Fun of the Run
A podcast for every kind of runner…every pace, every shape and every size! Real life running inspiration, stories, humor, tips and tricks to help spread the word that you don’t need to run fast…or far… to be a real runner. You can truly embrace the Fun of the Run!
- Update frequency
- every 6 days
- Average duration
- 47 minutes
- Episodes
- 63
- Years Active
- 2023 - 2025
Episode 22: Virtual Run Reality
Have you ever run a virtual race? Well, I’ve run a few and some were much better experiences than others! Racing on your own without crowd support or race day adrenaline is a huge feat in and of itse…
00:46:38 |
Tue 18 Jul 2023
Episode 21: When I Don't Feel "Good Enough"
Have you ever gotten to the start line of a race and felt like you don’t belong there? How about seeing pics of yourself running & thinking , “ I don’t even look like I’m running”? There are so many …
00:42:02 |
Tue 11 Jul 2023
Episode 20: Hot Girl Running/Tips for Surviving Summer Training
In this week’s episode, I share all of the tips/tricks I know for making your sweltering summer miles more bearable! Joining me in studio ( my walk-in closet) is my 13 yr old son, Gatlin, who knows a…
00:42:35 |
Tue 04 Jul 2023
Episode 19: Running Solo…and the F word ( F A T)
In this episode, I’m pretty much just blowing off steam. I talk about why I run alone 99% of the time & a few of the reasons that notorious, 3-letter F word bothers me so much! I hope you enjoy…and t…
00:51:50 |
Tue 27 Jun 2023
Episode 18: She Met Her Running Partner on Craigslist: Run Chat with Victoria Buker
In this episode, you'll hear the fun...and enlightening...conversation I had with Health and Wellness Coach, Victoria Buker. Not only does she teach spin, have two small children and coach runners, b…
00:37:32 |
Mon 19 Jun 2023
Episode 17: Running Down South/ Chatting with Marie Warren
In this episode, I hop on a call with Marie Warren( @running.mom.3)! She’s an ultra runner who lives in Alabama with her pastor husband and she even homeschools her 3 kids! We talk about why she star…
01:32:16 |
Mon 12 Jun 2023
Episode 16: How My Kids Really Feel About Me Running So Much/Interview with Gatlin & Madison
This episode veers away from my typical blathering style. Here I interview my two youngest kids, 13 & 17, and ask them to tell me the truth about me & my running. Are there any positives? There is de…
00:29:33 |
Tue 06 Jun 2023
Episode 15: What It’s Like Having a Run Coach: My Experience
In this episode, I share my own personal experience working with run4prs.co and Coach Ben, including how he helped make me into the runner I am today. I dive into some of the reasons why I recently s…
00:40:51 |
Mon 29 May 2023
Episode 14: I Finished Dead Last/Adrenaline Night Runs 25k Recap
In this episode, I share the nitty gritty about running my first night trail race with the Aravaipa Running Insomniac Race Series! It was dark, it was spooky...it was epic! I was last this time, but …
00:55:44 |
Tue 23 May 2023
Episode 13: What I Wish I Knew When I Started Running
This episode is a mixture of lots of things I never even considered I'd need to know when I first started running. Everything from not needing to race in order to be a runner...to finally understandi…
00:38:52 |
Wed 17 May 2023
Episode 12: Fear of Failure/The Story of My First Ultramarathon
Have you ever been afraid to take on a big, scary dream because maybe you can't do it?? Welcome to the club! In this episode I talk about how going with the "safe" option may or may not be the best c…
00:56:19 |
Tue 09 May 2023
Episode 11: So You Want to Run a Marathon? What to Expect When Running your First Half or Full Marathon
In this episode, I do a basic deep dive into some things I've learned over the past 5 years racing long distances. We talk about getting fitted for running shoes, finding a training plan, fueling, ev…
00:51:21 |
Tue 02 May 2023
Episode 10: When Pre-Race Nerves Get Out of Hand/My Long Beach Marathon Story
In Episode 10, you'll hear about how I almost didn't run Long Beach in October 2021...eventhough I had dragged my family to another state, paid for race fees, gone to the expo to get my bib...etc. I …
00:51:05 |
Mon 17 Apr 2023
Episode 9:What To Do When People Act Like Egg Poop Heads/Staying Positive When Haters Enter the Chat
I hope you're here for the stories, because this week I'll explain what an Egg Poop Head is and why people that leave rude, ignorant comments on social media can be classified as such. I'll share my …
00:36:43 |
Mon 10 Apr 2023
Episode 8: The Truth About Trail Running
In this episode, I share all of the reasons why I've been running trails so much lately! I dive deep into my Ragnar Trail AZ 2022 experience and give details about how a trail Ragnar works and the ty…
00:33:25 |
Tue 04 Apr 2023
Episode 7: How I Met Liz and Jill/ The Story of My Very First 26.2
In this episode, buckle up for my zany storytime. I met Liz and Jill at a local half marathon while training for my first 26.2! They haven't been able to shake me since. I go into extra detail about …
00:37:40 |
Mon 27 Mar 2023
Episode 6: “Pushing through the Hard Days": My Mesquite Canyon Trail Half Marathon Story
Mesquite Canyon half takes place on a brutal desert course in the White Tank Mountains of Waddell, Arizona. In this episode, I share in detail about the race itself, the fall I took at mile four-ish …
00:43:05 |
Tue 21 Mar 2023
Episode 5: “A chubby, plus-sized runner?? Oh, my!!
This episode may be triggering for some people, and be completely unrelatable for others. I talk in depth about my weight issues and how I ended up where I am today! This is a story I've wanted...no,…
00:39:18 |
Mon 13 Mar 2023
Episode 4: “Grit, Gratitude...and the Grind!"
This episode deals with the mental aspects and struggles we face as runners. Whether you're dealing with impostor syndrome, self-doubt or just having the motivation to get out the door and get the mi…
00:38:46 |
Mon 06 Mar 2023
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