Over the Next Hill Fitness
Welcome! We all know, as we age, it’s harder to put ourselves first and get in enough fitness, flexibility, and nutrition. Maybe you’re new to formatted exercise, maybe we need to push to the next level or set some goals. Perhaps you’ve always wanted to run a 5K, a marathon, or even an ULTRA marathon. This podcast is designed to get you moving and headed towards those goals. You’ll have opportunities for general coaching during each episode or you may contact me for personal coaching afterward. Are you ready to get over this next hill in life? Let’s get started.
Episodes
77 episodes
S3 Ep 23 Stronger At 60: Mindset, Muscles, And The Truth About Aging Well with Heike Yates
Forget the anti-aging hype—let’s talk about getting strong enough to live the life you want. Coach and author Heike Yates joins us to unpack what midlife really means, why it isn’t a number, and how to trade comparison and guilt for confidence ...
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S3 Ep 22 How Running Streamlined my Sobriety Journey: Jamee Jenen's Story
What if your training plan wasn’t just about miles, but the mindset that keeps you steady when life tilts? Jamee joins us to share how running became the backbone of nine years of sobriety, a pressure valve for anxiety, and the bridge back to e...
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S3 Ep 21Passport, Party Pace, And Toe Socks: Kathy Muska's Unexpected Adventures
What if one friend’s “we could train” turned into a new life, a new community, and a marathon that needs a passport? Kathy joins us to share how a reluctant walker became a purpose-led runner who lost over 100 pounds, found her pace in the back...
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S3 Ep 20 Defying Self-Imposed Limits: Ashley Raines' Journey from Non-Runner to Endurance Athlete
What happens when a violinist with zero athletic experience decides to see if she can run a single mile? For Ashley Raines, it sparked a transformation that defied all expectations—including her own.Ashley joins us to share her captivat...
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S3 Ep 19 Finding Joy in Every Mile: Patricia Gonzalez's Running Journey to Self-Discovery
What happens when you decide to take up running at 50 years old? Patricia Gonzalez never thought she'd live long enough to see her half-century birthday, but when she did, she made a remarkable decision that would transform her relationship wit...
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S3 Ep 18 Never Too Late: Finding Your Athletic Passion After 45 with Sheilagh Galinsky
What does it take to run 189 marathons across all seven continents and every U.S. state? Meet Sheilagh Galinsky, who at 80 years young, shares her extraordinary athletic journey that began at age 45 when a friend's marathon medal sparked her cu...
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S3 Ep 17 Finding Joy in Movement at Any Age with Deb Bahr
At 58 years old and 250 pounds, Deb Bahr faced a pivotal moment. Concerned about her future health and longevity, she made a decision that would transform her life: she would become a triathlete despite not having run since her 20s, biked since...
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S3 Ep 16 A Multi-Generation Running Journey featuring Charles and Sarah Coffey
Imagine standing at the starting line of your first marathon, rain pouring down, wondering if your months of training will pay off. Now imagine sharing that journey with your family across three generations.In this deeply personal episo...
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S3 Ep 15 When Your Body Betrays You: How Running Prepared Liz Krznarich for Her Toughest Race
What happens when a marathoner faces cancer? For Liz Krznarich, running had been her constant companion for 27 years before a breast cancer diagnosis at age 40 threatened to take away this core piece of her identity.The parallels betwee...
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S3 Ep 14 Running as Life's Mirror with Ben Bloedorn
What happens when someone who once hated running decides to lace up their shoes at age 32? Ben Bloedorn's transformation from self-proclaimed non-athlete to ultramarathon finisher reveals the profound parallel between running and life's broader...
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S3 Ep 13 Chasing Peaks: One Woman's Quest to Conquer Colorado's 14ers with Kayla Girard
What would you do if you came face-to-face with a mountain lion in the darkness of a pre-dawn hike? For Kayla Girard, this heart-stopping encounter was just one chapter in her remarkable outdoor journey that's taken her from struggling to run a...
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S3 Ep 12 Run? Nah. Lisa Herron Will Power Walk Past You and Be Drinking Beer and Cheer You As You Finish
What if the greatest obstacle you faced became your greatest opportunity? For Lisa Herron, a devastating farming accident at age 40 that required her fifth knee surgery didn't end her athletic journey—it transformed it. Trading running shoes fo...
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S3 Ep 11 From Alzheimer's to Marathon Runner: A Journey of Resilience with Irene Pasternack
What happens when a devastating diagnosis becomes the catalyst for a complete life transformation? Meet Irene Pasternak, whose journey from an early Alzheimer's diagnosis to becoming a marathon runner reveals the extraordinary poss...
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S3 Ep 10 What If I Just Ran? A Journey from Anxiety to Achievement with Beth Giles
What happens when anxiety meets opportunity? For Beth Giles, the pandemic's uncertainty sparked an unexpected journey into running that transformed both her physical and mental landscapes. This episode reveals how simple daily walks evolved int...
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S3 Ep 9 When you run for St. Jude, every mile becomes a miracle with Jamie Southern Elliot
Jamie Elliott's journey from smoker to marathon runner begins at age 38 during her daughter's cancer treatment at St. Jude. What started as a way to quit cigarettes evolved into a powerful mission of philanthropy and personal achievement that s...
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S3 Ep 8 50 States, 4 Marathons, and a Dream: Julie Marshall Wyngaert's Running Revolution
Julie Marshall Wyngaert's transformation from a middle school gym class dropout to an accomplished marathon runner will make you rethink what's possible in your own fitness journey. Once weighing over 200 pounds and armed with a doctor's note e...
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S3 Ep7 Trail Tales and Irish Adventures with Angela Ryan
What happens when winter threatens to derail your running routine? For Angela Ryan, the answer isn't retreating to a treadmill—it's strapping on skis and embracing the season head-on.In this captivating conversation, Angela shares her j...
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S3 Ep 6 Karen's Ultra Marathon Story of Growth and Community
Karen's journey from a casual runner into the world of ultramarathons showcases resilience, determination, and the power of community. Her candid reflections on personal challenges, nutrition strategies, and future goals inspire everyone to emb...
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S3 Ep5 Dr. Kate Mihevc Edwards' Inspiring Journey of Passion and Resilience as a Running Medical PT
Dr. Kate Mihevc Edwards has transformed her passion for running into a career that helps others excel in the sport she loves. Join us as we uncover her unique journey from studying communications and art to becoming a leading expert in running ...
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S3 Ep4 Couch to Coach Jen Rudin's Story of Passion and Perseverance
Jen Rudin embarked on her remarkable marathon journey at the age of 50, and she's here to share her story with us. From her early days of sports and acting in New York City to rediscovering her passion for running during the COVID pandemic, Jen...
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S3 Ep 2 From Dogs to Distance Lisa Cochrane's Running Adventure
What happens when a casual runner decides to tackle the marathon challenge? Join me, Carla Coffey, as I chat with the inspiring Lisa Cochrane. Her journey began with friendly jogs and charity runs, but it soon transformed into a quest to conque...
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S3 Ep 1 From Heart-Lung Transplant to Marathon Triumphs: Mark Black’s Inspiring Story of Resilience and Perseverance
Imagine facing life with a heart-lung transplant and then running marathons. That's the incredible journey of our guest, Mark Black, who overcame a congenital heart defect and found a new lease on life through running. From his first steps in r...
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S2 Ep 26 Bob Batzer's Marathon Quest: An Ambitious Journey Across All 50 States
Ever wondered what it takes to run a marathon in all 50 states? Marathon enthusiast Bob Batzer joins us to share his inspiring story of perseverance and humor, as he recounts his transformation from a casual high school runner to a determined a...
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S2 Ep 25 Sarah Modlin's Journey of Resilience: From Couch to Marathon Finish Lines
What happens when a determined spirit meets the open road? Join us as Sarah Modlin, a runner with an incredible journey, shares how she transformed from barely being able to run for 30 seconds in 2018 to conquering marathons across 23 states an...
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