend as a whole Costumes! Extreme discomfort, great results, intentional and accidental group costumes, and the future! Literally running into each other during the half marathon How running in costume is really a different experience The positive effects of an ever growing runDisney social group Holistic exercise that is more than just running Mental fatigue from an almost complete year of monthly marathoning Anticipating Marathon Weekend and beyond! Over 10 minutes of first Disney+ impressions before either of us had a chance to watch anything substantial Michael’s a Hammer Nutrition! For frequent photo and other updates check out the social network of your choosing: q6gb2n5q | |||
| Episode 19: October 2019 - Anticipating Wine & Dine with Matt Mock | 29 Oct 2019 | 00:36:00 | |
A fun New Hampshire evening chat between a clearly exhausted post-marathon evening Michael and Matt leading us into Wine & Dine Half Marathon Race Week. This week's guest: Matt Mock Matt’s pretty quick ramping up of distance running, including recent running events Michael’s completion of the morning’s Loco Marathon in New Hampshire, including Matt’s incredibly hospitality and race support Race costumes and learning your discomfort tolerance levels Potential for meeting people at Wine & Dine Race Weekend Matt’s thoughts, prep, and advice going into Wine & Dine given his recent runDisney experiences Matt’s favorite Food & Wine Festival food items currently available Optimism about Matt’s costumes Anticipating Michael being very uncomfortable Matt’s many post-W&D running plans Michael’s officially a Hammer Nutrition ambassador now! For frequent photo and other updates check out the social network of your choosing: | |||
| Episode 18: August 2019 - Mental Health with Meghan Ferriss | 22 Aug 2019 | 01:12:56 | |
A pretty upbeat, but sincere and deep, conversation about mental health issues—including a little about both Michael’s and Meghan’s struggles. This week's guest: Meghan Ferriss Mental Health! Meghan’s time off races and upcoming return The rest of Michael’s year of Marathoning Brief chatter on upcoming race costumes The upcoming destiny of the 50th Peachtree Road Race’s mile 6 markers! Michael’s officially a Hammer Nutrition ambassador now! For frequent photo and other updates check out the social network of your choosing: | |||
| Episode 17: May 2019 - REVEL Mt. Charleston Wrapup with Lindsey Funch | 09 May 2019 | 00:36:37 | |
After returning to their respective homes, Michael chats with Lindsey Funch, the new friend he made while running to the start line of the REVEL Mt. Charelston Marathon. This week's guest: Lindsey Funch The REVEL Mt. Charleston Marathon Lindsey being really fast and killing goals Michael finding the silver lining when falling short Common bigger goals Miscellaneous chatter about past and future races, especially World Marathon Majors For frequent photo and other updates check out the social network of your choosing: | |||
| Episode 16: April 2019 - Star Wars Weekend Wrapup with Jordan Woodson | 19 Apr 2019 | 00:57:29 | |
A bit over a week ago we all returned home from Star Wars Rival Run Weekend. Now that we’ve had time to decompress, Jordan joins to recap the weekend and talk about much more. This week's guest: Jordan Woodson Being a runner doesn’t require insane training Star Wars Race Weekend Epcot International Flower and Garden Festival Food Running community and motivation Eating healthy without fad diets – For frequent photo and other updates check out the social network of your choosing: | |||
| Episode 15: March 2019 #2 - Atlanta Marathon Pacing with Sandy Lam | 30 Mar 2019 | 00:29:30 | |
It’s the weekend before Star Wars Rival Run Weekend! Before that comes up Sandy joined Michael to talk about their experience pacing the Publix Atlanta Marathon together earlier this month, training battles, running adventure goals, and keeping focused on the fun and community. This week's guest: Sandy Lam Everyone should sign up for the Peachtree Road Race!! Publix Atlanta Marathon pacing The new Publix Marathon course Training injuries, illness, and ebbs and flows Significant running adventure goals Just making sure to have fun! Some quick notes on the upcoming runDisney race weekend For frequent photo and other updates check out the social network of your choosing: | |||
| Episode 14: March 2019 - Princess Weekend Wrapup with Kirsten | 06 Mar 2019 | 00:54:57 | |
Kirsten joins to talk all about Princess Half Marathon Weekend, running her first half marathon, lessons learned, and stories to share. Listen in for lots of laughter, hear about Kirsten’s cool Disney-related (but not officially associated) work, some positive peer pressure, and some updates on Michael’s monthly marathon progress. Stay to the end for some extra pre-and-post-show funny moments. This week's guest: Kirsten This week’s topics: The Princess Weekend Expo Being recognized at Disney Michael’s 5K and 10K experiences, including his first time running a Disney race with a friend. Kirsten’s very first half marathon! Costume character appropriate running equipment malfunctions The most helpful things to have known going in How this was different from previous runDisney experiences Michael’s Princess Half Marathon, an intense lesson in not spending your energy efficiently, starting with a pre-race dance party Kirsten’s first (and Michael’s second) Trader Sam’s experience Some Magic Kingdom special snacks A whole lot more. For frequent photo and other updates check out the social network of your choosing: | |||