Run, Selfie, Repeat

Short, weekly pep talks that'll motivate you to take that first step, set a goal that scares the crap out of you, or laugh your way through the struggle. It's the Run, Selfie, Repeat podcast, where we talk about life with a side of running. So join me as we get real, get ugly, kick ass and take names.

And Just Like That...BQ or Bust Is Over 08/21/2025

BQ Or Bust Week 8: When Marathon Training Gets BRUTAL (And How I'm Pushing Through) 08/18/2025

Week 7 Chicago Marathon Training Recap: Shoe Testing, Achilles Struggles & Fueling Strategy 08/12/2025

BQ or Bust Week 6 | First injury scare, dry needling session, and why catching pain early matters 08/05/2025

BQ or Bust Week 6 | First injury scare, dry needling session, and why catching pain early matters Welcome to Week 6 of my BQ or Bust journey as I train for the 2024 Chicago Marathon with one big goal: qualifying for the Boston Marathon. If you're dealing with running injuries, wondering about injury prevention, or curious about dry needling, this week covers it all—including the stuff I almost didn't want to admit was happening. This week brought some real challenges: 🏃‍♀️ Speed play sessions and solid time on my feet 🏋️‍♀️ Cross training and strength work keeping me balanced 🦵 My first long run of the cycle... followed by a little crash out ⚠️ Soleus and achilles swelling that I really didn't want to acknowledge 📍 Taking you inside my dry needling appointment I'll be honest—I almost didn't want to talk about the overuse injury because admitting it's happening felt like failure. But as a coach, I know how important it is to show you the real process of catching and rehabbing pain early. When you listen to your body and act fast, these become small rehabs that require minimal time off instead of major setbacks. Here's what I'm learning (again): injury prevention is tough, but body awareness is everything. Rehab isn't just about rest—it's about strategic soft tissue work and trusting your physical therapist to help you mobilize, stabilize, and strengthen properly. This is the messy, real side of marathon training that nobody talks about enough. My mantra remains: WHY NOT. Why not face the hard stuff head-on? Why not show the full journey, including the parts that scare us? 🖤 The only way you fail is if you fail to try. WHY NOT?! BQ or Bust is sponsored by Fuel Goods — a women-run marketplace making sports nutrition simpler and smarter. ⚡ Get $10 in Fuel Cash + 10% back on every order: 👉 🎥 Catch up on the series: 👉 Weekly "Run With Me" treadmill episodes every Friday 👉 Weekly roundup vlog + podcast episodes right here Follow along + join the gang: 📍 Sports massage in NYC: 📸 Instagram: 👯‍♀️ Free BALG community: 🏃‍♀️ Train with me: 📆 Upcoming training programs: 📋 Get a running plan: 🎯 Hire a coach: 🌐 Learn more: /episode/index/show/runselfierepeat/id/37687915

BQ or Bust: Run With Me – Week 6: Struggling in the Heat + Disney Marathon Announcement! 08/01/2025

BQ or Bust: Run With Me – Week 6: Struggling in the Heat + Disney Marathon Announcement! Welcome to Week 6 of my BQ or Bust journey—and buckle up because I am DRIVING the struggle bus straight off a cliff! If you want to run with your friend who is really struggling in the heat and humidity, strap in for this one. This week's episode is all about the REAL side of marathon training for the Chicago Marathon. We're talking: 🚌 Major struggles with heat and humidity during training 🏰 BIG ANNOUNCEMENT: I'm running the Walt Disney World Marathon in January! 🎢 Going for the Ride Challenge (trying to ride as many Disney rides as possible during the marathon—yes, it's as wild as it sounds!) 🤯 Why back-to-back marathons are incredibly foolish... and why I'm doing the foolish thing anyway ⚡️ Fueling and hydration strategies that are keeping me upright (shoutout Fuel Goods!) 🎬 Pop culture catch-up with Scott 📈 Real talk about how marathon training is actually going Sometimes training isn't pretty, sometimes you're melting in the heat, and sometimes you make questionable race decisions. But that's what makes this journey real—and that's exactly what we're sharing with you. Whether you're training for Boston, dealing with your own training struggles, or just here for the honest conversation about chasing big dreams, pop your headphones in and let's struggle through this thing together. Throughout the BQ or Bust series, you'll get: 👉 Weekly "Run With Me" treadmill episodes new every Friday 👉 Weekly roundup vlog + podcast episodes (new every week when these drop) 👉 Real talk about training, the mental game, and the ups and downs of chasing big dreams 👉 BQ or Bust is sponsored by Fuel Goods — a women-run marketplace making sports nutrition simpler and smarter. Get $10 in Fuel Cash and 10% back on every order: Take the Fuel Goods quiz to find the right fuel + hydration for your training! My current faves: 👉 UCAN Edge 👉 Maurten (normal + caffeine) 👉 Tailwind 👉 Precision Hydration 👉 Skratch chews 👉 Skratch hydration mix 👉 Precision Hydration 👉 Bonk Breakers The only way you fail is if you fail to try. WHY NOT?! Follow along + join the gang: 📍 Book a sports massage with Amanda in NYC: 📸 Instagram: 👯‍♀️ Join our FREE BALG community: 🏃‍♀️ Train with me: 📆 Upcoming Training Experiences: 📋 Get a Running Plan: 🎯 Hire a Coach: 🌐 Learn more: /episode/index/show/runselfierepeat/id/37643310

BQ or Bust Week 5: Why I Fired My PT, 6-Day Training Weeks, and Racing with Zero Pacing Strategy 07/29/2025

BQ or Bust Week 5: Why I Fired My PT, 6-Day Training Weeks, and Racing with Zero Pacing Strategy Welcome to Week 5 of my BQ or Bust journey as I train for the 2024 Chicago Marathon with one big goal: qualifying for the Boston Marathon. If you're training for a marathon, dealing with PT frustrations, or wondering how to pace a race properly (spoiler: I didn't!), this week's got everything you need. This week was a GAME-CHANGER: 🏃‍♀️ First time running 6 days this training cycle (and loving it!) 🔥 A blazing fast 5-mile race with absolutely terrible pacing execution 🩺 I fired my physical therapist and found a new one (here's what to look for!) 🌡️ Survived another scorching hot week with a few glorious 67-degree days I'm breaking down exactly what to look for in a physical therapist, how to find a good one, and why sometimes you need to trust your gut and make a change. Plus, you'll get all the juicy details on my 5-mile race where I went out WAY too fast but somehow held on for a fantastic time. The heat continues to test me, but those rare cool mornings remind me why I fell in love with running in the first place. My body is responding beautifully to the increased volume, and I'm feeling stronger than ever. My mantra remains: WHY NOT. Why not trust your instincts about your healthcare team? Why not push through when the pacing plan goes out the window? Why not embrace the process, even when it's messy? Throughout this series, you'll get real, unfiltered marathon training—the highs, the lows, the PT drama, and the breakthrough moments that make it all worth it. 🖤 The only way you fail is if you fail to try. WHY NOT?! BQ or Bust is sponsored by Fuel Goods — a women-run marketplace making sports nutrition simpler and smarter. ⚡ Get $10 in Fuel Cash + 10% back on every order: 👉 🎥 Catch up on the series: 👉 Weekly "Run With Me" treadmill episodes every Friday 👉 Weekly roundup vlog + podcast episodes right here Follow along + join the gang: 📍 Sports massage in NYC: 📸 Instagram: 👯‍♀️ Free BALG community: 🏃‍♀️ Train with me: 📆 Upcoming training programs: 📋 Get a running plan: 🎯 Hire a coach: 🌐 Learn more: /episode/index/show/runselfierepeat/id/37593225

Crying on a Street Corner? Get In Here - A Pep Talk for When Running Feels Impossible 07/25/2025

BQ or Bust Week 4 – From Piriformis Pain to PR Training | Speed Work & Long Run Wins 07/21/2025

BQ or Bust Week 4 – From Piriformis Pain to PR Training | Speed Work & Long Run Wins Welcome to Week 4 of my BQ or Bust journey as I train for the 2024 Chicago Marathon with one big goal: qualifying for the Boston Marathon. If you're training for a marathon, dealing with injury setbacks, or wondering how to nail your fueling strategy, this week's got something for you. This week was INCREDIBLE: 🏃‍♀️ 2 speed play sessions (finally back to feeling STRONG running fast paces!) 🍯 Continued fueling strategy tweaks and testing 💪 Sports Bra Squad Day celebration 🏃‍♀️ An amazing long run that reminded me why I love this ✨ Feeling almost 100% after my piriformis syndrome journey I'm officially feeling like myself again! The piriformis issues that scared me and slowed me down are nearly behind me, and I'm rediscovering my speed and confidence. This week proved that patience with injury recovery pays off—and that the comeback is always sweeter than the setback. My mantra remains: WHY NOT. Why not push through the doubt? Why not trust the process? Why not believe I'm capable of more than I think? Throughout this series, you'll get real, unfiltered marathon training—the highs, the lows, the injury scares, and the breakthrough moments that make it all worth it. 🖤 The only way you fail is if you fail to try. WHY NOT?! BQ or Bust is sponsored by Fuel Goods — a women-run marketplace making sports nutrition simpler and smarter. ⚡ Get $10 in Fuel Cash + 10% back on every order: 👉 🎥 Catch up on the series: 👉 Weekly "Run With Me" treadmill episodes every Friday: 👉 Weekly roundup vlog + podcast episodes right here Follow along + join the gang: 📍 Sports massage in NYC: 📸 Instagram: 👯‍♀️ Free BALG community: 🏃‍♀️ Train with me: 📆 Upcoming training programs: 📋 Get a running plan: 🎯 Hire a coach: 🌐 Learn more: https://www.badassladygang.com/ /episode/index/show/runselfierepeat/id/37496590

BQ or Bust Week 4: Fear, Doubt & Sports Bra Squad — Run With Me (45 Min) 07/18/2025

BQ or Bust Week 3 – Big Doubt, Big Dreams | Chicago Marathon Training Recap 07/14/2025

BQ Or Bust: Run With me – Speed Play: 5 x 1000m @ Half to 10K Pace + Fast Strides 07/11/2025

BQ Or Bust: Run With me – Speed Play: 5 x 1000m @ Half to 10K Pace + Fast Strides Welcome to Week 3 of my BQ or Bust journey as I train for the Chicago Marathon with one goal in mind: qualifying for the Boston Marathon. If you’re curious what marathon training actually looks like for a running coach—come run with me. This week’s quality session was spicy: 🔥 5 x 1000m @ half marathon down to 10K pace (7:45–7:20/mi) with 90s recovery ⚡️ 2 x 200m strides @ fast pace with 60s rest Medium effort, medium recovery—but definitely not medium sweat. In this “Run With Me” episode, we talk pacing, patience, and finding rhythm in speed play. Whether you're training for a fall race or just here for the mental game talk, pop your headphones in and let’s do this thing together. Plus, I’m still dialing in my fueling and hydration strategy. Because performance isn’t just about pace—it’s about energy management too. Let’s take the guesswork out of fueling! Take the Fuel Goods quiz to find the right fuel + hydration for your training: 👉 My current faves: 👉 UCAN Edge 👉 Maurten (normal + caffeine) 👉 Tailwind 👉 Skratch chews 👉 Skratch hydration mix 👉 Precision Hydration 👉 Bonk Breakers The only way you fail is if you fail to try. WHY NOT?! Throughout the BQ or Bust series, you'll get: 👉 Weekly "Run With Me" treadmill episodes new every Friday 👉 Weekly roundup vlog + podcast episodes (new every week when these drop) 👉 Real talk about training, the mental game, and the ups and downs of chasing big dreams 👉 BQ or Bust is sponsored by Fuel Goods — a women-run marketplace making sports nutrition simpler and smarter. Get $10 in Fuel Cash and 10% back on every order: Follow along + join the gang: 📍 BQ or Bust Merch: 📸 Instagram: 🎥 YouTube: 👯‍♀️ Join our FREE BALG community: 🏃‍♀️ Train with me: 📆 Upcoming Training Experiences: 📋 Get a Running Plan: 🎯 Hire a Coach: 🌐 Learn more: Shop My Look: /episode/index/show/runselfierepeat/id/37377505

Come Run With Me- BQ or Bust: Speed Play 5 x 5 minutes at threshold pace with 90 seconds recovery 07/08/2025

BQ or Bust Week 2: Daily Training To Qualify For The Boston Marathon (15 Weeks to Chicago Marathon) 07/07/2025

BQ or Bust Week 2: Daily Training To Qualify For The Boston Marathon (15 Weeks to Chicago Marathon) Welcome to Week 2 of my BQ or Bust journey as I train for the Chicago Marathon with one goal in mind: qualifying for the Boston Marathon. If you want an inside look at how a running coach tackles marathon training, you're in the right place. In this vlog, I take you through a very real-life training week—one that didn’t go exactly to plan. I was in Cincinnati for the 4th of July, the week got a little chaotic, and I didn’t hit every run I wanted to. But we’re not chasing perfection—we’re building momentum. This week’s workouts included: 🏃‍♀️ 5 x 5 minutes at threshold pace with 90 seconds recovery 🏃‍♀️ A long run with 9 miles at conversational pace + 3 strong miles to finish Plus, I started dialing in my fueling and hydration game—because if you want to train well, you’ve gotta fuel well. Let’s take the guesswork out of fueling! Take the Fuel Goods quiz to figure out the right fuel and hydration products for your training: 👉 Some of my current go-tos: 💥 UCAN Edge ⚡️ Maurten (normal + caffeine) 🧃 Tailwind 🍓 Skratch chews 💧 Skratch hydration mix 🧂 Precision Hydration 🍫 Bonk Breakers The only way you fail is if you fail to try. WHY NOT?! Throughout the BQ or Bust series, you'll get: 🗓 Weekly "Run With Me" treadmill episodes new every Friday 📹 Weekly roundup vlog + podcast episodes (new every week…ish) 🧠 Real talk about training, the mental game, and the ups and downs of chasing big dreams 👉 BQ or Bust is sponsored by Fuel Goods — a women-run marketplace making sports nutrition simpler and smarter. Get $10 in Fuel Cash and 10% back on every order: Follow along + join the gang: 📍 Book a sports massage with Amanda in NYC: 📸 Instagram: 👯‍♀️ Join our FREE BALG community: 🏃‍♀️ Train with me: 📆 Upcoming Training Experiences: 📋 Get a Running Plan: 🎯 Hire a Coach: 🌐 Learn more: /episode/index/show/runselfierepeat/id/37325300

BQ or Bust Week 1: Day-by-Day Training To Qualify For Boston Begins (16 Weeks to Chicago) 06/30/2025

Come Run With Me | BQ or Bust Treadmill Run #6 (35-Minute Training Chat) 06/27/2025

Come Run With Me | BQ or Bust Treadmill Run #6 (35-Minute Training Chat) Welcome to the very first OFFICIAL week of Chicago Marathon training! Whether you're on a treadmill or just hanging out on a run, lace up and join me for a 35-minute run for week 1 run 1 of my 16-week Marathon Build For The Chicago Marathon! BQ or Bust started in 2016 as a moonshot goal for me to take my marathon time from 3 hours 59 minutes to 3 hours 35 minutes which, at the time, was my Boston Marathon Qualifying Time (BQ). I vlogged the entire experience and had to rumble with perfectionism, a fear of failure, and pre-defined limits. I was given the opportunity to explore beliefs that were holding me back and given space to grow and change. After a few attempts of falling short, 9 years later I'm trying again. Originally, I thought I aged up. I was back to 3 hours 35 minutes. Then, the qualifying times changed AGAIN and I'm back to 3:30. But like I learned, the only way you can fail is if you fail to try! DARE TO FAIL. WHY NOT!?!? In this episode, we dive into: -I'm injured! Week 1 and I have a little overuse injury. -Defining our why -What I focus on at the start of a marathon build -The heat -What I want out of this marathon build. This go-around is different. Yes, a 3 hour 30 minute marathon is still my North Star, but honestly? The bigger goal is to see what I’m truly capable of. WHY NOT? Now that I’m a running coach with years of experience under my belt, I’m approaching this from a totally new place. This series is my chance to push back on so much of the terrible advice I see online. Running is complicated—and if you’re an everyday runner, you cannot just mimic what people running 50+ mile weeks are doing. Here, we’re focusing on: ✅ How to make training work for your life ✅ How to avoid burnout ✅ How to have more fun chasing your dreams Throughout the BQ or Bust series, you’ll get: ✔️ Weekly "Run With Me" treadmill episodes ✔️ Weekly roundup vlog and podcast episode to keep you in the loop ✔️ Social media hits WHY NOT? Let’s find out what’s possible—together. 👉 BQ or Bust is sponsored by Fuel Goods—a women-run marketplace making sports nutrition simpler and smarter—to bring you $10 in Fuel Cash, 10% back on every order, expert resources, and a whole lot less guesswork. 👉 Follow me on Instagram: 👉 Join our FREE online BALG community: 👉 Come train with me + join my Badass Lady Gang Training Team: 👉 Upcoming Training Experiences: 👉 Get a Running Plan: 👉 Hire a Running Coach: 👉 Learn more: 👉My videographer & co-producer Scott Herder https://www.instagram.com/itsscottherder/ /episode/index/show/runselfierepeat/id/37198825