The ELEVEN Podcast

Josh Mitchell , Natalie Mitchell
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  • Running
  • Updated Weekly

D1 cross country and track athlete Josh Mitchell + masters marathoner and running coach Natalie Mitchell chat about running and training at a high level. From the ups and downs of training, racing, goals and running dreams, this podcast will focus on casual, raw and real conversations from two passionate runners aiming to get the most out of themselves. Whether you are competing at the high school, college, 20's, 30's or masters level, there's something for everyone. Josh and Nat will also chat about news and highlights in the running world. What does it take to not be a ten, but an ELEVEN.

Episodes

  1. May 5

    The ELEVEN Podcast Ep. 7 - Mental Prep, Trackflation, Marathon Training, LA Women Runners and more!

    What does it take to not be a ten, but an ELEVEN. Welcome to the ELEVEN Podcast. Lifelong runners Josh and Natalie Mitchell share the highs and not so highs of becoming elite athletes - Josh from the college experience at the D1 level and Natalie from a master's perspective. In this conversation, we are catching up with the end of Josh's freshman year, experiencing a 5k on the track, the crazy advancement of our sport, Nat's Grandma's Marathon training, an upcoming (big!) announcement for the women runners in LA and So Cal and a lot of laughs in this short 31 minute conversation on all things running. Follow us! Joshmitchell_xc on Instagram Natrunsfar on Instagram, Threads, FB, TikTok and Natrunsfar.com Subscribe to The ELEVEN Podcast on YouTube, Apple Podcasts and Spotify

  2. Mar 20

    The ELEVEN Podcast Ep. 6: Whitney Heins - 2:54 Marathoner, Run Coach, Podcaster & Entrepreneur

    What does it take to go beyond a ten… and become an ELEVEN? Welcome to the ELEVEN Podcast - where lifelong runners Josh and Natalie Mitchell dive into the grind, the growth, and everything in between on the road to excellence. From Josh’s Division I experience to Natalie’s journey as a master’s athlete, this is where real stories meet next-level performance. We’re fired up to welcome our first-ever guest - Whitney Heins. Whitney is the force behind The Mother Runners, a powerhouse community she launched in 2019 to support women chasing big goals in running and life. She’s also the host of The Mother Runners Podcast, a dedicated coach, and a sub elite competitor throwing down serious times - a 2:54 marathon and a 1:20 half marathon. And she’s not done yet - she’s gearing up for the Carmel Marathon this April. In this episode, Whitney keeps it real. We’re talking about the highs, the setbacks, the juggle of building a business, raising a family, and still showing up to train at a high level. It’s raw, it’s motivating, and it’s packed with lessons for anyone chasing more. If you’re ready to level up, this is it. Follow Whitney Heins On Instagram and At The MotherRunners.com Follow us! ⁠Joshmitchell_xc on Instagram⁠⁠ ⁠ ⁠Natrunsfar on Instagram⁠, ⁠Threads⁠, ⁠FB⁠, ⁠TikTok⁠ and ⁠Natrunsfar.com⁠ Subscribe to The ELEVEN Podcast on YouTube, Apple Podcasts and Spotify

    The ELEVEN Podcast Ep. 6: Whitney Heins - 2:54 Marathoner, Run Coach, Podcaster & Entrepreneur

  3. Feb 14

    The ELEVEN Podcast Ep. 5: High Mileage vs. Speed - Which Is Better?

    What does it take to not be a ten, but an ELEVEN. Welcome to the ELEVEN Podcast. Lifelong runners Josh and Natalie Mitchell share the highs and not so highs of becoming elite athletes - Josh from the college experience at the D1 level and Natalie from a master's perspective.In this conversation, Josh and Nat discuss High Mileage vs. Speed - Which Is Better?Topics include: The importance of establishing a solid base, including consistent medium long runs over a long period of time.Why speed is important and "high mileage" varies depending on the runner, what your are training for and experience level.A colorful, honest and interesting conversation that every runner will want to listen to. Enjoy!Follow us!Joshmitchell_xc on InstagramNatrunsfar on Instagram, Threads, FB, TikTok and Natrunsfar.comSubscribe to The ELEVEN Podcast on YouTube, Apple Podcasts and Spotify

  4. 12/16/2025

    The ELEVEN Podcast Ep. 4: Josh and Nat Talk Fueling for Runners

    What does it take to not be a ten, but an ELEVEN. Welcome to the ELEVEN Podcast. In this conversation, Josh and Nat dive into fueling for runners! Topics include: Their individual experiences (good and oh so bad!) with fueling. Why finding the right fuel for YOU is critical to a good performance. Fueling for middle distance and 5k vs. fueling for the marathon. It's most likely not your fitness, it's probably the nutrition. Lifelong runners Josh and Natalie Mitchell share the highs and not so highs of becoming elite athletes - Josh from the college experience at the D1 level and Natalie from a master's perspective. Follow us! Joshmitchell_xc on Instagram Natrunsfar on Instagram, Threads, FB, TikTok and Natrunsfar.com Subscribe to The ELEVEN Podcast on YouTube, Apple Podcasts and Spotify

  5. 11/20/2025

    NCAA D1 XC Championships 2025 Episode!

    This weekend is the NCAA D1 XC Championships at Gans Creek Cross Country Course in Columbia, Missouri!In this episode, Josh and Nat discuss our predictions and we'd love to know yours - enjoy!Follow us!Joshmitchell_xc on InstagramNatrunsfar on Instagram, Threads, Facebook, TikTok and Natrunsfar.comSubscribe to The ELEVEN Podcast on YouTube, Apple Podcasts and Spotify

  6. 11/07/2025

    Nat in the Hot Seat and We are Running Nerds

    What does it take to not be a ten, but an ELEVEN. Welcome to the ELEVEN Podcast with Josh and Natalie Mitchell. In the second conversation of The ELEVEN Podast, Nat is in the hot seat and Josh is asking the questions! They also talk about training, upcoming races, NCAA college conference championships and the New York City Marathon. What does it take to not be a ten, but an ELEVEN. Welcome to the ELEVEN Podcast with Josh and Natalie Mitchell. Follow us! ⁠Nat on Instagram⁠ ⁠Josh on Instagram⁠ ⁠The ELEVEN Podcast on YouTube⁠ ⁠Natrunsfar.com

  7. 10/29/2025

    How a Non High School Phenom Became a D1 XC Athlete

    What does it take to not be a ten, but an ELEVEN. Welcome to The ELEVEN Podcast. Lifelong runners Josh and Natalie Mitchell share the highs and not so highs of becoming elite athletes - Josh from the college experience at the D1 level and Natalie from a master's perspective. In the first conversation, Josh takes the listener through his journey of becoming a good high school cross country and track athlete to getting recruited to be a part of one of the best cross country teams in the nation.

  • 7 Episodes

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D1 cross country and track athlete Josh Mitchell + masters marathoner and running coach Natalie Mitchell chat about running and training at a high level. From the ups and downs of training, racing, goals and running dreams, this podcast will focus on casual, raw and real conversations from two passionate runners aiming to get the most out of themselves. Whether you are competing at the high school, college, 20's, 30's or masters level, there's something for everyone. Josh and Nat will also chat about news and highlights in the running world. What does it take to not be a ten, but an ELEVEN.

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  • Creator
    Josh Mitchell , Natalie Mitchell
  • Years Active
    2025 - 2026
  • Episodes
    7
  • Rating
    Clean
  • Copyright
    © Josh Mitchell , Natalie Mitchell
  • Show Website
    The ELEVEN Podcast