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

My First Marathon

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When negative feedback shakes your confidence, it can be difficult to get back to feeling like yourself at work. In this episode, Anne and Frances help a struggling listener who has spent years toning herself down in the workplace after being told that she was too assertive — now, she feels that her modest approach is holding her back. Together, they use Anne and Frances’s “trust triangle” framework to explore how empathy, authenticity, and logic can help you rebuild confidence and trust with your colleagues, and share helpful confidence hacks for getting comfy with discomfort. What problems are you dealing with at work? Text or call 234-FIXABLE or email fixable@ted.com to be featured on the show. For the full text transcript, visit ted.com/podcasts/fixable-transcripts Want to help shape TED’s shows going forward? Fill out our survey ! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.…

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On today's episode, we get to hear another perspective on running Boston from someone who ran the Marathon with a charity instead of by BQ'ing. We've talked to a lot of Boston runners, but found it really fascinating to hear from someone who experienced this prestigious race in a different way!
We also get into his fitness journey from boxing to running and how he's been able to lose significant weight by dedicating himself to a life full of movement.
To follow along with Stephen, find him on Instagram @305nomore!
He also has several discount codes mentioned in the episode for UCAN, Venture Endurance Races, and Athletic Brewing, Linketree below!
https://linktr.ee/305nomore

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78: From the Cross Country Team to Barcelona: Powered by Community w/ Colin Fegeley 51:47

4 дні тому51:47

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Colin Fegeley joins the show to break down his first marathon experience—starting with a wake-up call at a routine doctor’s appointment and ending with a finish line under the Arc de Triomf in Barcelona. In just ten months, Colin went from casual 5Ks to completing a full marathon, but what makes his story stand out is the role community played every step of the way. From his high school cross country team to his long run training partners and family support, Colin shares how leaning on others helped him stay consistent, accountable, and motivated. We talk about what it’s like to train as a busy athletic director, how running brought structure back into his life, and why he’s already planning his next race. Follow along with Colin at @cfegeley on Instagram! Follow along with the show: 👣 Personal IG/TikTok: @tay.says / @taysays 🎙️ Podcast IG/TikTok: @myfirstmarathonpod 📺 YouTube: @MyFirstMarathonPodcast 🌐 Website & extras: myfirstmarathonpodcast.com & myfirstmarathonpodcast.com/exclusives…

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77: From Pro Cyclist to First-Time Marathoner: How Fuel Goods Founder Hit the Wall and Kept Going w/ Courteney Lowe 48:52

11 днів тому48:52

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In this episode, I chat with Courteney Lowe, co-founder of Fuel Goods, about her journey from professional cycling to her first marathon—and all the hard lessons learned along the way. Courteney opens up about what it was like to hit the wall at mile 18, how poor fueling nearly took her out of the race, and why that experience ended up inspiring the launch of Fuel Goods. We cover everything from the mindset shift required to move from cycling to running, to the physical challenges of pacing and gut issues, to how her relationship with running changed when she started working with a coach. Courteney also shares what fuels her now, what shoes she trusts, and how she’s balancing performance goals with the long game of staying injury-free and enjoying the process. If you’ve ever struggled with pacing, nutrition, or motivation, this conversation is full of the real talk runners need. Follow along with Courteney and the Fuel Goods team: @fuel_goods & @courteneylowe. Follow along with the show: 👣 Personal IG/TikTok: @tay.says / @taysays 🎙️ Podcast IG/TikTok: @myfirstmarathonpod 📺 YouTube: @MyFirstMarathonPodcast 🌐 Website & extras: myfirstmarathonpodcast.com & myfirstmarathonpodcast.com/exclusives…

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76: “You Don’t Train for a Year to Stop at 25.9”: Running Colin's First Marathon Together w/ Colin Bloodworth 1:24:44

18 днів тому1:24:44

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Colin spent a year training for his first marathon—navigating weight loss, injury recovery, and every mental hurdle that comes with starting from scratch. In this episode, he shares the full story of how he went from going through all the emotions watching the Chicago Marathon livestream to crossing the finish line at Hayward Field in Eugene. His transformation is equal parts inspiring, relatable, and deeply personal. Even more special, I got to run the Eugene Marathon alongside him. We talk about what it’s really like to share a race with someone for 26.2 miles, the highs and lows of the course, and the moment everything almost fell apart at mile 25.9. Whether you’ve run one marathon or none, this story will remind you why we keep showing up to the start line. Follow along with Colin on TikTok at @ccbloodworth ! Follow along with the show: 👣 Personal IG/TikTok: @tay.says / @taysays 🎙️ Podcast IG/TikTok: @myfirstmarathonpod 📺 YouTube: @MyFirstMarathonPodcast 🌐 Website & extras: myfirstmarathonpodcast.com & myfirstmarathonpodcast.com/exclusives…

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75: Healing in Motion: Symone’s Journey from Postpartum Depression to the NYC Marathon w/ Symone Skinner 1:14:29

25 днів тому1:14:29

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After battling postpartum depression and feeling at her lowest, Symone turned to the one thing that had always helped her cope—running. What started as a few shaky miles quickly became a goal to run a half marathon... which then escalated into training for the New York City Marathon. In just eight months, she went from zero movement to 26.2 miles, all while juggling mom life, shin splints, and mid-run FaceTimes. In this episode, Symone shares the highs, the lows, and the very real, very relatable journey of becoming a marathoner on her own terms. Follow along with Symone at @symoneskinner on Instagram! Follow along with the show: 👣 Personal IG/TikTok: @tay.says / @taysays 🎙️ Podcast IG/TikTok: @myfirstmarathonpod 📺 YouTube: @MyFirstMarathonPodcast 🌐 Website & extras: myfirstmarathonpodcast.com & myfirstmarathonpodcast.com/exclusives…

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74: From First Marathon to RNWY: Building a Brand for Everyday Runners w/ RNWY founder Cameron Schuler 58:26

5 weeks тому58:26

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Cameron Schuler, founder of RNWY Nutrition, joins the show to share how a college bet led to his first (very undertrained) marathon—and eventually sparked the idea for a holistic fueling brand built for endurance athletes. We dive into his running journey from sprinter to sub-3 marathoner, what he learned from 10+ marathons, and how years working at Nike and Vital Proteins shaped his approach to performance and longevity. We also talk about the gaps Cameron saw in sports nutrition, the origin of RNWY, and how he’s fueling for Boston with their soon-to-launch product. 🎧 Use code MYFIRSTMARATHON for 20% off at rnwy.life Follow along with Cam and RNWY at @RNWY.life on Instagram Follow along with the show: 👣 Personal IG/TikTok: @tay.says / @taysays 🎙️ Podcast IG/TikTok: @myfirstmarathonpod 📺 YouTube: @MyFirstMarathonPodcast 🌐 Website & extras: myfirstmarathonpodcast.com & myfirstmarathonpodcast.com/exclusives…

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73: BONUS EPISODE: Rethinking Running Injuries w/ Sean Roach of Aletheia Run 1:08:22

5 weeks тому1:08:22

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With my solo episode out this week where I dove into my recent injury, for my running nerds out there enjoy today's BONUS episode on injury prevention with Sean Roach, physical therapist, biomechanics expert, and founder of Aletheia Run—a company creating cutting-edge tech to help runners better understand and prevent injuries. Sean shares his deeply personal and professional journey, from battling chronic running injuries to working with elite Nike athletes, and now developing wearable tools that offer real-time insights into running mechanics. We dig into why so many runners get injured, how traditional injury prevention methods fall short, and why strength training (done right) is non-negotiable for long-term performance. Sean also explains how biomechanics, neurology, and even fascia all connect—and why your foot pain might actually be coming from your hips or even your neck. Whether you're a marathoner or just trying to stay healthy and injury-free, this episode is packed with eye-opening insights and actionable takeaways. Links & Resources: • Learn more about Aletheia Runs: https://www.aletheia.run/ or @aletheiarun on Instagram • Follow Taylor on Instagram: @tay.says • Follow the podcast: @myfirstmarathonpod…

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72: MY Third Marathon: Solo Episode 43:19

6 weeks тому43:19

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In today’s solo episode, I’m breaking down every twist, turn, and tear of my third marathon—Eugene. This wasn’t the PR-chasing, hometown comeback I imagined. Instead, it became a crash course in running through injury, navigating self-doubt, and redefining what success looks like when everything doesn’t go according to plan. From failing training runs and working with PTs, to crossing the finish line in a wheelchair, this race tested me more than any before—but it also gave me the clearest picture yet of who I am as a runner. Whether you’re injured, training, or toeing the line soon, I hope this story reminds you that marathons don’t owe us anything... and yet, they somehow still give us so much. Follow along with my personal journey at @tay.says!…

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71: From Burnout to Breakthrough: Running Through Mental Health w/ Noah Kraulidis 1:10:28

7 weeks тому1:10:28

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After finding himself lost for an identity outside of his job, this runner had a realization that he needed to re-prioritize some of the areas in his own life, including taking care of his mental and physical health. This drive led him to running, which eventually led him to run his first and second half marathon and then eventually a full marathon. We talk a lot about mental health in this episode as this runner was diagnosed with OCD, anxiety, and depression and really found running as a tool to help work through some of these complex emotions. Follow along with Noah on Instagram and TikTok at @outrunaverage !…

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70: Train Smart Run Strong: Mental Shifts, Missed Goals, and Moving Forward w/ Victoria Sekely DPT 53:17

9 weeks тому53:17

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Today’s runner is a physical therapist, run coach, and running content creator with over 20 years of experience. While her early love for running was more casual—fitting in between high-level tennis competitions—her journey eventually led her to chase the marathon distance. Her first attempt? The 2020 New York City Marathon… and we all know how that turned out. After completing an entire training block, she had to make the tough call to defer. When she finally got to the start line in 2022, she was ready for her dream NYC moment—but instead, faced one of the hardest race days of her life. Still, that race gave her a mindset shift that she carries into every training cycle and coaching session today. I was smiling the entire time we recorded this. Runners love to talk running—and this conversation was no exception. Follow along with Victoria at @trainsmartrunstrong on Instagram!…

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69: No Walls: From a Health Crisis to a Marathon Milestone w/ Jared Bercea 1:14:43

10 weeks тому1:14:43

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Today's runner's journey started in the hospital on Mother's Day where reality hit with his doctor telling him he needed to make an immediate change in his health. Since then he's lost 160 plus pounds, ran multiple Spartan races, an ultra marathon and eventually ran his first marathon and has no intentions of stopping there. We get into how much we're in our own ways and how proving to yourself over and over again that you can do hard things is what really pulls you out of that negative thought loop of thinking that you can't. There's so much good in this episode - check out the extended version on myfirstmarathonpodcast.com ! And follow along with Jared at @jaredbercera on Instagram!…

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68: [Podcast Swap] Telling MY Running Story - My Interview with the Super Awesome You Podcast 37:05

11 weeks тому37:05

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On this weeks episode, I get the mic turned on me on the Super Awesome You Podcast to tell my story! We talk about my journey to running, exploring the power of your words, community, and finding yourself through running. I hope you all enjoy getting to know me a bit more, and make sure you following along with Sam's show at @superawesomeyou on Instagram and Threads, and check out the show on Spotify using the link below! https://open.spotify.com/episode/2RCPEonAazK3lQlECpBwWQ?si=wUrIT4pfT0KhutvWHri3Zw…

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67: I'm A Runner: An Empowering Journey To The Every Women's Marathon w/ Mary Beth Dalton 51:51

12 weeks тому51:51

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Today's runner went from watching the New York City Marathon on social media to running her own marathon at the Every Women's Marathon in a year.... so you could say she got the marathon bug! Her journey was no easy feat though. She had to overcome the challenges of being a slower runner, a mom of two and struggling with having confidence in her body. Throughout the process, she was able to shift that mindset entirely, learning to embrace where her pace was at and celebrate her body in ways that she hadn't before. Follow along with Mary Beth on instagram at @marybethdalton ! I mentioned Wrightsock in this episode - use my link to save on your next pair! https://www.wrightsock.com?sca_ref=8149618.guxVazgeDjwazlc…

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66: Running Through Grief: A Philly Marathon Story w/ Ashley Vitiello 52:23

13 weeks тому52:23

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Today's runner ran her first marathon in 2024 at the Philly Marathon in honor of her dad's life. Movement started for her as a softball player through high school and college where quite frankly, she was not a fan of running. After finding some joy in walking, she decided to take the jump to running and after running her first half marathon, she was completely hooked. The passing of her father further fueled her journey as she went through the grieving process while training. This is really great story episode from someone who's been through a lot of trials and tribulations through her marathon journey. And at the end of the day, she made it out the other side with a new love for running. Follow along with Ashley on Instagram at @run.with.ash !…

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65: Training Smarter, Running Faster: Athina’s Evolution as a Marathoner w/ Athina Sonitis 1:04:59

14 weeks тому1:04:59

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Today's runner comes from the classic cross country runner to marathoner pipeline and walks us through her 10 year running journey leading up to the New York City Marathon in 2023. We talk about her experience with the 9 plus 1 program, her experience working with a coach for her first marathon, as well as the electricity of running the New York City Marathon in her home city. For newer runners, she provides a great perspective on taking things slow in the beginning and how 26.2 miles is the same distance no matter how fast you finish it, but if you want to see what you're capable of and go for time, that's okay too. Follow along with Athina on Instagram @athina_sonitis and on TikTok @athina.sonitis!…

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64: Throwback Episode: MY First Marathon 32:01

15 weeks тому32:01

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On today's episode, we're celebrating the one year anniversary of the My First Marathon Podcast by throwing it back to the very first episode of the show talking about MY first marathon. We've got a brand spankin' new website out now as well - check out myfirstmarathonpodcast.com for free resources, extended/bonus content, and more! We'll be back with regular episodes next week, make sure you're following along with the show at @myfirstmarathonpod on Instagram and TikTok.…

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63: Super Awesome Running: Sam's NYC Marathon Journey w / Sam Abousalbi 1:02:09

16 weeks тому1:02:09

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We're launching a website! March 9th myfirstmarathonpodcast.com will be live equipped with paywall bonus Q&A's + solo chats breaking down our guest episodes, extended episodes, free first marathon resources, and more. Make sure you're following @myfirstmarathonpod on Instagram and TikTok for updates! Today's runner is a fellow podcaster who recently ran his first marathon at the 2024 New York City Marathon. We dig into how his relationship with running started with an amazing high school cross country coach who helped him realize that running can truly be a space for peace in life. After 10 years of running off and on, he spectated a friend at the New York City Marathon and knew from that moment that he was gonna run it too. His training was derailed by an injury causing him to miss peak training weeks, so we get into how he was able to bounce back from a setback in training as well. Follow along with Sam on Instagram at @superawesomerunner!…

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62: Re-Evaluating Your "Why": Lessons From 4 Marathons w/ Anna Duke 1:03:12

17 weeks тому1:03:12

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Today's runner has four marathons and five years of running under her belt, each with a different lesson learned. The biggest lessons she's learned over time is to continually be reevaluating your "why" when it comes to distance running because at the end of the day, the marathon distance owes you nothing and it's important to know why you're showing up for you. Lots of stories on this one from someone who's battled stomach issues, an IT band injury, and more, so if you're looking for an episode with plenty of marathon experiences with curveballs along the way, this is the one for you. Follow along with Anna at @running.withanna on Instagram!…

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61: Finding Worth In Running: A Journey Of Sobriety w/ Helen-Hanson Smith 58:02

18 weeks тому58:02

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Today we speak to a runner who's been able to use walking and running as a tool for sobriety. We talk about how after being in and out of rehabilitation centers for a few years, there was one consistent bright spot in her life, moving. It was time for processing, for routine and time to do something for herself. Eventually in her fifth year anniversary of being sober, she was able to pull lottery for Chicago and at that point now had the plan to run her first marathon. Her experience was one of resilience, strength and community. There's so much that I got out of this episode and I hope that you all feel inspired as well. Follow along with Helen-Hanson on Instagram at @helonhansonsmith!…

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60: Turning the Mic: Community Is Everything w/ Jason Bahamundi 1:02:34

19 weeks тому1:02:34

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Today's runner is normally on the other side of the mic telling inspiring stories of the everyday runner. So I was very fortunate to turn the tables and ask him some questions today! We dive into how he went from training for a half marathon on a whim and initially hating running to running his first marathon and falling in love with endurance sports. After training for Boston and not having the race experience he hoped for, he turned to the triathlon sport where he found himself completely immersed and ended up competing in 8 Ironmans. He's built a business around finding inspiration from the everyday runner, and he's still out here proving to himself and his community that he can do hard things. To follow along with Jason and his community, you can find them on all social media platforms at @runtrimag! ___________________________________________________________________________ Shop our friends of the show! Favorite pre/post run fuel: Use code tay.says for 25% off your order at GoMacro.com ! The best water bottles around! Use code tay.says for 15% off your order at Takeya.com !…

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59: Rep The Steps, Slay The Day: Running 47 Boston Marathons w/ Mike Beeman 1:07:47

20 weeks тому1:07:47

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Today's runner has 110 marathons under his belt with a little under half of those being at the Boston Marathon. You may have seen him on TikTok, #slaying the day or passing on all the tips and tricks for running a marathon and how to find longevity in the sport. I love the running community for bringing runners like this to the show because he was truly such a joy to listen to. To follow along with Mike, you can find him at @runboston47 on Instagram and @bman363 on TikTok!…

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58: 26.2 Is Just The Distance: Running Your Race w/ Paige Ziegler 1:12:06

21 weeks тому1:12:06

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On today's episode we've got another runner whose marathon and training are fresh on her mind because she ran her first marathon just a few months ago in September of 2024. We go into a lot of detail of reframing her relationship with running, training for her first two halves and eventually training for her full. We also get into a lot of new runner tips and tricks as well as the importance of training your stomach so lot's of good topics on this one! If you'd like to follow along with Paige, you can find her on TikTok at @peaziggy!…

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57: Smiles Per Mile: Lessons From 66 Marathons w/ Erica Agran 1:04:55

22 weeks тому1:04:55

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On today's episode we've got a lifelong runner with 66 marathons and a wealth of knowledge under her. We're talking someone who's ran New York 27 times, Chicago seven times and Boston six times. We break down her journey to her first marathon in San Francisco where she was finding out what it meant to be a marathoner and got through a lot of the triumphs and low points of running multiple marathons in a year. I love this runner's perspective on making sure you adjust your goals and at the end of the day, make running fun. To follow along with Erica, you can find her on Instagram @ericaagran!…

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56: Never Again...Until Next Time: Running World Majors As A "Slower Runner" w/ Amanda Luckie 1:04:09

23 weeks тому1:04:09

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On today's episode, we talked to someone who running hasn't left alone since 2020. After having the itch to give it a go in 2020 and having the race canceled to trying to sign up again a couple of years later and getting COVID, the odds were stacked against her to run her first marathon. But running kept coming up and in 2023, she got the opportunity to run her first marathon in New York City. We get into topics of fueling challenges and the mental battle of training for your first marathon, as well as experiencing racing as a slower runner. Follow Amanda on Instagram and TikTok at @racewithamanda!…

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55: Prove Yourself Wrong: Getting To The Next Finish Line w/ Rylee Jade 1:01:23

24 weeks тому1:01:23

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This runner is someone I've personally followed for a while and I think brings such a joy to the running community. In 2020, she found herself searching for new ways to prove herself wrong and push beyond her limits, which eventually led her to run three DIY races in the span of two years. It started with a DIY half, then a DIY full, and then finally, a DIY Ironman. We break down the mental battle of these races and how those experiences helped shape the future of her running. We also get into topics of coaching and when to get a coach, as well as social media influencing as a runner. So there's a lot of great stuff in this episode. Follow along with Ryley at @ryleejade.fit on Instagram and TikTok!…

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54: Jimmy Johns Biking: Running To Cycling And Back Again w/ Cass Bigsby 1:06:37

25 weeks тому1:06:37

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On today's episode we talk to an ultra runner who started running over 20 years ago in middle school but because of a delivery job at Jimmy John's actually ended up getting away from running for a while and dove headfirst into the biking world. After bike racing for a year he decided he wanted to get back into running and tackled the challenge of completing his first marathon. From there, we get into how this road eventually led to ultras and how the mental toughness aspect of running in ultras where the change can really happen in yourself. To follow along with Cass on Instagram, find him at @dog_cog_stew!…

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53: World Majors vs. Your Local Race: A Sense Of Community w/ Julianna Coughlin 1:05:51

26 weeks тому1:05:51

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On today's episode, we talk to a runner with eight marathons and 13 years of running under her belt. We get into how she's heavily involved in the Cape Cod marathon community as both a runner and announcer, and also break down the differences between running your local marathons versus running world majors as she chases her six stars. Julianna is SO engaging to listen to and has a lot of experience to work with, don't forget to listen to her podcast (Runnah Pod) and follow along with her journey on Instagram at @jellyanna_runs!…

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52: Run Streaker To Marathoner: Bobby's Philly Marathon Experience w/ Bobby Sisock 1:01:34

27 weeks тому1:01:34

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Today's runner is a dad marathoner and run-streaker with 10 years in between his first and second marathon. We dive into a lot of detail about training for the Philly Marathon last year where he PR'd his marathon time by nearly two hours as well as how consistency through his run streak has really allowed him to show up better for his family and for himself. We go in a little shoe tangent at the end, so if you're a shoe fanatic, make sure you stick around for that. We also talked about Bobby's awesome running playlist that we wanted to share with all of you so make sure you check out that link below! To follow along with Bobby, find him at @cs0xruns on Instagram. Bobby's Playlist…

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51: Chicago Running: Road To 6 Stars w/ Cynthia Wheeler 1:04:43

28 weeks тому1:04:43

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In today's episode, we got to talk to the queen of Chicago running, whose first marathon and several marathons since then have been at THE Chicago Marathon. I seriously would have sat and chatted about every race with this runner, but since she's ran quite a few, we talked about a few of her race experiences, some tips and tricks she's learned along the way and how running has changed over time. After all, runners like to yap about running and that's what this episode is. To follow along with Cynthia, you can find her at @cynthiajwheeler on Instagram and TikTok!…

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50: Sober Dad Running: A Journey Of Showing Up For Yourself w/ Brad Crawford 1:15:04

29 weeks тому1:15:04

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Thirteen months ago, this runner was plagued by addiction and was at the lowest point in his life where he had started thinking that life was no longer worth living. He thankfully reached a point where he found resources to recovery and along the way found that movement could be something that he could direct his energy into rather than putting it towards something harmful. From there it was a whirlwind of races and experiences where he kept proving to himself that he could do hard things that that life was worth sticking around for. Now he has the goal of sharing a story with others and hope that they can find their way out of the darkness just like he did. To follow along with Brad, find him on YouTube and Instagram @Soberdadruns!…

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49: Training For An Ironman x3: Embracing the Hard w/ Kaitlin Carew 1:04:50

30 weeks тому1:04:50