“It's the possibility that keeps me going, not the guarantee.” ― Nicholas Sparks   That’s right- 48.6 miles in four days- also known as The Dopey Challenge, by Run Disney! I am excited to share how and why I took this challenge on as I am not a competitive runner, nor had I run more than a few miles at a time in years! I break down my experience with the race itself, all of the logistics, and my personal strategy on executing a 5k, 10k, half marathon, and full marathon in the span of 4 days. In addition, I share my nutrition and fueling, suggested gear and shoes, training strategy, and maintaining a possibility mindset. Most importantly I share on what I really gained from completing this challenge and it had nothing to do with running or fitness. If you are thinking about taking on any challenge (fitness related or not), I say, do it! Regardless of how it shakes out, there are so many wins even before the challenge starts- listen to this podcast and get motivated to say yes.   Highlights: Doing hard things. Completing a 5k, 10k, half marathon, and full marathon in 4 days. Running through Epcot, Disney World, The Magic Kingdom, and more. Rain, shine, darkness, or dead batteries- we run. Recovery, possibility mindset, nutrition, and gear. Focus, me time, commitment, and steping/leaping outside of the box. Sucking at something new. Gratitude.205. How I Ran 48.6 Miles in 4 Days #TheDopeyChallenge Related Articles: Walt Disney World Marathon Weekend 2024 Full Recap What is Disney's Dopey Challenge (and How Did Pro ... Charlotte Area Runner Who is Blind Completes “Dopey ...   Time Stamps: 0:30- Intro 2:15- The importance of doing hard things 3:00- Why do this challenge 4:12- Breakdown of the logistics and the race 7:29- Mindset, ego check 11:30- The Marathon, pack extra ear phones 14:20- Where am I and how did I get here? 15:10- The training 21:41- Trackers (Whoop and FitBit) 24:05- Fueling 26:01- The gear 27:30- The shoes 29:02- Music, phone, cases 30:42- Possibility mindset, goals 31:04- Recovery 33:38- Take on a challenge now 34:30- You win before the challenge even starts 39:07- I’m proud of myself And… what I would have done different 42:04- All the medals! 45:05- All the hard things you do that don’t get medals- give someone their flowers   Kristen M. Olson Creative. Coach. Leader. Athlete. Entrepreneur. Podcaster. Pup Mom. Uniting mission driven humans everywhere. @madonnashero @koalliance   Connect with T&T: IG: @TurmericTequila Facebook: @TurmericAndTequila Website: www.TurmericAndTequila.com Host: Kristen Olson IG: @Madonnashero Tik Tok: @Madonnashero Website: www.KOAlliance.com