The Unexpected Power of Treats: Why French Toast and Beer Make You a Better Runner with Kelly Chiusano and Grace Lee.

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In this episode, Kelly and Grace share their inspiring journeys from half marathons, to marathons and beyond to help you with your next PR.Fresh voices in the field of running and coaches through The Striders NYC, they're fast, they're encouraging and they provide shining of examples that we can balance way more than we believe possible.

Whether you're chasing your first 5K or your next marathon PR their insights on fueling, patience, and balance will change your perspective on what it takes to keep going when it matters most.In this episode, we explore:

• Kelly's evolution from a beginner to a six-star marathon finisher, highlighting the importance of fueling and patience
• Transformation into a resilient unner, emphasizing trust in the process and mindset shifts
• Practical tips on pacing, slow runs, and the myth of zone two training
• How to manage negative thoughts and silence the inner critic during tough miles
• Secrets behind their favorite races—London, Berlin, New York—and what made these memories special
• The role of cross-training like kickboxing and strength training to enhance running performance
• Strategies for effective recovery and making room for fun amid busy schedules

More Kelly and Grace

• Kelly on Instagram: @kellychiusano
• Grace on Instagram: @gleeshyne
• Coaching: The Striders NYC

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"I was just a 17-year-old kid, you know, going to high school and one weekend we were going to a party with some friends and that developed into like a major fire" - Masoud Owji

In this powerful episode we sit down with Masoud Owji, a true survivor and unbreakable runner whose life was forever changed at age 17 during the tragic 1998 Göteborg discotheque fire.

That night claimed 63 lives and left Masoud severely burned and fighting for his survival, enduring years of recovery, surgeries, and unimaginable pain. Yet from those ashes and through sheer determination, he transformed trauma into triumph, becoming a dedicated marathoner and striving towards the prestigious Abbott World Marathon Majors Six Star Finisher medal - one of the rarest achievements in the running world, his final star coming in Boston this April.

Masoud's story is a masterclass in grit, mindset, and the transformative power of movement. Runners of all levels will walk away inspired by his lessons: how to overcome physical and mental barriers when everything feels impossible, the importance of finding meaning beyond the finish lines (like turning pain into motivation), and why consistency and gratitude can turn setbacks into comebacks.

Whether you're chasing a PR, recovering from injury, or simply needing a reminder that limits are often self-imposed, Masoud's journey shows that true endurance isn't about never falling - it's about rising every time.

Burned, but never broken. We thank Masoud for becoming a RUNEGADE and we will be cheering you at Boston - go get it!

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More Masoud here:

• Masoud on Instagram: @destinationmaraton
• Donate to Masoud's cause: Stepping Strong

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