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Professional runner and running coach Nell Rojas shares her insights into racing and coaching athletes for marathons, including the Boston Marathon, using a balance of art and science. She attended Northern Arizona University, where she studied exercise science and competed in cross country and track. Nell ran her first marathon in 2018 and became the top American finisher in the Boston Marathon in 2021 and 2022. Additionally, she finished 10th at the 2022 New York City Marathon. Nell has achieved remarkable success as an American marathon runner, securing top American finishes at the 2021 and 2022 Boston Marathons, a top 10 finish at the 2022 New York City Marathon, and competing in the 2020 Olympic Marathon Trials. She has also claimed a 10-mile US Championship title and won Grandma's Marathon. Beyond her athletic accomplishments, Nell advocates for inclusivity within the running community, focusing on empowering people of color and women. With 20 years of coaching experience, she is dedicated to helping athletes of all abilities achieve their own running goals.
"Take away the paces. Take away the expectations. And approach every single interval or every single mile like you're listening to your body and understanding that this isn't an exterior thing you're doing for someone or to achieve something. It's you inside, and that's all that matters." It's been a hard year and a half for Nell Rojas. The Nike-sponsored professional athlete had a speedy ascent in the world of marathoning. She won the 2019 Grandma's Marathon, and was the top American woman at the 2021 and 2022 Boston Marathons. In this conversation, Nell explains what's been going on with her mind and body recently. She talks about where her fitness is at these days, and about her spring marathon plans. (This just in: Nell will, in fact, be racing this year's Boston Marathon.) Plus: Nell's takeaways from the 2024 Olympic Marathon Trials, her foray into voice lessons, and her story about "the most nervous she's ever been." Nell — a running coach herself, with more than 50 athletes on her current roster — lives in Boulder, CO, where she is coached by her father, Ric Rojas. SPONSOR: St. Jude Rock 'n' Roll Nashville: Register for the marathon, half marathon, 10K, 5K, 1 mile, KiDSROCK, or Doggie Dash, all taking place April 26–27, 2025 in Music City, USA! Use code ONTHERUN at checkout for $10 off your Saturday race registration. In this episode: Nell's take on New Year's Resolutions (2:00) How Nell spends her days — and what her ideal date entails (4:00) What Nell's loving right now (9:45) All about Nell's workout today (15:45) An update on Nell's health (17:30) How Nell is feeling on the run (33:10) What Nell is excited about right now (37:10) Nell's takeaways from the 2024 Marathon Trials (41:45) Why Nell decided to take singing lessons (44:40) The one exercise Nell says all runners should be doing, and Nell's advice to all spring marathoners (48:50) Follow Ali: Instagram @aliontherun1 Join the Facebook group Support on Patreon Subscribe to the newsletter SUPPORT the Ali on the Run Show! If you're enjoying the show, please subscribe and leave a rating and review on Apple Podcasts. Spread the run love. And if you liked this episode, share it with your friends!
Sara Vaughn just finished as top American in New York and 6th overall. And this was all just a few weeks after having to drop out early in Chicago. In this bonus episode, we talk about her New York Marathon, what it meant for her, the shoes she trains in, and of course, we'll talk about her YouTube channel. interview date: Nov 8, 2024 0:00 intro 1:35 race shoe for New York 2:49 experience in Fast R1 and Fast R2 5:25 Puma training shoes 7:42 from Chicago to New York 9:02 why do Boulder runners love New York? 10:24 her pack in New York 11:48 was this a good result? 13:27 is it vindication or a comeback? 14:41 worst pre-race bus 15:59 Boston vs New York 17:27 off season 19:32 NIL as a parent of an athlete 21:39 Fastest Marathon YouTuber Corrected Fastest Marathon YouTuber List 1. Molly Seidel 2:23 2. Sara Vaughn 2:23 3. Nell Rojas 2:24 4. Phily Bowden 2:25 5. Anya Culling 2:34 Sara Vaughn IG https://www.instagram.com/smevaughn/ Sara Vaughn Youtube https://www.youtube.com/@smevaughn Thumbnail photo by Chase Fleming Photo https://www.chaseflemingphoto.com
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Emilia Benton joins the podcast! Emilia is a RISE teammate and shares her experiences of training with a team virtually, the greatest lesson learned from working with Nell Rojas, Elite Runner + Run Coach, shares her Fall goals and so much more. The power of the running community runs strong in this episode, enjoy! Articles mentioned in today's podcast: https://www.runnersworld.com/training/a34533062/running-less-to-avoid-overtraining/ https://run.outsideonline.com/training/marathon-training-camp PARTNER DISCOUNTS AND LINKS: Connect w/ Sara on Instagram - The Elevate Your Running Training Plans, Elevate20 for 20% off your plan Dynamic Runner: SAYRAHRUNSHAPPY for 10% off your subscription Inside Tracker - , SARAMPRO for 15% off your entire purchase Blenders Eyewear - ELEVATEYOURRUNNING for 20% off your order Skratch Labs - 20% off with code Elevate24 The Feed - $20 in Feed.com credit every quarter Boulderthon: FRIENDOFSARA20 for $20 off your registration for the half and marathon distancesSenita's Athletes: SAYRAHRUNSHAPPY for 15% off your entire order --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/1210115349/support
In this episode, Emilia Benton focuses on how she discovered the approach to marathoning that earned her a Boston Marathon qualifying time, and then how it all went down at last year's Boston Marathon. Benton is a well recognized journalist in the running world, with a particular focus on professional runners as well as runners and stories that have typically been underrepresented and overlooked by the media. As a runner, a big focus of Benton's has been marathons. She has run over a dozen of them, and for about a decade, her efforts focused on what many ambitious marathoners focus on: getting a Boston qualifying time, and then running the Boston Marathon. Over the course of her marathon journey, Benton has become astutely aware of her own needs as a runner, and that not all conventional marathoning wisdom met her needs. She's been through a lot of trial and error, and she's found what does work for her, and she's learned how to trust that knowledge. Benton also found a coach who backed her approach. And that coach is Nell Rojas. Rojas is both a coach and she is also one of America's very best marathoners: among her many accolades, Rojas has twice been the top American finisher at the Boston Marathon. Working with Rojas, Benton raced a terrific 2022 Houston Marathon to earn her BQ, and run at Boston the next year. Benton shares it all in this episode, and more! What shines bright here is that what works for one person in marathoning may not work for another. Every runner needs to discover their own path, which is exactly what Benton did. Keep Up with Emilia Benton Instagram: @emiliambenton Website: emiliabenton.com Mentioned in This Episode "My Run Club Was Profiled for ‘Cheering While Black'—Here's Why It Only Reaffirms Our Mission," Sidney Baptista, as told to Emilia Benton: https://www.runnersworld.com/runners-stories/a43878096/my-run-club-was-profiled-for-cheering Liz Rock: A TrailblazHer's Journey, Running the Boston Marathon for Mile 21 Joy: https://womensrunningstories.com/liz-rock-a-trailblazhers-journey-running-the-boston-marathon-for-mile-21-joy Alison Mariella Désir: Running While Black, Her Story, Her Book: https://womensrunningstories.com/alison-mariella-desir-running-while-black-her-story-her-book Race Report: Nell Rojas + 2023 25k National Championships: https://womensrunningstories.com/race-report-nell-rojas-2023-usatf-25k-national-championships Boston Marathon Expo Live Stage event, Sun., April 14, 2pm: "Making a Statement: Breaking Barriers in Women's Running" featuring Briana Boehmer, Kelly Bruno, Alisa Harvey; moderated by Cherie Turner, Julie Sapper, Lisa Levin; presentation of Team Bevans takes place immediately following this conversation Music Credits Cormac O'Regan, of Playtoh penguinmusic, via Pixabay chillmore, via Pixabay SergePavkinMusic, via Pixabay Coma-Media, via Pixabay Ways to Connect and Engage with Women's Running Stories Instagram: @womensrunningstories Facebook: facebook.com/WomensRunningStories Facebook Group: facebook.com/groups/444164966663627 Website: womensrunningstories.com Email host Cherie: clouiseturner@gmail.com Women's Running Stories is a proud member of the Evergreen network: https://evergreenpodcasts.com/ Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
This week, we are thrilled to be joined by Ric Rojas! Ric is a retired elite distance runner, who among other achievements, held the 15K World Record, ran a 5,000m PR time of 13:39.92, and won multiple USATF National titles. Ric also won the Bolder Boulder 10K Memorial Day Road Race in 1979, beating out Frank Shorter in the inaugural year! Now, as a coach, he consistently yields results across the distance running spectrum, including Olympic Trials qualifiers, nationally ranked high school runners, and world-ranked masters runners. He is based out of Boulder, Colorado. Ric joins the Elevate Your Running Podcast to discuss many exciting topics that pertain to strong, fast running! We discussed… Running fundamentals and key aspects of effective running form, as well as drills and techniques all runners can implement to improve their running economy. What works for elite runners, and how Ric's peak performance principles can be applied to your next running goal. Mindset strategies any athlete can use to perform their best in workouts, and to breakthrough on the race course. Ric's thoughts on the upcoming Olympic Trials, where he will have multiple athletes, including his daughter, Nell Rojas (episode 50) running for a spot in the 2024 Olympic Games Marathon! We are grateful to Ric for spending his time with us for a very special episode #100. If you'd like to learn more from Ric, check out the resources below! https://www.ricrojasrunning.com/ https://www.instagram.com/ricrojasrunningtrack/ DOWNLOAD A CUSTOM TRAINING PLAN: Are you interested in leveling-up your running this year? You don't need to work with a coach to show up to the start line prepared and confident! Looking to up-level your training without a coach?! The Elevate Your Running Downloadable and Custom Training Plans - for beginner and intermediate runners are NOW available! You can choose from base training, 5K,10K, Half, and Marathon distance programming options. DONATE TO THE PODCAST: If you gain value from our podcast each week, we invite you to consider donating to the work and production of the show through Spotify! We greatly appreciate your support and listenership of the show, and look forward to providing more content, moving forward. LINKS: Elevate Your Running - https://elevateyourrunning.com/ Connect w/ Sara - https://www.instagram.com/sayrahrunshappy/ Connect w/ Austin - https://www.instagram.com/austinmyerss_/ The Feed (Sponsorship) - https://thefeed.com/teams/elevate-your-running --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/austin089/support
Elite runner and Olympian Rachel Smith tells the story of how it all went down from her viewpoint racing in the 2023 USATF 5km National Championships, which took place November 4, 2023, in New York City. This is Smith's first big event back since having her first child, her daughter, Nova, 6 months ago. Smith shares her experiences running through pregnancy, returning to training post-partum, and navigating breastfeeding as an elite level racer. And she shares her total joy of returning to competition and earning a podium spot, and what that looks like as a new mom. Smith makes note of how much she appreciates the growing support for racers who become moms. Specifically, she shouts out the pioneering organization &mother, founded by Olympian and former professional runner Alysia Montaño. The USATF 5km National Championships is a part of the championship series of races, for various different distances, that happen around the country throughout the year. Racers have a chance to earn a national title, as well as to earn prize money and points based on finishing places; points go toward the overall circuit placing. This was the final race of the circuit in 2023, so the circuit champion has been decided: the winner of the 2023 USATF Running Circuit is Ednah Kurgat, followed by Emma Grace Hurley, and in third is Nell Rojas. All three of these runners have been featured in our Race Report episodes this year. You can catch up on earlier road races in the series through our Race Reports. Each report features one runner's perspective on how it all went down, to give you an inside look at these championship events. WRS will be following all of the USATF Running Circuit action in Race Reports next year, 2024, so be sure to subscribe so you don't miss an episode. Keep Up with Rachel Smith Instagram: @rachschneid18 Twitter: @rachschneid18 Mentioned in this episode: &mother, website: andmother.org &mother, Instagram: @andmother_org Previous Women's Running Stories Race Report Episodes: https://womensrunningstories.com/podcast/women-running-stories Ways to Connect and Engage with Women's Running Stories Instagram: @womensrunningstories Twitter: @WomenRunStories Website: womensrunningstories.com Email host Cherie: clouiseturner@gmail.com Women's Running Stories is a member of the Evergreen network: https://evergreenpodcasts.com/
Elite runner and PhD student Jeralyn Poe tells the story of how it all went down from her viewpoint racing in the 2023 USATF 10km National Championships, which took place September 23, 2023, in Northport, NY, at the Great Cow Harbor 10km. Poe is in a relatively new phase of her racing journey, having finished her collegiate career just a couple years ago. Specifically, over the past two years, she's gone from the collegiate level of racing to the pro/elite field, and she's switched from track racing to racing on the roads. In addition, she's focused on a whole new distance: the marathon. Poe has always preferred longer distance races, and in college, the furthest she could race was the 10k. Now in her post-collegiate life, she's excited to focus on the marathon. To get there, she's gradually been upping her race distances and will debut in the marathon at the 2024 Olympic Trials Marathon, which will take place in Florida, in February. The Olympic Trials is Poe's A goal. This 10k champs then plays into a much bigger picture of Poe's running plans. Poe tells the whole story in this episode. The USATF 10km National Championships is a part of the championship series of races, for various different distances, that happen around the country throughout the year. Racers have a chance to earn a national title, as well as to earn prize money and points based on finishing places; points go toward the overall series placing. The top three places in the series after the 10km champs are Ednah Kurgat, Nell Rojas, and Emma Grace Hurley. All three of these runners have been featured in our Race Report episodes this year. You can catch up on earlier road races in the series through our Race Reports. Each report features one runner's perspective on how it all went down, to give you an inside look at these championship events. Stay tuned for the next and final race of 2023 series: the USATF 5km National Championships taking place November 4, 2023, in New York City. Keep Up with Jeralyn Poe Instagram: @jeralynkiprotich Twitter: @jeralynpoe Previous Women's Running Stories Race Report Episodes: https://womensrunningstories.com/podcast/women-running-stories Ways to Connect and Engage with Women's Running Stories Instagram: @womensrunningstories Twitter: @WomenRunStories Website: womensrunningstories.com Email host Cherie: clouiseturner@gmail.com Women's Running Stories is a member of the Evergreen network: https://evergreenpodcasts.com/
Episode 19 - Just Some Great Running AdviceThis episode just has some great running advice. Hence the name of the episode. This isn't an exhaustive list... it's just some great running advice. I've got more. This is just some of what I got. I can't give you everything on episode 19. You wouldn't come back for episode 20 and I want you back. And that's not all this episode has! I go over... in detail... the Chicago Marathon weekend... which was awesome. There is also the mail bag AND another Mindful Minute with coach tammie. It's an all around great episode. 00:00 Intro and Chicago Marathon Weekend Recap22:15 Just Some Great Running Advice44:00 Mailbag47:35 Mindset Minute with coach tammie of the how up society49:35 See Ya LatersCheck out these links!Check out the Chicago MarathonCheck out coach tammie of the show up societyCheck out Pizzano in Chicago (three nights of spaghetti can meatballs)Check out Sifan HassanCheck out Joan Benoit SamuelsonCheck out Valerie Constien on Instagram Check out Jordan Hasay on InstragramCheck out Nell Rojas on Instagram Check out Kelvin Kiptum on Instagramhttps://www.pizanoschicago.com/locations/chicago-loop/Cheers and thank you for listening!Coach BennettBe sure to send any and all questions and comments to the mailbag: Coach Bennett's Podcast 9220 SW Barbur Blvd STE 119, #322 Portland, Oregon 97219 And if you need even more Coach Bennett in your life you can scratch that itch by subscribing to the Coach Bennett's Newsletter.You can also listen to the Two Coach Bennetts Talking podcast on Apple Podcasts or on Spotify Podcasts Or you can follow on Instagram: @coachbennett TikTok: @CoachBennett Check out Coach Bennett on Cameo for any messages of inspiration or motivation or birthday wished or pep talk for you or friends or family or teammates: Coach Bennett Mastodon: @coachbennett Twitter: @BennettRunThreads: @CoachBennettStrava: Coach Bennett
Professional runner for Team ZAP Endurance Tristin Van Ord tells the story of how it all went down from her viewpoint racing in the 2023 USATF 20km National Championships, which just took place September 4 in New Haven, CT. This 2023 season has been full of success as well as learning experiences for Van Ord. She started the year running her fastest marathon ever—she set a PB by over two minutes—placing first American and fourth woman at the Houston Marathon in January. Going into the summer, however, Van Ord, who has OCD, began to experience worsening symptoms of the disorder. In particular, those manifested in intense performance anxiety and insomnia. But through the summer to now, more race experience and therapeutic work has put Van Ord on a path to better manage the impact of OCD, to the benefit of her running and racing. The story of the 20k champs is testament to Van Ord's progress and also to her growing savvy and strength in the elite ranks of US road running. Van Ord tells the whole story in this episode, about experiencing and managing OCD, how she's learned and grown from her challenges, how she's improved as a competitor, and how the 20k champs unfolded, to an excellent result. The USATF 20km National Championships is a part of the championship series of races, for various different distances, that happen around the country throughout the year. Racers have a chance to earn a national title, as well as to earn prize money and points based on finishing places; points go toward the overall series placing. The top three places in the series after the 20km champs are Ednah Kurgat, Nell Rojas, and Emily Sisson. Both Kurgat and Rojas have been featured in our Race Report episodes this year. You can catch up on earlier road races in the series through our Race Reports. Each report features one runner's perspective on how it all went down, to give you an inside look at these championship events. Stay tuned for the next race in the series, the USATF 10km National Championships taking place in Northpoint, NY, September 23, 2023. That will be followed by the final race on the circuit this season, the USATF 5km National Champions, which take place November 4, 2023, in New York City. Keep Up with Tristin Van Ord Instagram: @tristinvanord Twitter: @tristinvanord Previous Women's Running Stories Race Report Episodes: https://womensrunningstories.com/podcast/women-running-stories Ways to Connect and Engage with Women's Running Stories Instagram: @womensrunningstories Twitter: @WomenRunStories Website: womensrunningstories.com Email host Cherie: clouiseturner@gmail.com Women's Running Stories is a member of the Evergreen network: https://evergreenpodcasts.com/
Ever wondered why there's such a vast range of coaching knowledge in the fitness industry? Our guest, Rick Prince, founder of United Endurance Sports Coaching Academy (UESCA), unwraps this mystery. With 20 years in the fitness industry and a strong grounding in kinesiology, Rick has experienced first-hand how the lack of regulation in the industry results in a broad spectrum of skills and knowledge. He's determined to change that with the creation of UESCA, a science and evidence-based education and certification provioder that bridges the gap between education and sports.In the ever-evolving field of endurance coaching, one size does not fit all. This episode will enlighten you on the varying levels of coaching certification in the UK, the importance of insurance coverage when coaching athletes, and how to select the best policies to suit specific activities and the needs of coaches. You'll also get to meet the impressive team that Rick has assembled for the UESCA courses, including renowned experts like Jason Koop, Dr Justin Ross, Nell Rojas, Dr Matt Hansen, Dr Chris Myers, and Dr Corrine Malcolm. They uniquely blend a science-based approach with an openness to individual coaching needs, offering a well-rounded coaching education.We will also discuss the advantages of having a Facebook Coaches Group and the importance of shared knowledge amongst coaches. Rick emphasizes the value a UESCA-certified coach brings and the benefits of being part of the UESCA coaches group. Additionally and most importantly, we'll explore what it means to find the right coach for you, one who understands your unique needs, has the right knowledge and skills, and fits well with your personality. So, whether you're a coach, an athlete, or simply interested in the world of endurance sports, buckle up for this episode loaded with valuable insights.You can find out more about UESCA here https://uesca.com/And if you would like a Certified UESCA Running Coach then give Nick a shout, or you can find many other UESCA coaches via the UESCA Coach Directory (I love supporting other coaches too!)Thanks for being part of our running community. Keep clocking those miles, keep pushing your limits, and above all, keep finding joy in the run. See you on the next episode of Maximum Mileage Running Podcast! JOIN OUR FREE FACEBOOK GROUP! Your support here helps to keep making content and weekly podcast episodes... in return, you will have access to fantastic discounts through our numerous partners, plus we upload lots more content and chat to help you with your running! Thanks to all our partners at Maximum Mileage who you can get huge discounts via the Maximum Mileage Facebook Group! : Runderwear https://www.runderwear.co.uk/ Truestart Coffee https://www.truestartcoffee.com/ Torq Fitness https://www.torqfitness.co.uk/ Protein Works https://www.theproteinworks.com/ Ugoku Projects https://ugokuprojects.com/ Solemate https://www.sole-mate.uk/ You can find more resources including the blog or enquire about having one...
After Nell Rojas finished the Boston Marathon her running life has been a whirlwind. In this episode, she bring her trademark honesty and dives into all of it: Getting back to top fitness after Boston, investing in her health by working with nutritionist and upping her carb intake, and the onset of a stress fracture in her foot that altered her plans and left her with plenty of uncertainty. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Welcome to SEASON TWO of BeRad the Pod, where your host, Cat Bradley, sits down with Nell Rojas, ranked 6th in the US and has finished as the top American at the 2021 and 2022 Boston Marathon, finishing in the top 10 at both races. She stands for inclusivity in the running space for people of color and for women empowerment. In this episode we chat about what it takes to be great, how to follow your dreams fiercely, and how to commit to the process bravely. Tune in to hear Cat grill Nell on all that she has done right as a professional runner in the last ten years. Nell's Website: https://rojasrunning.com/ Nell's Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/nell_rojas_running/ --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/berad-podcast5/support
Kassie Parker just finished one of the most successful NCAA DIII careers on record. On the indoor and outdoor track and in cross country, racing for Loras College, she set records, helped her team reach its first national title, and won numerous national titles herself. Parker graduated in May 2023 and immediately moved into her pro career. She ran her first post-collegiate pro-elite race at the USATF 6km National Championships, earning a solid eighth place. Then, she set her sights on the Bix 7, this year the 7-mile USATF National Championships, which took place on July 29, 2023, in Davenport, Iowa. Kassie tells the story of her incredible collegiate career and then, how it all went down at the 7-mile champs. She also announces her next big move, becoming a member of the Hansons Brooks ODP Professional Running Team. The USATF 7-mile National Championships is a part of the championship series of races, for various different distances, that happen around the country throughout the year. Racers earn points based on finishing places that go toward the overall series placing. The top three places after the 7-mile champs are Ednah Kurgat, Nell Rojas, and Emma Grace Hurley, each of whom have been featured in our Race Report episodes this year. You can catch up on earlier road races in the series through our Race Reports. Each report features one runner's perspective on how it all went down. Stay tuned for the next race in the series, the USATF 20km National Championships taking place in New Haven, CT, September 4, 2023. Keep up with The Planted Runner Instagram: @theplantedrunner Website: theplantedrunner.com Previous Women's Running Stories Race Report Episodes https://womensrunningstories.com/podcast/women-running-stories Ways to Connect and Engage with Women's Running Stories Instagram: @womensrunningstories Twitter: @WomenRunStories Website: womensrunningstories.com Email host Cherie: clouiseturner@gmail.com Women's Running Stories is a member of the Evergreen network: https://evergreenpodcasts.com/
Sgt. Ednah Kurgat tells how it all went down at the recent USATF 6km National Championships in Canton, OH, July 15. Krugat runs as a member of the US Army's WCAP (World Class Athlete Program) and has primarily focused on cross-country and distance track racing, with a particular focus on the 10,000-meter. In January 2023, she won the USATF Cross-Country National Championships; this earned Kurgat her first spot on an international team, representing the US at the Cross Country World Championships that took place in February in Australia. Kurgat is relatively new to road racing, having only started last year, but she's clearly learning quickly. Listen to hear how, despite a busy race calendar coming into the 6k Championships, Krugat ran a smart, decisive race. A special note of thanks here to race founder and director Tina Oprean Ryee, who is also the director of Cross-Country and Track and Field at Malone University. This is the only women's-only event on the Grand Prix Circuit (the men have a corresponding 8km race in Tennessee), and Krugat was mindful of how the energy felt different at this race and it felt empowering. The USATF 6km National Championships is a part of the championship series of races that happen throughout the year, beginning with the Cross-Country National Championships. Racers earn points based on finishing places that go toward the overall series placing. Kurgat is current in second place overall, behind Nell Rojas. You can catch up on earlier road races in the series through our Race Reports. Each report features one runner's perspective on how it all went down. Stay tuned for the next race in the series, happening this weekend, Saturday, July 29: the USATF 7-mile National Championships in Davenport, IA. Keep up with Ednah Kurgat Instagram: @ednah_kurgat Keep up with The Planted Runner Instagram: @theplantedrunner Website: theplantedrunner.com Ways to Connect and Engage with Women's Running Stories Instagram: @womensrunningstories Twitter: @WomenRunStories Website: womensrunningstories.com Email host Cherie: clouiseturner@gmail.com Women's Running Stories is a member of the Evergreen network: https://evergreenpodcasts.com/
In this episode, Nell discusses a wide range of topics from the perspective of both a professional runner and a coach. Specifically, she discusses the differences and similarities between elite runners and amateurs with respect to training and racing.
Up next, we talk with US champion and pro marathoner Nell Rojas about how to better approach the idea of working harder. After that, we share world of running updates about the unparalleled success of the Paris Diamond League meet, including no fewer than three new world records in distance events. We also report on the NCAA championships and more. For resources and details, visit https://atozrunning.com/episode193 For training, coaching, and other services, visit https://atozrunning.com/coaching
Nell Rojas has some big goals. Goals that she's committed to, and over the last few years she's learned exactly what that commitment entails. The Boulder native is at a place in her life where she's accepted the opportunity costs (like prioritizing sleep and turning down social events) to excel in her sport — and it's working. The former triathlete is a sub 2:30 marathoner (that's faster than a 5:40 pace over 26.2 miles), coached by her father who was one of the first athletes to run for Nike, won the very first BolderBoulder, and held the world record for the 15K. For episode 254, she talks about how that impacts their relationship, how owning her own coaching business makes her proud (and the lessons entrepreneurship has taught her), and what she's looking forward to next. MENTIONED IN THIS EPISODE GARMIN | Shop the new Forerunner lineup now at Garmin.com and be sure to check out the sale on select Forerunner watches. OPEN | Head to WithOpen.com/Hurdle to get 30 days free SOCIAL @nell_rojas_running @emilyabbate @hurdlepodcast JOIN: THE *Secret* FACEBOOK GROUP SIGN UP: Weekly Hurdle Newsletter ASK ME A QUESTION: Leave me a voice message, ask me a question, and it could be featured in an upcoming episode! --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/hurdle/message
Nell Rojas is one of the best marathon racers in the U.S. having placed top American at both the 2021 and 2022 Boston Marathon. In this episode she shares how it all went down at the 2023 USATF 25k National Championships, which took place just one month after the 2023 Boston Marathon. But of course, there's so much more to the story than just one race. The 25k race, as it would turn out, was not the day that Nell had hoped it could be. The story behind that stretches back to Nell's build up to Boston 2023, and this episode gets into all of it. It also has to do with where a race like this fits into Nell's larger goals. Along the way we get insight into what it looks like to be a professional marathon runner, how focusing on being the very best at one very long distance plays out over the long haul. One fact that is clear in Nell's journey is that being a professional runner is as much about training and racing as it is about managing the stresses of daily life. Within Nell's thoughtful insights and extensive experience as an elite athlete are valuable takeaways that you can take into your own life adventures, wherever you may be along your journey. For 2023, we are doing Race Reports for each of the USATF Road Circuit races, which are the series of national championship events that take place for various distances all throughout the country throughout the year. Each race is an opportunity to earn a national title and some excellent prize money. Racers also earn points based on their placing that go toward the race series competition. Nell is current in second place in the series, just one point behind Jessa Hanson. Emma Grace Hurley, who we featured in our episode focusing on the 15k championship, is in third. See the links below to catch up with earlier race reports. Ways to Keep Up with Nell Rojas Instagram: @nell_rojas_running Website: https://rojasrunning.com/ Listen to earlier 2023 Race Reports Race Report: Alexina Teubel + 2023 USATF One-Mile National Championships Race Report: Amber Zimmerman + 2023 USATF 10-Mile National Championship Race Report: Emma Grace Hurley + 2023 USATF 15k National Championships Race Report: Lauren Hagans + 2023 USATF Half Marathon National Championships Race Report: Molly Huddle + 2023 New York City Half Marathon Ways to Connect and Engage with Women's Running Stories Instagram: @womensrunningstories Twitter: @WomenRunStories Website: womensrunningstories.com Email host Cherie: clouiseturner@gmail.com
We are excited to welcome professional runner, Nell Rojas to the Suite Run Podcast! Nell Rojas is on fire right now in her running career and we are HERE for it. Fresh off a PR of 2:24:51 at the Boston Marathon nearly four weeks ago (and coming in first American at Boston in 2021 and 2022), Nell has her sights on the Olympic Trials Marathon in February 2024. First, there is a lot of focused prep and racing in front of her and we have the chance to chat with Nell about that and a lot more. Nell shares about her running, the Boston Marathon, her training and mental strategy as well as her thriving coaching business and new strength training app! In the second half we chat about Nell's hometown of Boulder. Many people in Boulder are transplants, but Nell was born and raised in Boulder! Nell shares her favorite places to run, dine out, places of interest, races and more in the land of the super athletes (8 minute pace - that's too slow! You'll have to listen to the full episode to find out what we are talking about).Take us with you on your next run - you are not going to want to miss this conversation.Click HERE for the show notes.Click HERE for a Suite Run mug.This episode is sponsored by:InsideTrackerInsideTracker is a personalized health and wellness platform like no other.What's their secret? First, InsideTracker uses its patented algorithm to analyze your body's data and offer you a clearer picture than you've ever had before of what's going on inside you. Then, InsideTracker provides you with a concrete, science-backed, trackable action plan for reaching your performance goals and being your healthy best. InsideTracker is offering 25% off its store for our listeners and let us recommend the Essentials Package for just $189! It's perfect for runners to elevate their training. Just visit insidetracker dot com slash SUITE RUN.Where to find Nell Rojas:Nell on InstagramRojas Running websiteWhere to find Natalie and Jerold:Natalie's InstagramSuite Run InstagramNatalie's TwitterSuite Run TwitterNatalie's FacebookSuite Run WebsiteSuite Run Facebook
Nell Rojas is a professional runner born in Boulder Colorado. On this episode we chat about her history in the sport from childhood in Boulder to now as a professional who hopes to qualify for Paris. We discuss experiences (her trip to Kenya), goals and her relationship with her dad who is also her coach. For those who haven't check out the sweat elite video with Nell and her dad and you will see his true emotion for her running.
At last week's Boston Marathon, Nell Rojas went up against some of the world's best after a less-than-ideal build and did her thing. Nell ran a 2:24:51, a personal best, which was good for 14th overall and 3rd American. Two weeks before Boston, Nell finished 3rd at Cherry Blossom 10 Miler (USATF Championship). In this episode we detail the training that led to these performances as well as the race tactics and details that defined them. Nell displays her trademark candor and good humor in describing all of it! In the second half of the episode we hear from CJ Albertson. CJ ran a gutsy race that proved to far more impactful that his 12th place overall finish (4th American). We dive into all of it while talking at length about his well-crafted IG post detailing his experience: "2:10:33- 12th place at the Boston Marathon On paper, a mediocre result. With analysis, a poor result- with a 62:20 1st half split, then fading hard for a 68:13 2nd half. But this race was special. For awhile now, it's been difficult to enjoy running or really anything in life- and I've had this feeling that I'm not exactly myself- like my life and personality has been filtered in grayscale. This weekend in Boston was full of vibrant color. Running 15 miles with the world's best marathoners, far faster than I've ever ran before- felt right, and I felt like me. It's hard to describe, but the genuine joy, peace, and fun I experienced during the race hit me in a way that I could only interpret as “this is who I am”. Yesterday, I wasn't fit enough to race a full 26.2 with the world's best- and many would say I should've ran the first half slower (including me before the race). Analytically, they are correct. But I was rewarded anyway. I was reminded of who I am, the greatness I was created for (not just in running), and the joy of running and life. We all have greatness within us. We may not have achieved it yet, haven't mastered the habits/discipline necessary to get there, and sometimes may not even feel it's true- but it's still who we are. Time to live it out." Sponsor: This episode is sponsored by UCAN nutrition which is powered to deliver steady, long lasting energy without the spike and crash. Add in UCAN Hydrate to get those electrolytes that you need to stay hydrated. Finally, you've got to try the award winning Edge energy gels - they are my go-to on the run. You will get 20% of all of your orders at ucan.co with code RAMBLING. _ _ _ Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
At last week's Boston Marathon, Nell Rojas went up against some of the world's best after a less-than-ideal build and did her thing. Nell ran a 2:24:51, a personal best, which was good for 14th overall and 3rd American. Two weeks before Boston, Nell finished 3rd at Cherry Blossom 10 Miler (USATF Championship). In this episode we detail the training that led to these performances as well as the race tactics and details that defined them. Nell displays her trademark candor and good humor in describing all of it!
Carrie chats with Nell Rojas in front of a live audience prior to the 2023 Boston Marathon! They talk about preparing for the race, her strategy, how she adjusts her plans in the middle of a race, her Broadway aspirations, training over in Kenya, training her mind, and so much more!
Everyone can benefit from partnering with a running coach. And yet, many people believe they either don't need a coach, or don't deserve to work with one. Today, Coach Sara discusses the top questions to ask when considering up-leveling your training and partnering with a coach. Hear about Sara's experiences in working with her coach, Nell Rojas - and the positive outcomes of having someone in your corner for your goals! Key considerations for hiring a coach, include: The coaches' experience and ‘niche' Approach and style of coaching that you need as an athlete Communication style and personality of both coach and athlete Running experience and relatability Whether you are currently working with a run coach or not, this episode will help you gain clarity on the pros, cons, and truths of hiring a coach for your running goals. New releases of the Elevate Your Running podcast every Thursday! If you enjoyed this episode, let us know by leaving a review on the platform you're listening on, and connect with us on social media! Podcast Resources: Elevate Your Running The Feed Connect w/ Sara Connect w/ Austin – Track: Chicago — Jey Co [Audio Library Release] Music provided by Audio Library Plus Watch: https://youtu.be/MNbfbvZR10A Free Download / Stream: https://alplus.io/chicago
Nell Rojas has been the top American at the last two Boston marathoners and is set to line up there again in 3 weeks. Her path to the front of elite marathoning has not been a direct one, however, and we talk about that winding path in this conversation. In particular, her journey includes becoming a coach for the every-day athlete well before she was chasing podiums at Boston and NYC. In this conversation, we talk about her background but then dive into her coaching philosophy, including what it takes to perform well in the marathon and especially Boston. Listen all the way to the end because her thoughts on mental prep for Boston are absolute gold!
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We are starting off season three of Road to the Trials with one of the best and most versatile runners in the U.S. - Nell Rojas. In this episode we talk about her 2022 marathon performances and take a deep dive into the tumultuous last two months of her life that nearly ended her 2023 Boston Marathon before it began. Nell is a professional marathon runner for Nike. She grew up in Boulder, CO with two older brothers and her dog Starblaze. She walked on to the Northern Arizona University cross country and track and field teams and got her B.S. in Exercise Science. After college she became a professional triathlete until she decided to move out of her mom's basement and focus on her coaching career. She discovered marathons when she finished 7th at the 2018 marathon national championships in a time of 2:31. She recently finished 5th at the 2021 Boston Marathon, 10th at the 2022 Boston Marathon, and 10th at the 2022 NYC Marathon. She is the 2021 10 mile national champion. Nell started coaching with her dad Ric Rojas when she graduated from high school and has been coaching ever since. She and the founder of RISE Boulder and is well known for her strength training for runners. PR's: Marathon 2:25:57 10k: 31:52 5k: 15:37 The photo used in the podcast graphic was taken by Jesus Perez - www.instagram.com/weligsander. Sponsor: This episode is sponsored by UCAN nutrition which is powered to deliver steady, long lasting energy without the spike and crash. Add in UCAN Hydrate to get those electrolytes that you need to stay hydrated. Finally, you've got to try the award winning Edge energy gels - they are my go-to on the run. You will get 20% of all of your orders at ucan.co with code RAMBLING and get a free sample pack of six Edge energy gels, you only have to pay the shipping, at www.ucan.co/rambling. _ _ _ Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
We are starting off season three of Road to the Trials with one of the best and most versatile runners in the U.S. - Nell Rojas. In this episode we talk about her 2022 marathon performances and take a deep dive into the tumultuous last two months of her life that nearly ended her 2023 Boston Marathon before it began. Nell is a professional marathon runner for Nike. She grew up in Boulder, CO with two older brothers and her dog Starblaze. She walked on to the Northern Arizona University cross country and track and field teams and got her B.S. in Exercise Science. After college she became a professional triathlete until she decided to move out of her mom's basement and focus on her coaching career. She discovered marathons when she finished 7th at the 2018 marathon national championships in a time of 2:31. She recently finished 5th at the 2021 Boston Marathon, 10th at the 2022 Boston Marathon, and 10th at the 2022 NYC Marathon. She is the 2021 10 mile national champion. Nell started coaching with her dad Ric Rojas when she graduated from high school and has been coaching ever since. She and the founder of RISE Boulder and is well known for her strength training for runners. PR's: Marathon 2:25:57 10k: 31:52 5k: 15:37 The photo used in the podcast graphic was taken by Jesus Perez - www.instagram.com/weligsander.
The Road to the Trials has returned for season three and we are fired up! We will be bringing you a yearlong, behind the scenes, look at the training and racing of some of America's best runners as they prepare for the Olympic Marathon Trials on February 3, 2024. In this amazing season we will be following Nell Rojas, CJ Albertson, Sara Vaughn, Dani Moreno, Nico Montañez, Carmen Graves, Ramiro “Curly” Guillen and Jereny Rivera. In this episode we are joined by Stefanie Flippin and Peter Bromka. Stefanie is a professional ultra runner and doctor who co-owns her own practice. She was also featured in season one of Road to the Trials! Peter is one of the best running-focused writers in the country and has chronicled his own quest for an OTQ over the past five years. In this episode the three of us dive into the eight runners that we will follow this season while Stefanie and Peter share what they learned from their own journeys and their thoughts on the year ahead. Follow season three's runners: Nell Rojas: https://www.instagram.com/nell_rojas_running/ Sara Vaughn: https://www.instagram.com/smevaughn/ Dani Moreno: https://www.instagram.com/dan_yell_a/ Carmen Graves: https://www.instagram.com/carmenpelar/ Jereny Rivera: https://www.instagram.com/lolspacemonkey/ CJ Albertson: https://www.instagram.com/cjalbertson Nico Montañez: https://www.instagram.com/montanez.nico Ramiro "Curly" Guillen: https://www.instagram.com/deejaycurly/ Sponsors: Thank you to Lagoon for sponsoring this episode and for their truly amazing pillows! Take their two minute quiz and learn which pillow is perfect for you and the way you sleep at https://lagoonsleep.com/rambling and save 15% by using code RAMBLING at checkout. --- Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
The Road to the Trials has returned for season three and we are fired up! We will be bringing you a yearlong, behind the scenes, look at the training and racing of some of America's best runners as they prepare for the Olympic Marathon Trials on February 3, 2024. In this amazing season we will be following Nell Rojas, CJ Albertson, Sara Vaughn, Dani Moreno, Nico Montañez, Carmen Graves, Ramiro “Curly” Guillen, and Jereny Rivera. In this episode we are joined by Stefanie Flippin and Peter Bromka. Stefanie is a professional ultra runner and doctor who co-owns her own practice. She was also featured in season one of Road to the Trials! Peter is one of the best running-focused writers in the country and has chronicled his own quest for an OTQ over the past five years. In this episode the three of us dive into the eight runners that we will follow this season while Stefanie and Peter share what they learned from their own journeys and their thoughts on the year ahead. Follow season three's runners: Nell Rojas: https://www.instagram.com/nell_rojas_running/ Sara Vaughn: https://www.instagram.com/smevaughn/ Dani Moreno: https://www.instagram.com/dan_yell_a/ Carmen Graves: https://www.instagram.com/carmenpelar/ Jereny Rivera: https://www.instagram.com/lolspacemonkey/ CJ Albertson: https://www.instagram.com/cjalbertson Nico Montañez: https://www.instagram.com/montanez.nico Ramiro "Curly" Guillen: https://www.instagram.com/deejaycurly/
Nell Rojas is an American elite marathon runner for Nike, coach, and business owner for Rojas Running. She joins EYR to discuss key aspects of her background in the sport, as well as her present-day life as one of the top women's marathon runners in the world today! Key discussion topics include: How Nell's training has evolved over the years, and her thoughts on meeting the specific needs of each athlete. The value of strength training and why Nell integrates lifting into her routine as an athlete. Mental strength and resilience through hard workouts and harder times as an athlete and business owner - Nell's internal dialogue and how we all can be stronger from the inside out. This episode is jam-packed with thoughtful information and important perspectives for athletes of all levels. We're extremely grateful to Nell for sharing her time with us this week. Learn more about Nell here and continue to follow along with her career in running! If you enjoyed this podcast, let us know by leaving a review, subscribing, and reaching out to us on social media! Find out more about Sara and Austin below, and join us again next week - new episodes every Thursday! Resources: Elevate Your Running Connect w/ Sara Connect w/ Austin – Track: Chicago — Jey Co [Audio Library Release] Music provided by Audio Library Plus Watch: https://youtu.be/MNbfbvZR10A Free Download / Stream: https://alplus.io/chicago
This final episode of 2022 is a compilation of highlights from 12 of the most impactful conversations I've had over the past 12 months. As I've written in years past, putting this annual episode together is equal parts exciting and impossible. It's a treat to revisit all of these exchanges but it's also a tough task to pick 12 that stood out. Each and every person that's been gracious enough to give me an hour or two of their time has taught me, inspired me, entertained me, moved me, or changed me in some way—and it's my hope that they've done the same for you. This year's "best of" lineup, in order of release date, are: Bolota Asmerom, Luis Grijalva, Amy Leedham, Phil Shin, Nell Rojas, Tommy Rivs, Jinghuan Liu Tervalon, Tommie Runz, Peter Gilmore, Alison Mariella Désir, Chris Mosier, and Marielle Hall.This episode is brought to you by:— New Balance. TheFreshFoam X 1080 v12 is the shoe I run most of my miles in and it holds up week in and week out. The FuelCell Rebel v3 is my go-to go-fast shoe for workouts. And finally, the soon-to-be released FuelCell SC Elite v3 is my racer. Check 'em out at your favorite run specialty store or on newbalance.com.— Precision Fuel & Hydration. Check out this webinar on fueling and hydration for marathons and ultras or these articles about carbohydrate needs and how to train your gut to take in more fuel. The Fuel & Hydration Planner is a great tool to dial in your fueling and hydration needs. Use the code TMS22 when you check out at precisionfuelandhydration.com and save 15% off your first order.Click here for complete show notes. Music and editing for this episode by John Summerford. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Carrie chats with Emilia Benton! The freelance journalist joins the show to talk about her writing, her training and racing, her coach (Nell Rojas) and how she helped Emilia set a 15 minute personal best, her childhood, her goals for 2023, her husband and Boston Terrier, and so much more!
"I went through a breakup and went straight for the guitar shop, hoping that would fix everything. Well. I played it once for about 10 minutes." In both 2021 and 2022, Boulder-based professional runner Nell Rojas was the highest-placing American woman at the Boston Marathon. Now, she's ready to tackle the Big Apple: Nell is gearing up to make her TCS New York City Marathon debut next month. Today, she answers questions about how her training is going, why she wants to run NYC, how her boyfriend really feels about her "head-only altitude tent," American Girl dolls (she's an Addy; I'm an aspiring Samantha), how people react when they see her car, and so much more. SPONSOR: Tracksmith. Click here and use code ALI22 to get free shipping. Plus, Tracksmith will donate 5% of your purchase proceeds to The Trevor Project. For more from Nell, check out: Nell Rojas on Episode 513 of the Ali on the Run Show Nell Rojas & Hiruni Wijayaratne on Episode 484 of the Ali on the Run Show Nell Rojas on Episode 434 of the Ali on the Run Show Nell Rojas on Episode 431 of the Ali on the Run Show Nell Rojas on Episode 229 of the Ali on the Run Show Follow Nell: Instagram @nell_rojas_running Twitter @nellrojas Follow Ali: Instagram @aliontherun1 Join the Facebook group Twitter @aliontherun1 Support on Patreon Blog Strava SUPPORT the Ali on the Run Show! If you're enjoying the show, please subscribe and leave a rating and review on Apple Podcasts. Spread the run love. And if you liked this episode, share it with your friends!
This month our hosts Dave Borchardt and Elliott Scott with Nell Rojas, the top American female finisher in the past two Boston Marathons, as well as Cole Bolin from the FIT Muscle & Joint Clinic. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Had Nell Rojas on the show!!!! Such a dope human being!!! Amazing role model for all of us! We talked about her progression in the sport, relationships with food, getting the best out of your training, and her recent Boston Marathon performance! Check Nell out on: Instagram - https://instagram.com/nell_rojas_running?igshid=YmMyMTA2M2Y= Coaching Website - http://rojasrunning.com/
In this episode, Emma sits down with Nell Rojas, who recently placed 10th in the Boston Marathon. Nell talks about her journey to professional running, how she began her coaching business Rojas Running, what it's like balancing training while running a business, and even spills some sponsorship tea. Follow Nell on Instagram - @nell_rojas_running. You can find Emma on Instagram at @emmaabrahamson and on her YouTube Channel. Follow Convos Over Cold Brew Podcast on Instagram at @convosovercoldbrewpod.Click here to shop Convos Over Cold Brew merchandise!Offers:-Goodr l Go to http://goodr.com/ and use code COLDBREW to get 15% off your entire order!Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy
Nell Rojas is an American triathlete, long-distance runner, coach, business owner, and winner of the 2019 Grandma's Marathon. She is also the fastest American woman at Boston Marathon in 2022 and 2021. In this episode, we were joined by Nell and her father/coach Ric Rojas, who has been a professional runner and himself ran the Boston Marathon 3 times. Nell and Ric talk about their training methods, nutrition, and more with our host Vikas Singh.Episode Summary:00:30 - About this episode02:19 - Welcome Nell to the show!03:02 - How did Nell Rojas start running — her athletic background09:45 - Nell's experience training with her father, Ric Rojas; The father-daughter relationship vs coach-athlete relationship11:55 - Ric joins the conversation — Ric's take on training his daughter13:44 - Ric's experience as a coach at Boston Marathon 202215:24 - How did Nell plan for the Boston Marathon 2022?18:12 - How have Ric and Nell seen a change in coaching and the importance of a coach24:12 - Speed workouts vs. Tempo/threshold runs29:56 - How did Nell's training look like for the Boston Marathon 2022; planning for the race and executing it.38:39 - Ric's emotion when Nell completed the race.40:12 - Nell's nutrition45:56 - Nell's plans ahead48:24 - Ric and Nell's advice to runnersGuest(s) Profile:Nell is a world-class marathoner, running 2:28:06 to win Grandma's Marathon. She recently finished 9th at the 2020 Marathon Olympic Trials in her third marathon ever. She ran Division I for The University of Northern Arizona where she was a 3-time Big Sky Steeplechase Champion, 5k Big Sky Champion, and All-Conference/All-Regional in cross country. After college Nell competed as a professional triathlete and more recently professional runner. She is passionate about coaching and pushing athletes to reach their potential.Ric was ranked in the top 10 United States High School Milers by Track and Field News while he was in high school. He still holds the 1600m, which he set at UNM Stadium in Albuquerque, New Mexico. Ric is a decorated coach and a proud father!Nell's timings in Boston Marathon 2022: 2:25:57To connect with the Rojas, go to rojasrunning.com.About Vikas Singh:Vikas Singh, an MBA from Chicago Booth, worked at Goldman Sachs, Morgan Stanley, APGlobale and Reliance before coming up with the idea of democratizing fitness knowledge and helping beginners get on a fitness journey. Vikas is an avid long-distance runner, building fitpage to help people learn, train, and move better.For more information on Vikas, or to leave any feedback and requests, you can reach out to him via the channels below:Instagram: @vikas_singhhLinkedIn: Vikas SinghGmail: vikas@fitpage.inTwitter: @vikashsingh1010About the Podcast: Run with FitpageThis podcast series is built to bring science and research from the endurance sports industry. These may help you learn and implement these in your training, recovery, and nutrition journey. We invite coaches, exercise scientists, researchers, nutritionists, doctors, and inspiring athletes to come and share their knowledge and stories with us. So, whether you're just getting started with running or want to get better at it, this is the best podcast for you!Learn more about fitness and nutrition on our website, www.fitpage.in, or check out our app Fitpage on iOS and Android. This podcast was recorded on Rivers
"This is the time in my life where I'm trying to do whatever I can to be the fastest I can and get the furthest in running that I can. So anything that is not working toward that goal just doesn't make any sense." For the second year in row, professional marathoner Nell Rojas had a big day in Boston. She finished 10th overall at the 126th Boston Marathon, running a personal best (2:25:57), and finishing as the top U.S. woman in the field. In this conversation, Nell talks Boston beyond the numbers. She talks about the pre-race press conference and about breaking some big news before the race: After signing with adidas earlier this year, Nell recently ended that partnership in favor of racing in shoes that she felt better suited her body. She talks about that difficult decision, and about how it weighed on her during her Boston build-up. Plus, she talks about her pre-race routine, about how the race played out, and about what's next. SPONSOR: The WineShine Half Marathon — Register today for the inaugural event, happening July 16, 2022, and use code ONTHERUN to get $25 off your registration. See you in Napa! What you'll get on this episode: All about Nell's Boston buildup (4:30) The Boston Marathon press conference experience (8:40) Nell talks about sponsorship stuff (11:00) How Nell decided what to wear on the run (17:40) Nell's goals for this year's Boston Marathon (20:15) How the race played out (26:30) How this year's race compared to Boston 2021 (29:30) Nell's pre-race routine (33:30) What the later miles in the race were like (37:20) Nell's High / Low / High from Marathon Monday (42:35) What happens after the finish line (46:10) What's next on the sponsorship front and beyond (49:40) For more, check out: Nell Rojas & Hiruni Wijayaratne on Episode 484 of the Ali on the Run Show Nell Rojas on Episode 434 of the Ali on the Run Show Nell Rojas on Episode 431 of the Ali on the Run Show Nell Rojas on Episode 229 of the Ali on the Run Show Follow Nell: Instagram @nell_rojas_running Twitter @nellrojas Follow Ali: Instagram @aliontherun1 Join the Facebook group Twitter @aliontherun1 Support on Patreon Blog Strava SUPPORT the Ali on the Run Show! If you're enjoying the show, please subscribe and leave a rating and review on Apple Podcasts. Spread the run love. And if you liked this episode, share it with your friends!
Nell Rojas joins the CITIUS MAG Podcast for the first time after finishing as the top American at the Boston Marathon for the second time in a row. The Boulder-based running coach placed 10th over in a new personal best of 2:25:57 – which took 75 seconds off her time from her sixth place finish last October in Boston. In this episode, we go through her build-up to this race which wasn't perfect and then the decision-making process into leaving her contract with Adidas that she signed in April to run in a pair of Nike VaporFly shoes. We touch on the conversation around unsponsored runners since her decision to ditch the contract has been a topic of discussion on Twitter and message boards. Plus: Why representation matters for her as a Latina on the start line of these major races, where she sees herself in the U.S. marathoning scene + much more. Outside of running, she's a strength and running coach based in Boulder Colorado. For this episode, I'm joined by David Melly for a crossover episode with the Run Your Mouth Podcast. SUPPORT THE SPONSORS FINAL SURGE: No matter if you are an athlete or a coach, Final Surge helps plan and attain both short, and long-term training success. Their free online training log is compatible with Garmin, Strava, Polar, Stryd, COROS and a slew of other apps and devices. If you are a coach, Final Surge makes planning and analyzing workouts simple and helps streamline communication with your athletes. If you're an athlete out there hammering miles and tempo runs solo with no guidance or direction, Final Surge is also here to offer up some world-class training programs. Check out their offerings today: FINALSURGE.COM – USE CODE CITIUS FOR 10% OFF. BROOKS RUNNING: The Brooks Hyperion Elite 3s were released earlier this month and its Brooks' latest road-running shoe built for speed with ultralight foam and a carbon fiber plate to help propel you forward. THERABODY: Their new RecoveryAir JetBoots are the first of its kind as the world's most advanced pneumatic compression system ever created. RecoveryAir flushes out metabolic waste more fully and brings back fresh blood to your legs at three times the speed of competitors. Faster cycles mean faster recovery, so you don't have to wait for..the legs to be feelin' great. For more information and to get a discount visit: https://therabody.com/citius OREGON22: We are less than 90 days until the World Athletics Championships in Eugene, Oregon (7/15-24). The outdoor track season is underway and the journey to Hayward has begun. Don't miss out. Buy your tickets today to see the world's best athletes in action at the first-ever world outdoor championships being held on U.S. soil. You can get your tickets by visiting WorldChampsOregon22.com/Tickets
This week's episode is another great crossover with Chris Chavez and the CITIUS MAG podcast, where we talked to Nell Rojas who just finished as the top American in last week's Boston Marathon for the second year in a row. This year, she lowered her personal best to 2:25:57 with her 10th-place finish, and we unpacked Nell's training leading up to race day, how the race played out on the course, and even Nell's unconventional path to the marathon in the first place. We also talked about Nell's decision to end her contract with adidas before Boston and why she chose to run in shoes that worked for her with no brand affiliation. I was particularly touched to hear Nell talk about the role representation has played in her running and the messages she receives from people all over the world who enjoy cheering on a prominent Latina runner. This was a great episode that covered everything from Nell's coaching career to her post-race bar adventure, and I think it was a lot of fun. This episode of Run Your Mouth was brought to you by Hayward Magic in advance of this year's World Championships in Eugene, and you can learn more at citiusmag.com/summerofhayward.
Welcome to Episode #333 of the 303 Endurance Podcast. You are listening to your weekly connection to coaches, experts, and pro athletes to help you reach your endurance goals. We're your hosts coach Rich Soares and 303 Chief Bill Plock. Thanks for joining us for another week of endurance interviews and discussion. Show Sponsor: UCAN Take your performance to the next level with UCAN Energy and Bars made with SuperStarch® UCAN uses SuperStarch instead of simple sugars to fuel athletes. UCAN keeps blood sugar steady compared to the energy spikes and crashes of sugar-based products. Steady energy equals sustained performance! Use UCAN in your training and racing to fuel the healthy way, finish stronger and recover more quickly! Use the code 303UCAN for 20% off at ucan.co/discount/303UCAN/ or ucan.co In Today's Show Endurance News April 18, 2022 Boston Marathon results Who Wore What? These Were the Top Shoes at the 2022 Boston Marathon What's new in the 303 Ride the Rockies update - 7 days / 50 porta pot Our News is sponsored by Buddy Insurance. Buddy Insurance gives you peace of mind to enjoy your training and racing to the fullest. Buddy's mission is simple, to help people fearlessly enjoy an active and outdoor lifestyle. Get on-demand accident insurance just in case the unexpected happens. Buddy ensures you have cash for bills fast. This is accident insurance not health and life insurance. Go to buddyinsurance.com and create an account. There's no commitment or charge to create one. Once you have an account created, it's a snap to open your phone and in a couple clicks have coverage for the day. Check it out! Endurance News: Boston Marathon Pro Field The Boston Athletic Association (B.A.A.) has announced more than 140 athletes will compete at the 126th Boston Marathon as part of the John Hancock Professional Athlete Team. Olympians, Paralympians, and global marathon winners will race from Hopkinton to Boston on April 18 and will be the first race held on the traditional Patriots' Day date since 2019. The Boston Marathon made history last year by becoming the first Abbott World Marathon Major event to offer equal $50,000 course record bonuses across open and wheelchair divisions, and the first event to provide a designated prize purse for athletes with upper limb, lower limb, and visual impairments. For the 37th year, prize money awards will be provided by principal sponsor John Hancock. The full international field, including the Para Athletics Divisions field top contenders, can be found below. Who Wore What? These Were the Top Shoes at the 2022 Boston Marathon Ever since the first carbon-plated super shoes hit the roads, they've dominated the pro running conversation. With any speedy performance, we want to know: What latest shoe technology were they wearing? That was certainly the case for Monday's thrilling Boston Marathon where Peres Jepchirchir and Ababel Yeshaneh fought until the very last mile for their glory moment. In the end, it was Jepchirchir who out-kicked Yeshaneh 2:21.01 to 2:21.05. In the context of super shoes, though, it may as well have been a head-to-head battle between Adidas and Nike, two Goliaths in the space. And though Nike had more racers finish in the top 15 wearing its shoes, the eventual 2022 Boston Marathon champion was wearing a pair of Adidas Adizero Adios Pro 2's. Curious what the other ultra-fast women were racing in on Marathon Monday? We tracked down the 6 shoes that were worn by the top 15 women. RELATED: American Original: Why Nell Rojas Broke Her Adidas Contract Right Before Placing 10th at Boston Adidas Adizero Adios Pro 2 | $220 adidas-adizero-adios Who wore it? Along with 2022 Boston Marathon champion, Peres Jepchirchir, fellow Kenyans Viola Cheptoo (6th place) and Joyciline Jepkosgei (7th place), and ninth place Charlotte Purdue sported the German shoe. Nike Vaporfly Next% 2 | $250 nike-zoomx-vaporfly-2 Who wore it? Who didn't wear the fabled Nike super shoes? First and second runners up, Ababel Yeshaneh and Mary Wacera Ngugi sported Nikes along the Boston Marathon course, followed by fourth and fifth place runners Edna Kiplagat and Monicah Ngige. Degitu Azimeraw (8th place), Nell Rojas (10th place, first American finisher), and Bria Wetsch (15th place) round out the list of top 15 Boston finishers that raced in Nikes on Monday. Saucony Endorphin Pro 3 saucony-endorphin-pro-3 Who wore it? Malindi Elmore, the 11th place finisher, was the only top 15 competitor to sport this new style from Saucony. HOKA Rocket X 2 close up of Stephanie Bruce's unreleased HOKA Rocket X 2 shoes from the Boston Marathon 126th Boston Marathon April 18, 2022 (Photo: Kevin Morris) Who wore it? Second American finisher Stephanie Bruce rocked these brand-new (not available until next year) shoes from her long-time sponsor. She came in 12th overall in 2:28:02. RELATED: The Best Women's Racing Shoes Available This Year Brooks Hyperion Elite 3 | $250 brooks-hyperion-elite-3 Who wore it? Desiree Linden finished her ninth run at the Boston Marathon in 2:28.47 in this new edition of Brooks carbon-plated super shoe. Puma Fast-R Nitro Elite puma-fast-r Who wore it? Minnesota-based Dakotah Lindwurm came in 14th in 2:30:42 wearing the Puma Fast-R Nitro Elite, a shoe that is not yet available in America. 2022 Boston Marathon results Women Peres Jepchirchir (KEN) — 2:21:01 Ababel Yeshaneh (ETH) — 2:21:05 Mary Ngugi (KEN) — 2:21:32 Edna Kiplagat (KEN) — 2:21:40 Monicah Ngige (KEN) — 2:22:13 Viola Cheptoo (KEN) — 2:23:47 Joyciline Jepkosgei (KEN) — 2:24:43 Degitu Azimeraw (ETH) — 2:25:23 Charlotte Purdue (GBR) — 2:25:26 Nell Rojas (USA) — 2:25:57 Des Linden (USA) — 2:28:47 DNF. Molly Seidel (USA) Men Evans Chebet (KEN) — 2:06:51 Lawrence Cherono (KEN) — 2:07:21 Benson Kipruto (KEN) — 2:07:27 4; Gabriel Geay (TAN) — 2:07:53 Eric Kaptanui (KEN) — 2:08:47 Albert Korir (KEN) — 2:08:50 Scott Fauble (USA) — 2:08:52 Jemal Yimer (ETH) — 2:08:58 Elkanah Kibet (USA) — 2:09:07 Kinde Atanaw (ETH) — 2:09:16 Lemi Berhanu (ETH) — 2:09:43 Geoffrey Kamworor (KEN) — 2:11:49 Yuki Kawauchi (JPN) — 2:12:55 Jared Ward (USA) — 2:15:24 Jake Riley (USA) — 2:30:48 DNF. Lelisa Desisa (ETH) DNF. Birhanu Legese (ETH) DNF. Sisay Lemma (ETH) What's New in the 303: Video of the Week: 5k Bike Race l Sarah Crowley & Emma Pallant-Browne
Welcome to Episode #333 of the 303 Endurance Podcast. You are listening to your weekly connection to coaches, experts, and pro athletes to help you reach your endurance goals. We're your hosts coach Rich Soares and 303 Chief Bill Plock. Thanks for joining us for another week of endurance interviews and discussion. Show Sponsor: UCAN Take your performance to the next level with UCAN Energy and Bars made with SuperStarch® UCAN uses SuperStarch instead of simple sugars to fuel athletes. UCAN keeps blood sugar steady compared to the energy spikes and crashes of sugar-based products. Steady energy equals sustained performance! Use UCAN in your training and racing to fuel the healthy way, finish stronger and recover more quickly! Use the code 303UCAN for 20% off at ucan.co/discount/303UCAN/ or ucan.co In Today's Show Endurance News April 18, 2022 Boston Marathon results Who Wore What? These Were the Top Shoes at the 2022 Boston Marathon What's new in the 303 Ride the Rockies update - 7 days / 50 porta pot Our News is sponsored by Buddy Insurance. Buddy Insurance gives you peace of mind to enjoy your training and racing to the fullest. Buddy's mission is simple, to help people fearlessly enjoy an active and outdoor lifestyle. Get on-demand accident insurance just in case the unexpected happens. Buddy ensures you have cash for bills fast. This is accident insurance not health and life insurance. Go to buddyinsurance.com and create an account. There's no commitment or charge to create one. Once you have an account created, it's a snap to open your phone and in a couple clicks have coverage for the day. Check it out! Endurance News: Boston Marathon Pro Field The Boston Athletic Association (B.A.A.) has announced more than 140 athletes will compete at the 126th Boston Marathon as part of the John Hancock Professional Athlete Team. Olympians, Paralympians, and global marathon winners will race from Hopkinton to Boston on April 18 and will be the first race held on the traditional Patriots' Day date since 2019. The Boston Marathon made history last year by becoming the first Abbott World Marathon Major event to offer equal $50,000 course record bonuses across open and wheelchair divisions, and the first event to provide a designated prize purse for athletes with upper limb, lower limb, and visual impairments. For the 37th year, prize money awards will be provided by principal sponsor John Hancock. The full international field, including the Para Athletics Divisions field top contenders, can be found below. Who Wore What? These Were the Top Shoes at the 2022 Boston Marathon Ever since the first carbon-plated super shoes hit the roads, they've dominated the pro running conversation. With any speedy performance, we want to know: What latest shoe technology were they wearing? That was certainly the case for Monday's thrilling Boston Marathon where Peres Jepchirchir and Ababel Yeshaneh fought until the very last mile for their glory moment. In the end, it was Jepchirchir who out-kicked Yeshaneh 2:21.01 to 2:21.05. In the context of super shoes, though, it may as well have been a head-to-head battle between Adidas and Nike, two Goliaths in the space. And though Nike had more racers finish in the top 15 wearing its shoes, the eventual 2022 Boston Marathon champion was wearing a pair of Adidas Adizero Adios Pro 2's. Curious what the other ultra-fast women were racing in on Marathon Monday? We tracked down the 6 shoes that were worn by the top 15 women. RELATED: American Original: Why Nell Rojas Broke Her Adidas Contract Right Before Placing 10th at Boston Adidas Adizero Adios Pro 2 | $220 adidas-adizero-adios Who wore it? Along with 2022 Boston Marathon champion, Peres Jepchirchir, fellow Kenyans Viola Cheptoo (6th place) and Joyciline Jepkosgei (7th place), and ninth place Charlotte Purdue sported the German shoe. Nike Vaporfly Next% 2 | $250 nike-zoomx-vaporfly-2 Who wore it? Who didn't wear the fabled Nike super shoes? First and second runners up, Ababel Yeshaneh and Mary Wacera Ngugi sported Nikes along the Boston Marathon course, followed by fourth and fifth place runners Edna Kiplagat and Monicah Ngige. Degitu Azimeraw (8th place), Nell Rojas (10th place, first American finisher), and Bria Wetsch (15th place) round out the list of top 15 Boston finishers that raced in Nikes on Monday. Saucony Endorphin Pro 3 saucony-endorphin-pro-3 Who wore it? Malindi Elmore, the 11th place finisher, was the only top 15 competitor to sport this new style from Saucony. HOKA Rocket X 2 close up of Stephanie Bruce's unreleased HOKA Rocket X 2 shoes from the Boston Marathon 126th Boston Marathon April 18, 2022 (Photo: Kevin Morris) Who wore it? Second American finisher Stephanie Bruce rocked these brand-new (not available until next year) shoes from her long-time sponsor. She came in 12th overall in 2:28:02. RELATED: The Best Women's Racing Shoes Available This Year Brooks Hyperion Elite 3 | $250 brooks-hyperion-elite-3 Who wore it? Desiree Linden finished her ninth run at the Boston Marathon in 2:28.47 in this new edition of Brooks carbon-plated super shoe. Puma Fast-R Nitro Elite puma-fast-r Who wore it? Minnesota-based Dakotah Lindwurm came in 14th in 2:30:42 wearing the Puma Fast-R Nitro Elite, a shoe that is not yet available in America. 2022 Boston Marathon results Women Peres Jepchirchir (KEN) — 2:21:01 Ababel Yeshaneh (ETH) — 2:21:05 Mary Ngugi (KEN) — 2:21:32 Edna Kiplagat (KEN) — 2:21:40 Monicah Ngige (KEN) — 2:22:13 Viola Cheptoo (KEN) — 2:23:47 Joyciline Jepkosgei (KEN) — 2:24:43 Degitu Azimeraw (ETH) — 2:25:23 Charlotte Purdue (GBR) — 2:25:26 Nell Rojas (USA) — 2:25:57 Des Linden (USA) — 2:28:47 DNF. Molly Seidel (USA) Men Evans Chebet (KEN) — 2:06:51 Lawrence Cherono (KEN) — 2:07:21 Benson Kipruto (KEN) — 2:07:27 4; Gabriel Geay (TAN) — 2:07:53 Eric Kaptanui (KEN) — 2:08:47 Albert Korir (KEN) — 2:08:50 Scott Fauble (USA) — 2:08:52 Jemal Yimer (ETH) — 2:08:58 Elkanah Kibet (USA) — 2:09:07 Kinde Atanaw (ETH) — 2:09:16 Lemi Berhanu (ETH) — 2:09:43 Geoffrey Kamworor (KEN) — 2:11:49 Yuki Kawauchi (JPN) — 2:12:55 Jared Ward (USA) — 2:15:24 Jake Riley (USA) — 2:30:48 DNF. Lelisa Desisa (ETH) DNF. Birhanu Legese (ETH) DNF. Sisay Lemma (ETH) What's New in the 303: Video of the Week: 5k Bike Race l Sarah Crowley & Emma Pallant-Browne
“This weekend I was like, ‘I just want to be me, and see where I can go with that. I don't want to conform. I don't want to turn off who I am to fit into the existing landscape.'” After 1,099 days, the Boston Marathon was back on Patriots Day! And I was there! On this episode, I'm talking (for a very long time) all about my weekend in Boston, where I hosted a live show with Tracksmith (listen to it here), was the post-race on-camera interviewer for the world feed broadcast (!!!), and made my Boston Marathon finish line announcing debut. It was a nonstop weekend filled with great people, exciting events, and a big leap out of my comfort zone and onto live (global!) television. So before we get into the interviews with people who ran the race (Nell Rojas and Adrianne Haslet, coming next week!), here's my recap of the 2022 Boston Marathon from the sidelines, the media trucks, the finish line, and the photo bridge. SPONSOR: Shokz — Use code OTR15 for 15% off wireless headphones. What you'll get on this episode: All about Friday fun: press conferences, The TRACK at New Balance, and more (4:40) The Saturday sessions: B.A.A. 5K spectating, introverting, Tracksmith live show, and more (23:15) Easter Sunday celebrations: running and family time (37:00) How I got these jobs (41:15) Behind the scenes of the broadcast prep work (48:20) All about Marathon Monday! (57:20) Listener Q&A (1:20:20) Mentioned in this episode: Jacky Broersma on Episode 504 of the Ali on the Run Show Erin Azar on Episode 446 of the Ali on the Run Show Jenna Fesemyer on Episode 508 of the Ali on the Run Show Follow Ali: Instagram @aliontherun1 Join the Facebook group Twitter @aliontherun1 Support on Patreon Blog Strava SUPPORT the Ali on the Run Show! If you're enjoying the show, please subscribe and leave a rating and review on Apple Podcasts. Spread the run love. And if you liked this episode, share it with your friends!
(Sponsor) Wireless compression boots are here. Therabody RecoveryAir JetBoots The next generation in recovery. Free 60-day money-back guarantee trial. Exclusive FastFlush technology, RecoveryAir flushes out metabolic waste more fully and brings back fresh blood to your legs at three times the speed of competitors. https://www.therabody.com/letsrun to try today. The Boston Marathon was back on Patriots Day and the LetsRun.com crew was there on-site to break it all down. Peres Jeprchirchir delivered again, Evans Chebet put on a clinic, Molly Seidel DNF'd and the top two Americans, Scott Fauble and Nell Rojas, were both unsponsored by choice. Plus, the TRACK at New Balance opened with a DMR world record, is this Hayward Field East? Mt. Sac had Elaine Thompson-Herah make an appearance for the prelims, Fred Kerley take down Michael Norman at 200, and Raevyn Rogers solo a 1:58 800. Plus, Cole Hocker and Cooper Teare are going for a world best and some aren't happy. (show notes below) Want a super-soft running shirt? Check out the LetsRun.com store. https://shop.letsrun.com Contact us: Email podcast@letsrun.com or call/text 1-844-LETSRUN. 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 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 pro running. Show notes: Start: Therabody RecoveryAir Compression Boots- the next generation in recovery is here with the wireless JetBoots. Try today with a free 60 day money-back guarantee trial. https://www.therabody.com/letsrun 1:42 Boston back on Patriots Day, LetsRun meetup, great races 9:33 Boston's greatness and hole in Kipchoge's resume 11:26 Women's race: Peres Jepchirchir gets 3rd straight big win and talks world record 30:32 Molly Seidel DNF 40:16 Nell Rojas & Scott Fauble 1st Americans both unsponsored by choice 57:34 Men's Race: Evans Chebet rocks final 5 miles 65:48 Joe Bosshard coaching Scott Fauble + The American Men 81:07 Brazilian record at Seoul Marathon 85:25 Hayward Field East? The Track at New Balance opened with a World Record The Pressure on Generation Zoom, article by Ethan Strauss here 97:43 Where's Sha'Carri Richardson? 98:53 Mt Sac - curse of the NCAA 1500m record holder, Elaine Thompson-Herah sort of runs, Fred Kerley>Michael Norman, Raevyn Rogers 1:58 109:43 Cole and Cooper going for 4 x mile world best, but many aren't happy Contact us: Email podcast@letsrun.com or call/text 1-844-LETSRUN. Therabody RecoveryAir JetBoots: https://www.therabody.com/letsrun to try today.
233: Olli Hoare | Stawell Gift | Boston Marathon This week's episode is sponsored by Brisbane Marathon Festival celebrate the 30th Annual Brisbane Marathon Festival in style on an ALL NEW course taking in the very best of Brisbane City from start to finish on Sunday 5 June 2022. Enter now at www.brisbanemarathon.com.au Brad gets primed for the upcoming Sydney:10 Julian enjoys his cycling as he finds more parts, as finds the path out Brady wins the Herb Heedeman Mile https://www.instagram.com/p/CceX_vYvdU4/ Stawell Gift Georgia Griffith takes out the handicap 1000m ahead of Abbey Caldwell and Linden Hall. Brady Threlfall takes out the Herb Hedemann 1600m ahead of Finn Russell and Pat Hagan Stawell Gift Results Peres Chepchirchir outlasts Ababel Yasheneh in a close finish to win the 2022 Boston Marathon, with Mary Nguigi rounding out the podium while Nell Rojas was first American. Evans Chebet won his first Boston Marathon in 2:06:51, breaking clear of previous winners Lawrence Cherono and Benson Kipruto. Scott Fauble reclaimed his title as fastest American. Michael Roeger 2:25:42, winning the T45/T46 category despite some stomach issues early. Olympic Bronze Medallist Molly Seidel unfortunately dropped out citing a sore hip. Boston Marathon Results Gabriela DeBues-Stafford, Canadian middle distance Olympian leaves Bowerman Track Club, citing mental stress caused by ongoing relationship between coach Jerry Schumacher and suspended athlete Shelby Houlihan. LetsRun Article Listener Question from Peter whether documenting training on YouTube is Training talk goes into the ins and outs of long tempos and how to apply it into your marathon campaign. Olli Hoare, 1500m Olympic Finalist and of Coffee Club Podcast fame chats with Brady, during his brief visit to run and win the 1500m Open Title at the 2022 Track and Field National Championships, which was easier than his previous visits home during the pandemic. Olli recounts the tactics for his first national championships, taking in feedback after World Indoor Championships in Serbia where he finished 5th and taking the victory and enjoying a title in the 1500m. He talks about what it's like being away from his group the On Athletic Club and managing to keep track of Australian & NCAA results. Olli then talks about how he got into running with his background in swimming, then pursuing a pathway into University of Wisconsin and performing on the track and in the classroom having teammate Morgan McDonald as a role model. He recounts the transition to turn pro as the pandemic unfolded the same time his time in Wisconsin finished, then joining On Athletic Club after learning how big a deal Dathan Ritzenheim is and building a brand and culture within the team. Oli talks about how that led to starting Coffee Club, putting their training and personality on display before going through his list of results, transitioning from a college athlete to a professional, and building belief and training. Oli goes into what went into his 5000m Indoor National Record, the nuances of the OAC program then into the selection process, and ultimately his experience at the Tokyo Olympics. This chat rounds out with what Oli reckons is bad for the sport globally and within Australia, how long before he gets an American accent, which of his PBs is his favourite, and Tesla ownership. Drills with Dathan Ritzenheim: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=EhzzpZVMtl4 Coffee Club podcast @coffeeclubpod https://www.instagram.com/p/Cb0znxFLfD_/ Patreon Link: https://www.patreon.com/insiderunningpodcast Opening and Closing Music is Undercover of my Skin by Benny Walker. www.bennywalkermusic.com Join the conversation at: https://www.facebook.com/insiderunningpodcast/ To donate and show your support for the show: https://www.paypal.com/cgi-bin/webscr?cmd=_s-xclick&hosted_button_id=9K9WQCZNA2KAN
Elaina Tabb ran her debut marathon in Boston this past fall where she placed 12th and was the second American behind Nell Rojas. She ran a 2:30:33 in Boston and she is running it again in a few weeks! Elaina recently announced that she is sponsored by Adidas. She lives in Pittsburgh and is a ... more »
I recently had a conversation with Nell Rojas, 6th-place finisher and top American at last fall's Boston Marathon. She's currently getting ready to line up for this year's race on April 18. We covered a lot in this one. Nell filled me in on where she's at in her Boston prep and how it's differing from her approach last fall. We talk about the role running has played in her life and how that's evolved over the years. We discussed identity and why “runner” isn't even one of the first ways Nell introduces herself. She told me about her relationship to her dad and coach, the legendary Ric Rojas, we talked coaching and what she's learned from the amateur athletes she's worked with, and a lot more. This episode is brought to you by:— New Balance. If you're looking for a go-fast shoe for workouts and maybe even racing, look no further than the FuelCell Rebel v2. It's lightweight, low to the ground and incredibly lively. It's available in both men's and women's sizes on newbalance.com or at your local run specialty retail store.— Precision Fuel & Hydration. I've been a devotee to Precision products for the past 4 years and my last few marathons wouldn't have gone as well without them. Go to precisionfuelandhydration.com and take their free online Sweat Test or use the Carb Calculator to get a personalized hydration and nutrition strategy. Get 15% off your first order by using the code TMS22 when checking out.— The Atlanta Journal-Constitution Peachtree Road Race. Member and lottery registration is GOING ON NOW. The race will take place on Monday, July 4. Atlanta Track Club members receive guaranteed and lowest price entry. Non-members must enter through the lotter. In-person registration is ONLY open until March 31. Virtual registration is open until May 31. You can register today at ajc.com/peachtree.Click here for complete show notes, sign up here to get the morning shakeout email newsletter delivered to your inbox every Tuesday, and/or join our growing community on Patreon, where you'll also gain access to exclusive content like The Weekly Rundown, my Patreon-only podcast with Billy Yang, a live monthly Coaches' Corner discussion, and other perks that pop up from time to time.Music and editing for this episode of the morning shakeout podcast by John Summerford. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.
"I would declare war on all of your enemies." Welcome to Friendship Fest! Starting today and for the next seven weeks, we'll be hearing from runner friends about how they met, the role running plays in their friendship, and what big dreams and goals they share for the future. (Consider it Love on the Run, friendship-style!) We're kicking things off today with Boulder-based besties and professional marathon runners Nell Rojas and Hiruni Wijayaratne. Nell and Hiruni are both coached by Ric Rojas (Nell's dad), and we recorded this conversation while they were at training camp in Phoenix. They share the stories of how they met, why Hiruni joined Nell and Ric's training group, what it was like running the first 20 miles of CIM together in December, and how they handle it when one of them has a great race or workout and the other doesn't. SPONSOR: Tracksmith. Click here and use code ALI22 to get free shipping. Plus, Tracksmith will donate 5% of your purchase proceeds to the Brave Like Gabe Foundation. What you'll get on this episode: What Nell and Hiruni are up to in Phoenix (6:00) How Nell and Hiruni met (13:25) What it was like when Nell and Hiruni started training together (22:30) How Nell and Hiruni are similar, how they're different, and what they're like when they run together (26:00) On running CIM together in December (40:00) Nell reflects on her race at the Houston Half Marathon in January (48:25) Nell talks about signing with adidas and what she did first after making it official (55:00) Nell and Hiruni talk about when they've felt especially proud of each other (59:20) For more, check out: Nell Rojas on Episode 434 of the Ali on the Run Show Nell Rojas on Episode 431 of the Ali on the Run Show Nell Rojas on Episode 229 of the Ali on the Run Show Hiruni Wijayaratne on Episode 466 of the Ali on the Run Show Follow Nell: Instagram @nell_rojas_running Twitter @nellrojas Follow Hiruni: Instagram @hiruni_w Follow Ali: Instagram @aliontherun1 Join the Facebook group Twitter @aliontherun1 Support on Patreon Blog Strava Listen & Subscribe: Apple Podcasts Spotify SoundCloud Overcast Stitcher Google Play SUPPORT the Ali on the Run Show! If you're enjoying the show, please subscribe and leave a rating and review on Apple Podcasts. Spread the run love. And if you liked this episode, share it with your friends!
Ric Rojas is a professional sprint and distance running coach based in Boulder, Colorado. Ric is the coach of Nell Rojas (first American at the Boston Marathon 2021) as well as other elite sprinters and distance runners in the USA. In this podcast episode Ric dives into his 10 Peak Performance Principles. Content at Sweat Elite is made possible by Subscribers. Subscribing costs less then a coffee a fortnight. Subscribe here: https://www.sweatelite.co/subscribe-now/
Recently, the Boston Athletic Association announced a robust and very impressive professional women's field for 2022. The list of women running the Boston Marathon this April includes many familiar names--- Molly Seidel, Des Linden, Edna Kiplagat, Nell Rojas, Sara Hall, Kellyn Taylor, and Stephanie Bruce---and several super impressive masters women. One of those masters women is Briana Boehmer, who ran a 2:33 recently at the California International Marathon (CIM) at age 43. While Briana has been running for over 25 years, she hit her fastest times this year...in her 40's. Briana accomplished this while working full-time as the Chief Operating Officer of Run the Edge (Adam Goucher's company) and coaching runners and triathletes. Briana shares how she achieved her recent personal record, how she changed her approached to running and training, and why, regardless of our training, we must believe in ourselves to achieve our goals. Follow Briana on Instagram at www.instagram.com/briboehmer and at Runtheedge.com. Reach out to us for coaching at julieandlisa@runfartherandfaster.com. We will not be featuring ads for this season. Nonetheless, we will feature in our notes a small business we value and a discount. For this month, we encourage you to check out WhitePawsRunMitts. Use the code RFF10 for 10 percent off any order. For anyone seeking a Boston Marathon Training Program with coaching support, check out our RFF--->BOS virtual group training program. Thanks for listening, subscribing, and supporting. Check us out on Instagram @runfartherandfaster and Facebook www.facebook.com/runfartherfaster! --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/runfartherandfaster/message
“I think this time was a long time coming. I just had to believe in myself more than anything.” The last time freelance journalist Emilia Benton was on the Ali on the Run Show, she talked about her longtime dream to qualify for the Boston Marathon. And she just kicked off 2022 by doing exactly that: running a nearly 16-minute personal best and earning a Boston qualifying time at the Houston Marathon. (Emilia's official finish time: 3:30:14!) On this episode, Emilia talks all about how she made that 12-year dream come true in Houston. She talks about the game-changing decision to hire professional runner Nell Rojas as her coach, and about what working with Nell was like throughout her marathon build-up. (Read more about their experience working together in Women's Running here.) Emilia talks about dealing with setbacks on the run, including a hip injury that sidelined her early in this training cycle, and about how she never stopped believing in herself along the way. SPONSOR: Shokz — Visit shokz.com/ontherun for 15% off wireless headphones. What you'll get on this episode: How Emilia's feeling after racing the Houston Marathon (3:30) When the dream of Boston Qualifying first entered Emilia's mind (4:30) Emilia's plan to run the 2021 New York City Marathon, and her decision to hire coach Nell Rojas (6:45) Why Houston? (19:45) On running CIM as a workout, and other confidence-boosting experiences leading up to Houston (21:00) What it was like being at the Houston Marathon as a member of the media, an ambassador, and a race participant (23:00) How Emilia was feeling on race day (27:10) Emilia's goals and plans for race day (33:00) On keeping it fun (42:30) When Emilia knew she was going to BQ (46:20) Emilia's post-race thoughts (51:00) How Emilia shaved 16 minutes off her marathon PR (52:30) Check out: Emilia Benton on Episode 340 of the Ali on the Run Show Nell Rojas on Episode 434 of the Ali on the Run Show Nell Rojas on Episode 431 of the Ali on the Run Show Nell Rojas on Episode 229 of the Ali on the Run Show Calum Neff on Episode 470 of the Ali on the Run Show Follow Emilia: Instagram @emiliambenton Twitter @emiliambenton Follow Ali: Instagram @aliontherun1 Join the Facebook group Twitter @aliontherun1 Support on Patreon Blog Strava Listen & Subscribe: Apple Podcasts Spotify SoundCloud Overcast Stitcher Google Play SUPPORT the Ali on the Run Show! If you're enjoying the show, please subscribe and leave a rating and review on Apple Podcasts. Spread the run love. And if you liked this episode, share it with your friends!
Nell Rojas is on fire right now. This month, she signed a shoe deal with Adidas and recently finished the Houston Half Marathon in 9th place (with a PR of 1:09:42).She was born into a Boulder, Colorado running family—I think it's fair to say her dad, Ric Rojas, is a living legend in the running world. He was one of the first athletes to run for Nike, he won the very first BolderBoulder, and held the world record for the 15K. Now, he's Nell's coach—and she is following in his footsteps. Nell walked onto the running program at Northern Arizona University as a freshman, and by her senior year, she'd earned a running scholarship. After college, she became a pro triathlete and dabbled in obstacle course racing before jumping into her first marathon. She signed up to race the California International Marathon, thinking she ought to have a marathon under her belt if she was going to eventually do an Ironman triathlon, which was her plan. But after finishing 7th with a time of 2:31, she realized she had a ton of potential as a runner—and she still hasn't gotten around to that Ironman.Since then, Nell's running highlights include winning the BolderBoulder Citizen's Race (a lifelong dream of hers); winning Grandma's Marathon (in 2:28, a blistering 5:40 pace), and finishing 9th at the 2020 Olympic marathon trials on a hilly course in Atlanta. After a bit of a break due to an injury and the pandemic, she was the first American to cross the line at the 2021 Boston Marathon this fall, where she finished in 6th place overall. And this was immediately after lying in bed for days with a fever, wondering if she'd even be well enough to get to the start line.Connect with NellWebsite: rojasrunning.comInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/nell_rojas_runningTwitter: https://twitter.com/nellrojasTrigger warning: bulimia For full episode details CLICK HEREHave a question you'd like me to answer on the podcast?Ask it right hereSign up for my newsletter and get a FREE GIFT, 11 Things You Can Do Right Now to Feel Better About Your BodyWant to know my secrets for getting published in top publications?They're all in my e-book, 7 Pitches That Sold. Use the code realfit50 to get half off.Let's ConnectWebsite: https://pam-moore.com/LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/pammoorewriterInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/pammoore303/Twitter: https://twitter.com/PamMooreWriter/Support the show
In this episode, Matt Fox, founder of Sweat Elite, joins me to discuss the incredible popularity of his YouTube channel, Sweat Elite - Training Sessions, which gives viewers an up-close-and-personal perspective of elite endurance athletes as they train. Viewers get vicarious interaction with the best endurance athletes in the world in a way that has rarely been experienced. We discuss Matt's background in running, his current training/racing, as well as some of the major lessons he's learned from spending time with athletes like Paul Chelimo, Sara Hall, Andy Buchart, Nell Rojas, Jake Robertson, Mo Katir, Julien Waders, Joe Klecker, Olli Hoare, NAZ Elite, NAU Track Team, Very Nice Track Club, Tinman Elite, Jacob Thomson, and Gwen Jorgensen, to name a few. Watch and Subscribe to Sweat Elite - Training Session here: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCFYpwqeNXx7M9xosFjdm5kQ/featured Follow Sweat Elite on Instagram: @sweatelite Follow Matt Fox on Instagram: @mattinglisfox
“I feel like I'm in love again with the process of waking up early, putting my shoes on, bundling up, and going for a run. It doesn't feel quite easy or fun all the time yet, but I'm definitely in love with the process again.” For most professional athletes, a day in the life includes running, eating, recovering, napping, resting, running again, eating again, and sleeping. But for Hiruni Wijayaratne — the 11-time Sri Lankan record holder in distances from the 5,000 meters to the marathon, and the fastest female marathoner in South Asia — running has to happen before or after her other jobs. Hiruni lives in Colorado, where she works full-time in the tech industry, coaches with Runcoach, and trains at an elite level under the coaching of Ric Rojas. On this episode, Hiruni talks about her years-long quest to qualify for Sri Lanka's Olympic marathon team, and what it's been like to fall short of that goal and break her mind, body, and spirit in the process. She talks about her struggles over the past few years, and about clawing her way back to loving running again. Most recently, Hiruni ran the California International Marathon (with training partner Nell Rojas!), where she earned her second-fastest marathon time, finishing in 2:34:22. But the road to the CIM start line wasn't easy, and today Hiruni is here to talk about what it means to bet on yourself — and how she's learned to do it. SPONSOR: The WineShine Half Marathon — Register today for the inaugural event, happening July 16, 2022. See you in Napa! What you'll get on this episode: What it was like being in the Boulder area during the massive fires in December (4:10) All about Hiruni's recent wedding! (11:15) What Hiruni's job is like, what it entails, and when she runs (13:00) All about those 12 seconds at CIM (16:45) The road to CIM (18:20) What Hiruni's relationship with running is like now (23:40) Hiruni's high point in CIM training (28:00) Hiruni's CIM goals (32:30) How CIM played out for Hiruni (41:35) How Hiruni learned to bet on herself (51:50) On goal setting in the new year (58:15) Check out: Nell Rojas on Episode 434 of the Ali on the Run Show Nell Rojas on Episode 431 of the Ali on the Run Show Nell Rojas on Episode 229 of the Ali on the Run Show Follow Hiruni: Instagram @hiruni_w Follow Ali: Instagram @aliontherun1 Join the Facebook group Twitter @aliontherun1 Support on Patreon Blog Strava Listen & Subscribe: Apple Podcasts Spotify SoundCloud Overcast Stitcher Google Play SUPPORT the Ali on the Run Show! If you're enjoying the show, please subscribe and leave a rating and review on Apple Podcasts. Spread the run love. And if you liked this episode, share it with your friends!
OCR Champion Faye Stenning and Olympian Jess O'Connell, are bringing their coaching platform to the Obstacle Racing Media family of podcasts. This week we are joined by Nell Rojas, the top American finisher at the Boston Marathon in a blazing 2:27! Nell has dabbled in OCR in the past, and strength work plays a huge role in her training for distance running events. She shares some incredible insights on mindset, training, and what it takes to be your best! Faye Coaching Website Listen to this and all Nitty Gritty episodes here. Photo courtesy of Runner's World.
Nell Rojas placed 6th at the Boston Marathon 2021 (1st American) while running a personal best of 2:27:12. Nell is a strength training specialist and shares plenty of insights into her strength training routine as well as her general running training program in this conversation. Content at Sweat Elite is made possible by Subscribers. Subscribing costs less then a coffee a fortnight (plus you'll access more content than non-subscribers). Subscribe here: https://www.sweatelite.co/subscribe-now/
Coach Ric Rojas was ranked in the top 10 US road racers from 1977 through 1981 by Track and Field News. He set a world record in 1981 at the Gasparilla 15K and defeated Frank Shorter at the inaugural Boulder Boulder race. Ric has coached a broad range of athletes over the last 50+ years. In this episode you'll hear his thoughts on training and how he applies that to the people he works with including his daughter Nell Rojas who was the first American finisher at the 2021 Boston Marathon.To get in touch with Ric:rojasrunning.comTo get in touch with me:@steadfast_running
Nell Rojas just finished 6th at the Boston Marathon as the first American woman! What an exciting race for Nell. She ran a 2:27:12 which is around a minute PR... The post Episode 343: Nell Rojas – 6th place in Boston, Patience is the way forward appeared first on Lindsey Hein.
“I hope that brands see the value in me and my future in running and what I have to offer to the running community.” On October 11, Nell Rojas ran her fourth marathon. In her Boston Marathon debut, Nell finished sixth overall, ran a personal best time of 2:27, and was the first American woman across the finish line. We heard from Nell before the race, and now she's back to recap every detail of race day. On this episode, Nell shares how she was feeling heading into the race, what race morning was like, and what it was like doing breathing exercises in a church nursery. She reflects on why her goal was to be first American that day, what that goal means to her now, and whether or not it matters. Plus, she shares fun stories from her post-race interviews and talks about what's next. SPONSOR: AfterShokz — Visit ontherun.aftershokz.com for 15% off wireless headphones. What you'll get on this episode: Was Boston the best day of Nell's life? (2:45) How Nell spent the day before the race (7:15) On lining up behind Des Linden at the start, and what the pre-race technical meetings are like (10:45) Choosing a race day outfit (15:00) How Nell was feeling on race morning (18:20) Nell's goals and her plan for race day (23:45) Why Nell's goal was to be top American at Boston (32:20) How Nell's race played out (38:25) The finish line experience (48:00) On being unsponsored, and what happens next (50:50) Nell answers a listener question about protein (54:20) What's next? (57:00) Follow Nell: Instagram @nell_rojas_running Twitter @nellrojas Follow Ali: Instagram @aliontherun1 Join the Facebook group Twitter @aliontherun1 Support on Patreon Blog Strava Listen & Subscribe: Apple Podcasts Spotify SoundCloud Overcast Stitcher Google Play SUPPORT the Ali on the Run Show! If you're enjoying the show, please subscribe and leave a rating and review on Apple Podcasts. Spread the run love. And if you liked this episode, share it with your friends!
The Chicago and Boston double is done and Galen Rupp is baaack, but Jordan Hasay most definitely isn't. We break it down & praise CJ Albertson, Emma Bates, and Nell Rojas, not to mention your winners Ruth Chepngetich, Diana Kipyokei, Seifu Tura, and Benson Kipruto. Former World Cross Country champ Agnes Tirop was tragically murdered in Kenya and we pay our respects. Mary Cain is suing Nike and Alberto Salazar for $20 million!?! Get Electrolytes without the junk: DrinkLMNT special offer: Get a free sample pack of DrinkLMNT with 6 different flavors for only $5 shipping. Wejo will personally refund your $5 if you don't like this stuff. DrinkLMNT is electrolytes without the junk. No sugar, no artificial flavors, yet it tastes great. DrinkLMNT.com/letsrun Order of show (Supporters Club members get timestamps for everything below) 20th anniversary of Rojo's greatest athletic accomplishment goes unnoticed Chicago women: Ruth Chepngetich was ahead of Chris Derrick in Chicago / Emma Bates impresses Chicago men: Tura Wins &pod Rupp is Baack How fast can Rupp go? / What's next Which would you rather be American record holder or World Champion? Ian Butler turns around and runs the wrong way in Chicago / What's the craziest thing you've seen in a race? thread here + Look at 1904 Olympic marathon 38:16 Boston - CJ Albertson steals the show Benson Kipruto Impresses Diana Kipyokei (not Kipyogei) wins, ageless Ednah Kiplagat 2nd Unsponsored Nell Rojas 1st American Jordan Hasay bombs Shalane Flanagan double RIP Agnes Tirop 78:15 Mary Cain sues Nike for $20 million Cowboys Patriots Contact us: Email podcast@letsrun.com or call 1-844-LETSRUN and hit option 7 for the secret podcast voicemail. Join our Supporters Club and taken your running fandom to the highest level. Get all the LetsRun.com content, a second podcast every week, save 20% on running shoes right now, 30% in the LetsRun.com store, and a lot more. http://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/25eeed72-c1ae-4b23-a4e2-4ca05f8b773f
"My goal is to be the top American. That's my goal. And I think I can do it... To be the top American would probably be the best day of my life." Racing is back! Major marathons are back! And, after 19 long and lonely months, live shows are back! It was such a privilege to get to host a live recording of the Ali on the Run Show at the Tracksmith Trackhouse during Boston Marathon weekend, with very special guest Nell Rojas. During the show (recorded on Saturday, October 9), Nell said that finishing as the top American during the Boston Marathon would make Marathon Monday the best day of her life — and she went on to do just that. In her fourth marathon and her Boston Marathon debut, Nell — who is currently, somehow, unsponsored — finished sixth, was the first woman from the U.S. to cross the line, and earned a personal best time of 2:27. This show was so much fun. I promise you will laugh at least once, and, special treat, you'll get to hear from Nell's dad, running legend Ric Rojas. Thank you to Tracksmith for hosting us, thank you to Nell for being a legend, and thank you to everyone who was part of the fun! SPONSOR: Tracksmith. Click here and use code AliBoston for 15% off your next Tracksmith order! Follow Nell: Instagram @nell_rojas_running Twitter @nellrojas Follow Ali: Instagram @aliontherun1 Join the Facebook group Twitter @aliontherun1 Support on Patreon Blog Strava Listen & Subscribe: Apple Podcasts Spotify SoundCloud Overcast Stitcher Google Play SUPPORT the Ali on the Run Show! If you're enjoying the show, please subscribe and leave a rating and review on Apple Podcasts. Spread the run love. And if you liked this episode, share it with your friends!
If you're anything like me you've had a chance to view some of the amazing YouTube footage that Sweat Elite has published over the past six months. They've chronicled the training of some of the best runners in the world in a captivating fashion. Runners like Eliud Kipchoge, Paul Chelimo, Nell Rojas, Molly Seidel, Jim Walmsley, Jake Riley, Joe Klecker, Frank Lara, Craig Engels, Parker Stinson, and many more. In this episode we speak to the man behind the camera - Matt Fox. Matt is a former 1:48 800m runner from Australia. Over the past five years he has taken on an entrepreneurial role in the running space that is paying dividends. Not only that, he is now a sub-elite marathoner! Matt will competing at the Chicago Marathon next weekend. With a PR of 2:24, he is looking to break the 2:20 mark. In this episode we talk about what he has learned from the worlds best, transitioning to the marathon, and embarking on a worthwhile entrepreneurial venture. Learn more about all things Sweat Elite at www.sweatelite.co and watch their videos at www.youtube.com/channel/UCVp8WxPmfh4dD9iLRjCFgLQ. Sponsor: The VCU Health Richmond Marathon returns to downtown Richmond, Virginia, on Saturday, November 13th. Whether you take part in the marathon, CarMax Richmond Half Marathon, or Allianz Partners 8k, Richmond provides phenomenal course support, great fall scenery, and awesome finisher swag. The marathon is a top 25 Boston Qualifier, and the course is mostly flat with some rolling hills, which is great for first-timers. And, best of all, there's a downhill finish right on the riverfront. The VCU Health Richmond Marathon organizers know the running community is resilient and that your desire to cross a finish line remains strong. Be a part of America's Friendliest Marathon and visit www.RichmondMarathon.org to register now. Use code RAMBLINGRUNNER to save $10 on your entry. Follow Matt: Instagram - @rambling_runner Twitter - @rambling_runner YouTube - www.youtube.com/channel/UCQ83E0U8M4V7klqZB8BF3wA Rambling Runner Podcast Community Corner private Facebook group - www.facebook.com/groups/125544686229661 Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
“The hardest step in anything is to start—that's the hardest step. The second hardest thing is to stay with it. That sounds really obvious but I think keeping those two things in mind—you can't stay with it until you start, so 1. Just get started, and then 2. When you stay with it, you'll have days when you want to quit, and you're like, ‘Is this worth it?' whether it's podcasting, whether it's continuing on with the run, whether it's being in a relationship. Staying with it is hard but that's the second hardest part and you've got to keep working through that and I think having people who can help you with that, whether it's in a mentorship role, whether it's a training partner, or a partner, find those people, because I think it's a lot easier to get through things—whatever it is—when you've got support from others.” Trying something a little different this week: I'm sharing a special crossover episode of the Grounded Podcast with Dinée Dorame featuring me as her guest. Dinée asked me questions no one has ever asked me in an interview before. We talked about my obsession with basketball, the early days of my journalism and coaching careers, diversity and inclusion in the running industry, and a lot more. I really enjoyed this conversation and I hope that you will too. You may remember Dinée from back on Episode 145 of the morning shakeout podcast, which came out earlier this year right before she launched her show, and I recommend checking that one out or revisiting it if you haven't already. Dinée and I got connected late last year through the Tracksmith fellowship program, I've been mentoring her over the past 8 months or so on her own podcast journey, and she's become like a younger sister to me—I think I've learned more from her than she has from me and she's someone I respect and admire so much. Dinée's podcast helps fill a huge gap in the running podcast space: Every week she explores the intersection between running, culture, land and community through long-form conversations with runners of all backgrounds and levels. You can find it in all the usual places you listen to podcasts if you search for the Grounded Podcast with Dinée Dorame, and you can also follow the show on Instagram and Twitter @groundedpod. She's had some awesome guests thus far, including Meb Keflezighi, Jordan Marie Daniel, Ric and Nell Rojas, and my personal favorite: Billy Mills. Dinee's voice is important. I am so proud of the work she's doing and the impact it's making in the running industry. Complete show notes: https://themorningshakeout.com/crossover-episode-mario-fraioli-on-the-grounded-podcast-with-dinee-dorame Sign up here to get the morning shakeout email newsletter delivered to your inbox every Tuesday morning: www.themorningshakeout.com/subscribe/ Support the morning shakeout on Patreon: www.patreon.com/themorningshakeout
Nell Rojas joins us for the show today to discuss marathon training, coaching, her journey through running, strength training, and much more. Nell's Bio: Nell is an elite marathon runner and running and strength coach. She found marathon running late in her career and has had recent success placing 9th at the 2020 Marathon Olympic Trials, winning Grandma's Marathon, and qualifying for the 10k olympic trials. Nell has been coaching athletes for 15 years with a focus on strength training for runners. She ran at the University of Northern Arizona and competed as a professional triathlete after college. Connect with Nell: Website: www.RojasRunning.com Email: nell@rojasrunning.com Instagram: @nell_rojas_running --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/strong-runner-chicks/support
Nell Rojas is competing in the 10,000m for the Olympic Trials tomorrow! Nell is a marathoner and she finished 9th at the Olympic Trials Marathon in 2020 and ran a... The post Episode 322: Nell Rojas on Racing the 10,000m at the Olympic Trials, 9th at the Olympic Marathon Trials, and more appeared first on Lindsey Hein.
"One of the most important things in inspiring other brown-skinned girls to run or achieve whatever they want, is to do it myself. I get motivation every day in my training from [knowing] the kind of role model I can possibly be.” – Nell Rojas “New Mexico is a great running community… we all spoke the same language– a running language. No matter what, that was the bond that we had with each other.”- Ric Rojas Ric and Nell Rojas are a dynamic father-daughter duo in running. Between the two of them, they've set numerous records and boasted several big wins from the mile to the marathon distance. Together, they utilize their experience and unique philosophy to coach a variety of athletes (runners, throwers, jumpers, etc.) in the Boulder, Colorado area. In this conversation, Ric and Nell reflect on their biggest career wins, give some coaching advice, and discuss how their community/family has shaped their running. Ric Rojas originally hails from Los Alamos, NM. In high school, he became a legend when he won four New Mexico high school state titles, as well as setting the prep mile record of 4:12.60 back in 1970. Ric went on to graduate from Harvard University and compete professionally against formidable opponents like Frank Shorter and Bill Rodgers. He competed in two U.S. Olympic Trials (in the 10,000-meter Run) and won several major road races, including the inaugural BolderBoulder 10k in 1979. He also set the 15K World Record in 1981 with a time of 43:12. As a master's runner, Ric has won three USATF Age-Group National 5000-meter Track Championships. Nell Rojas grew up in Boulder, Colorado. She is a triathlete turned marathoner, finishing 9th at the 2020 Marathon Olympic Trials in what was only her third marathon ever and winning Grandma's Marathon in 2019 with a personal best of 2:28:06. Nell ran Division I Track and Cross-Country for The University of Northern Arizona (NAU) where she was a 3-time Big Sky Steeplechase Champion, 5k Big Sky Champion, and All-Conference in Cross-Country. Currently, Nell is a passionate coach and athlete, who takes a very holistic and well-rounded approach to helping others achieve their goals. My heart goes out to the Boulder, CO community this week. If you would like to support or donate to the families of the victims of the recent tragedy at King Soopers in Boulder, please see the links below. Families of Boulder Tragedy Victims GoFundMe Page– donate directly to families of the victims through a verified crowdsource funding channel. Colorado Healing Fund– 501©3 non-profit that distributes funds to the organizations and people working on the ground to help and support community members impacted. In this Episode: BOLDERBoulder10k Nell Rojas BOLDERBoulder10k 2019 Finish “Nell Rojas uses dad's coaching to prepare for U.S. Olympic Trials Marathon” by Michael Sandrock,com, February 16, 2020. “Daughter Wins Bolder Boulder 40 Years After Her Dad Won the Inaugural Race,” by Andrew Dawson, com, May 29, 2019. Follow Ric and Nell Rojas: Nell's Instagram: @nell_rojas_running Nell's Twitter: @nellrojas Rojas Running Instagram: @ricrojasrunningtrack Rojas Running Website: https://rojasrunning.com/ Follow Grounded Pod: Instagram: @groundedpod Twitter: @groundedpod Facebook: facebook.com/groundedpodwithdinee Subscribe, Listen, & Review on: Spotify | Apple Podcasts | Soundcloud | Stitcher Music by Jacob Shije (Santa Clara Pueblo, NM). This podcast was made possible through the Tracksmith Fellowship Program.
Nell Rojas was the 2019 Grandma's Marathon champion, running a time of 2:28:06 in just her second-ever marathon. That time qualified her for the 2020 US Olympic Trials, where she finished ninth.Now, Rojas has her sights set firmly on again qualifying for the Trials and earning a spot on the US Olympic Team. She talks about those career plans as well as an affinity she's developed for the coaching side of running.Rojas also talks about her relationship with her father, who has been her coach for most of her professional running career, and she speaks to the effects the COVID-19 pandemic has had on her life and career.Now a two-year defending champion of Grandma's Marathon (due to 2020's cancellation), Rojas also touches on her winning moment in 2019 and what makes the Duluth-based race a destination for so many professional and amateur runners alike.
I have always believed that a solid runner will always have a fighting chance as an elite in the sport of OCR. Nell Rojas came on the scene mostly out of peer pressure from her friends many of whom are elites in the sport. The conundrum for Nell is, does she take her eye off…Read more →
I have always believed that a solid runner will always have a fighting chance as an elite in the sport of OCR. Nell Rojas came on the scene mostly out of peer pressure from her friends many of whom are elites in the sport. The conundrum for Nell is, does she take her eye off… Read more → The post Interview with Olympic hopeful/elite Spartan Nell Rojas appeared first on The Natural Running Network.
The 2019 OCR season is underway! The first race of the year was Spartan Socal and the big winners were Veejay Jones, Nell Rojas, and Nicole Mericle. Spartan Socal Super Results Elite Men Veejay Jones, 1:02:27 Nikolaj Dam, 1:02:46 Kirk Dewindt, 1:03:39 Elite Women Nell Rojas, 1:10:37 Nicole Mericle, 1:11:48 Natalie Miano, 1:15:24 --- Spartan Socal Sprint Results Elite Men Veejay Jones, 27:33 Nikolaj Dam, 27:57 Ryan Kent, 29:14 Elite Women Nicole Mericle, 31:41 Nell Rojas, 32:19 Natalie Miano, 34:18 --- We talk with Jack Bauer about the results and how they stacked up to expectations. After we talk with Jack we talk with Heather Bode of the Overcome and Run podcast about the race. Heather ran on Saturday and Sunday and talks about the course, the venue, and the new obstacles Spartan is rolling out for 2019. We wrap up the episode with another chat with Jack about upcoming races. Just before this was recorded the news began leaking out that Tough Mudder would no longer pay prize money for their competitive races. Jack and Will give their first takes on the news, less than an hour after it was made known. --- Welcome to The OCR Report Podcast! We are the only podcast to focus exclusively on the Elite SPORT side of Obstacle Course Racing. Each week we talk about who won the latest race, who lost, and what that means for next week's race. The OCR Report Podcast is hosted by Will Hicks, the host of World's Toughest Podcast, and presented by The OCR Report, home of Overcome and Run with Heather Bode and Obstacle Running Adventures with Mike Stefano and Katelyn Ritter. --- What do you think of The OCR Report Podcast? Leave us a review on Apple Podcasts and let us know. Subscribe to get new episodes as soon as they are available and find us on Facebook, Instagram, and Twitter.
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