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In this episode, Allison Gaillard interviews Don Oswalt, the creator and founder of MyRaceTatts.

They discuss Don's journey into running, how he started MyRaceTatts, and his philosophies on visualization, mental toughness, and the importance of mantras.

Don shares his favorite races, memories, and the motivation behind creating MyRaceTatts to help athletes overcome mental and physical hurdles.

Don Oswalt - https://www.facebook.com/donald.oswalt
MyRaceTatts - https://myracetatts.com/?ref=RYS

Races Mentioned
Boston Marathon - https://runyourstory.com/?s=Boston+Marathon
Palmetto 200 - https://www.malakseries.com/palmetto-200
Charlotte Marathon - https://thecharlottemarathon.com/
Air Force Marathon - https://www.usafmarathon.com/
Peyton's Wacky 50k - https://peytonsrace.com/index.html

Shout Outs
James Wedmore

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Karla McInnis
James Contratto
Jordan DuBose
Cristy Evans
Sharonda Shula
Nell Gustavson
Meredith Nations
Allyson Swann
Chris Strayhorn
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In this lively episode, Allison Gaillard chats with the remarkable Josie McDonald, a multi-sport athlete heading to Montevallo for college.

Josie shares her story of becoming a runner, her favorite races, pre- and post-race routines, and the inspiring tale of her family's resilience.

Full of motivational insights and heartwarming moments, Josie's journey is sure to inspire and uplift listeners!

Josie McDonald - https://www.facebook.com/josie.mcdonald.106

Races Mentioned
Pursuit of Fun 5k - https://raceroster.com/events/2024/88020/2024-pursuit-of-fun-5k
New Orleans Rock N Roll Marathon - https://www.runrocknroll.com/new-orleans
Chickasaw Freedom Run 5k - https://www.productionsbylittleredhen.com/raceinfo_s.asp?raceid=freedom19

Shout Outs
Anna Szymanski - https://www.facebook.com/AnnaFreakingAwesomeMorris
Port City Pacers - https://portcitypacers.com/
Coach Julia
Will Wright - https://www.facebook.com/will.wright.35175633
Lauren Wynn
Sydney McLaughlin - https://www.facebook.com/SydneyMcLaughlinUSA

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Suzanne Clark
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Dave McDonald
Karla McInnis
James Contratto
Jordan DuBose
Cristy Evans
Sharonda Shula
Nell Gustavson
Meredith Nations
Allyson Swann
Chris Strayhorn
Karen Saldivar
Stefan Clayton
Rachael McRae
Scott Thornhill

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Join Kristen Rather and Meredith Nations as they sit down with Allison Gaillard, the host of the 'Run Your Story' podcast.

This episode dives deep into Allison's running journey, the inspirations behind her running career, and the transformative power of the running community.

Allison Gaillard - https://www.facebook.com/allygaillard

Races Mentioned
Battleship 12k - https://runyourstory.com/?s=Battleship+12k
This is Life 5k - https://runyourstory.com/?s=This+is+Life+5k
Bras Across the Causeway - https://runyourstory.com/?s=Bras+Across+the+Causeway
Mississippi Gulf Coast Marathon - https://runyourstory.com/?s=Mississippi+Gulf+Coast+Marathon
Pensacola Double Bridge Run - https://runyourstory.com/?s=Double+Bridge+Run
Louisiana Marathon - https://runyourstory.com/?s=Louisiana+Marathon
Northshore Half-Marathon - https://runyourstory.com/?s=Northshore+Half+Marathon

Shout Outs
Kristen Rather - https://www.facebook.com/kristen.rather
Meredith Nations - https://www.facebook.com/mnations
Jamie Gaillard - https://www.facebook.com/jamieg.tv
Grey Gaillard - https://www.facebook.com/greygaillard
Liz Beth Raybon - https://www.facebook.com/lizbethboulo.raybon
Camille Place - https://www.camilleplace.com/
Chris Zeibach - https://www.facebook.com/chris.ziebach
Fresh Junkie Racing - https://www.freshjunkieracing.com/
Brad Hill
Sarah Nell Leman - https://www.facebook.com/snyork
Suzanne Crist - https://www.facebook.com/suzanne.crist.9
Erica Spann - https://www.facebook.com/erica.spann.33
Jennifer Wilson - https://www.facebook.com/jennifer.wilson.56481379
Lance Johnson - https://www.facebook.com/lance.johnson.5095
Willie Onderdonk - https://www.facebook.com/william.onderdonk
Michelle Onderdonk - https://www.facebook.com/michelle.stanley.14289
Peyton Gaillard
Tom Tomahawk Brabston - https://www.facebook.com/tom.brabston
Port City Pacers - https://portcitypacers.com/
Sydney McLaughlin - https://www.facebook.com/SydneyMcLaughlinUSA

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Kristen Rather
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Mary Trufant
Suzanne Crist
Suzanne Clark
Anna Szymanski
Dave McDonald
Karla McInnis
James Contratto
Jordan DuBose
Cristy Evans
Sharonda Shula
Nell Gustavson
Meredith Nations
Allyson Swann
Chris Strayhorn
Karen Saldivar
Stefan Clayton
Rachael McRae
Scott Thornhill

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Join us in this lively episode as Allison Gaillard sits down with the ever-enthusiastic Allyson Swann to chat about everything from fun running adventures and triathlons, to their undying love for Halloween.

Get ready for a dose of infectious energy, memorable stories, and plenty of laughs!

Allyson Swann - https://www.facebook.com/allyson.lamey

Races Mentioned
Azalea Trail Run - https://runyourstory.com/?s=Azalea+Trail+Run
Mobile Marathon - https://runyourstory.com/?s=Mobile+Marathon
Mississippi 50k - https://ms50.com/
Guts and Glory 5k Creepy Crawl - https://www.eventbrite.com/e/guts-and-gory-zombie-5k-creepy-crawl-fun-run-tickets-929765552797

Shout Outs
Port City Pacers - https://portcitypacers.com/
Kathy O'Connor - https://www.facebook.com/kathy.oconnor.313
Debbie McGowan
Dave McGovern - https://www.facebook.com/dave.mcgovern
Melissa Auld - https://www.facebook.com/melissa.buehlerauld
Suzanne Clark - https://www.facebook.com/suzanne.c.clark
Cammie
Aaron Freesmeier - https://www.facebook.com/EnduranceFiend
Run N Tri - https://www.facebook.com/RunNTriMobile
Paul Swann - https://www.facebook.com/paul.swann.73v
Ashley Benson - https://www.facebook.com/ashley.s.mayhew
Kate Menees - https://www.facebook.com/kmenees
Eagles Landing - https://www.facebook.com/pages/Eagle's%20Landing%20-%20Veteran's%20Community/596957120370790/
Volunteers of America - https://voase.org/

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Kristen Rather
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Suzanne Crist
Suzanne Clark
Anna Szymanski
Dave McDonald
Karla McInnis
James Contratto
Jordan DuBose
Cristy Evans
Sharonda Shula
Nell Gustavson
Meredith Nations
Allyson Swann
Chris Strayhorn
Karen Saldivar
Stefan Clayton
Rachael McRae
Scott Thornhill

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Join Allison Gaillard as she sits down with Kyle Coffey, who shares his incredible running journey from a Christmas joke to becoming a Boston Marathon qualifier.

Discover the highs, the lows, and everything in between as Kyle takes us through his disciplined approach and relentless determination to achieve his running goals.

Kyle Coffey

Races Mentioned
Boston Marathon - https://runyourstory.com/?s=Boston+Marathon
Azalea Trail Run - https://runyourstory.com/?s=Azalea+Trail+Run
Double Tunnel Vision Run - https://raceroster.com/events/2024/87471/double-tunnel-vision-5k
Mississippi Gulf Coast Marathon - https://runyourstory.com/?s=Mississippi+Gulf+Coast+Marathon
Crescent City Classic - https://ccc10k.com/
Double Bridge Run - https://runyourstory.com/?s=Double+Bridge+Run
Dauphin Island Sunset Run - https://www.facebook.com/DauphinIslandSunsetBridgeRun/?locale=hi_IN
Africatown Bridge Run - https://www.eventbrite.com/e/africatown-bridge-challenge-5k-and-fun-run-tickets-877632521497
Turkey 10k - https://runyourstory.com/?s=Turkey+10k
Do It In The Bush - https://runyourstory.com/?s=Do+It+In+The+Bush
New York Marathon - https://runyourstory.com/?s=New+York+Marathon
Chicago Marathon - https://runyourstory.com/?s=Chicago+Marathon
Pensacola Half Marathon - https://runyourstory.com/?s=Pensacola+Half+Marathon
North Shore Half Marathon - https://runyourstory.com/?s=North+Shore+Half+Marathon
Louisiana Half Marathon - https://runyourstory.com/?s=Louisiana+Half+Marathon

Shout Outs
Dave McDonald - https://www.facebook.com/dave.mcdonald.5872
Clint Pagan - https://www.facebook.com/clintpagan
Fleet Feet - https://www.fleetfeet.com/s/mobile-pensacola/
Run N Tri - https://www.facebook.com/RunNTriMobile
Augustin
Walker Coffey
Victor Stevens - https://www.facebook.com/lilvicstevens
Cody
Youngie Hoang - https://www.facebook.com/Youngie87
Tony

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Kristen Rather
Steve Taylor
Mary Trufant
Suzanne Crist
Suzanne Clark
Anna Szymanski
Dave McDonald
Karla McInnis
James Contratto
Jordan DuBose
Cristy Evans
Sharonda Shula
Nell Gustavson
Meredith Nations
Allyson Swann
Chris Strayhorn
Karen Saldivar
Stefan Clayton
Rachael McRae
Scott Thornhill

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Join Allison Gaillard as she dives into an inspiring conversation with Rick Cauley, a dedicated running coach with a passion for sports and fitness!

From humorous anecdotes about the Satsuma Gator football team to the challenges of running marathons, Rick shares his journey and the lessons he’s learned along the way!

Rick Cauley

Races Mentioned
LuLu's Hot Trot
Spillway Classic Trail Run
McGuire's St. Patrick's Day Prediction 5k Run
Bushwhacker 5k
Coastal Half Marathon
Big Beach Marathon

Shout Outs
Dave McDonald
Keith Evans
Coach Jacobs
Joe Espada
J. C. Romero
Joe
McCoy Outdoor Co.
Nick Bayer
Ryan
Derek Williams
Brian O'Gwynn
Susie McDonald

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Kristen Rather
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Suzanne Crist
Suzanne Clark
Anna Szymanski
Dave McDonald
Karla McInnis
James Contratto
Jordan DuBose
Cristy Evans
Sharonda Shula
Nell Gustavson
Meredith Nations
Allyson Swann
Chris Strayhorn
Karen Saldivar
Stefan Clayton
Rachael McRae
Scott Thornhill

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Join us for an inspiring episode as Willie takes us through his incredible fitness journey! From his early days as a cyclist to his evolution into a passionate runner, Willie opens up about the highs and lows that have shaped him.

Discover how he navigated through personal and professional challenges, including business struggles, marriage hurdles, and the heartbreaking loss of his father. Running and fitness became his lifeline, helping him rise above these obstacles.

Get ready to laugh as Willie shares hilarious stories about his dancing mishaps and unforgettable races. Learn about the pivotal role of community support, the joy of group runs, and the friends who kept him going.

Willie also dives into his workout routines, favorite recovery tools, and the delicate art of balancing life and fitness. His journey is a powerful testament to persistence, personal growth, and the enduring strength of friendships.

Tune in for a heartfelt and motivational episode that celebrates resilience, humor, and the transformative power of running.

Willie Onderdonk

Races Mentioned
Azalea Trail Run
Mobile Marathon
Battleship 12k

Shout Outs
Michelle Onderdonk
Breanna Gaillard
Reid Onderdonk
Grey Gaillard

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Kristen Rather
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Suzanne Crist
Suzanne Clark
Anna Szymanski
Dave McDonald
Karla McInnis
James Contratto
Jordan DuBose
Cristy Evans
Sharonda Shula
Nell Gustavson
Meredith Nations
Allyson Swann
Chris Strayhorn
Karen Saldivar
Stefan Clayton
Rachael McRae
Scott Thornhill

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🎙️ Get ready to lace up your running shoes for an electrifying episode! Join us as Tammy takes us on her thrilling journey from her first city track meet at the young age of nine to conquering 17 marathons. Tammy shares how running transformed her life, with a dash of wisdom from her dad, and regales us with tales of epic races, heart-pounding challenges, and friendships forged on the track!

🏃‍♀️ Whether you're a seasoned runner or just starting out, Tammy's got you covered with practical tips for beginners, secrets to her running routine, must-have gear, and killer cross-training and recovery methods. Plus, don't miss her unforgettable stories from a Caribbean Running Cruise and the adrenaline-pumping Ragnar Races!

🌟 Feel the community spirit as Tammy shares her passion for the running world and her pivotal role at Wagner's Running Store in Tuscaloosa, Alabama. Tune in and discover why the support of the running community is a game-changer!

Tammy Denson - https://www.facebook.com/tammy.denson.925

Races Mentioned
Rock N Roll Marathon Nashville - https://www.runrocknroll.com/nashville
Eugene Marathon - https://www.eugenemarathon.com/
Boston Marathon - https://runyourstory.com/?s=Boston+Marathon
Ragnar Trail Run - https://runyourstory.com/?s=Ragnar
Ragnar Road Bourbon Chase - https://events.runragnar.com/event-detail/relay/thebourbonchase#overview
Dixie 200 Relay - https://www.facebook.com/Dixie200Relay/
Key West Marathon - https://www.keywesthalfmarathon.com/
Tuscaloosa Half Marathon and 5k - https://runyourstory.com/?s=Tuscaloosa+Half+Marathon

Shout Outs
Wagner's - https://wagnersshoes.com/
Maddie Williams - https://www.facebook.com/madeline.shaw.73
Katie McDonald - https://www.facebook.com/katie.ellisor
Steve Prefontaine - https://www.facebook.com/steve.prefontaine.14
John Bingham - https://www.facebook.com/jjbingham
Caribbean Running Cruise - https://runforfuncruise.com/2024-caribbean-run-package/
Lance Johnson - https://www.facebook.com/lance.johnson.5095
CrossFit Iron Tribe in Tuscaloosa - https://irontribefitness.com/location/tuscaloosa/
Fresh Junkie - https://www.freshjunkieracing.com/
Tommy Wagner - https://www.facebook.com/tommy.wagner.90663
Matt Wagner - https://www.facebook.com/matt.wagner.948
Moonshot - https://www.moonshotcreamery.com/
Physiolete - https://physio

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Dave McDonald
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Nell Gustavson
Meredith Nations
Allyson Swann
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In this episode, Julius shares his incredible journey from running track in high school to becoming an adaptive athlete after a career-ending knee injury while serving in the Navy.

He details his struggles with surgeries, recovery, and mental health, ultimately finding a new purpose through adaptive sports programs like the Navy Wounded Warrior Program.

Julius recounts his participation in events like the DoD Warrior Games, Invictus Games, and various marathons, highlighting the support and community he found along the way.

His dedication to adaptive sports and continuous push to improve serves as an inspiring testament to resilience and perseverance.

Julius McManus

Races Mentioned
Thanksgiving Day Half Marathon in Guantanamo Bay, Cuba
Marine Corps Marathon
Panama City Beach Marathon
Disney Series of races
Detroit Marathon
Boston Marathon
Seaside Half Marathon
Jolly Elf Half Marathon
Battleship 12k
London Marathon
Tokyo Marathon
The People's Marathon in D.C.
New York Marathon

Shout Outs
Navy Wounded Warrior
Coach Kyle Putman
Team Semper Fi
Oscar Mike
Oscar Mike Foundation
Achilles Foundation
Beth
Collin McManus
Krewe of Kindness
Howie Sandborn
Chris
Steven

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Kristen Rather
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Suzanne Crist
Suzanne Clark
Anna Szymanski
Dave McDonald
Karla McInnis
James Contratto
Jordan DuBose
Cristy Evans
Sharonda Shula
Nell Gustavson
Meredith Nations
Allyson Swann
Chris Strayhorn
Karen Saldivar
Stefan Clayton
Rachael McRae
Scott Thornhill

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In this heartfelt episode, Lee shares his inspiring journey from a childhood love for running to grappling with health issues and eventually reclaiming his health and passion for running.

He reflects on key milestones, such as losing significant weight, participating in impactful races like the Azalea Trail Run, and the importance of supportive community and proper running gear.

Lee also opens up about the emotional aspects of his journey, the value of cross-training, and his philosophy of not comparing oneself to others.

His story is a testament to resilience, the power of community, and finding joy in personal achievements.

Lee Hanks

Races Mentioned
Azalea Trail Run
Terrain Race

Shout Outs
Liberty Hanks
David

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Karla McInnis
James Contratto
Jordan DuBose
Cristy Evans
Sharonda Shula
Nell Gustavson
Meredith Nations
Allyson Swann
Chris Strayhorn
Karen Saldivar
Stefan Clayton
Rachael McRae
Scott Thornhill