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Extraordinary Strides

Christine Hetzel

Welcome to Extraordinary Strides, the podcast that celebrates the spirit of running and the inspiring stories of those who lace up their shoes and hit the pavement.Here, we dive into the heart of what makes running an extraordinary adventure.Whether you"re a seasoned marathoner or just starting out, Extraordinary Strides is your go-to source for expert tips, motivational stories, and the camaraderie of the running community.Our episodes feature seasoned runners, coaches, and everyday athletes

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56:30

Massachusetts to New Jersey: Running, Reading, and...

Extraordinary Strides ·

2026/07/15

What do the Boston Marathon, a haunted New England classic, Detroit riverfront miles, Grandma’s Marathon, a Harley-themed half, Yellowstone racecation dreams, Las Vegas chaos, and a Judy Blume coming-of-age classic have in common? They are all part of Episode 3 of Running, Reading, and Racing in the USA, Extraordinary Strides’ five-part summer series exploring all 50 states through books, races, local running gems, and the stories that make each place unforgettable. This week, we travel from ...

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59:05

Hawaii To Maryland Runcation Picks For Runners Who...

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2026/07/08

What do Hawaiʻi hula traditions, an Idaho race called Jackass Half Marathon, Chicago Marathon, Kentucky bourbon-country relays, New Orleans vampires, coastal Maine miles, and Maryland’s historic JFK 50 Mile have in common? They are all part of Episode 2 of Running, Reading, and Racing in the USA, Extraordinary Strides’ five-part summer series celebrating America’s 250th anniversary through the stories we read, the places we explore, and the races that make us want to start a wildly ambitious ...

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58:10

Alabama to Georgia: Iconic Books, Bucket-List Races &...

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2026/07/01

What can a great book, a bucket-list race, and a memorable local running route tell us about a state? Welcome to Episode 1 of Running, Reading, and Racing in the USA, an Extraordinary Strides five-part summer series celebrating America’s 250th anniversary through the stories we read, the places we explore, and the finish lines we dream about. In this first episode, we travel alphabetically from Alabama through Georgia, pairing iconic books, popular reads, and unexpected wild cards with must-r...

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Viral Running Trends We Love, Hate & Tried: The...

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2026/06/16

Running trends are everywhere right now, from Garmin badge chasing and runDisney friendship bracelets to Strava titles, race-day tattoos, emotional support water bottles, matching outfits, sparkle, DJ run clubs, and yes… people apparently churning butter on the run. In this fun and wildly relatable episode of Extraordinary Strides, Coach Christine is joined by Shelly Rose to unpack the viral running trends they love, the ones they would happily retire, and the race-day etiquette runners shoul...

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59:50

Should You Run Disney Wine & Dine? First-Timer Tips,...

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2026/06/09

Is Disney Wine & Dine Half Marathon Weekend the best runDisney race weekend for first-timers? In this episode of Extraordinary Strides, Christine kicks off a four-part guide to the Walt Disney World runDisney race weekends with a deep dive into Wine & Dine. By the time this episode airs, most current registration dates have passed, so this conversation is perfect for future race planning, charity bib decisions, and runners trying to decide which runDisney weekend actually fits their g...

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54:20

How Runners Build Fitness Without More Miles

Extraordinary Strides ·

2026/06/02

Running can be the most consistent thing in your life, right up until your body forces a plot twist. Shelly Rose is back, and the “first half marathon” version of her has evolved into a runner with multiple half marathons, Ragnar memories, Run Disney miles, and a very real injury chapter that includes a calf strain and plantar fasciitis. That detour sparks a bigger question we all face: how do you keep building fitness when running cannot be the only tool? We get practical about cross-traini...

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45:10

How to Escape the Summer Running & Fitness Trap

Extraordinary Strides ·

2026/05/27

Summer can feel like it should make fitness easier, but the reality is the opposite: aggressive heat, heavy humidity, pop-up storms, travel weekends, later dinners, and the kind of schedule blur that turns one late night into three. I call it the summer fitness trap, and if you’ve been stuck in the “I’ll restart Monday” cycle, this is your reset with a plan that actually fits real life. We build a summer minimum you can keep even on messy days, using the good, better, best approach and “exer...

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1:29

Mayday Miles: Day 5 Finish Line Field Day

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2026/05/22

You made it to Day 5 of Mayday Miles: Finish Line Field Day! ✨ Today we are celebrating every small win, because you did not have to do this week perfectly for it to count. Your mission: choose your celebration movement. Walk, run, run-walk, stretch, strength train, dance walk, recovery stroll, playlist miles, or anything that helps you finish this week feeling proud. Today’s add-in: add joy. Wear something bright, take a scenic route, listen to your favorite playlist, move outside, celebrate...

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1:15

Mayday Miles: Day 4 Trail Buddy Thursday

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2026/05/21

Welcome to Day 4 of Mayday Miles: Trail Buddy Thursday. ✨ Today is all about movement plus connection, because support makes consistency so much easier. Your mission: add intentional movement with a little connection. Walk or run with a friend, text someone before or after your workout, post your check-in, share a photo, cheer someone else on, or invite a friend to join. Moving solo? That still counts. Add connection through encouragement, a shoutout, or your check-in. Today’s add-in: add sup...

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51:45

Breathe Smarter On Every Run

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2026/05/20

Your breathing is not just background noise. It is a lever you can pull to change your heart rate, calm your nervous system, and stay in control when a run starts to feel “spicy.” I’m joined by Lynn Kinney, LCSW, longtime endurance athlete, and the steady voice behind our Mindful Moment Wednesdays. Together we unpack breathwork and meditation in a way that actually fits real life: quick two to three minute resets, guided options for racing thoughts, and a simple rule that makes breathing pra...

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Mayday Miles: Day 3 Wind-Down Wednesday

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2026/05/20

It’s Day 3 of Mayday Miles: Wind-Down Wednesday. ✨ Today is your permission slip to let your body and mind exhale. Your mission: add gentle movement, mobility, or recovery. Try a recovery walk, stretching, yoga, foam rolling, mobility work, or a few easy movement snacks throughout the day. Today’s add-in: add stress release. That could be breathwork, meditation, journaling, a breathing break, quiet time outside, legs up the wall, gentle stretching before bed, or choosing the lower-pressure ve...

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1:23

Mayday Miles: Day 2 Fuel & Flow

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2026/05/19

Welcome to Day 2 of Mayday Miles! ✨ Today’s theme is Fuel & Flow, because we are not powering through Maycember on stress, vibes, and leftover coffee alone. Today’s mission: add easy movement or a strength snack. Walk, run, run-walk, stretch, do mobility, strength train, or sprinkle in exercise confetti throughout the day. Today’s add-in: add fuel or hydration. That could be protein, produce, extra water, electrolytes, a balanced snack, or a real meal instead of the classic “standing in t...

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Mayday Miles: Day 1 Mayday Mission

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2026/05/18

Day 1 of Mayday Miles is here! ✨ Today’s theme is Mayday Mission, and we are starting exactly where we are. Your mission: add 10 to 30 minutes of intentional movement. Walk, run, run-walk, stretch, strength train, dance in the kitchen, or sprinkle in exercise confetti throughout the day. Today’s add-in: choose one thing you want to add this week to feel more supported. More water? More protein? More sunshine? More movement? More recovery? More consistency? More connection? More grace? Check-i...

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Mayday Miles: A Free Five Day Reset For Maycember

Extraordinary Strides ·

2026/05/12

Maycember hits hard, so we build a free five day reset that protects your rhythm with small movement and small add-ins that actually fit real life. We trade perfection and restriction for support, community, and a plan that helps you feel better heading into summer. • Why May feels like “Maycember” and how calendar chaos derails routines • What Mayday Miles is and what it is not • The “add instead of cut” question for movement, hydration, fuel, and grace • Flexi...

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33:32

Hollarhype: A 30-Second Message Can Help You Keep Going

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2026/05/12

Your toughest mile rarely needs a lecture. It needs a voice that cuts through the noise at the exact right time. Coach Christine sits down with Emily, co-founder of the Hollarhype app, to talk about what happens when encouragement stops being a post-run comment and becomes real-time support that lands in your ears mid-hill, mid-workout, or mid “I might quit.” Emily explains how Hollarhype works: you go live before you start, your people get a notification, and their short voice messages str...

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14:30

The Comeback: You Do Not Need The Perfect Day to...

Extraordinary Strides ·

2026/05/07

Coming back to running after a break can mess with your head in a way nobody warns you about. You’re not just rebuilding fitness, you’re facing the memory of what running used to feel like and the fear that maybe you “lost it.” I’m Coach Christine, and I’m back behind the mic after my own unexpected hiatus to say the quiet part out loud: most of us don’t quit, we just lose momentum, and once it slips, everything starts to feel harder than it should. We talk about why that happens, how the ru...

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57:26

Passport to Finish Lines: Destiny2Sport Helps You...

Extraordinary Strides ·

2025/10/09

What if collecting your stars didn’t require juggling hotel hunts, expo lines, and start-time puzzles? We sit down with Destiny2Sport founder Victor Ortiz to unpack a smarter way to run the world; from Berlin’s fast streets and Chicago’s walkable logistics to New York’s electric maze, Tokyo’s quiet precision, Boston’s legendary grind, London’s all-out roar, and Sydney’s shiny new major status. As a former soccer player turned triathlete and marathon tour operator, Victor shares the practica...

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29:05

An Epic & Extraordinary Celebration

Extraordinary Strides ·

2025/10/02

Ready to start 2026 on your terms—with movement, magic, and a community that actually feels like you belong? We’re hosting a curated Central Florida retreat built around three themes: epic adventure, extraordinary movement, and pure celebration with fellow Extraordinary Strides podcast listeners! Think flexible dates, thoughtful resort choices on the Skyliner, and a weekend you can shape to your energy: group yoga, a medal-earning 5K, Epic Universe thrills or relaxed resort time, and a flat...

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From "Maybe Tomorrow" to "Already Did It Today"

Extraordinary Strides ·

2025/09/25

The Ghoul-Friend Gauntlet: The Coven Clash Challenge is a 31-day movement challenge designed for runners and walkers who start strong but struggle to maintain their momentum. This October challenge pairs you with one teammate in either Team Luna or Team Shadow to create accountability that prevents you from ghosting yourself. • Walk or run at your own pace every day for 31 days • Get sorted into a coven (Team Luna or Team Shadow) with one accountability partner • Receive guided audio workout...

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17:05

Sydney Marathon Recap: Hills, Jet Lag, and Opera...

Extraordinary Strides ·

2025/09/25

Sydney Marathon beckoned as the newest World Marathon Major, and I couldn't resist answering the call after earning my six-star medal in Tokyo. This Australian adventure would become my seventh major—a milestone I never expected to reach when I started this journey. The electric atmosphere at the expo set the tone for the weekend, with volunteers and organizers proudly showcasing Sydney as the latest "world wonder" in the marathon circuit. Abbott created special photo opportunities for seven...

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