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The RunIowa podcast is for all runners. Topics include equipment reviews, interviews, upcoming races and more. General banter included. Hosted by Rob (@rob_lindquist), Dave (@DavidKaeding), and @RunIowa. Join us!

Rob Lindquist (@rob_lindquist)


    • Jul 19, 2018 LATEST EPISODE
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    RunIowa Shorts - 7

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 19, 2018 4:38


    In this Shorts episode, we ask, "When are your running shoes worn out?" Thanks for subscribing, being awesome, and being an advocate for activity!

    RunIowa Shorts - 6

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 10, 2018 5:40


    Running in the humidity! Make sure to follow our social media accounts for daily updates and tips! @RUNIOWA on all platforms, and use #RunIowa whenever you can!

    RunIowa Shorts - 5

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 10, 2018 5:55


    Rob and Dave Update! Make sure to follow our social media accounts for daily updates and tips! @RUNIOWA on all platforms, and use #RunIowa whenever you can!

    RunIowa Shorts - 4

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 30, 2018 4:07


    Brooks Buyback policy is grand. And they're not even paying us to say that!

    RunIowa Shorts - 3

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 30, 2018 1:32


    Thank you to all of our listeners and subscribers. Please keep following the social media (including YouTube linked here). And comment with what you want to see and hear from our channel!

    RunIowa Shorts - 2

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 26, 2018 4:25


    Toilet Paper or Baby Wipes - and more on this episode of RunIowa Shorts

    RunIowa Shorts - 1

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 19, 2018 2:57


     Our first Shorts episode will focus on the Road to Omaha (it is CWS week for the baseball fans)!

    RunIowa Shorts - Trailer

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 8, 2018 3:09


    We're starting our new format this summer (the first big change in our 3.5 year history)! Check out what to expect with Dave and Rob starting now!

    RunIowa Ep. 115 - Mindfulness

    Play Episode Listen Later May 17, 2018 30:02


    Team Yanni or Laurel? In this episode, we talk about being selfish, selfless, and how the mind plays tricks on runners. Deep stuff today. We also talk about one of our own coaches recieving an national Brooks Inspiring Coach award and Dave has a race for you to think about supporting. Thanks for subscribing, being awesome, and connecting on all of our social media channels and at RunIowa.Org.

    RunIowa Ep. 114 - Rik Zortman "Human Etch-A-Sketch"

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 26, 2018 48:18


    Hello everybody and welcome to another episode of the RunIowa Podcast. In this episode, Dave reviews his Solomon waterproof trail shoes he plans on wearing in Iceland (yup) and Rob talks with "Human Etch-A-Sketch" Rik Zortman about his healing after the loss of his son and the plan for raising awareness of pediatric cancer. Rik is doing amazing things, you don't want to miss this interview. As always, thank you for listening, subscribing, being awesome, and being the best podcast running community in Iowa (and beyond)!

    RunIowa Ep. 113 - Eldon Warner

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 12, 2018 36:16


    In this episode of the RunIowa podcast, Rob reviews his CompeteCrate subscription box items (check out the unboxing at RunIowa.org), we talk with one of our former students and current University of South Dakota student-athletes Eldon Warner about the transition from high school to college athletics (and more), and a new segment: things we've just recently learned (to be named later). One more sidenote (for good luck). Thanks for subscribing and being awesome!

    RunIowa Ep. 112 - Beer, Whiskey, and Bourbon (oh my)!

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 15, 2018 39:07


    Hello all of you great listeners! Looking for good beer in Iowa? Look no further than our sponsor this month, IowaHasGoodBeer.com, to find the calendar of brewery events, blog posts, and t-shirts. And for the most current updates follow them on Twitter, Facebook, and Instagram @IowaHasGoodBeer.   In this episode, Dave and Rob review their StrideBox (as seen in our unboxing video), Rob finds out just how much he doesn't know about Dave's bourbon knowledge, and our Dam Of the Weeks!    Thanks for listening, subscribing, and being all around good people! 

    RunIowa Ep. 111 - Traveling, Ultras, and Planking (oh my)

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 1, 2018 23:55


    After a short hiatus, Rob and Dave are back!  Looking for good beer in Iowa?  Look no further than IowaHasGoodBeer.com, to find the calendar of brewery events, blog posts, and t-shirts.  And for the most current updates follow them on Twitter, Facebook, and Instagram @IowaHasGoodBeer.   In this episode we talk about running and traveling, ultrarunning and crewing, and planking. Check out our website RunIowa.org for show information and more!

    RunIowa Ep. 110 - Molly Sheridan

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 8, 2018 44:25


    What a cool episode... really! We review RuffRd mens running shorts (and their Windsert technology), we speak with Ultramarathoner Molly Sheridan (the first American woman to attempt and complete La Ultra-The High ultra-marathon, a 138-mile non-stop footrace in the Himalayas), and of the weeks! Thanks for hanging with us. Find us on Twitter, Facebook, and Instagram and at RunIowa.org (order a stocking cap because it's cold!). Also check out our Unboxing of our StrideBox on YouTube.

    RunIowa Ep. 109 - Kevin Lewis

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 18, 2018 42:44


    We're back for 2018! Awww shucks, we missed you, too. We have a new episode with a review of a couple of running documentaries. We talk with Kevin Lewis (formerly of U of I and now with USATF Minnesota), and of the weeks! Keep in contact!

    RunIowa Ep. 108 - Jodi Semonell

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 14, 2017 42:49


    We're back. This is our final podcast of 2017, so make sure you check it out all of the way til the end. We talk "Iowa" gifts for the ones you love, we speak with 3-time winner of the Hitchcock 100 Experience Jodi Semonell, and our of the weeks! Thanks for subscribing and being awesome! We'd love to hear from you, so connect on social media Facebook, Twitter, and where ever else you can find us!

    RunIowa Ep. 107 - Brad Dains

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 23, 2017 43:09


    Happy Thanksgiving! We talk a lot about our foods and traditions (and running) on Turkey Day. We also have Brad Dains on to talk about a whole lot of topics including his RD days at Sycamore 8, pacing an ultra, and more! PS - Brad is awesome! And our of the weeks include a FREE turkey trot and tips for running in the holiday race. Find info at RunIowa.org and if you need a stocking cap for your cold weather runs, you can find them at our site!

    RunIowa Ep. 106 - Angie Maske-Berka

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 9, 2017 35:22


    It's that time of the year when the leaves turn colors, the wind gets chillier, and the running gets awesome-r (at least for me)! In this episode we talk about gift-giving ideas for the runners in your life (and yourself), we speak with Angie Maske-Berka about a ton of different topics (including the Hawkeyes and BibRave and Marathang), and our Of the Weeks including strange tips for runners! Thanks for being the best listeners we've ever had! Connect with us at RunIowa.org! It's a hoot!

    RunIowa Ep. 105 - Elyzabeth Jacobs

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 26, 2017 38:33


    In this Ep of #RunIowa we talk about getting out of a rut (again), with Elyzabeth Jacobs about weight training and her running history, and Of the Weeks! Thanks for listening, subscribing, and being FREAKING AWESOME! Check out RunIowa.org for more.

    RunIowa Ep. 104 - Chicago Marathon

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 12, 2017 33:55


    We're back (I feel like I say that a lot!). After a short hiatus, Dave and Rob talk about shoe styles, Dave's little jaunt in Chicago, and our super-secret non-secret project! Thanks for subscribing and sharing our little talks! 

    RunIowa Ep. 103 - Short Show

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 14, 2017 50:16


    So this show is more of a sprint, a quick check-in as well as some good general running info! Check it out, thanks for liking, subscribing, and giving us some feedback! Check us out online at RunIowa.org. 

    RunIowa Ep. 102 - Dave come's back!

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 31, 2017 34:14


    Dave is back! Woo hoo! We talk about a lot of different topics including Rob's (ongoing) review of his Brooks Launch4 shoes, marathon training for Dave, step-counting, and more! Our of the weeks include asking yourself if you're addicted to FIT and the Wabash Marathon. Check us out online at www.runiowa.org as well. Thanks for being awesome!

    RunIowa Ep. 101 - Ron Ruhs

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 17, 2017 45:50


    We continue on! In this episode, Rob is joined by his lovely wife (@lindquist_nic) as co-host! Rob does a preview of his Brooks Launch4 shoes, he talks with Ron Ruhs of the G.O.A.Tz running club and the race his is a RD for, the Hitchcock 100. And the Of the Weeks include a Smore Mud Run and a recipe for Energy Balls... trust me, they're great! Check us out on RunIowa.org and connect with us!

    RunIowa Ep. 100 - Hal Higdon

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 3, 2017 50:31


    Happy Milestone Episode! We talk with Hal Higdon about his career in writing, marathon training, his running, and more! Dave and Rob also take a look back at 100 episodes over 2.5 years. 

    RunIowa Ep. 99 - Pat Mulder #2

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 20, 2017 38:31


    Pat is back! In this episode, Rob goes at it alone and talks about a lot of different subjects, but more importantly wants to interact with you on social media (oh, that sounded differently in my mind). Dave and Rob talk to Pat Mulder (Rob's go to "toenail guy") about training after a layoff, ultras, and running in Florida, and the Of The Weeks! Thanks for subscribing and joining us every episode! 

    RunIowa Ep. 98 - Joel Rochleau

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 6, 2017 42:09


    How would you like to be a contributor to the RunIowa website (RunIowa.org)? We're looking for video diaries. This podcast has information on being a contributor as well as our talk with race director Joel Rochleau for the Springville Extreme Quarry Run and our Of the Weeks include "Smart Training" and the Bix7! Thanks for liking, subscribing, and joining us for each episode.  Would you like to be a show sponsor? Email RobRunIowa@gmail.com for details! 

    RunIowa Ep. 97 - Potpourri

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 22, 2017 29:56


    Summer is upon us! Dave and Rob talk about a lot of different things today including drug testing and eating steak! Check us out on ApplePodcasts, Podbean, YouTube, and RunIowa.org

    RunIowa Ep. 96 - Mike Jay

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 8, 2017 47:21


    In Ep. 96 of RunIowa, Rob and Dave review Hal Higdon's Half Marathon Training book, we talk track and field in Iowa with Mike Jay from NextLevelIowa.com, and our of the weeks include tips for running in the heat and a Race of the Week review from Rob! Thanks for subcribing, rating, and being awesome, and check out RunIowa.org for more content between episodes! 

    RunIowa Ep. 95 - Seth Johnson

    Play Episode Listen Later May 25, 2017 33:01


    In this episode, Rob flies solo! He talks about how he got his new watch (unboxing video at RunIowa.org), our featured guest is Seth Johnson from the American Heart Association and their work with the Healthier Iowa Coalition, and Of the Weeks include a Council Bluffs fun run and Tips for beginners! Also, check out this episode as a video podcast online at our website or our YouTube channel!

    RunIowa Ep. 94 - Ryan Loots Guest Host

    Play Episode Listen Later May 11, 2017 30:43


    We're back after a two week break! Ryan Loots joins Rob and we talk nipple chafing (I know, right?), Ryan discusses his speed-training work that got him a half-marathon PR last weekend, and our Of the Weeks include a Mother's Day Run and tips for getting your kids into running! Also check out RunIowa.Org for show info, merchandise, and a new video on Iowa Bucket List Races for each month! And you can now listen to the #RunIowa Podcast on YouTube at Youtube.com/RunIowa!

    RunIowa Ep. 93 - Blake Bolden

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 20, 2017 47:19


    In this episode of the RunIowa podcast Dave and Rob reflect on Boston (Rob even talks a little controversy), we speak with Blake Boldon, the Director of the Drake Relays coming up next week, and Of the Weeks include a Gladiator Assault run and tips for getting faster. Thanks for joining us on Apple Podcasts, Podbean, and Google Play!

    RunIowa Ep. 92 - We're Back! Boston, Seattle, Weight

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 13, 2017 37:49


    After a little break, Rob and Dave are back and talk Weight Loss, the city of Seattle, and Monday's Boston Marathon! 

    RunIowa Ep. 91 - Jim Dwyer & Clifton Smith

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 23, 2017 50:45


    Are runners in the movies and on TV ... realistic enough for you? Dave and Rob dive into that in this week's episode of #RunIowa. We also feature our talk with the Iowa Running Company (a brand-new running store in Cedar Rapids) owners Jim Dwyer and Clifton Smith. Our of the Weeks are back with tips on "acting" like a movie-star runner and the Loessfest 5k and Half!  Thanks for joining us, subscribing, and reviewing! And check out RunIowa.org for all sorts of cool information and running gear in our running store https://runiowa.itemorder.com/sale 

    RunIowa Ep. 90 - Nutrition

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 16, 2017 30:50


    We're back from our break! In this episode, Rob and Dave talk about water weight, caloric intake, and Dave does his full review on his Hussar Bluetooth headphones. Thanks for listening and subscribing, and check out RunIowa.org.  Also, would you like to advertise with RunIowa? Email lindquistrob@gmail.com!

    RunIowa Ep. 89 - Nate Rucker

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 2, 2017 42:50


    Have you ever been passed on the trails or in a race by a walker? Rob and Dave have. But, there may be good reason for it. In this episode, we feature Racewalking with Fmr. USATF Junior Racewalking coach (and current Upper Iowa University women's Track and XC coach) Nate Rucker. We also explore running and recovery after surgery/injury and our Of the Weeks. And don't forget to check out RunIowa.org to get some gear, tips, or our podcast!

    RunIowa Ep. 88 - Josh Jorgensen

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 23, 2017 37:35


    This week Rob and Dave talk about foot pain, and what to do about it. We speak with Josh Jorgensen, who is looking to run across Iowa wearing a gas mask (check out his Facebook page for details). Our of the Weeks are stretches for plantar fasciitis and a virtual race!

    RunIowa Ep. 87 - Ralph Mesquita

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 16, 2017 41:33


    Rob is still surprised we're doing this podcast! In this episode, brought to you by AnytimeTees.com, Dave and Rob talk about a list of running books you should read, we talk with Ralph Mequita and his quest to run from northern to southern Europe (over 3,000 miles!), and our of the weeks include tips for running in the rain and Corridor Running's Shamrock Shuffle! Thanks for being awesome!

    RunIowa Ep. 86 - Mindy Coolman

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 9, 2017 36:26


    Welcome back to the podcast! In this episode Dave and Rob talk about losing weight for the employee challenge and Rob's NTC workouts, and we speak with Mindy Coolman (dietician, ultra trail runner, race director) about a variety of topics! Such a good conversation! This episode is brought to you by Bibrave.com!

    RunIOwa Ep. 85 - Deanna Tysdal

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 2, 2017 35:44


    This episode of RunIowa is brought to you by Bibrave.com, a community dedicated to connecting runners with the best races. This week we talk about the longest running streak coming to an end after 50+ years. We talk with Deanna Tysdal, a local running not only running a leg of the MS Runs Across the US run, but she is doing so, with MS. Check her donation page at msrunstheus.com, and our Of the Weeks! Thanks for subscribing and taking this journey with us!

    RunIowa Ep. 84 - Le Ann Phillips

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 26, 2017 34:26


    In this episode of the podcast, Dave dives deep into his NewBalance shoe review, Rob bumbles his way as we talk women's running bras with @FleetFeedDSM's Le Ann Phillips, and our Of the Weeks include the @BoonevilleBackroads Ultra and a beginners guide to buying shoes! Thanks for subscribing, rating, likeing (or not liking), listening and being awesome! 

    RunIowa Ep. 83 - Matt Randle #2

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 19, 2017 39:41


    This week's #RunIowa is an #Ultramarathon show! Rob reviews a documentary found on Netflix called Finding Traction, we talk with local GOATz and @RedDirtRun runner Matt Randle about his upcoming 100 mile treadmill challenge (he's raising money for MS research, donate here) and a plethora of Ultrarunning banter, and our of the weeks include tips for Ultra success. Thanks for listening, subscribing, rating, yelling at us, all of the above! 

    RunIowa Ep. 82 - New Year's Running Plan (Ryan Loots)

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 5, 2017 42:05


    Ryan drops in and joins Dave and Rob for a talk about making New Year's running resolutions! We also discuss motivation, getting back into the running grove, snacks, and some chilly winter runs! If you're new to RunIowa, say hi on Twitter and Facebook! 

    RunIowa Ep. 81 - Tim Murphy

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 15, 2016 40:55


    Hey, for the first time in two years, Rob is flying solo! Dave's on vacation this week so this will be just like Ep. 0, but with two years of experience. Rob talks the Yankz lace system, with Tim Murphy from Bibrave.com, and of the weeks! This is our last Ep of 2016, and we'll be back with more in 2017! Thanks for listening.

    RunIowa Ep. 80 - Jordan Andrews

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 8, 2016 39:54


    Episode 80 seems like a landmark number! Very excited to still be doing this podcast we love. In this episode Dave previews his new NewBalance shoes, we talk running shoe trends with Heartland Soles' Jordan Andrews, and our of the weeks include core workout tips and the CandyCane5k. Thanks for your feedback at iTunes, Podbean, Google Play, and our Social Media Outlets!  And a special gift to you! Steve Canon is giving away a copy of his e-book. Listen for more details and go to expandyourpossible.com Also, we talk the business side. If you would like to get involved email Dave or Rob today!

    RunIowa Ep. 79 - The Running Quiz

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 1, 2016 37:12


    Thanks for listening! In this episode, Dave and Rob talk about running (I know right?!) and an update of where we're heading. Rob also gives Dave a Running Quiz to test his knowledge and what he's learned over the (almost) two years of #RunIowa. We finish with our Race and Tip of the week! Thanks for listening, subscribing, rating, and being an awesome person!

    RunIowa Ep. 78 - Angie Hodge

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 17, 2016 36:10


    New RunIowa is out now! Rob takes an initial reflection on barefoot running, we talk with local Ultramarthoner (and College Calculus Prof) Angie Hodge, and Dave has some Cheat Day recipes! Thanks for listening and being awesome. We're taking a break next week, and we're thankful for you sharing your stories with us! 

    RunIowa Ep. 77 - Pete Kostelnick

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 10, 2016 41:49


    We're back runners! Thanks for being a part of our show. In this episode we review a virtual group run that Dave and Rob participated in. We also speak with Pete Kostelnick, the Guiness World Record holder for running across the United States! We bring back the Of the Weeks with a DSM Turkey Half and 5k and the Best Tips EVER for runners (according to Shape.com).  Please make sure to subscribe on iTunes or Podbean or Google Play. Like us (if you do), review us (if you would), and continue being awesome! 

    RunIowa Ep. 76 - Ellen Davis

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 27, 2016 41:10


    Hello! Thanks for listening. In this episode, Dave reviews the movie 4 Minute Mile, we talk with Ellen Davis, a registered dietician with HyVee, and our Of the Weeks! Thanks for listening, thanks for rocking, and thanks for running!

    RunIowa Ep. 75 - Kyle Bartholomew #2

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 20, 2016 29:59


    Hello runners! We're back and as good as ever. In this episode I review the Nike Elite Cushion socks, we talk with Cross Country Coach Kyle Bartholomew for the second time and focus on weight regimens for runners in the winter, and our Of the Weeks! Thanks for being awesome! Oooh - and if you're reading this: what's your favorite sign that you've seen while running a race?

    RunIowa Ep. 74 - Podcasting

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 6, 2016 24:47


    That seems like a weird title, but that's what we're diving into, why we're podcasting about running! We preview this weekend's Market to Market Relay (our fourth), talk about doing the running podcast, and of the weeks! Thanks for sticking with us!

    RunIowa Ep. 73 - Regan Stoops

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 22, 2016 28:03


    Hello! Thanks for listening! Exclamation points! In this episode, Dave and Rob react to a "Adam Ruins Everything" video about dehydration, we talk with two-time cancer survivor Rev. Regan Stoops from Mount Pleasant (and his ultras), and no of the weeks this week! Reminder, we will not have a show next week either! 

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