Friends In Training Podcast with Marcela Todd: Life is A Marathon

Friends In Training Podcast with Marcela Todd: Life is A Marathon

Welcome to The Friends In Training Podcast with Marcela Todd: Life is A Marathon. This podcast is your ultimate companion for staying motivated and inspired on your fitness and life journey. Join Marcela each week as she shares uplifting stories, hosts insightful interviews with experts and everyday heroes, and offers practical tips to help you tackle challenges, celebrate victories, and keep moving forward—one step at a time. Whether you’re a seasoned runner, a first-time walker, or simply seeking inspiration, this podcast offers encouragement and community for everyone. Tune in, subscribe, and let’s run this marathon of life together! Visit https://friendsintraining.net for more information and resources.

Episodes

Booze, Blow, and Pancakes: A 30-Year Battle with Addiction and the Power of Recovery

September 4, 2026 • 60 mins
In this profoundly moving episode of Friends in Training: Life is a Marathon, Marcela welcomes Yvette Salva, a personal trainer, author, and coach whose story of survival, recovery, and transformation will leave you breathless and believing in the power of second chances. Yvette's journey began with a childhood marked by feeling like she didn't belong. Born in Canada to a Spanish father and Haitian mother, she moved from country to...
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Beyond the Finish Line: Cape Town Marathon, Kenya Safari, and Making a Difference

August 28, 2026 • 85 mins
In this extraordinary episode of Friends in Training: Life is a Marathon, Marcela brings together a remarkable panel of runners for the podcast's first ever group discussion, featuring eight star finishers, world major marathoners, and special guest Albert Keronye calling in from Kenya to share the unforgettable experience of running Cape Town Marathon and embarking on an African safari adventure that changed lives forever. The pa...
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New York Runner Sarah Moran: From Fortune 500 to Event Production and 200+ Races

August 18, 2026 • 57 mins
In this inspiring episode of Friends in Training: Life is a Marathon, Marcela welcomes Sarah Moran, a passionate runner, event producer, and daughter of FIT community members Brian and Fran, for an engaging conversation about finding your purpose, building community, and having the courage to chase your dreams. Sarah's journey into running began in middle school with track, but it wasn't until over a decade ago that she truly fell ...
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Missing Since 1971: A Marathoner's Journey from Abduction to Reunion

July 21, 2026 • 57 mins
In this deeply moving episode of Friends in Training: Life is a Marathon, Marcela welcomes Jennifer Marrow, a longtime member of the FIT community, for an extraordinary conversation about identity, resilience, survival, and the power of never giving up on finding the truth. Jennifer's story begins with a childhood marked by questions and an unshakable feeling that she didn't belong. From the age of six, she sensed something wasn't ...
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From Caribbean Track Star to Coach: Elite Runner Elliott's Journey and Wisdom

July 14, 2026 • 46 mins
In this inspiring episode of Friends in Training: Life is a Marathon, Marcela welcomes Elliott Mason, a former elite athlete, coach, and founder of Run Addict, for an engaging conversation about athletic excellence, mental toughness, and the power of discipline in running and life. Elliott’s journey into running began in the early 1990s in his home country of Antigua and Barbuda, a small Caribbean island with a population tha...
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Fueling Your Marathon: Sports Nutrition Secrets with Dietitian Carla Duenas

July 9, 2026 • 55 mins
In this essential episode of Friends in Training: Life is a Marathon, Marcela welcomes registered dietitian Carla Duenas for an in-depth conversation about sports nutrition, sustainable eating habits, and how proper fueling can transform your running performance and overall health. With over 12 years of experience as a dietitian specializing in sports nutrition, Carla brings both professional expertise and personal insight as a run...
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775 Marathons and Counting: The Inspiring Journey of Pacer Tom Perri

June 17, 2026 • 35 mins
In this deeply moving episode of Friends in Training: Life is a Marathon, Marcela sits down with Pacer Tom Perri, an extraordinary runner and pacer whose story redefines resilience, service, and the power of forward motion. With 775 marathons and ultras to his name, Pacer Tom has completed the 50 state marathon tour nine times, including once with all sub four hour finishes. He's earned his World Marathon Majors six star medal twic...
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Running Into Reinvention: Stella's First Half Marathon at 68

June 11, 2026 • 34 mins
In this inspiring episode of Friends in Training: Life is a Marathon, Marcela welcomes Stella Papadopoulos, a remarkable woman who completed her first half marathon at age 68 at the A1A Marathon & Half Marathon in Fort Lauderdale. After running throughout her early life, Stella Papadopoulos took a 15 year break before returning to the treadmill at age 60. What followed was an extraordinary journey of transformation that went fa...
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Part 2: Making Badwater History at 80 with Bob Becker

June 2, 2026 • 24 mins
In this follow-up episode of Friends in Training: Life is a Marathon, Marcela reconnects with legendary ultrarunner Bob Becker to hear the story behind his long-awaited Badwater 135 finish. After several attempts that ended in disappointment or came just short of the official cutoff, Bob returned to one of the world’s most demanding ultramarathons at age 80 with a powerful goal: to become the oldest finisher in Badwater 135 h...
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Part 1: Inside the World of Ultrarunning with Bob Becker

May 26, 2026 • 38 mins
In today's episode, Marcela sits down with legendary ultramarathon runner and race director Bob Becker for an inspiring conversation about endurance, resilience, and continuing to move forward at every stage of life. Bob introduces listeners to the world of ultrarunning, sharing what it takes to go beyond the marathon distance and complete races that demand intense preparation, both physical and mental. He reflects on remarkable mi...
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Premiere Episode: Stronger Than You Think - Life Is A Marathon

May 16, 2026 • 33 mins
In this debut episode, host Marcela Todd is joined by Brian Boyd to introduce the heart behind Friends in Training and the powerful community that has grown from it. What began as a marathon and half-marathon training programme in Broward County, Florida, has become a family built on encouragement, perseverance, and helping people achieve goals they once thought were far out of reach. Marcela reflects on her own running journey&mda...
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Friends In Training Podcast with Marcela Todd: Life is A Marathon - The Trailer

April 14, 2025 • 58 secs

Welcome to The Friends In Training Podcast with Marcela Todd: Life is A Marathon. This podcast is your ultimate companion for staying motivated and inspired on your fitness and life journey. Join Marcela each week as she shares uplifting stories, hosts insightful interviews with experts and everyday heroes, and offers practical tips to help you tackle challenges, celebrate victories, and keep moving forward—one step at a time...

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