Run Your Story Podcast
Where Every Story Needs to be Heard! Runners and walkers are interviewed to tell their run/walk stories, share fun memories, and provide great advice for those interested in this sport!
Episodes
101 episodes since 2022
Jordyn Moyles - "I can outrun my mind"
Join us in this episode as we chat with Jordyn, an avid runner and advocate for the Women's Resource Center. Discover how Jordyn's running journey began in college as a break from nursing school and evolved into half-marathons and aspirations f...
September 18, 2024
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Season 2
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Episode 47
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24:22
Laurel Flowers (WRC This is Life 5k) - "Empowered. Valued. Thrived."
In this episode, Allison Gaillard sits down with Laurel Flowers to discuss the upcoming This is Life 5K in partnership with the Women's Resource Center.Laurel shares her personal experiences balancing motherhood and running, the importa...
September 11, 2024
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Season 2
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Episode 46
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22:43
Victor Stevens - "Have fun while you run!"
Join Allison Gaillard as she chats with the spirited and notable runner, Victor Stevens.Discover Victor's compelling journey from accidental runner to seasoned competitor, his love for community, and the stories from his numerous races....
September 04, 2024
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Season 2
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Episode 45
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45:03
Don Oswalt - "Believe. Achieve."
In this episode, Allison Gaillard interviews Don Oswalt, the creator and founder of MyRaceTatts.They discuss Don's journey into running, how he started MyRaceTatts, and his philosophies on visualization, mental toughness, and the import...
August 28, 2024
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Season 2
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Episode 44
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50:47
Josie McDonald - "Go one more!"
In this lively episode, Allison Gaillard chats with the remarkable Josie McDonald, a multi-sport athlete heading to Montevallo for college.Josie shares her story of becoming a runner, her favorite races, pre- and post-race routines, and...
August 21, 2024
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Season 2
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Episode 43
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29:45
Allison Gaillard - "I'm running for more than myself"
Join Kristen Rather and Meredith Nations as they sit down with Allison Gaillard, the host of the 'Run Your Story' podcast. This episode dives deep into Allison's running journey, the inspirations behind her running career, and the trans...
August 14, 2024
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Season 2
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Episode 42
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51:31
Allyson Swann - "Keep on living. Keep on being social. Keep loving life. Just keep moving."
Join us in this lively episode as Allison Gaillard sits down with the ever-enthusiastic Allyson Swann to chat about everything from fun running adventures and triathlons, to their undying love for Halloween.Get ready for a dose of infec...
August 07, 2024
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Season 2
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Episode 41
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59:30
Kyle Coffey - "Stay consistant and be mentally tough"
Join Allison Gaillard as she sits down with Kyle Coffey, who shares his incredible running journey from a Christmas joke to becoming a Boston Marathon qualifier.Discover the highs, the lows, and everything in between as Kyle takes us th...
July 31, 2024
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Season 2
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Episode 40
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1:22:24
Rick Cauley - "Never middle age"
Join Allison Gaillard as she dives into an inspiring conversation with Rick Cauley, a dedicated running coach with a passion for sports and fitness!From humorous anecdotes about the Satsuma Gator football team to the challenges of runni...
July 24, 2024
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Season 2
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Episode 39
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40:44
Willie Onderdonk - "Keep Grinding!"
Join us for an inspiring episode as Willie takes us through his incredible fitness journey! From his early days as a cyclist to his evolution into a passionate runner, Willie opens up about the highs and lows that have shaped him.Discov...
July 17, 2024
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Season 2
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Episode 38
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34:55
Tammy Denson - "You got this!"
🎙️ Get ready to lace up your running shoes for an electrifying episode! Join us as Tammy takes us on her thrilling journey from her first city track meet at the young age of nine to conquering 17 marathons. Tammy shares how running transformed ...
July 10, 2024
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Season 2
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Episode 37
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40:36
Julius McManus - "Just keep pushing! Never give up!"
In this episode, Julius shares his incredible journey from running track in high school to becoming an adaptive athlete after a career-ending knee injury while serving in the Navy.He details his struggles with surgeries, recovery, and m...
July 03, 2024
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Season 2
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Episode 36
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1:02:17
Lee Hanks - "Stop talking about it, and do it!"
In this heartfelt episode, Lee shares his inspiring journey from a childhood love for running to grappling with health issues and eventually reclaiming his health and passion for running.He reflects on key milestones, such as losing sig...
June 26, 2024
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Season 2
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Episode 35
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42:28
Ben Roberts - "Punch that hill in the face!"
In this episode, Ben Roberts recounts his journey into running, highlighting how it began with casual 5Ks and evolved into a meaningful personal and communal experience.From childhood memories of running only when chased, Ben describes ...
June 19, 2024
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Season 2
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Episode 34
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42:56
Clint Pagan - "Keep Pounding"
In this episode, Clint shares his inspiring journey from starting running as a means to cope with bottled-up emotions to achieving his goal of running the Boston Marathon.Clint discusses his beginnings in Atlanta, where he discovered th...
June 12, 2024
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Season 2
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Episode 33
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1:02:33
Julius Lunsford - "I got one more to go!"
In this episode, we sit down with Julius, an avid runner whose journey from a chunky kid with asthma to a passionate marathon runner is nothing short of inspiring.Julius delves into how his father ignited his love for running, despite s...
June 05, 2024
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Season 2
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Episode 32
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52:03
Marci Goldberg - "Finding the joy and happiness"
In this episode of Run Your Story, host Allison Gaillard interviews Marci Goldberg, who shares her unique journey from being a competitive swimmer to becoming a triathlete.Marci talks about the importance of family, how she transitioned...
May 29, 2024
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Season 2
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Episode 31
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1:03:51
Coach Valerie Guy - "My body is capable of so much more than I realized"
This podcast episode features an interview with Valerie Guy, a high school running coach who shares her unconventional journey into running and coaching. Initially not athletic and a smoker, Valerie's life changed when she met her husband, Just...
May 22, 2024
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Season 2
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Episode 30
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46:28
Sarah Rice - "Running is a Gift"
In this episode of Run Your Story Podcast, host Allison Gaillard interviews Sarah Rice, a mother, author, and runner with a compelling story of overcoming an eating disorder through running.Sarah discusses how running transitioned from ...
May 15, 2024
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Season 2
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Episode 29
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57:20
Joanne Parker - "I don't like to quit"
This podcast features an engaging conversation between Allison Gaillard and Joanne Parker, who shares her passion for running, CrossFit, and living a healthy lifestyle despite having type 1 diabetes.Joanne recounts her athletic journey ...
May 08, 2024
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Season 2
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Episode 28
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1:10:33
Kelli Girsch - "Get comfortable being uncomfortable"
This podcast episode features an engaging conversation with Kelly, a passionate runner whose journey began as a way to cope with her father's passing.She shares her transformation from a casual runner to completing marathons, highlighti...
May 01, 2024
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Season 2
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Episode 27
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40:15
Dr. Yoder - "You have to stick to a goal and complete it"
In this episode of Run Your Story, Alison Gaillard sits down with Dr. Jonathan Yoder, a doctor from Victory Health and a missionary with an intriguing running story.They discuss how Dr. Yoder, who is known for his holistic approach to h...
April 24, 2024
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Season 2
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Episode 26
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25:57
Sicily Hardy - "Get out there and try"
This podcast episode features a heartfelt interview with Sicily, who shares her journey and bond with her mentor, Will Wright, through running.From her early days earning toe tokens in elementary school for miles run, to being mentored ...
April 17, 2024
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Season 2
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Episode 25
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32:35
Suanne White-Spunner - "Power Up!"
In this engaging episode of Run Your Story, host Allison Gaillard sits down with the extraordinary Suanne White-Spunner. Known for her impressive achievements in the marathon world and beyond, Suanne shares insightful stories from her r...
April 10, 2024
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Season 2
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Episode 24
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1:25:00
Erin Delaporte - "The change is in the challenge"
In this inspiring episode, host Allison Gaillard sits down with Erin Delaporte, a passionate runner and board member at Victory Health Partners, to discuss Erin's running journey, memorable races, running habits, and the lessons learned along t...
April 03, 2024
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Season 2
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Episode 23
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45:48