Inspire to Run Podcast

Inspire to Run Podcast

Inspire to Run (formerly Inspire Virtual Runs) is a running community to inspire you to run and take control of your health and fitness. Inspire to Run Podcast brings running tips, personal stories, and fitness information. You will hear interviews with fitness and wellness experts, personal trainers, and everyday runners. Please rate, review, and subscribe!

Episodes

March 21, 2025 35 mins

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#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 ...

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#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 st...

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#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.


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  • How embracing discomfort in training improves perf...
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#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...

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#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 ...

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#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 ...

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#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 person...

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#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 i...

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#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 2025
  • Tips and Tricks to help you build healthy habits
  • Discover books and podcast episodes to help you in your journ...
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#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 ca...

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#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 realisti...

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#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. 


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  • Listen to the events leading up to our respective running injuries and unex...
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#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 ...

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#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 struct...

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#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 ...

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#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 fus...

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#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...

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#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 ra...

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#116 - Looking for a way to break the monotony of road races? Try DEKA races! It’s a game-changer for strength, conditioning, and mental toughness. Hybrid racing is revolutionizing the running world, and this episode promises to show you how. 

Learn why DEKA races could be the key to unlocking your running potential through unique cross-training opportunities. I'll share personal anecdotes from back-to-back race w...

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#115 - Ready to meet an inspiring athlete who turned her life around through sheer determination and a powerful mindset? Kayla Cittadino, host of Taco About It Tuesday podcast, shares her story of transformation—from struggling with weight and a toxic relationship to becoming an elite athlete and a two-time American Ninja Warrior competitor. 

This episode is a masterclass in making positive changes and overcoming the m...

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