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Send us a text#134 - Are you struggling to stay motivated with your running routine? The secret might not be a new training plan or fancy gear, but rather the power of community. In this episode, we s…

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Send us a text#134 - Are you struggling to stay motivated with your running routine? The secret might not be a new training plan or fancy gear, but rather the power of community. In this episode, we sit down with Kayla and Jarrod Zwirko, founders of H2gO Run Club, to explore how running communities can transform your running journey and help you achieve goals you never thought possible.From their transformation from non-runners to marathoners to building an inclusive running community that welcomes "all paces and faces," Kayla and Jarrod share valuable insights about the importance of connecti…

Send us a text#133 - Today we sit down with Frank Walsh, an accomplished athlete and CrossFit coach with expertise in OCR, hybrid racing, and CrossFit. Frank shares his inspiring journey from being bu…

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Send us a text#133 - Today we sit down with Frank Walsh, an accomplished athlete and CrossFit coach with expertise in OCR, hybrid racing, and CrossFit. Frank shares his inspiring journey from being bullied in high school to finding his passion in running and how he now helps others reach their fitness goals. With his CrossFit Level One certification and experience founding a local run club, Frank offers five powerful, actionable strategies to help anyone have a successful fitness journey, whether they're just getting started or looking to improve. Frank's approach focuses on making …

Send us a text#132 - Inspire to Run Podcast host, Richard Conner, shares his recent experience with a Spartan DEKA Strong race and reflects on the lessons learned through embracing discomfort. Richard…

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Send us a text#132 - Inspire to Run Podcast host, Richard Conner, shares his recent experience with a Spartan DEKA Strong race and reflects on the lessons learned through embracing discomfort. Richard explores how pushing beyond comfort zones during training and races improves performance and details five practical ways to embrace discomfort in your training.Topics Covered:How embracing discomfort in training improves performanceReframing discomfort as an opportunity for Growth Using mantras to push through challenging race conditionsIncorporating regular hard efforts to prepare for race day�…

Send us a text#131 - Struggling to maintain healthy habits with a packed schedule? In this episode, I talk about practical strategies for staying fit despite the challenges of frequent Travel and long…

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Send us a text#131 - Struggling to maintain healthy habits with a packed schedule? In this episode, I talk about practical strategies for staying fit despite the challenges of frequent travel and long desk hours. Drawing from my experiences and insights from the Inspire to Run community, you will hear ten actionable tips that busy professionals can implement immediately.From creating an effective morning routine to quick hotel room workouts, this episode brings together Wisdom from multiple perspectives, including insights from hybrid athlete Kristine Pavelchak and marketing executive Stephen …

Send us a text#130 - In this episode, I share my journey with positive self talk and its impact on running performance. After being called out for negative self-talk during a training session, I resea…

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Send us a text#130 - In this episode, I share my journey with positive self talk and its impact on running performance. After being called out for negative self-talk during a training session, I researched how our internal dialogue can significantly affect our racing outcomes. I shared my experience from a recent 5K race where positive self-talk helped him achieve a personal best despite challenging weather conditions.Through personal experience and research, I break down practical strategies for developing and maintaining positive self-talk during training and races. Whether you're deali…

Send us a text#129 - Have you ever wondered how waking up at 5 AM could transform your life? Join me as I share my personal journey exploring the power of early mornings. Discover how quiet, focused h…

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Send us a text#129 - Have you ever wondered how waking up at 5 AM could transform your life? Join me as I share my personal journey exploring the power of early mornings. Discover how quiet, focused hours before the world wakes up can supercharge your productivity and personal growth. From changing caffeine habits to minimizing screen time, I offer practical advice to help you become an early riser. Gain insight into the struggles and triumphs of adjusting to an early routine and maintaining it consistently, even when weekends tempt you to Sleep in.Topics Covered:Why I decided to change to a …

Send us a text#128 - Are you a runner looking to level up your performance? Whether you're training for your first 5K or aiming to PR in your next half marathon, strategic training is key to beco…

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Send us a text#128 - Are you a runner looking to level up your performance? Whether you're training for your first 5K or aiming to PR in your next half marathon, strategic training is key to becoming a faster, stronger runner; I share training techniques that can help you run faster and with more confidence.We will break down essential training techniques that can transform your running game while guiding you through my personal journey of setting ambitious goals for 2025, having a well-rounded training plan, and addressing the mental aspect of training.Topics Covered:The role strength tr…

Send us a text#127 - Finding the sweet spot between commitments in life and fitness goals can feel challenging. In this episode, elite athlete and certified Exercise physiologist Raquel Faires, shares…

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Send us a text#127 - Finding the sweet spot between commitments in life and fitness goals can feel challenging. In this episode, elite athlete and certified exercise physiologist Raquel Faires, shares her journey of balancing intense training with family life, including raising two young children just 13 months apart. As a former D1 cross-country athlete, Category One cyclist, and elite DEKA athlete, Raquel brings unique insights into sustainable training approaches and important mindset insights.Drawing on her professional expertise and personal experience with Burnout and recovery, Raquel of…

Send us a text#126 - In this episode, I talk about five daily fitness habits to help you succeed in your health and fitness journey in 2025. I also share tips and tricks to build healthy habits and ex…

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Send us a text#126 - In this episode, I talk about five daily fitness habits to help you succeed in your health and fitness journey in 2025. I also share tips and tricks to build healthy habits and experiences from my personal fitness journey.Topics Covered:Learn five daily fitness habits to help you succeed in 2025Tips and Tricks to help you build healthy habitsDiscover books and podcast episodes to help you in your journeyYour HostRichard ConnerRichard is a strategic marketing professional with experience in B2B marketing. Richard is the founder of Inspire to Run and is passionate about help…

Send us a text#125 - In this episode, Mario Valentin, an Army National Guard veteran and founder of the Super Smash Bros racing team, and I discuss overcoming life's obstacles and transforming th…

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Send us a text#125 - In this episode, Mario Valentin, an Army National Guard veteran and founder of the Super Smash Bros racing team, and I discuss overcoming life's obstacles and transforming them into personal growth experiences. Mario opens up about his past, where responsibilities like starting a family and serving in the military took precedence over sports. Yet, these very experiences instilled in him a discipline and camaraderie that would later ignite his passion for running and obstacle course racing. Having conquered 61 Spartan races, Mario's story is a powerful reminder o…

Send us a text#124 - In this episode, I talk about 10 essential tips for planning a successful 2025, focusing on creating a fresh start, realistic goal-setting, and the importance of community in your…

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Send us a text#124 - In this episode, I talk about 10 essential tips for planning a successful 2025, focusing on creating a fresh start, realistic goal-setting, and the importance of community in your running journey.I discuss my own personal fitness wins and losses in 2024 and how that is translating into my areas of focus for 2025. You will hear about the good, bad, and ugly and the importance of balance, resilience, and realistic goal-setting, with insights you can apply.Topics Covered:Listen to my personal goals and experiences and how I am approaching my fitness journey in 2025Hear the 10…

Send us a text#123 - In this episode, we sit down with Micky Ely, a Spartan OCR and DEKA racer, to share our respective journeys of overcoming running injuries and setbacks to compete in the Spartan D…

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Send us a text#123 - In this episode, we sit down with Micky Ely, a Spartan OCR and DEKA racer, to share our respective journeys of overcoming running injuries and setbacks to compete in the Spartan DEKA World Championships. We discuss the importance of community support, goal-setting, and maintaining self-belief throughout recovery. Topics Covered:Listen to the events leading up to our respective running injuries and unexpected setbacksDiscover the importance of identifying and accepting where you are and making the best decision to move forwardSee how you can succeed by embracing challenges…

Send us a text#122 - In this episode, I share my story of running an international marathon and what I learned along the way. I set the intention of running my first marathon back in 2023, but things …

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Send us a text#122 - In this episode, I share my story of running an international marathon and what I learned along the way. I set the intention of running my first marathon back in 2023, but things didn’t go exactly as planned. I talk about why I chose an international marathon and why you should consider one.Whether you're a first-time marathoner or a seasoned runner looking for your next big challenge, this episode offers practical advice and inspiration to make your next race unforgettable.Topics Covered:Learn why I decided to run an international marathonHear travel tips to make y…

Send us a text#121 - In this episode, we sit down with Kristine Pavelchak, a DEKA FIT age group world champion and a dedicated hybrid athlete, as she shares her incredible journey of setting ambitious…

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Send us a text#121 - In this episode, we sit down with Kristine Pavelchak, a DEKA FIT age group world champion and a dedicated hybrid athlete, as she shares her incredible journey of setting ambitious goals and transforming her life through resilience and purpose. Kristine opens up about how embracing big goals and celebrating small wins led her to new heights in fitness and self-confidence. You will learn about the power of structured goal-setting, the value of authentic growth, and how these principles apply to all aspects of life. Whether starting, aiming for a new fitness goal, or just se…

Send us a text#120 - How do you find strength, confidence, and joy in your fitness journey? Join Kayla Cittadino, 2x American Ninja Warrior, DEKA World Championship contender, and Podcast Host, and me…

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Send us a text#120 - How do you find strength, confidence, and joy in your fitness journey? Join Kayla Cittadino, 2x American Ninja Warrior, DEKA World Championship contender, and Podcast Host, and me as she shares her inspiring transformation. From losing 75 pounds to becoming a top athlete, Kayla dives into how hybrid racing has helped her build resilience, both mentally and physically. As a coach, she empowers others to embrace challenges, focus on personal growth, and discover the joy in running and DEKA events. Join us for an uplifting conversation on unlocking your potential.Topics Cover…

Send us a text#119 - What happens when life throws curveballs that make staying in shape challenging? Join Coach Ricardo Mullinax, a dedicated father of four and an inspiring fitness coach, and me as …

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Send us a text#119 - What happens when life throws curveballs that make staying in shape challenging? Join Coach Ricardo Mullinax, a dedicated father of four and an inspiring fitness coach, and me as he shares his transformative journey through challenges and wins. Ricardo reveals how he transitioned from traditional athletic training to become a leading advocate for functional fitness, even while navigating a nine-level spinal fusion and weight loss. Whether you're over 40 or just starting, this episode is filled with inspiration and practical advice to help you achieve your long-term f…

Send us a text#118 - Are you looking to “spice things up” regarding your running? Alexander Golik, Underdog Fitness Coach and DEKA & HYROX champion, shares his perspective on why Hyrox is an e…

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Send us a text#118 - Are you looking to “spice things up” regarding your running? Alexander Golik, Underdog Fitness Coach and DEKA & HYROX champion, shares his perspective on why Hyrox is an excellent opportunity for runners and what to expect. AJ also shares his philosophy when Coaching athletes.AJ shares his inspiring journey, from earning victories in DEKA and HYROX to completing a master's degree in nutrition dietetics. As a coach at Underdog Fitness, he talks about his strategies for developing a supportive relationship between coach and athlete, emphasizing the importance of…

Send us a text#117 - Have you ever hit a wall at a point in time during training or races? It could be burnout and it manifests itself in different ways; and is an experience that many dedicated runne…

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Send us a text#117 - Have you ever hit a wall at a point in time during training or races? It could be burnout and it manifests itself in different ways; and is an experience that many dedicated runners face at some point in their journey. In this episode, I talk about the topic of burnout, using my personal experiences as a case study to shed light on how runners can overcome this challenge. As I share my journey through recent races like the Spartan DEKA races and the Gulf Beach half marathon, discover how I managed the highs of personal bests and the lows of unexpected fatigue, as well as …