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by Fitz Mayi
The People Run Podcast is about the lives behind the miles. Hosted by Fitz Mayi, this show features real conversations with runners at every level from pros to parents, coaches to community builders about training, identity, discipline, setbacks, ambition, and what the sport gives back. Every runner has their own world. This is where we step into it.
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- Today1h 14m
#81 How to Train Smarter: Lactate Threshold, Long Runs, and Strength | George Morris | Sport & Exercise Scientist
Two runners can get identical results in the lab. Put them in a marathon, though, and one is still holding pace at mile 20 while the other is fading. What changed, and can you train for it? George Morris, a sport and exercise scientist at St Mary’s University and a running coach, joins me to talk about what we can learn from lab testing and how he applies it to training. We start with lactate threshold: what George looks for in a test, how those results can inform your training paces, and how...
- 3 days ago1h 3m
#80 He Traded Heavy Lifting for a 2:29 Marathon | Matthew Paulson
Matthew Paulson was focused on lifting heavy when he decided to run his first marathon in 2023. After a humbling 3:51 finish, he returned with a different commitment to running and eventually ran 2:29 in Berlin. In this episode, Matthew shares how his training evolved from all out mile repeats and punishing hill sessions to a more deliberate approach with a coach. We discuss building toward 100 mile weeks, keeping easy runs easy, and racing shorter distances to become a faster marathoner. He ...
- 6 days ago48 min
#79 One Year to His First IRONMAN 70.3 | Eloi Boisteau
Eloi Boisteau could barely swim a length of the pool when he committed to his first IRONMAN 70.3. One year later, he finished in 4:48. In this episode, Eloi shares how watching a friend race led him to take up triathlon, learn to swim, and build a training routine around school. We talk about the doubts, sacrifices, and support behind that first finish and what a difficult race at Mont Tremblant taught him about pacing and expectations. We also get into his 24-hour challenge covering 100 kilo...
- 1 weeks ago55 min
#78 How Seb Hansen Ran a 2:27 Marathon
Seb Hansen broke three hours in his tenth marathon. A little over two years later, he ran 2:27:15 in Berlin. In this episode, we explore what changed: his ambition, his training, and how much of his life he was willing to dedicate to getting faster. Seb breaks down weeks reaching 170 kilometers, adding double threshold sessions, and fitting the work around a full-time job. We discuss fueling, recovery, and why he’s become more comfortable adjusting workouts instead of forcing every target pac...
- 1 weeks ago46 min
#77 Building Lauderdale Run Club with Punk on the Run
What are run clubs really building? Chris, known as Punk on the Run, moved from Canada to Fort Lauderdale without knowing anyone. He wanted people to run with and a place where the connection continued after the miles. That idea became Lauderdale Run Club. In this episode, we talk about building a club’s identity, bringing brands into the community, and what giving back actually looks like. Chris shares his perspective on gatekeeping, running influencers, and the motivations behind the run ...
- 2 weeks ago49 min
#76 How an Olympian Balances a Full-Time Job and High-Mileage Training | Ruben Sança
Olympian Ruben Sança has spent nearly three decades competing at a high level, all while balancing a full-time career, family, and demanding training. Originally from Cape Verde, Ruben shares his journey from a childhood marked by asthma to representing his country at the Olympics. We discuss how he manages high-mileage training alongside his role as an executive director, the importance of patience and consistency, adapting as he approaches 40, and why he believes his best running may still ...
- 3 weeks ago46 min
#75 He's a Double Amputee Who Ran a 2:58 Marathon and First to Finish Leadville 100 | Brian Reynolds
From hiding his prosthetics growing up to running a 2:58 marathon and finishing the Leadville 100, Brian Reynolds has spent years discovering what he's capable of. After losing both legs below the knee to meningitis at age four, Brian never imagined endurance running would become part of his life. In this episode of The People Run Podcast, we talk about his first steps into endurance sports, the challenges of running with prosthetics, and the years of training, fueling, and adaptation it took...
- 3 weeks ago1h 11m
#74 Army Ranger Dylan Truesdale Lost an Eye in a Crash. Then He Started Running Ultras.
Dylan Truesdale served as an Army Ranger before eventually leaving the military. Later, a devastating car crash changed the course of his life. He lost his right eye, suffered lasting damage to his remaining vision, and had to rebuild from a point where even basic movement looked completely different. What followed wasn’t a straight-line comeback. It was a decision to find out what he was still capable of. That decision eventually led Dylan to ultramarathons, a 3:03 marathon, HYROX, heavy str...
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