Run the Small World

23: Devon & Kristin - #RunFitFabDopey

runthesmallworld@mgabriel.org (Michael Gabriel) — Tue, 21 Jun 2022 14:30:00 -0400

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!

Links:

RunFitMama — Kristin’s Instagram
Run Fit Mama — Kristin’s main site for signing up for plans and reading her blog.
FitFabDisney — Devon’s Instagram
Zip-A-Dee Tees — The small (but rapidly growing) t-shirt shop run by Devon and her cousin Carrie
In Summer Run Program — The currently already-operating In Summer Run Program
World Marathon Challenge — The website for the World Marathon Challenge

Episode 22: April 2020 - Star Wars Virtual Race/Workout Weekend with Michael Does Disney

runthesmallworld@mgabriel.org (Michael Gabriel) — Sun, 19 Apr 2020 15:00:00 -0400

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
Follow Michael on Instagram: @michaeldoesdisney

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!

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Michael’s a Hammer Nutrition!
(For a 15% discount on your first order at hammernutrition.com, use customer number 294659 as your reference — ask Michael for advice/thoughts/recommendations!)

For frequent photo and other updates check out the social network of your choosing:
Instagram: @runthesmallworld
Facebook: Run the Small World

Episode 21: January 2020 - Being dopey with Devon Harp

runthesmallworld@mgabriel.org (Michael Gabriel) — Sat, 25 Jan 2020 01:00:00 -0500

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
Follow Devon on Instagram: @fitfabdisney
Devon’s blog: fitfabdisney.com
Check out her store, Zip-A-Dee Tees, run with her cousin Carrie
Zip-A-Dee Tees on Instagram: @zipadeetees
Zip-A-Dee Tees store: zipadeetees.com
Listen to Devon and Carrier on their podcast, Fastpass to FridaysFastpass to Fridays: fastpasstofridays.podbean.com

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.
Read the article here: [NY Times] In Disney Races, Cartoonish Gear Is the Front-Runner

This week’s topics:

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 a 15% discount on your first order at hammernutrition.com, use customer number 294659 as your reference — ask Michael for advice/thoughts/recommendations!)

For frequent photo and other updates check out the social network of your choosing:
Instagram: @runthesmallworld
Facebook: Run the Small World

Episode 20: November 2019 - Recapping Wine & Dine with Taylor Armstead

runthesmallworld@mgabriel.org (Michael Gabriel) — Tue, 19 Nov 2019 23:00:00 -0500

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
Follow Taylor on Instagram: @buffavocado
Taylor’s brand new blog, mentioned in the episode: buffavocado.com

This week’s topics:

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 a 15% discount on your first order at hammernutrition.com, use customer number 294659 as your reference — ask Michael for advice/thoughts/recommendations!)

For frequent photo and other updates check out the social network of your choosing:
Instagram: @runthesmallworld
Facebook: Run the Small World

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Episode 19: October 2019 - Anticipating Wine & Dine with Matt Mock

runthesmallworld@mgabriel.org (Michael Gabriel) — Mon, 28 Oct 2019 20:00:00 -0400

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
Follow Matt on Instagram: @mockonestudios

This week’s topics:

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 a 15% discount on your first order at hammernutrition.com, use customer number 294659 as your reference — ask Michael for advice/thoughts/recommendations!)

For frequent photo and other updates check out the social network of your choosing:
Instagram: @runthesmallworld
Facebook: Run the Small World

Episode 18: August 2019 - Mental Health with Meghan Ferriss

runthesmallworld@mgabriel.org (Michael Gabriel) — Wed, 21 Aug 2019 23:00:00 -0400

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
Follow Meghan on Instagram: @megsruns

This week’s topics:

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!

For frequent photo and other updates check out the social network of your choosing:
Instagram: @runthesmallworld
Facebook: Run the Small World

Episode 17: May 2019 - REVEL Mt. Charleston Wrapup with Lindsey Funch

runthesmallworld@mgabriel.org (Michael Gabriel) — Wed, 08 May 2019 23:00:00 -0400

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
Follow Lindsey on Instagram: @littlevtrunner
Check out the Eugene, OR running store Lindsey works at and says is the best in town: Eugene Running Company

This week’s topics:

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:
Instagram: @runthesmallworld
Facebook: Run the Small World

Episode 16: April 2019 - Star Wars Weekend Wrapup with Jordan Woodson

runthesmallworld@mgabriel.org (Michael Gabriel) — Thu, 18 Apr 2019 22:00:00 -0400

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
Follow Jordan on Instagram: @fuelingherforward and @disneyruncationer

This week’s topics:

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

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For frequent photo and other updates check out the social network of your choosing:
Instagram: @runthesmallworld
Facebook: Run the Small World

Episode 15: March 2019 #2 - Atlanta Marathon Pacing with Sandy Lam

runthesmallworld@mgabriel.org (Michael Gabriel) — Sat, 30 Mar 2019 18:00:00 -0400

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
Follow Sandy on Instagram: @sandylam09
Magical Princess Ears:
This week’s topics:

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:
Instagram: @runthesmallworld
Facebook: Run the Small World

Episode 14: March 2019 - Princess Weekend Wrapup with Kirsten

runthesmallworld@mgabriel.org (Michael Gabriel) — Tue, 05 Mar 2019 23:00:00 -0500

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
Follow Kirsten:
Running Instagram: @the.running.beauty
Magical Princess Ears:
Instagram: @magicalprincessears
Facebook: Magical Princess Ears
Etsy: Magical Princess Ears

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:
Instagram: @runthesmallworld
Facebook: Run the Small World

Episode 13: February 2019 - Prepping for Princess with Russ Guin

runthesmallworld@mgabriel.org (Michael Gabriel) — Tue, 19 Feb 2019 00:00:00 -0500

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:
Instagram: @runthesmallworld
Facebook: Run the Small World

Episode 12: January 2019 - Recapping Paris, Wine & Dine, and Marathon Weekend

runthesmallworld@mgabriel.org (Michael Gabriel) — Thu, 24 Jan 2019 13:00:00 -0500

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)

runthesmallworld@mgabriel.org (Michael Gabriel) — Thu, 20 Sep 2018 18:15:00 -0400

*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

runthesmallworld@mgabriel.org (Michael Gabriel) — Wed, 02 May 2018 23:00:00 -0400

This week's guest: Kimberly Erin

This week's main topic: Star Wars Dark Side Half Marathon Weekend!

Michael's Instagram costume galleries:

5k - Lando Calrissian

10k - Darth Jar Jar

Half Marathon - Slave Leia

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

runthesmallworld@mgabriel.org (Michael Gabriel) — Thu, 22 Mar 2018 22:00:00 -0400

This week's guest: Amanda Kay Oaks

Amanda's Topic: Her first 10K!
Michael's Topic: Pacing a marathon for the first time

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?
Disney News Item 1: Disney is bringing ‘immersive’ Marvel lands to its theme parks
Disney News Item 2: Disney World Updates Controversial ‘Pirates of the Caribbean’ Ride Bride Auction Scene

Social:

Instagram: @runthesmallworld

Personal Instagram: @auhim

Twitter: @RunSmallWorld

Personal Twitter: @auhim

Episode 8: 2018/03/16 - Wellness: Self-Care & Mental Health

runthesmallworld@mgabriel.org (Michael Gabriel) — Sat, 17 Mar 2018 23:00:00 -0400

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:
Dog farts, making friends, being and becoming a runner, returning to Disney World as an adult, the positivity of running culture (particularly runDisney)

Running News Item: Boston Marathon Start Line Painter Retires
Disney News Item: Disney World Hotels Introduce Overnight Parking Fee

Mary Chase's Blog: https://marychasebreedlovemize.com

Social:

Instagram: @runthesmallworld

Personal Instagram: @auhim

Twitter: @RunSmallWorld