Extraordinary Strides

Hey, friend, Thank you for joining us for Quick Bytes - Holiday edition. This will be the 5 of 7 specially designed runner and walker gift guides and holiday specials to get you everything you need or could ever want to ask for from Thanksgiving to the New Year! This episode covers everything you need for post-run recovery, crosstraining, and of course, all the fun R&R activities!  Want to joi...

Hello, friend, Oh we wish we could play it cool and not squeal with excitement that such a fabulous runner would join us for bRUNch, but alas, that isn't who we are...we aren't the cool kids; we are just two gals ecstatic to share bRUNch with Brittany and YOU! Get ready because this run is full of EVERYTHING you could ever want to have you saying, "Heck yeah!" to life, running,...

Hey, friend, Thank you for joining us for Quick Bytes - Holiday edition. This will be the 4 of 7 specially designed runner and walker gift guides and holiday specials to get you everything you need or could ever want to ask for from Thanksgiving to the New Year! This episode is about apparel and recognizing that many folks are dealing with snow. We spent half of the episode on "winter running...

Hello, friends, Join us for the long-run workout as we recap Space Coast Marathon & Half-Marathon weekend, celebrate #NationalCookieDay, and talk about accountability, training, and empowerment with "Petals," Medals, & P.R.s  Did you miss our newsletter? Sign up here or email us at info@timeforbrunch.com Are you interested in making your new year and training cycle "dyno-mit...

Hey, friend, Thank you for joining us for Quick Bytes - Holiday edition. This will be the 3rd of 7 specially designed gift guides for the runners and walkers and holiday specials to get you everything you need or could ever want to ask for from Thanksgiving to the New Year! This episode focuses on Giving Tuesday and giving back! We highlighted some of our favorite nonprofits that "run" o...

Hello, friends, Wishing you and yours a very happy Thanksgiving weekend. We are also celebrating Opt Outside - started initially by REI in response to the Black Friday trend to encourage folks to spend time with family members and in nature. Coach Christine likes to Opt Outside with a hike in some of Florida's state parks, while Coach Shelby likes to take a family walk. (hiking in Florida is...

Hey, friend, Thank you for joining us for Quick Bytes - Holiday edition. This will be the 2nd of 7 specially designed gift guides for the runners and walkers and holiday specials to get you everything you need or could ever want to ask for from Thanksgiving to the New Year! This episode focuses on those big ticket items you wait all year for to put onto your Black Friday Sales Wishlist! It is jam-...

Hello, friends, We are thrilled to have Coach Tia take time out of her incredibly busy schedule to sit down with us and share her joy, wisdom, and inspiration.  Coach Tia Pettygrue is a Level 2 RRCA and National Coach for Black Girls RUN!, Tia has coached over a thousand women from 5k’s to 100-mile ultramarathons.  She equips her athletes with knowledge and skill they can use for the rest of their...

Hey, friend, Thank you for joining us for Quick Bytes - Holiday edition. This will be the 1st of 7 specially designed runner and walker gift guides and holiday specials to get you everything you need or could ever want to ask for from Thanksgiving to the New Year! This episode focuses on items you should have included on your wishlist for "On the Run," so great items to have or accessori...

Hello, friends, Join us for this long-run workout that is just as good as chicken soup for the soul. No really, we went ahead and celebrated #nationalchickensoupforthesoul and went through a wonderful top 10 list created by  Brittney Burke on thekitchn.com of things that the hit series Chicken Soup for the Soul nailed through their 20+ years in print. Of course, we applied this top 10 list to runn...

Hello, friends, We are glad to have you with us for an express 30-minute workout of TFB Quick Bytes. Proceed with caution this conversation and workout may get a bit spicy, but we promise to bring a bit of sweetness to the convo as well. One thing is for sure from chatting about runDisney Wine & Dine runners to NYC Marathon, this conversation should get you MOVING! And, talk about moving, in t...

Hello, friends, We can feel the excitement around this weekend's bRUNch. With so many folks gearing up for either runDisney Wine & Dine weekend of the New York City Marathon, we are excited to cheer on all runners and bRUNchers alike.  This weekend's bRUNch, we sat down with Crystal Gaines, Executive Director, and Kristen Gordon, a board member from Girls on the Run Central Florida a...

Hello, friends, We are glad to have you with us for an express 30-minute workout of TFB Quick Bytes. Join Coach Shelby and Christine as they unpack some of the most used terms and lingo for runners.  Please consult a physician before starting any new exercise routine. Today's 30-minute workout will be structured.  8-min Conversation Pace 2-min Walk or Push  8-min Conversation Pace 2-min Walk...

Hello, friends, We are so glad to have you with us for today's long-run, Halloween edition. Go ahead and get laced up and join us; it's Time for bRUNch! In this episode, Coach Shelby and Christine chat more about Halloween, exchange Halloween and Harry Potter "pick-up lines," and play Halloween games! You are invited to play our themed long-run games with us! Join in on the Hal...

Hello, friends, Do you know how you feel when you find something so amazing that it changes your world and perspective? That is exactly how Coach Christine felt when she learned about Handful. The activewear company that helps women stay active, feel good, and gives back! So when Coach Shelby learned that Handful needed some extra support, she reached out and got Jennifer to meet us for a quick by...

Hello, friends, We are glad to have you with us for an express 30-minute workout of TFB Quick Bytes. Shelby & Christine are on-hand with our top 10 list of ways to help avoid taper madness or taper crazies and celebrate Taper Town as a great time to get you pumped and ready for your goal race! And, while you are relaxing or trying to relax during your taper, find some more advice and great lin...

Hello, friends, Welcome to the bRUNch table, the one and only... Tara Griffith. This costume Queen was willing to take time out of her busy day and away from her crafting table to sit down with us and spill the tea on all things related to costume running! She provides insights, practical tips and advice, but most of all she provides tons of enthusiastic inspiration. So whether you are ready to he...

Hello, friends, We are glad to have you with us for an express 30-minute workout of TFB Quick Bytes. Today we are excited to introduce you to a woman that is the perfect definition of someone who figures out how to prioritize her workouts.  Jodi Tombyll has a lot to balance,  including caregiving for her very special granny, who that just celebrated her 100th birthday. She is also a full-time team...

Hello, friends, Welcome to the bRUNch table, the one and only... Denny Krahe of Diz Runs infamy! Coach Denny is a running podcast legend who took time out of his busy schedule to join us on bRUNch! After listening to this episode, the only disappointment you will have is that it had to end. We had so much fun learning about Denny, his coaching philosophy, how he stays motivated, and his origin sto...

Hello, friends,  We are glad to have you with us for an express 30-minute workout of TFB Quick Bytes.  Shelby & Christine celebrate National Curves Day by talking about body appreciation and the latest and greatest controversy with Kanye (insert eye-rolling emoji here), and we BOTH learn a bit more about each other that may surprise you all!  Please consult a physician before starting any new...

Hello, friends, If there is one way to show yourself that you are worth fighting for is getting laced up and getting in your long run with Sasha Wollf, mental health warrior and founder and executive director of Still I Run. The country's ONLY non-profit running community that works to promote the benefits of running for mental health while also working to defeat the stigma, raise awareness a...

NATIONAL WALK TO SCHOOL DAY The first Wednesday in October makes a perfect time to celebrate National Walk to School Day. Not only does the day encourage getting some exercise, but the weather is perfect for walking to school, too. #WalkToSchoolDay Every year on October 5, people come together to celebrate National Be Nice Day. National Be Nice Day encourages us to make someone else’s life just a...

Hello, friends, Join us as we explore our love for Disney’s Coco and Encanto, unlock the magic within, and celebrate National Hispanic Heritage Month. Also, for today's workout, we want you to play along and choose your Disney Team Coco or Team Encanto with our version of This or That. You should have received it in your newsletter, but if you didn't Sign up here or email us at info@time...

Hello, friends,  We are glad to have you with us for an express 25-minute workout of TFB Quick Bytes.  Go ahead and get laced up and join us! We learn more about each other and hopefully YOU with a one-word association game. Play along by tagging us on social media with #tfbrunch Please consult a physician before starting any new exercise routine. Today's workout will be structured.  5 min wa...

Hello, friends, Join us as we talk about body positivity, self-love, body confidence, loving (or not) the skin you are in, affirmations, and gratitude for movement. Also, for today's workout, we have two fun assignments - if you missed the newsletter, this is your chance to access the community page and hear about our weekend games, trivia, behind-the-scenes, and more. Sign up here . Tag us o...