It’s been just over a year since I’ve started this new show and I have you to thank for standing by me as we’ve seen it grow. I’ve also been blessed to be supported by exceptional people who have believed in this project from the very beginning, so I’m thrilled to share a little bit more about one of their stories with you here today.

On this episode of Just In Stride Community Spotlight Edition, we’ll get to dig a little deeper into what fuels the man behind Xact Nutrition, founder, entrepreneur and community builder Lawrence Colsell.

You might recognize Lawrence from interview number 2 but we wanted to bring him back to learn more about what makes him tick. We try to get a glimpse of what motivates him, the challenges he faces and how he stays so passionate after 12 years of building his dream.

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Thanks for tuning in to the Just In Stride Podcast. I truly appreciate you taking the time to listen and I hope you enjoyed that conversation as much as I did. Please take a minute after this to rate and review our show on Apple Podcasts. With your feedback we’ll be able to make the show even better and it’ll help us reach new listeners too. You can also find us on Instagram @justinstridepod [https://www.instagram.com/justinstridepod/] and YouTube @justinstridepod [https://www.youtube.com/@justinstridepod/shorts]for all the latest episodes and updates.   Glad you came along for the ride with Just In Stride!

Community Spotlight  by Xact Nutrition: The Xact Story with Lawrence Colsell. His motivations, challenges and triumphs over the last 12 years of living his dream

My thoughts for today are around the idea that we should never take our good health for granted and I’ll tell you why. I recently had an accident that took me out of running or any sport for that matter for about a week and a half. It happened right outside my house on my bike going super slow, barely pedaling. There was a curb that my front tire cleared but my back tire did not and next thing I knew I was laying head first on the ground with blood dripping from my forehead. Stitches were required and I somehow had major bruising in my lower abdominal. It wasn’t fun and I couldn’t run. I was mad at myself for letting it happen, for not being more careful but of course it could always be much worse. I’ve slowly come back to running and so grateful to feel good doing it again. So be safe out there and cherish whatever form of movement you’re able to do today, wherever you’re at in the process.

On today’s episode of Just In Stride I sat down with Ultrarunner and adventurer, Faye Alice.

Faye grew up being active and ran for her school. Dance however was what she wanted to pursue as a career until she realized she may have reached her potential and decided to move on.

Where dancing stopped, her running continued, finding joy on the roads and later on the trails. Over the years her passion has grown but also the distances as she takes on multi day races of 200 miles and beyond. Of course, with the Canadian Rockies as her training ground there’s endless opportunities to explore for hours on her own two feet.

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Thanks for tuning in to the Just In Stride Podcast. I truly appreciate you taking the time to listen and I hope you enjoyed that conversation as much as I did. Please take a minute after this to rate and review our show on Apple Podcasts. With your feedback we’ll be able to make the show even better and it’ll help us reach new listeners too. You can also find us on Instagram @justinstridepod [https://www.instagram.com/justinstridepod/] and YouTube @justinstridepod [https://www.youtube.com/@justinstridepod/shorts]for all the latest episodes and updates.   Glad you came along for the ride with Just In Stride!

Faye Alice on her pursuit of ultra distances, the race across Scotland, multi day events, Exploring nature, build a life in Canada, time management, proper fueling for ultras and building self confidence

When I first started running 14 years ago and signed up for races, I fell into the trap of wanting to jump into the next distance too quickly. A 10K turned into a half marathon which then led me to a marathon shortly after. I didn’t know much about the sport back then but if I had to go back I would stick with one distance for a while longer until I was comfortable to move up. Recently I’ve been racing some shorter stuff and I have to say I’m loving it. Preparing with less mileage, running fast, racing strategically and recovering quicker too. So if your goal is a marathon or ultra this year, find a fast 5 or 10K to get you out of your comfort zone, you might surprise yourself.

On this episode of Just In Stride I hit the trails with Elite sub-ultra marathoner, Remi Leroux.

In his youth he loved playing tennis and excelled at it. Despite his success he decided to give it up due to the lack of resources he felt he needed to remain competitive.

In fact, that’s what drew him to running so much. The idea that he could run anytime, anywhere, without training partners and really be in control of his results, made distance running very attractive. Remi progressed quite rapidly, signing up for a 5K and quickly jumped up to longer distances, leading him to the Ultra trails.

After years of ultra marathons, he realized he’d much rather race fast and challenge himself on the shorter mountain tracks. That transition has led him to some impressive results, racing 30 times in the last 2 seasons and finishing on 9 podiums in 2023 alone. Proof that running the distances you’re passionate and training for specific goals could be the key to your own success.

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Thanks for tuning in to the Just In Stride Podcast. I truly appreciate you taking the time to listen and I hope you enjoyed that conversation as much as I did. Please take a minute after this to rate and review our show on Apple Podcasts. With your feedback we’ll be able to make the show even better and it’ll help us reach new listeners too. You can also find us on Instagram @justinstridepod [https://www.instagram.com/justinstridepod/] and YouTube @justinstridepod [https://www.youtube.com/@justinstridepod/shorts]for all the latest episodes and updates.   Glad you came along for the ride with Just In Stride!

Remi Leroux on sub-ultra mountain running, his love of tennis, progression in the sport, racing shorter but faster, training methods, running lifestyle, opportunity to travel, the pursuit of excellence, finding our limits

I love thinking about the idea that just because your life has been a certain way until this point, doesn’t mean you can’t change your own trajectory. Who you were 10, 5 or even last year is not the same person you are today. We live, we learn and we grow. Take the time to acknowledge the challenges and accomplishments in your life, and celebrate how far you’ve gotten.

On this episode of Just In Stride I had a pleasant chat with Elite Ultra Trail Runner and Nutrition Coach, Jazmine Lowther.

She had an active and competitive childhood but fell out of sports and into other interests that put her future in danger. Fortunately for her, she realized her own potential before it was too late.

Today her focus is much different, becoming a pro ultra trail runner and going all in. Her breakout year was in 2022, winning the 100K as the underdog at Canyons, earning a Golden Ticket to Western States and finishing 4th in the CCC at UTMB in Chamonix. Unfortunately after that, injuries got in her way of realizing some of those dreams but she’s shown resilience, battled back and is ready to compete this upcoming season.

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Thanks for tuning in to the Just In Stride Podcast. I truly appreciate you taking the time to listen and I hope you enjoyed that conversation as much as I did. Please take a minute after this to rate and review our show on Apple Podcasts. With your feedback we’ll be able to make the show even better and it’ll help us reach new listeners too. You can also find us on Instagram @justinstridepod [https://www.instagram.com/justinstridepod/] and YouTube @justinstridepod [https://www.youtube.com/@justinstridepod/shorts]for all the latest episodes and updates.   Glad you came along for the ride with Just In Stride!

Jazmine Lowther on her rise in Ultra Trail Running, overcoming injury, confidence, running form, life choices and understanding what motivates us.

One of the things I truly believe in is if you’re passionate about something and you truly love doing it, then you’ll 100% be successful at it. It’s how people make a living doing what they love but nobody said it was easy, you need to put in the work and stay consistent. It takes trying, learning, succeeding and failing to truly make it work, making it all the more rewarding when it goes right. Set a goal but more importantly, draw out a plan to get where you want to go because the only person that can get you there is you.

On this episode of Just In Stride I had a really fun chat with pro ultra trail runner, Emily Hawgood.

Emily grew up on a farm in Zimbabwe and played all sorts of different sports as a kid. She later took a liking to long distance triathlon but with some encouragement from her now coach, turned to running on the trails and she never looked back.

Ultra running became her passion and she now does it professionally. Her results over the years have been impressive and so consistent from race to race, no matter the distance. It’s so clear she loves to run and that passion shines through every time she toes the line. I wouldn’t be surprised to see her finish on the podium at Western States later this year.

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Thanks for tuning in to the Just In Stride Podcast. I truly appreciate you taking the time to listen and I hope you enjoyed that conversation as much as I did. Please take a minute after this to rate and review our show on Apple Podcasts. With your feedback we’ll be able to make the show even better and it’ll help us reach new listeners too. You can also find us on Instagram @justinstridepod [https://www.instagram.com/justinstridepod/] and YouTube @justinstridepod [https://www.youtube.com/@justinstridepod/shorts]for all the latest episodes and updates.   Glad you came along for the ride with Just In Stride!

Emily Hawgood on her love for trail running, becoming an endurance athlete, Ironman, athlete coach relationship, finding consistency

Part of what makes this show a success is your involvement, dedication and recommendations. When you like something about the show you let me know but when you have suggestions you let me know too and for that I’m grateful. It helps me learn, develop and grow as a creator that I hope will translate into an even better listening experience.

On this episode of Just In Stride I had an uplifting conversation with Olympic hurdler, Silver Medalist and Keynote Speaker, Sarah Wells.

She wasn’t a natural athlete in high school by any means but her track coach saw potential in her that she didn’t see in herself and was he ever right.

Sarah harnessed that talent and became one of the best 400m hurdlers in Canada, ultimately landing her on the 2012 Olympic team in London. That achievement certainly didn’t come without its challenges and adversity along the way. She shares the power of belief in oneself and how to pursue excellence in our own race, in what was an incredibly inspiring conversation.

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Thanks for tuning in to the Just In Stride Podcast. I truly appreciate you taking the time to listen and I hope you enjoyed that conversation as much as I did. Please take a minute after this to rate and review our show on Apple Podcasts. With your feedback we’ll be able to make the show even better and it’ll help us reach new listeners too. You can also find us on Instagram @justinstridepod [https://www.instagram.com/justinstridepod/] and YouTube @justinstridepod [https://www.youtube.com/@justinstridepod/shorts]for all the latest episodes and updates.   Glad you came along for the ride with Just In Stride!


Sarah Wells on her Olympic path, going from a non-athletic person to an Olympian, self belief, life after sport, pursuing excellence, keynote speaking professional sports, overcoming injuries

Have you ever wanted to stop everything in your life to do something that you’re truly passionate about? What if money wasn’t an issue and you had an abundance of time on your hands? What would you accomplish or set out to do? Maybe life looks different through that lens than it does at this very moment. Sometimes it’s good to reflect on what we really want out of life and create a vision for how we plan on getting there.

On this episode of Just In Stride we travel the world on foot with marathoner, explorer and documentarian, Ben Pobjoy.

Ben’s story is one of health, adventure and discovery. Once morbidly obese, he used movement and healthier eating habits to shed the weight and ultimately change his life.

He won’t wow you with his race splits, however, last year alone he completed more marathons than you’ll likely do in your entire life. That’s right, Ben quit his steady job, gathered whatever funds he had and traveled to 70 countries, while completing 242 marathons in the process. He was on a self supported mission to see the world, experience new cultures all on his own two feet and he’s here to share the journey with us all.

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Thanks for tuning in to the Just In Stride Podcast. I truly appreciate you taking the time to listen and I hope you enjoyed that conversation as much as I did. Please take a minute after this to rate and review our show on Apple Podcasts. With your feedback we’ll be able to make the show even better and it’ll help us reach new listeners too. You can also find us on Instagram @justinstridepod [https://www.instagram.com/justinstridepod/] and YouTube @justinstridepod [https://www.youtube.com/@justinstridepod/shorts]for all the latest episodes and updates.   Glad you came along for the ride with Just In Stride!

Ben Pobjoy discovering planet earth on foot, 242 Marathons in 1 year, Self financed mission, 70 countries traveled, documenting the journey, weight lose, healthy lifestyle

To set a goal and pour your life into it is something I’ve always admired about endurance athletes. For many professional runners, the Olympics is the ultimate achievement. The chance to be amongst the best in the world, compete in a world class event and to put on your country’s colors is an opportunity of a lifetime.

On today’s episode of Just In Stride we get a pro’s perspective with elite marathoner Rory Linkletter.

Rory found running through school and really never looked back. As he progressed, he realized there were opportunities for him in the sport and had the drive to succeed.

Today, he’s one of the fastest Canadian distance runners there is. Training full time in Flagstaff with Coach Ryan Hall by his side, he’s had an impressive stretch of races. All leading up to the Seville marathon in February, where he hopes to put together his best performance yet and crack the Canadian Olympic team.

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Thanks for tuning in to the Just In Stride Podcast. I truly appreciate you taking the time to listen and I hope you enjoyed that conversation as much as I did. Please take a minute after this to rate and review our show on Apple Podcasts. With your feedback we’ll be able to make the show even better and it’ll help us reach new listeners too. You can also find us on Instagram @justinstridepod [https://www.instagram.com/justinstridepod/] and YouTube @justinstridepod [https://www.youtube.com/@justinstridepod/shorts]for all the latest episodes and updates.   Glad you came along for the ride with Just In Stride!

Rory Linkletter on his running journey, trying to make an Olympic team, qualifying standards, Houston Half recap, coaching change and selection, being a full time runner/father/husband

Happy New Year everyone. I’m excited for the year ahead and I can’t wait to share more inspiring stories with you all. For many of us January can symbolize a fresh start or a new beginning. But it’s important to realize that we can make changes at any moment in our lives regardless of the day, month or year. Set a goal, make a plan and take the necessary steps to get there.

On this episode of Just In Stride, get ready to be inspired by Paralympic bronze medalist, keynote speaker and author, Kevin Rempel.

Kevin grew up learning how to work hard and the value of a dollar. He also loved motocross and the thrill it gave him. Until one day, a tragic accident took that away and at 23 he was told he would never walk again.

Today, Kevin has defied the odds, learning to walk again, becoming an Paralympic athlete in sledge hockey, speaking in front of large audiences and even wrote his own book. He speaks passionately about what he calls “The Hero Mindset”, where by focusing on small things that make a big difference we can become a hero in your own story.

Check out www.kevinrempel.com [http://www.kevinrempel.com/] to learn more about his keynote speaking or coaching.

Kevin Rempel on The Hero Mindset, recovering from being paralyzed, becoming a Paralympic Bronze Medalist, Keynote speaker, Facing adversity, becoming a Hero in our own story 

As the end of 2023 approaches, it’s fun to look back and see everything we’ve been through. The wins, the loses, the challenges, the triumphs, the hardship and the moments of joy. Personally, as much as I use this time to reflect on the past, I also love to learn from those experiences and see how I can improve moving forward.

On this episode of Just In Stride we uncover some valuable tools with Olympic lifter, runner and mental skills coach, Cam Charbonneau.

She’s been a high performance athlete her entire life. Whether it’s rugby, lifting, martial arts or running, Cam always strives to train and perform at the highest level.

As a professional mental skills coach, she gets to share her own experience with others and help athletes navigate their own mental struggles, allowing them to achieve optimal performance. We covered a wide range of topics from self talk, to confidence, planning, goal setting and recovery too, all of which can be applied in many aspects of life, not only sports.

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Thanks for tuning in to the Just In Stride Podcast. I truly appreciate you taking the time to listen and I hope you enjoyed that conversation as much as I did. Please take a minute after this to rate and review our show on Apple Podcasts. With your feedback we’ll be able to make the show even better and it’ll help us reach new listeners too. You can also find us on Instagram @justinstridepod [https://www.instagram.com/justinstridepod/] and YouTube @justinstridepod [https://www.youtube.com/@justinstridepod/shorts]for all the latest episodes and updates.   Glad you came along for the ride with Just In Stride!

Cam Charbonneau on mental skills and how it impacts performance, proper intensity, finding confidence, understanding where you're at, listening to your body, positive self talk, goal setting and planning

Welcome to the Just In Stride Podcast, I’m your host Justin Pugliese.

If you love endurance sports you’ve definitely come to the right place.

On this show we’ll talk to athletes, coaches and professionals who can help us reach our true potential.

Being a student of distance running for over 10 years and interviewing people in the sport for the last 5, I’ve learnt a ton but there’s always more to discover.

Everyone has a story and I know you’ll resonate with each of our guests, as we embark on this journey together.

Join us at home, on the road or while you run, together we’ll have some fun.

So follow along on Instagram @justinstridepod and your favorite podcast platform, and prepare to be inspired.

Come along for the ride with Just In Stride