116: Starting Over: From Career-Ending Surgery to a First Marathon w/ Maya Struhar
After a hip surgery at 17 ended her competitive dance career, Maya Struhar spent years away from structured movement. Running wasn’t part of the plan until a St. Patrick’s Day 5K with coworkers pulled...
16 Maalis 47min
25: How To Dial In Your Fuel Strategy (Mini Episode)
Fueling is one of the most common questions that comes up for first-time marathoners, and it can feel overwhelming when you’re not sure where to start. In this mini episode, we break fueling down into...
11 Maalis 6min
115: How Hard Could It Be?: From Spectating London to Running Chicago w/ Holly Kabler
Holly Kabler spent years cheering for her husband at marathons, convinced running just wasn’t for her. But after spectating the London Marathon and asking the question “how hard could it be?”, she dec...
9 Maalis 48min
24: How Your First Marathon Changes You (Mini Episode)
Anyone can run a marathon, but running a marathon is not just a race. In this episode, I break down how that committing to training for your first marathon builds discipline, resilience, perspective, ...
4 Maalis 4min
114: From Ballet to the Marathon: Reclaiming Movement at 42 w/ Kristine Owen Wood
Kristine Owen Wood grew up in the world of elite ballet, where movement was disciplined, aesthetic, and high pressure from a young age. After earning a spot in Alberta Ballet and ultimately stepping a...
2 Maalis 1h 6min
23: How To Nail Weeks 10-15 Of Marathon Training (Mini Episode)
In this week’s Wednesday mini episode, I’m walking through Phase Two of the First Marathon Buddy program and breaking down what actually matters during weeks 10 to 15 of a 20 week marathon training pl...
25 Helmi 5min
113: Chicago 2025 and Finding Family with Team to End AIDS w/ Annie Rasmussen
Annie thought about running a marathon for nearly ten years before finally lining up at the Chicago Marathon in 2025. After withdrawing from the race the year before due to injury, she rebuilt from th...
23 Helmi 1h 2min
112: Remission Miles: From Crohn’s Diagnosis to a Cowtown Marathon Finish w/ Norah St Peter
Norah St Peter never saw herself as an athlete. She grew up in the performing arts, ran cross country in high school but didn’t connect with it, and later spent years very sick before finally being di...
16 Helmi 1h 1min
