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Episode 23 Kinda The Thanksgiving Episode
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In this Thanksgiving week episode, Claire and Travis slow things down and focus on gratitude. Instead of pace charts and race goals, they reflect on the real-life gifts running has given them. From playing with their kids, to finding community and escape, to still chasing big goals later in life, this conversation is a reminder of why running matters beyond the numbers.
In This Episode
- What Does That Even Mean? Masters Runner and why the term deserves more respect.
- Thanksgiving Running Trivia: Holiday-themed questions that put Travis on the spot while listeners play along.
- Running News: Inspiring stories that highlight resilience, perspective, and what is possible.
- Thanksgiving Special: Six things runners can be thankful for this season.
What Does That Even Mean? Masters Runner
A Masters Runner is any athlete aged 40 and over. Claire and Travis talk about why the label is far cooler than being called middle-aged and how Masters athletes continue to quietly dominate finish lines across every distance.
Thanksgiving Running Trivia
Claire quizzes Travis with Thanksgiving-themed running trivia while listeners are invited to play along. It is lighthearted, competitive, and perfect for a holiday week.
Running News
- 🎬 Ultra Film: A new horror movie inspired by the Badwater 135, a brutal 135-mile race through Death Valley.
- 🦈 Ali Truwit: After losing part of her leg in a 2023 shark attack, Ali completed the New York City Marathon with family and friends and raised $220,000 for a prosthetics charity.
Thanksgiving Special Six Things to Be Thankful For
- Moving with your kids instead of watching from the sidelines
- Finding a hobby that becomes both an escape and a community
- Having space to think, process, and pray on the run
- The gift of health and the privilege of being able to move
- Staying grounded and healthy through the holidays
- Still having big goals to chase in your 40s and beyond
This episode is for anyone who needs a reminder that running is about more than numbers on a screen. It is about gratitude, community, and seeing every mile as a gift from God.
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