Run Thrive Survive

In this episode, we sit down with Kelly, an ultra marathon runner who turned his life around after battling addiction and surviving a near-fatal organ failure. Today, he runs 100+ mile races and leads with purpose as the founder of the Gratitude and Grace Foundation, a nonprofit dedicated to supporting individuals on their recovery journey.Kelly shares how endurance running became a tool for rebuilding his life, staying focused, and giving back to the community. His story is a powerful reminder of resilience, the power of second chances, and what it means to find meaning through movement.If you're looking for a story about transformation, grit, and purpose-driven living, this episode delivers.Find him on instagram at @Just__Keep__going_Support the show

In this powerful episode of Run Thrive Survive, we're lacing up for more than just the miles, we're diving into the transformative story of an ultra marathon runner, Christian Peranzi, who's not only conquered 100-mile races but has also celebrated 8 years of sobriety.From addiction to endurance, our guest shares the raw, real, and relentless path that led them from rock bottom to the finish line. We talk about how running became more than a sport, it became a lifeline. You'll hear about the mental battles, the spiritual breakthroughs, and the unshakable mindset it takes to run toward recovery with every step.Whether you're chasing your own goals, in the middle of a comeback, or simply need a reminder that you are stronger than your struggle, this episode is for you.Get ready to run, reflect, and be deeply inspired.Connect with Christian on Instagram! @cprunsfarSupport the show

Is your love for running fueling your life—or consuming it? In this episode of Run Thrive Survive, I'm getting real about my own struggles with running becoming too much of a good thing. While running is an amazing tool for mental clarity, confidence, and overall health, there's a fine line between dedication and obsession.I'll break down the warning signs of an unhealthy relationship with running, how to identify when your training is hurting more than helping, and the mindset shifts that can bring balance back. If you've ever felt guilty for resting, anxious about missing a run, or like your worth is tied to your performance, this episode is for you.Let's redefine what it means to be a strong, dedicated runner—without burning ourselves out.

We're diving into the growing influence of running influencers and why it's time to take a step back. From overhyped gear to unattainable training routines, we'll discuss how influencer culture is reshaping the running world—and not always for the better. I'll share my personal take on reclaiming the joy of running by tuning out the noise and focusing on what truly matters: your goals, your pace, and your journey. Ready to take back control? Lace up and let's talk!Support the show

Someone on Instagram said, “Running in the elements doesn't make you tougher,” and I just had to chime in. In this spicy episode, I break down why running in rain, snow, or wind isn't just about the workout—it's about building resilience and stepping outside your comfort zone. From mental grit to scientific reasons why discomfort drives growth, I'm here to prove that running in the elements does make you tougher. Ready to get motivated to embrace the storm? Let's dive in!

Injuries are every runner's nightmare—not just because of the physical setback, but the mental strain that comes with it. In this episode of Run Thrive Survive, we dive into the emotional and psychological challenges runners face when sidelined by an injury.From feelings of frustration and identity loss to fears of starting over, we uncover the mental toll injuries can take on athletes. Joined by experts and runners who've been there, we'll explore strategies to rebuild confidence, cope with setbacks, and regain the mental edge to come back stronger.Whether you're recovering from an injury or looking to support a runner in your life, this episode is packed with actionable advice to help you heal your mind and body.

In this episode of Run Thrive Survive, we dive deep into the importance of mental health for athletes—especially runners. We explore why running can both support and hinder mental well-being, the unique challenges runners face, and the stigma that keeps many athletes silent. Discover practical tips for integrating mental health care into your running routine and learn why mental resilience is about more than just "pushing through." Lace up your mental running shoes and join us for this essential conversation!Support the show

In this episode, join Stefan Hartmann as he shares his in-depth, research-backed approach to holistic mental wellness. Together, we'll explore 15 carefully curated supplements and holistic techniques designed to optimize your mental health—without relying on medications.Stefan will break down each item, explaining how scientific research and clinical evidence support their use for anxiety, depression, cognitive function, and emotional balance.Here are links to resources that were mentioned in the podcast.Website:⁠ https://www.irondpc.com/⁠Full Script Prescription List: ⁠https://us.fullscript.com/plans/shartmann-psychiatry-integrative-approach⁠Support the show

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The holidays are here, and so is the chaos! Between family gatherings, holiday parties, and an endless to-do list, it can feel impossible to stick to your running routine. In this episode, we dive into practical tips for managing your busy schedule and keeping running a priority during the holiday season. From fitting in early-morning runs to combining social time with workouts, we've got you covered. Tune in to learn how to stay consistent, reduce stress, and keep running joyful through the hustle and bustle of the holidays!Support the show

The holidays are here, and so is the chaos! Between family gatherings, holiday parties, and an endless to-do list, it can feel impossible to stick to your running routine. In this episode, we dive into practical tips for managing your busy schedule and keeping running a priority during the holiday season. From fitting in early-morning runs to combining social time with workouts, we've got you covered. Tune in to learn how to stay consistent, reduce stress, and keep running joyful through the hustle and bustle of the holidays!Support the show

Join Run Thrive Survive for an insightful discussion on how stress impacts your ability to manage weight and endurance performance. We'll dive into the science of stress and explore why elevated stress levels can disrupt metabolism, hinder recovery, and affect energy levels, making it harder to achieve fitness and performance goals. Discover practical strategies to reduce stress, support your body's resilience, and optimize your running and training outcomes. Whether you're an endurance athlete or just starting your fitness journey, this discussion will equip you with the tools to thrive both mentally and physically.Support the show

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In this episode, I sit down with Chris McVey to break down his Chicago Marathon experience, where he crushed a new personal record—though it still left him hungry for more. We dive into the highs and lows of his race, what it felt like running through the iconic streets of Chicago, and how he's already thinking about his next big goal. Plus, we highlight some unforgettable marathon moments: from perfect race-day weather to the roaring crowd support and those post-race deep dish celebrations. Tune in for an inside look at what it's like to push past limits, even when you're already winning!Follow him on social media: @cmvey_19Support the show

Did you know your diet can make or break your training? If you're serious about running, fueling is non-negotiable. Without it, all those miles won't translate into peak performance.

We know how much you love sharing your running journey on social media (and trust us, we love watching you crush it!). But we also get that the pressure to meet the expectations of your followers can feel overwhelming. If you've ever struggled with feeling down about your pace or progress, you're not alone. In this episode, Hillary opens up about how these challenges affect her day-to-day and the strategies she's using to manage it. If you're feeling off in your running journey, we're here to remind you—you're not in this alone. We've got your back!Follow her on Instagram: @running_up_that_hillarySupport the show

we explore how shame acts as a powerful defense mechanism for the ego, protecting us from feelings of vulnerability and self-criticism. We'll discuss the roots of shame, its role in shaping our behaviors and beliefs, and how it can prevent us from embracing authenticity and growth. Tune in as we unpack practical strategies for recognizing and overcoming shame, helping you build a healthier relationship with yourself and others.Support the show

I used to think I had to be going 100 mph to be successful—turns out, that mentality was the fast lane to burnout. It was wrecking my mental health, straining friendships, and even taking a toll on my physical fitness. I finally realized that slowing down isn't just an action—it's a mindset. And the best part? You can still be successful without constantly flooring the gas pedal. Here are my tips on how to reframe your mind, slow down, and thrive.Support the show

Let me say it one more time: Running IS Therapy! In this episode, Rick James opens up about battling the dark thoughts that surfaced while he was running an ultra marathon. No one ever talks about the mental 'dark side' that can hit during those long runs—and how it can actually be a turning point. I'm beyond excited for you to tune in and get some insight that might just help you through whatever you're facing, on or off the trail!Follow him: @rickjamesptSupport the show

The topic of anxiety is near and dear to my heart. It's not only that running helps anxiety but anxiety can actually hinder your running. When this happens it can be devastating. In addition, we may be suffering from anxiety hurting our running and it might be so under the radar we don't even notice. I want to share my personal struggles and bring awareness that if any of these symptoms arise for you it might not be your environment, it might be underlying anxiety.Support the Show.

I have been having a lot of trouble getting out of bed. This is even happening throughout the summer (WHEN IT'S EASIER TO GET OUT OF BED). I was reading about this problem a lot and this exercise has really helped me get out of bed on my second alarm instead of sleeping through the 6 that I set. I hope this helps you!Support the Show.

In this podcast we are going to be piggy-backing off last weeks podcast about uncoupling the autopilot thoughts in our mind and trying to get past the excuses that we keep creating and not making them reasons! This is something that I struggle with all the time when I let them take control of my mind. Support the Show.

Being uncomfortable has really been holding me back. I find this a lot when I am doing speed work, I am scared that if something doesn't hurt now it will hurt later. I have been working a lot on my mental strength while I'm running lately and I want to share tools with you...because it has taken me a while to figure out how to practice pushing through being uncomfortable!Enjoy! Let me know what you think :) Support the Show.

Take it from Chris Mcvey, a Chicago Runner who has run Chicago 5 times going on his 6th!I know that most runners always talk about the course itself, so here we are helpign you strategize your trip, your time there, and also the course to help you navgiate this Major Marathon! It might be your first time in a Major or this might be your 6th Major, either way the Chicago Marathon is an incredible course for a new PR. Let's get your mind to the right spot. Support the Show.

I've been having this internal struggling of deciphering if I am mentally giving up or if I really should stop doing something that will hurt me in the future. This shows up in my runs especially when I start to push past pain. Here's how I have bene working through noticing excuses vs legit reasons that I should pull back!This is after I struggled with dark times in my life and kept pushing forward. I hope that this helps you as I have using this tool a lot lately!Support the Show.

There's a lot of misinformation around eating fads. In this podcast, we are not going for or against any of the fad diets but we are having an in-depth discussion on what a Primary Care Physican sees in blood work when patients report this lifestyle. We also dive into a discussion on how atheltes should proceed and what they should consider when talking about being Vegan or Carnivore. For more information here are the links to his Website and Youtube:Website: https://www.irondpc.com/Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/@irondirectprimarycare9440Support the Show.

Dr Bart's expertise encompasses a broad range of cardiovascular conditions, with a particular emphasis on ischemic heart disease. Dr Olechowski adeptly manages patients experiencing heart attacks and angina, employing state-of-the-art intracoronary stents to restore coronary blood flow and alleviate symptoms. He performed over a thousand stenting procedures and often utilises modern technologies in his catheter laboratory, such as intracoronary imaging and coronary physiology. Instagram: @fitcardiologistHere are the links to there Articles discussed on the podcast:1. Running and mortality benefithttps://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/25082581/https://bjsm.bmj.com/content/54/15/898https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/25660917/2. Running and blood pressurehttps://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/31677122/3. Cardiac arrest during long distance runninghttps://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/22236223/4. Running in polluted areashttps://academic.oup.com/eurheartj/article/42/25/2487/61899595. Timing of runninghttps://academic.oup.com/eurjpc/article/30/3/232/6814439Support the Show.

Hey There! As endurance athletes and runners, we have a tool that we very often forget about when it comes to doing everything else we do. That is the ability to persevere even when it gets hard. We have to be more mindful in using this in our everyday lives and going one step at a time instead of taking on the whole mountain. Need some motivation today? Listen here

UPDATE ON OGDENOgden didn't go as plan and I learned more about myself as a runner than I ever have. Here some tips so that YOU can push through that race and learn from it. Marathons are not easy, running is not easy, taking care of your mental health is not easy, but together we are all here surviving life making the best of it!Here are some mental trickes to fight that mental monster you experience!

We all say "running is therapy" but what are the physiological effects that running? I break down the top three that are going to make you a happier and healther human being to start turning your immune system around. Show is coming out bi-weekly! Instagram DM me to hear a topic you have been dying to hear. 

I bought a Nurecover Steam Suana two weeks ago and I want to share my experience with you! You'll have to listen to the podcast for details....but I LOVE it and I am going to go over all of the ways that it is going to improve your life professionally and as an athlete!Want to buy a steam sauna after listening? Use CIARA06225  Check-out for a discount and show your apprecaite towards the podcast!

You may feel invincible, but we have someting in common, we both are not invincible. No one ever talks about the small telling signs that you may be blowing through and not noticing burnout could be on the horizon.Throw out the textbook definitions because this show is all about life experience and sharing what we learn together and how to grow daily!Be a better athlete mentally and physically

Dealing with change can be hard. If you don't like change, that makes it even harder. When it comes to our mental health, sometimes we need a constant in life and that's what we can make our fitness routines and running routines into, our constant habit that helps us deal with change. 

WHY. Because if they were easy the world would be a better place.Thank you for 4 years of podcasting! This year we are focusing on getting stronger, mentally and physcially. I can't wait to embark on this journey with you each week!

We love a good reset with a new year BUT are we running out of the start line too fast? Why is it that we burn out when we try to put our all into a goal right away? How does familiarity play a role when chaos occurs?Those answers here in the podcast! 

Imagine flying down a mountain and feeling great, coming up on mile 21 and slamming so hard into a wall you don't even know what day it is. Welcome to the Big Cottonwood Canyon Marathon put on by Revel Race Series! I explain it all, how it happened, how I trained, and what hard lessons I learned as I went from finishing at 3:17 to 3:43. Heartbreaker hill!

Hey Guys! I brought on an awesome guest, Carlos. He is a running coach, and whether you are in the middle of training, training currently, or getting ready to train for a marathon you are going to want to listen to the tips me includes to help you perform your best! Espeically how he PR'd that might help you achieve something that we are all thinking about constantly...that Boston Qualifier!Check him out on insta at:

Hey Guys!! So excited to talk to Carolyn and dive inside the mind of a Tri-athlete! Caryoln is incredible....she not only does Iron Mans, but she is bad ass at them, so I picked apart her mind on her training and mindset to get through the race. If you wanted new ways to view your training and races...she's got you covered!Find her at: @la_triathlete 

Hey guys! You know HOW BAD I am when it comes to nutrition, thats why I brought Mason back onto the podcast to really give us a run down into the in's and outs and even some myth busting from those "Go to" beliefs that we have when it comes to nutrition. Every endurance athlete is going to learn something...especially when we start talking supplements. I went out and got Creatine right away!Check him out: @buffrunner Website: https://mybsupps.com/collections/pre-workout?dt_id=364635

We are back! Sorry it took so long to get another guest podcast out to you, usually summer is a time to catchup and relax...until you are about to launch a business. More on that coming soon, but today we have Amanda on the podcast! She is also a business owner who just launched her business and equates a lot of lessons she learns in life from running! We dive into her mind how she stays organized and sane with training while balancing her career. Such a great convseration with such a beautiful soul!Enjoy and Run Your Life

Last year, the Big Cottonwood Canyon race KILLED my soul. I had just moved from Florida expecting to BQ in a race with a 5400ft elevation drop starting at 9000ft elevation. Since when did I even know what a hill was in Florida? A year later I want to redeem myself and I'm sharing how I upgraded my plan and how things are going. Let's just say, it's all down hill from here!Reach out with contact information below if you'd like my plan! It's not finalized but you can have the rough draft, I'll send it to you!

I am so excited for you this week! Morgan joins us on the podcast to give her journey of begining running and begining motherhood! So much going on at one time.  Instead of waiting until her life was a little more stable, kids are older, or whatever else could have been used as an excuse, she began to train for her first half marathon just before her new born was one year old. Then comes two more, plus all the extra benefits she discovered as she ran through pregnancy. Check her out on instagram: @milesthroughmotherhood!

I saw an instagram post that its okay to miss your training days. I agree on this front, if oyu are injured or sick I truly beleive its okay to pull back on your training BUT where do we draw the line to it becomes and excuse and you can? When do we start to slip into the "it's okay" mindset that becomes detrimental to our training? How to we get out of it! Listen to this quick tip edition to lessons I have learned over the past two years. Going from Type-A to It's Okay

In this episode, we embark on a journey through the mental challenges and triumphs of training for and running the prestigious Boston Marathon with Ryan Korn.From overcoming self-doubt and managing race-day nerves to developing effective mental strategies and harnessing the power of visualization, we delve into the psychological aspects of marathon preparation. Whether you're a seasoned marathoner, aspiring Boston qualifier, or simply interested in the mental aspects of endurance sports, this episode offers valuable insights and inspiration to help you conquer your own mental roadblocks and achieve your running goals. So, tune in and discover how to harness the strength of your mind to triumph on the mental road to the Boston Marathon.