Going Off Course

back at it again

Hiding at the Gym, Half Marathon Prep, Half Ironman Fuel, Music Strategy During a Race, etc.

Solo, but we get into ittttt.

This episode is a mix of race recaps, training thoughts, and a very unexpected unboxing moment. We get into gravel biking adventures, race day experiences, elevation gain, pacing strategies, and the effort it takes to stay consistent when things start to get tough. There is plenty of running talk, from Big Sur reflections and race mindset to recovery struggles and what actually goes through your b...

Michelle & Carolyn hop into a solo episode and give new goals and life updates.

In person, we talk all about: Cupping & how the calf is the mostttt painful  Going to the doctor and feeling better just because you went there Traveling with running shoes (how many to pack) On running shoes review Butt soreness  Bloating after lifting  Hybrid Rockstars Kids & GLP1s Sunglasses - & do a try on haul Wtf are men’s pants sizes  River crossings & gravel bike experience...

Diving into Carolyn’s Oceanside recap today - they cover what happened on the bike and all things race day. They also dive into the recent controversy that happened with a popular running influencer at his first half ironman (Michelle gets Carolyn’s take on the whole thing). Michelle has a bad experience with The Feed (spoiler - it was a blood bath) and they also touch on gravel bikes (covering Ca...

This week Carolyn takes us to Mallorca and brings us along for the full cycling adventure. From travel logistics and athlete packing struggles to taking on some big boi climbs, she shares what it is actually like to train and ride in one of the most iconic cycling destinations. She gets into race prep, nutrition strategies, and gear choices, along with the little things no one warns you about when...

Quickie but make it have updates - starting with Carolyn pre-travel to Spain and ending with a couple Michelle rants.

CURRENTLY RECRUITING FOR A TRAIL RAGNAR, + chats about the. marathon, bangin' fire alarms, strength training, bras & boobs, ice cream in a running pack, old vs. new Lululemon & wayyyy more stuff

Have you ever had to get a workout in and taken a ridiculous route to get there? We feel you. Today, we touch on jogging… why is it such a triggering word??? Also, why did we sell wrapping paper in elementary school? From loving the jog-a-thon in elementary school to gum addictions to recapping a bike race - this episode is random. Also, beware of cougars in Arizona (cats or older women? The jury...

🎙 Episode Recap Back to strength training (because injury potential) Tib tibbing, Achilles cracking, balance board rehab = Bike race Sunday + the unsanctioned Red Box for a DVD Convincing oneself to not be competitive (hard) Dell computer struggles Food & social thoughts: WIEIAD videos + people commenting on what you eat Ordering WRONG at a restaurant Post-long run treats (post run or in the P...

This episode is a full grab bag of off course-ness from start to finish. We talk slick back hair struggles, Hollywood influencer events, networking that feels mildly intimidating, and a movie night that was so good it made us cry more than once. There are fashion dilemmas, footwear regrets, and the ongoing effort to look composed while absolutely not feeling that way. We also share injury updates...

This week we're questioning everything we thought we knew about running, especially the idea that more miles and more suffering automatically equal better results. We talk about injury myths, overtraining, and why sometimes the bravest thing you can do is take a day off and not spiral about it. Turns out elite athletes recover on purpose, not just by accident. Of course we also share stories t...

Was Carolyn serving c*nt at pilates? You’ll have to listen to find out. Carolyn & Michelle both find themselves at Lagree studios for a random mid-week workout. If you’ve ever done Lagree or are curious about it, this might be the episode for you - BUT - they also discuss below-the-belt soreness (lol), owning a dog and pet peeves around it, trail running, and so much more. Do you talk while yo...

This week we recorded separately because life was doing the absolute most, so you are getting two very different but equally unhinged halves of the episode. Michelle checks in from St. Louis with moving updates, Midwest confusion, pecan coffee regret, and some very real thoughts about feeling lost in your 30s. She talks running hills that should not exist, yoga realizations after 15 years of doing...

This week we are all over the place in the best way. We start with microphone struggles, coughing fits where Carolyn essentially broke all her ribs, and some very real updates on visas and moving plans. We talk about running in cold weather, recent half marathon experiences (including accidentally taking them out way too fast), and why preparation and mindset matter even when things do not go acco...

Carolyn and Michelle tackle the chaos of moving locally, internationally, and emotionally, and how it manages to derail routines, training, and mental health all at once. They swap stories about packing, decluttering, and the stress no one warns you about, then shift into running talk with local legends, race pressure, half and full marathon feelings, and redefining what a “good” race actually mea...

Season Two is officially here, and your favorite hosts are back together catching up on all things life and running. From workouts and weather woes to marathon training challenges, we dive into what it’s been like getting back into a routine—and what still hurts (and why). We talk training plans, long runs, and the logistics of moving while trying to stay consistent, plus the very real question of...

A lot of race talk today! We’re recapping recent race days and all the things you can’t control once the gun goes off — mindset swings, fueling mishaps, questionable swim starts, and bike mechanics deciding to act up at the worst possible time. We get into the emotional highs and lows of race prep, what actually matters on race day, and the lessons you only learn by doing. We also talk race etique...

It’s one of those episodes — the kind where technical difficulties become part of the plot. Between apartment issues, recording chaos, and way too much chafing talk, we somehow manage to cover triathlon training, Halloween plans, and what our perfect race would look like (spoiler: flat course, good snacks, zero blisters). We also get into finding joy in training vs. the pressure of racing, how to...

A lot of random chat today!  Carolyn has only ever eaten 1 oyster in her life. And it was in Ohio. Do we put her in jail? We talk about a new 5k “PR” (aka a Strava PR), random race era, time commitments for a full vs half marathon, a $22k race, and taking off random days in the middle of the week. Also, you’ll never regret a run unless it’s with Napa and she’s being annoying. Do you also need vali...

Questions continue in today’s episode! We start with some irrational fears after Michelle mentions her Achilles tendon popped (but didn’t pop?) during her morning workout (she’s better than everyone else - but only this day because of said morning workout).  We chat about not warming up properly and then not being able to hit your workout goals, people who run 100-mile weeks, and Carolyn mentions...

Strava & Garmin are fighting?! We dive into the drama and then break into Michelle’s current gripe with cyclists - and she also gets a helmet makeover - you don’t want to miss this. (Check Spotify and/or YouTube for video.) We laugh at the fact that cyclists always have to do the most (always wearing the full fit), clipping in for the first time, and how eating Nerd Gummy Clusters while runnin...

Carolyn’s back from Europe and she’s got stories—think Prague cobblestones, Vienna coffee, Munich beer tents (yes, Oktoberfest happened), and Switzerland being… well, Switzerland. She dives into the highs, the not-so-glamorous travel moments, and what it feels like to come back to normal life after pretending you’re an international woman of mystery. Also on deck: running challenges, why she’s pre...