Alright, runners, let's talk about the absolute dumbest, most glorious sport on the planet: The Beer Mile. You might think you’re fast. You might think you have high tolerance. But until you've tried to run four laps and chug four beers without violently rejecting them, you haven't lived the true runner's struggle. 😂 This is a real sport! They just held the Beer Mile World Classic, and the times are getting so ridiculously fast it is just crazy. The champion this year was Australia’s Jake Smith. He did the unthinkable: he broke the Australian record, clocking a mind-bending time of 4 minutes and 45.3 seconds! To put that into perspective: 1. Chugging: That means he finished a 12oz beer (5% alcohol minimum) in roughly 10 seconds flat, four separate times. 2. Running: Between the chugs, he had to run 400 meters at a pace that would get him close to a 4:05 non-drinking mile. You have to be a world-class middle-distance runner and have the iron stomach of a pirate to pull this off. It’s a pure, beautiful nightmare of balancing VO2 max, gut resilience, and sheer desperation. It’s Not Just a Race; It’s a Chaos Management Strategy I have so much respect for the mental toughness required. We struggle to keep a gel down at mile 20 of a marathon, and these athletes are sprinting while fighting off the literal forces of gravity and carbonation! This event proves two things: 1. Limits are Fake: If you can run that fast while actively bloating, what can you do with just water? 2. Running Should Be Fun: Even at the elite level, there's always room for a little glorious chaos. Next time you hit the track, maybe leave the six-pack at home, but remember: the running community celebrates all types of athletic feats—even the ones that end with a quick trip to the grass. The Ultimate Question: Could you run a sub-7 minute mile, or could you run a sub-7 minute Beer Mile? Choose your poison! 👇

If you've got runner's knee, patellar tendonitis, or IT band issues, listen up: The pain is in your knee, but the cause is in underdeveloped muscles like your hips and glutes. Your knee is just taking the load your underdeveloped muscles are dropping. This is why we start every free member with the Injury-Proofing 101 guide. It's the essential first step to pain-free running. QUESTION: What's the biggest running ache or pain you've finally solved by strengthening a different body part? Share your win!

Calling all RunDisney runners! We know these races require unique prep. Besides your costume, what's the one item you cannot run without? Mine is my Flipbelt, no matter what my costume looks like I always carry a lot of stuff with me, not just for running, but also for filming, so the Flipbelt is an essential for me. Share your best-kept packing secret below!

The GOAT completed his much-anticipated New York City Marathon debut on the famously hilly course: - Result: Kipchoge finished in 17th place with a time of 2:14:36.Though not his fastest time, still amazing when you think about it. - The Milestone: Despite the lower-than-expected place, his finish means the 40-year-old Kenyan legend has officially completed all six Abbott World Marathon Majors, earning the prestigious "Seven Star" Hall of Fame distinction. - Future Plans: Kipchoge's focus was clearly on the milestone, telling media he was focused on being a "real marathoner" by finishing all the majors. The news on his "huge announcement" (like running in Antarctica) is expected now that the race is done. - The Mission: Over the next two years, Kipchoge plans to compete in seven marathons across seven continents. - The Purpose: This "transition" (not retirement) is explicitly aimed at promoting the joy of running and raising funds and awareness for the Eliud Kipchoge Foundation, which supports educational and environmental causes worldwide. - Eliud: "With this project, I want to compete not only for records, but for the people. I want to continue to push myself to run at my best, but I also want to inspire, give back, and remind everyone that no human is limited." - He has also mentioned plans to test himself at the ultra distance, specifically taking on a 50km race in Saudi Arabia. His management team stated he intends to continue competing in the elite fields of these marathons, even if his primary goal is no longer winning. So the question remains, will Eliud, as a 40+ Ageless Runner, join the ranks of Dopey? Will we see him in full costume at the start line of a Disney Run? Who knows?

It’s Sunday, so time to celebrate! My win this week was finishing the filming for the Resilient Running Program videos.I can't wait to get the course live in the Classroom and see what you all think. 🥳 Now, what’s your win? Did you start the Injury-Proofing course? Did you run pain-free? Drop your win below and let's get inspired for next week! 👇