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. 10h ago ·  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

  2. 5d ago ·  Video

    #74 Army Ranger Dylan Truesdale Lost an Eye in a Crash. Then He Started Running Ultras.

    Dylan Truesdale served as an Army Ranger before eventually leaving the military. Later, a devastating car crash changed the course of his life. He lost his right eye, suffered lasting damage to his remaining vision, and had to rebuild from a point where even basic movement looked completely different. What followed wasn’t a straight-line comeback. It was a decision to find out what he was still capable of. That decision eventually led Dylan to ultramarathons, a 3:03 marathon, HYROX, heavy strength training, and a life built around doing difficult things with purpose. In this conversation, he talks about becoming an Army Ranger, the crash and recovery, running his first ultra with limited vision, why he wakes up at 3:30 AM, how he balances strength and endurance, and the mindset behind “nobody’s coming.” Pasted text Pasted text Pasted text The conversation also turns to the mission behind his next challenge: attempting to ruck 100 miles in 24 hours to raise money for veterans. Dylan opens up about PTSD, his own mental-health crisis after leaving the military, the veterans he has lost, and why carrying that weight has become about far more than completing another endurance event. Content Note: This episode includes discussions of PTSD, mental health struggles, suicidal thoughts, and suicide loss. Please take care while listening. If you or someone you know is struggling or in crisis, call or text 988 in the U.S. to reach the Suicide & Crisis Lifeline. Chapters 00:00 Perseverance 01:14 Why He Joined the Army 04:26 Becoming an Army Ranger 14:39 The Crash That Changed Everything 22:22 “The Baddest Motherfer Ever”* 28:03 From Recovery to Ultra Running 35:42 His First Ultra: Heat, Falls & Getting Lost 41:30 “Nobody’s Coming” 43:00 How He Trains, Works & Lives at 3:30 AM 49:05 6'5", 200 Pounds & a 3:03 Marathon 58:40 100 Miles in 24 Hours for Veterans 1:01:16 PTSD, Suicide & Why the Mission Matters 1:08:42 What Comes Next SUPPORT DYLAN'S 100-MILE RUCK FOR VETERANS Dylan Truesdale is taking on a 100-mile ruck in under 24 hours, with a goal of raising $100,000 to support veterans. If you'd like to support his mission or learn more about the fundraiser, you can find the link below. Donate or learn more: donate.mission22.org/campaign/814545/donate Follow Dylan: instagram.com/dylanctruesdale/ The People Run Podcast: instagram.com/thepeoplerunpodcast/ Music: instagram.com/mech__beats/

    #74 Army Ranger Dylan Truesdale Lost an Eye in a Crash. Then He Started Running Ultras.

  3. Oct 13 ·  Video

    #73 What Does It Take to Become One of the World's Best Marathoners? | Zouhair Talbi

    What does it really take to become one of the best Marathoners in the world? Zouhair Talbi joins The People Run Podcast for a conversation about the years of work, belief, sacrifice, and environment behind competing at the highest level of distance running. Fresh off winning the Great North Run in 59:47, Zouhair reflects on his journey from Morocco to becoming one of America's top distance runners, and why his ambitions now extend far beyond his accomplishments so far. We talk about the mindset required to compete against the world's best, how training alongside Olympians changed his perspective, and the Boston Marathon performance that helped him see what was possible. Zouhair also opens up about the difficult years of training alone, the importance of surrounding yourself with the right people, and why his current training is the product of 17 years of consistent work rather than one breakthrough season. With the New York City Marathon ahead, he shares what he's chasing next, what success means at this stage of his career, and the legacy he hopes to leave for the next generation of runners. A conversation about running, ambition, and everything that goes into pursuing something bigger. Every runner has a story. Chapters 00:00 Winning the Great North Run  06:46 Learning How to Race the World's Best  12:44 From American Elite to World-Class Ambitions  15:26 What Separates the World's Best Runners?  22:13 Boston Marathon: The Fight Through Mile 23 25:00 What Boston Taught Him About Belief  28:28 17 Years Behind a 130-Mile Week  32:00 Consistency, Recovery & Training Around Life  34:42 Why You Need People Around You  36:54 New York City Marathon & the Bigger Picture 44:58 The Legacy He Wants to Leave Follow Zouhair Talbi: instagram.com/zouhairathle/ The People Run Podcast: instagram.com/thepeoplerunpodcast/ Music: instagram.com/mech__beats/

    #73 What Does It Take to Become One of the World's Best Marathoners? | Zouhair Talbi

  4. Oct 6 ·  Video

    #72 1:11 in His First Half Marathon | João’s Copenhagen Follow Up

    João returns to The People Run after making his half marathon debut at the Copenhagen Half Marathon, running 1:11:58. We talk about why the race became the hardest effort of his life, fighting through the final kilometers, losing his bib mid-race, finishing second in his age group, and what he learned about himself when things started to hurt. João also shares what life has been like since moving to the UK to study sports science at St. Mary’s, why he chose recovery over another race, and what comes next as he turns his focus back toward the shorter distances. Chapters 00:00 Running 1:11:58 in His First Half 03:26 How Long Can I Hurt For? 06:12 The Result and What Made Him Proud 09:54 Losing His Bib & Copenhagen Atmosphere 15:00 Recovery, Restraint & the Next Training Block 18:50 Life at St. Mary’s & What Comes Next Follow João: instagram.com/joao._runs/ Follow The People Run Podcast: instagram.com/thepeoplerunpodcast/ Music: instagram.com/mech__beats/

    #72 1:11 in His First Half Marathon | João’s Copenhagen Follow Up

  5. Oct 2 ·  Video

    #71 “I Am A Runner”: Living and Racing With Cystic Fibrosis | Katie O' Grady

    “I Am a Runner”: Living and Racing With Cystic Fibrosis | Katie Katie O’Grady has spent much of her life trying to answer one question: How far can she go? Diagnosed with cystic fibrosis at six years old, Katie found running alongside her dad and discovered a talent that would eventually earn her a college scholarship. But repeated infections, pneumonia, hospital stays, and the loss of her mother continually interrupted the running career she wanted to pursue. Through it all, Katie never stopped seeing herself as a runner. In this conversation, Katie shares what it felt like to repeatedly lose fitness and start again, the doctor who saw her as an athlete while she was hospitalized, and the medication that allowed her to take a deep breath in a way she hadn't before. We also talk about her journey to the Boston Marathon, training under Nell Rojas, her 3:19 marathon and recent half-marathon PR, learning when to back off, and the voice of her late mother that she still hears during difficult miles. At the heart of it all is Katie's pursuit of her potential not simply a number on the clock, but the opportunity to keep discovering what her body can do. Every runner has a story. This is Katie's. Chapters 00:00 The Question of Potential  01:20 Finding Running and Discovering Her Talent  05:15 Losing Her Mother and Rebuilding in College  08:49 The Cycle of Illness and Starting Over  10:17 “I Am a Runner”  11:55 A Doctor Who Saw the Runner  14:41 Taking a Deep Breath for the First Time  19:33 Racing, Training, and Recovery  25:51 A 3:19 Marathon and the Joy of Running  29:02 Potential, Indianapolis, and the Future 37:04 Why Katie Wants to Keep Running Forever Follow Katie: instagram.com/katies_race_to_breathe/ Follow The People Run Podcast: instagram.com/thepeoplerunpodcast/ Music: instagram.com/mech__beats

    #71 “I Am A Runner”: Living and Racing With Cystic Fibrosis | Katie O' Grady

  6. Sep 29 ·  Video

    #70 Going All In Hyrox Elite 15 | Fran Kilinski

    Fran Kilinski is all in on the pursuit of HYROX Elite 15. At 32, Fran is chasing a place among the sport’s elite while navigating the demands of training, racing, and life outside competition. He’s even left his second job to give himself more room to pursue that goal. In this episode of The People Run Podcast, we get into his journey through running and HYROX, what it takes to compete at this level, the decisions he’s made along the way, and what he’s learning as he pushes toward Elite 15. Every runner has a story. Chapters 00:00 Going All In on HYROX Elite 15  04:04 Balancing Work, Training & Recovery  08:49 Where Fran Needs to Improve  12:54 Zone 2, Speed Work & Running Training  20:02 Are We Too Afraid of Fatigue?  26:00 HYROX Growth & the Future of the Sport  43:46 Finding Community Through Fitness  48:09 HYROX World Championships in Sweden  58:00 Race Goals & the Next Challenge  01:03:53 Running PRs & Life Beyond Racing Follow Fran: instagram.com/fran_kilinski/ Follow The People Run Podcast: instagram.com/thepeoplerunpodcast/ Music: instagram.com/mech__beats

    #70 Going All In Hyrox Elite 15 | Fran Kilinski

  7. Sep 22 ·  Video

    #69 How a Middle School Teacher Became a 2:54 Marathoner | Adriana Prince

    Adriana Prince is a full time middle school teacher, a 2:54 marathoner, and a runner who regularly logs 70-90 miles a week. But what makes her story interesting isn't just how much she runs. It's how much she loves doing it. In this episode of The People Run Podcast, Adriana shares how she found her way into running, stepped away from competitive racing, and rediscovered the joy that eventually led her to a sub three hour marathon. We get into her early morning routine, balancing training with teaching, learning when to back off, and the role faith and community play in her life. Now, with the Chicago Marathon approaching, Adriana is preparing to chase a new personal best. We talk about what's changed in her training, what she's learned from previous races, and what she hopes to take away from Chicago beyond the finish time. Chapters 00:00 Why Adriana Loves Running 04:20 From Casual Runner to Competitor 10:05 From 3:14 to 2:54 19:43 What the 2:54 Finish Meant 21:55 13 Miles Before Teaching 31:00 Workouts, Treadmills & Tough Days 40:04 Running as Worship 43:12 When Running Stops Being Fun 48:19 Chicago Marathon: Chasing Sub-2:50 52:52 What Makes a Successful Race Weekend? Follow Adriana: https://wwwinstagram.com/runningthelife_/ Follow The People Run Podcast: instagram.com/thepeoplerunpodcast/ Music: instagram.com/mech__beats

    #69 How a Middle School Teacher Became a 2:54 Marathoner | Adriana Prince

  8. Sep 15 ·  Video

    #68 He's Only 19 and Runs a 32-Minute 10K | João Souza

    At 16 years old, João Guilherme left Brazil for the UK and found himself navigating a new country, school, training, and stretches of living on his own.  Running had only recently entered his life. What started as 20-minute treadmill runs eventually became something much bigger. Three years later,  João is 19, has run 32:17 for 10K, is preparing for his first half marathon in Copenhagen, and is about to begin studying sports science at St Mary’s University surrounded by one of the strongest running environments in the UK. João shares how running gave him confidence and community, the early coach who saw his willingness to suffer before she saw his talent, learning the hard way that every workout shouldn’t be a race, and how a more science-based approach to training has changed his development. With his first half marathon ahead and ambitions of one day representing Brazil, João still has no idea where his ceiling is. He just knows he wants to find out. Chapters 00:00 From Brazil to a 32:17 10K 02:09 Finding Running & Breaking 17 Minutes 04:22 Moving to the UK & Breaking 16 Minutes 05:42 St Mary’s, Coaching & a New Environment 10:17 How Running Changed João’s Life 13:20 Inside João’s Science-Based Training 18:03 Racing the Brazilian U23 Championships 19:13 The Hardest Race He’s Ever Run 22:14 Winning a 32:17 10K & Chasing More 31:48 Preparing for His First Half Marathon Follow João: instagram.com/joao._runs/ Follow The People Run Podcast: instagram.com/thepeoplerunpodcast/ Music: instagram.com/mech__beats

    #68 He's Only 19 and Runs a 32-Minute 10K | João Souza
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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
    79
  • Rating
    Explicit
  • Copyright
    © 2026 The People Run Podcast
  • Show Website
    The People Run Podcast

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