Will Run For started during COVID when two runners with very different abilities — Tom and Erin — decided the world needed a podcast for real, relatable runners. Six years later, the crew has grown, the routes have gotten longer (and sometimes darker), and the laughs have never stopped. In this episode, everyone shares their origin story: first races, how they found running, their favorite distances, their weirdest running adventures, and where they're headed next. Plus: a sneak peek at runDisney Springtime Surprise, the Virtually Live Race challenge, and why Inside the Runner's Studio is making a comeback.

TOPICS

• How Will Run For got started — the COVID origin story

• Tom & Diana's running journey: from first 5K to Marine Corps Marathon
• Michael's running story: trail running, ultras, 50-state marathons & life after loss
• Bryana's running journey: Dopey Challenge, Strongman competition & finding the joy in running again
• What makes Will Run For different from other running podcasts
• runDisney Springtime Surprise preview — what to expect
• The Virtually Live Race Challenge — how to join our annual community event
• Inside the Runner's Studio — it's coming back! How to sign up
• Rocking the Knob trail race, Space Coast, Shamrock, and other fan-favorite recap episodes
• Strongman training explained: what it is and why runners should try it
• Something Good: Foo Fighters new album, Bridgerton Season 4 Part 2, Love Island All Stars UK

Come laugh with us as we share our running experiences and talk about everything from our favorite beer runs to our chafing nightmares. Tell us what YOU run for... Email us or leave a voice memo at WillRunForPodcast@gmail.com Find us on Facebook and Instagram @WillRunForPodcast Tag your pictures and stories @WillRunForPodcast and help grow our community.

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!

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• 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

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Come laugh with us as we share our running experiences and talk about everything from our favorite beer runs to our chafing nightmares. Tell us what YOU run for... Email us or leave a voice memo at WillRunForPodcast@gmail.com Find us on Facebook and Instagram @WillRunForPodcast Tag your pictures and stories @WillRunForPodcast and help grow our community.

On this episode we dive into your 2026 Goals and then our own. Also, we introduce a new host.

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Come laugh with us as we share our running experiences and talk about everything from our favorite beer runs to our chafing nightmares. Tell us what YOU run for... Email us or leave a voice memo at WillRunForPodcast@gmail.com Find us on Facebook and Instagram @WillRunForPodcast Tag your pictures and stories @WillRunForPodcast and help grow our community.

On this episode we have a bunch of goal getters and training updates.

Come laugh with us as we share our running experiences and talk about everything from our favorite beer runs to our chafing nightmares. Tell us what YOU run for... Email us or leave a voice memo at WillRunForPodcast@gmail.com Find us on Facebook and Instagram @WillRunForPodcast Tag your pictures and stories @WillRunForPodcast and help grow our community.

Welcome back and Happy New Year. This time the gang is celebrating your Goal Getters and recapping the WDW Marathon Weekend 2026.

Come laugh with us as we share our running experiences and talk about everything from our favorite beer runs to our chafing nightmares. Tell us what YOU run for... Email us or leave a voice memo at WillRunForPodcast@gmail.com Find us on Facebook and Instagram @WillRunForPodcast Tag your pictures and stories @WillRunForPodcast and help grow our community.

Ketchup to Cancer Virtual

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Welcome to the end of the year Holiday episode where we see what you're thankful for as well as what we have been thankful for this year.

Welcome back. On this ep we dive into the 2025 Goal Getters and a quick look back at Virtually Live! Come laugh with us as we share our running experiences and talk about everything from our favorite beer runs to our chafing nightmares. Tell us what YOU run for... Email us or leave a voice memo at WillRunForPodcast@gmail.com Find us on Facebook and Instagram @WillRunForPodcast Tag your pictures and stories @WillRunForPodcast and help grow our community.

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