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Boston Marathon: 4 Runners, 4 Different Stories
Apr 30, 2026
46m 43s
#40 400 Laps. 100 Miles. More Than Just a Race | Sean Rhodes
Apr 28, 2026
55m 29s
#39 HYROX Mistakes That Are Holding You Back | Anthony Di Paolo
Apr 24, 2026
44m 59s
#38 He Wasn’t Supposed to Walk… Now He’s Chasing 100 Miles | Scott Davidson
Apr 21, 2026
54m 12s
#37 He Thought Running Was Over… Then Started Again at 74 | David Krygier
Apr 17, 2026
40m 26s
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| 4/30/26 |  Boston Marathon: 4 Runners, 4 Different Stories | The Boston Marathon means something different to everyone. For some, it’s chasing a PR. For others, it’s years of work just to get to the start line. And for some, it’s something much deeper than the race itself. In this episode, four runners share their Boston experience from completely different perspectives from a 2:31 performance, to a pro debut, to a dream years in the making, to a story of resilience and redemption. Same race. Different journeys. Different meaning. Chapters 00:0... | 46m 43s | ||||||
| 4/28/26 |  #40 400 Laps. 100 Miles. More Than Just a Race | Sean Rhodes | There are hard things… and then there’s choosing to run 100 miles in circles. Sean Rhodes is getting ready for the Stoney 100, 400 laps around a track, but this isn’t just about distance. It’s about purpose. It’s about pushing into uncomfortable places and seeing what’s on the other side. We talk about what it actually takes to train for something like this, the mental lows that hit in the middle of an ultra, and what happens when you come out of it stronger than you expected. But this goes d... | 55m 29s | ||||||
| 4/24/26 |  #39 HYROX Mistakes That Are Holding You Back | Anthony Di Paolo | Anthony Di Paolo has done it all Ironman, ultras, and now over 20+ HYROX races, including competing at Worlds. In this episode, we break down what actually matters if you’re trying to get better at HYROX and what most people are getting wrong. From going out too fast on race day, to trying to train everything at once, to the mental side when a race doesn’t go to plan this is a real look at the mistakes, lessons, and adjustments that come with chasing progress in a hybrid sport. If you’re trai... | 44m 59s | ||||||
| 4/21/26 |  #38 He Wasn’t Supposed to Walk… Now He’s Chasing 100 Miles | Scott Davidson | Scott wasn’t supposed to walk. Now he’s chasing 100 miles. This isn’t a clean, polished story. It’s what it actually looked like growing up being told what he couldn’t do, dealing with how people saw him, and figuring it out the hard way. At one point he stopped going outside. Didn’t want to be seen. Didn’t like what he saw in the mirror. Now he’s training for distances most people won’t even attempt. We talk about the part people don’t see the pain, the judgment, the self doubt and the decis... | 54m 12s | ||||||
| 4/17/26 |  #37 He Thought Running Was Over… Then Started Again at 74 | David Krygier | David stopped running for years after back issues and thought that chapter was over. At 74, he found his way back building a daily run streak and rediscovering something he thought he lost. We talk about what that actually looks like, how he adapted his running, and why showing up every day changed more than just his fitness. Chapters 00:00 Running Again at 74 04:18 How He Runs Every Day Without Breaking 09:17 Defiance 11:47 Family Support and Sharing the Journey 16:53 Reflections on Runnin... | 40m 26s | ||||||
| 4/14/26 |  #36 Adversity, Discipline, and Chasing a 100 Miler | Rio Mata | In this episode of The People Run Podcast, Fitz sits down with Rio Mata to talk about what it really means to build yourself through adversity. At a young age, Rio faced injuries, family challenges, and isolation. Instead of folding, he found the gym, leaned into discipline, and started chasing something bigger. That path led him into bodybuilding, running, coaching others, and now preparing for one of the toughest 100 mile races in the country. This conversation goes beyond training. It’s ab... | 43m 41s | ||||||
| 4/10/26 |  #35 What Happens When a Marathon Runner Tries Bodybuilding | Bobby Milioto | After years of chasing a sub 3 marathon, Bobby finally hit his goal… and started asking what was next. Instead of doubling down on running, he decided to try something completely different stepping on a bodybuilding stage for the first time. Chapters 00:00 After Sub 3 : What Now? 03:09 Marathoner to Physique Prep 06:26 Can a Runner Build Stage Ready Physique? 09:29 Teaching Himself Bodybuilding (No Coach) 12:09 The Experience on Stage 15:19 Show Day vs Race Day Pressure 18:28 Winning His Firs... | 49m 14s | ||||||
| 4/7/26 |  #34 D1 HYROX Athlete: What It Really Takes | Eric Zalewski | Eric went from a D1 basketball background to competing in Hyrox and recently dropped 8 minutes off his time. In this episode, we talk about what actually helped him improve: running on tired legs, speed work, race strategy, and the reality of Hyrox. We also get into balancing training with a full schedule, the mental side of racing, and why you just have to show up and figure it out. Chapters 00:00 4:45 AM Mornings, Coaching & Training Balance 09:05 Sacrifices vs Tradeoffs in Pursuing ... | 51m 14s | ||||||
| 3/31/26 |  #33 She Works Full Time and Runs at an Elite Level | Amy Hoagland | In this episode of The People Run Podcast, I sit down with Amy Hoagland a full time neurosurgery nurse practitioner chasing elite level running while balancing work, family, and everyday life. Chapters 00:00 Amy's Breakout Half Marathon 04:22 130° Sauna Cycling at Hotworx 08:08 Racing Mesa & Catching Elites Runners 10:03 Why Amy Runs 90% of Her Miles on a Treadmill 14:21 Marathon on a Treadmill + Chasing OTQ 18:00 Gaining Weight & Getting faster than Before 24:21 Injury & Finding ... | 49m 25s | ||||||
| 3/24/26 |  #32 400m Hurdles to the Marathon | Brown Bambi on Competing, Coaching & Staying True to Yourself | Asia, also known as Brown Bambi, joins the show to talk about her journey from the 400m hurdles to the marathon, coaching athletes while still competing herself, and what it takes to stay confident and authentic in the sport. We talk about sprinting vs distance running, balancing coaching with chasing your own goals, brand partnerships, and finding your own style in running. Chapters 00:00 Sevilla Marathon Felt Diffrent 05:22 Making The Marathon an Experience 09:18 NCAA 400m Hurdle Lessons ... | 54m 28s | ||||||
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| 3/17/26 |  #31 Twenty Years of Running and Still Chasing PRs | Michelle Baxter | Michelle Baxter has been running for more than 20 years and she’s still chasing progress. In this episode of The People Run Podcast, Michelle shares what it really takes to stay consistent in running for decades. From early morning runs in −20° weather to raising a family while training for marathons, she talks about discipline, stacking years of consistent training, and the mental battles that show up late in the race. We talk about falling in love with the process, learning through injuries... | 48m 19s | ||||||
| 3/10/26 |  #30: Western States to Badwater in 8 Days & Life as an Elite Ultra Runner Sierra Degroff | Ultra runner Sierra DeGroff joins The People Run Podcast fresh off a podium finish at Jackpot 50 to talk about one of the wildest challenges in endurance running: racing Western States and Badwater just eight days apart. We break down what that experience was really like the recovery, the mental battle, and what it takes to compete at that level. Sierra also shares her journey through ultra running, from podium finishes to the brutal Wyoming Range 100, pacing elite runners like Tara Dow... | 1h 08m 20s | ||||||
| 3/3/26 |  #29: Cancer at 26: The Marathon Promise | Nathaniel “Cheezy” | At 26 years old, Nathaniel was diagnosed with cancer. While sitting in a hospital room, a friend made him promise something unexpected run a marathon after he recovered. He hated running. Today, he’s known as “Cheezy” a smiling marathoner chasing big dreams and using his story to inspire runners and young cancer survivors that you are not defined by your diagnosis. Chapters 00:00 Cancer at 26 04:04 The Marathon Promise in the Hospital 12:07 The First Marathon: Vancouver & The Cutoff Panic... | 47m 30s | ||||||
| 2/24/26 |  #28: She Lost the Joy of Running Then Came Back Faster Bianca | Bianca was once an elite athlete whose entire identity was built around performance. When figure skating ended and running stopped being fun, she walked away from racing for nearly five years. In this conversation, we talk about losing the joy of running, rebuilding a healthier relationship with the sport, separating performance from identity, and what it really takes to come back stronger mentally and physically. Chapters 00:00 Meeting Bianca in Seattle 06:01 When Running Stopped Being Fun 1... | 1h 00m 05s | ||||||
| 2/22/26 |  Bonus: Felicia Pasadyn's Backstory Before Running | Felicia Pasadyn, an accomplished runner with a background in competitive swimming. Felicia shares her journey from swimming to running, discussing the valuable lessons learned from her swimming career, her inspirations, and her commitment to endurance sports. She reflects on the mental and physical aspects of training, the importance of goal-setting, and her eventual return to running after a successful swimming career. | 8m 58s | ||||||
| 2/17/26 |  #27: Felicia Pasadyn Became an Elite Marathoner Training Differently | Felicia Pasadyn doesn’t train like most elite runners and that’s exactly why her story is interesting. In this episode we talk about her Olympic Trials qualifying performance at the New York City Marathon, recovering from injury while preparing for Boston, and the unconventional approach she uses: lower run mileage, heavy cross training, strength work, and long term thinking instead of short term PR chasing. 🎙 The People Run Podcast The runs behind the runners. Chapters 00:00 How She's Train... | 43m 40s | ||||||
| 2/3/26 |  #26: Rebuilt Into a 2:32 Marathoner | Max Sauers | This rebuild didn’t happen in one race it happened over years. In this episode, Max Sauers breaks down how he rebuilt his body to run 2:32 after injuries, setbacks, and hard lessons from multiple marathons along the way, including Chicago and most recently Buckeye. This isn’t about chasing a perfect race. It’s about identifying weaknesses, committing to strength, increasing mileage the right way, and letting consistency do the work. We cover what actually changed, why it wasn’t nutritio... | 1h 02m 05s | ||||||
| 1/20/26 |  #25: 44 Marathons and Counting | Maurice Lowman | In this episode of The People Run Podcast, I sit down with Maurice Lowman, a runner known for his consistency, positivity, and deep commitment to the running community. Maurice has completed 44 marathons, including seven Boston Marathons, and often races in a suit to give back and raise awareness for causes he believes in. We talk about marathon longevity, training through setbacks, strength work, and the role community plays in long-term consistency. Maurice also shares how running became a ... | 1h 02m 13s | ||||||
| 1/6/26 |  #24: Why New York Is the Perfect First Marathon | Racing, PRs & NYC Run Culture w/ Patryk Odedina | Patryk Odedina didn’t grow up loving running he came from basketball, where running usually meant punishment. But after starting in 2019, everything changed. In this episode, we talk about why the New York City Marathon might be the perfect first marathon, even though it’s one of the hardest. Patryk shares what keeps bringing him back year after year, how crowd energy can completely change a race, and why comparing marathon times across courses misses the point. We also get into racing smarte... | 1h 19m 21s | ||||||
| 12/9/25 | #23: HEART ON FIRE: Don Wilson's Mission | Don joins The People Run Podcast and shares his journey through running, discipline, community, the training principles that helped him break plateaus and build purpose. From 5K breakthroughs to creating Heart on Fire, this episode dives into mindset, consistency, strength work, and the power of showing up. Chapters 00:00 Introduction to the People Run Podcast 04:05 Don's Running Journey and Goals 07:00 Training Techniques and Speed Work 10:01 Strength Training and Cross-Training Strategies 1... | 1h 07m 55s | ||||||
| 11/18/25 | #22: Unstoppable: He Lost 200lbs Twice, Ran a Marathon, and Now He’s Hooked on Ultras - Jeff Humphrey | In this episode of the People Run Podcast, Jeff Humphrey shares his incredible journey of losing 200 pounds not once, but twice. He discusses the mental and physical challenges he faced during his transformation, the importance of nutrition and training in ultra running, and the role of community support in achieving personal goals. Jeff emphasizes the significance of patience, consistency, and focusing on non-scale victories in the weight loss journey. He also shares his aspirations for futu... | 1h 09m 46s | ||||||
| 10/21/25 | #21: Motherhood & New Personal Best's UK Runner Emily | In this episode of the People Run Podcast, Fitz Mayi talks with Emily, a UK-based runner and mom, about how motherhood reshaped her running. Emily shares how pregnancy and postpartum made her stronger mentally and physically and how becoming a parent gave her new drive to chase personal bests. We also cover: How Emily balances work, running, and family lifeSummer marathon training in the UKThe role of her running club and community supportOvercoming comparison and embracing joy in runningLe... | 1h 01m 36s | ||||||
| 10/14/25 | 10 Lessons From the First 20 Episodes of The People Run Podcast | What started as an idea has now turned into twenty episodes of stories, lessons, and incredible people. From elite runners to parents balancing miles and life, I’ve learned something from every guest and this episode is a reflection on that journey. In this special episode, I share 10 lessons learned through the first 20 episodes of The People Run Podcast, from mindset and training to community and gratitude. Thank you to everyone who’s watched, listened, or supported the show in any way. Her... | 13m 53s | ||||||
| 10/7/25 | #20: Mak Foss on Racing, Indy Marathon Prep & Building Society Track Club | In this episode of The People Run Podcast, Fitz sits down with Mak Foss a Michigan runner chasing big marathon goals while juggling 5 a.m. runs, a full-time job, and building a community through her Society Track Club. Mak opens up about the nerves that come with racing, how she’s preparing for the Indianapolis Marathon, and why community and connection matter more than pace. From the lessons she’s learned about embracing failure to the joy of running without overthinking heart rate zones, Ma... | 1h 39m 15s | ||||||
| 9/30/25 | #19: Tragedy to Purpose in 19+ Ultras: Ant DiAndrea’s Story of Resilience | At just 26 years old, Ant DiAndrea has already completed 19+ ultras, including several 100 milers, and raised over $10,500 for orphans and inner city kids. But his story runs much deeper. At age 10, Ant’s life was forever changed by tragedy. Instead of letting it define him, he chose to rebuild with purpose leaning on running, faith, and community. From the 48 hour “Dreadmill” challenge, to crewing with his wife at every race, to climbing stairs for 24 hours to support cancer patients in Phil... | 1h 21m 10s | ||||||
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