The People Run Podcast
The People Run Podcast was born on a run thinking of the everyday runners we rarely hear about. Like the mom with two kids running 70 mile weeks and chasing Boston. Or the teacher grinding before dawn. The stories behind the runs.
We spotlight runners balancing real life, work, school, family, or dreams of going pro talking mindset, progress, and the moments that keep us showing up.
Hosted by Fitz Mayi once 300+ lbs, got into lifting, then fell in love with running, and never looked back. Now a marathoner and coach, living in Colorado, originally from NYC.
Podcasting since 2025 • 16 episodes
The People Run Podcast
Latest Episodes
Run Injury Free with Dr. Hunter Physical Therapist & Running Coach
Every runner wants to stay healthy, strong, and consistent but injuries often get in the way. In this episode of The People Run Podcast, Fitz sits down with Dr. Hunter Etheridge, a physical therapist, running coach, and lifelong athlet...
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Episode 14: The 10 Minute Rule, Fatherhood & Finish Lines
What happens when life doesn’t slow down and you still choose to run anyway? In this episode, Meelo shares how he went from a strength focused athlete who hated running to a fatherhood finding meaning, discipline, and growth through...
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Season 1
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Episode 12
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Episode 13: Win the Mental Game: Imagery, Mindset, and Owning the Process with Maggie Goodman
What does it really mean to train your mind like an athlete?In this episode of The People Run Podcast, sports psychologist Maggie Goodman breaks down the mental tools that fuel performance from everyday runners to competitive athletes. ...
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Season 1
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Episode 13
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Episode 12: Running with Type 1 Diabetes Is Hard. She’s Tougher. With Sofie Schunk
Sofie Schunk is a biomechanical engineer, run coach, and Olympic Trials Qualifier living with type 1 diabetes. In this episode, she opens up about chasing the OTQ, crashing mid race, and coming back six weeks later to qualify. We talk fueling, ...
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Season 1
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Episode 12
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Episode 11: Dan Marchese Runs Until There’s Nothing Left Sub-3 Marathons, 100-Mile Ultras & Purpose
Dan Marchese has run sub 3 Hr marathons, conquered 100 milers, and still isn’t done. In this episode, we dive into Dan’s transformation from Olympic weightlifting to endurance racing, his tough mindset, strength training for runners, coa...
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Season 1
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Episode 11
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