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Through Their Stride

A Texas-born podcast sharing the stories of runners from here at home and far beyond.
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Recent Episodes

Ep. 37: The Power of Purpose and Cause in Running: Carlie Bixler
May 1, 2026

Ep. 37: The Power of Purpose and Cause in Running: Carlie Bixler

What does it mean to run for something bigger than yourself? In this episode, I sit down with Carlie Bixler, a marathoner and key part of the Run Uplifted community in Georgetown who's taking her running all the way to the Copenhagen Marathon as a charity runner for #StacheStrong, raising money for…

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Ep. 36: Turning Pain Into Purpose with Six Star Finisher Dorina Carrillo
April 24, 2026

Ep. 36: Turning Pain Into Purpose with Six Star Finisher Dorina Carri…

When taking on something bigger than yourself, Six Star World Marathon Majors finisher Dorina Carrillo has two pieces of advice. Make sure it's something you're passionate about and do it with all your heart. Dorina first got...

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Ep. 35: Jeff Cunningham on Individualized Coaching and Boston Readiness
April 17, 2026

Ep. 35: Jeff Cunningham on Individualized Coaching and Boston Readine…

As an adult, you get the privilege of choosing a running coach rather than having one assigned to you. And one of the best coaches to choose from is Jeff Cunningham. In this episode, Jeff Cunningham, founder of Cunningham Run...

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Ep. 34: Snagging an OTQ in Her First Marathon: Gabby Hentemann
April 12, 2026

Ep. 34: Snagging an OTQ in Her First Marathon: Gabby Hentemann

Gabby Hentemann joins Through Their Stride to talk about her incredible debut marathon at the Indianapolis Monumental Marathon where she qualified for the U.S. Olympic Trials alongside her friend Alyssa McElheney. In this con...

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Ep. 33: Grief, Growth, and the Next Run: My Interview with My Wife, Monica
April 4, 2026

Ep. 33: Grief, Growth, and the Next Run: My Interview with My Wife, M…

In this deeply personal episode of Through Their Stride, my wife turns the mic on me to ask about my running journey, the grief I've experienced after losing my mom, and the lessons running has taught me about life, resilienc...

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Ep. 32: Austin Marathon Champion Joey Whelan
March 20, 2026

Ep. 32: Austin Marathon Champion Joey Whelan

In this episode of Through Their Stride, I sit down with three-time Austin Marathon champion Joey Whelan. A Buffalo, NY native and former Syracuse runner, Joey stepped away from the sport after college due to injuries, only t...

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