Running Is Cheaper Than Therapy

In this episode, the last of Season 6  I'm sharing my personal journey. It has been a challenging season since the pandemic.  I faced various obstacles, including COVID-19, two knee surgeries, financ…

Navy officer, college president, and entrepreneur are only a few of Tom Scheer's many accomplishments. In this inspiring episode. Tom shares his story of growing up in a racist neighborhood and findi…

Do you find it difficult to define yourself beyond your sport? As athletes, we often identify ourselves with our sport and struggle to find our identity outside of it. In this episode, we sit down wi…

David Redmond started  his triathlon journey following his divorce. He has  a family history of high blood pressure. He knew he was at risk if he did not get off his couch and become active. Watching…

On today’s episode, we will hear from renowned wellness expert and distance running enthusiast, Dr. Nina Cherie Franklin. Also known as That Salad Lady across multiple media including YouTube and Tik…

Alex Torres, an Ironman Triathlete, shares his journey of overcoming challenges and realizing his potential to become an Ironman. Alex started his athletic journey as the "runt of the Torres family,"…

This episode features two athletes sharing their journeys, successes, and challenges. This mother-and-son duo in sports always finds a way to support each other!  Dr. Petriece  Culberson started her …

Some of the most important lessons are the ones we learn from failure.  Lloyd Henry is  a 32-time Ironman & long-course finisher. He overcame the stigma of athletes losing their drive after a loss. H…

Pivoting can provide stress and uncertainty as it is changed from an original plan. Change can also be somewhat scary.  It can mean changing one's life, whether it's a job, a move, or a new journey. …

As we go into a new season, let me start by thanking everyone who has taken even a minute of their time to listen to my podcast. It has been a challenging journey balancing podcasting with a full-tim…

Welcome to Season 4 of Running Is Cheaper Than Therapy Podcast. Happy New Year, I pray you all have a blessed and prosperous year. Let's dive into the benefits of staying focused this new year. I hav…

We all know the obvious physical benefits when it comes to running, but what about the mental health benefits? Please tune and listen to Dr. Gina Meyer as she goes through the many reasons why women …

Do you believe in divine intervention and that everything happens for a reason ? Today, I welcome Dr. Shannon Goode to the show. 

She is a primary care sports medicine physician who lives in New Orle…

Mirna Valerio has made it her life’s purpose to live and experience the fullness of humanity each day. She is a Brooklyn native with many talents. Her recognition as a runner has grown after a viral …

Tony Drees is  a Purple Heart  Desert Storm Veteran; as well as an adaptive athlete who uses skiing as a vehicle to serve  the community. He survived the deadliest scud missile  attack of the Iraq wa…

Where did the fun go? Have you ever felt that you did not fit in when participating in a triathlon or other  sporting event? You are not alone.

Camille Baptiste  Chief Race Architect and Fun Director…

Today I am discussing a very interesting topic “ Homecoming: What Does It Mean to Come Home”. I stumbled across the topic during my Homecoming to my Alma Mater, Florida A & M University (FAMU) a few …

Aaron Hickman started his fitness journey at 15 years of age because the requirement to join the high school basketball team was also to be on the cross-country team. After high school, Aaron took an…

Stacy Winters has had a more than 30-year running career. She's participated in countless 5k's, 10 k’s, half marathons, marathons. Her longest distance race was a 50k trail distance. Starting with du…

⁠Colonel Yvonne Spencer is an eight time full distance Ironman finisher. She is a 2020 long course triathlon team member, and multi-year all world athlete. In addition to the numerous triathlon finis…