Cold Starts, Wild Weather & Why We Still Run

This episode is one big seasonal reality check. Allyson wakes up to snow, Becky is tracking “falling iguana season” in Florida, and Katie is dodging lizards in her office—because apparently the weather has jokes now. Between the chaos, we catch up on what training looks like for each of us as temperatures drop (or swing from 85° to 40° overnight).

We break down what’s getting us through our miles: hybrid training plans, double-run days, how to fuel without regretting it later, and why certain gels are basically Jell-O shots for runners. Off the pavement, real life is just as wild—preschool germs, new students, school data meetings, football weekends, and a wedding-dress-shopping trip that somehow turns into a stealth game-day mission.

It’s an episode full of weather drama, mom-life curveballs, teacher chaos, and running talk that feels like chatting with friends who get it. Whether you’re training, hibernating, or somewhere in between, this one will meet you right where you’re at.