stay for the stories

Christianna Burkee is a viral sensation, TikTok legend, a connoisseur of dating advice, entrepreneur, and artist. This is her story: What started out as documentary a trying time in her relationship led to sharing her stories and journey captivated by her wonderful sense of humor and personality.

Allie Kieffer is a competitive athlete, coach, world traveler, a native New Yorker turned Texan, cook, writer, and adventure seeker. This is her story: From running at an early age to accelerating in the sport of distance running - including her pursuits with training and traveling around the world, coaching, sharing her journey, and being an advocate for inclusivity, positivity, and healthier liv...

Kevin Cooney is a TikTok all-star, the epitome of your morning cup of coffee, content creator, entrepreneur, and athlete. This is his story: From establishing a tremendous amount of discipline at an early age through sports, he shifted his focus towards business, marketing, and content creation starting his own business and inspiring others through compelling inspirational and motivational videos.

Patrick Pressgrove is a para-athlete, COO of Team CATAPULT (a non-profit aiming to CATAPULT physically challenged athletes), run club captain, ambassador, Houstonian, musician, and photographer. This is his story: Stemming from the mindset of being goal oriented he pushed his own limits and discovered his love for running, accomplishing a handful of marathons and endurance races, he is a trusted r...

Ariane Tonka is a well-rounded athlete, ambassador, digital nomad, traveler, entrepreneur, native Canadian who recently moved to the States. This is her story: With a history playing every single sport imaginable, the no-days-off mentality carried over into her professional career in starting her own business and falling into the world of sharing her fitness journey through social media.

Tim Rossi is THE lost boy. This is his story: A native New Yorker, former soccer, baseball, football, and basketball player turned competitive runner, and co-founder of the Lostboys Track Club.

Allison Lynch is a writer, runner, artist, model, marketer, Boston native who recently moved across the country to the West Coast. This is her story: a true artist in all aspects and a competitive athlete with a holistic approach to health, fitness, and mindfulness.

Patrick Jacobson is a designer, semi-sponsored athlete, chef enthusiast, and world traveler teaching us all about how to live life to the fullest. This is his story: A small town Australian native fulfilling his dreams by making it to the big city in Berlin and finding the perfect blend of design, athletics, and all-things creative.

Dr. Amanda Childs is a psychologist and when I say she's an all-around athlete I mean she's an all-around athlete. This is her story: From being the athlete of the year back in her days competing in tennis, softball, and basketball to turning her dislike for conditioning into her love for running.

Ashley Mateo is writer, editor, coach, iron man and 9x marathon finisher. This is her story: From excelling in gymnastics and following a structured training program to nonchalantly signing up for a triathlon via email and discovering her love for running.

Sashah Handal is someone who needs no introduction but I'm going to give her one anyway. This is her story: From being a self proclaimed pizza connoisseur and baking delicious pastries to becoming a star athlete, personal trainer, marathon finisher, and leading group fitness classes.

Gabrielle Yatauro is a former tennis player and collegiate track star who recently completed her first full marathon. This is her story: Sparking from a sibling rivalry and competitive nature, this athlete discovered her natural ability to run fast eventually finding that she could also go the distance and run far.

Brian Quito is a born and bread New Yorker, former boxing champion with more than 100 rounds and 20 matches under his belt, turned runner. This is his story: From finding structure and stability in sports to dropping everything to dive head first into his new found love for running and immersing himself in the NYC Running Community.

Dave Hashim is a former competitive lacrosse player and skiier turned 4x marathon and ultra marathon finisher, and a standout photographer in NYC. This is his story: Having the competitor's mindset to setting personal goals to becoming a better athlete and falling in love with the sport of running.

Jess Wayashe is a former D1 sprinter, 3x Boston Marathon Finisher, and 2x Run Across Haiti ultra marathoner. This is her story: Her love for running as a kid grew into competing in college then eventually leaving corporate America to pursue her passions as a current run coach and trainer.

Jerry Francois is former collegiate track star, current competitive athlete and founder of GoldFinger Track Club. This is his story: From a late start as a runner to blooming and accelerating through college and starting his own running crew in NYC.

Joshua Funderburg is an Equinox Hudson Yards Group Fitness Manager, On Running Ambassador, and soon to be NYC Marathon Finisher. This is his story: His journey from music and broadway to fitness and running.

Lucie Beatrix is a former international model turned competitive athlete. This is her story: Her journey from the runway to running on the track....at high speeds.

Carleth Keys is a former news anchor turned marathoner. This is her story: Her journey falling back in love with running and checking off her goal to finish the Boston Marathon.

This is my story running the Boston Marathon. Just getting my thoughts out there. Still processing. A lot of emotions. Very proud.

Dudley Appo is an expert in all things product and adidas. This is his story: His journey with running and the brand.

Les Boadu is an experienced teacher, runner, and jack of all trades. This is his story: His intro to running and the man behind the miles.

Jacob Elijah is an athlete, content creator, and digital director. This is his story: The non-runner turned runner.

Introducing the Stay For The Stories podcast by Jacob Elijah