Hosted by Christine Hetzel · 🇺🇸 US · EN-US · 261 episodes
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Welcome to Extraordinary Strides, the podcast that celebrates the spirit of running and the inspiring stories of those who lace up their shoes and hit the pavement. Here, we dive into the heart of what makes running an extraordinary adventure. Whether you're a seasoned marathoner or just starting out, Extraordinary Strides is your go-to source for expert tips, motivational stories, and the camaraderie of the running community. Our episodes feature seasoned runners, coaches, and everyday athletes sharing their triumphs, challenges, and the joy they find in every run. Join us for casual, uplifting conversations that will leave you excited to put on your running shoes and hit the road. We believe that every run, no matter the distance, is a step towards something greater. So, subscribe now and join our community of runners who are making every stride extraordinary. At Extraordinary Strides, we're here to inspire, motivate, a
Christine Hetzel hosts Extraordinary Strides, a sports show with 261 episodes published.
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Running can be the most consistent thing in your life, right up until your body forces a plot twist. Shelly Rose is back, and the “first half marathon” version of her has evolved into a runner with multiple half marathon
Summer can feel like it should make fitness easier, but the reality is the opposite: aggressive heat, heavy humidity, pop-up storms, travel weekends, later dinners, and the kind of schedule blur that turns one late night
You made it to Day 5 of Mayday Miles: Finish Line Field Day ! ✨ Today we are celebrating every small win, because you did not have to do this week perfectly for it to count. Your mission: choose your celebration movement
Welcome to Day 4 of Mayday Miles: Trail Buddy Thursday . ✨ Today is all about movement plus connection, because support makes consistency so much easier. Your mission: add intentional movement with a little connection. W
Your breathing is not just background noise. It is a lever you can pull to change your heart rate, calm your nervous system, and stay in control when a run starts to feel “spicy.” I’m joined by Lynn Kinney, LCSW, longtim
It’s Day 3 of Mayday Miles: Wind-Down Wednesday . ✨ Today is your permission slip to let your body and mind exhale. Your mission: add gentle movement, mobility, or recovery. Try a recovery walk, stretching, yoga, foam ro
Welcome to Day 2 of Mayday Miles! ✨ Today’s theme is Fuel & Flow , because we are not powering through Maycember on stress, vibes, and leftover coffee alone. Today’s mission: add easy movement or a strength snack. Walk,
Day 1 of Mayday Miles is here! ✨ Today’s theme is Mayday Mission , and we are starting exactly where we are. Your mission: add 10 to 30 minutes of intentional movement . Walk, run, run-walk, stretch, strength train, danc
Maycember hits hard, so we build a free five day reset that protects your rhythm with small movement and small add-ins that actually fit real life. We trade perfection and restriction for support, community, and a plan t
Your toughest mile rarely needs a lecture. It needs a voice that cuts through the noise at the exact right time. Coach Christine sits down with Emily, co-founder of the Hollarhype app, to talk about what happens when enc
Coming back to running after a break can mess with your head in a way nobody warns you about. You’re not just rebuilding fitness, you’re facing the memory of what running used to feel like and the fear that maybe you “lo
What if collecting your stars didn’t require juggling hotel hunts, expo lines, and start-time puzzles? We sit down with Destiny2Sport founder Victor Ortiz to unpack a smarter way to run the world; from Berlin’s fast stre
Ready to start 2026 on your terms—with movement, magic, and a community that actually feels like you belong? We’re hosting a curated Central Florida retreat built around three themes: epic adventure, extraordinary moveme
Sydney Marathon beckoned as the newest World Marathon Major, and I couldn't resist answering the call after earning my six-star medal in Tokyo. This Australian adventure would become my seventh major—a milestone I never
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Jet lag isn't just feeling tired—it's a temporary circadian misalignment affecting hormones, temperature, digestion, and athletic performance that runners feel particularly strongly. • Endurance performance depends on pr
We take you on a satirical journey through Taper Town, a psychological landscape every runner visits during the final weeks before race day. Through humor and relatable anecdotes, we map the strange mental territory wher
Coach Christine shares how she tackled Sydney Marathon training during a chaotic summer filled with caregiving responsibilities, relocation, and constant travel, discovering that romance novels became her unexpected trai
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Extraordinary Strides is hosted by Christine Hetzel. The show is categorised under sports (running) and has published 261 episodes.
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