Welcome to the Just In Stride Podcast, I’m your host Justin Pugliese.
If you love endurance sports you’ve definitely come to the right place.
On this show we’ll talk to athletes, coaches and professionals who can help us reach our true potential.
Being a student of distance running for over 10 years and interviewing people in the sport for the last 5, I’ve learnt a ton but there’s always more to discover.
Everyone has a story and I know you’ll resonate with each of our guests, as we embark on this journey together.
Join us at home, on the road or while you run, together we’ll have some fun.
So follow along on Instagram @justinstridepod and your favorite podcast platform, and prepare to be inspired.
Come along for the ride with Just In Stride!
Melanie DesAutels on preparing in Kenya for the Berlin Marathon, winning and defending her title at the Beneva Montreal Marathon, her steady rise in the sport, balancing athletics and life, finding success and staying humble
On today's episode of Just In Stride, we're joined by Mélanie DesAutels, two-time winner of the Marathon Beneva de Montréal and one of Canada's rising marathon talents.
Mélanie has steadily improved her times while balancing training, school, and life, recently winning Montréal in 2:46:16. Her story is one of focus and consistency, from training blocks at home to summers spent running in Kenya.
In this episode, Mélanie shares what it's like to defend a marathon title, stay motivated through setbacks, and chase the next level of performance.
This episode was presented by @xactnutrition [https://www.instagram.com/xactnutrition/?hl=en]. See below for their exclusive offer 👇🏼
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Offer from Xact Nutrition [https://www.xactnutrition.com/]: This episode is presented by our friends at Xact Nutrition and they are offering you 15% OFF your order when you use the code JUSTINSTRIDE. So head to xactnutrition.com [https://www.xactnutrition.com/] and fuel your goals today! Now shipping in Canada and the U.S.
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Thanks for tuning in to the Just In Stride Podcast. I truly appreciate you taking the time to listen and I hope you enjoyed that conversation as much as I did. Please take a minute after this to rate and review our show on Apple Podcasts. With your feedback we'll be able to make the show even better and it'll help us reach new listeners too. You can also find us on Instagram @justinstridepod [https://www.instagram.com/justinstridepod/] and YouTube @justinstridepod [https://www.youtube.com/@justinstridepod/shorts]for all the latest episodes and updates. Glad you came along for the ride with Just In Stride!
12 Sept 2025
Kevin Thoma on Overcoming a Life-Changing Accident, Running All Six World Marathon Majors With His Father, and Building Community With On
On today's episode of Just In Stride, we're joined by Kevin Thoma, a dedicated marathoner, community builder, and driving force within the On Running family. Kevin is the co-founder of 612run and has played an instrumental role in fostering a culture where athletes of all levels feel inspired and connected.
His story took an unexpected turn in 2017, when a serious car accident left his running future uncertain. But Kevin refused to let go of a dream he shared with his father: completing all six World Marathon Majors together. That vision carried him through recovery and ultimately to the coveted Six Star medal, a milestone that represents not just personal achievement but also family and perseverance.
Now, as a Community Architect at On, Kevin channels his passion into helping others chase their goals. His path reminds us that running is about more than races and medals—it's about community, resilience, and the bonds that keep us moving forward.
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Offer from Xact Nutrition [https://www.xactnutrition.com/]: This episode is presented by our friends at Xact Nutrition and they are offering you 15% OFF your order when you use the code JUSTINSTRIDE. So head to xactnutrition.com [https://www.xactnutrition.com/] and fuel your goals today! Now shipping in Canada and the U.S.
Offer from Lagoon [https://lagoonsleep.com/STRIDE/] : This episode is also brought to you by Lagoon sleep pillow and they are offering you 15% OFF your order when you use the code STRIDE. Mininum purchase of $74 USD required. Limited to one use per customer.
Thanks for tuning in to the Just In Stride Podcast. I truly appreciate you taking the time to listen and I hope you enjoyed that conversation as much as I did. Please take a minute after this to rate and review our show on Apple Podcasts. With your feedback we'll be able to make the show even better and it'll help us reach new listeners too. You can also find us on Instagram @justinstridepod [https://www.instagram.com/justinstridepod/] and YouTube @justinstridepod [https://www.youtube.com/@justinstridepod/shorts]for all the latest episodes and updates. Glad you came along for the ride with Just In Stride!
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Podcast Authority Score: 71 / 100
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