Welcome to another episode of the Be Fierce & Tri Podcast — where endurance sport meets real talk.
In this episode, Coach Jill sits down with experienced runDisney athletes to break down the recent Disneyland race weekend — including the final races (for now), expo experiences, corrals, race logistics, and what actually surprised us most.
If you’ve ever wondered:
✅ Is Disneyland runDisney different from Disney World?
✅ What the race weekend experience is REALLY like
✅ Expo merch chaos and strategy
✅ Corrals, pacing, and race flow insights
✅ Why this race weekend felt unique (and emotional)
…this episode is for you.
Whether you're a seasoned runDisney athlete, triathlete, runner, or just curious about the magic behind these events, join us for honest conversation, laughs, and insider perspectives.
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Chapters
00:00 Intro — Welcome to Be Fierce & Tri Podcast
00:32 Why This Disneyland Race Weekend Was Special
01:05 Meet the Panel (Sharon, Nancy & Greg)
02:00 runDisney vs IRONMAN Medals (Fun Debate)
03:00 Overall Race Weekend Impressions
04:15 Expo Experience — Early Entry & Club runDisney
06:00 Expo Merch Chaos (What Sold Out Fast)
08:30 runDisney Merch Strategy & Pre-Orders
11:30 Brooks Shoes & Gear — Worth It?
14:30 Comparing Disneyland vs Disney World Races
18:50 Start Line Experience & Corrals
23:45 Race Delay & National Anthem Story
26:30 Mylar Blankets Debate (Timing Chip Discussion)
29:50 5K Race Breakdown — Course & Park Experience
33:00 Characters, Atmosphere & Disneyland Vibes
36:00 Spectator Experience Differences
39:00 10K Race Recap — Corrals & Course Flow
43:30 Walking vs Running Corrals Discussion
47:00 Running with Kids at runDisney
50:30 Race Strategy & Lessons Learned
55:00 Final Thoughts — Would We Do It Again?
