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Mindful Marathon Podcast — 91 episodes

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Ep 91: GLP-1s and Running - Fueling, Muscle Loss, and the Bigger Picture, with Dietician, Ann Kent & Dr. Michelle Quirk of Mindful Marathon

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Ep 90: Heat, Humidity, & Expectations - A Smarter Way to Train, with Dr. Michelle Quirk of Mindful Marathon

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Ep 89: Mindfulness Moments - Softening the Inner Critic, with Coach Michelle Quirk of Mindful Marathon

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Ep 88: Healing the Athlete Within - A Conversation About Anorexia, Running, and Recovery, with Dr. Jillian Rigert & Dr. Michelle Quirk

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Ep 87: Friendship, Character Stops, & My Favorite 10-Miler Yet - runDisney Springtime Surprise 2026 Recap, with Coach Michelle Quirk of Mindful Marathon

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Ep 86: Running with What We Carry - Finding Our Strength and Grace, with Coaches Gerald Collins & Michelle Quirk

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Ep 85: Training for Longevity - Redefining Success in Fitness as We Age, with Dr. Tracy Asamoah & Dr. Michelle Quirk of Mindful Marathon

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Ep 84: Running a Marathon in Residency - Finding Flexibility in a Demanding Schedule, with Dr. Lily Stafford & Dr. Michelle Quirk

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Ep 83: Running on Empty - How to Fuel Your Training the Right Way, with May Tran & Dr. Michelle Quirk

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Ep 82: The Perfectionism Trap in Running - Why Your Training Plan Should Adapt to Your Schedule, Not the Other Way Around, with Dr. Michelle Quirk of Mindful Marathon

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Ep 81: Running Between Clinic, Call, and Family - Run Training for Doctors who Have No Time, with Dr. Michelle Quirk of Mindful Marathon

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Ep 80: Mindfulness Moments - Race Day Visualization, with Coach Michelle Quirk of Mindful Marathon

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Ep 79: Hormones Without the Hype - What Runners Need to Know, with Dr. Chhaya Makhija & Dr. Michelle Quirk of Mindful Marathon

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Ep 78: Planning Ahead for runDisney's Wine & Dine Race Weekend - A Quick Proof of Time Guide, with Coach Michelle Quirk of Mindful Marathon

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Ep 77: When "Push Harder" Isn't the Answer - Finding Your Own Path, with Dr. Sonal Kamalia & Dr. Michelle Quirk

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Ep 76: The Struggle from Within - Running, Resilience, & Mental Health, with Qwazir James and Coach Michelle Quirk of Mindful Marathon

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Ep 75: Stay Stronger, Run Longer - Why Runners Should Lift Heavy, with Dr. Esra Shermadou & Dr. Michelle Quirk

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Ep 74: What AI Can't See - The Human Side of Run Coaching, with Coach Michelle Quirk of Mindful Marathon

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Ep 73: Rethinking the 20-Mile Long Run - What Matters in Marathon Training, with Coach Michelle Quirk of Mindful Marathon

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Ep 72: Mindfulness Moments - Guided Visualization & Body Scan, with Coach Michelle Quirk of Mindful Marathon

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Ep 71: Running by Time - Training Your Body Without Grading Yourself, with Dr. Michelle Quirk of Mindful Marathon

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Ep 70: Stay Injury-Free as a Runner - Strength, Bone Health, & Early Warning Signs, with physical therapist Dr. Katy Vieira & Dr. Michelle Quirk of Mindful Marathon

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Ep 69: Running with Asthma - What Every Runner Needs to Know to Breathe Easier, with Dr. Gina Dapul-Hidalgo & Dr. Michelle Quirk

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Ep 68: The Moments That Moved Us – Celebrating Our 2025 Runners, with Coach Michelle Quirk of Mindful Marathon

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Ep 67: The 12 Days of Running - A Holiday Special, with Coach Michelle Quirk of Mindful Marathon

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Ep 66: The Power of a Fresh Start - Intention Setting for 2026, with Coach Michelle Quirk of Mindful Marathon

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Ep 65: Winter Slump? 7 Tips to Get your Running Spark Back, with Coach Michelle Quirk of Mindful Marathon

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Ep 64: Three Things to Stop Doing this December when It Comes to Your Running, with Coach Michelle Quirk of Mindful Marathon

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Ep 63: Why I Love a Turkey Trot - Running into Thanksgiving with Intention

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Ep 62: Lacing Up and Running on Purpose - Making Space for What Matters, with Dr. Mary Leung

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Ep 61: Embracing the Chill - A Winter Guide to Running in the Cold, with Coach Michelle Quirk of Mindful Marathon

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Ep 60: Fueling for Performance - Nourishing the Runner's Body & Mind, with Sarah Skobeloff

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Ep 59: When Healing Requires Slowing Down - One Doctor's Journey with Long COVID, with Dr. Siri Chand

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Ep 58: Running with Purpose - Balancing Medicine, Movement, & Meaning, with Dr. Alex Fiks

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Ep 57: Letting Go of Mom Guilt - Redefining Balance for Physician Moms, with Dr. Laurel Kilpatrick

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Ep 56: Movement & Rest - Creating a Prescription that Works for You

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Ep 55: Beyond Carb Loading - How to Fuel Well for Training and Racing, with Rebecca Jaspan

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Ep 54: Never Too Late - Finding Yourself Through Running, with Dr. Marion McCrary

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Ep 53: 10k Training Made Simple - The Race That Fits Your Life

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Ep 52: Lessons from One Year Behind the Mic - A Podcast Birthday Episode

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Ep 51: From Racing to Renewal - Navigating Burnout and Balance, with Dr. Amelia Bueche

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Ep 50: Building Your Running Base - Easy Miles, Big Results

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Ep 49: You Belong at the Start Line - 5 Running Lies to Leave Behind

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Ep 48: From Five Minutes to 5k - A Beginner's Journey to Becoming a Runner

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Ep 47: Running as a Mom - From Bump to Baby and Beyond, with Dr. Carolyn Moyers

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Ep 46: Mind over Musselman - Relaying Lessons from 70.3, with Dr. Michelle Quirk of Mindful Marathon

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Ep 45: Stronger Miles - How Strength Training Supports Your Running, with Kayla Heimerman

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Ep 44: Protecting Your Wellbeing - Moving Through Burnout, with Dr. Phil Pierorazio

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Ep 43: Hot Tips for Running Safely this Summer - Training Smart in the Heat

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Ep 42: Prescribing Movement - Leading by Example, with Dr. Tolu Olabintan

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Ep 41: Running After Organ Donation - A Story of Courage & Comeback, with Aly Giampapa

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Ep 40: Happy Feet, Healthy Strides - Foot Health for Runners, with Dr. Tea Nguyen

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Ep 39: Nourishing the Athlete Within - A candid conversation on Eating Disorders in Runners, with Hannah de Groot

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Ep 38: Reclaiming Your Energy - 5 Self-Care Habits that Actually Work, with Dr. Ngozi Ude

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Ep 37: Running Through Life - Lessons on Endurance, Wellness, & Balance, with Dr. Rino Dizon

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Ep 36: The Runner’s Mind - Mental Health Benefits of Movement, with Dr. Sarah Pospos

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Ep 35: Running with Intention - Laying the Groundwork for Fall Races

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Ep 34: Beyond the Busy - Finding Mental Space for Running and Life, with Dr. Robyn Alley-Hay

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Ep 33: Between Races - Making the Most of your Running Off-Season

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Ep 32: Fueling the Plant Forward Runner - Myths & Must-Knows, with Dr. Kavita Patel

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Ep 31: Springtime Surprise Recap - Mindful Takeaways from a Magical Race Weekend

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Ep 30: Bringing Joy to Movement - In Memory of Dr. Rose Marie Thomas

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Ep 29: Running Smart in the Sun - How Runners Can Protect Their Skin, with Dr. Stephanie Campbell

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Ep 28: Pollen & PRs - Running Through Allergy Season, with Dr. Karen Kaufman

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Ep 27: Running Together - Students and Mentors on the Move, featuring the Students Run Philly Style

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Ep 26: 100 Miles, Countless Lessons - The Ultra Running Experience, with Matt Leocha

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Ep 25: Strength & Self Compassion - Mindset Lessons from Running & the Fertility Journey, with Dr. Erica Bove

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Ep 24: Strong Foundations - Foot & Ankle Injury Prevention for Runners, with Dr. Brianne Showman

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Ep 23: Overcoming Exercise Hurdles - Small Steps to Big Wins, with Dr. Dolapo Babalola

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Ep 22: Love, Marriage & Marathons - Running Together (Or Not!), with Dr. Alexandra Stockwell

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Ep 21: One and Done or Hooked for Life? A First-Time Marathon Recap, with Dr. Karen Pinsky

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Ep 20: Movement as Medicine - A Conversation with Ultramarathoner, Charlie Engle

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Ep 19: Sleep Smarter Run Stronger - The Science of Rest for Endurance Athletes, with Dr. Funke Afolabi-Brown

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Ep 18: Mindful Miles - Finding Peace in Every Step, with Dr. Rachel Beanland

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Ep 17: Unlocking Consistency - The Power of Showing Up, with Dr. Nneka Unachukwu

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Ep 16: Beyond the Long Run - Lessons from the Marathon, with Dr. Dena George

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Ep 15: Running on Empty - Nourishing Your Body Back to Balance, with Shelley Swapp

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Ep 14: The Goal Shift - Embracing Change in Your Running Journey, with Dr. Laura Suttin

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Ep 13: The Soulful Stride - Running as Mind-Body-Spirit Connection, with Dr. Terry Nguyen

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Ep 12: From Finish Line to Starting Line - Coming Back Stronger, with Dr. Alicia Shelly

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Ep 11: Run with Confidence - Caring for your Pelvic Floor, with Dr. Cheruba Prabakar

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Ep 10: Running Under Pressure - How Stress Affects Performance, with Dr. Dana Gibbs

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Ep 9: Marathon Training Lessons, with Dr. Kerry Reller

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Ep 8: Running as a Mama & Remembering the Phase of Life You're In, with Dr. Sara Ionescu

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Ep 7: Running for a Cause, with Jaime Vining

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Ep 6: The Healing Power of Running, with Dr. Marie Dona

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Ep 5: Running & Gut Health, with Dr. Sumana Moole

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Ep 4: Running Toward, Instead of Away, with Dr. Laurie Boge

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Ep 3: Running While Traveling, with Dr. Amy Raynes

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Ep 2: Gotta Go, Gotta Go, with Dr. Nabila Noor

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Ep 1: From Average Girl to Olympian, with Danielle Reedy