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The Morning Stretch by Chicago Athlete

Mandi Florip
Chicago
Running
Chicago Marathon
Weather
Chicago, United States
Cubs
Chicago Athlete
Bears
Marathon Training
Boston Marathon
Chicago Bears
Chicago Bulls
Bulls
Thanksgiving
Chicago Cubs
Turkey Trot
Chicago Weather
Christmas
Physical Therapy
Ultra Running

Daily Chicago morning running show.

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Recent Guests

Shireen Najeen
Local running figure, appears at events, energetic presence
Unspecified, involved in ShakeOut events
Episode: The Morning Stretch With Chicago Athlete - October 14, 2026
Emily Hutchins
Former coach, owner of On Your Mark Training in Chicago
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Episode: The Morning Stretch With Chicago Athlete - October 14, 2026
Shireen Najeem
Olympian and resident Chicago runner featured as a guest
Chicago running community
Episode: The Morning Stretch by Chicago - October 1, 2026
Matt Fitzgerald
Author and running writer
Author of Running Weight; long-COVID running book discussed
Episode: The Morning Stretch With Chicago Athlete - September 8, 2026
Ashley Poulsen
Fitness influencer, endurance runner with iFit connections, 100 Mile World Record holder
iFit
Episode: The Morning Stretch With Chicago Athlete - September 1, 2026
Anna Quinn
Guest mentioned in context of upcoming events
Unspecified
Episode: The Morning Stretch With Chicago Athlete - August 11, 2026
Lindsey Teague
Run This Life on Instagram and Facebook
Run This Life
Episode: The Morning Stretch With Chicago Athlete - June 16, 2026
Dr. Ed Cook
Physician referenced as someone who suggested covering soccer
Episode: The Morning Stretch With chicago Athlete - March 16, 2026
Gwil Olin
Rock star from the band The Thieves
Episode: The Morning Stretch With Chicago Athlete - November 24, 2025

Hosts

Mandy
Co-host of The Morning Stretch, Chicago Athlete show host
Scott
Host of The Morning Stretch, Chicago Athlete show host

Reviews

5.0 out of 5 stars from 55 ratings
  • Cliffs Notes

    Listen to get the “Cliffs Notes” of your day ahead. Weather, news, daily tidbits and running content. All briefly wrapped into a fun package.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    kindabigdealkaiser
    United States2 years ago
  • Daily Listener in WV

    This show is a great daily listen even if you are not in Chicagoland. The hosts are humorous and inspiring. A perfect kick in the pants in the morning

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Shadowfan999-1
    United States3 years ago
  • 👍🏻

    Proud to be probably the 8th regular listener. Even though I’m not from the Chicagoland area. This is a fun short podcast to help you to stay motivated on your daily running workouts. Plus it’s always nice for this Wisconsinite to hear about how bad the Bears and Bulls are. 😁

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    jdkdhrnsd
    United States3 years ago
  • Lynn Crim

    I know that Mandi and I are good friends, but I would still listen on a daily basis even if I didn’t know her. You make my hour commute somewhat tolerable. Keep up the good work.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Babslol
    United States3 years ago
  • Midwest running

    Scott Kummer from TJM co hosts this—great Chicago/Midwest-centric running podcast that is a worthwhile listen while brewing the morning coffee or getting ready to run.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    jasonzimm74
    United States3 years ago

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Listeners value the show as a reliable daily motivation and local Chicago running resource.
Listeners appreciate the energetic co-host banter and chemistry.
Community-focused angles and authentic on-site race insights are highlighted as strengths.
Praise for practical, quick-running-tips and local race updates.

Chart Rankings

How this podcast ranks in the Apple Podcasts, Spotify and YouTube charts.

Apple Podcasts
#115
United States/Sports/Running
Apple Podcasts
#181
Canada/Sports/Running
Apple Podcasts
#241
United Kingdom/Sports/Running
Apple Podcasts
#223
Denmark/Sports/Running

Talking Points

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The Morning Stretch With Chicago Athlete - December 29, 2025
Q: What are your thoughts about being fired for off-duty behavior?
Employers can fire employees for any reason, including off-duty conduct that causes negative publicity.
The Morning Stretch by Chicago Athlete - October 14, 2025
Q: Can I go run?
If you're feeling fine or tight, you can go for a couple of miles to see how it feels; otherwise, take a rest.
The Morning Stretch by Chicago Athlete - October 14, 2025
Q: Are you recovered?
Yes, I think I'm mostly recovered.
The Morning Stretch With Chicago Athlete - October 6, 2025
Q: What was your race time?
Mandy completed the race in 3 hours and 46 minutes.
The Morning Stretch with Chicago Athlete - July 28, 2025
Q: What if I missed my run yesterday and I'm worried about losing fitness?
You're not going to lose your fitness.

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A daily Chicago-area running show hosted by a pair of local runners that talks through training plans, weather, and weekend race logistics, interleaved with personal anecdotes and community updates. Episodes emphasize practical coaching for workouts, race-day prep, and navigating local races, with a strong focus on the Chicagoland endurance scene and related events. A standout is the hosts' hands-on experience as race organizers and their tight-knit community banter, which makes the show approachable for runners of all levels seeking timely tips and neighborhood race intel.

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