Running on Pixie Dust

Running on Pixie Dust is a podcast/youtube series about training for runDisney races -- especially the Dopey Challenge -- and life in Orlando.

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Episodes

38. LET'S CATCH UP - 10Ks, BALI, OFF SEASON

Episode 38 (season 3 finale) for Running on Pixie Dust -- a podcast & youtube series about training for runDisney races and life in Orlando. In this episode I share a recap of the runDisney Springtime Surprise 10K, my trip to Bali, the Lululemon 10K Miami, and prep for Chicago Marathon Training!! Hope you enjoy :) Help support me in fundraising for Team Salute for the Chicago Marathon ⁠https://saluteinc.networkforgood.com/projects/244007-annika-hudak-s-salute-fundraiser-for-the-chicago-marat...

Jun 05, 2025•42 min•Season 3Ep. 38

37. Princess Half Marathon Weekend Recap!

Episode 37 for Running on Pixie Dust -- a podcast & youtube series about training for runDisney races and life in Orlando. In this episode I share a recap of the 2025 runDisney Princess Half Marathon Weekend where I complete the 5K, 10K, and Half Marathon!!!! Hope you enjoy :) Help support me in fundraising for Team Salute for the Chicago Marathon https://saluteinc.networkforgood.com/projects/244007-annika-hudak-s-salute-fundraiser-for-the-chicago-marathon CONTACT ME: annikahudak96@gmail.com...

Mar 11, 2025•42 min•Season 3Ep. 35

36. MARATHON WEEKEND RECAP!!

Episode 36 for Running on Pixie Dust -- a weekly podcast & youtube series about training for runDisney races and life in Orlando. In this episode I share a FULL recap of the 2025 runDisney Walt Disney World Marathon Weekend where I complete the Dopey Challenge for the third time!!!! Hope you enjoy :) CONTACT ME: annikahudak96@gmail.com SOCIALS: IG @annikahudak + @annikaspaintbrush, YouTube @annikahudak, TikTok @annikahudak

Jan 24, 2025•1 hr 16 min•Season 3Ep. 36

35. Happy Marathon Week + Tips for first time Marathoners/Dopeyers!!

Episode 35 for Running on Pixie Dust -- a weekly podcast & youtube series about training for runDisney races and life in Orlando. In this episode I share tips for Marathon Weekend & close out Season 3 of Dopey Training!!! Hope you enjoy :) CONTACT ME: annikahudak96@gmail.com SOCIALS: IG @annikahudak + @annikaspaintbrush, YouTube @annikahudak, TikTok @annikahudak

Jan 06, 2025•31 min•Season 3Ep. 35

34. OUC Half Marathon Recap & New Marathon Goals

Episode 34 for Running on Pixie Dust -- a weekly podcast & youtube series about training for runDisney races and life in Orlando. In this episode I recap my recent OUC Half Marathon Race, consider new Marathon goals, and continue Season 3 of Dopey Training!!!! Hope you enjoy :) CONTACT ME: annikahudak96@gmail.com SOCIALS: IG @annikahudak + @annikaspaintbrush, YouTube @annikahudak, TikTok @annikahudak

Dec 12, 2024•1 hr 12 min•Season 3Ep. 31

33. Wine & Dine Race Weekend Recap

Episode 33 for Running on Pixie Dust -- a weekly podcast & youtube series about training for runDisney races and life in Orlando. In this episode I recap the 2024 runDisney Wine & Dine Race Weekend and continue Season 3 of Dopey Training!!!! Hope you enjoy :) CONTACT ME: annikahudak96@gmail.com SOCIALS: IG @annikahudak + @annikaspaintbrush, YouTube @annikahudak, TikTok @annikahudak

Dec 03, 2024•1 hr 17 min•Season 3Ep. 33

32. Kicking off Dopey Training Round 3!!!!

Episode 32 for Running on Pixie Dust -- a weekly podcast & youtube series about training for runDisney races and life in Orlando. In this episode I catch you up on fun life events and kickoff Season 3 of Dopey Training!!!! Hope you enjoy :) CONTACT ME: annikahudak96@gmail.com SOCIALS: IG @annikahudak + @annikaspaintbrush, YouTube @annikahudak, TikTok @annikahudak

Nov 22, 2024•1 hr•Season 3Ep. 32

31. Meet my running friends!!

Episode 31 for Running on Pixie Dust -- a weekly podcast & youtube series about training for runDisney races and life in Orlando. In this episode I introduce you to my running friends and kickoff Season 3 of Dopey Training!!!! Hope you enjoy :) CONTACT ME: annikahudak96@gmail.com SOCIALS: IG @annikahudak + @annikaspaintbrush, YouTube @annikahudak, TikTok @annikahudak

Jul 26, 2024•1 hr 15 min•Season 3Ep. 31

30. My Half Marathon Race Recap

Episode 30 for Running on Pixie Dust -- a weekly podcast & youtube series about training for runDisney races and life in Orlando. In this episode I walk you through how my recent half marathon race went! I raced the Foot Traffic Flat Half Marathon in Portland, OR! Hope you enjoy :) CONTACT ME: annikahudak96@gmail.com SOCIALS: IG @annikahudak + @annikaspaintbrush, YouTube @annikahudak, TikTok @annikahudak

Jul 19, 2024•51 min•Season 2Ep. 30

29. Princess Weekend Recap

Episode 29 for Running on Pixie Dust -- a weekly podcast & youtube series about training for runDisney races and life in Orlando. In this episode I walk you through the entire runDisney Princess Half Marathon Weekend 2024. Hope you enjoy :)

Apr 30, 2024•53 min•Season 2Ep. 29

28. Completing the Dumbo Challenge!!!!! (Part Two)

Episode 28 for Running on Pixie Dust -- a weekly podcast & youtube series about training for runDisney races and life in Orlando. In this episode I walk you through the entire Disneyland runDisney Half Marathon Weekend 2024. Hope you enjoy :) FEATURING @TheLostBros Shop their new 4 Parks Run Club drop 2/12/24 10am https://lostbrostradingco.com/ CONTACT ME: annikahudak96@gmail.com SOCIALS: IG @annikahudak + @annikaspaintbrush, YouTube @annikahudak, TikTok @annikahudak...

Feb 09, 2024•1 hr 14 min•Season 2Ep. 28

27. Completing the runDisney Dopey Challenge!!!! (Part One)

Episode 27 for Running on Pixie Dust -- a weekly podcast & youtube series about training for runDisney races and life in Orlando. In this episode I walk you through the entire Walt Disney World runDisney Marathon Weekend 2024. Hope you enjoy :) CONTACT ME: annikahudak96@gmail.com SOCIALS: IG @annikahudak + @annikaspaintbrush, YouTube @annikahudak, TikTok @annikahudak

Jan 25, 2024•1 hr 16 min•Season 2Ep. 27

26. I CAN RUN AGAIN!!

Episode 26 for Running on Pixie Dust -- a weekly podcast & youtube series about training for runDisney races and life in Orlando. In this episode I talk about getting the okay to run again, continuing physical therapy, and life in orlando. Hope you enjoy :) CONTACT ME: annikahudak96@gmail.com SOCIALS: IG @annikahudak + @annikaspaintbrush, YouTube @annikahudak, TikTok @annikahudak

Nov 22, 2023•47 min•Season 2Ep. 26

25. Starting physical therapy

Episode 25 for Running on Pixie Dust -- a weekly podcast & youtube series about training for runDisney races and life in Orlando. In this episode I talk about starting physical therapy, future races, and life in orlando. Hope you enjoy :) CONTACT ME: annikahudak96@gmail.com SOCIALS: IG @annikahudak + @annikaspaintbrush, YouTube @annikahudak, TikTok @annikahudak

Oct 07, 2023•39 min•Season 2Ep. 25

24. Knee injury update

Episode 24 for Running on Pixie Dust -- a weekly podcast & youtube series about training for runDisney races and life in Orlando. In this episode I give an update on my knee injury, talk race weekends, and life in orlando. Hope you enjoy :) CONTACT ME: annikahudak96@gmail.com SOCIALS: IG @annikahudak + @annikaspaintbrush, YouTube @annikahudak, TikTok @annikahudak

Oct 03, 2023•46 min•Season 2Ep. 24

23. Let's catch up - knee injury, shoe fittings, travel

Episode 23 for Running on Pixie Dust -- a weekly podcast & youtube series about training for runDisney races and life in Orlando. In this episode I catch up with you about my recent travels, getting injured, shoe fittings, and life in orlando. Hope you enjoy :) CONTACT ME: annikahudak96@gmail.com SOCIALS: IG @annikahudak + @annikaspaintbrush, YouTube @annikahudak, TikTok @annikahudak

Sep 27, 2023•57 min•Season 2Ep. 23

22. Motivation & my favorite running gear -- dopey training continued!

Episode 22 for Running on Pixie Dust -- a weekly podcast & youtube series about training for runDisney races and life in Orlando. In this episode I talk about motivation for training, my favorite running gear, and life in orlando. Hope you enjoy :) CONTACT ME: annikahudak96@gmail.com SOCIALS: IG @annikahudak + @annikaspaintbrush, YouTube @annikahudak, TikTok @annikahudak

Jul 28, 2023•44 min•Season 2Ep. 22

21. Start of Dopey training!!! & tips for first time dopey runners

Episode 21 for Running on Pixie Dust -- a weekly podcast & youtube series about training for runDisney races and life in Orlando. In this episode I talk about the start of dopey training, tips for first time dopey runners & some fun updates. Hope you enjoy :) CONTACT ME: annikahudak96@gmail.com SOCIALS: IG @annikahudak + @annikaspaintbrush, YouTube @annikahudak, TikTok @annikahudak

Jun 27, 2023•51 min•Season 2Ep. 14

20. Season 2 of Dopey Challenge training -- let's catch up!

Episode 20 for Running on Pixie Dust -- a weekly podcast & youtube series about training for runDisney races and life in Orlando. In this episode we start season 2 of dopey training!!! I also walk through how my training will be different this year & some fun updates. Hope you enjoy :) CONTACT ME: annikahudak96@gmail.com SOCIALS: IG @annikahudak + @annikaspaintbrush, YouTube @annikahudak, TikTok @annikahudak

Jun 06, 2023•58 min•Season 2Ep. 20

19. Post Princess Weekend, springtime surprise training, & PRs

Episode 19 for Running on Pixie Dust -- a weekly podcast & youtube series about training for runDisney races and life in Orlando. I n this episode I also walk through how my training has been going post-dopey, future races, another PR??!! Hope you enjoy :) CONTACT ME: annikahudak96@gmail.com SOCIALS: IG @annikahudak + @annikaspaintbrush, YouTube @annikahudak, TikTok @annikahudak

Mar 08, 2023•1 hr 3 min•Ep. 19

18. Princess Weekend tips, post-dopey training, & disneyland registration??!!!

Episode 18 for Running on Pixie Dust -- a weekly podcast & youtube series about training for runDisney races and life in Orlando. In this episode I share tips going into the 2023 runDisney Princee half marathon weekend! I also walk through how my training has been going post-dopey, future races, and disneyland registration??!! Hope you enjoy :) CONTACT ME: annikahudak96@gmail.com SOCIALS: IG @annikahudak + @annikaspaintbrush, YouTube @annikahudak, TikTok @annikahudak...

Feb 21, 2023•59 min•Ep. 18

17. MARATHON WEEKEND!!!! Completing the 2023 Dopey Challenge

Episode 17 for Running on Pixie Dust -- a weekly podcast & youtube series about training for runDisney races and life in Orlando. In this episode I chat about all things MARATHON WEEKEND!!!! Hope you enjoy :) CONTACT ME: annikahudak96@gmail.com SOCIALS: IG @annikahudak + @annikaspaintbrush, YouTube @annikahudak, TikTok @annikahudak

Jan 17, 2023•1 hr 14 min•Ep. 17

16. Week 23 of Dopey Challenge Training -- Talking Marathon Weekend with Shruthi (@disneywithshruthi)

Episode 16 for Running on Pixie Dust -- a weekly podcast & youtube series about training for runDisney races and life in Orlando. In this episode I chat with my friend Shruthi about all things marathon training!! Hope you enjoy :) Follow Shruthi on IG @disneywithshruthi CONTACT ME: annikahudak96@gmail.com SOCIALS: IG @annikahudak + @annikaspaintbrush, YouTube @annikahudak, TikTok @annikahudak

Dec 05, 2022•58 min•Ep. 16

15. Week 22 of Dopey Challenge Training -- my fastest 5k, and my 20 mile long run!!

Episode 15 for Running on Pixie Dust -- a weekly podcast & youtube series about training for runDisney races and life in Orlando. In this episode I walk you through how weeks 22 of training went, my fastest 5k, and 20mile long run!! Hope you enjoy :) CONTACT ME: annikahudak96@gmail.com SOCIALS: IG @annikahudak + @annikaspaintbrush, YouTube @annikahudak, TikTok @annikahudak

Nov 30, 2022•47 min•Ep. 15

14. Week 20 & 21 of Dopey Challenge Training -- long runs, taylor swift tickets, prepping for dopey weekend

Episode 14 for Running on Pixie Dust -- a weekly podcast & youtube series about training for runDisney races and life in Orlando. In this episode I walk you through how weeks 20 & 21 of training went, my 6 and 7 mile long runs, taylor swift tickets, and prepping for dopey weekend!! Hope you enjoy :) CONTACT ME: annikahudak96@gmail.com SOCIALS: IG @annikahudak + @annikaspaintbrush, YouTube @annikahudak, TikTok @annikahudak

Nov 22, 2022•52 min•Ep. 14

13. Week 15-19 of Dopey Challenge Training -- 17 mile long run and Wine & Dine Weekend!!

Episode 13 for Running on Pixie Dust -- a weekly podcast & youtube series about training for runDisney races and life in Orlando. In this episode I walk you through how weeks 15-19 of training went, my 17 mile long run and Wine & Dine Weekend!! Hope you enjoy :) CONTACT ME: annikahudak96@gmail.com SOCIALS: IG @annikahudak + @annikaspaintbrush, YouTube @annikahudak, TikTok @annikahudak

Nov 12, 2022•53 min•Ep. 13

12. Week Thirteen & Fourteen of Dopey Challenge Training -- Hurricane Ian experience, 15 mile long run (longest run ever!!)

Episode 12 for Running on Pixie Dust -- a weekly podcast & youtube series about training for runDisney races and life in Orlando. In this episode I walk you through how weeks 13 & 14 of training went, talk about my Hurricane Ian experience & my 15 mile long run -- the longest I've ever run before!!!!! Hope you enjoy :) CONTACT ME: annikahudak96@gmail.com SOCIALS: IG @annikahudak + @annikaspaintbrush, YouTube @annikahudak, TikTok @annikahudak

Oct 06, 2022•48 min•Ep. 12

11. Week Twelve of Dopey Challenge Training -- 13 mile long run and study abroad friend reunion!

Episode 11 for Running on Pixie Dust -- a weekly podcast & youtube series about training for runDisney races and life in Orlando. In this episode I walk you through how week 12 of training went, talk about my 13 mile long run and my semester at sea friends reunion. Hope you enjoy :) CONTACT ME: annikahudak96@gmail.com SOCIALS: IG @annikahudak + @annikaspaintbrush, YouTube @annikahudak, TikTok @annikahudak

Sep 21, 2022•29 min•Ep. 11

10. Week Ten & Eleven of Dopey Challenge Training - 11 mile long run, Halloween events, and runner safety #finishherrun

Episode 10 for Running on Pixie Dust -- a weekly podcast & youtube series about training for runDisney races and life in Orlando. In this episode I walk you through how week 10 & 11 of training went, talk about my 11 mile long run, discuss runner safety, and Halloween events. Hope you enjoy :) CONTACT ME: annikahudak96@gmail.com SOCIALS: IG @annikahudak + @annikaspaintbrush, YouTube @annikahudak, TikTok @annikahudak

Sep 14, 2022•31 min•Ep. 10

9. Week Nine of Dopey Challenge Training - springtime surprise registration, student loan forgiveness, marathon medals, & 3 mile long run

Episode 9 for Running on Pixie Dust -- a weekly podcast & youtube series about training for runDisney races and life in Orlando. This week I talk about week nine of training, springtime surprise registration, student loan forgiveness, marathon medals, & 3 mile long run Hope you enjoy :) CONTACT ME: annikahudak96@gmail.com SOCIALS: IG @annikahudak + @annikaspaintbrush, YouTube @annikahudak, TikTok @annikahudak

Aug 30, 2022•25 min•Ep. 9

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