Stop focusing on the mile splits and start focusing on the miles lived. Every runner has a story worth telling.
Welcome to At Your Own Pace, the podcast that tears down the finish line and celebrates every single stride. Inspired by the authentic grit and transformative power of the global running community, we believe that to run is to live, regardless of speed or distance.
We sit down with runners of all backgrounds, paces, and finish times—from the back-of-the-pack walker to the seasoned ultra-marathoner. You won't just hear about PRs; you'll hear about the mental battles, the moments of profound connection, the personal healing, and the sheer joy found on the roads, trails, and tracks.
If you believe running is about more than a number on a clock, this is your starting line. Tune in to find inspiration, feel connected, and celebrate the beautiful, messy, and incredible range of experiences within the running family. Your pace is perfect. Your story matters.
Stop focusing on the mile splits and start focusing on the miles lived. Every runner has a story worth telling.
Welcome to At Your Own Pace, the podcast that tears down the finish line and celebrates every single stride. Inspired by the authentic grit and transformative power of the global running community, we believe that to run is to live, regardless of speed or distance.
We sit down with runners of all backgrounds, paces, and finish times—from the back-of-the-pack walker to the seasoned ultra-marathoner. You won't just hear about PRs; you'll hear about the mental battles, the moments of profound connection, the personal healing, and the sheer joy found on the roads, trails, and tracks.
If you believe running is about more than a number on a clock, this is your starting line. Tune in to find inspiration, feel connected, and celebrate the beautiful, messy, and incredible range of experiences within the running family. Your pace is perfect. Your story matters.

In the second episode of At Your Own Pace, host MikeRunsMarathons sits down with running coach and marathoner Maddie Kunz (@marathon_mads94) to talk about the realities of marathon training—both the physical work and the mental battles that come with it. Maddie shares her journey as a runner and coach, emphasizing the power of consistency, accountability, and finding joy in the process rather than chasing a single outcome.
The conversation explores navigating tough training cycles, managing race-day nerves, prioritizing recovery, and the influence social media can have on runners’ expectations and self-belief. At its core, this episode highlights the importance of community and reminds listeners that every runner’s path looks different—and that progress isn’t just measured at the finish line.