The Fitzness Show

Fitz opens with tough news and a straight-from-the-heart tribute to Jeff Galloway — the coach who flipped the script on endurance sports and made finishing lines feel possible for everyday people. She reflects on his generosity, his grit, and the quiet but massive ripple effect of a man who helped millions move forward one smart interval at a time.

Then it’s straight into the action with a behind-the-scenes blast from the Publix Ga...

Fitz and her race director, Susan Harmeling, deliver final pre-race instructions for the Publix Gasparilla Distance Classic, covering the expo, packet pickup rules, race schedules, wave starts, aid stations, finish-line procedures, and post-race festivities.

The episode also highlights special events—Pepper Jack’s Hot Diggity Dog Walk, the Shake-Out Run, mascot antics—parking and safety tips, medal and gear logistics, volunteer and...

Fitz Koehler tackles listener questions on everything from race pacing and the truth about 10,000 steps to sunscreen ingredients, cold-weather running, peptides, quick full-body workouts, and how to stop feeling intimidated at the gym. She also shares smart strategies for staying motivated, recovering when you’re completely wiped out, and bouncing back without falling off track.

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Fitz Koehler takes you behind the scenes of Donna National Marathon weekend—and heads up: this is not the official Donna post-race recap. This is the unfiltered, behind-the-curtain version, packed with backstage announcer antics, volunteer love, book signings, VIP dinners, and a brutally cold race day full of big emotions and bigger energy.

She celebrates survivors, shares unforgettable encounters, and spills the funny, heartfelt, ...

Fitz Koehler hosts a lively Soapbox episode with Matt Hampton and Tom Ingengo from the Irreverent Health podcast. They rant on topics they're passionate about: including resisting fad diets, embracing discomfort, questioning biohacking culture, the value of traditional East Asian medicine (acupuncture and cupping), the importance of time and consistency, and practical planning (PACE).

The conversation blends humor, real-life anecdo...

Fitz Koehler and Donna Marathon Weekend race director Amanda Napolitano are back to dish on all the Donna National Marathon magic — from the brutal icy temps to the heart-melting finish-line moments that had everyone cheering, crying, and hugging strangers like long-lost cousins.

They relive the wild ultra race drama, the electric energy that carried runners across the line, and the incredible volunteers and community members who b...

Fitz says that there's a time to QUIT and a time to GO ALL OUT! Know the difference, and don't be part of one of the WORST statistics. Thanks for keeping The Fitzness Show in the top 3% of all podcasts worldwide. Please subscribe, share, and leave a review. 

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• parking without the panic
• course details so nothing surprises you
• post-race party plans (VERY im...

Fitz Koehler amps up listeners as the race announcer for two of Florida’s most iconic events — the Donna National Marathon to Finish Breast Cancer (Jan 31–Feb 1) and the Publix Gasparilla Distance Classic (late February). From meaningful miles to full-throttle marathons, these weekends deliver serious heart… and at Gasparilla, a full-blown pirate party to match. Fitz shares why these races hit different, who belongs at the starting...

Fitz Koehler sits down with Matthew Zachary—her “Matato”—a 30-year brain cancer survivor, founder of Stupid Cancer, host of the Out of Patients podcast, and the voice behind the upcoming book We the Patients.

What unfolds is raw, sharp, and unexpectedly hopeful. They dig into what life after diagnosis really demands, why young adults with cancer have been overlooked for far too long, and how the system still manages to fail people ...

Tired of tolerating the status quo? Good! There’s a moment when something finally clicks—and ignoring it isn’t an option anymore. This is about that moment, what to do next, and why real change doesn’t come from comfort. No hype, no hand-holding… just the nudge that gets you moving and the mindset that keeps you there.

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Fitness doesn’t just happen—it’s built, one decision at a time. No hype, no magic, just choosing better more often and actually showing up.  The plan, the workouts, and the guidance are ready when you are—now make the call and let’s get to work.

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Most conversations happen sitting down—but they don’t have to. Walking while talking

improves focus, boosts energy, and supports your fitness—without requiring extra workout time.

No pressure. No intensity. Just a simple habit that fits real life and adds up fast.

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This episode lays out the real anti-aging playbook—strength as your fountain of youth, smart nutrition (no diet nonsense), hydration, sleep, mental health, and the four pillars that actually keep you strong, mobile, and balanced for life.

Plus, real talk: I rang in the New Year like a champ, paid the hangover tax, and bounced back—because perfection is overrated and consistency always wins.

If you’re ready to feel younger, stronger...

Is Danni Duncan the Australian Fitz… or is Fitz the American Danni? Either way, this conversation crackles. From teaching fitness to staring down colon cancer, Danni shares how strength training, tiny daily wins, and unapologetic tough love carried her through diagnosis, chemo, and the climb back to running, motherhood, and real life with four kids.

Nothing is sugar-coated. Expect straight talk on colonoscopies, processed meats, ex...

Fitz Koehler sits down with Earl Barnes, a full-duty firefighter who lost his lower leg in a motorcycle crash—and somehow came back stronger, faster, and funnier. Earl walks through the long road of surgeries, evolving prosthetic technology, and learning to train and race with a blade, all while returning to the firehouse and chasing Ironman finish lines.

What makes this conversation special isn’t just the comeback—it’s Earl’s upbe...

Fitz Koehler launches 2026 with a bold challenge: stop acting your age and start aging in reverse. She fires up listeners with no-nonsense guidance on the habits that actually matter—smart nutrition, strength, cardio, mobility, balance, and sleep—without overwhelm or gimmicks.

This episode is all about starting now: taking an honest look at where you are, setting realistic targets, and building momentum that sticks. If you’re ready...

Fitz Koehler hits rewind on a wild, meaningful year packed with finish lines, frequent flyers, and unforgettable moments. From electric race weekends and muddy adventures to behind-the-mic stories and travel mishaps, she revisits the highs that made 2025 one for the books.

The episode weaves celebration with reflection—touching on strength gains, personal milestones, unexpected challenges, and the people (and pups) who made the yea...

Fitz Koehler throws a Festivus party for fitness and running fans and opens the phone lines for the legendary Airing of Grievances. Listeners unload their funniest, pettiest, and most relatable workout and running-related annoyances—awkward gym behavior, questionable hygiene choices, treadmill drama, and trail habits that make runners mutter under their breath.

It’s funny, familiar, and just uncomfortable enough to ...