Going Off Course

By: Michelle Knafla and Carolyn Carter
  • 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
  • Calamari Pre-Race, Upcoming Brand Trip(!) & Exotic Long Runs
    Apr 1 2025

    In this week’s episode, Carolyn and Michelle discuss everything from long runs to swimming to Carolyn's upcoming brand trip. Carolyn opens up about her obsession with national park gift shops and they both agree: normalize wearing driving gloves when your nails are wrecked.


    Carolyn has been flip-turning since the womb, Michelle raced a stranger on the bike path (it was his fault), but he also probably didn't know it was a race. Did you know that Friday long runs make you a lil exotic? Plus: pre-race calamari, peeing (or not) during endurance events, calculating salt intake, and the one baby name on Michelle’s list that she already hates and she's open for you to use.


    Bonus: you'll find out who has a superior middle toe, Carolyn admits her love for airplane food (a red flag?), and babies with the name Bruce are born with a strong jaw, and that's based on science.


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    1 hr and 16 mins
  • LA Marathon Recap, Trust Funds, and Twerking During a Race
    Mar 25 2025

    In this episode, we recap a BIG one: the LA Marathon. But first - what would you do if you wanted a sandwich, but they only have quiches? Huge PRs were had, but not without chafing and questionable handheld water bottle storage. We get into everything from emotional math mid-race to the cult-like energy of pace groups and an interesting realization—do you share your marathon PR from your watch or the official course time?


    Also featuring:

    •Carolyn’s proud post-race pee moment

    •PSA: Don’t open your Liquid IV with your teeth

    •Would you rather fuel your LR with Maurten or eat a steak dinner?

    •The existential fear of dropping your phone into a porta-potty

    •Rhombus-shaped butt chafing and marathon twerking

    •Perfect poop mornings, race day influencers, special shoelaces, and why PRs feel weird


    Shout out to Micah, Magellan’s spiritual descendant navigating Dodger Stadium, and everyone who has ever cooked a meal after running 26.2 miles on pure willpower.


    And yes—Michelle really did say there are 22 weeks in a year.



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    1 hr and 16 mins
  • Marathon Week, Penis-Shaped Runs & Poisoned Gel
    Mar 18 2025

    Michelle survived the long run from hell (spoiler: she tried to hit marathon pace, fueled by oatmeal, chia, and two large coffees - you can guess the rest) and Carolyn is days out from the LA marathon still in-between carbon plated shoes. Tib is not tibbing and shin is not shinning.


    Today is all about marathon running, for ex. the difference in taper between marathoners and triathletes. But we also cover:


    We also cover:

    • The real reason the last episode didn’t make it to YouTube (Michelle got the ick from herself).
    • Why marathons are like eggs
    • The undeniable superiority of penis-shaped running routes.
    • Rogue gels—would you pick one up off the ground? (If you say no, are you sure?)
    • The dangerous truth about CO2 (mostly related to whipped cream).
    • Do Oceanside 70.3 and Surf City Marathon slap or suck? Could be both.
    • Craving salt & vinegar chips = You’re officially an adult.
    • Horoscopes for the 100th time.


    Finally, Michelle asks Carolyn to look at the moon at the same time as her tonight, wholesome.


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    1 hr and 18 mins

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