The Relentless Runners Podcast (Christine and Toni)
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| 23 May 2024 | Ep.23 | Pregnancy Running (part 2) | 01:05:39 | |
Welcome back to episode 23! Today is part 2 of the Bump Runner series!! This episode Christine dives into pregnancy running with tips, advice, what to know, how to know you are done running while pregnant, and so much more. This is a jam packed episode with a lot of good information for any pregnant running mamas or soon to be! :54 - Toni’s Corral Chronicles 7:07 - Christine’s Corral Chronicles 14:50 - Christine’s background in prenatal fitness 15:42 - Introduction of today’s topic of pregnancy running 19:49 - Myth #1 of pregnancy fitness 22:30 - Myth #2 of pregnancy fitness 23:46 - Myth #3 of pregnancy fitness 26:25 - What are some benefits to exercising while pregnant? 35:35 - What are some things a pregnant running mama can focus on during her journey? 43:00 - What are some things a pregnant runner can look out for? 43:49 - Yellow flags to be aware of 48:50 - Red flags to be aware of 53:57 - What would you tell a mom who wants to run through her pregnancy? 1:03:15 - What’s one lesson you’ve learned during your pregnancies or parenting journey?
To learn more about Bump Runner and the programs we offer, please visit www.relentlessrunners.com/join/bumprunner Products mentioned in the podcast Belly Bands: Bao Bei Bands - https://www.baobeibody.com/collections/all-products/products/copy-of-probump-pregnancy-belly-support-band-black ReCore Fitness Split Belt - https://www.recorefitness.com/store/maternity-fitsplint ------------------------------------------ You can find us at https://www.relentlessrunners.com/ RR IG @relentlessrunners Toni's IG @tonikengor Christine's IG @chrissy.nich.runs | |||
| 02 Feb 2024 | Ep.10 | Olympic Trials + Advice for runners | 00:51:07 | |
Welcome back to episode 10! Today’s episode has a few random topics in it but we wanted to keep it light and fresh since we’ve been dealing with lots of travel and sickness this week. With the marathon olympic trials happening this weekend, we go over who our picks are for the women and men’s team and then we share some coaching advice that we’ve each given to our athletes this week. Enjoy!! 1:39 - F*, Marry, Kill game 4:28 - Christine & Toni’s training updates 17:27 - Discussion about the Olympic Marathon Trials 18:29 - Experience at the 2020 Trials 21:13 - Our picks 37:00 - Advice we’ve given our athletes this week ------------------------------------------ You can find us at https://www.relentlessrunners.com/ RR IG @relentlessrunners Toni's IG @tonikengor Christine's IG @chrissy.nich.runs | |||
| 14 Feb 2024 | Ep.12 | Mindset for Beginner Runners with Dr. Justin Ross | 00:49:43 | |
Welcome back to episode 12! We are VERY excited for today’s episode because we have on our FIRST guest!! And he’s a special one. Today we chat with Dr. Justin Ross, a clinical psychologist in sports performance. We went into discussion around the runner who is newer to the sport and perhaps doesn’t feel they “need” mental training for running. Many mindset trainings and talk about mental toughness speaks to the more experienced and elite athlete. But today we want to directly address the recreational, middle to back of the pack runner and some of the struggles they face that an elite may not. Do you always walk when you get uncomfortable during a run? We talk about it. Do you constantly start over because you aren’t following through? We talk about it. Listen in and let us know what you think! Dr. Justin Ross 00:38 - Introduction of Justin 2:22 - Agenda for today’s chat 4:25 - Justin, “Welcome to the sport!” 6:59 - Struggle with confidence and identifying as a runner 9:05 - To the Run/Walker, the mental barriers present 11:55 - Perceived effort and how it impacts us 18:06 - The importance of a support system 21:13 - Self efficacy and why it’s important for runners 25:53 - Thoughts about local run groups 31:24 - Thoughts for those struggling with following through with running/fitness 40:06 - A big difference with mindset between new runners and elite runners 42:54 - Closing thoughts 46:32 - Homework assignment for the newer runner ------------------------------------------ You can find us at https://www.relentlessrunners.com/ RR IG @relentlessrunners Toni's IG @tonikengor Christine's IG @chrissy.nich.runs | |||
| 06 Dec 2023 | Ep.3 | Cold Weather Running | 00:52:08 | |
Welcome back! We are excited to talk to you today about cold weather running!! We break it down into 4 categories: 1) 3 Benefits of running in the cold 2) Dressing for the Cold 3) What's happening to your body 4) Hydration and fueling during the winter 00:31 - Our favorite current running and non-running related items 4:52 - Christine's training updates 6:39 - Toni's training updates 7:52 - Overview of today's talking agenda and topics 8:34 - 3 benefits to running in the cold 17:19 - How to dress for cold running 28:06 - What's happening in our bodies when running in cold 38:15 - Hydration and fueling during the winter months of running 45:55 - At what point we personal stop running in the cold Specific products mentioned that we love for cold running aside from large brands: Koala Clip - a phone holder that keeps it warm and dry Senita thermal running pants Use code: CHRISSY15 for 15% off your first purchase ------------------------------------------ You can find us at https://www.relentlessrunners.com/ RR IG @relentlessrunners Toni's IG @tonikengor Christine's IG @chrissy.nich.runs | |||
| 04 Jul 2024 | Ep.28 | Training + life updates | 00:41:50 | |
Welcome back to episode 28! This episode is all about the updates on Toni and Christine’s training and life or a.k.a. Corral Chronicles. Listen in as they talk about their past week of running, some changes Toni has made in her running, and more! ------------------------------------------ You can find us at https://www.relentlessrunners.com/ RR IG @relentlessrunners Toni's IG @tonikengor Christine's IG @chrissy.nich.runs | |||
| 18 Jan 2024 | Ep.8 | Houston Half Marathon Recap | 01:13:58 | |
Welcome back to episode 8! Today is our Houston Half Marathon race weekend recap!! This past weekend both Christine and Toni went to Houston for Christine to race the Amarco half marathon while Toni spectated. It was an epic weekend for them and their athletes who were there! We wanted to share about our experience, where we ate, where we stayed, how the race went, and everything in between. Enjoy! 01:13 - The day 1 travel fiasco 15:09 - Friday evening arrival in Houston + dinner 16:53 - Hotel we stayed at + hiccup 20:07 - Saturday morning shakeout + meeting athletes 23:30 - Expo + lunch 26:07 - Relaxing + planning for race day 30:29 - Where we ate dinner 36:21 - Race eve tradition 42:15 - RACE MORNING 49:58 - Race strategy 55:57 - Adjusting mid-race 58:59 - Final push, churn & burn 1:02:16 - Pros and cons of the race 1:10:33 - Encouragement for moms Houston Marathon Logistics: Hotel - Hotel Courtyard by Marriott Houston Downtown Convention Center Saturday lunch - Sweet Greens and Jersey Mikes Saturday dinner - Mia Bella Trattoria at Greenway Plaza ------------------------------------------ You can find us at https://www.relentlessrunners.com/ RR IG @relentlessrunners Toni's IG @tonikengor Christine's IG @chrissy.nich.runs | |||
| 13 Feb 2025 | S2. E5 | Ending the Cycle of Injury | 00:46:05 | |
In today's episode, Toni talks about ending the cycle of injury and how she is not only breaking it for herself but helping her athletes as well. If you are a runner who constantly finds themselves injured, hurting, starting training but not being able to finish it because a new injury pops up, give this episode a listen and hopefully something will resonate with you. It is possible to end the constant injuries and Toni shares how she's learned how to do that. ------------------------------------------ You can find us athttps://www.relentlessrunners.com/ RR IG@relentlessrunners Toni's IG@tonikengor Christine's IG@chrissy.nich.runs | |||
| 06 Mar 2025 | S2. E7 | Mom guilt as a runner | 00:34:45 | |
In today's episode, Christine flies solo talking about guilt as a mom and how that impacts running, training, and life. Christine is a mom of 3 and she fully understands and relates to the guilt that comes with the territory. Today she talks through mindset shifts and practical things you can do to help break free of the chains that guilt can sometimes portray. Mentioned in the pod... The 8 week Relentless Mother Runner program. Doors open to secure your spot on March 13th. https://www.relentlessrunners.com/relentless-mother-runners If you have any questions about the group program, email us at info@relentlessrunners.com ------------------------------------------ You can find us athttps://www.relentlessrunners.com/ RR IG @relentlessrunners Christine's IG @chrissy.nich.runs | |||
| 03 Jan 2024 | Ep.6 | Things runners don't talk about enough | 00:37:52 | |
Welcome back to episode 6! Today we talk about what runners DON'T talk about enough! We find it important to be transparent when the rest of the social media world isn't. Here are a few of the topics that we think should be talked about more... 1:33 - training updates for Christine + racing mom guilt confessions 12:25 - training updates for Toni 15:23 - Rapid fire of Things runners don’t talk about enough 16:29 - Tired legs during taper 17:56 - How hard half marathon pace feels during training 20:11 - Carb loading bloat + staying regular 22:28 - Postpartum running is really hard 26:57 - Analysis paralysis with social media running content 29:12 - Bad information from running influencers 34:34 - How humbling starting over can be ------------------------------------------ You can find us at https://www.relentlessrunners.com/ RR IG @relentlessrunners Toni's IG @tonikengor Christine's IG @chrissy.nich.runs | |||
| 14 Mar 2024 | Ep.15 | How to find a run coach | 00:48:15 | |
Welcome back to episode 15! Today we are talking about how to find the right running coach. We know it can be hard with so many different run coaches out there BUT that’s a good thing! It means you’re able to really be selective about who you work with. We want to give you things to keep in mind, questions to ask, and red flags to look out for! :40 - Corral Chronicles 11:22 - Who the coach is 19:33 - What the coach offers 27:20 - Red Flags / Questions to Ask 37:06 - Reasons NOT to hire a coach 44:53 - Other points to keep in mind ------------------------------------------ You can find us at https://www.relentlessrunners.com/ RR IG @relentlessrunners Toni's IG @tonikengor Christine's IG @chrissy.nich.runs | |||
| 06 Jun 2024 | Ep.25 | Corral Chronicles + Awesomesauce Scandal | 00:42:25 | |
Welcome back to episode 25! Today Toni and Christine catch you all up on their personal training, how their running is going, and their thoughts on the Awesomesauce scandal! ------------------------------------------ You can find us at https://www.relentlessrunners.com/ RR IG @relentlessrunners Toni's IG @tonikengor Christine's IG @chrissy.nich.runs | |||
| 05 Apr 2024 | Ep.18 | Strength for Runners with Coach Lauren | 00:49:55 | |
Welcome back to episode 18! Today we have a guest on the podcast!! Coach Lauren has been a running coach on team Relentless Runners for 3+ years and is also the team’s strength and conditioning coach. She programs our athletes level 1 and level 2 strength program and today we are going to ask her some questions about lifting as runners. 2:07 - Introduction of our guest, Lauren 5:18 - How Lauren developed her love of running and strength training 12:34 - How does strength training benefit runners’ performance? 17:01 - The lifting differences between training for a race and off season to maintain the muscle mass 19:35 - How does your background as a Physical Therapist influence your approach to strength training? 21:25 - What’s the minimum one needs to lift as a runner to see benefits? 23:52 - Are there mental benefits to lifting? 34:08 - The fear runners have with soreness from lifting 39:44 - How sore is too sore to run? 43:49 - How do you program in a run and lift in the same day? 45:57 - Our RR strength program and how you can join For anyone looking to try out our strength program use code RRPODCAST for $10 off per month. You can learn more details at https://www.relentlessrunners.com/join/strength You can learn more about coach Lauren at https://www.relentlessrunners.com/about-lauren And on IG @laurun_allthemiles For $50 off your Destination Marathon weekend for the Grandma's Marathon, use code RELENTLESSDM50 at https://destination-marathons.com/packages/grandmas-2024/ ------------------------------------------ You can find us at https://www.relentlessrunners.com/ RR IG @relentlessrunners Toni's IG @tonikengor Christine's IG @chrissy.nich.runs | |||
| 16 Jan 2025 | S2.E1 | Welcome back! Training + life updates | 00:35:50 | |
Welcome back to season 2 of the Relentless Runners podcast!! We are SO excited to be back at it after closing out season 1 a couple months ago! Today we are going to take you through our favorite series called Corral Chronicles where we update you on our personal training so you can always follow along on our journeys in real time. Hear about what marathon Christine finally decided on for 2025 after 10 years away from the distance. Hear about how Toni has seriously changed up her training and outlook on it all for the better. We are pumped to be back at weekly podcast episodes and we are really excited about some of the guests and stories we are going to be brining to you this season! ------------------------------------------ You can find us at https://www.relentlessrunners.com/ RR IG @relentlessrunners Toni's IG @tonikengor Christine's IG @chrissy.nich.runs | |||
| 01 Aug 2024 | Ep.30 | Carbon Plated Shoes - the science, the benefits, the risk, and more | 00:43:23 | |
Welcome back to episode 30! In this episode, Christine and Toni talk about all things Carbon Fiber Plated Shoes including the history of them, benefits, how to introduce them, and things to look out for if wearing Carbon plated shoes. 00:30 - Intro to today’s topics 01:50 - What are carbon plated shoes? 06:40 - History of the carbon plated shoe era 12:39 - The science behind these shoes 17:12 - Performance benefits 24:16 - Links to injuries 32:39 - How to introduce them into rotation 34:07 - How long do these shoes last before retirement? ------------------------------------------ You can find us at https://www.relentlessrunners.com/ RR IG @relentlessrunners Toni's IG @tonikengor Christine's IG @chrissy.nich.runs | |||
| 19 Sep 2024 | Ep.35 | How to pick a running watch | 00:40:54 | |
Welcome back to episode 35! In this episode, Toni and Christine dive into how to choose a running watch, what to look for, how to compare them, questions to ask yourself when deciding which brand and model to pick. We know it can be overwhelming when shopping for a running watch. There are so many types, models, features, etc. so we break it down with what's important and how to know what's right for you. Link here mentioned comparing running watches for 2024 For a free Coros watch band use code TONIKENGOR ------------------------------------------ You can find us at https://www.relentlessrunners.com/ RR IG @relentlessrunners Toni's IG @tonikengor Christine's IG @chrissy.nich.runs | |||
| 06 Feb 2025 | S2. E4 | Strength has changed Toni’s life/running, OH F*CK, word choices for 2025, athlete wins | 01:00:32 | |
Today Toni and Christine talk about how lifting has changed Toni's running, perspective, and outlook on longevity. Learn what their word choices are for 2025 for Relentless Runners and for their personal lives, and learn about one of their athlete's recent race wins! (Christine said she could not find the song she was referring to 😂) ------------------------------------------ You can find us at https://www.relentlessrunners.com/ RR IG @relentlessrunners Toni's IG @tonikengor Christine's IG @chrissy.nich.runs | |||
| 29 Nov 2023 | Ep.2 | Update on our running + How to be strategic about planning 2024 | 00:44:30 | |
Today we want to kickoff the episode by giving you all an update on each of our training journeys and where we are at, what we are training for, upcoming races, etc. Then we jump into how to take a step back and plan out your 2024 year and how we encourage you to look at it in a strategic way. 1:42 - Update on Christine’s current training and recent races 10:41 - Update on Toni’s training and recovery from knee injury 17:46 - How to strategically plan your goals for 2024 20:03 - Christine’s secret sauce to planning 37:07 - Our personal goals for 2024 You can find us at www.relentlessrunners.com RR IG @relentlessrunners Toni's IG @tonikengor Christine's IG @chrissy.nich.runs | |||
| 17 Jun 2024 | Ep.26 | Hill Running | 01:09:55 | |
Welcome back to episode 26! Today Toni and Christine share with you how to tackle the HILLS! After they catch you up on their Corral Chronicles, the dive into why hills are beneficial, form cues for both uphill and downhill, workouts for each, and more. 1:16 - Christine’s training updates 14:32 - Toni’s training updates 27:00 - Intro into how to run hills 27:37 - Uphill form cues 34:20 - Benefits of uphill running 44:22 - Effort and pace for uphill running 47:36 - Uphill workouts 57:05 - Downhill form cues 1:00:06 - Benefits of downhill running 1:03:00 - Downhill workouts ------------------------------------------ You can find us at https://www.relentlessrunners.com/ RR IG @relentlessrunners Toni's IG @tonikengor Christine's IG @chrissy.nich.runs | |||
| 17 May 2024 | Ep.22 | Extended Corral Chronicles | 00:56:06 | |
Welcome back to episode 22! Today is an extended Corral Chronicles!! We are just catching up on how our training is going, our thoughts on Dunkin’ v. Starbies, how our running is going, etc. Catch up with us!! ------------------------------------------ You can find us at https://www.relentlessrunners.com/ RR IG @relentlessrunners Toni's IG @tonikengor Christine's IG @chrissy.nich.runs | |||
| 28 Feb 2024 | Ep.13 | Things we don't say anymore as run coaches | 00:49:00 | |
Welcome back to episode 13! In today’s episode we talk about 4 different things we no longer say or believe in as run coaches. As we’ve grown and evolved over the years along with studies and research, we’ve changed our stance on a few things and today we are sharing those with you!! 3:05 - Training updates - we need your help! 4:50 - Christine’s training updates 9:59 - Toni’s training updates 12:51 - Things we don’t say as coaches anymore, topic 1 23:41 - Things we don’t say as coaches anymore, topic 2 35:20 - Things we don’t say as coaches anymore, topic 3 42:03 - Things we don’t say as coaches anymore, topic 4 Don’t forget, if you want to win a $5 Starbucks gift card, come up with a name we should call our weekly training updates. What should we call this segment?! We need something creative and bonus points if you use the word “CORRAL” !! Drop your answer in the box here in Spotify or DM us on Instagram @relentlessrunners Podcast mentioned is Tread Lightly with Laura Norris and Amanda Brooks ------------------------------------------ You can find us at https://www.relentlessrunners.com/ RR IG @relentlessrunners Toni's IG @tonikengor Christine's IG @chrissy.nich.runs | |||
| 24 Apr 2024 | Ep.20 | Corral Chronicles + Updates + Boston Recap | 00:57:56 | |
Welcome back to episode 20! Last week we got back from spectating the Boston Marathon and we wanted to catch you all up! The first half of today’s call we just chatted about our workouts, the track, updates, etc. before jumping into letting you know how our Boston Marathon weekend went, where we spectated, where we stayed, where NOT to stay, and all the goods. Just a fun conversation :) 1:03 - Corral Chronicles + updates on life + random chats 35:26 - Boston weekend kickoff and recap ------------------------------------------ You can find us at https://www.relentlessrunners.com/ RR IG @relentlessrunners Toni's IG @tonikengor Christine's IG @chrissy.nich.runs | |||
| 27 Jun 2024 | Ep.27 | A runner's comparison trap and ways to get past it | 01:22:10 | |
Welcome back to episode 27! In this episode, Toni and Christine get raw and transparent about issues they each, along with other runners, face with comparison to areas like paces, training, body composition, and life. They also share tips on how to move past some of those issues with comparison. This is a longer one than usual but a really good listen. 1:10 - Christine’s training updates 7:01 - Toni’s training updates 20:47 - Intro into today’s topic 22:40 - Experiences with comparisons to ourselves 35:45 - Comparison of paces to others 43:42 - Tips for comparison of paces 48:05 - Comparison of training to others 52:34 - Tips for comparison of training 54:36 - Comparison of your body to others 1:09:47 - Tips for comparison of your body 1:15:35 - Comparison of material things to others ------------------------------------------ You can find us at https://www.relentlessrunners.com/ RR IG @relentlessrunners Toni's IG @tonikengor Christine's IG @chrissy.nich.runs | |||
| 17 Apr 2025 | S2. E11 | Morning routines & pre-run rituals, big workouts, how eating more has changed performance | 00:48:32 | |
In this week's episode, Toni and Christine catch you up on how their training is going as Toni continues to prepare for the Pittsburgh half and Christine the Buffalo half. They answer a listener question about morning routines before heading out for a run along with how eating has changed their performance and much more! Listen and follow along. If you want to hear more about coaching, joining our team, or how to follow us on IG, here are all the links below. ------------------------------------------ You can find us at https://www.relentlessrunners.com/ RR IG @relentlessrunners Toni's IG @tonikengor Christine's IG @chrissy.nich.runs | |||
| 13 Dec 2023 | Ep.4 | Q&A (part 1 of 2) | 00:35:32 | |
Welcome back! Today is going to be part 1 of a 2 part Q&A series! We asked you all for questions you wanted us to answer on our Instagram pages and we picked a few and here they are. Today we answer:
Accounts of the KOL’s mentioned: Mindset: Justin Sua @justinsua Sabrina @thatpsychedrunner Dr. Justin Ross @drjustinross Running: Amanda Brooks @runtothefinish Elisabeth @runningexplained Karina @ripps_ontherun Montana @coachmontanadepasquale Injury Prevention / PT Lauren @laurun_allthemiles Victoria @trainsmartrunstrong Gaby @dr.gabygo Nutrition Kristy @marathon.nutritionist Meghann @featherstonenutrition Holley @holleyfuelednutrition Podcasts Mentioned: The Morning Shakeout 80/20 Endurance Ali on the Run Tread Lightly Running Explained Giggly Squad I'll Have Another 00:27 - Updates on Christine’s training 3:32 - Updates on Toni’s training 8:22 - Q1 - How often should speed workouts be done in off season vs. base building vs. training season? 15:44 - Q2 - Who are some good KOL's (key opinion leaders) to follow whom we respect? 27:28 - Q3 - Do you listen to music or podcasts while running? If so, any recommendations? And if not, why? 34:38 - Conclusion and wrap up ------------------------------------------ You can find us at https://www.relentlessrunners.com/ RR IG @relentlessrunners Toni's IG @tonikengor Christine's IG @chrissy.nich.runs | |||
| 28 Mar 2024 | Ep.17 | Track 101 | 00:55:17 | |
Welcome back to episode 17! Today is the podcast we originally intended to publish last week when we decided just to chat last week! This week we go over TRACK 101! We know the track can be intimidating but we want you to have the confidence to go and get a great run and workout done!! So here are some important basics to know before going. 1:04 - Christine’s Corral Chronicles 7:30 - Toni’s Corral Chronicles 20:46 - Track basic rules 24:55 - Track distances 29:03 - Tips for watch accuracy 37:57 - Where to start on the track 44:09 - Shoes for the track ------------------------------------------ You can find us at https://www.relentlessrunners.com/ RR IG @relentlessrunners Toni's IG @tonikengor Christine's IG @chrissy.nich.runs | |||
| 10 Apr 2025 | S2. E10 | Long run workouts, favorite shoes, how RR started 9 years aho | 00:51:57 | |
In this week's episode, Toni and Christine reminisce the history of Relentless Runners while they celebrate its 9 year birthday! Mentioned during the episode: Podcast on Carbon Plated Shoes -- S1. Ep. 30 If you want to hear more about coaching, joining our team, or how to follow us on IG, here are all the links below. ------------------------------------------ You can find us at https://www.relentlessrunners.com/ RR IG @relentlessrunners Toni's IG @tonikengor Christine's IG @chrissy.nich.runs | |||
| 30 Jan 2025 | S2. E3 | Meet Coach Audrey | 01:10:58 | |
Today we have our first guest on of season 2!! Please welcome coach Audrey - she's an amazing human being and the first coach we brought on to the team back in 2018. She's a very special person and today we talk about her running journey, her coaching journey, what coaching means to her, and so much more. You can find her on IG @audreybowmanfit ------------------------------------------ You can find us at https://www.relentlessrunners.com/ RR IG @relentlessrunners Toni's IG @tonikengor Christine's IG @chrissy.nich.runs | |||
| 29 Aug 2024 | Ep.33 | Back to school tips for running parents | 00:19:53 | |
Welcome back to episode 33! Today Christine is flying solo and dropping some awesome tips on how to stay consistent with running by making the day to day life and the hustle and bustle of school mornings easier to manage. She talks about how to reduce stress by preparation the mornings of school and how much it has helped her and her family have smooth school mornings without it letting her compromise her training. Send this to any parents you know who love to train in hope they may take away even just one piece of advice!! ------------------------------------------ You can find us at https://www.relentlessrunners.com/ RR IG @relentlessrunners Toni's IG @tonikengor Christine's IG @chrissy.nich.runs | |||
| 11 Jan 2024 | Ep.7 | How to become a runner | 00:51:44 | |
Welcome back to episode 7! Today we are going to share with you our tips and tricks on how to start running. There’s a lot of information out there for runners but we want to simplify it for you and give you the basics you need to know. 1:15 - Training updates for Christine + RACE WEEK 6:10 - Training updates for Toni 14:12 - How to start running 15:12 - Step 1 to becoming a runner 18:15 - Step 2 adding in run/walk intervals incl. what that looks like 21:25 - How to increase run/walk time 30:26 - Apps and resources that can help you keep track 33:44 - How to find motivation and support around you 38:57 - Running shoes for beginners 43:56 - Zone 2 HR as a beginner and why not to worry about it 46:23 - Fueling for runs 47:35 - Christine and Toni’s favorite go-to pre-runs/post-run snacks 50:44 - Conclusion ------------------------------------------ You can find us at https://www.relentlessrunners.com/ RR IG @relentlessrunners Toni's IG @tonikengor Christine's IG @chrissy.nich.runs | |||
| 26 Sep 2024 | Ep.36 | Morning running, fueling, navigating sickness during training, establishing consistency | 00:51:55 | |
Welcome back to episode 36! In this episode, Toni and Christine talk about 4 different training frustrations that you, our audience, polled on our Instagram. They answered 4 different questions/frustrations from our IG page and today they are talking about 4 more! Things like running early in the morning, understanding fueling for runs, season of sickness, and consistency. 2:24 - Christine’s training updates 10:08 - Toni’s training updates 16:11 - first training frustration: becoming a consistent morning runner 26:41 - second training frustration: understanding fueling for runs 37:25 - third training frustration: navigating sickness 43:18 - fourth training frustration: establishing consistency ------------------------------------------ You can find us at https://www.relentlessrunners.com/ RR IG @relentlessrunners Toni's IG @tonikengor Christine's IG @chrissy.nich.runs | |||
| 29 May 2024 | Ep.24 | Bayshore Marathon Recap | 01:00:58 | |
Welcome back to episode 24! Today’s episode is all about the Bayshore Marathon!! Last year, Toni ran the Bayshore Marathon and has ALL the details of the weekend. Not only did she run it but she also used to live in Traverse City. She gives the details on the weekend, the expo, the course itself, the restaurants, where she stayed, the weather, etc. This is a great episode if you are looking to run Bayshore and want the ins and outs of the race! 1:14 - Toni’s Corral Chronicles 8:15 - Christine’s Corral Chronicles 18:00 - Intro to today’s topic 18:47 - Toni’s WHY behind this race 20:08 - Race specs 25:03 - Travel to Bayshore 33:59 - Food recommendations 41:31 - Thursday and Friday leading up to the race 44:44 - Race day logistics 57:20 - Weather expectations ------------------------------------------ You can find us at https://www.relentlessrunners.com/ RR IG @relentlessrunners Toni's IG @tonikengor Christine's IG @chrissy.nich.runs | |||
| 25 Jan 2024 | Ep.9 | How to Base Build | 00:40:25 | |
Welcome back to episode 9! Today we want to share with you what base building is, how to do it, what to focus on, and why it’s important! This is a phase of your training that you don’t want to skip but is so easily forgotten about or not talked about because it isn’t glamorous. We want you to take it seriously though so here are our thoughts! 1:25 - Christine’s training updates 4:52 - Toni’s training updates 13:14 - Base building, mistakes made 17:23 - Treat this like it’s own training cycle 18:55 - Types of runs for the base building phase 21:37 - Addressing neuromuscular fitness 26:06 - Strength training 28:19 - How to structure your build 37:30 - Incorporating deload weeks ------------------------------------------ You can find us at https://www.relentlessrunners.com/ RR IG @relentlessrunners Toni's IG @tonikengor Christine's IG @chrissy.nich.runs | |||
| 08 Aug 2024 | Ep.31 | 6 tips for how to navigate injuries | 00:26:44 | |
Welcome back to episode 31! In this episode, Toni dives into her 6 actionable tips to help with mindset when dealing with an injury. 00:31 - Intro to today’s topics 1:18 - Christine’s Corral Chronicles 6:29 - Toni’s Corral Chronicles 12:25 - 6 tips for how to get through an injury ------------------------------------------ You can find us at https://www.relentlessrunners.com/ RR IG @relentlessrunners Toni's IG @tonikengor Christine's IG @chrissy.nich.runs | |||
| 16 Nov 2023 | Ep.1 | Welcome to our podcast! | 00:20:48 | |
We have finally started a podcast here at Relentless Runners! | |||
| 27 Mar 2025 | S2. E9 | Race recaps, anxiety at the start line, getting passed left and right | 00:37:22 | |
In today's episode, Christine and Toni catch you up on how both of their St. Patty's day 5k and 5 mile races went! Listen in as they tell you some of their mistakes they made, their triumphs, the anxiety over the start line, and more. If you want to hear more about coaching, joining our team, or how to follow us on IG, here are all the links below. ------------------------------------------ You can find us at https://www.relentlessrunners.com/ RR IG @relentlessrunners Toni's IG @tonikengor Christine's IG @chrissy.nich.runs | |||
| 23 Jan 2025 | S2.E2 | Balancing running + lifting, Embracing recovery, Breaking walls down + more | 00:41:49 | |
Today hear from Christine and Toni about balancing running and lifting, why Christine isn't afraid of the marathon distance anymore, how Toni is finding her new love in lifting weights, breaking down some mental walls and how Toni has helped her athlete unlock new speeds! We are pumped to be back at weekly podcast episodes and we are really excited about some of the guests and stories we are going to be brining to you this season! ------------------------------------------ You can find us at https://www.relentlessrunners.com/ RR IG @relentlessrunners Toni's IG @tonikengor Christine's IG @chrissy.nich.runs | |||
| 20 Feb 2025 | S2. E6 | Everything to know about joining our team at Relentless Runners | 00:42:30 | |
In today's episode, Christine and Toni jump into all of the details of joining the Relentless Runners team. This team is more than just getting better at running, it goes much deeper than that. This episode is perfect for anyone who has been eyeing the team, trying to figure out if it's the right fit, what is really offered and what you get, and to really get a feel for the coaches. After listening to this episode, if you want to reach out for more info or to be paired with a coach, email info@relentlessrunners.com You can also go to https://www.relentlessrunners.com/join/run ------------------------------------------ You can find us at https://www.relentlessrunners.com/ RR IG @relentlessrunners Toni's IG @tonikengor Christine's IG @chrissy.nich.runs | |||
| 21 Dec 2023 | Ep.5 | Q&A (part 2 of 2) | 00:44:47 | |
Welcome back! Today is going to be part 2 of a 2 part Q&A series! We asked you all for questions you wanted us to answer on our Instagram pages and we picked a few and here they are. If you missed part 1, go back to episode 4 and you’ll find it. Today we answer:
00:41 - Updates on Christine’s training 2:23 - Updates on Toni’s training 6:12 - Toni’s review of the Brooks Glycerin 21’s 10:07 - Q1 - What’s a realistic training schedule for a full time working mom? 29:47 - Q2 - How do I know what my easy pace should be? 37:47 - Q3 - What are your thoughts on multiple marathons in a season from a coaching perspective? 44:20 - Conclusion and wrap up ------------------------------------------ You can find us at https://www.relentlessrunners.com/ RR IG @relentlessrunners Toni's IG @tonikengor Christine's IG @chrissy.nich.runs | |||
| 11 Apr 2024 | Ep.19 | Postpartum Running (part 1) | 01:01:37 | |
Welcome back to episode 19! Today’s episode is probably the highest requested topic so we are really excited to dive into part 1 of a series we are doing about Pregnancy and Postpartum Running! Today is all about postpartum running specifically. Coach Christine is a certified pre- and postnatal fitness specialist, certified in women’s health and fitness, and a certified run coach of over 8 years. She has put together programs called Bump Runner that help women run safely through their pregnancy and then return to running postpartum. You can read more about the programs at https://www.relentlessrunners.com/join/bumprunner Let’s get into it! 1:09 - Christine’s Corral Chronicles 7:18 - Toni’s Corral Chronicles 12:15 - Intro to Christine and topic 13:10 - Overview of Bump Runner programs 16:40 - When can one start running after having a baby? 24:01 - What can a mom do leading up to the point she starts running again? 26:59 - How does a mom know when she’s ready to start running again? 37:02 - How would you structure the running once able to run? 44:22 - What are some mistakes you see women make? 47:55 - What are the benefits from staying active while pregnant that translate over to postpartum running? 56:47 - What would you recommend to a mom starting back up with running postpartum? ------------------------------------------ You can find us at https://www.relentlessrunners.com/ RR IG @relentlessrunners Toni's IG @tonikengor Christine's IG @chrissy.nich.runs | |||
| 06 Mar 2024 | Ep.14 | Favorite 5k Workouts | 00:42:04 | |
Welcome back to episode 14! Today’s episode is about all things 5k. We wanted to share with you our 4 favorite workouts to prep you for a fast 5k. Give it a listen and let us know what you think! 1:37 - Corral Chronicles 12:35 - The history of the 5k / 5000m 14:57 - World records in the 5000m 15:49 - American records in the 5000m 18:47 - Overview of 5k training 25:15 - Our 4 favorite 5k workouts The winner of our segment title to call our weekly training updates is Steve!!! We loved your idea of the Corral Chronicles. We will reach out to you (via IG) to get your email to send you your Starbie’s card!! And Marla is our runner up who we also want to send a gift card too :) Thank you everyone who sent us ideas!! We really appreciate you! ------------------------------------------ You can find us at https://www.relentlessrunners.com/ RR IG @relentlessrunners Toni's IG @tonikengor Christine's IG @chrissy.nich.runs | |||
| 03 May 2024 | Ep.21 | How to stand up for yourself as a runner | 00:39:45 | |
Welcome back to episode 21! Today we want to share with you how to stand up for yourself as a runner. We know it can be hard to advocate for yourself, say no to friends, speak up for what you need, etc. So we are going to work you through 4 scenarios that we see happen and how to handle them when they come up! :44 - Christine’s Corral Chronicles 3:30 - Toni’s Corral Chronicles 17:26 - How to stand up for yourself as a runner intro 18:23 - When a friend runs too fast during a run 25:05 - When you are planning to run a race with a friend side by side 29:29 - When traveling to a race with non-runner friends/family 35:09 - How to say no to a friend who wants to run with you ------------------------------------------ You can find us at https://www.relentlessrunners.com/ RR IG @relentlessrunners Toni's IG @tonikengor Christine's IG @chrissy.nich.runs | |||
| 26 Sep 2024 | Season 1 is over! We'll be back January 2025 | 00:00:53 | |
YOU ARE ALL AMAZING! We love how much support and love we received from our podcast over the last 9 months. We are ending season 1 and taking a break from the Pod until January 2025 to allow ourselves time to work on some other projects and get through the holidays. In the meantime, there are 36 episodes for you to listen to that have lots of educational content, guests, and updates on our personal training (the infamous corral chronicles). So try to catch up on those before season 2 comes out! Please continue to follow along on our Instagrams where we post frequently. ------------------------------------------ You can find us at https://www.relentlessrunners.com/ RR IG @relentlessrunners Toni's IG @tonikengor Christine's IG @chrissy.nich.runs | |||
| 06 Sep 2024 | Ep.34 | Houston marathon, trip to Europe, return to running post injury | 00:36:31 | |
Welcome back to episode 34! Today is an extended Corral Chronicles where Christine and Toni talk about how things have been going in their personal training and lives. Christine shares her thoughts on the Houston Marathon and how things have gone this summer leading up to training. Toni shares about her trip to Europe and her return to running post injury! ------------------------------------------ You can find us at https://www.relentlessrunners.com/ RR IG @relentlessrunners Toni's IG @tonikengor Christine's IG @chrissy.nich.runs | |||
| 20 Mar 2024 | Ep.16 | Extended Corral Chronicles, Life Updates, Running Goals, & More | 00:40:12 | |
Welcome back to episode 16! Today we are doing things a little differently because ya girls felt like chatting!!! So, today is an extended Corral Chronicles!! We decided to just record us talking about our thoughts and goals for this year, what we want to do with races, life updates, etc. Today you get a glimpse into our typical daily conversations :) ------------------------------------------ You can find us at https://www.relentlessrunners.com/ RR IG @relentlessrunners Toni's IG @tonikengor Christine's IG @chrissy.nich.runs | |||
| 09 Feb 2024 | Ep.11 | Trials Recap & Navigating Injuries | 00:54:25 | |
Welcome back to Episode 11! Today Toni is riding solo and covering a few different topics from her own ah-hah moments in her training and goals, a recap of the trials and diving in deep about all things navigating injuries. Understanding the challenges that come with going through a sudden or chronic injury, Toni wanted to pass on the different things she's implemented in her own experience to help you navigate your current situation! 0:45 Toni's training updates & big goal 15:17 Olympic Trials Recap 21:26 How to navigate injuries ------------------------------------------ You can find us at https://www.relentlessrunners.com/ RR IG @relentlessrunners Toni's IG @tonikengor Christine's IG @chrissy.nich.runs | |||
| 20 Mar 2025 | S2. E8 | Upcoming races, athlete wins + more | 00:51:42 | |
In today's episode, Christine and Toni chat about their training, upcoming races they have, and share some of their athlete wins! ------------------------------------------ You can find us at https://www.relentlessrunners.com/ RR IG @relentlessrunners Toni's IG @tonikengor Christine's IG @chrissy.nich.runs | |||
| 15 Aug 2024 | Ep.32 | Iron and Ferritin for Runners with RDs Kristy & Kelly | 00:44:22 | |
Welcome back to episode 32! In this episode, we have 2 guests on!! WOHOO! Kristy and Kelly are registered dietitians and they are our teams’ RD’s who help our athletes learn how to properly fuel their runs. And today we chatted with them about iron and ferritin for runners including how to manage levels properly, signs and symptoms of low and high iron, and so much more! 1:23 - Intro to today’s topics and today’s guests, Kristy and Kelly 3:03 - Understanding the difference between iron and ferritin 6:00 - What are the recommended levels of iron for the average person compared to an endurance athlete? 8:20 - How does altitude impact your iron levels? 9:13 - High iron count but low ferritin and what it means 12:16 - Education on supplementation for iron levels 18:09 - Timing and optimization for how to best get your body to absorb taking an iron supplement 23:20 - Signs and symptoms of low iron 28:24 - Fatigue as a parent vs. low iron 34:24 - Signs and symptoms of high iron 34:41 - What are some food choices to help with iron levels and how to help your body absorb it (tips for vegetarians as well) To learn more about Kristy you can follow her on IG @marathon.nutritionist and learn more about her nutrition courses and 1:1 coaching at www.marathonnutritionist.com ------------------------------------------ You can find us at https://www.relentlessrunners.com/ RR IG @relentlessrunners Toni's IG @tonikengor Christine's IG @chrissy.nich.runs | |||
| 18 Jul 2024 | Ep.29 | Marathon training | Do speed workouts work? | Am I ready to BQ? | 00:43:28 | |
Welcome back to episode 29! In this episode, Christine and Toni answered 3 listener questions including:
1:13 - Christine’s training updates 9:26 - Toni’s training updates 16:00 - Intro to today’s topics 16:20 - How many days a week do you need to train for a marathon? 24:21 - How much do speed workouts actually help running? 34:43 - How do I know if I’m ready to run a Boston Qualifying time? Link mentioned for Boston Qualifying times: https://www.baa.org/races/boston-marathon/qualify ------------------------------------------ You can find us at https://www.relentlessrunners.com/ RR IG @relentlessrunners Toni's IG @tonikengor Christine's IG @chrissy.nich.runs | |||