It's Boston Weeks Baby!

In our first Boston weeks episode we welcome Alyssa Pannozzi (16:41) officially to the PodFam. Alyssa shares her journey as a runner and spin instructor, detailing her aspirations to complete all the world major marathons by 2026, including the Tokyo Marathon. She reflects on her challenging experience at the Boston Marathon, her transition into fitness instruction, and the importance of building relationships with brands and the community. Alyssa also discusses her commitment to running for Teddy's Team, highlighting the significance of her cause and the impact of her journey on personal growth and community engagement. Alyssa shares her journey of connection through running, the importance of community, and her experiences with podcasting. She discusses her motivations for running marathons, particularly for charity, and the impact of her personal story on her fundraising efforts. The conversation also delves into the challenges and joys of podcasting, as well as effective strategies for fundraising and building community support.

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Chapters

00:00 Intro
02:49 Erika's Race Experience and the Train Challenge
05:52 March Madness and Music Tournament Discussion
11:09 Boston Marathon Excitement and Plans
16:41 Guest Introduction: Alyssa Pannozzi
19:05 Alyssa's Journey into Fitness
22:02 Transitioning to a Fitness Career
25:03 Building a Fitness Community
27:55 Traveling for Work and Fitness
31:05 Personal Growth and Overcoming Challenges
33:52 Connection with the Running Community
38:03 Alyssa's First Boston Marathon Experience
43:40 Lessons Learned from the First Marathon
47:34 Preparing for the Redemption Run
49:01 Running for a Cause: Teddy's Team
53:10 Teddy Bruschi's Journey and Impact
55:52 Fundraising Goals and Strategies
59:29 Creative Fundraising Ideas
01:02:56 Marathon Goals and Aspirations
01:04:42 Upcoming Races and Future Plans
01:06:34 Alyssa's Marathon Journey
01:08:41 The Importance of Self-Care
01:11:58 Building Connections and Community
01:14:50 Brand Partnerships and Authenticity
01:17:40 Podcasting Adventures
01:23:37 Future Goals and Events
01:31:22 The Outro
01:31:25 Kickoff and Excitement for Upcoming Events
01:33:47 JoJo and Music Memories
01:35:28 Empowerment and Women in Business
01:37:41 Branding and Logo Development
01:40:09 Boston Marathon Preparations
01:43:10 Community Engagement and Support
01:46:08 Personal Goals and Training Updates
01:52:02 Celebrating Milestones: 200 Episodes and Counting

Eric's NYC Marathon Fundraiser - Team FORCE, a dynamic organization that supports the hereditary cancer community

Erika's Chicago Marathon Fundraiser - for American Foundation for Suicide Prevention in memory of her brother, Nick

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