After years of chasing a sub 3 marathon, Bobby finally hit his goal… and started asking what was next.

Instead of doubling down on running, he decided to try something completely different stepping on a bodybuilding stage for the first time.

Chapters
00:00 After Sub 3 : What Now?
03:09 Marathoner to Physique Prep
06:26 Can a Runner Build Stage Ready Physique?
09:29 Teaching Himself Bodybuilding (No Coach)
12:09 The Experience on Stage
15:19 Show Day vs Race Day Pressure
18:28 Winning His First Show: 1st Novice, 3rd masters
23:04 Parallels Between Running and Bodybuilding
28:02 What Bodybuilding Taught Him About Glycogen and Underfueling
30:26 The Importance of Nutrition in Training
31:57 Surprising Himself. " I Didn't ThinkI Belongned"
33:27 What's Harder: Marathon Training or Bodybuilding Stage?
35:37 Applying Bodybuilding to Marathon Training (San Diego Build)
38:07 Utilizing Bodybuilding Techniques in Running
40:31 Chasing 2:50 at San Diego Marathon
43:25 Balancing Training, Family, and Life
47:18 What He's Building Next

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Eric went from a D1 basketball background to competing in Hyrox and recently dropped 8 minutes off his time.

In this episode, we talk about what actually helped him improve: running on tired legs, speed work, race strategy, and the reality of Hyrox.

We also get into balancing training with a full schedule, the mental side of racing, and why you just have to show up and figure it out.

Chapters
00:00 4:45 AM Mornings, Coaching & Training Balance
09:05 Sacrifices vs Tradeoffs in Pursuing Fitness
12:56 D1 Basketball at Northwestern
19:11 Basketball to Hyrox
22:10 Getting Humbled in His First Hyrox
26:17 How He Trains Now & Running on Tired Legs
28:50 Inside Hyrox: Stations, Pacing & How Hard it Really is
31:25 His Best Race & Breakthrough
33:42 Hyrox Progress: How He Dropped 8 Minutes
35:24 Why Shoes Can Make or Break Your Race
37:20 170 BPM MID Race What to Do
41:29 Race Smart: Strategy, Pacing, and Just Starting
44:20 Goals + Future in Hyrox
45:58 Advice for FirstTime Hyrox


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In this episode of The People Run Podcast, I sit down with Amy Hoagland a full time neurosurgery nurse practitioner chasing elite level running while balancing work, family, and everyday life.

Chapters

00:00 Amy's Breakout Half Marathon

04:22 130° Sauna Cycling at Hotworx

08:08 Racing Mesa & Catching Elites Runners

10:03 Why Amy Runs 90% of Her Miles on a Treadmill

14:21 Marathon on a Treadmill + Chasing OTQ

18:00 Gaining Weight & Getting faster than Before

24:21 Injury & Finding Balance 

25:33 What Working Hard Looks Like Now 

28:39 4am Mornings, Kids, and Making Elite Level Training Work

34:34 Boston Marathon Then vs Now: Running it as a Mother

40:16 Support and Family in Athletic Pursuits

47:12 Getting Faster Intentional Training

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Asia, also known as Brown Bambi, joins the show to talk about her journey from the 400m hurdles to the marathon, coaching athletes while still competing herself, and what it takes to stay confident and authentic in the sport.

We talk about sprinting vs distance running, balancing coaching with chasing your own goals, brand partnerships, and finding your own style in running.

Chapters
00:00 Sevilla Marathon Felt Diffrent
05:22 Making The Marathon an Experience
09:18 NCAA 400m Hurdle Lessons
11:51 Sprinting vs Distance Running
16:21 Coaching Insights on Mechanics
19:52 Becoming the Runner You Believe You Are
24:35 Building Her Own Lane in Coaching
31:29 The Marathon Reveals Who You Are
37:07 Coaching While Still Competing
43:36 Running Community in Detroit
47:25 Authenticity in Brand Partnerships
51:05 Style, Asics & Expression in Running

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Michelle Baxter has been running for more than 20 years and she’s still chasing progress.

In this episode of The People Run Podcast, Michelle shares what it really takes to stay consistent in running for decades. From early morning runs in −20° weather to raising a family while training for marathons, she talks about discipline, stacking years of consistent training, and the mental battles that show up late in the race.

We talk about falling in love with the process, learning through injuries and setbacks, and why progress in running is rarely linear.

Because after 20 years in the sport, Michelle is still asking the same question many runners are:

How much better can I still get?

Chapters

00:00 Running in −20° Weather

04:29 Training Consistency & Sleep

10:53 The 8 Year Journey to Sub 3 Marathon

17:05 The Sub 3 Finish Line Moment

19:18 Training Process & Balancing Running With Family

26:14 Getting Faster After 40

30:13 The Missing Piece: Mental Side of Running

32:49 Stacking Training Cycles

35:28 Houston PR Attempt & Mile 22 Incident

37:51 Boston Marathon & Choosing The Right Races

42:32 Long Term Ceiling & Why She Runs

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Ultra runner Sierra DeGroff joins The People Run Podcast fresh off a podium finish at Jackpot 50 to talk about one of the wildest challenges in endurance running: racing Western States and Badwater just eight days apart.

We break down what that experience was really like  the recovery, the mental battle, and what it takes to compete at that level.

Sierra also shares her journey through ultra running, from podium finishes to the brutal Wyoming Range 100, pacing elite runners like Tara Dower, and balancing high level training with a full-time job.

We also talk about the rapid rise of the women’s field in ultra running, fueling strategies, recovery, and what keeps her chasing her potential.

Chapters
00:00 Jackpot 50 Podium and PR
06:53 Heat Training in Las Vegas
11:24 Western States → Badwater in 8 Days
23:00 The Western States Experience
34:22 47 Hours in the Wyoming Wilderness
37:52 Pacing Tara Dower at Black Canyon
43:12 The Rise of Women in Ultra Running
45:13 Experimenting with Nutrition and Recovery
48:18 Balancing Work and Ultra Training
53:05 The Toughest Race: Wyoming Range 100
58:39 Still Chasing Potential
01:00:48 Planning the Next Racing Season
01:04:23 Advice for New Ultra Runners

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At 26 years old, Nathaniel was diagnosed with cancer.

While sitting in a hospital room, a friend made him promise something unexpected run a marathon after he recovered.

He hated running.

Today, he’s known as “Cheezy” a smiling marathoner chasing big dreams and using his story to inspire runners and young cancer survivors that you are not defined by your diagnosis.

Chapters
00:00 Cancer at 26
04:04 The Marathon Promise in the Hospital
12:07 The First Marathon: Vancouver & The Cutoff Panic
15:45 Crossing the Finish Line
19:25 Cancer Changed My Perspective
22:03 Why He Keeps Running
23:24 Running Around the World
27:16 Indy Marathon: Full Circle & A Tough Day
34:39 A Diffrent Approach: Hiring a Coach
40:32 The Big Dream: Boston & BQ
43:39 Inspiring Others

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Bianca was once an elite athlete whose entire identity was built around performance.

When figure skating ended and running stopped being fun, she walked away from racing for nearly five years.

In this conversation, we talk about losing the joy of running, rebuilding a healthier relationship with the sport, separating performance from identity, and what it really takes to come back stronger mentally and physically.

Chapters
00:00 Meeting Bianca in Seattle
06:01 When Running Stopped Being Fun
16:39 Separating the Sport from the Disorder
20:25 Loosening the Grip on Goals
35:43 Training With Intention
41:04 Running on Vibes
49:15 You Can Do Anything Not All at Once
55:33 Why are You Running Today ?

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Bianca references the “identity house” concept from author Brad Stulberg (via the Rich Roll Podcast)

Felicia Pasadyn, an accomplished runner with a background in competitive swimming. Felicia shares her journey from swimming to running, discussing the valuable lessons learned from her swimming career, her inspirations, and her commitment to endurance sports. She reflects on the mental and physical aspects of training, the importance of goal-setting, and her eventual return to running after a successful swimming career.

Felicia Pasadyn doesn’t train like most elite runners and that’s exactly why her story is interesting.

In this episode we talk about her Olympic Trials qualifying performance at the New York City Marathon, recovering from injury while preparing for Boston, and the unconventional approach she uses: lower run mileage, heavy cross training, strength work, and long term thinking instead of short term PR chasing.

🎙 The People Run Podcast The runs behind the runners.

Chapters

00:00 How She's Training Right Now
03:56 Entering The Pro Field
08:04 Why She Doesn't Train Like Other Runners
11:49 Balancing Elite Running & Becoming a Doctor
20:59 Training Outside Zone 2
23:40 The New York Marathon Experience
26:26 When She Realized She Qualified 
31:43 Sharing Life and Training on Social Media
38:06 Her Boston Marathon Mindset

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