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Life in Stride
Goal of the podcast: serve as a safe haven for the “try hard” amateur who loves to balance the demands of family, work and life while building their fastest self. We’re all about chasing smiles, miles and PRs.
Episodes
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#220 Jimmy Whelan - World Tour Cyclist Turned 61 Minute Half-Marathoner
On this episode, the boys had on special guest Jimmy Whelan! Jimmy was originally an elite cyclist, making his way up to the World Tour and riding in some of…
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#219 Molly Born - Running 2:24 in Her Debut Marathon to Win CIM
On this episode, the boys had on special guest Molly Born! Molly just won CIM/US Marathon Championships in her DEBUT marathon! Not only that - she ran an…
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#218 Joseph Whelan - Running a Solo 2:09 Marathon Going for the Win at CIM
On this episode, the boys had Joey Whelan back on the pod after his epic run at CIM! He did what he said he would do and went for the win, going solo from…
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#217 Jacob Thomson - Breakthrough 2:10 Marathon at CIM + Training Block Breakdown, Under Armour Shoes Legit?
On this episode, the boys had our good friend Jacob Thomson back on! Jacob just came off a nice run at CIM, running a PR of 2:10 for 6th place, his first…
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#216 - CIM Thoughts, Houston/Mesa Marathon Race Strategies & Training Updates, Long Steady Runs the Key?
On this episode, the boys bantered about a whole host of things! We started off chatting about our thoughts on CIM - largely focused on our friend Jacob…
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#215 - Valencia Marathon Recap with Jake Barraclough & Ben Felton
On this episode, we had both Jake (Ran to Japan) and Ben (Ben Is Running) on the pod to break down the Valencia Marathon from this past weekend! Chris and Ben…
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#214 - Strieg Dad Arc?, Winter Training Tips, Danny's New Rival
On this episode, the boys did some banter! Strieg makes a big announcement, Danny introduces his new rival, and the boys talk winter training tips. We also…
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#212 Ethan Shuley - From Leaving BYU's Team & Quitting Running to 2:11 Marathoner Living in Japan
On this episode, the boys had on special guest Ethan Shuley! Ethan is a native of Kentucky and actually crossed paths with Chris in high school briefly! Ethan…
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#213 - Previewing Valencia Marathon (WR Alert?), USA XC Champs, & CIM
On this episode, Chris previews Valencia Marathon, USA Cross-Country Champs, and CIM! It is going to be a very fun weekend of racing! Valencia is pretty…
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#211 Dr. Bill Evans - Carb Loading & Sleep, 10% Rule Deep Dive, Eating Hot Peppers to Prevent Cramps
On this episode, the boys had Dr. Bill Evans back on the pod! We had several topics we wanted to discuss that we didn't get to on episode 1 with him, and he…
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#210 - Thanksgiving Stories, Winter Training Updates, Danny & Scotty Fight Live
On this episode, Danny and Scotty tell some stories from Thanksgiving, give winter training updates, and fight live?? (This is Chris - I was told to make this…
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#209 Joseph Whelan - Winning Indy Marathon in 2:12 During a 100 Mile Week
On this episode, the boys had on Joseph Whelan! Joseph just came off of winning the Indianapolis Monumental Marathon in 2:12 during a 100 mile training week…
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#208 - NCAA XC Recap
On this episode, Chris recaps the D1 NCAA XC meet! We covered both the individual and team races. On the women's side, freshman phenom Jane Hedengren almost…
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#207 Alex Schenk - From Tragedy to Triumph: The Story of Collegiate School Cross-Country
On this episode, the boys had on special guest Alex Schenk! Alex is a teacher and the Head Cross-Country/Track coach at Collegiate School in St. Louis. In…
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#206 - Listener Q & A with the New Team Coaches + The Boys Get Roasted
On this episode, the boys had the new Life in Stride coaches on, Erik Stauderman and Kendy Eckel! We thought it would be a fun way for the audience to get to…
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#205 Gabe Multer - Founder & CEO of Carbs Fuel: Solving Fueling Frustrations by Making His Own Gel
On this episode, the boys had on special guest Gabe Multer! Gabe is the Founder and CEO of Carbs Fuel. As you know - the boys have been using Carbs Fuel…
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#204 Gabi Rooker - From NCAA Champion Gymnast & Full-Time Physician Assistant to 2:24 Pro Marathoner
On this episode, the boys had on special guest Gabi Rooker! Gabi is a 2:24 marathoner and just finished 9th at the Chicago Marathon. Gabi had a unique route to…
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#203 Dr. Bill Evans - What is Threshold Pace?, Running is More Mental Than You Think, Fix Your Achilles Issues
On this episode, the boys had on special guest Dr. Bill Evans! Dr. E has a PhD in Exercise Physiology and is a Professor of Exercise Science. We found his…
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#202 - Indianapolis Marathon Weekend Recap
On this episode, the boys recapped Indianapolis Monumental Marathon weekend! What an amazing weekend it was - we are all filled with so much gratitude. Being…
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#201 Natosha Rogers - Living a Balanced Life as a 2:23 Marathoner
On this episode, the boys had on special guest Natosha Rogers! Natosha just came off an amazing Chicago Marathon, where she ran a PR of 2:23 and was the top…
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#200 Kallup McCoy - Behind the Scenes Stories from Running Across America
On this episode, the boys had our good friend Kallup McCoy on to talk about his run from San Diego to North Carolina for his non-profit RezHOPE! We had him on…
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#199 - NYC Marathon Elite Recap with Ben Felton
On this episode, Chris and guest host Ben Felton recapped the women's and men's NYC Marathon elite field races! On the women's side, we saw a legendary duel…
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#198 Hugo Fry - BPN 50 Miler Preview, Winning a 5-Day Stage Race in the Desert, Full-Time Content
On this episode, the boys had back on the man, the myth, the legend: Hugo Fry. Hugo has been a BUSY man! He is currently in Austin, TX getting ready to do the…
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#197 - Listener Q&A: Marathon Training & Pacing Thoughts, Reflecting on Pod Growth, Is Truett Hanes That Guy?
These episodes are way too fun. Anyone opposed to us doing this every time? Lol. Scotty and Chris answer "Ask Me Anything" questions from our Instagram and our…
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#196 - NYC Marathon Elite Field Preview + Iowa State XC Drama
On this episode, Chris previews the women's and men's elite fields for the NYC Marathon this Sunday! New York is such a fun race to watch because it is a hilly…
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#195 Dakotah Popehn - Taking Another Step Towards Sub-2:20 with a 2:24 PR at the Chicago Marathon
On this episode, the boys had back on special guest Dakotah Popehn! Dakotah just finished top-10 at the Chicago Marathon and 2nd American woman with a PR of…
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#194 - Our Thoughts on Tapering for Marathons, Danny's Final Touches on Indianapolis Marathon Block
On this episode, the boys chatted a lot about tapering. Scotty wants to change some things up about his tapers going forward before marathons, and Danny…
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#193 Ben Felton - Executing a Perfect Race to PR at the Chicago Marathon
On this episode, we had special guest and newly minted 2:23 marathoner Ben Felton on! One week ago, Ben ran a perfectly executed marathon in Chicago, running a…
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#192 - Chicago Marathon Elite Field Recap with Jacob Thomson
On this episode, Chris and guest host Jacob Thomson broke down the Chicago Marathon elite field races. Jacob paced top American female Natosha Rogers from…
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#191 Curtis Beach - Fixing Your Running Form, How to Improve Top End Speed, Thoughts on Doping in Pro Sport
On this episode, the boys had on special guest Curtis Beach! Curtis was a 2 x NCAA Champion in the heptathlon at Duke and professional decathlete for Nike. He…
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#190 - Chicago Marathon Weekend Recap
On this episode, the boys recapped our Chicago Marathon weekend experience! Scotty is the only one of us that raced and Strieg went to spectate. Scotty dealt…
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#189 - Scotty's Final Chicago Marathon Thoughts & Taper Crazies, Danny's Half-Marathon PR Recap
On this episode, the boys heard Scotty's final thoughts going into the Chicago Marathon. He dropped some great taper advice and gave his mindset for race day…
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#188 Rory Linkletter - Final Thoughts: Chasing the North American Record of 2:05:36 at the Chicago Marathon
On this episode, the boys had Rory Linkletter back on for his final thoughts leading into the Chicago Marathon this weekend. The Canadian and North American…
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#187 Corbin Harris - What Happens When You Go All In
On this episode, the boys had on our good friend Corbin Harris! Corbin is one of the best marathoners in Kentucky history, with times of 2:21 and 66 minutes in…
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#186 - Chicago Marathon Elite Field Preview
On this episode, Chris previewed the elite field for the Chicago Marathon! On the women's side, we have a strong Ethiopian and Kenyan contingent leading the…
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#184 - Chicago Marathon Pace Plan for Scotty, Danny Sub - 1:16 Half?, Marriage Advice from the Boys
On this episode, the boys had to make a quick pivot to a banter conversation and the plane was landed successfully. We chatted about how Scotty is going to…
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#185 - Chicago Marathon 101 with Eric Floberg, Everything You Need to Know
On this episode, the boys had on special guest Eric Floberg to talk all things Chicago Marathon. We have you covered on expo, pre-race, the race itself…
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#183 Cole Gibbens - Berlin Marathon Recap + Difficult Training Block Explained, Future Plans & Long Term Vision
On this episode, the boys had on 2:16 Marathoner and content creator Cole Gibbens. Cole just came off of the Berlin Marathon, which he ran in 2:29 in brutally…
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#182 - Boston Marathon Cutoff Reaction, 5-4-3-2-1 Workout Explained, Training Updates
On this episode, the boys reacted to the Boston cutoff times that were announced this week. We also chatted about some of our favorite Boston Marathon moments…
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#181 Iggy Gamboa - 2:38 Marathoner Turned Ironman, Reliving Boston with the Boys
On this episode, the boys had our good friend Iggy Gamboa on the podcast! We met Iggy at the Boston Marathon this year and he ran the entire race with Scotty…
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#180 - World Champs 5k and 1500 Recaps, Berlin Marathon Thoughts & More!
On this episode, Chris recapped the men’s and women’s 1500s and 5ks at the Outdoor World Champs in Tokyo! Cole Hocker won an electric men’s 5k, the men’s 1500…
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#179 Nick Bester - From Beginner to Sub Elite, His Story on Improving with Consistency
On this episode, the boys had on Nick Bester! Nick is the head coach of Best Athletics, 2:19 Marathoner, and content creator! He has an amazing story of…
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#178 Mark Spewak - Creating a Coaching Empire, Cultivating the St. Louis Running Community
On this episode, the boys had on legendary coach Mark Spewak! Spewak Training is known nationwide and has coached 500+ different runners in it’s history! He…
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#177 - Striegel Goes Full Time Life in Stride + 2025 World Champs Reaction
On this episode, I (Chris) did my first solo episode! Tune in for what is the biggest announcement in LIS history! I also recapped the 2025 World Champs races…
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#176 - Instagram Q + A with the Boys
On this episode, the boys put out a little Instagram Q + A and had some fun answering them on the pod! As always, there was a good mix of fun and serious…
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#174 Ashley Jones - How to be Extremely Resilient
On this episode, we had on special guest Ashley Jones. Wow - what a powerful episode this was. We won’t spoil her story here, but she has been through…
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#175 - Boston Marathon Registration is THIS Week. Here’s Everything you Need to Know
On this episode, the boys break down how to get into and register for the Boston Marathon 2026! Registration is THIS WEEK! We also chat Boston tips and tricks…
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#173 - Live Reaction to Strieg MRI Result, the Boys are so Sober, Scotty Hidden Gem Preview
On this episode, the boys chatted about Chris’s injury (including a live reaction to getting told he can run again), how much they are not drinking right now…
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#172 Jess Donohue - Chasing the Olympic Trials Dream
On this episode, the boys had special guest Jess Donohue back on the podcast! We checked back in with Jess after her amazing performance at the USA 20k…
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#171 Sarah Perkins - The Leadville 100
On this episode, Danny had a 1 on 1 conversation with his cousin Sarah after she ran the Leadville 100! She talked about the race experience as a whole…
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#169 - Celebrating with Friends: The Life In Stride ep 169 Special
On this episode, the boys conducted an epic podcast. We had many of our close friends, beloved guests, and some Life in Stride athletes on the pod to celebrate…
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#170 Taggart Van Etten - Chasing the US 100 Mile Record
On this episode, the boys had on special guest Taggart Van Etten! Taggart was one of our original guests on Life in Stride, if you want to get to know him more…
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#168 Shane Burke - Inside his Battle with Brain Cancer and Becoming an Ironman
On this episode, the boys had on special guest Shane Burke! Shane has an amazing story we are excited to share with you. In February 2021, he was diagnosed…
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#167 Eric Floberg - Chicago Training Update, No Time Series Breakdown, Focusing on Your Passions
Link to donate to St. Jude: https://bit.ly/44RS7D6 On this episode, the boys had on special guest Eric Floberg! We started off chatting about Eric’s upcoming…
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#166 Johannes Motchsmann - Berlin Sub 2:10 Preview, Training in St. Moritz, Solving Cramp Problems
On this episode, the boys had on special guest Johannes Motschmann! This is Johannes third time on the pod and it’s always a fun chat with him! He is currently…
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#165 - How to Defeat Burnout, Favorite Workouts, Danny Quits Zyn
On this episode, the boys went off on a bunch of tangents. The big news at the top of the show was Danny seems to have defeated his Zyn addiction. A massive W…
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#164 - USA Outdoor Track Drama & Hot Takes, Interpreting Scotty’s Dreams, Treadmills & ChatGPT Tips
On this episode, the boys fumbled some communication with a guest and had a spur of the moment banter episode. As you can imagine based on the title, this one…
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#163 Everett Smulders - Lactate is My Trigger Word, Finishing an Ultraman, Moving to Amsterdam
On this episode, the boys had on special guest Everett Smulders! Everett is a sub-4 miler and 2 x NCAA D1 All American. Post-collegiately, he is a full time…
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#162 - How to Choose a Marathon, Importance of Doing Hard Things, The State of Pro Running
On this episode, the boys did a little banter for your long run!!!!! We chatted about how we pick the marathons we choose. This can range from cost of travel…
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#161 Wyatt Moss - Living Out Your Wildest Dream Through Faith and Finding Purpose
On this episode, the boys had on legendary Wyatt Moss. Wyatt just finished visiting all 7 Wonders of the World and we got to hear some stories behind that…