In this episode, Jon sits down with marathon runner, ultramarathoner, and host of the Kind of Fast podcast, Claire Boyce, for a conversation about what it really means to call yourself a runner.

Claire's running story starts in elementary school — as punishment — and somehow became a lifelong love, a source of discipline, and one of her deepest sources of healing. From completing her first half marathon in a Disney Princess costume with her mom, to watching her 66-year-old mother train for the Chicago World Marathon while raising money for prostate cancer research, Claire's story is proof that running is for everyone — regardless of pace, size, or experience.

In this episode you'll learn:

• Why most runners are going too fast — and how the 80/20 rule can transform your training
• The 10% mileage rule that keeps beginners from burning out or getting injured
• What "zone 2" running actually is and why it's the foundation of endurance
• The carbon plate shoe debate — technology edge or technology doping?
• How running builds discipline that spills over into every area of life — work, family, and faith

Claire also opens up about running through depression, using miles to process the hard seasons of life, and why she spent years struggling to call herself a runner — even after crossing finish lines.

Whether you've never laced up or you've got a few races under your belt, this episode will challenge you to stop waiting until you're "fast enough" and start owning the identity today.

"It doesn't matter if you're fast or slow. If you go out and you run — you're a runner."

Connect with Claire:

• Podcast: Kind of Fast (search on your favorite platform)
• Instagram: @claireeboyce

In this episode, Jon sits down with Erikka Trotter—licensed therapist, competitive bodybuilder, and NPC champion—to unpack the powerful connection between mindset, fitness, and everyday life. Erikka shares her story of growing up in a chaotic environment, building stability for her family, and rising to success as both a therapist and athlete.

We cover:

• How her background shaped her drive for consistency and discipline

• Why mindset is the key to sustainable weight loss and lifestyle change

• Common misconceptions about bodybuilding and mental health

• Strategies for raising healthy kids and modeling balance at home

• Practical tips for staying on track during travel and vacations

Whether you’re a parent, athlete, or someone seeking lasting transformation, this conversation will inspire you to rethink what’s possible when mindset meets discipline.

In this episode, Jon sits down with elite powerlifter and coach Aaron Chapple. Aaron recently set a world record in the Masters 40–44, 220-lb class—and he’s here to talk strength, hypertrophy, training intensity, and the reality behind performance and health goals.

They break down:

• The difference between training for health vs. optimal performance

• Whether deadlifts are worth it for hypertrophy

• How to train smart with long femurs (and other biomechanical quirks)

• Powerbuilding vs. strict strength or bodybuilding splits

• How to know when you need a deload—or when you just need to train harder

• The mindset and structure needed to push past plateaus

• The role of TRT, long-term thinking, and sustainable transformation

This is a deep dive for lifters who want to train hard, train smart, and keep progressing—no matter their season of life.