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. #41 What Happens When Keira D’Amato Has to Stop Running

    2D AGO

    #41 What Happens When Keira D’Amato Has to Stop Running

    Keira D’Amato has built one of the most inspiring stories in running. From stepping away from the sport to coming back and breaking records, she’s become one of the most respected voices in distance running. But this time… she had to stop. In this conversation, Keira opens up about what it actually feels like when running the thing that gives you purpose, structure, and community is suddenly taken away. From injury and surgery to rebuilding from zero, this is a raw look at identity, patience, and starting over. We also get into race day rituals, international racing, the evolution of the sport, and why running today might be in its golden era. This isn’t just about elite running. It’s about what happens when you’re forced to slow down and how you build yourself back up again. Chapters 00:00 The Injury 09:33 Choosing Surgery 12:13 Life Without Running 14:58 Race Day Mindset 18:12 How Strava Jokes Started 18:50 The Big Reset 21:13 Kilometers vs. Miles 23:38 Favorite Races and International Races 29:18 Would Keira Write Another Book? 34:11 Women's Running and The Growth of the Sport 40:02 Are We in the Golden Era of Running? 41:43 Starting Over and Beginning Again 44:55 The Power of Small Wins 49:26 What's Next Follow Us: IG: instagram.com/thepeoplerunpodcast/ YT: youtube.com/@ThePeopleRunPodcast Music: instagram.com/mech__beats/ Follow Keira: IG: instagram.com/keiradamato/ 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.

    53 min
  2. Boston Marathon: 4 Runners, 4 Different Stories

    APR 30

    Boston Marathon: 4 Runners, 4 Different Stories

    The Boston Marathon means something different to everyone. For some, it’s chasing a PR. For others, it’s years of work just to get to the start line. And for some, it’s something much deeper than the race itself. In this episode, four runners share their Boston experience from completely different perspectives  from a 2:31 performance, to a pro debut, to a dream years in the making, to a story of resilience and redemption. Same race. Different journeys. Different meaning. Chapters 00:00 Max - 2:31 PR at Boston 07:53 Polly - Pro debut at Boston 12:30 Emily - Chasing The Dream Race 17:19 Maurice Boston in a Suit 21:37 What Boston Marathon Meant 30:31 The Hardest Moments 38:17 The Magic of Boston

    47 min
  3. #40 400 Laps. 100 Miles. More Than Just a Race | Sean Rhodes

    APR 28

    #40 400 Laps. 100 Miles. More Than Just a Race | Sean Rhodes

    There are hard things… and then there’s choosing to run 100 miles in circles. Sean Rhodes is getting ready for the Stoney 100, 400 laps around a track, but this isn’t just about distance. It’s about purpose. It’s about pushing into uncomfortable places and seeing what’s on the other side. We talk about what it actually takes to train for something like this, the mental lows that hit in the middle of an ultra, and what happens when you come out of it stronger than you expected. But this goes deeper than running. Sean shares the path that led him here  from a rough stretch earlier in life, to finding discipline through bodybuilding, to building something meaningful through running. We get into chasing big goals, balancing life outside of training, and why sometimes the hardest things we choose end up teaching us the most. This one isn’t just about a race. It’s about the kind of person you become while chasing something that big. Chapters 00:00 The Stoney 100 - More Than a Race 08:08 Training for 100 Miles on a Track 10:05 Building The Stoney 100 16:37 2:44 Marine Corps Marathon to BPN 50 Miler 6 Days Apart 22:05 Can You Do It ALL? Lifting + Running + Ultra 29:22 How Running Found Him 33:05 Faith Running & Purpose 36:46 Why He Chooses Hard Things 38:55 Being Present Beyond Running 40:33 Big Goals at Chicago Marathon after Stoney 100 45:50 How He Recovers From Big Miles 48:55 A Rough Past and a Turning Point Follow Us: IG: instagram.com/thepeoplerunpodcast/ YT: youtube.com/@ThePeopleRunPodcast Music: instagram.com/mech__beats/ Follow Sean: IG: instagram.com/sean.rhodes/ 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.

    55 min
  4. #39 HYROX Mistakes That Are Holding You Back | Anthony Di Paolo

    APR 24

    #39 HYROX Mistakes That Are Holding You Back | Anthony Di Paolo

    Anthony Di Paolo has done it all Ironman, ultras, and now over 20+ HYROX races, including competing at Worlds. In this episode, we break down what actually matters if you’re trying to get better at HYROX and what most people are getting wrong. From going out too fast on race day, to trying to train everything at once, to the mental side when a race doesn’t go to plan this is a real look at the mistakes, lessons, and adjustments that come with chasing progress in a hybrid sport. If you’re training for HYROX, thinking about it, or just trying to balance strength and endurance without burning out this one’s for you. Chapters 00:00 Why Hyrox 04:48 Ironman to HYROX 06:25 Transitioning to High Rocks and Early Success 09:07 First HYROX to Worlds 10:43 Doing Too Much & How He Trains Now 14:59 HYROX Mistakes on Race Day 19:45 Threshold Training Insights  25:28 Pro Weights, Podiums, The Diffrence 31:16 When It Doesn't Go Right 36:51 The Hybrid Athlete's Dilemma 40:33 Where Progress Comes From Follow Us: IG: instagram.com/thepeoplerunpodcast/ YT: youtube.com/@ThePeopleRunPodcast Music: instagram.com/mech__beats/ Follow Anthony: IG: instagram.com/anthony__dipaolo/ 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.

    45 min
  5. #38 He Wasn’t Supposed to Walk… Now He’s Chasing 100 Miles | Scott Davidson

    APR 21

    #38 He Wasn’t Supposed to Walk… Now He’s Chasing 100 Miles | Scott Davidson

    Scott wasn’t supposed to walk. Now he’s chasing 100 miles. This isn’t a clean, polished story. It’s what it actually looked like growing up being told what he couldn’t do, dealing with how people saw him, and figuring it out the hard way. At one point he stopped going outside. Didn’t want to be seen. Didn’t like what he saw in the mirror. Now he’s training for distances most people won’t even attempt. We talk about the part people don’t see the pain, the judgment, the self doubt and the decision to keep moving anyway. “No one’s better than you. You just have to go again.” Chapters 00:00 Disney Full Circle Moment 06:07 " I Wasn't Supposed to Walk... Let Alone Run" 09:57 Challenges Chasing 100 Miles Despite the Odds 14:25 The Reality of Running in ExoSym 20:37 When It all Broke Down 23:30 It Wasn't the Pain 32:50 I Was in a Hole 35:28 Hearing What People Really Thought 38:41 Why Running 43:20 Bigger Than Running 49:18 The Next Challenge Awaits Follow Us: IG: instagram.com/thepeoplerunpodcast/ YT: youtube.com/@ThePeopleRunPodcast Music: instagram.com/mech__beats/ Follow Scott: IG: instagram.com/living_adaptive/ 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
  6. #37 He Thought Running Was Over… Then Started Again at 74 | David Krygier

    APR 17

    #37 He Thought Running Was Over… Then Started Again at 74 | David Krygier

    David stopped running for years after back issues and thought that chapter was over. At 74, he found his way back building a daily run streak and rediscovering something he thought he lost. We talk about what that actually looks like, how he adapted his running, and why showing up every day changed more than just his fitness. Chapters 00:00 Running Again at 74 04:18 How He Runs Every Day Without Breaking 09:17 Defiance 11:47 Family Support and Sharing the Journey 16:53 Reflections on Running and Life Lessons 20:32 His Running Form & Technique 23:14 Consistency Over Intensity  27:16 Why He Keeps the Same Course 28:58 Nutrition and Lifestyle Choices 30:18 Community Engagement and Support 32:22 Tracking the Journey & Daily Rituals 37:55 The Gift of Running Again 38:53 It's never Too Late Follow Us: IG: instagram.com/thepeoplerunpodcast/ YT: youtube.com/@ThePeopleRunPodcast Music: instagram.com/mech__beats/ Follow David: IG: instagram.com/run.anotherday/ 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.

    40 min
  7. #36 Adversity, Discipline, and Chasing a 100 Miler | Rio Mata

    APR 14

    #36 Adversity, Discipline, and Chasing a 100 Miler | Rio Mata

    In this episode of The People Run Podcast, Fitz sits down with Rio Mata to talk about what it really means to build yourself through adversity. At a young age, Rio faced injuries, family challenges, and isolation. Instead of folding, he found the gym, leaned into discipline, and started chasing something bigger. That path led him into bodybuilding, running, coaching others, and now preparing for one of the toughest 100 mile races in the country. This conversation goes beyond training. It’s about learning through struggle, investing in guidance instead of going it alone, and developing the mindset to keep showing up when things aren’t ideal. From running a marathon through pain to using breathwork to stay locked in, Rio shares how he’s continuing to evolve and push his limits. Chapters 00:00 Early Struggles & Finding the Gym 04:34 Taking the Risk (Hiring a Coach) 08:10 Why Doing It Alone Keeps You Stuck 13:00 The Breathwork Trick That Helped Him Run Through Pain 19:03 Coaching Others & Leading a Team 22:14 Purpose & Doing Hard Things 30:00 Mindset, Identity, Belief 37:39 First 100 Miler: Why IMTUF? 40:04 Training for the Mountains From Texas 42:19 What He'd Tell His Younger Self Follow Us: IG: instagram.com/thepeoplerunpodcast/ YT: youtube.com/@ThePeopleRunPodcast Music: instagram.com/mech__beats/ Follow Rio: IG: instagram.com/itsriomata/ 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
  8. #35 What Happens When a Marathon Runner Tries Bodybuilding | Bobby Milioto

    APR 10

    #35 What Happens When a Marathon Runner Tries Bodybuilding | Bobby Milioto

    After years of chasing a sub 3 marathon, Bobby finally hit his goal… and started asking what was next. Instead of doubling down on running, he decided to try something completely different stepping on a bodybuilding stage for the first time. Chapters 00:00 After Sub 3 : What Now? 03:09 Marathoner to Physique Prep 06:26 Can a Runner Build Stage Ready Physique? 09:29 Teaching Himself Bodybuilding (No Coach) 12:09 The Experience on Stage 15:19 Show Day vs Race Day Pressure 18:28 Winning His First Show: 1st Novice, 3rd masters 23:04 Parallels Between Running and Bodybuilding 28:02 What Bodybuilding Taught Him About Glycogen and Underfueling 30:26 The Importance of Nutrition in Training 31:57 Surprising Himself. " I Didn't ThinkI Belongned" 33:27 What's Harder: Marathon Training or Bodybuilding Stage? 35:37 Applying Bodybuilding to Marathon Training (San Diego Build) 38:07 Utilizing Bodybuilding Techniques in Running 40:31 Chasing 2:50 at San Diego Marathon 43:25 Balancing Training, Family, and Life 47:18 What He's Building Next Follow Us: IG: instagram.com/thepeoplerunpodcast/ YT: youtube.com/@ThePeopleRunPodcast Music: instagram.com/mech__beats/ Follow Bobby: IG: instagram.com/vividcoachingllc/ 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
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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
    45
  • Rating
    Explicit
  • Copyright
    © 2026 The People Run Podcast
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    The People Run Podcast

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