The Fuel Pod

Michelle Knafla
  • 4.8 (25)
  • HEALTH & FITNESS
  • UPDATED WEEKLY

WTF is the Fuel Pod? Hi - I'm Michelle from Fuelmyrun. I'm a running coach, fitness lover, health geek who drinks too much beer, and I'm curious AF. In this podcast we'll talk about things like meditation, eating disorders, mental health, sports, running... but let's make it interesting. Each week we'll start with a drink in hand and then see what happens. I'll be interviewing people who interest me like crazy and make them answer the REAL questions we want to know... not the "safe" interview questions we overhear. Hopefully, you'll learn something new or at least get a new drink rec.

  1. 10/26/2021

    My Fitness Journey: Feat. Melanie

    Hate running? Maybe you didn’t give it a fair try… after listening to this episode, you might agree if you’re curious to give running one last go. This happened to Melanie and I honestly had a similar experience! After she got back into running, she explains what keeps her going and how it became a habit. 💫If you're down with the pod and want to hear more, I'd love your support! https://anchor.fm/michelle-knafla/support 💫 We’re also talking about: What she’s doing to combat an injury and come back to running from a hip injury; what she’s doing pre-run Her first 10k race - what she’s doing for her training, what her goal is, how she’s approaching her training What started her on her running journey What her past looked like in the fitness space Transitioning from being a multi-sport athlete to entering college and attempting the “gym life” Trying out rock climbing & silks Finding your “unique exercise” Her first running high The tie of running to mental health Hitting a weight loss goal What to do after you hit your goal… *now what?!* How running brings you confidence… try going on a run or run/walk before work and see how it improves your day Working with a trainer & running with your partner Strength training to stay healthy Catch me on Insta: 🔹www.instagram.com/fuelmyrun *I post here more often 🔹www.instagram.com/thefuelpod *This IG will give you podcast episode updates Check out my website: 🔹www.fuelmyrun.com

    32 min

  2. 10/19/2021

    My Fitness Journey: Feat. Brooke

    Part 1 of a series similar to Chicken Soup for the Runners Soul… if you haven’t listened to that episode yet, definitely check it out after this one! Today, we’re talking with Brooke Bereznak about her history and journey with working out. We talk about: -Changes to workout structure due to the pandemic -How mental health & fitness are related -Figuring out your “why” with working out -Taking running breaks -Stretching to understand what your body needs -How working out can be unhealthy -When your exercise routine isn’t in sync with what you need -Realizing when to let go of certain habits when they don’t serve you -Doing activities your body craves -Intuitive workouts + More If you're down with the pod and want to hear more, I'd love your support! https://anchor.fm/michelle-knafla/support Catch me on Insta: 🔹www.instagram.com/fuelmyrun *I post here more often 🔹www.instagram.com/thefuelpod *This IG will give you podcast episode updates Check out my website: 🔹www.fuelmyrun.com

    27 min

  3. 10/12/2021

    Half Marathon Recap + Forming Meaningful Mantras

    Long Beach half marathon recap! Let’s do it. I’m talking through my decision to sign up 2 days before and spend more money than I’ve ever spent on a half marathon before. Crazy, wild, random, and hi, I made the decision to do it. We talk flat runners, the race expo, mindset, race course, fueling, and so much more random sh*t. I think this pod is relatable for you runner peeps out there or those getting into running. If you're not in this demographic, maybe skip or check out one of my earlier episodes! Later in the episode, we talk about running mantras and the “rules” around them…. which, lol, I thought was a funny way to position the discussion because there ARE NO RULES, just suggestions based on experience on how to make the most of mantras in general. If you're down with the pod and want to hear more, I'd love your support! https://anchor.fm/michelle-knafla/support Catch me on Insta: 🔹www.instagram.com/fuelmyrun *I post here more often 🔹www.instagram.com/thefuelpod *This IG will give you podcast episode updates Check out my website: 🔹www.fuelmyrun.com

    40 min

  4. 10/05/2021

    High at a Nail Salon + Pre Race Check-in

    If you're down with the pod and want to hear more, I'd love your support! https://anchor.fm/michelle-knafla/support Download the Fuelmyrun pre-race checklist here: https://www.fuelmyrun.com/blog-3/2021-race-day-travel-checklist High at a nail salon? Hello? You’re just going to have to listen to find out why… today I’m recapping part of my trip to Denver, Colorado and concluding the pod with a pre-race pump-up to get you motivated to go into your race! Whether it’s a 5k, 10k, half marathon, full marathon, ultra, relay, etc. it’s race season, baby! Fall and winter races are my favorite and I know a lot of fall races are just weeks away. During your taper it’s important to check in with yourself and mentally be at ease. The taper crazies are real and it’s important to not freak out about things you can’t control or try to change things last minute! Catch me on Insta: 🔹www.instagram.com/fuelmyrun *I post here more often 🔹www.instagram.com/thefuelpod *This IG will give you podcast episode updates YouTube: 🔹www.youtube.com/fuelmyrun  Check out my website: 🔹www.fuelmyrun.com

    28 min

  5. 09/28/2021

    Post Run Trip to the DMV + Top Tips to Run Injury Free

    A post-run trip to the DMV? What was she thinking!? In this episode you’ll experience the real-time drama of what happens when you schedule a DMV appointment after a run and, unfortunately, have a series of mess ups ending in you not securing a real id and basically losing your citizenship. I went too far. ANYWAY, and more importantly, we have Kim on the mic today discussing the TOP three tips she has for going through a training cycle without injury. It’s been a long journey, but a combination of longer stretching, visiting a sports chiropractor, and tweaks to her fueling were the key. She’ll get into the details. Follow @fuelmyrun on Instagram for the stretch routine (coming soon!). - It would mean a lot if you subscribed to my Youtube: www.youtube.com/fuelmyrun Catch me on Insta: www.instagram.com/fuelmyrun *I post here more often www.instagram.com/thefuelpod *This IG will give you episode updates Check out my website: www.fuelmyrun.com If you're down with the pod and want to hear more, I'd love your support! https://anchor.fm/michelle-knafla/support - Some of my fav running recommendations: Running Belts Flip belt running belt: https://amzn.to/3knQaY9 SPIBelt https://amzn.to/3yIHiBR Watches https://www.fuelmyrun.com/blog-3/you-dont-run-with-a-watch-devastating Any base model of Garmin will do the job! Here's a decent base model: https://amzn.to/3wCNw4x On my wrist - Garmin Forerunner 920XT: https://amzn.to/3B9W31H Garmin Forerunner 745 - https://amzn.to/3sHOLiR Garmin Forerunner 645 Music - https://amzn.to/3kfkVOM Clothing Long compression socks: https://amzn.to/3zIra3C Short compression socks: https://amzn.to/2XVD8JJ Hats https://amzn.to/3izJHbB Headphones Airpod Pros: https://amzn.to/3yMyVVP The quality is the best and the battery life is a lot longer than other brands AfterShokz: https://amzn.to/3yLKz3b Recovery gear Foam roller: https://amzn.to/3zrS0NC Yoga mat: https://amzn.to/2UPGv3O Yoga mat towel: https://amzn.to/3gpYWDJ TheStick: https://amzn.to/3mJdAdl Cane: https://amzn.to/3Dh9XAU Knee brace: https://amzn.to/3AnOQe9 Strength Training Resistance bands - https://amzn.to/35D8THT Handheld Water Bottles https://amzn.to/3kDDvSp Larger size - https://amzn.to/3wTTWwk Shoes & Recovery Sandles Road Running - Women Nike Zoom Pegasus Turbo 2’s - https://amzn.to/2XIPm8j HOKA ONE ONE Clifton 7 - https://amzn.to/3mz6CHx Recovery Sandles - Oofos! https://amzn.to/3xo8qoo

    29 min

  6. 09/21/2021

    Vacation Michelle, Running Trivia & Wine; Feat. My Best Friend

    Today we’re talking about everything from my trip to Madison, to Bachelor in Paradise, to track and field in high school, to music, to Guitar Hero, plus a lot more. I’m talking with my best friend Anna from my hometown and her awesome boyfriend Marc. We get progressively drunker through the episode, so you have that to look forward to. Marc tells us about his connection to Conner from the Bachelor franchise and how he randomly found out he was going to be on the Bachelorette, Anna shares her sexual awakening playlist, and I quiz Marc and Anna on running statistics to see if Anna’s doctorate in the works is actually paying off. This is a must-listen-to episode best paired with a glass of red wine or an easy run or walk. Other notable points & questions discussed: Cheese curds: are they worth the hype? Track and field: 100m vs. 400m hurdles, high jump, long jump, and sprinting The Peloton… my new favorite obsession. Anna hid behind the shed in high school PE… can you guess why? Is running the most difficult cardio for your body to adjust to? Does basketball running translate to track and field shape? Anna keeps track of a list of things Marc doesn’t believe in; spoiler alert, the list includes Sweet Caroline… *gasp* Featured on running trivia: Do you know the following acronyms? DNF BQ DOMS Further questions: What is the average age of a half marathoner? What’s the most popular road race distance in the US? Listen to hear the rest! ➡️ SOCIALS / SUPPORT: It would mean a lot if you subscribed to my Youtube: www.youtube.com/fuelmyrun Catch me on Insta: www.instagram.com/fuelmyrun *I post here more often www.instagram.com/thefuelpod *This IG will give you episode updates Check out my website: www.fuelmyrun.com If you're down with the pod and want to hear more, I'd love your support! https://anchor.fm/michelle-knafla/support - ➡️ RECOMMENDATIONS: Looking for running-related recommendations? Here are my go-to’s: Running Belts Flip belt running belt: https://amzn.to/3knQaY9 SPIBelt https://amzn.to/3yIHiBR Watches https://www.fuelmyrun.com/blog-3/you-dont-run-with-a-watch-devastating Any base model of Garmin will do the job! Here's a decent base model: https://amzn.to/3wCNw4x On my wrist - Garmin Forerunner 920XT: https://amzn.to/3B9W31H Garmin Forerunner 745 - https://amzn.to/3sHOLiR Garmin Forerunner 645 Music - https://amzn.to/3kfkVOM Clothing Long compression socks: https://amzn.to/3zIra3C Short compression socks: https://amzn.to/2XVD8JJ Hats https://amzn.to/3izJHbB Headphones Airpod Pros: https://amzn.to/3yMyVVP The quality is the best and the battery life is a lot longer than other brands AfterShokz: https://amzn.to/3yLKz3b

    56 min

  7. 09/07/2021

    Couch to Half Marathon, You Promised Me Lox, Feat. Sam

    The secret is out - Sam shares what he thinks is the best motivator to complete a half or full marathon. Today we’re talking to my boyfriend Sam. You’ll get to know him a little more and as we dive into topics like what he thinks is the best workout, what he typically does at the gym, takeaways from his first half marathon experience, and more. Is he a sweet or savory guy? You’ll have to listen to find out (lol). If you're down with the pod and want to hear more, I'd love your support! https://anchor.fm/michelle-knafla/support It would mean a lot if you subscribed to my Youtube: www.youtube.com/fuelmyrun Catch me on Instagram: www.instagram.com/fuelmyrun *I post here more often www.instagram.com/thefuelpod *This IG will give you episode updates Check out my website: www.fuelmyrun.com

    27 min

  8. 08/31/2021

    The Most Important Strength Training Moves For Runners + StubHub Stubbed Me

    If you're down with the pod and want to hear more, I'd love your support! https://anchor.fm/michelle-knafla/support Today we’re running through (pun always tended) what I think are the best strength training workouts for runners, and *bonus*, they cover the important muscle groups. We need to look at strength training as preventative and necessary to help us improve and run for life. My top 7 strength training moves are: Calf raises Glute bridges Lunges Squats Planks Deadlifts Dumbell rows Listen to hear about the important modifications and optimizations specific for runners! I’m also talking about a recap of my San Diego summer trip which included a plethora of beer, pizza, and drama. Listen to catch up! It would mean a lot if you subscribed to my Youtube: www.youtube.com/fuelmyrun Catch me on Insta: www.instagram.com/fuelmyrun *I post here more often www.instagram.com/thefuelpod *This IG will give you episode updates Check out my website: www.fuelmyrun.com

    31 min
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WTF is the Fuel Pod? Hi - I'm Michelle from Fuelmyrun. I'm a running coach, fitness lover, health geek who drinks too much beer, and I'm curious AF. In this podcast we'll talk about things like meditation, eating disorders, mental health, sports, running... but let's make it interesting. Each week we'll start with a drink in hand and then see what happens. I'll be interviewing people who interest me like crazy and make them answer the REAL questions we want to know... not the "safe" interview questions we overhear. Hopefully, you'll learn something new or at least get a new drink rec.

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    Michelle Knafla
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  • Episodes
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