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Through Their Stride

Through Their Stride is a Texas-born running podcast sharing inspiring stories from runners, coaches, and endurance athletes in Texas and beyond. Each episode explores marathon training, racing, track and field, mindset, and the personal journeys behind the sport. New episodes weekly.See video episodes: https://youtube.com/playlist?list=PLbMBdg7_Bdt4zbOdXTh_SsYT8bJRzICmY&si=XPZ48Ff-NatRGnDAShare inquiries and story ideas to throughtheirstride@gmail.com.Follow the host: @SamRunsTX on

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Ep. 52: Run, Roast, Repeat: Alan Ortega's Road to...

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2026/09/16

Houston runner, coffee-roaster owner, and music lover Alan Ortega joins the show to share the story behind his first-ever marathon build.Alan began running in 2017 alongside the woman who is now his wife. What started as a shared hobby steadily became a meaningful part of his life — taking him through years of progress, consistency, and a near-sub-1:40 half marathon in 2025. Now, he is training for the Chicago Marathon with an even deeper motivation behind every long run.Alan is running for BandWith

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Ep. 51: Finding Joy in Encouraging Others: Jason...

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2026/08/31

Jason Schwarzer only started running a few years ago, but has instantly become one of the biggest builders of the running community. Co-host of the Runners Like Us Podcast, Jason has found that while he loves what he gets to learn about himself during tough ultramarathons and training blocks, he finds the most joy in sharing the stories of other runners and building them up.During tough workouts or long runs, Jason often finds himself cheering on the other runners on the trails around him. He does

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Ep. 50: Elizabeth Clor on Boston Bound, Mental...

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2026/08/21

In Episode 50 of Through Their Stride, I sit down with Elizabeth Clor, competitive marathoner, running coach, author, and creator of the Racing Stripes blog.Elizabeth shares the story behind Boston Bound, which follows her seven-year journey to qualify for the Boston Marathon. The conversation explores how perfectionism, anxiety, and putting too much weight on one outcome can become obstacles, and what changed when she learned to stay steady-minded, focus on controllable, and commit to the

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Ep. 49: From 3:00:10 to Sub-3 | Natalie Lutz's...

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2026/08/14

Natalie Lutz is a running coach, mom, full-time employee, and multi-time sub-three-hour marathoner.At the 2023 Indianapolis Monumental Marathon, Natalie ran 3:00:10 — just 10 seconds away from breaking the three-hour barrier. That near miss gave her a glimpse of what was possible, and she went all-in on the pursuit. Over the next 12 months, she raced five marathons before finally breaking through one year later at the Chicago Marathon.In this episode, Natalie shares:- What it felt like to miss sub-3

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Ep. 48: "I'm Not Broken" | Chiara Bondi On Running,...

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2026/08/07

Chiara Bondi is a sub-3 marathoner, but this conversation is about more than a finish time.In 2025, Chiara ran under three hours at the Eugene Marathon and continues to chase big goals in distance running. Later that year, she received an autism diagnosis — an experience that helped her better understand herself and recognize that she was never broken.For Chiara, running and training have provided an important routine: a way to feel structured, grounded, and regulated throughout daily life. But in

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Ep. 47: Building Community While Becoming an Ironman...

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2026/07/10

Five months ago, a police officer in California decided to lace up a pair of running shoes. Today, that man is a triathlete and cofounder of a triathlon endurance club in California.When Trent Herzog began his hybrid athlete journey, he didn't know how far it would take him. But after finishing in the top 10 in his first-ever 10-mile race, he knew he was on to something. He fell in love with triathlons shortly thereafter and is now training for his first-ever Ironman. But he won't be doing

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Ep. 46: Chasing Sub-3 While Inspiring Other Runners |...

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2026/06/27

In this episode of Through Their Stride, I sit down with Tennessee-based marathoner Laura Pett to talk about her journey from collegiate cross country to chasing a sub-3-hour marathon.Laura made her marathon debut in 2017 at the Atlanta Marathon, tackling a tough course and running 3:40. Since then, she's steadily improved — qualifying for the Boston Marathon multiple times and lowering her PR to a 3:04.We dive into what's helped her make those gains, what it takes to close the gap to

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Ep. 45: From Burnout to 2:54: Adri Ducharme on...

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2026/06/12

In this episode of Through Their Stride, I sat down with Adriana Ducharme (@runningthelife_ on Instagram) to unpack a journey that many runners experience but few talk about openly.Adri shares how a toxic college coaching environment led to burnout and a loss of identity within the sport – and how stepping away from that structure helped rediscover what running could be. Through joining a club cross country team at the University of Georgia, she rebuilt her relationship with competition, community,

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Ep. 44: How Niko Labendeira Went From a Weight Loss...

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2026/06/04

It started as a way to become a better version of himself after gaining more weight than he felt comfortable with. Now, he's a 3:28 marathoner pursuing a Boston Qualifier in the near future.As a kid, pursuing fast times in marathons, half marathons (he's a sub 1;28 guy), and 5Ks (he's also an 18:46 guy) wasn't something he ever thought he'd do. But once he started back in 2020 just for health, he soon became quite the fan of the sport.Now, not only is he pushing himself to

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Ep. 43: From 4:34 to 2:39: How Justin Cannon Learned...

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2026/05/29

In this episode, I sit down with marathon coach and "Busy Runner" Justin Cannon to unpack how he went from a 4:34 debut marathon to a 3:06 in his very next race and then to a PR of 2:39. That kind of leap didn't just change his PR; it changed his entire mindset, making him want to "get greedy" with his goals and see how far he could really go.We dig into what shifted his entire mindset between each marathon, how he balances big dreams with real-life responsibilities, and why

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Ep. 42: How Your Child's Ambition Can Push You to Do...

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2026/05/26

As life piles on, it can be easy to escape into bad habits. But sometimes, all it takes is seeing your own child muscle up the courage to do hard things for you to start chasing your dreams again.For Jim LeRoux, that's exactly what happened. Jim was a well-respected competitive runner in high school, but college studies, family building, and the grind of everyday life led him to become a tad overweight, out of shape, and with unhealthy blood pressure numbers. He had a hard time finding the

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Ep. 41: Leaving Toxic Cycles and Finding Freedom on...

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2026/05/22

In this episode, I'm joined by Heather Rosemand, also known as @heatherrunstexas on Instagram, for an honest conversation about healing, growth, and what it looks like to rebuild your life one step at a time.Heather shares how she got out of an unhealthy relationship, changed her relationship with alcohol, and found something life-giving through running. We talk about the role running has played in her healing, how it helped create a stronger version of herself, and how it's connected her

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Ep. 40: She Never Stopped Believing: Andie...

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2026/05/18

Andie Cozzarelli's journey back to the Olympic Trials marathon standard is one of the most powerful stories I've heard.After debuting in the marathon at the 2016 Olympic Trials and not finishing, Andie spent years fighting to get back. The road was anything but smooth, filled with setbacks, hard lessons, and moments that tested her patience and belief. But in 2026, she broke through in a big way, winning the Glass City Marathon in 2:36:59 and earning the OTQ standard.We talk about what it

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Ep. 39: Heart Over Hard: Aly Kozar on Running Through...

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2026/05/15

In this episode of Through Their Stride, I sit down with Arizona-based runner Aly Kozar (@runswithheart on Instagram) to talk about what it means to keep showing up when life doesn't go according to plan.Aly shares the ups and downs of her marathon journey, how she's learned to get back up after hard seasons in running and in life, and the deeper personal road of walking through infertility and PCOS. Our conversation centers on resilience, perspective, and the growth mindset that has

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Ep. 38: The Miles That Help Us Carry Grief: Robert...

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2026/05/11

In this episode of Through Their Stride, I sit down with Robert Jackson for a conversation about running, grief, and what it means to keep moving forward after loss. Robert shares how running became a place to process sorrow after losing family members, and how the sport has helped carry him through some of the hardest seasons in life.We also talk about his marathon journey, Boston, the people who have helped shape him as a runner, and the role his support system has played along the way. This one

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

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2026/05/01

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 brain cancer research.Carlie shares how her perspective on running has been shaped by the people in her life, from family members affected by cancer to her mother's ongoing recovery from a brain

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Ep. 36: Turning Pain Into Purpose with Six Star...

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2026/04/24

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 into running in 2012 as a way to do something hard while her mom was battling breast cancer. After her mom's passing, she stepped away from the sport. But in 2016, a friend helped her find her way back. What started as a personal challenge turned into something

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Ep. 35: Jeff Cunningham on Individualized Coaching...

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2026/04/17

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 Running and Bat City Track Club, as well as host of The Consistently Good Podcast, discusses what it's like preparing 15 runners for the Boston Marathon, the philosophy that guides his coaching, and why he values staying grounded and living in reality when it comes to the

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

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2026/04/12

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 conversation, Gabby shares how she stays grounded with her "it's not that serious" philosophy, opens up about overcoming an eating disorder during her college career, and reflects on finding joy in both running and life.

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Ep. 33: Grief, Growth, and the Next Run: My Interview...

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2026/04/04

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, resilience, and moving forward.We talk honestly about the highs and lows, what grief has changed in me, and what's next from here. If you've ever found strength in running, or needed a reminder that life isn't linear, this episode is for you.LIKE, SUBSCRIBE, COMMENT,

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