302: The Long-Lasting Impact of Marathon Running

Sep 19

Five years ago, five listeners of what was formerly called The Running Lifestyle Show ran the Chicago or NYC marathons with Serena Marie, RD and me. On today’s show, you’ll hear four of the five team members on why they ran the marathons. It was wonderful to catch up, see where running has taken them, hear about the impact a marathon had on their lives and more.

This is the final episode of a four-part series celebrating 300 episodes of the podcast. Episode 299 was a celebration with Serena Marie, RD about how the podcast was created, how it’s evolved, and where it is today. Many unexpected revelations were shared and it’s a roller coaster of an episode!

On episode 300, Kate Weymouth, MD, who had just been on 298 with a PSA on what to do during the upcoming colder months, returned to interview me about my journey with the podcast.

Last week, Episode 301, brought back some listeners-turned-clients-turned-friends to share how the podcast was a catalyst for starting their own podcasts, creating gratitude practices, developing internal and external leadership skills, starting a photography business and more. We even got an exciting update from the You Matter Marathon (no running required!). Heads up: the marathon returns in November and it’s time to get registered for free!

Today you’ll hear from:

Melanie Curtis

How running a marathon was a bucket list item and what it catalyzed
The fuel Serena Marie, RD and I strongly encouraged her not to use
How marathon training was both personal development and healing work
How she cultivated a beginner’s mindset when she started her own podcast two years ago

Todd Miller

Why running the Chicago Marathon was a way to celebrate life
Who literally got him through the race
What newfound eating style has made a huge difference in his health
What he did just 30 minutes after completing the Chicago Marathon
Which marathons he wants to run some day
The relationships that he’s created through running

Minh Chien

What prompted her to run the Chicago Marathon
The injuries that opened the door to her climbing Mt. Kilimanjaro, Mt. Whitney and many, many more
How she has used a running mantra to give her the ability to reach so many peaks

Foti Panagakos