Ava Pravlik may still be a college student, but as marketing director of Peak Pulse Run Club, she’s already helped shape one of the most compelling running communities in the country.

Ava’s relationship with running was forged through years of consistency, adversity, and showing up when things got hard. A former high school team captain, she became known not just for performance, but also extraordinary resilience.

She continued running after an impactful high school career, pushed by her unwavering love for the sport. In this episode, she speaks candidly about the challenge of navigating the sport without the structure of a team.

Ava is currently training for her first official half marathon race, following a structured training plan and embracing the process with incredible consistency. Her voice is one of the most thoughtful and grounded you’ll find in the running community.

If you’ve ever loved running for reasons you can’t fully explain, struggled through injuries but kept coming back, or found yourself searching for connection through the sport—this episode is for you.

Hosted by Will Loggia.

Foster Malleck is one of the fastest Canadian middle-distance runners ever. He’s also someone I’ve known for years as a teammate, roommate, and friend.

In this episode of The Kick, I sit down with Foster to talk about his journey from high school standout and Penn Relays champion, to setting program records at Boston University, and now competing on the world stage as a professional runner.

Before turning professional, Foster placed 3rd at the 2025 NCAA Indoor Championships in the mile. After graduating from BU, Foster signed a professional contract with Under Armour and has already proven he belongs among the very best in the world.

Foster wasted no time after signing his pro contact, running the fastest 1500m EVER on Canadian soil on August 6, 2025. His 3:32.38 became the second-fastest 1500m ever by a Canadian.

If you’re a runner, a fan of the sport, or someone chasing big goals in any area of life, this conversation is for you.

Hosted by Will Loggia. Thumbnail photos courtesy of Jan Figueroa and Andrew LeMay.

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Emelyn Theriault is proof that your best running doesn’t have to end when high school or college does.

Working full-time at Boston University, Emelyn continues to train at a high level… and she’s still getting faster. Fresh off a 5K personal best at the Cambridge Winter Classic, she joins The Kick to talk about what it takes to keep improving on your own.

If you’re a runner who loves to learn how the most self-motivated people operate, this episode is for you!

Hosted by Will Loggia