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The People Run Podcast

Fitz Mayi
Running
HYROX
Boston Marathon
Cooldown Running
Running Club
Coaching
Aging
Ironman
Boston
Recovery
Boston, United States
Olympic Trials
New York
Rerouted
Brand Partnerships
Clothing Brand / Apparel
Ultrarunning
Lyme Disease
University Of Colorado
Rio Mata

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.

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Latest Episodes

Malik J, better known as The Running Gamer, found a way to combine two passions that don't often overlap: running and video games.

In this episode, Malik shares how a simple challenge led him into the sport, why he nearly walked away from running af... more

Olympic Trials qualifier.

Elite 15 Hyrox athlete.

Most athletes spend their entire careers chasing excellence in one sport. Alyssa McElheny is doing it in two.

In this episode, Alyssa shares her journey from spending more than a decade chasing an ... more

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In this episode of The People Run Podcast, I sit down with Zach Bitter, one of the fastest 100 mile runners in history, to talk about training, longevity, recovery, and what it really takes to improve over the long term.

We dive into why Zach has in... more

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Bailey didn’t plan on building one of the biggest run clubs in America. What started as an idea for a running clothing brand eventually turned into Cooldown a community now spanning 18 cities and helping reshape modern run culture.

In this episode o... more

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Recent Guests

Bailey Ness
Founder of Cooldown Running
Cooldown Running
Episode: #48 Inside Cooldown | How Bailey Ness Built One of America’s Biggest Run Clubs
Kara Dudley
Running coach and founder of ReRouted, focus on mental performance and holistic coaching
ReRouted
Episode: #47 How Kara Built a Life Through Running | Kara Dudley
Kasey Knevelbaard
Pro runner and athlete on Dark Sky/Under Armour team
Under Armour, Dark Sky
Episode: #46 The Heart of the Race | Pro Runner Kasey Knevelbaard
Tanya Khvitsko-Trimb
Guest who shares a survivor's story, pro running journey, and advocacy
Runner, Para-athlete
Episode: #44 How Running on Blades Set Her Free | Tanya Khvitsko-Trimb
Aycan Kara
Civil engineer and Hyrox athlete
Hyrox/Personal coaching circles
Episode: #43 How A Civil Engineer Reached HYROX Worlds | Aycan Kara
Nell Rojas
Professional runner and coach sharing her comeback story
Runner, coach
Episode: #42 Running Was Never Mine To Lose | Nell Rojas
Keira D'Amato
Elite long-distance runner
Professional runner
Episode: #41 What Happens When Keira D’Amato Has to Stop Running
Polly Kudis
Professional or elite runner introduced as part of the pro field experience
Episode: Boston Marathon: 4 Runners, 4 Different Stories
Sean Rhodes
Runners/athlete organizer focused on mental health through endurance events
Charleston Hope (partner nonprofit)
Episode: #40 400 Laps. 100 Miles. More Than Just a Race | Sean Rhodes

Host

Fitz Mayi
Host of The People Run Podcast

Chart Rankings

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

Apple Podcasts
#225
United States/Sports/Running
Apple Podcasts
#158
Canada/Sports/Running
Apple Podcasts
#184
Denmark/Sports/Running

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#38 He Wasn’t Supposed to Walk… Now He’s Chasing 100 Miles | Scott Davidson
Q: What keeps you motivated when there are many people who doubt you?
He frames adversity as a catalyst for growth, relies on a supportive village, and focuses on meaningful goals like improving healthcare access and inspiring others, rather than chasing elite status.
#38 He Wasn’t Supposed to Walk… Now He’s Chasing 100 Miles | Scott Davidson
Q: How do you fuel and manage energy for such long distances with prosthetics?
He explains fueling for endurance over longer durations, using higher sodium intake and carb timing to sustain energy, and adapting intake as distances increase, with trial and error guiding refinements.
#38 He Wasn’t Supposed to Walk… Now He’s Chasing 100 Miles | Scott Davidson
Q: What was the turning point that made you pursue these extreme distances after so many challenges?
A combination of finding a coach who believed in him, the mounting realization that he could complete long distances, and a supportive village around him that provided the resources, training, and inspiration needed to push beyond his limits.
#46 The Heart of the Race | Pro Runner Kasey Knevelbaard
Q: With times accelerating and the sport evolving, what excites you most about what's coming next for you?
The ongoing collaboration between physiology, science, and shoe innovation, plus the chance to push boundaries in racing while staying grateful and present in every race.
#46 The Heart of the Race | Pro Runner Kasey Knevelbaard
Q: What changed for you once you became a pro, leaving college and entering the professional ranks?
The key shift was recognizing that everyone is better than you at the pro level, which raises your awareness to train smarter, manage load, and leverage a full support system to sustain high-volume training.

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Frequently Asked Questions About The People Run Podcast

What is The People Run Podcast about and what kind of topics does it cover?

This show centers on the human stories behind endurance running, highlighting how athletes balance training, identity, and life beyond the miles. Across episodes, listeners hear candid conversations with elite runners, coaches, and community builders about resilience, peak performance, injury comebacks, mental performance, and the social side of running—from club cultures to sponsorships and race-day psychology. A standout thread is the emphasis on community, mentorship, and the personal journeys that sustain long-term dedication to the sport. The format tends to blend practical training insights with inspirational, often vulnerable storytelling, making it useful for aspiring athletes, coaches, and brands interested in authentic connections... more

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1. Bailey Ness
2. Kara Dudley
3. Kasey Knevelbaard
4. Tanya Khvitsko-Trimb
5. Aycan Kara
6. Nell Rojas
7. Keira D'Amato
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