220: The Dopey Roundtable: First-Timer And Finishers Rise And Run podcast

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220: The Dopey Roundtable: First-Timer and Finishers

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The alarm hits at 2 a.m., the corrals open in the dark, and somehow the magic feels brighter than ever. We bring together Dopey veterans and a first‑timer to unpack the real playbook for Marathon Weekend: how to shop the expo without losing your day, when to join the virtual queue, and which transport options get you to EPCOT stress‑free. From the 5K’s calm walk to the marathon’s 4:30 a.m. start, we map water stops, fuel options, spectating windows, and the course quirks shaped by current construction.
The strategy talk gets honest. Walk the 5K to bank energy. Use shorter run intervals on Saturday if you’re in later corrals. Save character photos for later in the race when lines shrink. Bring two or three pairs of shoes, recovery sandals, and a spare pair of socks for a mid‑marathon reset. Pack Epsom salt, roll your feet, and stash sunscreen and anti‑chafe plans. We compare caffeinated gum to coffee, warn against accidental over‑caffeination, and share the flat‑lay routine that turns chaos into calm. Above all, we keep mindset at the center: pick joy at the bleachers, pace your day, and let Main Street carry you without sprinting the tracks.
You’ll also hear a lively race report from the inaugural San Antonio Marathon—beautiful course, big hills, warm temps, and standout community support—plus quick hits from races nationwide. Whether you’re chasing Dopey, Goofy, or a single distance, this episode gives you the concise, experience‑tested guide to stay ahead of the balloon ladies and finish with a smile. If this helped, follow the show, share it with a running friend, and leave a quick review so more runners can find the Rise and Run family.

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Chapters

1. Welcome, Intros, Community Vibe (00:00:00)

2. Housekeeping, Patreon, Sponsors, Cruise News (00:03:45)

3. Training Check‑Ins And Upcoming Weekends (00:06:45)

4. Guiding With Achilles: How To Help (00:08:45)

5. Mindset In The Holiday Crunch (00:10:25)

6. Event Guide: Expo Strategy And Virtual Queue (00:12:33)

7. 5K Logistics And Course Notes (00:22:20)

8. 10K Logistics, Water Stops, Quiet Zones (00:24:55)

9. Half Marathon: Transport, Course, Spectating (00:27:41)

10. Saturday Meetup And Wayfinding At Disney Springs (00:33:20)

11. Marathon Day: Start Times, Fuel, Spectator Plan (00:35:00)

12. Dopey Panel: Why We Do It (00:42:32)

13. Training Lessons, Recovery, Injury Wisdom (00:48:20)

14. The Big Simulation Weekend Strategy (00:54:20)

15. Early Wake‑Ups, Sleep, Flat Lays, Coffee (01:00:00)

16. Pacing, Corrals, Balloon Ladies, Characters (01:04:25)

17. First‑Timer Concerns: Feet, Shoes, Parks (01:10:40)

18. Ride Everest Or Keep Moving (01:14:40)

19. Rapid Fire: Emotions, Photos, Rain Or Chafe (01:18:10)

20. Final Tips: Cold Starts, Fuel, Mindset (01:22:05)

21. Community Updates And Roll Call Reminder (01:25:20)

22. Race Report Spotlight: San Antonio Marathon (01:28:45)

23. More Weekend Races And PRs (01:40:20)

24. Closing Gratitude And Sign‑Off (02:04:00)

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