In today’s episode, we’re unpacking something we didn’t fully realize we were doing… making fitness a bit of an idol. Last week we talked about how we’re reprioritizing our relationship with training based on the season of life we’re in, and this week we’re taking that a step further.

We get into Ryan’s recent epiphanies, why men’s and women’s training needs are meant to look different, and how goals can be motivating, but shouldn’t take over your entire identity. Fitness is supposed to complement your life, not consume it.

If you’ve ever felt overwhelmed by trying to “keep up,” or like you constantly need to match what the girl next to you (or the girl on Instagram) is doing, this conversation is going to feel like a breath of fresh air.

So grab a coffee (or a cookie) and come hang out with us. 

In today's conversation, we are diving deep into what the heck has been going on so far in this new year! From setting some pretty huge fitness goals and signing up for an ultra-marathon, to going wedding dress shopping and deepening our faith, we've recently decided to take a step back and access what truly matters most to us right now in this season of life. 

If you've ever felt bad for changing your mind about a goal you set, or if you feel like you keep living the same season of life over and over but want to see a change, this conversation is for you. 

So grab a coffee (or a cookie) and come hang out with us!

In today's conversation, we are switching it up and answering YOUR questions. From tips & tricks to run a successful first marathon, to coming back from an injury, and even if Nicole expected Ryan to propose at the race, we are diving into every question asked over on our Instagram story during this casual chit-chat.

So grab a coffee (or a cookie) and come hang out with us!

In today's conversation, we are taking a step back to when we BOTH started our running journeys. It's crazy to think that we've both been pounding pavement for 3 years now and over the course of multiple marathons, a few half marathons, and many miles later, we have learned SO MANY things that we wish we knew when we started.

Which is why today, Ryan and I are both giving you 3 things that we would tell ourselves if we were starting our running journey over. 

From learning proper running form to understanding how to fuel for running 40+ miles every week, we talk about why these various "things" are so important to creating a relationship with running that is healthy and prosperous.

So grab a coffee (or a cookie) and come hang out with us!

Check out our website: Wellness With Stackzzz 

In today's conversation, we are chatting all things 2026 fitness goals. Although we love racing half- and full-marathons, we don't want to keep ourselves in a box when it comes to what we can achieve. Which is why this next year, we are pushing our boundaries. 

From ultra marathons to racing in a HYROX mixed doubles competition, we talk about why we have these "out-of-the-box" goals, how we plan on achieving them, and why it's important (in our opinion) to do something a little out of the ordinary for yourself. 

So grab a coffee (or a cookie) and come hang out with us!

Check out our website: Wellness With Stackzzz 

In today's conversation, we are diving deep into how we structure our training, to not only perform well but to also enjoy life. 

We both are race-driven runners, as we love a good local half marathon or a world major marathon, but we also love to enjoy a glass of wine at night or cinnamon roll on a Sunday morning. Which is why in today's conversation, we talk about why 20-week training blocks aren't for us, how we strength train differently during off-season, and why it's important (in our opinion) to not hammer intense training year-round. 

So grab a coffee (or a cookie) and come hang out with us!

Check out our website: Wellness With Stackzzz 

Welcome to "Wellness With Stackzzz," the podcast where food and fitness meet real life.

We've been building this brand for quite some time and it's finally coming to fruition. In this first episode of the newly re-branded podcast, we explain what "Wellness With Stackzzz" is, how our recent half marathon went, and tons of other exciting life updates that recently happened!

Our goal is to make Wellness With Stackzzz a place where we talk about how to chase big goals yet still have a life outside of them. Because wellness isn’t about restriction or perfection - it’s about rhythm, purpose, and joy. 

So grab a coffee (or a cookie) and come hang out with us every Tuesday morning!

Check out our website: Wellness With Stackzzz 

In this twentieth episode, Ryan and I are chatting about a concept that seems so simple yet is so complex: how to stay "healthy" during the holiday season.

From eating food that you don't normally eat to being "slightly" off your typical training schedule, the holidays often make those who are focused on their health anxious - but it doesn't have to.

From two people who used to be scared to indulge, we've learned a lot and today, we're sharing how you can also find balance during the holiday season. 

In this nineteenth episode, we’re switching things up! Ryan’s taking the lead today as we dive into a topic every runner needs to hear: why more isn’t always better.

It’s easy to think progress means adding more: more miles, more workouts, more speed workouts, you name it. But sometimes the key to running faster, lifting stronger, and actually improving is learning when to do less. In this episode, we break down the difference between training hard and training smart, how to balance running with strength and recovery, and why doing more is not going to always get you the PR you are dreaming of.

If you’ve ever questioned if you’re doing enough or struggled to find balance between training and life, this one’s for you.

In this eighteenth episode, we’re diving into something a little deeper, the weird nostalgia of missing your old self but knowing you’ve outgrown her.

Marathon season is here again, and I can’t lie... Part of me misses that version of me who chasing goals and sharing every run on Strava. But as much as I loved that season, I’ve realized this year I don’t actually want to go back. Which is why this week, we’re chatting about what it feels like to move on from a version of yourself that everyone else still loves, and how to sit in that gray space without guilt.

Whether yours was your “career girl” era, your gym obsession, or a phase you’ve simply grown past, this episode is for anyone learning to love who they are now, even when it looks a little different than before.