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PODCAST

Mindful Marathon Podcast

Michelle Quirk, MD

A podcast helping runners to run their own race. In each episode, you will hear how to get started, fuel better, keep going, recover, or simply enjoy running a little bit more. Hosted by Running Coach Michelle Quirk, MD. Find out more about the program at Mindful-Marathon.com.

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All Episodes

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Ep 73: Rethinking the 20-Mile Long Run - What Matters...

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2026/02/02

Do You Really Need a 20-Mile Long Run to Train for a Marathon?For decades, marathon training advice has centered around one idea: you must run 20 miles before race day. But is that actually true? In this episode of the Mindful Marathon Podcast, we take a closer look at where the 20-mile long run came from, who it was designed for, and how to determine if you need to be running a 20-miler in training. You’ll learn how marathon fitness is built through consistent, cumulative training, and how a

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Ep 72: Mindfulness Moments - Guided Visualization &...

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2026/01/26

Welcome to Mindfulness Moments. This will be a recurring series on the Mindful Marathon Podcast where Coach Michelle shares simple mindfulness practices you can return to whenever you desire.In this episode, you’ll be guided through two gentle practices designed to help you reconnect with your body and settle your nervous system, whether you’re on an easy run, out for a walk, or winding down before sleep. These practices are not about performance or fixing anything. They’re an invitation to slow

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Ep 71: Running by Time - Training Your Body Without...

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2026/01/19

What if running didn’t come with a scorecard? In this episode of the Mindful Marathon Podcast, physician and run coach Michelle Quirk explores running by time instead of distance and why this approach can be especially helpful for women physicians and busy professional women who are used to tracking, measuring, and grading themselves. Running by time can reduce comparison, support beginners, and help experienced runners reconnect with effort, intuition, and presence, without abandoning progress

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Ep 70: Stay Injury-Free as a Runner - Strength, Bone...

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2026/01/12

In this episode of the Mindful Marathon Podcast, I’m joined by Katy Vieira, DPT, physical therapist, run coach, and owner of Re•Move Rehab & Performance, for a practical conversation about running injury prevention and rehab, designed especially for busy women runners.We talk about the most common complaints Katy sees in her practice, the biggest mistakes runners make when it comes to injury prevention, and simple, realistic strategies you can start using now to stay healthy and consistent with

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Ep 69: Running with Asthma - What Every Runner Needs...

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2026/01/05

Asthma is common among runners, yet it’s often misunderstood, minimized, or feared. In this episode of the Mindful Marathon Podcast, I’m joined by board-certified allergist Dr. Gina Dapul-Hidalgo to break down what asthma really means for runners and how athletes can train safely, confidently, and successfully.We discuss the physiology of asthma and exercise-induced bronchoconstriction, common symptoms runners often normalize, and what “well-controlled asthma” actually looks like in real life. Dr

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Ep 68: The Moments That Moved Us – Celebrating Our...

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2025/12/29

This week, we’re taking a heartfelt look back at 2025 and celebrating the incredible runners who made this year so meaningful. From first races to PRs, from brave comebacks to bucket-list finish lines, our Mindful Marathon athletes showed us how it's done.In this episode, I’m sharing some of the standout moments from the year across a variety of race distances, a half Ironman, a world-major marathon, and joyful community runs, and reflecting on what these experiences reminded me about running,

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Ep 67: The 12 Days of Running - A Holiday Special,...

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2025/12/22

In this short holiday episode of the Mindful Marathon Podcast, Coach Michelle shares 12 gentle reminders for runners as we close out the year. Designed to be calming, encouraging, and easy to listen to during a busy holiday week, this episode is a permission slip to let go of pressure and reflect on what truly matters. In this episode: 12 mindful reminders for runners during the holidays Why consistency matters more than any single week Permission to rest, reset, and reflect Coach Michelle also

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Ep 66: The Power of a Fresh Start - Intention Setting...

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2025/12/15

Most people wait until January 1st to think about fresh starts, but as runners, physicians, and busy professionals, we know that change doesn’t follow a calendar.In this episode of the Mindful Marathon Podcast, I’m inviting you to rethink December as a powerful time for reflection, reset, and intentional goal setting. Inspired by the energy of the season (and fresh off an incredible year-end goal setting workshop), this episode is a mini goal-setting episode to help you close out 2025 feeling

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Ep 65: Winter Slump? 7 Tips to Get your Running Spark...

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2025/12/08

Winter running is tough. We have darker mornings, colder temperatures, holiday stress, and unpredictable schedules which make it feel harder than ever to stay motivated. If your running has felt off lately, you’re not alone.In this episode, Coach Michelle shares a supportive guide to boost your motivation during the winter months. You’ll learn how to reconnect with your purpose, set yourself up for success, and create small, achievable steps that help you keep moving through the season. We

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Ep 64: Three Things to Stop Doing this December when...

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2025/12/01

December can feel like one of the hardest months to stay consistent with your running. Between colder temperatures, darker mornings, holiday stress, and disrupted routines, so many runners feel like they’re “falling behind.” In this episode, Coach Michelle shares three things she wants you to stop doing this month - habits and mindsets that make winter running harder than it needs to be. And, she'll give you the tools to reframe your mindset and what to start doing instead. You’ll walk away feeling

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Ep 63: Why I Love a Turkey Trot - Running into...

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2025/11/24

In this Thanksgiving week episode, Coach Michelle shares why the Turkey Trot has become one of her favorite holiday running traditions! For many women physicians, Thanksgiving can feel like another marathon: cooking, hosting, managing schedules, keeping the family afloat, all while trying to slow down long enough to enjoy the day. The Turkey Trot offers something rare: a moment that belongs entirely to you. In this episode, we explore: Why the 5K distance is so approachable How Turkey Trots

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Ep 62: Lacing Up and Running on Purpose - Making...

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2025/11/17

Ever wish you could leave work on time and still have the energy to run, rest, or enjoy your evening? This week on the Mindful Marathon Podcast, Dr. Michelle Quirk sits down with Dr. Mary Leung, physician and certified life coach who helps doctors reclaim their time, energy, and joy.After years of long hours and late-night charting, Dr. Mary discovered a new way forward that was grounded in mindset, gratitude, and intentional habits. Today, she helps physicians streamline their workday so they can

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Ep 61: Embracing the Chill - A Winter Guide to...

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2025/11/10

Cold weather doesn’t mean you have to hang up your running sneakers. In this episode, Dr. Michelle Quirk — physician, run coach, and founder of Mindful Marathon — shares practical and mindful ways to keep running through the winter. Whether you’re training for a race or simply want to maintain your routine, this episode will help you layer up, stay motivated, and find joy in your cold-weather miles.You’ll Learn: The mindset shift that makes winter running more enjoyable A simple layering guide so

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Ep 60: Fueling for Performance - Nourishing the...

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2025/11/03

In this episode of the Mindful Marathon Podcast, Coach Michelle welcomes Sarah Skobeloff, a registered dietitian specializing in sports performance and ADHD, for a conversation that every runner needs to hear. Together, they unpack what it truly means to fuel for performance, and how common diet culture messages can hold us back from running and feeling our best.They dive into the science and mindfulness behind proper nutrition for endurance training, and how intentional meal planning can make the

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Ep 59: When Healing Requires Slowing Down - One...

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2025/10/27

In this week’s episode of The Mindful Marathon Podcast, Dr. Michelle Quirk is joined by Dr. Siri Chand for a thoughtful conversation on recovery, resilience, and redefining health in the wake of long COVID.Dr. Chand shares her personal experience navigating dysautonomia and long COVID, and how she’s learned to adapt her approach to movement, rest, and healing. Together, they discuss the importance of stress reduction, the role of mindfulness, and the reality that health isn’t found in a pill. It’s

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Ep 58: Running with Purpose - Balancing Medicine,...

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2025/10/20

In this episode, Dr. Michelle Quirk sits down with Dr. Alex Fiks — pediatrician, researcher, and endurance athlete — to talk about his evolving fitness journey. Alex shares how an avid cyclist found his way into running, what he learned from completing a Half Ironman relay, and why he’s now training for the Philadelphia Half Marathon with a mission that goes beyond the miles.Together, they discuss balancing fitness with a demanding medical career, the joy of participating in races with family, and

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Ep 57: Letting Go of Mom Guilt - Redefining Balance...

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2025/10/13

Join Dr. Michelle Quirk and Dr. Laurel Kilpatrick for a heartfelt conversation about letting go of mom guilt and learning to rest. They share personal stories about burnout, solo travel, and the power of giving yourself permission to recharge.Dr. Kilpatrick opens up about her own journey through burnout, her leave of absence, and how coaching helped her rebuild a sustainable, fulfilling life in medicine. Together, they explore how retreats, destination races, and mindful rest can help women

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Ep 56: Movement & Rest - Creating a Prescription that...

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2025/10/06

In this episode of the podcast, I’m sharing reflections from my recent Mindful Movement Retreat, where a small group of incredible women physicians stepped away from their busy lives to exhale, rest, and reconnect with themselves. We jogged and walked by the beach, practiced yoga, experienced a sound bowl session and yoga nidra, and most importantly, gave ourselves permission to pause. So often we’re told to push harder, do more, and stay on the treadmill (literally and figuratively). But

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Ep 55: Beyond Carb Loading - How to Fuel Well for...

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2025/09/29

Fueling well is one of the biggest challenges for runners and one of the most important pieces of training. This week, I’m joined by Rebecca Jaspan MPH, RD, CEDS, CDCES, registered dietitian, eating disorder specialist, and founder of Rebecca Jaspan Nutrition. Rebecca is also a runner herself, so she knows firsthand the obstacles athletes face when it comes to eating enough, finding the right balance, and navigating race-day fueling.In this conversation, we cover everything from everyday nutrition

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Ep 54: Never Too Late - Finding Yourself Through...

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2025/09/26

In this episode of the Mindful Marathon Podcast, I sit down with Dr. Marion McCrary, a primary care physician, national board-certified health and wellness coach, and fellow runner who didn’t lace up until her 30s. At age 42, she crossed the finish line of her very first half marathon. Dr. McCrary shares the ups and downs of her running journey, from training for three half marathons in 18 months, to taking breaks, and always finding her way back. Her story is a reminder that running doesn’t have to

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