One Foot in Front of the Other

One Foot in Front of the Other

By: Patrick O'Sullivan & Sally Mikrut

Language: en

Categories: Sports, Running

Lace up your shoes and join us on a journey where running meets real life. One Foot in Front of the Other is more than just miles on the road—it’s about the stories we share along the way. From balancing training with family life, to building unshakable friendships through the sport, this podcast dives into the heart of running and the connections that keep us moving forward. Whether you’re a seasoned marathoner, a weekend jogger, or someone who runs for the joy of community, you’ll find inspiration, laughter, and encouragement here.

Episodes

Episode 8: The Bellringer Ultra: When Grit Meets Humility
Dec 14, 2025

This week on the pod, we ventured out to Montgomery Bell State Park for our first ultra race—the Bell Ringer. Our families camped out along the course, lifting our spirits and filling our hearts at just the right moments.

We fell. We laughed. We almost cried. But we kept moving and made it to the finish.

After 32.75 miles of tough trail, we walked away humbled, grateful, and full-hearted. This race reminded us of the power of community, perseverance, and showing up even when it’s hard.

Huge...

Duration: 00:55:18
Episode 7: Glimmers, Gear, and Turning 40: Running Into Our First Ultra
Dec 07, 2025

This week on the pod, we’re covering runner gift ideas, Patrick’s big 4-0, and why running is basically therapy with shoes on.

Plus, we unpack glimmers, the little joys that get us through the hard stuff, and chat about our upcoming first ultra at @bellringertrailrun next weekend.

We can’t wait for you to come hang with us & as always thanks for joining us on the run! ✨

@ps_runningpod

Duration: 00:41:52
Episode 6: When Recovery is Running
Nov 22, 2025

This week on the pod, we dive into recovery; for our minds and our bodies. Sometimes rest looks like sleep, cold plunging, red light, and sauna, but we've also discovered that the best recovery is figuring out what your mind needs too. In our case this is oftentimes more running. We don't have it all figured out, but we're learning every day. Thanks for listening, we can't wait to share it with you, and as always thanks for joining us on the run.

Duration: 00:37:02
Episode 5: Natchez Trace: Trees, Trails & Total Vibes
Nov 14, 2025

In this episode, we finally dive into our unforgettable experience with @hardwinadventures on the Natchez Trace trail run. We break down our favorite moments on the course, the lessons we learned along the way, and the community that made the day so special. One of the highlights was taking the Runner’s Oath before we began — a reminder of why we show up, why we run, and who we’re running for.

The Runner’s Oath (credit: Hardwin Adventures):

I promise to push myself

Protect my fellow runner

Respect the eart...

Duration: 00:43:21
Episode 4: Hills, Thrills, and the Nashville Half
Oct 27, 2025

We did it! The Nashville Half is in the books—and wow, those hills did not come to play . From perfect weather to great vibes, we share our race day highs (and climbs), what we learned about fueling and hill training, and all the moments that made this one unforgettable. We’re proud, tired, and already planning the next! Tune in for stories, laughs, and a little post-race chaos.

Duration: 00:41:35
Episode 3: Fuel the Run- Carbs, Chaos & Everything in between
Oct 20, 2025

Turns out coffee and good vibes only gets you so far...especially past mile 10. This week, we're diving into fueling for running—what works, what doesn't, and a few lessons learned along the way. From gels and chews to real food and race-day thoughts and planning, we're sharing our go-to fuel strategies and stories from the miles. We're not experts, just runners figuring it out—one long run at a time and snack stop along the way. Thanks for joining us on the run!

Duration: 00:41:02
Episode 2: Fall Races, Fumbles & the Road to Chattanooga
Oct 13, 2025

It's fall race season! We're gearing up for two half marathons in two weekends- the Nashville Half and the Natchez Trace Trail Run- with the Chattanooga Marathon on the horizon, bringing us one step closer to our first ultra. We talk about local races, future goals, and races we've tried and loved. Patrick's smooth voice makes an appearance (along with plenty of typos on our race list).

It's a little chaotic, always fun, and full of real running talk. Join us for the #RunBallChallenge, and run a 5k with us! Don't forget to follow along on Instagram...

Duration: 00:55:05
Episode 1: The Starting Line-Getting to Know Patrick & Sally
Oct 06, 2025

Welcome to the very first episode of our podcast! In this debut conversation, we share a little bit about who we are and what brought us here:

Our families and where we grew upHow each of us found our way into runningThe incredible experience of meeting running legend Sally McRae (@yellowrunner)What’s coming next for this podcast and the kinds of topics we’ll explore togetherThe introduction of our Run Ball Machine —a fun way to mix up our training and adventures

We also give a sneak peek into next week’s episode, where we’ll chat about...

Duration: 00:58:29