The People Run Podcast

Fitz Mayi
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The People Run Podcast is about the lives behind the miles. Hosted by Fitz Mayi, this show features real conversations with runners at every level from pros to parents, coaches to community builders about training, identity, discipline, setbacks, ambition, and what the sport gives back. Every runner has their own world. This is where we step into it.

  1. #33 She Works Full Time and Runs at an Elite Level | Amy Hoagland

    2D AGO

    #33 She Works Full Time and Runs at an Elite Level | Amy Hoagland

    In this episode of The People Run Podcast, I sit down with Amy Hoagland a full time neurosurgery nurse practitioner chasing elite level running while balancing work, family, and everyday life. Chapters 00:00 Amy's Breakout Half Marathon 04:22 130° Sauna Cycling at Hotworx 08:08 Racing Mesa & Catching Elites Runners 10:03 Why Amy Runs 90% of Her Miles on a Treadmill 14:21 Marathon on a Treadmill + Chasing OTQ 18:00 Gaining Weight & Getting faster than Before 24:21 Injury & Finding Balance  25:33 What Working Hard Looks Like Now  28:39 4am Mornings, Kids, and Making Elite Level Training Work 34:34 Boston Marathon Then vs Now: Running it as a Mother 40:16 Support and Family in Athletic Pursuits 47:12 Getting Faster Intentional Training Follow Us: IG: instagram.com/thepeoplerunpodcast/ YT: youtube.com/@ThePeopleRunPodcast Music: instagram.com/mech__beats/ Follow Amy: IG: instagram.com/tinkgoestoarizona/ 👉 Subscribe to The People Run Podcast for more real stories from everyday runners, and don’t forget to rate, review, and share this episode with a friend who needs some inspiration.

    49 min
  2. #32 400m Hurdles to the Marathon | Brown Bambi on Competing, Coaching & Staying True to Yourself

    MAR 24

    #32 400m Hurdles to the Marathon | Brown Bambi on Competing, Coaching & Staying True to Yourself

    Asia, also known as Brown Bambi, joins the show to talk about her journey from the 400m hurdles to the marathon, coaching athletes while still competing herself, and what it takes to stay confident and authentic in the sport. We talk about sprinting vs distance running, balancing coaching with chasing your own goals, brand partnerships, and finding your own style in running. Chapters 00:00 Sevilla Marathon Felt Diffrent 05:22 Making The Marathon an Experience 09:18 NCAA 400m Hurdle Lessons 11:51 Sprinting vs Distance Running 16:21 Coaching Insights on Mechanics 19:52 Becoming the Runner You Believe You Are 24:35 Building Her Own Lane in Coaching 31:29 The Marathon Reveals Who You Are 37:07 Coaching While Still Competing 43:36 Running Community in Detroit 47:25 Authenticity in Brand Partnerships 51:05 Style, Asics & Expression in Running Follow Us: IG: instagram.com/thepeoplerunpodcast/ YT: youtube.com/@ThePeopleRunPodcast Music: instagram.com/mech__beats/ Follow Asia/Brown Bambi: IG: instagram.com/brown_bambi/ 👉 Subscribe to The People Run Podcast for more real stories from everyday runners, and don’t forget to rate, review, and share this episode with a friend who needs some inspiration.

    54 min
  3. #31 Twenty Years of Running and Still Chasing PRs | Michelle Baxter

    MAR 17

    #31 Twenty Years of Running and Still Chasing PRs | Michelle Baxter

    Michelle Baxter has been running for more than 20 years and she’s still chasing progress. In this episode of The People Run Podcast, Michelle shares what it really takes to stay consistent in running for decades. From early morning runs in −20° weather to raising a family while training for marathons, she talks about discipline, stacking years of consistent training, and the mental battles that show up late in the race. We talk about falling in love with the process, learning through injuries and setbacks, and why progress in running is rarely linear. Because after 20 years in the sport, Michelle is still asking the same question many runners are: How much better can I still get? Chapters 00:00 Running in −20° Weather 04:29 Training Consistency & Sleep 10:53 The 8 Year Journey to Sub 3 Marathon 17:05 The Sub 3 Finish Line Moment 19:18 Training Process & Balancing Running With Family 26:14 Getting Faster After 40 30:13 The Missing Piece: Mental Side of Running 32:49 Stacking Training Cycles 35:28 Houston PR Attempt & Mile 22 Incident 37:51 Boston Marathon & Choosing The Right Races 42:32 Long Term Ceiling & Why She Runs Follow Us: IG: instagram.com/thepeoplerunpodcast/ YT: youtube.com/@ThePeopleRunPodcast Music: instagram.com/mech__beats/ Follow Michelle: IG: instagram.com/therunnersplate/ 👉 Subscribe to The People Run Podcast for more real stories from everyday runners, and don’t forget to rate, review, and share this episode with a friend who needs some inspiration.

    48 min
  4. #30: Western States to Badwater in 8 Days & Life as an Elite Ultra Runner Sierra Degroff

    MAR 10

    #30: Western States to Badwater in 8 Days & Life as an Elite Ultra Runner Sierra Degroff

    Ultra runner Sierra DeGroff joins The People Run Podcast fresh off a podium finish at Jackpot 50 to talk about one of the wildest challenges in endurance running: racing Western States and Badwater just eight days apart. We break down what that experience was really like  the recovery, the mental battle, and what it takes to compete at that level. Sierra also shares her journey through ultra running, from podium finishes to the brutal Wyoming Range 100, pacing elite runners like Tara Dower, and balancing high level training with a full-time job. We also talk about the rapid rise of the women’s field in ultra running, fueling strategies, recovery, and what keeps her chasing her potential. Chapters 00:00 Jackpot 50 Podium and PR 06:53 Heat Training in Las Vegas 11:24 Western States → Badwater in 8 Days 23:00 The Western States Experience 34:22 47 Hours in the Wyoming Wilderness 37:52 Pacing Tara Dower at Black Canyon 43:12 The Rise of Women in Ultra Running 45:13 Experimenting with Nutrition and Recovery 48:18 Balancing Work and Ultra Training 53:05 The Toughest Race: Wyoming Range 100 58:39 Still Chasing Potential 01:00:48 Planning the Next Racing Season 01:04:23 Advice for New Ultra Runners Follow Us: IG: instagram.com/thepeoplerunpodcast/ YT: youtube.com/@ThePeopleRunPodcast Music: instagram.com/mech__beats/ Follow Sierra: IG: instagram.com/sdegroff/ URL: sierradegroff.com 👉 Subscribe to The People Run Podcast for more real stories from everyday runners, and don’t forget to rate, review, and share this episode with a friend who needs some inspiration.

    1h 8m
  5. #29: Cancer at 26: The Marathon Promise | Nathaniel “Cheezy”

    MAR 3

    #29: Cancer at 26: The Marathon Promise | Nathaniel “Cheezy”

    At 26 years old, Nathaniel was diagnosed with cancer. While sitting in a hospital room, a friend made him promise something unexpected run a marathon after he recovered. He hated running. Today, he’s known as “Cheezy” a smiling marathoner chasing big dreams and using his story to inspire runners and young cancer survivors that you are not defined by your diagnosis. Chapters 00:00 Cancer at 26 04:04 The Marathon Promise in the Hospital 12:07 The First Marathon: Vancouver & The Cutoff Panic 15:45 Crossing the Finish Line 19:25 Cancer Changed My Perspective 22:03 Why He Keeps Running 23:24 Running Around the World 27:16 Indy Marathon: Full Circle & A Tough Day 34:39 A Diffrent Approach: Hiring a Coach 40:32 The Big Dream: Boston & BQ 43:39 Inspiring Others Follow Us: IG: instagram.com/thepeoplerunpodcast/ YT: youtube.com/@ThePeopleRunPodcast Music: instagram.com/mech__beats/ Follow Cheezy: IG: instagram.com/cheezy_run/ 👉 Subscribe to The People Run Podcast for more real stories from everyday runners, and don’t forget to rate, review, and share this episode with a friend who needs some inspiration.

    48 min
  6. #28: She Lost the Joy of Running Then Came Back Faster Bianca

    FEB 24

    #28: She Lost the Joy of Running Then Came Back Faster Bianca

    Bianca was once an elite athlete whose entire identity was built around performance. When figure skating ended and running stopped being fun, she walked away from racing for nearly five years. In this conversation, we talk about losing the joy of running, rebuilding a healthier relationship with the sport, separating performance from identity, and what it really takes to come back stronger mentally and physically. Chapters 00:00 Meeting Bianca in Seattle 06:01 When Running Stopped Being Fun 16:39 Separating the Sport from the Disorder 20:25 Loosening the Grip on Goals 35:43 Training With Intention 41:04 Running on Vibes 49:15 You Can Do Anything Not All at Once 55:33 Why are You Running Today ? Follow Us: IG: instagram.com/thepeoplerunpodcast/ YT: youtube.com/@ThePeopleRunPodcast Music: instagram.com/mech__beats/ Follow Bianca: IG: instagram.com/b1ancagram/ 👉 Subscribe to The People Run Podcast for more real stories from everyday runners, and don’t forget to rate, review, and share this episode with a friend who needs some inspiration. Bianca references the “identity house” concept from author Brad Stulberg (via the Rich Roll Podcast)

    1 hr
  7. Bonus: Felicia Pasadyn's Backstory Before Running

    FEB 22

    Bonus: Felicia Pasadyn's Backstory Before Running

    Felicia Pasadyn, an accomplished runner with a background in competitive swimming. Felicia shares her journey from swimming to running, discussing the valuable lessons learned from her swimming career, her inspirations, and her commitment to endurance sports. She reflects on the mental and physical aspects of training, the importance of goal-setting, and her eventual return to running after a successful swimming career.

    9 min
  8. #27: Felicia Pasadyn Became an Elite Marathoner Training Differently

    FEB 17

    #27: Felicia Pasadyn Became an Elite Marathoner Training Differently

    Felicia Pasadyn doesn’t train like most elite runners and that’s exactly why her story is interesting. In this episode we talk about her Olympic Trials qualifying performance at the New York City Marathon, recovering from injury while preparing for Boston, and the unconventional approach she uses: lower run mileage, heavy cross training, strength work, and long term thinking instead of short term PR chasing. 🎙 The People Run Podcast The runs behind the runners. Chapters 00:00 How She's Training Right Now 03:56 Entering The Pro Field 08:04 Why She Doesn't Train Like Other Runners 11:49 Balancing Elite Running & Becoming a Doctor 20:59 Training Outside Zone 2 23:40 The New York Marathon Experience 26:26 When She Realized She Qualified  31:43 Sharing Life and Training on Social Media 38:06 Her Boston Marathon Mindset Follow Us: IG: instagram.com/thepeoplerunpodcast/ YT: youtube.com/@ThePeopleRunPodcast Music: instagram.com/mech__beats/ Follow Felicia: IG: instagram.com/wellfeliciafit/ 👉 Subscribe to The People Run Podcast for more real stories from everyday runners, and don’t forget to rate, review, and share this episode with a friend who needs some inspiration.

    44 min
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The People Run Podcast is about the lives behind the miles. Hosted by Fitz Mayi, this show features real conversations with runners at every level from pros to parents, coaches to community builders about training, identity, discipline, setbacks, ambition, and what the sport gives back. Every runner has their own world. This is where we step into it.

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  • Creator
    Fitz Mayi
  • Years Active
    2025 - 2026
  • Episodes
    36
  • Rating
    Explicit
  • Copyright
    © 2026 The People Run Podcast
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    The People Run Podcast

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