Mindful Marathon Podcast
A podcast helping runners to run their own race. In each episode, you will hear how to get started, fuel better, keep going, recover, or simply enjoy running a little bit more. Hosted by Running Coach Michelle Quirk, MD. Find out more about the program at Mindful-Marathon.com.
Episodes

Jan 13, 2025
Jan 13, 2025
21 min
Join Dr. Michelle Quirk and her special guest, Dr. Rachel Beanland, for a beautiful conversation on incorporating mindfulness as part of a daily routine. Dr. Beanland shares how mindfulness has been crucial to her recovery from injury and return to running.
Dr. Rachel Beanland is a Public Health Medicine specialist (M.D.), physician coach and mindfulness & meditation teacher. Rachel lives in the foothills of the Pyrenees mountains in France where she supports clients with online offers and lives a low-carbon lifestyle. She is passionate about holistic approaches to well-being and is on a mission to help doctors create mindful flexible careers so they can make a greater impact.
You can find Dr. Beanland on her website: https://www.resiliencephysiciancoaching.com
Podcast: https://www.resilienceyoga.fr/podcast-authentictea
And Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/dr_rachelbeanland
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Download Coach Michelle's free Couch to Confidence Training Plan to get started with a regular walking or running routine! https://mailchi.mp/73b2ee296291/walkplan
Dr. Quirk offers 1:1 run coaching and group coaching programs. To work with her, go to her website and click on "Work with Me" https://www.mindful-marathon.com
Follow Mindful Marathon on Social Media: https://www.instagram.com/Mindful.Marathon https://www.facebook.com/MindfulMarathon
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The information contained in this podcast is intended to serve as educational information and is not intended or implied to be a substitute for professional medical advice, diagnosis or treatment. You should consult your primary care physician before undertaking any fitness regimen or exercise, which can pose serious health risks if undertaken or performed improperly. All content, including text, graphics, images, and information, contained in the videos is for general information purposes only and does not replace a consultation with your own doctor/advanced practice provider.
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Jan 6, 2025
Jan 6, 2025
27 min
Join Dr. Michelle Quirk and her special guest, Dr. Una, for a powerful conversation on unlocking consistency. In terms of putting in the reps and playing the long game in fitness, Dr. Una has much to teach us all.
Dr. Nneka Unachukwu is the founder of EntreMD, a company on a mission to help 100,000 physicians build profitable 7 and 7+ figure businesses so they have the freedom to live life and practice medicine on their terms. Dr. Una, as she is fondly called has also been featured in Forbes and her company hit #315 on the Inc. 5000 list of fastest-growing privately held companies in America. She is a board-certified pediatrician and resides outside Atlanta with her husband and four children.
You can find Dr. Una on her website: www.entremd.com
Podcast: https://entremd.buzzsprout.com
And Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/drunachukwu/
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Download Coach Michelle's free Couch to Confidence Training Plan to get started with a regular walking or running routine! https://mailchi.mp/73b2ee296291/walkplan
Dr. Quirk offers 1:1 run coaching and group coaching programs. To work with her, go to her website and click on "Work with Me" https://www.mindful-marathon.com
Follow Mindful Marathon on Social Media: https://www.instagram.com/Mindful.Marathon https://www.facebook.com/MindfulMarathon
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The information contained in this podcast is intended to serve as educational information and is not intended or implied to be a substitute for professional medical advice, diagnosis or treatment. You should consult your primary care physician before undertaking any fitness regimen or exercise, which can pose serious health risks if undertaken or performed improperly. All content, including text, graphics, images, and information, contained in the videos is for general information purposes only and does not replace a consultation with your own doctor/advanced practice provider.
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Dec 30, 2024
Dec 30, 2024
18 min
Join Dr. Michelle Quirk and her special guest, Dr. Dena George, for an insightful conversation about the journey to her first marathon and the many lessons learned along the way. Dena is passionate about living a life filled with love and service. She’s most proud of the depth and connection in the relationships with her husband, son, and circle of friends. Professionally, she works with GreenCloud Apparel as the Chief Connector, and is a Hospitalist in her local community.
You can find Dr. George on her podcast, Create an Unstoppable Life: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/create-an-unstoppable-life-by-dena-george-md/id1411144056
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Download Coach Michelle's free Couch to Confidence Training Plan to get started with a regular walking or running routine! https://mailchi.mp/73b2ee296291/walkplan
Dr. Quirk offers 1:1 run coaching and group coaching programs. To work with her, go to her website and click on "Work with Me" https://www.mindful-marathon.com
Follow Mindful Marathon on Social Media: https://www.instagram.com/Mindful.Marathon https://www.facebook.com/MindfulMarathon
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The information contained in this podcast is intended to serve as educational information and is not intended or implied to be a substitute for professional medical advice, diagnosis or treatment. You should consult your primary care physician before undertaking any fitness regimen or exercise, which can pose serious health risks if undertaken or performed improperly. All content, including text, graphics, images, and information, contained in the videos is for general information purposes only and does not replace a consultation with your own doctor/advanced practice provider.
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Dec 16, 2024
Dec 16, 2024
33 min
Join Dr. Michelle Quirk and her guest, nutritional therapist and integrative herbalist, Shelley Swapp, for an insightful conversation on running without running our bodies into the ground. “We can’t run on fumes.” Learn about adrenal fatigue and how to achieve more balance in our training.
You can find out more about Shelley on her website:https://shelleyswapp.com
And on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/shelleyswapp
Be sure to check out her podcast: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-wellness-restoration-project/id1546118587
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Download Coach Michelle's free Couch to Confidence Training Plan to get started with a regular walking or running routine! https://mailchi.mp/73b2ee296291/walkplan
Dr. Quirk offers 1:1 run coaching and group coaching programs. To work with her, go to her website and click on "Work with Me" https://www.mindful-marathon.com
Follow Mindful Marathon on Social Media: https://www.instagram.com/Mindful.Marathon https://www.facebook.com/MindfulMarathon
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The information contained in this podcast is intended to serve as educational information and is not intended or implied to be a substitute for professional medical advice, diagnosis or treatment. You should consult your primary care physician before undertaking any fitness regimen or exercise, which can pose serious health risks if undertaken or performed improperly. All content, including text, graphics, images, and information, contained in the videos is for general information purposes only and does not replace a consultation with your own doctor/advanced practice provider.
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Dec 9, 2024
Dec 9, 2024
16 min
Join Dr. Michelle Quirk and her guest, Dr. Laura Suttin, for an inspiring conversation about the journey of running - coming back from lingering injuries, and how running goals take shape and shift over the years.
Dr. Suttin is a family physician, coach, business owner, and author. She is the Founder of The Purposeful MD, providing individual and group coaching, as well as speaking, to physicians and medical groups. She loves running both for the physical and mental aspects of the sport.
You can find out more about Dr. Suttin on her website: https://www.thepurposefulmd.com
And connect with her on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/purposefulMD
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Download Coach Michelle's free Couch to Confidence Training Plan to get started with a regular walking or running routine! https://mailchi.mp/73b2ee296291/walkplan
Dr. Quirk offers 1:1 run coaching and group coaching programs. To work with her, go to her website and click on "Work with Me" https://www.mindful-marathon.com
Follow Mindful Marathon on Social Media: https://www.instagram.com/Mindful.Marathon https://www.facebook.com/MindfulMarathon
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The information contained in this podcast is intended to serve as educational information and is not intended or implied to be a substitute for professional medical advice, diagnosis or treatment. You should consult your primary care physician before undertaking any fitness regimen or exercise, which can pose serious health risks if undertaken or performed improperly. All content, including text, graphics, images, and information, contained in the videos is for general information purposes only and does not replace a consultation with your own doctor/advanced practice provider.
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Dec 2, 2024
Dec 2, 2024
18 min
Join Dr. Michelle Quirk and her guest, Dr. Terry Nguyen, for a discussion about run training as an example of a mind-body-spirit practice to help relieve stress and anxiety.
Dr. Nguyen is a pediatrician who practices integrative medicine. She is passionate about integrative whole-person wellness for her patients and her physician colleagues.
You can find out more about Dr. Nguyen on her website https://www.resilientmd.org
And connect with her on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/Dr.TerryNguyen
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Download Coach Michelle's free Couch to Confidence Training Plan to get started with a regular walking or running routine! https://mailchi.mp/73b2ee296291/walkplan
Dr. Quirk offers 1:1 run coaching and group coaching programs. To work with her, go to her website and click on "Work with Me" https://www.mindful-marathon.com
Follow Mindful Marathon on Social Media: https://www.instagram.com/Mindful.Marathon https://www.facebook.com/MindfulMarathon
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The information contained in this podcast is intended to serve as educational information and is not intended or implied to be a substitute for professional medical advice, diagnosis or treatment. You should consult your primary care physician before undertaking any fitness regimen or exercise, which can pose serious health risks if undertaken or performed improperly. All content, including text, graphics, images, and information, contained in the videos is for general information purposes only and does not replace a consultation with your own doctor/advanced practice provider.
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Nov 25, 2024
Nov 25, 2024
25 min
Join Dr. Michelle Quirk and Dr. Alicia Shelly, for a candid and inspiring discussion about bouncing back after a DNF (did not finish).
Dr. Shelly is a fitness enthusiast and has completed 7 marathons and two Ironman 70.3. Dr. Shelly is a Board Certified Internal Medicine / obesity medicine physician in Georgia.
You can find Dr. Shelly on her podcast: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/back-on-track-achieving-healthy-weight-loss/id1573676523
And on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/drshellymd/
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Download Coach Michelle's free Couch to Confidence Training Plan to get started with a regular walking or running routine! https://mailchi.mp/73b2ee296291/walkplan
Dr. Quirk offers 1:1 run coaching and group coaching programs. To work with her, go to her website and click on "Work with Me" https://www.mindful-marathon.com
Follow Mindful Marathon on Social Media: https://www.instagram.com/Mindful.Marathon https://www.facebook.com/MindfulMarathon
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The information contained in this podcast is intended to serve as educational information and is not intended or implied to be a substitute for professional medical advice, diagnosis or treatment. You should consult your primary care physician before undertaking any fitness regimen or exercise, which can pose serious health risks if undertaken or performed improperly. All content, including text, graphics, images, and information, contained in the videos is for general information purposes only and does not replace a consultation with your own doctor/advanced practice provider.
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Nov 18, 2024
Nov 18, 2024
15 min
Join Dr. Michelle Quirk and her special guest, Dr. Cheruba Prabakar, for an important and open conversation about running and the pelvic floor. The doctors discuss common complaints from runners and a stepwise approach to going about addressing the issues!
Dr. Prabakar is a board certified OBGYN and fellowship trained minimally invasive surgeon. She is the owner of Lamorinda Gynecology & Surgery in Lafayette, CA.
You can connect with Dr. Prabakar on her website: https://www.lamorindagyn.com
And on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/thefibroiddoc
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Download Coach Michelle's free Couch to Confidence Training Plan to get started with a regular walking or running routine! https://mailchi.mp/73b2ee296291/walkplan
Dr. Quirk offers 1:1 run coaching and group coaching programs. To work with her, go to her website and click on "Work with Me" https://www.mindful-marathon.com
Follow Mindful Marathon on Social Media: https://www.instagram.com/Mindful.Marathon https://www.facebook.com/MindfulMarathon
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The information contained in this podcast is intended to serve as educational information and is not intended or implied to be a substitute for professional medical advice, diagnosis or treatment. You should consult your primary care physician before undertaking any fitness regimen or exercise, which can pose serious health risks if undertaken or performed improperly. All content, including text, graphics, images, and information, contained in the videos is for general information purposes only and does not replace a consultation with your own doctor/advanced practice provider.
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Nov 11, 2024
Nov 11, 2024
27 min
Join Dr. Michelle Quirk and her special guest, Dr. Dana Gibbs, for a conversation about the effects of stress on running performance.
Dr. Gibbs is an educator, hormone expert, board-certified ENT, and allergist. She recently retired from her ENT practice and opened Consultants in Metabolism, a direct care practice for thyroid, metabolic and hormone management for Women and Men.
You can connect with Dr. Gibbs here: https://www.danagibbsmd.com/
On her podcast: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/beyond-the-thyroid/id1756413327
And on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/danagibbsmd/
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Download Coach Michelle's free Couch to Confidence Training Plan to get started with a regular walking or running routine! https://mailchi.mp/73b2ee296291/walkplan
Dr. Quirk offers 1:1 run coaching and group coaching programs. To work with her, go to her website and click on "Work with Me" https://www.mindful-marathon.com
Follow Mindful Marathon on Social Media: https://www.instagram.com/Mindful.Marathon https://www.facebook.com/MindfulMarathon
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The information contained in this podcast is intended to serve as educational information and is not intended or implied to be a substitute for professional medical advice, diagnosis or treatment. You should consult your primary care physician before undertaking any fitness regimen or exercise, which can pose serious health risks if undertaken or performed improperly. All content, including text, graphics, images, and information, contained in the videos is for general information purposes only and does not replace a consultation with your own doctor/advanced practice provider.
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Nov 4, 2024
Nov 4, 2024
23 min
Join Dr. Michelle Quirk as she chats with her friend and colleague, Dr. Kerry Reller, about marathon training lessons. This episode contains great tips about nutrition and fueling the marathon.
Dr. Reller is a board certified physician in Family Medicine and Obesity Medicine practicing in Clearwater, FL. She has always had a passion for wellness, nutrition, and fitness but finding the field of Obesity Medicine has been truly eye-opening for her. She loves helping patients manage and prevent chronic disease by sustainable lifestyle improvements.
You can connect with Dr. Reller here: http://www.linktr.ee/kerryrellermd
And on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/clearwaterfamilymedicine ****
Download Coach Michelle's free Couch to Confidence Training Plan to get started with a regular walking or running routine! https://mailchi.mp/73b2ee296291/walkplan
Dr. Quirk offers 1:1 run coaching and group coaching programs. To work with her, go to her website and click on "Work with Me" https://www.mindful-marathon.com
Follow Mindful Marathon on Social Media: https://www.instagram.com/Mindful.Marathon https://www.facebook.com/MindfulMarathon
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The information contained in this podcast is intended to serve as educational information and is not intended or implied to be a substitute for professional medical advice, diagnosis or treatment. You should consult your primary care physician before undertaking any fitness regimen or exercise, which can pose serious health risks if undertaken or performed improperly. All content, including text, graphics, images, and information, contained in the videos is for general information purposes only and does not replace a consultation with your own doctor/advanced practice provider.
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