Podcast appearances and mentions of charity miles

We're thrilled to share this interview with Kiera Smalls, the Executive Director of the Running Industry Coalition.  The RIDC is an educational nonprofit with a mission to unite the running industry to improve inclusion, visibility, and access for Black, Indigenous, and People of Color.  This is a conversation about how running can be a tool for connection, empowerment, and change, but also how the running community, and how we think about diversity in the running community, is a microcosm for so much more.   In a time where we seem to see a movement in opposition to diversity, equity, inclusion, we are doing our best to double down on these values. At Charity Miles, we believe in inclusivity, and that our diversity is what makes us resilient. It also makes our life experiences so much more rich and enjoyable.   But most of all, because it's the right thing to do. So we're going to try to do our part, in this podcast at the very least, to bring you more voices like Kiera's. — This podcast is sponsored by our partners at UCan, a brand that I have personally relied on for years to fuel my performance, both in big events and every day. UCan provides steady, long lasting energy without the sugar roller coaster that's in other energy gels and drinks. The unique LiveSteady carbohydrate is a starch, not a sugar, that is trusted by elite athletes like Kira D'Amato and Emma Bates, weekend warriors, and everyday movers alike. Unlike fast burning sugars and gels, UCan delivers a slow, sustained release of energy to keep you going strong without the crashes. Whether you're training for a marathon, heading out for a long ride, or just staying active, UCan helps you feel and perform your best. And as a special gift to the Charity Miles community, UCAN is offering a free sample pack of four energy gels, plus, you can get 20% off any other UCan products by entering the code “CharityMiles” at checkout. Click here to learn more.  

It's a tremendous honor for me to share my podcast with Olympic legend and humanitarian, Billy Mills.  Billy Mills was born in 1938 and grew up on the Pine Ridge Indian Reservation in South Dakota, home to the Oglala Lakota Nation. Billy had a very difficult childhood, losing his mother, sister, and father by the age of 12. He turned to running as both an escape and a source of discipline. After his father's passing, Billy attended the Haskell Institute, a U.S. government run boarding school for Native American children. Schools like Haskell were controversial for their forced assimilation, physical and emotional abuse, and systematically trying to erase their students Indigenous identities. Billy, though, had a positive experience at Haskell, where he met his coach Tony Coffin, who became somewhat of a father figure to him. Coffin recognized Billy's talent and helped nurture his running abilities, providing him with the foundation that would later lead to his collegiate and Olympic success. Also, during his time at Haskell, Billy spent one of his summers as a counselor at Camp Greylock in Beckett, Massachusetts, which is the summer camp that I went to many years later and is a very important part of my life. So it's very special for me to share this link with Billy. At Haskell, Billy won multiple state championships in track and cross country, earning him a scholarship to the University of Kansas, where Billy would be coached by Bill Easton. Easton was a highly respected track and field coach who led Kansas to multiple NCAA championships, and at Kansas, Billy was one of the best distance runners in the country. He was a three time All American, won multiple Big Eight titles, and was runner up in the 1960 cross country championships. Through all of this, however, Billy faced numerous challenges, including discrimination at every level, including from Easton, hypoglycemia, and struggles with self doubt. At times, Billy even contemplated suicide, and in his senior year, he walked off the track and quit the team completely. Fortunately for Billy, the University of Kansas is also where he met and began dating a young woman named Patricia Pat Collins. Pat played a crucial role in Billy's journey, supporting him through the challenges he faced as an athlete and as a Native American navigating the world of elite sports. After graduating Kansas, Billy married Pat, joined the U. S. Marine Corps, and resumed training with the goal of not just making the U. S. Olympic team and not just winning a medal, but winning the gold medal in the 10K. Which he did. In 1964, Billy qualified for the Tokyo Olympics in the 10, 000 meter race, where he stunned the world with a historic, come from behind victory, becoming the first and still the only American, or even the only person from the Western Hemisphere, to win the gold medal in the event. He also remains the only Native American, other than Jim Thorpe, to win a gold medal in the Olympics. His triumph is considered one of the greatest Olympic upsets and victories of all time. Since Billy's victory in the 1964 Tokyo Games, Billy and Pat have dedicated their lives to giving back, co founding Running Strong for American Indian Youth, an organization that empowers Indigenous communities through health, education, and self sufficiency programs. Their journey is one of perseverance, cultural pride, and spreading a message of unity through diversity. All values that are very much at the heart of the Charity Miles community. Which naturally, is why we want to also thank our partners at Brooks Running who are very much champions for these values as well. For over a century, Brooks has been propelled by a never-ending curiosity with how humans move. It drives their every decision and every innovation. Because they believe movement is the key to feeling more alive. And we're all moving towards something. It could be the top of a mountain, a first-ever 5K,  peace of mind after a stressful day, or an Olympic gold medal.  It could be a cure for Parkinson's, a cleaner planet, fair play, or the strength that comes from our diversity. So… let's run there. With gear and experiences specifically designed to take you to that place. Whether it's a headspace, a feeling, or a finish line. Let's run there. Head to BrooksRunning.com to learn more. Chapters: 00:00 - The Historic 1964 Olympic 10K Final 02:14 - Introducing Billy Mills: A Story of Resilience 06:12 - Billy's Early Life on Pine Ridge Reservation 13:06 - The Impact of Haskell Indian School 24:16 - Overcoming Struggles in College and the Marines 32:24 - The Journey to the Tokyo Olympics 35:55 - The Epic 10,000-Meter Race 42:54 - Winning Gold: A Dream Fulfilled 50:26 - Giving Back: Running Strong for American Indian Youth 1:03:01 - The Secret to a 63-Year Marriage

We're thrilled to share this interview with Dr. Bill Dahut, Chief Scientific Officer of the American Cancer Society. Dr. Dahut is a renowned oncologist and researcher who is helping set the vision for the world's most innovative cancer research initiatives. In this interview, we cover a wide range of topics, including the groundbreaking research the American Cancer Society is supporting, the critical role of early cancer detection, and how lifestyle choices like diet, and exercise can significantly reduce cancer risk. Dr. Dahut is both inspiring and empowering, because he gives us an inside view for how we can all make an impact —not only by fundraising but also by living healthier lives to reduce our risk of getting cancer. After all, an ounce of prevention is worth a pound of cure. Huge thanks to Dr. Dahut for his leadership and taking the time to share so much with us. Also a huge thanks to everyone at the American Cancer Society for leading the charge in the fight against cancer, and for giving us all the opportunity to be a part of it. Head to American Cancer Society to learn more and find out how you can join the fight. Click here to download Charity Miles and get moving for the American Cancer Society. #EveryMileMatters!   Time Stamps: 0:00 Intro 0:28 Meeting Dr. Bill Dahut 3:46 Dr. Dahut's Journey to Oncology 6:12 The Role of Lifestyle in Cancer Prevention 9:03 Advances in Early Cancer Detection 12:16 The Connection Between Obesity and Cancer 15:54 How ACS Supports Cutting-Edge Research 22:10 Modifiable Behaviors That Reduce Cancer Risk 35:39 Innovative Treatments and AI in Cancer Care 54:14 Final Thoughts and Calls to Action

Today, I have the immense privilege of walking with one of the most influential thinkers, authors and teachers of our time, Seth Godin. Seth is the author of 21 best-selling books that have transformed how we think about marketing, leadership, and the power of creative work. His books have been translated into over 35 languages, helping readers across the globe learn to challenge the status quo and make a lasting impact. In addition to his writing, Seth is the founder of several successful businesses, including the groundbreaking altMBA, an online workshop that has revolutionized the way people learn to lead and create meaningful change. He also invented email marketing, so we can thank him for that. Above all, Seth is a teacher. He's taught at some of the most renowned business schools, founded one of the most successful online learning platforms, and spends his time sharing wisdom on everything from business strategy to life philosophy.  In this episode, Seth shares his insights from his new book, This is Strategy, on how to embrace systems, time, empathy, and games to create change—not just for business, but in any aspect of life. As Seth says in the intro to the book, this is for someone who wants to make things better—which I know is all of us. --  Big thanks to our partners at Brooks Running. For over a century, Brooks has been propelled by a never-ending curiosity with how humans move. It drives their every decision and every innovation. Because they believe movement is the key to feeling more alive. And we're all moving towards something. It could be the top of a mountain, a first-ever 5K, or peace of mind after a stressful day.  So… let's run there.   With gear and experiences specifically designed to take you to that place. Whether it's a headspace, a feeling, a finish line, a cure for Parkinson's, more ethical treatment of animals, or even a stormy day on the New York City Aqueduct. Let's run there.  Head to BrooksRunning.com to learn more. -- Also big thanks to our partners at Lifeway Foods. Lifeway is more than just a company that makes delicious, probiotic-rich kefir—it's a forward-thinking brand committed to improving the health and well-being of people around the world.  Many of you are well familiar with Lifeway Kefir.   But in case you're not, Kefir Kefir is an ancient healing superfood from the Caucasus Mountains that has provided microbiome support for over 2,000 years. The villagers who consumed it often lived past 100 years of age and attributed their longevity to their consumption of kefir. It's like a tart and tangy cultured milk smoothie that's packed with probiotics and bioavailable nutrients like high-quality protein, calcium, and Vitamin D to help you feel your best inside and out. Lifeway's commitment to making a positive impact is part of their DNA. Their CEO, Julie Smolyansky, is someone who I think embodies the spirit of what Seth talks about in this interview. She has a deep passion for social causes, from advocating for wellness to tackling issues like the maternal healthcare, hunger and social justice. Julie was also one of the first people to take a chance on Charity Miles, after we met at SXSW over ten years ago. It's safe to say that we wouldn't be where we are today without their support.  So huge thanks to Julie and Lifeway for being such an important part of the Charity Miles story.

Today's interview is with Dana Snyder, founder and CEO of Positive Equation, where she helps charities grow their communities and monthly giving programs. This interview will be helpful for anyone that works at a charity—which some of our members do. But, more than that, this interview will provide all of us with insight – and empathy – for how hard our charities work to fundraise in support of the missions we all care about—and, therefore, how we can better support them in that endeavor. Most crucially, I hope Dana's insight will help us all think less transactionally, and more relationally, about how we support our favorite charities. I also want to give a huge shoutout to our partners at Lifeway Kefir. Lifeway was one of our first sponsors, and their CEO, Julie Smolyansky has become a friend and has been on the pod before too. Lifeway Kefir is purpose-driven brand and a champion for many social causes, supporting initiatives that promote maternal health, girls education and empowerment, the environment, mental health and well-being, and more—all things we care deeply about here at Charity Miles. Speaking of mental health, did you know that what you eat can have a profound effect on your mind? It turns out that the gut and brain are connected in ways we're just beginning to understand. Lifeway Kefir, with its rich probiotics, supports your gut biome, which plays a crucial role in regulating mood, stress, and overall mental health. It's a simple, delicious way to nourish your body and your mind. So, whether you're fueling up for your next walk, run, or bike ride—or just looking for a way to take care of your mental well-being— head over to lifewaykefir.com to learn more and get started today.

Soraya Alexander is the Chief Operating Officer of GoFundMe and as the President of Classy, a GoFundMe subsidiary. Through her work, Alexander supports thousands of nonprofits and hundreds of thousands of people to unlock the world's generosity. GoFundMe is on a mission to help people help each other. Through innovative technology, Classy helps nonprofits raise more so they can do more good in the world. Together, the two organizations help billions of dollars per year get raised for social and environmental good.  In this interview, we discuss the challenges charities face in engaging their supporters, generational shifts in donor expectations, effective fundraising techniques, community building, and the psychological barriers to making donation requests. Soraya shares how GoFundMe and Classy are tackling these challenges and how we, as people who care about charities, can take a more active role in supporting them.   On a final note, I'm happy to share that Charity Miles is developing a partnership with Classy and GoFundMe to help bring some of these ideas to life, and to better help our members support the charities they love. We're grateful for the opportunity to make an impact with Classy and GoFundMe. And we're grateful to Soraya for sharing so much with us in this interview. #EveryMileMatters! --- Here are some time stamps: 04:29 The Power of Individual Donors 08:21 Generational Shifts in Philanthropy 10:19 Engaging Donors Beyond Donations 13:12 Building Community and Connection 14:09 Innovations in Fundraising Technology 21:43 Charity as a Way of Life 24:49 Community Support and Long-Term Stewardship 25:05 Connecting Immediate and Structural Change 26:09 The Power of Donor Engagement 28:02 Building True Community vs. Marketing Segments 32:29 Empowering Supporters and Relinquishing Control 34:15 Successful Peer-to-Peer Fundraising Tips 36:57 The Psychology of Asking for Donations 41:13 The Importance of Consistency in Fundraising 45:04 Call to Action for Nonprofit Supporters 47:00 Conclusion

It's also a great privilege for me to share today's interview with Kara Goucher.  Kara is a two-time Olympian, World Championship medalist, and one of the most accomplished and admired long-distance runners of our time.  Beyond her competitive achievements, Kara is also a passionate advocate for clean sport and gender equity, an inspiring speaker, author, podcaster and NBC broadcaster for track and field.  She's someone who continues to inspire runners of all levels. As we'll talk about in this interview, two years ago, Kara began slipping while she was running.  And after seeing multiple doctors, she was diagnosed with Runner's Dystonia, a neurological disorder with some similarities to Parkinson's.  Many of you may remember the interview I did with my friend, and fellow Team Foxer, Justine Galloway, who also has Runner's Dystonia.  So this is something we'll also talk about in this episode. Kara also as a unique and hard-won perspective on the power of brands to affect social change, and the power that we have as people– individually and collectively– to move and work with them to do so.   Most recently, Kara has partnered with Brooks Running, a brand that holds a very special place in our hearts here at Charity Miles.  Whenever we ask you what brands you want us to partner with, Brooks is always the #1 response. Which is why we are so thrilled to also be partnering with Brooks this year. For over a century, Brooks has been propelled by a never-ending curiosity with how humans move. It drives their every decision and every innovation. Because they believe movement is the key to feeling more alive. And we're all moving towards something. It could be the top of a mountain, a first-ever 5K, or peace of mind after a stressful day.  It could be a cure for Parkinson's, a cleaner planet, fair play. So… let's run there. With gear and experiences specifically designed to take you to that place. Whether it's a headspace, a feeling, or a finish line. Let's run there. Head to BrooksRunning.com to learn more.  

Maria Baltazzi is an Emmy Award winning television producer, traveler, marathon walker who raises money for cancer charities, author and longtime Charity Miler with over 8500 Charity Miles!   Maria recently wrote a book called "Take a Shot at Happiness" which invites and coaches us to explore happiness in our own lives. While Maria discovered that her own "happiness essentials" include faith, self-love and physical health, she encourages people to explore and understand their own personal meanings of happiness. She also draws from her experience as a producer on shows like Survivor to help us all think like storytellers to script, perform in and capture our own reality shows of happiness. Thank you to Maria for sharing so much with us. Thanks also to our sponsors at Factor 75. Eating better is easy with Factor's delicious, ready-to-eat meals. Every fresh, never-frozen meal is chef-crafted, dietitian-approved, and ready to go in just 2-minutes.  You'll have over 35 different options to choose from every week, including Calorie Smart, Protein Plus, and Keto. Also, there are more than 60 add-ons to help you stay fueled up and feeling good all day long.  I've been enjoying Factor for two months now, as I get back in shape. I've lost 15 pounds since starting Factor, and I've taken nearly 90 seconds off my mile pace for my long runs. My favorite things about Factor are:  The variety of meals, all of which have been delicious. The convenience.  They're really ready in less than two minutes which makes the healthy choice the easy choice when it comes to mealtime during a busy/hectic schedule. You all know that we work hard to develop partnerships with brands that we believe in, brands that share our values, and brands that can help us all live healthier and make an impact. That's why we're truly grateful for our partnership with Factor and I hope you'll check them out. Head to Factor75.com and use code MILES to get 50% off your first box while subscription is active.    --- Here are some noteworthy timestamps for the interview.... 02:59 Maria's Journey with Charity Miles 04:08 Maria's Role on Survivor and Connection to Ethan Zohn 06:19 Maria's Transition from Producer to Author 06:46 Understanding Happiness through Survivor 08:27 Maria's Personal Journey to Happiness 09:19 The Role of Storytelling in Happiness 10:06 The Power of Photography in Capturing Happiness 17:06 The Impact of Storytelling on Personal Behavior 25:40 The Foundational Three Elements of Happiness 29:07 Exploring the Concept of Happiness 30:00 Making a Choice for Happiness 31:04 The Role of Education in Happiness 31:47 Personalizing Your Happiness Essentials 33:09 The Importance of Exploration in Happiness 35:13 The Role of Faith in Happiness 37:21 The Problem with Prescriptive Self-Help Books 38:18 Understanding Happiness as a Choice 45:53 Practical Steps to Cultivate Happiness 51:48 The Connection Between Happiness and Resilience

On this episode of A SENSe of Wellness podcast, host, Susan Greeley and Charity Miles Founder, Gene Gurkoff, go on a walk and talk about behavior change, motivation, movement, and giving back. The two dive into New Years resolutions and making meaningful changes to improve health wellness, and to help others. They discuss the importance of community for sustaining motivation and the significance of actively giving back. More about Gene Gurkoff Gene Gurkoff is the founder of Charity Miles, an app that enables people to earn money for charity when they walk, run, bike or otherwise get moving. Charity Miles has won several awards, including a Webby for the Best Health & Fitness App and the SXSW People's Choice Award. Gene started Charity Miles in honor of his grandfather who has Parkinson's disease. Follow Gene's social media channels! Twitter and Instagram: @CharityMiles LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/gene-gurkoff/, https://www.linkedin.com/company/charity-miles/

In this episode, we're thrilled to walk with Susan Greeley, SVP and National Director of Wellness Services for Castle Connolly Private Health Partners, one of the newest partners in our Employee Empowerment Program.   Susan is also a registered dietician, cookbook author and the host of her own podcast, A SENSe of Wellness.  So we recorded this as a doubler that Susan will be releasing on her podcast too :)   Susan lives near me in New Jersey, so we were able to meet up for a walk in a park near my home.  It was a beautiful, chilly day before Christmas.  And since we were in the holiday and new year spirit, our conversation weaves through several themes that can help us all stick with our 2024 resolutions.   Hint: make them easy and fun. And don't go it alone.   Here's a quick rundown with timestamps:   00:05 Introduction and Welcoming 02:23 Susan's Background and Role in Wellness 04:02 Susan's Cookbook and Approach to Wellness 05:13 The Importance of Support and Community in Wellness 05:48 Gene's Background and the Founding of Charity Miles 07:13 The Impact of Charity Miles and the Importance of Community 10:10 The Importance of Change 15:26 The Role of External Support in Behavior Change 16:58 The Importance of Community and Positive Surroundings 28:11 The Impact of Charity Miles Beyond Fundraising 33:32 The Power of Intrinsic Rewards 36:11 The Role of Feeling Good in Behavior Change 37:21 The Problem with Wellness Challenges 39:52 The Importance of Consistency 40:13 The Power of Tiny Habits 53:36 The Role of Fun and Laughter 55:18 The Importance of Sleep, Hydration, and Outdoor Activities 56:37 The Power of Community   --  We're also thrilled to introduce our newest sponsor, Factor, America's #1 Ready-to-Eat Meal Delivery Service. Simply put, Factor meals are Easy, Nutritious and Tasty. No matter your eating or dietary style, Factor serves up the meals you're looking for with a flexible menu of chef-crafted, dietitian-approved options. Imagine having delicious, chef-prepared meals that align perfectly with your diet - be it Keto, Vegan, Protein Plus, or Calorie Smart - delivered right to your doorstep and ready to eat in under two minutes. With over 34 meal options and 45 add-ons each week, including snacks, smoothies and more, Factor makes it easy and tasty to keep your health journey on track. No more boring salads. Just mouth-watering dishes like roasted garlic filet mignon and shrimp, or blackened salmon with smoked gouda cauliflower grits and broccoli. Charity Miles members get 50% off your first order of Factor plus Free Wellness Shots for Life! Just go to charitymiles.org/factor to claim this exclusive offer. No commitment is necessary—skip or cancel at any time. But, of course, I don't think you're going to want to skip or cancel once you try it. Huge thanks to Factor for their support, and for helping us all make it easy and delicious to reach our 2024 goals.

Edith Wharton once said, "There are two ways of spreading light: to be the candle or the mirror that reflects it." Today's guest, Aaron Sherinian, is both—a candle igniting change and a mirror reflecting the light of others. Eleven years ago, Aaron was the Chief Communications and Marketing Officer for the United Nations Foundation, where, amongst many other things, he was instrumental in founding Giving Tuesday, a movement dedicated to turning the Tuesday after Thanksgiving into a day of giving. During these crucial early days for Charity Miles, Aaron observed the power of our community sharing the #GivingTuesday hashtag on social media, sparking his interest in our mission. This led to a breakfast meeting that was a turning point for Charity Miles and me personally. Aaron not only connected us with crucial sponsors like Johnson & Johnson but also provided platforms for us to share our story at events like the Social Good Summit, the Moms+Social Summit, and SXSW. These opportunities were instrumental in introducing us to key members of our community. I've wanted to do this interview for a long time, and it brings me particular joy to share it on Giving Tuesday. In this conversation, Aaron shares insights from his career and personal experiences, including: The potluck dinner of life and how each of us can bring our best dish. Effective ways to invite people to embrace positive change. Think big but start small. The evolving role of social media and its impact on social causes. Why rallies are important. The importance of cultivating a purpose posse. Overcoming taboos to find solutions. The power of showing up. The transformative power of taking a chance on someone. It's no exaggeration to say that Charity Miles would not exist today without Aaron taking a chance on us. In honor of Aaron, I invite you to take a chance on someone else you see spreading light into the world. #EveryMileMatters

If you're not joining our live weekly walking meditations, then you're missing out! We do them on Zoom every week, alternating between Wednesdays and Fridays, at 1PM ET. Here's a recording of our latest walking meditation, led by Haley Fountain. Haley is an integrative nutrition coach, yoga teacher and meditation coach in Houston, Texas. To the point, she's fantastic. If you enjoy this walking mediation, then keep an eye out for our live meditations which we announce my email to all of our members. (If you'd like to get those emails, just download the Charity Miles app.) If you'd like to learn more about Haley, click here. --- Also big thanks to our sponsor, Hope Foods, which makes the most delicious and nutritious plant based hummus and dips.  All Hope Foods products are Organic and/or Non-GMO Project verified, GFCO certified gluten-free, OU-certified kosher, and dairy and soy-free. Hope Foods is also committed to mental health, which is why they're the perfect partner for our walking meditations. To learn ore about Hope Foods and explore holistic well-being resources on their website, click here.

You can use your iPhone to spread joy, kindness, and compassion to the world. Rosemary Orchard and Mikah Sargent share some great apps, products, and iOS features for doing good. Be My Eyes Charity Miles ShareTheMeal RoundUp App: Donate Change Kiva - Lend for Good WoofTrax: Dog walk for charity Blood Donor American Red Cross NHS Give Blood Product Red Apple Watch Pride Band Live Listen Apple's Accessibility Support Shortcuts Corner David wants to create a location-based Shortcut that will only trigger the Sleep Focus Mode when the iPhone is at home. David (a different David) wants to filter messages from Signal after a certain hour of the night. Barry needs help setting up motion notifications for an Eve Outdoor Camera. Feedback & Questions Steve wants to ensure it's safe to upgrade to the new HomeKit framework. Mark wants a quick way to connect AirPods to Apple TV. App Caps Rosemary's App Cap: PlayTally: Apple Music Stats Mikah's App Cap: Series – Customizable Layouts Hosts: Mikah Sargent and Rosemary Orchard Download or subscribe to this show at https://twit.tv/shows/ios-today. Get episodes ad-free with Club TWiT at https://twit.tv/clubtwit You can contribute to iOS Today by leaving us a voicemail at 757-504-iPad (757-504-4723) or sending an email to iOSToday@TWiT.tv. Sponsors: NetSuite.com/TWIT hellofresh.com/ios16 and use code ios50 ziprecruiter.com/ios

You can use your iPhone to spread joy, kindness, and compassion to the world. Rosemary Orchard and Mikah Sargent share some great apps, products, and iOS features for doing good. Be My Eyes Charity Miles ShareTheMeal RoundUp App: Donate Change Kiva - Lend for Good WoofTrax: Dog walk for charity Blood Donor American Red Cross NHS Give Blood Product Red Apple Watch Pride Band Live Listen Apple's Accessibility Support Shortcuts Corner David wants to create a location-based Shortcut that will only trigger the Sleep Focus Mode when the iPhone is at home. David (a different David) wants to filter messages from Signal after a certain hour of the night. Barry needs help setting up motion notifications for an Eve Outdoor Camera. Feedback & Questions Steve wants to ensure it's safe to upgrade to the new HomeKit framework. Mark wants a quick way to connect AirPods to Apple TV. App Caps Rosemary's App Cap: PlayTally: Apple Music Stats Mikah's App Cap: Series – Customizable Layouts Hosts: Mikah Sargent and Rosemary Orchard Download or subscribe to this show at https://twit.tv/shows/ios-today. Get episodes ad-free with Club TWiT at https://twit.tv/clubtwit You can contribute to iOS Today by leaving us a voicemail at 757-504-iPad (757-504-4723) or sending an email to iOSToday@TWiT.tv. Sponsors: NetSuite.com/TWIT hellofresh.com/ios16 and use code ios50 ziprecruiter.com/ios

You can use your iPhone to spread joy, kindness, and compassion to the world. Rosemary Orchard and Mikah Sargent share some great apps, products, and iOS features for doing good. Be My Eyes Charity Miles ShareTheMeal RoundUp App: Donate Change Kiva - Lend for Good WoofTrax: Dog walk for charity Blood Donor American Red Cross NHS Give Blood Product Red Apple Watch Pride Band Live Listen Apple's Accessibility Support Shortcuts Corner David wants to create a location-based Shortcut that will only trigger the Sleep Focus Mode when the iPhone is at home. David (a different David) wants to filter messages from Signal after a certain hour of the night. Barry needs help setting up motion notifications for an Eve Outdoor Camera. Feedback & Questions Steve wants to ensure it's safe to upgrade to the new HomeKit framework. Mark wants a quick way to connect AirPods to Apple TV. App Caps Rosemary's App Cap: PlayTally: Apple Music Stats Mikah's App Cap: Series – Customizable Layouts Hosts: Mikah Sargent and Rosemary Orchard Download or subscribe to this show at https://twit.tv/shows/ios-today. Get episodes ad-free with Club TWiT at https://twit.tv/clubtwit You can contribute to iOS Today by leaving us a voicemail at 757-504-iPad (757-504-4723) or sending an email to iOSToday@TWiT.tv. Sponsors: NetSuite.com/TWIT hellofresh.com/ios16 and use code ios50 ziprecruiter.com/ios

You can use your iPhone to spread joy, kindness, and compassion to the world. Rosemary Orchard and Mikah Sargent share some great apps, products, and iOS features for doing good. Be My Eyes Charity Miles ShareTheMeal RoundUp App: Donate Change Kiva - Lend for Good WoofTrax: Dog walk for charity Blood Donor American Red Cross NHS Give Blood Product Red Apple Watch Pride Band Live Listen Apple's Accessibility Support Shortcuts Corner David wants to create a location-based Shortcut that will only trigger the Sleep Focus Mode when the iPhone is at home. David (a different David) wants to filter messages from Signal after a certain hour of the night. Barry needs help setting up motion notifications for an Eve Outdoor Camera. Feedback & Questions Steve wants to ensure it's safe to upgrade to the new HomeKit framework. Mark wants a quick way to connect AirPods to Apple TV. App Caps Rosemary's App Cap: PlayTally: Apple Music Stats Mikah's App Cap: Series – Customizable Layouts Hosts: Mikah Sargent and Rosemary Orchard Download or subscribe to this show at https://twit.tv/shows/ios-today. Get episodes ad-free with Club TWiT at https://twit.tv/clubtwit You can contribute to iOS Today by leaving us a voicemail at 757-504-iPad (757-504-4723) or sending an email to iOSToday@TWiT.tv. Sponsors: NetSuite.com/TWIT hellofresh.com/ios16 and use code ios50 ziprecruiter.com/ios

You can use your iPhone to spread joy, kindness, and compassion to the world. Rosemary Orchard and Mikah Sargent share some great apps, products, and iOS features for doing good. Be My Eyes Charity Miles ShareTheMeal RoundUp App: Donate Change Kiva - Lend for Good WoofTrax: Dog walk for charity Blood Donor American Red Cross NHS Give Blood Product Red Apple Watch Pride Band Live Listen Apple's Accessibility Support Shortcuts Corner David wants to create a location-based Shortcut that will only trigger the Sleep Focus Mode when the iPhone is at home. David (a different David) wants to filter messages from Signal after a certain hour of the night. Barry needs help setting up motion notifications for an Eve Outdoor Camera. Feedback & Questions Steve wants to ensure it's safe to upgrade to the new HomeKit framework. Mark wants a quick way to connect AirPods to Apple TV. App Caps Rosemary's App Cap: PlayTally: Apple Music Stats Mikah's App Cap: Series – Customizable Layouts Hosts: Mikah Sargent and Rosemary Orchard Download or subscribe to this show at https://twit.tv/shows/ios-today. Get episodes ad-free with Club TWiT at https://twit.tv/clubtwit You can contribute to iOS Today by leaving us a voicemail at 757-504-iPad (757-504-4723) or sending an email to iOSToday@TWiT.tv. Sponsors: NetSuite.com/TWIT hellofresh.com/ios16 and use code ios50 ziprecruiter.com/ios

You can use your iPhone to spread joy, kindness, and compassion to the world. Rosemary Orchard and Mikah Sargent share some great apps, products, and iOS features for doing good. Be My Eyes Charity Miles ShareTheMeal RoundUp App: Donate Change Kiva - Lend for Good WoofTrax: Dog walk for charity Blood Donor American Red Cross NHS Give Blood Product Red Apple Watch Pride Band Live Listen Apple's Accessibility Support Shortcuts Corner David wants to create a location-based Shortcut that will only trigger the Sleep Focus Mode when the iPhone is at home. David (a different David) wants to filter messages from Signal after a certain hour of the night. Barry needs help setting up motion notifications for an Eve Outdoor Camera. Feedback & Questions Steve wants to ensure it's safe to upgrade to the new HomeKit framework. Mark wants a quick way to connect AirPods to Apple TV. App Caps Rosemary's App Cap: PlayTally: Apple Music Stats Mikah's App Cap: Series – Customizable Layouts Hosts: Mikah Sargent and Rosemary Orchard Download or subscribe to this show at https://twit.tv/shows/ios-today. Get episodes ad-free with Club TWiT at https://twit.tv/clubtwit You can contribute to iOS Today by leaving us a voicemail at 757-504-iPad (757-504-4723) or sending an email to iOSToday@TWiT.tv. Sponsors: NetSuite.com/TWIT hellofresh.com/ios50 and use code ios50 ziprecruiter.com/ios

You can use your iPhone to spread joy, kindness, and compassion to the world. Rosemary Orchard and Mikah Sargent share some great apps, products, and iOS features for doing good. Be My Eyes Charity Miles ShareTheMeal RoundUp App: Donate Change Kiva - Lend for Good WoofTrax: Dog walk for charity Blood Donor American Red Cross NHS Give Blood Product Red Apple Watch Pride Band Live Listen Apple's Accessibility Support Shortcuts Corner David wants to create a location-based Shortcut that will only trigger the Sleep Focus Mode when the iPhone is at home. David (a different David) wants to filter messages from Signal after a certain hour of the night. Barry needs help setting up motion notifications for an Eve Outdoor Camera. Feedback & Questions Steve wants to ensure it's safe to upgrade to the new HomeKit framework. Mark wants a quick way to connect AirPods to Apple TV. App Caps Rosemary's App Cap: PlayTally: Apple Music Stats Mikah's App Cap: Series – Customizable Layouts Hosts: Mikah Sargent and Rosemary Orchard Download or subscribe to this show at https://twit.tv/shows/ios-today. Get episodes ad-free with Club TWiT at https://twit.tv/clubtwit You can contribute to iOS Today by leaving us a voicemail at 757-504-iPad (757-504-4723) or sending an email to iOSToday@TWiT.tv. Sponsors: NetSuite.com/TWIT hellofresh.com/ios50 and use code ios50 ziprecruiter.com/ios

Marcey Rader is an accomplished author, consultant, coach, speaker, and an expert on digital wellness, tech-life balance, and health-powered productivity. She is also the founder of RaderCo, a company dedicated to helping executives and their teams banish burnout, cultivate sustainable habits, and enhance productivity through practical tools and accountability. In this interview, Marcey shares valuable insights on improving employee wellbeing, combating burnout, and finding tech-life balance. Her expertise offers valuable guidance for individuals and organizations seeking to optimize their productivity and well-being. Key Discussion Points: A common mistake that leaders make when thinking about how to improve employee wellbeing in their teams. Two things that are usually the biggest contributors to employee burnout. How leaders can think "upstream" to mitigate burnout before it becomes an issue.  Actionable tips leaders can take to mitigate burnout in their teams. Strategies that individuals can implement for themselves to regain more tech-life balance for themselves. Why walking meeitings rock, and how to make them easier. To learn more about Marcey Reader and her work, visit her website, please click here.  To learn more about Rader Co, please click here. Huge thanks to Marcey for shaing so much with us, and for her enthusiastic support for Charity Miles!

Today we're joined by Larry McAlister, a three-time Head of Human Resources and a natural-born leader in the HR space.  Larry currently runs the Corporate Humanist Consultancy, where he advises on tech-based products-in-development and helping CHROs and growth-minded leaders build transformative talent strategies. Larry most recently served as VP of Global Talent at NetApp, and has been named in the Top 50 Human Resources Professional Awards and is consistently sought after for his transformation and thought leadership in HR. In our conversation today, we explore some of the key principles in Larry's work, including the importance of well-being and mental fitness, how HR leaders can drive bottom line ROI by fostering a culture of well-being, and the role of technology in creating a more people-centric approach to organizational culture. We also discuss how everyone in an organization can be empowered to contribute to this culture, regardless of their seniority. Larry's new book, "The Power to Transform: A Field Guide to Building a Human-Centered, Tech-Enabled Work Culture," explores how NetApp embraced the future by transforming its culture, incorporating best HR practices and cutting-edge tech to build a mold that leaders of all stripes can easily follow. The book, which hasn't even been fully released yet, is already a #1 International Best Seller! If you're interested, click here to pre-order it for just 99¢. Larry is also working with 3sixtyinsights to research employee resilience, a theme we think about a lot in the Charity Miles community.  If you're interested in learning more about this research project, please click here. Here is a link to read more about the BetterUp data and insights that Larry references in the podcast. Lastly, if you're interested in connecting with Larry, you can find him here on LinkedIn. Big thanks to Larry for sharing so much with us today. #EveryMileMatters

Carol is internationally recognized for her work in social purpose and corporate social responsibility (CSR).  For more than 25 years, Cone has embraced a steadfast commitment to building lasting partnerships between companies, brands and social issues for deep business and societal impact.  In her work, she continually brings breakthrough and lasting big ideas to clients to build their business and societal impacts. Early in her career, Cone launched the walking movement with Rockport as its leader, which grew the company three times over in the span of 4 years and led to its acquisition by Reebok. She created the Avon Breast Cancer Crusade, which grew to 50 countries around the globe and raised $1 billion.  Most recently, Cone conceptualized My Special Aflac Duck, a social robot developed from extensive child-centered design to comfort children going through an average of 1,000 days of chemotherapy. This innovative idea has been heralded around the globe, from the Tech for a Better World Award and Most Unexpected Product at the 2018 Consumer Electronics Show, to Time Magazine's list of Best Inventions of 2018. I've known and looked up to Carol since I started Charity Miles over ten years ago.  I'm grateful for her leadership and for sharing so much with us in this interview. #EveryMileMatters

 Health-Powered Productivity podcast guest episode featuring Gene Gurkoff, Founder of the Charity Miles app.   Not sure how to do a walking meeting or why they're so important? This Health-Powered Productivity "guestisode" features guest host Gene Gurkoff, founder of Charity Miles. Listen in to see why Gene started the Charity Miles app and how you can make it work with you and your teams!   #healthpowered #giveback #guesthost #teambuilding #EveryMileMatters #walkingmeetings   Gene Gurkoff is the founder of Charity Miles and Co-Founder of Walking Meetings.  Charity Miles is an app that helps companies improve employee well-being and CSR engagement by empowering their employees to earn money for charity when they walk, run, or bike. They work with hundreds of companies and have won several awards, including a Webby for the Best Health and Fitness App and the SXSW People's Choice Award.  From their experience working with so many companies, Gene and his Co-Founder, Lynette Perkins, are developing a new app, Walking Meetings, to help companies improve employee well-being by facilitating walking meetings and making walking meetings part of their culture.  They just launched their MVP, an exceedingly simple extension for Microsoft Outlook that helps remove many of the key barriers that prevent employees from taking walking meetings when possible.   Charity Miles Employee Empowerment Program walkingmeetings.io Walking Meetings Extension for Microsoft Outlook   As a multi-certified health and productivity speaker, coach, three-time author, and one of 800 Certified Professional Speakers®, Marcey Rader helps banish burnout through practical, tailored tools, healthy, sustainable habits, and coaching accountability. Learn more at www.marceyrader.com.   Leverage your past to power your future with our Powered Path Playbook™! www.helloraderco.com/playbook.   Check out the products and services we love at www.helloraderco.com/recommendations.   Interested in having Marcey keynote your event? Reach out through www.helloraderco.com.   Buy the habit-changing book  Work Well. Play More! Productive, Clutter-Free, Healthy Living - One Step at a Time at www.workwellplaymore.com.   *Indicates an affiliate link where I receive a few coins at no extra cost to you.             

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Today we're sharing the story of two important members of our community, Anastasia and Oksana, the designers who make Charity Miles look so good. Anastasia and Oksana are from Ukraine. We started working with them shortly before Russia invaded their country. Today, they share with us what their lives have been like since then. Even after hearing it, I cannot imagine. If you listen, I appreciate your feedback. And, if you're ever in need of a great (and affordable) designer, please check them out here, and email Oksana here. #EveryMileMatters

The Lesson:  What if donating to charity was as simple as walking your dog? Oftentimes when things become easier, more people can participate, but it also drives greater enthusiasm among those already impassioned.  Notable Excerpt: "One member didn't just go across the United States, but he started in Key West and went to the northwest tip of Washington state, diagonally, 4,500 miles and he was 11-years-old. When you have things like that, and not just people doing incredible feats, but people who walk their dogs every day and tell me what that means to them, we've had people lose over 100 pounds, we have parents who do it with their kids... it's been an incredible honor to be a part of this community" The Guest: Gene Gurkoff is the founder of Charity Miles, an app that enables people to earn money for Charity when they walk, run or bike. Charity Miles is regularly featured as one of the top health and fitness apps, and is the #1 charity app. It has won several awards, including a Webby and the People's Choice award at SXSW. Gene is also a marathoner, avid Bruce Springsteen fan, husband and father.  Episode Resources: Charity Miles | Instagram Charity Miles |Twitter Chariry Miles | LinkedIn Are you ready to start your health journey today? Go to viome.com/goodcurrency to get $50 off Viome's Full Body Intelligence test or bundle, the most advanced at-home health test currently available to consumers. Use Promo Code: CURRENCY50  

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Gene Gurkoff is the Founder of Charity Miles, an app that enables people to earn money for charity when they walk, run, bike, and do other activities for charity.  Charity Miles is regularly featured as one of the top health and fitness apps and has helped earn over $5 million for charity.  Gene is also an avid runner, husband, and father.Website:https://charitymiles.org/Facebook:https://www.facebook.com/gene.gurkoffThe Extra Mile Podcast:https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-extra-mile-the-official-charity-miles-podcast/id1256271696Connect with Roni B:https://bio.site/homeoftheawakeningsoul

Charity Miles Founder Gene Gurkoff discusses his career as an attorney, the inspiration behind the Charity Miles app and the importance of staying active. To honor his grandfather who was diagnosed with Parkinson's, Gene began running marathons to raise money for Parkinson's Disease Foundation. From there, Gene was inspired to create a platform that enabled people to turn their physical activity into money for charity. In the episode, Aaron and Gene discuss the app that was created before Charity Miles, how Gene chooses the charities that they work with, and how mental health plays a large role in his life. Listen in to hear a sneak peek of Gene's new app and learn more at charitymiles.org. Production Credits: Aaron Kwittken, Haley Sacotte, Nina Valdes, Maria Bayas, Michael Grubbs, Anna Lamm and Mathew Passy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Today I talk to Gene Gurkoff, the founder and CEO of Charity Miles. It's a fitness app that helps people raise money for their favorite charities through corporate sponsorships. Gene started running marathons to raise funds for Parkinson's research after his grandfather was diagnosed with the disease, and he helped to found the Fox Foundation with Michael J. Fox. Later Gene founded Charity Miles to help employees convert their steps into money for places like the Fox Foundation and other charitable groups. Gene gives his tips for healthy living: eat right, exercise, and don't make an app. He also recommends two of his favorite books: Cradle to Cradle: Remaking the Way We Make Things by William McDonough and Once a Runner by John Parker.For more information about us, visit https://OffScrip.com and follow @MatthewZachary, @VaxOnPod, and @OffScripHealth on Twitter. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Ryan Kaplan is the Director for the Jewish Community Center of Krakow's Ride for the Living, an annual cycling event from the gates of Auschwitz-Birkenau to JCC Krakow, giving participants the opportunity to immerse themselves in Krakow's Jewish past, present, and future. As many of you know, we've been working hard to evolve Charity Miles so that we can be more accessible to all the great charities that want to join us.  We're happy to say that we're now more able to do so, and JCC Krakow is one of the newest members of the Charity Miles community. In ordinary times, JCC Krakow provides social, educational and community-oriented services to the Jewish community of Krakow, offers programming open to the entire Krakow community to foster Polish-Jewish relations, and acts as a visitor center for the hundreds of thousands of tourists, many of them Jewish, who pass through Krakow. But these are not ordinary times. As of the date of this podcast, we are over a month into Russia's invasion of Ukraine, which has sent over 2 million Ukranian refugees to Poland. The Polish people are rising to the occasion, doing everything they can to support the refugees. JCC Krakow is stepping up as well.  Since the war began, they have served many thousands of Ukranians, an average of over 300 each day. They are housing and feeding over 200 Ukrainians, Jews and non-Jews, in hotel rooms and apartments in Krakow.   They have outfitted and opened a mother and child safe space with a local partner that provides day care for 25 young children, and Polish and English classes, psychological counseling, and job training for their mothers in a warm, cozy environment. And much more. I'm grateful that Ryan was able to take the time to share his perspective from the ground with us. If you'd like to support or learn more about the work that JCC Krakow is doing for Ukranian refugees, please click here.

Jon Montoya isn't just walking around the world with Charity Miles... He's walking to all seven wonders of the world. 1. Chichén Itzá El Castillo, in Mexico 2. Machu Pichu, in Peru 3. Christ the Redeemer, in Brazil 4. The Colosseum, in Rome 5.  Petra, in Jordan 6.  The Taj Mahal, in India 7.  The Great Wall of China It's a 25,000 mile journey that he estimates will take him seven years to complete. He started last July and has already completed 2,500 miles.  So, he still has a long way to go. But he as already come very far, and learned quite a bit. Jon is walking in support of (RED) and to champion the World Health Organizations ambitious and inspiring 2030 Global AIDS Strategy - to eliminate AIDS by 2030. This may be my favorite interview yet - Jon is just incredible. Huge thanks to Jon for sharing so much with us and inviting us to be a part of his journey. >> Here's a link to Jon's YouTube. >> Here's a link to Jon's Instagram. >> Here's Jon's email if you'd like to drop him a note: buenviajemyfriend@gmail.com. #EveryMileMatters

The RunRunLive 4.0 Podcast Episode 4-459 – Gene Founder of Charity Miles  (Audio: link) audio:http://www.RunRunLive.com/PodcastEpisodes/epi4459.mp3] Link MarathonBQ – How to Qualify for the Boston Marathon in 14 Weeks - Chris' other show à Intro: Hello my friends and welcome to episode 4-459 of the RunRunLive Podcast.  I found another way to avoid writing new material! Long story.  I was volunteered to lead a fitness project for my team at work.  I did a survey around what people wanted to know and the top of the list was “How do you find the time to work out?”  So – This question being eminently in the Chris Russell wheelhouse - I created a PowerPoint Presentation, of course I did, and I gave a little talk around that. It ended up being about 20 minutes long – so I stripped the audio off of that and present it here for you.  I did some minor editing to mask the folks I work with.  It's quite brave of me!  I sound like I'm passionate about this!  As I get older I'm trying to lean in and merge the different aspects of my world.  I got some good feedback that because of our little talk they went out and did some exercise.  So the ends justify the means.  I'm going to drop that recording in here and it is long enough to take up enough space, so I'll just do that one and the interview today and some other comments to get you a show. Our interview today is with Gene Gurkoff who has an interesting story.  You know I have a history of being involved in startups – so I lead him down that path a little.  But, he's the guy who started Charity Miles.  He's still trying to navigate it to a successful outcome.  I'm not an investor or a shareholder in anything right now but the venture capital / private equity space has been crazy this year.  There has been a record number of acquisitions and Initial Private Offerings or IPO's.  On the other side there has been a record amount of money invested.  The investors are making money and spending money.  It would not surprise me to see Gene's company in some sort of transaction this year, but that is purely speculation.  My knee is still a problem.  It was feeling stronger last week, so I went out into the trails with Ollie Thursday to see how it felt.  No improvement.  Still a sharp pain when I try to run up hills or when I toe off.  Sort of the ‘climbing the stairs' weight baring motion.  It's been 6 months so I'm back in to see the knee guy tomorrow.  Basically the only thing that changed over 6 months was that now I'm in terrible shape and my knee hurts.  I got a reasonable 31 mile bike ride on the Cape Cod rail trail yesterday.  For the most part the cycling is pain free.  Then I went for a soupy slow 10 mile run with Ollie on the rail trail in Groton this morning.  I got it done but it was slow and I didn't feel great.  That gives me about 20 miles for the week and another 40 or so of biking with a couple of weights work outs thrown in.  I'm signed up for the Bird in Hand ½ marathon and I'll be able to finish that but I won't be racing.  We'll see what the doctor says.  We'll try to keep our enthusiasm and positivity up and muddle through. Another co-worker of mine is doing a “Live your best Life” course with us.  It's a lot of manifestation and visualization stuff.  Nothing that I haven't heard before but it's always good to remind ourselves to think positive thoughts and be grateful for what we have. That's what I'm doing with my knee.  Thinking positive thoughts and assuming that eventually I'll be able to train and race like I want to.  Because our bodies are amazing.  I have a random thought to share with you.  I'm listening to a history of the American Civil War.  And the names are awesome.  Seriously.  How many people do you know named Eustis? Or Gustavus? Or Beauregard?  Come on you young parents, name your kids something spectacular!  Hope you are having a great summer, for those of you on this side of the planet.   Hope my friends in Germany are safe from the flooding.  Hope my friends out West are ok in the heat.  Stay safe everyone.  We need you with us.  On with the show.   About Zero ZERO — The End of Prostate Cancer is the leading national nonprofit with the mission to end prostate cancer. ZERO advances research, improves the lives of men and families, and inspires action. Link to my ZERO page: (for Donations) … I'll remind you that the RunRunLive podcast is ad free and listener supported.  What does that mean? It means you don't have to listen to me trying to sound sincere about Stamps.com or Audible.. (although, fyi, my MarathonBQ book is on audible) We do have a membership option where you can become a member and as a special thank you, you will get access to member's only audio. There are book reviews, odd philosophical thoughts, zombie stories and I curate old episodes for you to listen to.  I recently added that guy who cut off is foot so he could keep training and my first call with Geoff Galloway.   “Curated” means I add some introductory comments and edit them up a bit.  So anyhow – become a member so I can keep paying my bills.   … The RunRunLive podcast is Ad Free and listener supported.  … Gene Gurkoff– Founder of Charity Miles Gene is the Founder of Charity Miles, an app that enables people to earn money for charity when they walk, run, bike and do other activities for charity.  Charity Miles is regularly featured as one of the top health and fitness apps and has helped earn over $5 million for charity.  Gene is also an avid runner, husband and father.     Outro Ok my friends we have charitably contributed to the end of episode 4-459 of the RunRunLive Podcast.  Thank your lucky stars that you have the ability to help others! I have a couple updates before I go.  First, harking back to my comments on finding time to work out.  I've been doing a little engineering time study on my workouts.  And I discovered something quite wonderful.  The case study is going to the gym to lift weights.  It's 6 miles to the gym and 6 miles back and sometimes I'll ride my bike, but let's ignore the commute for now and focus on the workout itself.  I've been lifting heavy, which basically means heavier weights and fewer reps.  Monday night I did chest and back and Abs.  This consists of 3 sets of 3 exercises for the chest.  So 9 total sets of chest. Then another 3 sets of 3 exercises for the back, so another 9 sets for the back.  Then at the end of each I throw in a set of Abs – so 3 total sets of Abs.  Add it all up and I'm getting 21 heavy sets down in this workout.  How long do you think that takes?  Well I timed it.  Less than 40 minutes.  My god people!  Less than 40 minutes!  Do the math! You could do a simple workout of 1 set per muscle group and be done in 10 minutes.  You can do a total body core set that has 15 or so distinct separate exercises in it in less than 15 minute.  So I don't want to hear anybody say they don't have time.  You just have to go in and attack those workouts.  Don't lollygag around the gym looking mean.  Get that shit done.  You'll work up a sweat and look like in a month! Second update, I finished up the first season, 20 episodes of my Apocalypse podcast.  Now I'm going to turn it into a book and get started on the second season.  It's doing well.  I'm over 14,000 downloads and getting some good feedback.  That's in 6 months, pushing out an episode every two weeks. Again, do the math.  2500 words time 20 episodes is 50,000 words and you've got yourself a book.  Don't wait for permission.  Don't wait until you're sure you know what you're doing.  Don't wait until you're sure you'll be successful.  Don't wait until you can afford it.  Start! Start and pile up those pebbles one at a time and before you know it you'll have a mountain.  Or an altar.  Or a sculpture. Start and you will find a way.  Start and the worst possible outcome is that you'll learn something. I was interviewed by this guy Mike who has a “Wasteland” podcast called “” and the interview came out really well.  I'm quite enjoying this new creative project.  Links in the show notes.  And I'm going to drop Mike's show with the interview on my feed next week as well.  If you go back to my sermon on how to find time, you'll remember what I said about finding something that brings you joy.  It's an important nuance, that we're talking about ‘joy', not ‘pleasure'.  Getting high might bring you pleasure but being creative can bring you joy.  I am getting great joy out of creating and producing these characters in this world and that comes through in my interview with Mike.  So, my friends, that's your homework for this week.  Find what gives you joy and embrace it.  Then get started.  And I'll see you out there. My Apocalypse show ->     MarathonBQ – How to Qualify for the Boston Marathon in 14 Weeks - Rachel -> Coach Jeff ->  

The RunRunLive 4.0 Podcast Episode 4-459 – Gene Founder of Charity Miles  (Audio: link) audio:http://www.RunRunLive.com/PodcastEpisodes/epi4459.mp3] Link MarathonBQ – How to Qualify for the Boston Marathon in 14 Weeks - Chris' other show à Intro: Hello my friends and welcome to episode 4-459 of the RunRunLive Podcast.  I found another way to avoid writing new material! Long story.  I was volunteered to lead a fitness project for my team at work.  I did a survey around what people wanted to know and the top of the list was “How do you find the time to work out?”  So – This question being eminently in the Chris Russell wheelhouse - I created a PowerPoint Presentation, of course I did, and I gave a little talk around that. It ended up being about 20 minutes long – so I stripped the audio off of that and present it here for you.  I did some minor editing to mask the folks I work with.  It's quite brave of me!  I sound like I'm passionate about this!  As I get older I'm trying to lean in and merge the different aspects of my world.  I got some good feedback that because of our little talk they went out and did some exercise.  So the ends justify the means.  I'm going to drop that recording in here and it is long enough to take up enough space, so I'll just do that one and the interview today and some other comments to get you a show. Our interview today is with Gene Gurkoff who has an interesting story.  You know I have a history of being involved in startups – so I lead him down that path a little.  But, he's the guy who started Charity Miles.  He's still trying to navigate it to a successful outcome.  I'm not an investor or a shareholder in anything right now but the venture capital / private equity space has been crazy this year.  There has been a record number of acquisitions and Initial Private Offerings or IPO's.  On the other side there has been a record amount of money invested.  The investors are making money and spending money.  It would not surprise me to see Gene's company in some sort of transaction this year, but that is purely speculation.  My knee is still a problem.  It was feeling stronger last week, so I went out into the trails with Ollie Thursday to see how it felt.  No improvement.  Still a sharp pain when I try to run up hills or when I toe off.  Sort of the ‘climbing the stairs' weight baring motion.  It's been 6 months so I'm back in to see the knee guy tomorrow.  Basically the only thing that changed over 6 months was that now I'm in terrible shape and my knee hurts.  I got a reasonable 31 mile bike ride on the Cape Cod rail trail yesterday.  For the most part the cycling is pain free.  Then I went for a soupy slow 10 mile run with Ollie on the rail trail in Groton this morning.  I got it done but it was slow and I didn't feel great.  That gives me about 20 miles for the week and another 40 or so of biking with a couple of weights work outs thrown in.  I'm signed up for the Bird in Hand ½ marathon and I'll be able to finish that but I won't be racing.  We'll see what the doctor says.  We'll try to keep our enthusiasm and positivity up and muddle through. Another co-worker of mine is doing a “Live your best Life” course with us.  It's a lot of manifestation and visualization stuff.  Nothing that I haven't heard before but it's always good to remind ourselves to think positive thoughts and be grateful for what we have. That's what I'm doing with my knee.  Thinking positive thoughts and assuming that eventually I'll be able to train and race like I want to.  Because our bodies are amazing.  I have a random thought to share with you.  I'm listening to a history of the American Civil War.  And the names are awesome.  Seriously.  How many people do you know named Eustis? Or Gustavus? Or Beauregard?  Come on you young parents, name your kids something spectacular!  Hope you are having a great summer, for those of you on this side of the planet.   Hope my friends in Germany are safe from the flooding.  Hope my friends out West are ok in the heat.  Stay safe everyone.  We need you with us.  On with the show.   About Zero ZERO — The End of Prostate Cancer is the leading national nonprofit with the mission to end prostate cancer. ZERO advances research, improves the lives of men and families, and inspires action. Link to my ZERO page: (for Donations) … I'll remind you that the RunRunLive podcast is ad free and listener supported.  What does that mean? It means you don't have to listen to me trying to sound sincere about Stamps.com or Audible.. (although, fyi, my MarathonBQ book is on audible) We do have a membership option where you can become a member and as a special thank you, you will get access to member's only audio. There are book reviews, odd philosophical thoughts, zombie stories and I curate old episodes for you to listen to.  I recently added that guy who cut off is foot so he could keep training and my first call with Geoff Galloway.   “Curated” means I add some introductory comments and edit them up a bit.  So anyhow – become a member so I can keep paying my bills.   … The RunRunLive podcast is Ad Free and listener supported.  … Gene Gurkoff– Founder of Charity Miles Gene is the Founder of Charity Miles, an app that enables people to earn money for charity when they walk, run, bike and do other activities for charity.  Charity Miles is regularly featured as one of the top health and fitness apps and has helped earn over $5 million for charity.  Gene is also an avid runner, husband and father.     Outro Ok my friends we have charitably contributed to the end of episode 4-459 of the RunRunLive Podcast.  Thank your lucky stars that you have the ability to help others! I have a couple updates before I go.  First, harking back to my comments on finding time to work out.  I've been doing a little engineering time study on my workouts.  And I discovered something quite wonderful.  The case study is going to the gym to lift weights.  It's 6 miles to the gym and 6 miles back and sometimes I'll ride my bike, but let's ignore the commute for now and focus on the workout itself.  I've been lifting heavy, which basically means heavier weights and fewer reps.  Monday night I did chest and back and Abs.  This consists of 3 sets of 3 exercises for the chest.  So 9 total sets of chest. Then another 3 sets of 3 exercises for the back, so another 9 sets for the back.  Then at the end of each I throw in a set of Abs – so 3 total sets of Abs.  Add it all up and I'm getting 21 heavy sets down in this workout.  How long do you think that takes?  Well I timed it.  Less than 40 minutes.  My god people!  Less than 40 minutes!  Do the math! You could do a simple workout of 1 set per muscle group and be done in 10 minutes.  You can do a total body core set that has 15 or so distinct separate exercises in it in less than 15 minute.  So I don't want to hear anybody say they don't have time.  You just have to go in and attack those workouts.  Don't lollygag around the gym looking mean.  Get that shit done.  You'll work up a sweat and look like in a month! Second update, I finished up the first season, 20 episodes of my Apocalypse podcast.  Now I'm going to turn it into a book and get started on the second season.  It's doing well.  I'm over 14,000 downloads and getting some good feedback.  That's in 6 months, pushing out an episode every two weeks. Again, do the math.  2500 words time 20 episodes is 50,000 words and you've got yourself a book.  Don't wait for permission.  Don't wait until you're sure you know what you're doing.  Don't wait until you're sure you'll be successful.  Don't wait until you can afford it.  Start! Start and pile up those pebbles one at a time and before you know it you'll have a mountain.  Or an altar.  Or a sculpture. Start and you will find a way.  Start and the worst possible outcome is that you'll learn something. I was interviewed by this guy Mike who has a “Wasteland” podcast called “” and the interview came out really well.  I'm quite enjoying this new creative project.  Links in the show notes.  And I'm going to drop Mike's show with the interview on my feed next week as well.  If you go back to my sermon on how to find time, you'll remember what I said about finding something that brings you joy.  It's an important nuance, that we're talking about ‘joy', not ‘pleasure'.  Getting high might bring you pleasure but being creative can bring you joy.  I am getting great joy out of creating and producing these characters in this world and that comes through in my interview with Mike.  So, my friends, that's your homework for this week.  Find what gives you joy and embrace it.  Then get started.  And I'll see you out there. My Apocalypse show ->     MarathonBQ – How to Qualify for the Boston Marathon in 14 Weeks - Rachel -> Coach Jeff ->  

Join Eric & Gene Gurkoff, Founder of Charity Miles, for a casual conversation you can walk to. Hear how you can connect your intentional walking miles to not only help others, but also as a reminder of what's important to you in your life and the goals you've set for yourself.About GeneGene Gurkoff is the founder of Charity Miles, an app that enables you to earn money for charity when you walk, run or bike. Gene's also a lucky husband and dad, and likes to run, too.Connect with GeneWebsite: https://charitymiles.org/Charity Miles Champions Facebook Group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/CharityMilesChampions

Mark Allen is a legend. ESPN named him the Greatest Endurance Athlete of All Time. 6X winner of the Ironman World Championships in Kona. First ever winner of the Triathlon World Championships. Epic 21-race winning streak, at all distances, the longest in triathlon history But it wasn't just Mark's victories that made him special. Mark was and is known for his mental game and spirituality. Which is something that we dive into during this interview: How to quiet the racing mind. This interview is especially fitting because May is Mental Health Month. We also just announced our newest member of the Charity Miles family, Active Minds. Active Minds is one of the premier mental health charities in the world.  It was started by Alison Malmon, 18 years ago, when she lost her brother, Brian to suicide. Alison recognized that Brian's story is the story of thousands of people who suffer in silence; who, despite their large numbers, think they are totally alone.  Wanting to combat the stigma around mental illness, Alison started a student group at the University of Pennsylvania, where she was a student. Active Minds has since grown to more than 800 college campuses, directly reaching close to 600,000 students each year through campus awareness campaigns, events, advocacy, outreach and more.  Active Minds has also grown outside of the college campus with its newly launched, Active Minds @Work program to help companies create a healthy mental health culture in the workplace. As I've written and spoken about before, I have personally struggled with anxiety and depression-- and in many ways, still do.  I've also heard from many in our community on this topic. So I know this is something many of you care deeply about too. So please help me welcome Active Minds to the Charity Miles family by doing some Charity Miles for them today. Also, one more quick note—this interview is sponsored by our great partners at Hope Foods.  As you all likely know by now, Hope Foods makes a variety of delicious Cashew & Almond Dips, Hummus, and Guacamole that feature fresh ingredients and bold flavors to elevate the wholesomeness of your favorite dishes and snacks. Like us, Hope is also deeply committed to mental health.  They aspire to manifest hope by providing food and tools that support your physical and mental well-being, and even have an entire section of their website dedicated to mental health resources.  If you'd like to check that out, please visit hopefoods.com/havehope. So big thanks to Hope Foods.  And a big welcome to Active Minds.  Now without any further ado, turn up your volume and turn on your charity miles and come along for the walk or run with me and Mark Allen, the greatest endurance athlete of all time.    >> If you'd like to learn more about Mark, visit his site here.

In this episode we spoke about using our logged miles to do something good. All of us have running watches or some sort of device that enables us to track out progress. Well, there are a few option, and you don't have to pick one. There are many ways to log your miles. One option is to sign up with achievements, where you can log miles. Once you reach 10,000 points, you can get yourself a gift card or donate your miles to charity. Very simple, and here is a link: https://tinyurl.com/yheruj5s That is something really rewarding. And if you wanna do even more, you can do so. There's a company that allows you to log your miles with them, automatically, and those miles will earn $ for a good case. So we decided to interview Gene Gurkoff. Gene Gurkoff is the Founder of Charity Miles, a free iPhone/Android app that enables people to earn money for charity when they walk, run or bike. He explains the history of the company as well as how all this works. Gene himself has run 35 marathons and 6 Ironman triathlons to raise money for Parkinson's research in honor of his grandfather who has the disease. Charity Miles can be found on instagram @charitymiles Our instagram is @charitymiles Our facebook group is https://www.facebook.com/groups/220352729337114/ And our NEW website is www.runningpodcast.us or www.runningpodcast.info --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/marathonrunningpodcast/support

In this episode we spoke about using our logged miles to do something good. All of us have running watches or some sort of device that enables us to track out progress. Well, there are a few option, and you don't have to pick one. There are many ways to log your miles. One option is to sign up with achievements, where you can log miles. Once you reach 10,000 points, you can get yourself a gift card or donate your miles to charity. Very simple, and here is a link: https://tinyurl.com/yheruj5s That is something really rewarding. And if you wanna do even more, you can do so. There's a company that allows you to log your miles with them, automatically, and those miles will earn $ for a good case. So we decided to interview Gene Gurkoff. Gene Gurkoff is the Founder of Charity Miles, a free iPhone/Android app that enables people to earn money for charity when they walk, run or bike. He explains the history of the company as well as how all this works. Gene himself has run 35 marathons and 6 Ironman triathlons to raise money for Parkinson's research in honor of his grandfather who has the disease. Charity Miles can be found on instagram @charitymiles Our instagram is @charitymiles Our facebook group is https://www.facebook.com/groups/220352729337114/ And our NEW website is www.runningpodcast.us or www.runningpodcast.info

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On this week's episode of Friends Talking Nerdy, join The Reverend Tracy and Tim as they discuss Frank Zappa, Tracy's Charity Miles support of the organizations Do Something and Run For Grace (please click our Linktree at the bottom of the show description for links to these organizations so you can support them), the news of AEW and New Japan Pro Wrestling starting a working agreement, as well as narcissism. As always, we wish to thank Christopher Lazarek for his wonderful theme song. Head to christopherlazarek.com for information on how to purchase his EP, Here's To You, which is available on all digital platforms. Follow us on Twitter at @FTNerdy and @TheRevTracy Head to our Linktree to find out where else you can find Friends Talking Nerdy: https://linktr.ee/FTNerdy --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/ftnerdy/message

Alastair Walker returned to running after a 22 year hiatus. In 2018, he took with the World Masters Gold Medal in the 10,000 meter race and the Bronze Medal in the 5000 meter race for the 60-65 age group. The number of gold medals he's taken in the UK and Europe are too many to count. Here are some of his times from 2019: 5K in 16:50 and a 10K in 34:56, all in his 60s. We discuss getting older, staying fast and best post-run beverages. Additionally, we discuss the OCR Beer Run with the best medal ever. Be sure to sign up and also join our OCR Strava Run Club. Find out who is crushing the miles in the run club. We also discuss Charity Miles, the app that donates money for you when you run miles and it doesn't cost you a dime. Finally, find out what is making Nicholas look ridiculous while he's running safe. 

If you're looking to create new (and healthy) habits, BJ Fogg is the guy you want to speak with. BJ is a behavior scientist that leads the Behavior Design Lab at Stanford University. His students have gone on to become some of the top innovators and venture capitalists in the world.  For example, they invent things that rhyme with "Shminstagram". In 2002, he published a book, Persuasive Technology, that is the cornerstone primer for anyone creating a product to influence behavior. In 2007, he developed the "Fogg Behavior Model" which is the deceptively simple framework for analyzing and designing behavior. He has coached over 40,000 people on behavior and habit formation. His latest book, Tiny Habits: The Small Changes That Change Everything, is a New York Times Bestseller. On a personal note, BJ has been a huge influence on me, both with respect to how I think about Charity Miles, and in my own life. With everyone thinking about their New Year's Resolutions, I could not think of a better guest to have on the podcast. I am so honored that he took the time to share just a bit of his wisdom with us.

This is actually a re-release of the first podcast I ever recorded-- almost four years ago, just after Donald Trump's inauguration. We now find ourselves a few days away from another Presidential election.  In the midst of COVID.  Very divided and on edge. THIS IS NOT A POLITICAL PODCAST. However, Kyrsten's is a voice we need to hear right now. She is one of the most bi-partisan members of the Senate and Congress generally. She has a tremendous record of working across the aisle and finding common ground with others that might otherwise seem diametrically opposed to her. She does this by practicing "radical empathy", which is something I think would benefit all of us. One of the things I love most about the Charity Miles community is how we have people from all across the political spectrum, every day putting in miles for the same causes. This means we share common values. If we are to heal as a nation, we need to focus on these shared values and practice a lot more radical empathy. One more note...  at the time I recorded this podcast, as you'll hear, Kyrsten was working on breaking a 4-hour marathon. This February, just before COVID, I ran the Phoenix-Mesa Marathon with her.  She dropped me at mile 20 and finished in 3:21.  Smokin!

What if you could feed a child while walking around the block? Would you walk around another lap? What about donating to cancer research in honor of your mother while taking a jog? Would you run a little farther? This week, Steve Nail and I teamed up with the greatest organization, Charity Miles, to talk about their incredible app that was developed to help people convert exercise into charitable giving!! You may be thinking- what does this mean for the business world? Listen in this week as Steve and I dig deeper to understand the win-win of this great organization!

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On this episode of “The Shine Strategy,” you’ll meet Gene Gurkoff, founder of Charity Miles, a top iPhone/Android App that enables people to earn money for charity when they run, walk or bike. Charity Miles’ impressive model has earned nearly $3M for some of the world’s most renowned charities. Gene himself has run over 40 marathons and done six triathlons to raise money for Parkinson’s research in honor of his grandfather. It’s an honor to be able to bring awareness to Charity Miles and Gene’s life-changing work. His down-to-earth nature combined with his finance background and big heart have been major contributing factors to his success. Additionally, the passion that Charity Miles members have for the app is incredible. You won’t want to miss Gene’s stories of the lengths people have gone to raise money for their favorite non-profit organizations. Download Charity Miles on your phone and also listen to his podcast, “The Extra Mile,” while you take a walk or run for charity! For show notes and more, visit: podcast.theshinestrategy.comSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Chase and Jenna chat with Gene Gurkoff of Charity Miles, a startup that helps you monetize every step you take for a good cause.

Do you emotionally engage with your franchisees and customers? What software are you using? What social platforms?  Are you establishing trust and building relationships? Join Deb Evans and Jack Monson as they speak with FranTech presenter Susan Glosby, VP Operations, Fit4Mom as she shares a sneak peak into her panel presentation.  Deb and Susan will also share details of the Charity Miles walk hosted by Fit4Mom and Monkey Bizness franchises. Jack  will provide all you need to know about the TweetUp/MeetUp that will follow. http://tweetvite.com/event/FranTech2014  http://frantech.franchise.org  

They are back! AK Stout and Deb Evans will open 2014 with a bang!  "Do one act of kindness each day of the year and change 365 lives." Anthony Douglas Williams  #GivingTuesday has come and gone but AK and Deb continue their quest to give by using technology on a daily basis. They will share how you can use technology and specifically apps to make a difference in your life and the lives of others. You will be surprised how easily the apps will fit  into your daily routine. They will share tips on how to engage the business community as well as provide several apps they personally use.  Learn how apps like Donate a Photo and Charity Miles started and where they are today! Follow AK and Deb on Twitter using the hashtag #SocialGeekRadio and join the conversation on Facebook.

Due to technical difficulties the original interview with Gene Gurkoff, Charity Miles was not recorded. If at first you don't succeed then try again so join AK Stout and Deb Evans as they interview Gene Gurkoff (Founder, CEO) the entrepreneur and lawyer who conceived of Charity Miles.  After graduating Harvard Law School in 2004, Gene practiced corporate law for two of the world's most respected law firms.  At the same time, Gene represented several charities pro bono and became the pro bono General Counsel to The Michael J. Fox Foundation for Parkinson's Research. Gene has run in over thirty marathons and five Ironman triathlons to raise money and awareness for Team Fox in honor of his grandfather who has Parkinson's. Tune in and learn: What is Charity Miles and why was it developed? What charities are part of Charity Miles? Will the app work inside? What are the future plans for Charity Miles? Social Geek Radio Sponsors: Saying it Social, LLC and Deb Evans Consulting, LLC