What drives someone to document their first marathon journey? In this captivating episode, we dive deep with filmmaker Andres Vargas who created a professional documentary about training for and completing his first marathon at Walt Disney World. Despite having no prior filmmaking experience, Andres crafted a compelling story that captures both the physical demands and emotional rollercoaster of marathon preparation.

Andres shares the raw moments behind his training - the doubts, breakthroughs, and why he felt compelled to document the entire process. His story resonates whether you're a seasoned runner or someone contemplating your first long-distance event. The conversation explores the unique magic of Run Disney races, from the overwhelming energy of the expo to the emotional experience of running through the parks.

The team also discusses training updates as marathon season approaches, with valuable insights about tracking shoe mileage, strength training benefits, and recovery strategies. Bob opens up about his recent spinal surgery and lessons learned about listening to your body and working with medical professionals during recovery.

As Disneyland's Halloween race weekend kicks off, we present our first Rise and Run roll call of the season, recognizing over 130 podcast listeners participating in the various events. The episode concludes with inspiring race reports, including Ashley's story of completing her first 50K ultramarathon after losing 80 pounds on her health journey.

Whether you're training for your first 5K or fiftieth marathon, this episode offers both practical advice and the emotional fuel to keep you moving forward on your running journey.

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