Through Their Stride

Ep. 53: How Bruno Artacho married his passions of endurance and AI science

When Bruno Artacho combined his passions for endurance sports and AI science, he was able to produce one of the most in-tune AI coaching platforms out there. Bruno start

Ep. 52: Run, Roast, Repeat: Alan Ortega's Road to Chicago

Houston runner, coffee-roaster owner, and music lover Alan Ortega joins the show to share the story behind his first-ever marathon build. Alan began running in 2017 alon

Ep. 51: Finding Joy in Encouraging Others: Jason Schwarzer

Jason Schwarzer only started running a few years ago, but has instantly become one of the biggest builders of the running community. Co-host of the Runners Like Us Podcas

Ep. 50: Elizabeth Clor on Boston Bound, Mental Clarity & Trusting the Process

In Episode 50 of Through Their Stride, I sit down with Elizabeth Clor, competitive marathoner, running coach, author, and creator of the Racing Stripes blog. Elizabeth s

Ep. 49: From 3:00:10 to Sub-3 | Natalie Lutz's Marathon Breakthrough

Natalie Lutz is a running coach, mom, full-time employee, and multi-time sub-three-hour marathoner. At the 2023 Indianapolis Monumental Marathon, Natalie ran 3:00:10 — j

Ep. 48: "I'm Not Broken" | Chiara Bondi On Running, Autism Diagnosis, & Injury

Chiara Bondi is a sub-3 marathoner, but this conversation is about more than a finish time. In 2025, Chiara ran under three hours at the Eugene Marathon and continues to

Ep. 47: Building Community While Becoming an Ironman | Trent Herzog

Five months ago, a police officer in California decided to lace up a pair of running shoes. Today, that man is a triathlete and cofounder of a triathlon endurance club in

Ep. 46: Chasing Sub-3 While Inspiring Other Runners | Laura Pett

In this episode of Through Their Stride, I sit down with Tennessee-based marathoner Laura Pett to talk about her journey from collegiate cross country to chasing a sub-3-

Ep. 45: From Burnout to 2:54: Adri Ducharme on Finding Joy in Running Again

In this episode of Through Their Stride, I sat down with Adriana Ducharme (@runningthelife_ on Instagram) to unpack a journey that many runners experience but few talk ab

Ep. 44: How Niko Labendeira Went From a Weight Loss Journey to a 3:28 Marathon

It started as a way to become a better version of himself after gaining more weight than he felt comfortable with. Now, he's a 3:28 marathoner pursuing a Boston Qual

Ep. 43: From 4:34 to 2:39: How Justin Cannon Learned to "Get Greedy"

In this episode, I sit down with marathon coach and "Busy Runner" Justin Cannon to unpack how he went from a 4:34 debut marathon to a 3:06 in his very next race and then

Ep. 42: How Your Child's Ambition Can Push You to Do Hard Things | Jim LeRoux

As life piles on, it can be easy to escape into bad habits. But sometimes, all it takes is seeing your own child muscle up the courage to do hard things for you to start

Ep. 41: Leaving Toxic Cycles and Finding Freedom on the Run | Heather Rosemand

In this episode, I'm joined by Heather Rosemand, also known as @heatherrunstexas on Instagram, for an honest conversation about healing, growth, and what it looks li

Ep. 40: She Never Stopped Believing: Andie Cozzarelli's OTQ Story

Andie Cozzarelli's journey back to the Olympic Trials marathon standard is one of the most powerful stories I've heard. After debuting in the marathon at the 2

Ep. 39: Heart Over Hard: Aly Kozar on Running Through Life's Toughest Seasons

In this episode of Through Their Stride, I sit down with Arizona-based runner Aly Kozar (@runswithheart on Instagram) to talk about what it means to keep showing up when

Ep. 38: The Miles That Help Us Carry Grief: Robert Jackson

In this episode of Through Their Stride, I sit down with Robert Jackson for a conversation about running, grief, and what it means to keep moving forward after loss. Robe

Ep. 37: The Power of Purpose and Cause in Running: Carlie Bixler

What does it mean to run for something bigger than yourself? In this episode, I sit down with Carlie Bixler, a marathoner and key part of the Run Uplifted community in G

Ep. 36: Turning Pain Into Purpose with Six Star Finisher Dorina Carrillo

When taking on something bigger than yourself, Six Star World Marathon Majors finisher Dorina Carrillo has two pieces of advice. Make sure it's something you're

Ep. 35: Jeff Cunningham on Individualized Coaching and Boston Readiness

As an adult, you get the privilege of choosing a running coach rather than having one assigned to you. And one of the best coaches to choose from is Jeff Cunningham. In

Ep. 34: Snagging an OTQ in Her First Marathon: Gabby Hentemann

Gabby Hentemann joins Through Their Stride to talk about her incredible debut marathon at the Indianapolis Monumental Marathon where she qualified for the U.S. Olympic Tr