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Kimberly Richardson began running after being encouraged by a dentist to join a six-mile race. With the support of friends, she completed the race, leading her to new social circles and ultimately meeting her husband through the running community. Despite setbacks from a car accident causing a serious back injury, Kimberly persisted through therapy and resumed running, although she is currently recovering from a knee injury. She highlights the invaluable support and sense of community provided by runners. Kimberly shares important running lessons, such as being mindful of one's steps and utilizing sidewalks. Her favorite race memory involves discovering her pregnancy the night before a race and still choosing to participate.

Allison and Kimberly discuss their connection to Fostering Together, a resource for foster children and families. They provide support and supplies to connect foster children's needs with community generosity. Kimberly, the founder, started it when unable to continue foster care classes. She partnered with Rachel Webb, forming Fostering Together Gulf Coast. They operate from a 4,000 sq ft building and accept gently used and new items. Kimberly also helps people with nutrition through Richardson Health, assisting in health and weight loss goals.

Kimberly Richardson
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Races Mentioned
Senior Bowl 10k
Rock N Roll Half Marathon New Orleans
Mellow Mushroom Run
Buffalo Wild Wings Run
Dog River Ghost Chase 5k
Do It In The Bush 5k Trail  Run

Shout Outs
Run N Tri
DoGoods
Fostering Together
Rachel Webb

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Christine Huffman shares her journey of overcoming addiction, achieving sobriety, and embarking on a fitness journey. She started by walking on a treadmill and gradually progressed to running, eventually setting goals and dropping from 200 to 115 pounds. Christine also talks about her entry into obstacle courses, particularly Spartan races, where she found a love for being judged on her athletic ability rather than her body image.

She emphasizes the importance of not comparing oneself to others and instead focusing on personal progress. Christine shares lessons she has learned from running, including the need for discomfort, pushing limits, and appreciating the simple joy of movement. She recalls her favorite race, a 5K organized by Homeboy Industries, an organization that employs and supports formerly incarcerated individuals. The experience of running with fellow recovering individuals brought her a deep sense of gratitude and transformed her perspective on life.

Christine advises being kind to oneself, avoiding comparison, and channeling jealousy into praising others. She suggests starting with the mindset of having fun and not having expectations for the first race. Christine has a goal of being the best version of herself at 42 and preparing for retirement by staying active. Christine emphasizes the importance of spiritual training, serving God, showing up for life, and being present. Christine shares her involvement in Alcoholics Anonymous and the joy she finds in working with women in recovery. She concludes by encouraging trust in the process and enjoying the journey.

Christine Huffman

Races Mentioned
Spartan Race in Castaic California
Homeboy Industries 5k in Los Angelos
Spartan Beast in Big Bear California
Ultramarathon in Tahoe Nevada
Ultramarathon in Lebec California

Shout Outs
Father Gregory Boyle
Chrissy Schneider

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Allison Gaillard interviews Richard Conner, a runner and obstacle course race enthusiast. Richard shares his running journey, starting from his high school days when he participated in cross country and track. After a break from running, he rediscovered his passion for the sport a few years ago when he joined an obstacle course race team. Richard explains that obstacle course races presented him with new challenges and helped him overcome fears, leading him to take running more seriously and train for races.

Richard primarily focuses on Spartan races, having completed the Spartan Sprint, Spartan Super, and Spartan Beast. He considers the races he ran at his old high school as his favorites due to the nostalgia and memories associated with them. Richard also discusses the lessons he learned from running, such as discipline, focus, and confidence-building. He highlights how running can be a source of support during challenging times.

Richard emphasizes the importance of attitude and how it can affect one's chances of success. He discusses the challenges of balancing his training with being a dad, stating that scheduling and prioritizing are crucial. Richard talks about his podcast, "Inspire to Run," which was inspired by his love for running and the positive response he received when sharing his own running journey. He aims to help others reach their goals through running and sharing their inspiring stories. When asked for advice, Richard suggests believing in oneself, following a running plan, and finding ways to stay motivated. Apart from running, he prioritizes his family, volunteering for organizations, and supporting causes like pancreatic cancer awareness. Richard encourages finding activities that bring joy and contribute to a happy and healthy life.

Richard Conner
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Races Mentioned
Spartan Trifecta
Plat Tech 5k
New York City Marathon
Brooklyn Half Marathon

Shout Outs
American Marketing Association
PanCan

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Allison and Kate have known each other for several years, initially meeting through a mutual acquaintance at their church. Kate started her running journey because of knee issues and was inspired by a friend who walked a half marathon. She gradually progressed from a 20-minute mile to completing multiple half marathons and even a full marathon by walking them. Kate emphasizes the importance of putting one foot in front of the other and believes that anyone can achieve their goals with determination and training. She has completed races in various states and cherishes the memories of her fastest race in Nashville and her full marathon in Arizona.

Regarding goals, Kate aims to complete at least one half marathon per year and has started intermittent fasting to improve her overall fitness. She also hopes to grow her business, "Hide and Seek Scriptures," which offers personalized scripture cards with individuals' names in them. Kate explains how she was inspired by a set of scripture cards she saw at a friend's house and began making them as gifts. She eventually turned it into a business and has expanded her product range.

Kate encourages others to get out and move, emphasizing the importance of starting and setting small goals to gradually improve. She advises anyone interested in starting walking or running to simply get off the couch and start walking, gradually increasing the distance and pace.

Kate Yates

Races Mentioned
Disney Half Marathon
Battleship 12k
Gulf Shores Half Marathon
Old Mobile 8k
Point Clear Holiday Half

Shout Outs
Hide and Seek Scriptures
Rooted and Grounded
Hannah
Keith Battle
Sarah Nell Leman
Emily King

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Jessica Jones is an accomplished runner who has participated in marathons and ultra-marathons. Her running journey began in middle school and continued through high school and college. Despite facing setbacks and injuries, Jessica became serious about running and even completed the World Marathon Challenge, running seven marathons on seven continents in seven days. She found inspiration in the running community and developed a strong sense of camaraderie and support.

Jessica transitioned from marathons to ultra-marathons, aiming to qualify for the challenging Badwater 135 race. She completed multiple 100-mile races and successfully secured a spot in Badwater 135. She emphasizes the importance of her support system in her ultra-marathon journey.

During her conversation, Jessica discusses her favorite running shoes, fueling strategies, favorite memories, and musical preferences while running. She also shares insights on recovery tools, cross-training, and her future goals, including the possibility of participating in the World Marathon Challenge.

Overall, Jessica Jones's running journey showcases the resilience, passion, and sense of community she has found within the running world.

Jessica Jones

Races Mentioned
Bad Water 135
Pinhoti 100 Trail Run
Keys 100
Daytona 100
Farm to Fork
Chicago Marathon
New York Marathon

Shout Outs
Troy University
Becca Pizzi
Mainly Marathons
World Marathon Challenge
Barry Roberts
Megan Sandy
Port City Pacers

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Allison Gaillard interviews Coach Susan Jones, Charlie Ann Phillips, and Taylor Jackson about their running experiences and interests. Coach Jones shares her running journey as a way to take care of herself and finds joy in coaching. Charlie Ann and Taylor discuss their passion for running, with Charlie Ann carrying on her late uncle's legacy and Taylor falling in love with running despite starting late. Coach Susan emphasizes the importance of not judging oneself based on a single bad run, while Charlie Ann and Taylor focus on celebrating small achievements and enjoying the process of running.

Outside of running, Coach Susan enjoys reading and cooking, Charlie Ann loves the beach and pool, and Taylor is passionate about lifting weights and watching Netflix shows with her family. Coach Susan advises staying active for physical and emotional well-being, while Charlie Ann encourages celebrating small accomplishments. Taylor emphasizes the blessings of running and its positive impact on life. The participants express gratitude for the conversation and being the first trio interviewed together.

St. Luke's XC Champions
Coach Susan Jones
Charlie Ann Phillips
Taylor Jackson

Races Mentioned
Houston Marathon - https://www.chevronhoustonmarathon.com/
Cross Country State - https://www.ahsaa.com/Sports/Cross-Country
Indoor Track Final
Big Beach Half Marathon - https://www.bigbeachmarathon.com/
Disney Tower of Terror Run - https://wdwnt.com/2022/03/rundisney-twilight-zone-tower-of-terror-10-miler-to-go-through-toy-story-land-and-star-wars-galaxys-edge/
Spartan 10k Race in Jacksonville, FL - https://race.spartan.com/en/race/detail/8066/overview
Nashville Marathon - https://www.runnash.com/races/nashville-half-marathon/
Penacola Stampede - https://www.facebook.com/GulfCoastXCStampede/
Boston Marathon - https://www.baa.org/races/boston-marathon

Shout Outs
St. Luke's Episcopal School - https://slesmobile.org/
Coach Seamus Russell - https://www.facebook.com/seamus.russell.7
Uncle Charlie
Spring Hill College - https://www.shc.edu/
Azalea Trail Maids - https://mobileazaleatrailmaids.com/
Annamarie Bentley - https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=100072641012740
BSC - https://www.bsc.edu/
Brevard Running Camp in North Carolina - https://www.brevarddistancerunnerscamp.com/
Scottie Jones

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Peyton Gaillard is the son of Allison Gaillard, who is about to graduate high school and has been a competitive swimmer and a recreational runner. Peyton shares his running journey and his lessons, particularly about endurance and pacing. He mentions his favorite races, such as the Battleship 12k and the Azalea Trail Run 10k. Allison highlights the significance of the Battleship 12k, which was dedicated to the Coast Guard when Peyton was preparing to join them.

Peyton discusses his pre-race routine of eating something light and not warming up to conserve energy. He relies on water stations during long runs but doesn't use specific running fuel. His favorite running memory is beating his personal time at the Joe Cain Classic race. Allison mentions the challenges of trying to set new personal records and the impact of weather on running. Peyton enjoys Chick-fil-A as a post-race meal.

Peyton shares advice for beginners and those returning from injuries, emphasizing endurance and speed training for running and the importance of weight training. They also discuss Peyton's goals, favorite race length, and his hobbies outside of running. Peyton reflects on his journey, shares a personal mantra, and discusses the significance of power and danger in sports. The conversation concludes with Peyton expressing his appreciation for strategy and upcoming military school plans.

Peyton Gaillard

Races Mentioned
Battleship 12k
Azalea Trail Run 10k
Joe Cain Classic 5k
Muddy Turkey

Shout Outs
Marion Military Institute
Coast Guard

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Allison interviews Jack Hester about his unique run story. Jack was never a runner in his early years and only began running in his late twenties and early thirties. After a while, he decided to sign up for a marathon despite never having run a 5k or 10k before. He trained using a program but did not do it with intentionality. The marathon was both a sweet and bitter experience, and Jack has only run two races in his life, a marathon, and a half marathon.

Jack discusses the parallels between running and the Christian spiritual journey. He talks about the importance of knowing what you're doing and why you're doing it, not just going through the motions. He also addresses the issue of burnout and how comparing oneself to others can lead to self-defeat. Finally, Jack discusses the history of the term "burnout" and how it was first used in relation to machines.

Jack recommends finding a community or someone with the same interest to get started, and how the Couch to 5K program is a manageable program for beginners. Allison and Jack also discuss the importance of celebrating with others and how running can be similar to the Christian life.

Jack Hester

Races Mentioned
First Light Mobile Marathon
Rock N Roll Half Marathon New Orleans
Azalea Trail Run

Shout Outs
Mars Hill
Brandy Hester
Josh Taylor
Running with Hope
Emily King

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Suzanne started running when a co-worker asked her to train for a 5K race. After completing the race and placing fifth in her age group, Suzanne became hooked on running. She then progressed to running half marathons and marathons, including the First Light Marathon, which was special to her because she has a brother with Down Syndrome. Suzanne also became a part of a Facebook group called I Run for Michael, where members could sign up to run for special needs individuals.

Suzanne discusses her pre and post-race routine, favorite running items, and running fuel in an interview. Before a race, Clark prepares the night before by having everything laid out and setting multiple alarms to ensure she doesn't oversleep. She eats a light breakfast of coffee, toast, and banana, or Uncrustables or a peanut butter and jelly sandwich if it's a marathon. She warms up before the race, and after the race, she drinks a protein shake to recover and hydrate. Her favorite running item is the Nathan hydration vest, and her favorite running shoes are Newton Motion. She prefers ultra-long peak trail shoes for trail running and loves E-gels by Crank Sports for running fuel.

Suzanne advises beginners to start slow, work their way up gradually, and invest in a good pair of shoes. Clark's current goal is to rest for the rest of the year and to participate in a 50-mile run and a 100k run in the future. Her favorite distance to run is a 50k trail. Clark has a few hobbies, including crafting, playing with her dogs, reading, and paddle boarding.

Suzanne Clark

Races Mentioned
Azalea Trail Run
Mobile First Light Marathon
Do It In The Bush
Mississippi 50k
Gasparilla Distance Challenge
Cow Town Ultramarathon
Rock N Roll New Orleans Marathon
Javelina Jundred 100k
Bells in the Bayou Half Marathon

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Allison Gaillard and Rhonda Hayden meet and talk about their running stories. Rhonda talks about how her dad's passion for running inspired her to start running, and she has been running and cycling ever since. She has also overcome Hashimoto's disease, a thyroid disorder, and is now able to do long-distance running again. Rhonda shares that she has been introduced to new things by different people in her life, and she is always ready to try something new.

Rhonda Hayden has a Master's in Exercise Physiology and has taught kinesiology. Rhonda talks about how she enjoys running with other people, especially when she is helping someone achieve their goal for the first time. She also talks about her love for pizza and her favorite music to run to, which includes Taylor Swift and Harry Styles. Rhonda's favorite cross-training activity is cycling, and she advocates stretching and traditional yoga. She recalls her least favorite race as the one she ran while unknowingly having Covid-19.

Rhonda shares that her favorite workout is a 30 to 40-mile bike ride and a 10K run and that her fun zone for running is around 10 miles. Hayden is an artist and enjoys painting large abstract paintings. Rhonda Hayden is the director of Farm to Fork, which is a fundraiser for Extra Table, a nonprofit that raises money to purchase food for food pantries in Mississippi. Hayden organized the event to combine her love for cycling and running with fundraising. She aims to make it an annual fundraiser for the organization.

Rhonda Hayden

Races Mentioned
Farm to Fork
Half Iron Man
Pensacola Triathlon
Chicago Marathon
Pine Belt Pacers
Steam Whistle 12k
Extra Table
Hattiesburg Half Marathon

Shout Outs
Mary Trufant
Scott Christmas
Derrick Williams

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