Life in Stride – Details, episodes & analysis

On this episode, the boyz had on special guest Nico Felich! Nico is a running content creator, 2:52 marathoner, recent college grad, and BPN athlete!

You may know Nico already through his content. He has a lot of popular short-form videos about food and running, but lately he has been diving into more long-form video, which we talk about on this episode.

We also discussed Nico’s running journey. He has run 3 marathons since starting to run just a few years ago, and recently ran 2:52 at the Eugene Marathon. He has an awesome documentary about the race on his YouTube channel.

This was Nico’s FIRST PODCAST! We had an absolute blast recording with him, he’s a super fun and genuine guy and we can’t thank him enough for coming on. Enjoy!
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EPISODE RECOMMENDATIONS
Floberg Runs Interview https://open.spotify.com/episode/6RGaNfIRG4CniQzk1ENQmZ?si=-_-hcW8dTJ-7TglucQYK2A
Sobriety and Running 2:42 in the Marathon https://open.spotify.com/episode/7rUxttltzUH6LxG8Rc84AS?si=dCOzMjQVS0yPY9FwzIlh2A

In this episode, the boyz give training updates on their Chicago Marathon blocks and also talk about the future of Life In Stride! We have had some cooler weather lately which has led to some confidence-building workouts. The boyz are also starting to solidify their race goals: Cheston sub-2:40, Chris sub-2:27, Danny sub-2:42, and Scotty sub-2:32.
We also discussed starting to coach some of our awesome listeners which has been a ton of fun, and our first ever merch drop coming soon! Thank you all for your support, some big guests are on the schedule!

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EPISODE RECOMMENDATIONS
Floberg Runs Interview https://open.spotify.com/episode/6RGaNfIRG4CniQzk1ENQmZ?si=-_-hcW8dTJ-7TglucQYK2A
Sobriety and Running 2:42 in the Marathon https://open.spotify.com/episode/7rUxttltzUH6LxG8Rc84AS?si=dCOzMjQVS0yPY9FwzIlh2A

In this episode, the boyz had on Caroline for Part 2 of this series where she is giving medical explanations behind common runner issues! We mainly focused on stomach issues on this one, which naturally led to some funny stories along the way. The next part of this series will actually be covering popular runner supplements and what they do for you. Enjoy!
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EPISODE RECOMMENDATIONS
Floberg Runs Interview https://open.spotify.com/episode/6RGaNfIRG4CniQzk1ENQmZ?si=-_-hcW8dTJ-7TglucQYK2A
Sobriety and Running 2:42 in the Marathon https://open.spotify.com/episode/7rUxttltzUH6LxG8Rc84AS?si=dCOzMjQVS0yPY9FwzIlh2A

In this episode, the boyz talked running shoes! We talked about our favorite shoes of all time, least favorites, what we are training/racing in now, and more! We also had some discussion about the upcoming Olympic Marathon, particularly focused on Rory Linkletter, Clayton Young, and Connor Mantz as we have been following along on the Clayton Young YouTube series. We will be providing training updates in the near future as we are getting into heavy marathon training now for the CHICAGO MARATHON!
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EPISODE RECOMMENDATIONS
Floberg Runs Interview https://open.spotify.com/episode/6RGaNfIRG4CniQzk1ENQmZ?si=-_-hcW8dTJ-7TglucQYK2A
Sobriety and Running 2:42 in the Marathon https://open.spotify.com/episode/7rUxttltzUH6LxG8Rc84AS?si=dCOzMjQVS0yPY9FwzIlh2A

In this episode, the boys had on special guest Kallup McCoy II. Kallup is a 2:40 marathoner and mentor/coach to many. He has a non-profit organization called Rez Hope where recovery and consulting are offered to those struggling with substance abuse/trauma. Kallup went through his own unbelievable journey of substance abuse and trauma, and he shares the full story of that on this episode. He hit rock bottom when he went to jail, but little did he know that in jail he would meet someone that would change the trajectory of his life. This story is powerful and moving. Enjoy!
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Floberg Runs Interview https://open.spotify.com/episode/6RGaNfIRG4CniQzk1ENQmZ?si=-_-hcW8dTJ-7TglucQYK2A
Sobriety and Running 2:42 in the Marathon https://open.spotify.com/episode/7rUxttltzUH6LxG8Rc84AS?si=dCOzMjQVS0yPY9FwzIlh2A

In this episode, the boyz welcome back 2:41 marathoner and Kentucky Derby Festival Marathon champion Caroline Gosser! Caroline is not only an elite runner, but an ER resident at UofL. Instead of our standard interview format, Caroline came on to start a series with us where we are going to dive into the science behind why certain things happen to runners! This week we started off with bonking in the marathon and common causes of fatigue in runners (focusing on iron deficiency). In the future, you can look forward to us discussing GI issues, why you might feel sad after a marathon, and more!
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Floberg Runs Interview https://open.spotify.com/episode/6RGaNfIRG4CniQzk1ENQmZ?si=-_-hcW8dTJ-7TglucQYK2A
Sobriety and Running 2:42 in the Marathon https://open.spotify.com/episode/7rUxttltzUH6LxG8Rc84AS?si=dCOzMjQVS0yPY9FwzIlh2A

For episode 50, the boys had on Mr. 50 himself, Wyatt Moss. Wyatt caught our attention because this year he is running a marathon in all 50 states! He is on track, having completed 24 already. He recently completed having a Chipotle burrito in all 50 states in 50 days as well, which landed him on Fox News! As you can imagine with these challenges, Wyatt had all sorts of fun stories to share about them. On the surface Wyatt is a very fun and lighthearted 22 year old, but as we got into the podcast we quickly learned how thoughtful and intelligent he is as well. This was a really interesting and fun conversation for us and we think it will be for you too!
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EPISODE RECOMMENDATIONS
Floberg Runs Interview https://open.spotify.com/episode/6RGaNfIRG4CniQzk1ENQmZ?si=-_-hcW8dTJ-7TglucQYK2A
Sobriety and Running 2:42 in the Marathon https://open.spotify.com/episode/7rUxttltzUH6LxG8Rc84AS?si=dCOzMjQVS0yPY9FwzIlh2A

In this episode, the boys have on special guest Ben Johnson. Ben is a 38 year-old 2:35 marathoner and content creator from Minneapolis, MN. He started running in 2018 and ran his marathon debut in 2019. Since then, he has run 31 marathons and improved his personal best to 2:35 at the 2024 Grandma's Marathon in June.
You may know him from his Instagram page, where he has an impressive 145k followers and makes videos about opening packages of new running equipment, reviewing running equipment, and his own training. His success has led to partnerships with major brands such as Nike, Coros, and Dick's Sporting Goods.
We discussed how he started running and producing content, how he balances his time between a full-time job, family, and running, and also what's next for him. Enjoy!
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EPISODE RECOMMENDATIONS
Floberg Runs Interview https://open.spotify.com/episode/6RGaNfIRG4CniQzk1ENQmZ?si=-_-hcW8dTJ-7TglucQYK2A
Sobriety and Running 2:42 in the Marathon https://open.spotify.com/episode/7rUxttltzUH6LxG8Rc84AS?si=dCOzMjQVS0yPY9FwzIlh2A

In this episode, we had all the boys in the same place for the first time! We visited Danny in St. Louis for the weekend and it was an absolute movie. We fired up an Instagram live session and set up a microphone for a fun short episode. We reflected on nearing 50 episodes and talked about the long run we did together some too. We will talk more in a future episode on the weekend in full! Enjoy!
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EPISODE RECOMMENDATIONS
Floberg Runs Interview https://open.spotify.com/episode/6RGaNfIRG4CniQzk1ENQmZ?si=-_-hcW8dTJ-7TglucQYK2A
Sobriety and Running 2:42 in the Marathon https://open.spotify.com/episode/7rUxttltzUH6LxG8Rc84AS?si=dCOzMjQVS0yPY9FwzIlh2A

In this episode, the boys update you on how their training is going. Cheston is mid-block for his Last Chance BQ 26.2 Grand Rapids race in early September. He had a hiccup with some sickness the last couple weeks, but things are trending back in the right direction now! Scotty just crushed a half marathon time trial. Danny, Chris, and Scotty are all about to start their Chicago Marathon builds, but first they are all doing a 4th of July 5K in Louisville!
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Floberg Runs Interview https://open.spotify.com/episode/6RGaNfIRG4CniQzk1ENQmZ?si=-_-hcW8dTJ-7TglucQYK2A
Sobriety and Running 2:42 in the Marathon https://open.spotify.com/episode/7rUxttltzUH6LxG8Rc84AS?si=dCOzMjQVS0yPY9FwzIlh2A