In this episode of The People Run Podcast, host Fitz Mayi talks with Ollie Smyth about his journey as an everyday runner. They discuss Ollie's late start in running, his experiences with the six world majors, and the importance of community and proper training. Ollie shares insights on injury management, the psychological aspects of running, and the balance between running and personal life. The conversation highlights the evolution of running culture across different countries and the significance of enjoying the journey rather than just focusing on race times.

This episode was recorded before Alex’s recent passing. We are heartbroken by the news and share this conversation to honor his voice and story.

Alex Chiu went from an unathletic high schooler to a passionate marathoner and community runner. In this conversation, he reflects on what running taught him, stepping away from work to chase meaning, and the deep connections formed through movement.

His story lives on.

Summary

In this episode of the People Run Podcast, host Fitz Mayi engages in a deep conversation with his friend Jorge Gomez about their running journeys. Jorge shares his background, including his move from Florida to Texas, his experiences with running, and how he balances his tech career with training. They discuss Jorge's training regimen, race goals, and the lessons he's learned from participating in races.

The conversation also touches on motivations for running, advice for new runners, and future aspirations, including Jorge's upcoming marathon and desire to race internationally. The episode concludes with reflections on the impact of running on personal growth and discipline.

Welcome to The People Run Podcast.

In this short intro, I share why I created this show, who it's for, and what I hope it inspires. The People Run is about everyday runners parents, students, night shifters, retail workers, creatives, office folks anyone balancing life and still finding a way to show up.

This is for the runners who keep showing up, no matter what.

Thanks for being here. Let’s get into it.

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