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Friends In Training Podcast with Marcela Todd: Life is A Marathon

Friends In Training Podcast with Marcela Todd: Life is A Marathon

著者： Marcela Todd
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Welcome to The Friends In Training Podcast with Marcela Todd: Life is A Marathon. This podcast is your ultimate companion for staying motivated and inspired on your fitness and life journey. Join Marcela each week as she shares uplifting stories, hosts insightful interviews with experts and everyday heroes, and offers practical tips to help you tackle challenges, celebrate victories, and keep moving forward—one step at a time. Whether you’re a seasoned runner, a first-time walker, or simply seeking inspiration, this podcast offers encouragement and community for everyone. Tune in, subscribe, and let’s run this marathon of life together! Visit https://friendsintraining.net for more information and resources.2026 - FriendsInTraining.net エクササイズ・フィットネス フィットネス・食生活・栄養 社会科学 衛生・健康的な生活
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  • 250 Marathons in Body Paint: Ken Skrien's Story of Survival, Pacing, and Never Giving Up

    250 Marathons in Body Paint: Ken Skrien's Story of Survival, Pacing, and Never Giving Up
    2026/09/22
    In this extraordinary episode of Friends in Training: Life is a Marathon, Marcela welcomes Pacer Ken Skrien, an inspiring runner, pacer, and survivor whose story of resilience, service, and unwavering determination will leave you believing in the power of community and the human spirit. Ken's journey into running began in high school as a scrawny kid who found his strength in cross country. He discovered that as races got longer, he got stronger, and at just 13 years old, he ran his first half marathon in 1:47:37 at the Fairfield Half Marathon in Connecticut. That day, a 60 something year old runner smoked him at the finish line, and a life goal was born: to become that guy who inspires the next generation. Today, Ken holds a marathon PR of 2:44:45, set at the Big Cottonwood Marathon in 2023 while running in memory of his beloved running puppy, Hermes, who had passed away the week before. Fueled by raw emotion and grief, Ken John Wicked the course, setting PRs at every distance despite having just paced two marathons the weekend prior. But Ken's greatest pride isn't in his speed. It's in his ability to run at any pace, with anyone, for any reason. He has paced marathons from 3:00 to 7:00 and half marathons from 1:40 to 3:30, and his mission is simple: to be more obnoxious than the voice in your head telling you that you can't, and to help runners discover what they're truly capable of. His two jobs as a pacer are to be a metronome so runners don't have to think about pace, and to be a louder cheerleader than the negative voice in their head. He shares unforgettable pacing stories, including the 3:30 half marathoner who fell behind the group but refused to quit, finishing long after the roads reopened and the race was broken down, crossing under the last remaining arch with a look of pure triumph on his face. Ken has completed over 250 marathons and has run seven of the eight Abbott World Marathon Majors, all in body paint. He is the only runner to have completed all the majors in costume, painting himself red and gold for Boston College at Boston, purple and pink for his charity at London, yellow and red with a German eagle for Berlin, blue and yellow with the Chicago flag for Chicago, green and orange as Mr. Liberty for New York, white and red as the Japanese flag for Tokyo, and silver and light blue for Sydney. He's planning to add Cape Town and Shanghai to complete his painted major tour. For over 10 years, Ken has maintained a run streak, running at least one mile every single day, with the vast majority being five miles or eight kilometers in honor of Martin Richard, the eight year old boy lost in the Boston Marathon bombing. Ken was at the finish line of the 2013 Boston Marathon when the bombs went off. Standing in front of the Old South Church in his signature red body paint, he felt the shockwaves and experienced the trauma firsthand. Though the massive finish line arch blocked his view of the atrocities, he saw thousands of first responders rushing to help, and he saw people at their best. That day changed his life forever, and he found his why. Now, when he races and the pain sets in, he runs for Dennis, for Sean, for Crystal, for Lu, for Martin, the five people lost that day, as a giant middle finger to those who tried to scare people away from running Boston. Ken's resilience extends far beyond that day. Ten and a half years ago, he was hit by a car while cycling home from work in Miami Beach. A drunk, distracted, or homicidal driver plowed through him from behind at 40 miles per hour and left him for dead. The resulting traumatic brain injury and spinal issues cost him his business, his home, and left him quasi homeless and food insecure for years. In the early days of his recovery, his mantra was left foot, right foot, face plant is still forward progress, as he would run on the sands of South Beach after dark, falling repeatedly but getting back up every single time. Four months after the accident, he restarted his run streak, and he hasn't stopped since. Throughout their conversation, Marcela and Ken explore the power of pacing, the mental side of racing, why race day is all in your head, the importance of chasing your own limits instead of someone else's standards, why he tells runners to forget Boston and chase New York qualifying times, the beauty and trauma of the Boston Marathon bombing, how running teaches us to handle self induced and controlled trauma so we can handle the garbage life throws at us, the significance of the running community as family, and why we all have a choice when life gets hard: to stop and be buried, or to get back up and keep moving forward. Learn more by visiting https://FriendsInTraining.net and https://Konfedence.com
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  • Booze, Blow, and Pancakes: A 30-Year Battle with Addiction and the Power of Recovery

    Booze, Blow, and Pancakes: A 30-Year Battle with Addiction and the Power of Recovery
    2026/09/04
    In this profoundly moving episode of Friends in Training: Life is a Marathon, Marcela welcomes Yvette Salva, a personal trainer, author, and coach whose story of survival, recovery, and transformation will leave you breathless and believing in the power of second chances. Yvette's journey began with a childhood marked by feeling like she didn't belong. Born in Canada to a Spanish father and Haitian mother, she moved from country to country, always the new girl, always different. Walking into an American school in seventh grade wearing a boarding school uniform, she faced ridicule and racism that left her searching for where she fit in. The message she absorbed was clear: if you're beautiful, skinny, and have money, you'll have power and happiness. That lie set her on a 30 year battle with addiction that nearly cost her everything. Her first addiction was anorexia. Hospitalized at 82 pounds, she then discovered bulimia, a secret she carried from age 14 to 47. As she moved through high school and into college, alcohol became her escape from the chaos in her mind. After graduating, she took a job as a shot girl in what turned out to be a go-go bar, and that's where cocaine entered her life. For six years, she lived in a cycle of working all night, coming home at 4 a.m., and repeating the same destructive routine. She had blood running down her nose, a hole blown through from cocaine use, and eventually found herself homeless, living in her car, a stripper with nothing left. The turning point came when she looked in the mirror and realized she was going to die if she didn't change. She met a man who believed in her, and they were married for 20 years. But recovery wasn't linear. Even after three years sober and seven months pregnant, she relapsed at a party, changing her daughter's name from Emily to Mary Rose that very night. That moment taught her how cunning and powerful addiction truly is. Throughout their conversation, Marcela and Yvette explore the three steps to change: awareness, acceptance, and action. They discuss the importance of surroundings, people, places, and things, and why secrets keep you sick. Yvette shares her morning routine of devotional reading, journaling, and working out at 4:30 a.m., and how fitness became her medicine. She talks about her book, Booze, Blow, and Pancakes, a memoir that chronicles her 30 year battle and offers hope to anyone struggling with addiction. Today, Yvette runs a personal training studio for women over 40, helping them transform not just their bodies but their lives through fitness, nutrition, and mindset. She believes that fitness is Prozac, that doing hard things builds confidence, and that everyone needs a coach to stay accountable. Her message is simple but powerful: if there's breath, there's hope. Help one person every day. You are unique, and you matter. This episode is a testament to resilience, the power of community, and the truth that no matter how far down you've gone, you can always reset, restart, and refocus. Whether you're battling addiction, emotional eating, or simply trying to find your way, Yvette's story will remind you that you are stronger than you think and you are never beyond saving. 00:00:00 Welcome and Meeting Yvette 00:02:50 Growing Up Different: The Identity Struggle 00:05:55 The Beginning of Addiction: Anorexia and Bulimia 00:07:15 Descent Into Darkness: Alcohol and Cocaine 00:09:26 The Turning Point: Meeting Her Husband 00:09:54 Three Steps to Change: Awareness, Acceptance, Action 00:10:56 Rock Bottom: Homeless Stripper 00:15:02 The Power of Surroundings: People, Places, Things 00:34:27 The Morning Routine: Devotional, Journal, Workout 00:37:40 Booze, Blow, and Pancakes: The Book 00:40:16 The Relapse: Seven Months Pregnant and Three Years Sober 00:42:45 Finding Recovery: The 12-Step Program 00:48:48 Coaching Women Over 40: More Than Just Exercise 00:51:25 Reset, Restart, Refocus: Overcoming Setbacks 00:52:24 Fitness as Medicine: Building Confidence Through Strength 00:57:54 Hope is an Acronym: Help One Person Every Day 00:58:28 Message to Your Younger Self: You Are Unique 00:59:57 Final Message: Guardian Angels and Never Giving Up Learn more about Marcela, and the FIT community, at https://friendsintraining.net/ Connect with Yvette Salva on Instagram: @YvetteSalvaFitness Learn more at YvetteSalvaFitness.com Find Yvette's book Booze, Blow, and Pancakes on Amazon
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  • Beyond the Finish Line: Cape Town Marathon, Kenya Safari, and Making a Difference

    Beyond the Finish Line: Cape Town Marathon, Kenya Safari, and Making a Difference
    2026/08/28
    In this extraordinary episode of Friends in Training: Life is a Marathon, Marcela brings together a remarkable panel of runners for the podcast's first ever group discussion, featuring eight star finishers, world major marathoners, and special guest Albert Keronye calling in from Kenya to share the unforgettable experience of running Cape Town Marathon and embarking on an African safari adventure that changed lives forever. The panel includes Stephen, a family physician and former Army officer who completed his six stars in 2018 and has run 38 marathons including the first three Dopey Challenges at Disney, Jennifer, a nurse with 24 marathons who started running in her 20s and recently added Australia and South Africa to her collection, Tina, who has only run two full marathons but both were world majors on opposite sides of the globe, Kathy, who began running at 57 and has completed 10 marathons including eight world majors despite being a self described fragile runner, Mike, a realtor and retired professional who has finished 18 marathons and earned his eight star medal after battling through injury, and Albert Keronye from Kenya, co founder of Tapestry of Africa safari company, former teacher, voiceover artist who voiced Jesus in a Swahili film, and now inspired first time marathoner training for his debut race. Together they recount the magic of Cape Town Marathon 2024, the first year it became an Abbott World Marathon Major, and why the experience ranks among the most memorable in their running lives. They discuss the incredible race organization, the Coca Cola and boiled salted potatoes at every aid station, the challenging course with its long stretches and cutoff points, the spotless port a potties at the start, the energy of the crowds, and the emotional weight of running in Nelson Mandela's country just days after visiting Robben Island and seeing the tiny cell where he was imprisoned for 18 years. But the marathon was only the beginning. The group then traveled to Kenya and Tanzania for a breathtaking safari organized by Albert and his company, Tapestry of Africa. They share stories of sunrise hot air balloon rides over the Serengeti, watching herds of elephants walk in single file with their babies, witnessing an intense zebra fight over mating rights, seeing four lions sleeping in the wild, encountering mischievous monkeys who know how to open doors, hiking Kilimanjaro, and experiencing the Maasai culture firsthand. The trip became a bonding experience that went far beyond tourism, it was about connection, gratitude, and perspective. Albert opens up about why he started Tapestry of Africa, which funds dental outreach programs in underserved Kenyan communities where people walk hours to see a dentist and often choose between food and dental care. He shares how meeting the Friends in Training group shattered his assumptions about what marathoners look like and inspired him to register for his first race, a 7K charity run in Nairobi supporting education. He also talks about the kindergarten school he founded to provide quality, affordable education to 60 children in a community where public schools are overcrowded and private schools are out of reach. In a beautiful full circle moment, Marcela announces that the Friends in Training community will be making a love donation to support Albert's school, honoring the hospitality and kindness he showed the group during their time in Africa. The episode closes with reflections on how running connects people across continents, how travel opens hearts and minds, and how life truly is a marathon filled with joyful miles, hard miles, and the people who run alongside us through it all. 00:00:00 Welcome to Episode 10 and Our First Panel 00:01:30 Meet Albert Keronye from Kenya 00:04:20 Stephen’s Journey to Eight Stars and Dopey Perfection 00:07:10 Jennifer's Story and Blended Family 00:09:00 Tina's Two Marathons, Two Majors, Two Continents 00:10:45 Kathy's Slippery Slope from Three to Eight Stars 00:14:30 Mike's Running Journey and Family 00:18:00 Why Cape Town Marathon Was So Special 00:22:15 Race Day Experience and Course Challenges 00:26:40 Coca Cola at Every Aid Station 00:28:50 Cutoff Points and Time Management 00:32:20 Nelson Mandela's Legacy and Robben Island 00:35:10 The Safari Experience Begins 00:38:00 Hot Air Balloon Ride Over the Serengeti 00:40:30 Elephants, Zebras, and the Zebra Fight 00:43:50 Monkeys, Lions, and Wildlife in Their Habitat 00:47:20 Hiking Kilimanjaro and Maasai Culture 00:50:00 Albert's Dental Outreach and Education Mission 00:54:10 The Kindergarten School and Vision for the Future 00:57:00 FIT Gives Back: Supporting Albert's School 00:59:30 Albert Registers for His First Marathon 01:02:00 Closing Thoughts and Life Is a Marathon Learn more about Marcela and the FIT community at https://friendsintraining.net/ Learn more about Tapestry of Africa and support Albert's mission at TapestryofAfrica.com
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