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. 2d ago ·  Video

    #82 Rory Linkletter on 130 Mile Weeks and Chasing the Canadian Marathon Record

    Rory Linkletter broke 60 minutes in the half marathon, then ran 60 flat in New York. He believes he’s the best he’s ever been, but he’s still waiting for the marathon that shows it. In Valencia, he wants to take a shot at the Canadian marathon record. We start in Chicago, where Rory paced the marathon, watched athletes he coaches race, and hosted a live podcast, all in the middle of a 130-mile week. We talk about why he’d sometimes rather race a half than do a long tempo, what he tells himself midrace when he knows it isn’t his day, and how he reads fatigue when he’s running more miles than ever. Rory walks me through what he’s changing for Valencia: holding his highest mileage for longer, putting workouts closer together, and trying to build legs that can still push over the last 10K. He also lays out his race plan: go with the group on 2:06 pace and see what they can do together once the pacer steps off. We get into his coaching philosophy, what he takes away from training with other athletes, and how he and his wife make training and travel work with a growing family. One thing that stuck with me was how Rory sees each marathon build as a continuation of the last. Valencia is the next chance to see what all that work adds up to. Enjoyed the episode? Follow The People Run Podcast on Spotify or Apple Podcasts and leave a rating. If this one made you think of someone you run with, send it their way. Follow Rory: instagram.com/rory_linkletter/ Follow The People Run Podcast: instagram.com/thepeoplerunpodcast/ Music: instagram.com/mech__beats/

    #82 Rory Linkletter on 130 Mile Weeks and Chasing the Canadian Marathon Record

  2. 5d ago ·  Video

    #81 The Science of Running Faster: Lactate Threshold, Long Runs & Strength | George Morris

    Two runners can get identical results in the lab. Put them in a marathon, though, and one is still holding pace at mile 20 while the other is fading. What changed, and can you train for it? George Morris, a sport and exercise scientist at St Mary’s University and a running coach, joins me to talk about what we can learn from lab testing and how he applies it to training. We start with lactate threshold: what George looks for in a test, how those results can inform your training paces, and how much stock he puts in the estimates from a running watch. Then we get into the decisions that come up once the training plan meets real life. How do you adjust a week when work is piling up or sleep is off? When do you change a session, and when do you let one rough workout go? George explains what he looks at when a runner keeps missing the mark and why two athletes training for the same distance might need very different plans. We come back to those late marathon miles and talk about durability. George shares why he likes putting harder efforts into long runs, what he’s experimented with when runners are already fatigued, and where the research still has questions. We also get into how he fits strength work around big mileage and how that changes between the off-season and a marathon build. George walks through how he’d structure a full year of training, including recovery after a marathon, a stretch focused on 5K speed, and where a half marathon can fit before the next build. We also talk about why he shares the thinking behind his athletes’ workouts and what tells him he’s done a good job as a coach beyond the finish time. Enjoyed the episode? Follow The People Run Podcast on Spotify or Apple Podcasts and leave a rating. If this one made you think of someone you run with, send it their way. Follow George: instagram.com/george_b_morris/ Follow The People Run Podcast: instagram.com/thepeoplerunpodcast/ Music: instagram.com/mech__beats/

    #81 The Science of Running Faster: Lactate Threshold, Long Runs & Strength | George Morris

  3. Nov 7 ·  Video

    #80 He Traded Heavy Lifting for a 2:29 Marathon | Matthew Paulson

    Matthew Paulson was focused on lifting heavy when he decided to run his first marathon in 2023. After a humbling 3:51 finish, he returned with a different commitment to running and eventually ran 2:29 in Berlin. In this episode, Matthew shares how his training evolved from all out mile repeats and punishing hill sessions to a more deliberate approach with a coach. We discuss building toward 100 mile weeks, keeping easy runs easy, and racing shorter distances to become a faster marathoner. He also takes us through Berlin: the nerves before the start, a pacing mistake, and the painful final miles of breaking 2:30. Plus, we talk about how his strength training has changed, fitting running around his work as a physical therapist assistant, and what he wants to improve as he works toward faster times. Chapters 00:00 Heavy Lifting, a 3:51 Debut, and a 2:29 Marathon 02:55 Hockey, Work Ethic, and a 500-Pound Deadlift 06:05 Giving the Marathon Another Shot 08:57 Self-Coaching to His First Boston Qualifier 16:58 Running 2:39 at Boston and Finding a Coach 21:09 Easy Days and a More Structured Approach 27:11 Track Racing and a 1:12 Half Marathon 33:52 Building to 100-Mile Weeks Before Berlin 38:07 Berlin: Pushing the Pace and Holding On for 2:29 44:11 Chasing Sub-2:20 and Developing More Speed 47:59 How His Lifting and Nutrition Changed 56:03 Training Smarter Around Work and Life 59:52 Learning What Works for You Follow Matthew: nstagram.com/mattyjogs/ The People Run Podcast: instagram.com/thepeoplerunpodcast/ Music: instagram.com/mech__beats/

    #80 He Traded Heavy Lifting for a 2:29 Marathon | Matthew Paulson

  4. Nov 4 ·  Video

    #79 One Year to His First IRONMAN 70.3 | Eloi Boisteau

    Eloi Boisteau could barely swim a length of the pool when he committed to his first IRONMAN 70.3. One year later, he finished in 4:48. In this episode, Eloi shares how watching a friend race led him to take up triathlon, learn to swim, and build a training routine around school. We talk about the doubts, sacrifices, and support behind that first finish and what a difficult race at Mont Tremblant taught him about pacing and expectations. We also get into his 24-hour challenge covering 100 kilometers on a frozen lake in Quebec, his 2:58 marathon debut, and his pursuit of a 2:45 marathon and a Boston qualifier. Through it all, Eloi reflects on being willing to start at something you’re bad at and how that decision changed his life. Chapters 00:00 One Year to His First IRONMAN 70.3 03:34 Learning to Swim From Scratch 05:38 Fitting Training Around School and Life 12:09 Mont-Tremblant: When the Race Doesn’t Go to Plan 20:17 Stepping Up to a Full IRONMAN 22:10 Running 100 Kilometers on a Frozen Lake 30:37 Discovering His Potential as a Runner 33:39 Chasing a 2:45 Marathon and Boston 39:05 Marathon Training and Working Through a Setback 46:05 How Triathlon Changed His Life Follow Eloi: instagram.com/eloiboisteau/ The People Run Podcast: instagram.com/thepeoplerunpodcast/ Music: instagram.com/mech__beats/

    #79 One Year to His First IRONMAN 70.3 | Eloi Boisteau

  5. Nov 2 ·  Video

    #78 How Seb Hansen Ran a 2:27 Marathon

    Seb Hansen broke three hours in his tenth marathon. A little over two years later, he ran 2:27:15 in Berlin. In this episode, we explore what changed: his ambition, his training, and how much of his life he was willing to dedicate to getting faster. Seb breaks down weeks reaching 170 kilometers, adding double threshold sessions, and fitting the work around a full-time job. We discuss fueling, recovery, and why he’s become more comfortable adjusting workouts instead of forcing every target pace. He also shares what he learned training in Iten, Kenya, how he fought through Boston to finish in 2:30:14, and what being selected for Puma Project3 meant to him. Then we get into Berlin: controlled pacing, a strong second half, and finally breaking 2:30 before looking ahead to another marathon in Valencia and a sub 2:25 goal. Chapters  00:00 Breaking Three Hours and Discovering His Potential  05:28 The Mileage and Mindset Behind His Progress  11:22 Fitting 100-Mile Weeks Around a Full-Time Job  16:01 Training, Fueling, and Recovering  20:05 Double Threshold and Learning When to Back Off  26:06 Training in Kenya: Lessons From Iten  30:53 Boston: Hanging On for 2:30:14  35:27 Puma Project3 and Breaking 2:30 in Berlin  47:41 Valencia, Recovery, and Chasing Sub 2:25 Follow Seb: instagram.com/sebaruns/ The People Run Podcast: instagram.com/thepeoplerunpodcast/ Music: instagram.com/mech__beats/

    #78 How Seb Hansen Ran a 2:27 Marathon

  6. Oct 29 ·  Video

    #77 Building Lauderdale Run Club with Punk on the Run

    What are run clubs really building? Chris, known as Punk on the Run, moved from Canada to Fort Lauderdale without knowing anyone. He wanted people to run with and a place where the connection continued after the miles. That idea became Lauderdale Run Club. In this episode, we talk about building a club’s identity, bringing brands into the community, and what giving back actually looks like. Chris shares his perspective on gatekeeping, running influencers, and the motivations behind the run club boom. We also get into his background in fashion photography, a 100 mile relay through the Florida Keys with strangers, and how becoming a father has changed what he wants from running. Every runner has a story. Chapters 00:00 Starting Lauderdale Run Club 05:11 Creating Races and Events 07:11 A 100 Mile Relay with Strangers 15:20 Photography and Brand Relationships 19:51 Building the Club’s Identity 22:43 Giving Back to the Community 29:59 Punk on the Run: The Name and His Running Start 34:20 Racing and Preparing for a 50K 36:25 Fatherhood and Changing Priorities 41:59 Gatekeeping, Starting Over, and Opening Doors Follow Punk on The Run: instagram.com/punkontherun/ Lauderdale Run Club: instagram.com/lauderdalerunclub/ The People Run Podcast: instagram.com/thepeoplerunpodcast/ Music: instagram.com/mech__beats/

    #77 Building Lauderdale Run Club with Punk on the Run

  7. Oct 24 ·  Video

    #76 How an Olympian Balances a Full-Time Job and High-Mileage Training | Ruben Sança

    Olympian Ruben Sança has spent nearly three decades competing at a high level, all while balancing a full-time career, family, and demanding training. Originally from Cape Verde, Ruben shares his journey from a childhood marked by asthma to representing his country at the Olympics. We discuss how he manages high-mileage training alongside his role as an executive director, the importance of patience and consistency, adapting as he approaches 40, and why he believes his best running may still be ahead. We also look ahead to the New York City Marathon, his ambitions for another Olympics, and the work he's doing to support the next generation of runners in Cape Verde. Every runner has a story. Chapters 00:00 Balancing Olympic-Level Training and a Full-Time Job 06:18 Cape Verde to the Olympics 10:38 Building Fitness and Finding What Works 17:50 High Mileage, Treadmills, and Injury Management 20:28 UMass Lowell: Coaching and Untapped Potential 25:30 Competing and Improving With Age 31:16 Balancing Career, Family, and Running 36:25 Why He's Running the NYC Marathon 42:06 Olympic Dreams and Inspiring the Next Generation Follow Ruben: instagram.com/rubenpsanca/ The People Run Podcast: instagram.com/thepeoplerunpodcast/ Music: instagram.com/mech__beats/ Photo Credit: Emily Maye

    #76 How an Olympian Balances a Full-Time Job and High-Mileage Training | Ruben Sança

  8. Oct 20 ·  Video

    #75 He's a Double Amputee Who Ran a 2:58 Marathon and First to Finish Leadville 100 | Brian Reynolds

    From hiding his prosthetics growing up to running a 2:58 marathon and finishing the Leadville 100, Brian Reynolds has spent years discovering what he's capable of. After losing both legs below the knee to meningitis at age four, Brian never imagined endurance running would become part of his life. In this episode of The People Run Podcast, we talk about his first steps into endurance sports, the challenges of running with prosthetics, and the years of training, fueling, and adaptation it took to break three hours in the marathon. We also get into his four attempts at Leadville 100, the technical challenges of Hope Pass, and the community of friends and family who helped him finally reach the finish line. Beyond the accomplishments, Brian shares how running changed his relationship with himself, why access to adaptive sports equipment matters, and what he hopes other athletes can take from his journey. Chapters 00:00 Life Before Running: Brian's Transformation  03:18 Finding Endurance Through the Grand Canyon  07:44 Learning to Run and His First Marathon  14:11 The Long Road to a Sub-3 Marathon  21:00 Records, Training, and the Work Nobody Sees  27:27 Leadville 100: Four Attempts to Finish  33:16 The Final Miles and His Crew  39:54 Inspiration, Family, and What's Next Every runner has a story. Follow Brian: instagram.com/brianreynoldsrunner/ The People Run Podcast: instagram.com/thepeoplerunpodcast/ Music: instagram.com/mech__beats/

    #75 He's a Double Amputee Who Ran a 2:58 Marathon and First to Finish Leadville 100 | Brian Reynolds
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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
    86
  • Rating
    Explicit
  • Copyright
    © 2026 The People Run Podcast
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    The People Run Podcast

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