WHY STOP NOW Podcast

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Mike and Alyssa discuss the impact that consistency can have on hitting your goals, and ways you can remain consistent when things don't go right every time.

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Alyssa talks about how sometimes, it's okay to go off the beaten path and try something new or change your routine to experience something you haven't experienced before. She discusses how challenging it is for her to break her routine, but how she's working on getting comfortable with being uncomfortable, in all aspects of life. 

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It’s almost time for the best weekend of the year - the Boston Marathon weekend! Mike and Alyssa share their experiences, tips, and “needs to know” for everything surrounding the 2025 Boston Marathon. Learn what to expect in Boston during race weekend, how to find where your favorite brands are gonna be, what to expect on race morning, how to tackle the Newton hills, and more. If you are running Boston, make sure to share your bib so everyone can follow along.

Best of luck to all the Boston runners! 

To connect and for Why Stop Now marathon weekend event details, follow @whystopnowofficial on Instagram. 

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Mike and Alyssa offer their own thoughts on why running has gained popularity over the past few years, and remind you that you don't need to be an elite runner to get out there and enjoy the sport.

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On this episode of the pod, Mike and Alyssa chat about how their past work and life experiences led them to where they are now and talk on the importance of leaning into your strengths vs trying to get good at everything.

To connect further, follow us on @whystopnowofficial on Instagram. We love to hear from you and are always open to topic ideas! 

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This week Mike discusses the concept of seeing fear as a way to motivate yourself in achieving big goals

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It’s almost April in Boston, which means many people are making their final fundraising pushes for their Boston Marathon fundraising efforts. Alyssa and Mike share their top tips and tricks for fundraising and chat on the importance of aligning with the right cause, 

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Mike and Alyssa share their insights on the week leading up to a race- what to pack, wear, eat, do, and avoid. They also get into their advice for going into a race feeling mentally prepared with a solid plan (or three).

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Mike and Alyssa sit down with very special guest, Kirstie Teasdale, owner of Rev’d Fitness in Portland, Oregon. They discuss the power of teamwork, what it’s like to start a business, and how important it is to surround yourself with likeminded people who share the same values. 

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Mike and Alyssa chat about the idea of training for a purpose. They share their different perspectives on all the different life events you can train for and why it’s important.