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 48: Australia Recap, How to Maintain Habits on Vacation, and Our Big Goals for 2025
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Episode 48: Australia Recap, How to Maintain Habits on Vacation, and Our Big Goals for 2025
Episode 48 is LIVE
️Australia Recap, How to Maintain Habits on Vacation & Our Big Goals for 2025
Jordan joins me on the pod for his second episode as guest co host to recap our December trip to Australia!
This week’s episode we discuss:
The importance of communication in a relationship
Logistics of traveling 30 hours to South Australia
Creating buy in when educating a teenager on how to properly structure strength training for functional and aesthetic goals!
The Aussie Christmas experience
How we prioritized nutrition and movement throughout our holiday to simply maintain the habit!
The importance of having flexibility in your training when on holiday - Not every month is for making progress, sometimes it is just about maintaining the habit.
Choosing accommodations based on accessibility & amenities
The balancing act in a relationship when one person is an extrovert while the other is introverted ( and what those actually mean!)
Putting our big scary goals for 2025 out there! Jordan’s officially training for a …. ! And I’m shooting for sub … in my half marathon!
Calls to action
Check out Antidote (https://antidotekitchen.au/) in Clare Valley! Highly recommend it!
Check out @tacticnutrition & Alex Parker, @aaparker1, on IG
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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
