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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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  • Missing Since 1971: A Marathoner's Journey from Abduction to Reunion

    Missing Since 1971: A Marathoner's Journey from Abduction to Reunion
    2026/07/21
    In this deeply moving episode of Friends in Training: Life is a Marathon, Marcela welcomes Jennifer Marrow, a longtime member of the FIT community, for an extraordinary conversation about identity, resilience, survival, and the power of never giving up on finding the truth. Jennifer's story begins with a childhood marked by questions and an unshakable feeling that she didn't belong. From the age of six, she sensed something wasn't right about her family situation. The people she lived with didn't look like her, didn't treat her like she belonged, and when she asked if she was adopted, the reactions only deepened her suspicions. Living in harsh conditions that included C-clamps on her windows, Jennifer knew she had to escape. At just 16 years old, she jumped out of her bedroom window at two in the morning with no money and no plan, determined to create a better life for herself. She found work as a live-in nanny, which allowed her to finish her junior and senior years of high school while supporting herself. Strangely, no one came looking for her, not at her school, not anywhere, another clue that something was deeply wrong with her origin story. For decades, Jennifer lived as Jessica Moss, never knowing her true identity until a life-threatening cancer diagnosis led her oncologist to ask if she was Ashkenazi Jewish. With no medical history to reference and a daughter to protect, Jennifer decided to take a DNA test through Ancestry, hoping to learn her ethnic background and any genetic risks she might pass on. What she discovered changed everything. The test revealed she was Irish and Scandinavian and provided the name of her biological father, Gary Lee Marrow. After a week of research, Jennifer found a landline number in Stafford, Virginia and made the call that would reunite her with the family she never knew she had. The woman who answered started screaming with joy, telling her she wasn't Jessica, she was Jennifer, and she had been missing since 1971. Her father sobbed on the phone, barely able to speak. Her brother, calm and composed from years working in government, confirmed the unbelievable truth: Jennifer had been abducted when she was just 18 months old, and her family had been searching for her ever since. To confirm the connection, Jennifer and her father completed a paternity test through DNA Diagnostics, which came back 99.99999% positive. At 48 years old, after a lifetime of questions, Jennifer finally had answers. Her father flew to Fort Lauderdale to meet her at the airport, and for the first time in her life, she saw someone who looked like her, a male version of herself who made her feel petite for the first time ever. This episode is a testament to the strength of the human spirit, the importance of trusting your instincts, and the healing power of truth. Jennifer's journey from survival to reunion is a reminder that no matter how long the road, it's never too late to find your way home. Whether you're running a marathon or running toward your truth, the finish line is always worth reaching. 00:00 Welcome and Meet Jennifer Marrow 01:15 Growing Up Feeling Like You Don't Belong 04:10 Asking If I Was Adopted at Six Years Old 06:45 Life in an Unusual and Harsh Environment 08:20 Escaping at 16: Jumping Out the Window 11:40 Surviving as a Teenage Nanny Through High School 14:50 Why Didn't Anyone Come Looking for Me? 19:20 A Cancer Diagnosis and Questions About My Heritage 22:10 Taking a DNA Test to Protect My Daughter 26:00 Discovering My Father's Name: Gary Lee Morrow 30:15 The Phone Call That Changed Everything 32:40 You're Not Jessica, You're Jennifer 35:50 Abducted at 18 Months Old: Missing Since 1971 38:25 Confirming the Truth with a Paternity Test 40:10 Meeting My Father at the Airport 42:30 The First Person to Ever Make Me Feel Petite 45:00 Reuniting with My Family After 48 Years Learn more about Marcela, and the FIT community, at https://friendsintraining.net/
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    57 分
  • From Caribbean Track Star to Coach: Elite Runner Elliott's Journey and Wisdom

    From Caribbean Track Star to Coach: Elite Runner Elliott's Journey and Wisdom
    2026/07/14
    In this inspiring episode of Friends in Training: Life is a Marathon, Marcela welcomes Elliott Mason, a former elite athlete, coach, and founder of Run Addict, for an engaging conversation about athletic excellence, mental toughness, and the power of discipline in running and life. Elliott’s journey into running began in the early 1990s in his home country of Antigua and Barbuda, a small Caribbean island with a population that could fit inside a single stadium. After watching Michael Johnson dominate the 1996 Olympics, Elliot committed himself to the sport and never looked back. His athletic career took him around the world, competing in the Central American and Caribbean Games, Pan American Games, and Commonwealth Games in events ranging from the 800 meters to the mile. Though he never competed in the Olympics due to injury during the 2004 cycle, his achievements on the track earned him recognition, autograph requests, and the realization that athletes live under a magnifying glass. A pivotal moment came at age 12 when a coach told him he needed to train more after winning a race. Cocky and confident, Elliott showed up to the next meet untrained and came in dead last. That humbling experience ignited a fire that led him to earn a track and field scholarship to Florida International University, where he graduated with both his bachelor's and master's degrees in just four years. Later, he transitioned to professional triathlon from 2007 to 2010, training 30 hours a week and competing at the Olympic distance. Throughout their conversation, Marcela and Elliott explore what separates elite athletes from the rest, the importance of mental training over physical toughness, the discipline required to show up daily, and why elite athletes never think they're good enough. Elliott shares lessons on handling success, recovering from setbacks including a stress fracture in his femur, and why cross training saved his running career. He also discusses his work as a coach at Flanagan High School, his mission to teach young athletes how to fall in love with running, and the creation of Run Addict, a platform designed to connect runners and run clubs across the world. This episode is packed with wisdom for runners of all levels, from beginners to seasoned marathoners, and serves as a powerful reminder that discipline, consistency, and showing up are what transform potential into performance. 00:00 Welcome and Meet Elliott Mason 01:15 Discovering Running in the Early 1990s 04:10 Watching the 1996 Olympics: Michael Johnson's Influence 06:45 Competing in the Central American and Caribbean Games 08:20 The Power of Sports to Bring People Together 11:40 Commonwealth Games in Melbourne: Autographs and the Magnifying Glass 14:50 The Coach Who Changed Everything 19:20 From Dead Last to Scholarship Bound 22:10 Four Years at FIU: Bachelor's and Master's Degrees 26:00 Transitioning to Professional Triathlon 30:15 Lessons from Elite Athletes: Never Good Enough 32:40 The Drive to Always Be Better 35:50 Why Athletes Struggle to Retire 38:25 Coaching and Staying Connected to the Sport 40:10 You Have More Potential Than You Think 42:30 Handling Success vs. Handling Failure 45:00 Major Setbacks: Growing Pains and Stress Fractures 47:20 Cross Training Through Injury 49:10 Mental Toughness Is Mental Training 51:35 The Mamba Mentality: Putting in the Work 53:20 Teaching Athletes to Fall in Love with Running 55:40 Run Addict: Connecting Runners and Run Clubs 58:10 The Evolution of Run Clubs in South Florida 01:00:20 Why Friends in Training Is Special 01:02:30 Life Is a Marathon: Stay the Course Learn more about Marcela, and the FIT community, at https://friendsintraining.net/ Learn more about Run Addict at https://runaddict.run
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    47 分
  • Fueling Your Marathon: Sports Nutrition Secrets with Dietitian Carla Duenas

    Fueling Your Marathon: Sports Nutrition Secrets with Dietitian Carla Duenas
    2026/07/09
    In this essential episode of Friends in Training: Life is a Marathon, Marcela welcomes registered dietitian Carla Duenas for an in-depth conversation about sports nutrition, sustainable eating habits, and how proper fueling can transform your running performance and overall health. With over 12 years of experience as a dietitian specializing in sports nutrition, Carla brings both professional expertise and personal insight as a runner, mom of two, and wife to Miami Marathon co-founder and coach Frankie Ruiz. Her journey into nutrition began with her own health challenges, including a three-month migraine that was ultimately resolved through dietary changes, leading her to help others discover the power of food as medicine. Throughout their conversation, Marcela and Carla explore the fundamentals of nutrition, breaking down macronutrients (carbohydrates, protein, and fats) and explaining why carbs are not the enemy runners should fear. They discuss common nutrition myths, the challenges of portion control and restaurant eating, the hidden calories in alcoholic beverages, and why restrictive diets ultimately fail. Carla shares practical advice on meal planning, mindful eating, pre-run fueling, post-run recovery, and how to make sustainable changes that last a lifetime. This episode is packed with actionable wisdom for anyone looking to improve their relationship with food, fuel their training more effectively, or simply make healthier choices that support long-term wellness. Whether you're training for your first 5K or your hundredth marathon, understanding nutrition is key to going the distance. 00:00 Welcome and Meet Carla Duenas 01:15 From Personal Health Crisis to Becoming a Dietitian 04:10 The Three Month Migraine: Food Intolerance Discovery 06:45 Transitioning to Sports Nutrition 08:20 Life with Coach Frankie Ruiz and Running as Therapy 11:40 The Biggest Nutrition Challenges People Face Today 14:50 Macronutrients Explained: Carbs, Protein, and Fats 19:20 Why Carbs Are King for Runners 22:10 Good Carbs vs. Bad Carbs: Quality and Quantity 26:00 The Fiber Factor: Why It Matters 30:15 Portion Sizes and the Clean Plate Club 32:40 Restaurant Eating: Navigating Menus and Oversized Portions 35:50 The Truth About Alcohol and Weight Loss 38:25 Why Restrictive Diets Don't Work Long Term 40:10 The FIT Summer Reset Challenge: Behavior Change Over Quick Fixes 42:30 Sports Nutrition: Fueling and Recovery for Runners 45:00 Nutrition Myths Debunked 47:20 Intermittent Fasting and Athletes 49:10 Healthy Habits and Go-To Snacks 51:35 The Importance of Strength Training for Longevity 53:20 Life Is a Marathon: Make Changes You Can Keep Forever Learn more about Marcela, and the FIT community, at https://friendsintraining.net/ Learn more about Carla at https://www.linkedin.com/in/carladuenas-rd/ Connect with Carla Duenas on Instagram: @Carla.nutrition
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    55 分
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