This week we’re diving into Elite Minds chapters 5 and 6… knowing your REAL why, selling yourself short when it comes to goal setting, and more! We share our biggest takeaways, the parts that hit home, and how these mindset shifts actually show up during training.

We also give our weekly training updates, and Toni shares a mini shoe review because… we all know she has thoughts 😂

Whether you’re in the middle of a build, coming back from injury, or just trying to understand your brain a little better as an athlete, this one is such a good listen.

See below for links, to learn more about what do at RR, and to follow us over on social media!

• Read the book Elite Minds with us: Click here
• RR Website: www.relentlessrunners.com
• Christine’s IG: @chrissy.nich.runs
• Toni’s IG: @tonikengor
• RR IG: @relentlessrunners

This week, we’re digging into a big mindset shift inspired by our latest BOOK IT read, Elite Minds. We talk about what it really means to pause and feel satisfied with where you are, instead of instantly jumping to “What’s next?” or “How can I be better?”

Toni shares how this is showing up in her own training, especially with the reminder: “I’m not behind. I’m building.”
We also chat about navigating winter training, staying grounded when it feels like everyone else is racing ahead, and small shifts that help you stay confident in your own season.

A mix of mindset, honest training talk, and the cozy chaos of winter running!

See below for links, to learn more about what do at RR, and to follow us over on social media!

• Read the book Elite Minds with us: Click here
• RR Website: www.relentlessrunners.com
• Christine’s IG: @chrissy.nich.runs
• Toni’s IG: @tonikengor
• RR IG: @relentlessrunners

Welcome to our new segment BOOK IT where we take whatever running book we’re currently obsessed with and pull out the “oh wow… that actually makes sense” moments. Currently it’s Elite Minds, and yes, we already underlined way too much in just a few chapters.

We’re also swapping training updates:

Toni’s calf (doing great) & how she handled watching Philly Half weekend go by without catching FOMO.

Christine’s ankle / PT updates. And of course… the early whispers of spring race plans creeping in.

It’s mindset, mileage, and the usual coach tangents, all in one episode!

See below for links, to learn more about what do at RR, and to follow us over on social media!

• Read the book Elite Minds with us: Click here
• RR Website: www.relentlessrunners.com
• Christine’s IG: @chrissy.nich.runs
• Toni’s IG: @tonikengor
• RR IG: @relentlessrunners

This week’s episode is a peek behind the curtain of our own training updates.Christine shares how PT is going and how Carter & Ryan’s 5K went (spoiler: they crushed it!!), while Toni opens up about her decision to pull from Philly, the latest on her calf, and what she’s considering next.

It’s a conversation about pivoting with purpose, listening to your body, and remembering that progress isn’t always linear, but it’s always leading somewhere.

See below for links, to learn more about what do at RR, and to follow us over on social media!

• Read the book Elite Minds with us: Click here
• RR Website: www.relentlessrunners.com
• Christine’s IG: @chrissy.nich.runs
• Toni’s IG: @tonikengor
• RR IG: @relentlessrunners

We’re back for Season 2, Episode 28, and kicking things off with a new mini-segment inspired by Elite Minds by Dr. Stan Beecham 👏

Each week we’ll share quick takeaways from a chapter and how they show up in running and life (basically, our version of a runner’s book club)!

We also want our listeners to title this segment, so submit your ideas!

This week’s updates:

• Christine’s first run back after PT, and Carter’s upcoming 5K
• Toni’s calf recovery, test run day, and lessons in patience

A good one if you’ve ever had to pivot, slow down, or trust that growth happens in the adjustment (not just in the grind).

See below to for links to learn more about all we do at RR, and to follow us over on social media!

• RR Website: https://www.relentlessrunners.com/
• Christine's IG: @chrissy.nich.runs
• Toni's IG: @tonikengor
• RR IG: @relentlessrunners

A little tight, a little tired, but definitely fine.

In this episode, we’re chatting about those small runner moments that test your chill - when your calf feels weird or your ankle’s cranky and suddenly you’re questioning everything. We talk about what we’re each navigating right now, how to keep perspective, and why staying calm (and curious) usually leads to the best outcome.

Because sometimes, the smartest move isn’t pushing harder... it’s just not overreacting.

If you want to hear more about coaching, joining our team, or how to follow us on IG, see the links below:

• RR IG: @relentlessrunners
• Christine's IG: @chrissy.nich.runs
• Toni's IG: @tonikengor
• RR Website: https://www.relentlessrunners.com/

Chicago Marathon Weekend gave us all the feels- joy, gratitude, pride, and a reminder of why we do what we do.
In this episode, Toni and Christine reflect on an unforgettable weekend: the energy of the shakeout run, the moments that gave us chills on race day, and what it meant for Christine to return to the marathon after 10 years, walk away with a 15-minute PR and a Boston Qualifier, and celebrate alongside our incredible athletes who showed up and went all in.

If you want to hear more about coaching, joining our team, or how to follow us on IG, see the links below:

• RR IG: @relentlessrunners
• Christine's IG: @chrissy.nich.runs
• Toni's IG: @tonikengor
• RR Website: https://www.relentlessrunners.com/

IT'S RACE WEEK for Chicago Marathoners, including our very own Co-Founder Christine!

Christine opens up about the deeper “why” behind her race goal, what she’s doing in this final week to feel her best, and how she’s approaching the start line with purpose, trust, and calm confidence.

If you're going to be in Chicago this weekend, join our Shakeout Run and register HERE!

To catch the recording of our Chicago Marathon Masterclass that we hosted last week, go HERE.

If you want to hear more about coaching, joining our team, or how to follow us on IG, see the links below:

• RR IG: @relentlessrunners
• Christine's IG: @chrissy.nich.runs
• Toni's IG: @tonikengor
• RR Website: https://www.relentlessrunners.com/

This week Christine surprises Toni with an idea she has for a future podcast episode, they chat about how they've had to evolve with the time since first getting into business 10 years ago, and spill the beans on their training updates!

To Join Our Chicago Marathon Blueprint Masterclass: Click here

If you want to hear more about coaching, joining our team, or how to follow us on IG, here are the links below:

You can find us at: https://www.relentlessrunners.com/join/run

RR IG: @relentlessrunners

Toni's IG: @tonikengor

Christine's IG: @chrissy.nich.runs

Running the Chicago Marathon this October? You're going to want to listen to this!

After Christine and Toni share their training updates in the Corral Chronicles segment, they deep dive how soon-to-be 2025 Chicago Marathoners should approach their final weeks of training.

They cover what to do if you get sick in this last phase of training, tricks to keep your immune system strong leading up to (and after) race day, the appropriate way to taper, and a mini check-list on what to fine-tune if you didn't cover these specific things in your training yet!

If you want more support on how to navigate the logistics of Chicago Marathon Weekend, Christine and Toni are also hosting a Masterclass on September 29th!

Tap here to sign up!

If you want to learn more about coaching, joining our team, or how to follow us on IG, here are the links below:

You can find us at: https://www.relentlessrunners.com/

RR IG: @relentlessrunners

Toni's IG: @tonikengor

Christine's IG: @chrissy.nich.runs