Inspire to Run Podcast

Send us Fan Mail #037 - Sara McInerney Hauck, host of Facing Fear podcast, helps others face their fears while she has faced and overcomes her own. In this two-part episode, Sara shares her running journey and how she managed physical and health challenges to achieve her fitness goals. Topics Covered: Identifying your fear and working towards overcoming it Managing health challenges and to achieve...

Send us Fan Mail #036 - Fitz Koehler brings positivity and energy to the fitness world as a fitness expert and race announcer. In this episode, Fitz shares her personal and professional fitness journey along with her fight against breast cancer. Topics Covered: Background as a fitness expert and race announcer Journey and philosophy as a runner Having the right mindset while battling cancer Findin...

Send us Fan Mail #035 - Getting started is hard... Staying motivated is harder. In this episode, you will hear the inspiring story of Tim Molony on why he started running and the ways that he found would keep himself motivated for the long-term. Topics Covered: Finding what works for you when you start running Different ways to keep running interesting How to work through and come back from an inj...

Send us Fan Mail #034 - Weight loss is a common struggle for many people. In this episode, you will hear the inspiring story of Carla Jungbluth on how she lost 88 lbs with better nutrition (no diet) and incorporated running as part of her lifestyle. Topics Covered: Improve your nutrition without dieting How to start running when overweight Benefits of being surrounded by a supportive community Tod...

Send us Fan Mail #033 - There are many reasons to start running. But once you start, you will discover a world of mental and physical benefits. In this episode, Demetra Dentes will share why she started running and her journey to qualify as an elite Spartan obstacle course racer. Topics Covered: Why turn to fitness during a difficult time How to keep going when you are not motivated Advice for new...

Send us Fan Mail #032 - Falling out of a routine is easy. Getting back in... ...not so much. In this episode, I will share my personal story about how I recently fell out of my routine and 3 tips on how I am getting it back. About your Inspire Virtual Runs Host Richard Conner Richard is a strategic marketing professional with experience in B2B marketing. Richard is the founder of Inspire Virtual R...

Send us Fan Mail #031 - Ultrarunning opens up a new world of running. It tests your body and mind but allows you to explore the world in a different way. In this episode, Taylor Lucey will share her running journey and experiences as she discovered ultrarunning. Topics Covered: Journey from high school track to ultrarunner Experience as an ultrarunner  Benefits of having  a running partner Advice...

Send us Fan Mail #030 - Creating good habits is not easy, but is key to making changes or achieving big goals in your life. In this episode, I will share 5 tips (+ a bonus tip) on how you can create a new habit along with how I created a habit to run a 90-day winter running streak.  About your Inspire Virtual Runs Host Richard Conner Richard is a strategic marketing professional with experience in...

Send us Fan Mail #29 - Nutrition is an important element of your overall health and wellness; and critically important for runners. In this episode, plant-based registered dietitian nutrition and run coach Kayla Slater shares with us her journey as a runner and how she embraced plant-based nutrition to improve her health and wellness. Topics Covered: What it means to be plant-based Overall benefit...

Send us Fan Mail #028 - Fitness is a journey, not a destination.  In this episode, Naté-Janine Williams shares her fitness journey along with a very personal story about how she needed to take a break to take care of her family. Fitness is a part of your life and we explore what to do when you need to pivot and focus on other areas of your life. Topics Covered: Ways to begin your fitness journey B...

Send us Fan Mail #027 - We often talk about how we as adults benefit from running. But what about our kids? In this episode, running coaches Jeromie Schumacher and Jeff Craig share their journey as coaches and also the benefits that kids can get by running at an early age. Topics Covered: Journey to becoming a running coach Benefits of kids running How to get your kids involved in running Today&ap...

Send us Fan Mail #026 - We typically focus on the fitness benefits of running. But what if there is more? In this episode, we will hear from Holly Robinson who shares her story about how she discovered running later in life, the associated physical and mental benefits, and the "runner's calm". Topics Covered: Journey to 5K as a beginner Physical and mental benefits of running Import...

Send us Fan Mail #025 - Pancreatic cancer is the 3rd leading cause of cancer-related death in the United States after lung and colon. Hear from Richard Pante and Kim Levesque about why they joined the fight against pancreatic cancer and how the Pancreatic Cancer Action Network supports patients and their loved ones. Topics Covered: Learn how Pancan supports patients and their loved ones Hear about...

Send us Fan Mail #024 - We all get off track with our health & fitness at some point or another. In this episode, we will hear from Pat Doolan who shares his story about how his health was deteriorating due to the challenges of the pandemic and how he took back control with running.  Topics Covered: Physical and mental benefits of running Virtual training options to help you start running Fun...

Send us Fan Mail #023 - Staying fit while traveling doesn't mean hours in a gym or denying yourself delicious local cuisine. Mike and Maryssa, the Two Fit Travelers and hosts of The Fit Travel Show , share tips and simple things you can do to enjoy your travel while staying fit. Topics Covered: Setting the right expectations about fitness and travel Things to consider when planning and prepar...

Send us Fan Mail #022 - What is getting in the way of achieving your goals in fitness and life? Join us for this inspiring episode to learn about how Mahrukh Imtiaz, fellow runner and player for the Candian Women's Cricket Team, took action and changed her life to become the fittest she has ever been and doing the things that she enjoys. Topics Covered: Understanding your situation and identi...

Send us Fan Mail #021 - You have heard of Make-A-Wish, but do you know what they do? Join us for this inspiring episode to learn more about how Make-A-Wish grants wishes to kids with critical illnesses and how two college students created a 5K road race series to fundraise for the cause. Topics Covered: Christina Alt joins us from Make-A-Wish CT to share their national and local programs; along wi...

Send us Fan Mail #020 - This is a special episode! This is American Heart Health Month and we have Pam Frost, a member of the Inspire Virtual Runs Community and previous guest & her husband, Kevin Frost, share their story about the importance of taking care of your heart and what they are doing as a family. Topics Covered: Kevin's journey with heart disease Healthy lifestyle and adjustmen...

Send us Fan Mail #019 - Today's guest, Chelsea Robberson, empowers school and education-related business leaders to evaluate processes, set strategic goals, and propel their mission forward. Chelsea is a fellow runner and shares her running journey and love for gadgets. Topics Covered: Running journey over the years and during the pandemic Philosophy about running and getting started Gadgets...

Send us Fan Mail #018 - Today's guest, Tanisha Earls, is a wife, mother, and a new runner. She started her journey 6 years ago by receiving a gift from her husband of a Fitbit. Tanisha share with us how she started running and her journey since then. Topics Covered: Journey to becoming a runner How an activity tracker motivated change Importance of family and support groups Today's Guest...

Send us Fan Mail #017 -  Today’s guest, Ann O’Brien, is the Director of Community Engagement at IRIS (Integrated Refugee & Immigrant Services) in New Haven, Connecticut, since 2016.  IRIS has resettled more than 1,300 refugees in the last four years and annually assists over 2,000 refugees and immigrants as they strive for family self-sufficiency. Ann talks to us about the impact IRIS has in t...

Send us Fan Mail #016 - Today's guest, Felix Martinez, is a retired police officer with the Vineland Police Department where he worked as a patrolman, detective, and a PT Instructor at the police academy. Felix is a fellow runner and Spartan obstacle course racer. He talks about the importance of staying in shape and his personal story and philosophy about running. Topics Covered: Importance...

Send us Fan Mail #015 - Today's guest, Sandy Matosz, is a licensed masters social worker. Sandy considers herself more of a yogi who runs on the side. She talks about the benefits of exercise and shares her story about how it has helped improve her mental health. Topics Covered: Importance of paying attention to your mental health Impact your job and environment can have on you Benefits exerc...

Send us Fan Mail #014 - 2021 is finally here! Our host Richard Conner , marketer, runner, writer, husband, parent, and runner, shares a special message about 2021 and how you can approach the new year. Additional Resources: If you want 2021 to be your year - David Dang Listen to Inspire Virtual Runs Podcast: Apple Podcasts   Spotify Google Podcasts Amazon Music Stitcher iHeartRadio iTunes + Alexa...

Send us Fan Mail #013 - As 2020 comes to a close, our host Richard Conner , marketer, runner, writer, husband, parent, and runner, reflects on how he has been inspired by guests, listeners, and the community. Richard shares his five commitments to the IVR community in 2021.  Additional Resources: How to Run Through the Winter: A Beginner’s Guide StreakTrackr What You Need to Know About Benefits of...