Hosted by MikeRunsMarathons · 🇺🇸 US · EN · 25 episodes
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Stop focusing on the mile splits and start focusing on the miles lived. Every runner has a story worth telling. Welcome to At Your Own Pace , the podcast that tears down the finish line and celebrates every single stride. Inspired by the authentic grit and transformative power of the global running community, we believe that to run is to live , regardless of speed or distance. We sit down with runners of all backgrounds, paces, and finish times—from the back-of-the-pack walker to the seasoned ultra-marathoner. You won't just hear about PRs; you'll hear about the mental battles, the moments of profound connection, the personal healing, and the sheer joy found on the roads, trails, and tracks. If you believe running is about more than a number on a clock, this is your starting line. Tune in to find inspiration, feel connected, and celebrate the beautiful, messy, and incredible range of experiences within the running family. Your pace
MikeRunsMarathons hosts At Your Own Pace, a health show with 25 episodes published.
What does it really mean to call yourself a runner? In this episode, Mike sits down with Avelyn Castillo — known online as it's.aveline — for an honest, funny, and deeply motivating conversation about identity, belonging
Kaitlin started out as a swimmer. These days, she's an Ironman finisher—but the road between those two points is where the real story lives. In this episode, Kaitlin walks us through her journey across all three discipli
Most runners just want to finish. Kristina wanted to do something bigger. After learning she carried a genetic cancer risk and undergoing a mastectomy and hysterectomy, she didn't slow down—she ran straight at it. Kristi
Most runners start because they want to get faster — but what keeps so many going through the toughest miles, and the even tougher mental barriers, is something much simpler: the pure joy of movement. In this heartfelt c
Some people run to win. Coach J ran to survive — and ended up finding a life. This week, he shares the journey from losing his mom at 17 and running in basketball shoes to becoming a certified coach, a sub-16 5K, a 2:41
Mary started exactly where a lot of runners start: the couch. A Couch to 5K program opened the door, and she never looked back. Her first marathon was at Disney World in 2020, and since then her relationship with running
In this episode of At Your Own Pace, Mike sits down with Caleb, a Guinness World Record holder as the youngest person to run a marathon with Down syndrome, and his mom Karen, who has been alongside him every step of the
Most of us underestimate the power of endurance sports to transform more than just our bodies. Nadia’s story reveals how running and Ironman races became her tool for overcoming her family’s health struggles, battling se
Most marathoners hit a wall — but what happens when the race pushes you beyond your limits in ways you never expected? I share my raw Boston Marathon experience, revealing how setbacks, family challenges, and a heart sur
Most runners never experience what it’s like to race in Tokyo—the race that combines meticulous organization, a vibrant cultural tapestry, and unforgettable moments that push you beyond your limits. What if your first ma
This is it — the final episode of Season 1 of At Your Own Pace. Before we get into today’s conversation, I take some time at the very beginning of the episode to talk about what’s next for the podcast, what Season 2 will
In this episode of At Your Own Pace, Mike sits down with Chad Zimmermann — a runner whose story challenges the stereotypes often associated with the sport. Chad shares his journey from being significantly overweight to b
In this episode of At Your Own Pace, Mike sits down with Marie — a runner, mental health advocate, and former figure skater — to talk about the deeper meaning behind the miles. Marie shares how her athletic journey evolv
In Episode 12 of At Your Own Pace, Mike sits down with Devon — a passionate marathoner who recently completed her Six-Star journey — to talk about what running truly means beyond medals and finish times. Devon shares how
In Episode 11 of At Your Own Pace, Mike sits down with Alex Quevedo for a conversation about what happens when running shifts from something you dread into something that becomes part of who you are. Alex shares his jour
In Episode 10 of At Your Own Pace, Mike sits down with Ana , one of the first Mexican women invited to run the Boston Marathon, who is a passionate runner and coach whose journey through the sport has been one of growth,
In Episode 10 of At Your Own Pace, Mike sits down with Anna , a passionate runner and coach whose journey through the sport has been one of growth, belief, and transformation. Anna shares how running became a space for s
In this episode of At Your Own Pace, Mike sits down with Mike Bauer for an honest conversation about running as a lifestyle — not just a sport. They dive into why consistency matters more than speed, how progress in runn
In this episode of At Your Own Pace, Mike sits down with Ali Brettnacher for an honest, heartfelt conversation about what running looks like when you strip away pace, performance, and comparison — and focus instead on pe
In the seventh episode of At Your Own Pace, host MikeRunsMarathons sits down with Jason Bahamundi, founder of Run, Try, Bike, to explore how representation, community, and sustainable training can reshape the endurance s
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