The People Run Podcast
The People Run Podcast was born on a run thinking of the everyday runners we rarely hear about. Like the mom with two kids running 70 mile weeks and chasing Boston. Or the teacher grinding before dawn. The stories behind the runs.
We spotlight runners balancing real life, work, school, family, or dreams of going pro talking mindset, progress, and the moments that keep us showing up.
Hosted by Fitz Mayi once 300+ lbs, got into lifting, then fell in love with running, and never looked back. Now a marathoner and coach, living in Colorado, originally from NYC.
- Update frequency
- every 7 days
- Average duration
- 58 minutes
- Episodes
- 16
- Years Active
- 2025
Run Injury Free with Dr. Hunter Physical Therapist & Running Coach
Every runner wants to stay healthy, strong, and consistent but injuries often get in the way. In this episode of The People Run Podcast, Fitz sits down with Dr. Hunter Etheridge, a physical therapist…
Episode 14: The 10 Minute Rule, Fatherhood & Finish Lines
What happens when life doesn’t slow down and you still choose to run anyway?
In this episode, Meelo shares how he went from a strength focused athlete who hated running to a fatherhood finding meanin…
Episode 13: Win the Mental Game: Imagery, Mindset, and Owning the Process with Maggie Goodman
What does it really mean to train your mind like an athlete?
In this episode of The People Run Podcast, sports psychologist Maggie Goodman breaks down the mental tools that fuel performance from every…
Episode 12: Running with Type 1 Diabetes Is Hard. She’s Tougher. With Sofie Schunk
Sofie Schunk is a biomechanical engineer, run coach, and Olympic Trials Qualifier living with type 1 diabetes. In this episode, she opens up about chasing the OTQ, crashing mid race, and coming back …
Episode 11: Dan Marchese Runs Until There’s Nothing Left Sub-3 Marathons, 100-Mile Ultras & Purpose
Dan Marchese has run sub 3 Hr marathons, conquered 100 milers, and still isn’t done. In this episode, we dive into Dan’s transformation from Olympic weightlifting to endurance racing, his tough minds…
Episode 10: How Triathlons Led to Lite T Socks - Ricardo’s Unexpected Journey
Ricardo went from racing triathlons to launching a sock brand built for athletes. This is a story of friendship, racing, and chasing bold ideas.
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Episode 9: 20 Years of Sub 2:40 Marathons - Who Is Jerry Faulkner?
Jerry Faulkner has run more than 20 years of sub 2:40 marathons (PR 2:21) and he’s still going. In this episode, we sit down to unpack the mindset, training philosophy, and day today discipline that’…
Episode 8: The Hard Road to the Olympic Trials - Karis Myers on Injury, Redemption & Running with Joy
Karis Myers is an Olympic Trials marathon qualifier with a story that goes far beyond the finish line. In this conversation, she reflects on the mental battles behind the miles from navigating injur…
Episode 7: From Pedals to Pavement - The Cyclist Who Ran 3:14 in His First Marathon
In this episode of the People Run Podcast, Fitz Mayi talks with Sean Meehan about the intersection of running and cycling, exploring everyday runners' experiences, the challenges of moving, and the b…
Episode 6: Julia’s 400-Mile Journey, Founding Point B, and Strength Beyond the Finish Line
In this episode of the People Who Run podcast, Fitz Mayi interviews Julia Meyer, a passionate runner and founder of Point B Movement. They discuss Julia's journey into running, the importance of comm…
Episode 5: "I Would Never Run a Marathon" - Ozzy on Family, First Races & Doing What He Said He'd Never Do
In this episode of The People Run Podcast, Fitz Mayi interviews Ozzie, who shares his inspiring journey from being a non-runner to completing a marathon. Ozzie discusses the health awakening that mot…
Episode 4: “Keep Showing Up. Do It Again Tomorrow.” - Mark on Running Consistency, Florida Heat & Daily Wins
In this episode of the People Run podcast, host Fitz engages with Mark Changcoco, a dedicated runner from Orlando, discussing various aspects of running, including training routines, race experiences…
Episode 3 : “The Marathon Owes You Nothing” - Ollie on the Joy, Pain, and Lessons from 26.2
In this episode of The People Run Podcast, host Fitz Mayi talks with Ollie Smyth about his journey as an everyday runner. They discuss Ollie's late start in running, his experiences with the six worl…
Episode 2: Remembering Alex Chiu - From Finding Running to Building Community
This episode was recorded before Alex’s recent passing. We are heartbroken by the news and share this conversation to honor his voice and story.
Alex Chiu went from an unathletic high schooler to a pa…
Episode 1: “Running Became a Non-Negotiable” – Jorge on Mindset, Non-Negotiables & Balancing Work
Summary
In this episode of the People Run Podcast, host Fitz Mayi engages in a deep conversation with his friend Jorge Gomez about their running journeys. Jorge shares his background, including his mo…
Episode 0: The Beginning – Why I Started The People Run
Welcome to The People Run Podcast.
In this short intro, I share why I created this show, who it's for, and what I hope it inspires. The People Run is about everyday runners parents, students, night sh…