Paul’s personal trainer, Adriana is back!; Adriana’s injury;Question for the trainer – How do you train through an injury;Thighmaster (Suzanne Somers not included), and other exercises you can do to stay in shape after an injury;Back to happier times – Adriana’s Portugal Active Fit Trip;Paul’s Georgia race – the 80s Rad Retro Run;Adriana’s Spartan...
Author: Paul Stroessner
Episode 6: Just for J 5K Pre-Race Warmup
Finally time for a new podcast! I will be travelling to state #9 of my journey – Colorado! I found an incredible race and charity to run for in Denver – The Just for J 5k. This race is to fight Charcot Marie Tooth Disease (CMT). Jacqueline was diagnosed with the disease at 4...
Episode 5: 80s Rad Retro Race – Pre Race w/ Toni McAlister
A new podcast episode is finally back up! My two worlds collide in this crossover episode – Return to the ’80s, and Journey of the Rhode Runner. I will be traveling to the Atlanta, Georgia area for the 80s Rad Retro Run, which is being held on May 5, 2018. I had the privilege...
Episode 4: Jeff Coombs Memorial Road Race
Race #2 – Massachusetts. The Jeff Coombs Memorial Road Race in Abington, MA was a great experience. This race is held in the memory of Jeff Coombs, who perished in the 9/11 attacks. If you’d like to donate to this great foundation, go visit http://www.jeffcoombsfund.org/make-a-donation/. You can also visit me at https://therhoderunnerjourney.com/ And you can email...
Episode 3: Personal Trainer – Adriana Ferns
Meet my personal Trainer, Adriana Ferns. We talk about one-on-one and group training. And Adriana has some great race stories from both obstacle course races and 5k races. We also discuss her Azores Active Trip planned for March 23-30, 2018 that you can sign up for. If you are interested in signing up, you...
Journey of the Rhode Runner Podcast – Episode 3: Adriana Ferns
Here is Episode 3 of the Podcast. This is my first interview for this show. I wanted it to be Adriana, my personal trainer, who got me back into running. She got me to run a 5k race within a couple of months, after not having run a race in decades. She has some...
Journey of the Rhode Runner Podcast – Episode 2: Finish for a Guinness 5K
Here is Episode 2 of the Journey of the Rhode Runner Podcast. I talk about Race #1, The Finish for a Guinness 5K, held in Warren, Rhode Island. This charity was for the Christopher Stone Fund, which helps fight ALS. Visit their web site for more information about the race – https://www.finishforaguinness.org/. This year,...
Journey of the Rhode Runner Podcast: Episode 1
Hi Everybody! The podcast has finally lifted off. Here is an introduction: ...
Star Wars 5K Wrap-Up
It’s official! Race #4 is in the books! April 15, 2016 was the day I ran my first race that I had to fly to. Even though it was a bit overpriced, this was a fun race, and I would do another Disney race. Pre-Race I flew into Orlando on Monday, April 11. My...
Next Up: Star Wars 5K
Announcer: Rhode Runner, you haven’t tackled another state in a while. What are you doing next? Rhode Runner: I’m going to Disney World! That’s right, folks. My next out-of-state race is going to be in Florida. I love Disney, so I knew I wanted to do a Disney race along this journey. Not only...