Send us Fan Mail #137 - Inspire to Run Podcast host, Richard Conner, reflects on one of the best fitness years of his adult life, sharing the three powerful words that defined his 2025 success: mindset, habits, and partnership. Richard breaks down exactly what changed this year to produce such incredible results. More than just a race recap, this episode reveals the mental shifts and training adjustments that transformed his performance, even as previous years had shown declining times ...

Send us Fan Mail #136 - Join us for an inspiring conversation with Jarrod Zwirko, an 8-time marathon finisher and H2GO Life run club co-founder, as he shares the game-changing strategies that transformed his racing experience. After seven marathons where he struggled to feel good at the finish line, Jarrod discovered five key principles that led to his breakthrough performance at the Newport Marathon - complete with a personal record and that elusive "good feeling" at the finish. Whether you'...

Send us Fan Mail #135 - As a husband, father of three boys, and train mechanic, Milton Davison, a hybrid athlete, shares how he manages to train while still prioritizing what matters most - his family. Since beginning his running journey in 2014, Milton has qualified for DEKA Worlds in 2022 and 2023 and HYROX Worlds in 2024 and 2025, proving that extraordinary achievements are possible with dedication and smart prioritization. Milton offers practical insights for anyone looking to improve the...

Send us Fan Mail #134 - Are you struggling to stay motivated with your running routine? The secret might not be a new training plan or fancy gear, but rather the power of community. In this episode, we sit down with Kayla and Jarrod Zwirko, founders of H2gO Run Club, to explore how running communities can transform your running journey and help you achieve goals you never thought possible. From their transformation from non-runners to marathoners to building an inclusive running community tha...

Send us Fan Mail #133 - Today we sit down with Frank Walsh, an accomplished athlete and CrossFit coach with expertise in OCR, hybrid racing, and CrossFit. Frank shares his inspiring journey from being bullied in high school to finding his passion in running and how he now helps others reach their fitness goals. With his CrossFit Level One certification and experience founding a local run club, Frank offers five powerful, actionable strategies to help anyone have a successful fitness jou...

Send us Fan Mail #132 - Inspire to Run Podcast host, Richard Conner, shares his recent experience with a Spartan DEKA Strong race and reflects on the lessons learned through embracing discomfort. Richard explores how pushing beyond comfort zones during training and races improves performance and details five practical ways to embrace discomfort in your training. Topics Covered: How embracing discomfort in training improves performanceReframing discomfort as an opportunity for growth Us...

Send us Fan Mail #131 - Struggling to maintain healthy habits with a packed schedule? In this episode, I talk about practical strategies for staying fit despite the challenges of frequent travel and long desk hours. Drawing from my experiences and insights from the Inspire to Run community, you will hear ten actionable tips that busy professionals can implement immediately. From creating an effective morning routine to quick hotel room workouts, this episode brings together wisdom from multip...

Send us Fan Mail #130 - In this episode, I share my journey with positive self talk and its impact on running performance. After being called out for negative self-talk during a training session, I researched how our internal dialogue can significantly affect our racing outcomes. I shared my experience from a recent 5K race where positive self-talk helped him achieve a personal best despite challenging weather conditions. Through personal experience and research, I break down practical stra...

Send us Fan Mail #129 - Have you ever wondered how waking up at 5 AM could transform your life? Join me as I share my personal journey exploring the power of early mornings. Discover how quiet, focused hours before the world wakes up can supercharge your productivity and personal growth. From changing caffeine habits to minimizing screen time, I offer practical advice to help you become an early riser. Gain insight into the struggles and triumphs of adjusting to an early routine and mai...

Send us Fan Mail #128 - Are you a runner looking to level up your performance? Whether you're training for your first 5K or aiming to PR in your next half marathon, strategic training is key to becoming a faster, stronger runner; I share training techniques that can help you run faster and with more confidence. We will break down essential training techniques that can transform your running game while guiding you through my personal journey of setting ambitious goals for 2025, having a well-r...