55: runDisney Expo Virtual Queue, Galloway Pace Groups, and the Be Our Guest Podcast

Rise and Runner Sarah introduces this week's podcast episode. If you want to leave us an intro to be used, click the Join The Conversation link. We start off with quick apologies and alibis chat with last week's intro guest so  Bob can tell Joshua and his mother, Nicole, that he is sorry for calling him Justin.The discussion then turns to the new Expo Virtual Queue for entry to the runDisney merchandise area on the first day of the expo. We discuss some of the pros and cons we see with this new way to enter. You will need to join a virtual queue at 7:30 a.m. and have up to 6 people total in your party. You will not be allowed to enter the merchandise area on first day of expo without a virtual queue time. This queue is only for the runDisney merchandise shop and not the fitness expo or bib pickup.We are joined by returning guest Chris Twigs and and welcome Chris Turner to discuss running with a Galloway pacer.  After a brief introduction, Chris Turner discusses running with a Galloway pacer at a runDisney event or any event that features a Galloway pace group. We go over some of the following topics:How do you join a pace group?How close do you come to your advertised pace?Do you run the same pace the whole race ?Will there be pacers in all corrals?Do people duck in and out for race photos?If you want to run with a pacer you can chat with a pacer at Jeff Galloway's booth at the Expo.On the Podcasts We Listen To segment, we  chat with our friend  Mike from the the Be Our Guest Podcast.  Mike hosts an excellent podcast and has great tips on planning your Walt Disney World vacation.Listeners have asked us where to cheer during the races, so we give some of our tips and insight on cheering locations for Wine and Dine. If you want more info, check out our friend Kristen from Running in Makeups Video that has a section on spectating. We announced the drop of our new merchandise pre-order on our website of our new logo shirts.On the Race Report Spotlight this week, we head back to the Granite State and chat with Heather about the Loco Half Marathon in Newmarket, NH. Heather talked about the challenges of being in a push-rim racing chair and about being a part of the Roll Disney Community. Join the ConversationRise and Run Podcast Facebook PageRise and Run Podcast InstagramRise and Run Podcast Website and ShopPassport to Run Show LinksGalloway Pacers Be Our Guest PodcastRunning in Makeups Video Affiliate LinksFluffy FizziesKawaiian Pizza ApparelGYMBOSSSend us Fan MailSupport the showRise and Run Podcast is supported by our audience. When you make a purchase through one of our affiliate links, we may earn a commission. As an Amazon Associate we earn from qualifying purchases.Sponsor LinksMagic Bound Travel    Stoked Metabolic CoachingAffiliate LinksThe Start Line Co.Fluffy FizziesMona Moon Naturals Rise and Run Amazon Affiliate Web Page Kawaiian Pizza ApparelGoGuarded