Doing Good from WeRunWithYou

This season we interview brain aneurysm survivors and caregivers to learn how they are navigating new challenges and finding their own way of Doing Good. In this episode, we interview Robin Simone. If you were to look up "beast mode", you’d likely find a picture of Robi Simone. With only 10 miles left in the  bike portion of Ironman Wisconsin, Robi found herself out-of-nowhere battling with double...

This season we interview brain aneurysm survivors and caregivers to learn how they are navigating new challenges and finding their own way of Doing Good. In this episode, we interview Andrea Calleja. Andrea suffered a ruptured brain aneurysm in 2019, just days after running the Chicago marathon. After surgery, her first doctor told her she can no longer run, but she did not let that stop her from...

This season we interview brain aneurysm survivors and caregivers to learn how they are navigating new challenges and finding their own way of Doing Good. In this episode, we interview Alejandra and her daughter, Daniela. Dani suffered a ruptured brain aneurysm in 2020 at the age of 16, and her mom Alejandra has been by her side ever since. We like to call them the dynamic duo. They share with us t...

In this episode, we chat with John Ogbin. John is a school administrator and avid runner, who founded The Nick Mowers Memorial 5K in memory of a friend who died at the age of 36 from a brain aneurysm. Nick Mowers was a positive force throughout his life and in memory, through John, continues to make this world a better place. Please enjoy our fun conversation with John about friendship and leaving...

In this episode we talk with Mark Wise Mark spent over 16 years with the Special Olympics of Delaware and now works with the Delaware State Parks. He is a long-time endurance athlete who has competed in over 20 Ironman triathlons, including the World Championships in Kona 3 times. Please enjoy our fun conversation with Mark as he details his path to endurance sports and a fulfilling career, while...

In this episode we have the pleasure of chatting with Susan Sidoriak. Susan is a graphic artist, photographer, and avid runner. She is the owner of Silverbox Creative Studio and the Sideporch ( shopsideporch.com ), where she beautifully melds together her love for art and running. Please enjoy our heartwarming conversation with Susan as she talks about how she magically transformed a seemingly ran...

In this episode we chat with Dr Jonathan Russin. Dr Russin is Assistant Professor of Neurosurgery and Assistant Director of the Neurorestoration Center, at University of Southern California Keck School of Medicine. Over the past 5 years, he has become an avid runner after joining me at the 2016 Los Angeles Marathon to build RunLAwithKathy, through which we have raised over $81,000 to fund neurores...

In this episode, we talk with Cathee Cao. Cathee has endured more loss and trauma in the past decade than most people experience in a lifetime. And through all the struggle, gained a renewed sense of self and energy to help others. Please enjoy our emotional conversation with Cathee on the real meaning of strength from within. This interview was recorded on March 7, 2020. You can find articles fro...

In this episode we talk with Rocio Vallejos-Hoyt. Rocio works at the Braille Institute of Los Angeles. She shares with us her experience helping individuals and their families facing life-altering illnesses, and living through it herself when her sister Wendy suffered a ruptured brain aneurysm. Please enjoy our touching conversation with Rocio as we talk about what it means to lend a helping hand...

In this episode we have the pleasure of speaking with Kelly Tyrrell. Kelly is the Director of Research Communications at University of Wisconsin-Madison and an accomplished ultra-runner. Over the past four years, she has made it on the podium in several ultra-marathons, earning the top spot in three of those races. Please enjoy our candid conversation with Kelly as she runs through the ups and dow...

In this episode we have the privilege to chat with Wayne Kursh. Wayne has been a race director for over 40 years. He and wife Barb own and operate Races2Run, organizing over one hundred races a year in Delaware and surrounding states for non-profit organizations to raise money and awareness for their causes.  Please enjoy our stroll down memory lane with Wayne, as we look back at how it all starte...

In this episode we sit down with Jocelyn “the Wong—star” Neill. Jocelyn is a former professional triathlete. She raced as the first Asian-American female professional triathlete specializing in the Ironman distance from 2009-2011. Jocelyn competed in over 20 Ironman races with team TBB, inspiring so many to push themselves in the sport.  Please enjoy our fun conversation with Jocelyn as we talk ab...

We talk with Diane Kukich about her journey through a 30-year streak of daily exercise. Diane, a retired science writer for the University of Delaware, is a certified running coach who continues to be a competitive runner in the local racing community. She is @coachd10k on Instagram. Outro music is Alive by Nekzlo.

We sit down with Julie Benson to chat about her journey to realizing the importance of connection and serendipity. Julie is a 2-time Boston Marathon qualifier, mother of two boys, wife of a SWAT officer, and a full-time school guidance counsellor. This interview was recorded on November 24, 2019 Julie is @jembenson on Instagram. Outro music is Alive by Nekzlo