Through Their Stride
A Texas-born podcast sharing the stories of runners from here at home and far beyond.
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Recent Episodes
Ep. 32: Austin Marathon Champion Joey Whelan
In this episode of Through Their Stride, I sit down with three-time Austin Marathon champion Joey Whelan. A Buffalo, NY native and former Syracuse runner, Joey stepped away from the sport after college due to injuries, only t...
Ep. 31: A Sub-3 Marathon in 90 Days? McKay Nelson Chased the Impossib…
McKay Nelson had never trained for a race in his life. His athletic background was in high school baseball and football — not exactly the resume of a marathoner. But armed with an unshakeable belief that the human body and mi...
Special Episode: Get Ready for Fredericksburg's 32nd Wildflower Run
If you're looking for a fun and beautiful destination race this spring, there's no place like running through the historic streets of Fredericksburg. Hosted by Create Healthy, the 32nd Wildflower Run will take place in downtown Fredericksburg at 8:30 a.m. Saturday, April 25. Races include a 5K and …
Ep. 29: From Achilles Injuries to a Sub-4 Marathon at 18: Alberto Qui…
After years of suffering Achilles flare ups in track and cross country, high schooler Alberto Quintero Ayala was tired of feeling like he wasn't in control of his running journey. So, in 2025, he decided to commit fully recov...
Ep. 28: Running Up That Hillary: Hillary Burgess On Staying True to Y…
A running influencer, a storyteller of running history, and oftentimes a comedian of the sport, Hillary Burgess has made a name for herself in the sport of running. And it all started with a bit of curiosity. When Hillary sta...
Ep. 27: Inspiring Others to Push Through Hard Times and Setbacks: Sar…
After being diagnosed with a rare autoimmune disorder in 2021, made a choice. Instead of becoming a victim to her problems, she decided to get up and live her life to the fullest by taking on a new, scary sport: running. Sinc...
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