The 5Q5K

Josh sits down for a conversation with Sophia Slabic and Philip Roxas. They discuss Sophia and Philip's background in athletics and how they started running. They both share about their time running cross country, Sophia shares about her recent success in training for races, and Philip details his experience running for Baylor. They share their goals for the future, and how they hope to give back...

Josh sits down for a conversation with Dan Godde. They discuss Dan’s background in athletics and the motivation that carried him to his first marathon. Dan speaks about jumping out of one’s comfort zone and how he did this in races. He also dives into his marathon experience and the benefits of choosing a smaller race. Josh and Dan speak to the benefit of having spectators and friends there at rac...

Josh sits down for a conversation with Chris Coyne. They discuss Chris’ background in athletics and his introduction to running. Chris shares his origin story signing up for his first marathon and sheds light on starting a run club. For their run, Josh and Chris ran from Royal Park down the Northaven trail along the typical Thursday morning route of the Northwest Dallas Run Club. Let us know where...

Josh sits down for a conversation with Ashton Reed. They discuss Ashton’s background in athletics and how she started running during PT school. Ashton shares her take on the potential benefit of cross-training for runners and how to create a well-rounded health and exercise routine. They discuss whether or not insoles are necessary, and Ashton shares one type of insoles to NEVER fall for. For thei...

Josh sits down for a conversation with Travis Smith. Travis shares his background in athletics and finding direction through running. They discuss how motivation plays into running, and how running in a group can lead to increased motivation. Josh asks how Travis balances running into his schedule as a med student. They share thoughts on running shoes, and how to retool through setbacks or injurie...

Josh sits down for a conversation with Jeffrey Chang. Jeffrey shares his background in athletics and what led him to race in his first half marathon. They discuss ideal racing weather as well as race day nutrition. For a Halloween special, they discuss ~spooky~ running stories they’ve encountered. For their run, Josh and Jeffrey ran from the lower portion of the Katy Trail and ended up near SMU’s...

Josh sits down for a conversation with Drew Baxley. They discuss Drew’s background and the time he spent with Vanderbilt Baseball as well as his introduction to running. Drew shares a biochemical breakdown of running, how to execute workouts and training plans in different heart rate zones, and ways to combat mental blocks and fatigue while running. For their run, Josh and Drew ran from Drew’s nei...

Josh sits down for a conversation with Talia Surges. They discuss Talia’s background in soccer and her introduction to running. Talia shares how training with friends has helped her through tough runs, and how the social aspect of running has kept her going. They discuss how to pace yourself on longer runs, and they compare favorite long run playlists. For their run, Josh and Talia ran along the K...

Josh sits down for a conversation with Jacob Otto. They discuss Jacob’s breadth of experience in athletics growing up and how he initially was introduced to long distance running. They reminisce on races they competed in together, starting with the Silo 5k in Waco, and more recently, at the Katy Trail 5k.  Jacob shares how he has retooled his fitness after college and how his trainer has help...

Josh sits down for a conversation with Reid HD. They discuss Reid’s background in athletics from playing football at Boise State and Duquesne, all the way to the Indoor Football League with the Sioux Falls Storm. Reid shares about building confidence with his clients as a personal trainer, and how running became part of his fitness routine during the pandemic, and how he has found peace through be...

Josh sits down for a conversation with Nick Miller. They discuss Nick’s timeline in athletics and his preparation for IronMan California on Oct. 22nd, 2023. Nick outlines the demands of IronMan training, as well as how to set smart goals. He also shares what life is like with Chron’s disease, and how he has learned to adjust to life with an autoimmune disease while competing in endurance sports. T...

Josh sits down for a conversation with Dr. Kirk Wakefield. Are you interested in learning more from Dr. Wakefield in the classroom while pursuing a career in sports, music, and entertainment? Learn more about Baylor S3 here -> https://sites.baylor.edu/baylors3/ For their run, Josh and Kirk ran around Baylor’s campus in Waco, Texas. Let us know where you got active while listening, and check out...

Josh sits down for a conversation with Joe Carson. They discuss Joe’s background in swimming at SMU, his introduction back into running, the ability to worship through exercise, how to stop and smell the roses while on runs, and Joe’s unofficial role as vlog king of Strava. For their run, Josh and Joe took part in a local fun run from Jeni’s ice cream, through some neighborhoods, and back. Let us...

Josh sits down for a conversation with Cody Soto. For their run, Josh and Cody ran the Wednesday night route of the Waco Run Club, they started in downtown Waco and ran down alongside the Brazos River before turning around. Let us know where you got active while listening, and check out Josh and Cody’s segment on Strava here -> https://www.strava.com/segments/35365020 Have any topics you’d like...

Josh sits down for a conversation with Chase Allan. They discuss Chase’s background, his introduction to running, where to begin as a runner, and daily stretching routines. For their run, Josh and Chase ran one of Chase’s favorite routes, from near where he lives up Flag Pole Hill, to White Rock Lake, and back. Let us know where you got active while listening, and check out Josh and Chase’s segmen...

Evan Konda takes the hosting seat and sits down for a conversation with Josh. Have any topics you’d like us to discuss in future episodes?  Share your thoughts at: 5q5kpod@gmail.com Want more 5Q5K?  Follow the pod: https://www.instagram.com/5q5kpod/ Follow Josh: https://www.instagram.com/josh.williams.44/

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