People First, Runners Second Always

Spend enough time around endurance sports and you’ll realize something important: the miles are just the start. The real story is always the people.

In this episode of Fireside Chat, I chat with Julianna Coughlin, host of the Runnah Podcast and one of the leaders behind the Cape Cod Marathon. We start talking about running but quickly the convo becomes something bigger. We chat about community, belonging, and why runners are more than their race results.

Julianba shares how she discovered running in 2011 and why she believes we are people who run, not just runners. That philosophy shapes everything she does, from podcast conversations to helping build the welcoming atmosphere of the Cape Cod Marathon, known for its coastal views, passionate volunteers, and legendary apple cider donuts at the finish line.

The conversation also dives into inclusive running, adaptive athlete access, non-binary race categories, and partnerships supporting the LGBTQIA+ running community.

Living with Ehlers-Danlos Syndrome and ankylosing spondylitis, Julianna brings personal perspective to accessibility and representation in endurance sports.

This Fireside Chat reminds all of us that running isn’t just about pace or podiums.

It’s about people, stories, and creating a start line where everyone belongs.

🎧 Press Play and Remember that we are people first and runners second.

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