Through Their Stride

From when she was a little girl, Adriana Rodriguez was told she'd never amount to much. Boy, were those doubters proven wrong. On January 11, Adriana took on the Houston Marathon as her first-ever marathon... and shattered her Boston Qualifying-time with a finish of 3:03:21. Incredible, sure. But that's not the only success she's had in life. At the age of 16, she was chosen to run...

In the first episode of Strides Through H-Town, I sit down with Taco (@tacoxrun), a Houston-based runner whose journey is rooted in patience, growth, and belief. Taco is a two-time marathoner, with his first marathon taking place at the Mexico City Marathon and his second right here on home turf at the  Houston Marathon. In this conversation, we talk about how his approach to running has evolved s...

In part 2 of my conversation with Kristian Warwick , he dives into his journey with running since hiring a coach, how taking the big, scary steps has led to The Marathon Podcast's success, and what he has planned for the podcast and for his training in 2026. Thank you so much to Kristian for coming to the podcast and sharing your story. And thank you all for your continued support of Through...

​Kristian Warwick only recently started running marathons. But it didn't take long for him to fall in love with the sport. After qualifying for the Boston Marathon in his first race with a time of 2:52, this former speed skater knew this was something he wanted to invest his time in. And that, he has. But not only does he love chasing big goals for himself (he eventually wants to run a 2:25 m...

What starts as a single marathon can turn into something far bigger. In this episode of Through Their Stride, I sit down with Carrie Fromme—a Canadian-born runner now living in Texas—whose journey into running quickly grew into a mission of purpose. After discovering her love for endurance, Carrie set her sights on using running as a force for good. In 2025—and again in 2026—Carrie is taking on a...

A Texas-born podcast sharing the stories of runners from here at home and far beyond. Listen now at throughtheirstride.com or wherever you get your podcasts.

Some episodes stay with you long after you stop recording — and this is one of those. In this episode of Through Their Stride, I sit down with Faith Husmann and her dad, Cody Stewart, to talk about what it meant for them to run the Marine Corps Marathon together. Faith’s running journey began years earlier, inspired by watching her dad take on a 50K when she was younger. Cody had already been runn...

Running didn’t start as a shared passion for Taylor and Tate Mauldin — in fact, it didn’t even start as a passion at all. In this episode of Through Their Stride, Taylor shares how she first turned to running for wellness, structure, and mental clarity. Tate, admittedly reluctant at first, eventually joined her on the roads and trails… only to discover he was surprisingly good at it. What began as...

In this episode of Through Their Stride, I sit down with my friend Harper Keihl to talk about what it really looks like to fall in love with running — and how quickly life can change when you commit to the process. Just over a year ago, Harper struggled through a 3-mile group run. Today, he’s run a 1:44 half marathon in Austin and is fully immersed in the Austin running community, training with Go...

Debuting in the new 910 Geist Ekiden Elite X racing shoes, two-time Olympic Trials qualifier and Illinois local Colin Mickow won the new San Antonio Marathon in a blazing 2:22:25. In this episode of Through Their Stride, Colin joins host Sam Sutton to break down his race-day execution, his unique, high-mileage training regimen, and the path that brought him back to elite competition after taking s...

Kayla Straub is a 10-time ultramarathon winner and the champion of the Brazos Bend 100-mile race. In this episode of Through Their Stride, Kayla shares the full arc of her running journey — from how she first found running, to the confidence and strength the sport helped her build over time. This is an honest, deeply human conversation that goes far beyond race results. In this episode, Kayla talk...

When Summer Jowers started running, she quickly realized something was missing — a space where women in DFW could feel supported, encouraged, and connected through the sport. So she created it. Girls Who Run DFW began as a simple idea and has grown into a vibrant community built on showing up for each other, no matter the pace. In this episode, Summer shares the heart behind starting the group, th...

This week on Through Their Stride, I sit down with Lauren McGettrick, an elite coach and ultramarathon runner, to talk all things running, from marathon training to pushing your limits in ultra-distance races. In this episode, Lauren shares: - How ultra running can actually improve your marathon performance - Her experience training for and running ultra races - Tips on pacing, mental toughness, a...

In this episode, I sit down with Jackie Mancuso — vineyard manager, marathoner, and a runner currently training for the California International Marathon after a few years away from the sport. Jackie opens up about her long struggle with negative self-talk around training: feeling like she wasn’t capable, feeling like a failure during hard workouts, and battling imposter syndrome despite being a B...

When Brian Vote took up running, it was purely just to help his mental health after his mother had passed away. His wife was a runner, and he felt like it could be something they could do together. He took on his first marathon in 2022, and suffered his way to a 4:30-plus time. But his running journey wouldn't end there. He qualified for Boston after coming second in Marathon2Marathon in 2023...

Running across any state is no small feat, but running across Texas? That is a story worth telling. Chase Junell, a Fredericksburg native and a longtime runner, took up the challenge to run across the state of Texas from El Paso to Galveston in February of 2025. He and his dad loaded a van, hit the road, and traveled for just over 19-plus day adventure. Hear the highs, lows, and ways he prepared o...

This is the hardest episode I’ve ever shared. My mom, Angela Grannan, has been living with cancer since 2013. She’s a two-time Boston Marathon finisher, Hotter’n Hell 100 cyclist, and one of the toughest people I’ve ever known. After years of remission, treatment, and relentless perseverance, she continues to face each day with the same strength that carried her through every mile. This is her sto...

When Victor Mills (formerly Victor Glenn) decided to run a half marathon with me, he wasn't much of a runner. He just knew he wanted a challenge. And generously, he wanted to help me get out of my funk after dislocating my knee. In this episode, Victor and I talk about what happens when you willingly step into discomfort: the discipline, the setbacks, the small victories that change who you a...

From become a Houston Marathon Veteran, taking on multiple ultra marathons like the Rocky Raccoon 100, earning first place in the Masters division at his latest trail race, and inspiring the next generation of runners through coaching the Heritage School cross country team in Fredericksburg, Brett Davis' running story has it all. I've been following Brett on Strava for a while, and was g...

It's not something everyone can relate to, but there's something about putting in the miles that clears the mind. It brings joy at times of distress. For most, running 100 miles seems like torture, but for Iain Turner, it brings peace. In episode 4 of Through Their Stride, Iain and I talk about the emotional benefit he gets from ultras, what he's experienced over multiple 100Ks and...

In the third episode of Through Their Stride, I went on a run with Cody Carnett, and broke down the unquantifiable magic of running with others, the benefit of sometimes running with no watch or tracker, and ultramarathons. This series combines sit-down interviews with real running footage of each guest — filmed at their favorite spot. Drop a comment with your favorite moment or a Texas Hill Count...

In Episode 2 of Through Their Stride, I run with Brent Burgess, a local runner and singer whose story proves just how life-changing running can be. After a painful divorce, Brent found purpose and healing through training for the 2023 Austin Marathon, a journey we shared together. He opens up about how running helped him rebuild, why it became a lifeline in one of his darkest seasons, and the surp...

In the first episode of Through Their Stride, I tag along with Kaleb Dale — a Texas Hill Country runner who clocked a blazing 2:47:50 at the 2025 Boston Marathon. But Kaleb is more than just fast. He's a connector, a community builder in the running space, and follows just about everyone who runs in town on Strava (which he calls "the real social media"). We talk about: His Boston e...