This week on the pod, we sit down with David, who—like so many—has walked a powerful journey toward sobriety. He shares how the last 10 years have shaped him and how exercise and running helped transform his daily routine and bring rhythm back into his life. David’s positivity and drive are contagious, and we hope his story offers you encouragement and motivation wherever you are on your own path.

As always, thanks for joining us on the run.

This week on the pod, we ventured out to Montgomery Bell State Park for our first ultra race—the Bell Ringer. Our families camped out along the course, lifting our spirits and filling our hearts at just the right moments.

We fell. We laughed. We almost cried. But we kept moving and made it to the finish.

After 32.75 miles of tough trail, we walked away humbled, grateful, and full-hearted. This race reminded us of the power of community, perseverance, and showing up even when it’s hard.

Huge shoutout to @bellringertrailrun for a beautifully run race and for hosting it in a place that so clearly reflects God’s creation.

Thanks for joining us on the run. 🏔️✨

This week on the pod, we’re covering runner gift ideas, Patrick’s big 4-0, and why running is basically therapy with shoes on.

Plus, we unpack glimmers, the little joys that get us through the hard stuff, and chat about our upcoming first ultra at @bellringertrailrun next weekend.

We can’t wait for you to come hang with us & as always thanks for joining us on the run! ✨

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This week on the pod, we dive into recovery; for our minds and our bodies. Sometimes rest looks like sleep, cold plunging, red light, and sauna, but we've also discovered that the best recovery is figuring out what your mind needs too. In our case this is oftentimes more running. We don't have it all figured out, but we're learning every day. Thanks for listening, we can't wait to share it with you, and as always thanks for joining us on the run.

In this episode, we finally dive into our unforgettable experience with @hardwinadventures on the Natchez Trace trail run. We break down our favorite moments on the course, the lessons we learned along the way, and the community that made the day so special. One of the highlights was taking the Runner’s Oath before we began — a reminder of why we show up, why we run, and who we’re running for.

The Runner’s Oath (credit: Hardwin Adventures):

I promise to push myself

Protect my fellow runner

Respect the earth I run on

And always be humble

Lace up and come along as we relive the miles, the memories, and everything the trail taught us. Thanks for joining us on the run!

We did it! The Nashville Half is in the books—and wow, those hills did not come to play . From perfect weather to great vibes, we share our race day highs (and climbs), what we learned about fueling and hill training, and all the moments that made this one unforgettable. We’re proud, tired, and already planning the next! Tune in for stories, laughs, and a little post-race chaos.

Turns out coffee and good vibes only gets you so far...especially past mile 10. This week, we're diving into fueling for running—what works, what doesn't, and a few lessons learned along the way. From gels and chews to real food and race-day thoughts and planning, we're sharing our go-to fuel strategies and stories from the miles. We're not experts, just runners figuring it out—one long run at a time and snack stop along the way. Thanks for joining us on the run!

It's fall race season! We're gearing up for two half marathons in two weekends- the Nashville Half and the Natchez Trace Trail Run- with the Chattanooga Marathon on the horizon, bringing us one step closer to our first ultra. We talk about local races, future goals, and races we've tried and loved. Patrick's smooth voice makes an appearance (along with plenty of typos on our race list).

It's a little chaotic, always fun, and full of real running talk. Join us for the #RunBallChallenge, and run a 5k with us! Don't forget to follow along on Instagram @ps_runningpod!

Thanks for joining us on the run!