Inspire to Run Podcast
Inspire to Run (formerly Inspire Virtual Runs) is a running community to inspire you to run and take control of your health and fitness. Inspire to Run Podcast brings running tips, personal stories, and fitness information. You will hear interviews with fitness and wellness experts, personal trainers, and everyday runners. Please rate, review, and subscribe!
Episodes
134 episodes
Why Running Communities are the Secret to Staying Motivated with Kayla & Jarrod
#134 - Are you struggling to stay motivated with your running routine? The secret might not be a new training plan or fancy gear, but rather the power of community. In this episode, we sit down with Kayla and Jarrod Zwirko, founders of H2gO ...
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Episode 134
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35:39
5 Running Tips to Crush Your Fears & Help You Succeed with Frank Walsh
#133 - Today we sit down with Frank Walsh, an accomplished athlete and CrossFit coach with expertise in OCR, hybrid racing, and CrossFit. Frank shares his inspiring journey from being bullied in high school to finding his passion in runn...
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Episode 133
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32:09
5 Effective Ways to Embrace Discomfort in Training and Races
#132 - Inspire to Run Podcast host, Richard Conner, shares his recent experience with a Spartan DEKA Strong race and reflects on the lessons learned through embracing discomfort. Richard explores how pushing beyond comfort zones during t...
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Episode 132
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19:53
10 Quick Health and Fitness Tips Every Busy Professional Needs
#131 - Struggling to maintain healthy habits with a packed schedule? In this episode, I talk about practical strategies for staying fit despite the challenges of frequent travel and long desk hours. Drawing from my experiences and insigh...
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Episode 131
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26:13
5 Ways to Improve Confidence and Enhance Your Runs with Positive Self Talk
#130 - In this episode, I share my journey with positive self talk and its impact on running performance. After being called out for negative self-talk during a training session, I researched how our internal dialogue can significantly a...
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Episode 130
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23:34
How to Wake Up Early: Simple Changes to Reach Your Goals Faster
#129 - Have you ever wondered how waking up at 5 AM could transform your life? Join me as I share my personal journey exploring the power of early mornings. Discover how quiet, focused hours before the world wakes up can supercharge your...
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Episode 129
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26:19
Boosting Speed Secrets: How to Run Faster in 2025
#128 - Are you a runner looking to level up your performance? Whether you're training for your first 5K or aiming to PR in your next half marathon, strategic training is key to becoming a faster, stronger runner; I share training techniques ...
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Episode 128
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26:00
How To Balance Life & Fitness: Training Tips from Elite Athlete Raquel Faires
#127 - Finding the sweet spot between commitments in life and fitness goals can feel challenging. In this episode, elite athlete and certified exercise physiologist Raquel Faires, shares her journey of balancing intense training with fam...
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Episode 127
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32:02
Transform Your Life with Daily Fitness Habits in 21 Days
#126 - In this episode, I talk about five daily fitness habits to help you succeed in your health and fitness journey in 2025. I also share tips and tricks to build healthy habits and experiences from my personal fitness journey.<...
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Episode 126
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24:14
How Spartan OCR Racing Transformed My Life with Mario Valentin
#125 - In this episode, Mario Valentin, an Army National Guard veteran and founder of the Super Smash Bros racing team, and I discuss overcoming life's obstacles and transforming them into personal growth experiences. Mario o...
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Episode 125
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42:22
Creating Your Best Year: Mindset Shifts, Fitness Wins, and Habit Mastery for 2025 Success
#124 - In this episode, I talk about 10 essential tips for planning a successful 2025, focusing on creating a fresh start, realistic goal-setting, and the importance of community in your running journey.I discuss my own personal f...
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Episode 124
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33:28
How to find success after running injuries and setbacks with Micky Ely
#123 - In this episode, we sit down with Micky Ely, a Spartan OCR and DEKA racer, to share our respective journeys of overcoming running injuries and setbacks to compete in the Spartan DEKA World Championships. We discuss the importance ...
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Episode 123
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32:47
Ultimate Tips to Help Prepare You for Your First International Marathon
#122 - In this episode, I share my story of running an international marathon and what I learned along the way. I set the intention of running my first marathon back in 2023, but things didn’t go exactly as planned. I talk about why I chose an ...
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Episode 122
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24:49
Achieve Confidence and Success with Big Goals with Kristine Pavelchak
#121 - In this episode, we sit down with Kristine Pavelchak, a DEKA FIT age group world champion and a dedicated hybrid athlete, as she shares her incredible journey of setting ambitious goals and transforming her life through resilience...
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Episode 121
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32:06
Find Strength, Confidence, and Joy in Running and DEKA with Kayla Cittadino
#120 - How do you find strength, confidence, and joy in your fitness journey? Join Kayla Cittadino, 2x American Ninja Warrior, DEKA World Championship contender, and Podcast Host, and me as she shares her inspiring transformation. From l...
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Episode 120
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30:54
Functional Fitness for a Stronger You with Ricardo Mullinax
#119 - What happens when life throws curveballs that make staying in shape challenging? Join Coach Ricardo Mullinax, a dedicated father of four and an inspiring fitness coach, and me as he shares his transformative journey through challe...
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Episode 119
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31:45
Why Traditional Runners Should Embrace HYROX Competition with Alexander Golik
#118 - Are you looking to “spice things up” regarding your running? Alexander Golik, Underdog Fitness Coach and DEKA & HYROX champion, shares his perspective on why Hyrox is an excellent opportunity for runners and what to expect. AJ...
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Episode 118
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31:33
How to Bounce Back from Burnout for Marathon Success
#117 - Have you ever hit a wall at a point in time during training or races? It could be burnout and it manifests itself in different ways; and is an experience that many dedicated runners face at some point in their journey. In this episode, I...
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Episode 117
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28:35
5 Ways to Unlock Your Running Potential with the Power of DEKA Races
#116 - Looking for a way to break the monotony of road races? Try DEKA races! It’s a game-changer for strength, conditioning, and mental toughness. Hybrid racing is revolutionizing the running world, and this episode promises to show you how.&n...
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Episode 116
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15:53
How to Find Your Path from Struggle to Strength in Fitness with Kayla Cittadino
#115 - Ready to meet an inspiring athlete who turned her life around through sheer determination and a powerful mindset? Kayla Cittadino, host of Taco About It Tuesday podcast, shares her story of transformation—from struggling with weig...
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Episode 115
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33:51
Embrace the Power of Mindfulness in Your Running Journey with Holly Zajur
#114 - Are negative thoughts holding you back from reaching your goals or maybe you've lost your love for running? Holly Zajur, host of How the Wise One Grows podcast, shares her story of evolution—from seeing running as a punishing chor...
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Episode 114
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35:58
How do you Determine Success in a Race with Richard Conner
#113 - Join me as I talk about looking beyond just your finish time when measuring success of a race and my experience preparing for the RBC Brooklyn Half Marathon. Crossing the finish line of the RBC Brooklyn Half Marathon didn't just mark the...
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Episode 113
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17:22
Keys to Unlock Vitality in 30 Days with Kimberly Bourbeau
#112 - Embark on a journey to wellness with Kimberly Bourbeau, Regional Vice President with Arbonne and I, your host Richard Conner, as we discuss how a blend of nutrition, hydration, and 30-Day Health Program can revolutionize your heal...
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Episode 112
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27:31
Winning in Life Beyond the Finish Line with Darren Brown
#111 - Darren Brown, Head of Marketing at OOFOS, takes us on a journey from the track to the heart of home, revealing how family and fatherhood have shaped his world. Listen as he candidly discusses his transition from a competitive runn...
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Episode 111
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43:44
How to Master and Succeed at Multiple Sports with Melissa Linden
#110 - Are you struggling to train and compete in multiple sports; or nervous about starting a second sport? Listen to my conversation with Melissa Linden, competitive hybrid athlete, as she shares her story from her first 5K that she ra...
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Episode 110
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42:05