Episode 64 is LIVE!
Caffeinated Chaos and Marathon Training with Alicia DeCastro from Fundati Coffee
This week, Lauren sits down with Alicia DeCastro (founder of Fundati Coffee and Fundati Run Club, and Distance Coach at La Salle Academy) to talk about running, coaching, community, and the caffeine-fueled chaos that comes with marathon training.
From her first race back in 6th grade to crossing the New York City Marathon finish line, Alicia shares the evolution of her running journey, what she’s learned through coaching others, and how building Fundati has become about so much more than just coffee.
Together, Lauren and Alicia dive into the intersection of sport, self-discovery, and community and how each new chapter of training and coaching offers a fresh lesson in growth, humility, and gratitude.
In This Episode, We Cover:
The story behind Fundati Coffee + Run Club and her role as Distance Coach at La Salle Academy.
Alicia’s running journey
How guiding others reveals what coaches can still learn as athletes themselves.
How the running community nurtures consistency for all levels of runners.
Embracing the process, even when it’s imperfect and why curiosity keeps you progressing.
The Caffeinated Chaos: A behind-the-scenes look at Alicia’s final week leading up to NYC.
Calls to Action:
Rate & Review the Podcast — it helps more runners find these stories and insights
Share this episode with a teammate, friend, or coach who could use a dose of caffeine and inspiration.
Join us for the next Fundati Run Club! Sunday, November 16th at 7:30 AM. Come run, connect, and grab a coffee!
Looking for personalized coaching or injury support? thepersonalizedrunningdoc.com/schedule
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Episode 64 is LIVE!
Caffeinated Chaos and Marathon Training with Alicia DeCastro from Fundati Coffee
This week, Lauren sits down with Alicia DeCastro (founder of Fundati Coffee and Fundati Run Club, and Distance Coach at La Salle Academy) to talk about running, coaching, community, and the caffeine-fueled chaos that comes with marathon training.
From her first race back in 6th grade to crossing the New York City Marathon finish line, Alicia shares the evolution of her running journey, what she’s learned through coaching others, and how building Fundati has become about so much more than just coffee.
Together, Lauren and Alicia dive into the intersection of sport, self-discovery, and community and how each new chapter of training and coaching offers a fresh lesson in growth, humility, and gratitude.
In This Episode, We Cover:
The story behind Fundati Coffee + Run Club and her role as Distance Coach at La Salle Academy.
Alicia’s running journey
How guiding others reveals what coaches can still learn as athletes themselves.
How the running community nurtures consistency for all levels of runners.
Embracing the process, even when it’s imperfect and why curiosity keeps you progressing.
The Caffeinated Chaos: A behind-the-scenes look at Alicia’s final week leading up to NYC.
Calls to Action:
Rate & Review the Podcast — it helps more runners find these stories and insights
Share this episode with a teammate, friend, or coach who could use a dose of caffeine and inspiration.
Join us for the next Fundati Run Club! Sunday, November 16th at 7:30 AM. Come run, connect, and grab a coffee!
Looking for personalized coaching or injury support? thepersonalizedrunningdoc.com/schedule
Episode 45: Where to Line Up on a Starting Line, Staying Motivated Through the Winter, the Basics of Carb Loading and More (Answering Listeners’ Questions!)
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Episode 45: Where to Line Up on a Starting Line, Staying Motivated Through the Winter, the Basics of Carb Loading and More (Answering Listeners’ Questions!)
Episode 45 is LIVE!
Where to Line Up on a Starting Line, Staying Motivated Through the Winter, the Basics of Carb Loading, and More ( Answering Listener Questions!)
This episode of the Up & Running Podcast is a Listener Q&A podcast!
Join me as I dive into questions around:
️️✅Strategy behind where to line up at the starting line of a race
️️️✅Pacing strategies for hilly 5ks
️️✅️Form focuses for uphill running
️️️✅Ways to increase motivation to train through the winter
️️️✅Winter running hacks
️️️✅My top podcast recommendations to listen to while running
️️️✅Basics of carb loading for 5k to Ultras
AND MORE!
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Episode 64 is LIVE!
Caffeinated Chaos and Marathon Training with Alicia DeCastro from Fundati Coffee
This week, Lauren sits down with Alicia DeCastro (founder of Fundati Coffee and Fundati Run Club, and Distance Coach at La Salle Academy) to talk about running, coaching, community, and the caffeine-fueled chaos that comes with marathon training.
From her first race back in 6th grade to crossing the New York City Marathon finish line, Alicia shares the evolution of her running journey, what she’s learned through coaching others, and how building Fundati has become about so much more than just coffee.
Together, Lauren and Alicia dive into the intersection of sport, self-discovery, and community and how each new chapter of training and coaching offers a fresh lesson in growth, humility, and gratitude.
In This Episode, We Cover:
The story behind Fundati Coffee + Run Club and her role as Distance Coach at La Salle Academy.
Alicia’s running journey
How guiding others reveals what coaches can still learn as athletes themselves.
How the running community nurtures consistency for all levels of runners.
Embracing the process, even when it’s imperfect and why curiosity keeps you progressing.
The Caffeinated Chaos: A behind-the-scenes look at Alicia’s final week leading up to NYC.
Calls to Action:
Rate & Review the Podcast — it helps more runners find these stories and insights
Share this episode with a teammate, friend, or coach who could use a dose of caffeine and inspiration.
Join us for the next Fundati Run Club! Sunday, November 16th at 7:30 AM. Come run, connect, and grab a coffee!
Looking for personalized coaching or injury support? thepersonalizedrunningdoc.com/schedule