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...
The Rhode Runner Appears on The Diz Runs With Podcast
I have recently appeared as a guest on The Diz Runs With Podcast, and it was released today. You can go ahead, and check it out at http://www.dizruns.com/paul-stroessner/. Here are some highlights from the show: Combining a renewed passion for running with a joy of traveling Getting into my first obstacle course race, and...
Interview with Denny Krahe of the Diz Runs With… Podcast
We are back with an interview with the host of another one of my favorite podcasts. This week, we have Denny Krahe in the house from the Diz Runs With… podcast. I found this podcast through Twitter. When I created my account, I started following several running Twitter accounts. Denny’s was one of them....