The Fitzness Show

Marathon DRAMA! Fitz Koehler and Rudy Novotny break down the wildest race-day chaos making headlines — elite runners sent the wrong way in Atlanta, finish-line interference in L.A., and a race official in China literally stopping the winner. Yep… you can’t make this stuff up.

They dive into how lead cars, course marshals, and over-excited spectators turned big races upside down, what it cost the athletes emotionally and financially, and why these mistakes should never happen at this level.

Drawing from their own experiences as race professionals, Fitz and Rudy share behind-the-scenes insight on how things can go wrong, why tighter course control matters, and how races can improve without forgetting that humans — even the good ones — sometimes make honest mistakes.

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Fitz Koehler fires through listener questions on training after hernia surgery, the truth about midlife weight gain (it’s not just menopause), and why nutrition, sleep, and discipline still decide everything. She shares how to fuel early workouts, keep muscle as you age, rebuild strength after cancer one percent at a time, and drop fat while building muscle for real, visible abs.

Plus: easy at-home and in-bed exercises, behind-the-scenes stories from speaking stages and TV, an ER scare, and one must-follow rule for communicating with your doctors. 

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On top of answering listener questions, Fitz uncovers a lingering medical mystery (with a lesson learned the hard way), shares the slightly creepy vibes of an oncology checkup, and then cranks the volume back up for the upcoming Jacksonville Icemen’s Whiteout for Cancer night. Listener questions target proper form, planks, abs, glutes, and cardio!

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Fitz opens with tough news and a straight-from-the-heart tribute to Jeff Galloway — the coach who flipped the script on endurance sports and made finishing lines feel possible for everyday people. She reflects on his generosity, his grit, and the quiet but massive ripple effect of a man who helped millions move forward one smart interval at a time.

Then it’s straight into the action with a behind-the-scenes blast from the Publix Gasparilla Distance Classic — book signings, dog races, Black Girls Run magic, mic glitches, a retiring race director, and nonstop hugs with athletes. Fast. Funny. Heartfelt. All Fitz.

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Fitz and her race director, Susan Harmeling, deliver final pre-race instructions for the Publix Gasparilla Distance Classic, covering the expo, packet pickup rules, race schedules, wave starts, aid stations, finish-line procedures, and post-race festivities.

The episode also highlights special events—Pepper Jack’s Hot Diggity Dog Walk, the Shake-Out Run, mascot antics—parking and safety tips, medal and gear logistics, volunteer and charity impact, and practical advice to make race weekend smooth and fun.

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Fitz Koehler tackles listener questions on everything from race pacing and the truth about 10,000 steps to sunscreen ingredients, cold-weather running, peptides, quick full-body workouts, and how to stop feeling intimidated at the gym. She also shares smart strategies for staying motivated, recovering when you’re completely wiped out, and bouncing back without falling off track.

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Fitz Koehler takes you behind the scenes of Donna National Marathon weekend—and heads up: this is not the official Donna post-race recap. This is the unfiltered, behind-the-curtain version, packed with backstage announcer antics, volunteer love, book signings, VIP dinners, and a brutally cold race day full of big emotions and bigger energy.

She celebrates survivors, shares unforgettable encounters, and spills the funny, heartfelt, chaotic highlights that made the weekend pure magic—plus wardrobe battles, smart cold-weather racing tips, and a reminder to support the Donna Foundation.

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Fitz Koehler hosts a lively Soapbox episode with Matt Hampton and Tom Ingengo from the Irreverent Health podcast. They rant on topics they're passionate about: including resisting fad diets, embracing discomfort, questioning biohacking culture, the value of traditional East Asian medicine (acupuncture and cupping), the importance of time and consistency, and practical planning (PACE).

The conversation blends humor, real-life anecdotes, science, and actionable wellness ideas, urging listeners to take responsibility for their health, adopt sustainable habits, and prioritize meaningful routines.

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Fitz Koehler and Donna Marathon Weekend race director Amanda Napolitano are back to dish on all the Donna National Marathon magic — from the brutal icy temps to the heart-melting finish-line moments that had everyone cheering, crying, and hugging strangers like long-lost cousins.

They relive the wild ultra race drama, the electric energy that carried runners across the line, and the incredible volunteers and community members who basically said, “Cold? Cute. We’re doing this anyway.” You’ll hear standout moments, inspiring finishers like adaptive athlete Heather Cohen, and the powerful tributes from runners racing in honor of loved ones.

Plus: start-line shenanigans, fundraising wins, and what’s coming next for Donna events. It’s a fast, fun, emotional victory lap celebrating grit, heart, and a weekend that proved once again… this race is so much bigger than running.

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Fitz says that there's a time to QUIT and a time to GO ALL OUT! Know the difference, and don't be part of one of the WORST statistics. Thanks for keeping The Fitzness Show in the top 3% of all podcasts worldwide. Please subscribe, share, and leave a review. 

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