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#BeAGoodFriend and check out episode #118 of #FeeneyTalksWithFriends featuring Deb Bibbins and Gary Sekorski.  It was great to talk with my good #friends, Deb and Gary!  Deb is the Founder and Gary is the Co-Founder of the nonprofit organization, For All Ages.  We talked about: Our first time meeting at World of Beer (minute 1) Being the premiere charity for the Hartford Marathon (minute 2) The For All Ages website (minute 3) How it started (minute 9) How to get involved (minute 14) The importances of social connection (minute 17)  Getting the word “connectful” in the Webster's Dictionary (minute 19) Our 6th Annual Makerspace event (minute 21) Letter writing initiative (minute 22) Unite By Light event in Rocky Hill (minute 28) Podcast sponsors (minute 36) 3 Keys (sponsored by West Hartford Lock) to being Founder & Co-Founder (minute 37) The For All Ages logo (minute 39) Deb's career in insurance (minute 41) Gary's career in engineering (minute 43) FAA Events: First, Last, Best, Worst  (minute 46) www.endlonelinessct.org (minute 53) What is “positive aging”? (minute 58) The Blue Zones (minute 1.01) Recommendations (minute 1.04) Closing remarks (minute 1.07) Podcast Sponsors:  Donut Crazy - www.donutcrazy.com The Fix IV - www.thefixivtherapy.com West Hartford Lock - www.westhartfordlock.com Keating Agency Insurance - www.keatingagency.com Goff Law Group - www.gofflawgroup.net Parkville Management - www.parkvillemanagement.com Luna Pizza - www.lunapizzawh.com/lunas-menu PeoplesBank - www.bankatpeoples.com --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/friendsoffeeney/support

#BeAGoodFriend and check out episode #117 of #FeeneyTalksWithFriends featuring Rob Parenti. It was great to talk with my good #friend, Rob! Rob is a special education teacher and a director of Friends of Feeney. We talked about: The 3rd Annual Friends of Feeney Golf Tournament (minute 1) Being a Special Education Teacher in an Intensive Behavior Program (minute 2) Kebbi the Educational Robot from MOVIA Robotics (minute 3) Rob's educational career path (minute 17) 3 Keys (sponsored by West Hartford Lock) to being a Special Ed. Teacher minute 19) “Hopes and Dreams” written piece from a fifth grader (minute 20) How Rob met his wife, Margo (minute 22) Rob speaks Klingon (minute 23) Upcoming events (minute 25) Margo is running the Half Marathon at Hartford Marathon (minute 27) “Friends of Nicholas” annual event at the Hartford Yard Goats (minute 30) Rob is a Grief Recovery Coach (minute 33) The Bristol Blues fundraiser (minute 40) The “Bristol vs. West Hartford” Game (minute 42) Recommendations (minute 53) Rob's favorite restaurant and 4 dinner guests (minute 57) Our #friends at Kaoud Rugs (minute 1.00) Rob's favorite teacher (minute 1.03) #BeAGoodFriend yard sign at Rich's house in Bethany (minute 1.05) Closing remarks (minute 1.07) Podcast Sponsors: Donut Crazy - www.donutcrazy.com The Fix IV - www.thefixivtherapy.com West Hartford Lock - www.westhartfordlock.com Keating Agency Insurance - www.keatingagency.com Goff Law Group - www.gofflawgroup.net Parkville Management - www.parkvillemanagement.com Luna Pizza - www.lunapizzawh.com/lunas-menu PeoplesBank - www.bankatpeoples.com --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/friendsoffeeney/support

On a bike ride on an open road in New Jersey in 2011, Ron Gold was struck head-on by an SUV whose driver had fallen asleep behind the wheel even though it was the middle of the day. He barely survived, suffering critical injuries, and was left a paraplegic. It was bad enough the driver was totally unapologetic about causing this tragic event. Ron spent many months in rehab, not to mention wrestling with feelings of despair and hopelessness. After he finally got back home, one thing he learned, which you would likely never find out otherwise, is how challenging it is to find a reliable home health care provider. Ron and I are fellow alumni of the University of Pennsylvania, and leveraging the business acumen he had gleaned both there and in his Wall Street jobs, Ron and his wife Betsy, who had encouraged him to find purpose in his life despite his situation, founded and run LeanOnWe. This organization serves to help pair people in the New York Tri-State area who need home healthcare with screened providers, as well as enable those providers to receive a livable wage, which is often a barrier to many remaining in the profession. LeanOnWe innovatively addresses both of these shortcomings, and has now matched more than 1900 individuals with providers. In the meantime, Ron has charged back in to the athletic world, in both para-rowing, in which he has competed in the prestigious Head of the Charles Regatta in Boston, and as a marathoner using a handcycle, where he is roughly horizontal to the ground and “pedals” with his arms. He completed the Hartford Marathon in 2:56, and then improved to 2:42 at the New York City Marathon. Along the way, he has helped the fundraising efforts of Eric LeGrand, the Rutgers football player who was paralyzed in 2010 and is now an inspiring entrepreneur himself. Ron's efforts have helped raise more than $36,000 for the Christopher & Dana Reeve Foundation to aid paralysis research and treatment. Ron's story will inspire you how he pushed back against very dark times in his life, found a purpose, and had he not done that, the impacts on others that never would have been possible.Ron GoldLeanOnWe.comrongold@leanonwe.comwww.RonGold.livesubstack.com/@rongoldInstagram and Threads @the_ronniegFacebook and LinkedIn Ron GoldBill Stahlsilly_billy@msn.comFacebook Bill StahlInstagram @stahlor and @coachstahlYouTube We Are Superman Podcast

 Beth Shluger, Hartford Marathon race director. Discuss her retirement

Running a marathon is no joke!  It not only is running the actual 26.2 miles on race day but it is the training you put in for the months and years leading up to that one day experience.    The exhilaration of finishing a first marathon that I was able to experience 5 years ago and recently, I was lucky enough to be able to chase down a PR at the 2022 Hartford Marathon (even though I was experiencing one of my worst race days ever)   Also, I learned something along the way…I found the secret to the marathon!  What is it?  Listen in and I will share that with you!   Related Resources:   Race Day Blueprint: 10 Tips to Crush Your Race! https://learn.sparkhealthyrunner.com/race/buy   Episode 143 Marathon Mindset | 7 Tips with Coach Cat https://sparkhealthyrunner.com/marathon-race-day-mindset/   Episode 139 Advanced Marathon Training with Coach Lu: https://sparkhealthyrunner.com/marathon-training-tips-to-pr/   Episode 128 Half Marathon Training Lessons Learned and My Big Race Announcement https://sparkhealthyrunner.com/half-marathon-training-lessons-learned/    Episode 91 Why Tapering Before a Race is Important with Coach LaToya https://sparkyourtraining.com/why-tapering-before-a-race-is-important/    Episode 137 Marathon Nutrition, Hydration, & Electrolytes with Brooke Czarnecki, RDN https://sparkhealthyrunner.com/marathon-nutrition/   Episode 127 5 Ways to Deal With Race Anxiety with Coach Cat and Irene Bosco https://sparkhealthyrunner.com/5-ways-to-deal-with-race-anxiety/   Are you ready to take action and get the accountability you deserve to unlock your greatest potential as a runner?    Get stronger, run faster, and become a lifelong injury free runner with our 16 week 1-on-1 Healthy Runner Coaching Program.  Get the support, structure, and accountability from experts in the health and running industry.  Personalized easy to follow plans tailored to your unique needs and busy life.   Learn more with this behind the scenes video tour of our coaching program and hear from many of our athletes who were struggling with the same sticking points that you are.  Just head to  https://learn.sparkhealthyrunner.com/coaching This week's show brought to you by:    Tracer2 by Noxgear.  If you're looking for running gear that will actually help you stay safe while running we've got a special offer for you where you can save 35% by using the code HEALTHYRUNNER. Just head to: https://noxgear.com   Connect with Dr. Duane: Instagram - @sparkhealthyrunner Join Our Healthy Runner Facebook Community Subscribe to our YouTube Channel duane@sparkyourtraining.com www.sparkhealthyrunner.com   Listen & Subscribe: Apple Podcasts Spotify Stitcher Google Play iHeartRadio Amazon Music Website

The premier marathon and half marathon in Hartford welcomes runners back this fall. The Eversource Hartford Marathon and Half Marathon iconic finish line under the Arch will inspire you. Feel the power!

Gavin and Callum Sherry are the #1 & #2 runners in the nation for the Two Mile Indoor Race. They currently run for Conard High School and will attend Stanford University next year! It was great to sit down and talk with Gavin and Callum! We talked about: 2015 Hartford Marathon (minute 1.50) 3 KEYS (sponsored by West Hartford Lock) to Running (minute 7.30) Parents being college athletes (minute 18) 2022 New Balance Nationals (minute 20) Running Shoes (minute 25) Races: First, Last, Best, Worst (minute 32) Favorite restaurant and 4 dinner guests (minute 44) Attending Stanford University (minute 49) Crazy Questions sponsored Donut Crazy (minute 52) Incohearent with Feeney (minute 1.02) Shout outs: Donut Crazy - donutcrazy.com WeHa Brewing and Roasting - wehabrewing.com Directline Media - directlinemediaproductions.com Incohearent game - https://whatdoyoumeme.com/products/incohearent-family-edition Game Changers on Netflix - https://www.netflix.com/title/81157840 Norway - https://www.visitnorway.com/maps/ --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/friendsoffeeney/support

John, Paul, George and Ringo are here! This was the result of like 4 episodes being spliced together, sometimes live, sometimes later in the studio. All kinds of technical difficulties. Whatevs, warts and all. We talk fall marathon season, bad ultrarunning advice, being burned out, Art literally just leaves early, we do NO Patreon (sorry, give us money tho) and we deep dive and have a therapy session. Hartford Marathon results We're on Spotify! https://open.spotify.com/show/44etXyR0WbJtmKRKrP7V6M We're on iTunes! https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/cultra-trail-running/id1446356779   Please support Cultra Trail Running Podcast Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/CultraTrailRunning Strava: https://www.strava.com/clubs/CULTRA Twitter: https://twitter.com/blueblazerunner Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/cultratrailrunning/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/CultraTrailRunning/ Call the Karaoke Line at 203-DOG GENT   Intro Guitar by Nick, Vocals Jack Byram, and beats Jack Sevigny beatstars.com/sev_beats

Beth Shluger, CEO and President of the Hartford Marathon Foundation, joins the podcast to discuss this weekend's Hartford Marathon. We discuss how the organization had to adapt to virtual races during the pandemic, the new course for this year's marathon,  and more. 

The late Dick Hoyt and his son Rick have been champions for the inclusion of disabled people in community activities, especially sports. In this podcast, Tim Gaudet speaks with two Duo Teams who are members of Team Hoyt New England, Jim & Mason Joyce and Hiram & Angel Cruz. Jim & Mason have completed the Hartford Marathon twice. Hiram & Angel have run 15 marathons together, and will be running in the Boston Marathon this October for Team Hoyt. Tim also provides a rundown of local running events. Music https://www.purple-planet.com

There is a Puerto Rican guy a White and Black guy standing in The Home Depot, this sounds like the beginning of a bad joke, I promise you it's not. Today's episode is about three guys from different backgrounds who met 8 years ago in The Home Depot and decided to run a marathon. Miguel and Sean were running marathons before I met them on that faithful day, I had know idea how far a marathon was, but nevertheless I committed to doing the Hartford Marathon. If you're tired of a station that doesn't speak to your needs and you're interested in learning more about the BTW Podcast visit RUNUTAINMENT . Oh yeah I haven't mentioned my Ko-fi page. The launching of my Ko-fi page is me embracing my talents, this is me walking in my purpose, this is me taking the leap, acknowledging that what I'm doing is providing a valuable service for the audience, the guest and the sponsors. BTW Podcast is a business. You can visit Derek Oxley to stay up today on current happenings with BTW Podcast, sign up for the Newsletter, check out the blog or order merchandise. I took the leap 4years ago to drive for Uber/Lyft Full-time, so I could have the flexibility to devote to building BTW Podcast. Ko-fi is platform that will allow entrepreneurs/business owners to sponsor an episode PRE, MID or POST roll, it also allows you to buy me a cup of coffee. Thanks for accompanying my on this ride. Leave a voicemail on Anchor to let us know how we’re doing and receive a shout out in a future episode or you can now visit my brand spanking new BTW Podcast website in lower righthand corner there's a microphone simply click that and record a message. --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/derek-oxley/message Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/derek-oxley/support

The Manchester City Marathon in Manchester New Hampshire bills itself as the largest running event in New Hampshire. The 13th edition of the race was held on Sunday, November 10th, 2019. My youngest sister, Autum Haley, traveled with me to this race. It her first half marathon after having her 4th child last year. This was my 62nd marathon in my 49th state. Only one state to go! Race Recap: The Manchester City Marathon The expo/bib pick up was located at the Millennium Running Store in Bedford, NH the day before the race. They also offered race day pick up the morning of the race at race headquarters in Veterans Park. This was a nice option for those who lived somewhat locally. I got a message the night before from a MTA listener named Kathleen on Instagram that her son had eaten one of the UCAN bars she needed to fuel her first marathon. She was wondering if I had an extra she could get. I’d brought a couple extra for my sister and was happy to give her one so we arranged to meet the next morning. It was fun to be able to meet Kathleen and her sister that morning and get a quick picture. We did a MTA Meet up at Backyard Brewery on Saturday evening and it was fun to meet Allie who lived about an hour away as well as Jane and her running team. Jane is the mother of Noelle, one of my first coaching clients. Noelle has gone on to become a trail running rock star completing three 50 milers, two 12 hour races, and recently ran her first 24 hour race (she ran over 94 miles and was the first place female)!Race Morning: The marathon, half, and relays started at 8:50 am and were broadcast live on TV. The 5k started at 9am and had a different course. The starting area was in front of the SNHU (Southern New Hampshire University) Arena in downtown Manchester and was very close to the hotel we were staying at. It was wonderful to be able to wait in the warm hotel lobby until just a few minutes before the race and not have to stand outside in the cold for an extended period of time. The weather was clear and in the low 30’s at the start and there was a slight breeze which made it feel even more chilly. I decided to wear shorts, compression socks, a short sleeve race shirt, arm sleeves, light knit gloves, my lucky hat, and my On Cloudswift shoes. I was also wearing a long sleeve throw-away shirt (which I got rid of at mile 2).The Course: The marathon and half marathon course were identical for the first 13 miles. At mile 13 the race returned to downtown Manchester where the half marathoners finished and the marathoners ran right by the finish line to start the second half of the course. I found the first half of the race to be quite hilly and challenging. My watch showed a total of 1,273 feet of elevation gain for the whole marathon but I’d estimate that at least 800-900 feet of that was in the first half. Most of the course was around the city of Manchester, through the historic mill yard district, and into the suburbs. There are several sections where the course runs along and over the Merrimack River. The course did start to flatten out around mile 16 and at 16.5 we started an out and back section that went to mile 20.5 on the Piscataquog Trail. It was a dirt/gravel surface and there were some roots, rocks, and mud/ice puddles that had to be navigated around. Then the course proceeded to the Goffstown Rail Trail. This is a very scenic portion of the route as it follows the Piscataquog River back to Manchester. At mile 22 the run crosses the new “Trestle” bridge and continues back to the city, crossing the footbridge over the Merrimack River, and running the final miles in downtown Manchester. The final mile goes by the finish area again, turns off Elm street to cross the bridge, and then returns back to Elm Street to the finish. I found that final mile to be challenging because we were teased with the finish and then had a final overpass hill to run up which felt enormous at that point.Aid Stations/Fueling: Official race aid stations were located approximately every two miles and were well supported. Each one had water and sports drink and a few offered other fueling options. There were also a surprising number of unofficial aid stations like a lemonade stand, someone handing out small water bottles, a mimosa stop, a beer stop, and people handing out candy. I stuck with my fueling strategy of using Generation UCAN bars washed down with water from the aid stations. Use the code MTAMANCHESTER to save 15% on your order. For first time customers use the code MTA25.Finish Line: There were a good number of spectators along the final stretch and they had an announcer calling each runner’s name who crossed the finish line. The total number of marathon finishers was 360. There were 562 who finished the half marathon and also quite a few relay teams. There were 270 finishers for the 5k. The medal was huge and featured stained glass elements behind buildings in Manchester. They also did race tracking and offered free race pictures and a finish line video. The shirt was a very nice long sleeve technical shirt. My Experience: I ran with a guy named Carlos for a few miles which helped pass the time. He’s also pursuing his 50 states and working up to a BQ. I ran by feel during the race and only looked at my watch at each mile split. I felt a bit tired just going into the marathon but wanted to run as strong as possible while listening to my body. The uphills and downhills in the first half were challenging and by mile 18 my lower body felt done. It was one of those feelings that I’ve had during marathons in the past when you feel like walking, but walking doesn’t actually feel any better. Since I knew this I tried to keep my stride and gait consistent and run relaxed in spite of my fatigue. My glutes and hamstrings were particularly sore but thankfully my feet felt good. I finished my 62nd marathon (and state #49) in 3:43:01 and was 2nd in my age group. I got a mug and reusable drawstring bag for the AG placing. Autum was at the finish line to meet me and get some pictures. It was great to see her and find out that she had a good half marathon, finishing in 2:19. They had a nice food area with yogurt, soup, flatbread pizza, chocolate milk, and coffee. The heat sheet felt good because the temps were still cool. We headed out later to find a post-race meal and just happened to see Kathleen, the lady who needed the UCAN bar, finish strong. Here’s what she wrote in later: Hi Angie, Thank you so much for meeting me this morning with the UCAN bar. Here is the photo of us. What a highlight for me to get to meet you. Congratulations on a great run today! You inspire your listeners so much. I finished today, my first marathon, in 5:33:17. The miles seemed to fly by and I had a fun experience. Thanks for your great training plan that got me there. Sincerely, -Kathleen I also heard back from Jane from the MTA meet up Hi Angie, What a pleasure to meet you – and your sister Autumn.  Kudos to Autumn for traveling, running and being a mom and wife!  Pretty amazing!  We enjoyed our dinner with you, and the race the next day. We did well on Sunday: Kelsey & Laxmi competed the 5K – Laxmi’s 2nd race ever! Jen, Suzanne, Emily and I did the half marathon.  I’m pretty sure it was Emily’s 2nd fastest half. Sara did her 1st marathon at the 2017 Hartford Marathon in 5:10:01.  Last week in Manchester, using the MTA training plan, she finished in 4:35:50 !!!!  So great!! I am on a quest to be a 50 stater for half marathons.  I have 17 completed.  Manchester was a repeat state for me – but my 32nd half! I hope that you and Trevor have continued success with MTA.  I have certainly enjoyed listening, using your training plans, doing the virtual half and especially wearing my Release the Kraken hat!!  Thanks again. -Jane Also Mentioned in This Episode MTA Meet Up at the San Antonio Rock ‘n’ Roll Marathon. Trevor will be running the San Antonio Rock ‘n’ Roll Half Marathon on December 8th. Please let us know if you will be there. A pre-race diner meet-up (Mexican food of course) is in the works. MTA Coach Athena Farias will be there too! Here is the FB event page: https://www.facebook.com/events/534288650726942/ MetPro -Angie has lost 32 pounds working with a MetPro nutrition coach. To see if MetPro is the solution you’ve been looking for, take their Metabolic Assessment and schedule a complimentary consultation with one of their experts by going to www.metpro.co/mta Athletic Greens -Go to athleticgreens.com/mta and claim your special offer today – 20 FREE travel packs valued at $79 with your first purchase. Generation Ucan -our go to fuel source for long runs and races. Use the code MTAMANCHESTER to save 15% on your order. For first time customers use the code MTA25 to save 25%. Bombas Socks -Bombas socks are SOFT and built with extra cushioning, so whether you’re walking the dog, chilling at home, or doing a long run, you’ll be comfortable. Use our link to get 20% off any purchase during their big holiday sale, November 18th through December 5th. BioLite -our go-to headlamp for running in the dark. Shorter days don’t have to mean shorter runs! Get the BioLite HeadLamp 330: an ultra-thin, no-bounce headlamp that’s so comfortable, you’ll forget you’re wearing it. Try it for 30 days and if you don’t love it — they’ll take it back. Go to BioLiteEnergy.com/mta for special offers all holiday season. The post Race Recap: The Manchester City Marathon appeared first on Marathon Training Academy.

Today's guest is Ellie Pell, otherwise known as Gazzellie, who recently won the 2019 Buffalo Marathon, finished 3rd at the Hartford Marathon in a breakthrough performance qualifying for the Olympic Trials in Atlanta, won the Green Lakes 50K outright which brought a lot of attention to her because of a mishap with the 1st place trophy situation. We talk about her transition to the marathon and her recent success there, her love for Peanut butter, to poop or not during a race and so much more! 

In this episode Angie recaps the Hartford Marathon in Connecticut -her 60th marathon and fastest to date. Plus, Trevor talks about his experience at the Kaisermarathon in Austria. And in the quick tip segment you will hear how to set yourself up for a marathon PR.Hartford Marathon Race Recap The 26th edition of the Hartford Marathon and Half Marathon was held on Saturday, October 12, 2019. This is a non-profit race and $7.5 million was raised for charity. This was my 47th state in my 50 State quest and my 60th marathon overall. My A goal going into this race was to break 3:30, my B goal was to PR (faster than the 3:35:41 set back at my 9th marathon in 2012), my C goal was to BQ (less than 3:40), and my D goal was to run my very best. I’ve been visualizing breaking 3:30 for the past several months and at the expo there was this board where you could write your goal. Although I felt a bit sheepish about it I wrote “break 3:30”. Based on how well my training had gone I knew I had it in me if all the necessary factors would come together on race day. Pre-Race: The expo was held at the XL Center in downtown Hartford and it was a nice mid-sized expo. I got my bib, my corral seeding sticker, race shirt and bag, and then walked around. Of course I had to stop by and say hi to Katie at the UCAN booth. Race Morning The starting line area is right by Bushnell Park, close to the State Capitol, the Bushnell Building and the State Library & Supreme Court. I found my way to B corral which was for runners who’d posted a sub-4:00 marathon and went to the very front where the 3:30 pace group was located. I kind of felt like a fraud being up there. But I knew if I wanted to attempt breaking 3:30 I needed to give myself every advantage. Even though I had a lot of nerves I kept telling myself that I was just excited and was prepared to give it my best. The weather was absolutely perfect for a marathon. It started out in the low 50’s and got up to low 60’s by the time I finished. It was mostly overcast with some wind.The Course The marathon and half marathon courses split pretty quickly which reduced congestion. They also had a marathon relay with several relay exchange points along the course and there was a 5k that had a different course. I’d heard that the half marathon course was more scenic but the marathon was quite nice too. We ran along the Connecticut River and near Riverside Park and Great River Park for a stretch. The half marathon had a time limit of 3 hours and the marathon time limit was 6 hours. There was an out and back section from mile 13 and the turn around just after mile 17. The course advertizes as having some rolling hills and the hills at mile 17 and mile 25 felt the most challenging. They seemed to have reliable pace groups out on the course. I started just in front of the 3:30 pace group and my goal was to stay in front of them for as long as possible and then hang on when they passed me. They caught up to me at mile 25 and after that I stayed right on the 3:30 pacer’s shoulder before passing them in the final stretch.Aid Stations There were frequent aid stations along the course stocked with water, Nuun energy drink, and some with gels. The race estimates that they serve 11,232 gel packs. 9,400 gallons of water was served at aid stations. The marathon works hard to make the event as environmentally friendly as possible. The 142,000 paper cups they use are fully compostable and 13,785 pounds of trash is diverted from landfills. 29,350 volunteer hours are donated to make the races possible. The volunteers that I interacted with were all helpful and encouraging. For my fueling I had a Generation UCAN bar with my breakfast about an hour before the race. Then I carried 2 UCAN bars and took them at intervals washed down with water from the aid stations. I also had some caffeinated chews that I used to boost my energy in the last few miles. Use the code MTAHARTFORD for 15% off your UCAN order. New customers use the code MTA25 for 25% off. The Finish The finish line is absolutely beautiful. The finish goes under the Veteran’s Memorial Arch and the street is lined with 500 autumn mum plants to decorate the final stretch. There are lots of cheering spectators in the last 0.2 miles making it extra exciting. This year there were 1,493 marathon finishers and 3,710 HM finishers. Viewing the finish line the day before the race. The post-race area is in Bushnell Park which has lovely walkways and an antique carousel. There was a ton going on post-race and a party atmosphere with a live band, beer garden, and great food area (choices included fruit cups, chips, granola, donuts, bananas, chocolate milk, bagels, and veggie rice bowls). They also gave out a reusable water bottle, heat sheet (they estimate seven thousand are given out), and an awesome medal which has the Capitol Building and Veteran’s Arch with a stained glass look behind it. The race shirt was long-sleeve in soft cotton and another perk was free race photos and finish line video. My Experience: I knew my training indicated that I could have a good marathon in Hartford if everything came together. Of course 10 days before the race I started feeling really fatigued and having symptoms that indicated I was coming down with a cold (taper troubles). I did everything I could think of to feel better and finally decided that it was fall allergies bothering me. I also knew that my period was scheduled to start on marathon day which is a wild card that many of us ladies have to deal with. There are some things you can control and others you just have to roll with.Gratitude and Courage Two core values that I’ve been thinking about lately are “gratitude and courage.” Each person will apply gratitude in different ways and each person will have individual ways that they can be courageous. I wanted to bring these two elements into the marathon with me. I felt good on race morning and was cautiously optimistic about a PR. The weather was looking perfect and I knew all I could do was to go out there and give it my best. Waking up on race morning I saw that Eliud Kipchoge ran 1:59:40 in Vienna to go sub-2:00 in the marathon and that was so inspiring. To see his smile and wise words about pursuing your dreams gave me more motivation to go out and do my best.Keep Pushing On my Race Ready ID (which I wear on my watch) I put the mantra “keep pushing” and that’s exactly what I did. I decided not to settle back and get comfortable on any mile but instead stay relaxed, stay grateful, and be courageous. I focused hard on keeping my self talk positive. If I was going up a hill I’d say something like “good thing you trained on hills” or “this hill is smaller than the one’s back home.” I specifically looked for beauty around me (which wasn’t hard considering the fall foliage in New England). If I felt my focus drifting I brought my attention back to the present and told myself to have courage. It looks slightly different to keep pushing depending on what mile you’re in because you don’t want to push your effort too hard in the early miles. And it gets significantly harder to keep pushing as the miles increase. I knew I’d have to keep my pace at 8:00 minute miles to break 3:30 so in the earlier miles I allowed myself to run a bit faster to make up for any later miles that might end up being slightly slower. But I didn’t obsess about my pace or splits and only looked at my watch to see my mile split when it buzzed. Breaking 3:30 At mile 23 I knew that if I held the pace and nothing went wrong I’d be able to break 3:30. The 3:30 pacer caught up with me just before mile 25 and I knew that I’d hang on with everything I had. The last mile felt tough with the final hill but I passed the pacer and was able to accelerate in the final stretch. I knew that I could finish strong and couldn’t wait to see the 3:29 on the clock. I also felt so grateful to be running my 60th marathon and be strong and healthy. When I crossed the finish line I felt emotional with gratitude. It was awesome to meet my goal of breaking 3:30 and set a PR. My last PR of 3:35:41 was set at my 9th marathon back in 2012. So this new PR of 6 minutes and 9 seconds was over 7 years in the making. As far as results go I was 256/1,111 overall, 59/384 females, and 6/74 in my age group. My official time was 3:29:32. I got to see Academy members Shira and her husband Chris along with Jo just after crossing the finish line. It was rather amusing that I was able to run strong the final stretch but when I started walking through the finisher’s area my body started seizing up. I got a foot cramp and it was hard to walk. Still, I couldn’t wipe the smile off my face.MTA Meet Up: Later that afternoon we had a small MTA meet up at the Hog River Brewery. This was where the Manchester Running Club was meeting as well. It was wonderful to meet Kaitlyn who was there with her family (she did the marathon relay), Jo from WI who did the HM, and Shira (and husband Chris) who did the HM. I also got to meet David who heads up the running club. How to set yourself up for a marathon PR1. Build a solid foundation Don’t rush the process. If you’re looking to PR make sure that you build a solid running base first and are injury free before ramping up your training. It’s important to focus on building a strong foundation first before demanding more out of your body. My recent marathon PR was built on the top of two solid marathon training cycles (London Marathon in April and the Charlevoix Marathon in June).2. Love the process. This really is another way to say “don’t forget the “boring” stuff”. Success in long distance running often comes down to what you do behind the scenes. This has been one huge key to how I’ve been able to run 60 marathons and make progress toward my time goals. This will include things like . . . Strength training. I started strength training regularly during a period of injury and strengthening my glutes (among other areas) has been key to keeping my hamstrings strong and healthy. Recovery. Elements like quality sleep, massage/foam rolling, meditation, not racing too frequently, and doing easy runs truly easy can all play a big role in helping you run healthy and strong. Nutrition. Fueling your body well is key to getting a lot out of yourself. Think of yourself as an athlete and feed yourself for performance. Yes, food is also meant to be enjoyed but there’s definitely a balance. This will also help you build muscle and lose fat if those are your goals. We all have our particular areas within the realm of fueling that need to be worked on. 3. Work on mindset. Your attitude and thought process can either make or break your PR goals. If we spend time thinking about why we can’t do something then it probably won’t happen. But if we think of all the ways we can make our goals happen they’re more likely to be achieved. Just like we spend time on physical training I’d encourage you to spend time on mental training. In some way spend time every day focusing on strengthening your mindset, finding good mantras, and meditating on and visualizing the results you want. If you don’t practice mindset it won’t magically come through for you when you need it most. For example, I meditate for 20 minutes every morning and at the end of my session I have a series of positive affirmations that I go through. Each person’s affirmations will be unique but three of mine are, “I am healthy, I am strong, I am a sub-3:30 marathoner.” It feels a bit weird at first to speak of your goals as if they’ve already happened but we must remember that goals start with belief, then become thoughts, and then are put into action.4. Enlist help and support. If you find yourself running into the proverbial wall over and over again with your goals it’s important to seek help. We often learn and grow best in a community and we all need support at times. The kind of support you need is going to vary from runner to runner. It may involve following through with a training plan (if you haven’t in the past), joining a local running group, finding a running partner who will challenge you, joining an online community, and getting a running coach. There’s no shame in needing help. Almost a year ago I started getting help from a nutrition coach at Metpro to deal with a stubborn weight gain. This was a turning point in my health and fitness and is one of the keys to where I am today with my running.Conclusion To be successful in reaching challenging goals like a BQ or PR in the marathon you have to fall in love with the process. If you’re only running to get faster there will be lots of discouraging runs and races where you’ll question everything. And of course there will come a point in every person’s running that you won’t get any faster. That’s just a result of aging. But if you fall in love with the process and start to enjoy the challenge of doing hard things then you’ll find joy in the journey and not just focus on the destination. You probably know where your weak areas are and what needs to be addressed for you to get better. And if you’re struggling with knowing what to do or how to do it consider hiring a coach. They can help you pinpoint problem areas and map a successful way forward. The only states remaining in my 50 State Marathon Goal are Vermont, New Hampshire, and Hawaii. Also Mentioned in This Episode Live Podcast with Generation Ucan Angie will be speaking at a live podcast event with Generation Ucan on Friday, November 1st from 6:30-8:00 at the New York Marriott Marquis. She will be on a panel with fellow podcasters Tina Muir, Carrie Tollefson, and Emily Abbate. This event is free but space is limited! Here is the link to register now. Morning Shake Out Run with MTA We are also hosting a short 2-mile shakeout jog/walk/chat on Saturday, Nov. 2nd at 8:00 am. See this Google doc for more info: https://docs.google.com/document/d/1iy3_jlaHyFbzR4cJx5tGHQA84omJZ_n9wDMULaZH89w/edit?usp=sharing MetPro.co. I have lost 32 pounds working with Natalie my nutrition coach. To see if MetPro is the solution you’ve been looking for, take their Metabolic Assessment and schedule a complimentary consultation with one of their experts by going to www.metpro.co/mta The NuNee – If knee pain has slowed you down this season, NuNee can help get you back on track. NuNee is a patented innovation designed specifically to relieve that dreaded Runner’s Knee pain. Use code MTA20 for a 20% discount. The Chirp Wheel+ back pain relief wheel. It’s designed with a 5-inch width and spinal canal that cradles your spine and gives your muscles a 4-way stretch. Get your Chirp Wheel+ 3-Pack for 15% off with code MTA. Trevor’s Recap and Photos of the Kaisermarathon in Austria. The post The Hartford Marathon Race Recap + How to Set Yourself up for a Personal Record appeared first on Marathon Training Academy.

In this episode, I make the trip to Ithaca to see Ellie Pell in her natural habitat. We talk about her amazing 2019; Placing Top Woman in Buffalo Marathon and Many on The Genny, Winning Green Lakes 50k and Watergap 50k outright and then capping it all off with a 2:41 at Hartford Marathon which qualified her for the US Olympic Team Trials in Atlanta. Along the way we discuss imposter syndrome, shaking the blahs, celebrating the little victories, being grateful for every mile run, the benefits of running with fast people and just generally loving running. Special Guest: Ellie Pell.

Dumb Ass News - Florida morons don't know basic American history (0:00), Senator Richard Blumenthal talks about the 5 marathons he's run (2:35), Attorney Matt Maddox with the latest developments in the missing New Canaan mom case, including the fight he thinks Norm Pattis can win (10:36), court audio with Joey the DUI guy (23:12), and Chaz and AJ are both annoyed by the viral proposal from the Hartford Marathon, and the guy that broke the world record for fastest marathon time is exposed as a fraud (34:56).

Have you ever watched footage of Usain Bolt with a stupefied look on your face, wondering how one man could run... so fast? You're not alone. This hour, we consider the science behind high-speed running with a researcher at Southern Methodist University. We also check in with a couple of local runners, including Kiran Majmudar, who ran his first Hartford Marathon at... get this... age 65. Support the show: http://wnpr.org/donateSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Introduction / Bio: Rachel Schilkowsky (née Sorna) has been running competitively for 10 years. After a successful senior year of high school which culminated in a 3rd place finish at the 2010 New Balance Outdoor Track & Field Nationals in the 2000m Steeplechase, she began her collegiate career at Cornell University. While at Cornell, she earned a total of five All-American honors, including two 4th place finishes in the 3000m Steeplechase at the 2013 and 2014 Division 1 NCAA Outdoor Championships. Since graduating, Rachel has transitioned primarily to road racing where she has found great success, particularly over the longer distances. She won the Hartford Marathon - her debut at the distance - in October of 2018 with a time of 2:41:03. That performance earned her a spot on the line at the 2020 Olympic Marathon Trials in Atlanta, Georgia. In March of that same year she set a personal best of 1:15:52 in the half marathon. She is a member of the USATF club, New England Distance, and is professionally sponsored by rabbit running apparel and Topo Athletic running shoes. When she wasn’t busy training or racing at Cornell, Rachel was hard at work earning first a Bachelors in Biological Engineering and then a masters in Mechanical Engineering, also from Cornell. Upon graduating in December 2014, she started her career as technical consultant at a medical devices consulting firm in Boston, MA. --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/strong-runner-chicks/support

For most people, their first marathon is a learning experience. For Rachel Schilkowsky it was a payday. She won the Hartford Marathon in a scorching 2:41 in her amazing debut. In this episode we dive into her All-American steeplechase background, training while holding a full-time engineering job, her pre-race body image hardship, and her open and candid approach to social media. You can follow her at www.instagram.com/rachelandherlaces. This episode is brought to you by the Citizenry. They bring handcrafted furniture and décor from around the world into your home. They partner with artisans in over a dozen countries like Mexico and Peru to create each unique collection. You can get a $50 voucher on purchases of $200 or more if you go to www.citizenrypodcast.com/Runner and use code RUNNER. A big thank you to Megaton Coffee for making great tasting coffee with twice the caffeine and fueling the Rambling Runner Podcast. Learn more at www.megatoncoffee.com. --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app

Katelyn is back which means this episode is fun enough to make up for the lack of her last episode! For the real content of the show you'll hear from Kay who ran the full marathon course as well as Lucian who ran his first half marathon! Next weekend we will cover the FIT Frills trail run in Cumberland, RI! Ryan Atkin's article on ORM:  https://obstacleracingmedia.com/editorial/the-last-10-percent/  Patreon: www.patreon.com/MStefanoRunning  MStefano Running Community Challenge: https://www.facebook.com/groups/168527377194955/  Use coupon code "adventure" for 10% off MudGear products: https://mudgear.com  New Facebook page for the podcast: Obstacle Running Adventures Follow our new podcast Instagram: @ObstacleRunningAdventures Write us an email: obstaclerunningadventures@gmail.com Leave a voicemail: 617-807-0542 Check out our team's website: www.mstefanorunning.com Like our team on Facebook: MStefano Running Follow our team on Twitter and Instagram: @MStefanoRunning Follow our team on Tumblr: MStefanoRunning Subscribe on Youtube: MStefano Running Intro music - "Streaker" by: Straight Up Outro music - "Iron Paw" by: Dubbest

In this episode I talk with Hartford Marathon Foundation CEO and President Beth Shluger as she prepares for the 25th anniversary of the marathon. We take a look back at 25 years of the marathon, what goes into planning the Eversource Hartford Marathon, and events the foundation works on throughout the year.This episode was edited by Stephen Sanzari.

No Katelyn this weekend but Mike has Jason Dupree on to talk about his 20k trail race, Rugged and Raw! OCR Talk: https://anchor.fm/ocrtalk  Next weekend we will hear from Kay who will be running the Hartford Marathon and will join Shae and friends for the relay event as well! Facebook live with Obstacle Racing Media: https://www.facebook.com/ObstacleMedia/videos/169411230658011/ Patreon: www.patreon.com/MStefanoRunning  MStefano Running Community Challenge: https://www.facebook.com/groups/168527377194955/  Use coupon code "adventure" for 10% off MudGear products: https://mudgear.com  New Facebook page for the podcast: Obstacle Running Adventures Follow our new podcast Instagram: @ObstacleRunningAdventures Write us an email: obstaclerunningadventures@gmail.com Leave a voicemail: 617-807-0542 Check out our team's website: www.mstefanorunning.com Like our team on Facebook: MStefano Running Follow our team on Twitter and Instagram: @MStefanoRunning Follow our team on Tumblr: MStefanoRunning Subscribe on Youtube: MStefano Running Intro music - "Streaker" by: Straight Up Outro music - "Iron Paw" by: Dubbest

Hartford Marathon Foundation President and CEO Beth Shluger discusses the 25th running of the Hartford Marathon.

In this episode we hear directly from Chrissy about her experience competing in the Ultimate Tuff Scrambler. At the end we talk about Kay and Shae's Marathon relay in Hartford, CT as well as John's run at the Red Bandanna 5k in Boston! It is also impossible to be a part of the New England OCR community and not talk about the #FreeMcCoy movement and the corresponding Biceps of the Northeast facebook group so we discuss that at the end as well! #bicepsmatter Killington Spartan Beast video: https://youtu.be/C26HYEbiJ5A  Rugged Maniac New England video: https://youtu.be/10k-2lc11_8  #FreeMcCoy: https://www.facebook.com/groups/1756110724689215/  Team Mike McNeil: https://mikemcneil.org Next weekend we will be at: Panic in the Dark in Lowell, MA Halloween Trailfecta Trail Race in Cumberland, RI Please consider writing a review on iTunes, as it really helps the show! Check out our website: www.mstefanorunning.com Like us on Facebook: MStefano Running Follow us on Twitter and Instagram: @MStefanoRunning Follow us on Tumblr: MStefanoRunning Subscribe on Youtube: MStefano Running Intro music - "Streaker" by: Straight Up Outro music - "Iron Paw" by: Dubbest

The Promise Of Higher Education In Hartford/Hartford Marathon 10-14

I was so excited to record this episode with one of my favorite journalists, news anchors, and role models, Natalie Morales. Natalie is best known from her time on NBC’s Today show, where she was a national correspondent, news anchor, and co-host in New York City before moving on to become the show’s West Coast anchor. During her time at Today, Natalie covered everything from the Olympics, the Royal Wedding, the Chilean miner rescue, and President Obama’s inauguration to events like Hurricane Katrina, Hurricane Sandy, and the death of Pope John Paul II. Last year, Natalie — along with her husband, two sons, and rescue pup, Zara — traded city life for sunny Los Angeles, where she is currently the host of Access Hollywood and co-host of Access Hollywood Live. On this episode, Natalie talks about the most memorable story she covered during her time at the Today news desk, and opens up about why she chose to move to California. She talks about growing up in an Air Force family and moving around a lot, and shares what she did to land her job at NBC. (Spoiler: She worked hard for it!) She opens up about whether she’s ever been scared on the job, where she was on September 11, 2001, the interviews that made her nervous during her time at Today, and the pressure women in the media face when it comes to their appearances. Natalie may live in L.A. now, but she was a Jersey Girl before that! She went to Rutgers University, graduated summa cum laude, and eventually moved to Hoboken where she (and Zara, her “best little running buddy”) ran on the same waterfront path I run on every day. During our conversation, Natalie talks about how and why she started running, and what it took to qualify for the Boston Marathon while working at Today. (She boasts a 3:31 marathon PR, and is also a triathlete.) It was such a treat recording this episode in person with Natalie at the Access Hollywood studios at 30 Rockefeller Plaza in New York City. Enjoy! Stuff We Mention on the Show: The Today Show: http://www.today.com/ Access Hollywood: https://www.accesshollywood.com/ Rutgers University: http://www.rutgers.edu/ MSNBC: http://www.msnbc.com/ Celine Dion on the Today Show: http://www.aliontherunblog.com/2016/07/22/the-day-i-met-celine-dion/ New York City Marathon: http://www.tcsnycmarathon.org/ Hartford Marathon: http://hartfordmarathon.com/ Boston Marathon: http://www.baa.org/ Natalie’s bio: http://www.today.com/about/natalie-morales-today-west-coast-anchor-host-access-hollywood-t102939 The Secret History by Donna Tartt: https://www.amazon.com/Secret-History-Donna-Tartt/dp/1400031702 Will Ferrell’s University of Southern California Commencement Speech: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=mfjGmBVAL-o Follow Natalie: Instagram @nmoralesnbc: https://www.instagram.com/nmoralesnbc/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/nataliemorales Twitter @NMoralesNBC: https://twitter.com/NMoralesNBC 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!

Things don't always go according to plan...when the ceiling comes crashing down on you, it can be tough to find the drive to keep on plowing forward and sticking to the plan. When conditions are less than ideal, it's up to us to hunker down, toughen up, and make up the difference from within ourselves. Darrell recaps last weekend - Megan's triumphant Hartford Marathon run, the heinous weather nightmare that was Newport Marathon, and what its really all about.   You can find Darrell online at: www.SoTHISIsFitness.com www.Facebook.com/SoTHISIsFitness http://www.Instagram.com/SnuffyDX

This is one L O N G run of a show when Serena Marie, RD and I go in-depth about all things 2014 Chicago Marathon. We discuss the course, fans, inspiring stories, restaurants, fueling strategies and much more.  Serena Marie, RD also discusses what happened in her personal life to lead her to make the decision not to run the Hartford Marathon.