“Running has taught me how to fail.”

In this episode, I sit down with Mak Foss, a passionate runner from Grand Rapids who has been running for just three years but has already made a profound impact in her community. Through the ups and downs of her own journey, Mak has developed a deep understanding of how running communities can become inclusive spaces where people lift each other up.

As the leader of Society Track Club, Mak fosters a spirit of joy and pride in the process of becoming better—both on and off the track. She’s created a welcoming space for runners of all abilities, helping them unlock their potential and become the best versions of themselves.

Find Mak or Society Track Club

Instagram: @runwithmak

Strava: makfoss

Instagram: @societytrackclub

50 States of Guests: 10 States

Run Build Grow is hosted by Andrew Ware, The RunninRev. Thank you for joining us as we explore the communal spirit of running. Make sure to follow and subscribe to the podcast to never miss an episode, and it would mean the world if you left a rating and review on Apple Podcasts or Spotify.

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‘Keep Running’

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Asti White grew up in Atlanta and even as a part of the Atlanta running community. He has seen it from many different angles. Now, as an adult, he sees how much the community can not only offer to him, and what he can offer back. He has focused his time on building friendships and relationships, and learning more to unloack not just what it looks like to run in Atlanta but using his knowledge to see what it is like to live in the ATL as well.

His community connections led him to want to try out the marathon at the Detroit Free Press Marathon, and it was an impactful time in his life. He talks about the continued support he is giving to the community, and how he sees this “web of grace” as a place that good in the world can come from.

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Run Build Grow is hosted by Andrew Ware, The RunninRev. Thank you for joining us as we explore the communal spirit of running. Make sure to follow and subscribe to the podcast to never miss an episode, and it would mean the world if you left a rating and review on Apple Podcasts or Spotify.

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‘Keep Running’

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Joining the podcast from Run Boulder AC, Adam brings a perspective of what it is like to live in one of the most popular running destinations in the United States. However, not even the competitiveness of where he lives, nor being a member of Team USA, has taken from his desire to be a positive and supportive beacon in the Boulder community.

Adam’s optimism helps to show that it doesn’t matter what your speed is or even how far you can run. What matters is that you are out there doing the dang thing. Adam loves to support, encourage, and reflect the humble spirit in his running community, as he seeks to help others grow while he does the same.

Another great conversation you won’t want to skip!

Learn more about Run Boulder AC here.

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Run Build Grow is hosted by Andrew Ware, The RunninRev. Thank you for joining us as we explore the communal spirit of running. Make sure to follow and subscribe to the podcast to never miss an episode, and it would mean the world if you left a rating and review on Apple Podcasts or Spotify.

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Join in this episode by Erin Kunst. Who just completed the Maine MDI marathon, and talks about her humble beginings in the communal aspect of running. In what has not been the easiest year, she reflects back on how much the running community around her has given to her, and everything she has also dedicated to it.

An episode that explores the preconceived notions about the run community from the front of the pack, and why she says "community is not yours, It's the community's!"

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Run Build Grow is hosted by Andrew Ware, The RunninRev. Thank you for joining us as we explore the communal spirit of running. Make sure to follow and subscribe to the podcast to never miss an episode, and it would mean the world if you left a rating and review on Apple Podcasts or Spotify.

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‘Keep Running’

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Morgan joins the pod bringing the experience of being both a runner and at PT. All that experience has taught her the important of listening to her body and being ready to adapt where necessary. She also has been a focal point of the Christiansburg, Va running community. Her example has helped runners grow, and those around her have even helped in her journies of running and motherhood.

Connect with Morgan:

• https://www.runmoworryless.com
• Threads
• Instagram: @runmo.worryless

Run Build Grow is hosted by Andrew Ware, The RunninRev. Thank you for joining us as we explore the communal spirit of running. Make sure to follow and subscribe to the podcast to never miss an episode, and it would mean the world if you left a rating and review on Apple Podcasts or Spotify.

Please help support the RunninRev and Run Build Grow Podcast:

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Joel joins the podcast with a never-give-up attitude that has brought him to where he is-trying to run a marathon in all fifty states. Hear Joel's story and how a group of folks he met and shares community with online has got him this far and continues to give him all the support.

Connect with Joel:

• Instagram - Unfrgvn26point2
• Read more about Joel's journey: https://www.runnersworld.com/runners-stories/a34487125/weight-loss-transformation-joel-almonte/

Run Build Grow is hosted by Andrew Ware, The RunninRev. Thank you for joining us as we explore the communal spirit of running. Make sure to follow and subscribe to the podcast to never miss an episode, and it would mean the world if you left a rating and review on Apple Podcasts or Spotify.

Please help support the RunninRev and Run Build Grow Podcast:

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‘Keep Running’

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Ezra Weisz is all about that encouraging spirit. Whether supporting behind the scenes or leading from the front, his outgoing spirit is helping to build the running community in the busy city of Los Angeles.

Check out this conversation to hear Ezra's why, what keeps him going, and why an animated kids show has become part of his running identity.

Run Build Grow is hosted by Andrew Ware, The RunninRev. Thank you for joining us as we explore the communal spirit of running. Make sure to follow and subscribe to the podcast to never miss an episode, and it would mean the world if you left a rating and review on Apple Podcasts or Spotify.

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‘Keep Running’

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This Music may be used in commercial and personal projects and monetized videos (such as YouTube or Vimeo) without paying additional fees or royalties to the author. The Music must be used in accordance with the Melody Loops End User License Agreement https://www.melodyloops.com/support/full-license/

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Ashley joins the podcast from the Austin, Tx running community. Ashley joins to talk about the community and friends that she has as she looks to do awesome things on the run. In this conversation, we talk about the ups and downs of running, and how community has supported her through the entire journey. We look at her upcoming race in Berlin and here about the support she has had in the lead up and what she will carry with her through the race.

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Run Build Grow is hosted by Andrew Ware, The RunninRev. Thank you for joining us as we explore the communal spirit of running. Make sure to follow and subscribe to the podcast to never miss an episode, and it would mean the world if you left a rating and review on Apple Podcasts or Spotify.

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‘Keep Running’

I'm Nazar Rybak, as the author of 'Keep Running' www.melodyloops.com/tracks/keep-running/, grants Melody Loops and its licensees, including Andrew Ware, permission to use this Music.

This Music may be used in commercial and personal projects and monetized videos (such as YouTube or Vimeo) without paying additional fees or royalties to the author. The Music must be used in accordance with the Melody Loops End User License Agreement https://www.melodyloops.com/support/full-license/

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