Mindful Marathon Podcast

Feeling a little lost in your running off-season? You're not alone! In this episode, I’m sharing 5 ways to keep running fun, intentional, and joyful.

From family fun runs and destination races to cre…

Can you really fuel your running with plants alone? And what’s the deal with protein and carbs when you’re logging miles?

In this episode, I’m joined by Dr. Kavita Patel, an Internal Medicine physici…

In this special solo episode, I’m sharing a recap of my RunDisney Springtime Surprise race weekend, and it’s more than just a play-by-play! I’m reflecting on three things that went really well, lesso…

Join Coach Michelle Quirk as she sits down with her dear friend and fellow pediatrician, Dr. Rose Marie Thomas, for an inspiring conversation about bringing joy to family fitness. Originally recorded…

With warmer weather here, let’s talk about keeping our skin healthy on the run! In this episode, Dr. Michelle Quirk chats with Dr. Stephanie Campbell, a board-certified dermatologist and fellow runne…

Dr. Michelle Quirk sits down with Dr. Karen Kaufman, a double board-certified expert in Allergy Immunology and Internal Medicine. Dr. Kaufman shares invaluable insights for runners who struggle with …

Join Dr. Michelle Quirk and her guests this week from the Students Run Philly Style, for an episode that will inspire you to lace up your sneakers! Joining Coach Michelle for this conversation includ…

Run coach Dr. Michelle Quirk sits down with ultra marathoner and physical therapist Matt Leocha to uncover the wisdom gained from running 100-mile races. As Matt puts it, “I picked a hundred miles be…

Running and the fertility journey may seem like two different paths, but both require resilience, patience, and a strong mindset. In this episode, I sit down with Dr. Erica Bove, a double board-certi…

Your feet and ankles are the foundation of your running, so how can you keep them strong, mobile, and injury-free?

In this episode, Dr. Michelle Quirk sits down with Dr. Brianne Showman, a physical t…

Join Coach Michelle Quirk and special guest, Dr. Dolapo Babalola, as they speak about the common hurdles to exercising, and the small, easy steps we can take to overcome them.

Dr. Babs is the Founder…

Join Dr. Michelle Quirk and her guest, Dr. Alexandra Stockwell, aka “The Intimacy Doctor,” for a conversation about running and marriage - balancing training, relationships, and intimacy.

In this epi…

Join Coach Michelle Quirk as she chats with Dr. Karen Pinsky, a dedicated athlete who recently completed her very first marathon!

In this inspiring conversation, Karen shares:

Her marathon training j…

In this powerful episode, Dr. Michelle Quirk is joined by ultramarathoner and author Charlie Engle to explore the transformative power of movement. Charlie shares his deeply personal journey of overc…

Join Dr. Michelle Quirk and sleep specialist, Dr. Funke Afolabi-Brown, for a conversation about the amazing power of sleep to help us feel and perform our best. In this episode, Dr. Brown gives us AL…

Join Dr. Michelle Quirk and her special guest, Dr. Rachel Beanland, for a beautiful conversation on incorporating mindfulness as part of a daily routine. Dr. Beanland shares how mindfulness has been …

Join Dr. Michelle Quirk and her special guest, Dr. Una, for a powerful conversation on unlocking consistency. In terms of putting in the reps and playing the long game in fitness, Dr. Una has much to…

Join Dr. Michelle Quirk and her special guest, Dr. Dena George, for an insightful conversation about the journey to her first marathon and the many lessons learned along the way. Dena is passionate a…

Join Dr. Michelle Quirk and her guest, nutritional therapist and integrative herbalist, Shelley Swapp, for an insightful conversation on running without running our bodies into the ground. “We can’t …

Join Dr. Michelle Quirk and her guest, Dr. Laura Suttin, for an inspiring conversation about the journey of running - coming back from lingering injuries, and how running goals take shape and shift o…