Not Real Runners

In this episode Sara and John go into what they think these next few months may look like as races make the difficult decision of whether or not to cancel. 

Hello, we're bringing you a bonus episode in these times of little entertainment! John was able to attend his first Vacation Races event and wanted to give some good words!

We put out the call for all your questions and now we're here to answer them!

The 2020 RunDisney Marathon weekend was as wild as ever. And more importantly, we go over ClubRundisney, Rundisney's newest debut! 

This week we go over what was in my time capsule along from 2005! We also take some time exploring severely misguided advice on diet and exercise from Pinterest. 

Brittany runs a marathon is now on amazon prime and we wanted to chit chat about our thoughts. We had very different thoughts on the movie... Hear our thoughts here! 

Merry Christmas! This year we are taking the role of Krampus and doling out punishments to all our least favorite people in the running community. 

We ran the Universal Studios Hollywood 5K and have a lot to say about it! 

It's that year again... we discuss how you can best get through this next election year using your running and races.   

Do you think you know your Hallmark Christmas movies? Play along with a friend to our Christmas Movie Quiz!! Then we talk about Christmas races. 

We have some very special guests come over and tell us all about Ragnar! What's Ragnar, why it's great for slow runners, and COSTUMES! 

We're back! We're here to tell you all about the Japanese Olympic Marathon and how your cell phone is leading towards obesity.

Planning on doing the Disneyland Paris Half Marathon? John ran the 2019 event and has all the details of the event. Plus we fill you in on the drag party, a murder mystery, and some other fun stories!

As we wrap up our summer, we want to talk about what we're most looking forward to! 

You know when you find a recipe online and there is a 3-page story before they get to the ingredients? We go over some of the worst blogs and our favorite recipes! 

It's always fun to be one of the first people to do a run costume of a new character. Now that there will be plenty of new characters introduced in this summer's movies we brainstorm potential new fun costume ideas!  

Sara is home from vacation and actually did some running in Greece. Listen for Greece deets, running the Olympic stadium in Athens, and obviously, shenanigans. 

We have a very special episode with a guest co-host. Friend of the show, Zach, goes over how different running in a triathlon is compared to running in a race. Also special entreprenwhore, Mario, gives us an ASMR treat. 

Whether this is your first time beginning to train for a race or your hundredth it can be tough to get motivated. We go over some helpful tips on getting started with your training. 

Today we have a fun quiz, we go over some theater recaps, and we talk about why you shouldn't be scared of the balloon ladies. 

Sara has been the snatch queen at crossfit and shares some tips if you've been curious about trying it. London Marathon does NOT get the back of the pack stamp of approval. Hear why. 

Hey team, although a bit late, John learned two new major take aways from this year's Dopey weekend. Doing dopey in 2020? Take a listen to learn from John's experience!

Hey honeys. We're back for a limited summer run! We've got 10 episodes for ya to beat the heat. This episode we update you on our lives and do two quick race recaps. 

Whelp, it's about that time. Time to say goodbye! We've had a great 2 years with you. 

We have a Christmas gift for you in the form of a bonus episode! Cigna sent over 3 great articles to help your running and we're going to talk about them!

Heat it up, turn it over, and give it some seasoning because we have a roast for you!

Medals, Medals, Medals!

John went to Hong Kong and Thailand and is now here to tell you all about it! 

We have an extra special holiday movie quiz for you today! I hope you have had your Hallmark channel on all month for research. This game would be perfect to play with a partner in the car!

Sara FINALLY has her episode 100 gift for John (or has she had it all along?) and then they play "Guess how many runners ____ race has lost this year compared to last?" Make sure to play along!

We had a great half marathon this past weekend for the RunDisney Wine and Dine half marathon weekend. We've got the details on the 10K, Half, Expo, Festival, AND MORE! 

We talk about our favorite moments over the past 2 years. Then we have Sara's article for me about running in costume. Afterwords we have our top 10 scary movies we would love to see turned into a race! 

Doing Wine and Dine 2018? We've got our thoughts on the whole weekend!

Episode 98 is here and it's all about the Chicago Marathon, well specifically the actual race itself!

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Together we break down what Orange Theory is, whether we like it, and whether we think it's beneficial for runners.

Sara's getting those passport stamps, jet-setting around the world, and becoming the international icon we know she can be... she went to Canada! Hear her review of RnR Montreal! And if you listen closely, you might just pick up a little bit of French!

Please please please don't listen to this episode before you listen to episode 93. 

How did we become so close? Like the two remaining people left at the end of a slasher film, we've stuck by each other since our first full time jobs at a ooky spooky crazy cooky place of business. 

Running season is back and along with that we have two running stories. 

It can be tough to travel with someone that isn't your spouse. To showcase this Sara has a quiz about night terrors. 

RnR Vegas can be a tricky race weekend to make successful. We've got some tips on what to expect and have the best experience you can have. 

There are so many options of where to stay when you go to RnR Vegas. We dissect what staying at each hotel says about you! 

We had so much fun last week critiquing Sara's over the top blog article about summer run tips so we wanted to keep the party going. John made a blog in "Sara Style" about back to school running!

Sara wrote an article about how to spice up your summer runs and we're here to dissect it! Enjoy!

Hey we went to RnR Chicago this past weekend!! We are here to review that race weekend for you and tell you all the tea!

So with Papa Johns saying the N word at work, we are ditching the old breadsticks and we try some new ones to find a new staple. Will we find something new to replace the pillowy snacks we came to love? 

We're getting excited for Rock 'n' Roll Chicago so we wanted to talk about the 10 things we love about Chicago! 

We made some goals for 2018 along with some predictions. You don't just make resolutions and forget about them, you do a check in! 

We have a big announcement we need to say about the show!

Looking for ideas for a race costume? Well we've got a full brainstorming session to help you get a starting off point on your next race look!

Sara and John made running playlists for each other and evaluated them. You can listen along! 

We're back once again for our favorite race on the Rock 'n' Roll tour!

Going to a Rock 'n' Roll Race? We've got a whole list of what you'll see at a RnR race with no judgement.

This week we tried out a new format of working out called Bungee Fitness. You might be surprised with what we think about it...

So we tried a work out that claims that all you need to do is 20 minutes a week... and we had some strong reactions to it. WHAT?!

Praise be! We survived the Big Sur Marathon! One of us technically isn't a finisher. Hear our experience of the Big Sur Marathon. Ever thinking of doing it yourself? This episode will definitely benefit you if you're prepping for your own trek up Hurricane Hill. 

Guess what! We got lotsa weird things to point out about this race! Hear all about what we thought of the Dark Side Half! 

We've got a plan for a large portion of our shows this summer. Hear about it now!

Hey everyone, this recent pride weekend we really started to think about what we're proud of. Listen to us talk about what we are proud of and how it applies to you. 

Hey, we can't get focused to record a real episode tonight.... 

We go through the event guide, what to look for, what to look out for, and our thoughts on this upcoming race weekend. 

It's exactly what it sounds like.... A quiz! Sit back, get your thinking caps on, and see if you can follow along! 

Hear some fun highlights of the world of running! Plus an extra special guest!!

Last week we reviewed the expo and 5K of Little Rock Marathon, hear about the full. Most importantly, Sara embarrassed John in a brand new way, you'll want to hear this...

Enjoy the sweet sounds of the first part of a 2 part episode about the fabulous Little Rock Marathon.

We actually found a solid race we have almost no complaints about! Also, one of us didn't make it to the end. Hear about what it is was like for our first DNF.

You provide the blank bingo forms, we'll provide you the things to look for at your upcoming RunDisney race! 

Sara went to the renaissance festival and John went to Vegas this past weekend. Who hated their experience more? Also, have you heard people talk about Big Sur but not quite sure what the deal is? We've got you covered. 

We see people try and support their boyfriend/girlfriend at a race all the time and see how poorly it can go. We have our tips for the best way to support your boo thang in their race!

We did a local marathon in Gulf Shores, Alabama and it sure was a change of pace from the normal scene.

This year at RnR Arizona we experience the first race of the "new" Rock 'n' Roll brand. Does it live up to the hype? Sara experiences the full this time instead of the half. Which race do you think she prefers?

It's a little longer today and kinda John heavy but he has some stories to tell about the Disney Marathon Weekend! 5K + 10K + Half + Full, OH MY! 

Hey everybody! We, like everyone, are catching up from Dopey. Here's a little mini treat to hold you over til next week, courtesy of your reigning pretzel queen.

A weird robbery with a twist and Runners World's predictions for 2018. Also hear about what it's like anytime John and Sara check into a hotel. You'll never guess what happens when Sara gets a call from a family member. 

In episode 5 we made some predictions for 2017 in racing. Now it's time to see how we did. Then we make new predictions for the year to come. Plus, see how well we kept to our new year's resolutions last year!

Are you going to be at Marathon weekend? Are you doing your first Dopey challenge? We're running through what you need to know for that weekend including some important updates. 

Get excited for the Christmas Movie Quiz! Then it's time for some news about the Dallas (ugh) Marathon and Rock 'n' Roll. Finally some things John learned from pacing a race. 

Sara's costume may have been a swing and a miss, John may be tired of teenagers screaming in his face, and we neither can think of Garrison Keillor's name. Enjoy a full review of the Rock 'n' Roll San Antonio 5K, 10K, and marathon. 

Truly one of the best race costumers is on our show for a chit chat! If you don't know who she is, you need to look her up right now! You might be surprised how relatable she is!

Whelp, somehow we cheated death for a whole year. Listen to us get ROASTED!

John, Sara, and Mario talk about the weirdness of the last West Coast RunDisney race!

Sara and John went down south to try out the Rock 'n' Roll Savannah Marathon. You may be surprised what we think of the race. Plus updates on the tour pass and Vegas concert. 

There was a huge costume contest and you will never believe who won! In this episode we review Disneyland Halloween, West Hollywood, and most importantly Rock 'n' Roll Los Angeles Half Marathon. Happy Halloween!

How are people going to know how to Avenge The Strip? How will we know the best time to go to RnR LA Expo? Will we ever know the perks of the rewards program of Michaels? Listen and see! 

Say goodbye! 

Get HIGHped because we're reporting straight from the mile high city. Today we talk about the end of competitor magazine, the Denver 5K, and Christmas Vacation's cousin Eddie. 

We talk about the rock and a hard place Rock 'n' Roll Vegas is in, we go over the hottest Halloween costumes of the year and how to run in them, and we give all you couples out there a new pool game, the Mana-tease!

Expert advice from John and Sara about how to maximize your exhaustion during Dopey Weekend! We talk about the weekend, dining, going into the parks, and all the other fun stuff, because who wants to talk about training? NOT US. 

The story on everybody's lips... and ass. 

News about a big RunDisney race, a change in Rock 'n' Roll, a race with an insane amount of cheaters, John's husband cooks in the background, Sara explains math, and then a bunch of other fun!

John and Sara recap the 2017 Disneyland 10K and Half Marathon. Special Guest: Mario!

Girl, wait until we tell you who is back. Go listen to Tinkerbell Street Justice episode as a refresher. It was also a hot one at Disneyland Half Marathon weekend. 

Milk and lemon may be your next favorite alcohol mixer. Another race is cancelled. Queen Cindy is back to tell us about her favorite recipe for the perfect ice bath. 

Next week is the start of the running season again and we could not be more ready. Hear about changes, predictions, and what we're excited about for Disneyland Half Marathon! 

Sara's now shaping the young minds of impressionable children. John's doing something or other this week. Most importantly we have the very special guests from Runs In Tutus on the show to teach us the magic of running a race in a tutu. 

John and Sara check up on race news from previous articles and go over the chances of getting into any given race lottery. 

RunDisney rumors, San Francisco marathons may not get to run on the bridges, and what's the costume category for Little Rock Marathon?? Also, Cindy Rodriguez Copley is on for an interview! 

Just like the title said!! Woooooo! 

Rock 'n' Roll Chicago is actually one of the best on the tour! Hear about that but also Sara's casts, John's first grade gym teacher, and pizza hut!

We had some major technical difficulties and the show's coming out on Thursday but we wanted to personally let you know. SORRY!!!! Are you mad? 

Completing a marathon changed both of our lives. Seriously. This episode is one you'll want to listen to multiple times as we throw a ton of information at you. If you've ever thought about training for a full we've got a ton of tips to get you started. Also, hear about the most awkward, random, and weird amazon mess up. 

The stats from United States running in 2016 are in and they are actually pretty interesting. Which was the biggest? Were there more runners than last year? But besides that nonsense, we think we saw an easter egg in Cars 3, we talk about the world marathon challenge, and Sara's butch realness costumes are coming out. Listen with a friend! 

John and Sara waited all year for cotton candy grapes and finally got their grubby hands on some. Plus hear why they are excited for Little Rock Marathon. Then hear some news about the Portland Marathon. Then ending with a recap of RnR Seattle. 

The one, the only, the marathon investigator came on our show! Plus at the end of the show Sara makes a really good printer joke. 

GUYS, Papa Johns literally never wants to give us our extra cheese! Also we talk about race stuff. So there was this cute lil doggie that ran an Ultra in the Gobi desert. Also, hear why we like it better in the back... of the pack. 

Sara chomping on a salt lick, John and a bunch of middle schoolers loving the cotton candy blizzard, and all sorts of other junk on today's special recap of RnR San Diego! Hear about the sale of one of the biggest race series and why you should or shouldn't do RnR San Diego. 

John previewed the new Guardians attraction before it opened to the public, Sara brought over a new protein bar, and most importantly it's time to continue in the costume suite. 

We gots all sorts of little news pieces today! Then hear our 5 step process to choosing a run costume. 

OMG DRAMA!!!!!! Tinker Bell weekend was basically that scene in Hulu's Handmaid's Tale where the maids rampage on that one man, or in this case, a bib thief. Hear about the big drama of the weekend in this bonus episode! For more fun, follow John and Sara on Instagram at @BuiltByBiel and @SlowlySlupien. 

Editors' Note: Hey everyone, we got through the whole thing and then realized that Sara's mic wasn't picking her up all the way, so we thank you for being understanding she's a bit quiet. However we have a TON to talk about in regards to one of RunDisney's biggest disappointments. 

John is done with school and ready to party like a pirate this weekend at Tinker Bell Half! Sara is going to drink her jealousy away at home. There are some Boston Marathon cheaters you are really going to want to hear about.... Lastly, keep your eyes peeled for the following sights and sounds of Tinker Bell Half Marathon with our bingo list. 

This episode we hear about grad school draguation, or lack of, week one of Sherri Biel's extended residency in Phoenix, and the some tips from your resident experts about how to travel as cheap and efficiently as possible to your races. 

BONUS EPISODE!!!!!!! Hear what the Star Wars Half Marathon was like from a guest back of the pack'r!

Let me tell you ALLLLL about Star Wars Dark Side. Featuring our special whorespondent, Mario! 

Remember how we heard about all that marathon cheating?? Well it's finally catching up with a few people. Also, it's the 50th anniversary of a very special runner! 

Oh my god, we made it 20 weeks? John's brother is moving to Phoenix! We talk about changes to Disneyland Half Marathons, Rock 'n' Roll Raleigh's numbers, and what the heck is the Barkley Marathon? 

Between Sara and John, who do you think always had a white gum ball every single time growing up? We talk about travel tips, the ballsiest marathon bandits, and the winners of the Pet A Dog In A Race Contest are announced!

John started his new job today, Sara almost died from hill exhaustion, and the Rock 'n' Roll San Francisco Half Marathon may not be what you'd expect! 

The sharks from shark tank come out to hear a great new product, hear about what happens when two marathons are cut short accidentally, and a recap of the RnR Dallas half. 

Take off those sunglasses because it'll be hard to see with all the shade. This week we throw shade on all the things in running we hate. 

John went to a fashion show with Scottsdale's elite and Sara went to bed. Last week we told you all about the rules of the Beer Mile. Now hear us tell you how it went when we tried it ourselves.