In the first episode of Strides Through H-Town, I sit down with Taco (@tacoxrun), a Houston-based runner whose journey is rooted in patience, growth, and belief.

Taco is a two-time marathoner, with his first marathon taking place at the Mexico City Marathon and his second right here on home turf at the Houston Marathon. In this conversation, we talk about how his approach to running has evolved step by step over the years — and how that same steady growth has shaped his life beyond the road.

One of the driving forces behind Taco’s pursuit of big goals is his desire to honor his parents’ decision to move from Mexico to Texas in hopes of giving him a better life. That gratitude fuels his mindset, his work ethic, and his willingness to chase dreams that once felt out of reach.

We also talk about self-doubt, starting before you feel ready, and how Taco uses his platform to encourage others to believe in what’s possible — even when they don’t yet believe in themselves. Looking ahead, he shares his goal of one day taking on an Ironman, not out of pressure, but out of curiosity and confidence built over time.

This episode is a reminder that growth doesn’t happen all at once — it happens one step, one mile, and one decision at a time.

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In part 2 of my conversation with Kristian Warwick , he dives into his journey with running since hiring a coach, how taking the big, scary steps has led to The Marathon Podcast's success, and what he has planned for the podcast and for his training in 2026.

Thank you so much to Kristian for coming to the podcast and sharing your story. And thank you all for your continued support of Through Their Stride.

LISTEN to The Marathon Podcast: https://open.spotify.com/show/5EYFxkoe1Fk1DlIptEvWo4
WATCH The Marathon Podcast: https://www.youtube.com/@TheMarathonPodcast

​Kristian Warwick only recently started running marathons. But it didn't take long for him to fall in love with the sport.

After qualifying for the Boston Marathon in his first race with a time of 2:52, this former speed skater knew this was something he wanted to invest his time in. And that, he has.

But not only does he love chasing big goals for himself (he eventually wants to run a 2:25 marathon... or faster), he also enjoys sharing the experiences of runners — whether elite or your everyday jogger — on his well-known podcast, ⁩The Marathon Podcast. Kristian has been a filmmaker and photographer for a long time, making beautiful videos and capturing perfect moments for his business, Wiild Studio, so storytelling is nothing new to him. And that's evident in the episodes he's published thus far.

However, sharing runners' stories isn't the only thing The Marathon Podcast has become known for. In conjunction with the podcast, he began offering The Marathon Podcast Sponsorship to up-in-coming elite runners who may not be sponsored yet.

In this episode, we break down how he got into running, what he's loved most about hosting the podcast, and how being the "weird kid" when you're little usually turns you into a successful and unique individual as you get older.

I hope you enjoy my conversation with Kristian. If you do, please remember to like, comment, share, and subscribe. It helps me continue to tell the stories of runners in Texas and far beyond.

If you know a runner who should be featured, please let me know by sending me an email at throughtheirstride@gmail.com.

WATCH The Marathon Podcast: https://www.youtube.com/@TheMarathonPodcast
LISTEN to The Marathon Podcast: https://open.spotify.com/show/5EYFxkoe1Fk1DlIptEvWo4