Everyday Athlete Podcast Network

226 Miles Beyond the Metrics: How Everyday Athlete Kevin Katokh Survived Cocodona

Every everyday athlete knows the moment when your body says stop and something deeper says keep going. Kevin Katokh hit that moment at Cocodona. Then he hit it again. For 226 miles. Joe Hardin sits down with Kevin to unpack the real human cost of ultra running: a torn quad, zero sleep, and a run club community that refused to let him quit. Music, pacers, and raw gratitude carried him through the dark. This episode is your reminder that the finish line was never the point. Press play and enjoy the conversation. Keep Connected: * Run Tri Bike on Instagram [https://www.instagram.com/runtrimag/] * Run Tri Bike on Threads [https://www.threads.com/@runtrimag] * Joe Hardin on Instagram [https://www.instagram.com/trail_tortoise_running/] * Kevin Kato on Instagram [https://www.instagram.com/publicradiorunner/] * Join the Everyday Athlete Clubhouse [https://runtrimag.com/product/the-everyday-athlete-clubhouse/] * Get Your Everyday Athlete Merch [https://runtrimag.com/the-everyday-athlete-merchandise/]

Finding Joy Through Community

Everyday Athlete stories matter because most runners start with fear, not confidence. In this episode of Fireside Chat, Val Porter shares how community helped her overcome feeling alone, rediscover joy in running, and build confidence as a mother runner. What began as personal struggle turned into Val’s Aid Station, a welcoming movement that reminds runners they do not have to chase goals alone. If you are scared to start running or searching for support, this conversation will remind you that every everyday athlete deserves encouragement, belonging, and the courage to begin. Press play and enjoy our conversation. Keep Connected: * Run Tri Bike on Instagram [https://www.instagram.com/runtrimag/] * Run Tri Bike on Threads [https://www.threads.com/@runtrimag] * Val Porter on Instagram [https://www.instagram.com/valruns4margs/] * Val's Aid Station on Instagram [https://www.instagram.com/valsaidstation/] * Join The Everyday Athlete Clubhouse [https://runtrimag.com/product/the-everyday-athlete-clubhouse/] * Get Your Everyday Athlete Merch [https://runtrimag.com/the-everyday-athlete-merchandise/] Here If you like what you here, please subscribe, rate, review and comment on the episode.

The Everyday Athlete Spirit Never Quits

Everyday Athlete stories deserve to be celebrated, and this episode of *Shoutout Nation presented by RTB Awards* is proof that every runner belongs at the starting line. I’m highlighting runners who inspired me this week through courage, resilience, and community instead of finish times or podiums. From marathon milestones to smart decisions made in brutal race conditions, these stories remind all of us that endurance sports are about showing up, supporting others, and believing there’s space for everybody and every body. If you’re an everyday athlete looking for motivation, inspiration, and a welcoming running community, this quick episode will leave you smiling and ready to keep moving forward. Keep Connected * Run Tri Bike on Instagram [https://www.instagram.com/runtrimag/] * Run Tri Bike on Threads [https://www.threads.com/@runtrimag] * Join The Everyday Athlete Clubhouse [https://runtrimag.com/product/the-everyday-athlete-clubhouse/] * Get your Everyday Athlete merch [https://runtrimag.com/the-everyday-athlete-merchandise/] here

Before Spotify, We Had Hustle

Everyday Athlete runners know music used to feel different. On this episode of *What’s In Your Earbuds?*, I’m joined by Santino Williams as we relive cassette tapes, burned CDs, Napster downloads, and the songs that shaped our identity as runners and GenXers. We laugh about rewinding tapes with pencils, debate Busta Rhymes vs. Eminem, and explore how regional hip hop influenced our lives long before algorithms controlled playlists. If you ever ran with a Walkman, carried a giant CD binder in your car, or built the perfect race playlist, this episode will feel like home. Press play and relive the soundtrack of your miles. Keep Connected: * Run Tri Bike On Instagram [https://www.instagram.com/runtrimag/] * Run Tri Bike On Threads [https://www.threads.com/@runtrimag] * Join The Everyday Athlete Clubhouse [https://runtrimag.com/product/the-everyday-athlete-clubhouse/] * Get Your Everyday Athlete Merch [https://runtrimag.com/the-everyday-athlete-merchandise/]

When Running Stops Feeling Safe

What happens when the thing you love most starts hurting you? In this episode of Enduring Minds, Evan Birch and I sit down with former NCAA national record holder and ultra-runner Parley Hannan for one of the most honest conversations we’ve had with an everyday athlete navigating mental health, identity, and self-worth through endurance sports. Parley opens up about depression, disordered eating, and the pressure of believing her value depended on performance. From chasing Olympic Trials standards to running ultramarathons through the Atacama Desert, she shares how she rebuilt her relationship with running and learned that healing matters more than pace. This conversation is for every everyday athlete who has ever questioned whether they were enough without a workout, a medal, or a finish line photo to prove it. There’s vulnerability, honesty, a few laughs, and the kind of connection that reminds us we’re not alone in this sport or in life. There are times when the bravest thing an athlete can do isn’t racing harder. It’s admitting they’re struggling and showing up anyway. 👇🏼 Share your thoughts in the comments and let us know: Has running ever helped your mental health while also creating pressure? Keep Connected: * Run Tri Bike on Instagram [https://www.instagram.com/runtrimag/] * Run Tri Bike on Threads [https://www.threads.com/@runtrimag] * Evan Birch on Instagram [https://www.instagram.com/ultrabirch/] * Parley Hannon on Instagram [https://www.instagram.com/peafunkk/] * Join the Everyday Athlete Clubhouse [https://runtrimag.com/product/the-everyday-athlete-clubhouse/] * Get your Everyday Athlete Gear Here [https://runtrimag.com/the-everyday-athlete-merchandise/] Don't forget to subscribe, rate, review and comment on this episode.