Ricardo Reynoso invited me to join the Running United Nationwide Facebook group. I shared Ruth Anne's fundraising page and information about gift giveaways, while connecting with a group of like hearted individuals with a passion for running and sharing inspiring journeys. One of those runners is Ron Kuzsmar who posted about running his first marathon in Providence. He documented his training on his TikTok and posted the videos on Facebook and Instagram. He shared in the group that he was a guest on the On the Runs Podcast (Episode 47) with his Coach Nicole Bryant.
After hearing that first episode, I was hooked. I went through the archives listening to episodes that intrigued me while keeping up with their weekly episodes. I was new to Instagram and was inspired by "The Pod" to increase my visibility and postings to highlight my own epic journey while reaching out to On the Runs asking if they'd like me to be a guest. Eric and I had an instant connection since I am also a parent of twins (mine now grown; his as toddlers). When Eric was trying to recover from various ailments that were going through his household, Erika reached out to me to schedule a time to be a guest on The Pod.
I wrote this 5 star review after listening to several episodes and following On the Runs on social media particularly inspired by their live coverage of the Boston Marathon out on the Hills.
I connected with their guests and friends of guests on Instagram and Facebook while planning to meet in person in Providence. Half Marathon #2 for my daughter's Trilogy was the Providence Half.
Unfortunately, my husband had a fall and bruised his ribs. They opted to run the Virtual Race instead but the great thing about social media is, it can be the next best thing to being there.
Hearing all of the inspirational stories on the Pod inspired me to set a new goal. I told Eric in our pre-show conversation that I wanted On the Runs to have the
exclusive. I had been teasing on Facebook that I was training to be on the road to... and shared with Eric that I was going back to Bermuda to do the Bermuda 10K as part of Race Weekend. He said that he wouldn't even let Erika know about my goal until we recorded the podcast. Eric and I had a phenomenal pre-show conversation to prep for the
show. I knew it was going to be my favorite podcast appearance and I was
right!
During the interview, I shared with Eric and Erika that after I took the leap of faith to leave my award winning career as a VA social worker to heal my life from the once devastating effects of paralytic polio and trauma, I created New World Greeting Cards, original poetry for every occasion. Eric suggested that I write a poem for On the Runs.
On the Runs podcast launched in 2021
by four college besties who designed a podcast about those who run.
OTR morphed and transformed and now there are two
Eric and Erika hold the mics pouring their hearts and souls into all that they do.
Inspiring stories with journeys that will move you to laugh and to cry
they take exquisite time to prep notes while asking questions on the fly.
There’s a wonderful flow as hosts and guests banter with ease
after to one episode you listen you’ll say give me more please.
They craft each podcast with dedication and care
editing with precision before on social media they share.
To enrich the experience there’s videos to enhance what’s been said
this podcast brings so much more than just another talking head.
You’ll be wowed by the people who dare to be vulnerable and real
how they found their way to running so their lives they could heal.
Guests share phenomenal goals set with determination and grit
Eric and Erika help them to shine using compassion, warmth and wonderful wit.
They get personal and intimate painting portraits of life
how getting moving was used to overcome challenges and strife.
From addiction to illness, obesity and more
guests share their strength and resilience for whatever life had in store.
Beyond achieving goals for themselves there’s a purpose greater than speed
guests using their races to fundraise to help others in need.
The “Pod” is so much more than ego saying “look what I can do”
it educates while entertaining and yes there are stories of a “code brown” or two.
Subscribe and download be sure to follow on Facebook and “The Gram”
On the Runs podcast is the “reel” deal and that’s no flim flam.
Become a Patreon supporter to give thanks for such a great show
helping OTR podcast to continue to flourish and grow.
"Join us on episode 56 for lovely Mary McManus as she shares her remarkable and inspiring story of hope and unimaginable possibilities that she made happen after being diagnosed with Post Polio Syndrome and being told she would live the rest of her life in a wheelchair. But at the age of 53, Mary wasn't going to let that happen and she started doing something for the very first time in her life, Run. However before she could start that journey, she needed to get a pair of running shoes first."
Here's the link to the episode on Apple podcasts. Be sure to subscribe, download and leave a review on your favorite podcast platform. Be sure to check out the archives for more amazing stories! Who knows what amazing people will come into your life?!
From my heart to yours
In health and wellness,
Mary
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