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.
The People Run Podcast
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, coaching philosophy, strength training, mindset and what it takes to keep going when life gets chaotic.
Chapters
00:00 Introduction to Sophie Schunk
01:49 Sofie's Journey into Running
02:57 Navigating Type 1 Diabetes and Sports
05:10 Transitioning from Soccer to Long-Distance Running
11:50 The Shift to Endurance Challenges
14:07 Early Marathon Experiences and Surprising Success
17:44 Running Without a Watch: A New Perspective
20:13 Balancing Life, Work, and Running
23:29 Balancing Training and Coaching Responsibilities
25:47 Managing Expectations and Fitness Levels
26:56 Glucose Monitoring and Nutrition Strategies
32:14 Family and Community Support in Athletics
35:04 The Birth of Embrace the Grind
38:55 Coaching Philosophies and Athlete Management
46:20 Common Challenges in Marathon Training
47:46 Balancing Strengths and Weaknesses in Training
51:09 The Journey to Olympic Trials
55:33 Overcoming Challenges and Setbacks
58:59 Mindset and Motivation in Sports
01:05:02 Inspiring Others and Future Goals
01:12:11 Closing
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Follow Sofie Schunk:
Instagram - instagram.com/runswithinsulin/
Coaching Website - https://www.letsembracethegrind.com/
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