Scott wasn’t supposed to walk.

Now he’s chasing 100 miles.

This isn’t a clean, polished story. It’s what it actually looked like growing up being told what he couldn’t do, dealing with how people saw him, and figuring it out the hard way.

At one point he stopped going outside. Didn’t want to be seen. Didn’t like what he saw in the mirror.

Now he’s training for distances most people won’t even attempt.

We talk about the part people don’t see the pain, the judgment, the self doubt and the decision to keep moving anyway.

“No one’s better than you. You just have to go again.”

Chapters

00:00 Disney Full Circle Moment
06:07 " I Wasn't Supposed to Walk... Let Alone Run"
09:57 Challenges Chasing 100 Miles Despite the Odds
14:25 The Reality of Running in ExoSym
20:37 When It all Broke Down
23:30 It Wasn't the Pain
32:50 I Was in a Hole
35:28 Hearing What People Really Thought
38:41 Why Running
43:20 Bigger Than Running
49:18 The Next Challenge Awaits

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David stopped running for years after back issues and thought that chapter was over.

At 74, he found his way back building a daily run streak and rediscovering something he thought he lost.

We talk about what that actually looks like, how he adapted his running, and why showing up every day changed more than just his fitness.

Chapters

00:00 Running Again at 74

04:18 How He Runs Every Day Without Breaking

09:17 Defiance

11:47 Family Support and Sharing the Journey

16:53 Reflections on Running and Life Lessons

20:32 His Running Form & Technique

23:14 Consistency Over Intensity

27:16 Why He Keeps the Same Course

28:58 Nutrition and Lifestyle Choices

30:18 Community Engagement and Support

32:22 Tracking the Journey & Daily Rituals

37:55 The Gift of Running Again

38:53 It's never Too Late

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In this episode of The People Run Podcast, Fitz sits down with Rio Mata to talk about what it really means to build yourself through adversity.

At a young age, Rio faced injuries, family challenges, and isolation. Instead of folding, he found the gym, leaned into discipline, and started chasing something bigger. That path led him into bodybuilding, running, coaching others, and now preparing for one of the toughest 100 mile races in the country.

This conversation goes beyond training. It’s about learning through struggle, investing in guidance instead of going it alone, and developing the mindset to keep showing up when things aren’t ideal. From running a marathon through pain to using breathwork to stay locked in, Rio shares how he’s continuing to evolve and push his limits.

Chapters

00:00 Early Struggles & Finding the Gym

04:34 Taking the Risk (Hiring a Coach)

08:10 Why Doing It Alone Keeps You Stuck

13:00 The Breathwork Trick That Helped Him Run Through Pain

19:03 Coaching Others & Leading a Team

22:14 Purpose & Doing Hard Things

30:00 Mindset, Identity, Belief

37:39 First 100 Miler: Why IMTUF?

40:04 Training for the Mountains From Texas

42:19 What He'd Tell His Younger Self

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After years of chasing a sub 3 marathon, Bobby finally hit his goal… and started asking what was next.

Instead of doubling down on running, he decided to try something completely different stepping on a bodybuilding stage for the first time.

Chapters
00:00 After Sub 3 : What Now?
03:09 Marathoner to Physique Prep
06:26 Can a Runner Build Stage Ready Physique?
09:29 Teaching Himself Bodybuilding (No Coach)
12:09 The Experience on Stage
15:19 Show Day vs Race Day Pressure
18:28 Winning His First Show: 1st Novice, 3rd masters
23:04 Parallels Between Running and Bodybuilding
28:02 What Bodybuilding Taught Him About Glycogen and Underfueling
30:26 The Importance of Nutrition in Training
31:57 Surprising Himself. " I Didn't ThinkI Belongned"
33:27 What's Harder: Marathon Training or Bodybuilding Stage?
35:37 Applying Bodybuilding to Marathon Training (San Diego Build)
38:07 Utilizing Bodybuilding Techniques in Running
40:31 Chasing 2:50 at San Diego Marathon
43:25 Balancing Training, Family, and Life
47:18 What He's Building Next

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Eric went from a D1 basketball background to competing in Hyrox and recently dropped 8 minutes off his time.

In this episode, we talk about what actually helped him improve: running on tired legs, speed work, race strategy, and the reality of Hyrox.

We also get into balancing training with a full schedule, the mental side of racing, and why you just have to show up and figure it out.

Chapters
00:00 4:45 AM Mornings, Coaching & Training Balance
09:05 Sacrifices vs Tradeoffs in Pursuing Fitness
12:56 D1 Basketball at Northwestern
19:11 Basketball to Hyrox
22:10 Getting Humbled in His First Hyrox
26:17 How He Trains Now & Running on Tired Legs
28:50 Inside Hyrox: Stations, Pacing & How Hard it Really is
31:25 His Best Race & Breakthrough
33:42 Hyrox Progress: How He Dropped 8 Minutes
35:24 Why Shoes Can Make or Break Your Race
37:20 170 BPM MID Race What to Do
41:29 Race Smart: Strategy, Pacing, and Just Starting
44:20 Goals + Future in Hyrox
45:58 Advice for FirstTime Hyrox


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In this episode of The People Run Podcast, I sit down with Amy Hoagland a full time neurosurgery nurse practitioner chasing elite level running while balancing work, family, and everyday life.

Chapters

00:00 Amy's Breakout Half Marathon

04:22 130° Sauna Cycling at Hotworx

08:08 Racing Mesa & Catching Elites Runners

10:03 Why Amy Runs 90% of Her Miles on a Treadmill

14:21 Marathon on a Treadmill + Chasing OTQ

18:00 Gaining Weight & Getting faster than Before

24:21 Injury & Finding Balance

25:33 What Working Hard Looks Like Now

28:39 4am Mornings, Kids, and Making Elite Level Training Work

34:34 Boston Marathon Then vs Now: Running it as a Mother

40:16 Support and Family in Athletic Pursuits

47:12 Getting Faster Intentional Training

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Asia, also known as Brown Bambi, joins the show to talk about her journey from the 400m hurdles to the marathon, coaching athletes while still competing herself, and what it takes to stay confident and authentic in the sport.

We talk about sprinting vs distance running, balancing coaching with chasing your own goals, brand partnerships, and finding your own style in running.

Chapters
00:00 Sevilla Marathon Felt Diffrent
05:22 Making The Marathon an Experience
09:18 NCAA 400m Hurdle Lessons
11:51 Sprinting vs Distance Running
16:21 Coaching Insights on Mechanics
19:52 Becoming the Runner You Believe You Are
24:35 Building Her Own Lane in Coaching
31:29 The Marathon Reveals Who You Are
37:07 Coaching While Still Competing
43:36 Running Community in Detroit
47:25 Authenticity in Brand Partnerships
51:05 Style, Asics & Expression in Running

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Michelle Baxter has been running for more than 20 years and she’s still chasing progress.

In this episode of The People Run Podcast, Michelle shares what it really takes to stay consistent in running for decades. From early morning runs in −20° weather to raising a family while training for marathons, she talks about discipline, stacking years of consistent training, and the mental battles that show up late in the race.

We talk about falling in love with the process, learning through injuries and setbacks, and why progress in running is rarely linear.

Because after 20 years in the sport, Michelle is still asking the same question many runners are:

How much better can I still get?

Chapters

00:00 Running in −20° Weather

04:29 Training Consistency & Sleep

10:53 The 8 Year Journey to Sub 3 Marathon

17:05 The Sub 3 Finish Line Moment

19:18 Training Process & Balancing Running With Family

26:14 Getting Faster After 40

30:13 The Missing Piece: Mental Side of Running

32:49 Stacking Training Cycles

35:28 Houston PR Attempt & Mile 22 Incident

37:51 Boston Marathon & Choosing The Right Races

42:32 Long Term Ceiling & Why She Runs

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