Live | Run | Travel

On today’s episode we talk with Amanda Brooks, running coach and author of the new book Run to the Finish. We’ll talk about ways to deal with Coronavirus restrictions, how running can help us cope, and much more. We hear about Amanda’s experiences running across the US and Europe, plus get tips on fall races you can still check out if your spring race was cancelled. Plus… we check in with 2 of our fellow runners in France to relive our Berlin Beer Mile experience. Cheers! #willrunforbeer MENTIONED LINKS: Run to the Finish blog: https://www.runtothefinish.com/ Run to the Finish book: https://amzn.to/3aBS8OoCoach Amanda on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/runtothefinish/

Overcoming the obstacles of war in Bosnia & Herzegovina, Erol Mujanovic tells the story of how he is using the sport of running to bring his country together. Erol fled to France during the war in the 1990’s, and it was there in France that he picked up his love for running.  Erol says he saw first hand how running can break barriers and heal cultural divides. Katie talks with him about his journey back to his home country to found the Sarajevo Marathon.  Erol, now the race director of the Sarajevo Marathon, has run 26 marathons and more than 80 half marathons (in 30+ different countries!) Katie talks with him about his advice for travel running, and why you should put Bosnia & Herzegovina on your list.    Contact Katie: katie@liveruntravel.com Sarajevo Marathon: https://sarajevomarathon.ba/en

On today’s episode Katie talks with an inspiring runner from the UK who is using running to tear down walls and bring people together. Jody Bragger is the CEO of Midnight Runners, one of the fastest growing running clubs in the world. Jody talks about his recent trip to run border to border across Tajikistan (after a drunk bet!) plus how he started a marathon in Somalia.  Highlights:  Midnight Runners: International Running club on 4 continents Trail Running: Jody’s trip to run across Tajikistan Starting the Mogadishu Marathon in Somalia  100km trail run in France Jody on Instagram:https://www.instagram.com/adventureswithjb/ Midnight Runners:https://midnightrunners.com/

Episode Summary:  On today’s episode Katie is recording from Yerevan, Armenia after running the Yerevan Half Marathon.  She sits down with a local Armenian woman as her co-host for the day. They talk about tourism in Armenia before we hear an interview from Katie’s friend, Vladimir Ionescu.   Vladi was born in Romania, raised in Italy, and now lives in Germany.  We hear from him about his trip to Vienna to watch the Ineos 1:59 Challenge before chatting with him about his experiences running internationally. Vladi talks about marathons in Iceland and Spain, plus his quest to get into the Guinness Book of World Records.  Vlad also talks about a special bond with his friend, Thomas, a deaf runner who is inspiring people around the world.  Vladi has joined him in raising money to support Sense at the London Marathon. If you want to support Vladi in London, here is the link to his charity fundraiser:  Vladi's London Marathon Charity Run

Topics Discussed: Running culture as a growing trend in Israel Moy’s international marathon experiences A runner’s pre, intra, and post-workout diet The most popular races in Israel Running in Tel Aviv and Jerusalem: Tourism with a twist! Memorable stories involving international runners Moy’s bucket list races An intimate look into Runners Without Borders with Israel Haas   Fun Runs Israel: http://fun-run.run/ Runners Without Borders: https://runnerswithoutborders.org/?lang=en   Episode Summary: “Stop whining and continue running.” This is the mantra of Moy Kasman. He is the founder of Fun Runs Israel, where he takes people on guided sightseeing runs. Moy speaks on Israel’s rapidly-growing running culture and how he puts together his community-driven events. Having developed his passion for running initially for health reasons, Moy now considers the activity therapeutic. To him, “running is a universal language” where people of all walks of life can come together to provide support and camaraderie. Moy speaks on his experiences participating in marathons in different countries around Europe, along with prospective races on his bucket list. He also talks about what he eats to keep himself fueled for his challenging runs. Moy will eat some pita bread with jam an hour before the start of a marathon. During the run itself, he will take a gel—his favorite flavor being chocolate—between sips of water. For the post-race meal, Moy notes that your appetite will depend on the time of day he runs. In the morning, he suggests hummus with falafel. In the evening, he says go for a steak if you'e in Israel. Next, Moy talks about the most popular runs in the country. Of note is the Jerusalem Marathon which, at his last (attempted) count, has runners from more than 30 countries. He sees it as a very community-oriented race which makes it feel like a “small” marathon, simply because a lot of friends—both old and new—come together to bond over this family event. Another popular run is the Tel Aviv Marathon, which is more on the competitive side as compared to the Jerusalem Marathon. It is also a race with a lot of flat terrain, whereas the Jerusalem Marathon tends to be hilly. Yet another is the Desert Marathon in Eilat, where one can expect to encounter some beautiful scenery. Moy describes the origins of Fun Runs Israel. It was through taking part in international marathons in Europe that inspired him to take the experience to his home country. Since many tourists come over to explore Israel’s cities, he envisioned a running community to add a fun twist when visiting the country’s many landmarks. In the last part of the show, Katie introduces Israel Haas, who helped found Runners Without Borders, a non-profit organization with a mission to nurture a positive relationship between people in Jerusalem.

  Topics Discussed: 1:24 Katie on the idea behind “Live, Run, Travel” 6:00 Peter’s background as a runner 7:30 St. Petersburg’s White Nights marathon experience 10:56 Races in Copenhagen 15:29 Peter’s running experiences in New York’s Central Park 17:35 Running and wine tasting, brought together 20:20 Best foods to try after running in Denmark 22:47 Roskilde Festival and its Naked Run 25:40 Denmark travel tips   Episode Summary: “If you're gonna be dumb, you gotta be tough. And then you go running.” This is the mantra of today’s Danish guest, Peter, whom Katie crossed paths with at a run in Croatia. Like many avid runners, Peter started out simply wanting to improve his health, coupled with a love for travel. After a few suggestions by friends to do a half-marathon, Peter took the plunge and never looked back. He says that running is his version of yoga as it helps him develop mindfulness. Peter speaks on his experiences as a runner, from his first marathon with White Nights in St. Petersburg, Russia, to races held in his hometown of Copenhagen—which includes the famous “Royal Run” started by the Crown Prince of Denmark. Recently, Peter began a project which came not just out of his passion for running, but also out of his passion for wine. Meeting every second Saturday, his group either runs 5k or walks 2.5k, followed by a wine session. A lot of runners like to indulge after a workout. Speaking on the best post-running foods to eat in Denmark, Peter suggests visiting food markets and trying rye bread with pickled herring—a local specialty best paired with an ice-cold beer. He recommends stopping by the market in Copenhagen's famous Nyhavn district. Still on the topic of must-dos in Denmark, Peter speaks about Roskilde music festival, where one can enjoy performances by both big and up-and-coming bands covering a variety of genres. The Roskilde Festival also so happens to have a Naked Run as well. (Peter claims he did not participate;)

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