Everyday Athlete Podcast Network

Everyday Athlete stories matter because most runners start with fear, not confidence.

In this episode of Fireside Chat, Val Porter shares how community helped her overcome feeling alone, rediscover joy in running, and build confidence as a mother runner.

What began as personal struggle turned into Val’s Aid Station, a welcoming movement that reminds runners they do not have to chase goals alone.

If you are scared to start running or searching for support, this conversation will remind you that every everyday athlete deserves encouragement, belonging, and the courage to begin.

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Everyday Athlete stories deserve to be celebrated, and this episode of *Shoutout Nation presented by RTB Awards* is proof that every runner belongs at the starting line.

I’m highlighting runners who inspired me this week through courage, resilience, and community instead of finish times or podiums.

From marathon milestones to smart decisions made in brutal race conditions, these stories remind all of us that endurance sports are about showing up, supporting others, and believing there’s space for everybody and every body.

If you’re an everyday athlete looking for motivation, inspiration, and a welcoming running community, this quick episode will leave you smiling and ready to keep moving forward.

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Everyday Athlete runners know music used to feel different. On this episode of *What’s In Your Earbuds?*, I’m joined by Santino Williams as we relive cassette tapes, burned CDs, Napster downloads, and the songs that shaped our identity as runners and GenXers.

We laugh about rewinding tapes with pencils, debate Busta Rhymes vs. Eminem, and explore how regional hip hop influenced our lives long before algorithms controlled playlists.

If you ever ran with a Walkman, carried a giant CD binder in your car, or built the perfect race playlist, this episode will feel like home.

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What happens when the thing you love most starts hurting you?

In this episode of Enduring Minds, Evan Birch and I sit down with former NCAA national record holder and ultra-runner Parley Hannan for one of the most honest conversations we’ve had with an everyday athlete navigating mental health, identity, and self-worth through endurance sports.

Parley opens up about depression, disordered eating, and the pressure of believing her value depended on performance. From chasing Olympic Trials standards to running ultramarathons through the Atacama Desert, she shares how she rebuilt her relationship with running and learned that healing matters more than pace.

This conversation is for every everyday athlete who has ever questioned whether they were enough without a workout, a medal, or a finish line photo to prove it.

There’s vulnerability, honesty, a few laughs, and the kind of connection that reminds us we’re not alone in this sport or in life.

There are times when the bravest thing an athlete can do isn’t racing harder.

It’s admitting they’re struggling and showing up anyway.

👇🏼 Share your thoughts in the comments and let us know: Has running ever helped your mental health while also creating pressure?

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Everyday Athlete burnout is real, and in this Fireside Chat, Joe Hardin and I get honest about the burnout signs runners often ignore.

From losing joy in running to balancing sobriety, work, family, and endurance sports, this conversation is about the emotional weight everyday athletes carry.

We discuss how burnout slowly replaces passion with pressure and why community, vulnerability, and purpose matters more than metrics.

If your training feels heavier than inspiring, this episode will help you reconnect with why you started.

The strongest everyday athlete can admit they’re running on empty before burnout takes everything.

Give it a listen and leave us a comment on where you are in your journey.

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Everyday Athlete stories deserve the spotlight, and this week on Shoutout Nation presented by RTB Awards, I celebrate the people making our running community stronger through vulnerability, connection, and authenticity. As an everyday athlete myself, I believe the heart of endurance sports lives in the people willing to show up as they truly are.

In Episode 7, I shout out Maren Williams, Coach Becky Croft, Shannon from Run_Shanni_Run, and three inspiring women from the Pittsburgh Marathon community.

They talk mental health, identity, community, and why everyday athletes matter far beyond race results.

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Join host Angela Hollowell as she sits down with Badia Weeks, a Hyrox competitor on a mission to become the first Black woman world champion. In this conversation, Badia shares her journey from competitive swimmer to hybrid athlete, revealing how she's redefining what it means to be an everyday athlete of color in predominantly white sports spaces.

Discover how Badia transformed personal struggles, including mental health challenges and eating disorders, into fuel for athletic excellence. She discusses the demands of Hyrox training, nutrition strategies for sustaining elite performance, and the critical role of community support in breaking through barriers.

Beyond competition, learn how Badia founded NDURE, a free community fitness collective, and leads diversity initiatives at Fitness Alive. Her work centers on making fitness accessible and inclusive for underrepresented communities.

This episode is perfect for everyday athletes seeking inspiration as well as for those who want to understand how representation matters in athletic spaces.

Badia's story proves that breaking barriers isn't just about winning but about building community and inspiring the next generation.

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Everyday athlete isn’t just a label. For us, it’s a reality check.

In this Fireside Chat, Santino Williams and I unpack burnout, joy in running, and the burnout signs we ignore until it’s too late.

This episode focuses on the everyday athlete balancing life, training, and expectations while quietly riding the edge.

From Santino’s decision to skip the Pittsburgh Marathon to the pressure of chasing metrics, this conversation explores how burnout builds and how to protect your joy.

If you’ve felt disconnected from running, this episode reminds you: you’re more than your numbers, and your why is worth revisiting.

As an Everyday Athlete, I created Shoutout Nation to celebrate the everyday athlete moments that make running unforgettable. This podcast is where humor meets heart, highlighting runners who remind us that endurance sports are about joy, connection, and community.

This week, I share stories from Valerie, Kevin, Sarah, and the Pittsburgh run crew along with the moments that made me laugh, reflect, and appreciate this journey. From suspiciously good runs to finish line family memories, it’s all here.

If you’re an everyday athlete looking for motivation, laughter, and real stories, this episode is for you. Share it, smile, and nominate someone next.

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Everyday Athlete stories don’t start with podiums. They start with people.

In this episode, Alyssa Eichholtz shares how she went from struggling with loneliness to building a thriving run club, Pennsy Run Club, and nonprofit rooted in connection.

This conversation goes beyond pace and distance, focusing on belonging, mental health, and purpose.

If you’re an everyday athlete searching for motivation or thinking about joining or starting a run club, this episode will remind you why you started.

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