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May 26, 2023
Kim Conley On the Launch of Next Best Run! | RunChats Ep.113
2x 5000M Olympian and former podcast guest (Episode 71), Kim Conley returns to RunChats to discuss the launch of Next Best Run. Kim and her coach/husband Drew are building an exciting, personalized online coaching service and community for runners.
This conversation is from an IG live I hosted with Kim. We focused on the positive community they're aiming to build and her plan to connect with more runners at major races on Kim's calendar.
Since the launch, they've been sharing their athletes' success stories and journeys and have added NAZ Elite pro Lauren Hagans and Devin Elizondo as coaches.
I'm SUPER excited to watch them continue to build their community and I hope you all enjoy the listen!
If you enjoy the episode, it would mean the world to me if you would rate the podcast or write a review and share feedback wherever you get your podcast groove on.
Connect With Kim & Next Best Run:
Kim on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/kfconley
Next Best Run on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/next_best_run
Website: https://nextbestrun.com
Connect With Ron:
Personal Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/ronrunsnyc
Podcast Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/runchats_with_ronrunsnyc
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Website: https://ronrunsnyc.com
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May 12, 2023
Sydney Devore - Running With Joy; Hunting Her Best! | RunChats Ep.112
Meet Sydney Devore, 2x OTQ and 7th American in Boston in the strongest field ever assembled in the storied race's 127-year history. Sydney set a goal of top 10 and showed up big time, rocking a 2:31:08—closing strong in the hills to get it done!
Sydney has overcome a lot of adversity to get to this point and is just starting to scratch the surface.
Multiple stress fractures, tragically losing her mom, and training through brutally tough Michigan winters. Those struggles have made her stronger.
Joining McKirdy Trainied as a coach connected her with so many athletes, where she encourages them to find joy in the process and their wins return that joy. Her mom imparted that valuable lesson and it helps her reframe her toughest moments.
Sydney also shares her big goals with her athletes and she can feel them as she is crossing the timing mats, knowing they are tracking her on race day.
"I ran this race with so much joy that no matter the outcome, I was going to be happy. I am so damn proud of my 7th-place American finish. I am proud of my time of 2:31:08 and the way I ran the race. We always want more, but I am grateful to be making sustainable gains in the right direction."
Sydney personifies the "Stay In the Fight" ethos and is SO easy to root for!
If you enjoy the episode, it would mean the world to me if you would rate the podcast or write a review and share feedback wherever you get your podcast groove on.
Connect With Sydney:
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/sydneytdevore
Connect With Ron:
Personal Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/ronrunsnyc
Podcast Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/runchats_with_ronrunsnyc
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Website: https://ronrunsnyc.com
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Apr 28, 2023
James McKirdy - Bakline's McKirdy Micro Marathon & the McKirdy Trained DNA | RunChats Ep.111
This episode is from my IG Live convo with renowned coach James McKirdy of McKirdy Trained on the exciting upcoming Bakline McKirdy Micro Marathon & 10K on 10/14/23 at Rockland State Park, NY.
The Why: to provide the greatest opportunity for athletes to achieve the Olympic Trials qualifying time and faster.
We discuss: bottle support for all participating marathoners, tangents, pacers, and why this course reported by Runner's World as "the fastest loop in the country" gives runners the best opportunity to earn their place on the Olympic Trials marathon starting line, February 3rd, 2024.
In the second half, we explore the McKirdy Trained origin story—the ethos and DNA that has helped build such a strong and powerful team. Plus, a few athlete success stories.
For anyone still dreaming of earning their OTQ—or looking to gain some valuable McKirdy Trained coaching insights—this episode is for you!
If you enjoy the episode, it would mean the world to me if you would rate the podcast or write a review and share feedback wherever you get your podcast groove on.
Connect With James:
Bakline's McKirdy Micro Marathon & 10K: http://mckirdytrained.com/baklines-mckirdy-micro-marathon-10k
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/mckirdytrained
Connect With Ron:
Personal Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/ronrunsnyc
Podcast Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/runchats_with_ronrunsnyc
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Website: https://ronrunsnyc.com
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Apr 7, 2023
Andrea Pomaranski - Don't Stop Believing! | RunChats Ep.110
Andrea Pomaranski grew up idolizing Lisa Fernandez and dreamed of one day pitching for the US Softball Team. On March 12th, she set a Masters American Record, scorching a 3:07:48 50K at 6:03P per mile, and won her first USATF National Championship!
It was the 2nd fastest US 50K time behind the great Des Linden and 3rd fastest for any woman at any age in the world—but most importantly, it earned Andrea that coveted honor she dreamed of as a little girl, representing Team USA.
Andrea's running resume is beyond impressive:
* 3X Olympic Marathon Trials Qualifier
* 2nd American Berlin
* 1st Masters New Haven 20K
* 2:31:06 Marathon PR Houston, 7th place
* American Masters Record Holder in the mile at 4:47
* 50K USATF Champion, Masters American Record of 3:07:48
What's more awe-inspiring is how this mom-of-three has endured and bounced back from the personal tragedy of losing her first two children.
"10 years ago, we lost our first two children in a very heartbreaking way. For a year after our second son died, I considered it a win for the day just to get out of bed in the morning. It was far and away the darkest time period of my life, but also one that I am the most proud of because I never gave up. Even though I felt like my world had ended the day they died, I refused to believe there weren't better things ahead. And little by little, the small wins started to turn into big wins and now I find myself with 3 healthy, beautiful children, an incredible husband and friends, and I'm even able to run and set PRs at the age of 40."
Andrea was told by one of the best doctors in the country that she would never run more than a few miles again due to osteoporosis... and she overcame that, too.
I think she is just getting started and can't wait to follow along. For all the moms out there juggling so much for your family, I know you'll find so many good takeaways in this one.
If you enjoy the episode, it would mean the world to me if you would rate the podcast or write a review and share feedback wherever you get your podcast groove on.
Connect With Andrea:
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/andreapomaranski
Connect With Ron:
Personal Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/ronrunsnyc
Podcast Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/runchats_with_ronrunsnyc
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Website: https://ronrunsnyc.com
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© 2023 Ron Romano
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Mar 24, 2023
Lisa Weightman - Keep Chasing Your Dreams! | RunChats Ep.109
"I pledge to be a role model and inspire others to always think beyond their limits to achieve things they never dreamed were possible."
-Lisa Weightman, Associate Partner at IBM Australia, Olympian, and High-Performance Coach
Meet Lisa Weightman, business leader, badass mom, 4X Olympian, and one of the fastest, most inspiring humans I've been blessed to meet.
Lisa has overcome a lot to reach the fastest, best version of herself. She is quick to credit those in her inner circle for the key roles they play: her husband Lach for always keeping things light and providing much-needed massage services, coach Dick Telford, and son Pete—who we all know is secretly calling all the shots.
Lisa put together a near-perfect training block and then proceeded to pull off one of the most amazing marathon doubles in history—scorching a 2:23 4th place Osaka Marathon (just 10 seconds from 2nd place) followed by a 2:31 13th place finish at Tokyo just 7 days later!
Her secret to recovery? A family visit to Tokyo Disneyland between races, where she likely put in more steps than at either marathon...
It was so FUN to catch up with Lisa on her PB breakthrough and what goals she is chasing next—running in her 5th Olympics, 10K & half-mile PB attempts, finishing off her Six-Star in Boston next year.
For more on Lisa's inspiring journey, check out episode 97 and give her a follow!
If you enjoy the episode, it would mean the world to me if you would rate the podcast or write a review and share feedback wherever you get your podcast groove on.
Connect With Lisa:
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/lisaweightman
Connect With Ron:
Personal Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/ronrunsnyc
Podcast Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/runchats_with_ronrunsnyc
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Website: https://ronrunsnyc.com
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Mar 17, 2023
Kaydi Bolos - Keep Going! | RunChats Ep.108
"After I had my first child, I suffered from postpartum depression. It was really sad, dark, and scary. Running literally saved me—along with medication, therapy, and help from friends and family. Ever since then, I have never been the same and I still struggle with mental health issues... But because I had to dig myself out once, I know what to watch out for and how to best help myself if I feel darkness coming again."
Meet Kaydi Bolos, mom of three and introvert who made the brave decision to share her postpartum depression struggles on Instagram.
Kaydi noticed that running stroller miles with her son would instantly help her feel better and she forged a deeper love and connection to running. By sharing her postpartum journey to connect with and help other moms, it truly transformed Kaydi and provided a deeper sense of purpose.
Kaydi loves to grind, chase down big goals, and is a huge David Goggins fan. She is training hard and has a sub-2:50 goal set for her next marathon at Mt Charleston in April.
We discuss: her coaching partnership with Emily from Praxis Running, nutrition, injuries, Goggins, mindset, goals, drive, challenges, and community service.
I'm SO grateful to Kaydi for stepping out of her comfort zone and sharing her inspiring journey!
If you enjoy the episode, it would mean the world to me if you would rate the podcast or write a review and share feedback wherever you get your podcast groove on.
Connect With Kaydi:
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/kaydiruns
Connect With Ron:
Personal Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/ronrunsnyc
Podcast Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/runchats_with_ronrunsnyc
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Website: https://ronrunsnyc.com
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Email: david@inpostmedia.com
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Mar 3, 2023
Jenny Hitchings - Defying Age—Chasing American & World Records! | RunChats Ep.107
Meet Jenny Hitchings, Masters running icon, 2022 USATF Masters LDR (Long Distance Runner) Athlete of the year, and USATF Hall of Fame runner.
In her 50s, Jenny started running faster than ever, breaking barriers for herself and her age that she never thought possible. She holds FIVE (55-59AG) American Records—5k, 10k, 10-mile, 1/2 marathon, and marathon—and 1 World's best time, 2:45:32 at the 2021 Boston Marathon! These races and experiences shaped her and stoked her competitive fire to keep striving for more.
We discuss: how Jenny found running; goals, race anxiety, and expectations; where her drive and fire come from; trying to defy the aging process and inspire others; losing her mom; coaches who've had an impact; giving back, coaching youth running clubs and other runners.
Jenny's WHY: "Part of me is trying to defy the aging process. I want to show that we can still be competitive and have these crazy goals and show others what's possible as a woman and mother at near age 60... I don't necessarily run for my mom, but part of me keeps on going because it helps me defy what defines aging and the stereotypes that go along with it. Who knows what my mom would be doing from 50 on, but I am creating my own path. She would have been so proud, and I wear a ring of hers every time I race."
I'm so stoked to see what's next and to continue following Jenny's INSPIRING journey!
If you enjoy the episode, it would mean the world to me if you would rate the podcast or write a review and share feedback wherever you get your podcast groove on.
Connect With Jenny:
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/jennyhitchings
Connect With Ron:
Personal Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/ronrunsnyc
Podcast Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/runchats_with_ronrunsnyc
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Website: https://ronrunsnyc.com
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Feb 16, 2023
Jereny Rivera - Dreaming Big, Loving the Grind, & Chasing an OTQ! | RunChats Ep.106
Meet Jereny Rivera, who has been on an inspirational, transformational journey from a childhood in poverty where she learned grit and developed her toughness and fire from watching her mom in the most challenging of circumstances.
Jereny struggled to connect with others in college. She was inspired by watching a True Life episode of a girl who completed a Tough Mudder and signed up for a race, but didn't make it more than a quarter mile on her first training run and had to walk home. That led to her joining a local running club—the Orlando Track Shack—losing 50 lbs, transforming her body with running, strength training, and a better diet, and finding a welcoming community.
From a 3:52 half marathon to smoking a 2:47 in Houston, Jereny is on a journey and dreaming big to one day lace 'em up at the Olympic Trials!
We take a deep dive into her dreams, exploring the importance of having people around you and coaches who are fully onboard and believe, her two-year run streak, daily habits, and how doing the hard things post-run (foam roll, stretch, hydrate) are so important.
We talk about mindset and the Goggins approach. There are no hacks. Show up every day like Jereny and get it done!
I'm so inspired by Jereny and am stoked to share our convo!
If you enjoy the episode, it would mean the world to me if you would rate the podcast or write a review and share feedback wherever you get your podcast groove on.
Connect With Jereny:
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/lolspacemonkey
Connect With Ron:
Personal Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/ronrunsnyc/
Podcast Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/runchats_with_ronrunsnyc/
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Website: https://ronrunsnyc.com
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Feb 4, 2023
Allan Dias - Running to Inspire: Pursuing Endurance Athletics Excellence! | RunChats Ep.105
Meet Allan Dias, former real-life rock star, bass guitarist, and songwriter for Public Image Ltd (PiL). After twenty years of touring, the performing, partying lifestyle had taken a big toll on him—and he finally stepped away for health reasons.
He came back stateside, walked into a bike shop, bought a bike, started riding again, and reconnected with his love of motion. That inexplicable feeling when propelling yourself forward through space and time. After entering a trail duathlon, he fell back in love with running after a twenty-year break.
That began an incredible endurance athletics journey for Allan, immersing himself deeply into the rituals of training and mindset and focusing on pursuing his absolute best.
Allan has freakish running range: he ran a 68-second 400M to place 3rd at Masters Nationals in March 2022 and ran 3:54:06 at Baystate Marathon—a 25-minute BQ at age 71, on 10/16/22.
We took a deep dive into how qualifying for Boston meant so much and how he tapped into that in his training and on race day to make that dream come true. We also cover how grateful and blessed he feels to still be out there competing—running to inspire and giving back to the endurance sports community that has given him so much.
Allan has also competed at the highest levels in cyclocross, mountain biking, road cycling, and once ran 65 miles on his 65th birthday.
I'm absolutely blessed to call Allan a friend and supportive CPTC teammate. I'm so grateful to him for coming on and sharing wisdom from his inspiring journey.
If you enjoy the episode, it would mean the world to me if you would rate the podcast or write a review and share feedback wherever you get your podcast groove on.
Connect With Allan:
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/allandia
Connect With Ron:
Personal Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/ronrunsnyc/
Podcast Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/runchats_with_ronrunsnyc/
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Website: https://ronrunsnyc.com
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Email: david@inpostmedia.com
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Jan 20, 2023
Amelia Rivera-Wong - Boston Mama Strong—Finishing Her 1st Boston 31 Weeks Pregnant! | RunChats Ep.104
Meet Amelia Rivera-Wong, DPT by day, badass endurance athlete, wife to Andy, and new mom to her beautiful son Cameron all the rest of the time.
Amelia's competitive drive was forged as a kid doing crunch competitions with her twin before bedtime and spending long hours at their town community pool. Her mom ran 3 NYC marathons—one for each of her daughters—and that left an indelible mark. All those pool hours prepared her to swim D1 in college and led her to triathlon—where she signed up for an Ironman at Lake Placid on a dare—completing her very first marathon to finish in a monsoon. Her hardcore, badass credentials were fully established.
But when she qualified for her 1st Boston—and subsequently got pregnant and calculated the timing—she knew she was in uncharted waters. It felt like she was going down a rabbit hole. Seemingly everyone with no medical creds had an opinion on what was 'safe' or could potentially harm her baby. Even some of the medical advice didn't make sense and she ultimately decided to follow the same rule she tells her patients as a DPT and as a runner: "listen to your body."
She found a sherpa on Facebook who shared her marathon running pregnancy journey and exchanged tips on finding a good pelvic floor PT, taping, belly braces, and even some advice on the Boston course. She kept her circle super small and found a local training partner to lean on and travel to the start line with.
Amelia ran Boston at 31 weeks pregnant, had an incredible experience, and got it DONE with baby Cameron in tow. (I think he deserves a medal, too!)
I am so grateful for Amelia coming on, being so open, and sharing the emotional roller coaster of her experiences so candidly.
We took a deep dive into the challenges of breastfeeding, how she cross-trained and tried to mitigate injuries, and postpartum running. Amelia is now sharing her experiences on Facebook with other moms to help pay it forward.
For every mom-to-be or mom with children already who might be facing this decision, there are so many lessons to unpack in this episode. Please share with anyone that you think this could help!
If you enjoy the episode, it would mean the world to me if you would rate the podcast or write a review and share feedback wherever you get your podcast groove on.
Connect With Amelia:
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/ameriver8
Connect With Ron:
Personal Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/ronrunsnyc
Podcast Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/runchats_with_ronrunsnyc
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Website: https://ronrunsnyc.com
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Jan 3, 2023
Neely Gracey - Trust the Process! | RunChats Ep.103
Meet Neely Gracey, 4-time Olympic Trials Qualifier (12, 16, 20, 24), top American at the 2016 Boston Marathon, and the 11th American female EVER to break 70 minutes in the half marathon. Neely is fresh off her 9th place finish at CIM—this year's USATF Championship Race—where she rocked a sizzling 2:30:29 PR (5:43 per mile)!
Neely opened up about not being able to run during her first pregnancy, losing her "identity" as a runner—going from one of the top distance runners in the country to "no one" for years, despite being sponsored and feeling a pressure to return to a high level.
It was a rough phase from 2017-2020, but feels she is a better person on the other side—ultimately feeling that her body needed that break—and has completely reframed her relationship with running and her approach to training and racing.
We discuss:
-Reframing her identity and relationship with running
-Evolving her approach and mindset to training and racing
-The husband & wife coaching dynami…
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Dec 16, 2022
Sarah Biehl - The Third Time is the Charm—2022 JFK50 Champ! | RunChats Ep.102
Imagine you have a favorite race—one you continually dream about winning one day—and on every hard training run and day that you're dragging, you visualize being out there and making it happen.
Sarah Biehl kept grinding and manifested her dream—not only breaking the tape at the 60th JFK50, but also shattering Ultra legend Ellie Greenwood's course record by over 6 minutes, running a BLAZING fast 6:05:42!
We discuss: going from the huntress to the hunted; learning from past JFK experiences; staying upright on the AT; working with some men in sections and enjoying the company; the mental battles on the towpath; trusting her race plan from her coach, Michael Owen, but also going with her gut; where the fire comes from; mantras—fall down get back up, play your own game; how more prep work on the AT with training partner Rachel Lemcke helped; why pushing her limits in Ultra gets the juices flowing more than chasing a faster marathon (2:39:01 current PR); and running in her 2nd Olym…
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Dec 2, 2022
Carleth Keys - Regaining Her Identity & Finding Her Best Self Through Running | RunChats Ep.101
After spending 15 years as a journalist—from print reporter, to newscaster, and finally ascending to a desk anchor at NY1 Noticias—Carleth Keys' identity was firmly entwined with her career. After her family relocated to Madrid from NYC and the job market wasn't lining up, she put her focus on raising her two young boys.
During that transition, Carleth lost her identity and it was through running that she restored it, found her mojo, and become the best version of herself.
When her video production businesses struggled like so many during the pandemic, Carleth pivoted and started using her tech to begin filming her runs and discovered the world of content creation. I call her the 'Queen of Reels,' and if you check out her IG page, you'll see exactly why!
Carleth is super talented and loves to collaborate with brands and others on IG to produce amazing content and share her inspiring running journey.
We discuss: her journalism career, losing her identity, regaining it through ru…
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Nov 18, 2022
Kate Pallardy - Becoming Strength Personified | RunChats Ep.100
Kate's remarkable journey is powerful and inspiring.
Kate was bullied as a child and battled crippling anxiety, depression, and intrusive thoughts. While in college, in an unhealthy relationship, she was searching for an outlet and had been running 3 miles a few days per week. She decided to run 11 miles—to try to literally run away from her troubles—and was flooded with emotions when she finished.
From that moment everything changed.
12 miles the next day. 27 miles a couple of days later.
She searched for an Ultra in the spring and her unhealthy boyfriend at the time said it was too soon—she'd get injured or never finish.
This was the first of many times Kate would use a challenge as fuel to her fire and she moved the timeline up—signing up for the McNaughton 50M race. She showed up in cotton clothes and sneakers from TJ Maxx, met her future husband, Mike, on the course (he gave her lifesavers on her 3rd loop), and went on to finish 2nd that day—in her very 1st race!
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Oct 21, 2022
Dani Moreno - An Obsession With Progression | RunChats Ep.99
Meet Dani Moreno, 3rd place woman at UTMB OCC, the FIRST American to make the podium! Ultra Trail du Mont Blanc (OCC-Orsières-Champex-Chamonix) is a 55km race with 3500M+ of climbing and is one of seven races featured in the event that takes place annually at Chamonix in France.
Dani found herself in 20th place in the first half as she began the climb up Champex & moved into 15th place when she crested the top. Despite being so far back at this point, Dani never lost faith, kept grinding, and battled her way all the way to the podium!
"It's one thing to have the race plan, but to actually be on the starting line and trust the plan. The plan was to build confidence throughout the race because I race more ferociously and fierce when I’m building confidence."
Dani's inspiring story is one of patience, self-belief, trusting the process, and having huge gratitude for family, friends, and sponsors who love and support her journey.
It began 5 years ago when she met and formed a powerfu…
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Oct 6, 2022
Claudia Becque Johnston - Staying Curious and Believing in Herself—The Journey Back from Injury and Beyond | RunChats Ep.98
Meet Claudia Becque Johnston, radiation oncology nurse by day, and one of a handful of women to qualify and complete three (2008/2012/2016) Olympic Trials Marathons! Claudia also qualified and repped the USA in the 2016 50K World Championships.
It takes a serious commitment to your craft to compete at this level, many times having to run at 4:30AM before seeing patients. Whenever a workout didn't go as well as planned, the positive attitude and determination of her cancer patients would immediately help provide much needed perspective.
We took a deep dive into her favorite races and she shared some wonderful and inspiring stories. A journey of learning self-belief from her key coaches, Tom McGlynn, Brad Hudson, and a fellow OTQ runner and friend, Dana Coons Thiele, who encouraged her that she too could make that dream come true.
The journey from imposter syndrome to 'I belong.'
The epic chase to nail a sub-2:40!
Her husband, key teammates, athletes that inspire her, and therapists…
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Sep 16, 2022
Lisa Weightman - Running to Inspire! | RunChats Ep.97
I'm honored to introduce four-time Australian Olympian, Lisa Weightman, to the RunChats pod!
Professional runner for Asics Running, associate partner at IBM where she oversees a team of 236 consultants, and mom to 7-year-old Pete, Lisa could write a book on how she juggles it all, but is quick to credit her incredibly supportive family, running community & colleagues at IBM.
Her running journey is truly inspiring and nothing short of remarkable. Time and time again, Lisa was told she wasn't good enough or couldn't do something and has used that to fuel her enormous competitive fire! Lisa has a personal best of 2:25:15 in the marathon, 1:08:43 in the half marathon, 31:20 in the 10k, and was a bronze medalist in the 2008 World CrossCountry Championships. Lisa recently placed 2nd at the Gold Coast Marathon in early July, running 2:25:55 at age 43! Can you say #fasterasamaster??
Lisa grew up in an athletic family and enjoyed netball as a kid until one too many crashes with the concrete…
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Sep 9, 2022
Emily Durgin - Coming in Hot for Her Marathon Debut at NYC! | RunChats Ep.96
Emily Durgin has always been driven, set big goals, and dreamed of earning a scholarship to run in college while in middle school. Her love affair with distance running was forged in the 4th grade when she won a 1500M race and she can still remember that amazing feeling today. How it inspires her to run from the front today as a professional runner for Adidas Running.
Emily has a bunch of 2nd place finishes and is fearlessly chasing her 1st big victory. She ran a 67:54 at Houston this winter—the 6th fastest Half Marathon for American women—and is excited to be building for her NYC Marathon debut in November.
Topics: coaches who've had an impact—Andrea Grove, Amy Begley, JJ Clark, Terrence Mahon—her collegiate running experience, working with Mark Coogan and the New Balance Boston team, transitioning to a professional runner, key race highlights, meaningful moments that shaped her, where her drive comes from, community service—running to inspire aspiring pro's—speaking to…
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Aug 26, 2022
Eoin Everard - The Man in the Arena! | RunChats Ep.95
Eoin Everard is a long-time listener of RunChats, who hails from Kilkenny, Ireland, and reached out to collaborate on this episode. I'm so stoked to share his inspiring running journey and lessons learned as a sub-4 minute miler, sub-14 5K, sub-30 10K, and 5X Irish National Champion. Eoin (pronounced Owen) is currently the 3K European Indoor Masters Champion and in his professional life is a chartered physio, who holds a PhD in Biomechanics.
Part One: We discuss his amazing running journey. His sporty, competitive, turbo-fast family. With an older brother who ran for the National cross-country team, Eoin shared a funny story how he regularly razzed him about it. His sister ran the 800m in the Rio Olympics—can you say FAST FAMILY?! How he took a year off to fully dedicate himself to being his best, chasing an Olympic dream, worked on his mindset, and in his words, "ran like a donkey." He then had an epiphany that nobody gives a sh*t what times he was running. If he was happy, his fam…
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Aug 12, 2022
Adam Lowe - Harnessing the Power of Belief | RunChats Ep.94
In 2010, Adam Lowe was not happy about how he looked or felt. Adam was an extremely active kid in high school, playing soccer, lacrosse, & basketball, and wanted to get back in shape—so he turned to running. His sister had run the Marine Corps Marathon, inspiring him to sign up and give it a try. Adam ran his first 10K in 48:07 so he could register for his first Marine Corps Marathon and ran a 3:58 in his debut. Immediately after, he swore—while lying on the ground, praying to die—that he would never run again.
Fast forward to 2021, running the JFK 50 Mile, Adam came off the AT (Appalachian Trail) in 64th place and proceeded to rock a 3:13 marathon split on the C&O Canal, and continued closing hard over the last 8.5 miles on the road to finish 21st overall and leading his CVAC Team to their 2nd consecutive 1st place finish! Adam finished in 6:38:19, a 17-minute PR at JFK (2020, 6:55:29) and it was his 2nd straight year being 21st overall.
What a journey! Adam went from feeling…
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Jul 29, 2022
Kim Horner - Gamble + Grit + Sparkle = OTQ (2:36:43)! | RunChats Ep.93
Gamble + Grit + Sparkle = 2:36:43 OTQ! These are the founding principles of every race plan for Kim Horner, and she channeled them all brilliantly at Grandma's to make a 7-year dream come true!
As early as 5K into the race, Kim was struggling with the pace/effort and let her Mill City Running teammate, Doron Clark, know that there could be some dark moments ahead and this was going to be a test of will as well as fitness. Good thing she worked equally hard at her mental/mindset game to prepare for that moment and being on the OTQ edge all day.
Gamble - "Any big race is worth the gamble. I am toeing the line to put it all out there." Kim channeled the fierce self-belief of college coach, Yarrow Pasche, and current coach, Kyle Bennett, that she could hit the new, challenging 2:37 OTQ standard. Kim also tapped into how many family members, friends, and teammates like Gabi Rooker were betting on her and knew she had to bet on herself and go all-in for this race.
Grit - "Being tenacious…
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Jul 22, 2022
Gabi Rooker - 2:34:57—Betting on Herself & Crushing the New OTQ Standard! | RunChats Ep.92
"If you bet on yourself, it's contagious, and others will bet on you and wanna bet on themselves. Whether it's running, family, work, or a different hobby it's contagious positivity."
-Gabi Rooker
Close your eyes and think back in time to remember your first two marathons. Most of us were out there to challenge ourselves and prove we could finish... Gabi Rooker ran 2:54:57 in her debut at Grandma's 2021 and then proceeded to slash another 20 MINUTES at Grandma's 2022—running 2:34:57—easily beating the challenging new 2:37 OTQ standard! I'm so excited to share her amazing story to INSPIRE more ladies to get after that new target.
Gabi was a competitive gymnast who started at the age of three! She loved the routines, the order, and the discipline required to continuously improve and won three Division III individual national titles and three team national titles, competing for the University of Wisconsin-La Crosse. It's where her competitive fire was forged and her love for the gr…
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Jul 15, 2022
Adam Kimble - Tapping the Power of Team to Go the Distance! | RunChats Ep.91
"I love my crew, I love this community, and I've never been more satisfied crossing a finish line than I was holding my daughter on Saturday night at Placer High. Love you all. God is good!"
-Adam Kimble
Adam is a high-energy, super positive professional ultrarunner, motivational speaker, and running coach, who is so easy to root for. His joy for running is infectious, whether on the course at Western States interacting with volunteers at aid stations, his beloved crew, or fellow runners. Adam has a big appetite for adventure and chasing down big goals with his MVP crew and the support of his brands, HOKA, BUFF, Rabbit, COROS, and Tahoe Mountain Realty.
Adam has run across the USA (60 days, 2500 miles), run the Fastest Known Time (FKT) on the 171-mile Tahoe Rim Trail—with 28K of climbing—in 37 hours, 12 minutes, and 15 seconds—beating the LEGEND Kilian Jornet's record—but he will be hard pressed to surpass the iconic moment of crossing the Western States Finish Line in 17:28…
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Jul 8, 2022
Hidi Gaff - 2:59:52—Chasing Down a Nine-Year Dream! | RunChats Ep.90
"Breaking 3:00 wasn't just about one race. It was about the nine years of marathoning and overcoming injury, the thirteen years without running and racing, and the hope tucked away in 1999 when I was just a girl who thought 'someday.'" -Hidi Gaff
When Hidi hit the 26-mile mark at Grandma's, she saw the clock and had 1:26 left to break sub-3! This mom of six had to dig deep, channel every ounce of grit, and turn on the jets to get across the line in 2:59:52 and make her sub-3 dream come true!
Hidi has overcome many obstacles along the way.
Back surgery.
Knee surgery to remove a tumor.
A divorce from her 1st husband who was cheating on her—who left her with 4 kids in diapers and newly relocated to Fort Wayne, In.
She had no degree, job, money, vehicle, or even a driver's license.
Working with her therapist, Hidi wrote down a list of where she saw herself in 5 years, what she wanted for herself & children, mapped out every step needed to achieve those goals, and set out to do the…
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Jul 1, 2022
Dakotah Lindwurm - Dare Greatly! | RunChats Ep.89
Dakota Lindwurm played hockey every free moment she had as a kid and dreamed of becoming a professional goalie. When her mom worried she was getting a little too obsessed, she told her she needed to add another sport for balance. Lucky for us, Dakotah chose running because she brings huge passion & joy to our sport. Dakotah managed to rock the Macarena at mile 24 of Grandma's Marathon 2022 while defending her title and running 2:25:01—the 12th fastest women's American marathon time ever!
Dakotah was a walk-on at Northern State where she had to convince her coach, Kevin Bjerke, to take a chance on her before becoming a 2X D2 All-American. He became her biggest advocate, helped her to dream big, and convinced her she could make the Olympic Trials as a marathoner. Next, Dakotah connected with Minnesota Distance Elite Team and current coach, Chris Lundstrum, who is now working with her to chase down even bigger dreams.
We discuss: key coaches/mentors: Andy Forbort, Kevin Bjerke, Chris…
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Jun 24, 2022
Susan Loken - The Gift of Self-Belief & Running to Inspire! | RunChats Ep.88
"It was the best experience of my running career. Running a 2:45 marathon over four hilly loops of Central Park and winning the More Marathon for Masters women. Every woman out there was cheering for me, inspired by me—and not because I was some hotshot runner—but because I was a mom from Arizona. That changed how I looked at running. What I do can matter in the life of other people. My purpose became to inspire other people in any way that I possibly could." -Susan Loken
Susan Loken began her remarkable running journey at age 35, after the birth of her 1st son, realizing she needed some "me" time and wanted to get active. Susan built up from her first 5K to completing her first marathon in 4:01 in San Francisco at age 36. Remarkably, just four short years later, Susan qualified for her first of THREE Olympic Trials marathons (2004/2008/2012) at age 40! Susan is also a 4X USA Masters Marathon Champion and has one of the most accomplished running resumes of anyone you'll ever meet!…
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Jun 17, 2022
Rory Linkletter - Strengthening His Faith, Following His Heart, & Betting on Himself! | RunChats Ep.87
"In 2021, I had a really hard year of life and racing. Nothing seemed to go right, and I was desperate for answers. I feel like I trusted God, took a leap of faith and it's paid off big time." -Rory Linkletter
After strengthening his faith, following his heart, and betting on himself, it paid huge dividends for Rory Linkletter in 2022. Rory set the Canadian half-marathon record at Houston in January, scorching a 61:08. Rory also competed gamely and ran 62:19 in the NYC Half, placing 10th in a stacked field. These and many other great results led to him being named to World Champs Oregon 2022 Team for Athletics Canada for the marathon, where he will have the great honor of competing for his country.
On working with Ryan Hall: "Ryan has rewired my brain through his charisma, his wisdom, his faith. I couldn't have drawn up a better person to guide me through this transition in my career. In 7 months of working together, I couldn't have imagined someone working so quickly to change who I…
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Jun 10, 2022
Roberta Groner - Staying Curious, Being Fearless, & Running to INSPIRE! | RunChats Ep.86
Roberta Groner is a 2:29 marathoner, full-time nurse, and mother of three teenage boys. And if that wasn't already enough to juggle, she recently became the road coach of my club team, Central Park Track Club.
Roberta is a fiery competitor who runs with heart and pure grit. The tougher the conditions, the better she performs. On 9/27 in the 2019 IAAF World Championships in Doha, Qatar, where real-feel temps were 105, she finished 6th overall, and was TOP American! Only 34 days later, Roberta came back and scorched a 2:30:12 in the 2019 TCS New York City Marathon, where she was 13th overall, and 4th American.
The big themes:
-Staying curious—pushing her limits to find the fastest version of herself
-Being fearless—taking risks, accepting the chance to rep the USA at World's in Doha despite knowing she would also be running NYC 34 days later
-Community—giving back, sharing her journey to inspire her boys & others
-Bringing awareness to autism and Soles4Souls
-Tapping into th…
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Jun 3, 2022
Maggie Rettelle - Why Not Me? I Am Worthy—Running a Sub-5 Half IronMan & Sub-3 Marathon 7 Days Apart! | RunChats Ep.85
Maggie Rettelle has been on a quest to run a sub-3 marathon. Having qualified for IronMan Kona twice and run a 3:30 marathon off the bike, Maggie believed she had the strength and grit to get it done. Race experiences and her fire to achieve it shaped her to dive deeper into nutrition, fueling, sleep, mantras, and her mental game.
As athletes, we all hope for a perfect training cycle. We root for the best weather and optimal conditions to help us smash our goals. On Saturday 5/21 in Chattanooga, Maggie CRUSHED a sub-5 Half IronMan, running her fastest 1/2 (1:36) off the bike and WON her age group by an astonishing 12 minutes! 7 days later, on 5/28, she laced 'em up at the Bayshore Marathon where she ROCKED a 2:58:02, smashed down the sub-3 door, and made her dream come true.
Maggie is a board-certified health & wellness coach and USAT Level 1 certified triathlon coach at TS2 Coaching and is all about community and giving back. So much of our RunChat centers on gratitude. For anyone w…
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May 20, 2022
Heather Pech - Channeling Grit, Gratitude, & Hope to a 3:03 Boston Course Record! | RunChats Ep.84
In February of 2021, Heather Pech tore a portion of her plantar fascia and it took until September 2021 before she could run again. It was a physically and emotionally exhausting journey. It was 1.5 years since her last race and 3 years since she toed the line at Boston.
"I started to run 3 or 4 weeks before and just had so much gratitude. Pure, unalloyed delight that I could run. I wanted to Forest Gump. I wanted to run all day. Everywhere. Fast. I ran 3 or 4 workouts leading into Boston that were the fastest of my life. I had been deprived of running and was rediscovering the possibility. I stepped into the Boston corral with confidence I was whole, calmness that I didn't have anything to prove, overwhelming gratitude, and hope from a conversation with coach James McKirdy. And that's kind of powerful stuff!"
Heather ran 3:03:47 this year at age 60, setting the Age Group course record, breaking the GOAT Joan Benoit Samuelson's previous mark. Her Age Grade Score is 99.88%, which equa…
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May 6, 2022
Thia Angelo - Boston to Big Sur Champ! | RunChats Ep.83
The crazier and more difficult the challenge, the more it stokes Thia Angelo's competitive fire! During the quarantine, she ran 104 miles in 25 hours in the Backyard Ultra. In April 2020, she won the Broken Ladder Challenge—an event where you start running a mile a day and keep going up in mileage until everyone taps out. Thia started day one with her virtual Boston, running a 3:15 at 4:30am before work, and continued battling with her sister, Liz, and one other competitor, before winning it all by running 27 miles on the treadmill super early to take away their will to continue (she definitely has some David Goggins in her!)
When she learned of the B2B (Boston to Big Sur Challenge), she convinced her sister to join her. They ran Boston 2019 (the Perfect Storm year) in 3:24 and bounced back with a 3:30 at Big Sur just 13 days later. Impressive stuff, particularly given Boston's weather that year.
This year, she set a HUGE goal—go sub-3 in BOTH! Thia went for it at Boston, shootin…
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Apr 29, 2022
Jeremy Bush - Manifesting a Boston Dream! | RunChats Ep.82
After gorging himself at a dinner eight years ago with his wife, Jeremy Bush didn't like how it made him feel and knew something had to change. He downloaded a Couch to 5K program and couldn't believe that running for only 30 seconds could feel so hard. He stayed with it and eventually worked his way up to 10 minutes of running.
Jeremy watched Meb's historic win at Boston in 2014 and said, "I'm gonna run that race one day." And the die was cast.
For those who know him best, when he sets his mind on a goal, he will move heaven and earth to get it done. Many small incremental changes led to continuous improvement. Becoming a student of the sport, honing his craft listening to the Running Rogue Podcast with Steve Sisson and Chris McClung, joining the Renegades—a virtual training group—working with a community of like-minded individuals.
Then, working one-on-one the past 2 years with coach Steve Sisson, aka the Sorcerer, of Telos Running to further enhance his development, culminati…
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Apr 22, 2022
Annie Hughes - Exploring Her Limits! | RunChats Ep.81
At the tender age of 23, Annie Hughes burst onto the Ultrarunning scene like a supernova! She won the brutal and storied Leadville 100 and Moab 240 and was ranked 3rd Ultrarunner of the Year by UltraRunning Magazine.
Annie resides in Leadville, CO, and became the race's youngest winner—made sweeter still by running in front of her friends, family, and local community. Annie feels blessed that Hoka took a gamble on her and signed her and it looks like Hoka made a great addition to their pro roster!
Annie is a fierce competitor fueled by exploring her limits, trying to find out just how far her feet and mind can take her. She is on a quest. Next up is the Cocodona250 and I'm stoked to follow!
We discuss: her start in running, moving to the mountains, running at Adams State, burnout, climbing all 58 of the 14ers, moving to Leadville, finishing school, finding Ultra, the Silver Rush 50 Miler, qualifying for the Leadville 100, her 160M Collegiate Loop FKT, the Leadville 100, recovery,…
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Apr 15, 2022
Sam Roecker - Running To Support the Mental Health & Well-Being of Nurses! | RunChats Ep.80
Meet Sam Roecker, nurse and sub-2:30 marathoner! Sam will be toeing the line at the 126th Boston Marathon in Moxie scrubs to support the mental health and well-being of healthcare workers. Sam will try to break the Guinness Book of Records marathon time of 3:08 while running in nursing scrubs to raise awareness and funds for the American Nurses Association for their well-being initiative.
When Sam's physician assistant friend's NYC Pediatric Hospital was converted to an adult COVID care unit to accommodate the overflow, she put her life on the line to care for patients. She now suffers from PTSD, anxiety, and depression as do so many others. When Sam couldn't find resources to help, she decided to combine her two passions to raise money and awareness.
We also discussed: running at Providence College, CIM, US Marathon Champs, Pan American Games (5th in Lima, Peru, repping the US), and going sub-2:30 at the Marathon Project
The funds Sam will raise will go towards the American Nurses…
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Apr 8, 2022
Jana Fridrichová - The Mountain Running Mama; Do the Work, Become Something Amazing! | RunChats Ep.79
Jana Fridrichová—the Mountain Running Mama—has been on FIRE of late, winning and setting course records at the Martin's Mill Covered Bridge 5 Miler & Buck Ridge Burn Trail 1/2 Marathon on the same weekend! Jana also recently completed her milestone 50th Ultra at the Terrapin Mountain 50K, with 7K of climbing, where she also placed 1st with a time of 4:55!
After divorcing, Jana made the brave decision to make a counseling appointment to address her years of stress drinking to try and escape her marital problems. She was down, not feeling good about herself, and knew something needed to change. Those sessions changed everything. It has been 6-plus years of sobriety and it has helped her to feel happy, healthy, and embrace self-love. Those changes also led to her finding more joy in her running and in life, where she is one of the most positive people you will ever meet.
We discuss: growing up in the mountains of Slovakia, finding running, divorce, facing her stress-drinking, couns…
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Apr 1, 2022
Oz Pearlman - Running 100+ Miles & Raising $100K to Save the Children! | RunChats Ep.78
It was an absolute honor and a blast to host this convo with world-class entertainer, mentalist/mind reader, and Emmy winner, Oz Pearlman. When Oz isn't blowing the minds of audiences around the world, he is an avid marathon and ultra-marathon runner, having completed such grueling races as the Badwater 135 Miler, Hawaii Ironman World Championships, Western States 100, and Spartathlon. Oz ran a 2:29 in the 50th NYC Marathon, placing 33rd overall, and holds a 2:23 Marathon PR!
On 4/8/2022, Oz is trying to break the record for most miles ever run in a day around Central Park since it was founded in 1858. This means running over 100 miles nonstop from 6am to 1am, over and over around one of the most iconic loops on the planet.
He is running in support of the Save the Children Ukraine Relief Fund (you can donate here). Oz matched the first $10K donated and has a goal of raising $100K! For NYC locals and run clubs, home base will be at Engineers Gate, 90th & 5th, come on out and share so…
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Mar 25, 2022
Sarah Cummings - Returning to WIN at JFK: Finding Joy in the Mountains and Ultra Running! | RunChats Ep.77
Sarah Cummings' running has been on fire of late, so much so that she was named the #5 2021 UltraRunner of the Year by UltraRunning Magazine after her stellar season. Her signature moment came at the JFK 50 Mile against a stacked field where she scorched a 6:18 to win, running the 3rd fastest time in the race's storied history! Sweet revenge for the year prior in her 50M debut at JFK, where she and a small group made a wrong turn early, before gamely battling all the way back to 2nd place behind legend Camille Herron.
Sarah is a 2X Olympic Marathon Trials qualifier with a 2:34PR, a 3X member of Team USA (Road 50K 2X, Pan American Games Marathon), and ultramarathon trail runner. In August of 2020, she took a two-week trip to Park City, UT with her sister, Marisa, which became permanent when she realized she had an undercover addiction to the mountains and sunshine. They connected with the Park City trail running community, who really helped them learn the trail system and expose them t…
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Mar 18, 2022
Yulady Saluti - Blazing a Trail, Sharing Her Breast Cancer Journey, & Building a Powerful Community | RunChats Ep.76
Yulady Saluti is one of the strongest people you will ever meet. Over a 10-year period, she endured 27 abdominal surgeries for colorectal pain, trying to correctly diagnose the source. She suffered severe pain, infections, adhesions, constipation, and the inability to have regular bowel movements, finally resolved by clearing a large intestinal blockage of scar tissue on the 27th procedure. She could finally breath normally and opted to keep her colostomy bag for life to mitigate potential infections.
Then, breast cancer came calling and Yulady decided to share her journey with the world. Blogging, posting photos & videos of the emotional rollercoaster ride of highs and lows, connecting and building out a powerful, supportive community helped saved her. Her husband Gerald is her rock and biggest supporter. Despite the scarring and PTSD from all of it, she has learned to look past her scars and poop bag, to see beyond convention and love herself.
Fast forward & Yulady discovered runni…
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Mar 11, 2022
Megan Flynn - Resilience Redefined: Breaking Through and Nailing a 2:46 at CIM! | RunChats Ep.75
Megan Flynn is resilience redefined, overcoming SIX stress fractures in her high school and college running years and one post-collegiately before a monster breakthrough at CIM, where she scorched a 2:46 marathon! That many injuries could've broken the will of even the most hardcore runner, but only served to strengthen Megan's resolve and send her on a quest to learn more about anatomy and nutrition, influencing her to pursue a career as a DPT, physical therapist.
Growing up in a close-knit, super competitive family no doubt forged her competitive fires. Megan radiates positive energy and is excited about the opportunity to take a big swing at the new Olympic Trials marathon standard of 2:37, either returning to CIM or the Philadelphia Marathon in the fall. Megan recently joined Garden State Track Club, where she looks forward to racing on the track, developing her speed, and having fast friends to accompany her on long runs in her buildup.
We discuss: family life, the competitive f…
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Mar 4, 2022
Stefanie Flippin - A Transformative Journey: Experiencing Life In a Day Over 100 Miles! | RunChats Ep.74
This episode image of Stefanie Flippin effortlessly flying through the air truly epitomizes Hoka's slogan, 'Time To Fly'! Stefanie Flippin is a dynamo with a huge heart, and channels it to power through long days as a foot and ankle surgeon, pro-athlete for Hoka, running coach with Lift Run Perform, and someone deeply invested in her community.
She developed her love for trails and the mountains running with her dad at 7-years-old, watching him float over the hills, then come back down to get her and finish together. It wasn't until medical school that Stefanie started taking her running seriously and it really helped relieve stress and gave her mind a break from studying. Running 20-milers late at night, after crazy long shifts at Cook County Hospital during residency with her now-husband Mitchell forged their partnership. Running in an exhausted, sleep-deprived state with brain fog, unknowingly building all of the tools she would need to become a rock star at the 100-mile distance.…
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Feb 25, 2022
Erin Genova - Running Into Your Unknown: Crushing a 2:58—a 16 Minute PR—at CIM! | RunChats Ep.73
At age 13, Erin Genova's appendix burst, and she was hospitalized for a week. While she was there, she watched the Boston Marathon on TV and was so inspired she said, "I am going to run that one day!" That is where her amazing running journey began! Erin made good on that promise, running 3:42 in her 1st Boston in 2002, during her senior year of college at BU, on a sponsor's invitation bib from John Hancock.
We discuss:
-Post kids: her 8-year Boston streak (2005-2012) being broken from surgical complications on Violet's childbirth and the physical and mental trauma from an artery being nicked during her C-section and missing the race
-The Bombing: how she felt guilty for not being there and how she stopped running completely until 2016, when a work colleague convinced her to join him on lunch runs at their gym and on the Charles River
-Boston Marathon 2018: how she ran on the Charles River in the monsoon that day and came back inside to work and watched Des WIN, inspiring her to wa…
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Feb 18, 2022
Brendon O'Leary - 2:29 Marathoner: On Chasing Big Goals & Creating a Family Culture at O'Leary Racing Team | RunChats Ep.72
Brendon O'Leary epitomizes Boston strong and proved it in the 2012 Boston Marathon, where temps hit 89 degrees and there was carnage on the course. In a race of attrition, he was shocked to pass Geofffey Mutai, the 2011 winner—who ran 2:03:02, on the side of the road and kept his focus on getting in enough fluids and showed us all how to stay in the fight, running 2:34, placing 41st overall & 25th American.
In 2014, the year after the bombing, Brendon had his breakthrough race, running 2:29, feeding off the crowds who were chanting "USA!" for Meb—who broke the tape in 2:08—and that big energy helped carry him home over the last 3 miles! Truly epic to rock your PR on such a historic day!
We discussed Brendon's experiences running in the sub-elite field at the New York Marathon in 2016, 17, & 18 and compared and contrasted the courses and what they require.
We closed focusing on the close-knit, family culture they've created at Team ORT and examined three big breakthroughs by th…
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Feb 11, 2022
Kim Conley - The Next Chapter: Moving Up to the Marathon, Finding Joy in Coaching, Taking Aim at her 3rd Olympics! | RunChats Ep.71
Kim Conley has had a storied career as a professional runner, proudly repping the USA eight times, including at the 2012 Olympic Games in London & 2016 in Rio! Kim has won two national titles—10,000m & 1/2 marathon—and earned the bronze medal at the 2019 Pan-American Games in the 5000m. Kim holds PR's of 15:05 (5K), 31:35 (10K), & 69:44 (1/2M)—all pre-carbon shoes!
After a 10-year sponsorship run with New Balance, Kim is a free agent and is excited for her next chapter as she moves up to the marathon with the goal of running in the 2024 Olympic Trials, shooting for her 3rd Olympics.
In 2021, Kim began Coaching with McKirdy Trained and is currently finding joy helping her athletes build their plans, hit big goals, and is drawing inspiration from the work ethic of her 29 athletes.
We discuss:
-Key coaches who had an impact: Larry Meredith, Mr. Walsh, Drew Wartenburg (her husband)
-Key Races: 2012 Trials (coming from 5th to 3rd in last lap with a lean at the tape), 2014 US Cham…
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Feb 4, 2022
Tim Rossi - Keep the Dream Alive! | RunChats Ep.70
I am stoked to share this convo with local NYC running rockstar and co-founder of the Lost Boys Track Club Tim Rossi. It's been fun watching Tim's progression, as he continues to rip faster and faster times (2:31 Marathon & 1:11 1/2M PRs) and keeps honing his craft. We dove deep on the NYC running scene, Lost Boys vibe and culture, and the power of community.
We discuss:
-Team sports & coaches who've impacted him
-His intro into running & being welcomed into the community
-The local NYC running scene
-Olympic Trials standards & the NYC women who inspire
-The genesis of Lost Boys
-The Speed Project & Hood to Coast
-Running with Shalane Flanagan & Wesley Korir at NYC
-His 2:31 NYC Marathon in 2018 & the lessons learned
-The 50th NYC: DNF vs living cheering section to cheering section, celebrating NYC running (Boogie Down Bronx Runners, We Run Uptown Crew, Brooklyn Track Club)
-Community & giving back
I can't tell you how excited I am to continue following Tim's journey an…
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Jan 28, 2022
Mary Denholm - Loving the Journey: From BQ to OTQ in Four Years! | RunChats Ep.69
What an amazing, inspiring journey Mary Denholm has been on! From aiming for a BQ in her 2nd marathon and nailing a 3:03 in 2016, to running a 2:42 at CIM in 2019, punching her ticket to run the Trials in Atlanta. Mary's time seeded her 189th for ATL, where she rocked a personal-record time of 2 hours, 41 minutes, 8 seconds on a demanding course in swirling winds, finishing 51st! That outstanding result on a tough day against a stacked field earned her a start in the PRO field this year in Boston.
Her progress and journey haven't been linear and all of those races and life experiences have forged her mental grit and resiliency. Mary had a tough day at Grandma's, nearly dropped out, and decided to help a bunch of other women go sub-3 that day.
At Twin Cities, Mary ran with her friend Liz Camy for 25M, but couldn't stay with her the last mile. Liz qualified and Mary missed her OTQ by 13 seconds!
By far the most impactful, in February, just a month before her big Trials race in Atlanta…
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Jan 15, 2022
Moving 'On': Ben Flanagan Returns to Talk About Leaving Reebok, Joining On Running, Major Goals, & His Future in the Sport | RunChats Ep.68
I'm so grateful to Ben for jumping "On" from the Houston Half Marathon to share his exciting news of signing with On Running, where he'll be rocking his new kit in a stacked field and taking a swing at the Canadian National Record (61:28)!
We discussed closing a great chapter with Reebok and Reebok Boston, his gratitude for them believing in him, and the support given. The close friendships built over many shared miles and experiences with Colin Bennie, Graham Crawford, Robby Andrews, Justyn Knight, and Josette Norris.
The exciting new chapter with On, how this new deal came together, how their goals align and how collaborative the process was, and how stoked he is to join a talented roster with Oliver Hoare, Alicia Monson, George Beamish, Joe Klecker, and Morgan McDonald.
How his fall buildup with Coach Fox and training partner Colin Bennie has him stronger and fitter than ever leading to big wins at the Canadian 10K Champs and Manchester. Ben's big future goals of stepping up to t…
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Jan 12, 2022
Lisa DeNardo - Strength Personified; Overcoming Adversity & Returning to an Old Friend! | RunChats Ep.67
Lisa DeNardo is a badass single mom to five amazing kids who has overcome some huge life obstacles. She loves to play in the mountains, enjoying ski/snowboard and hiking adventures with her kids. Lisa was in a 7-year marriage, filled with domestic violence and abuse, and it was life or death. Through the help of Victims of Prevention, they secretly moved, got legal help and counseling, and completely rebuilt their life. Lisa is strength personified!
As a kid, Lisa forged a deep connection to running, recalling vividly how the cinder track felt beneath her feet the first time she won a race at a Jessie Owens Meet when she was 8 years old. Lisa had real talent as a runner, competing all four years in the 4x400 at Penn Relays. She earned a scholarship to run at West Chester State, but gave it up because she was feeling the pressure of how to make it all work and decided to focus on Art at school.
Fast forward 20 years, to the onset of the pandemic. When others were out in search of toil…
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Jan 5, 2022
Karin Reemts - Running For A Greater Purpose | RunChats Ep.66
In 2006, Karin Reemts lost a dear friend to leukemia. She founded "Joggin for Jenn," and over the next 4 years raised $10000+ for the Leukemia & Lymphoma Society by running half/full marathons. The key race was the 2006 Chicago Marathon. Karin trained for and ran that race for Jenn—and for all those that couldn't run. Karin had found her "why" and discovered running for a greater purpose!
During the pandemic, Karin felt like she was running around in circles and felt a bit rudderless. She learned about RIVS plight from brother Jacob and took to heart something he said, "lets breath life into RIVS by running, walking, and moving our bodies."
Karin hired Jacob as her coach and he taught her to focus on effort & time, add variety to her paces, and to trust the process. For the past 18 months, Karin has put all her energy into spreading awareness and raising funds for RIVS and completed the PRP Virtual Race series of Team Peak Run races: 25K, 50K, 50M, 100K—which benefitted Bigger T…
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Dec 29, 2021
Dr. Anh Bui - Coming Full Circle—Calling on All Experiences to Achieve Sub-3 at CIM! | RunChats Ep.65
Anh Bui has been on a quest to break sub-3 and would dream about what it would feel like while pushing through her toughest workouts. When she arrived in Chicago—off what felt like the perfect buildup—the universe had other ideas and she had to walk off the course at mile 14 and take her 1st DNF. It was physically painful, humbling, and Anh felt like she had let herself, her coach, and her closest supporters down.
Anh asked her coach Matt Hensley of Boulder Underground if they could take another sub-3 crack at CIM and he advised her to focus on getting healthy. This is where Anh put her unique skills as a DPT & CSC to use.
She built her own rehab program, with a big focus on PT & strength, and worked tirelessly to get back to running. It wasn't a certainty she would run until 5 days before CIM, but through incredibly hard work, she arrived healthy, with no expectations, just 8 weeks after Chicago.
She met up with Ana (from NYC) and friend Kim at mile 3 and they worked beautifull…
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Dec 22, 2021
Kelly Brown Willis - A Paragon of Positivity—Perseverance Personified! | RunChats Ep.64
Kelly Brown Willis is a paragon of positivity and is perseverance personified! Growing up in a family of nine no doubt forged her grit, toughness, hustle, and drive. As a mom of four with a big appetite for travel, running adventures, and community, these qualities serve her well.
Kelly traveled the world for 18 months on the cheap with her husband, Rich, before having children—soaking in the culture & experiences in Syria and Guatemala—and learned she could do hard things like climbing Mt. Kilimanjaro & Mt. Ranier (which took two tries because of the technical difficulty and extra challenges from having epilepsy).
Kelly spent a full year working on her strength and agility and came back a year later and got it done!
She struggled in her first year of law school, but pushed through with encouragement from her dad (who was also her mentor) to achieve her career dream of becoming Assistant District Attorney of Atlanta.
We discuss: the influence of growing up in a big family, her…
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Dec 15, 2021
Michelle Baxter - Chasing Down An 8-Year Dream: Running A Sub-3 at CIM! | RunChats Ep.63
I am so stoked to welcome back episode 63 guest Michelle Baxter!
Michelle chased down an 8-Year Dream, running a 2:58:24 at CIM, completing her sub-3 quest! I'm so inspired by her perseverance, grit, and commitment to her goals. The fire burns bright in Michelle and she has continually tweaked her training to get faster and stronger while increasing her mileage to a peak of 100M in her CIM buildup.
We discuss: fueling tweaks, being patient, running her race/pace, on-course CIM support vs running in smaller races in AK, having her family there, strength training and how it helped her close a CRAZY fast the last 5M, perfect negative split execution (1:30:08 --> 1:28:16), the community at CIM, and the super positive support she has received from her blog/IG supporters.
"For 8 years, I've been trying to run a sub-3 hour marathon. 8 years filled with injuries, pregnancies, postpartum time, and a lot of hard work. Sure, I wondered if it was actually possible—especially after 4 failed at…
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Dec 7, 2021
Janey John - Outrunning Cancer TWICE—A Phoenix Rises From The Ashes | RunChats Ep.62
Janey John is STRENGTH personified and a FORCE of nature. Janey stared down cancer twice—and nearly died on the table during double mastectomy surgery on her 59th birthday—but LIVED to tell the tale and share her INSPIRING story!
As a young girl, Janey dreamed of being crowned Miss America, but never imagined it happening in the cancer wing, rocking the crown with no hair on her head.
After reviving her (having to reattach the breast they had started to remove in order to do so), she awoke in pain with her head swollen and her entire body connected to a sea of wires and tubes, surrounded by her mom, sister, Angela, and her surgeon. Janey learned that the isosulfan blue dye they injected into her tumor bed to trace back to the lymph nodes had caused her to go into anaphylactic shock.
3 weeks later on 8/4/20, they went back in and successfully completed her surgery.
Despite the enormous physical and emotional toll, Janey laced up her sneakers on 9/11/20, just 38 days later, and R…
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Nov 30, 2021
Kristyn Smith - A Transformational Journey From 4:15 To 3:02 Marathoner | RunChats Ep.61
When Kristyn Smith sets her mind on a goal, watch out! Growing up in Texas, she sang in choir, enjoyed performing in musical theater, and dreamed of making it to Broadway. By the tender age of 18, she had moved to NYC, began working in the performing arts on Broadway, and made her dream come true. Kristyn is driven, competitive, and enjoys setting big goals and getting after them!
Her path to running was unusual. Kristyn decided to form a group to raise awareness for health/healthy living in her workplace, which included doing charity races. They were all beginners, but she really enjoyed the community aspect. As her runs grew longer, she sought out company to share the miles and break up the boredom. She soon realized she could do her best problem solving on the run and was hooked.
We discuss:
-Her 1st marathon—running a 4:15 in Philly after totally winging her training
-Joining the Dashing Whippets and flourishing in a group environment
-Running a 3:33 in her 2nd marathon, e…
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Nov 22, 2021
Grace Plassche - Embracing the Grind With Gratitude; 1st Time Marathoner & Aspiring Doctor | RunChats Ep.60
I met Grace Plassche exiting the 50th NYC Marathon finish line, where she was beaming with that first-time marathon finisher glow and had just rocked an AMAZING 3:28 debut marathon!
Grace ran in honor of her Grandmother—who passed from Cancer in 2019—and had her initials on her sneakers and could feel her out there on the course when things got really hard. Running and fundraising for the American Cancer Society made things even more meaningful.
Grace comes from a super close-knit, supportive family and is grounded in gratitude. She's an aspiring doctor/surgeon and I'm excited to follow her amazing journey.
We discuss:
-Youth activities: dance, soccer, basketball, lacrosse, travel LAX in middle school, being coached by her dad, bonding moments, finding a passion
-Receiving a scholarship to Brown University for D1 Lacrosse, invaluable learnings, team bonds, workload, time management, overcoming obstacles, leadership, finding her voice, becoming a team captain during her senio…
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Nov 13, 2021
Amanda Brooks - Run To The Finish! | RunChats Ep.59
Amanda Brooks is a boss and a true OG in the running community. She's also a tireless researcher of products and training methodologies, all focused on injury prevention and keeping her runners and followers healthy. Amanda and her team of 8 coaches have built a community platform to support middle-of-the-pack runners and help them find joy in running or walking at any pace.
Amanda's coaching mission:
I want us all to think beyond the clock. To love the run for what it gives us. To love our bodies for what they can achieve. To take the extra few moments to keep us running injury-free and happy. In fact, that's the major portion of the first 1/3 of my new book, Run To The Finish: The Everyday Runners Guide To Avoiding Injury, Ignoring The Clock, And Loving The Run (a great resource for ALL runners)
We discuss: her youth, team sports, the impact of good and bad coaches and how that shaped her approach and the coaches she hires, building a community, finding joy at any pace, overcoming…
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Nov 5, 2021
Julieta Liebhoff - From Chopped Champion to Boston Marathon Finisher | RunChats Ep.58
Julieta Liebhoff has been under the brightest of lights and pressure to perform on Chopped on the Food Network and came out the champion! Working as a private chef & caterer for discerning—and sometimes demanding—A-List clients prepared her well. As a mom of three, she has to be a master juggler and running is what keeps her grounded and adds tremendous balance to her life. She recently lived out her dream, running a PR at the 125th Boston Marathon!
At the age of 7, growing up in Rosario, Argentina, she began spending a lot of time in the kitchen & garden with her mom, watching her make breads & pastas from scratch, helping her trim the basil leaves to make pesto. She developed her deep connection with food, learned lots of recipes, and honed her knife skills.
We discuss: playing sports as a kid, the value of team sports, traveling, experiencing other cultures, food, wine, coming to NYC, getting started at Balthazar, becoming a private Chef, her Chopped appearance, finding runnin…
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Oct 29, 2021
Melissa Malani - Strength, Resiliency, & Determination in Running & In Life | RunChats Ep.57
Melissa Malani PhD, has had an incredibly impressive running journey, progressing from a 5:12 marathoner to a 3:27 marathoner and 2X Boston Marathon finisher! It's been a circuitous route, filled with huge challenges that nearly ended where it started.
In college, while in a toxic, controlling relationship, her ex-husband pushed her to run and closely monitored what and how much she was eating. That kind of trauma leaves scars. It could've broken her will and permanently damaged her relationship with food and running, but thankfully it only served to make her stronger and more resilient.
After finishing her dissertation—feeling like she was permanently glued to a chair—Melissa felt the need to jump on the treadmill at 9:30 at night. Winded and struggling to breathe (she's asthmatic), she pushed through and began to reframe her relationship with running.
Melissa on running today:
"It truly brings out not only the best in me, but constantly makes me want to be better and do bette…
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Oct 22, 2021
Stephen England - Running 100 Miles for 100 Years of Insulin: Completing A Quad Boston Marathon | RunChats Ep.56
At 3PM Sunday, most running the 125th Boston Marathon were getting ready for a carb-loading dinner and sorting through their pre-race anxiety and rituals.
Stephen England, a type one diabetic, had far bigger aspirations in mind, and had just set out to run 100 miles to commemorate the development of insulin 100 years ago! (Hello, Quad Boston!)
Stephen is an accomplished distance runner, having completed the Western States 100, Tor des Géants, and the Cocodona 250, but what would make this infinitely more challenging; he would have to run 4xBoston unsupported—with no crew and no aid stations open except for during the 4th marathon.
We discuss: highs & lows, funny moments, unexpected meetups with cyclists riding the course through the night, run-ins with Boston's finest using a vending machine at 2am, a late night pizza and snacks delivery from friend Mike Saleh, who also ran Boston in morning, meeting another Quad runner, Henry Ward, on his 5th in a row, fueling at CVS and Dunkin…
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Oct 16, 2021
Dr. Stephanie Plummer - Running 3 World Marathon Majors in EIGHT Days (and living to tell the tale...) | RunChats Ep.55
Meet Dr. Stephanie Plummer—Dr. by day, pilot, skydiver, world traveler, big adventure junkie, and co-host of the Airline Pilot Guy Show, an aviation podcast. At the center of her crazy busy life is running. It keeps her grounded and chasing huge life goals.
Steph just completed 3 World Marathon Majors in just EIGHT days to earn her coveted Six-Star! Running London, Chicago, and Boston, she flew 11,168 miles (paging American Airlines... sponsor plug. What are we doing here??), ran 81.7 (including a quick 5K in Chicago just to keep things spicy), all while jumping through all the COVID test hoops.
Steph brings a big smile and the most positive, playful energy to life. We broke it all down Tuesday AM post-Boston
I hope you all enjoy this convo as much as we did!
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Sep 17, 2021
Stevie Lyn Smith - Talking All Things Nutrition & Fueling; Playing Offense vs Defense With Your Health | RunChats Ep.54
Stevie Lyn Smith MS, RDN, CSSD, CDN is a 10X Ironman finisher, who loves dogs, endurance sports, and is always on the lookout for her next big adventure! When she's not crushing it on the course or the trails with her doggo, she's helping fuel her athletes' goals and mindset.
Stevie has helped hundreds of athletes and active individuals fuel to improve their performance, energy levels, and recovery without feelings of guilt or restriction. She works for InsideTracker and our POD listeners know I'm a huge fan, client, and have been using their services for years.
With fall marathon major season about to kickoff, we thought these topics could help you all prepare before lacing up for Berlin, London, Chicago, Boston, and NYC.
We discuss: nutrition, on-course fueling strategies, meals to eat race weekend/the morning of the race, regular blood work vs a comprehensive panel from InsideTracker, key biomarkers to watch (D, ferritin, potassium, magnesium, B12, cortisol, inflammation markers…
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Sep 10, 2021
Don Snellings - Overcoming Addiction & GRINDING to Ironman 70.3 World Championships | RunChats Ep.53
By all accounts, Don Snellings is very lucky to still be with us. I'm grateful he is and that he chose to share his addiction/recovery & endurance sports journey in the hopes it could help inspire others!
For 9 clean years, recovery via meetings and outreach to others has come first, followed by training, which has been his anchor and kept him grounded. He began walking/running on the treadmill because he loved running in high school and it added balance to his life. It took him another 4 years to break his smoking habit and his results have been truly remarkable since.
From a 3:30 debut marathon down to 2:42 at CIM, working with former 10K Olympian & 2:15 marathoner, Coach John Henwood, to dipping his toe in the triathlon waters due to a chance meeting with his Coach Brian Hammond at a spin cycle class at the onset of the pandemic, and GRINDING hard for 18 months to qualify for the Ironman World Championships at the 70.3 distance.
We discuss: addiction & recovery, his running & tri…
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Sep 3, 2021
Ben Flanagan - Flying High in Falmouth! | RunChats Ep.52
Ben Flanagan grew up in a super close knit, highly competitive family environment, loving Mats Sundin, the Toronto Maple Leafs, and all things hockey. To this day, on 12/24, his family and community still gather for a Dads vs Kids hockey game. Body checks, punches, & bloody noses were all fair game. He was a hockey player trapped in a runners body!
Ben burst on the national scene winning the 2018 10,000 meter in a career best 28:34.53 at the NCAA Outdoor Championships, where he unleashed a 56 second last 400 to outkick Vincent Kiprop over the final meters of the dramatic finish. Ben came in seeded 23rd of 24 runners and, against all odds, became Michigan's 1st 10,000m national champ since 1989.
Ben was also a big underdog at the Falmouth Road Race in 2018 against a stacked pro field—including 4x champ Stephen Sambu, Scott Fauble Leonard Korir—covered a late Fauble surge, closed hard, and came FLYING across the finish line with panache!
In 2021, Ben returned & recreated his FLYIN…
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Aug 27, 2021
Allison Cleaver - Fiery, Feisty, & Fast! | RunChats Ep.51
Allison Cleaver is a pediatric nurse by day, momma to a 6-month-old baby girl, Molly, and an elite runner. It's certainly a lot to juggle. She's still figuring out the stroller miles, is working hard to rebuild her body, and is giving herself grace. She is fiery, feisty, & fast!
At 32, Allison has already put together an amazing running resume; she's run the past 2 Olympic Trials marathons (2:36 PR at CIM), won the Indy Monumental 1/2 marathon (1:12:47, a 5:33 pace) & even bigger things lie ahead!
Someone with those creds usually had a prodigious high school career, was highly recruited to a top university, and hit the pro circuit...
...but what makes Allison's story so inspiring is that she didn't start running until 16.
In her youth, she tagged alongside Dad on her bike on his 2 mile loop and ran it for the first time in 3rd grade. They bonded, she enjoyed the feeling it gave her, started running track at 16, and never looked back. She ran 2 years of high school and then Mom call…
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Aug 20, 2021
Jen Bigham - Chasing the Best, Fastest Version of Herself | RunChats Ep.50
Jen Bigham is an inspiring, bad ass mom of 4, who chased down her 8-year Olympic Trials qualifying quest by breaking the tape, scorching a 2:41 in the Eugene Marathon.
Jen grew up watching her dad race 5K's and marathons, started running in middle school, and never looked back. She competed in high school and in college at Ohio State, where she battled injuries, but enjoyed working with Coach Sparks, who believed in Jen and also went on to coach two of her siblings and Molly Seidel at Notre Dame.
After having her daughter in 2010, she started training again, and surprised herself by running a 5K PR in her 1st race back postpartum, which really shaped the athlete she is today. Her older brother planted the seed that she could qualify for the Olympic Trials. His strong belief in Jen—and being a multiple time qualifier himself—helped give Jen the courage to believe it too, even though she couldn’t run 3 miles at the qualifier pace at the time!
We discuss: coaches/mentors, belief…
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Aug 7, 2021
Mike Spinnler - Legacy, A Life Well-Lived, & Paying It Forward | RunChats Ep.49
Close your eyes and imagine what you dreamed of as a 12-year-old boy... hitting a walk-off World Series home run? Throwing a game-winning touchdown in the Super Bowl? Winning an Olympic Gold Medal? Mike Spinnler dreamed of winning the JFK 50 Mile Ultra.
Inspired by his older brother, Bill, he ran his first JFK 50 at age 12! "Hey Dad, can you please sign this permission slip??" Finishing in 14:19, he was mind-boggled that someone could complete the race 8 hours faster (Elton Horst, 6:15) and proceeded to tell his dad, "one day I'm going to WIN the JFK!"
And win it he did, in an epic duel in 1982 with Paul Jost and Bill Lawder, running 5:53:05, setting the course record that would stand for 12 years. Mike came back and defended his title in 1983, joining the great Max White as the only repeat champions.
In this episode:
-We cover the history of the JFK 50, Mike's quest to win, meeting mentors—Buzz Sawyer and Coach Greg Shank—who profoundly influenced him. Training and racing with…
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Jul 30, 2021
Shana Miller - It's Never Too Late To Find Your Passion! | RunChats Ep.48
It's never too late to find your passion in life! Though Shana Miller grew up in Framingham, MA on the Boston Marathon course and works today near Heartbreak Hill, she never ran until the age of 40. Shana met some girlfriend's at the gym, got inspired, and signed up for a 1/2 marathon 3 months from then realizing she had no idea what she was doing. She used a Hal Higdon training plan, ran all the training miles at the same pace, and finished the 1/2 marathon saying it was the hardest thing she had ever done—crying, emotional, and proud of her accomplishment. The next day she woke up and said, "when's the next one?" Shana was HOOKED!
Her running journey has been filled with big challenges! We discuss:
-Overcoming a missed medical diagnosis that sidelined her often over 18 months (piriformis syndrome)
-A hysterectomy, hormones, hair loss, & depression
-Hiring a coach (Victoria, @run4prs)—finding someone who believes in you, forging a partnership, & building a plan to stay healthy…
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Jul 23, 2021
Karen Dunn - Becoming Faster As a Master; Chasing Down an Olympic Trials Dream! | RunChats Ep.47
Karen Dunn walked off the court at basketball practice with her good friend and teammate in 7th grade, walked directly onto the track team, and never looked back. She loved her coach, the camaraderie and routines with teammates, and discovered she had a talent for running; winning races, setting XC course records, and earning a college scholarship.
But it's as a Masters runner, at age 43, where Karen has truly hit her stride and personifies #fasterasamaster. Progressing to the tune of 3:16–3:10–3:08–3:00–2:57–2:43 at the Chicago Marathon to earn her OTQ, digging deep, mining all she can on coaching methodology (Vdot and RRCA certified) and on mindset and visualization
We discuss: Mindset books (Elite Minds by Dr. Stan Beecham & Let Your Mind Run by Deena Kastor), her high school coach/mentor, why the fire burns brighter as a master, the 2 year buildup/grind/journey for an OTQ, her Chicago PR breakthrough & OTQ, what it meant to have her family and run club friends in Atlan…
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Jul 16, 2021
Jennifer Vollmann - Leveling Up, Inspiring, & Making a Kona Dream Come True! | RunChats Ep.46
At Ironman Coeur D'Alene, on a brutal day with temps over 100 degrees that caused an attrition rate of 27%, Jennifer Vollmann battled the elements, dug deep, executed her race plan brilliantly, and made her Kona dream come true! Can you say GRIT?!
And to do it in front of her cheering 6-year-old daughter, stepdaughter, and partner was truly amazing.
Jennifer felt she had lost a lot of who she was after leaving her job as CEO of an education nonprofit to stay home with her daughter. She loved being a mom, but didn't know who she was anymore.
"Triathlons gave me a place to put my energy and rediscover who I was. I am not kidding when I say it changed my life. I am a different person because of it. I am a better mom, friend, partner, person because of it. It is a defining part of my life and through it I have discovered so much about myself that I didn't know—my resilience, endurance, ability to push through pain to see what is on the other side."
Jennifer connected with her co…
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Jul 2, 2021
Bonnie Caulfield - Go Do Something Amazing! | RunChats Ep.45
At the tender age of 31, Bonnie Caulfield has already completed an astonishing 10 Ironman triathlons! Bonnie is the 5th of 6 children, grew up in an ultra-competitive family, and was inspired to take on an Ironman after her mom signed up for one at age 55—even though she couldn't swim at the time. Talk about strong female role models!
Bonnie puts the E in extrovert, her fire burns bright for all things Ironman, and she enthusiastically shares her love for the sport with all in its growing community. It’s rare to find your passion in life at such a young age.
We took a deep dive on: Her biggest role model (her mom), family dynamics, COVID, divorce, therapy, team dynamics, coaching styles, community, her mantra: Go Do Something Amazing, and the positive impacts of Coach Dave, her Tri-Mentor, Jeff, and her boyfriend, Garrett.
I got chills hearing Bonnie talk about racing every step of an Ironman with her little sister, Betsy. What a special day to share and family moment to bond…
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Jun 24, 2021
Jill Kuhn - Iron Will, Iron Jill | RunChats Ep.44
At the age of 12 in junior high school, at her 1st track meet, Jill Kuhn was hit in the head with a shot put that crushed her skull. The first facility couldn’t treat her injury properly, so she was airlifted to a trauma center where they performed 2 surgeries on her brain to remove a blood clot. Though Jill had to wear a helmet for a year for protection, she convinced her parents and doctors to allow her to go back to school in just two weeks! I believe this is the moment where "Iron Will, Iron Jill" was born—strong, determined, and resilient!
After her 4th boy was born, Jill realized she needed something for herself and found JOY in running, discovering that movement was her therapy. Completing her 1st marathon in Houston was a milestone and Jill came to realize how much she loved competing. When her boys needed swimming lessons, she joined in and learned to swim at the age of 38 and her Ironman dream was born.
Since her 2nd pregnancy, Jill had been struggling with autoimmune a…
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Jun 17, 2021
Brandi Dawson - Running Inspired & Pressure-Free; Becoming Faster as a Master! | RunChats Ep.43
Brandi Dawson was a talented high school and D1 college runner that never fully hit her stride because of injuries and putting to much pressure on herself. After raising four kids, her marathon running grandfather (Papa) suggested she sign up for a local 5K. Brandi knew she couldn't let her biggest running fan down, so she signed up and decided to jump in with zero expectations. She ran freely, with no goals or pressure, won the race, and felt energized to begin running again.
Having her grown children back home during the pandemic was a blessing. They played board games, reconnected, and Brandi’s training thrived. She started a 100-day running streak, patiently built her base, and got comfortable with running 70 miles per week. As her fitness kept building, she set a big goal to take on her 1st 50K at the Get Lucky 50/50 Event on 3/20/21. Brandi ran a STELLAR 3:55:31 (a 7:34 pace for 31.1 miles), WON the Women's Race, and ran the 4th fastest 50K in the US ever recorded as of that d…
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Jun 10, 2021
Brandon Doughty - Going ALL IN On Yourself! | RunChats Ep.42
When your fire burns so bright and your only desire is to see how far you can push your limits, to find out just how good you can be... you'll drive 3000 miles across the country with no money, sleep on a floor with no bed and no furniture on the odd chance that you can catch on with Dark Sky Distance, make their team, and take a full swing to try and chase down your dream.
Against all odds, after not racing for 1061 days due to chronic achilles issues, Brandon Doughty lined up under the lights at Icahn Stadium at the Trails of Miles Racing meet and ROCKED an 8:29 Steeple PR, placing 3rd, and punching his ticket to the Olympic Trials in Eugene!
Some topics we covered include: injuries, self-belief, mindset, depression, alcohol, therapy, meditation, gratitude, coaching philosophy, love of the grind, and the quest to find out how could he can be.
"I just love to grind, I love to hurt to find out if I can do it. Like, with four laps to go in a steeple you’re like, 'there’s no way I…
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Jun 3, 2021
Doc Halliday Golden - Overcoming Life's Biggest Obstacles & Inspiring Others! | RunChats Ep.41
Doc Halliday Golden is making a huge impact—as a motivational speaker, triathlete, and coach—and truly lives to inspire others! Shoutout to @shanimandisa from the NYC ON Running store for recommending her.
Doc and her 3 siblings were growing up comfortably in the Catskills Mountains, on 16 acres with an Olympic-sized pool and guest house, when her life turned on a dime. Her father was sent to prison for 15 years and they went from home to home, living many nights without heat or electricity, often eating peanut butter and jelly soup. Despite these incredibly challenging circumstances, her mom would remind her to have a good attitude and be grateful for what they had. No doubt these lessons learned and experiences forged Doc’s indomitable spirit and strong desire to help others.
We talked a lot about how life throws us curveballs and how that presents us with choices. Ironman Maryland 2019 threw some pretty nasty ones: a 2.4 mile swim in very choppy waters, getting stung repeate…
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May 27, 2021
Lindsey Clemens - There's Never "No Way Out" | RunChats Ep.40
TW: This episode contains content that may be triggering to some. We have a very open discussion around a number of sensitive topics, including drug/alcohol abuse, violence, eating disorders, self-harm, suicide, and sexual violence. These topics are discussed in the hopes that it can help those who may be struggling in similar ways, but I understand that not everyone may be able to safely listen.
By all accounts, Lindsey Clemens shouldn't be with us anymore—but I'm so grateful and appreciative that she is and that she was so willing to share so much of her story in the hopes that it could help others who might be in need.
I was transfixed listening to Lindsey walk through her story and could feel the pain and trauma she had experienced via multiple suicide attempts, stays in psych hospitals, jail, drug/alcohol abuse, violence/assault/sexual abuse. At her lowest moment, she felt she had turned her back on everything her parents had taught her, made every mistake under the sun, and…
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May 20, 2021
Libby Bigelow - Setting a Huge Goal & Chasing Down a Dream! | RunChats Ep.39
Libby Bigelow, her husband Ryan, and pup Canyon are fond of outdoor adventures and enjoy taking road trips and camping overnight in their Subaru. Could this be the secret to her CRUSHING a 2:43 at Grandma’s Marathon and punching her OTQ ticket to Atlanta for the Women’s Marathon Trials?
Think driving 17 hours to ATL might tire you out before the biggest race of your life?
No chance.
Libby came in seeded 299th and placed 134th, rocking a 2:45 on a super tough course with crazy winds, in front of family and friends who traveled to cheer her on!
We discussed:
-Growing up fully immersed in musical theater, Science Olympiad, soccer, French Horn—just to name a few of her interests
-The impact her high school cross country coach, Kathy Hector, and college coach, Karen Lutzke, had on her development
-How she would bike with her dad on his runs and the spark was lit
-Running her first sub-3 with Ryan, together in Seattle, and how he encouraged her to go for an OTQ
-Calling her co…
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May 13, 2021
Diane Neubauer - Dare Mighty Things; Tapping Into the Power of Mother Runners! | RunChats Ep.38
I'm stoked to share Diane Neubauer's inspirational story! Diane just ROCKED a 2:45 at the McKirdy Micro Marathon, destroying her previous PR of 3:07 by an astonishing 22 minutes—just 13 months after having her 2nd son, Noah.
Diane was living on a military base in Germany with her Air Force husband, Andrew, and their newborn baby, Luke, and was struggling with postpartum depression/anxiety. A chance invite to a 7-mile race from a mother-based running group (Stroller Warriors) changed everything! She nursed Luke before and after the race and it was the first time Diane felt she could breathe in so long! In her own words, "finding running again in motherhood has saved me."
We discussed:
-Growing up in a competitive, athletic, military family
-The influence her dad had on her (former marathon coach at West Point, ran Boston (with a PR of 2:51)
-High school/college running
-Key coaches/mentors—Erin Flynn, Joe Dare, James McKirdy
-Community—Girls On the Run, Stroller Warriors, h…
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May 6, 2021
David Kilgore - Going the Distance; On Trails, Roads, & In the Community! | RunChats Ep.37
Catching up LIVE at ON Studios with NYC Legend, David Kilgore. Kilgore continues to RIP, take huge swings, and rally the run community to raise money for important causes. The mood was electric and we had people banging on the ON NYC HQ storefront windows in true NYC fashion.
We talk:
-OSR30 Race Breakdown (getting lost, staying ON BRAND) and the huge vibe that OSR Races bring
-GreenBelt FKT — Shore-2-Shore Race Breakdown. Partnering with Cooper from Trials of Miles Racing and Brenden Clarke, who captured the event
-Wings for Life World Run (@wflworldrun @wingsforlife) — a virtual global run sponsored by Red Bull to raise money for spinal chord research. Red Bull USA will have a car outfitted with DJ booth chasing Kilgore around NYC. David hopes to run 40 miles, starting from the iconic Tortoise and the Hare sculpture at Van Cortland Park, all thru NYC, hoping to raise much needed money for research. The event will be live-streamed on https://www.wingsforlifeworldrun.com
-His…
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Apr 30, 2021
Elizabeth Clor - Journey To Boston Bound | RunChats Ep.36
With the Boston Marathon registration opening last week, it was perfect timing to have Elizabeth Clor on RunChats. Elizabeth is the Author of "Boston Bound," chronicling her 7-year journey to overcome mental barriers to qualify for the Boston Marathon.
Some of the topics we discussed include:
-Eating disorders, anorexia, and her experiences with therapy
-Perfectionism
-The comparison trap
-Race times—worrying what others think
-Sports Psychology—process goals vs outcome goals
-Tackling race anxiety
-Breaking through and sharing it all via Boston Bound
For anyone that has ever wanted something so badly and short circuited their efforts, this pod is for you! SO many valuable takeaways. I hope you all enjoy the convo as much as we did!
If you enjoy the episode, it would mean the world to me if you would rate the podcast or write a review and share feedback wherever you get your podcast groove on.
Connect With Elizabeth:
Instagram: @elizabethclor
Website: https://www.eliza…
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Apr 22, 2021
Laurie Paretti Dymond - A Life & Legacy Fulfilled Through Running & Community| RunChats Ep.35
If you're a fan of the underdog, Laurie Paretti Dymond’s story is for you. Nothing ever came easy for her in life. As the second of six children, she was like a second mom to her family. Those poor, humble roots truly shaped her grit, grind, and love of community.
Powered by her huge heart and ability to endure and suffer, Laurie has set three American Age Group records as a Masters runner in her 50s. She has achieved truly remarkable things as a runner and has had an even bigger impact on those in need. Giving away prize money from local races, befriending local migrant workers, and donating supplies to them are just a few of the things that really stand out and make her such a treasured member of her Chambersburg community.
When Laurie moved from Catholic School to public in high school, she had a difficult time fitting in. She was self-conscious about her Wrangler jeans, Kmart sneakers, and lack of cool clothes to wear. And then, at her most vulnerable and awkward time, she had…
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Apr 14, 2021
Ginny Cataldi - Crushing IM's & Tri's with Gratitude; We Get To Do This! | RunChats Ep.34
I'm stoked to share Ginny Cataldi’s inspiring story! Art School teacher and bad ass mom by day, crushing TRI’s and making age-group podiums at World Championship races on weekends. Ginny took us out on the course and shared so many powerful stories and the moments that have truly shaped her. And one thing powerfully resonates—gratitude! We GET to do this!
We talk coming back to racing after bike crashes, riding in a bikini due to road rash, racing World Champs days after her stitches were removed. In other words, doing whatever it takes to get in the arena and compete for podiums and AG World Championships.
We talk about her Kona IM lava field experiences, an amazing story of Pele offerings, metaphysical events, and a stranger she met on the course at her weakest moment. (Or did she?)
So much grit and grind...and how it all magically came together at IronMan Maryland for a 2nd place finish and a 9:42! A day where Ginny collapsed shortly after crossing the line and truly left i…
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Apr 8, 2021
Dr. Jordan Metzl - Running Strong, Building an IronStrength Community, & Keeping Patients Moving | RunChats Ep.33
It was an honor and a blast to chat with and learn more about nationally recognized sports medicine physician, best selling author of Running Strong, and founder of IronStrength Community Fitness Program, Dr. Jordan Metzl. The positive energy and stoke level is high and I appreciate Jordan bringing the fire.
Jordan’s NYC-based practice has served over 20K patients, with a focus on keeping them moving and preventing injuries. Jordan himself has completed 35 marathons and 14 Ironman tri’s, so he definitely practices what he preaches.
Some of the things we discussed include:
-Jordan's Midwest roots
-A family legacy of medical care and taking care of people and community
-The intersection of his sports medicine practice and his athletic journey
-Staying active through injury
-Patient care: diagnosis, treatment, prevention
-Running mechanics, shoes, and running on hard/soft surfaces
-Marathon vs Ironman
-Fueling and nutrition
-The IronStrength community
Jordan brings such po…
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Mar 24, 2021
Fiona Hayvice - Mindset, Mantra's, & How Mom is Always With Her—the Flying Fi | RunChats Ep.32
I'm stoked to have my 1st KIWI guest on the pod, the Flying Fi, Fiona Hayvice! Fiona has a wonderful accent and I love the energy, passion, and enthusiasm she has for life. She’s been killing it at both the National and International level and it was a treat to take a deep dive on all things Ultra.
Some of the things we discussed include:
-Growing up on a farm, her love for exploring, adventure travel, and seeing the world on two feet
-Where her fire, drive, and competitiveness come from
-Running with her son, Spike, in the buggy—which built a bond and made her stronger
-How Mom is with her on every step of her runs
-How her mom’s organizational skills helped her become a good problem solver when races go sideways
-Patience, drawing on previous experience to succeed
-Mindset, mantras—"make Mom proud"
-Fueling, nutrition, and race planning
“Ultra is a very mental sport. The mind is the most powerful of the tools that we’ve got. Be confident in its power and use it.…
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Mar 15, 2021
Kristen Garzone - Maternal Mental Health Warrior | RunChats Ep.31
I'm so excited to share this inspiring convo with badass mom and Maternal Mental Health Warrior, Kristen Garzone. After battling postpartum depression following the birth of her daughter Ellie, Kristen got involved in 2018 with the local chapter of Every Mother Counts and started Run To Believe and the KNT Foundation to honor her friend Kristin Nicole Thorsen, who lost her battle with PPD, to raise awareness and money for moms experiencing hardship through the prenatal and postpartum period.
Kristen was a 4-sport athlete growing up and played D3 soccer and LAX despite never playing before college! Though she took great pride in being an athlete and an integral part of her teams, she had struggled with anxiety and depression since her teenage years. In her words:
"I don't feel as if I was born with natural skill or talent; never the most gifted athlete and living with mental illness (that I hid and was ashamed of) made me feel as if I was an outsider—never capable of any good—but…
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Mar 5, 2021
Heather Lee - Passion, Adventure, & One INCREDIBLE Run | RunChats Ep.30
I'm stoked to share Heather Lee’s inspiring story! Heather’s an intrepid explorer, who is deeply passionate about travel and trail/mountain running. She grew up in the beautiful mountains of Alberta, Canada and has lived in 8 different countries between North America, Europe, and the Middle East, and has filled many passports visiting 55 countries.
Her IG feed captures her passion for running, adventure, and photography and brings you along on her experiences learning about the architecture, culture, and people she’s encountered along the way.
Heather was part of a 4 woman team, The Desert Roses, that set out to RUN the ENTIRE perimeter of Qatar—500K on trail in 5 days! Like any lengthy stage race, they encountered numerous obstacles—huge temperature shifts, injuries, and unforeseen circumstances—and had to work together as team to problem-solve on the fly. Their collective goal was to inspire young girls and women in Qatar to participate in sports, get active, and introd…
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Feb 6, 2021
Abbott World Marathon Majors Updates with Tim Hadzima & Lorna Campbell | RunChats Ep.29
Good times catching up with Tim Hadzima and Lorna Campbell, the Global Marketing Leaders of the Abbott World Marathon Majors. It was a ton of fun to get to know them better, learn about their running histories and career paths taken in life. We took a deep dive on the topics below to better understand all things AbbottWMM.
-Roles, running histories, career journeys
-AbbottWMM overview
-Six-Star program
-Age Group World Rankings/World Championships
-Global Run Club/Virtual Racing/Global Marathon
-2021 Majors
-What's next for the AbbottWMM
-Free marathon training plans by Andrew Kastor
If you want to learn more about Global Run Club, Six-Star Program, Global Marathon, Wanda Age Group World Championships, or exciting new (free!) marathon training plans by Andrew Kastor, then you'll love this episode!
This is ALSO the first episode to air on my YouTube Channel, for those who’ve been asking: https://youtu.be/P1tuGvlt8nA
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Jan 26, 2021
Dani Gogarty - Conquering Fears & Giving Back to Those in Need | RunChats Ep.28
I'm stoked to share bad ass mom, Dani Gogarty’s INSPIRING story!
Dani got started in 2010, running a few local 5Ks and 10Ks in Eisenhower Park in Long Island. From there, an invite by her now husband, Ray, lead to a local tri where she showed up on a mountain bike, with a helmet from Target, and a rented wetsuit.
At this point, Dani was a survival swimmer, terrified of open water swimming and was on a journey to overcome that fear. After a ton of hard work, good coaching, and an open water swim in a hurricane, Dani conquered her fear! She has gone on to make many age group podiums, qualify for national and world Ironman athlete honors, complete 3 full IMs (140.6 miles, with a PR of sub-13hrs) and 7 half IM’s (70.3 miles, with a PR of sub-6hrs).
What I found most INSPIRING is how, after overcoming her own fear, Dani now teaches special needs kids how to swim and works with adults at an adult learn-to-swim program. Along with her husband, Ray, Dani launched RaD FaM Fitness (radfam…
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Jan 17, 2021
Michelle Baxter - Motivating Others, Being Motivated By Others, & Cultivating Connections All Over The World | RunChats Ep.27
I'm so excited to share bad ass mom Michelle Baxter’s aka @therunnersplate inspiring story!
Michelle fell in love with running all the way back in the 1st grade and it's played an important role in her life ever since. Michelle is a mom of two young boys, Cullen (age 6) and Bjorn (age 15 months), and lives and trains in Anchorage, AK (so no more complaining about harsh-weather running, peeps). Just 9 months after having Cullen, she WON the RunFest Marathon in Anchorage!
Michelle started a blog, The Runner’s Plate, 10 years ago and it's help her forge connections all over the world. Those connections have helped keep her going, to start coaching athletes who follow her, and keep the fire stoked for her chasing down her sub-3 marathon dream.
Directly from Michelle: "Some may say my current marathon PR of 3:02 (6:57 pace) is close enough, but I can’t let go of this goal that keeps inspiring me every day to get out there and train. I know it takes the daily grind of workouts, two-…
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Jan 5, 2021
David Kilgore - Rallying the Run Community for Greater Causes | RunChats Ep.26
I am so stoked to share NYC Running Legend David Kilgore's story to kickoff 2021!
David has rock star run creds, having the unique experience of running for 3 elite schools; Colorado, Florida and Oklahoma State. He excels from 5k up to 100 miles and competed for the US Team at the 50K Trail and Ultra World Championships in Portugal.
What makes David so endearing is his easy going, surfer chill vibe. But don’t be fooled, he’s also been known to hurdle barriers on the FDR in OSR Races with no prize money on the line, and finish trail races bleeding all over the course—in other words, my kinda guy.
During the pandemic, David stepped up with two huge fundraising campaigns, running 100 miles for the 1st time in the Florida, raising over 20K for frontline workers and engaging his employer, On Running, in the campaign to provide shoes to nurses and doctors and help out the running stores he has a relationship with.
More recently, David ran 73 miles through all 5 boroughs to provide…
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Dec 22, 2020
Shelby Moleskie - Tackling Weaknesses, Overcoming Doubt, & Being a Badass Mom | RunChats Ep.25
I am so stoked to share Shelby Moleskie’s INSPIRING story!
In her 1st marathon, she qualified for Boston. In her 1st Ultra—the JFK 50 Miler—Shelby ran 9:27 and placed 8th in her age group. Truly remarkable stuff!
Like so many badass moms, Shelby was spending all day, everyday giving everything to everybody else. She was looking for something to identify with as a mom—something that was just for her—and came back to running.
Some of the things we covered include:
-Growing up as an athlete (where she played soccer, tennis, basketball, was a competitive swimmer, and made the 6-Minute Mile Club in gym class)
-How she got back into running again because of a bar bet
-Training with a local running club and qualifying for the Boston Marathon in her 1st Marathon! (Led my Mike Spinnler, the JFK 50 Miler Race Director)
-Tackling weaknesses
-Taking on huge scary challenges
-Training through injuries
-Her previous longest run of 50K and facing her fears and doubts about whether…
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Dec 11, 2020
Jennie Clark Brackens - Facing Fears & CRUSHING 50 Miles | RunChats Ep.24
I am honored to share Jennie Clark Brackens' INSPIRING story. It’s a long pod, but is full of so many valuable life lessons that we needed extra time to explore Jennie’s journey!
In Jennie’s words:
"Two friends reminded me of my years when I hid myself away from the world. Life was always hard. I stumbled too much. Nothing was ever fair. Carrying burdens is exhausting.
Then, everything changed in the first days of 2013. I found an impetus to lighten my baggage: literal movement. I stopped living like a victim. Stopped making excuses. Stopped looking at what others had that I didn’t. I forced myself back into owning my life and created patterns of activity that became habits; practices still holding strong nearly 8 years later. That year, I also met empowering likeminded people and in 2014, I leaned on them to teach me to run, something I swore that I’d never be able to do. I’ve never been more wrong about anything."
Some of the topics we discussed include:
-Her dad,…
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Nov 30, 2020
Leah Jantzen - Slaying Dragons & Living Life on Your Terms | RunChats Ep.23
Leah Jantzen is a total badass who is truly sucking out all the marrow of life! A mom of four, performance coach, & business strategist who helps endurance athletes train their brains for peak performance, Leah is a 5x Boston Marathoner & 2x IRONMAN Finisher who qualified for Kona in 2020!
Considering Leah didn’t run her 1st Marathon until age 42, her running & triathlon resume is even more mind-blowing!
We talked:
-Mindset
-Goal-setting
-Facing your weaknesses
-Where her competitive fire comes from
-Group training -- working with faster people in the water, on the bike, & on the run
-Mantras
-Slaying dragons
Leah is also a motivational speaker & self-help author. Please check out her website, leahjantzen.com, to learn more & engage her services.
We easily could’ve talked for a few more hours & I hope you’ll enjoy Leah’s energy as much as I did
If you enjoy the conversation, it would mean the world to me if you would rate the podcast or write a review and share feed…
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Oct 19, 2020
Marcus Brown - Chasing Down a Sub-3 | RunChats Ep.22
It was such a treat welcoming back my friend Marcus Brown, aka @themarathonmarcus, for a deep-dive on his sub-3 breakthrough at Dorney Lake! What an INSPIRING journey it’s been following Marcus from 4:55 marathoner to 2:56.
We discussed his last 3 races that were building blocks to achieving his breakthrough at Dorney Lake:
-Manchester, where he ran a 3:05 DESPITE getting sick both the night before and at the finish line.
-Berlin, where he ran a 3:01 off a substandard training cycle.
-New York, where he finished with a 3:00:19 on, unquestionably, the toughest course.
We reviewed:
-Marcus' race buildup. Where there any changes in key workouts?
-Lessons learned throughout the process.
-The last night's meal and his pre-race breakfast.
-His fueling strategy.
-The race day blow-by-blow. Marcus takes us through it ALL.
-His mental game, mindset, and mantras.
I'm so thrilled for Marcus and I’m sure you’re all gonna be inspired hearing him take us through it!
If you enjoy…
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Sep 28, 2020
Beth Marzigliano - Remarkable Highs, Remarkable Lows, & Learning to Keep Racing FUN | RunChats Ep.21
*Please Note: This podcast includes a discussion about eating disorders that may be upsetting to some listeners.*
I am so excited to share Beth Marzigliano's amazing story! Beth ROCKED a big PR running 2:45 in the Boston Virtual Marathon, placing 1st overall!
Beth’s running journey has seen some remarkable highs and lows and I’m so thankful she was open to sharing all of it.
At Red Bank High School, she was part of a DMR team that WON Penn Relays and set the national record at Adidas Outdoor National Championships in the DMR.
After missing most of the indoor season her senior year with a stress fracture, Beth was freaking out before her state meet that she was “too fat” and ended up making herself throw up her dinner the night before the meet. The next day, after being injured all season, she shocked herself winning the 800m, running a PR of 2:19 (the only race she EVER won on a track).
This race got her noticed by colleges and helped get her a scholarship to run for…
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Sep 20, 2020
Megan Lavins - Family, Faith, & Fire in Her Belly | RunChats Ep.20
I am so excited to share Megan Lavins' incredibly inspiring story! Megan is 24, didn’t run in high school or college and in just her 3rd marathon, rocked a 2:48 in the Boston Virtual Marathon, placing 2nd overall!
The family traveled to Hilton Head, SC to celebrate her birthday and I think this race experience will last a lifetime! Megan had her “A-Team” on the course to lend support, provide fluids, and even had the locals cheering her on by the 2nd loop.
Some of the things we discussed in this episode include:
-Race planning -- running by feel vs pace charts
-Her biggest role model (her dad)
-Her favorite runner (Shalane Flanagan)
-Finding a coach (and a few of my recommendations: Casey Kilareski, James McKirdy, and Greg McMillan)
-The NYC running scene and finding fast training partners (like Ana Johnson and Kate Pallardy)
-Her next big goal
Megan is guided by faith, family, and has a fire in her belly to see where running can take her. I’m ALL-IN on her exciting…
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Sep 14, 2020
Michael Wardian - Worldwide Adventure & The CannonBall Run Challenge | RunChats Ep.19
What an honor it was to sit down for a RunChat with the great Michael Wardian. Mike’s running resume is truly remarkable, excelling at seemingly any distance on any terrain. Mike’s also known for being super approachable and encouraging to all runners and there's no doubt why top brands like Hoka One One, T-Mobile, NATHAN Sports, GU Energy, and Polar support Mike’s adventures around the globe.
Some of the things we touched on in this episode include:
-What races/adventures still excite him
-Some of his favorite Ultra’s around the globe
-His proudest accomplishments
-How much training is required for a first-timer to take on a 50K or 50M
-His 7 Continents in 7 Days experiences (2017 & 2019, where he averaged a time of 2:45 -- not to mention running the ONLY sub-3 in Antarctica!)
-Averaging 2:31:09 in the six Abbott World Marathon Majors in 2016
-Learning from mistakes
-Clean eating and his seeming super power of RECOVERY
We also discussed how Mike and Dan from Old Domi…
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Sep 8, 2020
Karen Howe - Howe About a Run? | RunChats Ep.18
I had the best time talking all things running with ROCKSTAR Karen Howe aka @howeaboutarun. Karen is CFO of a Medical Device Company by day, and told one of the best intro stories on how she got her start in our sport—don't worry, I won’t spoil a word of it ;-)
Originally from Alaska, then to Boston for grad school, and finally settling in Rochester, NY with her husband and two children, some of the things we explored include:
-Self-coaching vs being coached
-Staying positive in COVID-19 times
-Options for cross training
-Charity/community engagement
-Her Six-Star journey (only Tokyo & London to go!)
-Finding the silver lining
Karen wasn’t an athlete or runner as a kid and is truly just starting to hit her stride. As a self-coached runner in 2017, she had a huge breakthrough in Erie, dropping 10 minutes off her PR, and ran a 3:18. Friends encouraged her to explore working with a coach in 2018 and she connected directly with James McKirdy of @mckirdytrained where, to tha…
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Aug 19, 2020
Abbott World Marathon Majors, In Conversation With... Ron Romano
In this bonus episode, I was honored to be interviewed by Lorna Campbell, Head of Communications for Abbott World Marathon Majors for her series, In Conversation with... Six-Star Finishers from around the Globe.
We chatted about how I prepared to tackle all 6 Majors in 2019, how fortunate I was to be one of 7 in the world to accomplish this goal, and how blessed I was to remain so consistent, averaging 3:15 per race.
We also talked about what makes the Six-Star quest so special and some of the charitable endeavors I’ve focused on during COVID-19.
Lorna rocks and has the best Scottish accent. I hope you’ll pop over to the Abbott World Marathon Majors Facebook page to see the Zoom interview, too!
If you enjoy the conversation, it would mean the world to me if you would rate the podcast or write a review and share feedback wherever you get your podcast groove on.
Learn more about Abbott World Majors:
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/wmmajors
Facebook: https://www.facebook.c…
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Aug 17, 2020
The London Marathon Announcement Reaction Episode from A Runner's Life Podcast with Marcus Brown
It was so fun to jump back on fellow six star major marathon finisher, brother Marcus’s podcast: A Runner's Life.
We discussed our thoughts following the announcement of the confirmed format of the 2020 Virgin Money London Marathon—the virtual race, the elite race, GFA, as well as our future predictions on where races are headed.
We also discussed some charitable endeavors I’m engaged in for Tommy Rivers Puzey. Find out about Run with Rivs and sign up to help his family with the considerable medical expenses to treat his rare T-Cell lung cancer. And the American Cancer Society's challenge, DetermiNation Takes on the World, to circle the globe in miles and raise much needed funds for cancer research and treatment.
Marcus has a marathon PB of 3:00 and will no doubt smash the sub-3 barrier soon! He is one of my favorite follows on Instagram and has a podcast of his own, A Runner's Life, which I’d highly recommend you listen to.
If you enjoy the conversation, it would mean th…
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Aug 10, 2020
Laura Swenson - Defining Fitness, Family, & Fun | RunChats Ep.17
I had a blast talking all things Marathon and Ultra running with Laura Swenson from Tucson, AZ. Laura has worked in the fitness industry since the age of 20 and really enjoys helping her clients meet their goals. Many of her top clients have been with her for 15+ years, which is a testament to her positivity and enthusiasm for life!
Laura worked with the great Ultra runner, Pam Reed, who inspired and influenced her to get involved with marathoning. After having two kids she felt ready and got her start in 2001. By 2013, she had run 47 marathons, including 5 Boston's. In 2013, she took the leap and ran her first Ultra and fell in LOVE, winning her first ever race -- a 50K, at that!!
I really enjoyed hearing her racing adventures with her mom and kids, enjoying camping, s'mores, and long drives together.
If you’re thinking of checking out an Ultra or Trail Race, you are gonna LOVE this episode. Laura will probably convince you to join her at race somewhere, like she did me.
I h…
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Jul 27, 2020
RunningToProtest: Coffey Finds His Purpose | RunChats Ep.16
I'm PROUD to sit down this week for a deep dive discussion with Coffey, aka @thatcoffeyboy. Coffey is a husband, father, actor, filmmaker, Nike pacer/coach, and the founder of Define New York Run Club. Coffey is the epitome of cool and is well-known in the NYC running scene.
After taking part in a late night protest on a Friday, he ran a solo, unplanned marathon on Saturday in deep thought, struggling with what he could do, from his side, to help educate people. He came up with an idea to get people engaged and get a dialogue going, created a flyer, and launched Running To Protest. Calling All Run Crews-All Crews One Crew. There are many different ways to protest. Ours is to RUN. He put the word out on social and thought 40-60 people would show. Spoiler alert — around 800 people came out!
Some of the topics we discussed:
-Growing up in rural Aurora, NC
-Sports — from hoops, to how Coffey found his love for running
-RunningToProtest & finding his purpose
-Systemic racism, Blac…
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Jul 8, 2020
Angel Piccirillo - Being a Teammate, Champion, & Black Female in America | RunChats Ep.15
I had such a blast talking with rockstar Angel Piccirillo that we set a new PR for longest RunChat!
Angel is a professional track athlete for Oiselle, specializing in the 1500m and 800m. She ran collegiately for Villanova, where she owns the NCAA 1000m record and was a 9x Penn Relays Champion!
Angel grew up in a small rural town in PA and currently lives in Philadelphia with her dog, Bailey, and fiancé, Patrick Tiernan, who runs professionally for Nike Australia.
Some of the topics we discussed:
-Her high school (Michael Gentile) and college (Gina Procaccio) coaches and their roles as mentors in her life
-Team dynamics
-Her competitive fire and drive
-Systemic racism
-Black Lives Matter
-Allyship
-Finding her voice
Angel is bright beyond her years and has truly found her voice! Please read her two part blog series for Oiselle, Black Female in America, linked below.
If you enjoy the conversation, it would mean the world to me if you would rate the podcast or write a review…
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Jun 8, 2020
Sarah Bachand - Living Life Fearlessly & to the Fullest | RunChats Ep.14
I'm so excited to to share my incroyable friend, Sarah Bachand’s, story. She’s a single mom of two belle girls, Naomi and Gloria, working in the O.R. on the front lines of COVID-19.
When the Nunnery nearby in Sherbrooke, QC had an outbreak, she was the first to volunteer to work the graveyard shift and learned so much from the nuns and the experience.
Sarah shared some profound stories about loss, helping patients die with dignity, and how she is managing the stress from it all. She runs 8K back and forth to the hospital to help manage the stress and ensure she isn’t missing time with her precious girls.
I think my mouth is still open hearing some of her stories...
-Trying out with 400 girls for the Canadian National Handball Team and how that experience shaped her
-Hitchhiking across Canada
-Moving to Australia to start a school for autistic children
-Traveling from South Africa to Kenya with her sister
-Contracting and surviving Malaria
-The loss of twins and writing a…
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Jun 1, 2020
Judy Stobbe - American Record Holder & #FasterAsAMaster | RunChats Ep.13
I'm so excited to share my rockstar Central Park Track Club teammate Judy Stobbe’s INSPIRING story!
It was fun learning Judy was the youngest of five children—with FOUR rambunctious older brothers—and how that led her to sports and shaped her competitive spirit.
We dialed it back to her high school and college days, where Judy was a trailblazer and helped get girls cross country teams started at both schools.
Fast forward to today, where Judy is one of Master’s Track and Field's truly great ambassadors. She has a deep passion and love for our sport and her enthusiasm is infectious.
Discovering National & World Championship meets and the exposure to incredibly talented runners from around the globe has fueled her competitive drive. Judy ran a 5:02 1500m in 2016, well over 90% age-graded time, which is not only world-class, but also FASTER than her best D1 time! Judy is truly #fasterasamaster
Judy is an amazingly accomplished Masters Runner, who’s won the USATF New York NY…
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May 25, 2020
Dr. Wakenda Tyler - Navigating Cancer Care in COVID Times | RunChats Ep.12
Wakenda puts the bad in badass and is a total rockstar. When she isn’t saving lives in the O.R. as an Orthopaedic Surgical Oncologist, she’s crushing it on the roads, track, and cross country trails as one of Central Park Track Club’s top Masters Runners.
Wakenda has a huge post as Division Chief of Orthopedic Oncology at Columbia University Irving Medical Center.
We discussed when she first decided to pursue Medicine and the role two key mentors, Ed McCarthy, a Bone Pathologist at Johns Hopkins Medicine and Carol Morris, an Orthopedic Oncologist at the Hospital for Special Surgery, played in guiding her towards her unique specialty.
We also talked about the changing landscape of Medicine in COVID-19 times and the challenges it has brought to her practice and her life:
-No elective surgeries and the stress that causes for patients and families.
-Managing 30 residents being rotated into ICU and front-line areas.
-The PTSD, stress levels, fatigue, and frustrations her tea…
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May 18, 2020
Darcie Brodsky - Teaching & The Pursuit of Passion | RunChats Ep.11
I'm so excited to share Darcie Brodsky's INSPIRATIONAL story! Darcie is a total rockstar, an elite educator, badass runner mom, and someone I’m super proud to call friend.
Darcie dreamed of being a teacher from her childhood days and we dialed it back to 2008, Savoonga, Alaska, where she first discovered her love for helping children read. After moving to Texas, she began working as a reading specialist focusing on kids that required more attention. After completing certification to become a Licensed Dyslexia Therapist, Darcie began working with small groups of dyslexic students (1st-5th grade) that needed more help sorting, recognizing, and organizing language. To hear the pride in her voice when they master how to unlock words and read on their own is deeply moving!
She launched Run HBE, a passion project, with the help of three colleagues, Sara Head, Kate Olsson, and Vanessa Del Valle, to get children engaged with running. They've seen incredible growth and success so far and…
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May 11, 2020
Dr. Bill Johncock - Adventure, Inspiration, & a Marathon of Hope | RunChats Ep.10
I was so blessed and excited to share Dr. Bill Johncock’s powerful, inspiring story! Many have been fortunate to witness and bask in the joy that Bill and his beautiful son Logan deliver running as a duo team for Ainsley's Angels.
This is a generational father-son love story, bound and shared together through running, filled with adventures, amazing stories, and so much love.
Bill ran his first marathon at 15 and his dad, Jerry, at 52. They shared a one-of-a-kind experience running their first Boston’s together at 19 and 55. I was captivated by the stories.
Jerry: 116 Marathons—starting after the age of 50—and holder of many National and World Age Group Records.
Bill: 104 marathons, 6 Boston’s, with a lifetime PR of 2:34.
Logan has Angelman Syndrome, an appropriate name since he may well be an angel on Earth. If you're lucky enough to meet this rock star, you'll know exactly what I mean. When they found out their opportunity to run their first Boston Marathon together ha…
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Apr 30, 2020
Necia & Tim McQueen - Being A Frontline Family | RunChats Ep.9
This week we talked with an amazing frontline family, Necia & Tim McQueen.
I’ve gotten to know them through our running community and via a fundraiser I started to #feedhealthcareheroes (be sure to check out the link below)
Necia works in Respiratory Therapy at Overlook Medical Center in Summit and Tim in Clinical Engineering at Morristown Medical Center, both part of Atlantic Health System.
They shared some incredible stories of what it’s like on the front lines today and how they are managing family life in such stressful times. I greatly appreciated spending time with them, meeting their children, and the sacrifices they are making.
If you enjoy the conversation, it would mean the world to me if you would rate the podcast or write a review and share feedback wherever you get your podcast groove on.
Stay In The Fight-Feed Healthcare Heroes Fundraiser: https://bit.ly/2VQ1xNp
Connect With Necia & Tim:
Instagram: @lifeasamcqueen
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/necia.mcq…
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Apr 24, 2020
Amy Natalini | RunChats Ep.8
Amy is a total badass who sets audacious goals and exceeds them. She targeted 50 marathons by age 40 and already has 53 at age 38 and, naturally, is now shooting for 60!
For the past 5 years, she’s been a member of the Air Force Marathon Team and qualified to run in the prestigious World Military Games in China. She slipped a disc in her back the day before flying 14 hours to China and it seemed unlikely Amy would race, but after a “forced taper” and a little sports chiro care, she was able to line up for the US squad and ROCKED a 2:53 PR performance!
Amy tackled her first Ultra in a deep and meaningful way, completing the Civil Rights March route from Selma to Montgomery in under 8 hours! She then stood on the Capitol steps with her husband, daughter, and running community and cried.
We rounded the conversation out talking about homeschooling, haircuts, and healthcare fundraising in these unprecedented pandemic times.
I see BIG things ahead for Amy (like an Olympic Trials…
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Apr 16, 2020
Amanda Rycraft | RunChats Ep.7
Amanda is a total bad ass with a burning passion for our sport! Our paths first crossed when I flew down to Austin to join the Team Rogue crazies for a 30 mile no-nutrition run. I’ve been following her running journey enthusiastically since then.
We dialed it back to five years ago, when Amanda had a Half Marathon PR of 1:34 and had a goal of breaking 1:30. Fast forward to the Woodlands Half Marathon where she SCORCHED a 1:24:18!
Then we took a deep dive into her training to examine what’s been moving the needle:
* The latest on her Team Rogue training as well as how she worked with Ashley Shager at the Woodlands Half for her breakthrough 1:24
* Working with her sports chiro, Dr. Noah Moos, AKA the Witch Doctor
* Seeking out nutritionist Natalie Picchetti-Moos and The Human Nutrition Project and testing blood markers to discover gluten, dairy, and casein issues.
* Taking mobility/strength/imbalances classes with Mallory Brooks & Jason Brooks
* Reuniting with her old co…
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Apr 8, 2020
Andi & Zach Ripley of AtoZrunning | RunChats Ep.6
I feel doubly blessed to have had the chance to sit and talk all things running with Andi & Zach Ripley from the awesome AtoZrunning Podcast.
We don’t title our episodes, but if we did, this surely would be A to Z, because we truly covered it from end to end in a fun point-counterpoint style. And thanks to Zoom, we got to hang in each other’s living rooms (and they even got to meet Princess Coco!)
We dialed it all the way back to where they got started:
How Andi was on fire for running as soon as she was upright and how she enjoyed beating anyone on the playground in races—including the boys—and owned the Middle School’s Mile record.
How Zach flirted with soccer in high school before coming to his senses and qualifying for States in Cross Country and becoming a top runner in college (while earning major bonus points with me for running steeple!)
We also talked about what feeds and fuels️ their competitive drive and their experiences running in the last two Olympic Tria…
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Jan 17, 2020
Casey Kilareski | RunChats Ep.5
Casey Kilareski is a stay-at-home mom to 2 beautiful girls—Ella-Kate age 8 and Julie age 3—who SCORCHED a 2:43 in only her 2nd marathon at CIM, to punch her ticket to Atlanta for the Olympic Trials!
After the birth of Julie, she battled mild postpartum depression and felt selfish about needing so much time to train and be away from her girls. We covered how she learned to create routines that work for them and give herself grace, which empowered her as a mom and runner.
We explored the role her 1st coach, Brian Clevenger, played as advocate, role model, and father figure. As well as how her current coach, Brendon O’Leary, and Casey have great communication and are meshing so well together today.
We also talked about how she learned to stop looking for magic parenting moments and started focusing on finding your light that makes you shine. (I'm pretty sure Casey has found her light!)
If you’re looking for a coach, why not work with one who is a U.S. Olympic Trials Qualifier…
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Dec 14, 2019
Steve Sisson | RunChats Ep.4
Just two guys sharing a bag of Cheetos talking all things running, and dropping some seriously colorful language.
(Disclaimer: this one is really rated E as an Explicit+)
One of us was a highschool state 3200M champion, a 3X All-America, ran in the 1st World 1/2 Marathon Champs for Team USA where they threw down a 1:03:50, and has PR’s of 13:50 in the 5K, and 28:50 in the 10K—and also coached a multitude of All-American women at Texas in XC/Track and is a legendary podcaster. You'll have to tune in to find out who ;-)
I'm honored to have had the chance to sit down with “The Sorcerer,” Steve Sisson of Telos Running and Running On Purpose.
Please take a listen and hear Steve’s burning passion and love for running!
It would mean the world to me if you would rate the episode or write a review and share feedback wherever you get your podcast groove on.
Connect With Steve:
Instagram: @sisson
Telos Instagram: @telosrunning
Website: https://www.telosrunning.com/
Connect Wit…
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Nov 27, 2019
Allie Ayers | RunChats Ep.3
I had such a blast sitting down with Allie to hear her INSPIRING story!
From her HS days as a stud pitcher, to her 1st exposure to running cross-country and becoming Team Captain—to Seton Hall where she enjoyed parties, frat life, and became a two-pack-a-day smoker.
She met her hubby Chris, settled down, quit smoking, and gained over 60lbs from her 1st pregnancy. She was upset and decided to take action.
She worked on her nutrition, researched, and found a local Running Group Chapter of @momsrunthistown (https://www.momsrunthistown.com) where she connected with fellow bad ass mom-runners Ashley (@runningbun), Naomi (@njmiles13), and Eileen (@emacber1), who welcomed her in, answered her questions, and together they formed a powerful Tribe!
From there, Allie’s running journey took full flight! From running her 1st 5k race in 2014 in 26:19/8:30 per mile pace to her recent ROCK STAR performance at the @berlinmarathon where she ran 3:05/7:03 per mile pace! WOW...what a transformatio…
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Nov 11, 2019
The Marathon Marcus | RunChats Ep.2
It was so much FUN sitting down for a chat with The Marathon Marcus, Marcus Brown. Marcus is truly one of the good guys in the running community and he embodies all that is good in our sport!
Our chat covered a lot of ground, including: how he started his inspiring running journey from being a 4:55 marathoner, to knocking on the door of sub-3. How he’s built a powerful, deeply engaged community and platform through social media. His use of a Performance Coach, Duncan Foster (who can be found on IG @dsfcoaching or his website https://www.dsfcoaching.com/), mental strategies, mantras, our man David Goggins, and some funny running stories.
Please take a listen and share Marcus’s inspiring story!
If you’re moved like I was, it would mean the world to me if you would rate the episode or write a review and share feedback wherever you get your podcast groove on.
Connect With Marcus:
Instagram: @themarathonmarcus
Facebook: https://fb.me/marathon.marcus
Website: https://marathonmar…
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Oct 23, 2019
Kelley Batton Duell | RunChats Ep.1
Welcome to the launch of RunChats with @RonRunsNYC! I'm honored to have Kelley Batton Duell on as my 1st guest. KBD, as she’s affectionately known, truly embodies the warrior spirit, is a complete and total badass, and is someone I’m extremely proud to call a friend.
One minute she’s training for the London Marathon and the next she's in the hospital not knowing what was going to happen next. Listen in to find out what transpired, what acted as fuel for her fire, and how her family and close running friends, the Clay Loop Tribe, were there for her when she needed it most to advocate for her care and help her get back on her feet.
Just 6 short months after her hospital ordeal, she fought like Hell and battled back to land on the starting line of the Chicago Marathon with a goal of running a BQ. What happens next is some next-level, dare I say Goggins-esque, badassery #canthurtme
Please take a listen and share her incredibly, inspiring story!
If you’re deeply moved like I w…
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Sep 28, 2019
Welcome To RunChats with @RonRunsNYC | Live From The Berlin Marathon
A brief introduction and insight into what's to come.
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