87: Forward is a Pace: Lessons from Disney w/ Katelyn Fox
Katelyn Fox never thought she’d call herself a runner. A swimmer for 19 years, she once saw running as punishment until a family step challenge led her to buy a treadmill, prove her mom wrong, and slo...
18 Aug 20251h
5: World Major or Local Race: Choosing Your First Marathon (Mini Episode)
Choosing your first marathon can feel like picking a college or buying a house — exciting, overwhelming, and full of “what ifs.” In this mini episode, I break down the pros and cons of local races, mi...
13 Aug 202514min
86: The Goal is the Spark, Not the Measure: Lessons in Letting Go w/ Brandon Hicks
Brandon Hicks didn’t start running marathons the “traditional” way. He skipped the gradual 5K-to-half-marathon pipeline and went straight for the big goal. Along the way, he learned that the real valu...
11 Aug 20251h 15min
4: 3 Pieces of Running Advice That Changed My Running (Mini Episode)
In this week’s mini episode, I’m sharing three pieces of running advice that actually made a difference for me. Not the obvious stuff, but the kind of tips that stuck with me through injuries, setback...
6 Aug 202515min
85: Sour Candy, Solo Miles, and the Making of Noogs w/ Paige Foote
This week, I’m joined by Paige Foote, who ran her first marathon on a half-mile loop at an Air Force base after the 2020 NYC Marathon was canceled. We talk about what it was like training solo during ...
4 Aug 20251h 6min
3: My Mom’s Running a Marathon… and It’s My Fault (Mini Episode)
This week’s mini episode is a fun one! We're welcoming my mom, Monique, to the show who is currently training for her first marathon (Chicago 2025!) We talk about how things are going so far, what’s c...
30 Jul 202519min
84: Everything Went Wrong: Why Paige ran another marathon anyway w/ Paige Spangler
Paige Spangler’s first marathon had all the ingredients for a disaster: a solo start, limited aid stations, an unexpectedly hilly course, and an 80-degree forecast she definitely didn’t plan for. But ...
28 Jul 20251h
2: 5 Injury Mistakes to Avoid in Your Next Marathon Block (Mini Episode)
In this solo mini episode, I’m breaking down five injury-related mistakes I made during my third marathon training block—so you don’t have to. From rushing recovery to trusting the wrong training plan...
23 Jul 202517min
