Going Off Course

By: Michelle Knafla and Carolyn Carter
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  • Summary

  • Hi, we're Carolyn and Michelle! But you might know us as la_triathlete and fuelmyrun on Instagram. We're just two athletic gal pals who like train for races (Carolyn for triathlons and Michelle for marathons), create fun content on social media and most importantly, love to yap.


    While this podcast has a loose fitness/training focus, we keep things light and fun over here. We share funny stories, talk about our training and races, answer questions, get a little personal and have a lot of fun!


    Whether you're a seasoned runner, a beginner triathlete or you despise all forms of cardio, there is a little something for everyone. So throw on a pair of headphones during your run and enjoy!

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Episodes
  • The Episode for the Girls (and those who mew)

    The Episode for the Girls (and those who mew)
    Apr 23 2025

    This is Michelle’s favorite episode, she thinks. -Michelle (after editing)


    This one’s for the girls (and the guys curious about menstrual cups, mewing, and why we might be qualified to talk about men’s trousers). Have you ever heard about mewing? Don’t worry, you’ll be able to say yes after this episode. Find up mewing. This relates (somehow to) clenching teeth, which is parallel to the discovery that Carolyn’s toes might be part primate, which is perfect if she ever needed to climb a palm tree.


    There’s talk of tampon brand deals, internet cafes, and losing a menstrual cup like it’s a set of keys. Michelle temporarily forgets how birth control works, Carolyn breathes like SpongeBob, and we spiral into Black Mirror territory over content rights.


    We also talk about goals outside of racing, the identity crisis that is pre-race blues, and Michelle’s Boston Marathon weekend plans (plus how many times we say she’s going to find a good bagel). Will Carolyn convince Jordan and the cats to sleep in an oxygen deprivation tent? You’ll have to find out.

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    58 mins
  • Influencing in Mallorca, A Poisoning, and The Gams

    Influencing in Mallorca, A Poisoning, and The Gams
    Apr 15 2025
    Carolyn’s back from Spain with stories—including a food poisoning fiasco and influencer moments in Mallorca. They spiral into iPod Nanos and Now 5. The gams are gamming but the shin is not shinning. Michelle is tapering for Boston and Carolyn found out she got into St. George! We agree with the Mormons - Saturday races for everyone!

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    1 hr and 11 mins
  • The Perfect Messy Bun, Spain Prep, and When Running Starts to Click

    The Perfect Messy Bun, Spain Prep, and When Running Starts to Click
    Apr 8 2025

    Messy buns, marathon goals, and the math of squeezing in a run before a flight—this one’s got it all. We cover the evolution of early 2000s hairstyles (Michelle’s signature ponytail, Carolyn's swimmer-perfect messy bun), dramatic taper week injuries (yes, from making a reel), and the questionable ways Michelle consumes electrolytes. Carolyn preps for Spain while debating whether to raw dog the flight to the Zwift theme song, and Michelle casually gets her marathon PR wrong. We talk about the upcoming Zwift trip, Boston goals, future race plans (Rose Bowl Half? St. George?!), and the moment running just starts to click. Plus: ironman guy energy, emo phases, and why people are always surprised Carolyn’s not tall?


    Next episode: the Spain recap and Boston ramp up!

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    1 hr and 2 mins
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