Podcasts about ragnar relay

Kallie Bonnell has been a friend of mine for a long time. We got closer during a Ragnar Relay adventure in September 2024. Read my recap here. During this episode, sponsored by Athlete Bouquets, we talk about: How I roped Kallie into joining my Ragnar team because she is a yes person when it comes to new experiences The story of when we thought the battery on our Ragnar van died overnight   Getting through her last leg of the race even though it sucked Her upbringing in a small farm town in Northern Indiana How her and some college friends came up with their own Little “Little” 500 at Indiana University that involved a stationary bike and alcohol  Training for her first half marathon in 2009   Calling off a wedding less than 30 days before the actual wedding and using running to get through it Losing her mom unexpectedly and not being able to move or run at all  The car accident that happened the night before we were doing the Rock ‘n' Roll Vegas half marathon (and how we both peed our pants) Her three knee surgeries in three years  Traveling for fun and for work (she's been to Russia and has a Russian visa) Why she doesn't do the dating apps anymore (she's looking for actual dates and someone with a passport, people!) This is a SandyBoy Productions podcast.

What is the Ragnar Relay Race? Today we take a look  into the world of the Ragnar Relay Race, a team-based running event that spans various picturesque locations across the United States, and its unique connection to RV enthusiasts. The host introduces listeners to the concept of the Ragnar Relay, emphasizing that it's not solely for seasoned runners, but for anyone seeking adventure and community. Special guests, James Van Prooyen, a retired Air Force combat veteran with a passion for podcasting and veteran advocacy, and Mara Lago, a renowned entrepreneur and luxury jewelry designer, share their experiences with the Ragnar Relay and their transition to RV living. The discussion covers the race's format, the vibrant community it fosters, and how it perfectly blends with the RV lifestyle, offering a sense of freedom and exploration. Additionally, the podcast touches on practical RV living advice, including recommendations for campgrounds and essential services like fuel cards and toll passes, adding value for listeners contemplating or already embracing the nomadic RV life.Click to find out more about the Ragnar Relay Ragnar Life Podcast on all Podcast Platforms Ragnar Life on all social media platforms My friend Kimberly Crossland, co host of our partner podcast The RV Entrepreneur Podcast,  participated in the Ragnar Relay and said "Our Ragnar road race left us with a lifetime of memories! From the lack of sleep, sleeping in strange places, and running in the middle of the night, to the cheerleading we heard at every exchange point and the belly laughs we had about random events along the race, we will never forget our time in this unique race. Highly recommend anyone doing this at least once! I will be running another one!"Thank you for listening to this weeks podcast, we would love to hear from you, please leave us a comment or question here on the podcast or on our social media channels. RV LIFE Podcast Instagram or RV LIFE Podcast Facebook Special Discounts Codes: Click Link & Use Code •RV LIFE Pro 25% off use Code: RVLIFEPODCAST• Motorhome Tires: $50 discount FIND MY INSTALLER •Thousand Trail Membership Call/Text Membership Specialist Warren & Sharon Lewis 804-366-0798•CLEAR2O • Open Road Fuel Card save on Diesel Fuel •Open Roads Innovative Tolling Solutions Toll pass, all 48 state & customer support • Open Road Resorts Mention RV LIFE Podcast • National Vehicle great place to sell your RV • Harvest Hosts • Boondockers Welcome Code: HUNT20 for 20% off • AirSkirts Receive $100 off any kit purchase. Use Discount Code: RVPODSponsors• National Indoor...

When Marc burst onto our Ragnar Relay team with a YOLO battle cry and a zest for living large, I knew we'd stumbled upon a force of nature. Our latest episode delves into his incredible transition from corporate captivity to becoming the founder of MoeFit and a beacon of fitness over 50. We're opening up the playbook on life's second acts, showcasing the sweat, setbacks, and serendipity that fuel a comeback story worth its salt in muscle burn.Mount Washington is more than just a monument to nature's grandeur; it marks a turning point in Marc's family history, from chain-smoking days to trailblazing ways. Marc's story intertwines with his narrative of a health scare that rebooted his life, as we explore the profound impact of the great outdoors on personal transformation. This episode is a deep dive into the grit and grind that shape us, the family legacies that guide us, and the audacious goals that propel a small-town fitness venture into a community cornerstone.Sit back and strap in as we explore the raw, muscle-aching reality of GORUCK events, the resilience built from embracing both the metaphorical and literal heavy lifting, and the communal heartbeat that kept MoeFit pulsing through a pandemic. This isn't just Marc's story; it's a rallying cry for everyone who's ever wanted to push beyond their comfort zone, and a high-five to the support systems that help us go the distance. Join us as we forge through the trials and tribulations that underscore the power of saying 'yes' to life's Medal Mondays. Make sure you head over and say "YOLO" to Marc on his Instagram! Support the Show.Join the newsletter list for updates, special offers, and exclusive behind-the-scenes content. Want to become a member of Time for Brunch+ to show your support of the show? Join here.Join the Brunch community on Facebook or follow us on Instagram.

Just a little talk about how my schedules affected my training the inaugural Arkansas Ragnar relay trail race just some general thoughts on how to adapt when life changes never stop working out even if it's five sessions and don't give up on your

On November 11, friend of the podcast Allison Mercer ran a new American record for masters women at the Tunnel Hill 50-mile! This week, we got to talk to Allison about how she prepared for the race in the six weeks between running the Berlin Marathon and Tunnel Hill, and we heard all about her crew, her nutrition, her race strategy, her shoes, and of course, how the Ragnar Relay we did together in April contributed directly to her performance.

A special bonus episode that we're also calling "The Outro" for episode 74. We're joined by some members of the "Ultra Penguins" who just ran in this past weekends Reach The Beach Ragnar Relay. They were members of Erika's team and it was fun getting to hear who the 200 mile event went. Hope you enjoy this bonus episode with Knute, Erika, Eric (E2), Karen and Denise. Jaye's Boston Marathon Fundraising PageJustine's Boston Marathon Fundraising Page Linktree - Find everything hereInstagram - Follow us on the gram YouTube - Subscribe to our channel Patreon - Support us Email us at OnTheRunsPod@gmail.com

First thing to know about running the Ragnar: you must tell everyone you know that you are running the Ragnar. Listen to this week's episode for other need to knows about the Ragnar Road Relay. Follow us on Instagram: emandtash

Kate Graham joined us as our special guest co-host on this episode of our NOW Digital Meetup. Kate has an incredible track record providing clear voice and a healthy perspective on the trends, challenges, and innovations relevant to people, work, and technology.  We loved following her work at Fosway Group and UNLEASH. Now it's time to check in on Kate's recent move back to the vendor side (what a win for Cornerstone OnDemand!). She had some really fantastic advice for both HR Tech vendors AND consumers. It has to do with transparency, being realistic, and better storytelling. Kate and I can't wait to bring this fresh conversation to the community.  BTW, where's Jess Von Bank? She checked in from the course during our Meetup to share their progress! If you've been following us for a while, you know Jess loves to race. During this epsidoe, Jess began a 200-mile Ragnar Relay from the Canadian border (Blaine, WA), running along the glacial Cascade and Olympic Mountain ranges, Deception Pass, and Puget Sound before she crossed the finish line with her team on Whidbey Island, sometime in the afternoon. Go, Jess! 

We were very excited to check out The Run Show in Boston last weekend!  This episode has additional interviews from Saturday and all interviews from Sunday. We were able to get a total of over 50 interviews with vendors, guest speakers, and the event director from Raccoon Events himself!  We got so much content that it didn't make sense to cram it all in one episode so this is part two of two. Look below to see who is featured in this episode and go back to listen to part 1 from last week if you missed it! 0:00 – 3:02 – Intro 3:02 – 13:24 – Quick News 13:24 – 14:26 – Content Preface 14:26 - 57:12 - More Saturday Interviews (Tri-Maine, Hyperice, Os1st, Greater Lowell Runners, Cape Cod Marathon, YuKan Run, Doug Flutie Jr Foundation, Run for Autism, Sam Adams, Steve Fleck, and Mirna Valerio) 57:12 - 1:51:07 - Sunday Interviews (Jogon, Blueshift Nutrition, Hilma, Ragnar Relay, Nix Biosensors, HiDow, Row House, Conscious Gear, Henry Ward, Craig Hanratty (Event Director), Erin Azar, and Kelly Roberts) 1:51:07 - End – Outro Next episode will be on the New England OCR Expo with Steve “Bacon” Martin! ____ News Stories: New England OCR Expo: Website, Instagram, and Facebook (use code MSTEF5 for $5 off!)  New Deka Strong Records 2023 Weekend Trifecta Medal Spartan US National Series Medals Spartan Jacksonville 3K Test Event is Free Tough Mudder Wedding Evan Perperis Back on American Ninja Warrior OCR Report Patreon Native X Podiums Epic Series Podiums Abominable Snow Race Podiums Hyrox Stuttgart Podiums Death Race Finishers Deka Fit Austin Podiums Hyrox "North American Championship" Podiums: Men and Women Fecal Secret Link Love Secret Link Paramount Secret Link Pumpkin Secret Link Painful Secret Link ____ Related Episodes: 164. 1st Annual New England OCR Expo Preview with Steve “Bacon” Martin! 165. New England OCR Expo and Party!  171. Caterpy with Executive Director Anthony Pong! 318. The Run Show Boston with Interviews! (Part 1) ____ The OCR Report Patreon Supporters: Matt B Davis, Shon Collins, Jason Dupree, Kim DeVoss, Samantha Thompson, Matt Puntin, Dave Claxton, Brad Kiehl, Charlotte Engelman, Erin Grindstaff, Hank Stefano, Arlene Stefano, Laura Ritter, Steven Ritter, Sofia Harnedy, Kenny West, Ryan Maisano, Cheryl Goodwin, Jessica Johnson, Scott "The Fayne" Knowles, Anna Landry, Christopher Hoover, Kevin Gregory Jr., Ryan Hart, Ashley Reis, Brent George, Justin Manning, Kevin Praytor, Wendell Lagosh, Brett "The T-Rex" Milks, and Logan Nagle. Sponsored Athletes: Javier Escobar, Kelly Sullivan, Ryan Brizzolara, and Joshua Reid! Support us on Patreon for exclusive content and access to our Facebook group Check out our Threadless Shop Use coupon code "adventure" for 10% off MudGear products Use coupon code "ocrreport20" for 20% off Caterpy products Like us on Facebook: Obstacle Running Adventures Follow our podcast on Instagram: @ObstacleRunningAdventures Write us an email: obstaclerunningadventures@gmail.com Subscribe on Youtube: MStefano Running Intro music - "Streaker" by: Straight Up Outro music - "Iron Paw" by: Dubbest

If you're raring to run a Ragnar, like Emily, Dimity and Sarah serve up suggestions and slew of relay-race anecdotes. Or maybe you're in Diane's shoes, wondering whether to strength train during your taper. And laugh along with Sarah and Dimity in response to Jackie's question about non-sporty activities that get the gals sweaty.    To record a question, please call 470-BADASS1 (470-223-2771).    When you shop our sponsors, you help AMR. We appreciate your—and their—support!   Feel even more supported: Save 20% at Handful.com  with promo code HandfulAMR20 Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

2022 Ragnar Relay Reach The Beach Recap Episode!On Episode 27 Eric and Erika catch up just before Erika's flight to Berlin and talk about the recent Ragnar Relay race "Reach The Beach" as their Penguins Marching South team of 12 ran 200ish miles from Bretton Woods Ski Resort to Hampton Beach in New Hampshire. They highlight everything from getting there late the night before, decorating the vans, lack of sleep, getting hangry, a state park that looked like a homeless shelter, burpees, amazing food and forgetting a sleeping bag when it's freezing outside. 

Augie chats Paceline, the first-ever fitness rewards platform that adds financial benefit to your physical activity. Paceline is also the first official credit card sponsor of Ragnar. Megan and Augie met at this weekend's Ragnar Relay at Mt. Bachelor.

Sarah is working toward her Ragnar Immortal.  12 Ragnars in 12 months.  Learn about how to prepare for, pack for, recruit team member and what to be ready for at this race.  Podcast sponsored by Brackens Painting LLC www.brackenspainting.com City National Bank www.bankatcity.com Bros and Bras Running Group. No Judgment. No expectations www.goodcompanywv.net Music provided by Peter Clark from the album, Peter Clark After Dark found on Soundcloud

Minnesota running legend; what went wrong; Boston Marathon training; Nike vs Saucony; Ragnar Relay; not drunk and much much more.

As we celebrate Mother's Day, our guest this week is a mom to young boys who focuses on women's health and running injuries as part of her day job. This physical therapist talks on the “Run the Race” podcast about the benefits of exercise for moms, finding time to do so…the most common injuries she sees at their clinic, how they can be prevented…how motherhood transformed her faith in God…and the misconceptions about exercise during and after pregnancy. (5:17) My judgment-free chat with Rachel Selman starts with balancing motherhood and exercise and work, now that she has 2 sons, ages 1 and 4. (9:52) She talks about what she learned about workouts after having a baby, plus what's safe to do while you're pregnant, with a lot of bad advice out there about rules and limits. She didn't run for the entire 10 months of her first pregnancy, but it was much different the 2nd time around. She saw a gap in guidance and education for pregnant women exercising and post-partem, motivating her to help more with women's health and give specialized advice. She also encourages a (21:44) healthy balance with strength training, for the sake of longevity, not necessarily heavy weights or bulky muscle, but being stronger can also make you a faster and more efficient runner. (23:06) What are the most common sports-related injuries and can they be prevented? The short answer from Rachel is yes. She says people often do Core training in the wrong way, explaining “deep core.” And the stronger the glutes, the fewer issues you have below that. Her 3 top things to focus on: core, hips, and feet! She explains why. Rachel also describes how bring a mom (35:47) has changed her faith and perspective on God, moving more from religion to relationship, pointing to a moment in her life involving a injury to her son, teaching her about trusting in God that doesn't always rescue us either. And she says it takes practice to…let go. (43:18) As a PT and soon-to-be performance/sport scientist, Rachel has a message for women about finding something active you enjoy, what that does for your mental health and how it affects motherhood. (48:07) She also recently took part in a Ragnar Relay, the only female on a competitive male team, running together night and day. Thanks for listening! And tell your friends about the #RunTheRace podcast. Subscribe to it! For more info, go to www.wtvm.com/podcast/.

Ragnar Immortal Sue tells us about her journey to achieve the level of Immortal. Complete 12 or more Ragnar Relays in a calendar year.   The logistics, weather, travel and finally the race can all be logistically challenging.   Intro music by Peter Clark After Dark

OKHR Leads turns the tables on the interview this week and speaks with....Tara Crowley. It should have happened sooner but finally, we get to learn about the one who created this very podcast. From her restaurant owner days to her running 24-hour races, to her raising two boys while having a great HR career, Tara has a great story to tell. Celebrate the win and learn how saying "yes" has changed her life and about being the HR department of yes. Links to items mentioned in this podcast: OMNI: https://www.omnienvironmentalsolutions.com/ Ragnar Relay: https://www.runragnar.com/ Formula 1: https://www.formula1.com/ Netflix – Drive to Survive series: https://www.netflix.com/title/80204890 Schitt's Creek: https://www.netflix.com/title/80036165 Email us at okhrleads@okhr.org

Ragnar Relay Mälaren - 300 km fördelat på 10 löpare Trippeltröskel, sömnbrist, bad, strandpizza, kuriosa om städer, himla trevliga lokförare - loppet som hade allt. Detta är den osminkade berättelsen från det första riktiga loppet på väldigt länge! Tack Team Arriva, ni gjorde helgen till något utöver det vanliga. Grattis Team Asics Frontrunners, vilka krigare som tog hem första platsen på ultraversionen. Tack Patrik Mårdh för att du står ut med mina aggressiva påhopp när du bara vill njuta av lite härlig löpning. Tack Ragnar Relay Mälaren, vi ses nästa år.

Jeff and Mace discuss the prevalence of emotional support animals in the news and potential problems on the horizon. They also give listeners an update on their Ragnar Relay race.  The following article was read and reviewed for this podcast episode: https://www.inverse.com/culture/unemotional-support-animals

I met Mark a few years ago while filming my friends Ragnar Relay team (These are relay races done over a 24 hour period usually covering over 200 miles).  He was the senior member of the 6-man ultra team (most teams have 12 members).One of Mark's experiences is particularly interesting to me.  When his kids were younger, he and his wife took them sailing for 17 months straight.  Before their voyage began He did not know how to sail, he didn't own a sailboat & no, he was not (is not) independently wealthy.His motto is "Live fearlessly into the dreams uniquely written upon your heart”.  Years prior (before he had any kids) he make a 'bucket list' of things he wanted to do in life.  On this list was to sail with his family for a year.  Despite some major hurdles, they found a way to make it happen.Blog about Mark & Sue's Sailing adventure4wheelersailing.blogspot.comBook'Born to Run' by Christopher McdougallSocks & Soul Contact InformationFacebook- @socksandsoulpodcastOnline- socksandsoul.comEmail- host@socksandsoul.com

What do you get if you run 12 Ragnar Relay events in a calendar year? You get what's called Immortal Status and that comes with a giant medal to go with a year full of adventure. In this episode of the Mile after Mile Podcast I talk to Kyler Wilson who is a graphic designer in Central Florida who loves to run Ragnar Relay events. A few years ago he set out to achieve Immortal Status and he explains what that is, how it works, how he did it and what you get when that happens.  If you want to do this too Kyler has set up a Facebook Group for people who have already achieved this and just people who are thinking about it. You can find Kyler online on Facebook, Instagram and Twitter @runsoncarbs. Kyler gave me some photos of his medal and the year of medals check those out in the show notes at www.mileaftermilepodcast.com You can also find the text of the interview there.  You can find the host, Amy at www.amysaysso.com 

Kevin Yeanoplos returns to the podcast from episode 17 to share with us his recent experiences in his hobby of road trips visiting historical musical landmarks and his latest relay run! Kevin and John have a deep conversation on having a passion or hobby in life!

The year was 2004, and an overnight running relay race with less than 300 participants was getting underway in Utah. That race, the brainchild of two college students, led to something much, much bigger: Ragnar Relay, an endurance event and running experience that all these years later attracts thousands of runners each year to participate in more than 40 road and trail relay races in the United States. This race experience also is taking place all across the world. Tanner Bell, co-founder of Ragnar Relay, talks with Heather about his humble college-student beginnings as a race organizer (and non-runner, at least in the beginning) during this episode.  Tanner, who is married, has 4 children and now serves as CEO of Ragnar, talks candidly about what it's like to see something he started in college grow to become such a successful company and brand. He shares how Ragnar determines race locations and courses, what it was like to live overseas with his family while launching the international race, and exciting things Ragnarians can expect in the coming months. 

This was the last year for the road version of the Ragnar Relay race in Arizona, Del Sol. Steve Aderholt was a such a big part of Ragnar Relay over the years and it was an honor to get a chance the day after the race to talk with him about all things Ragnar! Steve has an incredible story of how he was able to become an employee of Ragnar and then excel at multiple roles for the race company. Steve was an integral part of the safety program for this race as well as developing out the trail version of this race. Thank you Steve for all you have done for so many runners and all those who have enjoyed the Ragnar Life over the years! Let's do this!

Chris was an athlete in school growing up, even setting a running record at the school he attended in Washington State. Chris attended University of Washington and continued to run. He has had several knee surgeries but continues to push himself to stay active and run. He was asked to join a team for a Ragnar Relay and he said yes right away! He quickly was made captain of the team. He applied to be an Ragnar Relay ambassador for the races in the Washington State region. Let's do this!

Jeff was a really great runner in high school but kind of stopped running for awhile as he got older. That is until he was asked by a friend to run a Ragnar Relay race in 2016. He was hooked right away. Jeff describes this race and community as "crazy awesome"! Let's do this!

We interview one of the founders of Ragnar Relay, Tanner Bell in the first of our new Podcast episodes.  Enjoy! #ukrunchat 

"I see you. I hear what you're saying" Dr. Kimberly Manning is a Professor of Medicine at Emory University and Grady Hospital. She is an essential guide, writer, teacher and voice, this episode is simply extraordinary. A brief summary of this episode will not suffice, please listen and enjoy. Please subscribe and rate Explore The Space on iTunes or wherever you download podcasts. Email feedback or ideas to mark@explorethespaceshow.com Follow on Twitter @ETSshow, Instagram @explorethespaceshow Key Learnings 1. Starting off with The Ragnar Relay and why Kimberly is a Ragnarian 2. Kimberly's extraordinary ability to find common ground and draw people in 3. Wherein Kimberly shares some of her secrets: 30 seconds of attention, body language, and use of 1st names 4.  The process by which Kimberly creates her incredible Twitter story threads 5. Finding your Whitney Houston 6. What feels aspirational for Kimberly heading into a New Year and new decade? Links Twitter: @gradydoctor #teaching, #writing, #WhitneyHouston, #pluripotent, #NewYear, #decade, #aspiration, #podcast, #podcasting, #healthcare, #digitalhealth, #health, #leadership, #mentorship, #coaching, #FOAmed, #doctor, #nurse, #meded, #education, #hospital, #hospitalist, #innovation, #innovate, #medicalstudent, #medicalschool, #resident, #physician

When you and 7 other people are tasked to run 14 miles at all hours of the day and night, you better believe there is some teamwork involved. This event was a great reminder that we are all better together!

Jamie King is founder of the Fit Approach influencer community, and Flex & Flow, a yoga and fitness studio. Through her work, she creates and produces influencer and event strategies for brands like AfterShokz, Takeya, Ragnar Relay, and NOW Foods. Jamie is an athlete and yoga instructor who created the popular HIIT & Flo workout and leads advanced yoga and HIIT & Flow teacher trainings. Outside of work, Jamie is an ultra runner, handstand junkie, taco aficionado, travel and adventure lover, dog mom, and can often be found chilling in a park with her husband and son whose middle name happens to be Danger (seriously). Connect with Jamie on Instagram @jamiekingfit, and on her websites www.jamiekingfit.com / www.fitapproach.com. Questions we ask Jamie include: Take us back to your early beginnings. How did you get your start in distance running? What has kept you going? You are the founder and owner of TWO companies! Fit Approach and Flex & Flow Yoga Studio. On your website, self-described as “a natural born hustler.” Has entrepreneurship always been in your blood? Give us a glimpse into the process of starting Fit Approach and a bit more about the work that you do. You just completed the Rio Del Lago 100-mile race… not your first 100 :) incredible!! Can you give us a race recap? What are your favorite foods / ways to fuel during an ultra such as a 100 mile race? Tell us a bit more about the process, both mentally and physically, to prepare for an ultra, such as a 100k or 100-mile race. Seems like there is a lot going on in your life! Avid runner, mom, business owner, yogi… What is currently making you thrive? What advice would you give to your younger self? What does being a Strong Runner Chick mean to you? Connect with @jamiekingfit on IG, FB, website; @fitapproach; Flex & Flow Yoga in Portland, OR! --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/strong-runner-chicks/support

Neil Murphy talks about his experience with the 2019 Death Race, and what keeps him coming back to all of these insane endurance events. Jason Barnes explains his road to Spartan, and what went into this year's Summer Death Race. He also lets us know about the Peak trail races in Vermont throughout the year. Todays Podcast is sponsored by: Ragnar Relay – Get out runragnar.com and get $80 any street or trail team relay using code ORM2019. Show Notes: Leave a review Death Race Peak Trail Races Team Regiment Support Us On Patreon Buy some obstacle racing merch!

Aaron Newell just did super well at the North American OCR Championships placing 3rd in the 3K and 2nd in the 15K. He then raced twice on Sunday as part of the winning men’s team and the 2nd place Co-Ed team. This is an unfiltered chat about his buddy Woodsy, the current state of OCR, getting faster, OCR Coaching, and more. Todays Podcast is sponsored by: Ragnar Relay – Get out runragnar.com and get $80 any street or trail team relay using code ORM2019. Show Notes: Support Us On Patreon NorAm Champs Results

  The 2019 Spartan United States National Series was decided last weekend. We spoke to a ton of athletes on Saturday at the finish line and caught up with a few more on Sunday during the awards. Todays Podcast is sponsored by: Ragnar Relay – Get out runragnar.com and get $80 any street or trail team relay using code ORM2019. Show Notes: Bonus Video of Lindsay Support Us On Patreon Listen using the player below or the iTunes/Stitcher links at the top of this page.   

For Episode 16, I had the honor and privilege to interview Tim Park! Tim is a good friend of mine, and he is quite the adventurer. This episode was a fun one because although Tim has run some races (e.g., LA Marathon, Ragnar Relay, various races, etc.), he is not naturally drawn to running. He goes more into this in the latter parts of the episode! It is also worth noting that Tim has been involved in philanthropic efforts with Love Anaheim. Love Anaheim was founded in January 2016, and it is a service project movement that has mobilized the help of over 2,700 volunteers for 200+ projects across the City of Anaheim. These projects fill the needs of people who need help or assistance. Love Anaheim has an initiative called "Better Way Anaheim" that provides access to resources to help bring an end to homelessness. Especially if you live in the Orange County (California) area, check out their website (https://www.LoveAnaheim.org) to see what they do and how you can get involved! Many thanks to Tim, and I hope all you listeners enjoy this episode! Find out more at https://what-the-run.pinecast.co

Tina Muir comes on the show to discuss The impact her podcast has on thousands of people. Running without a watch. Winning The Disney half marathon. Learning to be a mom and a runner. Preparing for Boston for the first time, and much more. Todays Podcast is sponsored by: Ragnar Relay – Get out runragnar.com and get $80 any street or trail team relay using code ORM2019. Show Notes: Running For Real – Matt B. Davis episode Tina on Twitter Spartan Athlete – Scott Jurek Matt on Trail Talk with Luis and Charlie Support Us On Patreon

This week Ray and Eric chat about the ever popular relay race! Razor has run the Ragnar Relay and Eric the Hood to Coast. Listen to both their stories in this episode. Hot tip from Eric, if you can win an all expense paid trip to do one...go ahead and do that. --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/our-run-club/message Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/our-run-club/support

#7: RAGNAR RELAY: REMEMBERING WHAT MATTERS + ENJOYING THE JOURNEY   We are Rachel Bellotti and Jenell Riesner, co-hosts of the TRUE NORTH COLLECTIVE PODCAST, exploring everyday people fearlessly finding and living their true north.   We have met so many interesting people from all walks of life living fascinating and inspiring lives whose stories aren’t being told. This season we are excited to connect with and celebrate the untold stories of everyday people from Sheboygan, WI, to Santa Monica, CA, who are living their true north and inspiring each of us to do the same.   Today we check-in with our own changes and accomplishments over the last 6 months. We remember what it was like to train for the Ragnar in Zion National Park (Utah), move our lives across the country, become chill athletes, and find human connection with a group of people who were willing to throw themselves into nature without technology and limited privacy, running 120 miles in 30 hours. Whoop whoop!   *note: this episode includes explicit language appropriate for those ages 16+   RESOURCES MENTIONED:   Kickapoo coffee - we miss this coffee shop in Milwaukee where we used to spend a lot of time brainstorming on the TRUE NORTH COLLECTIVE Garmin vivosport November Project Dallas Dallas Dirt Runners Tiffany Parker - lululemon ambassador + olympic athlete Is there such thing as working out too much? Blog post by Jenell Riesner Jackie Haas - former WWE wrestler that works with Rachel Bellotti Ragnar Relays Intro music from Jukedeck - create your own at http://jukedeck.com   3 KEY TAKEAWAYS:   It’s a constant journey to find a balance that works for you and your lifestyle versus trying to do more and more and more of what you have deemed as “good”. Because even good habits can become bad habits or said another way, there can be too much of a “good” thing that ultimately is no longer serving you. Doing big physical feats of strength, or having a unique experience with a group of humans, on a team without technology, where you spend at least 24 hours together non-stop, and only focusing on one thing that you are all working towards really brings people together. It exposes you to people’s true colors, heightens your human connection, vulnerability, support, and presence with yourself and other humans. It’s an experience worth having. In racing and in life, it’s ok to slow down, pace yourself, and be present to what you need now. Allow people to pass if they are ready to pass. Follow if it’s your turn to follow. Lead if you are ready to lead. Be where you are and allow yourself to be on the journey and appreciative of wherever that is that you are.   TIME STAMPED SHOW NOTES:   [1:19] Moving to a new city [4:30] Weird pet names [6:46] Not getting interviews, handling rejection, + culture fit [11:40] Getting clear on the essence of what you want [21:20] Signing up for your first ½ marathon [24:50] Recovering from Ragnar injuries [26:45] Is there such thing as working out too much? [30:00] Heart rate variability technology [34:00] Breaking good habits that have become bad habits [36:00] 10-min workout breaks at work [43:40] Ragnar Zion recap! [50:00] Removing cell service, being out in nature, + really feeling what it feels like being me [1:01:45] Unnecessary worry during training [1:09:15] Starting over [43:40] Thank you for listening + reach out on our website if inspired    

We recap the Ragnar Relay, a 193.1 mile journey from Saratoga Springs, NY to Lake Placid, NY and interview the runners from Van #1.

Wenige Tage vor dem Münster Marathon haben wir uns noch einmal zusammengesetzt um den Trainingszustand des Erdnussbutterflitzers zu betrachten. Dabei wird auf die letzten Trainingswochen, Testwettkämpfe und die bei uns nicht allzu beliebte Taperingphase eingegangen. Weitere Themen sind Niklas‘ Schienbein, Daniels Gastspiel bei unseren Freunden von beVegt sowie eine spektakuläre Idee für einen gemeinsamen Wettkampf. … "Episode39: Die letzten Tage vor Münster" weiterlesen

Guest Bio:Jill Dempsey is an experienced private equity investor and operating executive in middle-market businesses. A Partner at Dolphin Capital from its founding, they raised and fully-deployed two funds in companies such as Ragnar Relay, Winder Farms, and the GSL Brine Shrimp Cooperative. The firm was founded on the principle of investing in both financial and human capital. Mrs. Dempsey assumed operating roles in multiple portfolio companies. Most recently, Jill led Dolphin Capital's acquisition of Manduka, an LA-based premium yoga products company, where she served as CFO and COO for three years, completed the acquisition and merger of Yogitoes and subsequently led Manduka's sale to a top-tier private equity firm in 2015. She has expertise in structuring mutually-beneficial transactions for investors and business owners, raising debt and equity, and growing businesses. Passionate about education, she taught an entrepreneurial finance course as an adjunct professor in the Marriott School for over six years. She is currently Acting CFO of Comforts of Home, an international study abroad student housing provider across Europe. She holds a BS in Finance and Entrepreneurship from Brigham Young University. She played on the BYU women's rugby team for four years and served as the Marriott School student body president and president of BYU's CEO chapter, ranked #1 in the nation.

n this episode, we hear from Tiffany Montero and how she's navigating life through the lens of high-functioning autism and the redemptive power of adoption and how she made a conscious connection with her own birth mom as a birth mom herself. This is real life in some honest, candid storytelling and conversation. Plus a special Non-Profit Spotlight that'll shed some light on how easy it is to help someone else on their journey. Topics Covered: 0:01:11 How we met 0:01:32 Ragnar Relay experience 0:03:32 High functioning autism & running (Last Ragnar leg)." 0:05:06 Last Ragnar leg and running with Peter 0:08:53 The mental aspect of running 0:10:59 Sidelined by fear of failure and outside overload.1 0:17:03 Trail running vs road running 0:19:49 Trying to fit into Junior High 0:22:59 Tiffany's first 50K 0:33:38 Pushing outside your comfort zone 0:36:04 The importance of a tiny village 0:38:52 Getting real with running 0:40:57 The Run Home 0:50:38 Seeing your son again 1:03:20 Adoption and medical DNA 1:08:31 The Run Home and the road to her girls 1:10:16 Writing about her healing 1:13:05 Non-Profit Spotlight: "Sunday Sandwiches) Follow Along: Follow Collected Clan at these online destinations to never miss an episode. It's free to listen: Official Website Apple Podcasts Google Podcasts Spotify Podcasts Stitcher YouTube Facebook.com/CollectedClan Twitter.com/CollectedClan Instagram.com/CollectedClan Feedback: Your thoughts, comments, and questions are welcome. Here's how: Email: collectedclan@gmail.com Voice: 615.592.5017 Support: If you find value in what we’re doing on Collected Clan, please support the show financially: PATREON to learn how you can financially support this show for as little as $5 a month, or PAYPAL to make a donation, either one-time or monthly  

Sarah hosts solo, but she’s not alone: She gabs with three of her teammates from the recent Ragnar Relay Northwest Passage race. First up is team captain Julie, a runner for only five years yet marvel that she’s running back-to-back Ragnar races! Laugh along with the two Van 1 teammates as they recount a race highlight that includes a menagerie of a zebra, alligator, beaver, and a literal couple of frogs. Julie offers tips for being a relay race captain, including the all-critical “go with the flow” advice. Next SBS is joined in studio by a duo of Van 2 runners, Rebekah and Ariel. Be transported by Ariel’s description of the stunning scenery. Ponder along with all four gals as they discuss how--and possibly why--van “culture” differs. Loads of great relay-running pointers in this entertaining episode. Remember: Another Mother Runner Answers, our new bi-weekly Q&A show, kicks off on Tuesday, July 24! To leave a question to hear it answered on air, call: 470-BADASS1 (470-223-2771). To save $55 on a purchase of a bundle with AfterShokz Trekz Air or Trekz Titanium headphones, go to amr.aftershokz.com and use code AMRBUNDLE at checkout. New Aaptiv members: Save 30% off annual membership by visiting aaptiv.com/AMR30 Get $5 off your first order of Kopari coconut-oil skincare and bodycare products, go to koparibeauty.com/AMR Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

You might recognize Tina from Episode 31 of the podcast. She’s an 11-time All-American athlete and elite athlete for Great Britain who’s run in two British Olympic Trials. Tina recently overcame amenorrhea by taking a break from training, had a daughter, and is now returning to competitive running. But we’re not here to talk about Tina. We’re here to talk about YOUR questions, problems, and struggles. In this conversation, we’re discussing: If you can only run a few times per week, should those runs all be “hard?” Do compression socks actually work? How do you advance beyond walking to run all of your miles? What are the most important things to remember when training for a Ragnar Relay? How do you pace a long run? And a lot more!

A Ragnar relay is a 24-hour race that you complete with a group of 12 runners where you conquer 200-ish miles by running day and night and day again from one point to another. Daunting? Yes. An experience of a lifetime? Also yes. Read the transcript at https://www.quickanddirtytips.com/health-fitness/exercise/how-to-prepare-for-a-ragnar-relay Check out all the Quick and Dirty Tips shows: www.quickanddirtytips.com/podcasts FOLLOW GET-FIT GUY Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/GetFitGuy Twitter: https://twitter.com/bengreenfield

*With the Holiday Weekend, I am pushing out Wednesday's Interview Episode early on Sunday! - In Episode 7, I interview Greg Russell, Ragnar Warrior and coordinator of the DC Ragnar Ambassador, who discusses all things Ragnar, including the upcoming, not to be missed, Lake Anne Brew House mini-Ragnar Relay happening this Wednesday 5/30/2018 at Lake Anne Plaza in Reston Virginia.Links discussed in this podcast:Lake Anne Brew House mini-Ragnar Relay: https://www.facebook.com/events/237352773495344/Becoming a Ragnar Ambassador: https://www.runragnar.com/ambassadorsReebok Ragnar Appalachians WV: https://www.runragnar.com/event-detail/trail/appalachians_wvReebok Ragnar Washington DC: https://www.runragnar.com/event-detail/relay/dcReebok Ragnar Chicago: https://www.runragnar.com/event-detail/relay/chicagoPotomac Heritage Trail: https://www.nps.gov/pohe/index.htmFountainhead Regional Park: https://www.novaparks.com/parks/fountainhead-regional-parkRagnar Resources:Find Community Ragnar Meetups: https://www.runragnar.com/meetup-calendarRagnar Official Website: https://www.runragnar.com/Ragnar Life, an unofficial group page for Ragnar related information and teams: https://www.facebook.com/groups/1081890035202539/?ref=br_rsLake Anne Brew House: website: http://lakeannebrewhouse.com/facebook: https://www.facebook.com/lakeannebrewhouseinstagram: https://www.instagram.com/lakeannebrewhouse/Lake Anne Plaza: website: http://lakeanneplaza.com/facebook: https://www.facebook.com/LakeAnnePlaza/

*With the Holiday Weekend, I am pushing out Wednesday's Interview Episode early on Sunday! - In Episode 7, I interview Greg Russell, Ragnar Warrior and coordinator of the DC Ragnar Ambassador, who discusses all things Ragnar, including the upcoming, not to be missed, Lake Anne Brew House mini-Ragnar Relay happening this Wednesday 5/30/2018 at Lake Anne Plaza in Reston Virginia.Links discussed in this podcast:Lake Anne Brew House mini-Ragnar Relay: https://www.facebook.com/events/237352773495344/Becoming a Ragnar Ambassador: https://www.runragnar.com/ambassadorsReebok Ragnar Appalachians WV: https://www.runragnar.com/event-detail/trail/appalachians_wvReebok Ragnar Washington DC: https://www.runragnar.com/event-detail/relay/dcReebok Ragnar Chicago: https://www.runragnar.com/event-detail/relay/chicagoPotomac Heritage Trail: https://www.nps.gov/pohe/index.htmFountainhead Regional Park: https://www.novaparks.com/parks/fountainhead-regional-parkRagnar Resources:Find Community Ragnar Meetups: https://www.runragnar.com/meetup-calendarRagnar Official Website: https://www.runragnar.com/Ragnar Life, an unofficial group page for Ragnar related information and teams: https://www.facebook.com/groups/1081890035202539/?ref=br_rsLake Anne Brew House: website: http://lakeannebrewhouse.com/facebook: https://www.facebook.com/lakeannebrewhouseinstagram: https://www.instagram.com/lakeannebrewhouse/Lake Anne Plaza: website: http://lakeanneplaza.com/facebook: https://www.facebook.com/LakeAnnePlaza/

HumanN (makers of Beet Elite), sent Ryan and Lindsay Atkins to have their VO2 Max tested. Lindsay took questions from the OCR community about those tests, and we attempted to answer them here.  Spoiler Alert: We also learn about the law of diminishing returns! Todays Podcast is sponsored by: Ragnar Relay and Ragnar Trail Series runragnar.com Enter code ORM18ALL for $60 OFF any 2018 Ragnar Relay Show Notes: Law of Diminishing Returns

Ryan Atkins hops on the line to catch up for the first time in 2018. Todays Podcast is sponsored by: Ragnar Relay and Ragnar Trail Series runragnar.com Enter code ORM18ALL for $60 OFF any 2018 Ragnar Relay Show Notes: This episode is dedicated to Reggie Rowe. Click the photo to help donate to his family.

Tanner Bell is the co-founder and President of Ragnar, the world’s premier series of overnight running relay races.  Tanner Bell has grown his series to host over 140, 000 runners who participate annually in 18 road relay races and 19 trail relay races worldwide. Listen to the full episode here:https://www.eventgrow.com/show/ep7tannerbell/ Biggest Takeaways: Staying true to your brand tenants (know your brand) Over-deliver at your events. Surprise and delight Intimately understand your customer and constantly create feedback loops Be transparent and communicate often Listen to the full episode here:https://www.eventgrow.com/show/ep7tannerbell/  

As Ragnar Relay Michigan gets ready to mark its third year in the Great Lakes State, an increasing number of runners are signing on for this 2-day, 200-ish-mile team running event that starts in Muskegon and ends in Traverse City. Team MRG participated in the inaugural Michigan race as well as last year’s event – and we’re planning to be there again this fall. It’s so fun meeting up with fellow Michigan Runner Girls and Guys – can’t wait to see you all there! {Be sure to use the special team discount code mentioned on the show to save $80 off your team race entry, if you haven’t yet signed up.} On this episode, MRG sits downs with Ragnar Relay Michigan Race Director Troy Wheeler to talk about this September’s race, which is slated for Sept. 28-29. This year, race organizers expect about 285 teams to take part in the Michigan race. This is up from 240 last year and 120 the first year. Troy, who served as race director last year as well, shares how a Ragnar Relay works, a few course changes for 2018, and tips for ensuring a successful and fun Ragnar experience with your teammates. He also shares a sweet story about how his own Ragnar racing experience led to true love. Troy also welcomes any questions from listeners and readers. You can contact him at troy@ragnarrelay.com -- Reebok Ragnar Relay Michigan, Sept. 28-29, is a magical combination of fall colors, sugar sand beaches, massive dunes and wild Ragnarians. This 200-ish mile overnight adventure kicks off in the charming town Muskegon where teams run two days and one star-filled night, past historic ships and lighthouses, apple orchards, cherry blossoms and rolling hills. No one starts Reebok Ragnar Michigan alone, and no one finishes alone either. A strengthened a team of 12 individuals becomes 1 team and finds out what they can do when they come together. Fun hashtags to use if you’re racing and posting photos and videos from your adventure on social media: #RagnarRelay, #innerWILD, #ChaseTheMoon, #ChaseTheSun #UnforgettableScenery #RagnarMichigan Want more Ragnar? Check out these MRG posts and podcast episodes about this epic relay race: http://michiganrunnergirl.com/12-women-2-vans-195-5-miles-32-hours-herd-alpacas-mrg-recaps-reebok-ragnar-michigan/ http://michiganrunnergirl.com/episode-64-recap-inaugural-reebok-ragnar-michigan/ http://michiganrunnergirl.com/epic-adventure-mrg-takes-ragnar-relay-michigan/  

David has done multiple Tough Mudders plus World's Toughest Mudder in a wheelchair. Find out how he plans to make others shine in 2018. Todays Podcast is sponsored by: Ragnar Relay and Ragnar Trail Series  runragnar.com   Enter code ORM18ALL for $60 OFF any 2018 Ragnar Relay  

Hunter and Brakken check in to talk about OCR broadcasting, Ryan Woods, The loaded women's field, Their training program - Leaderboard Fit, Hobie Call, Stadium Races, OCR Boxing matches, Pro teams, April Dee, TMX, OCR Coaches, and much more. Todays Podcast is sponsored by: Ragnar Relay and Ragnar Trail Series -Enter code ORM18ALL for $60 OFF any 2018 Ragnar Relay Show Notes: LeaderBoard Fit Spartan Stadia Series  

Ragnar Relay presented a special challenge to start the year. 31 days of activity. The kids and I take the challenge to see if we can get activity in every day. Unfortunately we decided that Mario Kart doesn't count. Along the way we play football and basketball, and engage in pull up challenges. How are we doing so far? Download and listen!   Remember, you can find us at: - Facebook: www.facebook.com/BodaciouslyAwesomeFamilyShow/ - Twitter: @BodaciousFamily - Email: BodaciouslyAwesomeFamilyShow@gmail.com

Jill Griffiths is a certified personal trainer and group fitness instructor who loves sharing her tools to make fitness success a reality.  For the past 18 years she has had her hands in all things fitness from teaching Spin to Zumba to Yoga to creating Personal Trainer Led Bootcamps.  Her current success and focal point is her 8 week leaner and stronger program where she has produced amazing results with hundreds of people, by providing the correct tools and personalized nutrition needed to lean up all while gaining and maintaining strength and confidence.   Jill’s past achievements include competing and placing in an NPC bikini competition, triathlon, running 4 Ragnar Relay’s, half marathon’s, and multiple smaller races. Her current passion is Spartan Races.  She ran her first Spartan race in 2016 and has been hooked ever since.  In 2016 she earned her first Trifecta.  In 2017 she earned another Trifecta as well as a coin, which allowed her to compete in the Spartan World Championship race this past September against the top elite and pro female races of the OCR world where she proudly took 41st.  She is currently a Spartan Race Ambassador and loves every part of the OCR community. Jill is also a mom to 3 kids, a wife, and a corporate personal trainer.  Her family life includes carpooling her kids to their many activities and standing on the sidelines cheering her kids on in whatever activity they chose to do.  Recently, their family bought a “fixer upper” and have been working together to demo the home and remodel it together.  She feels that having her kids work side by side her and her husband, will help them gain a better tolerance and drive to work hard to build their own future success.  You can learn more about Jill and her programs on Instagram, Facebook and her website/blog. How fitness has evolved. Overcoming obstacles. Challenging yourself. Digging Deep! You can do it! Pushing past fear into the feeling of accomplishment The BEAST The SUPER The TRIFECTA The SPRINT The rope climb The spear throw The monkey bars Ring The Cowbell One More Time Blog How doing the Spartan Race gives you confidence. Your never too old to play. Mental mindset gets you through. Do your first race as a team. Race with someone in mind or a cause, it will give your race purpose. Our favorite and least favorite obstacles. Jacobs Ladder Ways to get your kids to trade in their devices for physical activity. Setting goals is what drives you forward. With patience and consistency you can achieve any goal. Don't be caught on the sidelines of life just wishing. My Navy Seal MountainTop Experience Blog How you can do a pull-up from beginner status.

You couldn't miss Team MRG at this fall's Reebok Ragnar Relay Michigan, a 195.5-mile trek from Muskegon to Traverse City. And it wasn't simply because our team of 12 women wore matching blue Michigan Runner Girl shirts. Fellow Ragnarians grew to learn, over the 2-day race, that Team Michigan Runner Girl traveled in the two purple-and-pink-and-blue Muscle Milk vans—handing out Muscle Milk goodies along the way.  MRG's partnership with Muscle Milk was new this year, but logging the miles on country roads, through quaint coastal towns, and along the Lake Michigan shoreline was not. Team MRG was back again, after last fall's inaugural Ragnar Relay Michigan event, to tackle the distance (and lack of sleep) together. On this week's show: a rundown of race weekend with Heather Durocher and Ragnar teammates Pam Carrigan, Erin Henshaw and Ann Eshleman. While Pam, Heather and Erin were part of last year's Ragnar team, Ann was a Ragnar newbie and she shares how the experience exceeded her expectations in all of the right ways (she also talks about how she was apprehensive going into the experience and had plenty of questions for Pam in the days leading up to race day). The women break down how Ragnar relays work, how 12-person teams split into two "mini teams" with their own van, the challenges and rewards of running a total of three separate "legs," including through the night, and how each van found ways to fuel (at a few delicious restaurants) and rest (a little!) throughout the race. Heather and Ann were in van 1 while Erin and Pam were in van 2.  Whether you also participated in this year's Ragnar Michigan, or you're thinking about giving one a try, you're sure to be entertained during this informative and, at times hilarious, episode. (While "what happens at Ragnar stays at Ragnar," this episode definitely sheds some light on the silly and fun things that can happen when a dozen women team up to cover "200-ish miles" together.)

I just had the most incredible experience running 200 miles in upstate NY with 8 other crazies. I recap how I felt throughout each leg, my times, what I ate, what we did pre and post-race, my tips for future Ragnarians, and more.  WATCH MY RAGNAR YOUTUBE VID: https://youtu.be/g5wa5Bvrik0 FOLLOW MY TEAMMATES ON IG:  KAIT: @theavocadorunner IZZY: @izzybeldivita DANNY: @war_duck_ KENNY: @vegmatic CHRIS: @c.delio JULIE: @jewlz135 LAUREN: @freshfitnfunky MY SOCIAL LINKS:Follow me on Instagram: @runningvegannycTweet at me: @wildmannaEmail me: runningvegannyc@gmail.comRead my blog: runningvegannyc.com/ Watch my new YouTube channel (!!!): www.youtube.com/channel/runningvegannyc Get 15% off your Sudio Sweden headphones with code RUNNINGVEGAN (code lasts forever!): sudiosweden.com Intro/outro music by Ellis Delta: soundcloud.com/ellisdelta SHOW NOTES: People/places/things mentioned in episode Kait’s past podcast episode: #43: Marathon Training Round Two Begins! Upriver Cafe (Lake Luzerne, NY): www.yelp.com/biz/upriver-cafe-lake-luzerne Vegan Rob’s turmeric chips: veganrobs.com/products/tumeric-chips

The RunRunLive 4.0 Podcast Episode 4-373 – Bill Sycalik Runs the National Park System  (Audio: link) audio:http://www.RunRunLive.com/PodcastEpisodes/epi4373.mp3] Link MarathonBQ – How to Qualify for the Boston Marathon in 14 Weeks - Hello and welcome to this autumn edition of the RunRunlive podcast.  I'm a bit tardy with this one because of a perfect storm of scheduling priorities.  Like I said I have a new gig in the city where I have been figuring out the commute and putting in long hours, plus I've been in the final stages of a training plan with those long runs and hard workouts.  Time has been short and logistics has been challenging for writing and recording.  But, this is not the ‘whine about things' podcast.  No this is the RunRunLive podcast where we talk about transformational power of endurance sports.   Today we interview Bill Sycalik from Run the parks – you may have seen him in that running magazine or heard him on a podcast recently – he's got a good PR presence and it's a great story.  It's a good chat.  I like what he's doing.  It's a good transformational story.  Like I said in the interludes comment last week I've been hard pressed with a new professional gig.  I had two business trips this past week and have been putting in some long hours.  I'm not complaining, I love it and I understand that the first 90 days in any new position, whether it's a contract or a new job or a new role in your current company – those first 90 days are a special opportunity that you need to seize.  And that can adjust your life balance.  So – here it is Saturday and I'm going to give you the present of a few hours of my thoughtful attention, my RunRunLive friends.   Training has been a struggle over the last couple weeks but I did get a nice long run in on the Wapack course and I've got another tomorrow.  Am I ready for the Maine Marathon in 3 weeks?  Of course.  I could roll out of bed on a random Tuesday and run a marathon.  Am I in race shape?  I give myself a solid B- on that.  My engine is still good but my legs aren't keeping up as well.  The big news, I guess, is that I got my confirmation letter for the 2018 Boston Marathon.  This will be my 20th Boston.  I am qualified for this race.  For those of you who have been on this journey with me, or more correctly on your own journeys with me, we've seen some ups and downs haven't we?  We've been witness to many things.  We've experienced the meat and marrow of many endurance happenings.  We've learned a lot.  What a long wonderful trip it's been, huh? … Here's a story from one of my first days in the new office.  I have been getting into the city early to beat the traffic.  Another team member showed up.  Just he and I, chatting.  I don't know how we got on the subject, maybe it was a segue from the nice cool fall weather, but he starts telling me about the time he ran the Ragnar Relay on Cape Cod.  I nod and ask some clarifying questions like, ‘Did you have a 12-person team?  Did anyone pull up injured?”  Then he tells me about how he ran it with his Spartan buddies and about how obstacle racing is really his big thing.  I ask, “Do you run that one up in Killington?” He says, “Yeah, I love the Beast.” I say, “Good for you, that's a tough race.” He says, “Yeah, I did it in like 9 ½ hours.” And the point of my story is that I didn't say a word about myself.  I just complimented him on his achievements.  Because, I try not to be ‘that guy' in the office.  I always have tried not to be ‘that guy' that people avoid because ‘that guy' always drives the conversation back to himself.  Let people celebrate their lives and achievements.  Don't always be playing ‘who's got the biggest', even if they stumble into your domain of expertise.  Celebrate with them. It's not about you. … But just for the record…Remember back when we ran the Ragnar as a Brooks sponsored ultra team with 6 athletes and won it?  And, yeah, remember when I talked to Joe DeSena about his Spartan stuff last year and he gave me an entry to the Killington Beast and a ran it in 6 ½ hours as a 54 year old? But, it's not about me, is it! Hah! On with the show. … I'll remind you that the RunRunLive podcast is ad free and listener supported.  What does that mean? It means you don't have to listen to me trying to sound sincere about Stamps.com or Audible.. (although, fyi, my MarathonBQ book is on audible) We do have a membership option where you can become a member and as a special thank you, you will get access to member's only audio. There are book reviews, odd philosophical thoughts, zombie stories and I curate old episodes for you to listen to.  I recently added that guy who cut off is foot so he could keep training and my first call with Geoff Galloway.   “Curated” means I add some introductory comments and edit them up a bit.  So anyhow – become a member so I can keep paying my bills.   … The RunRunLive podcast is Ad Free and listener supported.  We do this by offering a membership option where members get Access to Exclusive Members Only audio and articles. Member only race reports, essays and other bits just for you! Links are in the show notes and at RunRunLive.com … Section one – 2017 Wapack Trail Race - Voices of reason – the conversation Hi Chris, Thanks again for the opportunity to be on the podcast. I think it was a good discussion. I attached a few photos. One Rocky Mountain, the other USVI. Links National Parks Marathon Project - Generosity.com Crowdfunding Page - If you want to include it - I'm Brand Ambassador for Hammer Nutrition (), Gnarly Nutrition (), Teatulia (), Footbeat () and Running Buddy () Social media is below in bio. Bio Bill Sycalik is the founder of the National Parks Marathon Project, his full-time effort to run a self-directed, self-managed, self-measured 26.2 miles in all 59 U.S. National Parks. Until June 2016 Bill was a management consultant leading large technology projects in New York City. Unfortunately, his passion for health, fitness and the outdoors were out of synch with his profession and location. He wanted to break from the corporate world and get back to nature. When he read about the 100th anniversary of the National Park Service, as a marathon runner, Bill thought what better way to experience the parks than covering 26.2 miles in each one. He saw an opportunity to promote the National Parks, reconnect with the natural world through long trail runs and inspire people to get out and move in our country's unspoiled wilderness. So, he quit his job and started running the parks. Bill ran 48 marathons in the past 54 weeks completing all the parks in the lower 48 states plus the U.S. Virgin Islands. He is now planning to visit the parks in Hawaii, American Samoa in Alaska. To learn more about Bill and the project go to www.runningtheparks.com. To connect with Bill and join him at a park please reach out via Instagram (@runningtheparks), Twitter (@runtheparks) or Facebook ().… Section two – The First 90 Days - http://runrunlive.com/the-first-90-days Outro Ok my friends you have run through various national parks in various states to the end of episode 4-373 of the RunRunLive Podcast.  Please wipe that dirt of your feet before you come in.  I drove up to Quebec for an appointment this week and the leaves are starting to turn.  It's a pretty drive but there is nothing up there in northern NH and VT.  Since the paper mills left there really isn't much industry.  There's no traffic either.  You can just set the cruise control and nap for a couple hours. Having had an office in Quebec City for a number of years I know this route very well.  And, I know that if you want to you can cut through Franconia Notch.  There are a string of mountain hiking trails in there, smack dab in the middle of the Presidential Range of mountains.  I pulled off, threw my kit on and went for an afternoon run/hike up the falling waters trail up the side of Mt. Lafayette.  It's a super difficult trail.  You can't really run it.  The rangers call it ‘falling people trail' because of all the tourists they have to drag out.  It's really pretty though.  Runs right up a cascading brook.  Not runnable per se but certainly works your legs and gets your HR up.  I only fell once on the way back down.  Like I said I'm still trying to figure out the rhythms of my new gig.  We are all in the same boat.  We all get the same 24 hours.  You just have to figure out the rhythm that works to balance everything.  You have to remember that any change like this causes stresses that you may not be aware of.  They can manifest in ways you're not aware of.  Just got to keep your head right and try to get enough sleep! I did get a club membership in the building and that should give me more flexibility to work out around the traffic or even just to shower and start exploring Boston with my feet.  I've never actually lived in the city and hence really don't know my way around the city proper much. When I'm not traveling I'll see if I can't seize that opportunity to fill in some blanks.  I've missed a few workouts with the travel and the exhaustion but I do what I can.  That's the secret, do what you can.  I'll see you out there. MarathonBQ – How to Qualify for the Boston Marathon in 14 Weeks -

The RunRunLive 4.0 Podcast Episode 4-373 – Bill Sycalik Runs the National Park System  (Audio: link) audio:http://www.RunRunLive.com/PodcastEpisodes/epi4373.mp3] Link MarathonBQ – How to Qualify for the Boston Marathon in 14 Weeks - Hello and welcome to this autumn edition of the RunRunlive podcast.  I’m a bit tardy with this one because of a perfect storm of scheduling priorities.  Like I said I have a new gig in the city where I have been figuring out the commute and putting in long hours, plus I’ve been in the final stages of a training plan with those long runs and hard workouts.  Time has been short and logistics has been challenging for writing and recording.  But, this is not the ‘whine about things’ podcast.  No this is the RunRunLive podcast where we talk about transformational power of endurance sports.   Today we interview Bill Sycalik from Run the parks – you may have seen him in that running magazine or heard him on a podcast recently – he’s got a good PR presence and it’s a great story.  It’s a good chat.  I like what he’s doing.  It’s a good transformational story.  Like I said in the interludes comment last week I’ve been hard pressed with a new professional gig.  I had two business trips this past week and have been putting in some long hours.  I’m not complaining, I love it and I understand that the first 90 days in any new position, whether it’s a contract or a new job or a new role in your current company – those first 90 days are a special opportunity that you need to seize.  And that can adjust your life balance.  So – here it is Saturday and I’m going to give you the present of a few hours of my thoughtful attention, my RunRunLive friends.   Training has been a struggle over the last couple weeks but I did get a nice long run in on the Wapack course and I’ve got another tomorrow.  Am I ready for the Maine Marathon in 3 weeks?  Of course.  I could roll out of bed on a random Tuesday and run a marathon.  Am I in race shape?  I give myself a solid B- on that.  My engine is still good but my legs aren’t keeping up as well.  The big news, I guess, is that I got my confirmation letter for the 2018 Boston Marathon.  This will be my 20th Boston.  I am qualified for this race.  For those of you who have been on this journey with me, or more correctly on your own journeys with me, we’ve seen some ups and downs haven’t we?  We’ve been witness to many things.  We’ve experienced the meat and marrow of many endurance happenings.  We’ve learned a lot.  What a long wonderful trip it’s been, huh? … Here’s a story from one of my first days in the new office.  I have been getting into the city early to beat the traffic.  Another team member showed up.  Just he and I, chatting.  I don’t know how we got on the subject, maybe it was a segue from the nice cool fall weather, but he starts telling me about the time he ran the Ragnar Relay on Cape Cod.  I nod and ask some clarifying questions like, ‘Did you have a 12-person team?  Did anyone pull up injured?”  Then he tells me about how he ran it with his Spartan buddies and about how obstacle racing is really his big thing.  I ask, “Do you run that one up in Killington?” He says, “Yeah, I love the Beast.” I say, “Good for you, that’s a tough race.” He says, “Yeah, I did it in like 9 ½ hours.” And the point of my story is that I didn’t say a word about myself.  I just complimented him on his achievements.  Because, I try not to be ‘that guy’ in the office.  I always have tried not to be ‘that guy’ that people avoid because ‘that guy’ always drives the conversation back to himself.  Let people celebrate their lives and achievements.  Don’t always be playing ‘who’s got the biggest’, even if they stumble into your domain of expertise.  Celebrate with them. It’s not about you. … But just for the record…Remember back when we ran the Ragnar as a Brooks sponsored ultra team with 6 athletes and won it?  And, yeah, remember when I talked to Joe DeSena about his Spartan stuff last year and he gave me an entry to the Killington Beast and a ran it in 6 ½ hours as a 54 year old? But, it’s not about me, is it! Hah! On with the show. … I’ll remind you that the RunRunLive podcast is ad free and listener supported.  What does that mean? It means you don’t have to listen to me trying to sound sincere about Stamps.com or Audible.. (although, fyi, my MarathonBQ book is on audible) We do have a membership option where you can become a member and as a special thank you, you will get access to member’s only audio. There are book reviews, odd philosophical thoughts, zombie stories and I curate old episodes for you to listen to.  I recently added that guy who cut off is foot so he could keep training and my first call with Geoff Galloway.   “Curated” means I add some introductory comments and edit them up a bit.  So anyhow – become a member so I can keep paying my bills.   … The RunRunLive podcast is Ad Free and listener supported.  We do this by offering a membership option where members get Access to Exclusive Members Only audio and articles. Member only race reports, essays and other bits just for you! Links are in the show notes and at RunRunLive.com … Section one – 2017 Wapack Trail Race - Voices of reason – the conversation Hi Chris, Thanks again for the opportunity to be on the podcast. I think it was a good discussion. I attached a few photos. One Rocky Mountain, the other USVI. Links National Parks Marathon Project - Generosity.com Crowdfunding Page - If you want to include it - I'm Brand Ambassador for Hammer Nutrition (), Gnarly Nutrition (), Teatulia (), Footbeat () and Running Buddy () Social media is below in bio. Bio Bill Sycalik is the founder of the National Parks Marathon Project, his full-time effort to run a self-directed, self-managed, self-measured 26.2 miles in all 59 U.S. National Parks. Until June 2016 Bill was a management consultant leading large technology projects in New York City. Unfortunately, his passion for health, fitness and the outdoors were out of synch with his profession and location. He wanted to break from the corporate world and get back to nature. When he read about the 100th anniversary of the National Park Service, as a marathon runner, Bill thought what better way to experience the parks than covering 26.2 miles in each one. He saw an opportunity to promote the National Parks, reconnect with the natural world through long trail runs and inspire people to get out and move in our country’s unspoiled wilderness. So, he quit his job and started running the parks. Bill ran 48 marathons in the past 54 weeks completing all the parks in the lower 48 states plus the U.S. Virgin Islands. He is now planning to visit the parks in Hawaii, American Samoa in Alaska. To learn more about Bill and the project go to www.runningtheparks.com. To connect with Bill and join him at a park please reach out via Instagram (@runningtheparks), Twitter (@runtheparks) or Facebook ().… Section two – The First 90 Days - http://runrunlive.com/the-first-90-days Outro Ok my friends you have run through various national parks in various states to the end of episode 4-373 of the RunRunLive Podcast.  Please wipe that dirt of your feet before you come in.  I drove up to Quebec for an appointment this week and the leaves are starting to turn.  It’s a pretty drive but there is nothing up there in northern NH and VT.  Since the paper mills left there really isn’t much industry.  There’s no traffic either.  You can just set the cruise control and nap for a couple hours. Having had an office in Quebec City for a number of years I know this route very well.  And, I know that if you want to you can cut through Franconia Notch.  There are a string of mountain hiking trails in there, smack dab in the middle of the Presidential Range of mountains.  I pulled off, threw my kit on and went for an afternoon run/hike up the falling waters trail up the side of Mt. Lafayette.  It’s a super difficult trail.  You can’t really run it.  The rangers call it ‘falling people trail’ because of all the tourists they have to drag out.  It’s really pretty though.  Runs right up a cascading brook.  Not runnable per se but certainly works your legs and gets your HR up.  I only fell once on the way back down.  Like I said I’m still trying to figure out the rhythms of my new gig.  We are all in the same boat.  We all get the same 24 hours.  You just have to figure out the rhythm that works to balance everything.  You have to remember that any change like this causes stresses that you may not be aware of.  They can manifest in ways you’re not aware of.  Just got to keep your head right and try to get enough sleep! I did get a club membership in the building and that should give me more flexibility to work out around the traffic or even just to shower and start exploring Boston with my feet.  I’ve never actually lived in the city and hence really don’t know my way around the city proper much. When I’m not traveling I’ll see if I can’t seize that opportunity to fill in some blanks.  I’ve missed a few workouts with the travel and the exhaustion but I do what I can.  That’s the secret, do what you can.  I’ll see you out there. MarathonBQ – How to Qualify for the Boston Marathon in 14 Weeks -

Killington 2017 is finally in our rearview mirror! Will we be back next year? Who on the team did not cross the finish line? What is the deal with the Spartan Season pass price? These are covered as well as hearing about John's experience at his first Ragnar event up in New Hampshire! Next weekend we will be at: Rugged Maniac in Southwick, MA Please consider writing a review on iTunes, as it really helps the show! Check out our website: www.mstefanorunning.com Like us on Facebook: MStefano Running Follow us on Twitter and Instagram: @MStefanoRunning Follow us on Tumblr: MStefanoRunning Subscribe on Youtube: MStefano Running Intro music - "Streaker" by: Straight Up Outro music - "Iron Paw" by: Dubbest

Mary Shen, MD talks about the Northwest Passage Ragnar Relay and the team called The Thriving Mixed Nuts 

The Michaels are in double digits! Episode Ten is here: The South Side Second is still our most popular segment, From The Farm To The City brings in some WILD news from Willy's city (Elgin, IL). KB is doing KB things and Mitchell Trubisky is our pick for this season's MVP. Football is back, and the Bears are basically headed to the Super Bowl (according to the Michaels). We talk running and training, as well as look forward to our Ragnar Relay race up in Minnesnowta this coming weekend. New segment: The Person Who featuring Fantasy Football Leagues before wrapping it up with Olsdog's SOTW. Olsdog: Skin & Bones by Eli Young Band Stanfa: Skin and Bones by Foo Fighters Follow us on Twitter @chiowapod; like us on Facebook (search Chiowa), join our group on Strava https://www.strava.com/clubs/chiowa and follow Olsdog's SOTW on Spotify.

A common theme among most participants of a Ragnar Relay race is that of initial wondering what they got themselves into. That is quickly replaced by the experience of the team and this great community. KelleyAnn shares how she was introduced to doing a Ragnar race, and then how she loves to get the chance to do as many as she can that fits with her busy schedule. We had a great time talking about how much fun this is to enjoy the Ragnar Life! Lets do this!

Sarah and co-host Adrienne Martini chat with four mother runners (including one whose voice will be very familiar to you if you listen to National Public Radio!) about how they manage to merge running with their non-traditional work schedules: Guests include a midwife, dairy farmer, ER nurse, and Tamara Keith, NPR’s White House correspondent and co-host of NPR Politics podcast. Interspersed throughout the episode are Voice Memos from numerous shift workers and other folks who work unconventional hours, adding to the lively conversation about how mother runners rack up miles on little sleep, “catch-as-catch-can” nutrition, and stand-all-day legs. Hear why healthcare workers make ready-to-run Ragnar Relay teammates, and why farmwork is built-in cross-training for running. Find out if Tamara laces up her running shoes at the White House. All these ladies impart important reminders to us all, no matter what our work/life schedules, including “running is not going anywhere” and “it’s going to be great.” (Just... Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Carrie interviews Twin Cities Fox 9 News Anchor and marathoner Kelcey Carlson! They discuss Kelcey's start in the broadcast industry, their experience running the Ragnar Relay and how to balance life and fitness goals. Show notes for this episode can be found at ctollerun.com.

This week, we give our race recap of the Pacifica Foothills race-China Camp Edition. Ragnar Relay announces its first race across the pond. Mike Wardian and Ryan Hall are running seven marathons on seven continents. The running community suffered a big loss with the passing of Monika Allen. The best selling running shoes according to Running Warehouse. Don't forget to enter our race giveaway for the Divas Half Marathon & 5k in San Francisco Bay. And our weeks in training. Inside Trail  Best Selling Shoes Q4  Monika Allen    Follow us on Facebook - Twitter -  Instagram - Pinterest - Google+ Email comments and questions to   feedback (at) embracerunning [dot] com Leave us a voicemail at 1-925-400-7223

Coach Joe gives you the inside scoop as to what this event entails. https://www.runragnar.com Hylete _____ 40% off Gear when you create an account with this link: https://www.hylete.com/rewardsref/index/refer/id/43176/ Welzen ______ 1- Visit Web app (http://app.welzen.org/#/login) and login with the same email and password you used to create your Welzen account.  2- After you are logged in, visit the subscription page (http://app.welzen.org/#/unlock) and enter your discount code GORILLA (all in capital letters) and click the redeem button. 3- Select a subscription and follow the instruction on the subscription form. Eager Beaver Supply Co ____________________ EagerBeaverSupply.com - Promo Code “GORILLA” for 15% off. Order on Amazon and use “GORILLAG” for 15%. https://www.amazon.com/Eager-Beaver-Supply-Liquid-Chalk/dp/B01K8ZX1V6/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&qid=1480169916&sr=8-1&keywords=eager+beaver+supply GorillaGrounds.com GorillaGrounds@Gmail.com Facebook.com/GorillaGrounds Twitter.com/GorillaGrounds Instagram.com/Gorilla.Grounds Instagram.com/EJoeyTorres YouTube Page - https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC04T5ZcdpZyJI75O3jsvcUg/videos iTunes Review - https://itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/gorilla-grounds-podcast/id1066614461?mt=2

In this episode, James and Stacy sit down with Dawn Trainer, owner of The Beast Club Gym near Chattanooga, Tennessee. Every since she found out about Ragnar Relay, Dawn has involved the gym in training for and participating in them. She inspires and educates the members of her gym to live an active lifestyle. She loves the Ragnar Life!       

In this episode, James and Stacy talk with Vanessa Blevins who is a CFO of a non profit in Chatanooga, Tennessee. This inspiring conversation highlights some big challenges that she overcome in her life! Doctor's told her she would never run again. She has since ran 10 Ragnar Relay's! This is the Ragnar Life!        

Sarah and Dimity have a virtual sit-down with Jennifer Roe and Katie Foster, two of the stars of the new documentary “From Fat to Finish Line,” which chronicles a team of 12 runners who lost a combined weight of 1,200+ pounds as they run a Ragnar Relay in Key West. Producer Jennifer leads off the conversation, telling how her running and weight-loss journey started with a vow to run “a 5-mile marathon” and why this slightly misguided intention was her $100 “action step.” Jen, a mom of a special-needs son, shares how running one mile nonstop for the first time shattered all her self-constrained limits about herself—and how now she’s training for her second New York City Marathon. Find out what she “1000% recommends” to change your mindset toward a race. (Apologies in advance: Jen has several coughing jags during the show; she was getting over a cold.) Next up is Katie “Runs for Cookies” Foster, who walks through how a bike riding experience morphed her into a runner. Katie shares details of the lower-body... Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Episode 15 of the Agriculture Proud podcast brings a brief review of my Team Beef story, how I came to be involved in the program and tips for those who want to join in. You can find out more about Team Beef programs in your state, by checking with your Beef Council or joining the Team Beef USA page on Facebook. For those of you in Montana, sign up for our awesome Team Beef Montana! And of course, I explain more about what the program is in this week's podcast. You should definitely check out my previous posts about Team Beef on the blog. You'll see quite a few posts about the Montana Running Ranchers. This is a 12-member relay team I'm part of, primarily consisting of ranchers or those of us working with ranchers. Each year we participate in a 200-mile Ragnar Relay, which is a great opportunity to connect with thousands of other runners while sharing a great message about beef and ranching. This year we're headed to Hawaii, October 14-15. Learn more about this event and how you can sponsor us on the Montana Running Ranchers' Fundraising site. In the podcast, I also mentioned the 30-day Protein Challenge as a great opportunity to evaluate what you're eating and as a guide that helped me get back on track eating enough with balance as I've ramped up my mileage. Find more on my experience with the Protein Challenge in a previous post. Here's a link to the MyFitnessPal app mentioned to track my food each day. Give this week's episode a listen and let me know what you think. I'm excited to share a piece of what has made running with Team Beef special. Hopefully, this will be the start of several Team Beef episodes where I can highlight a member in each state. I hope you enjoy this episode of the Agriculture Proud podcast. Check out all my episodes at BeefRunner.com/podcast. Like what you see here? Sign up for my newsletter to be notified of future stories and weekly headlines. Click here to sign up. --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/beefrunner/message Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/beefrunner/support

Kevin relays his way to better client relationships   When he’s not using his business valuation skills, you can find Kevin running around the country on a 200 mile Ragnar Relay or interviewing rock stars as a Beat Writer for AXS Entertainment. Kevin is a Shareholder and the Director of Valuation Services for Brueggeman and Johnson Yeanoplos, P.C. in Tucson, AZ. He was inducted into the AICPA Business Valuation Hall of Fame in 2010, recognizing fewer than 30 individuals whose lifetime achievements and contributions have significantly advanced the valuation discipline and have enhanced the valuation profession for CPAs. We met after I presented at an AICPA conference last year so it’s nice to talk with him again here.   Kevin graduated Magna Cum Laude from the University of Utah, is a Certified Public Accountant Accredited in Business Valuation and Certified in Financial Forensics and was in the charter class of those earning the ABV credential and the CFF credential.     Other pictures of Kevin (click to enlarge)   Kevin talks with Jeff Bridges.   John Mayer poses with Kevin after an interview.   Kevin poses with Sting before a concert.   Kevin running his leg of the Ragnar Del Sol.   Kevin posing after the Pat’s Run for the Pat Tillman Foundation.   Kevin carrying the baton in the Wasatch Back Ragnar Relay.   Kevin’s links LinkedIn Brueggeman and Johnson Yeanoplos AXS Entertainment articles Ragnar Relays

Chris, Brittany and Mark talk with Caryn and special guest Laura Bailey about their experience running their first Ragnar Relay event: The Reach the Beach Relay. Covering more than 200 miles over two days, running, eating, sleeping and driving with [...] The post Podcast Episode 4: Ragnar Reach the Beach Relay appeared first on Team Shenanigans.

Chris, Brittany and Mark talk with Caryn and special guest Laura Bailey about their experience running their first Ragnar Relay event: The Reach the Beach Relay. Covering more than 200 miles over two days, running, eating, sleeping and driving with [...] The post Podcast Episode 4: Ragnar Reach the Beach Relay appeared first on Team Shenanigans.

Its the Ragnar Relay episode. We got your preview, in race interviews, and post race recap. Plus fantasy cross country leagues, snapchat, getting hit by cars, and we read your tweets

Sandy Hill joins Armen Hammer, Scott McGee, and Eddie Ifft as they chat about Antarctica, finding CrossFit, Sandy's shot at the 2015 CrossFit Games, Armen's experience with the Ragnar Relay, get into the Question of the Week, then get into the Lightning Round. 

Even though this podcast starts out seeming like it should be called “Another Mother Swimmer,” eventually Sarah and Dimity turn to talking about running. After briefly recounting a few of their own 2014 races, the gals let other mother runners do the talking: more than a dozen women call in to share their most memorable race moments of the year. From first 10Ks, half-marathons, and marathons to encounters with a snake during a duathlon, the stories cover the gamut. While there are many laughs, you should have a box of tissues handy as many of the tales are moving. Along the way, Dimity and Sarah debate whether one gal pukes or poops roadside during a Ragnar Relay, and... Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

The overnight relay race is one of the most memorable events a runner can participate in. Besides having fun, one of the most important things to plan for is your nutrition. Find out how to prepare for a Ragnar relay, what to eat during and the importance of recovering after each of your legs.

Fresh of running 205 miles (with 10 other bada** mother runners!), Dimity and Sarah tell the tale of their Ragnar Relay from San Francisco to Napa Valley. They are joined by a teammate from each of their vans, Kelly and Melissa. Kelly hits the nail on the head when she describes the 38-hour relay race as, "a sleepover with my best friends I'd never met before." During this hour-long podcast, find out what a Honeybucket is - and why Kelly played Candy Crush in one. Then learn why the gals in the team's second van quickly adopted the Minions' motto of, "I was born to be awesome, not perfect." And hear how Sarah's team saved her on a brutal 11.4 section mile of the race.  Also, if you haven't yet taken our quick mother runner survey, please follow this link to take it. At most it'll take 10 minutes of your time, and you can opt out of some questions... Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Sarah and Dimity talk about nothing—doing nothing, that is. Rest is a crucial part of an exercise program, whether it’s a rest day during a training plan; recovering properly after a race; not overdoing it on “easy” days; or getting enough sleep. The gals cover all these forms of rest as they crack each other up. This podcast also reveals such personal details about Dimity as her family dinner routine, her bedtime, and her astrological sign. This is a repeat podcast as the mother runners are running from San Francisco to Napa Valley in the Ragnar Relay. Oh, the irony of them talking about sleeping and resting when they’re coping about 2 hours of shut-eye in the past 24 hours! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Episode 70-In this week’s episode Matt first talks to Tanner Bell of Ragnar Events. If you have thought about doing a Ragnar Relay, this will be a great listen. This is a cool dude who puts on great events for runners nationwide. Also, Jonathan Nolan from CornFed Spartans came back on the show to talk about just what happened on Day 4 of what was a 3 day Summer Death Race. He also talks about the difference between the Joe Desena/Andy Weinberg insanity of a Death Race and the Joe and Nicole Decker insanity of an Ultimate Suck.

After traversing nearly 200 miles with 23 other mother runners, Dimity and Sarah have a lot of ground to cover in this race recap of the Ragnar Relay D.C. They get help in the telling from Aimee from Team Dimity’s second van and Lorraine in Van 2 for Team Sarah. Lorraine sums up the relay-running, sleep-in-vans experience […] Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Dimity, fresh off running the Ragnar Relay in the mountains of Colorado, and Sarah host Tanner Bell, the co-founder of the 15-race relay series. Tanner talks about what makes a Ragnar so “magical,” and how he and his energetic co-horts choose relay destinations—including the new trail running editions. Tanner and the ladies laugh about the […] Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Katie Scharf from the Strength in Moms blog joined us in the studio. Dr Fitness had Ragnar Relay co-founder Tanner Bell call into recap the race they ran together in Tennessee over the weekend. We interviewed Denise Austin about her new exercise dvd.

We closed the show with Reggie Ramsey from Healthways.  Reggie will be one of Dr Fitness’ teammate when he does the Ragnar Relay next week in Tennessee. Healthways is a cool company that does lots of things in healthcare but they do the Well-Being Index with the Gallup Organization as well. Reggie shared some more tips about running the Ragnar and he explained how the race has helped his company stay compliant with exercise.

Dr Fitness recapped his LA trip. Billy Blanks talked about his new PT 24/7 Program. And Reggie Ramsey from Healthways talked about the Ragnar Relay

Tanner Bell co-founder of theRagnar Relay explained why we might enjoy a 200 mile long relay race

Tina Reale from Faith Fitness Fun guest co-hosted with us. Tanner Bell co-founder of the Ragnar Relay explained why we might enjoy a 200 mile long relay race

Nutrition and Part 2 of audio coverage of the Ragnar Relay Texas

Nutrition and Part 2 of audio coverage of the Ragnar Relay Texas

Part 1 of audio coverage of the Ragnar Relay Texas

Part 1 of audio coverage of the Ragnar Relay Texas

Just a quick episode with training updates and important links for the Ragnar Relay.

Just a quick episode with training updates and important links for the Ragnar Relay.

We officially form a team to compete in the RAGNAR Relay.

We officially form a team to compete in the RAGNAR Relay.