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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 81: Running Between Clinic, Call, and Family - Run...

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2026/03/30

Can busy physicians really train for a race?Between long clinic days, night shifts, weekends on call, and family responsibilities, many women physicians feel like running, or any consistent exercise, is nearly impossible to maintain. In this episode, I share my personal story of physician burnout and how running became a powerful tool for restoring balance, resilience, and space outside of medicine. I also discuss practical strategies I use with my physician athletes to help them train for races

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Ep 80: Mindfulness Moments - Race Day Visualization,...

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2026/03/23

Welcome to another Mindfulness Moment. These episodes feature a short practice you can return to whenever you want to feel more steady, prepared, and connected.In this episode, we’re focusing on race day visualization, a powerful tool to help you mentally and emotionally prepare for your next race. Race day often brings a mix of excitement, anticipation, and nerves. Visualization allows you to walk through the experience ahead of time, so when the moment arrives, it feels more familiar and

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Ep 79: Hormones Without the Hype - What Runners Need...

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2026/03/16

Hormones are often talked about online in ways that can feel confusing or overwhelming for runners. In this episode of the Mindful Marathon Podcast, I’m joined by endocrinologist Dr. Chhaya Makhija to bring clarity to the conversation. Dr. Makhija blends traditional endocrinology with lifestyle medicine, nutrition, movement, and mindfulness to help people take control of their hormonal health and prevent chronic disease. Together, we discuss what runners actually need to understand about hormones

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Ep 78: Planning Ahead for runDisney's Wine & Dine...

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2026/03/09

If you're running the Half Marathon or Challenge during runDisney's Wine & Dine Half Marathon Weekend this fall, there’s an important deadline approaching: Proof of Time submissions are due June 1st.In this episode, I walk through what Proof of Time (POT) is, why it matters for your race experience, and how to make sure you're prepared well before the deadline. The idea for this episode came from a FaceTime conversation with my niece. At just 16 years old, she’s already thinking ahead about POT

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Ep 77: When "Push Harder" Isn't the Answer - Finding...

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2026/03/02

Many of us come to running or to life in general with a drive to prove ourselves. Whether it’s chasing a personal best, keeping up with training plans, or juggling a high-demand career, the pressure can sometimes outweigh the joy. In this episode, Dr. Sonal Kamalia shares her journey of burnout, self-discovery, and what it really means to run your own race, both on the pavement and in life. We discuss: *How to recognize when “proving yourself” is costing more than it gives. *Strategies for listening

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Ep 76: The Struggle from Within - Running,...

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2026/02/23

Last year, I had the privilege of interviewing Qwazir James, as part of our Podcasthon episode featuring Students Run Philly Style. At the time, he was already thoughtful, driven, and deeply committed to running.This year, he came back on the podcast with something even more powerful: his story. Qwazir shares, with remarkable honesty, his experience navigating a difficult season in his life, seeking help from a psychiatrist and therapist, and learning that strength sometimes looks like asking for

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Ep 75: Stay Stronger, Run Longer - Why Runners Should...

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2026/02/16

Many runners focus on mileage, but what about durability?In this episode of the Mindful Marathon Podcast, I’m joined by Dr. Esra Shermadou, board-certified family and obesity medicine physician and founder of Sakinah Health. She helps active adults build resilient, long-lasting bodies through evidence-based strength training, and she makes a compelling case for why runners should lift heavy. We discuss: *Why heavy lifting improves running economy and injury resilience *The 5 foundational strength

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Ep 74: What AI Can't See - The Human Side of Run...

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2026/02/09

AI-powered running apps and training plans are everywhere right now. With just a few clicks, you can enter your race goal, availability, and recent paces, and instantly get a training plan.It’s fast, inexpensive, and tempting. But in this solo episode, Coach Michelle shares why writing a training plan is actually the easiest part of her job, and why AI, no matter how advanced, can’t replace the human side of run coaching. In this episode, we explore: What AI-based training plans can and cannot

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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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