My First Marathon

On today's episode, I sit down with a runner with a super unique start to her running career. Most people we've interviewed on the show have maybe not come from a running background, but usually some sort of athletic background that they were starting off with. Not this runner - she's the true "hating to loving running" pipeline. 

Her journey starts out in Ukraine, where she was stationed as part of the Peace Corps which allowed her to explore her new home in a way that not a lot of people have. After living there for some time, she eventually decided to sign up for a half marathon in Ukraine and the rest is history. 

I really enjoyed this episode, I hope you get as much from it as I did! Follow along with Emmery on Instagram at @emrunsalaut. 

On today's episode, we get a good mix of coaching advice from a wonderful run coach in the marathon space, and personal anecdotes and stories from his own experiences. My favorite takeaway from this episode is how individual all of our running journey's are and how if you're constantly working towards something, you can never truly be behind. To quote this runner, "No matter what I'm still moving closer to finishing this marathon in a way that is going to be a beautiful experience one way or another"

To follow along with Nick, you can find him on Instagram and Tiktok at @runstrengthacademy. 

On today's episode, we chat with a podcast host, author, and charity runner who is passionate about running for others. We dive into what it really means to run for charity, the mental aspects of being a "back of the pack runner" and how to mentally cope with running in this space, and more. 

This runner is absolutely lovely to talk to and has a lot of great advice from her over 13 marathons ran, so make sure you tune in! 

You can follow along with Sonia at @chand_sonia on Instagram, tune into her podcast at On the Spectrum with Sonia, and get updates on her book at soniakrishnachand.com. 

On today's episode, we sit down with THE Below Average Running leader as she breaks down her first and second marathon experiences. In the episode, we talk a lot about the mental battle of running a marathon and how the people around you truly can pull you through anything.

Stay tuned for her success story of running her first marathon and how she worked towards that goal initially, to the opposite experience on her second where she was fighting to the finish without knowing if it were possible or not. 

Follow along with Nicole at @belowaveragerunning on Instagram and TikTok! 

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! 

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On today's episode we interview a runner with the classic couch to 5k during COVID pipeline where he was searching for goals and a way to get outside, and happened upon running! From there, his love for running blossomed as he signed up for several 5k's that eventually turned to 10k's and half marathon's. Once he hit the half marathon point, the marathon became a question of "why not me?"

His first marathon was the NYC marathon, stay tuned for that breakdown! 

Follow along with Pete at @themanorruns on Instagram and YouTube! 

On today's episode, we have another crossover guest! If you remember the very first guest episode with Cody Caswell, this is the runner who helped Cody through his first 50k. Aside from that race, this runner has more than 15 Ultras and 3 Marathons under his belt, and talks about his journey from not liking running at all to pushing himself to run the San Fransisco marathon. 

After several races under his belt, we get into an injury that set him back and essentially had him back to zero starting over and learning how to fall in love with the journey all over again. 

Follow along with Lane @LaneBabin on Instagram! 

Remember the episode with Ellie where she talked about running her first marathon with her college best friend? This is that friend! We get to hear the other side of her first marathon story where she talks about how special it truly is to run a marathon for the first time. It starts in training - every week hitting milestone after milestone until eventually you make it to the big day. 

We also get into what's changed in marathons since, and how this runner has been able to keep things interesting with destination races, ultras, downhill races and more. 

Follow along with Lindsey on Instagram at @linds_lacedup ! 

On today's episode, we sit down with an inspiring runner who shares the highs and lows of his debut marathon journey. He opens up about the crucial lesson he learned: why comparing ourselves to other runners can be a major hurdle to personal growth and enjoyment. From his first steps in training to the exhilarating (and often challenging) race day, he delves into the fundamentals of marathon preparation—covering everything from fueling strategies to overcoming common injuries. Tune in to gain valuable insights on how to navigate your own marathon path with confidence and self-compassion.

Follow along with Trevor on Instagram @trevorsswope! 

On today's episode, I sit down with a runner who got the nudge she needed to run a marathon from family after years of cross country and casually running. From this experience, she was able to form an all new relationship with running post college and decided to see if she could tackle the infamous BQ! It took 4 marathons to put the pieces together, and we dive into each element that changed for her from race to race because as we all know - each training cycle is different! 

To follow along with Kayley, find her on Instagram @runwithkayley!