The Runner's Club Podcast

Intermission episode while Ian runs running ESC to Toronto and then the Toronto Marathon this week. Back to our regularly scheduled program next week. Follow him on IG  - @coachdanbos | @heartbreak.run | @personalpodiums Hosted by Courtney Phillips @courtneynphillips &  Ian Gonzalez  @acoolthought. Intro by producer Dini - @dinibeats. Podcast edited by Jerami Watson - @teezytheg...

It's Chicago Marathon week and in this episode we are join by Dan Fitzgerald, Co-Founder of Heartbreak Hill Running Company & heartbreak.run. He‘s a Nike Running Coach & co-founder/co-host of fledgling podcast “Personal Podiums” with Marielle Hall & Jarick Walker. He lives in Boston with his wife, author Rebecca Pacheco & their daughter. Follow him on IG  - @coachdanbos | @hea...

Zindy and Nathan are two individuals passionate about increasing access to health and wellness for Black and Brown communities in Chicago. They co-founded Planting Seeds - an online coaching business that inspires people to "plant the seed" and either get started in their wellness journeys or add the necessary structure required to continue reaching their fitness and nutrition goals. Zindy and Nat...

No guest this week, just Courtney and Ian talking HTC and Chicago Marathon updates, etc. enjoy :) Hosted by Courtney Phillips @courtneynphillips &  Ian Gonzalez  @acoolthought. Intro by producer Dini - @dinibeats. Podcast edited by Jerami Watson - @teezythegreat (twitter)

26 time Chicago Marathon finisher, Gabi Perez is Chicago's Runner!  Born and raised in Chicago, Gabi  Perez has been a part of the Chicago running scene for over 26 years.  She began her career in the running industry in 1995 as a cashier at what was then called Niketown Chicago and worked her way up to be the first sports specialist in the entire fleet of Niketowns as a Women’s Run...

New conversation with NYC runner, Jes Woods. Nike Running Coach, Brooklyn Track Club Trail & Ultra Head Coach, and Coach at Chaski Endurance. All gas no breaks, for this NYC trail master creating space for other New Yorkers to get out into nature more. Find us on IG @runnersclubpodcast + send in your listener letters to runnersclub773@gmail.com Hosted by Courtney Phillips @courtneynphilli...

Grocery Run Club (est. 2020) — Chicago based non-profit supplying fresh produce and everyday necessities to underserved communities in Chicago. GRC Run Club (est. 2021) — Latinx led run crew fostering health & community through bi-monthly runs in Chicago. *fun fact — lululemon's first signed run crew in Illinois and first Latinx led run crew in the US! Find us on IG @runnersclubpodcast + send...

On this episode of The Runner’s club podcast, Courtney and Ian sit down with Jerry Francois founder of Gold Finger Track Club in Brooklyn, NY. Listen to hear how he runs his corner of NYC and what he envisions for the future of running.  Find us on IG @runnersclubpodcast + send in your listener letters to runnersclub773@gmail.com Hosted by Courtney Phillips @courtneynphillips &  Ian...

Find us on IG @runnersclubpodcast + send in your listener letters to runnersclub773@gmail.com Hosted by Courtney Phillips @courtneynphillips &  Ian Gonzalez  @acoolthought Intro by producer Dini - @dinibeats | Podcast edited by Jerami Watson - @teezythegreat (twitter)

Our special guest, Britney Romero, joins us to share her experience as subelite athlete, running with THE Windrunners of Chicago, while also juggling her life as a teacher, children's run coach and newly wed. Find out how she's so damn fast and what what the Windrunners are looking for as they scout for new team members.  Find us on IG @runnersclubpodcast + send in your listener letters to ru...

In this episode, Courtney and Ian catch up with Coach Picasso, and it’s giving spicy pace. We get an update on Picasso’s new career in the running industry. Then, all three share their opinions on the influence of big running brands on Chicago’s running community. Is this a safe space? Press play and find out. Find us on IG @runnersclubpodcast + send in your listener letters to runnersclub773@gmai...

In this episode, Courtney and Ian catch up with the Westside’s very own Peace Runners. The Peace Runners are pioneering running on Chicago Westside by creating a family feel run club. So instead of members or runners, you feel like a cousin. Join them every Saturday at the Gold Dome in Garfield Park at 9am for some good miles and even better vibes! Find us on IG @runnersclubpodcast + send in your...

Join us this week as we recap our experience announcing the inauguration Chicago 13.1, while sharing reflections in the company of our favorite, newly graduate, Dr. Maya Jackson-Gibson MD and Windrunner Elite. Then stay to the end to hear how Ian made his run bae his fiancé!! Find us on IG @runnersclubpodcast + send in your listener letters to runnersclub773@gmail.com   Hosted by Courtney Phi...

The inaugural Chicago 13.1 is this Sunday (6/5/2022), so you know we had to pregame with the best. Join us as we connect with Elite athletes Brian Siemann (Paralympian) + Diane Nukuri, discussing their game plan going into the Half Marathon, the magic of paralympic wheelchairs, and words of motivation for those running on Sunday.  Diane Nukuri: @dianenukuri Brian Siemann: @bsiemann Find us on...

We go international with runner, community organizer, and run-Dad, Quinton Jacobs. He takes us on his running journey, growing communities such as @fewer.roads + @ubuntu.fam along the way, and how a friend's offhand suggestion turned into an international relay run for charity (@escapeto_chi). Find us on IG @runnersclubpodcast + send in your listener letters to runnersclub773@gmail.com Courtney Ph...

This week, Ian and Courtney hop on for a simple episode of updates and the usual banter.  Find us on IG @runnersclubpodcast + send in your listener letters to runnersclub773@gmail.com Courtney Phillips @courtneynphillips &  Ian Gonzalez  @acoolthought Intro by producer Dini - @dinibeats | Podcast edited by Jerami Watson - @teezythegreat (twitter)

We sit down with Runner Socialite Crystal Rosales as she shares her journey in running and maneuvering through her sobriety in a sport that comes with a beer at the finish line.  Find us on IG @runnersclubpodcast + send in your listener letters to runnersclub773@gmail.com Courtney Phillips @courtneynphillips &  Ian Gonzalez  @acoolthought Intro by producer Dini - @dinibeats | Podcast edited by Jer...

This week, Carey Pinkowski, CEO + President of CEM (Chicago Events Management), joins us to talk Chicago Marathon, Chicago 13.1, & Shamrock Shuffle. He also dives a little into his backstory and how he continues to be driven and inspired by the sport of running everyday.  Find us on IG @runnersclubpodcast + send in your listener letters to runnersclub773@gmail.com Courtney Phillips @court...

In this episode Sid Baptista joins us again to give us a tour of the PYNRS store front, how he and his crew kept the Boston Marathon weekend bussin’! Plus a recap of the 26.True (the Boston marathon that is actually in Boston (insert side eye)!) Also, from 7onSundays we have runner Gabe Moreno who ran the Boston Marathon after recovering from an injury just weeks before race day and showed up as t...

In this episode, Courtney Phillips and Ian Gonzalez speak with Coach Kelcey McKinney, Windrunner’s Manager and one of GumboFit's Fitness Directors about rediscovering a passion for movement and artistic expression through running, dancing, and sports photography. Plus, her experience in recovery post injury and how she is adjusting mentally to the world’s “new normal” after the COVID lockdown.&nbs...

On this episode we're joined by health + wellness,  Lululemon Ambassador Coach Kayla Jeter who speaks about her participation in this years Speed Project race from Santa Monica to Las Vegas across the desert and through small towns. Dodging dogs and terrorist bikers in the night! Kayla shares her days as a pro-athlete in Volleyball, traveling, & finding balance in her routine. Find us on...

On this episode we have Aaron of 7onSundays Run Crew. Aaron joins us to lay down the facts after months of him and Ian sh*t talking, and claim his victory of their Shamrock Shuffle showdown. Find us on IG @runnersclubpodcast Courtney - @courtneynphillips | Ian - @acoolthought Intro by producer Dini - @dinibeats | Podcast edited by Jerami Watson - @teezythegreat (twitter)

Here we are back with Season 02, get into it! Follow us on IG @runnersclubpodcast | Hosts: @courtneynphillips + @acoolthought _ Intro by producer Dini - @dinibeats Podcast edited by Jerami Watson - @teezythegreat (twitter)

Our bad y'all, we was so thirsty for this break we forgot to upload the finale for season 1. As we prepare to drop season 2 in the coming weeks, take a little time with this, and we'll see you soon! Don't forget to send us your listener letters via: runnersclub773@gmail.com  - ask us whatever, and please believe we'll find a way to relate it to running. Peace, The Runner's Club!

Hey listeners, on this week's episode, Courtney shares how she is being patient with herself as she settles into the new year and some parental venting from Ian. We are also joined by Karen and Rosalie of 7onSundays Run Crew as they and Ian share their experiences at the Hoka Bandera 50k, and 100k Trail races over the weekend! Guest Instagram Rosalie @rosonthelongrun Karen @ka.run_ 7onSundays Run...