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Carrie Tollefson joined Vineeta to discuss how you can dance and be in bed by 10! Brave Like Gabe!

Carrie Tollefson joined Vineeta to discuss how you can dance and be in bed by 10! Brave Like Gabe!

From Tuesday, October 29th, 2024.

From Tuesday, October 29th, 2024.

Join Scotty and James "Frency" Lambert for a long run in which they discuss his life as a French travelling magician to being a trail and ultra runner now based on Colorado.  They discuss his fast wife.  His recent cancer diagnosis.  Life.  The Brave like Gabe Foundation.  And much much more. Donate to Brave Like Gabe here: https://secure.givelively.org/donate/brave-like-gabe-foundation/james-lambert-7 Sign up for the races here: https://www.tenjunkmilesracing.com   Join the Official Podcast Group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/1057521258604634   Support the show via Patreon here: https://www.patreon.com/tenjunkmiles   Website: http://www.tenjunkmiles.com/   Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/tenjunkmiles   Twitter: https://twitter.com/tenjunkmiles   Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/tenjunkmiles/   Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/TenJunkMiles/

Emily Halnon joins The Nation this week. She is a trail runner and mountain athlete from Eugene, Oregon. Emily shares her awe-inspiring journey of setting the Fastest Known Time (FKT) on the 460-mile Oregon section of the Pacific Crest Trail (PCT). Driven by the desire to honor her late mother, Andrea, who inspired her to start running, Emily talks about the mental and physical preparation required for such a formidable challenge. She tells her story in the new book, To the Gorge - Running, Grief, Resilience, & 460 Miles on the Pacific Crest Trail. She highlights the importance of having a strong ‘why,' a supportive crew, and the deep connection she felt with her mother throughout the run. Emily discusses the profound impact of running on processing emotions and healing through grief, emphasizing the vital role of community, pacers, and crew in providing emotional support. Join us as Emily explores the significance of embracing the unknown, pushing through difficult moments, and the powerful growth that comes from these experiences. You can follow Emily on Instagram We mentioned the charity that Emily supported on her adventure Brave Like Gabe. Find out more about this episode's sponsors: Janji Arc'teryx  Ketone IQ AND!!!!!  Check out the new free app we developed, Trail Triage

SummaryIn this episode of the Finding Strong podcast, Mark Bottenhorn and Arthur Blue interview James Lambert, also known as Frenchy, a middle-of-the-pack ultra runner who is currently battling stage four cancer. Frenchy shares his journey from being a magician to becoming an ultra runner, his love for the sport, and how he approaches races with a positive mindset. He also discusses his cancer diagnosis, his treatment at MD Anderson Cancer Center, and his plans for future races. Throughout the conversation, Frenchy emphasizes the importance of choosing positivity and finding small victories in everyday life. In this part of the conversation, Frenchy discusses the importance of giving back and surrounding oneself with a supportive community. He shares a message of support from his friend Andy Glaze and talks about the inspiring impact Andy has on others. Frenchy also mentions his involvement with the Brave Like Gabe organization, which highlights stories of people with rare cancers. He emphasizes the power of accepting love and support from others and encourages listeners to choose positivity and focus on small daily improvements. The conversation concludes with a discussion about upcoming races and the launch of Finding Strong merchandise.https://www.bravelikegabe.org/mybravestory/2024frenchyInstagram: @FrenchyrunKeywordsultra running, cancer, positivity, treatment, MD Anderson, race goals, giving back, supportive community, message of support, Andy Glaze, Brave Like Gabe, accepting love, choose positivity, small daily improvements, upcoming races, Finding Strong merchandiseTakeawaysFrenchy, a middle-of-the-pack ultra runner, shares his journey from being a magician to becoming an ultra runner.He emphasizes the importance of choosing positivity and finding small victories in everyday life.Frenchy discusses his cancer diagnosis, his treatment at MD Anderson Cancer Center, and his plans for future races.He highlights the support and motivation he receives from his wife, who is also an accomplished ultra runner. Giving back and surrounding oneself with a supportive community is important in any endeavor.Accepting love and support from others can be uplifting and empowering.Choosing positivity and focusing on small daily improvements can lead to personal growth and success.Participating in organizations and charities can provide opportunities to give back and support others.Upcoming races and the launch of Finding Strong merchandise are exciting developments for the hosts.

When it comes to someone who is the embodiment of Everyday Ultra, Justin Gruenewald fits the title. Not only is he one of the best athletes in the sport, but he also works a demanding job, is the father of young children, and helps to raise money for rare cancer treatment. And most recently, he not only came in second place at the Tarawera 100K, but he also did it coming off of not drinking alcohol for the whole month of January. And his experience was nothing but beneficial. In this episode, Justin shares all about his Tarawera race, his key ingredients for success, and how ditching alcohol for the month of January affected his race performance. We also chat about mindset strategies, nutrition strategies, and Justin's belief in running for a bigger cause. Huge thank you to Justin for coming on the show! SHOW LINKS: Try PlayOn Pain Relief Spray for 20% off with code EVERYDAYULTRA at checkout at playonrelief.com Try Janji apparel for 10% off with code EVERYDAYULTRA at checkout at Janji.com Want to be coached by me for your next ultra? Get on the waitlist by emailing everydayultrapodcast@gmail.com Follow Justin on IG: https://www.instagram.com/justin_grunewald/ Donate to the Brave Like Gabe foundation: https://www.bravelikegabe.org/Follow Joe on IG: https://www.instagram.com/joecorcione/

Bradley and Dawn check in about their pickleball preparedness as they eye up the competition. Listeners donate to Brave Like Gabe to unlock a video of the gang ghost hunting. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoicesSee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Justin Gruenwald stops by to share his story as Gabe's husband and how Brave Like Gabe is working to advance cancer research. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoicesSee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Bradley and Dawn check in about their pickleball preparedness as they eye up the competition. Listeners donate to Brave Like Gabe to unlock a video of the gang ghost hunting. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Justin Gruenwald stops by to share his story as Gabe's husband and how Brave Like Gabe is working to advance cancer research. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Phil Shin from Brave Like Gave joins Bradley and Dawn to share his experience and how Brave Like Gabe actively supports cancer research. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoicesSee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Bradley and Dawn continue to raise money to support Brave Like Gabe in the fight against cancer. Plus, Blind Items! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoicesSee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Bradley and Dawn continue to raise money to support Brave Like Gabe in the fight against cancer. Plus, Blind Items! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Phil Shin from Brave Like Gave joins Bradley and Dawn to share his experience and how Brave Like Gabe actively supports cancer research. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Mary Uran from Brave Like Gabe joins Bradley and Dawn on the air and Producer Mike's game show is Pickle Themed! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoicesSee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Mary Uran from Brave Like Gabe joins Bradley and Dawn on the air and Producer Mike's game show is Pickle Themed! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Plus, the bizarre story of Lil Tay, Bradley's sourdough habit and the hate for Jamie Lynn on DWTS. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoicesSee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Plus, the bizarre story of Lil Tay, Bradley's sourdough habit and the hate for Jamie Lynn on DWTS. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Standout Welsh marathoner and coach Rosie Edwards-Santos talks Olive Garden breadsticks, the right way to cook fish and chips, her start in running and making the move to America, the American version of The Office v. the English version of The Office, how her season is progressing and what she loves about running that allows her to have fun. She and Dom also sing songs about cats and fried chicken. The Brave Like Gabe 5k is quickly approaching, but it's not too late to sign up! Use the code LACTICACID for a discount on the race registration. Be sure to register for the race here: https://runsignup.com/Race/MN/SaintPaul/BraveLikeGabe5K Click here for Lactic Acid's social media pages and more: https://linktr.ee/lacticacidpodcast Lactic Acid is partnered with TrackBarn! Be sure to visit the website at https://trackbarn.com and use the code LACTICACID10 at the checkout for 10% off of your order. Follow along on RunnersWorld: https://www.runnersworld.com/author/2... Follow along on FanHub: https://fanhubtf.com Be sure to follow Lactic Acid on the following platforms: YouTube: Lactic Acid Podcast with Dominique Smith Twitter: Lacticacid_pod Instagram: Lacticacidpodcast TikTok: Lacticacid_podcast For any current or aspiring runners looking for elite coaching, USATF certified coach Larry Lopez is your guy. Contact larry@truepotentialrunning.com for more information. Subscribe to one of the best newsletters in the track and field world, Fast Women: https://fast-women.org/subscribe/ For those who are interested in playing Taylor Swift jeopardy: https://jeopardylabs.com/play/2022-12…

We have Ladia on the podcast again this week for part two! Ladia opens up our conversation with a bang by challenging the prescribed narratives we feel we have to fit into as women and mothers in this place and time in society. For example, the “bouncing back” culture we experience after having babies and seeing body changes as a disservice to the other parts of our life (including running) often does not honor what we go through or how we want to embrace the growth we can find in that space. Ladia says, “but I don't want to go backwards. I don't need to be the person I was yesterday or ten years ago…. Whether in pregnancy and postpartum or not, that's not what I'm trying to move towards. I want to embrace who I am, where I am, today and every day moving forward.” We ponder how to find, process and represent our true experiences with language that will free us and others from societal expectations. The things we go through shape us and we can hone the power of that growth and channel it when facing hard things (like ultra running and motherhood). We talk about the need for mothers to have space to talk candidly about their struggles without being dismissed or having to prove their gratitude of being a mother and the importance as mothers to show our kids our full humanity. Ladia mentions, “The most important thing we do as mothers is be ourselves”. Ladia shares a little about her birth and feeling the contrast of grief from losing her best friend, Gabriele Grunewald, while looking forward to new life through her son Gabriel (named after Gabe of course!). We hear about how Ladia moved through the early postpartum days when building up running in a way that showed kindness to her body and honored her emotions and anxiety of leaving her baby for long runs. AND! We hear about her INCREDIBLE 4th place finish at Canyons 100k in April! From funny stories to positive energy to trail beauty to racing as a way to feel connection amidst the loneliness of motherhood to numb legs to oozing poison oak, it was so fun to hear Ladia tell the race day tales. We were so lucky to be in Ladia's presence again and we hope you enjoy this episode! Don't forget to subscribe and share this with your people! Thank you! Show Notes: Find Ladia on Instagram Check out the Brave Like Gabe Foundation and read more about who Gabe was and how you can support their mission to raise money for rare cancer research! Brave Like Gabe 5k is happening on June 25th, 2022!! Don't miss it - sign up and run it wherever you are while being connected to a greater purpose and all the Brave Like Gabe community. This episode is sponsored by Treeline Coffee - a woman owned business out of Bozeman, MT who ethically source all their coffee beans from sustainable and socially responsible farms. Use code RUNHARD10 for 10% off your order of the most delicious (and necessary) mom fuel! It is liquid encouragement in a cup, no lie. --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/run-hard-mom-hard/message

This week we had the privilege of talking with Ladia Albertson-Junkans on the podcast! Ladia is a data analyst, runner for Brooks, FKT holder, Olympic Marathon Trials Runner, Western States finisher, Chuckanut winner (twice), etc, mom of a 17 month old and a really beautiful soul. We set out to talk with her about her recent 4th place finish at Canyons 100k in April but we honestly didn't even make it to that (hence why this is part one)! There were just too many other things we needed to learn from Ladia about being human, living life fully and holding space for all the paradoxes of life - the beauty and the heartbreak. We loved Ladia's perspective on competition- how it is an opportunity for connection with others, a chance to surprise yourself, how it doesn't need to be adversarial and how you can bring others along with you when racing. When you open your journey up to fellow competitors and they do the same, it allows for all of us to be invested in each other - where one person's victory is everyone's joy. We hear about her dear and deep friendship with the late Gabe Grunewald who passed away in 2019 from a rare cancer and how Ladia's life has been impacted forever from that. Gabe found a way to adjust to every interruption as it came, not fighting the circumstances of her cancer but continually fighting for the things that made her feel alive. Gabe was brimming with self-love and self-respect so she could give love away endlessly to others. She kept trying (most obviously through running as she was a professional runner through her whole 10 year cancer journey (!!!)) and she set the example for all of us to not give up on the things that bring you joy when life gets hard. (See show notes for Brave Like Gabe Foundation information!) Ladia also put motherhood into powerful words when she said, “There's something to grieve every moment and something to rejoice in every moment and sometimes I'm struck by how those two things not just coexist but almost belong together and are inseparable.” It's a tough feeling to describe but we think all parents know this to be true! Huge heartfelt thank you to Ladia for all she shared with us and her generosity in agreeing to do a part two (stay tuned)! Enjoy it and don't forget to share this with someone else who could use these words today! Show Notes: Find Ladia on Instagram If you want to hear more from Ladia, listen to some other podcasts she's been on where she shares more inspiring and touching stories: Freetrail Ginger Runner Live Ali On The Run Check out the Brave Like Gabe Foundation and read more about who Gabe was and how you can support their mission to raise money for rare cancer research! Brave Like Gabe 5k is happening on June 25th, 2022!! Don't miss it - sign up and run it wherever you are while being connected to a greater purpose and all the Brave Like Gabe community. This episode is sponsored by Treeline Coffee - a woman owned business out of Bozeman, MT who ethically source all their coffee beans from sustainable and socially responsible farms. Use code RUNHARD10 for 10% off your order of the most delicious (and necessary) mom fuel! It is liquid encouragement in a cup, no lie. --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/run-hard-mom-hard/message

Justin Grunewald is a pro trail runner for Altra and Rabbit, an ER Physician, a father, and the Chair of Brave Like Gabe. This conversation has it all. On the running side, we discuss how Justin got into mountain running, crushing FKTs, his upcoming race UTMB CCC 100km, and how he (and his partner Amanda Basham) balances training in the mountains in Colorado with fatherhood and being a doctor in Minnesota. He also predicts Chris's time for the upcoming Pikes Peak Marathon. Justin gives the backstory on how his wife, Gabriele Grunewald, and friends started the Brave Like Gabe foundation and how meeting Chip Gaines in Central Park accelerated the foundation's work with some massive donations. Chip Gaines also pimped out a van for Justin. We close it out with a good 'ole beer discussion. Justin is a beer expert and has hopes of opening his brewery. He reviews the beer of the week with Chris and gives the deets on what his dream brewery looks like. Sit back, crack a cold one, and enjoy this conversation with Justin Grunewald. Video Version: https://youtu.be/AVrbwdl8-aU Consider donating to or picking up some swag from the Brave Like Gabe foundation: BraveLikeGabe.org SPONSORS: Interested in getting your brand out there and increasing sales? Sponsor the podcast and we guarantee outcomes. Let's talk: podcast@beermile.com Brought to you by: beermile.com Enter our giveaway for free BeerMile.com Swag: Give a 5-star review on Apple Podcasts or share the Beer Mile Podcast on your Insta story. Send us a DM with a screenshot on Instagram to @The_Beer_Mile: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/beer-mile-podcast/id1535570203 Help us grow the podcast: Support the show: https://anchor.fm/beer-mile-media/support Subscribe to Beer Mile Media on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/c/beermilemedia Drop Us A Line Leave us a voice message and we will include it on the show: https://anchor.fm/beer-mile-media/message Social Follow Beer Mile Media on Instagram Follow Beer Mile Media on Facebook Follow Beer Mile Media on Twitter Follow Beer Mile Media on TikTok Join the Beer Mile Strava Club Follow Chris on Strava Follow Chris on Instagram Follow Adam on Instagram Follow Adam on Strava The Beer Mile Podcast is co-hosted by Chuggernauts Chris Robertson and Adam Shurson. Chris is a Beer Mile World Champion and Record Holder and Adam is the engineer extraordinaire behind beermile.com --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/beer-mile-media/support

There are certain people that we get exposed to that just completely rock our world with their story and drive. Justin Grunewald is one of those people. After losing his wife Gabriele to cancer, Justin battled through lows and uncertainty to find purpose and happiness again. Earlier this year, Justin became a Dad after welcoming the cutest baby girl into the world (Rylan makes audible appearances in the episode!) Justin is still running on hope, helping maintain the legacy of Gabe through the Brave Like Gabe foundation, and embracing parenthood with his partner Amanda Basham. Be sure to listen to the end so you don't miss the cameo from a former Tempo Talks guest! Connect w/ Justin! Justin Instagram Justin Strava DeMoor Global Running Event benefiting Brave Like Gabe Seth DeMoor's YouTube Video explaining the event Connect w/ Us! Aaron's Instagram Ryan's Instagram Tempo Talks Podcast Group on Strava Aaron's Strava Ryan's Strava Tempo Talks YouTube Podcast Gear: AudioTechnica Mic: https://amzn.to/3auk9d7 AudioTechnica Headphones: https://amzn.to/3dtwG2t Boom Arm: https://amzn.to/2NyFQjg *The above links are Amazon Affiliate Links. These links do not cost anything extra to you, the purchaser, but they do support our channel with a commission.

In this episode Ladia Albertson-Junkans and I discuss death, loss, grief and much more. Specifically, Ladia shares her personal story of losing her best friend Gabe Grunewald to a 10-year battle with cancer in the summer of 2019.Ladia's story is deeply heartfelt. I hope you are able to walk away with a new found appreciation for the lessons on life and love that death teaches us.As discussed in the episode if you would like to learn more about the #BraveLikeGabe Foundation go to https://www.bravelikegabe.org/ and consider making a donation. Donations go towards finding better and more effective treatments for rare cancers. You can find Ladia on Instagram and Twitter @LadiaHallie, she is an incredible, kind, and inspiring person to follow.

Justin Grunewald is the Chairman of the Brave Like Gabe Foundation, part of the legacy of his late wife, runner Gabe Grunewald, who passed away last year in 2019 at the age of 32 after a long and very public battle with a rare cancer. Justin is also a lifelong runner himself, recently transitioning his talents from the track to the trails, and a doctor literally fighting COVID on the front lines right now in Minnesota. I share in the episode what Gabe meant to me and how her story inspired me to bring my grit and resilience as an athlete to my cancer battle. But this is not a story of Gabe dying. It’s a story of Justin living. Of not moving on from her death, but moving forward, to a chapter where he is now that’s full of joy and love and new beginnings. Because isn’t that what we all deserve? @justingrunewald1 @bravelikegabe  www.bravelikegabe.org More at www.notimetowasteproject.com or follow @notimetowasteproject

Name: Joel Stetler Age:  36 Diagnosis: Fibromyxoid sarcoma Years of Survivorship: It's complicated: 10 years since a doctor misdiagnosed it as a hematoma in my leg, 4 years since it was diagnosed correctly (stage 4 by then). Location: Coarsegold, California instagram: @hey_Mr_Stetler  BIO on Brave Like Gabe website: https://www.bravelikegabe.org/mybravestory/2020joel-9skft --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/marathonrunningpodcast/support

Name: Joel Stetler Age:  36 Diagnosis: Fibromyxoid sarcoma Years of Survivorship: It's complicated: 10 years since a doctor misdiagnosed it as a hematoma in my leg, 4 years since it was diagnosed correctly (stage 4 by then). Location: Coarsegold, California instagram: @hey_Mr_Stetler  BIO on Brave Like Gabe website: https://www.bravelikegabe.org/mybravestory/2020joel-9skft

"We as humans have the capacity to surprise ourselves with how much stronger we are than we think we are. You don’t get to make those discoveries unless you do something that challenges you to probe that question: Can I do this? Am I capable of this?"   The last time Emily Halnon was here, she talked about her big, brave, bold goal: to run the fastest known time (FKT) on the Oregon Pacific Crest Trail. And spoiler: She did it! And now, Emily is back to talk about how she ran 453 miles in 7 days, 19 hours, and 23 minutes. Along the way, Emily also raised more than $30,000 for the Brave Like Gabe Foundation, in honor of her mother, Andrea — "AndyJHa" — who passed away in January after being diagnosed with a rare uterine cancer. And a warning: This conversation may inspire you to go out and set your own big, brave, bold goals!   Thank you to AfterShokz for sponsoring this episode of the Ali on the Run Show! CLICK HERE for 15% off all wireless headphones.   What you’ll get on this episode: How Emily feels now, after running for eight days straight (3:00) How Emily trained and prepared for this run (4:45) On raising money for Brave Like Gabe (21:00) Emily breaks down every day of the run (34:00)   Follow Emily: Instagram @emilysweats DONATE   Follow Ali: Instagram @aliontherun1 Like the Facebook page Join the Facebook group Twitter @aliontherun1 Support on Patreon Blog Strava   Listen & Subscribe: Apple Podcasts Spotify SoundCloud Overcast Stitcher Google Play   SUPPORT the Ali on the Run Show! If you’re enjoying the show, please subscribe and leave a rating and review on Apple Podcasts. Spread the run love. And if you liked this episode, share it with your friends!

Dr. Justin Grunewald works at Abbott Northwestern Hospital in the heart of Minneapolis treating patients during their hospital stays. He works nights for seven to 10 days in a row, then he'll get about two weeks off. When Cindra caught up with Justin, he was in Colorado ready to go on a RV trip, running, camping and adventuring in the woods. On Episode #14 on the High Performance Mindset back in 2015, Cindra interviewed Justin’s wife, Gabe Grunewald. The fearless middle distance runner who was going after her dreams to make an Olympic team despite cancer. Gabe’s life was cut short at just 32 last year, but she still managed to make a huge impact on the running community and beyond. While battling a rare form of cancer and competing as one of the best middle-distance runners in the country, she inspired countless people to live bravely. For over 10 years, she fought adenoid cystic carcinoma, a rare cancer of the salivary glands, which she was diagnosed with as a fifth-year senior running for the University of Minnesota. Despite the diagnosis, she went on to become an All-American in the 1500 meters, and after that, a professional runner who almost made the 2012 Olympic team. In this podcast, Justin and Cindra talk: · Gabe’s life physiology and how we can each learn to live bravely · How their foundation “Brave Like Gabe” started · How Gabe was able to turn a difficulty into an opportunity · Their “chance” encounter in Central Park with Chip Gaines that changed their world · An inside look at the mindset of an elite athlete HIGH PERFORMANCE MINDSET SHOWNOTES FOR THIS EPISODE: www.cindrakamphoff.com/justingrunewald HOW TO ENTER THE PODCAST GIVEAWAY TO WIN $500 CASH: www.drcindra.com/giveaway FB COMMUNITY FOR THE HPM PODCAST: https://www.facebook.com/groups/2599776723457390/ FOLLOW CINDRA ON INSTAGRAM: https://www.instagram.com/cindrakamphoff/ FOLLOW CINDRA ON TWITTER: https://twitter.com/mentally_strong Love the show? Rate and review the show for Cindra to mention you on the next episode: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/high-performance-mindset-learn-from-world-class-leaders/id1034819901  

The amazingly talented ultrarunner, Emily Halnon, is joining us on the show today to chat about setting the new overall FKT on the 453 mile Oregon section of the Pacific Crest Trail. She ran in remembrance of her mother who passed in January to a rare form of cancer and has raised nearly $30,000 for the Brave Like Gabe foundation!

Jeff Morris is the head coach at Perham HS in Minnesota. In this first of a two-part series, Jeff describes what it was like to coach Gabe Grunewald in high school. Gabe passed of cancer a little over a year ago, and today, June 25th, would have been her 34th birthday. Listen to him share emotional stories about her and how the running community can support her foundation by participating in a 5k virtual race. Twitter: @bravelikegabeInstagram: bravelikegabeVirtual 5k Information: https://bravelikegabe.org/events/blg5k2020Sponsor Information:Final Surge: Thank you to Final Surge for sponsoring the podcast. Checkout their outstanding training and coaching platform to help you organize your programs and find ways to increase your performance. Enter code: "XLR8" for 10% off of any coaching plan at checkout.https://www.finalsurge.com/Lightspeed Lift: We greatly appreciate Lightspeed Lift for how they partner with us in our Performance Lab to help all runners get healthy, stay healthy, and run fast! Connect with us if you have interest in using ours at The Lab, and checkout their website if you have interest in getting one for your home or facility use.https://lightspeedlift.com/Follow Us:Twitter: @LabXlr8Instagram: xlr8performancelabWebsite: www.xlr8-performancelab.com  Email: info@xlr8-performancelab.com

When Ladia Albertson-Junkans’ best friend and running teammate, Gabe Grunewald, was diagnosed with cancer, they resolved that it wouldn’t slow them down. But after Gabe’s death, grief finally caught up to Ladia. She was unmotivated and struggled to get out of the door some days. With the hope of honoring Gabe’s life, Ladia reluctantly said “yes” to a special and spontaneous FKT (Fastest Known Time) attempt around Mount Hood’s Timberline Trail. In running and in life, time matters - but maybe not always in the ways we imagine.

“I viewed myself as a runner my whole life. That was my main identity. And so when I started considering the possibility that that might be taken away from me, I just felt this grief I didn’t even know how to handle yet, of who are you if you’re not a runner?”   Even if you don't know Dr. Jacqueline Alnes by the name, you definitely know her work. She's the woman behind the "tiny art" paintings you've seen all over Instagram featuring inspiring women from within the running community. (You can buy her prints on Etsy here!) Jacqueline is a creative writing professor in Pennsylvania, and on this episode, she opens up about the neurological disorder that left her passing out on the run as a Division-I athlete in college — and talks about how she came back and rediscovered her love for running.   Thank you to AfterShokz for sponsoring this episode of the Ali on the Run Show! CLICK HERE for $50 off your Aeropex wireless headphone endurance bundle!   What you’ll get on this episode: Why Jacqueline is training to run the 2020 TCS New York City Marathon in honor of the Brave Like Gabe Foundation (5:10) Jacqueline explains the neurological disorder she’s been experiencing since college (8:20) What Jacqueline’s health and running are like today (26:35) The story behind Jacqueline’s “tiny art” on Instagram (31:00) The app that helped Jacqueline get over a bad breakup (41:40)   What we mention on this episode: Support Jacqueline’s Brave Like Gabe fundraising efforts! The Great Believers by Rebecca Makkai   Follow Jacqueline: Instagram @jacquelinealnes Etsy Website   Follow Ali: Instagram @aliontherun1 Like the Facebook page Join the Facebook group Twitter @aliontherun1 Blog Strava   Listen & Subscribe: Apple Podcasts Spotify SoundCloud Overcast Stitcher Google Play   SUPPORT the Ali on the Run Show! If you’re enjoying the show, please subscribe and leave a rating and review on Apple Podcasts. Spread the run love. And if you liked this episode, share it with your friends!

Ultra running stud, FKT machine, and CEO of Brave Like Gabe joins the Public this week for an hour of story telling about wild FKT adventures, training while being a full time medical professional and CEO of a company, running big mileage on little sleep, and running/living with depression and heartbreak. 

In this episode we take a look back at what happened in the running world in 2019 -the records, breakthroughs, and bizarre, unbelievable, and inspirational stories that made headlines. 2019 Year in ReviewNew Records: Sub 2 Hour Marathon In his second attempt at breaking the two-hour barrier in the marathon, Eliud Kipchoge of Kenya accomplished the feat with a time of 1:59:40 in Vienna in October. The performance was not an official world record with the use of 41 pacemakers and because Kipchoge was handed his drinks from a bike. But it stands as the fastest 26.2 in history. Kipchoge also holds the official marathon world record of 2:01:39, which he ran in Berlin in 2018. He is quoted in Runner’s World as saying “I wanted to send a message to the world. No human is limited.” New Women’s Marathon Record On October 13th 25 year old Brigid Kosgei of Kenya made history when she won the Chicago Marathon in 2:14:04. She broke Paula Radcliffe’s 16 year old record. photo credit: Track and Field News New Men’s Half Marathon Record Geoffrey Kamworor of Kenya shattered the world record at the Copenhagen Half Marathon in September by running 58:01 (a 4:25 min/mile or 2:45/km pace). The performance was 17 seconds faster than the previous record. The 26 year old distance star went on to prove his legs were capable of more later in the year when he won the 2019 New York City Marathon. Age Group Win for Joan Benoit In 1979 Joan Benoit Samuelson was a 21 year old college student and set a national and course record when she won the Boston Marathon. Now age 61 (40 years after her victory) her goal was to run within 40 minutes of her winning time at the 2019 Boston Marathon. In April at the Boston Marathon the 1984 Olympic marathon champion wore a similar singlet to honor her 1979 win and crossed the finish line in 3:04, exceeding her goal. “To be here, 40 years later and being able to run, let alone being able to run a marathon, I feel blessed,” she said in a Runner’s World article. In October Camille Herron won the International Association of Ultrarunners 24-Hour World Championship. She covered 167.8 miles in 24 hours and led the U.S. to an overall team victory. Earlier this year in January she survived a near fatal rollover car accident and came back less than two weeks later to win the Tarawera 100 Miler in Rotorua, New Zealand in a new course record of 17:20:52.World Best 24-hour Run for Female Runner photo credit: @jetlineactionphoto First Woman to Win Big’s Backyard Ultra Maggie Guterl became the last runner standing in Big’s Backyard Ultra race by running the same 4.2 mile trail loop for 60 hours. The Colorado native ran 250 miles during that time to becoming the first woman to win the race that rewards the person who can run for the longest amount of time. A Runner’s World article quoted her as saying, “When I finished, a woman came up to me and said, ‘I didn’t want to tell you this, but you were running for all of the women and an entire gender,’” Guterl said. “That was in my head the whole race and it was so surreal when I was the last one standing.” Fastest 10 Marathons in 10 Days Mike Wardian set a Guinesses World Record for the fastest 10 marathons in 10 days with an average time of less than 3 hours for each marathon. He also holds the record for the World Marathon Challenge with the fastest 7 marathons in 7 continents in 7 days. New Course Record at Western States Ultrarunning star Jim Walmsley maintained his Western States winning streak when he broke his own course record in June. Running 100 miles from Squaw Valley to Auburn, California, Walmsley finished in 14:09, breaking his own course record by more than 20 minutes. His roommate Jared Hazen also came in under the course record in 14:26. Walmsley also had some other amazing achievements this year by qualifying for the Olympic Marathon Trials in January, breaking the 50-mile record in May, and winning the 42K at the World Mountain Running Championships in November. Nick Butter became the first person in the world to run a marathon in every country. This was an unparalleled feat of logistical and physical endurance. You can hear our interview with him on episode #304. Notable and Interesting News One of the biggest gear trends this year was the evolution of the Nike Vaporfly shoe with the curved carbon fiber plate. There has been a lot of buzz about the Zoom Vaporfly 4% and this year they released the Next% with 15% more foam in the midsole. After the shoe was released this year it quickly became the fastest shoe on Strava, clocking up an average pace of 5:02 /km (8:06/mile). 32.7C (90.1 degrees F) was the temperature during the women’s marathon at the World Championships in Doha. Twenty-eight athletes pulled out in total because of the extreme heat. 1 billion pounds is The London Marathon’s overall fundraising total since its inception in 1981. Their motto this year was “Thanks a billion!” We appreciate everyone who donated as we raised money for a MTA forever forest for the John Muir Trust in Scotland. Cynthia Arnold, age 35, of Montana ran a time of 3:11 (7:20 min/mile or 4:32/km pace) at the Missoula Marathon while pushing a triple stroller with her three kids (a total weight of 185 pounds). The U.S. Anti-Doping Agency banned Alberto Salazar, the famous track coach of the Nike Oregon Project and former marathon champion, for four years. The USADA says Salazar was involved with trafficking testosterone, infused a prohibited amount of L-carnitine, and tried to tamper with doping controls. Mary Cain comes out with allegations about the questionable coaching techniques of Alberto Salazar related to weight shaming. This resulted in her dealing with some serious issues with depression and quitting the Nike Oregon Project team. A bright side to what she went through means that it is bringing to light problems with abusive coaches and sponsorship deals. More athletes are talking about mental health and eating disorders including Amelia Boone who openly shared about her long-time eating disorder and the treatment that she’s gone through. Another Nike related controversy that was brought to light was their pregnancy clause in contracts with women athletes. Alysia Montano shared an issue few knew about. Female athletes were being punished for getting pregnant. Montaño said that when she told Nike that she wanted to have a baby, the brand told her it would pause her sponsorship deal and stop paying her. She left Nike to sign with Asics, who she said also threatened to stop paying her during her recovery after childbirth. Other athletes including Allyson Felix and Kara Goucher have also spoken out about what they experienced. Nike has said that it would waive performance-pay reductions for 12 months for athletes “who decide to have a baby” and will add terms that reinforce the policy for female athletes into contracts. Shalane Flannigan announces her decision to retire from elite running. Gabriele Grunewald, pro middle distance runner, who trained and raced through treatment for a rare cancer, died in June at the age of 32 in her home state of MN. She inspired fans with her message of hope and resilience and that it was okay to struggle. She is quoted in Outside Online as saying, “In my previous cancer experiences, it wasn’t easy but I tried my best and I was able to do so many things that I would not have done had I just given up on my life when it was hard. So I guess my message is that it’s okay to struggle, but it’s not okay to give up on yourself or your dreams. My story is about cancer, but anybody has tough stuff in their life.” Her message and the mantra “Brave like Gabe” continues to inspire runners to be their best and her husband Justin plans to continue her foundation Brave Like Gabe. photo credit: bravelikegabe.org Kara Goucher debuted in trail races with the Leadville Marathon in Colorado. Bouts of vomiting from altitude sickness made the Olympian consider dropping out but she pushed through for a fifth place finish and first in her AG with a time of 3:54. She calls it the “hardest thing I ever accomplished.” The movie “Brittany Runs a Marathon” was released this year. It’s a drama/comedy about a woman who gets a wake up call when she realizes how unhealthy her body and lifestyle have become. With a motivation to lose weight she starts running with the eventual goal of completing the NYC Marathon. The Bizarre and Unbelievable 31-year-old Travis Kauffman from Colorado was trail running when he was attacked by a mountain lion. He managed to fight back and killed the lion in self-defense. The attack required 20 plus stitches to puncture wounds on his face, legs, and arms. He gave an interview 10 days after the attack and said that he’s recovering well, has been running three times since the incident, and has been back to the scene of the attack. In June a trail runner was attacked and gored by bison in a Utah State Park where he has run hundreds of times. One animal impaled Kyler Bourgeous with its horns and left hoof prints on his back and head. “I thought I was gonna die right there” he said. “I thought my situation was just a freak accident,” Bourgeous told The Washington Post on Monday night. “But apparently, they’re a lot more aggressive than I ever thought.” After recovering from a collapsed lung and cracked rib he worked up the nerve to return a few months later bringing his girlfriend Kayleigh Davis along for a hike. Unfortunately she became the park’s second bison attack of the year. An enormous animal turned on her and charged, throwing her about 15 feet in the air. Although in tremendous pain, she tried not to move or make any noise once she hit the ground. “He was hanging over me, sniffing me for a minute, and he was digging like he was about to charge again,” Davis said. When Bourgeous found her, Davis was bleeding from her left thigh, where the bison had gored her. She had also broken her right ankle, ruining her plans to run in a spring half-marathon. She was airlifted to a local hospital. Kyler said he’s not sure he’ll ever return to the park. Caitlin Keen, age 26, was running along Fort Worth’s Trinity Trails when a pit bull mix attacked her. The dog repeatedly jumped on her and bit her on the back and arms before a passerby was able to rush to her aid and subdue the dog. The attack caused injuries requiring 21 stitches in six spots. After healing up Keen stayed focused on her goal races which includes looking forward to the upcoming US Olympic Trial marathon. A running club in Philadelphia helped chase down an alleged thief near the University of Pennsylvania during their midday run. Runner’s World reports that the Annenberg Lunchtime Running Group saw a “very fast man” sprint by them, “probably running a 7:15 pace,” said group member Kyle Cassidy. But they quickly realized the man had allegedly stolen a phone and laptop. “We all looked at each other and sprinted off after the person,” Cassidy said. Other members in the running club gave chase and the running group tracked the man down on the streets of Philadelphia. The chase ended when the suspect ran into the path of responding University of Pennsylvania officers. “We heard the first officer yell to the other officers, ‘It’s a running club,’” Cassidy said. “‘This guy tried to run from the running club.’ People were shocked when Harvard University junior Kieran Tuntivate managed to win two races in this year’s Ivy League Heptagonal Championships, despite an injury that left him with a large open wound on the bottom of his foot. Tuntivate, age 22, was in the first lap of a 3,000 meter race at an indoor meet when another runner stepped on his foot causing him to lose a shoe. Runner’s World reports that Tuntivate, who’s been running competitively since age 12, said he only had two options in the moment: stop to recover his shoe and likely lose the race or keep running and risk an injury. He decided to keep going and he ended up winning the race without his left shoe. But the victory came at a bloody and painful price. “It felt kind of natural at first, but I kind of expected it to start hurting eventually with the really abrasive surface of the track,” Tuntivate told ABC News in an interview. “Around 2,000 meters — about two-thirds into the race — is when it really started to hurt.” Tuntivate said he lost a lot of skin by running on what “felt like sandpaper.” He said his doctor compared the skin loss to what one experiences after a third-degree burn, but he didn’t let it stop him and managed to win in the 5,000 meters event the following day. Anna McNuff of the UK took on a huge adventure by running nearly the whole of Britain barefoot! She posted this on Facebook, “A total of 2,352 MILES RUN (equivalent to 90 marathons) from The Shetland Islands to London, in my bare feet.” photo credit: Anna McNuff The Inspirational Ernie Lacroix celebrated his 100th birthday at the Cowtown 5K in Fort Worth, Texas. This was the 20th year in a row that Lacroix completed the 5K race. Lacroix ran with his family and friends under the team name Smoky’s Posse, named after the plane he flew during World War II. Lacroix flew 76 missions in a B-25 Bomber over Italy and France during the war, earning him the Flying Cross medal. “I have no idea of what prompted me to give the Cowtown a go,” Lacroix told Runner’s World. “I knew beforehand that I didn’t have a chance to win anything, but all the people obviously enjoying the competition looked like fun, so I gave it a go. I can’t think of any other reason.” Running (or walking, as he refers to his not-so-brisk pace) was not something Lacroix has always done, though he did exercise a lot while in the Army Air Corps during World War II. Now, at 100, he says he is “in the worst shape of (his) life at the present time”—but he is looking to see what he can do to change that. photo credit: Rick Irving It’s tough enough to push one child in a running stroller but imagine pushing five children. 37 year old Chad Kempel did just that at the Surf City Marathon in February. The father of seven pushed his quintuplets to the finish line in 5:45 and then continued for a total of 27.3 miles to honor the amount of weeks that his wife carried the quintuplets before they were born prematurely. When the babies were born in 2018, they each only weighed three pounds, and had to be immediately treated with oxygen and feeding tubes to survive. The quintuplets’ fragile health conditions required them to stay in the intensive care unit for 73 days, Kempel said in a Runner’s World article. “It was a long, scary pregnancy, and even after they were born, we couldn’t rest. Finally, we were able to take them home, but then our schedules just got busier. It’s been a long, crazy year, between parenting and working and finding time to run.” To train for the Surf City Marathon, Kempel woke up each morning at 4:00, put on his running clothes plus a headlamp and reflective gear, and then left the house at 4:30 to run. During the race he had to deal with making sure the babies weren’t hungry. He said, “My biggest concern was how many diapers I’d need to change.” Luckily, the dad had the genius idea to dress each baby in two diapers, so when one was soiled, it could be quickly ripped off and the other could slide in place. “It was smooth sailing.” photo credit: Chad Kempel 49 year old Dave Mackey was an accomplished ultra runner until a fall while running left him with a tibia broken in eight places. Due to complications and continual pain he chose to have a below the knee amputation. Since then he’s been building back his running and completed the Leadman series last year. This year he ran the Leadville Trail 100 in 25 hours, 54 minutes, roughly six hours slower than his pre-injury 2014 time. Mackey says in Outside Online, “I just want to get out there and make the most of it. I’m more appreciative now of every individual run or ride. Or skiing with my kids. It feels so good. With the accident I had, I could’ve died.” There’s a new film out about his story called Leadman. British ultra runner Jasmin Paris wins a 268 mile race at the Montane Spine Race (which traverses from England into Scotland on rugged terrain). She was the overall winner by over 15 hours with a time of in 83 hours 12 minutes. There were 126 other athletes who also battled rain and 50 MPH winds. But she only stopped for 7 hours total to eat, sleep, and pump breast milk as she is still nursing her baby girl. All athletes were required to carry their own supplies and navigate which adds to the challenge. 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The first 10 MTA listeners who go to www.metpro.co/mta will get a complimentary consultation and a FREE month of coaching a $500 value when they sign up for service. They’ve never done a special before and only have just a handful of spots so take advantage before it’s too late. Go to MetPro.co/mta Four Sigmatic, a wellness company that mixes ‘shrooms and adaptogens with coffee, cacao, latte, protein powder, and edible skincare. Receive 15% off your Four Sigmatic order when you use our link or enter code MTA at checkout. The post Top Running Stories and Headlines from 2019 appeared first on Marathon Training Academy.

“The way that I’m training is good for my soul right now.” Carrie Tollefson is a professional middle-distance runner and Olympian turned mom of three, broadcaster, race analyst, podcast host, running camp director, and so much more. Most recently, the former 1500-meter specialist added another impressive title to her list: 2:51 marathoner. Six years ago, Carrie was four months postpartum and ran her first marathon in an astonishing time of 3:02. She made a goal to someday run a sub-3:00 marathon, and this was her year. On this episode, the Minnesota native and host of C Tolle Run talks about her somewhat unconventional training methods, why this was the time to pursue her marathon dreams, and what it meant to her to race in a Brave Like Gabe singlet. Thank you to Generation UCAN for sponsoring this episode of Ali on the Run Show! Click here and use code ONTHERUN for 20 percent off your order, plus free shipping. (First-time buyers, check out the UCAN Run Starter Pack here, and get 50 percent off.)   What you’ll get on this episode: Carrie breaks down her 2:51 at the Twin Cities Marathon, and shares why she decided to run a marathon this year (5:35) Why Carrie says her race was “surprising” to her (12:00) What it meant to Carrie to run in a Brave Like Gabe singlet (18:15) Where does Carrie see herself in the sport right now? And where does she want to be and go? (28:30) What a day in Carrie’s life looks like, and when she gets her runs in (38:45) How Carrie got into broadcasting (44:30) Carrie revists her list of goals from two years ago! (1:04:04) What we mention on this episode: Wellbeats Brave Like Gabe Foundation Follow Carrie: Instagram @carrie_tollefson Twitter @carrietollefson Facebook Podcast & Website Follow Ali: Instagram @aliontherun1 Twitter @aliontherun1 Facebook Blog Strava Listen & Subscribe: Apple Podcasts Spotify SoundCloud Overcast Stitcher Google Play SUPPORT the Ali on the Run Show! If you’re enjoying the show, please subscribe and leave a rating and review on Apple Podcasts. Spread the run love. And if you liked this episode, share it with your friends!

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“Being brave for me means never giving up on the things that make me feel alive.” - Gabe Grunewald High performers are brave. They do things that make them feel alive and act with courage. They have a heart of service and see everything has a miracle. Power Phrase this Week: “Today, I will see everything as a miracle.”

#BraveLikeGabe I also talk about the Adrian Martinez Classic, Adidas Boston Games and What the Eastern Track League brings to USATF. AMC write up -https://medium.com/@hornekerjustin/etl-review-adrian-martinez-classic-410c0ce6838

Sarah and Dimity chat with pro runner Gabriele “Gabe” Grunewald in front of a room full of mother runners at the recent Twin Cities Marathon expo. Gabe is a nine-year cancer survivor and a local runner. Like any good Minnesotan (including recent guest Kara Goucher), Gabe mentions “hot dish” in her very first answer and explains why she adores the “dedicated and ambitious” Twin Cities running community. The middle-distance runner details her love of racing the mile and running on the track. “I love spiking up,” she says. Gabe takes listeners back to her 2009 diagnosis when she was a 22-year-old college track athlete. Gabe details the mission of her foundation, Brave Like Gabe, and shares about the genesis of the name. Acknowledging that every cancer journey is different, Gabe discusses the importance of having goals and continuing to move forward—and how she plans for races in three-month chunks of time. No fair-weather runner, Gabe imparts loads of cold-weather running tips, including apparel advice. Mercury Mile fuses fashion and function for all runners: Take $10 off your stylist fee by using code AMR at MercuryMile.com Enjoy Chosen Foods oils, salad dressings, and ancient grains: Get 50% off orders of $10 or more by using promo code MOTHERRUNNER at chosenfoods.com/amr Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

“What motivates me is inspiring others that are in a similar situation as me.” We Can All Learn From Perspective Gabe is a professional American middle-distance, rare cancer survivor, fighter advocate, Chip Gaines Marathon Coach and the Founder of Brave Like Gabe. After being diagnosed with adenoid cystic carcinoma cancer in 2009 she was then diagnosed with thyroid cancer in 2010. Gabe experienced recurrences of adenoid cystic carcinoma in 2016 and 2017. These battles haven’t held Gabe back from performing on the track, taking 4th place in the 2012 Olympic Trials and a USA indoor Championship in the 3 meters in 2014. She has also founded Brave Like Gabe who's mission is to support rare cancer research and empower cancer survivors through physical activity. In this episode, Nick and Gabe discuss her continuous battle with cancer and how the adversity she has faced has given her a new sense of urgency and motivation in her life. Learn all about Gabe's story and how she is inspiring others through her journey. LINKS AND RESOURCES MENTIONED IN THIS EPISODE Follow Gabe on Instagram, Twitter, and Facebook Learn more about Brave Like Gabe Check out this short video, "Gabe." FREE RESOURCE - Download Nick's Run The Day Block Scheduler

WHAT YOU’LL LEARN - 3:45 min How to identify when you are being a victim and what to do to become a victor WHY IT MATTERS - 4:03 min Big things do not happen easily. They are hard, painful, and difficult. But the people who accomplish big things all have one thing in common - they refuse to be victims of their situations. The way you respond to resistance and how you prepare yourself for bad, unexpected things in your life will determine whether you can accomplish your big thing. THE BREAKDOWN - 6:24 min What is a victim?  A victim is a person who has something happen to them that was bad, unexpected, and out of their control. Being laid off from a job, a tornado leveling your house, or being diagnosed with cancer are all common instances of people being victims. What is a victim mentality? Every person in the world is a victim of something at one point or another. The issue, however, arises when we continue to believe that we are powerless to do anything in our situation, and even require some other person or force to save us. We often blame things like “the system”, “the school”, “the economy”, “the society”. Anyone but ourselves. What is a Victor? A victor is the same as a victim except for one part - they don’t admit that everything is out of their control. A victor focuses on what they can do to make the situation better. They don’t blame anyone for the things that have happened, because it simply doesn’t matter. While they cannot control everything, a victor knows that the next step they take is 100% in their power, and the are determined to move to a future, improved state (which, by the way, is exactly what a leader is). How do you Identify if you are a victim or a victor?  It’s all based on your first reaction to a bad situation. Do you concentrate on the past? Or do you focus on your future trajectory? Do you blame the entity that is out of your control, or do you empower yourself to own the situation and make it better? THE TIE UP - 14:10 min Turning ideas into action and doing big things means you will have resistance - count on it. Your success in those moments is dictated by whether your focus is on the past and the things you cannot control, or on you and your future that you can control. It starts with the small things often times. When something small doesn’t go your way, do you dwell on the bad situation? Do you let your bad 15 minutes affect your attitude and actions? Or do you instead brush it off and focus on the next thing you can do to improve the situation? APPLICATION - 21:15 min Make a list of the things in your life you want to change. Are you overweight? Need better sleep habits? Have bad grades? In a toxic relationship? In some bad debt? Now take that list, and figure out how to change them. Do not, and I repeat DO NOT beat yourself up over it and dwell on the bad things in your life - that’s what victims do. Rise up, develop a plan, and actually start making changes in your life for the better. Be more prepared. Victors cannot control everything in life, but they do recognize that they can put themselves in a position to be successful by planning ahead. What do you need to plan ahead for?  Do you have an emergency savings fund? Do you have the right insurance? Are you working to increase your skills and value so you do not become obsolete? Make sure you are prepared for the things life could throw at you so you continue to make progress towards your Big Thing.   Links to what I talk about in the show: Brave Like Gabe How I Built This Bonus - I really like this brand because they live every day as victors, not victims. Few Will Hunt  

Carrie interviews elite runner Gabriele Grunewald as they go for a run on the Brave Like Gabe 5k race course! Gabe discusses preparing for the inaugural Brave Like Gabe 5k, coaching Chip Gaines in his first marathon, and she shares the latest on her immunotherapy cancer treatment. Show notes for this episode can be found at ctollerun.com. Gabriele Grunewald Gabriele "Gabe" Grunewald is a professional middle-distance runner, multi-time cancer survivor, and new founder of Brave Like Gabe, a nonprofit dedicated to supporting rare cancer research and empowering all cancer survivors through physical activity. She is a lifelong Minnesotan and former University of Minnesota Golden Gopher, where she initially walked-on before becoming an NCAA runner-up in the 1500-meters in 2010. Gabe is a USA Track & Field champion (2014 indoors) and has inspired many through her efforts to continue training and racing through her lengthy battle with a rare cancer, adenoid cystic carcinoma. Her role as an advocate and inspiration in the cancer community has grown in recent years but she is still running and aiming for the USA Olympic Trials in 2020.

Carrie goes for a run with elite runner and cancer survivor Gabe Grunewald! Gabe gives listeners an update on her cancer treatment and future racing goals. She also talks about coaching HGTV Fixer Upper's Chip Gaines in his first marathon and her upcoming Brave Like Gabe 5k race. Show notes for this episode can be found at ctollerun.com. Gabriele Grunewald Gabriele Grunewald (née Anderson) is a professional American middle-distance runner and lifelong Minnesotan, born and raised in Perham, MN. She won one track & field state title in the 800-meters competing for Perham High School. Gabriele walked-on to the University of Minnesota cross country and track & field teams in 2004, where she was a part of several Big Ten Championship squads and eventually became an NCAA track & field All-American with a runner-up finish in the 1500-meters in 2010, her final collegiate race. Gabriele has run professionally for Brooks since 2010. Her career highlights include a 4th-place finish in the 2012 USA Olympic Trials and a USA Championship title in the Indoor 3000-meters in 2014. Her personal best in the 1500-meters is 4:01.48, making her the 11th fastest performer in USA history. Under the guidance of Coach Dennis Barker, Gabriele has her sights on the 2020 USA Track & Field Olympic Trials. Gabriele has survived multiple bouts with a rare salivary gland cancer, adenoid cystic carcinoma. When not training and competing, she lends her voice and story to the rare cancer community through speaking engagements and advocacy. Gabriele lives and trains along the banks of the Mississippi River in Minneapolis with her husband, Justin.