Movement Matters

Adam Marks
  • 5.0 (3)
  • HEALTH & FITNESS

Hosted by Adam Marks, a sixteen-year veteran in the fitness industry and currently an adjunct exercise science, public health, and nutrition professor in the Boston area, Movement Matters is a podcast that takes a deep dive into the fitness industry, wellness coaching, public and community health, practitioner care, and how to take better care of ourselves on a daily basis.

  1. 13H AGO

    Gael Henville, Marathoner and Running Coach

    My guest today is Gael Henville, a marathoner, running coach, mother, and grandmother who has committed more than four decades to athletics and lifelong fitness. Gael has years of experience empowering communities through sports, mentorship, running, and personal growth. From youth leadership to marathon running and inclusive fitness coaching, Gael has a passion for helping people discover resilience, purpose, and confidence at every stage of life. Today, I talked to Gael about perseverance, community, wellness, and the beliefthat growth is always possible

    25 min

  2. MAY 6

    Bill Russell, Program Director for The Daily Mile USA

    My guest today is Bill Russell, Program Director for The Daily Mile USA, an initiative that aims to improve the physical, social, emotional, and mental well-being of children through 15 minutes of daily, self-paced movement. Bill is also a husband and proud father of four, with more than 20 years of experience in education. He began his career in the classroom and on the field, teaching biological science, health, and physical educationwhile coaching football, baseball, basketball, and lacrosse. He later spent 16 years in school leadership, working side by side with teachers to help students develop a love of learning that lasts well beyond their school years. Today, Bill is especially passionate about supportingteachers—because when teachers are supported, students thrive. He believes The Daily Mile is a simple yet powerful tool that not only builds healthy physical habits but also strengthens social, emotional, and mental well-being while improving academic outcomes. Passionate about kids and committed to empowering educators, Bill is excited to help schools everywhere implement this free, inclusive, and effective initiative.

    36 min

  3. MAY 5

    Caroline Collins and Luna Scorzelli, Run Your City Boston

    My guests today are Caroline Collins and Luna Scorzelli of Run Your City Boston, a national organization with local chapters that host free, team-based practices and races for kids of all abilities. Luna is a rising junior at Boston University studying Health Sciences at Sargent College on the pre-med, pre-PA track. She is a member of the track and field team and co-president of Run Your City Boston. She enjoys traveling, getting coffee, and trying new restaurants. Caroline is a rising junior at Boston University studying public relations. She is a member of the track and field team and the co-founder and co-president of Run Your City Boston. She enjoys writing, reading, and going to the movies. Please join or follow Run Your City on Instagram or Facebook

    26 min

  4. MAY 1

    JD Tremblay, Director of High Performance and Mental Resilience Advisor at Hungry Warrior Academy

    My guest today is JD Tremblay, an integrated engineer fromWestern University, an ultra-endurance triathlete, a certified naturopath practitioner, Director of High Performance and Mental Resilience Advisor at Hungry Warrior Academy, and a best-selling author. With over a decade of military service and experience in firefighting and search and rescue, he brings a real-world understanding of discipline, resilience, and performance under pressure. As one of only three people in the world to complete the EpicDeca – 10 full Ironman triathlons in 10 consecutive days - JD helps men regulate their nervous system, build structure, and create sustainable high performance through simple, repeatable systems. Please join in and rate our conversation on SpeakerHub: https://speakerhub.com/cta/z8h6Ia

    40 min

  5. APR 26

    Dan Forward, Co-Director of Jamaica Pond Parkrun

    My guest today is Dan Forward, who has been the co-directorof Jamaica Pond Parkrun since 2018. Parkrun is a free, 5K community event where you can walk, jog, run, volunteer, or spectate. Dan began running in 2011 during law school and is now a multiple-time Boston Marathoner with a personalbest of 2:43. He lives in Jamaica Plain with his wife, Sara, and their dog.

    34 min

  6. APR 21

    Aliese Lash, Captain of PIONEERS Run Crew and Race Director of the 26.TRUE Marathon

    My guest today is Aliese Lash (MSW, LICSW), a Boston-based mother, psychotherapist, runner, community organizer, run crew leader, and race director. She is the Owner of Liberated Light Counseling, a Field Advisor at Boston College School of Social Work, a Licensure Equity Coach through the Massachusetts League of Community Health Centers, Captain of PIONEERS Run Crew, and Race Director of 26.TRUE Marathon. She is passionate about making high-quality and culturally responsive holistic health care equitable, accessible, and inclusive to the people who have been historically marginalized.

    37 min

  7. APR 14

    Kimberly Chisholm, Executive Director of the 26.2 Foundation

    My guest today is Kimberly Chisholm, Executive Director ofthe 26.2 Foundation, a non-profit organization with community roots in Hopkinton, MA, an international reach, and whose mission is to advance the global sport of marathoning while harnessing the power of the human spirit and its capacity for good. Kim is a seasoned nonprofit executive and developmentleader with nearly two decades of experience advancing mission-driven organizations through strategic fundraising and organizational leadership. She has held senior leadership roles at nationally recognized organizations, including AssociateDirector of the Jimmy Fund at Dana-Farber Cancer Institute and Regional Managing Director for New England at St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital.

    27 min

  8. APR 7

    Darius Hines, Founder of Last Lap Run Club

    My guest today is Darius Hines, founder of Last Lap Run Club, a Boston-based community he built to bring people together through movement, miles, and good energy. The mission of Last Lap is simple: bring communities together, make running culture more inclusive, and show that running has a place for everyone, no matter where you're starting from.

    24 min
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About

Hosted by Adam Marks, a sixteen-year veteran in the fitness industry and currently an adjunct exercise science, public health, and nutrition professor in the Boston area, Movement Matters is a podcast that takes a deep dive into the fitness industry, wellness coaching, public and community health, practitioner care, and how to take better care of ourselves on a daily basis.

Information

  • Creator
    Adam Marks
  • Years Active
    2025 - 2026
  • Episodes
    29
  • Rating
    Clean
  • Copyright
    © Adam Marks
  • Show Website
    Movement Matters

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