The Run Your Life Podcast

In this episode, I got to interview running and strength coach Mark Bottenhorn. He is also a mental health advocate and strength coach, who coaches runners of all levels. Mark is a well-accomplished runner who has achieved the 4th fastest run time in North America for the 6-hour Michigan Summer Stampede Ultra!  We dig into what his running journey was like with overcoming mental health obstac...

In this episode, I had the great pleasure of talking with Chris Johnson. He is a triathlete, physical therapist, and running & triathlon coach. Chris shares all things running, treating runners, and coaching runners! He gives advice on what it will take to break 5 minutes in the mile and even turns the tables on me at some point and asks me a few coaching questions on my goal of breaking 5. If...

In this episode, I'm honored to speak to a great friend and huge inspiration to me,  Hannah Moldenhauer. We used to run together in Mississippi when running was just a hobby for her. Now, it's been AMAZING to see her transform in her running journey as she kills her 4:48 marathon time to a 3:06 marathon. You don't want to miss this one!  Besides being an extremely talented runner, she is...

In this episode, I got to chat with physical therapist, running coach, and indoor run studio owner, Danielle Adler Kroot. As a physical therapist, Danielle became more exposed to patients and coworkers who were runners. From a previous dislike of running, she started running in 2014 when she became a physical therapist. With a special opportunity to treat patients in Australia, she has learned an...

Special Episode 3/3 with Physical Therapist and Running Coach Rebecca Klingenschmitt! In this episode we dive into Rebecca's professional story. We chat about when she knew she wanted something different than the standard quo for her career and how she started to make the shift while still working full time for someone else. We chat about how she has started to help runners online while working fu...

Podcast Episode with Michelle Pottratz! Athletic Trainer turned Personal Trainer and Running Coach!

This is SPECIAL EPISODE 1 of 3 where I sit down and talk with three other RUNNING CLINICIANS who were and are sick of the standard quo in healthcare and started doing things their own way. Joewel is the owner of AMP Physio where he has his own concierge practice and also coaches runners! A year ago, Joewel did not know how to write running plans but was one of the 10 people who went through the BE...

Abby Peachy is a runner, physical therapist, and running coach. 

In this episode I got to interview my current running coach Juli Benson.  Juli has been coaching for over 20 years. She's coached at the collegiate level in the past and she currently coaches anywhere from beginners to Olympians.  She is a former Olympian herself in the 1500m. So we get to dig into what it was like to be a professional runner and compete on the most prestigious stage! We...

In this episode I share where I'm currently at in my running journey. I address running in the heat, my recent move, my current goals towards breaking 5, AND a bout of heel pain I'm currently dealing with. As always keeping it real and can't wait to share this with you all!

In this episode I sit down and chat with Jason Tucker Thomsen. Jason is a Chiropractor, Runner and Running Coach.  We discuss the differences between Physical Therapy and Chiropractic Care and when to seek either and the similarities and differences.  We discuss preparing and adjusting to running in the heat as well as the altitude. These tips were super helpful as I'm learning to adjust...

In this episode I sit down and chat with Megan James. Megan is a runner, PT, running coach and mom in Upstate New York. She shares how she is running at her best at age 31 and post-baby, what has changed for her running since college, her perspectives on rehab as a runner, and what she has learned through injury herself. Megan can be found on IG @immersion_pt, on FB at Immersion PT and online at w...

In this episode I sit down and talk with Dan Walters, head coach of DWRunning in Chicago, IL. We talk how he started his run coaching business from the ground up, entrepreneurship, coaching, the keys to success as a runner, and much more.  DWRunning is a running team of 110 adults in Chicago, IL. Dan's passion for the sport is super evident in this episode and I can't wait for you all to get...

In this episode I sit down and talk with Steph Mundt. A fellow Physical Therapist and Running Coach and owner of Volante PT and Performance in Scottsdale, AZ. Steph has had 11 bone stress injuries, a labral tear which she rehabed conservatively, and faced an eating disorder when she was younger. All this and she is STILL running and hungry for more. This is a super insightful conversation for any...

In this Special Episode you get to hear from just me, Kristen, the host :) I share my professional journey.  WHY I originally decided to become a Physical Therapist.  My frustrations and STRUGGLES during my first few years as a PT.  To some pretty hard years where I struggled A LOT.  To what pushed me to take a DIFFERENT route in my career.  To present day where I am extre...

In this episode I sit down and chat with Mark Spewak, running coach and founder of Spewak Training in St. Louis, Missouri. Mark is super energetic and passionate about the sport of running and this shows through in this episode. We get to hear about his running journey, past and current. Mark shares on his experience with depression and anxiety, how running has played a role, and false beliefs aro...

In this episode I sit down with Coach Nick Maas, head cross country and track and field coach of UW-Parkside in Kenosha, WI, my hometown.  We discuss: - Incorporating Sprint Training for distance runners ⁣  - WHY he NEVER runs with headphones on⁣  - The KEY to racing ⁣  - How learning all the events in track and field has helped him as a distance coach ⁣  - The KEY to beco...

In this episode we interview Adam Schwerdt - Physical Therapist, Runner, Run Coach and owner of Run Mental in Colorado Springs, CO. We discuss: -Common Mistakes Runners make that lead to injury -Training Principles to follow to stay injury free -Strength Training for Runners As well as: -His running goals and track aspirations at age 28 -His injury journey and… -AND an INCREDIBLE Breaking 5 moment...

In this episode I sit down with Lara Johnson - fellow Runner, Physical Therapist, and Business Owner. In Part 2 of 2 of the interview with Lara we discuss how she has learned to approach running with a healthier mindset. In this episode you will get to hear about: -Healing the Body -Mindfulness and Meditation -Doing the Inner Work -Yoga and Running -and much more Lara can be contacted at: website:...

In this episode I sit down with Lara Johnson - fellow Runner, Physical Therapist, and Business Owner.  In Part 1 of 2 of the interview with Lara, we discuss her running journey, professional journey, and injury journey.  We dig into her history as a runner so that we can better understand the path she is on today (shared in Part 2).  In this episode you will get to hear about: -a me...

In this episode I sit down and interview my college cross country and track coach Jenny Ryan.  We get to hear about: -Her journey as a runner, cross country skiier, and biathlete, how she trained into her 20's and 30's, and how close she came to making it to the Olympics -Her journey as a coach and what she believes to be the most important thing that a coach can give an athlete -What she bel...

In this episode Kristen Schulz, the host of this podcast, shares her running journey.  She shares how she originally got into running, her experience running high school and college track, the number of injuries and setbacks she faced after college, and present day where she has decided to return to the track and set some pretty lofty goals.  She shares the mission for this podcast throu...