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For The Long Run: Exploring the Why Behind RunningThe Social Side of Running: How Community Events Fill a Need for Human Connection with Brunch Running’s Alexandra WeissnerEver thought about starting a run club or event of your own? Listen up!
Alexandra Weissner is the co-founder of Brunch Running, a community-focused run club and event series based in Denver.
With years of experience producing events like The bRUNch Run and the Steamboat Marathon, Alexandra has built a vibrant community that celebrates running, connection, and post-run brunches.
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2025-01-2443 min
Strides for StrengthBRUNch, building community & Steamboat Marathon Race directing w/ Alex WeissnerEver wondered if you COULD actually find a run club that you love?!Alexandra Weissner is the co-founder of Brunch Running and Steamboat Marathon event producer. She has been producing running events for more than a decade. Her passion is all about creating community through sweat and inspiring others to lace up. She loves to run and she has completed marathons, halfs, 10Ks, 5Ks and love to runs to her local coffee shop. Join us as we explore Alex's journey from a casual runner to a community leader in the running world. Discover the magic o...
2024-03-1332 min
Holley Fueled Nutrition PodcastRunning Should Be Fun with Alex WeissnerIn this episode of the podcast I chat with Alex Weissner of Brunch Running & the Behind the Sweat podcast. We had a great conversation discussing what to do if you're in a running funk, how to make running more fun, and also how to build a supportive, welcoming community as runners.
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2022-12-0257 min
Strong Runner Chick RadioEpisode 203: Alex Weissner on the Brunch Running Community and Making More Running InclusiveIn this episode we interview Alex (Alexandra) Weissner, an athlete, coach, and community builder. She is the CPO at Brunch Running, a social running community that inspires sweat, meals together and making the world a better place. Since 2013, their commitment has been to create a space where everyone is welcome to sweat and eat together, while supporting local communities. In addition, Alex hosts a podcast, Behind the Sweat, a wellness podcast that answers the questions we all are thinking about when it comes to our minds and bodies. Expect light-hearted and serious discussions about physical fitness, nutrition, mental health...
2022-05-0852 min
Behind the SweatCutting Things Out ft. Helen HallFrom relationships to building a business, we talk about how to trust our gut with everything. If you start with self care that automatically makes you love yourself more and makes the space for more self love in your life while cutting out things that are not serving you. This conversation will inspire you to say “no” to things that do not have a place in your life. Get ready for lots of journaling prompts (see below) and get those journals ready.SOCIAL@helenhall@blenderbombs@alexweissner@behindthesweatSUPP...
2022-04-1152 minBehind the SweatIntro to Trail Running ft. Megan FlanaganThe season is here to get some dirt under our shoes. Trail running is the opportunity to take your running to an whole new level and we are not just talking about altitude. This episode is a conversation for anyone looking to start hitting the trails, experienced trail runners and anyone else who wants to listen to a chat about the outdoors. SOCIAL@meginspire@alexweissner@behindthesweatpodSUPPORTLeave a 5-star rating wherever you are listening.Super Coffee | Use code behindthesweat for $10 off y...
2022-04-0538 minBehind the SweatGet a good nights sleep ft. Dr. Carleara WeissThis episode is all about sleep. There are so many questions about sleep so we went to an expert. We sat down with Dr. Carleara Weiss, Ph.D., MS, RN, is a clinician-scientist and founder of Dr. Weiss Sleep Education, a wellness platform to promote healthy sleep. This episode answers questions like: Why do we need sleep? How can we create a better bedtime routine? How do we know if we are getting enough sleep?SOCIAL@dr.weiss.sleepeducation@alexweissner@behindthesweatpodSUPPORTLeave a 5-star rating wherever...
2022-03-2853 minBehind the SweatYour recovery plan ft. Steve NagibHow do you recover from a hard workout? Steve Nagib is the general manager at Denver Sports Recovery, a certified athletic trainer, certified strength and conditioning specialist and holds a masters in human physiology. This conversation will answer lots of your recovery questions from massage to cyrotherapy.SOCIAL@denversportsrecovery@alexweissner@behindthesweatpodSUPPORTLeave a 5-star rating wherever you are listening.Super Coffee | Use code behindthesweat for $10 off your order at drinksupercoffee.com.BlenderBombs | Code Alex10 for 10% off your order at blenderbombs.com
2022-03-2151 minBehind the SweatRunning while female ft. Amy HaasRuninng is a sport that many of us love. However, running as a woman is very different from running as a man. This episode is all about what it feels like to run as a woman. The freeing feeling. The new experiences. Pushing our bodies to the limits. It also talks about the fear, the precautions that we take, that running in a sports bra is not asking for it and more. SOCIAL@raceacrossthestates@runwithaimgroup@alexweissner@behindthesweatpod SUPPORTLeave a...
2022-03-1450 minBehind the SweatChanging our minds ft. Jordan DrankoskiThere is a time in our lives for everything and along that path you can change your mind a million times. This conversation with Jordan Drankoski is all about change. We talk about changes we made to where we lived, careers paths and saying goodbye to hustling.SOCIAL@dancing.for.donuts@alexweissner@behindthesweatpod SUPPORTLeave a 5-star rating wherever you are listening.Super Coffee | Use code behindthesweat for $10 off your order at drinksupercoffee.com.BlenderBombs | Code Alex10 f...
2022-03-0754 minBehind the SweatRunning is fun ft. Brittany CharboneauWhat costume would you run a marathon in? Think about it while you read more about Brittany Charboneau. Brittany is a professional road and trail runner based in Denver, Colorado. She is also known as The Funny Runner, thanks to her background in improv and sketch comedy. And she was the very first guest we ever had on this podcast.SOCIAL@funnyrunner26.2@alexweissner@behindthesweatpodSUPPORTLeave a 5-star rating wherever you are listening.Super Coffee | Use code behindthesweat for $10 off your order at drinksupercoffee.com.
2022-02-2847 minBehind the SweatChronic injury is not okay ft. Toni KengorNot every injury is the result of a fall or an epic crush. Chronic injuries and pain are a real thing and so often we attempt to push through the pain and discomfort. Today my conversation with guest Toni Kengor is all about injury, how we handle injury and how we come back from it. SOCIAL@tonikengor@alexweissner@behindthesweatpodSUPPORTLeave a 5-star rating wherever you are listening.Super Coffee | Use code behindthesweat for $10 off your order at drinksupercoffee.com.BlenderBombs | Code Alex10 f...
2022-02-2142 minBehind the SweatCreating boundaries ft. Dr. Victoria RodriguezCreating boundaries is hard AF. Boundaries are one of the tools in your toolbox for your mental health. In this epsiode we are joined by Dr. Victoria Rodriguez. Dr. Victoria is a New York-based psychotherapist, business strategist, and leadership coach focusing on building an individual’s mental health while helping them build the business of their dreams.SOCIAL@drvicrodriguez@alexweissner@behindthesweatpodSUPPORTLeave a 5-star rating wherever you are listening.Super Coffee | Use code behindthesweat for $10 off your order at...
2022-02-1450 minBehind the SweatGet outside for your mental health ft. Kylie BearseThere is something magical about going out into nature. Nature is not only beautiful to behold but it has almost mystical healing powers. In this episode Kylie Bearse shares with us how getting outdoors helps her mental health and some of her favorite hiking spots in Colorado.After we recorded Canada announced that it would start to prescribe park passes for health and this left us both feeling super inspired. Kylie wrote an amazing blog post on her blog, read it here and we decided to do a little giveaway. Share this episode in your Instagram stories...
2022-02-0741 minBehind the SweatCan food help symptoms of seasonal depression? Ft. Stevie Smith with InsideTrackerCan food help to improve mental health and symptoms of seasonal depression? That is the question we ask in this episode. Stevie Smith is registered dietitian and certified sports nutritionist. She is also a nutrition consultant and content creator for InsideTracker, the leading personalized performance and nutrition system for human optimization. Make sure to scroll to the bottom of these notes to learn about this week’s giveaway!SOCIAL@stevielynlyn@insidetracker@alexweissner@behindthesweatpodSUPPORTLeave a 5-star rating wherever you are listening.InsideTracker | Vi...
2022-01-3143 minBehind the SweatEric Logan, duathlete and Instagram buddyOver the past two years we've all made some amazing freinds online. One friend that I've had the priveledge of getting to know and being inspired by is Eric Logan. Eric is a duathlete from Georgia and we met online back in 2020. His motivating posts helped inspired me to attempt my first duathlon and get out the door on many mornings. Eric consistently shows up and in our conversation, he shared his story on how to changed his life, how he balances a full-time job and how social media can be healthy for us. SOCIAL@e...
2022-01-2444 min
Behind the SweatJosie Aslakson, USA Wheelchair Basketball, Tokyo Paralympic AthleteWill it even matter? That’s a question our guest today and many Olympic and Paralympic athletes have been asking themselves. This is the final episode for season 2 and we are ending it with a conversation with Josie Aslakson. Josie is a member of the USA Wheelchair Basketball team.Josie’s story is one of resiliency. After a car accident left her paralyzed, she turned to sports to find a sense of belonging and community.Tune in now and get ready to be inspired.If you like the show please give us a five...
2021-06-3034 minBehind the SweatSamantha Shultz, Tokyo Olympian Modern PentathlonPersistent and trusting the process is what got our guest today to where she is now. While making it to the Olympics has been her goal for years, it is not the end all be all of her story. Samantha Shultz is a member of Team USA’s Modern Pentathlon and getting ready to head to Tokyo in a few weeks.Listen in. Become inspired and go out there and do hard things.If you like the show please give us a five star rating and review and be sure to tell your friends. Subscribe on...
2021-06-2135 minBehind the SweatGinny Thrasher, Olympic Gold MedalistThe road we take is not always the road planned. That is the overarching message from today’s guest Ginny Thrasher. Ginny began her shooting career at the age of 14 after a hunting trip with her grandfather sparked an interest. Then in high school she tried out for the Rifle Team and immediately fell in love.During her first year at college she went from being a college freshman to an Olympian. She won the first gold medal at the Olympic Games in Rio and everything in her life changed. It was finally after that moment that sh...
2021-06-1452 minBehind the SweatPaige McPherson, 3x Olympian and the 2012 Bronze Medalist in TaekwondoWelcome to Season 2, Episode 1! We are kicking off the season, pun intended, with 3x Olympian and the 2012 Bronze Medalist in Taekwondo Paige McPherson. Adopted when she was only four days old, Paige has had an amazing journey to the Games.As many younger siblings often do, they choose to tag along and want to do all the things their older siblings do. This was how Paige found herself practicing Taekwondo. Her story from that first lesson to where she is now will leave you inspired and in awe. You’ll have to listen in to our conversation fo...
2021-06-0732 minBehind the SweatChristina Muccio aka Mooch, cycling instructor, entrepreneur, coachThis is our final episode for season one and it’s been a fabulous one! Thank you all for tuning in and your support.My guest for this episode is Christina Muccio aka Mooch. Mooch and I met years ago at a spin studio in Denver. We hit it off and have been keeping up with each other since. Mooch is an amazing instructor and has built several coaching businesses over the past couple of years.This was such a fun catch up session and we talked about how sports can prepare you for anything in...
2021-01-2543 min
Behind the SweatMaddy Ciccone, Master Instructor Soul CycleSometimes you need to go into a situation without a backup plan. Figuring it out is what Maddy Ciccone did and today she is a master instructor at Soul Cycle. Maddy and I caught up last week and could have talked for hours.We talk about how she left her marketing job to pursue her passion for fitness and how she’s held onto those handlebars to get to the life she wanted to live. There are also a few tangents but we always bring it back around to messages that will leave you feeling inspired....
2021-01-1252 min
Behind the SweatGeorganne Moline, hurdler, OlympianToday’s episode features Georganne Moline, Olympic hurdler. This title might tell you a little bit about who Georganne is but it does not define her. During our conversation Georganne got vulnerable about her struggles post-2016 games and how she had to work to find joy on the track again.We also talk in depth about 2020 and how she had to go from preparing for another Olympic Trials to life as we know it today and sometimes we all need extra time to reach out goals. Repeat. We can all use extra time to reach our goals. As...
2021-01-0446 min
Behind the SweatAlex Aust, professional lacrosse player, coach and entrepreneurThere is nothing like being a part of a team. The bond through the good times and the tough times. Today my guest is Alex Aust, a professional lacrosse player and member of the US national team and the ultimate female badass. Our conversation goes deep into Alex’s life on the field and off the field. She shares her experience winning gold in the World Cup and how she always knew she wanted to play lacrosse at the highest level, but never realized she would be among one of the first woman to do so.There is...
2020-12-2856 min
Behind the SweatRegina Montgomery, professional ballerinaConfidence is a superpower that we all have. Today my guest is Regina Montgomery, a demi soloist with the Tulsa Ballet. Regina shares her story of how her childhood dream of becoming a professional dancer came true and gives us an inside look into the world of ballet.Ballet holds a special place in my heart, so I was very excited for this conversation. In this episode we talk a lot about confidence, the power of not giving up and how you only need one door to open to make your dream become a reality....
2020-12-2148 min
Behind the SweatSarah Canney, professional snowshoe runner, mama and event producerThe road to our goals is paved with hurdles and obstacles. In today’s episode I chat with snowshoe runner, entrepreneur, and mama Sarah Canney. Sarah has been a lifelong athlete and found running in college as part of her eating disorder recovery journey.We talk about how Sarah recovered and eventually found herself on a podium of a world championship. Sarah offers so many motivational nuggets from goal setting, to where she finds joy to how becoming a mom changed her mindset as an athlete.Listen in and have a fabulous Monday!Co...
2020-12-1437 min
Behind the SweatArshay Cooper, rower, author, activistHaving courage does so not mean the absence of fear. Having courage is being scared but still moving forward. This is part of the message Arshay Cooper shared with me when we chatted. Arshay Cooper is a rower, activist, and author of the memoir, A Most Beautiful Thing. His memoir shares the story of the country’s first all-black high school rowing team. His experience as on the team at Manley High School changed his life and his story will inspire you.His memoir was the inspiration for a new documentary “A Most Beautiful Thing.” If you have n...
2020-12-0743 minBehind the SweatScott Stallings, professional golfer, husband, fatherYou can do and try your best, but that does not always mean that you will win. In this episode I chat with Scott Stallings, professional golfer, husband and father.Before turning pro in 2007, Scott and his college advisor wrote a business plan for how he could have a career out on the course. The plan worked. We caught up earlier this month to talk about his journey, playing golf today and how to make positive changes in life.This is good one. Hope you enjoy it!How can you...
2020-11-3045 minBehind the SweatCarly and Maddie Biron, sisters, swimmers and founders of Built by BironHaving a sister is one of the most amazing relationships a person can have in their lives. Now imagine that you and your sister compete in the same event at the same time for the same school. She’s still your biggest cheerleader but now she’s also your competition.That is part of the story of sisters Carly and Maddie Biron. Their experiences in the pool taught them so much about themselves and each other, that today they are building a fitness empire together.Connect with @builtbybiron, Maddie and Carly on Instagram. And make sure...
2020-11-2343 minBehind the SweatOla Khaldi Alghazzouli, swimmer, women's fitness and wellness advocateIntroduction to sports is not the same for us all. Ola Khaldi Alghazzouli is a certified personal trainer, functional fitness specialist and swim instructor. This past summer she launched “Swim4Akhirah” to speak up about swimming for the Muslim woman and to bring further diversity into the swimming industry. This program is changing the lives of women around the world.Please note that we do discuss eating disorders in this episode. If this is a trigger for you, I suggest listening to one of our other inspiring episodes.Connect with Ola on Instagram at @befit4akhi...
2020-11-1633 minBehind the SweatMike Aidala, coach, health and wellness expertSports teach us so much, like curiosity, resiliency and control. On today’s episode is Mike Aidala. Mike is a Denver-based health and wellness expert who guides individuals that are looking to build stability, flexibility and strength. Not only does he inspire you to work on your physical body but to look inward and work your mind.Our conversation starts as Mike share’s his story about playing football in high school and college to how he built his coaching business. The lessons you’ll learn in this episode will have an impact on the words you choose...
2020-11-0938 minBehind the SweatCallie Vinson, ultra runner, Strava art designerIn this episode I chatted with Callie Vinson. Callie is an ultramarathon runner and advertising copywriting professional. She's originally from Orlando, graduated with her B.F.A. and M.A. in advertising from SCAD in Savannah and currently lives in Chicago, working on the creative side for an ad agency. When she's not working, she's coming up with ways to make running and training more interesting, especially without races to work towards. Lately, she's dabbled in Strava art designs as well as "mural tours" around the windy city. Currently she is crewing her friend and running buddy, Shan Riggs...
2020-11-0257 minBehind the SweatPatricia McNeal, stroke survivor, cyclistAge does not limit our goals. That is the message Patricia McNeal would love for all women to hear. Patricia is a stroke survivor who began her fitness journey in 2012 and then decided to ride her bicycle across the country. Today her and her husband ride their bikes everywhere and she is planning to ride around the world for her 60th.Now that sounds like a party. To learn more about Patricia and to follow along connect with her on Instagram at @heels_on_wheelzz or by visiting https://www.heelsonwheelzinc.com/about.
2020-10-2628 minBehind the SweatMadeline Koop, professional runner, dog mama and bloggerMadeline Kopp is a professional 800 meter runner for Under Armour. She lives and trains in Washington D.C, with the District Track Club. She graduated from Duke University in 2017 where she ran track and received a bachelors in Global Cultural Studies. When not running you can find her at the nearest coffee shop, on an adventure with her dog, or curled up on the couch binge watching comedy shows.Our conversation touches on a little bit of everything from what it was like for Maddie to turn pro to learning how the best plans are the plans...
2020-10-1937 minBehind the SweatBonus episode! A moment with your hostThis first season has been amazing so far! Before we continue hearing the stories from amazing athletes, I wanted to take a minute and give you the opportunity to get to know me better. This week's episode is a solo one. I'll answer the questions you've heard me ask others and a few listeners sent in. I'll take you back to where it all started for me and share how running came into my life and where I'm running to next. Did you like that pun? :) How can you support the podcast?If yo...
2020-10-1220 minBehind the SweatAmy Rivers, runner and coachSo many of us identify ourselves by the word athlete and the sport we play, especially during our high school and college years. Amy Rivers, a Denver-based runner and coach did. She lived and breathed running. It was how she made her choice on where to attend college.In this episode, she shares how she overcame injury after injury, including an injury her freshman year of college that left her feeling like she never wanted to run again.This conversation will hopefully inspire you and remind you that you can come back from injury and...
2020-10-0546 minBehind the SweatLara Gruden, professional triathlete, Team USATriathlons are a beast. If you haven’t tried one yet, I challenge you. There is so much grit and grace that goes into this event. For at least the past two years I’ve been following Lara Gruden on Instagram. Lara is a professional triathlete based in Tucson, Arizona.In this episode we chat about going from amateur to pro, how she trains in the heat, balance vs. discipline and how to overcome weaknesses. This conversation happened a few weeks before Lara was able to start competing again.Last weekend was her first race back...
2020-09-2838 minBehind the SweatJillian Keaveny, co-founder Compass Fitness, Functional Nutritional Therapy Practitioner, Enneagram LoverIn episode 3 I chat with Jillian Keaveny. Jillian is a full time fitness and yoga instructor, personal trainer and FNTP in Denver, Colo. Alongside co-founding Compass Fitness and her full time teaching schedule, Jillian produces fitness and yoga events, including 5280 Magazine's Wellness Boost, is a certified Functional Nutritional Therapy Practitioner through the Nutritional Therapy Association and is passionate about a little thing called the Enneagram.Jillian began playing sports early in life securing a college basketball scholarship.Our conversation touches on how tragedy impacted her life and brought her to Denver, the passion behind opening...
2020-09-2156 minBehind the SweatEric Hinman, Ironman, Perfect Days and InvestorOur guest in our third episode is Erin Hinman, the Denver-based, lifestyle athlete that is always in search of his perfect days. From morning routines, travel tips and discipline, Eric shares with us how to have fun while working hard.I met Eric a few years ago through the Denver fitness community and his daily adventures are epic! This conversation will leave you looking at how you spend your time and what changes you can make in your life.Connect with Eric on Instagram @erichiman.How can...
2020-09-1437 min
Behind the SweatSarah White, yogi and entrepreneurIn this episode of Behind the Sweat I chat with Sarah White, the Boston based yoga and fitness instructor best known as The Coastal Yogi. Sarah is the founder of The Coastal Method which provides courses for yoga instructors and home workout classes for students. Her mission is to inspire yogis coast to coast and she does this by helping students find transformation on their mats.We drive deep into Sarah’s own transformation from a coxswain on her high school and college rowing teams to the yogi you know and love today.Connect with Sa...
2020-09-1440 min
Behind the SweatBrittany Charboneau, Olympic Marathon Qualifier, Pikes Peak Marathon Winner and Cookie RookieWelcome to the Behind the Sweat podcast! This is our very first episode and I am so excited to share this project with you. Sports right now look so very different from what we are used to and this is a good thing. This change kept bringing up the thought, what does it mean to be an athlete?The question led me to wanting to start this podcast. I am sitting down with all different types of athletes, as they share their stories and answer the question, what does it mean to be an athlete?...
2020-09-1451 minBehind the SweatBehind the Sweat TrailerWelcome to Behind the Sweat. A podcast that goes deep into what it takes to be an athlete. My name is Alexandra Weissner and I am a lifelong athlete and the co-founder of bRUNch Running. If you were every to ask me how I define myself, athlete would be the first word out of my mouth. With this in mind and because the Olympics were postponed, I started thinking about what it means to be an athlete.On this podcast, I will work on answering that question and many more as I sit down with athletes as...
2020-08-1800 min
Luscious Hustle69: In It For The Long Run with Cortney Logan and Alexandra WeissnerIN THIS EPISODE: Business partners and best friends, Cortney Logan and Alexandra Weissner are here today to talk about how they took their love for running and brunching and turned it into a stellar business and brand. While they may have started running for different reasons, their passion for running and brunching has never wavered. In this episode, they are sharing how they turned their passion into a bold and growing community that is taking running (and brunching) to a whole new level. WHAT YOU WILL LEARN: The inspiration and mission behind bRUNCh Running. H...
2018-04-2449 min
Dumbbells & DragonsTrip in the Way Way Back - Brunch RunningAlright Dragons, we are taking a trip in the way way back machine to August of 2014. One of our first recordings was with Alex Weissner from Brunch Running. Brunch Running is a group of runners that meet at a restaurant, run a 5k, and eat brunch. How is that a bad plan? Great conversation, although we were in a crowded restaurant so there was that. Anyways, Brunch Running is in Phoenix, Fort Collins and NYC. Check it out! Enjoy! #WorkOutNerdOut
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2018-01-3100 min
I Love Colorado BeerBrewers Brunch 2017I Love Colorado Beer interviews Alex Weissner with Two Parts about The Brewers Brunch: The Corner Office and Denver Beer Co. are joining forces to launch the 2017 amazing brewers brunch series at the newly renovated The Corner Office Restaurant + Martini Bar on Saturday, June 17th at noon. Executive Chef Rich Byers has […]
2017-06-1200 minI Love Colorado BeerSnowmass Rendezvous 2017I Love Colorado Beer interviews Alex Weissner with Two Parts about the Snowmass Rendezvous. More information from: https://www.snowmassbeer.com/ SAT JUN 10, 2017 3:00pm-6:00pm 30 COLORADO CRAFT BREWERIES LIVE MUSIC FROM HOT BUTTERED RUM In its second year, The Snowmass Rendezvous Craft Beer Festival summons 30 Colorado craft breweries from all over the state up into […]
2017-06-0700 min