When Summer Jowers started running, she quickly realized something was missing — a space where women in DFW could feel supported, encouraged, and connected through the sport. So she created it. Girls Who Run DFW began as a simple idea and has grown into a vibrant community built on showing up for each other, no matter the pace.

In this episode, Summer shares the heart behind starting the group, the impact it’s had on the women who join, and how her own path — from making a life-changing decision two years ago to completing her first marathon — has shaped the community along the way. This is a story about finding your people, building what you wish existed, and discovering just how far you can go when you don’t run alone.

Apply to run with Girls Who Run DFW at https://www.facebook.com/groups/2015218772624855/

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#Running #Ultramarathon #MarathonTraining #TexasRunners

This week on Through Their Stride, I sit down with Lauren McGettrick, an elite coach and ultramarathon runner, to talk all things running, from marathon training to pushing your limits in ultra-distance races.

In this episode, Lauren shares:

- How ultra running can actually improve your marathon performance
- Her experience training for and running ultra races
- Tips on pacing, mental toughness, and enjoying the process
- Insights from her military background that shaped her approach to running and life

Whether you’re a casual runner, a seasoned marathoner, or just love hearing inspiring stories from athletes, this episode has something for you.

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#Running #Ultramarathon #MarathonTraining #TexasRunners

In this episode, I sit down with Jackie Mancuso — vineyard manager, marathoner, and a runner currently training for the California International Marathon after a few years away from the sport.

Jackie opens up about her long struggle with negative self-talk around training: feeling like she wasn’t capable, feeling like a failure during hard workouts, and battling imposter syndrome despite being a Boston Qualifier with a PR from the New York City Marathon.

This time around, she’s flipping the script.

Jackie’s CIM build is all about patience, joy, and letting the running come to her — and the shift has changed everything.

We talk about:• returning to running after time away• how negative thoughts shape training• finding joy and fun in the process• her renewed mindset heading into CIM

A real, honest conversation about pressure, identity, and the freedom that comes from choosing joy.

In Through Their Stride, I talk with runners in the Lone Star State to share the stories of why they run. Whether it's just taking on their first race or setting records, what they do is incredible and their story is worth telling.

Know a Texas runner who you think should be on the podcast? Send them my way in a message to ThroughTheirStride@gmail.com. See y'all out there!