Welcome to Episode 29 of the Kinda Fast Podcast, the show where we talk running, real life, and everything in between.

After a few weeks off the mic together, Travis and Claire are back with life and office updates, a race recap, a fresh round of running news, and a deep dive into how to actually stick with your New Year running goals (without burning out by the second Friday of January).

They break down the basics of foot strike in the “What Does That Even Mean?” segment, talk Strava stats and PRs, and get real about consistency, choosing the right plan, listening to your body, and building habits that last beyond January.

In this episode, you’ll hear about:

• Foot strike explained (heel vs. midfoot vs. forefoot...and why there’s no one “right” way)
• Claire’s official official 5K PR from New Year’s Day
• A Strava year-in-review showdown (miles, elevation, segment records)
• Running news and current events
• How to approach New Year goals without burnout
• Why consistency beats intensity every time
• Listening to your body early (before injury hits)
• Warm-ups, strength training, and staying healthy long-term

This episode is for:

• New runners starting fresh
• Runners coming back after time off
• Anyone chasing a PR without getting hurt
• Runners who want to train smarter and stay consistent
• Faith-rooted runners looking for purpose and community
• Anyone who wants a realistic plan for staying in the game past January

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If this episode helped you, made you laugh, or gave you a better plan for January, like, subscribe, and share it with a runner who needs it this week.

Kinda Fast Podcast - Episode 28

What does it really mean to train through pain? When should runners push through discomfort… and when is it time to stop?

In Episode 28 of the Kinda Fast Podcast, we’re joined by Drew McAbee, DPT, a runner and Doctor of Physical Therapy with Promotion Rehab & Sports Medicine. Drew works with runners every day and helps break down what’s normal, what’s not, and how to train smarter to stay healthy.

This episode covers:

• What “prehab” actually means, and why runners should care
• The difference between pain vs. discomfort
• The #1 cause of most running injuries (too much, too fast)
• The most common injuries runners face, including runner’s knee, Achilles issues, hip pain, shin splints, and plantar fasciitis
• How to avoid injuries before they start, and what to do if you’re already dealing with one
• Drew’s journey from high school offensive lineman to marathon runner
• Why writing down your goals and finding your “why” matters in training and life

Whether you’re starting fresh this year, coming back from injury, or trying to stay consistent without breaking down, this episode is packed with practical advice and runner-to-runner wisdom.

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In this special episode of the Kinda Fast Podcast, Claire welcomes her very first guest...her mom, Karen Huminski...for an honest, hope-filled conversation about running, faith, and starting again.

Karen shares her journey of returning to running later in life, learning to trust a training plan, and preparing for the Chicago Marathon at 65. From rediscovering confidence after a long break, to navigating comparison, health challenges, and big goals, this episode is a powerful reminder that it’s never too late to do hard things, and that God is not finished yet.

Together, Claire and Karen talk about why having a plan matters, how running can become deeply connected to faith, and what it looks like to run your own race with gratitude instead of comparison.

Whether you’re just getting started, returning after time away, or standing on the edge of a new goal, this episode offers encouragement, perspective, and the reminder that every step still counts.