In this episode of Run Your Story, host Allison Gaillard interviews Marci Goldberg, who shares her unique journey from being a competitive swimmer to becoming a triathlete. Marci talks about the importance of family, how she transitioned into running and triathlons, and the lessons she has learned along the way. She discusses the challenges and joy…

This podcast episode features an interview with Valerie Guy, a high school running coach who shares her unconventional journey into running and coaching. Initially not athletic and a smoker, Valerie's life changed when she met her husband, Justin, who introduced her to various physical activities. Motivated to quit smoking in 2015, she took up runn…

In this episode of Run Your Story Podcast, host Allison Gaillard interviews Sarah Rice, a mother, author, and runner with a compelling story of overcoming an eating disorder through running. Sarah discusses how running transitioned from an unhealthy coping mechanism to a source of joy and a way to honor her body and spirit. She shares insights from…

This podcast features an engaging conversation between Allison Gaillard and Joanne Parker, who shares her passion for running, CrossFit, and living a healthy lifestyle despite having type 1 diabetes. Joanne recounts her athletic journey from swimming and track in high school to embracing motherhood and maintaining fitness by participating in triath…

This podcast episode features an engaging conversation with Kelly, a passionate runner whose journey began as a way to cope with her father's passing. She shares her transformation from a casual runner to completing marathons, highlighting the significance of VIP running experiences and the supportive role of her running bestie. Kelly delves into t…

In this episode of Run Your Story, Alison Gaillard sits down with Dr. Jonathan Yoder, a doctor from Victory Health and a missionary with an intriguing running story. They discuss how Dr. Yoder, who is known for his holistic approach to health and his aid work around the globe, got into running, the benefits he's experienced, and his adventures in r…

This podcast episode features a heartfelt interview with Sicily, who shares her journey and bond with her mentor, Will Wright, through running. From her early days earning toe tokens in elementary school for miles run, to being mentored by Will Wright, a deacon and avid runner from her church. Wright mentored Sicily from the age of nine, encouragin…

In this engaging episode of Run Your Story, host Allison Gaillard sits down with the extraordinary Suanne White-Spunner. Known for her impressive achievements in the marathon world and beyond, Suanne shares insightful stories from her running journey, emphasizing the power of community, perseverance, and setting personal goals. With humor, warmth, …

In this inspiring episode, host Allison Gaillard sits down with Erin Delaporte, a passionate runner and board member at Victory Health Partners, to discuss Erin's running journey, memorable races, running habits, and the lessons learned along the way. From her first 5K to her love for half-marathons, Erin shares insights into the challenges and rew…

This episode of the podcast delves into the inspiring story of the Schneider family, particularly Amy Schneider’s journey with Parkinson’s disease. From the initial diagnosis to the daily battles and victories, the conversation sheds light on the significant role of exercise, the importance of medication, and the invaluable support of family and co…

In a heartfelt conversation, Rachel Hoadley-Clausen shares her journey of resilience, recovery, and the power of progress. From her run story that ties back to her family's athletic roots and personal challenges, to surviving a severe accident and redefining her identity through endurance sports, Rachel's story is a testament to the human spirit's …

Allison Gilliard interviews John McDill, race director for Mobile Infirmary's Spring Fever Chase and Bunny Bolt races. They discuss John's running journey, favorite races, race routines, and valuable lessons learned from running John shares insights on the history and details of the Spring Fever Chase and Bunny Bolt races, including their charitabl…

In this podcast, Nell Gustavson shares her journey as a kidney transplant recipient and runner with the host, Allison Gaillard. They discuss Nell's experiences, her impact within the running community, as well as her work advocating for organ donation awareness. She also shares fond memories of races she has participated in, discusses her love for …

In this podcast episode, Allison Gaillard engages in a lively and informative conversation with Aaron Freesmeier, the owner of Run-N-Tri. They discuss various aspects of running, the importance of community, Aaron’s unique running and rowing experiences, as well as his penchant for golf. Aaron also offers advice for runners, especially beginners, e…

In this insightful conversation, Annette Hites shares her inspiring journey from battling severe asthma, surviving a Christmas Eve asthma attack, to breaking free from her limitations and discovering her love for running. Annette delves into her growth, her passion for fitness, and her enduring determination. Running's a surprise in her life and he…

In this episode, host Allison Gaillard invites Rachel Thibodeaux, a CrossFit enthusiast and increasingly avid runner, to discuss her fitness journey. Rachel shares her revelation of not viewing herself as a runner despite a background in CrossFit-style training, her motivation behind running (much influenced by her family), and her eventual goal to…

Join Allison Gaillard as she sits down with Megan Sandy, president of the Port City Pacers, to discuss Megan's running journey and her involvement with the running community. They also talk about the upcoming Battle of Mobile Bay race and how it supports Fort Gaines. Megan Sandy Races Mentioned Turkey Trot 8k By The Bay Battle of Mobile Bay Battles…

In this podcast, Allison Gaillard interviews Amy Marquez, a passionate runner who shares her inspiring journey from childhood to becoming the Race Director for the iconic Marathon, Double Bridge Run. She shares insights from her personal running experiences, how she has overcome injuries, her dedication to helping the running community and her futu…

The podcast features an interview with Pacer Tom (Tom Perri), who has been running since 1975 and has completed over 673 marathons. Despite battling cancer, Tom has not stopped running and shares his inspiring story with us. He talks about his love for the running community and how running has helped him overcome loneliness and depression. Tom also…

In this intriguing podcast episode, the host, Allison Gaillard, has a spirited conversation with Amber Lowe, a running coach and physical therapist. Amber shares her unique running journey, starting from her basketball days to her progression into a proficient runner and trainer, emphasizing the significance of enjoying the process and taking one s…

In this episode, Allison Gaillard is in conversation with Ginna Johnson, a running enthusiast and a teacher. They discuss experiences with different races, injuries, and the importance of mindset in overcoming challenges. Additionally, they bring up the importance of kindness, cheering other runners, support, and not comparing oneself to others. So…

In this chat with Allison Gaillard, Jeff Franco shares his journey from an unmotivated eighth grader pressed into running to a competitive, driven runner conquering numerous races. Jeff discusses the significance of having the right running gear, especially shoes and socks, and how injuries got him into cross training and a healthier running lifest…

In this episode, Allison Gaillard talks to Faye Dawson about her inspiring journey into running. Faye didn't start her running lifestyle until she began dating her now-husband. Through his influence and Faye's unstoppable spirit, she transitioned from social athletic activities to dedicated running, eventually culminating in completing the New York…

Sagirah Ahmed Norris joins Allison Gaillard in this engaging and inspiring episode. Sagirah candidly shares her remarkable story of battling multiple sclerosis and how running played a critical role in her recovery journey. From struggling with significant mobility issues to completing major world marathons, Sagirah has defied odds in every sense. …

In this episode, Allison Gaillard has an engaging conversation with duo running team, Andrew McAllister and Ross Ormond. The two share how they met in a men's Bible study and decided to undertake the extraordinary journey of duo running. Beyond the physical expedition, Andrew and Ross express their mission to bring more inclusion to sports, particu…

Lisa Broussard shares her inspiring story about how she started running at the age of 41 and her motivation behind it. She also talks about her journey as a runner, her favorite races, pre and post-race routines, and her favorite running items. Lisa emphasizes the importance of community and encourages everyone to go out and run, regardless of thei…

This podcast episode features a heart-warming conversation between Allison and guest Helen Hanson-Smith, where Helen shares her journey of becoming a runner. She talks about how running helped her create a healthier and happier life during her recovery from alcohol addiction. Highlights include her experiences participating in half marathon races, …

In this episode, Liz Beth Raybon and Allison Gaillard share their journey of running and building strong Christian friendships through their running group Gals for His Glory. They talk about starting as beginners, the races they have participated in, and the lessons they have learned along the way. They also discuss the upcoming Run to the Light 5K…

Allison Gaillard and Bradley Thompson cover Bradley's journey into the running community, his struggles with addiction, and his positive transformation. Bradley discusses his running routines, post-race rituals, recovery methods, and his goals for the future. The conversation also touches on challenging race experiences, volunteering, advice for ne…

Allison Gaillard interviews Meredith Nations to discuss her love for running, sports, and pickleball. Despite having a history as an athlete, she faced challenges with weight gain during college, which led to various starts and stops in her running journey. She also battled a Coca-Cola addiction, but managed to quit the habit and began working with…

Allison Gaillard and Matt Garrett discuss Matt's running journey, which began in his childhood when he started running with his father. He participated in cross country and track in middle and high school but stopped running after high school. However, he returned to running while preparing for the police academy. Matt's running journey includes ob…

Allison Gaillard welcomed Dave McDonald, a Patreon supporter, to discuss his running journey. Dave initially started running in 2018 as part of a health journey to lose weight and be more active for his family. He lost 70 pounds within a year and decided to take on the Azalea Trail 10K in 2019, which marked his first significant running endeavor. T…

Allison Gaillard and Jenni Zimlich discuss Jenni's running journey, which started after she and her husband lost their home to a flash flood in 2014. They enrolled in a Couch to 5k program and trained for their first 5k race, the Forest Gump Run in Fairhope. This experience led them to discover Ainsley's Angels, a group of adaptive athletes. Jenni …

Bras Across the Causeway is a charity run organized by Kathy Smith. The event was inspired by a conversation she had with radio host Matt McCoy in 2016 about finding a way to give back to the community and support breast cancer patients. They came up with the idea of a 5k run with a unique twist: stringing bras across the causeway. They started col…

Allison Gaillard and Karla McInnis discuss her running journey. Karla initially had reservations about running, especially during her time in high school and college when she was involved with military training programs. However, she eventually gained the confidence to start running again, setting small goals for herself. She talks about her experi…

Allison Gaillard is excited to have Taylor Baird as a guest on the show. Taylor represents the Women's Resource Center and discusses her husband Trey Baird's running journey. Taylor initially started running in Birmingham to get in shape but realized she wasn't a fan of racing. After meeting Trey, they didn't run together much due to their differin…

Grey Gaillard, the RYS podcast editor, shares his journey into running, starting with occasional runs and progressing to a 10K race. He mentions his favorite race, "Run to the Light," which supports a worthy cause. He emphasizes the importance of proper running shoes and recently purchased Saucony Speed shoes. Grey offers advice for beginner runner…

Maggie shares her running journey, including starting in fifth grade, taking a break in college, and eventually getting back into running through a trail run where she unexpectedly won first place in her age group. Maggie shares her favorite running memory, which involves running a 5k with her younger brother and engaging in a fierce sprint to the …

Allison met Anna about a year ago at Fleet Feet and bonded over their shared interest in running. Anna began running at a young age by doing a one-mile loop in her neighborhood while building connections with neighbors. In college, she continued running and joined a soccer team despite having little prior experience. She always had the goal of runn…

Allison Gaillard is thrilled to feature Harriet Callahan as a guest on her podcast, having met her previously and being inspired by Harriet's infectious enthusiasm for the running community. Harriet engages in a lively discussion, sharing her extensive experiences in running, triathlons, and marathons. Her anecdotes span training routines, particip…

Allison Gaillard and Sharonda Shula have a close friendship centered around their shared passion for running. They reminisce about their running adventures and the joy of running together. Sharonda's running journey began in fourth grade when she joined the cross-country team with her brother. She enjoyed it but stopped when her school didn't offer…

Jordon DuBose began running with the aim of losing weight, which initially was motivated by the wrong reasons. Overcoming an eating disorder and hip surgery, she found running therapeutic. Her first marathon was in 2015, and she's become addicted to the sport. She emphasizes the importance of celebrating victories, even small ones, and the value of…

Chrissy shares that she felt accepted and supported when she joined a running group, which motivated her to keep running. She recalls her first experiences with running groups, feeling lost and left behind. Chrissy started running during her college years to join the soccer team and discovered her love for running. Chrissy's main lessons from runni…

Keith Evans hated running until a friend introduced him to it. He signed up for his first 5K race, but without proper training, he struggled and finished in 24 minutes, much better than expected. Intrigued by the experience, he decided to train seriously and participated in more races, gradually improving his times. He started tracking his progress…

Allison and Bre Vigor share an interest in ending human trafficking. Bre talks about her journey in running, starting from her inspiration from her mother's running career. She initially thought she was a sprinter but eventually fell in love with running longer distances. Bre shares that she faced challenges and a lack of support from her high scho…

Allison and Michelle Onderdonk are friends who’ve shared many experiences together, including coaching and participating in races. Michelle has been a runner since she was a child, finding inspiration and encouragement from her uncle and using running as a way to connect with her faith. Michelle had a traumatic accident four years ago while trainin…

Lance Johnson, a happy and family-oriented runner, shares his experiences and lessons from running. He talks about starting running 10 years ago and falling in love with the sport. Lance discusses the mental challenges of endurance races and the importance of humility and supporting others in the running community. He also mentions his favorite loc…

Kimberly Richardson began running after being encouraged by a dentist to join a six-mile race. With the support of friends, she completed the race, leading her to new social circles and ultimately meeting her husband through the running community. Despite setbacks from a car accident causing a serious back injury, Kimberly persisted through therapy…

Christine Huffman shares her journey of overcoming addiction, achieving sobriety, and embarking on a fitness journey. She started by walking on a treadmill and gradually progressed to running, eventually setting goals and dropping from 200 to 115 pounds. Christine also talks about her entry into obstacle courses, particularly Spartan races, where s…

Allison Gaillard interviews Richard Conner, a runner and obstacle course race enthusiast. Richard shares his running journey, starting from his high school days when he participated in cross country and track. After a break from running, he rediscovered his passion for the sport a few years ago when he joined an obstacle course race team. Richard e…