From PTSD To Boston

From PTSD To Boston

Shenita Lancaster never expected to become a marathon runner. After serving 20 years in the Navy and surviving the Brussels airport bombing, she discovered running as a way to heal, process trauma, and reconnect with herself. In this Fireside Chat, Shenita shares her journey from hating running in the military to chasing the Abbott World Marathon Majors. She discusses representation, the Black Unicorns of Boston, traveling the world through running, and why every athlete deserves a place at the starting line. This conversation is about courage, community, and finding yourself one mile at a time. Keep Connected: * Run Tri Bike on ⁠⁠Instagram⁠⁠ [https://www.instagram.com/runtrimag/] * Run Tri Bike on ⁠⁠Threads⁠⁠ [https://www.threads.com/@runtrimag] * Shenita Lancaster on ⁠Instagram⁠ [https://www.instagram.com/shenita_runs_daworld/] * Join the ⁠⁠Everyday Athlete Clubhouse⁠⁠ [https://runtrimag.com/product/the-everyday-athlete-clubhouse/] * Subscribe to the ⁠⁠Run Tri Bike Newsletter⁠⁠ [https://mailchi.mp/c44c043e20e6/newsletter-sign-up]

The Greatest Cover Song Ever?

What song gets you out the door when motivation is running low? This episode of What's In Your Earbuds dives into listener questions about motivation playlists, cover songs that surpass the originals, artists we've changed our minds about, race-day music, and songs we're embarrassed to know every word to. From Johnny Cash and Nine Inch Nails to Tool, Primus, Taylor Swift, and beyond, this episode is packed with laughs, nostalgia, and music discoveries for endurance athletes. Join Joe, Santino, and the community as they celebrate the songs that power training, racing, and life. 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/] * Santino Williams on ⁠Instagram⁠ [https://www.instagram.com/75santino/] * Join the ⁠⁠Everyday Athlete Clubhouse⁠⁠ [https://runtrimag.com/product/the-everyday-athlete-clubhouse/] * Subscribe to the ⁠⁠Run Tri Bike Newsletter⁠⁠ [https://mailchi.mp/c44c043e20e6/newsletter-sign-up]

Just Run. Buy Shoes.

Chris Cedar never planned on becoming an ultrarunner. What started as a Tough Mudder challenge became a journey through 100-mile races, fatherhood, community, and discovering what he's truly capable of. Known as Captain Miles, Chris shares the story behind the nickname, the lessons learned from failure, and why he believes runners should stop overcomplicating the sport. If you've ever wondered whether you belong at the starting line, this conversation is for you. 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/] * Chris Cedar on Instagram [https://www.instagram.com/cedarcl91/] * Join the ⁠Everyday Athlete Clubhouse⁠ [https://runtrimag.com/product/the-everyday-athlete-clubhouse/] * Subscribe to the ⁠Run Tri Bike Newsletter⁠ [https://mailchi.mp/c44c043e20e6/newsletter-sign-up]

More Than A Runner

April Pullins is an educator, entrepreneur, mother, runner, and founder of BeLight Compression Socks. In this Fireside Chat, she shares how running helped her through divorce, uncertainty, entrepreneurship, menopause, and personal growth. April and I discuss representation, race, identity, risk-taking, social media, motherhood, and why running is about much more than pace and finish times. This conversation will make you laugh, think, and possibly see yourself differently.

Enduring Minds: Chasing Big Goals Without Losing What Matters Most

What happens when the goals you've been chasing no longer fit the life you're living? In this episode of Enduring Minds, host Evan Birch sits down with everyday athlete Steven Huffine to discuss family, running, identity, mental health, and what it means to redefine success. After missing his Boston Marathon qualifying goal, Steven chose a different path. Instead of chasing another race weekend away from home, he created the Beat the Bedtime 100—a self-supported 100-mile challenge that allowed him to pursue a big dream while staying present for his family. Together, Evan and Steven explore the pressure many everyday athletes feel to excel at everything at once. They discuss missed expectations, balancing family and endurance sports, finding purpose beyond finish lines, and understanding the different seasons of life. The conversation is honest, thoughtful, and filled with the kind of perspective that comes from living through both success and disappointment. There are no magic training plans in this episode. There is, however, plenty of wisdom, a few laughs, and a reminder that being an everyday athlete isn't about being perfect. It's about showing up, learning, and finding what truly matters. If you've ever questioned your goals, struggled with self-worth, or wondered how to balance running with the rest of your life, this conversation is for you. Listen now and join the conversation. What season of life are you navigating today? 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] * Steve Huffine on Instagram [https://www.instagram.com/ultrafine.running/] * Join the ⁠Everyday Athlete Clubhouse⁠ [https://runtrimag.com/product/the-everyday-athlete-clubhouse/] * Subscribe to the ⁠Run Tri Bike Newsletter⁠ [https://mailchi.mp/c44c043e20e6/newsletter-sign-up]