8: Why Disney Marathon Weekend Registration Feels So Stressful: ADHD & Non-ADHD Runners Explain

Join us for an insightful roundtable discussion on navigating some of the challenges of Disney Marathon Weekend registration. Featuring guests Troy, Amy, and Stephanie, this episode delves into the emotional and strategic aspects discovering how factors like FOMO, social media pressure, and evolving registration changes have impacted both these ADHD and non-ADHD runners. Chapters00:00 Introduction to Run Disney Experiences06:24 Personal Journeys into Run Disney13:23 The Dopey Challenge and Its Allure17:42 Changes in Registration Process24:36 Discussion on Loyalty and Priority Registration30:03 The Community of Run Disney31:15 FOMO and Its Impact on Runners33:46 Emotional Reactions to Missing Races35:11 The Registration Game37:44 The Pressure of Registration40:14 The Dopey Challenge Explained42:07 Commitment and Accountability in Running44:30 Social Media Influence on Running Decisions48:44 Strategies for Race Registration Decisions51:01 Managing Expectations and Mental Health52:59 Community Support and Alternatives59:44 Finding Your Why and Backup Plans01:02:38 Final Thoughts and Reflections If this episode reminded you that you're not the only runner whose brain sprints faster than their legs, spread the word! Share it with a friend, post it on your stories or send me a message at [email protected]. We're building the ADHD/neurodivergent running community that should've existed ages ago, and you're helping bring us all together.  Even if you don’t have ADHD, but you sometimes relate to feeling overwhelmed, struggle with consistency or motivation in your running journey, you are welcome here!