What are run clubs really building?

Chris, known as Punk on the Run, moved from Canada to Fort Lauderdale without knowing anyone. He wanted people to run with—and a place where the connection continued after the miles. That idea became Lauderdale Run Club.

In this episode, we talk about building a club’s identity, bringing brands into the community, and what giving back actually looks like. Chris shares his perspective on gatekeeping, running influencers, and the motivations behind the run club boom.

We also get into his background in fashion photography, a 100-mile relay through the Florida Keys with strangers, and how becoming a father has changed what he wants from running.

Every runner has a story.

Chapters
00:00 Starting Lauderdale Run Club
05:11 Creating Races and Events
07:11 A 100-Mile Relay with Strangers
15:20 Photography and Brand Relationships
19:51 Building the Club’s Identity
22:43 Giving Back to the Community
29:59 Punk on the Run: The Name and His Running Start
34:20 Racing and Preparing for a 50K
36:25 Fatherhood and Changing Priorities
41:59 Gatekeeping, Starting Over, and Opening Doors

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Olympian Ruben Sança has spent nearly three decades competing at a high level, all while balancing a full-time career, family, and demanding training.

Originally from Cape Verde, Ruben shares his journey from a childhood marked by asthma to representing his country at the Olympics.

We discuss how he manages high-mileage training alongside his role as an executive director, the importance of patience and consistency, adapting as he approaches 40, and why he believes his best running may still be ahead.

We also look ahead to the New York City Marathon, his ambitions for another Olympics, and the work he's doing to support the next generation of runners in Cape Verde.

Every runner has a story.

Chapters

00:00 Balancing Olympic-Level Training and a Full-Time Job
06:18 Cape Verde to the Olympics
10:38 Building Fitness and Finding What Works
17:50 High Mileage, Treadmills, and Injury Management
20:28 UMass Lowell: Coaching and Untapped Potential
25:30 Competing and Improving With Age
31:16 Balancing Career, Family, and Running
36:25 Why He's Running the NYC Marathon
42:06 Olympic Dreams and Inspiring the Next Generation

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Photo Credit: Emily Maye

From hiding his prosthetics growing up to running a 2:58 marathon and finishing the Leadville 100, Brian Reynolds has spent years discovering what he's capable of.

After losing both legs below the knee to meningitis at age four, Brian never imagined endurance running would become part of his life.

In this episode of The People Run Podcast, we talk about his first steps into endurance sports, the challenges of running with prosthetics, and the years of training, fueling, and adaptation it took to break three hours in the marathon.

We also get into his four attempts at Leadville 100, the technical challenges of Hope Pass, and the community of friends and family who helped him finally reach the finish line.

Beyond the accomplishments, Brian shares how running changed his relationship with himself, why access to adaptive sports equipment matters, and what he hopes other athletes can take from his journey.

Chapters

00:00 Life Before Running: Brian's Transformation
03:18 Finding Endurance Through the Grand Canyon
07:44 Learning to Run and His First Marathon
14:11 The Long Road to a Sub-3 Marathon
21:00 Records, Training, and the Work Nobody Sees
27:27 Leadville 100: Four Attempts to Finish
33:16 The Final Miles and His Crew
39:54 Inspiration, Family, and What's Next

Every runner has a story.

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instagram.com/thepeoplerunpodcast/
Music: instagram.com/mech__beats/