Oct. 28, 2025

Ep. 8: Chase Junell on Running Across Texas

Ep. 8: Chase Junell on Running Across Texas

Running across any state is no small feat, but running across Texas? That is a story worth telling. Chase Junell, a Fredericksburg native and a longtime runner, took up the challenge to run across the state of Texas from El Paso to Galveston in February of 2025. He and his dad loaded a van, hit the road, and traveled for just over 19-plus day adventure. Hear the highs, lows, and ways he prepared on this episode of Through Their Stride. This series combines sit-down interviews with real ru...

Running across any state is no small feat, but running across Texas? That is a story worth telling.


Chase Junell, a Fredericksburg native and a longtime runner, took up the challenge to run across the state of Texas from El Paso to Galveston in February of 2025. He and his dad loaded a van, hit the road, and traveled for just over 19-plus day adventure. Hear the highs, lows, and ways he prepared on this episode of Through Their Stride.


This series combines sit-down interviews with real running footage of each guest — filmed at their favorite spot.


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