The Struggle Run: A Conversation with Mrs. Space Cadet

About this episode

The episode features a conversation with Erin Azar about her running journey and experiences.

In this episode we catch up with John and Carissa and take a listen to one of our earliest interviews with Erin Azar, also known as Mrs. Space Cadet, a social media personality and self-proclaimed captain of Team Struggle Run. The discussion covers various topics, including Erin's journey into running, the benefits and challenges she faced, and her mission to represent all types of runners. They also touch on Erin's experiences with different marathons, her involvement with the Michael J. Fox Foundation, and her role as the official hype woman for USA Track and Field. The conversation includes light-hearted moments, personal anecdotes, and practical advice for new runners. Additionally, the episode discusses the Blue Zone Diet principles and features a listener's question about preparing for a backyard ultra marathon.

People in this episode

Hosts: Carissa Galloway, John Pelkey

Guest: Erin Azar

Topics covered

• running
• marathons
• health
• fitness
• social media
• Blue Zone Diet
• ultra marathon

Keywords

• running
• marathons
• Erin Azar
• Team Struggle Run
• Blue Zone Diet
• ultra marathon
• USA Track and Field

Mentioned in this episode

Organizations: Michael J. Fox Foundation, USA Track and Field

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