All Episodes

140: It's Our Duty to Give Back: Ainsley's Angels and Finding Community w/ Hunter Pardue

139: A Joyful First Marathon: Running Chicago w/ Sierra Wehrenberg

31: Survival Guide To Running Your First Marathon (Mini Episode)

138: "Fail Forward": Finding Strength Through a Marathon Gone Wrong w/ Barry Scruggs

137: Watching Someone Else's Finish Line: How a Stranger's Marathon Story Became Her Own w/ Abia Mallick

30: Why I Program Speed Work (Mini Episode)

135: "Anybody Could Do This": The Chicago Marathon, Take One w/ Sara Shimala

134: "What If I Just Stopped": Hitting the Wall at Mile 12 and Finishing Anyway w/ Julie Satterthwaite

29: How I'm Approaching Returning To Running (Mini Episodes Are Back!)

133: Finding Her People: How BAR Run Club Changed Everything w/ Rachel Howard

132: The Race She Had to Run Twice: Redemption at the Eugene Marathon w/ Gina Loschiavo

131: Slow and Steady, Keep to the Left: A Late Bloomer's First Marathon w/ Jude Harper

130: "You Don't Have to Put a Period at the End of the Sentence": From Trauma to Trail Ultras w/ Mikaela Gomez

129: It Fell on My Actual Birthday: Why Maggie Finally Signed Up for Chicago w/ Maggie Lowenthal

128: You Owe It to Yourself to Try: Training for a Marathon She Almost Didn't Start w/ Alyssa Newman

127: Go Stupid Slow: Finding Running, Community, and Her People in the Ultra World w/ Keneshia Raymond

126: Scarier Than a 50K: A Trail Runner's First Road Marathon w/ Jon Hwang

28: How To Not Panic Running In The Summer (Mini Epsiode)

125: $10 Walmart Shoes to Marathon Finisher: Running the Austin Marathon w/ Ashley Bree

124: 4:30 AM, No Bib, No Crowd: Running the Anniversary of Her Surgery w/ Carly Schrom

27: What If Removing the Goal Got You the Result? (Mini Episode)

123: The Last Song on the Playlist: Grief, Sobriety, and 42K w/ Jose Martinez

122: Throwback Episode: Ariel Greenstein

121: Throwback Episode: Gabby Averill's First Marathon Story

120: He Ran Because She Couldn't: Running the Houston Marathon w/ Ryan Trask

119: The Worst Day of My Life: Running a First Marathon That Didn’t Go to Plan w/ Ilana Dunn

118: Don’t Quit on a Bad Day: A Marathon Journey Through Pain and Persistence w/ Cass Robinson

26: Mindset and Running w/ Nick Savin (Mini Episode)

117: Why Not Me?: The Road To 45 Marathons w/ Krissy Murphy

116: Starting Over: From Career-Ending Surgery to a First Marathon w/ Maya Struhar

25: How To Dial In Your Fuel Strategy (Mini Episode)

115: How Hard Could It Be?: From Spectating London to Running Chicago w/ Holly Kabler

24: How Your First Marathon Changes You (Mini Episode)

114: From Ballet to the Marathon: Reclaiming Movement at 42 w/ Kristine Owen Wood

23: How To Nail Weeks 10-15 Of Marathon Training (Mini Episode)

113: Chicago 2025 and Finding Family with Team to End AIDS w/ Annie Rasmussen

112: Remission Miles: From Crohn’s Diagnosis to a Cowtown Marathon Finish w/ Norah St Peter

111: Introducing The First Marathon Buddy Program

22: How To Nail Your First 5 Weeks Of Marathon Training (Mini Episode)

110: Running Towards Gratitude: How a Busy Mom Found Her First Marathon w/ Nancy Pauley

21: Introducing the First Marathon Buddy Program! (Mini Episode)

109: The Peloton-to-Marathon Pipeline and Proving Your Own Doubt Wrong w/ Rose Meadows

108: The Privilege of Being Tired: Rebuilding a Healthy Relationship with Running w/ Lena Cords

20: You'll Hate Running Until You Don't (Mini Episode)

107: Slow, Smiling, and Still Strong: A Former College Athlete’s First Marathon w/ Gabby Averill

19: How To Set Your Next (or first) Marathon Goal (Mini Epsiode)

106: 26 Before 26: Trusting Yourself Back to Running w/ Kelly Waddleton

105: When Peak Week Breaks You: Dropping to the Half and Coming Back for 26.2 w/ Andie Becker

18: Guided Body Scan For Your Next Long Run (Mini Episode)

104: Running Without Rushing: A Joy-First Marathon Journey w/ Ariel Greenstein

17: My Top 3 Winter Running Hacks (Mini Episode)

103: Running as Resistance: Health Battles, Healing, and a First Marathon w/ Heather Anderson

16: BE TOO MUCH (Mini Episode)

102: Carried by Community: Fundraising, Representation, and a First NYC Marathon w/ Karina Chiqui

16: How A Coach Guided Me Through Injury w/ Victoria (Train Smart Run Strong) (Mini Episode)

101: New Beginnings at 53: Her First Marathon After Beating Cancer w/ Sheila Molony

15: 3 Benefits of Running a Marathon on Your Period (Mini Episode)

100: MY 5th Marathon (Solo Episode - HAPPY 100 EPISODES!!)

14: Expect Training to Never Go Perfectly (Mini Episode)

99: A Quarter, a Timex, and a Lifetime of Miles: 34 Years of Running Lessons w/ Stephanie Dyer

98: MY 4th Marathon - Chicago Marathon Recap

13: Progress Doesn’t Have to Be Measured by Time (But It Can Be) (Mini Episode)

97: Lottery to Finish Line: Becoming a Marathoner in Chicago w/ Monique Sayles

12: Tips on Post-Marathon Recovery (Mini Episode)

96: Erin Phifer returns to the show: Maple gels, run walk strategy, and a Berlin finish through the Gate

11: Making the Most of Your Long Runs – Why the Hard Runs Matter (Mini Episode)

95: Why the Race Isn’t the Point: Loving the Training More Than the Medal w/ Steven Salefske

10: We're Talkin' Race Strategy (Mini Episode)

94: Losing, Returning, and Finding Strength in the Marathon w/ Myka Laukea

9: Battling The Taper Crazies (Mini Episode)

93: Postpartum to Pittsburgh: Running for Herself w/ Rebecca Simonic

8: My Mental Health Journey (Mini Episode)

92: Poison Ivy to Philly: Leaving the Past at the Finish Line w/ Asher Brummel

91: From 90 Seconds to American Record: The Reinvention of Keira D’Amato

7: 5 Things I Wish I Knew Before Running My First Marathon (Mini Episode)

90: The Great Turkey Detour: Surviving a First Marathon w/ Molly Van Herwynen

6: Update On Training For The Chicago Marathon! (Mini Episode)

88: Finish Happy, Finish Healthy, Finish Strong: Running the Philly Marathon w/ Rachel O'Brien

5: Mind Over Miles: 6 Mantras to Push Through Tough Runs (Mini Episode)

87: Forward is a Pace: Lessons from Disney w/ Katelyn Fox

5: World Major or Local Race: Choosing Your First Marathon (Mini Episode)

86: The Goal is the Spark, Not the Measure: Lessons in Letting Go w/ Brandon Hicks

4: 3 Pieces of Running Advice That Changed My Running (Mini Episode)

85: Sour Candy, Solo Miles, and the Making of Noogs w/ Paige Foote

3: My Mom’s Running a Marathon… and It’s My Fault (Mini Episode)

84: Everything Went Wrong: Why Paige ran another marathon anyway w/ Paige Spangler

2: 5 Injury Mistakes to Avoid in Your Next Marathon Block (Mini Episode)

83: “I’m Not Athletic, But I Ran a Marathon”: Rewriting the Runner Identity w/ Emily Bailey

1: Your First Marathon, Answered: Top FAQs from New Runners (Mini Episode)

82: Marathon Therapy and Ultra Weirdos: What Running Gave When Life Got Hard w/ John Calabrese

81: Half Marathons and Tofu Aid Stations: Running Charlotte without a traditional training block w/ Theresa Dornburg

80: Floss Daily, Run Long: A 15 year story of breaking cycles and building confidence w/ Sarah Yankello

79: Breaking the Cycle of Quitting: A Postpartum Journey to 26.2 w/ Erin Azar

78: From the Cross Country Team to Barcelona: Powered by Community w/ Colin Fegeley

77: From Pro Cyclist to First-Time Marathoner: How Fuel Goods Founder Hit the Wall and Kept Going w/ Courteney Lowe

76: “You Don’t Train for a Year to Stop at 25.9”: Running Colin's First Marathon Together w/ Colin Bloodworth

75: Healing in Motion: Symone’s Journey from Postpartum Depression to the NYC Marathon w/ Symone Skinner

74: From First Marathon to RNWY: Building a Brand for Everyday Runners w/ RNWY founder Cameron Schuler

73: BONUS EPISODE: Rethinking Running Injuries w/ Sean Roach of Aletheia Run

72: MY Third Marathon: Solo Episode

71: From Burnout to Breakthrough: Running Through Mental Health w/ Noah Kraulidis

70: Train Smart Run Strong: Mental Shifts, Missed Goals, and Moving Forward w/ Victoria Sekely DPT

69: No Walls: From a Health Crisis to a Marathon Milestone w/ Jared Bercea

68: [Podcast Swap] Telling MY Running Story - My Interview with the Super Awesome You Podcast

67: I'm A Runner: An Empowering Journey To The Every Women's Marathon w/ Mary Beth Dalton

66: Running Through Grief: A Philly Marathon Story w/ Ashley Vitiello

65: Training Smarter, Running Faster: Athina’s Evolution as a Marathoner w/ Athina Sonitis

64: Throwback Episode: MY First Marathon

63: Super Awesome Running: Sam's NYC Marathon Journey w / Sam Abousalbi

62: Re-Evaluating Your "Why": Lessons From 4 Marathons w/ Anna Duke

61: Finding Worth In Running: A Journey Of Sobriety w/ Helen-Hanson Smith

60: Turning the Mic: Community Is Everything w/ Jason Bahamundi

59: Rep The Steps, Slay The Day: Running 47 Boston Marathons w/ Mike Beeman

58: 26.2 Is Just The Distance: Running Your Race w/ Paige Ziegler

57: Smiles Per Mile: Lessons From 66 Marathons w/ Erica Agran

56: Never Again...Until Next Time: Running World Majors As A "Slower Runner" w/ Amanda Luckie

55: Prove Yourself Wrong: Getting To The Next Finish Line w/ Rylee Jade

54: Jimmy Johns Biking: Running To Cycling And Back Again w/ Cass Bigsby

53: World Majors vs. Your Local Race: A Sense Of Community w/ Julianna Coughlin

52: Run Streaker To Marathoner: Bobby's Philly Marathon Experience w/ Bobby Sisock

51: Chicago Running: Road To 6 Stars w/ Cynthia Wheeler

50: Sober Dad Running: A Journey Of Showing Up For Yourself w/ Brad Crawford

49: Training For An Ironman x3: Embracing the Hard w/ Kaitlin Carew

48: Advice From A PT: Lisa's Marathon Journey w/ Lisa Mitro

47: MY Second Marathon: Solo Episode

46: Power In The Running Community: You Can Do Hard Things w/ Belle Ferguson

45: Diagnosis To Marathon: Getting Hooked On Running In 5 Months w/ John Everest

44: Ordinary To Ultra: Goals Of Running Farther Not Faster w/ Brendon Boren

43: The Bucket List: Running A Marathon With Team Ultra w/ Ned Hamilton

42: Shifting Goals: What Gets You Into Running Is Different Than What Keeps You Running w/ Randy Hernandez

41: Running Internationally: Falling In Love With Running In The Peace Corps w/ Emmery Brakke-Lautman

40: Tips From A Coach: You Are Never Behind w/ Nick Savin

39: Embodying A Charity Runner: Running For More Than Yourself w/ Sonia Chand

38: Below Average Running: The People Around You Matter w/ Nicole Linn

37: Boston From A Charity Lens: Another Perspective On Running Boston w/ Stephen Giuffre

36: COVID Couch To Marathon: Feeling Lost and Finding Running w/ The Manor Runs

35: From Zero To Ultra And Back To Zero: Bouncing Back From Injury w/ Lane Babin

34: Training For Your First Marathon: New Milestones Every Weekend w/ Lindsey Marquette

33: Taking the Pressure Off: Lessons Of Personal Growth w/ Trevor Swope

32: 4th Times The Charm: Forming a Post College Relationship with Running w/ Kayley Heller

31: Healing Through Endurance: A Story of Perseverance w/ Kallup McCoy II

30: The Disney Marathon: Learning To Love Running w/ Kacy Barker

29: From Virtual to Victory: Finally Getting the Marathon You Wanted w/ Maria Long

28: Zero To NYC... Twice: Getting Two Chances at New York w/ Sean (Dadruns)

27: Expect the Unexpected: Running Your Local Marathon w/ Emma Denbow

26: First Marathon Lessons: From Halfs To Full w/ Jasmeet Emani

25: From First Marathon to Boston: Consistency and Inclusivity w/ Corey Wallace

24: Spontaneous Strides: How Soccer Shoes Led to Marathons w/ Joshua Condado

23: Running the Race You Needed: Unexpected NYC Marathon Lessons w/ Jess Wyatt

22: 5k To Marathon Race Day: Surprising Yourself With A BQ w/ Amanda Yao

21: 111 Marathons and Still Running: Inspiring the Next Generation w/ Charlie Ross

20: The Unofficial Race: The Mental Battle Of Running A Cancelled Marathon w/ Ellie Kania

19: From Zero to NYC: Finding Confidence on the Marathon Journey w/ Jessica Cabrera

18: 20 Marathons Strong: Journey of Loss and Redemption w/ Sam Gerrits

17: Always Back To Running: An Always Evolving Relationship w/ Kegan Christian

16: From Health Goals to Finish Lines: Journey to Marathon Love with Mentorship and Partnership w/ JC Rivera

15: 18 Months To Marathon: Walking To Running w/ Travis Stewart

14: Knowing Your "Why": Road to Boston w/ Jason Delavan

13: Zero to Marathon: Proving To Yourself You Can Do It Along The Way w/ Julia Jones

12: Diving In Head First: Completing a Marathon, Ultra, and Pacing For The First Time In One Year w/ Amber Gomez

11: Coming Full Circle: Running The Race You Watched On TV w/ Tony Galio

10: Decades Of Running: Running a Marathon 10 Years Apart w/ Shelley Aniciete

9: Marathon Lessons: Learning From Every Race w/ Rachel Zimmerman

8: Motherhood and Miles: Adapting To The Unexpected w/ Noelle Sorola

7: Reframing Running: Finding What's Right For You w/ Erin Phifer

6: From Impromptu 5k to Boston Qualifying: Igniting a Passion For Running w/ Scott Davidson

5: Realistic Running: Creating a Space For All Paces w/ Makenzie Rink

4: Spectator to Marathoner: Finding Inclusivity In The Running World w/ Alex Hermanson

3: Hater to Finisher: Learning To Love Running w/ Fran Olivarez

2: Pushing Limits: First Ultra Marathon Journey w/ Cody Caswell

1: MY First Marathon: Solo Episode