#207 Alex Schenk - From Tragedy to Triumph: The Story of Collegiate School Cross-Country
On this episode, the boys had on special guest Alex Schenk! Alex is a teacher and the Head Cross-Country/Track coach at Collegiate School in St. Louis.In 2022, a shooting took place at the school and the cross-country coach at the time passed away during the event. Alex was a teacher at the school and shortly after stepped into the coaching role for this team that was devastated after losing their coach. Alex has done an amazing job with this team from 2022 to current. He has grown the team in size from just 5 runners at times to around 25, and they have an amazing team culture. This year, the team qualified for their first state meet in school history, a huge accomplishment for the program. Not only that - they finished 4th place and came home with a trophy!Who led the team to the podium finish? The freshmen (now seniors) who experienced the tragedy of losing their coach in 2022. Don't miss this one, this is a really special episode. The team interview is below, scroll down on the article a bit and you will find it!COLLEGIATE TEAM INTERVIEW AT THE STATE MEET:https://mo.milesplit.com/articles/396177/mendoza-runs-away-centralia-wins-by-a-nose-in-class-3-boysNeed a coach? Visit lisrunning.com ! FOLLOW US ON STRAVA Chris https://www.strava.com/athletes/29985667Scottyhttps://www.strava.com/athletes/98633526Dannyhttps://www.strava.com/athletes/23504210CHECK OUT OUR INSTAGRAMhttps://www.instagram.com/lifeinstridepodcast/SWIFTWICK SOCKShttps://swiftwick.com/15% off code: LIFEINSTRIDEKEN COMBS RUNNING STOREhttps://www.kencombsrunningstore.com/10% off code: LIFEINSTRIDEMASON CONSTRUCTIONhttps://www.masonconstructionanddev.com/ALEX BAKER ST. JUDE FUNDRAISERhttps://fundraising.stjude.org/site/TR?px=2257869&fr_id=159612&pg=personalSWITCHBACK ELECTROLYTEShttps://goswitchback.co?sca_ref=6278891.uVBEGmtjbbUlcGPZ 15% Off Code: OTQBOYZPaul Michael Donahue Memorial Foundationhttps://pmdmemorialfoundation.com/CHECK OUT OUR YOUTUBE CHANNEL:https://youtube.com/@LifeInStridePodcast?si=icd7XfQ4HMmuBRyX
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#206 - Listener Q & A with the New Team Coaches + The Boys Get Roasted
On this episode, the boys had the new Life in Stride coaches on, Erik Stauderman and Kendy Eckel! We thought it would be a fun way for the audience to get to know them with a listener Q + A. This was a really fun episode, it's always interesting managing 5 people on one pod but it turned out great! Lots of laughs and good training insight too.To end the episode, Coach K roasted the boys - stay tuned for that.Enjoy!Need a coach? Visit lisrunning.com ! FOLLOW US ON STRAVA Chris https://www.strava.com/athletes/29985667Scottyhttps://www.strava.com/athletes/98633526Dannyhttps://www.strava.com/athletes/23504210CHECK OUT OUR INSTAGRAMhttps://www.instagram.com/lifeinstridepodcast/SWIFTWICK SOCKShttps://swiftwick.com/15% off code: LIFEINSTRIDEKEN COMBS RUNNING STOREhttps://www.kencombsrunningstore.com/10% off code: LIFEINSTRIDEMASON CONSTRUCTIONhttps://www.masonconstructionanddev.com/ALEX BAKER ST. JUDE FUNDRAISERhttps://fundraising.stjude.org/site/TR?px=2257869&fr_id=159612&pg=personalSWITCHBACK ELECTROLYTEShttps://goswitchback.co?sca_ref=6278891.uVBEGmtjbbUlcGPZ 15% Off Code: OTQBOYZPaul Michael Donahue Memorial Foundationhttps://pmdmemorialfoundation.com/CHECK OUT OUR YOUTUBE CHANNEL:https://youtube.com/@LifeInStridePodcast?si=icd7XfQ4HMmuBRyX
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#205 Gabe Multer - Founder & CEO of Carbs Fuel: Solving Fueling Frustrations by Making His Own Gel
On this episode, the boys had on special guest Gabe Multer! Gabe is the Founder and CEO of Carbs Fuel. As you know - the boys have been using Carbs Fuel heavily in training and racing lately - so we went to the source to learn all about it! Gabe told us the idea for the brand came to him through frustration in his own training and racing. He wanted to take high amounts of carbs while cycling, but didn't want to have to pack so many gels on him always. Carbs Fuel gels are 50g of carbs per gel (although they did create mini ones if you prefer 25g) - which is one of the main reasons why we love them so much. We only have to take 4-5 gels with us in a marathon instead of packing 8-10!Gabe has a great sense of humor - showing us the hilarious/hidden Carbs Fuel merch online was so funny and we highly recommend watching the video version of this podcast during that part. Enjoy!FOLLOW GABE & CARBS FUEL:Carbs Fuel site: https://carbsfuel.com/?srsltid=AfmBOoq7X2tNrOOtnk_VDMLKJ2m6MZutTgcKl1XVC8gQFC5OHJ1AAteWCarbs Fuel IG: https://www.instagram.com/carbsfuel/?hl=enGabe IG: https://www.instagram.com/gabemulter/Need a coach? Visit lisrunning.com ! FOLLOW US ON STRAVA Chris https://www.strava.com/athletes/29985667Scottyhttps://www.strava.com/athletes/98633526Dannyhttps://www.strava.com/athletes/23504210CHECK OUT OUR INSTAGRAMhttps://www.instagram.com/lifeinstridepodcast/SWIFTWICK SOCKShttps://swiftwick.com/15% off code: LIFEINSTRIDEKEN COMBS RUNNING STOREhttps://www.kencombsrunningstore.com/10% off code: LIFEINSTRIDEMASON CONSTRUCTIONhttps://www.masonconstructionanddev.com/ALEX BAKER ST. JUDE FUNDRAISERhttps://fundraising.stjude.org/site/TR?px=2257869&fr_id=159612&pg=personalSWITCHBACK ELECTROLYTEShttps://goswitchback.co?sca_ref=6278891.uVBEGmtjbbUlcGPZ 15% Off Code: OTQBOYZPaul Michael Donahue Memorial Foundationhttps://pmdmemorialfoundation.com/CHECK OUT OUR YOUTUBE CHANNEL:https://youtube.com/@LifeInStridePodcast?si=icd7XfQ4HMmuBRyX
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#204 Gabi Rooker - From NCAA Champion Gymnast & Full-Time Physician Assistant to 2:24 Pro Marathoner
On this episode, the boys had on special guest Gabi Rooker! Gabi is a 2:24 marathoner and just finished 9th at the Chicago Marathon. Gabi had a unique route to professional running. She was a NCAA champion gymnast, and her first marathon was in 2021, where she ran a 2:56 at Grandma's Marathon.In 2022, also at Grandma's, she ran 2:34 and qualified for the Olympic Trials. In 2023, she ran 2:24 at Chicago and ended up signing a Nike contract before the 2024 Olympic Trials. We chatted about Gabi's quick rise in the professional ranks, her build to Chicago and the race itself, and what's next for her!Enjoy!FOLLOW GABIhttps://www.instagram.com/gabirooker/?hl=enNeed a coach? Visit lisrunning.com ! FOLLOW US ON STRAVA Chris https://www.strava.com/athletes/29985667Scottyhttps://www.strava.com/athletes/98633526Dannyhttps://www.strava.com/athletes/23504210CHECK OUT OUR INSTAGRAMhttps://www.instagram.com/lifeinstridepodcast/SWIFTWICK SOCKShttps://swiftwick.com/15% off code: LIFEINSTRIDEKEN COMBS RUNNING STOREhttps://www.kencombsrunningstore.com/10% off code: LIFEINSTRIDEMASON CONSTRUCTIONhttps://www.masonconstructionanddev.com/ALEX BAKER ST. JUDE FUNDRAISERhttps://fundraising.stjude.org/site/TR?px=2257869&fr_id=159612&pg=personalSWITCHBACK ELECTROLYTEShttps://goswitchback.co?sca_ref=6278891.uVBEGmtjbbUlcGPZ 15% Off Code: OTQBOYZPaul Michael Donahue Memorial Foundationhttps://pmdmemorialfoundation.com/CHECK OUT OUR YOUTUBE CHANNEL:https://youtube.com/@LifeInStridePodcast?si=icd7XfQ4HMmuBRyX
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#203 Dr. Bill Evans - What is Threshold Pace?, Running is More Mental Than You Think, Fix Your Achilles Issues
On this episode, the boys had on special guest Dr. Bill Evans! Dr. E has a PhD in Exercise Physiology and is a Professor of Exercise Science.We found his Instagram page and instantly became hooked. He uses research studies and scholarly articles to provide very helpful and practical running advice. For example: on this episode we talked about what threshold and VO2 max pace are, how competition can teach your brain to allow your body to dig deeper than you would solo, how to fix chronic achilles issues, and more!There were several topics we didn't hit on that we wanted to - we will have Dr. E back on soon! Enjoy!FOLLOW DR. E!https://www.instagram.com/doctor_evans_running/?hl=enNeed a coach? Visit lisrunning.com ! FOLLOW US ON STRAVA Chris https://www.strava.com/athletes/29985667Scottyhttps://www.strava.com/athletes/98633526Dannyhttps://www.strava.com/athletes/23504210CHECK OUT OUR INSTAGRAMhttps://www.instagram.com/lifeinstridepodcast/SWIFTWICK SOCKShttps://swiftwick.com/15% off code: LIFEINSTRIDEKEN COMBS RUNNING STOREhttps://www.kencombsrunningstore.com/10% off code: LIFEINSTRIDEMASON CONSTRUCTIONhttps://www.masonconstructionanddev.com/ALEX BAKER ST. JUDE FUNDRAISERhttps://fundraising.stjude.org/site/TR?px=2257869&fr_id=159612&pg=personalSWITCHBACK ELECTROLYTEShttps://goswitchback.co?sca_ref=6278891.uVBEGmtjbbUlcGPZ 15% Off Code: OTQBOYZPaul Michael Donahue Memorial Foundationhttps://pmdmemorialfoundation.com/CHECK OUT OUR YOUTUBE CHANNEL:https://youtube.com/@LifeInStridePodcast?si=icd7XfQ4HMmuBRyX
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