#196 Kyle Bradshaw: Running to become a better dad & inspiring other runners

Get 20% off a Strava annual subscription with code KRISTIANSave on FlexBeam using code WARWICKRUNS or this link: https://rechargehealthas.sjv.io/55GAPbKristian sits down with Kyle, a 42 year old dad from St. Pete, Florida, whose honest, unfiltered running videos for his kids have grown into a following of thousands. This one covers rebuilding life after a hurricane, getting sober, and going from zero running experience to two marathons in under a year.Kyle shares how losing his home in Hurricane Helene and moving in with in laws led to a rough patch of drinking and low motivation, and how deciding to become a better example for his kids led him to running. He opens up about quitting alcohol, why he jumped straight into marathon training with almost no running background, and the honest lessons from his first two marathons, including brutal cramping and a hard learned respect for pacing and fueling. The conversation closes with his approach to content, why he shares his unfiltered thoughts mid run, and the simple message he keeps coming back to: being present for his kids.In this episode:- Losing his home in Hurricane Helene and starting over in Michigan- Quitting drinking and how it changed his running and his life- Jumping straight into marathon training with no running background- His first marathon: a brutal, windy, bridge filled course in Florida- Cramping, learning to fuel, and a 45 minute PR five months later- Building mileage safely with mostly easy running- Why he shares unscripted thoughts on his runs, not a script- Balancing training, work, and being present as a dad- His next goal: a 3:15 at the Palm Beaches Marathon in SeptemberTimestamps00:00 Cold open00:48 Welcome to the podcast and episode introduction01:43 Kristian's training update (cutting out alcohol, a new workout, sleep tracking)10:05 Interview begins10:34 How the idea for his running content started12:54 Growing an authentic following without a strategy15:30 Who Kyle is: life in St. Pete before running16:02 Losing his home in Hurricane Helene and moving to Michigan16:54 Hitting a low point and deciding to change19:31 A typical day: training, work, and being a dad24:49 Quitting drinking and how it changed his life26:24 Jumping straight into marathon training37:43 Growing his account while chasing his first marathon41:08 Race recap: his brutal first marathon in Clearwater43:55 Race recap: a 45 minute PR in Traverse City45:08 Learning to fuel and manage cramping47:10 Self coaching and building mileage the safe way49:45 Why strength training has been key to staying healthy51:15 Where he learns: research, trial, and figuring it out52:06 Next goal: a 3:15 at the Palm Beaches Marathon53:48 How he decides what to say on his runs55:18 His son wanting to run with him57:14 The message behind it all: gratitude and being present1:00:02 Being present: the core message for other parents1:01:01 Closing thoughts and where to follow KyleKyle on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/kylerunsstpete/Start your free Musicbed trial: https://fm.pxf.io/kristianwarwickFull episodes + the Boston 2025 documentary: https://www.youtube.com/@WarwickrunsFollow my training journey on Instagram: @warwick.runsMusic from Musicbed: MB01XPYH8ZYENVAMB0133EV2TCQFZY