Podcasts about ElliptiGO

Readers (and runners) looking for engaging novels: This is the episode for you. With host Sarah Bowen Shea, Ellison Weist delves into these four books: Marble Hall Murders: Anthony HorowitzZeal: Morgan JerkinsWild Dark Shore: Charlotte McConaghyRun for the Hills: Kevin Wilson Other books Ellison couldn't resist recommending:The Ladies Road Guide to Utter Ruin: Alison GoodmanHeart, Be at Peace: Donal RyanThe Names: Florence Knapp   When you shop our sponsors, you help AMR.We appreciate your—and their—support! Get rolling: Get 15% off any new ElliptiGObike with code AMR15 at ElliptiGO.com Run the Rose City! Use code AMR20 for $20 off registration at portlandmarathon.com Get 20% off, plus free shipping, on allIQBAR products by texting AMR to 64-000 Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Any runners looking to mix things up will enjoy this enlightening, entertaining episode featuring three women (including this coach) who swear by riding an ElliptiGO bike. Along with hosts Sarah Bowen Shea and Coach Liz Waterstraat, the active trio details: -what exactly is the strange-looking contraption;  -fitness benefits they've experienced (e.g. a 13.1 PR at 51!);  -using an ElliptiGO as a great rehab tool post-injury;  -challenging workouts they've done on the ElliptiGO; and,  -how they all feel bigger + safer on it than on a bike.     Before the first guest joins around 8:24, Coach Liz tells of a recent easy run she “let” her husband go on with her, and Sarah shares a story about the workout she and Molly did that morning.      When you shop our sponsors, you help AMR. We appreciate your—and their—support!   Save 15% on any full-price purchase w/ code AMRwinter2025 at topoathletic.com   Use code INF-AMR to get a gift card good for your next purchase at Selkirk.com   Get 20% off, plus free shipping, on all IQBar products by texting AMR to 64-000 Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Anyone interested in training their brain as well as their body needs to listen to this insightful episode. Along with hosts Sarah Bowen Shea and Coach Liz Waterstraat, guest Carrie Jackson, a certified mental performance consultant and author of On Top of Your Game: Mental Skills to Maximize Your Athletic Performance, details: -how to create your own race reports to learn from them;  -ways to stay grounded in the joy of sport;  -how to sidestep self-sabotage;  -why resilience is more important than confidence; and, -non-vomit-inducing ways to bolster gratitude!   Before the guest joins around BARRY INSERT TIME HERE, Sarah dives into revealing her and Molly's planned weekend-workout.      When you shop our sponsors, you help AMR. We appreciate your—and their—support!   Save 15% on any full-price purchase  w/ code AMRwinter2025 at topoathletic.com   Seeing is believing: Get 20% off Tifosi sunglasses  with code AMR2025 at TifosiOptics.com   Get rolling: Get 15% off any new ElliptiGO bike with code AMR15 at ElliptiGO.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Any runners looking for a flat marathon, like Stacie, should listen to this episode (and take a look at this write-up). Gals returning to running, including Becca, will appreciate the run-walk interval insight Dimity shares. And blister-prone runners and hikers, like Donna, will welcome the preventative tips the hosts offer.    Dimity reveals how her book-writing is going before the gals jump into the first question around BARRY INSERT TIME. Please call 470-BADASS1 (470-223-2771) to record your question. Learn more about, and register for, Better Together. And tune in next Tuesday, April 22, for the debut of our Miles of Books podcast!      When you shop our sponsors, you help AMR. We appreciate your—and their—support!   Get rolling: Get 15% off any new ElliptiGO bike with code AMR15 at ElliptiGO.com   2-in-1 relief: For $25 off your first order,  go to GOsleeves.com/amr   Get 20% off, plus free shipping, on all IQBAR products by texting AMR to 64-000 Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Runners of all sizes and shapes will appreciate this candid conversation with Mia Braithwaite, founder of Rear View Runners and the blog The Fat Athlete. Along with hosts Sarah Bowen Shea and Molly Williams, Mia talks about:  -wholeheartedly embracing the word “fat”—and why words matter; -helping fat runners get past “the cloud of shame + blame”;  -creative suggestions for ideal, inclusive races;  -workout wear recommendations for larger runners; and, -a possibly surprising or controversial medical admission.   Before the guest joins around 6:52, Molly and Sarah have a catch-up session, including hatching a scheme that involves dumbbells and kettlebells.      When you shop our sponsors, you help AMR. We appreciate your—and their—support!   Get rolling: Get 15% off any new ElliptiGO bike with code AMR15 at ElliptiGO.com   Sleep well: Use code AMR to get 40% off  sitewide at bearmattress.com Get 20% off, plus free shipping, on all IQBAR products by texting AMR to 64-000 Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Bryan Pate, inventor of ElliptiGO, retells his background and how he got interested in endurance training. He shares the motivation behind creating the ElliptiGO and the desire to run again without impact. Bryan also discusses the evolution of the device and the different models available. He emphasizes the joy and purpose of exercise and the importance of training for something. The conversation covers the topics of using an elevation training mask for respiratory training, the benefits of balance training with slack lines, and the importance of fun in fitness. Dr. Gladden also asks Bryan about the Giboard, a balance training device that combines a slack line with a skateboard deck, and its benefits for improving balance and coordination. Both emphasize the importance of challenging the nervous system and having a growth mindset in fitness training.  For the audience:  * Use the code 'Podcast10' to get 10% OFF your order at our supplement store → https://gladdenlongevityshop.com/    * Use code ‘Gladden10' to get 10% OFF any board at https://giboardus.com/    Takeaways    * The ElliptiGO provides a running-like motion on a bicycle-like platform, essentially making it possible to run without impact.  * The joy and purpose of exercise are important for sustainability.  * Training for a specific goal or event adds purpose to exercise.  * The ElliptiGO has evolved with different models and features. Using an elevation training mask can improve respiratory strength and increase lung capacity.  * Balance training with slack lines or the Giboard can enhance coordination and stability.  * Challenging the nervous system and having a growth mindset are key to lifelong fitness.    Chapters    00:00 Introduction and Background  06:13 The Invention of the ElliptiGO  07:30 Training for a Goal  08:05 The Purpose of Exercise  09:32 The Evolution of the ElliptiGO  24:12 Balance Training with Slack Lines and the Giboard  30:15 Challenging the Nervous System in Fitness Training  35:39 The Role of Fun in Sustainable Exercise    Learn more about ElliptiGO and Giboard:  Website: https://www.elliptigo.com/  Website: https://giboardus.com/  Social media: @elliptigo_usa / @giboardus    Reach out to us!  Website: https://gladdenlongevity.com/   Email: podcast@gladdenlongevity.com   Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/Gladdenlongevity/  Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/gladdenlongevity/?hl=en   LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/gladdenlongevity  YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC5_q8nexY4K5ilgFnKm7naw  

In this deeply moving and inspiring episode, I sit down with Clay Sanders, a man whose life is marked by profound adventures, resilience, and purpose. Clay shares stories of his adventurous spirit, from crossing the country on an Elliptigo to running the Leadville 100 ultra marathon, all while balancing a successful career as a dentist. But beyond the adventures, Clay opens up about the tragic loss of his son, Joel, to opioid addiction, and how that event spurred him into action, continuing his son's legacy by raising awareness about addiction stigma. We dive into Clay's perspective on how adventure can be both structured and unpredictable, and how his journey to honor his son led him to discover even deeper connections with others, both in the U.S. and across the globe. You won't want to miss Clay's powerful reflection on the process of navigating life's challenges and the wisdom he has gained along the way. Timeline Summary: [2:22] - Clay shares his move from Western North Carolina to Colorado and how he adjusted to life at higher altitudes. [6:17] - Adventures in ultra-running and what led Clay to tackle the notorious Leadville 100. [14:30] - The impact of high altitude on ultra-endurance races and how Clay trained for the Leadville 100 while living at sea level. [28:19] - Tragedy strikes: Clay discusses the loss of his son Joel and how that transformed his life and purpose. [32:00] - The journey across the U.S. on an elliptical bike to raise awareness about addiction stigma. [43:10] - Clay's global adventure: how traveling to 20 countries opened his eyes to the shared humanity across cultures. [56:23] - The metaphor of the Great Barrier Reef: how diversity and unity coexist harmoniously in nature and in life. [1:05:34] - Reflections on the power of the journey versus the destination. Links & Resources: In Joel's Steps - Learn more about Clay's mission to raise awareness for addiction stigma. Leadville 100 Ultra Marathon: Official Website Closing Remarks: If you enjoyed this episode, don't forget to rate, follow, and share it with others who might be inspired by Clay's story. Your support helps spread these powerful messages. See you next time as we continue to explore life's greatest adventures!

Time for another round of "this or that", where the DOR team is on the hot seat! Nathan and Matt are forced to pick between one or the other, no "it depends" (a PT's favorite answer). They throw down on tough questions about Saucony's updates to the Triumph 22, supertrainers, hydration/fueling, and more. Chapters 0:00 - Intro 1:24 - Newton CF vs. other moderately stacked plated shoes 6:12 - Triumph 22 or Superblast 11:46 - Premium daily trainers vs. Supertrainers 14:28 - Do supertrainers need PEBA? 16:24 - Triumph 22 vs. 21 20:55 - Supportive insoles vs. Stability shoes 23:37 - Elliptigo vs. Cycling 27:35 - Handheld bottle vs. Hydration vest 29:30 - Mach 6 vs. Topo Cyclone 2 32:38 - Zero-drop Altra vs. Altra with a drop 36:28 - Niche shoe brands diversifying their lineups? 38:39 - Shoe width vs. Volume 42:06 - Healthy for a year with no PR or a PR followed by an injury? 43:48 - Group run vs. Solo run 46:17 - Gels vs. High-calorie drinks 48:32 - Running shoe store vs. Online shoe reviews 54:18 - Wrap-up --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/doctors-of-running/support

In Folge 407 des beVegt-Podcast sprechen wir mit Alex Dazbert über lange Verletzungspausen, sein Crosstraining mit dem ElliptiGO, Ernährungsstrategien für lange Läufe und spannende Experimente mit einem Glucosemonitor. Shownotes: https://www.bevegt.de/alex-dazbert-podcast-2024/ Werbepartner dieser Folge: KoRo (5% Rabatt mit dem Gutscheincode BEVEGT) Werde beVegt-Supporter*in: https://www.bevegt.de/unterstuetzen/ Unsere E-Books und Kurse: Verdoppele deine Beweglichkeit mit STRETCH Starte die Küchenrevolution mit unseren Grain-Green-Bean Kochbüchern Schaffe den Einstieg ins Laufen mit LAUFSTART Laufe deinen ersten oder schnellsten (Halb-)Marathon mit FINISHER Kraft- und Stabitraining zum Mitmachen: WORKOUTS 4 Wochen voller Ernährungs-Inspirationen: Die beVegt-Kochschule  

Bryan Pate is the co-founder, CEO of ElliptiGO - manufacturer of world's first stand-up and elliptical bicycles. He is the CEO of GiBoard US - a modern, slackline balance board. Previously, Bryan was an Intelligence and Infantry Officer at the US Marine Corps, and a former Ironman athlete. --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/theindustryshow/support

We begin Season 2 with a new series, Pass The Mic, where we host a fan to discuss topics of choice. Tonight we have a special guest, Bryan Pate, Co-Founder and CEO of the coolest company on the planet, ElliptiGO--also a big fan of U2, Metallica, and DMB. Let's finally see how Scott & Seth react to a new face in the studio and also hear some healthy debate!

Konstanze Klosterhalfen and Kibiwott Kandie got big wins at the Valencia half as the Canadian record fell, but did the North Americans underperfor We discuss how much pros can drink and how much fast food you can eat and run 13:13 for 5000m. Plus a little college XC talk, and we may have a new 2012 Olympic 400m hurdles champ. ElliptiGO and ROLL Recovery Train LIke the Pros giveaway ends Wednesday 10/26 Win an ElliptiGO 8C, the go-to cross-training tool used by thousands of current and former runners, along with Roll Recovery's premier sports recovery tools, including their new R1 Percussion device. Over $3,500 in prizes! Giveaway ends Wednesday, Oct 26th. Enter today! Join the LetsRun.com Suppporters Club and take your running fandom to the highest level. Get a second podcast every week, savings on running shoes, and a lot more. https://www.letsrun.com/subscribe?from=public Order of show (Supporters Club members get timestamps) Konstanze Klosterhalfen with big win at Valencia Half Donavan Brazier vs Koko at 5k Men in Valencia - Kibiwott Kandie FTW, American men good, ok, or terrible? Canadian records goes to Ben Flanagan Is the future of American running 8 years old living in Ethiopia right now? Update on Rojo's non-binary prize money rant More info/update on Kenya doping positives as Jon talks to Brett Clothier head of AIU LetsRuncom anti-doping challenge Tweet of Week - How much booze can you drink? Tweet of the Week #2 - Eating Burger King and running 13:13 College XC Conference Preview Lashinda Demus likely soon to be your 2012 Olympic 400m hurdle champion Contact us: Email podcast@letsrun.com or call 1-844-LETSRUN for the secret podcast voicemail. Join our Supporters Club and take your running fandom to the highest level. Get all the LetsRun.com content, a second podcast every week, savings on running shoes, and a lot more. https://www.letsrun.com/subscribe?from=public Check out the LetsRun.com store. https://shop.letsrun.com/ We've got the softest running shirts in the business. Thanks for listening. Please rate us on itunes and spread the word with a friend. There is a reason we're the #1 podcast dedicated to Olympic level running. Send us your feedback online: https://pinecast.com/feedback/letsrun/5e41c5a5-616c-4c38-86c9-a2e66fd5345c This podcast is powered by Pinecast.

Robin McGeough is a professional licensed Drug and Alcohol Counselor, the Director of Chemical Dependence Services at Aurora Charter Oak Hospital, and a recovering addict himself. Robin is also the founder of Run4Recovery, an endurance and community event designed to provide vital support to those recovering from alcohol and drug addictions in the San Gabriel Valley. Robin founded Run4Recovery after a friend presented a challenge: if he could run 20 miles a day for 10 days, they would donate $1,000 to a charity of his choice. Robin met the goal and raised $3,500 that year. Since then, over the last 15 years, Run4Recovery has raised more than $310,000 for the Puente House Foundation scholarship fund. While the event originated as a running feat, the team transitioned to riding ElliptiGO elliptical bikes to prevent joint and muscle injury.  Robin has personaly run and ridden thousands of miles to draw attention to the cause.  This year, starting on September 26, Robin ran 502 miles on an EliptiGO over 5 days. For more information on Run4Recovery, visit www.run4recovery.com.

Boston Marathon champ Diana Kipyokei tested positive for triamcinolone acetonide - is this the new drug of choice in Kenya? Almaz Ayana showed she isn't done as she debuted in 2:17 at the TCS Amsterdam Marathon with Genzebe Dibaba making history herself. Keira D'Amato will be at the TCS NYC Marathon as will non-binary prize money. The WMM make it explicit they care less about the elites. Who is the NCAA XC favorite? Katelyn Tuohy or Parker Valby? Show notes below. ElliptiGO and ROLL Recovery are collaborating on one epic giveaway Win an ElliptiGO 8C, the go-to cross-training tool used by thousands of current and former runners, along with Roll Recovery's premier sports recovery tools, including their new R1 Percussion device. Over $3,500 in prizes! Giveaway ends Wednesday, Oct 26th. Enter today! Want to be true running insider, get a 2nd podcast every week and savings on running shoes? Join our Supporters Club and take your running fandom to the highest level. Get all the LetsRun.com content, a second podcast every week, savings on running shoes, and a lot more. https://www.letsrun.com/subscribe Show notes: 1:59 2021 Boston Marathon champ Diana Kipyokei suspended 18:04 Love for Edna Kiplagat 21:14 Almaz Ayana 2:17 Debut Marathon, Genzebe Dibaba 2:18 at TCS Amsterdam Marathon 32:50 America is most likely to medal at the 2024 Olympics in what distance event? 34:15 Keira D'Amato running TCS New York City Marathon, Peres Jepchirchir Out 41:25 Rojo Rant: Non-Binary Prize Money 50:10 World Marathon Majors makes it explicit - less emphasis on elites 58:53 Email of the Week - Flying to Valencia instead of racing CIM 61:58 Why running isn't popular 63:05 Rojo's Confession of Week involving Kenenisa Bekele 70:36 Cross Champs at TRE 72:37 Vedanta Delhi Half Marathon 76:39 NCAA Cross Country - Katelyn Tuohy Big Win But Could Parker Valby be NCAA Favorite? 83:34 Will an NCAA woman run 14:50 for 5k this year? 85:40 Training Thread of Week - Parker Valby/Natalie Cook - what am I missing? 91:40 Intern Karl update / Colin Sahlman debut *More here 97:05 20th Anniversary of (Wejo Pacing) Paula Radcliffe World Record #1 100:27 'Hickam' El Guerrouj Contact us: Email podcast@letsrun.com or call/txt 1-844-LETSRUN for the secret podcast voicemail. Check out the LetsRun.com store. https://shop.letsrun.com/ We've got the softest running shirts in the business. Thanks for listening. Please rate us on itunes and spread the word with a friend. There is a reason we're the #1 podcast dedicated to Olympic level running. Send us your feedback online: https://pinecast.com/feedback/letsrun/abd6a089-cc84-48a4-a54a-ad1751fd02d6

Ruth Chepngetich rewrote the playbook for the marathon in Chicago as Emily Sisson took down Keira D'Amato's American record with Joan Benoit Samuelson and Deena Kastor Watching. Conner Mantz debut in 2:08 with Galen Rupp in the crowd and getting props for his TV appearance. A guy in Kipchoge's camp got popped for testosterone and we praise a guy who ran slower than Ruch Chepngetich in Chicago. ElliptiGO and ROLL Recovery are collaborating on one epic giveaway Win an ElliptiGO 8C, the go-to cross-training tool used by thousands of current and former runners, along with Roll Recovery's premier sports recovery tools, including their new R1 Percussion device. Over $3,500 in prizes! Giveaway ends Wednesday, Oct 26th. Enter today! Show notes: (Supporters Club members always get show notes. The rest of you when we feel generous. Join our club and support the journalism we do. It made it possible to be in London and we want to send Jon to Valencia). 0:00 ElliptiGO and ROLL Recovery Train Like the Pros Giveaway 03:40 Ruth Chepngetich rewrites the marathon going out in 65:44 and runs 2:14:18 14:10 Kevin Hanson's tweet / Can Gidey break the WR and run 2:12? 23:52 Emily Sisson 2:18:29 American Record 31:25 Emily Sisson Comments *Video here 33:19 Galen Rupp audio, Tom Brady *video here 37:33 What is missing in Galen's career +audio #2 42:00 Men's race in Chicago 43:47 Grading Conner Mantz's 2:08 debut 52:28 Shout out to the other sub 2:10s 55:26 Doping bust in Kipchoge's camp 61:29 The wheelchair races getting too much coverage in Chicago 75:35 Wejo gets a pedicure?! 81:55 CJ Albertson 50km World Record 83:36 1 Up, 1 Down and Praise for Frank Lara Contact us: Email podcast@letsrun.com or call/txt 1-844-LETSRUN for the podcast voicemail. Join our Supporters Club and take your running fandom to the highest level. Get all the LetsRun.com content, a second podcast every week, savings on running shoes, and a lot more. https://www.letsrun.com/subscribe Check out the LetsRun.com store. https://shop.letsrun.com/ We've got the softest running shirts in the business. Thanks for listening. Please rate us on itunes and spread the word with a friend. There is a reason we're the #1 podcast dedicated to Olympic level running.

Supporters Club members we love you. Thanks to Elliptigo for making this podcast available to everyone. Eliud Kipchoge ran the first half of the Berlin Marathon in 59:51 and then held on to lower his world record to an astounding 2:01:09. Plus, unknown Tigist Assefa became the third fastest women ever at 2:15:37. We break it all down Get your 1:59:40 shirts today: https://shop.letsrun.com/ Show notes: 1:42 Start and Men's Race 39:09 Women's Race Contact us: Email podcast@letsrun.com or call/text 1-844-LETSRUN for the secret podcast voicemail. Join our Supporters Club and take your running fandom to the highest level. Get all the LetsRun.com content, a second podcast every week, savings on running shoes, and a lot more. https://www.letsrun.com/subscribe Check out the LetsRun.com store. https://shop.letsrun.com/ We've got the softest running shirts in the business. Thanks for listening. Please rate us on itunes and spread the word with a friend. There is a reason we're the #1 podcast dedicated to Olympic level running. Send us your feedback online: https://pinecast.com/feedback/letsrun/03694279-3db7-47c5-9db8-51fc608b899f

“When you ride it, you feel good about yourself.” In 2005, former Marine and Ironman triathlete Bryan Pate lost his ability to run for exercise. After being disappointed by cycling and waiting in line at the gym for an elliptical trainer, he set out to create a low-impact outdoor running device that would give him the results he was getting with running. With incredible tenacity and hard work, he brought his dream to life and created the ElliptiGO bike. Now, his bikes are used by elite athletes, over 300 university athletic programs, celebrities, and fitness enthusiasts all over the world. There is an entire ElliptiGO community that rides together, shares their adventures, and meets for various competitive ElliptiGo events, such as the 5 Burroughs Ride that takes over the streets of New York City. “Within the family of ElliptiGO, there's people who fight cancer, people who lose 100 pounds, who get off medications, who feel like they can run again. The letters we get and the positive energy that accrues around this experience has been overwhelming, “said Bryan. In this episode, Bryan talks about what it took to create ElliptiGO, the challenges he faced along the way, lessons he learned about starting a new business, the lives that have been impacted by his bikes, and the ElliptiGo family he loves so much. --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/tomgirltv/support

Kim Nedeau has been a competitive runner since the age of 14. In college, she set a school record at Brown University in the 3000 meters. She went on to win a Bronze Medal as a member of the USA Mountain Running Team and just recently was crowned the winner at the 12th Annual ElliptiGO World Championships. On top of that, she owns her own coaching and injury prevention business, is a mother of 2 plus an amazing fur baby and is a self-proclaimed beer snob. In this episode, she talks about her athletic career, gives tip on reaching your fitness goals and how to keep your body healthy, why she fell in love with the ElliptiGO community, and her favorite beers! --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/tomgirltv/support

  Vidcast:  https://youtu.be/p5czkEmle4A   The CPSC and ElliptiGo are recalling the ElliptiGO Arc Bicycles.  The frame of this bicycle may fracture during use creating fall and injury hazards.  About 3800 of these bicycles were sold nationwide at specialty and fitness stores and online and elliptigo.com and amazon.com.  If you bought one of these bikes, stop using it and contact ElliptiGo by phone at 1-888-551-0117 or via email at info@elliptigo.com to obtain a replacement bike, a credit, or a full refund.  The latter will be prorated according to the age of the bicycle.   https://www.cpsc.gov/Recalls/2022/ElliptiGO-Recalls-Arc-Model-Stand-Up-Bicycles-Due-to-Fall-and-Injury-Hazards   #elliptigo #bicycle #frame #fall #injury #recall  

Nahla is a social change maker, a transformative coach, a podcaster, an accidental adventurer and a speaker.    As the founder of the CIC Sunshine People, every year she takes on a new challenge and every year she discovers something new about the power that kindness has on people.   We first spoke with Nahla in February 2020 where she shared more about how she started off doing challenges and how it evolved over the years. During that episode Nahla shares more about her 2018 challenge of cycling  3,000 miles across America, as well as her 2019 walk from Swanage, Dorset to Gretna Green in Scotland. A 500 mile journey visiting schools and promoting kindness on the way, through speaking, workshops and sunshine people events.    In 2020 Nahla took on her biggest challenge to date riding 5,000 miles on an ElliptiGO Bike across the UK while writing “KINDNESS” in massive Strava Art! This challenge would also see Nahla gain a World Record for the furthest distance travelled in a single journey on an Elliptical cycle.   Nahla has recently finished writing her 3rd book - “The Accidental Adventurer: just how far can kindness take you” - which will be released on November 1st    About the book: The Accidental Adventurer is not only a journey of adventures but a journey of life, with all its rawness, vulnerability and most of all connections. Nahla Summers never intended to become an adventurer but after a life event that changed who she was as a person she discovered that the adventures were helping her find herself not again, but for the first time. This book demonstrates the extraordinary power of the mind when everything else fails.    New episodes of the Tough Girl Podcast go live every Tuesday and Thursday at 7am UK time - Make sure you hit the subscribe button so you don't miss out.    The Tough Girl Podcast is sponsorship and ad free thanks to the monthly financial support of patrons. To find out more about supporting your favourite podcast and becoming a patron please check out www.patreon.com/toughgirlpodcast.   Show notes Who is Nahla Her past adventures  Her most recent challenge in 2020 The start of 2020  Making changes and adapting to a new plan Trying to find a new route in the UK Why connection is more important than money  Having to think outside the box How the new kindness challenge idea came about Figuring out the logistics of the journey  Making changes while out on the road Cycling 50 miles per day over 4 months Not having to have it perfect before the start What an ElliptiGO bike is Riding it for the first time Needing to practice! Going up hill on an ElliptiGO Emma Timmis - Riding an ElliptioGo across Australia Starting the challenge on 1st August 2020 Training and getting fit for the challenge How it worked day to day Having a support vehicle to start with  Going solo Being supported by Hilton Hotels Organising accommodation as she went along Dealing with stress during a challenge “Well it is what it is” and needing to deal with it Breathing properly  Going back to her purpose and her reason why Getting on a vitamin plan to boost her health and wellbeing Show your support by doing an act of kindness for a stranger The power of kindness and the importance of kindness in society  Saying hello and connecting with people The message of Sunshine People Free Listening by Urban Confessional The Crisp Packet Project - https://crisppacketproject.com  Starting a podcast! The Culture of Kindness Podcast by Nahla Summers (New episodes every week on a Sunday)  Writing a new book! The Accidental Adventurer - Live in November 2021 Social media being used for the best Kindness Day UK - November 13th  Advice for being kind to yourself Planning the next challenge - A World First…..   Social Media   Website: www.sunshinepeople.org.uk   Instagram - @sponsorkindness    Twitter - @sponsorkindness    Facebook - @sponsorkindness    YouTube @SunshinePeople    Past episode - Feb 2020 - www.toughgirlchallenges.com/single-post/summers   

Bryan Pate CEO and Founder of ElliptiGO, Inc.There is simply no other device that provides a low-impact, full-body, time-efficient workout that is as fun and comfortable as an ElliptiGO bike. If you're a current or former runner, fitness enthusiast or just want to enjoy exercising outside, you're going to love your ElliptiGO. There's nothing else like it.650.575.3070bryan@elliptigo.com

“I think it’s so important to have that confidence regardless whether you have an off day, whether you have a bad day, whether a coach says you can’t. You need to know in your heart that you can.” -Tera Moody Tera Moody is a former pro marathon runner. As a young girl growing up just outside of Chicago, she competed in all kinds of sports. Then one day she decided she wanted to be like her older brother and be a runner. Well, she wouldn’t become just any runner. Tera would go on to be a two-time State Champ in the mile and run on a championship cross-country team in high school. In college, she competed for the Colorado Buffaloes cross country and track teams, winning the Big 12 title in the 10,000 meters and running on the NCAA champion cross-country team as a sophomore. In 2008, she finished fifth in the U.S. Olympic Marathon trials and continued to compete in many more. In 2009, she competed in the World Championships finishing 28th and was the third American. In 2011, she again represented Team USA for the World Championships in Daegu, South Korea was the top US finisher and 17th overall. In this episode, Tera talks about her incredible running career, her personal battles with insomnia and an eating disorder, how she started her own real estate business, being a new mom at 40 and her new athletic passion, ElliptiGo! --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/tomgirltv/support

Born and raised on a farm in the UK Squash Falconer is a record-breaking adventurer, speaker and presenter. Combining her love of different sports Squash was the first British woman to climb and paraglide from the summit of Mont Blanc having ridden there from the UK on her motorbike. Squash has climbed many mountains around the world, she has summited Mount Everest and holds claim to be the worlds highest ever bum boarder -a title she gained on Cho Oyu, the 6th highest mountain in the world. In 2013 Squash completed a 3000mile journey on an ElliptiGO setting a new distance record for travel by Elliptical bicycle. Squash has self-shot many of her trips and received accolade for the short films she's produced. In 2014 a project saw her ride thousands of miles through South America on her BMW GS 800 presenting an adventure travel documentary. Passionate about sharing her adventures, Squash has a unique and quirky outlook on life and firmly believes that with the right attitude every one of us can achieve our goals and dreams, or at least, something extraordinary. The discussion is about mountains and how she found herself in that milieu, but it's also about what the combination of her sports gives her. As with many of my “mountain guests” it's often not what you think. It's not about being an adrenaline seeking junkie, scaring yourself for kicks with near death experiences. It's about the freedom you feel, about the empowerment that comes with finding how what it feels like to push your limits and find new depths to yourself. We talk about the different approaches women and men take to adventure sometimes, about being comfortable in your own skin and how it is important not to just “do, do, do” all the time. We also discuss her becoming a mum, and how the challenge of being a single mum in the NICU (Neonatal Intensive Care Unit) for 6 weeks was the hardest challenge she has ever faced but how she organised herself like she was on expedition on Everest to keep herself well and healthy so she could look after her tiny little girl better. Believe in your crazy dreams, don't let anyone stop you from trying and brand fatigue after telling her story so many times are some other themes we touch on! www.squashfalconer.com Facebook : squashfalconer Twitter : @squashfalconer Instagram : squashfalconer

How do you sell a product that doesn't have a clear distribution channel and competes in a market that moves at a snail's pace?  Bryan Pate, the inventor and founder of Elliptigo, stand-up bikes that work like an elliptical machine, shares his story that starts with the trial of being an Ironman athlete that can no longer run and continues with the innovation that was born from his personal struggle of looking for a running workout, outdoors, without the impact of running. In today's episode of the Harvest Growth Podcast, we'll cover: ·Selling through distributors that may not understand how to sell your unique product.·Finding creative new marketing channels that aren't obvious to outsiders.·Navigating inventory challenges in order to prepare your company for hyper-growth. Check out Bryan's full line of products at Elliptigo.com. If you have a product or are looking to launch/grow your business and would like help from a partner that has successfully launched hundreds of products that now total over $2 billion in revenues, visit HarvestGrowth.com and set up a free consultation with one of our Product Launch Experts.

Ashley Heller comes on the show to talk about her many working hats, her obstacle racing career,  The Mandela Effect, and The Elliptigo World Championship. This show is sponsored by: VJ Shoes. ORM10 gets you 10 percent off all brands at VJShoesUSA.com Intro Music - Paul B. ORM YouTube Channel  Support Us On Patreon

Bryan Pate was a runner who couldn't run anymore. Injuries forced him onto elliptical trainers but he grew weary of gym life. When he couldn't find an elliptical to ride outside, he and a partner invented one. His company, ElliptiGO, created a new category of elliptical and stand up bikes. Prior to founding ElliptiGO, he was a consultant at McKinsey, a military intelligence officer in the US Marine Corps, and a law clerk in the US District Court. In this episode of What I Wish I Knew with Mike Irwin & Simon Daw, Bryan talks about what drove him from Stanford University to serve as an intelligence officer in the US Marine Corps and to Columbia Law School. Coming from a family of lawyers, he broke tradition to start ElliptiGO. What I Wish I Knew with Mike Irwin & Simon Daw... Life and career rarely go to plan. Breakthroughs happen on the ragged edge when things aren't quite going as expected. What I Wish I Knew podcast hosts Mike Irwin and Simon Daw explore lessons learned by leading athletes, creators, entrepreneurs, leaders, and difference makers. They all have three things in common: none are perfect, all are humble, and they've learned a few things along the way. In What I Wish I Knew, they share their lessons with you. Please like, share, and subscribe to us on Apple Podcast, Google Podcast, Spotify, or wherever you find your favorite audio streams. http://www.whatiwishiknewshow.com One of our mentors said there are three parts of a business life, well-lived: learn, earn, and return. Learn your craft, earn a living, and return what you know to those who follow. We believe life is a learning experience and we've benefitted from the insight of others. Through What I Wish I Knew, we highlight the voices of people with great stories to tell and valuable lessons to share. Mike Irwin is an advisor, business strategist, entrepreneur, and writer. He served as global head of strategy, chief financial officer, and VP marketing at WD-40 and on boards of for-profit and nonprofit organizations. Through Bottle Rocket Advisors, he helps clients grow revenue, improve profitability, and scale-up. Simon Daw is a global commercial, innovation, and marketing expert. He's scaled B2B and B2C businesses across Europe and internationally, serving in commercial marketing leadership roles with Bel Fromageries, Kimberly-Clark, Tate & Lyle, WD-40, and Whitbread. He guides clients in developing competitive advantage and achieving step-change profitable growth. #entrepreneurship #startup #founderstories #entrepreneurjourney #startuplife #sportsbusiness #whatiwishiknew

Lyn Huston is a school teacher in a one classroom school in remote central Nevada in the United States. Lyn's journey has seen her lose an incredible 100 pounds in around two years. Now 54 years old, she has successfully maintained that loss for some two years now. She is an Elliptigo bike enthusiast and is training for the world Elliptigo Cycling Championships which sees her riding her bike over vast distances while training and competing as a top-level athlete in her sport. Lyn takes us through her fasting journey from the beginning and gives us some great insights into living a successful intermittent fasting lifestyle and making it sustainable for the long term. Lyn also gives us some motivation and encouragement to the listeners in this podcast. Her experience now that she is a long term successful faster really shines through. Lyn is a popular member and contributor to online intermittent fasting Facebook groups including The Fasting Highway Podcast Facebook group. Her transformation is both inspiring and remarkable her focus and dedication to reach the top level of her sport is a testament to her incredible mindset and sheer determination. News The Fasting Highway Facebook Group is now up and running for anyone to join and discuss intermittent fasting and the podcasts. In that group, you can interact with the guests and me and ask all your fasting questions! The podcast this week has just ticked over 20,000 plays for the series. I would like to say a huge thank you to all the listeners. My Book, The Fasting Highway is due for release next month November 2020 a special bonus podcast will be released to celebrate the launch. Episode 16 will come out this Sunday, November 1 with my guest Bett Lucas, host of The Living Your Big Bold Life Podcast. Feedback graeme@thefastinghighway.com Enjoy the show Graeme --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/graeme-currie/message

In 2014, Emma Timmis became the first person in the world to run across Africa, completing the equivalent of 94 marathons in 89 days.It's just one of a series of incredible challenges and experiences Emma has embarked upon, from roller skating across Holland to riding an Elliptigo bike across Australia.As if that wasn't enough she's just finished writing and illustrating a children's book about her African adventure, entitled 'The Girl Who Ran Across Africa'.It's safe to say we had plenty to talk about...

Inspanningsfysiologe Maria Hopman van het Radboudumc is te gast in een aflevering die - hoe toepasselijk - helemaal in het teken staat van lopen in de warmte. Hoe warm word je precies tijdens het lopen? Hoeveel moet je drinken? Waarom gaat je hartslag omhoog? En is onder een sproeier gaan staan wel zo’n goed idee?Susan ondertussen, vertelt over haar wedstrijdplannen op de Elliptigo - en leert Olivier wat droogshampoo is. En de CoronaSolo3K komt natuurlijk ook nog even langs.• Presentatie: Olivier Heimel• Vaste co-host: Susan Krumins• Gast: Maria Hopman• Producer: Folkert Coehoorn, Dag en Nacht Media

Episode 8 Kirsten Sass & Volker Winkler - It's Not the Race, It's the Journey.  Today we have a really special interview from two very important people in my life, Kirsten Sass and her father Volker Winkler.   This interview is important for many reasons.   In 2015, Kirsten and her father Volker fulfilled a lifelong dream for both of them.  Volker’s dream was to race in the Ironman World Championships in Kona, however, after doing near a dozen Ironman races, he failed to finish high enough in his age group. At that point, Kirsten had her own dream of racing with him in Hawaii.  Her only problem was that she needed to qualify.  Listen in to hear their separate journies to arrive in Hawaii together. Kirsten Sass & Volker Winkler: It's Not the Race, It's the Journey https://s3.us-east-2.amazonaws.com/tri2listen.podcast/audio/Episode_8_Kirsten_Sass_Volker_Winkler.mp3 Episode Highlights: Volker’s dream of racing at KonaKirsten's dream of racing with him & winning her age group at Ironman LouisvilleKirsten's first 5k & her first triathlonAll about the family & friends Monthly Time trial in McKenzie, TNFitting in long training days for IM eventsRace day in KonaTwenty years for one day Hosts & Guests Suzanne Atkinson, MD Kirsten Sass, PA-C Volker Winkler, MD Resources Kirsten's Blog - Keep Moving Forward Shattered Ironman Legacy Programhttps://www.ironman.com/kona-legacy       Sponsor This Episode About this Episode   Today we have a really special interview from two very important people in my life, Kirsten Sass and her father Volker Winkler.   This interview is important for many reasons.   In 2015, Kirsten and her father Volker fulfilled a lifelong dream for both of them.  Volker’s dream was to race in the Ironman World Championships in Kona, however, after doing near a dozen Ironman races, he failed to finish high enough in his age group.   The Kona Legacy program allows dedicated Ironman athletes an opportunity to win a lottery spot for the race.  To enter the lottery, an athlete must have finished twelve Ironman Brand races.  The problem was that Volker had only done eight at that time.   A natural problem solver, he signed up for 4 Ironman races in 2014, allowing him to qualify for the lottery.   He was fortunate enough to win one of the spots for the 2015 race. At that point, Kirsten had her own dream of racing with him in Hawaii.  Her only problem was that she needed to qualify.   Like her dad, she is a natural problem solver and went ahead and signed up for more than one Ironman race in an attempt to qualify. In October of 2015, Kirsten and Volker, along with most of their family including friends from home, traveled to Kailua-Kona to celebrate and support each other. I was fortunate enough to be there as well, and I sat down after the race to interview Kirsten and Volker.   I interviewed each of them separately about their experience attempting to make it to the race together. The interviews took place on the lanai of their rental house and you can hear in the background, the birds, the hum of conversation in the house, and an occasional truck. What makes this interview even more distinct is the fact that Volker passed away two years ago in an unexpected accident while riding his Elliptigo.  This interview captures a forever moment between a father and daughter bonded by their love for triathlon.  I’m so honored to have been part of their experience together.  I hope you enjoy this interview as much as I enjoyed recording it.  

Interview with former Marathon WR Holder Brian Reynolds - Double Leg Amputee “Monster Runner”Background Story:Double Amputee Distance RunnerFormer Marathon WR Holder for bilateral below knee amputees 3:03:22 ChicagoBroke Double Amputee Half Marathon Wineglass Race Series Marathon in NYCP.R. at 1:17:05So what happened to YOU, give us your story about your condition!Powerlifting Days:At age 23, could Powerlift 485 Lbs @ 132 pounds.How did you train to achieve such absurd numbers!?How did you overcome lifting without squatting or using your lower half? What equipment did you use? Running Journey/ WR Chasing Walk us through your journey to running marathons, you went from powerlifting to running because…? Tell us the story behind that transition. In the article made by Runners World, you state that “Running is about consistency” what kept you motivated/driven or inspired to stay consistent with your running to push through barriers and become a “monster runner”?What sort of training/running do you do leading up to a Marathon?Are there major setbacks to your training? Do the prosthetics cause any issues to your body when running 50+ a week?I read that you train with the ElliptiGO bike, How does tool help you in your training? Any strength training on top of running?So you attempted Breaking the 3-hour mark in the marathon at Chicago, walk us through that event.What went wrong? What were some of the setbacks? Whens your next race? Ending questions:What fuels you to continue pursuing your sub 3 hr marathon? How do you overcome your worst times, like when you don’t feel like training or when negative thoughts enter your head?Looking back at your powerlifting days, did you see yourself getting super involved in running?What is one life lesson you will never forget?

"I did what any smart person would do, I called someone who was smarter than me." Doing What Hasn't Been Done Bryan earned a Bachelor’s of Science degree in Earth Systems from Stanford University in 1995. Upon graduation, he joined the U.S. Marine Corps. As a Marine Officer, Bryan led a platoon of Scout Snipers during a deployment to the Persian Gulf and also served as an intelligence officer on an admiral’s staff. After the Marines, Bryan accepted a strategic marketing position at semiconductor equipment manufacturer Palomar Technologies, Inc. While at Palomar, Bryan helped lead two new product development efforts. In 2002, Bryan left Palomar to attend Columbia Law School. After graduation, he completed a one-year federal court clerkship and then joined McKinsey & Company, a management consulting firm. In 2005, during his federal court clerkship, Bryan approached Brent Teal, a friend, and former Palomar co-worker, with the idea for the ElliptiGO. In 2008, after three years of working with Brent on designing, developing, and testing prototypes, Bryan left McKinsey to work full-time on the ElliptiGO project. Bryan and Brent co-founded ElliptiGO Inc. at the end of 2008 to commercialize the world’s first elliptical bicycle. As the company CEO, Bryan leads the company’s corporate strategy. Bryan is a named inventor on more than twenty issued patents and an accomplished endurance athlete, having completed numerous running, cycling and triathlon events, including Ironman Florida. In this episode, Nick and Camala talk with CEO of ElliptiGO, Bryan Pate about inventing a product out of necessity, creating something that's never been done and establishing community through a brand. Learn all about Bryan and what's next for him and ElliptiGO. LINKS AND RESOURCES MENTIONED IN THIS EPISODE Follow ElliptiGO on Instagram Learn more about ElliptiGO HOW TO LISTEN iTunes Youtube Others Thanks for Listening! To share your thoughts: Ask a question on Messenger. Share this show on Twitter, Facebook, or Pinterest. To help out the show: Leave an honest review on iTunes. Your ratings and reviews really do help, and I read each one. Subscribe on iTunes or download our mobile app. Special thanks to Bryan Pate for joining me this week. Until next time!

Lyn is a teacher from Duckwater, Nevada who works in a modern-day one-room schoolhouse. Lyn has lost 100 pounds through intermittent fasting. She is also an exercise enthusiast who loves to ride her Elliptigo. Listen to her story of both dietary freedom, weight loss, and incredible healing, thanks to adopting an intermittent fasting lifestyle.

Lifelong athlete, Lou Panaccione is the CEO and co-founder of OOFOS, the revolutionary athletic recovery footwear brand with a simple mission: to help people feel better. From recovering aching feet to finding a cure for Breast Cancer, his goals and commitment to this mission are incredibly inspiring. As a high school and collegiate distance runner, empowered with decades of experience at Nike and Reebok during the running shoe boom of the '70s and '80’s, Lou knew that the market was full of athletic shoes designed to drive your workout. But, there was nothing out there for after your run or workout, when your muscles ache and you need to recover to get back out there tomorrow. It was at this moment that Lou and his friends (three co-founders at OOFOS, Paul Brown, Juan Diaz, Steve Liggett), recognized the need for footwear that could help fitness enthusiasts and athletes recover from repeated workouts on hard, man-made surfaces.  What was missing was a material that focused on absorbing impact to provide relief to the body and aid in stimulating the recovery process. This is when OOFOS began, in 2011, with a core line of sandals, and has evolved over the past 7 years to include sandals, clogs, and shoes! OOFOS has created an “OOfoam” impact-absorbing technology that aims to provide that recovery. OOfoam is a unique foam material never used in anything before that is solely developed to deliver maximum Impact Absorption to lessen the impact on the feet and body. Lou and OOFOS are also committed to finding a cure for breast cancer. The company’s brand leader and director of marketing, Duncan Finigan, was diagnosed with Metastatic Breast Cancer just a couple of years after OOFOS was started. The founders of OOFOS immediately decided to do whatever they could to make sure Duncan, and all breast cancer patients, could feel better by supporting the need for research dollars.  They developed a line of Project Pink shoes, in which $10 from each pair sold goes directly to breast cancer research at Dana-Farber Cancer Institute in Boston.  Just this year, OOFOS. upped that commitment to finding a cure faster, and have committed to donate 3% of all sales on OOFOS.Com go directly to breast cancer research, and to date, OOFOS has prodly donated over $130K and counting to Dana -Farber Cancer Institute.  In addition, Lou and Duncan participate annually in the Pan -Mass Challenge to raise funds and awareness for breast cancer and Dana Farber as well, on their ElliptiGO’s. OOFOS is pioneering recovery footwear across the globe and there is no person who shouldn’t be wearing OOFOS, because everyone deserves to feel better and recover faster by Feeling the OO! They can be found in specialty retailers across the US and in 34 countries globally. Head over to www.oofos.com for additional information. On today’s episode Marni sync's up with Lou about his career in the athletic footwear industry , where OOFOS began, his brand mission and vision, his commitment to finding a cure for breast cancer and the exercise that fuels him for success. Metioned on the Episode EllitptGo New York Marathon Chicago Marathon Dana Farber Cancer Institute Pan-Mass Challenge Get Social +Connect @oofos  Oofos.com  @marnionthemove Marnionthemove.com I hope you enjoy!  If you do, scroll through your podcast app, click on the “Leave a review” link, and tell us what you love about the episode and show and leave five stars of course. Also, head over to our website and sign up for our newsletter for announcements, deals, and giveaways.

COACH JENNY - EPISODE 41 - Running Reinvented with ElliptiGO CEO Bryan Pate In 2005, during his federal court clerkship, Bryan approached Brent Teal, a friend and former Palomar co-worker, with the idea for the ElliptiGO. In 2008, after three years of working with Brent on designing, developing, and testing prototypes, Bryan left McKinsey to work full-time on the ElliptiGO project. Bryan and Brent co-founded ElliptiGO Inc. at the end of 2008 to commercialize the world's first elliptical bicycle. As the company CEO, Bryan leads the company's corporate strategy.  Bryan is a named inventor on more than twenty issued patents and an accomplished endurance athlete, having completed numerous running, cycling and triathlon events, including Ironman Florida.   TIMELINE HIGHLIGHTS: 0:43 HOW DID YOU GET STARTED IN ENDURANCE SPORTS?   6:14 HOW DID ElliptiGO BEGIN?   12:42 WHY ElliptiGO WAS DESIGNED FOR RUNNERS 18:06 HOW ElliptiGO CREATED A NEW INDUSTRY FOR RUNNERS 21:56 WHY  ELITE RUNNERS ARE USING ElliptiGO AS A PERFORMANCE TOOL 26:34 ElliptiGO's BENEFITS FOR RUNNERS 28:00 HOW ElliptiGO EMPOWERS RUNNERS TO TRAIN LIKE CYCLISTS  31:54 USING ElliptiGO FOR CLIMBING TRAINING IN FLAT ENVIRONMENTS 34:28 HOW THE ElliptiGO HAS EVOLVED OVER THE YEARS 43:40 ElliptiGO SUCCESS STORIES FOR EVERYDAY RUNNERS 46:50 THE EMERGING  ElliptiGO COMMUNITY 50:06  THE  COMMUNITY FUELED GROWTH OF ElliptiGO 54:18 HOW CAN SOMEONE TEST RIDE AN ElliptiGO?   KEY TAKEAWAYS: ElliptiGO was designed to recreate the running experience without impact. ElliptiGO can provide climbing training in flat environments.  Lack of impact accelerates a runners recovery system.   ADDITIONAL RESOURCES: Official ElliptiGO Website   GUEST BIOGRAPHY:  BRYAN PATE Bryan earned a Bachelor's of Science degree in Earth Systems from Stanford University in 1995. Upon graduation, he joined the U.S. Marine Corps. As a Marine Officer, Bryan led a platoon of Scout Snipers during a deployment to the Persian Gulf and also served as an intelligence officer on an admiral's staff. After the Marines, Bryan accepted a strategic marketing position at semiconductor equipment manufacturer Palomar Technologies, Inc. While at Palomar, Bryan helped lead two new product development efforts. In 2002, Bryan left Palomar to attend Columbia Law School. After graduation he completed a one year federal court clerkship and then joined McKinsey & Company, a management consulting firm.    In 2005, during his federal court clerkship, Bryan approached Brent Teal, a friend and former Palomar co-worker, with the idea for the ElliptiGO. In 2008, after three years of working with Brent on designing, developing, and testing prototypes, Bryan left McKinsey to work full-time on the ElliptiGO project. Bryan and Brent co-founded ElliptiGO Inc. at the end of 2008 to commercialize the world's first elliptical bicycle. As the company CEO, Bryan leads the company's corporate strategy.    Bryan is a named inventor on more than twenty issued patents and an accomplished endurance athlete, having completed numerous running, cycling and triathlon events, including Ironman Florida.   Connect With ElliptiGO Online: Official Website - Facebook - Twitter - Instagram - Private Facebook Group

Allie Kieffer stormed back onto the running scene by coming in as the second US woman, and fifth overall, in the 2017 NY Marathon with a 15 minute personal best.  She became a runner for Oiselle early this year and selected them because of the focus on women and community.  Allie ran in college for Wake Forest, made the 2012 10k Olympic Trials but retired in 2013 after injury.  Because of her love of running she self-coached her way back, which is amazing it its own right. Allie and I cover a wide range of subjects: how she focused on what effort she felt she could sustain in order to smash 15 minutes off her personal best to take everyone by surprise in that 2017 marathon,  her advocacy for positive body image and setting a goal of good healthy living and balance in her life and what she is currently doing to heal a stress fracture in her foot. Allie and I cover whether you should strive for a race weight and what that could mean for your performance overall and your ability to give your body what it needs to perform at it. What you will learn about How Allie took 15 min off her PR in the 2017 NYC Marathon, finishing in 5th place and the second American woman How your race should be about the effort you can sustain, how you are feeling, and not any end result How weight training and having more muscle has made her a better runnerHow Allie ran a 2016 marathon on a 200 meter indoor track (211 laps) as the only woman and set a new world record To be healthy, eat mostly vegetables, whole foods, and don’t eat too much.  Be sure to get regular exercise.  Don’t have to say no to anything.   If you are under-eating to get to a “race weight” it is likely not healthy for you.  How would you know what an ideal race weight might be anyway?  Some runners are being told they are too small, some too big.  You have to figure out what your body needs and listen to it. How she came to be an advocate/spokesperson for positive body image and taking ownership of yourself and doing what is right and healthy for you How she is dealing with a stress fracture in the second metatarsal of her foot causing her to have to drop out of the NYC Half and London Marathon. How she has been using cross training on an elliptical (and ElliptiGO) and pool running to stay in condition. Inspirational Quotes: Don’t box yourself in by putting limits on what you think you are capable of. Set yourself up for success, not failure. If you can’t eat out at a restaurant or have anxiety about it, you are not being healthy. Resources: Last week's episode with Sarah Bowen Shea and Dimity McDowell Running for Real Strength Training Program Running4Real Podcast Series on Marathon Training Rest of the Podcast Series Beginners Mental Toughness Training Marathon Training Coming Back From Injuries Running Nutrition Running Through and After Pregnancy Podcast episode on Orthorexia (obsession with healthy eating) Allie on Instagram Allie on Twitter Thank you to BodyHealth for sponsoring this episode of Running for Real. When I was running 90 miles a week as a pro, I would take 5-10 BodyHealth Perfect Amino tablets every day without fail. They helped me recover faster, and feel better. Now they have Perfect Amino XP, which makes it even easier. Get 10% off at Bodyhealth.comusing coupon code TINA10 Thanks for Listening! I hope you enjoyed today's episode. To share your thoughts: Leave a note in the comment section below. Join the Running for Real Facebook Group and share your thoughts on the episode (or future guests you would like to hear from) Share this show on Twitter, Facebook, Instagram, or Pinterest. To help out the show: Leave an honest review on iTunes. Your ratings and reviews will really help me climb up the iTunes rankings and I promise, I read every single one. Subscribe on iTunes or your favorite podcast player. Not sure how to leave a review or subscribe, you can find out here. Thank you to Allie, I look forward to hearing your thoughts on the show.

I am thrilled to welcome Adidas-sponsored professional marathoner Neely Spence Gracey to the Ali on the Run Show! Neely lives in Boulder, CO, with her husband and their Vizsla, Strider. Neely was born to be a runner—literally. She was born on Marathon Monday while her dad was running the Boston Marathon. (He ran a 2:16:40 and finished in 19th place, and went on to make the 1992 Olympic team and become a world championship medalist.) On this episode, Neely talks about what it was like growing up in a running family—including the time she joined her grandma for a Turkey Trot and out-kicked her when the finish line came into view! She also shares what it was like being home-schooled for most of her life, and opens up about how running went from something she did because her parents did it to something she really discovered for herself. Neely made her marathon debut at the 2016 Boston Marathon, where she ran a 2:35:00 and finished ninth (and was the first female American finisher), and followed it up with a 2:34:55 finish at the 2016 New York City Marathon, where she finished eighth. (If you’re gearing up to run the NYC Marathon in a few weeks, get ready to take notes: Neely offers her best tips for tackling the tough course!) Neely also opens up about how both she and her husband have Lyme Disease, and she talks about the challenges they’ve both faced with the unpredictable disease. She shares how she deals with injuries as a professional runner and how she stays mentally strong at every point in her training, and dishes out her best advice for the everyday runner. Stuff We Mention on this Episode: Shippensburg University: http://www.ship.edu/ Boston Marathon: http://www.baa.org/ Adidas: http://www.adidas.com/us/ Get Running: https://www.neelyruns.com/meet-the-coaches/ Bart Yasso: http://www.bartyasso.com/ IGeneX: https://www.igenex.com/ ElliptiGO: https://www.elliptigo.com/ Runner’s World cover story: https://www.runnersworld.com/runners-stories/young-american Competitor magazine cover story: http://running.competitor.com/2016/03/boston-marathon/neely-spence-gracey-takes-on-boston-in-marathon-debut_147289 New York City Marathon: https://www.tcsnycmarathon.org/ Rock ‘N’ Roll Arizona: http://www.runrocknroll.com/arizona/ Momentum Jewelry: https://momentumjewelry.com/ Iron Doggy Hands-Free Leash: https://irondoggy.com/ BolderBOULDER 10K: http://www.bolderboulder.com/ Gwen Jorgensen: https://www.instagram.com/gwenjorgensen/ ProForm 9000 treadmill: https://www.proform.com/treadmills/pro9000 Meb Keflezighi: https://marathonmeb.com/ Meb Keflezighi video: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=lzL67lVbULE Follow Neely: Instagram @neelysgracey: https://www.instagram.com/neelysgracey/ Twitter @neelysgracey: https://twitter.com/neelysgracey Blog: https://www.neelyruns.com/blog/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/neelyruns/ Follow Ali: Instagram @aliontherun1: https://www.instagram.com/aliontherun1 Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/aliontherun/ Twitter @aliontherun1: https://twitter.com/aliontherun1 Blog: http://www.aliontherunblog.com/ Strava: https://www.strava.com/athletes/13333410 Thank you for listening to and supporting the Ali on the Run Show! If you’re enjoying the show, please subscribe and leave a rating and review on iTunes. Spread the run love!

The parkrun adventurers are doing stacks of streaking and streaking with stacks! We speak to international parkrun adventurer Emma Timmis about her epic Elliptigo exploits. There is talk of trails with stack club royalty and Nambour parkrun Event Director Melissa Taylor, and Ricci McGreevey reports in from a roving visit to Colin Glen parkrun in Belfast.

Bryan Pate the co-founder and CEO of ElliptiGO joins us to talk about their unique line of elliptical cycles. Bryan was a former runner, triathlete, and Marine. After his body could no longer take the requirements of distance running he was forced into the gym and quickly discovered he hated waiting for machines and staring out the window wishing he was outside. So as a man of action he contacted a friend and the ElliptiGO was born. ElliptiGo cycles are used by top athletes like Dean Karnazes, Meb Keflezighi, Shaquille O'Neal and others. ElliptiGO: ElliptiGO website ElliptiGO Facebook ElliptiGO Instagram Heartland Running: Heartlandrunning.com Facebook Group Instagram Strava Club Voicemail: 417-319-1060 A special thank you goes out to The Ozark Mountain Daredevils for allowing us to use their music on the show.

Neely Spence-Gracey has been a friend of mine for almost 10 years, and I knew she would make a great guest on the show, as she is always very inspiring for runners of every level. If you don't believe me, just check out her HUGE fan base! Neely was born while her dad was running the Boston marathon (who was an Olympian by the way!), which means it was her destiny to end up as a runner. She has achieved a lot of running success over the years, including 8 national titles during college, and running some smoking fast times in distances from the mile up to the marathon, but she has also been through her fair share of struggles. A few years ago, Neely could not catch a break, she shares her story of three broken bones and Lymes disease all within a few years, but she persevered, and stayed positive during the eight months it took for her fitness to come back. For that, she was rewarded and ended up faster than ever. Neely shares the story of that time, as well as what she learned about injuries and seeking answers when the unknown is driving you crazy. Strength training has been a huge part of staying healthy since that time (now, you know I am a fan of that part), and you can make it part of your routine too. We talk about how Neely uses mantras during her training, and what she learned about reframing to believe that you can achieve what you set out to do. She is another run by feel girl (go effort scale!) and lets her body tell her what she is ready for that day. If you are currently injured and struggling to see how you will ever get back to where you were, this episode will motivate you to stay positive, find balance, and believe that you can, and will return, better than ever. Today's Guest Neely Spence-Gracey is a professional runner for Adidas who has represented the USA on two world teams, and has PRs of 15:27 in the 5k, 1:09 in the half marathon, and 2:34 in the marathon. You might think life is easy for elite runners, but Neely has been through a lot of setbacks, struggles, and moments of doubt that led her to this point. If you need inspiration that you can come back from injury, this is it. What You Will Learn About Why Neely chose to go to Shippensberg University and keep her dad as her coach. Why Neely gets strange looks when she is doing her pool workouts (and it's not from the workout!) How the ElliptiGO turned her life around and helped her qualify for a world team when she was injured by helping her get through a tough time. Neelys best advice for dealing with injuries How to use mantras to practice mental training during workouts to use in races, and how to come up with a mantra that is effective for you Why strength training is critical to maximizing recovery and staying healthy Why Neely did not race Boston marathon this year Neely's #R4RPowerPose Inspirational Quotes Running has been a part of my life, and I was destined for this career path. The struggles along the way have shaped and defined who I am. How we are going to be most successful is if we are happy and in a place we feel supported, we have a team we work well with, that there is a good group dynamic, and we have a coach we can really trust to guide us, that’s how we are going to be the best and maximize ourselves. Where you feel at home is where you are going to run the best. Running is a brutal sport. It is amazing when things are going great, but it is horrible when things aren’t going well, and it impacts every aspect of our lives. That is the hardest part about being injured, is that it is so isolating. You are already upset because you can't run and I am a social runner, so that was my social time...all these things that used to be such a positive part of my life are just taken from me. With each injury, I learned more about myself. The body will heal itself, but you have to give it the ability and opportunity to do it. We get faster by stressing the system in different ways, it is the same with strength training, you can't do the same thing over and over. At some point during a race, every single person is going to have that moment of decision, of where you have to keep pushing even though your body is saying stop. You are tired, you still have a long way to go, and you have to find a way to work through that and make it to the finish line. If you practice mantras in workouts, you can apply them to races and you will see success. If you live a life where you feel like you are lucky and things happen to you, they do, and its all because your outlook on life is not putting energy into the negative sides. We all have good days and we all have bad days, but if you are focusing on the positives, things are always going to look so much better. Focusing on what you can control is the key. Injuries are never ideal, but when something flares up, being smart from the get-go is key, because pushing through never results in a positive outcome. Resources Mentioned Neely's website Neely's Twitter Neely's Instagram ElliptiGO Upstart Kombucha Irondoggy leash Kentucky Kombucha Neely and her coffee taper Coffee Taper video with Chris Heuisler Thanks for Listening! I hope you enjoyed today's episode.   Enter the Running for Real Giveaway Win one of FIVE marathon or half marathon training programs from my husband/coach/brains behind my running accomplishment; Steve. 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In this episode, Caryn, Mark, Kenny and Chris share their wish??lists of holiday gifts for runners. We also talk a little about the Elliptigo and Caryn talks about her balls. Please??SUBSCRIBE, RATE and REVIEW??the podcast on iTunes. It helps improve [...] The post Podcast Episode 63 ??? Holiday Gifts for Runners appeared first on Team Shenanigans.

In this episode, Caryn, Mark, Kenny and Chris share their wish lists of holiday gifts for runners. We also talk a little about the Elliptigo and Caryn talks about her balls. Please SUBSCRIBE, RATE and REVIEW the podcast on iTunes. It helps improve [...] The post Podcast Episode 63 – Holiday Gifts for Runners appeared first on Team Shenanigans.

On episode 13 of the final surge podcast we talk to Mike Caldwell, the coach of the Asics Greenville Track Club Elite. One of the reasons we have seen a resurgence in American distance running over the last few years is the emergence of post-college Olympic developmental teams like GTC-Elite. We talk to Coach Caldwell about how he got started with the GTC and he discusses why he would rather some of his athletes did not wear a GPS watch during recovery runs. Now on to the show. How did you get your start in running? After college did you make your transition straight into coaching or what did you do post-collegiately? - He did some training with Frank Shorter and the Florida Track Club. How did you get your start coaching elite athletes after that? Currently, you catch the Asics Greenville Track Club GTC-Elite, how did that come about?  As a college coach at Furman what were you finding from the athletes coming in after their high school career. Did you find them mostly overtrained, undertrained or what? When you get collegiate runners who join your team what are you finding? Do you find they are overtrained, undertrained aerobically or anything like that? How about with college runners? A high school coaches job is developing runners, but a college coach really needs to be competitive at conference championships. So do you think we are seeing a lot of over training or over racing with college kids these days? We talk recovery days and how to make sure you are recovered and the importance. What are you doing for general strength for your athletes? You mentioned when a new athlete comes in you interview them like the recruiting process. What are you looking for as far as someone who would be a good fit for the team? I notice that one of your parnters/sponsors is Elliptigo. I am really interested in hearing how you are using that and how you and the athletes are liking it? I know that you started using Final Surge for your team a few months ago and wondering what benefits you are getting from it?  - He talks about it as a communication tool with his athletes. The fall racing season is coming up. What can we be watching for from your team?   Rapid Fire... 5 questions in under 1 minute Favorite running book? - Best Efforts, Once a Runner, Science of Running Current trainers you are wearing? Asics Gel-Nimbus Favorite race? - Peachtree Favorite recovery meal or recovery drink? - Chocolate Milk Your favorite piece of running equipment that is not your shoes? - Soleus Watch

Kari offers running tips to well-known comedian, Dan Nainan, who's looking to become a runner. They also talk about how Dan cheated death recently and about his upcoming running journey. Go-to-, real-food dietitian, Serena Marie, RD, answers a listener's question about salt and electrolytes. Kari shares some breaking news regarding the City of Brotherly Love! How do you pursue your passion and still be realistic? How do you do something you love by making a major shift in your life (whether it be your career, relationships, habits, or so on)? This week, comedian Dan Nainan runs by to talk about this very topic; he also receives some sage running advice from Kari. Also, check out these TRLS episodes that we recommend: LS Episode 92: An M.D. Living The Running Lifestyle (with Charlie Barkowski of Running with Miles) Featured Guest and (Future) Runner of the Week: Dan Nainan Comedian and world traveler Dan Nainan stops by to get some running advice from Kari and to talk about his future running journey. Pleate note: Always consult your physician. The following interview is not intended to replace the advice of your physician or medical care provider. Dan wants to take up running and was interested in a recent New York Times article titled, “Meet the Ultra-Fat, Super-Cushioned Running Shoe.” Kari recommends going into a local running store (like Paragon Sports near Dan in New York City). Kari says that the latest research shows to do what comfortable is for you in terms of sneakers. Kari asks Dan to talk about his The Mistake Podcast appearance with Peter Shankman and Peter Keller in Episode 25: “Corporate to Comedy—Finding Time to Pursue Your Passion with Dan Nainan.” Kari asks Dan about changing careers and stereotypes. Back in December 2015, he was working out with a personal trainer for the first time doing a lot of cardio, and he passed out in the locker room. A day later he had brain surgery for an epidural hematoma (which can be fatal). Dan talks about his recovery, which included physical therapy and occupational therapy. He has always been healthy, eats right, and doesn't drink or smoke. Kari asks what Dan's fitness routine looks like now and where he's looking to take it. He tries to get in 10–12 thousand steps per day now, and uses his FitBit. Kari recommends the FitBit Surge. She recommends getting the Jeff Galloway introduction 5K program. Kari also recommends looking up the New York Road Runners for some introduction programs and to meet fellow runners. She mentions using an ElliptiGO in Central Park. Kari talks about HIIT workouts, which some research shows is healthier for you than running for longer times. Dan feels that it's never too late to change your career, your health, or whatever you decide to change. It's really helpful for podcast listeners to leave reviews, because those reviews make the podcast more visible to others on iTunes. Follow these steps to leave a review. Also visit the Support tab on the TRLS site! Launch Apple's Podcast app. Tap the Search tab. Enter the name of the podcast you want to rate or review. Tap the blue Search key at the bottom right. Tap the album art for the podcast. Tap the Reviews tab. Tap Write a Review at the bottom. Write your review! Connect with us on Twitter, Facebook, or via e-mail! Serena Marie, RD Serena Marie, RD, answers a listener's question about salt and hydration. She's OK with those who do not have a diagnosis of high blood pressure using salt in their diets BUT only if they choose the majority of their foods from clean, unprocessed food sources. It's OK to have frozen fruits and vegetables in your diet, but steer clear of convenience boxed foods or frozen dinners that contain too much sodium. Since we sweat so much, especially in the summer, it's OK to replace the salt that you lose. Serena recommends using a pink Himalayan sea salt. Aside from Himalayan sea salt, Serena recommends Celtic salt. Serena shares her thoughts on drinks like Powerade and Gatorade. She recommends a drink such as Tailwind For five years, Philadelphia's Mayor Nutter tried to get a sugar tax put on drinks; however, the current mayor, Jim Kenney, just got this tax approved. Drinks will be taxed 1.5 cents per ounce. Check out the Philly.com article here. Gratitude Jar (Woot! Woot!) Kari is grateful that Philadelphia passed the “soda tax.” She is very grateful for Mayor Nutter who gave her a huge bear hug when she crossed the Philadelphia Marathon finish line. Serena is grateful for the discovery that she made accidentally that one of the most fun ways to get into weightlifting as a runner is to stick in some cardio in between sessions/reps, such as box jumps, jumping jacks, or kettlebell swings. Next week, Kari interviews some of her favorite podcasters—  and Vinnie Tortorich. Anna has a new book coming out called Eat Happy. Contact: Dan Nainan: Website: DanielNainan.com Facebook: /ComedianDanNainansFanPage Twitter: @comediandan YouTube: Dan Nainan, Comedian   Serena Marie, RD: Website: www.SerenaMarieRD.com Facebook: /SerenaMarieRD Twitter: @SerenaMarieRD Instagram: SerenaMarieRD   Kari Gormley: Facebook: The Running Lifestyle Show Twitter: @KariGormley Instagram: @KariGormley

Sarah and co-host Ellison Weist talk to two mother runners who mix things up by training on an ElliptiGO, the bike/elliptical hybrid popularized by Olympic marathon Meb Keflezighi. First up is Sarah Brown, a top American middle-distance runner who is gunning for this summer’s Olypmic Trials in 1500 meters—and who just gave birth to her first baby in early March. This Sarah talks about how she continued a high level of training thanks to the an ElliptiGO, allowing her to “add volume without impact.” Proof pro athletes are just like us, Sarah B. overshares about burp clothes in her life with an infant. Then Sarah and Ellison chat with Diane Peterson, a 62-year-young mother runner who uses an ElliptiGO to train for half-marathons. Proof they work? Diane knocks out half-marathons times below 1:45! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Holistic, deep-thoughts innovator and Runner of the Week, Brent Robertson, joins the show to tell how he went from being unhealthy to marathoner—and how that has affected his career, relationships, and his entire life. Serena, Marie, RD, talks about the exclusive TRLS Shake Yo' Sugar Habit Challenge, and Kari gives an update on her sugar-free Lent experience this past week. Kari recaps Cupid's Undie Run in Washington, DC and her experience meeting Kim Stemple from We Finish Together. Serena busts some electrolyte myths and shares the best source of electrolyte replenishment when you are feeling off or need to rehydrate. Featured Guest and Runner of the Week: Brent Robertson Hear how Brent Robertson went from being overweight and having a heart condition to running marathons and how it has affected his career, relationships, and the rest of his life. Explains how he started running (in April 2014)—and how it became a practice of discipline Chats about the body, mind, and soul connection and how he took responsibility for the viability of his wellbeing Talks about his ideal for a work environment where we can fully express ourselves (we spend so much time working anyway, why not connect to ourselves more deeply and have it expressed through our work?) and how his business, Fathom, revolves around that theory Uses ideograms to help understand his employees and himself Explores his running challenges Loves posting his runs on social media—and it actually helped him catch his atrial fibrillation, which is a quivering or irregular heartbeat (arrhythmia) that can lead to blood clots, stroke, heart failure, and other heart-related complications Ran a 5K and the next day had heart surgery in June 2014 (and ran a ten-mile race three weeks later!) Signed up his first half marathon in Fall 2014 (Hartford Half Marathon in the pouring rain) Ran the Gansett Half Marathon in Narragansett, RI the following weekend (in hurricane conditions) Adopted a policy where he always signs up for his next event the day before the event he's about to run Used a training program that the West Hartford Fleet Feet ran and joined a running group (January 2015) About a month before he signed up for the Vermont City Marathon (in Burlington), the Sierra Club reached out and asked if he would run with their team for the Boston Marathon (which was only four weeks away at the time), so Boston became his first marathon (and he finished in 3:37)! Is coaching runners for the 2016 Boston Marathon Started a trail-running group and ran 26 miles of the Appalachian Trail Is currently training for a BQ at the Sugarloaf Marathon on May 15, 2016 Suggests Cloze for smarter relationship management and uses Evernote Ran the New York City Marathon this fall after rupturing a disk in his back Has the Traprock 50K trail run in April 2016 Jabra Have you entered yet to win a FREE set of Jabra Pulse earbuds this month? Jabra, a TRLS show sponsor, is giving away a free pair in February, so sprint over to Jabra.com/TRL, and sign up for the TRLS e-mail list at therunninglifestyle.com/join to enter to win. This month's winner will also receive an exclusive Skype call with Kari. She loves the Pulse for the in-ear heart-rate monitoring and amazing sound quality. Serena Marie, RD Serena Marie, RD, the show's go-to, real-food dietitian, chats about the Shake Yo' Sugar Habit Challenge and more. Describes the three-week challenge that re-examines eating choices Kari admits that she got headaches at the beginning (which could be a sign of withdrawal) Kari has more energy and feels more in control Serena explains that the more choices you have, the more likely you are to overeat—limiting your options is a way for your brain to relax and not make so many choices Kari drinks smoothies with frozen strawberries, almond milk, and avocado, chia or hemp seeds, unsweetened, shredded coconut, and tangerines To join, go to com for details and access to a special Facebook group Kari recaps Cupid's Undie Run in Washington, DC on February 13, 2016 and meeting Kim Stemple from We Finish Together (and the episode “Special Mindful Monday w/Kim Stemple, Founder of We Finish Together” [Episode 103]) Kari met the founder of Cupid's Undie Run (which holds races across the country), Bobby Van, who was named one of Runner's World's most inspiring runners (He raises money for the Children's Tumor Foundation) Went to watch the Olympic Marathon Trials with a group of runners (including Melani Hom) at Duffy's Irish Pub (the pub opened up early for folks to watch the trials!) The ladies were rooting for Meb of course, Galen Rupp took first (and this was his first marathon), Jared Ward took third, and Luke Puskedra took fourth (which means he's the alternate) On the women's side, Amy Cragg and Shalane Flanagan ran almost the whole race together; Desiree (Desi) Linden ran a great race, and Kara Goucher came in fourth Special thanks to Jeff Caron from ElliptiGO® who connected Kari with fellow runners Serena also suggests coconut water (potassium) with honey or salt to replenish electrolytes for someone who's very active; bone broth with apple cider vinegar, salt, and veggies for someone who's feeling ill Thanks to Jeff Paladina at Fleet Feet Sports in Mechanicsville, PA on Sunday, March 6 at 9:30 a.m. EST, Kari will talk about living a running lifestyle and a behind-the-scenes look at The Running Lifestyle show, and then the group is going to go out for a run. Kari is looking forward to meeting up with runners! Visit Delaware on Mother's Day weekend to hang out with Kari at the Delaware Marathon Festival! The Delaware Marathon Running Festival, on May 8, 2016, is amazing thanks to Race Directors Joel and Stacey Schiller (Stacey will be announcing at the marathon and half marathon finish line, and Kari will be the announcer at the relay finish line.) Head over to the Delaware Marathon Festival web site. When registering for a race, use The Running Lifestyle Show (TRLS) as a team and receive the following discounts: $20 off the marathon ($90 by February 29thwith the TRLS discount) $10 off the half marathon ($75 with the TRLS discount by February 29th) $10 off a four-person relay team ($150 with the TRLS discount by February 29th) $20 off an eight-person relay team ($300 with the TRLS discount by February 29th) Kari will be hosting a meet up in Wilmington, DE on May 7. E-mail Kari@TheRunningLifestyle.com for details. To show your TRLS love at the festival, run over to the Shop section of the TRLS web site to grab your TRLS apparel. Next week, Kari will talk with Cailyn Ryan about how companies are looking at the lifestyle market and what trends are popping up. Please remember to review TRLS in iTunes or recommend the show to your friends and show them how to subscribe! Contact: Brent Robertson: Website: Fathom.net Facebook: /brent.robertson Twitter: @brentrobertson   Serena Marie, RD: Website: www.SerenaMarieRD.com Facebook: /SerenaMarieRD Twitter: @SerenaMarieRD Instagram: SerenaMarieRD   Kari Gormley: Facebook: The Running Lifestyle Show Twitter: @KariGormley Instagram: @KariGormley

Kari re-runs (get it?) her interview with Meb Keflezighi from July 2015, announces the ElliptiGO® ARC, and. goes fan-girl crazy over elite runners like Adrianna Nelson and Luke Puskedra. Serena Marie, RD, illustrates the science behind gluten-free diets. Febru-Jabr-ary Jabra, a sponsor of TRLS, is giving away a FREE set of Jabra Pulse earbuds in February! To enter to win, head on over to Jabra.com/TRL and sign up for the TRLS e-mail list at therunninglifestyle.com/join. Don't forget that February's winner will also receive an exclusive Skype call with Kari. Kari loves her Jabra Pulse earbuds because of their top-of-the line sound clarity, customizable fit, and ability to connect to many running apps. The January Jabra Pulse earbuds winner is Marla Lenox from Alabama. Congratulations, Marla! Marla ran the Big Beach Marathon, and she'll be featured on an upcoming episode to share her race recap and experience there! Runner of the Week: Meb Keflezighi Kari shares her experience chatting it up with Meb Keflezighi from “Meb Keflezighi—Achieving Your Dreams Through Hard Work” (Episode 85 Episode 86) and gives listeners an update as well on Mighty Meb now. We typically highlight an everyday Runner of the Week, but in honor of Meb running the Olympic Trials, we thought it would be fitting for Meb to be the Runner of the Week to give him some extra love and good mojo! Is the only man to have an Olympic medal who has also won the Boston Marathon and New York City Marathon Shares his story about how he came to the United States at twelve years old from a war-torn village from his book Run to Overcome: The Inspiring Story of an American Champion's Long-Distance Quest to Achieve a Big Dream Recounts his seventh-grade Physical Education class and how that inspired him to run (which included a 5:20-minute mile!) and learning what the Olympics were Shares his passion for running and the ElliptiGO® Talks about Meb for Mortals: How to Run, Think, and Eat Like a Champion Marathoner and how all runners can apply it to their running journeys Describes his November 2007 Olympic trials experience in New York and the tragic passing of Ryan Shay and Meb's devastating hip injury Shares some words of wisdom about the New York City Marathon course for Kari and Serena before they ran the marathon in 2015 for Action for Healthy Kids Details what the Meb Foundation stands for Recalls his 2013 Boston Marathon spectator experience and his 2014 Boston comeback Shares his nutritional fuel favorites such as PowerBar, Generation UCan, and KRAVE Jerky Raves about his Sketchers and CEP compression socks Loves running for the New York Athletic Club Dreams big for February 13, 2016 to be able to win the Olympic Marathon Trials to go on to Rio Kari announces the ElliptiGO® ARC, which is the lightest and most affordable model from ElliptiGO® One runner who uses the ElliptiGO® who is also going to the Olympic Marathon Trials is Adrianna Nelson (of ROLL Recovery). (Her husband Jeremy appeared on “Physical Therapist Advice to A New Runner, Obstacle Racer” [Episode 56].) Serena Marie, RD Serena Marie, RD, from the home of one of Meb's favorite marathons, shares what she found out from Luke Puskedra from “Behind The Scenes at The Chicago Marathon W/ Luke Puskedra, Jon Dunham, & Miguel Blancarte, Jr.” (Episode 99) about why he could run so well. Chats about gluten-free diets (which provide more nutrient-rich options) Discusses Luke's wife from South Africa who cooks with legumes Offers her take on “leaky gut” Kari talks about Tera Moody from “How to Run the Chicago Marathon, With Tera Moody” (Episode 93) who will also be at the Olympic Marathon Trials and also trains on the ElliptiGO® Talks about how running is so accepting of every type of person (age, shape, and ability) Remember, at the end of the day, we all have different paces, and we are so fortunate to have the gift of running in our lives. Next week, Kari interviews aqua fitness professional Connie Lagerhausen who explains how runners can integrate aqua running and boot camps into training as a way to train when injured or even when you're not. Namaste TRLS brothers and sisters! Contact: Meb Keflezighi: Website: MarathonMeb.com Facebook: /MarathonMeb Twitter: @runmeb Instagram: @runmeb   Serena Marie, RD: Website: www.SerenaMarieRD.com Facebook: /SerenaMarieRD Twitter: @SerenaMarieRD Instagram: SerenaMarieRD   Kari Gormley: Facebook: The Running Lifestyle Show Twitter: @KariGormley Instagram: @KariGormley

On this week's episode, Kari interviews Jeff Zidell, Senior Vice President at Hyatt Hotels and Resorts, father of two teenage daughters, and Chicago lover (the city, not the play!). He chats with Kari about the Chicago Area Runners Association, what he thinks about pace groups, and about his BQ experience. Also, find out why Serena is happy about being injured and why Kari and Serena are so excited to try Sparkle Skirts. Runner of the Week, who happens to be the one and only Jeff Zidell, stops by again to discuss his second marathon in four weeks' time and how running with a different pace group affected his race experience. Jeff Zidell — Part I Zidell explains how he first became a runner in 2002, his approach at the beginning of his foray into running, and how that coincided with working for American Airlines during and after the tragedy of 9/11. He talks about why he ran his first half marathon at the age of 42 and his first full three years later. He also chats with Kari about why he runs consistently with his running group three times a week. Zidell recounts his experience as a group leader for an 8:30-pace, long-run group through the Chicago Area Runners Association (CARA), which raises money for underprivileged children. He explains his participation in a twenty-week program where he was a pace leader. With CARA, two runners in the pace group for which he was group leader got their BQs and will run Boston 2016! He shares why he savored qualifying for Boston by himself and then with his family. The video about the Runner who did not tell anyone she was running a marathon. Runner of the Week: Jeff Zidell — Part II This week's Runner of the Week is Jeff Zidell, who is a six-time marathoner, excellent pacer, and BQer extraordinaire. Zidell tells Kari his story of how fortunate he feels about how he found and embraced running. He gives Kari some insight into how to be a consistent and focused runner. He chats about the common bond that he feels between runners. Zidell recounts his second marathon in the span of just four weeks. He explains how his second marathon was colder (by fifteen degrees, which can make a huge difference) and hillier (talk about double trouble), and yet he still qualified for the Boston Marathon. He also explains why you can forget everything you've learned about running when you run with a pace group. Serena Marie, RD Learn why Serena is OK with currently being injured, because she likes changing up her workout routine. Check out Serena's new recommendation, Fitocracy, to see your weight-lifting progress. Serena chats about her carb-lovin' marathon training and how she's coping post-marathon now that she isn't incorporating as many cardio-based workouts into her lifestyle. Kari and Serena gush about Sparkle Skirts, especially because they come in sizes XS to 4XL, so they are made for all shapes and sizes. They both can't wait to let you in on their future product reviews. Serena and Kari mention ElliptiGO's latest product, the ElliptiGO Arc, and how it is more like a bicycle, which fits nicely with Serena's latest biking/elliptical cross-training habits. Help TRLS solve the mystery of why the show is popular in Norway and Nepal. Sports Suds sponsors the Runner of the Week segment this week. Sports Suds is a detergent that isn't tested on animals, is safe for your septic system, and makes your clothes squeaky clean. You can earn 25% off your purchase at checkout by going to Next week, Kari interviews husband and wife team, Jim and Cheryl Brown (from Episode 39 and Episode 50), who are former injured runners who adopted TRLS' top recommendations and are now enjoying running again. It's the perfect Christmas Eve episode, since Cheryl and Jim gave Kari the gift of running! To learn the 11 Strategies to Live the Running Lifestyle, head over to www.therunninglifestyle.com/join and check them out. Namaste TRLS brothers and sisters! This is the skirt Serena will be trying.     Contact: Jeff Zidell: Twitter: @jeffzidellLinkedIn: linkedin.com/in/jeffzidell Serena Marie, RD: Website: www.SerenaMarieRD.comFacebook: /SerenaMarieRDTwitter: @SerenaMarieRDInstagram: SerenaMarieRD

Kim Stemple, founder of We Finish Together, shares her beautiful message that we are all in this thing called life together so we need to hold each others' hands - even if only virtually. One way to do this is by passing along a medal, which is exactly what Kim's grassroots group does. Highlights of our chat: What is We Finish Together and why Kim started it Why there is no set standard to receive a medal Kim is a unicorn, the only person to ever have Mitochondrial Disease, Lupus, and Cancer Why she drastically changed her appearance What Kim uses as fuel during her long distance races Why Kim runs for Kevin Bianco through Wear Blue Run To Remember How the Blue Mile in the Marine Corps Marathon shows the price of freedom Why she got tattoos and now loves yoga Why “Use Your Mind To Be Alive” Kim's upcoming races - Jingle All The Way 5K, Shamrock Half Marathon, Rock 'n Roll Half Marathon in Washington, D.C., and Cupid Undies Run Why set big goals Kim's words of encouragement - Go You!, Enjoy Every Moment, It's about how you react to people, Don't let running define you, Find 5 people at the Starting Line and wish them a great race After hearing Kim I'm sure you'll be inspired to want to learn even more about her. Please visit www.wefinishtogether.com and on Facebook at We Finish Together. If you decide to email Kim, PLEASE understand Kim cycles through up and down depending on reaction to chemo dose, so she may not get back to you as quickly as she would like to. Hunter Clarke-Fields is our Runner of the Week. The Runner of the Week segment is sponsored by Sport Suds, which is a detergent that doesn't use harsh chemicals or perfumes to clean clothes. As a listener of the Running Lifestyle Show, you can receive a 25% discount at checkout at www.sportsuds.com (hyperlink) when you use the code RUNLIFE. Why Hunter started running How to be mindful while running What Western moms sometimes do that doesn't help them When Hunter's ego takes over her running Jeff Galloway, one of my “ElliptiGo brothers”, and also my coach, heard about Kim and her mission. Jeff is donating medals from the JG 13.1 and Barb's 5K weekend in Atlanta. Mike Clarke, Founder of Junction 311 Endurance Sports and Race Director for the Inaugural Big Beach Marathon in Gulf Shores, Alabama (side note, you receive a 15% discount when you put in RUNLIFE at checkout at BigBeachMarathon.com/register/), and also a sponsor of the Running Lifestyle Show, will also be donating medals to We Finish Together. Serena Marie, RD How to eat mindfully and why it's important What happens when your body is stressed while eating Why we should schedule a time to eat Contact: Kim Stemple: Website: WeFinishTogether.com Facebook: /kimberlystemple Twitter: @StempleKim Hunter Clarke-Fields: Websites: HunterYoga.com, YogaStoriesProject.com Facebook: /huntercyoga Twitter: @HunterCYoga YouTube: /hunteryoga Serena Marie, RD: Website: www.SerenaMarieRD.com Facebook: /SerenaMarieRD Twitter: @SerenaMarieRD Instagram: SerenaMarieRD

Melanie Curtis, Runar Gundersen, Serena Marie, RD, and I share our experiences of running the NYC Marathon. Jeff Galloway came on and coached me and let's just say, I did a better job of following his coaching this time. :-) Serena discusses whether or not hot lemon water is good for you and what the research shows. Melanie Curtis Why she can't put into words her experience of running the last two miles of the NYC Marathon Why Melanie and I are sisters are from another mister and how we do this in our “work” (which doesn't seem like work because we both love what we are doing) How Landmark Education has helped each of us What the “baked beans” situation is How to have a plan for fear when you encounter it When the marathon got really tough for Melanie What "T cubed" is Where she had her first runner's high (and it's surprising) What served her well in the beginning of the marathon Why I hugged a stranger How Melanie's and my experiences of NYC were so different What song Melanie listened to over and over the last few miles of the race - it's now her theme song What is my theme song Melanie's words of advice when it comes to running a marathon Melanie is our Runner of the Week and will receive Sport Suds Detergent for free. If you want your clothes to come out smelling neutral, and not scented from harsh chemicals, then you'll want to give Sport Suds a try. Head over to sportsuds.com and at checkout use code RUNLIFE to receive a 25% discount off of your entire order. Runar Gundersen, the unofficial mayor of the New York City Marathon, who is from Norway (which we like to call on the show, No Way Norway), comes back and talks about his 37th straight New York City Marathon. How much training he did before the marathon How we disagree on the “hilliness” of the course What was different at the NYC Marathon this year compared to last year Why there was chaos at the ferry terminal this year A rumor about the NYC Marathon that Runar “squashes” Serena Marie, RD answers a listener's question about putting lemon in hot water and whether it's something people should focus on drinking.  Serena points out that if you are going to have lemon in your hot water, wait until the water has cooled off a little bit as this allows you to absorb more Vitamin C. Mike Clarke of the Inaugural Big Beach Marathon to be held in Gulf Shores, Alabama, runs by to share what type of weather you can expect on January 31st, 2016 there. Get this!!!!  The average high is 62 degrees and at race start time it is 44 degrees!!!!! Doesn't that sound awesome? If you'd like to run the Big Beach Marathon or Half Marathon, head over to www.bigbeachmarathon.com and at check out put in the code “RUNLIFE” to receive a 15% discount. Serena Challenges getting to the starting line and her new bestie, Amadeus from Spain How Serena “got in trouble” waiting in line for the buses at the starting area The difference in the starting lines for Serena in Chicago vs. New York City What borough was really special for Serena What Resting Up Like a Champ Means What's #DID Jeff Galloway Why NYC is the toughest course compared to the Marine Corps, Philadelphia, and Chicago marathons How Piedmont Park in Atlanta is similar to Central Park in NYC The challenges of running the NYC Marathon How I was teaching while I was running in Chicago Why I strongly recommend attending Jeff Galloway's Running Schools How Jeff Galloway can't help himself from helping people Why I was able to run in the last 0.7 miles of the marathon and why Jeff doesn't recommend it What percentage of people who run NYC are not from the US The excitement of the starting line at the NYC Marathon Bill Rodgers and Amby Burfoot will be at Jeff's JG 13.1 Weekend in Atlanta How the ElliptiGo is so similar to running How the marathon was a road trip on my feet Anterior muscle, irritated by downhill running, your stride length gets too long toward the end Go out at the pace I did in NYC and take it easy - pick up the pace at 20 mile mark Try 15 seconds run 20 seconds walk At Mile 20 lengthening out the run At 15-18 if all is good reset timer for 15 15 or 20 20 If feeling good at 20 miles - run two segments then walk one What I should do at the end If you want to run a marathon why seeing Achilles Runners will remove any of your previous excuses  for not just doing it We all inspire one another Listeners of the show who are on the email list receive special invitations every once in awhile, and you never know when one will happen. Head over to www.therunninglifestyle.com/join and you'll receive the 11 Strategies To Live The Running Lifestyle and receive important updates. Run on! If you have ever wanted to run a marathon, then now is the time.  It's one of those things that you can't put into words unless you do it. And I hope you have the opportunity to run a marathon.  There is nothing like the NYC Marathon. It's difficult to express but trust me, it's worth it! Jeff Galloway: Website: jeffgalloway.com Facebook: /jeffgallowayfan Twitter: @JeffGalloway Melanie Curtis: Website: MelanieCurtis.com Facebook: /melaniecurtis11 Twitter: @11melaniecurtis Runar B. Gundersen: Website: RunarWeb.com Serena Marie, RD: Website: www.SerenaMarieRD.com Facebook: /SerenaMarieRD Twitter: @SerenaMarieRD Instagram: SerenaMarieRD

It was a weekend filled with inspiring runners when Serena Marie, RD, and I went and ran the Chicago Marathon. You'll hear our chance (or maybe not so chance) interviews over race weekend with top American Male Finisher, Luke Puskedra, Director of the Spirit of the Marathon Movie, Jon Dunham, and Miguel Blancarte, Junior, who was recently featured in Runner's World. You'll also hear Serena's and my thoughts after attending the press conference and expo. On the nutrition side, Serena Marie, RD, discusses GMOs and bread. We give an update on Serena's Ragnar Race, my time with Jeff Galloway and listeners of the Running Lifestyle Show at a podcast meet up at the Marine Corp Marathon, and the upcoming New York City Marathon. Luke Puskedra His training for the NYC Marathon and Grandma's Marathon and how it differs from that of other elite athletes How it feels to talk at a press conference as an elite athlete Why he switched to a gluten free diet and how he feels Jon Dunham How running a marathon inspired him to direct a movie around the marathon How he selected the six runners to follow their journeys of training and completing the 2005 Chicago Marathon Why he chose the Rome Marathon as the second location for the Spirit of the Marathon movie Why he selected Boston to be the third Spirit of the Marathon movie Why the Spirit of the Marathon Boston will be released in the Fall of 2016 and the tentative plans for an event at the Boston Marathon 2016 Serena and Kari after the Press Conference How we finally got to run together (it was unexpected) Why the 2015 Chicago Marathon was a “marquee” event this year How the press conference got emotional at one point What some of the African elites have to say about a sub two-hour marathon and doping The inspiring words Deena Kastor shared at the press conference that especially touched Serena Meeting Deena Kastor after the press conference Meeting Kevin Hanson from Hansons Brooks Running The fun at the expo and directly talking with Race Director, Carey Pinkowski Our Runner of the Week is Miguel. Miguel will be receiving Sport Suds, which will leave his clothes clean and odor-free. As a listener of the show, you will receive a 25% discount when you head over to www.sportsuds.com and enter TRLS in the shopping cart. Sport Suds isn't just for athletes, it's for everyone, including babies. Many parents are looking for a detergent that is free of bleach, dyes, phosphates, perfumes, and UV whiteners. Sport Suds fits the bill. Miguel Blancarte Jr. What prompted him to get serious about his health How he lost 180 pounds in 8 months on his own How his relationships have changed because of the weight loss and becoming an ultra marathoner and triathlete The surprise of being on Team USA for the NYC Marathon Why 2015 is the year of giving back What he does as an ambassador for Fleet Feet Sports in Chicago The joy received from being a pacer at the 2015 Chicago Marathon We like traveling for races, and there is an opportunity to take a trip for an upcoming inaugural race, the Big Beach Marathon in Gulf Shores, Alabama on Sunday, January 31, 2016. You're going to hear fun facts about this race leading up to Race Weekend. As a TRLS listener, you will receive a 15% discount off of your race entry fee when you use the code, RUNLIFE at www.bigbeachmarathon.com. Big Beach Marathon is a new sponsor here at the Running Lifestyle Show. Serena Marie, RD What is the science and history behind GMOs Why Serena Marie, RD, doesn't promote bread as a good source of fiber The fun time she had running the Ragnar Race in Tennessee with nine friends How a Ragnar Race is different than a Ragnar Trail Race Serena's prognosis and plan for the NYC Marathon The fun time I had at the Marine Corps Marathon meeting up with listeners of The Running Lifestyle Show and Marathon Training Academy Meeting Jeff Galloway in person at his Running School at the Marine Corps Marathon How using the ElliptiGo has helped me with my recovery from the Chicago Marathon and keeping my fitness level up Jeff's game plan for me running the NYC Marathon The TRLS meeting at Marcon Cafe at 2:30 PM in NYC at 36th Street between 7th and Broadway This was quite the fun episode to put together. The interviews highlight the love of running. It doesn't matter how fast you go - it's about the joy and people running brings in to your life. If you're looking to learn more about how you start or continue living the Running Lifestyle, head over to www.therunninglifestyle.com/join, and you'll receive the 11 Strategies to Live the Running Lifestyle. You'll want to be on this special list because some upcoming offers will only be available to the people on the Running Lifestyle Show email list. Next week is the 100th Episode of the Running Lifestyle Show!!!!!! WOW!!!!!! Time flies when you are having fun!!!! A special guest will be on to interview ME. He has been on many times and is VERY much looking forward to turning the tables and “paying me back” for all of the tough questions I've asked him. Let's just say I told him to “Bring It," and now I'm not sure that was such a great idea. :-) Miguel Blancarte, Jr. Website: www.Toward180.com Facebook: facebook.com/miguelblancarte and facebook.com/Toward180 Twitter: @mblancartejr Team USA Page: http://www.teamusa.org/Athletes/BL/Miguel-Blancarte-Jr Runner's World Article: http://issuu.com/octobersunn/docs/rwus201510/24 Jon Dunham: Website: BostonMarathonFilm.com Twitter: @Bostonthefilm Business: LA Roma Films, LLC Serena Marie, RD: Website: www.SerenaMarieRD.com Facebook: /SerenaMarieRD Twitter: @SerenaMarieRD Instagram: SerenaMarieRD Luke Puskedra: Twitter: @lukepuskedra

We're talking with team members of The Running Lifestyle Show (TRLS) for Action for Healthy Kids (AFHK) at the Chicago Marathon.  Hear from first-time marathoners, Minh Chien, and Todd Miller, about their respective runs.  Liz Whitteberry shares her thoughts about running her first big-city marathon in addition to running with and "coaching" Todd Miller on the course.  Serena recaps her exciting race where she did indeed, PR!  Our friend and team member, Foti Panagakos, talks about his experience where he, too, PR'd!  Coach Jeff Galloway checks in with me, Kari Gormley, and offers advice on recovery and gearing up for the NYC Marathon.  Serena discusses her favorite way to celebrate after a marathon, and we even have a product review for Trigger Point. Find Out the Top 11 Strategies to Live the Running Lifestyle HERE. Topics Discussed: Where Minh REALLY felt the pain of the marathon What Liz found interesting about running a big-city marathon Todd's mantra for finishing and how Liz was with him every step of the way What happened to Serena at Mile 20 The fun activities around the Chicago Marathon Weekend Why this was one of Foti's Top 5 Marathons The mistakes I made in the race and why they happened The recovery plan Jeff Galloway recommends for me Why Jeff Galloway recommends ElliptiGo and why I am IN LOVE with it even MORE Join Jeff Galloway at his Running School the day before the Marine Corp Marathon Why Serena had a beer after the race and what a small research study discovered about beer Serena's thoughts about me having stuffed pizza after the marathon and eating a bag of Garret's mix (it was a small bag at least!) as dinner at the airport Why Minh, Liz, Serena and I are fans of the Trigger Point Therapy foam roller and foot roller. Join the Virtual 26.2 Run benefiting Action for Healthy Kids, Serena, and me The top three takeaways from this episode are: Even though running is a solitary sport, being part of a group or mass of people makes the experience. Aim for the moon and you even if you miss, you will land upon the stars. Take a step back from an experience, even an interaction with someone, and ask yourself, what is this person/experience teaching me? Next week, we're going behind the scenes of the Chicago Marathon and bringing you inspiring interviews with runners we met during the Marathon weekend.  We're also coming up on 100 episodes!!!!! Woo hoo!!!!! What are some of your favorite episodes? What guests would you like to hear from? Please contact me HERE. Guests: Jeff Galloway: Website: jeffgalloway.com Facebook: /jeffgallowayfan Twitter: @JeffGalloway   Minh Chien:     Todd Miller:     Fotinos Panagakos:   Liz Whitteberry: Website:LizWhitteberry.com Facebook: Liz.Whitteberry Twitter: @elizabethwh   Serena Marie, RD: Website: www.SerenaMarieRD.com Facebook: /SerenaMarieRD Twitter: @SerenaMarieRD Instagram: SerenaMarieRD

Run with Serena Marie, RD, and me at therunninglifestyle.com/my262. Jeff Galloway comes on to discuss my recent 26-mile run and the lessons learned during it. Jeff reveals the times I should use when running in Chicago and specifically, how to run the Galloway Method at the marathon (this may surprise you). We talk about all the tricks the mind plays on a runner when taking on the marathon, for example. Let's just say I share many of the jitters that are common for marathoners. Why Jeff had me run 26 miles before running a marathon What is a magic mile and why it's a good predictor of race pace My stats and why Jeff is recommending a 13:00-14:00 minute pace Why I'm feeling empowered going into Chicago Why Jeff is recommending 20/30 for me Why it's never going to be easy the whole way when you run over 20 miles How to do an Acceleration Glider Why Jeff recommended I stick to 30-minute ElliptiGo rides As you increase the amount in long runs, why your body needs to rest Why recover by using ElliptiGo instead of a short run Why avoid anything that could put extra fatigue on any weak links Join Serena Marie, RD, and me when we “run” Chicago and eat our way through the neighborhoods. You can even join me for a Ride on the ElliptiGo, one of my favorite tools to live the running lifestyle, and a sponsor of the show. Here's what's going "down." Have dinner at Sweetwater Tavern & Grill at 4:30 PM on Friday, October 9th (steps from where the boat drops us off) Meet up for lunch on Saturday, October 10th at 1:30 PM at Weather Mark Tavern (just seven blocks from the expo) Go for a ride with @ElliptiGo on the Lakefront in the morning on Monday, October 12th OR from Fleet Feet, South Loop at 12:30 PM and after. Fleet Feet will have recovery services and tools. They're also going to offer FREE engraving (starting at 12:00 PM) on your Bank of America Chicago Marathon medal. Please contact me, Kari Gormley, to let me know you'll be there so I can give the restaurants an accurate count and to look out for you and/or at Fleet Feet. :-) Returning to Jeff, we cover: How the “Monkey Brain” takes over before a marathon Why I am especially fatigued right now and how it's understandable What is a gremlin and what is the name of my gremlin How far in advance to take the weather “seriously” How to alert fellow runners that you are running Galloway Style (good thing I asked!), and where to put yourself in a corral if you are running Galloway Style It's been a pleasure to work with Jeff and get ready for three marathons. Eeek - three marathons!!!! What is going on????!!!!! All I know is that I have done the work, and the only thing I can control now is my mind, and how I decide to dress for the weather. When you think about it, how much can you really control in life??? Do your clothes have a lingering odor? Or perhaps you are allergic to perfumes. Then you'll want to try Sport Suds, the sponsor of the Runner of the Week. Head over to www.sportsuds.com and put in “RUNLIFE” at checkout to receive a 15% discount. Contact: Jeff Galloway: Website: jeffgalloway.com Facebook: /jeffgallowayfan Twitter: @JeffGalloway Tom Kreider: Facebook: /tom.kreider Twitter: @TomKreider Instagram: tomkreider

Serena Marie, RD, and I share all of our tips, tricks, and ideas when it comes to what to pack, take, do before, after and during your big race.  Serena Marie, RD, clarifies what the research says when it comes to carb loading for women and men. We also discuss what is the biggest predictor of performance. Top Recommendations: Get clothes from Goodwill that you can toss at the starting line to avoid being cold Take everything you can on the plane WEAR YOUR RUNNING SHOES ON THE PLANE Send “stuff” to hotel as a plan B Buy at least two bottles of water after Security at the airport Why you want to eat vitamin C before getting a cold The mental game when it comes to carb loading Fill out the back of your bib w/contact information & pin the bib to your clothes Have arm warmers by cutting off the toes of trouser socks The many uses of coconut oil Your Jeff Galloway timer with a fresh battery Put your name on it using clear tape and a Sharpie What to put in your recovery bag including shoes, underwear, bra, deodorant, snacks Have travel docs in paper format Pack extra safety pins Travel alarm if you don't use your iPhone Why relaxing and taking it easy before a race is a good idea to help you focus on sleeping and eating How to go into a race excited Why watch Spirit of the Marathon Why we say Chi Town Serena's mantra - "I am not afraid. I was born to do this." Go to therunninglifestyle.com/my262 to run your marathon on the installment plan virtually with us and receive your very own certificate of accomplishment, access to a private Facebook Group, and a Skype Call celebrating your accomplishment with a special guest. Today's episode was brought you by Sport Suds, our go to detergent to clean our clothes.  We've tried other detergents, and Sport Suds is our favorite because it doesn't use any perfumes or dyes, and REALLY takes out odors.   As a listener of the Running Lifestyle Show, you'll receive a 15% discount when you type “RunLife” in at check out. Join Serena Marie, RD, and me when we “run” Chicago and eat our way through the neighborhoods.  You can even join me for a Ride on the ElliptiGo, one of my favorite tools to live the running lifestyle, and a sponsor of the show.  Here's what's going "down". Have dinner at Sweetwater Tavern & Grill at 4:45 PM on Friday, October 9th (steps from where the boat drops us off) Meet up for lunch on Saturday, October 10th at 1:30 PM at Weather Mark Tavern (just seven blocks from the expo) Go for a ride with @ElliptiGo on the Lakefront in the morning on Monday, October 12th OR from Fleet Feet, South Loop at 12:30 PM and after.  Fleet Feet will have recovery services and tools. They're also going to offer FREE engraving (starting at 12:00 PM) on your Bank of America Chicago Marathon medal. Please contact me, Kari Gormley, to let me know you'll be there so I can give the restaurants an accurate count and to look out for you and/or at Fleet Feet. :-) Contact: Serena Marie, RD: Website: www.SerenaMarieRD.com Facebook: /SerenaMarieRD Twitter: @SerenaMarieRD Instagram: SerenaMarieRD

Join the Running Lifestyle Show Team for Action for Healthy Kids and hear the motivational stories of why these inspiring individuals are running the Chicago and/or NYC Marathons. You'll hear from first-time marathon runners Minh Chien, Todd Miller, and Melanie Curtis, along with seasoned marathoners Liz Whitteberry, Foti Panagakos, Serena Marie RD, and me.  (Did I just say that Serena Marie, RD and I are seasoned after running three marathons?!)  Who knows, after you hear the stories these runners share, maybe you'll be putting a marathon on your calendar for 2016! Why Minh chose Chicago over the Seattle Rock'n Roll How Minh has fallen in love with running It will be Liz's 45th marathon Why Liz is running with Todd Miller and me in the back of the pack How Todd Miller is trading a mile for each year of life he was told he wasn't supposed to have How distances can change over time in the mind Why Foti was excited to be on the podcast (funny story) Chicago will be Marathon #22 for Foti How to set a priority for a race What Serena is doing the day this episode is going live (THIS IS EXCITING!!! PICTURES PLEASE SERENA MARIE RD) Why this wasn't a bucket list item for Melanie Curtis How the Galloway Method is working for Melanie How spinning classes can help recovery What type of fuel is working for Foti What Minh is looking forward to having in Chicago (ME TOO!!!!!!) Your body is strong, your mind is clear, and your heart is happy - nothing else matters How Chicago is a celebration of the gift of running and the Running Lifestyle Show Go for the architectural boat ride with with Serena Marie, RD, and me on Friday, October 9th at 3:00 PM Have dinner at Sweetwater Tavern & Grill at 4:45 PM on Friday, October 9th (steps from where the boat drops us off) Meet up for lunch on Saturday, October 10th at 1:30 PM at Weather Mark Tavern (just seven blocks from the expo) Go for a ride with @ElliptiGo on the Lakefront in the morning on Monday, October 12th or from Fleet Feet, South Loop at 12:30 PM and after For all of these events, please contact me  to let me know you'll be there so I can give the restaurants an accurate count and/or look for you. :-) To find out the 11 Strategies of How to Live the Running Lifestyle Show, please visit therunninglifestyle.com/join, and we'll get you sorted (as the Brits say). The biggest take-away from the team call is that these are all awesome people who are using running as a tool to create life-changing experiences.  It's an honor to be running with Minh, Liz, Todd, Foti, Serena, and Melanie and, you, on our “virtual team." These upcoming marathons provide an opportunity to celebrate the gift of running, spend time with like-minded people, realize the impact that podcasts can make on our lives, and enjoy the cool cities of Chicago and NYC.  Thank you for being a part of this journey and welcoming the guests and me into your ears and lives. XOXO Kari (Gormley). Contact: Melanie Curtis: Website: MelanieCurtis.com Facebook: /melaniecurtis11 Twitter: @11melaniecurtis Serena Marie, RD: Website: www.SerenaMarieRD.com Facebook: /SerenaMarieRD Twitter: @SerenaMarieRD Instagram: SerenaMarieRD Liz Whitteberry: Website:LizWhitteberry.com Facebook: Liz.Whitteberry Twitter: @elizabethwh

Running is a celebration of humanity, and elite runner, Tera Moody, leads the way in showing us the magic of the Bank of America Chicago Marathon. Tera shares her inspiring stories in addition to what to look out for on the Chicago Marathon course and what sites to enjoy in the city.  She also tells us her favorite restaurants and the surprising good luck food she eats the day before a marathon.  Serena Marie, RD, and I discuss what research says when it comes to carb loading. It may very well surprise you.  We also give an update on our tapering for the Chicago Marathon, which is less than two weeks away. Tera Moody: Why Tera loves the Chicago Marathon Why she chose the sport of running Why she looks up to her brother What happened her first day of cross country practice (something A LOT of us can probably relate to) Why she went to the University of Colorado When and why she transitioned over to running marathons Why she fell in love with the marathon distance What were her delusional thoughts during the 2007 Chicago Marathon (that super hot marathon where they had to close the course) How 20 seconds have changed her life How running in bad conditions conditioned her Why you have to run your race, your pace What is a focused blur Tera's favorite places along the Chicago Marathon Course What we need to remember when we are out running the marathon How to run the Chicago Marathon Her dietary rules What she eats every day that may surprise you What she eats for good luck the day before a marathon Portillos and Gold Coast dogs are Tera's favorite places for hot dogs Why you can't put ketchup on a Chicago Hot dog Why she eats at PotBelly's everyday Why she recommends not taking running for granted Appreciate your body for what it allows you to do The big take-aways from our chat is that running is a gift and to celebrate how fortunate we are that our bodies can experience a marathon.  I love how Tera pointed out that when she was running one of the most important races of her life, the 2007 Chicago Marathon, she was extremely mindful of the media and people surrounding her. Tera is also our Runner of the Week, so she will receive detergent from our sponsor, Sport Suds. What makes Sport Suds unique is that it's able to get into the microfibers of your tech shirts and really remove the unwanted scents (if you know what I mean).  Who wants to have their favorite sporting clothes - or any clothes for that matter - umm, smell?  You can receive a 15% discount as a listener of the show by heading over to SportSuds.com and add the word “runlife”. Tera and I talked about running being a part of our lifestyles, with hers being more her job.  If you'd like to know the 11 Strategies for Living the Running Lifestyle, please head over to TheRunningLifestyle.com/Join to find out! Serena Marie, RD: Why carb loading is different for men and women Why men should aim for 70% of their calories coming from carbs four days before a marathon What the recommendations for carb loading are when it comes to women What types of food to be aware of and possibly avoid 48-72 hours before a marathon The Little Beet in NYC, the restaurant Serena and I are obsessed with The latest on Bruttus, the official cat of the Running Lifestyle Show, and how the product, Kittyo could really help Bruttus not be so grumpy The latest on Serena's knee and my toes Serena recommended that men focus on foods such as rice, rice crackers, bananas, and well cooked vegetables four days before a marathon.  For us women, her "general" advice, (because we know EVERY body is different), is to eat what we normally eat, but to avoid insoluble fiber foods such as cruciferous vegetables, oatmeal, legumes, beans, and kale. Those are great foods in general, just not 48-72 hours before a marathon.  Serena's blog post about this can be found HERE. Thanks to ElliptiGo. I'll be able to sustain my level of fitness, even if I have to take some time off from running due to sore toes. Contact: Tera Moody: Facebook Page Wikipedia Page Serena Marie, RD: Website: www.SerenaMarieRD.com Facebook: /SerenaMarieRD Twitter: @SerenaMarieRD Instagram: SerenaMarieRD

Calling all fans of Disney, Running, or Inquiring Minds about how much protein to eat. We have the episode for you.  You'll hear all about the MAJOR pixie dust my son William received at Typhoon Lagoon, the best places to run at Disney World, where to eat at DW, what rides you must ride, and the resorts my husband Robert and I recommend.  Becky Kotsifas is back to tell us about her third half marathon this year at Disney, the Disneyland Half Marathon, and compares it to other runDisney races she has run.  Serena Marie, RD,  talks all things protein and then Serena and I discuss our training for the Chicago, NYC, and Philadelphia Marathons. Want to know about how you too can have the gift of running be a part of your lifestyle? Head over to therunninglifestyle.com/join and you'll receive the 11 Strategies to Live the Running Lifestyle. Special thank you to Jeff Galloway and ElliptiGo for getting me ready to run the Chicago, NYC, and Philadelphia Marathons.  ElliptiGo is like a an elliptical machine/bike that you ride outside. It gives you a great runners high (and I mean HIGH) and lets you “run” without the impact! William Gormley ·         How to experience the ultimate pixie dust at Disney World, which is opening a park.  William Gormley shares with you how he was “Big Kahuna” and what that means.  And how you can be Big Kahuna someday. Robert Gormley ·         What resorts to stay at and running around the Boardwalk, Hollywood Studios, Animal Kingdom (don't do it!), and Port Orleans Riverside and Port Orleans French Quarter ·         New restaurants we tried  ·         The restaurant which is the best value when it comes to Crab Legs ·         The number one tip when eating at Be Our Gust ·         Favorite restaurants we go to every time ·         What dessert NOT TO MISS at Boma ·         What rides not to miss at the parks ·         What great tips we received from The Unofficial Guide to Walt Disney World by Bob Sehlinger and Len Testa. The big takeaways when it comes to the interviews with William and Robert Gormley is that you need to get to a park early, if you want to be able to open it.  We strongly recommend running at the Port Orleans Riverside and Port Orleans French Quarter Resorts.   Some restaurants not to miss are Cape May Cafe, Be Our Guest, Boma, Sanaa, California Grill, Wolf Gang Puck Express, and Narcoose's. Our favorite rides include Kilimanjaro Safari, Expedition Everest, Big Thunder Mountain Railroad, Splash Mountain, Toy Story Midway Mania, Soarin, and Test Track. We booked directly with Disney World this trip.   When we don't go through the Disney World Reservations to book our trip, we have been very happy and satisfied with David's Vacation Club Rentals.  Through David's service, we have been able to pay a moderate hotel's price, but stay at Deluxe Resorts including Bay Lake Tower, Beach Club, Animal Kingdom Kidani Village (with a savannah view) and the Boardwalk Resort.  Every time we have requested a certain type of room, David's team has been able to come through for us (thank you!). Becky Kotsifas  ·         Discusses her year of Run Disney - Princess Half, Tinkerbell Half, Disneyland Half, and Wine and Dine Half ·         The special medals Becky has received for running multiple races ·         Celebrating the 10 year Anniversary of runDisney ·         Highlights of the Disneyland Half Marathon ·         The signs along the course ·         The breakdown of men vs. women in the Disneyland Half ·         Why the Wine and Dine Half Marathon is a favorite among many people Serena Marie, RD,  ·         Why you need protein even if you're not lifting a lot of weights ·         Serena's explanation of how much protein a runner needs & how to do it ·         How to estimate your protein needs depending on your running distance and goals ·         How to estimate a portion of protein if you are a man or woman ·         Where to go for a list grams of protein in foods ·         What are great sources of protein   The big take-aways from our talk with Serena are to know how much protein you need based on your goals, weight, and distance.  If you're training for for 5ks/10ks or recreational running aim for ~1 gram of protein per kilogram.  If you're training for  marathons should aim for ~1.2-1.4 gm/kg protein. If you're training for endurance events in conjunction to heavy strength training regimen ideally aim for ~1.6-1.7 gm/kg. Go to https://www.nhlbi.nih.gov/health/educational/lose_wt/eat/fd_exch.htm (which is actually a site through the National Heart, Lung, and Blood Institute, but refers to the American Dietetic Association food exchanges) to get a list of how much protein is in a serving. You can estimate protein by looking at your palm.  If you're a woman, your palm can be estimated to be a 4-5 ounce portion of high biological value protein (meat, fish, eggs). If you're a man, your palm will represent 5-6 ounces of high biological value protein. Each ounce of animal protein has 6 grams of protein.   Please say a prayer, send positive intentions, that Serena's knee gets better. Another way to support our efforts is to donate to Team Kari and Serena Run NYC and Chicago for Action for Healthy Kids.  Every dollar makes a difference in helping a child eat healthier foods and move their bodies. Next week we're going to hear from Dr. Vinny Kripalu, MD, an internist who practices an integrated medical approach and is a fellow marathoner.  Please subscribe to the podcast through iTunes, Stitcher, or whatever podcast app you use.  You never know when a surprise episode comes up and by subscribing, you won't miss it. :-)    

Training for Chicago and NYC Marathons, discussion about the Marine Corp Marathon and Action for Healthy Kids with Runner of the Week, Tom Kreider, and Serena and I talk about marathon training and what is the ideal choice when eating bread is what is in store for today.  If you want to make sure you don't miss a single update from The Running Lifestyle Show, please head over to www.therunninglifestyle.com/join and find out the 11 Strategies to Create a Running Lifestyle. Jeff calms me down when I am freaking out “on air” about running a 20 mile run, having pain in my right hip, updating The Running Lifestyle website and trying to balance family and work while training for two marathons.  Jeff shares how you can never go too slow in a long run. In fact, you can even walk the whole way which enables you to keep up your endurance going in to a race.  The longer you run, the more time there is for aches and pains to appear, so Jeff recommends running for as little as 10-15 seconds and then walking 30 seconds. Tips Jeff shares to battle the heat is to run in the dark (safety first), and dumping cold water over your head every 20 minutes. Some of Jeff's running groups stat their long runs from 2-3:00 AM to avoid the sun. Wow! We discuss how the ElliptiGo is an amazing piece of machinery that allows someone to train with out the impact. Turns out that I went out too hard on the Go in the beginning with one hour rides including hills.  Ideally, when starting out with the Go, its recommended to start with 15-30 minute gentle rides.  Jeff has recommended that I replace one of my easy 30 minute Tuesday/Thursday runs with an easy 30 minute ElliptiGo session. Yay! I LOVE the Go so that was magic to my ears.  The ElliptiGo is a fantastic tool for hip strengthening. Speaking of magic, we discussed how to determine what a Magic Mile is. The Magic Mile gives you an indication of your race pace.  To determine a Magic Mile, run a mile, then multiply it by 1.30 because people generally slow down by 30% when running a marathon.  When running a long run, because you can never go too slow, add two minutes to race pace.  I ran a 10:30 Magic Mile recently, so that means I would run a 13:39 marathon race pace, which means when I go out for a long run now, I should run it around a 15:30 race pace.  As time goes on, and it cools down, it will be interesting to see how my time is affected. Jeff has helped over 10,000 runners and receiving videotaping of people running just doesn't give enough information. Many people attend his running schools and seminars across the world to work on their form.  Jeff recommended I go back to my physical therapist who knows my body best to see “what is going” with the pain in my right hip. Serena and I are going to have our virtual race where people can run 2.62 miles by November 1st (the day of the NYC Marathon), and receive a special certificate.  The cost of the virtual race is $26.20 and all of the money raised will go to Team Kari and Serena Run NYC and Chicago.  Friendly reminder, Jeff has the Jeff Galloway 13.1 on December 13, 2015 in Atlanta.  There is a chance I may be going down there to join in on the fun. We then transition over to our Runner of the Week, Tom Kreider. You may recognize Tom as he has been on the show before.  The person who donates the most money to Team Kari and Serena in a month, comes back on the show to share their running story.  Tom is running the Marine Corp Marathon in October, which is his second marathon (Disney World was his first and he had a great time) and is really looking forward to it. Tom surprises Serena and me and challenges you, the listener of the Running Lifestyle Show, to donate to Action for Healthy Kids by Saturday, August 22nd. If you donate (and the kids and us really hope you do because they need healthy food and fitness equipment in their schools), Tom will match up to $300.  If you are going to donate, can you PLEASE donate now?  HERE is the link. Just click and donate. The kids and Serena and I thank you. :-) Friendly reminder, we're having a raffle on Sunday, September 26th where for every $25 you donate, you receive a raffle ticket. What's included in the raffle are Jeff Galloway books and times, Sleep Soundly Every Night, Feel Fantastic Every Day books from Dr. Robert Rosenberg, Oofos footwear, BANDIwear products, and much more! Serena can't help herself but to share her love and knowledge of all things food.  We discuss how our training is coming along and Serena answers a question from our private Facebook Group about what type of bread to eat is best. Serena recommends sprouted bread as it has a lower gliadin count.   Gliadin increases appetites, so a lower gliadin count is ideal.  Serena eats spelt bread on occasion as it is sprouted and had a lower gliadin count. Have an awesome week and we'll “see you” next week with the Race Director of the Chicago Marathon, Carey Pinkowski. Jeff Galloway: Website: jeffgalloway.com Facebook: /jeffgallowayfan Twitter: @JeffGalloway   Tom Kreider: Facebook: /tom.kreider Twitter: @TomKreider Instagram: tomkreider   Serena Marie, RD: Website: www.SerenaMarieRD.com Facebook: /SerenaMarieRD Twitter: @SerenaMarieRD Instagram: SerenaMarieRD

Meb is BACK, BACK AGAIN, to continue sharing his inspiring, goose bump provoking, tears in your eyes, story of working hard to achieve your dreams. If you haven't heard the first part of the conversation, please go back and download Episode #85 so all of this make sense. During the second part of the conversation, we discuss: The clothing Meb wears while on the ElliptiGo and traveling (hint, you can see tan lines from his CEP compression socks) Designing his own shoes, the Go Run Strada and Go Meb 3 with Skechers Where Meb has been this summer What to say to him when you see him Why he ran Boston in 2014 instead of the Los Angeles Marathon How he was cheering on the runners in 2013 in Boston right before the bombs went off How running Boston is like graduation day Why he made a personal commitment to go for the win in Boston 2014 The rundown of the Boston Marathon and how he ran it (goose bump and crying alert!) How he became the first American runner in 31 years to win Boston and what an honor it was for him to lead 36,000 runners on that beautiful, historic day His faith in God and what God's plan is for him to do What and why it was one of his favorite running experience ever, which was held the Friday before the Boston Marathon at Old Soul's Church on Boylston Street The products including Krave, Ucan, Epson, CEP, Power Bar and ElliptiGo that help keep him strong and winning His future plans including a fall marathon, running the Olympic trials on February 13, 2016 which will hopefully stamp his ticket to Rio How running helps you be a better human being What Meb's advice is for running the rest of your life Meb's latest book is Meb for Mortals and was our Book of the Month for June. Our Book of the Month for August is The Miracle Morning: The Not-So-Obvious Secret Guaranteed to Transform Your Life (Before 8AM) by Hal Elrod. You can find out the 11 Strategies of Living the Running Lifestyle by heading over to www.therunninglifestyle.com/join. The Runner of the Week Segment is sponsored by Sport Suds. Having linger odor in your clothes? Or perhaps concerned about having phosphates, dyes, and bleach in your detergent. Sport Suds has none of that head over to www.sportsuds.com and use the code “RUNLIFE” when you check out to receive 15% off. Anna Vocino shares: When her co host, Vinnie Tortorich, is mean How Anna is the anti Meb Why she is on the podcast Being the voice of ABC TGIT What time of day she does the best running What two things have really helped Anna with her running What thriving elderly people do What she does in the morning to get her day started How often she runs The funny name of her running club How she is an evangelical of the early risers How running is communion with other people Her experience of running a 10K Mud Run What type of run is next on her list of goals What happens when she gets lazy with strength training Why she loves the app, The 12 Minute Athlete Check out Dr. Jordan Metzl, Running Strong & Iron Strength Check out Balanced Athlete with Johnny Gillespie for strengthening How she gets motivated and why she signed up for the 10K Mud Run Why the 10K was so much fun How she calms down when her anxiety wants to take over Anxiety is access energy and how running can help with anxiety What is Hula Hoops with Anna What is her favorite shape and why she is obsessed with it How she picked her new car Find her at glutenfreeanna.com and on Periscope at Anna Vocino Are you ready for Serena Marie, RD, to knock your socks off? Because she probably is going to. Serena talks all things electrolytes including: What Serena gives a shout out to How the body is great at self regulating electrolytes What electrolytes do How sodium regulates the total amount of water in the body and maintains the proper function of the nervous, muscular, and other systems. How potassium is responsible for regulating heartbeat and muscle function and is important in neuron function. Why extreme high or low potassium levels can cause irregular heartbeat, which can be fatal. How chloride helps maintain a normal balance of body fluids. Which electrolytes (hint Sodium, chloride and potassium) are lost through sweating You can find potassium is in fish, yogurt, beans, fruits and vegetables Vasopressin & aldosterone (hormones) will make it so if there is too little sodium, the kidneys will excrete less in the urine and sweat If there is too little water, the kidneys will excrete more sodium to maintain the electrochemical gradient Too much sodium means the body will excretes excess sodium through urine and sweat Excess electrolyte consumption will just contribute to additional excretion of sodium through urine and sweat Over 10,000 mg of sodium is stored in the body and why that is great for us Exceptions in regards to taking in electrolytes is for people with markedly elevated hyper/hypothyroidism and/or a salt restricted diet PubMed is like a Google for scientific, controlled studies What the salt on your body at the end of a run means Why people don't feel great during hot runs Importance of eating a diet rich in micronutrients, so you don't need to take in additional electrolytes What type of salt to take in (hint pink Himalayan) Hydrate to thirst - avoid being thirsty What to do all week long to be setting up your long run for success Eat water & micronutrient dense fruits and vegetables to avoid thirst and optimize hydration   Information gleaned for this episode were taken from the following studies Study of 14 amateur marathoners (male): sodium concentration maintained http://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC3324692/ Higher temps impair performance r/t exercise induced hyperthermia http://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC3359364/#pone.0037407-Goulet1 Drink to Fluid to Thirst http://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/24085484, http://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/21454440   Serena and I discuss how our training is coming along and then I give a sneak peak at the raw conversation Jeff Galloway and I have on next week's episode. Serena has been using Honey Stingers and Nutiva Organic Coconut Mana. I have been eating Hickory Smoke Strong and Kind Bars along with Energy Bits. If you want to try Energy Bits, you can receive 25% off when you use promo code RUNLIFE at checkout. Serena and I are running the NYC and Chicago Marathons to raise $8000 for Action for Healthy Kids. Action for Healthy Kids expands school breakfast and lunch programs with healthy food. They also help bring back fitness in to the schools. What to help out the kids. Please head over HERE. Enjoyed this episode? Please hit subscribe, share it with your friends, running group, whoever you think my enjoy some positive energy with a lot of laughter in their lives. :-) Run on my friends. Contact: Meb Keflezighi: Website: MarathonMeb.com Facebook: /MarathonMeb Twitter: @runmeb Instagram: @runmeb Anna Vocino: Website: AnnaVocino.com, GlutenFreeAnna.com Facebook: /anna.vocino Twitter: @AnnaVocino Serena Marie, RD: Website: www.SerenaMarieRD.com Facebook: /SerenaMarieRD Twitter: @SerenaMarieRD Instagram: SerenaMarieRD

MEB. IS. HERE!!!!!!!!  Meb is one of the nicest, most inspiring guys you will ever meet. Everything that's said about his being such a sweetie is TRUE!!!!! Meb will make you be even more proud to be American (that is if you are an American) and to work even harder to achieve your running, health, and life goals. If you want to learn the "11 Strategies to Live the Running Lifestyle" (many of which Meb discusses during the interview), head over to therunninglifestyle.com/join. Meb and I discuss (boy do I like saying that!!!!!) the following: The VERY hard road he and his family took to come to the United States The not-great childhood memories he has and how he has used those memories to help him work hard for years and years to create a long, phenomenal running career You can learn more about his tough childhood in Run to Overcome What his second book, Meb for Mortals, discusses and how you can apply it to your own life and running journey How sports grew his self esteem and helped him make friends What you need to do to execute the best plan The highs and lows he has been through as a runner What he did with his wife when his friend Ryan Shea had died and his injury made it so he could barely stand up His favorite indulgence for his sweet tooth and how he watches his weight to be able to perform at peak performance What he believes is the key to success What he did after not qualifying for the 2008 Olympics in Beijing Why Meb attributes his success to hard work and mindset Why it's sweeter to come back and win after you've been injured One of his most memorable NYC Marathon finishes A snapshot of the NYC Marathon course and what to look forward to if you get to run it What the MEB Foundation is and stands for The perks of running with Meb for the Meb Foundation in NYC and Boston The importance of being mentally and physically healthy When his next marathon is What his future plans are How a product named ElliptiGo , which was thankfully created in 2012, has extended his career Why the ElliptiGo is so much fun, how he uses it, and what it allows him able to enjoy When he puts the hammer down on the ElliptiGo Next week, Meb and I (it is such an honor to say that) discuss more in depth about his training on the ElliptiGo, when and how he uses CEP compression socks, how he develops his own shoes with the designers from Sketchers, an in-depth discussion of his win at the 2014 Boston Marathon and how he did it, one of his favorite running community memories, if he is going to run a fall marathon, his plans for the Olympic trials and then hopefully the 2016 Summer Olympics in Rio, how to support other runners, and what are the keys to success for runners (and really anyone for that matter). Our runner of the week is Chris Brogan, a business owner who uses running as a way to challenge himself and lead a healthier lifestyle. Chris specifically discusses: Being a Runner at 300+ pounds The surprising challenge he incurred at his one and only marathon and how he overcame it Why he has cut his mileage back What he enjoys about Spartan Races How Keep.Google.com helps him keep track of affirmations and the training that goes along with reaching his goals Mark Rippitoe and strength training for runners How Mark trains on the road Why he isn't doing anything into the ground anymore Why you "have to play to win" Why to commit How he is going for a six pack instead of a keg Our Go-to Real Food Dietitian, Serena Marie, RD, dives in deep about why to eat a nutrient-dense diet and specifically addresses: Why to choose a nutrient-dense diet instead of a fat adapted diet The simple carbs Serena recommends for performance such as raw honey, rice cakes and raisins Why use fat for fuel Why males and women with conditions such as PCOS can do well on a high-fat diet How to train for a high-fat diet 7-10 days before a race Why less than 100 g of carbs can wreak havoc on the body What are great sources of fat and sugar for a race which includes Coconut Manna placed in small plastic bags, honey stingers (caffeinated gel, not wafers), Jason's nut butters, plantains in palm oil, honey roasted nuts (this has worked for me in the past), and sushi rice with bacon or coconut oil with honey Why Serena recommends Strong & Kind bars over Kind bars (we especially like the Thai Sweet Chili Flavor) How to read a nutrition label on fuel bars If you do better with liquids, have home made bone broth with coconut water and honey Why we're big fans of ENERGYbits, how it helps prevent sugar lows, the nitric oxide in the bits which helps with fatigue, and how to use the before, during and after the run A Plan B to ENERGYbits, which doesn't have nitric oxide to help prevent fatigue is Great Lakes Collagen You can check out Serena's blog post about today's episode HERE. As requested, Serena and I discuss how our training for the Chicago and NYC Marathons is coming along. We have a special “promotion” going this week to encourage you to help Action for Healthy Kids feed more kids with healthy school breakfast and lunch programs and provide fitness equipment. It's DUMP YOUR CHANGE CUP WEEK!!!! Simply go to your local bank, get a picture of you dumping your coins and collecting your cash, then please visit: https://donate.actionforhealthykids.org/events/kari-serena-run-new-york-city-chicago/e46192 and donate your cash. Our goal is to raise $250 by next week. I know we can do it!  Email us a picture at http://www.therunninglifestyle.com/contact/ and we'll post it on our Facebook page and blog. Every penny counts. The kids and us thank you in advance. Products Discussed in depth: ElliptiGo ENERGYbits input "RUNLIFE" to receive a 25% discount on all products at checkout Honey Stingers Strong & Kind Bars, Sweet Chili Flavor Strong Bars, Madagascar Vanilla Great Lakes Collagen Contact: Meb Keflezighi: Website: MarathonMeb.com Facebook: /MarathonMeb Twitter: @runmeb Instagram: @runmeb Chris Brogan: Website: ChrisBrogan.com Business: Owner Media Group Twitter: @chrisbrogan Serena Marie, RD: Website: www.SerenaMarieRD.com Facebook: /SerenaMarieRD Twitter: @SerenaMarieRD Instagram: SerenaMarieRD

It's all about protein bars, Kari checking in with Jeff Galloway, and our runner of the week, Russ Perry. Russ talks about Ragnar trail races and running in Arizona. We're having a protein bar parade. Woo hoo! Listeners of the show, well actually friends since they have contacted us, have been asking what are Serena Marie, RD's, favorite protein bars and why. We hear you loud and clear so “we are a answering”. It makes perfect sense why bars are so popular as they are portable, easy, and convenient. Here's what goes down on our protein bar focused episode: What Serena Marie, RD, looks for when selecting a protein bar WHEN (this is HUGE) to eat a protein bar Lara Bars and why Serena says the ingredient list is gorgeous Why Serena says to have the peanut butter cookie bar IF you are going to choose a Lara Bar Kind Bars and why Serena Marie, RD, has mixed feelings If Serena has a sweet tooth or not and what she has to be mindful of The strange breakfast I had before a 4.5 mile trail run with Team Healthy Kids teammate, Todd Miller Why Quest Bars are a treat and not real food enough for our Real Food Dietitian, Serena Marie, RD XO Bars and how they have a lot of fat and protein and the surprise ingredient Epic Bars which Serena likes and let's just say I tried one (bison) and need to try some more as my first impression wasn't a great one Bricks Bars which are made in Brooklyn, NY, use grass fed meat, whole ingredients and Serena says are so delicious Why we discuss Norway and how it brings on the “sillies” and why we want to hear from Norwegians Serena's final recommendation when it comes to protein bars Our mantras when we go shopping so we don't buy trigger foods We want to try more bars - just contact us through the contact form and by registering for the 5 Questions to Ask Yourself to Live the Running Lifestyle Jeff Galloway is back, back again, but to check in to see how three weeks of running Galloway style in preparation for the Chicago and New York City Marathons are coming along. I had a lot of questions and comments about running the Galloway method and cross training, and Jeff answered them all. Like Jeff, Meb, and Dean Karnazes, I too am cross training with an ElliptiGo. Thank you ElliptiGo for sponsoring me with a “Go” (for short) for my fall marathon training. If you haven't heard, Serena Marie, RD and I are running both the Chicago and NYC Marathon for Action for Healthy Kids. Action for Healthy Kids provides grants for school breakfast and lunch programs and fitness equipment. Donate Here! Our runner of the week, Russ Perry, claims he is not a runner, but then is convinced that he is. Don't you love those types of runners of the week? :-) We learn about the Ragnar Trail Race in Arizona (so want to do this race!), and how to train and not train for a race. It's kind of funny what Russ reveals and a lot of people can probably relate. :-) Contact: Serena Marie, RD: Website: www.SerenaMarieRD.com Facebook: /SerenaMarieRD Twitter: @SerenaMarieRD Instagram: SerenaMarieRD   Jeff Galloway: Website: jeffgalloway.com Facebook: /jeffgallowayfan Twitter: @JeffGalloway   Russ Perry: Website: DesignPickle.com Facebook: /russperry Twitter: @russperry

Jeff Caron is the East Territory Sales Manager for ElliptiGO, competitive distance runner, and active supporter of all things running. In this episode, Jeff shares his running background from how running gave him confidence as freshman in high school to his successful collegiate career at the University of Maine. He gives advice to younger athletes on how to find the distance that is right for you. Jeff reflects on pursuing his passion for running after college on the sub elite level with New Balance Boston and the lessons he learned from this time, including the importance of enjoying the process, instead of being results driven. Jeff discusses how he brought his commitment to the running industry to a new level with his work with Flotrack, Saucony, and now ElliptiGO. He reflects on his special experience watching the 2014 Boston Marathon. Jeff offers his perspective on the growth and future of running. Lastly, he shares who influences him in the sport and his goals for 2015. Subscribe to Podcast via iTunes Listen to the Podcast via Wordpress Jeff's Sites: Jeff's Twitter: @jeffcaronrun Jeff's Instagram: @jeffcaronrun Jeff's Blog ElliptiGO's Website ElliptiGO Twitter: @elliptigo

Squash Falconer has summited Mt. Everest, was the first British woman to paraglide from Mont Blanc in France, and in the summer of 2013 set the world record for riding an ElliptiGO bicycle across the UK, Holland, Germany, Switzerland, and France.  A 3,074 mile journey over nine weeks to raise money for the breast cancer charity Coppafeel, and to get people to join the ride and share the love of a good adventure.  You can read more about it at squashfalconer.com.  Squash Falconer, welcome to The Pursuit Zone.

We all know how important cross training is for runners, listen as our host Richard Diaz shares some insights regarding the new Elliptigo and how it might play into your cross training program.

We opened with Bryan Pate, co-founder of ElliptiGo the hot new low impact outdoor exercise device

Strength in Moms blogger Katie Scharf shared some Thanksagiving tips. We opened with Bryan Pate, co-founder of ElliptiGo and we closed with Reggie Ramsey from Healthways who talked about their new Blueprint to Quit smoking cessation program. 

Katie Scharf from Strength in Moms guest co-hosts. Dr Fitness tries the Elliptigo. Ben Wagner from LifeKraze.