Life in Stride

This is episode 1 of a new series Cheston is starting with his coaches at Thomson Training! Cheston recently started working with Jacob Thomson and Thomas Cave as he prepares to go for a sub-2:40 marathon in September. Along with a YouTube series, Cheston will be recording his training conversations with Jacob and Thomas and we will publish them for anyone who is interested!

In this episode, the boys have on special guest Joe McMahan. You have heard us talk about Azoia gels a lot, now you get to hear from the man behind them! We talk about how he got the idea for the product, what it took to launch in February 2024, and his plans going forward. Joe is also a marathoner and just came off of running Boston! We talk about his running journey so far, including how he went...

In this episode, the boys have on special guest Caroline Gosser. Caroline trains with us in Louisville and is a medical student at UofL. While she has been running for a long time now, she just started her marathoning journey with a stunning time of 2:41 at the Houston Marathon in January. Following that, she had a tough DNF at Carmel Marathon in April due to injury but was able to sort out the is...

In this episode, the boys recap the Kentucky Derby Festival half-marathon. Chris and Cheston raced, Scotty paced a friend, and Danny was out there cheering the boys on and got featured on the news! We also discuss what’s next for all of us going into the summer. Enjoy! FOLLOW US ON STRAVA Chris https://www.strava.com/athletes/29985667 Cheston https://www.strava.com/athletes/18536205 Scotty https:/...

In this episode, the boys have on special guest Caitlyn Miller. Caitlyn is a sub-3 marathoner, the founder of running apparel brand “Expntl Athletics,” and a running influencer with 129k followers on Instagram! We discussed how her business got started and where it’s going, her goals in the marathon, her recent decision to move from Florida to Colorado, and more! Caitlyn’s content is very positive...

In this episode, the boys have on special guest Clark Morin. Clark is a 2:36 marathoner based out of Chicago and just came off of a 2:37 performance at the Boston Marathon. He is currently balancing a Master’s degree, full-time job, training at a high level, and making some great content too! We discuss his Boston race, training, how he went from 3:48 to 2:36 in the marathon in just 3 years, and m...

In this episode, the boys discuss having a healthy relationship with running and also how they balance running with the other important things in life. Cheston and Chris also break down their upcoming half-marathon this week. CHECK OUT OUR NEW INSTAGRAM https://www.instagram.com/lifeinstridepodcast/ Want to go sub 3 in the marathon? Check out the Life in Stride Sub 3 Marathon Training Plan: ⁠https...

In this episode, the boys discuss Danny and Scotty’s race results from last weekend! Danny ran 2:50 in the Carmel Marathon and Scotty ran 2:43 at Boston. We also nearly convince Cheston to sign up for the KDF marathon just 10 days out from the event. Enjoy! CHECK OUT OUR NEW INSTAGRAM https://www.instagram.com/lifeinstridepodcast/ Want to go sub 3 in the marathon? Check out the Life in Stride Sub...

In this episode, the boys have on special guest Parker Stinson. Parker is a 2:10 marathoner, 1:02 half-marathoner, and professional runner for Saucony. He recently moved home to Austin, TX to join Jeff Cunningham’s group, Bat City Track Club. We break down the new training setup, go through the highs and lows of Parker’s career, and what’s next for him. Parker was an open book for us and we had a...

In this episode, the boys have some fun chatting about final pre-race thoughts and recapping the training blocks. Danny is running Carmel Marathon Saturday, aiming for a sub 2:45. Scotty is running Boston for the first time Monday, shooting for sub 2:40. Chris is going for a sub 1:10 half at the KY Derby Half in a couple weeks. We also see how Cheston is doing leading into his September sub 2:40 a...

In this episode, the boys welcome on Jeff Cunningham. Jeff is the founder of Cunningham Running and Bat City Track Club, as well as run coach at BPN. We discussed his background as an athlete and how he got into coaching, coaching philosophy, Bat City Track Club’s vision, how the Speed Project went with Team BPN, and much more! Jeff’s energy and positivity are infectious and we are sure you will t...

In this episode, the boys have on special guest Charlie Lawrence. Charlie is the 50 mile world record holder, a 2:16 marathoner, 2x Olympic Trials Marathon Qualifier, and a Swag Master. We break down his 50 mile world record race, talk training for ultra vs marathon, and where he gets his confidence from. Charlie was really fun to chat with and we will definitely be having him on again after that...

In this episode, the boys have Eric Floberg on as a guest. Eric is a father of 4, videographer/filmmaker, and 2:39 marathoner. He has two succesful YouTube channels being Floberg Runs (35k subscribers) and Eric Floberg (188k subscribers). This conversation goes into Eric’s creative mindset, his training and progression in the marathon, his recent partnership with BPN, and much more. You will quick...

In this episode, the boys start off talking about how to know if you are in shape to run your goal time. This was a relevant topic with Danny and Scotty coming off of their peak long run workouts for their respective marathons. We then dive into some nutrition and shoe talk to finish off the pod. Enjoy! AZOIA GELS PROMO CODE helloazoia.com Promo code: OTQBOYZ10 for 10% off! PROMO CODE FOR SWAG’S S...

In this episode, the boys break down the Carmel Marathon and also provide some updates on their own training. We recap some race action from this past weekend, and Chris calls on some competitors to run the 15k with him!! AZOIA GELS PROMO CODE helloazoia.com Promo code: OTQBOYZ10 for 10% off! PROMO CODE FOR SWAG’S SPORT SHOES swagssportshoes.com Promo code: SWAGSOTQ for 10% off online! SIGNUP FOR...

In this episode, the boys have on Mike Korfhage. Mike coaches over 25 runners, and coaches 3 of our hosts! He is a co-founder of the Korfedge running group in Louisville, KY. Mike and Korfedge are a huge reason the Louisville running community is so great. We talk about some of his most memorable moments, how he approaches coaching, and much more. This one was a ton of fun to record, enjoy! This i...

In this episode, the boys talk about all things Boston Marathon. We talk about what to do and what not to do, pre and post-race, course breakdown, and more! We have our first (unplanned) call in on this episode too. This is a fun one, enjoy! AZOIA GELS PROMO CODE helloazoia.com Promo code: OTQBOYZ10 for 10% off! PROMO CODE FOR SWAG’S SPORT SHOES swagssportshoes.com Promo code: SWAGSOTQ for 10% off...

In this episode, the boys have elite ultramarathoner Taggart VanEtten on the show. Taggart has had success from marathon to 100 mile, running 2:21 in the marathon, 5:32 for 50 miles, and owning the 100 mile treadmill world record of 11:32. We discuss his training, nutrition, the 100 mile treadmill record, and what’s next for him. Enjoy! PROMO CODE FOR SWAG’S SPORT SHOES swagssportshoes.com Promo c...

In this episode, the boys start off by talking about our injury history and offer some tips and tricks for this “sore subject.” We also discuss recent race results we have had and add in some solid banter throughout the episode. Enjoy! SIGNUP FOR OUR NEWSLETTER: https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSfciFSFyoluEP2GgND0BHqfjCFp6V8nVOVU5bdmqw_uYrA0-g/viewform?pli=1 Promo code LIFEINSTRIDE gets li...

In this episode, the boys have Zack Beavin on the podcast. Zack is an Olympic Trials Marathon qualifier, and also has some incredible results in the ultramarathon scene. We break down his marathon and ultra career to date, and then talk about what’s next. Enjoy! SIGNUP FOR OUR NEWSLETTER: https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSfciFSFyoluEP2GgND0BHqfjCFp6V8nVOVU5bdmqw_uYrA0-g/viewform?pli=1 Prom...

In this episode, the boys talk with Andy M about his story in running and sobriety. Andy is an attorney and a 2:42 marathoner. His story is full of actionable advice and life insights ranging from running to sobriety. SIGNUP FOR OUR NEWSLETTER: https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSfciFSFyoluEP2GgND0BHqfjCFp6V8nVOVU5bdmqw_uYrA0-g/viewform?pli=1 Promo code LIFEINSTRIDE gets listeners 10% off On...

In this episode, the boys have Thomas Cave on the show. Thomas is a 2:33 marathoner, and also coaches for Thomson Training and Trinity High School. We talk about Thomas’s journey in running, and then get into his decision to leave his job and go into coaching full-time. He discusses his training philosophy that has led to multiple state titles, state records, and PRs. Enjoy! NEWSLETTER LINK: https...

In this episode, the boys talk about everything with Scotty. We start off discussing how his business started, and then dive into how he got started running. In the last segment of this episode, we took an unexpected but really valuable turn into Scotty’s outlook on life. He gives us some really personal background to his own life. This is our longest episode, but trust us, you will not want to mi...

In this episode, the boys discuss Chris’s journey in marathoning from 2019 to present. We discuss what respecting the marathon means, and how Chris put together his recent 2:30 marathon in Indianapolis. NEWSLETTER LINK: https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSfciFSFyoluEP2GgND0BHqfjCFp6V8nVOVU5bdmqw_uYrA0-g/viewform?pli=1

In this episode, the boys discuss Chris’s journey in running from first starting out to end of college. There are some fun stories here and hopefully some useful information for any runners competing in high school/college. We will have a part 2 next to discuss post-collegiate running to date. Enjoy! NEWSLETTER LINK : https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSfciFSFyoluEP2GgND0BHqfjCFp6V8nVOVU5bdm...