Princess Half Marathon Lite (Ep 137)

About this episode

Michael shares his experience at the runDisney Princess Half Marathon Weekend and discusses various running topics with the crew.

Michael shares his experience attending the runDisney Princess Half Marathon Weekend, including tributes to Jeff Galloway, the Brooks runDisney shoe craze, and Princess race weekend drama (or lack thereof). The crew debates whether the LA Marathon made the right call offering an 18-mile option on a brutally hot race day. Plus, a massive Goal Getters segment featuring listener updates on NYC Marathon lottery wins, the Rome Marathon, Dopey training, stress fractures, and more. And Diana is officially tapering for the Virginia Half Marathon! ​ ​TOPICS: ​ • runDisney Princess Half Marathon Weekend 2026 recap • Jeff Galloway tribute — his legacy and impact on everyday runners • LA Marathon hot weather controversy: was the 18-mile option the right call? • Brooks runDisney shoes — Moana, Rapunzel & Belle editions: are they still available? • Goal Getters: NYC Marathon lottery wins, Rome Marathon, Dopey 2, stress fractures & more • Diana's Virginia Half Marathon taper — race day coming up! • Michael's Marin Ultra Challenge preview: 50K trail race in the Bay Area • Daylight saving time struggles for runners • Running in heat: how to adjust pace and avoid race day disaster • New…

People in this episode

Hosts: Michael, Diana

Topics covered

• runDisney Princess Half Marathon Weekend 2026 recap
• Jeff Galloway tribute — his legacy and impact on everyday runners
• LA Marathon hot weather controversy: was the 18-mile option the right call?
• Brooks runDisney shoes — Moana, Rapunzel & Belle editions: are they still available?
• Goal Getters: NYC Marathon lottery wins, Rome Marathon, Dopey 2, stress fractures & more
• Diana's Virginia Half Marathon taper — race day coming up!
• Michael's Marin Ultra Challenge preview: 50K trail race in the Bay Area
• Daylight saving time struggles for runners
• Running in heat: how to adjust pace and avoid race day disaster
• New Fourth of July 5K/10K race at Lake Elkhorn, Columbia MD
• Something Good: Count of Monte Cristo (PBS), The Bride (film), Hello Goodbye & Early November concert, Hoop Tea season

Keywords

• Princess Half Marathon
• LA Marathon
• Brooks runDisney shoes
• NYC Marathon
• Rome Marathon
• Dopey training
• Virginia Half Marathon
• Marin Ultra Challenge
• daylight saving time
• running in heat

Mentioned in this episode

Products: Moana, Rapunzel, Brooks runDisney shoes

Books & works: Something Good, The Bride, Hello Goodbye & Early November

Places: the Bay Area, Columbia MD

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