The runDisney Companion: Your Race Day Guide from Fantasy to Finish Line and Beyond

<p>Get ready for an inspiring and heartfelt conversation on this week's episode of <em>Daps Magic - Disney and Positive Stuff</em>! Mr. Daps sits down with author, runner, and founder of <em>The Castle Run</em>, <a href="https://www.instagram.com/thecastlerunner/" target="_blank" rel="ugc noopener noreferrer">Lisa DiNoto Glassner,</a> to discuss her brand-new book, <a href="https://thecastlerun.com/book/" target="_blank" rel="ugc noopener noreferrer"><em><strong>The runDisney Companion: Your Race Day Guide from Fantasy to Finish Line and Beyond</strong></em>.</a></p><p>Lisa opens up about her incredible personal journey—from graduating from Harvard Law and practicing Big Law to making the life-changing leap to move 1.2 miles from Cinderella Castle. She shares how distance running became a source of healing and mental clarity, leading her to write a guide that goes far beyond a simple race-day checklist.</p><p>Together, they dive into what makes the <em>runDisney</em> community so uniquely supportive, essential advice for first-timers and seasoned runners alike, and how taking that first step toward a new goal requires the courage to start before you know how the story ends. To wrap it all up, Lisa takes on Mr. Daps' signature <strong>Fast Five</strong> quick-fire round!</p><p><strong>What We Cover in This Episode:</strong></p><ul><li><p><strong>How We Met:</strong> Reminiscing about waiting on the floor together for hours before a D23 Disney Parks &amp; Experiences panel.</p></li><li><p><strong> Lisa’s Disney &amp; Life Origin Story:</strong> Transitioning from practicing law to crafting a life centered around passion, family, and being neighbors with the Magic Kingdom.</p></li><li><p><strong>The Heart Behind </strong><em><strong>The runDisney Companion</strong></em><strong>:</strong> Why this book is part race-day handbook, part love letter to the <em>runDisney</em> community, and part guide for life lessons learned on the course. </p></li><li><p><strong>Practical Race Advice in the Book:</strong> Key tips for surviving registration morning, race logistics, avoiding classic beginner mistakes, and managing the emotional "post-race blues." </p></li><li><p><strong>The Magic of the runDisney Community:</strong> Why race crowds cheer just as loudly for the final finisher as the first, and what makes course moments so unforgettable.</p></li><li><p><strong>The Fast Five Round:</strong> Lisa's quick-fire picks for her favorite character, top park, first thing to do, ultimate elevator loop music, and dream Disney sidekick!</p></li></ul><p><strong>Community Question of the Week:</strong></p><p>Have you ever participated in a <em>runDisney</em> event, or is running a Disney race on your bucket list? What is your favorite memory on a race course or your favorite Disney park loop music? Let us know in the comments below or join the conversation over at Daps Magic HQ (<a href="https://dapshq.com" target="_blank" rel="ugc noopener noreferrer"><strong>dapshq.com</strong></a>)!</p><p><strong>Connect With Our Guest &amp; Get the Book:</strong></p><ul><li><p><strong>Get </strong><em><strong>The runDisney Companion</strong></em><strong>:</strong> Available starting <strong>August 7th</strong> at <a href="https://thecastlerun.com/" target="_blank" rel="ugc noopener noreferrer">TheCastleRun.com</a>!</p></li><li><p><strong>Follow Lisa:</strong> Visit <a href="https://thecastlerun.com/" target="_blank" rel="ugc noopener noreferrer">TheCastleRun.com</a> and connect with <a href="https://www.instagram.com/thecastlerunner/" target="_blank" rel="ugc noopener noreferrer">@thecastlerunner</a> on social media.</p></li></ul><p><strong>Make it a great week, keep kind, and we'll see you in the parks.</strong></p><p><br /></p>