The Run Around: Recent Episodes

Rina Stanghellini

This podcast will tell the story of a runner's journey, where she is, and where she is going. This is an insider look at the White Plains High School Cross Country and Track teams.

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In this episode, hear the results of the race, whether the wind or the rain was worse, and what it is like running after having COVID!


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My last high school XC season.


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Runner, coach, athletic director, meet director, and official - Mr. Nick Panaro has done it all! Learn about Mr. Nick Panaro, Loucks, WPHS before the renovation, and officiating meets. 


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What's the craziest place you've race in? For Rina, Abby, and the WPHS Indoor Track Team, an underground parking garage at the Palisades takes first place. Hear about the not one, but two meets Rina and Abby have run underground.


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In this solo episode, here about Rina's first two meets in her indoor season. Last week we discussed the Hispanic Games with Zeph, but hear more about it in this podcast. You'll also get to hear about an outdoor indoor meet!


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Introducing, Zephaniaya! Little did we know we had both run at the 2021 Hispanic Games within hours of each other. After the meet, he reached out to let me know we had both run at the same meet. Hear about Zephaniaya's journey as a runner, experience running during COVID, and advice.


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Check out the overview, fun memories, and favorite warmup and cool down places between the Armory, RCC, and Ocean Breeze. This podcast is about the tracks pre-pandemic. 


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Finally Part 1 is out! Listen to a runner's perspective of the course and their experiences running during COVID.


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In this episode, listen to Rina and Abby discuss the first meet of the Cross Country 2020 season! This meet was held on the White Plains High School Course.


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In this solo episode, learn about Indoor Track Time Trials and distance workouts!


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In this episode, hear what Coach Simmons does to keep her running both productive and enjoyable. You'll also learn how she got into long distance running and ultra running. Coach Simmons has also founded FlipIt4Life, and will be running 100 miles in October for human rights. She will talk more about her mission in this podcast. 


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In this episode, learn more about Coach Tomici as a runner, teacher, and coach! You'll also get to hear great running advice and learn about some wonderful running venues.


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In this episode, learn about Coach McCormick as a runner, coach, teacher, and DJ! Hear inspirational pieces of advice and a funny running story!


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In this funny and fascinating episode, learn how the Singudelo Relays (now the Fitzleton Relays) started! Along with an intriguing running fact, and two pieces of running advice, you'll learn more about the history of the WPHS XC & Track teams! Coach Singleton and Coach Agudelo will also delve into the Buffet workout and the Upstairs Relays!


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In this episode, learn about Coach Furry's running and coaching career!


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Keren shares her experiences as a WPHS Hurdler! Find out where Keren would spend a month vacationing, bits of advice, and her favorite places to compete!


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In this episode, Taylor and Rina discuss both Fitzleton Relays (previously known as the Singudelo Relays) at WPHS! This relay is run each season and is super fun to compete in! Join us next week to hear from Coach Sing and Coach Agudelo about how this meet started!


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In this episode, Abigail Roman returns now as the host! Learn more about Rina with Abby's thought-provoking questions! Delve deep into college recruiting, nutrition, and racing. Find out the answer to this riddle at the end of the episode: Why do runners have so many miles on their shoes?


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In this first outside WPHS interview, get to know Coach Michael Lacko from Somers High School! He shares stories from when he was a runner, along with inside information about the Big Red Invitational, the Joe Wynne Invitational, and Tusker Twilight Invitational.


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In this episode, learn more about Coach Hidalgo as a WP Tiger athlete! She shares her experiences as an athlete, thrower, runner, coach, and teacher!


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In this episode, hear from both Coach Singleton and a WPHS athlete about the Gressler meet! You'll get to learn about the history of the meet as well as hear from an athlete about her experiences running it!


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In this episode, Coach Agudelo shares his experiences as a WPHS runner! He also talks about his teaching and coaching career!


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In this episode, Coach Fitz breaks down college recruiting and running. She talks about what she experienced and what student-athletes should expect while running in college. This is a great podcast for those looking to run in college!


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In this episode, Rina shares the story that she uses to define how strong the bond is in the WPXC team. Tune in to hear how much wind affects your running speed!


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In this episode, Rina and Abby (the co-host for this episode) interview Coach Fitz! They learn about her running career, her counselor career, and her coaching career. Listen to find out several fun running facts!


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In this episode, Simone and Rina discuss their experiences at Suffern Invitational. This was Simone's first ever XC race with WPXC, and this was Rina's first varsity XC race with WPXC! Listen to find out what TV character Simone would be if she could be any fictional character!


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In this episode, Abigail Roman and Rina discuss their transition from running in middle school to running in high school. They share a ton of advice for runners joining the White Plains High School XC and Track teams. In addition, they talk about travel and pet snails.


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During this episode, Rina and Lisa talk about their experiences running their first XC meet! Both Rina and Lisa ran their first race at Big Red Invitational in Somers. Lisa's first meet was in 2017, and Rina's first meet was in 2018. Listen to find out what historic animal made a surprise appearance at Lisa's first meet!


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In this episode, Coach Singleton shares insight about his running career, teaching, coaching, and meet directing. Coach Singleton will share several riveting running facts. Stay tuned to learn Coach Singleton's answers to several running Would You Rather questions.


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In this episode, Rina and Bella will share their first experiences as members of the WPHS XC team!


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