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Life in Stride

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OTQ Boyz
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2024/01/04
Latest episode
2026/02/06
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62 min.
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Goal of the podcast: serve as a safe haven for the “try hard” amateur who loves to balance the demands of family, work and life while building their fastest self. We’re all about chasing smiles, miles and PRs.

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#245 - Puma Fast R3 > Nike AlphaFly, World Half Record Denied, Is Winter Over Yet?
2026/02/06
Need a marathon coach? Visit lisrunning.com to be coached by us! Welcome back to another banter episode with the boys! The intro on this episode was.... wow. The boys definitely need to try out at American idol. Danny got a pair of the Puma supershoes and he is convinced they are better than the Alphafly's - what do you think? They are going to be his race shoe at Mesa next weekend! We also talked about some recent running news, including Jacob Kiplimo's world half-marathon record NOT being ratified + a 16 year-old running 3:48 in the mile? We finished off talking winter running (a common theme lately, it's been brutal out there for many of us) + we each listed some underrated things. Enjoy! FOLLOW US ON STRAVA Chris https://www.strava.com/athletes/29985667 Scotty https://www.strava.com/athletes/98633526 Danny https://www.strava.com/athletes/23504210 CHECK OUT OUR INSTAGRAM https://www.instagram.com/lifeinstridepodcast/ QALO QRNT SMART RING https://qalo.com/ SWIFTWICK SOCKS https://swiftwick.com/ 15% off code: LIFEINSTRIDE KEN COMBS RUNNING STORE https://www.kencombsrunningstore.com/ 10% off code: LIFEINSTRIDE MASON CONSTRUCTION https://www.masonconstructionanddev.com/ CARBS FUEL carbsfuel.com 15% off: LIFEINSTRIDE SWITCHBACK ELECTROLYTES https://goswitchback.co?sca_ref=6278891.uVBEGmtjbbUlcGPZ 15% Off Code: OTQBOYZ CHECK OUT OUR YOUTUBE CHANNEL: https://youtube.com/@LifeInStridePodcast?si=icd7XfQ4HMmuBRyX
#244 Joe McMahan - 4:41 to 2:52 Marathon, Azoia Gels Re-Launch, Realities of Entrepreneurship
2026/02/04
Visit lisrunning.com for marathon coaching! On this episode, the boys had on special guest Joe McMahan! Joe is our good friend and the found of gel company Azoia. If you are an OG fan of the pod, you remember we had a partnership with Azoia for a long time! After a pause in production Azoia will be back with a new look and formula this year! We also chatted about Joe's recent marathon success with a nice 2:52 personal best, his massive growth on socials with running/lifting content, and also some insight on what life has been like for Joe as an entrepreneur! This was a great conversation, Joe is a very insightful and thoughtful guy! Enjoy! FOLLOW JOE https://www.instagram.com/joe.mc.mahan/?hl=en FOLLOW US ON STRAVA Chris https://www.strava.com/athletes/29985667 Scotty https://www.strava.com/athletes/98633526 Danny https://www.strava.com/athletes/23504210 CHECK OUT OUR INSTAGRAM https://www.instagram.com/lifeinstridepodcast/ QALO QRNT SMART RING https://qalo.com/ SWIFTWICK SOCKS https://swiftwick.com/ 15% off code: LIFEINSTRIDE KEN COMBS RUNNING STORE https://www.kencombsrunningstore.com/ 10% off code: LIFEINSTRIDE MASON CONSTRUCTION https://www.masonconstructionanddev.com/ CARBS FUEL carbsfuel.com 15% off: LIFEINSTRIDE SWITCHBACK ELECTROLYTES https://goswitchback.co?sca_ref=6278891.uVBEGmtjbbUlcGPZ 15% Off Code: OTQBOYZ CHECK OUT OUR YOUTUBE CHANNEL: https://youtube.com/@LifeInStridePodcast?si=icd7XfQ4HMmuBRyX
#243 - Hanes/Miller Drama, ASICS Metaspeed Ray = GOAT?, Strieg Baby Gender Revealed
2026/02/03
Visit lisrunning.com to be coached by us! On this banter episode, Chris and Scotty chatted about a bunch of topics! We started off talking bees and passports (lol) but quickly got into some running conversation! One of the hot topics right now is the Cam and Truett Hanes vs Jeremy Miller drama. We gave our thoughts on that and broke down our understand of what happened. Scotty did his first run in the Asics Metaspeed Ray this weekend and is convinced the shoe is the GOAT, have you tried it? Should Strieg which from the Alphafly?? We capped off the episode with Strieg revealing the gender of his first baby that is due in June! Enjoy! FOLLOW US ON STRAVA Chris https://www.strava.com/athletes/29985667 Scotty https://www.strava.com/athletes/98633526 Danny https://www.strava.com/athletes/23504210 CHECK OUT OUR INSTAGRAM https://www.instagram.com/lifeinstridepodcast/ QALO QRNT SMART RING https://qalo.com/ SWIFTWICK SOCKS https://swiftwick.com/ 15% off code: LIFEINSTRIDE KEN COMBS RUNNING STORE https://www.kencombsrunningstore.com/ 10% off code: LIFEINSTRIDE MASON CONSTRUCTION https://www.masonconstructionanddev.com/ CARBS FUEL carbsfuel.com 15% off: LIFEINSTRIDE SWITCHBACK ELECTROLYTES https://goswitchback.co?sca_ref=6278891.uVBEGmtjbbUlcGPZ 15% Off Code: OTQBOYZ CHECK OUT OUR YOUTUBE CHANNEL: https://youtube.com/@LifeInStridePodcast?si=icd7XfQ4HMmuBRyX
#241 Michael Ottesen - Making the Boston Marathon Elite Field, 2025 Recap, Top 10 Running Pet Peeves
2026/02/01
Need a running coach? Visit lisrunning.com ! On this episode, the boys had special guest Michael Ottesen back on the pod! It was great to catch back up with Michael and hear how is 2025 went. He had a great race at St. George Marathon but a couple tough ones at CIM and Grandma's! Michael is running his first-ever Boston Marathon in 2026 with an elite bib! We talked about how excited he is to run it for the first time, how he plans to pace it, and more! We also started off the pod chatting about a funny video he made recently listing his top-10 running pet peeves (the list is spot on). Enjoy! FOLLOW MICHAEL YT: https://youtube.com/@mottesen_runs?si=o5_rqDSD5epVYMBc IG: https://www.instagram.com/mottesen_runs?igsh=MXA2ZzBwZTZzMXB2Mw== FOLLOW US ON STRAVA Chris https://www.strava.com/athletes/29985667 Scotty https://www.strava.com/athletes/98633526 Danny https://www.strava.com/athletes/23504210 CHECK OUT OUR INSTAGRAM https://www.instagram.com/lifeinstridepodcast/ QALO QRNT SMART RING https://qalo.com/ SWIFTWICK SOCKS https://swiftwick.com/ 15% off code: LIFEINSTRIDE KEN COMBS RUNNING STORE https://www.kencombsrunningstore.com/ 10% off code: LIFEINSTRIDE MASON CONSTRUCTION https://www.masonconstructionanddev.com/ CARBS FUEL carbsfuel.com 15% off: LIFEINSTRIDE SWITCHBACK ELECTROLYTES https://goswitchback.co?sca_ref=6278891.uVBEGmtjbbUlcGPZ 15% Off Code: OTQBOYZ CHECK OUT OUR YOUTUBE CHANNEL: https://youtube.com/@LifeInStridePodcast?si=icd7XfQ4HMmuBRyX
#242 - London Marathon Elite Field Breakdown
2026/01/30
Need a coach? Visit lisrunning.com ! On this episode, I (Chris) gave my thoughts on the London Marathon elite fields that just got released! The men's race has world-record potential led by 2:02 men Sebastian Sawe and Jacob Kiplimo! I also chatted about the top British men in the field, featuring names likes Emile Cairess and Phil Sesemann. The women's side features women's only/clean world record holding Tigst Assefa of Ethiopia with a 2:11 PR, who will be challenged by Olympic Champion Sifan Hassan and NYC/Boston Marathon Champion Hellen Obiri. I also gave my thoughts on who the top British woman will be in the field. FOLLOW US ON STRAVA Chris https://www.strava.com/athletes/29985667 Scotty https://www.strava.com/athletes/98633526 Danny https://www.strava.com/athletes/23504210 CHECK OUT OUR INSTAGRAM https://www.instagram.com/lifeinstridepodcast/ QALO QRNT SMART RING https://qalo.com/ SWIFTWICK SOCKS https://swiftwick.com/ 15% off code: LIFEINSTRIDE KEN COMBS RUNNING STORE https://www.kencombsrunningstore.com/ 10% off code: LIFEINSTRIDE MASON CONSTRUCTION https://www.masonconstructionanddev.com/ CARBS FUEL carbsfuel.com 15% off: LIFEINSTRIDE SWITCHBACK ELECTROLYTES https://goswitchback.co?sca_ref=6278891.uVBEGmtjbbUlcGPZ 15% Off Code: OTQBOYZ CHECK OUT OUR YOUTUBE CHANNEL: https://youtube.com/@LifeInStridePodcast?si=icd7XfQ4HMmuBRyX
#240 Dylan Belles - Chasing a 3rd Marathon OTQ, Moving to Flagstaff to Pursue the Dream
2026/01/29
Visit lisrunning.com for coaching! On this episode, the boys had on special guest Dylan Belles! Dylan is a 2 x Olympic Trials Marathon Qualifier with a 2:16 personal best. He is currently a full-time running coach based in the St. Louis area and regularly runs with our own Danny P! After running in college, Dylan decided to go all in on running and move to Flagstaff, AZ. Despite not having a professional contract, Dylan made ends meet to stay in Flagstaff for several years and qualify twice for the trials! We hope his story of dreaming big resonates with you and your goals.  This was partially a fun banter episode, we covered a lot of fun/random topics, Dylan fits right in with the boys! Enjoy! FOLLOW DYLAN IG: https://www.instagram.com/runlikedylan/ STRAVA: https://www.strava.com/athletes/10262864?oq=dylan%20belles FOLLOW US ON STRAVA Chris https://www.strava.com/athletes/29985667 Scotty https://www.strava.com/athletes/98633526 Danny https://www.strava.com/athletes/23504210 CHECK OUT OUR INSTAGRAM https://www.instagram.com/lifeinstridepodcast/ QALO QRNT SMART RING https://qalo.com/ SWIFTWICK SOCKS https://swiftwick.com/ 15% off code: LIFEINSTRIDE KEN COMBS RUNNING STORE https://www.kencombsrunningstore.com/ 10% off code: LIFEINSTRIDE MASON CONSTRUCTION https://www.masonconstructionanddev.com/ CARBS FUEL carbsfuel.com 15% off: LIFEINSTRIDE HUMMINGBIRD FUELS https://www.hummingbirdfuels.com/?srsltid=AfmBOoqIWeWBtEGBvJV4gptxXRmqL5A6Ot7MrVCdhEqvO_zECh0BEz-B DISCOUNT CODE: LIS20 ALEX BAKER ST. JUDE FUNDRAISER ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://fundraising.stjude.org/site/TR?px=2257869&fr_id=159612&pg=personal⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ SWITCHBACK ELECTROLYTES https://goswitchback.co?sca_ref=6278891.uVBEGmtjbbUlcGPZ 15% Off Code: OTQBOYZ Paul Michael Donahue Memorial Foundationhttps://pmdmemorialfoundation.com/ CHECK OUT OUR YOUTUBE CHANNEL: https://youtube.com/@LifeInStridePodcast?si=icd7XfQ4HMmuBRyX
#239 - Olympic Trials Marathon in STL? + Way Too Early Picks, Danny Peak Long Run in Snowpocalypse
2026/01/27
Visit lisrunning.com for coaching! On this banter episode, Chris and Danny started off talking a lot about the Olympic Trials Marathon! In very exciting recent news, the race is going to be held in either Phoenix or St. Louis. Obviously Danny lives in St. Louis, so he is really excited about the potential of the race happening there! On the same topic, we made our picks for way-too-early U.S. Olympic Marathon team. This was largely influenced by Ethan Shuley's epic half-marathon in Osaka last weekend where he ran 60:59 and Grant Fisher running his debut half at NYC half soon! We also chatted Danny's peak long run in freezing conditions, Canova training, and more! Enjoy! FOLLOW US ON STRAVA Chris https://www.strava.com/athletes/29985667 Scotty https://www.strava.com/athletes/98633526 Danny https://www.strava.com/athletes/23504210 CHECK OUT OUR INSTAGRAM https://www.instagram.com/lifeinstridepodcast/ QALO QRNT SMART RING https://qalo.com/ SWIFTWICK SOCKS https://swiftwick.com/ 15% off code: LIFEINSTRIDE KEN COMBS RUNNING STORE https://www.kencombsrunningstore.com/ 10% off code: LIFEINSTRIDE MASON CONSTRUCTION https://www.masonconstructionanddev.com/ HUMMINGBIRD FUELS https://www.hummingbirdfuels.com/?srsltid=AfmBOoqIWeWBtEGBvJV4gptxXRmqL5A6Ot7MrVCdhEqvO_zECh0BEz-B DISCOUNT CODE: LIS20 ALEX BAKER ST. JUDE FUNDRAISER ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://fundraising.stjude.org/site/TR?px=2257869&fr_id=159612&pg=personal⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ SWITCHBACK ELECTROLYTES https://goswitchback.co?sca_ref=6278891.uVBEGmtjbbUlcGPZ 15% Off Code: OTQBOYZ Paul Michael Donahue Memorial Foundationhttps://pmdmemorialfoundation.com/ CHECK OUT OUR YOUTUBE CHANNEL: https://youtube.com/@LifeInStridePodcast?si=icd7XfQ4HMmuBRyX
#238 - Boston Marathon Elite Field Breakdown with Jacob Thomson
2026/01/25
lisrunning.com for coaching! On this episode, the boys had on special guest Jacob Thomson to help break down the Boston Marathon elite fields. Jacob is entered for his first Boston Marathon fresh off a 2:10 marathon at CIM in December! We also talked about how he plans to race the course in hopes to have a breakthrough race and finish in the top 10-15! The women's field is stacked with defending champ Sharon Lokedi leading the way. Jacob is on her team and has some good insight on her training! The American women's field is very exciting as well with Fiona O'Keefe leading the way. The men's side is led by defending Boston champ John Korir and NYC Marathon champ Benson Kipruto. The American men's field is also stacked, led by American Record Holder Conner Mantz and Houston Marathon champ Zouhair Talbi! Enjoy! FOLLOW US ON STRAVA Chris https://www.strava.com/athletes/29985667 Scotty https://www.strava.com/athletes/98633526 Danny https://www.strava.com/athletes/23504210 CHECK OUT OUR INSTAGRAM https://www.instagram.com/lifeinstridepodcast/ QALO QRNT SMART RING https://qalo.com/ SWIFTWICK SOCKS https://swiftwick.com/ 15% off code: LIFEINSTRIDE KEN COMBS RUNNING STORE https://www.kencombsrunningstore.com/ 10% off code: LIFEINSTRIDE MASON CONSTRUCTION https://www.masonconstructionanddev.com/ HUMMINGBIRD FUELS https://www.hummingbirdfuels.com/?srsltid=AfmBOoqIWeWBtEGBvJV4gptxXRmqL5A6Ot7MrVCdhEqvO_zECh0BEz-B DISCOUNT CODE: LIS20 ALEX BAKER ST. JUDE FUNDRAISER ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://fundraising.stjude.org/site/TR?px=2257869&fr_id=159612&pg=personal⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ SWITCHBACK ELECTROLYTES https://goswitchback.co?sca_ref=6278891.uVBEGmtjbbUlcGPZ 15% Off Code: OTQBOYZ Paul Michael Donahue Memorial Foundationhttps://pmdmemorialfoundation.com/ CHECK OUT OUR YOUTUBE CHANNEL: https://youtube.com/@LifeInStridePodcast?si=icd7XfQ4HMmuBRyX
#237 Ben Felton - New 5k/10k PBs, How to Run Fast at Boston, World XC Thoughts, New 1500 WR in 2026?
2026/01/23
lisrunning.com for coaching! On this episode, the boys had Ben Felton on for our monthly chat to catch up and talk current running events! This was great timing as Ben just set new PBs in the 5k and 10k while doing a lot of his run volume on the bike. We talked all about this and how he plans to utilize this setup going into his Rotterdam Marathon build! Since the Boston fields just came out, we chatted about the best way to pace Boston since Ben set a then-PB of 2:24 in Boston a few years ago. We also talked about our thoughts on the World XC course, Albert Korir being popped for doping, and what we are looking forward to in 2026 with no outdoor World Championships. Will Jakob set the 1500 WR? How fast can Andreas Almgren go? Will we see a women's sub 4 mile? Enjoy! FOLLOW BEN: IG: https://www.instagram.com/ben_is_running/?hl=en YT: https://www.youtube.com/c/BenIsRunning FOLLOW US ON STRAVA Chris https://www.strava.com/athletes/29985667 Scotty https://www.strava.com/athletes/98633526 Danny https://www.strava.com/athletes/23504210 CHECK OUT OUR INSTAGRAM https://www.instagram.com/lifeinstridepodcast/ QALO QRNT SMART RING https://qalo.com/ SWIFTWICK SOCKS https://swiftwick.com/ 15% off code: LIFEINSTRIDE KEN COMBS RUNNING STORE https://www.kencombsrunningstore.com/ 10% off code: LIFEINSTRIDE MASON CONSTRUCTION https://www.masonconstructionanddev.com/ HUMMINGBIRD FUELS https://www.hummingbirdfuels.com/?srsltid=AfmBOoqIWeWBtEGBvJV4gptxXRmqL5A6Ot7MrVCdhEqvO_zECh0BEz-B DISCOUNT CODE: LIS20 ALEX BAKER ST. JUDE FUNDRAISER ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://fundraising.stjude.org/site/TR?px=2257869&fr_id=159612&pg=personal⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ SWITCHBACK ELECTROLYTES https://goswitchback.co?sca_ref=6278891.uVBEGmtjbbUlcGPZ 15% Off Code: OTQBOYZ Paul Michael Donahue Memorial Foundationhttps://pmdmemorialfoundation.com/ CHECK OUT OUR YOUTUBE CHANNEL: https://youtube.com/@LifeInStridePodcast?si=icd7XfQ4HMmuBRyX
#236 - New Coach + McKirdy for Strieg?, Danny's Final Prep for Mesa, How Cold is Too Cold to Race?
2026/01/21
Visit lisrunning.com for coaching! On this episode, the boys had some classic banter! We talked about Chris's Spring race plans + he is using a coach again? Danny is 4 weeks out from Mesa Marathon and feeling good about his block, including several PRs and podium finishes recently at shorter distances! We also chatted how cold is too cold to race, and laughed about some recent hater comments we have received recently. Enjoy! FOLLOW US ON STRAVA Chris https://www.strava.com/athletes/29985667 Scotty https://www.strava.com/athletes/98633526 Danny https://www.strava.com/athletes/23504210 CHECK OUT OUR INSTAGRAM https://www.instagram.com/lifeinstridepodcast/ QALO QRNT SMART RING https://qalo.com/ SWIFTWICK SOCKS https://swiftwick.com/ 15% off code: LIFEINSTRIDE KEN COMBS RUNNING STORE https://www.kencombsrunningstore.com/ 10% off code: LIFEINSTRIDE MASON CONSTRUCTION https://www.masonconstructionanddev.com/ HUMMINGBIRD FUELS https://www.hummingbirdfuels.com/?srsltid=AfmBOoqIWeWBtEGBvJV4gptxXRmqL5A6Ot7MrVCdhEqvO_zECh0BEz-B DISCOUNT CODE: LIS20 ALEX BAKER ST. JUDE FUNDRAISER ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://fundraising.stjude.org/site/TR?px=2257869&fr_id=159612&pg=personal⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ SWITCHBACK ELECTROLYTES https://goswitchback.co?sca_ref=6278891.uVBEGmtjbbUlcGPZ 15% Off Code: OTQBOYZ Paul Michael Donahue Memorial Foundationhttps://pmdmemorialfoundation.com/ CHECK OUT OUR YOUTUBE CHANNEL: https://youtube.com/@LifeInStridePodcast?si=icd7XfQ4HMmuBRyX
#235 Ellis Cross - From Defeating Mo Farah as a Club Runner to Pro Runner Preparing to Debut in 2:09
2026/01/19
lisrunning.com for coaching! On this episode, the boys had on special guest Ellis Cross! Ellis is a professional runner for Hoka and Team Makou based in the UK. His rise to the professional ranks started in 2022 when he made national news after defeating Mo Farah in a road 10k as a club runner, having to pay entry to the race and not even starting with the elite field! Now, Ellis is a proven professional athlete, with a 10k PB of 27:43 and hoping to run 2:09 in his debut marathon in Seville, Spain in just 4 weeks! It was great to get to know Ellis on this episode and learn more about his team. Team Makou posts awesome content on their YouTube and Instagram page featuring the team! FOLLOW ELLIS: IG: https://www.instagram.com/elliscross_/?hl=en FOLLOW US ON STRAVA Chris https://www.strava.com/athletes/29985667 Scotty https://www.strava.com/athletes/98633526 Danny https://www.strava.com/athletes/23504210 CHECK OUT OUR INSTAGRAM https://www.instagram.com/lifeinstridepodcast/ ENDORPHIN BELT https://endorphinbelt.com/ SWIFTWICK SOCKS https://swiftwick.com/ 15% off code: LIFEINSTRIDE KEN COMBS RUNNING STORE https://www.kencombsrunningstore.com/ 10% off code: LIFEINSTRIDE MASON CONSTRUCTION https://www.masonconstructionanddev.com/ HUMMINGBIRD FUELS https://www.hummingbirdfuels.com/?srsltid=AfmBOoqIWeWBtEGBvJV4gptxXRmqL5A6Ot7MrVCdhEqvO_zECh0BEz-B DISCOUNT CODE: LIS20 ALEX BAKER ST. JUDE FUNDRAISER ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://fundraising.stjude.org/site/TR?px=2257869&fr_id=159612&pg=personal⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ SWITCHBACK ELECTROLYTES https://goswitchback.co?sca_ref=6278891.uVBEGmtjbbUlcGPZ 15% Off Code: OTQBOYZ Paul Michael Donahue Memorial Foundationhttps://pmdmemorialfoundation.com/ CHECK OUT OUR YOUTUBE CHANNEL: https://youtube.com/@LifeInStridePodcast?si=icd7XfQ4HMmuBRyX
#234 Mark Dowdle - Favorite to Win BPN Last Man Standing?, Mentality Needed to Win Backyard Ultras
2026/01/17
For coaching, visit lisrunning.com ! On this episode the boys had on special guest Mark Dowdle! Mark is one of the best backyard ultra runners in the US. He is one of the favorites to win the BPN Last Man Standing this Spring and has already been selected for Team USA at Big's Backyard Ultra this fall. Mark quit his job to go all in on ultra-running. We talked about that decision and what is has been like after doing that, and also the mentality needed to win backyard ultra races. Mark's mental strength advice is great and can be applied to runners at all distances. Mark makes great content on IG, give him a follow below! FOLLOW MARK: IG: https://www.instagram.com/mark.dowdle/ FOLLOW US ON STRAVA Chris https://www.strava.com/athletes/29985667 Scotty https://www.strava.com/athletes/98633526 Danny https://www.strava.com/athletes/23504210 CHECK OUT OUR INSTAGRAM https://www.instagram.com/lifeinstridepodcast/ ENDORPHIN BELT https://endorphinbelt.com/ SWIFTWICK SOCKS https://swiftwick.com/ 15% off code: LIFEINSTRIDE KEN COMBS RUNNING STORE https://www.kencombsrunningstore.com/ 10% off code: LIFEINSTRIDE MASON CONSTRUCTION https://www.masonconstructionanddev.com/ HUMMINGBIRD FUELS https://www.hummingbirdfuels.com/?srsltid=AfmBOoqIWeWBtEGBvJV4gptxXRmqL5A6Ot7MrVCdhEqvO_zECh0BEz-B DISCOUNT CODE: LIS20 ALEX BAKER ST. JUDE FUNDRAISER ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://fundraising.stjude.org/site/TR?px=2257869&fr_id=159612&pg=personal⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ SWITCHBACK ELECTROLYTES https://goswitchback.co?sca_ref=6278891.uVBEGmtjbbUlcGPZ 15% Off Code: OTQBOYZ Paul Michael Donahue Memorial Foundationhttps://pmdmemorialfoundation.com/ CHECK OUT OUR YOUTUBE CHANNEL: https://youtube.com/@LifeInStridePodcast?si=icd7XfQ4HMmuBRyX
#233 - The Houston Marathon Recap
2026/01/15
For coaching and merch, visit lisrunning.com ! On this episode, the boys recapped the Houston Marathon with our friends who also ran, Sam Meredith and Chris Sadler! Scotty, Sam, and Chris Sadler all had epic days, finishing within 40 seconds of each other and finding each other around mile 23 of the race! Chris (Strieg) struggled the back half and explains what he thinks happened in his race on this episode as well. Lots of funny stories before, during, and after the race to share as always too. These are our favorite episodes and we know for many of you they are yours too. More races to come in 2026! Enjoy! FOLLOW US ON STRAVA Chris https://www.strava.com/athletes/29985667 Scotty https://www.strava.com/athletes/98633526 Danny https://www.strava.com/athletes/23504210 CHECK OUT OUR INSTAGRAM https://www.instagram.com/lifeinstridepodcast/ ENDORPHIN BELT https://endorphinbelt.com/ SWIFTWICK SOCKS https://swiftwick.com/ 15% off code: LIFEINSTRIDE KEN COMBS RUNNING STORE https://www.kencombsrunningstore.com/ 10% off code: LIFEINSTRIDE MASON CONSTRUCTION https://www.masonconstructionanddev.com/ HUMMINGBIRD FUELS https://www.hummingbirdfuels.com/?srsltid=AfmBOoqIWeWBtEGBvJV4gptxXRmqL5A6Ot7MrVCdhEqvO_zECh0BEz-B DISCOUNT CODE: LIS20 ALEX BAKER ST. JUDE FUNDRAISER ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://fundraising.stjude.org/site/TR?px=2257869&fr_id=159612&pg=personal⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ SWITCHBACK ELECTROLYTES https://goswitchback.co?sca_ref=6278891.uVBEGmtjbbUlcGPZ 15% Off Code: OTQBOYZ Paul Michael Donahue Memorial Foundationhttps://pmdmemorialfoundation.com/ CHECK OUT OUR YOUTUBE CHANNEL: https://youtube.com/@LifeInStridePodcast?si=icd7XfQ4HMmuBRyX
#232 Rory Linkletter - Breaking the Canadian Half-Marathon Record and Going Sub-60 in Houston
2026/01/14
For coaching visit lisrunning.com! On this episode, the boys had on the man, the myth, Rory Linkletter! Rory is our most recurring guest with FIVE APPEARANCES now and hopefully many more to come. As always, Rory is a great interview and this episode is more of that. We talked about Rory's training going into this race, how the race played out in the lead pack, and also how Rory is viewing the rest of 2026 as a 59 half/2:06 marathon guy now. Enjoy! FOLLOW RORY: IG: https://www.instagram.com/rory_linkletter/?hl=en FOLLOW US ON STRAVA Chris https://www.strava.com/athletes/29985667 Scotty https://www.strava.com/athletes/98633526 Danny https://www.strava.com/athletes/23504210 CHECK OUT OUR INSTAGRAM https://www.instagram.com/lifeinstridepodcast/ ENDORPHIN BELT https://endorphinbelt.com/ SWIFTWICK SOCKS https://swiftwick.com/ 15% off code: LIFEINSTRIDE KEN COMBS RUNNING STORE https://www.kencombsrunningstore.com/ 10% off code: LIFEINSTRIDE MASON CONSTRUCTION https://www.masonconstructionanddev.com/ HUMMINGBIRD FUELS https://www.hummingbirdfuels.com/?srsltid=AfmBOoqIWeWBtEGBvJV4gptxXRmqL5A6Ot7MrVCdhEqvO_zECh0BEz-B DISCOUNT CODE: LIS20 ALEX BAKER ST. JUDE FUNDRAISER ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://fundraising.stjude.org/site/TR?px=2257869&fr_id=159612&pg=personal⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ SWITCHBACK ELECTROLYTES https://goswitchback.co?sca_ref=6278891.uVBEGmtjbbUlcGPZ 15% Off Code: OTQBOYZ Paul Michael Donahue Memorial Foundationhttps://pmdmemorialfoundation.com/ CHECK OUT OUR YOUTUBE CHANNEL: https://youtube.com/@LifeInStridePodcast?si=icd7XfQ4HMmuBRyX
#231 Zouhair Talbi - Winning Houston Marathon in 2:05 (Third Fastest American All-Time)
2026/01/13
For coaching visit lisrunning.com! On this episode, the boys had the legend Zouhair Talbi back on the pod after his epic win at the Houston Marathon on Sunday! He ran 2:05, broke the course record, and became the third fastest American all-time on a record eligible course! Zouhair broke down the full race for us, including a very tight battle he had with second place until late in the race! We also discussed his fueling strategy and what the future holds for him after such an epic victory! FOLLOW ZOUHAIR: IG: https://www.instagram.com/zouhairathle/?hl=en Strava: https://www.strava.com/pros/73380869 FOLLOW US ON STRAVA Chris https://www.strava.com/athletes/29985667 Scotty https://www.strava.com/athletes/98633526 Danny https://www.strava.com/athletes/23504210 CHECK OUT OUR INSTAGRAM https://www.instagram.com/lifeinstridepodcast/ SWIFTWICK SOCKS https://swiftwick.com/ 15% off code: LIFEINSTRIDE KEN COMBS RUNNING STORE https://www.kencombsrunningstore.com/ 10% off code: LIFEINSTRIDE MASON CONSTRUCTION https://www.masonconstructionanddev.com/ HUMMINGBIRD FUELS https://www.hummingbirdfuels.com/?srsltid=AfmBOoqIWeWBtEGBvJV4gptxXRmqL5A6Ot7MrVCdhEqvO_zECh0BEz-B DISCOUNT CODE: LIS20 ALEX BAKER ST. JUDE FUNDRAISER ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://fundraising.stjude.org/site/TR?px=2257869&fr_id=159612&pg=personal⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ SWITCHBACK ELECTROLYTES https://goswitchback.co?sca_ref=6278891.uVBEGmtjbbUlcGPZ 15% Off Code: OTQBOYZ Paul Michael Donahue Memorial Foundationhttps://pmdmemorialfoundation.com/ CHECK OUT OUR YOUTUBE CHANNEL: https://youtube.com/@LifeInStridePodcast?si=icd7XfQ4HMmuBRyX

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4.9 out of 5
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Hilary pecis 2025/12/28
Good running variety show
I look forward to the frequent episodes that run the gamut between interviews, race previews/recaps, coaching wisdom, and bro banter. I enjoy listenin...
★★★★★
Aldenruns 2025/12/01
Love this podcast so much
Been listening to the life and stride podcast and love it so much it gets me through lots of easy/long runs and hope they never stop. I also recommend...
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lanmdunc 2025/11/03
Great Podcast for All Runners
I began listening to LIS boys as my running journey moved into my first eyes on a marathon that will be next weekend. Great show and tailored to thos...
★★★★★
JimmyPrzybylowcz 2025/10/18
Love these guys
Always love the banter and guests they have on! Great mix of keeping running fun, informative, and getting to know their guests! Favorite pod by far!
★★★★★
BillyS150 2025/10/13
Fresh & Fun
The boys keep things fresh & fun for this 45 year old lifelong runner. And they’ve got me seriously considering a marathon at some point in the future...
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Todd_AB 2025/10/03
My Go-To Running Pod
Life in Stride has everything: Legit running wisdom that sometimes makes you wonder if you accidentally enrolled in a masterclass, down-to-earth life ...
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taggart_vanetten 2025/09/23
3 normal dudes every runner can relate to
LiS is the best running podcast out there! they have may interesting guests, topic discussions, and training ideas. s/o to Chris, Danny, and Scotty!
★★★★★
Mike23!@ 2025/09/16
Best Running Pod
The go to podcast for runners! These guy are DOGS!! Chocolate chip peanut butter ice cream for sure!
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stentordoc 2025/09/11
Loving it
Hey guys, I was ignorantly unaware of your podcast until I ran with you guys at Bayshore (my “home race” that I’ve run and PR’d many times…I actually ...
★★★★★
Sac yenom 2025/08/14
Following to 1000!
My go to podcast for easy and long runs. Good mix of interviews and banter. After #165, Danny’s officially my fave and deserving of 34%
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