The People Run Podcast
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.
Podcasting since 2025 • 40 episodes
The People Run Podcast
Latest Episodes
#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 a...
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Season 2
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Episode 37
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40:26
#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 fol...
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Season 2
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Episode 36
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43:41
#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 th...
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Season 2
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Episode 35
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49:14
#34 D1 HYROX Athlete: What It Really Takes | Eric Zalewski
Eric went from a D1 basketball background to competing in Hyrox and recently dropped 8 minutes off his time.In this episode, we talk about what actually helped him improve: running on tired legs, speed work, race strategy, and the reali...
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Season 2
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Episode 34
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51:14
#33 She Works Full Time and Runs at an Elite Level | Amy Hoagland
In this episode of The People Run Podcast, I sit down with Amy Hoagland a full time neurosurgery nurse practitioner chasing elite level running while balancing work, family, and everyday life.Chapters00:00 Amy's B...
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Season 2
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Episode 33
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49:25
