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The Relentless Runners Podcast
The Relentless Runners Podcast
Author: Christine and Toni
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Co-founders of Relentless Runners, Christine and Toni, have created a team of 9+ coaches and over 200 athletes where they bring together over 100 years of running experience between the coaches. We provide chats about tips, tricks, gear, races, education and more for runners of ALL levels! Join us to laugh, learn, grow from our real world experiences!
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IT'S RACE WEEK for Chicago Marathoners, including our very own Co-Founder Christine!Christine opens up about the deeper “why” behind her race goal, what she’s doing in this final week to feel her best, and how she’s approaching the start line with purpose, trust, and calm confidence.If you're going to be in Chicago this weekend, join our Shakeout Run and register HERE!To catch the recording of our Chicago Marathon Masterclass that we hosted last week, go HERE.If you want to hear more about coaching, joining our team, or how to follow us on IG, see the links below:RR IG: @relentlessrunnersChristine's IG: @chrissy.nich.runsToni's IG: @tonikengorRR Website: https://www.relentlessrunners.com/
We’re back for Season 2, Episode 28, and kicking things off with a new mini-segment inspired by Elite Minds by Dr. Stan Beecham 👏Each week we’ll share quick takeaways from a chapter and how they show up in running and life (basically, our version of a runner’s book club)! We also want our listeners to title this segment, so submit your ideas!This week’s updates:Christine’s first run back after PT, and Carter’s upcoming 5KToni’s calf recovery, test run day, and lessons in patienceA good one if you’ve ever had to pivot, slow down, or trust that growth happens in the adjustment (not just in the grind).See below to for links to learn more about all we do at RR, and to follow us over on social media!RR Website: https://www.relentlessrunners.com/Christine's IG: @chrissy.nich.runsToni's IG: @tonikengorRR IG: @relentlessrunners
A little tight, a little tired, but definitely fine.In this episode, we’re chatting about those small runner moments that test your chill - when your calf feels weird or your ankle’s cranky and suddenly you’re questioning everything. We talk about what we’re each navigating right now, how to keep perspective, and why staying calm (and curious) usually leads to the best outcome.Because sometimes, the smartest move isn’t pushing harder... it’s just not overreacting.If you want to hear more about coaching, joining our team, or how to follow us on IG, see the links below:RR IG: @relentlessrunnersChristine's IG: @chrissy.nich.runsToni's IG: @tonikengorRR Website: https://www.relentlessrunners.com/
Chicago Marathon Weekend gave us all the feels- joy, gratitude, pride, and a reminder of why we do what we do.In this episode, Toni and Christine reflect on an unforgettable weekend: the energy of the shakeout run, the moments that gave us chills on race day, and what it meant for Christine to return to the marathon after 10 years, walk away with a 15-minute PR and a Boston Qualifier, and celebrate alongside our incredible athletes who showed up and went all in.If you want to hear more about coaching, joining our team, or how to follow us on IG, see the links below:RR IG: @relentlessrunnersChristine's IG: @chrissy.nich.runsToni's IG: @tonikengorRR Website: https://www.relentlessrunners.com/
This week Christine surprises Toni with an idea she has for a future podcast episode, they chat about how they've had to evolve with the time since first getting into business 10 years ago, and spill the beans on their training updates!To Join Our Chicago Marathon Blueprint Masterclass: Click hereIf you want to hear more about coaching, joining our team, or how to follow us on IG, here are the links below:You can find us at: https://www.relentlessrunners.com/join/runRR IG: @relentlessrunnersToni's IG: @tonikengorChristine's IG: @chrissy.nich.runs
Running the Chicago Marathon this October? You're going to want to listen to this!After Christine and Toni share their training updates in the Corral Chronicles segment, they deep dive how soon-to-be 2025 Chicago Marathoners should approach their final weeks of training. They cover what to do if you get sick in this last phase of training, tricks to keep your immune system strong leading up to (and after) race day, the appropriate way to taper, and a mini check-list on what to fine-tune if you didn't cover these specific things in your training yet!If you want more support on how to navigate the logistics of Chicago Marathon Weekend, Christine and Toni are also hosting a Masterclass on September 29th! Tap here to sign up!If you want to learn more about coaching, joining our team, or how to follow us on IG, here are the links below:You can find us at: https://www.relentlessrunners.com/RR IG: @relentlessrunnersToni's IG: @tonikengorChristine's IG: @chrissy.nich.runs
After a very busy summer, Toni and Christine are BACK IN ACTION. They have so much to catch you up on, so lace up (or sit back with your popcorn) and get ready! Christine updates you on how Chicago Marathon training is going, and Toni shares how her body held up at the Team Retreat & how she's feeling as she kicks off training for the Philly Half Marathon. Then they do a deep dive on the most epic experience, the Relentless Runners Team Retreat.If you want to hear more about coaching, joining our team, or how to follow us on IG, here are the links below:You can find us at: https://www.relentlessrunners.com/RR IG: @relentlessrunnersToni's IG: @tonikengorChristine's IG: @chrissy.nich.runs
Today Christine asks you the hard question -- have your "reasons" for not getting your shit done, become your crutch or your safety net? Are you being too easy on yourself and putting yourself into a box? 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 @relentlessrunnersToni's IG @tonikengorChristine's IG @chrissy.nich.runs
This week during our Quick Summer Spritz Series, Toni shares about her very weird training week last week, dives into a conversation she had with her husband around her running goals, and celebrates a huge athlete win! If you want to hear more about our 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: @relentlessrunnersToni's IG: @tonikengorChristine's IG: @chrissy.nich.runs
In this week's episode, Christine and Toni dive into their training updates as Christine gears up for Chicago and Toni gets close to her first goal of the season - The Team Retreat! You also hear all about their fun trip to Boston where they got to SEE each other, and other random moments that'll make you giggle. If you want to hear more about our 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: @relentlessrunnersToni's IG: @tonikengorChristine's IG: @chrissy.nich.runs
Christine flies solo today and she shares what came up for her during her 10 mile track workout when doubt and fear started showing up mid-800's. An important message about facing the fears and how to ground yourself!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 @relentlessrunnersToni's IG @tonikengorChristine's IG @chrissy.nich.runs
In this week's episode, Toni shares with you all in more depth how her training is going, how she's tackling what has always been her kryptonite and her big training goals for the rest of 2025!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 @relentlessrunnersToni's IG @tonikengorChristine's IG @chrissy.nich.runs
In this week's episode, Christine updates you all on her Buffalo half marathon weekend, how she was almost late for the start, and a play by play of the race itself!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 @relentlessrunnersToni's IG @tonikengorChristine's IG @chrissy.nich.runs
In this week's episode, Toni and Christine chat with you from IG Live!! (FYI, the audio is a little shaky for the first couple of minutes but then it's okay!)They start out by answering a listener question about what training can look like between races. Christine is in the taper and ready for Buffalo!!Toni shares how she is back to workouts and feeling really strong!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 @relentlessrunnersToni's IG @tonikengorChristine's IG @chrissy.nich.runs
In this week's episode, Toni and Christine catch you up on how their training is going but first answer a listener question about supplements for runners. They discuss the importance of getting blood work done before supplementing with things like iron. They talk about creatine and other ways to supplement.Christine shares how she's feeling as she enters the last few weeks of training for the Buffalo half marathon. Toni shares how her running is going and how things are progressing in the right direction.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 @relentlessrunnersToni's IG @tonikengorChristine's IG @chrissy.nich.runs
In this week's episode, Toni and Christine catch you up on how their training is going . Christine shares how she's feeling as she enters the last 4 weeks of training for the Buffalo half marathon. Toni shares how she's made some changes with her coaches and the reason why!Christine then goes into talking about the struggles and wins of being a mother runner. Everything from mom guilt, what that looks like for her, how she manages her time to train consistently, plus more! At the end of the episode, Christine talks about a free 3 day mom challenge she's hosting that starts on May 4th-May 6th. If you want to join for free, here is the link to get in! https://www.relentlessrunners.com/miles-for-mamaIf 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 @relentlessrunnersToni's IG @tonikengorChristine's IG @chrissy.nich.runs
In this week's episode, Toni and Christine bring on a guest, one of Toni's athletes, Josh! He talks about how his first marathon attempt broke him as he DNF'd. But he got his sweet redemption through working with Toni and he tells his story today!To follow him on IG you can find here @wardaddy90If 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 @relentlessrunnersToni's IG @tonikengorChristine's IG @chrissy.nich.runs
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 @relentlessrunnersToni's IG @tonikengorChristine's IG @chrissy.nich.runs
In this week's episode, Toni and Christine reminisce the history of Relentless Runners while they celebrate its 9 year birthday! Before they jump into how they met, what RR looked like back in the day, they update you on their personal training and their favorite shoes right now 🤩 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 @relentlessrunnersToni's IG @tonikengorChristine's IG @chrissy.nich.runs
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 @relentlessrunnersToni's IG @tonikengorChristine's IG @chrissy.nich.runs





