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Happy Pace
by Gretchen And Elaine
we like to run and talk at the same time- based in St. Louis, Missouri - fortunate to be able to use these public spacesSupport us on SpotifyFollow us on Instagram @happy_pace_podcast Email us [email protected]
Episodes
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Episode 207: Hot Grandmas Run
Market Mile information here! A can't miss event on August 10, 2025 at 8:00am in the heart of downtown St. Louis, MO Plog* at your Happy Pace with Spewak & Friends! Northwest Coffee Roasting on Laclede Ave in Midtown Run (to and from the Arch) at 6:30am on August 3rd Plog along the Market Mile...
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Episode 206: Kyle Walker's Tales from the Back of the Pack
It's Kyle's time to take over our podcast! Join the man himself, Mr. Back of the Pack Kyle Walker, for his podcast's 3rd Birthday. Kyle thinks it's difficult to run while podcasting. Elaine thinks it's much more difficult to produce 2 episodes a week(!!!!). Website for all things BOTPPOD Please...
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Episode 205: Sadie Sadie Marathon Lady
This episode was recorded in Forest Park in St. Louis, MO, prior to the the tornado on May 16th, 2025 that took 5 Lives. Please consider opportunities to provide tornado relief and recovery: United Way Volunteer Opportunities Forest Park Forever Recovery We've been trying to track her down but...
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Episode 204, Part 2: We Clean Up Well...with Mark Spewak
More Information on upcoming events @ Tower Grove Park, Sons of Rest Pavilion: April 19th @ 3:00pm PreRun Trash Cleanup/Plog April 22nd @ 6:00pm ReRun5k Special thanks to Mark Spewak and Spewak Racing and Spewak Training! We are proud to work with you all so often Music written, recorded,...
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Episode 204, Part 1: We Clean Up Well...with Barb Delgado
More Information on upcoming events @ Tower Grove Park, Sons of Rest Pavilion: April 19th @ 3:00pm PreRun Trash Cleanup/Plog April 22nd @ 6:00pm ReRun5k Special thanks to Dogtown Running Club and Start2Finish for making this happen! Music written, recorded, edited - Grant Underhill, Mike…
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Episode 203: We Are Not Injured
A change of pace for Gretchen and Elaine... Music written, recorded, edited - Grant Underhill, Mike Plasmeier, and Jake Laconte Graphic design - Rachel Slingluff Marketing manager, co-host - Gretchen Brune Editor, producer, co-host - Elaine Sims Want to hear yourself on an episode of Happy...
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Episode 202: Longer and Stronger OR How I Learned to Stop Worrying and Love the Lydiard Method (with Aislinn Hogan)
Aislinn Hogan joins Gretchen and Elaine on a run in the cold and dark -- who couldn't ask for better conditions? Did you hear the words "Trash Cleanup"?? And Free Long Run Coffee(roasted with electrolytes!)??? Join us on March 9th at 9:00AM for a trash pickup with Spewak Racing and Big River…
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Episode 201: Supporting Your Achilles
Annie Donnell and Danielle Fritz fromAchilles International, St. Louis Chaper join Elaine and Gretchen for the beginning of our second season to talk about how they commit their time to creating a more accessible running community. Did you hear the words "Trash Cleanup"?? AndFree Long Run...
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Holiday Treat: Getting Frosty with Leah
On the 11th Day of Christmas, Your True Love Gave To You: 51 Minutes of Happy Pace with special guest Leah Koch Thomas . We ran in the shape of a snowman at Missouri Botanical Gardens and Tower Grove Park in St. Louis, MO! Garmin Link to Frosty the Snowman Course Here Want to hear yourself on an...
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Episode 120: Blinded by the Holiday Night Lights [5k and Fun Run]
Xander Garcia joins Gretchen and Elaine to talk all things local recreation and designing running events for a growing community in Wentzville, MO. Make sure you check out the race and join us if you can on December 8th at 5pm! Thank you the Wentzville for allowing us to join . Wentzville Night...
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Episode 119: The Only Episode Recorded While Strength Training
Gretchen and Elaine go for a little bit of running, a little bit of strength training, and a whole lot of cathartic chat. Meeting your running goals is nice, mental healthcare is nicer. Note: Always seek the advice of your own Medical Provider and/or Mental Health Provider regarding any questions...
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Episode 118: Who's Afraid of Virginia Wilson?
In this first podcast takeover, friends of the podcast Virginia "Ginny" Wilson and Leah "Leahkochthomas" Thomas are in a competition to see who will be faster. The only thing that separates them is 24 years. This episode was recorded at the Thirsty Thursday 5k in Defiance, MO at Good News Brewing...
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Episode 117: The Tofur-key to Success with The Animal Run
We sit down with Eileen Francisco, Jen Tobits, and Christine Morrissey in this episode to talk canicrossing, exotic animals, and veganism https://raceroster.com/events/2024/94201/the-animal-run-5k-tofurkey-trot https://harvesthomesanctuary.org/ https://harvesthomesanctuary.org/ Back of the Pack...
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Episode 116: Run it Back 3 Times
What do you do when people keep asking you to put on another track meet for your community? Well, if you're Anastasia Harris, you plan weekly track practices and multiple track meets a year and call them Run it Back. Elaine attended the 3rd track meet of the season and had a lot of fun. Complete...
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Fartlek Friday 10.11.2024 Out-and-Back
The vanity project we all know and love! Join the 2 cohosts Gretchen and Elaine on their Wednesday morning runs in their Forest Park to hear about how their training is going in this episode of Fartlek Friday. Gretchen just return from being sick in Europe and Elaine is on the tail end of...
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Episode 115: Hanging in the Back of the Pack at the Mo' Cowbell
It's time to Collaborate!! Happy Pace x Back of the Pack teamed up in St. Charles, Missouri to interview Amanda Schaub, race director extraordinaire for Mo'Cowbell. Check out Kyle's podcast, the Back of the Pack Podcast, here Check out Mo' Cowbell and Amanda's work here Want to hear yourself on…
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Episode 114: Post Paralympics with Medalist Brian Siemann
Ever wonder what it takes to be a Paralympian Medalist? Join Gretchen and Elaine as we sit down virtually with Brian Siemann, T53 Wheelchair Athlete and recent winner of 2 Bronze Medals at the Paris Paralympics, 800M and 400M. Read Brian's Team USA page here Read about the classifications here...
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Episode 113: Recapping the Rockin' Rockwoods
Reporting from the sidelines, Elaine joined the Terrain Trail Runners at the Rockin' Rockwoods 53k and Half Marathon/Ruck races in Wildwood, Missouri. Meet the participants and volunteers as they tough out the climbs and the heat (or is it the humidity?)! Learn more about the Terrain Trail…
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Episode 112: Lady of Dogtown [Running Club]
Jaci Wilson, the foundress of Dogtown Running Club, joins Gretchen and Elaine to discuss her rise to the top of the local running community, Dogtown Running Club, and the upcoming Doggy Dash! Still need to sign up for the Doggy Dash on 9/15/24 Click here and use code DTRCRUN24 for 10% off now!...
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Fartlek Friday 08.23.2024 Paralympics Prep
Who is excited to watch the Paralympics in Paris this year? Gretchen and Elaine, that's who!! Will Happy Pace's instagram become a Brittni Mason stan account? Follow to find out here! Paralympics schedule is here Read about the classifications here History of the Paralympics and its WWII veteran...
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Episode 111: Unleashing Sarah Russell
Gretchen and Elaine do a deep dive with Sarah Russell into what it means to be an ultrarunner, a single mom, and author. We learn what it took for Sarah to be able to be accomplished and how her son brags about his mom This time, there is quite a bit of background noise. There was a lot of…
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Episode 110: Spewak This Way
It's another Local Legend with coach, runner, biker, philanthropist, Mark Spewak, and this time Gretchen and Elaine are joining Spewak Training for a run around Kirkwood, MO. We've got some special guests part of their Spewak Training group that you'll hear! Happy Pace is an #ambassador for...
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Episode 109: Houston, We Have a Sidi
Gretchen and Elaine go on a run with Dr. Sidi Zhao before she leaves us 😢 Dr. Zhao is a pacer volunteer and Gretchen's other running buddy (besides Elaine). Learn how her dad taught her the importance of running in her youth in Xiamen, China and how she inspires people to run with the same…
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Fartlek Friday 07.26.2024 Rhotic Runners
You know the drill by now....it's Fartlek Friday -- There are no rules! Gretchen and Elaine talk fake accents, water quality, and the Olympics (but not the ones you're thinking of)... The links I promised: Dr. Geoff Lindsay Hollywood's "Fake" Mid-Atlantic Myth DEBUNKED! Econimcs Explained Do…
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Episode 108: The Right to Vitoux
Gretchen and Elaine are back at Tower Grove Park, this time with race timer extraordinaire Josh Vitoux! The Director of Scholastic Athletics / Project Manager at Big River Race Management presents his knowledge and experiences from timing virtually all types -- including the New York City…
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Episode 107: Strength Running at a Happy Pace
Gretchen and Elaine are sitting down with the host of Strength Running, Jason Fitzgerald. Strength Running Be sure to check out Strength Running here Did somebody 2 episodes dropped in 1 day??? What better way to celebrate Gretchen's birthday with additional content! Check out our Instagram...
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BONUS: If You're Happy['s Running Club] and You Know It, Shout "Hey Hey"
Gretchen and Elaine meet up with even more happy runners when they check in with Happy's Running Club St. Louis and the owner Kristen DiFate. Did somebody say BONUS??? June 5th was Global Running Day so we're using that as an excuse to bring our listeners some BONUS CONTENT (yes, we know it's…
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BONUS: Trail Running on the Terrain
Trail Running, Coaching, Race Directing, Motherhood, Barkleys Marathons..... Join us as we run with Shalini Bhajjan and learn about her adventures in trail race directing! Did somebody say BONUS??? June 5th was Global Running Day so we're using that as an excuse to bring our listeners some BONUS...
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Episode 106: Building [Filla] Endurance
Laura Filla joins Gretchen and Elaine to talk all things running coaching, communities, and womanhood Learn more about Filla Endurance Curious about the site of the Route 66 Park Laura was talking about? We were, too! Read about Times Beach, MO here, or watch this video Check out our Instagram...
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Fartlek Friday 06.14.2024 Cupless Cups
The return of the Fartlek Friday! Join Gretchen and Elaine as they Fartlek around about cupless races, orange gatorade, and a mysterious ice pack bandana. Check out our Instagram here Check out our Tiktok here Music written, recorded, edited - Grant Underhill, Mike Plasmeier, and…
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BONUS SPECIAL: Maple Syrup Fun Run [Not So] 50K
Per listener vote, Elaine set out to run the Maple Syrup Fun Run 50k in Faribault, Minnesota. In this episode, hear Elaine reflect on the run while she runs around her neighborhood. This episode also features co-host Gretchen Brune and the Associate Director of Programs and Engagement at the…
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Episode 105: Orange You Glad We Ran with Cassie and Kasey?
Laugh along with Cassie Zehenny and Kasey Gonyias as they share their motivations to volunteer their time to the running community while on a run with Gretchen and Elaine. Check out our Instagram here Check out our Tiktok here Music written, recorded, edited - Grant Underhill, Mike…
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Episode 104: The Man, The Myth, the Mike Flynn
Gretchen and Elaine ask Big River's very own Mike Flynn fan-submitted questions to pick his brain about coaching, ultra-running, and ghosts! Check out our Instagram here Check out our Tiktok here Music written, recorded, edited - Grant Underhill, Mike Plasmeier, and Jake Laconte Graphic design…
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Fartlek Friday 04.19.2024 Bugged
Gretchen and Elaine are back for this rather unhinged episode of Fartlek Friday! Check out our Instagram here Check out our Tiktok here Music written, recorded, edited - Grant Underhill, Mike Plasmeier, and Jake Laconte Graphic design - Rachel Slingluff Marketing management, co-host - Gretchen...
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Episode 103: Ope! We go Outdoors in the Midwest
Gretchen and Elaine are joined by Juno Musonda (founder, owner, operator of Ope Outdoors) to talk small business and our Running/Hiking communities here in the Midwest -- and the amazing story that made him who he is today Ope Outdoors Website Ope Outdoors Instagram Check out Juno's Photography…
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Fartlek Friday 03.15.2024 AITA?
Gretchen and Elaine are back for this episode of Fartlek Friday! what runs are taking the ultra community by storm? can you spot the Brunesaurus in the thumbnail? will they figure out where they are and when it is? will Leah be proud of them? will they be the "A"? Check out our Instagram here!...
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Episode 102: 6 Miles & 150 years around Forest Park, St. Louis
Gretchen and Elaine are joined by Kelly Eldridge to talk about the history of our beloved Forest Park here in St. Louis Presentation from Galen Gritts Kelly's Book Recommendation: Forest Park by Caroline Loughlin and Catherine Anderson Vote for Elaine's Spring Race Follow Us on Instagram…
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Fartlek Friday 02.22.24
SURPRISE! Welcome to our first Fartlek Friday! We're going at our own pace this episode. We are talking about Gretchen's experience at the Houston Marathon and Elaine's potential Spring Race options. Be sure to Vote for Elaine's race here: *Voting will be open until 2/29/24...
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Episode 101: Gretchen Runs Away
We are running in Forest Park this week! Gretchen is prepping for her goal race in Houston. Elaine is recovering from....the holidays? Join the debate of night versus day running. Check out our Instagram: @happy_pace_podcast Email us: [email protected] Workout: 3 mile warmup 4x5 @...
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Happy Pace Holiday Treat!
Leah Koch joins us for our holiday treat episode. Listen as we run in what we hope is the shape of an angel! Check our Instagram to see how the GPS art turned out https://www.instagram.com/happy_pace_podcast?igsh=MWhxNnp0ajRsN2Vodg==
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ABOUT THIS SHOW
we like to run and talk at the same time- based in St. Louis, Missouri - fortunate to be able to use these public spacesSupport us on SpotifyFollow us on Instagram @happy_pace_podcast Email us [email protected]
HOSTED BY
Gretchen And Elaine
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we like to run and talk at the same time- based in St. Louis, Missouri - fortunate to be able to use these public spacesSupport us on SpotifyFollow us on Instagram @happy_pace_podcast Email us [email protected]
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