Extraordinary Strides

Christine Hetzel
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Welcome to Extraordinary Strides, the podcast that celebrates the spirit of running and the inspiring stories of those who lace up their shoes and hit the pavement. Here, we dive into the heart of what makes running an extraordinary adventure. Whether you're a seasoned marathoner or just starting out, Extraordinary Strides is your go-to source for expert tips, motivational stories, and the camaraderie of the running community. Our episodes feature seasoned runners, coaches, and everyday athletes sharing their triumphs, challenges, and the joy they find in every run. Join us for casual, uplifting conversations that will leave you excited to put on your running shoes and hit the road. We believe that every run, no matter the distance, is a step towards something greater. So, subscribe now and join our community of runners who are making every stride extraordinary. At Extraordinary Strides, we're here to inspire, motivate, and celebrate with you every step of the way!

  1. 6天前

    How Runners Build Fitness Without More Miles

    Running can be the most consistent thing in your life, right up until your body forces a plot twist. Shelly Rose is back, and the “first half marathon” version of her has evolved into a runner with multiple half marathons, Ragnar memories, Run Disney miles, and a very real injury chapter that includes a calf strain and plantar fasciitis. That detour sparks a bigger question we all face: how do you keep building fitness when running cannot be the only tool? We get practical about cross-training for runners, including what actually counts and why the purpose matters more than the label. We talk aerobic capacity and zone 2 work, the role of mobility and strength training, and the surprisingly specific details that make workouts work or fail, like aqua jogging without losing your mind, stationary bike discomfort, and why hot yoga can be approachable even if you do not “flow.” Shelly also shares how dance fitness like Jazzercise and Zumba delivers sweat, joy, and the lateral movement running misses, plus how “wrong and strong” can be a perfect mindset for learning something new safely. Then we go deeper into the mental side: comparison, perfectionism, and what it feels like to rebuild after time off while your watch keeps reminding you of past paces. We close with a joyful movement draft for stressful days, low impact days, and “I want to feel strong” days, plus a listener challenge to help us pick the next cross-training adventure. Subscribe, share this with a runner who needs options, and leave a review if the show helps you keep showing up. What cross-training should we try together next? Have questions or want to chat? Send a voicemail! Support the show Join the newsletter list for updates, special offers, and exclusive behind-the-scenes content. Join fellow pod and running enthusiasts at The Stride Collective community on Facebook or follow us on Instagram.

    54 分钟

  2. 5月27日

    How to Escape the Summer Running & Fitness Trap

    Summer can feel like it should make fitness easier, but the reality is the opposite: aggressive heat, heavy humidity, pop-up storms, travel weekends, later dinners, and the kind of schedule blur that turns one late night into three. I call it the summer fitness trap, and if you’ve been stuck in the “I’ll restart Monday” cycle, this is your reset with a plan that actually fits real life. We build a summer minimum you can keep even on messy days, using the good, better, best approach and “exercise confetti” (small pockets of movement that add up). I share simple anchors for consistency, plus practical ideas for mobility, strength snacks, and protecting your time without becoming rigid. If you want summer running tips that respect safety and sanity, we also talk about pacing by effort in heat and humidity, why your watch is not your boss, when the treadmill helps, and how run walk intervals can make training feel doable again. Long runs get their own survival guide: how to split a long run strategically, how to fuel and cool down between sessions, and how to keep the whole process fun enough that you want to show up. We also cover hydration for runners (water earlier, electrolytes when sweat demands it) and simple nutrition support with protein, fiber, and snack strategy that travels with you. If you want extra structure and community, I also share what Camp Runamuk is and who it’s for. Register here.  If this helps, subscribe, share the episode with a friend who’s struggling in the heat, and leave a review so more runners and walkers can find these summer consistency tools. What’s your summer minimum going to be? Have questions or want to chat? Send a voicemail! Support the show Join the newsletter list for updates, special offers, and exclusive behind-the-scenes content. Join fellow pod and running enthusiasts at The Stride Collective community on Facebook or follow us on Instagram.

    45 分钟

  3. 5月22日

    Mayday Miles: Day 5 Finish Line Field Day

    You made it to Day 5 of Mayday Miles: Finish Line Field Day! ✨ Today we are celebrating every small win, because you did not have to do this week perfectly for it to count. Your mission: choose your celebration movement. Walk, run, run-walk, stretch, strength train, dance walk, recovery stroll, playlist miles, or anything that helps you finish this week feeling proud. Today’s add-in: add joy. Wear something bright, take a scenic route, listen to your favorite playlist, move outside, celebrate a small win, or invite a friend into your next chapter. Check-in prompt: My Mayday win was ________. For June, I want more ________. Suggested playlist is included with today’s Mayday Miles email. To be entered for today’s prize, complete the prompt and check in by 10 PM ET by replying to the daily email or commenting on the dedicated daily thread in The Stride Collective. Prize winners will be announced on Memorial Day Monday during a LIVE. You do not have to attend live to win. Winners will be contacted by email. Mayday Miles was the trailhead. The trail continues into June. Join here: https://runningnewsletter.myflodesk.com/maydaymiles Have questions or want to chat? Send a voicemail! Support the show Join the newsletter list for updates, special offers, and exclusive behind-the-scenes content. Join fellow pod and running enthusiasts at The Stride Collective community on Facebook or follow us on Instagram.

    1 分钟

  4. 5月21日

    Mayday Miles: Day 4 Trail Buddy Thursday

    Welcome to Day 4 of Mayday Miles: Trail Buddy Thursday. ✨ Today is all about movement plus connection, because support makes consistency so much easier. Your mission: add intentional movement with a little connection. Walk or run with a friend, text someone before or after your workout, post your check-in, share a photo, cheer someone else on, or invite a friend to join. Moving solo? That still counts. Add connection through encouragement, a shoutout, or your check-in. Today’s add-in: add support. Check-in prompt: Today’s Trail Buddy shoutout goes to ________. Featured playlist is included with today’s Mayday Miles email. To be entered for today’s prize, complete the prompt and check in by 10 PM ET by replying to the daily email or commenting on the dedicated daily thread in The Stride Collective. Tiny June hint: team spirit may be entering the chat soon. 👀 You can still join Mayday Miles and be eligible for the days you complete. Join here: https://runningnewsletter.myflodesk.com/maydaymiles Have questions or want to chat? Send a voicemail! Support the show Join the newsletter list for updates, special offers, and exclusive behind-the-scenes content. Join fellow pod and running enthusiasts at The Stride Collective community on Facebook or follow us on Instagram.

    1 分钟

  5. 5月20日

    Breathe Smarter On Every Run

    Your breathing is not just background noise. It is a lever you can pull to change your heart rate, calm your nervous system, and stay in control when a run starts to feel “spicy.” I’m joined by Lynn Kinney, LCSW, longtime endurance athlete, and the steady voice behind our Mindful Moment Wednesdays. Together we unpack breathwork and meditation in a way that actually fits real life: quick two to three minute resets, guided options for racing thoughts, and a simple rule that makes breathing practices more effective for stress and recovery. We also talk heart rate variability (HRV) and wearables with a healthy dose of perspective so you can use your data without giving up your own intuition. Then I take it straight to the roads and trails. We dig into nasal breathing as an easy-run and zone 2 intensity check, plus what to do when nasal-only breathing is not realistic because of allergies, congestion, or a deviated septum. You’ll learn practical, run-specific rhythmic breathing patterns (3-2 for easier efforts, 2-1 for hills and intervals), how to avoid panic breathing, and the form cues that make better breathing feel more natural: tall posture, relaxed jaw, soft shoulders, and a steady exhale. If you want better endurance training, smoother pacing, and a stronger recovery routine, start with the one tool you always have with you.  Subscribe, share this with a running friend, and leave a review so more everyday runners can find these simple breathing strategies. Have questions or want to chat? Send a voicemail! Support the show Join the newsletter list for updates, special offers, and exclusive behind-the-scenes content. Join fellow pod and running enthusiasts at The Stride Collective community on Facebook or follow us on Instagram.

    52 分钟

  6. 5月20日

    Mayday Miles: Day 3 Wind-Down Wednesday

    It’s Day 3 of Mayday Miles: Wind-Down Wednesday. ✨ Today is your permission slip to let your body and mind exhale. Your mission: add gentle movement, mobility, or recovery. Try a recovery walk, stretching, yoga, foam rolling, mobility work, or a few easy movement snacks throughout the day. Today’s add-in: add stress release. That could be breathwork, meditation, journaling, a breathing break, quiet time outside, legs up the wall, gentle stretching before bed, or choosing the lower-pressure version of movement today. Check-in prompt: Today I’m winding down with ________. Suggested workout playlist is included with today’s Mayday Miles email. To be entered for today’s prize, complete the prompt and check in by 10 PM ET by replying to the daily email or commenting on the dedicated daily thread in The Stride Collective. Recovery counts. Gentle counts. Breathing counts. Not signed up yet? You can still join and be eligible for the days you complete. Join here: https://runningnewsletter.myflodesk.com/maydaymiles Have questions or want to chat? Send a voicemail! Support the show Join the newsletter list for updates, special offers, and exclusive behind-the-scenes content. Join fellow pod and running enthusiasts at The Stride Collective community on Facebook or follow us on Instagram.

    1 分钟

  7. 5月19日

    Mayday Miles: Day 2 Fuel & Flow

    Welcome to Day 2 of Mayday Miles! ✨ Today’s theme is Fuel & Flow, because we are not powering through Maycember on stress, vibes, and leftover coffee alone. Today’s mission: add easy movement or a strength snack. Walk, run, run-walk, stretch, do mobility, strength train, or sprinkle in exercise confetti throughout the day. Today’s add-in: add fuel or hydration. That could be protein, produce, extra water, electrolytes, a balanced snack, or a real meal instead of the classic “standing in the kitchen and calling it lunch” situation. Check-in prompt: Today I’m fueling with ________. Suggested workout playlist is included with today’s Mayday Miles email. To be entered for today’s prize, complete the prompt and check in by 10 PM ET by replying to the daily email or commenting on the dedicated daily thread in The Stride Collective. You can still join Mayday Miles and be eligible for the days you complete. Join here: https://runningnewsletter.myflodesk.com/maydaymiles Have questions or want to chat? Send a voicemail! Support the show Join the newsletter list for updates, special offers, and exclusive behind-the-scenes content. Join fellow pod and running enthusiasts at The Stride Collective community on Facebook or follow us on Instagram.

    1 分钟

  8. 5月18日

    Mayday Miles: Day 1 Mayday Mission

    Day 1 of Mayday Miles is here! ✨ Today’s theme is Mayday Mission, and we are starting exactly where we are. Your mission: add 10 to 30 minutes of intentional movement. Walk, run, run-walk, stretch, strength train, dance in the kitchen, or sprinkle in exercise confetti throughout the day. Today’s add-in: choose one thing you want to add this week to feel more supported. More water? More protein? More sunshine? More movement? More recovery? More consistency? More connection? More grace? Check-in prompt: Today I’m adding ________. Suggested workout playlist is included with today’s Mayday Miles email. To be entered for today’s prize, complete the prompt and check in by 10 PM ET by replying to the daily email or commenting on the dedicated daily thread in The Stride Collective. Not signed up yet? You can still join and be eligible for the days you complete. Join here: https://runningnewsletter.myflodesk.com/maydaymiles Have questions or want to chat? Send a voicemail! Support the show Join the newsletter list for updates, special offers, and exclusive behind-the-scenes content. Join fellow pod and running enthusiasts at The Stride Collective community on Facebook or follow us on Instagram.

    2 分钟
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Welcome to Extraordinary Strides, the podcast that celebrates the spirit of running and the inspiring stories of those who lace up their shoes and hit the pavement. Here, we dive into the heart of what makes running an extraordinary adventure. Whether you're a seasoned marathoner or just starting out, Extraordinary Strides is your go-to source for expert tips, motivational stories, and the camaraderie of the running community. Our episodes feature seasoned runners, coaches, and everyday athletes sharing their triumphs, challenges, and the joy they find in every run. Join us for casual, uplifting conversations that will leave you excited to put on your running shoes and hit the road. We believe that every run, no matter the distance, is a step towards something greater. So, subscribe now and join our community of runners who are making every stride extraordinary. At Extraordinary Strides, we're here to inspire, motivate, and celebrate with you every step of the way!

信息

  • 创作者
    Christine Hetzel
  • 活跃年份
    2022年 - 2026年
  • 单集
    259
  • 分级
    儿童适宜
  • 版权
    © 2026 Extraordinary Strides
  • 节目网站
    Extraordinary Strides

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