Stronger than the Struggle

Community is my word of the year for 2026 , and this episode is why. I share the story of how I found my local running group, ORRRC, before I ever ran my first race, and what it felt like to meet a group of strangers who welcomed me like I belonged. Because I did; and so do you. If you've been going it alone, whether that's because of the stigma around mental health, the fear of being the...

In Episode 4 of Stronger Than The Struggle, Coach Gerald breaks down one of the biggest reasons beginner runners quit: trying to force their life to fit a training plan that was never designed for them in the first place. This episode is a reminder that you didn’t fail the plan, No, the plan failed you. Coach Gerald shares why cookie-cutter running plans often fall apart for people balancing work,...

This is a bonus episode. No framework. No coaching breakdown. Just a race weekend story. It's been 10 years since my first Flying Pig event in Cincinnati. To mark it, I signed up for the 3-Way with Extra Cheese. It's the 1-mile Friday night, the 5k and 10k Saturday morning, back-to-back. Finally, the ½ on Sunday morning. I came home without the half marathon finish I planned, and I'm completely at...

Can running actually improve your mental health, even when motivation is the last thing you have? In this episode, Coach Gerald breaks down the real science behind why running works for stress, anxiety, and depression, and why the people who need it most are usually the ones who feel least equipped to start. Drawing from his own journey through one of the hardest seasons of his life, he makes the...

If you've ever started a running plan and quit after a few weeks, it probably wasn't a discipline problem. It was a design problem. Most plans are built for perfect conditions. They track your pace, your mileage, your performance. But they don't account for grief. They don't account for depression, stress, or the weight of real life showing up at the starting line. And that's exactly why so many p...

What do you do when life feels heavy—when grief, setbacks, or uncertainty make it hard to move forward? In this first episode of the RunRev Coaching Podcast, I share my personal story of how running became more than just exercise, but a tool for navigating some of life’s hardest moments. From struggle to purpose, this is the journey that led to the creation of RunRev Coaching. If you’ve ever felt...

You're not lazy. You're not broken. You're just carrying more than most fitness plans were built for. This podcast is for adults navigating the intersection of faith, mental health, and movement — especially when life has made showing up feel impossible. Through compassionate teachings, honest conversations, and guided reflections, we'll walk alongside you without hustle culture, shame, or empty p...