Podcasts about roll half marathon

In this episode of Money Tales, our guest is Sara Eversden. Sara grew up in a neighborhood where labels like 'the lower-income side of town' were casually tossed around. But for her, it wasn't about what her family didn't have, it was about what they gained. In a community rich with diversity, both socioeconomically and racially, Sara developed a deep comfort and appreciation for being in all kinds of environments. That early exposure shaped how she navigates the world today, including her relationship with money and identity. Sara Eversden is a leader in healthcare finance, and operations with over two decades of experience driving success for physician organizations and medical groups across the U.S. As a Certified Public Accountant (CPA) with a master's in healthcare administration, Sara has a proven track record of optimizing organizational performance, transforming complex organizations, and leading high-performing teams. Currently serving as Senior Vice President of Women & Children's Operations at Envision Healthcare, Sara manages a multi-state portfolio spanning 15 states, 70 hospitals, and 500+ clinicians. Previously, Sara held pivotal roles such as Market President & CEO at Women's Health USA, where she integrated multiple practices post-acquisition, and as a CFO within McKesson's US Oncology Network, where she spearheaded financial strategies for Network practices. Sara's expertise spans startups, turnarounds, post-merger integrations, and complex reorganizations, making her uniquely positioned to navigate challenging healthcare environments. Beyond her professional accomplishments, Sara is passionate about empowering the next generation of leaders through education and service. She is a former board member at the National Charity League and co-founded a nonprofit aimed at providing college scholarships to high school graduates from underserved populations. A four-time participant in the Phoenix Rock ‘n' Roll Half Marathon, Sara is also an avid adventurer, having completed the Grand Canyon Rim-to-Rim trek three times.

Today on the podcast is the one and only Tommie Runz! "Tommie Runz" was born in New York in August 1984. Growing up, Tommie was raised in Detroit and Southfield, Michigan. In 1993, at the age of 8, he lost his father to a stroke, leaving his mother with the burden of raising him and his sister alone. Tommie's mother made things work and raised them in a loving and hardworking home. However the pain, heartache and trauma of losing his father made way for the inability to comprehend his emotions as a young man. At 17, he took his first drink and found the relief he was searching for in alcohol. The lack of healing in Tommie's life created the perfect recipe for bad decisions, seemingly one after the other. On January 11, 2017 he chose a life of sobriety. This is when Tommie's journey into fitness and health began. His new found sense of freedom, control, and wellbeing ultimately led Tommie to try veganism in February 2018. A few months later, his running journey began when he was challenged to run the Rock-n-Roll Half Marathon in Chicago. To this day, sobriety, veganism and mindfulness play a vital role in who he is as a human and a runner.   Since his introduction into running in 2018, Tommie has established and solidified a community of individuals who share the same passion in running, mindfulness, and self-improvement. He created and founded Chip Time Running to disrupt the current status quo in the running industry; began a podcast and live show, The Run Eat Sleep Show; and launched the PR Project on YouTube, where he sits as co-host. In April 2021, he qualified for the Boston Marathon with a chip time of 2:48:43.  In today's conversation, Tommie takes me through his incredible story from the start to the present day. We dicuss the different elements of his story and how he's using it to impact lives around the world. I really loved this conversation! Tap into the Tommie Runz Special.  You can listen wherever you find your podcasts by searching "The Running Effect Podcast." If you enjoy the podcast, please consider following us on Spotify and Apple Podcasts and giving us a five-star review! I would also appreciate it if you share it with your friend who you think will benefit from it.  The podcast graphic was done by the talented: Xavier Gallo  S H O W N O T E S -THE PODCAST ON YOUTUBE: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UClLcLIDAqmJBTHeyWJx_wFQ -My Instagram: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.instagram.com/therunningeffect/?hl=en⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ -My Newsletter: https://therunningeffect.substack.com --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/dominic-schlueter/message

Bradford and Jeremy discuss their experience at the Washington DC rock and roll half marathon. They arrived in DC and had a disappointing expo experience. On race day, they got lost and had trouble finding the start line. The race organization and website information were lacking, leading to confusion and frustration. Despite the challenges, they eventually made it to the starting corrals. In this part of the conversation, the hosts discuss their experience at the race start, including complaints about the starting corrals and delays. They then talk about their race experience, pacing, and the challenges they faced. The hosts also discuss the support they received from the crowd and the finish line. Finally, they rate the course and the expo. The conversation covers various aspects of the race experience, including the review of the expo and website, issues with race results and website functionality, the unique atmosphere of the Rock 'n' Roll Half Marathon series, the crowded race course, the different experience for non-competitive runners, the lack of fanfare for slower runners, the post-race festivities, family stories and interruptions, shopping and visiting Georgetown University, training for future races, and a reflection on the race weekend. The conversation ends with advice for training and enjoying the run, as well as the realization of limited time for training.TakeawaysClear communication and organization are crucial for a successful race event.A well-organized expo can enhance the overall race experience for participants.Accurate and easily accessible information on the race website is essential for participants to navigate the event.Arriving early and being prepared can help avoid last-minute stress and confusion. Starting corrals and delays can be frustrating for runners at the beginning of a race.Race experiences can vary, with some runners enjoying the event while others struggle.The support and encouragement from the crowd can make a difference in a runner's experience.The course and expo can greatly impact a runner's overall impression of the race.Chapters00:00 Arriving in Washington DC01:27 Recapping the Race Weekend03:39 Lackluster Race Organization06:14 Early Morning Start09:06 Getting Lost at the Start Line12:31 Confusion and Frustration15:06 Poor Website Information16:08 Lack of Clear Communication19:11 Race Start and Corral Complaints21:00 Race Experience and Pacing26:41 Struggles and Mental Challenges30:31 Support and Finish Line33:37 Course and Expo Ratings40:09 Review of Expo and Website41:03 Issues with Race Results and Website42:20 Rock 'n' Roll Half Marathon Series43:41 Crowded Race Course44:30 Different Experience for Non-Competitive Runners45:23 Lack of Fanfare for Slower Runners46:38 Post-Race Festivities49:18 Family Stories and Interruptions51:20 Shopping and Georgetown University55:23 Training for Future Races59:54 Reflection on the Race Weekend01:03:15 Advice for Training and Enjoying the Run01:04:29 Realization of Limited Time for Training

In this captivating episode of Shark Theory with host Baylor Barbee, we dive into the invigorating experiences and profound insights derived from his recent participation in the Rock 'n' Roll Half Marathon in Las Vegas. Baylor's narration is not just a recount of the race but a metaphorical journey through strategies for refreshing one's perspective, the significance of obtainable goals, the power of community support, and the importance of self-recognition. Baylor begins by sharing the unique atmosphere and awe-inspiring scenery of running the half marathon along the Vegas Strip—a rare event that captivates participants and spectators alike. This leads to the pivotal realization that a shift in environment can renew our appreciation for routine tasks and inject fresh enthusiasm into our endeavors. This episode is brimming with enriching content, from appreciating the scale of our ambitions to the importance of both receiving and giving support, and how these elements converge to impact our personal and professional lives. The conversation then pivots to reflect on the nuances of goal perception and the influence of public acknowledgement. Baylor observes that widely relatable objectives often garner more support than those which surpass common understanding. He encourages listeners to stay true to their aspirations, regardless of external validation. Woven within the narrative is a powerful reminder that support systems play a critical role in our success, and we should cherish and reciprocate the encouragement we receive. Baylor's reflections culminate in a reaffirmation of self-pride, emphasizing that reaching any finish line, regardless of its relative magnitude, is an achievement worthy of personal pride. Key Takeaways: A change of environment can lead to a renewed appreciation and enjoyment of regular activities or tasks. Goals that can be easily comprehended tend to receive more public recognition, but it's important to pursue personal ambitions regardless of their scale. The support from others is invaluable; showing appreciation for this support and reciprocating it is essential. There's value in all achievements, big or small, and recognizing one's own efforts is as crucial as the act of reaching the finish line. Reflecting on personal experiences can provide broader insights applicable to everyday life and work. Notable Quotes: "Change your environment sometimes and you'll get new perspective on the exact same thing." "Be okay having a vision bigger than what most people see and understand." "We all need each other. We all need support." "Be thankful for the people that do support you." "You have to be proud of the fact that you got to the finish line."

Kelly and Clint are back and report on their Vegas adventure for the Rock 'n' Roll Half Marathon down the Vegas Strip.  They made a few interesting pit stops and created their own aid stations and at the end of the day got the job done.  It was a particularly trying day for Clinton. 

Enio Augusto e Marcos Buosi trazem as notícias do mundo da corrida com os comentários, informações, opiniões e análises mais pertinentes, peculiares e inesperadas no Redação PFC. Maratona de Tóquio; Bota Pra Correr 2023; Asics Golden Run Rio de Janeiro; LIVE! Run XP em Porto Alegre; Recorde mundial feminino dos 50 km; Meia maratona com quase um quilômetro a menos na Rock 'n' Roll Half Marathon em Las Vegas; Maratona de Barcelona recebe o selo de ouro da World Athletics para 2023; Britânico corre mais de 70 maratonas seguidas com seus cachorros; Múltiplos feridos após atentado em maratona em Camarões; Betty Lindberg estabelece recorde mundial dos 5 km aos 98 anos; Armand Duplantis quebra recorde mundial do salto com vara pela sexta vez. Escute, informe-se e divirta-se. Inscreva-se na Maratona de Floripa por este link SEJA MEMBRO DO CANAL NO YOUTUBE

Diana GIbson lost her arm in an ATV accident. But it didn't take long for her to turn tragedy into triumph. After learning to live life with a missing limb, she's continuing to rise above by starting the non-profit Diana Adapted Fondation to inspires and empowers those with limb difference and disabilities to remain physically and mentally fit. Calendar of Events Art Walk in Old Town Beautiful weather and art collide on Thursday nights in Old Town. My family and I love to do these Art Walks and see everyone.    Sippin Series From Wheat to WhiskeyHappening at the Scottsdale of Performing Arts on Saturday Jan 14 starting at 7pm. This craft distilling overview includes the craft spirit difference and how craft spirits are made, along with sample spirits from Dry Fly   Rock-n-Roll Half/Marathon and more For all you runners out there, there is a 5K, 10K, half and full marathon happening this weekend in Tempe. My husband is actually running a 100 mile race, yes crazy. So good luck to ALL you runners out there. And a job well done. Never say never but I'm pretty sure you won't be catching me out there running with you. 

Diana GIbson lost her arm in an ATV accident. But it didn't take long for her to turn tragedy into triumph. After learning to live life with a missing limb, she's continuing to rise above by starting the non-profit Diana Adapted Fondation to inspires and empowers those with limb difference and disabilities to remain physically and mentally fit. Calendar of Events Art Walk in Old Town Beautiful weather and art collide on Thursday nights in Old Town. My family and I love to do these Art Walks and see everyone.    Sippin Series From Wheat to WhiskeyHappening at the Scottsdale of Performing Arts on Saturday Jan 14 starting at 7pm. This craft distilling overview includes the craft spirit difference and how craft spirits are made, along with sample spirits from Dry Fly   Rock-n-Roll Half/Marathon and more For all you runners out there, there is a 5K, 10K, half and full marathon happening this weekend in Tempe. My husband is actually running a 100 mile race, yes crazy. So good luck to ALL you runners out there. And a job well done. Never say never but I'm pretty sure you won't be catching me out there running with you. 

Jacqueline and Kyle talk about the races they've done since going on hiatus, including the Rock n Roll Half Marathon, the Cherry Blossom 10-miler, GW Parkway Classic and a July 4th 5K.

Hello Runners, How are you? It's already March, and it's entirely possible you may have already run a race this year, or are training for a spring race, or maybe you are a new runner and now seeing results or just running for enjoyment. No matter, I hope you are injury-free and feeling great! So, I've not published an episode in over a month. February was tough, I caught a bad case of the flu, or maybe it was Covid. I was in bed for a week with no energy, chills, sweating, and feeling miserable and got behind in just about everything. I was also signed up to run thehttps://www.runrocknroll.com/las-vegas ( Vegas Rock n' Roll Half-Marathon )which I had to bail. Frustrating to say the least. I'm fully vaccinated have my booster shot and still had Omicron right after Christmas last year, but the symptoms were very mild. Anyway, I feel bad I've not released an episode this long. So to make up for it, I am releasing two back-to-back weeks to catch up. I appreciate your understanding and value you all that listen to my podcast.  In this episode, I have three stories for you: Where are you with your 2022 running goals? And some interesting https://blog.strava.com/press/yis2021/ (2021 statistics) from Strava, the popular running app. I know there are several workouts you can do to increase your speed to run a faster race. One speed workout I found exciting and doable is from https://www.marilynchychotacoaching.com/ (Coach Marilyn Chychota). How about a heartwarming story? https://www.americanpress.com/2021/12/26/father-and-daughter-take-on-26-2-mile-antarctic-ice-marathon/ (John Hixon and his daughter Lauren Phillips )recently ran the Antarctica Marathon.  These stories will motivate and inspire you! As you may know, I am very involved with the Maui Marathon as the course director. Everything is set for the event on April 24th. I have a unique code for listeners that will give you 25% off the full or half marathon for the 2022 Maui Marathon. CODE: feelgoodrunning25 (case sensitive) This code does not apply to the Marathon Relay, 5K, or 10K races. Plan a vacation to Maui and wrap it around an incredible race experience! For more information, go to http://mauimarathon.com/ (MauiMarathon.com) Runners, if you know someone with a unique running story, please feel free to share it with me. You can Email it to me at jim@feelgoodrunning.com Thank you for listening to the Feel-Good Running Podcast! If you like it, please consider sharing this podcast with your running friends and on your social media platforms. I would very much appreciate it, and it will help the show grow. Remember to be kind to others, even if some are not kind to you. It's good for the heart, mind, and soul. Good luck with all of your running goals, and stay injury-free. Peace everyone! ~ Jim   Show Timestamps [00:40] - Host Jim Lynch [07:06] - Strava 2021Statistics and 2022 Running Goals [13:38] - Need for Speed [19:16] - A bit Nippy - Antarctica Marathon [28:11] - Inspirational Running Quote /Jim episode close     Show Notes 2022 Running Goals - https://blog.strava.com/press/yis2021/ (Strava Year in Sports) - https://www.runnersworld.com/news/a38440873/strava-year-in-sport-2021-statistics/ (Strava Runners Logged 2.4 Billion Miles in 2021) (Runners World Article-Writer https://www.runnersworld.com/author/231081/chris-hatler/ (Chris Hatler)) Need for Speed - https://www.marilynchychotacoaching.com/ (Coach Marilyn Chychota )- Speed Article (Yahoo Sports- Writer, Emma-Kate Lidbury) - https://www.triathlete.com/byline/kelly-omara/ (What is RPE) (Outside Article - Writer, https://www.triathlete.com/byline/kelly-omara/ (Kelly O'Mara)) A bit Nippy - https://www.americanpress.com/2021/12/26/father-and-daughter-take-on-26-2-mile-antarctic-ice-marathon/ (Antarctica Marathon) - John Hixon and Daughter Lauren Phillips (American Press-Writer,...

#54 - On today's episode we have RaceMob and Too Legit Fitness member "The Professor" Jason Peevyhouse.  We talk about Jason's introduction into running - which started only a couple of years ago in 2017.Not only did he work off some unwanted weight, but he got involved in a thriving running community - and has really paid it forward.We also treated much of this conversation as a coaching call.  Jason has a goal of setting a new PR in the San Jose Rock 'n' Roll Half Marathon this October.  So we talked through his current training, and gave him advice to get him ready for the race.  We'll be following his progression to see if he can break a 1:50 half-marathon.If you're looking for some running advice - then reach out to us directly!  Schedule a free call with Coach "B" by emailing him at Bertrand@racemob.com.  You can find all of the shownotes online at https://racemob.com/podcast - and without further ado, here's our conversation.

Kaylee & Lindsay Flanagan are sisters and endurance runners training out of Boulder, CO. They both ran for the University of Washington in college. Kaylee is a Stryd employee and has logged a series of great road racing results over the last few years, including a win at the 2019 Chicago Rock 'n' Roll Half Marathon. Lindsay is a professional runner sponsored by Asics. She recently ran the US Olympic Trials. She placed 9th at the Boston Marathon last year and 7th at the Chicago Marathon. They will be covering:  How their current run training is changing to accommodate a condensed racing season How these changes have raised their performance expectations for their upcoming races What are some new and improved training habits they are picking up as a result of their normal schedule being disrupted

Cindy is as self-made a person as anyone I have ever met.  After graduating high school and not having any particular skills that were as yet discovered nor the grades or money to get into University, she joined the United States Navy as an enlisted person.  Perhaps she knew, and it’s just as likely she did not, that this single decision to join the Navy set her on a professional trajectory that is nothing short of amazing. Once in the Navy, her MOS was that of a cryptologic technician maintenance servicing communication equipment.  As her initial planned time in the Navy was nearing the end, instead of leaving, she decided to remain and earn her Bachelor’s Degree (soon-after becoming an officer) and then her Master’s Degrees – eventually retiring from the Navy.  She earned her Doctorate degree after leaving the Navy when she was 46.  Her doctoral study, Knowledge Management and Innovation on Firm Performance of United States Ship Repair, provided her the opportunity to gain additional professional and academic expertise to facilitate improvements in organizational knowledge management. She had a daughter while stationed in Georgia which added yet another level of complexity; working hard to balance her professional career in the Navy with her studies and the new responsibilities of being a mother.  Her driving force – wanting to never fail at any of it and making sure her daughter was provided for and brought-up in a stable environment.  If all this was not enough, Cindy has found time to become a certified Project Management Professional, a Lean Six Sigma Master Black Belt, and as an ASQ-Certified Manager of Quality/Organizational Excellence – and has been a contributing author to several books including; Chapter 3: Using Leadership to Improve Firm Performance Through Knowledge Management from The Refractive Thinker: Volume XI: Women in Leadership and Chapter 4: Ensuring Prosperous Knowledge Flow from the Silent Generation Through Generation Z in a Global Workforce from The Refractive Thinker: Volume XVII: Managing a Cultural Workforce: The Impact of Global Employees. I am sure you will find Cindy’s life journey as fascinating and inspirational as I did. Host: Joseph Paris, Founder of the;  XONITEK Group of Companies,  Operational Excellence Society & Readiness Institute Guest: Dr. Cynthia Young Dr. Cynthia Young About Dr. Cynthia J. Young Cindy resides in Chesapeake, Virginia.   She holds several accredited degrees; a Bachelor of Arts (BA) in English Language and Literature from the University of Maryland, College Park; two Masters of Business Administration (MBA), one in e-commerce and one in advanced management studies, from Trident University International; and a Doctorate of Business Administration (DBA) from Walden University. She is a retired Surface Warfare Officer with 23 years in the U.S. Navy having entered the Navy directly out of high school.  At Leidos, Cindy is a Theater Mission Planning Center Curriculum Developer and Instructor, a defense contracting company.   She is a past-Chair of American Society for Quality, Tidewater, Section 1128, and a member of the Project Management Institute, Golden Key International Honor Society, and Delta Mu Delta International Business Honor Society.  Outside of her professional career, she raises money for the Leukemia and Lymphoma Society with Team in Training (TNT).  She has run (to date) two marathons (Marine Corps Marathon and the Chicago Marathon) and two half-marathons (Norfolk Harbor Half Marathon and the Las Vegas Rock ‘n’ Roll Half Marathon). About Leidos Website: https://www.leidos.com/ Headquarters: Reston, VA Year founded: Leidos (from Kaleidoscope) was originally part of SAIC, which was founded in 1969, but split from SAIC in Sept 2013. Company type: Global science and technology leader Company size: 34,000 and growing; over $10B; #311 in the Fortune 500 Specialties: Defense, Civil, Health, and Intelligence markets with core competencies of: cyber, digital modernization, integrated systems, mission software systems, mission support, operations and logistics, and sensors, collection, and phenomenology.

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The Manchester City Marathon in Manchester New Hampshire bills itself as the largest running event in New Hampshire. The 13th edition of the race was held on Sunday, November 10th, 2019. My youngest sister, Autum Haley, traveled with me to this race. It her first half marathon after having her 4th child last year. This was my 62nd marathon in my 49th state. Only one state to go! Race Recap: The Manchester City Marathon The expo/bib pick up was located at the Millennium Running Store in Bedford, NH the day before the race. They also offered race day pick up the morning of the race at race headquarters in Veterans Park. This was a nice option for those who lived somewhat locally. I got a message the night before from a MTA listener named Kathleen on Instagram that her son had eaten one of the UCAN bars she needed to fuel her first marathon. She was wondering if I had an extra she could get. I’d brought a couple extra for my sister and was happy to give her one so we arranged to meet the next morning. It was fun to be able to meet Kathleen and her sister that morning and get a quick picture. We did a MTA Meet up at Backyard Brewery on Saturday evening and it was fun to meet Allie who lived about an hour away as well as Jane and her running team. Jane is the mother of Noelle, one of my first coaching clients. Noelle has gone on to become a trail running rock star completing three 50 milers, two 12 hour races, and recently ran her first 24 hour race (she ran over 94 miles and was the first place female)!Race Morning: The marathon, half, and relays started at 8:50 am and were broadcast live on TV. The 5k started at 9am and had a different course. The starting area was in front of the SNHU (Southern New Hampshire University) Arena in downtown Manchester and was very close to the hotel we were staying at. It was wonderful to be able to wait in the warm hotel lobby until just a few minutes before the race and not have to stand outside in the cold for an extended period of time. The weather was clear and in the low 30’s at the start and there was a slight breeze which made it feel even more chilly. I decided to wear shorts, compression socks, a short sleeve race shirt, arm sleeves, light knit gloves, my lucky hat, and my On Cloudswift shoes. I was also wearing a long sleeve throw-away shirt (which I got rid of at mile 2).The Course: The marathon and half marathon course were identical for the first 13 miles. At mile 13 the race returned to downtown Manchester where the half marathoners finished and the marathoners ran right by the finish line to start the second half of the course. I found the first half of the race to be quite hilly and challenging. My watch showed a total of 1,273 feet of elevation gain for the whole marathon but I’d estimate that at least 800-900 feet of that was in the first half. Most of the course was around the city of Manchester, through the historic mill yard district, and into the suburbs. There are several sections where the course runs along and over the Merrimack River. The course did start to flatten out around mile 16 and at 16.5 we started an out and back section that went to mile 20.5 on the Piscataquog Trail. It was a dirt/gravel surface and there were some roots, rocks, and mud/ice puddles that had to be navigated around. Then the course proceeded to the Goffstown Rail Trail. This is a very scenic portion of the route as it follows the Piscataquog River back to Manchester. At mile 22 the run crosses the new “Trestle” bridge and continues back to the city, crossing the footbridge over the Merrimack River, and running the final miles in downtown Manchester. The final mile goes by the finish area again, turns off Elm street to cross the bridge, and then returns back to Elm Street to the finish. I found that final mile to be challenging because we were teased with the finish and then had a final overpass hill to run up which felt enormous at that point.Aid Stations/Fueling: Official race aid stations were located approximately every two miles and were well supported. Each one had water and sports drink and a few offered other fueling options. There were also a surprising number of unofficial aid stations like a lemonade stand, someone handing out small water bottles, a mimosa stop, a beer stop, and people handing out candy. I stuck with my fueling strategy of using Generation UCAN bars washed down with water from the aid stations. Use the code MTAMANCHESTER to save 15% on your order. For first time customers use the code MTA25.Finish Line: There were a good number of spectators along the final stretch and they had an announcer calling each runner’s name who crossed the finish line. The total number of marathon finishers was 360. There were 562 who finished the half marathon and also quite a few relay teams. There were 270 finishers for the 5k. The medal was huge and featured stained glass elements behind buildings in Manchester. They also did race tracking and offered free race pictures and a finish line video. The shirt was a very nice long sleeve technical shirt. My Experience: I ran with a guy named Carlos for a few miles which helped pass the time. He’s also pursuing his 50 states and working up to a BQ. I ran by feel during the race and only looked at my watch at each mile split. I felt a bit tired just going into the marathon but wanted to run as strong as possible while listening to my body. The uphills and downhills in the first half were challenging and by mile 18 my lower body felt done. It was one of those feelings that I’ve had during marathons in the past when you feel like walking, but walking doesn’t actually feel any better. Since I knew this I tried to keep my stride and gait consistent and run relaxed in spite of my fatigue. My glutes and hamstrings were particularly sore but thankfully my feet felt good. I finished my 62nd marathon (and state #49) in 3:43:01 and was 2nd in my age group. I got a mug and reusable drawstring bag for the AG placing. Autum was at the finish line to meet me and get some pictures. It was great to see her and find out that she had a good half marathon, finishing in 2:19. They had a nice food area with yogurt, soup, flatbread pizza, chocolate milk, and coffee. The heat sheet felt good because the temps were still cool. We headed out later to find a post-race meal and just happened to see Kathleen, the lady who needed the UCAN bar, finish strong. Here’s what she wrote in later: Hi Angie, Thank you so much for meeting me this morning with the UCAN bar. Here is the photo of us. What a highlight for me to get to meet you. Congratulations on a great run today! You inspire your listeners so much. I finished today, my first marathon, in 5:33:17. The miles seemed to fly by and I had a fun experience. Thanks for your great training plan that got me there. Sincerely, -Kathleen I also heard back from Jane from the MTA meet up Hi Angie, What a pleasure to meet you – and your sister Autumn.  Kudos to Autumn for traveling, running and being a mom and wife!  Pretty amazing!  We enjoyed our dinner with you, and the race the next day. We did well on Sunday: Kelsey & Laxmi competed the 5K – Laxmi’s 2nd race ever! Jen, Suzanne, Emily and I did the half marathon.  I’m pretty sure it was Emily’s 2nd fastest half. Sara did her 1st marathon at the 2017 Hartford Marathon in 5:10:01.  Last week in Manchester, using the MTA training plan, she finished in 4:35:50 !!!!  So great!! I am on a quest to be a 50 stater for half marathons.  I have 17 completed.  Manchester was a repeat state for me – but my 32nd half! I hope that you and Trevor have continued success with MTA.  I have certainly enjoyed listening, using your training plans, doing the virtual half and especially wearing my Release the Kraken hat!!  Thanks again. -Jane Also Mentioned in This Episode MTA Meet Up at the San Antonio Rock ‘n’ Roll Marathon. Trevor will be running the San Antonio Rock ‘n’ Roll Half Marathon on December 8th. Please let us know if you will be there. A pre-race diner meet-up (Mexican food of course) is in the works. MTA Coach Athena Farias will be there too! Here is the FB event page: https://www.facebook.com/events/534288650726942/ MetPro -Angie has lost 32 pounds working with a MetPro nutrition coach. 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In this episode we speak with running shoe expert Brian Metzler author of the new book Kicksology -the Hype, Science, Culture, and Cool of Running Shoes. Plus Angie shares tips on how to get the most out of your shoes . . . And you will hear from a runner who’s been listening to the MTA Podcast since the very beginning. Interview with Brian Metzler Brian Metzler has tested more than 1,500 pairs of running shoes and written for Runner’s World, Men’s Health, Outside and GearJunkie. He’s also the founding editor of Trail Runner Magazine. His new book is called Kicksology -the Hype, Science, Culture, and Cool of Running Shoes, published by VeloPress. He lives and trains in Colorado. In this conversation we discuss the evolution of running shoes from the over-built (heavy) sneakers of the late 80’s and 90’s to the Minimalism Movement that swept through 10 years ago giving rise to shoes like Vibrams and Newtons to the carbon plate technology of Nike Vaporfly and Next% hitting the shelves today. Plus brands like Hoka, Altra, and On-Running that stand out from the competition with their unique design concepts. You will also hear some tips on how to choose the right shoe for you and why it is wise to have a “quiver” of shoes to rotate during training. Big thanks to all the Academy members who sent in questions! And Thanks to Our Episode Sponsors . . . Angie has run her last five marathons in OnsOn-Running Speaking of running shoes, our go-to shoes right now are made by the Swiss company On-Running. On was born in the Swiss Alps with one goal: to revolutionize the sensation of running. The entire company is based around the idea of zero-gravity running and On has quickly become the fastest growing running brand in the world. What makes On different is its emphasis on a clean and minimalistic design as well as its sole technology which gives you the sensation of running on clouds. And they have a full range of shoes and apparel to power your full day, on and off the trail. Their shoes also come with a 30 day money back guarantee should you need to return them. Finally a green drink that tastes good!Athletic Greens The Athletic Greens ultimate daily all-in-one health drink with 75 proven vitamins, minerals and whole food-sourced ingredients makes it easier for you to get comprehensive nutrition without the need for multiple pills, powders or complex routines. Whether you’re taking steps towards a healthier lifestyle or you’re an athlete pushing for better performance, Athletic Greens takes the guesswork out of everyday good health. Jump over to athleticgreens.com/mta and claim their special offer today – 20 FREE travel packs valued at $79 with your first purchase. Also Mentioned in This Episode The Chirp Wheel+ back pain relief wheel. It’s designed with a 5-inch width and spinal canal that cradles your spine and gives your muscles a 4-way stretch. They can also be used to roll out other areas of your body. Get your Chirp Wheel+ 3-Pack for 15% off with code MTA. MTA Meet Up at the San Antonio Rock ‘n’ Roll Marathon. Trevor will be running the San Antonio Rock ‘n’ Roll Half Marathon on December 8th. Please let us know if you will be there too. A pre-race diner meet-up (Mexican food of course) is in the works. MTA Coach Athena Farias will be there too! Here is the FB event page: https://www.facebook.com/events/534288650726942/ Congrats to Academy member and long time listener Debbie Gelber (who is also featured on this episode) on finishing marathon #33 at the Authentic Athens Marathon! The post The Running Shoe Episode! appeared first on Marathon Training Academy.

Aloha and welcome to Episode #201 of the Mile High Endurance podcast. You are listening to your weekly connection to coaches, experts and pro athletes to help you reach your endurance goals. We are your hosts coach Rich Soares and 303 chief Bill Plock. Thanks for joining us for another week of endurance interviews and discussion. When we left off in episode 200, the pros were on their way back from Hawi. We made our predictions and then went to get some photos and post updates to @303Endurance. We are going to talk about our perspective on the ground, share some interviews with you, and the pro conference with the top 5 pros from each men's and women's. Thanks to last week's guests Tim DeBoom and Tim Don and their thoughts on the race.   the Kona week coverage with our first pro interview. Kennett Peterson has been all over the podium this year. We've seen him hit a 2nd place finish at IM Boulder and 3rd at Boulder 70.3. He was an early qualifier for Kona and we get his outlook and preparation for the race on the big island. Announcements: Kona coverage by 303 and what to expect on the @303Triathlon Instagram, Facebook, and Twitter channels. We will also have content on 303 Radio. Bill and I will publish a daily (we think) summary of what we have learned, inside scoops, what athletes are saying and feeling and more each day. There may be some interviews that we will include with the summary. If you like the content, please share our posts with friends. Go to MileHighEndurancePodcast.com, click on the "subscribe" button, and you will get the newsletter with show notes and all the links and articles sent to you automatically every week. If you love the show, please consider making a donation of any amount by clicking the PayPal donate button at the bottom of the Podcast page. Sponsor - iKOR Labs: Today's show is supported by iKOR Labs. iKOR is a clean, natural source of recovery enhancing CBD that protects your body from the stresses of training, improves recovery from intense efforts and helps you maintain a positive mental state. The all-new iKOR Recovery Shot™ is the most complete recovery product yet. Formulated specifically to aid in recovery after hard workouts. Save 20% by using the code "endurance" at checkout. Go to www.ikorlabs.com for more details. In Today's Show: Race Wrap Up Finish line interviews What's New in the 303 Endurance News Upcoming Interviews Sponsor - Riplaces: Our interview is sponsored by Riplaces. Riplaces are an elastic lace system that integrates a bungee loop with a plastic core to connect the loop in each eyelet of your running shoe. The bungees come in 5 sizes to achieve custom tension for the perfect fit. The bungees and the cores come in a variety of colors and styles to help you personalize your set. Or, you can choose the MHE logo package. Pro triathlete proven and endorsed, use the code MHE25 to get that 25% discount. Go to www.riplaces.com for more information, or go to the MHE Sponsor Discounts page by going to www.milehighendurance.com, or directly to https://www.riplaces.com/collections/mile-high-endurance Interview Introduction: Kennett Peterson. Back in early April we had Sam on the show. We had taken note of his Napa Valley Marathon win in a time of 2:32:33. We wanted to know what this young bike specialist was doing winning marathons. He won Ironman 70.3 Chattanooga. Sponsor - Halo Neuroscience: Our post interview discussion is sponsored by Halo Neuroscience. The Halo Sport from Halo Neuroscience will help you learn the technique and form to get faster. 20 minutes of neural priming with the Halo Headset gives you an hour of neural plasticity to work and lock in the muscle movement that leads to strength, power and endurance. Use the code "MHE" at checkout to save an additional $20. Kona Wrap Up/Interview Intro: We recorded last week's show at about 1pm as the pros were heading back from Hawi. Once they come back, time seems to accelerate. I get up to the hot corner to take pictures of the pros coming riding into T2 and then running up Palani and down the Kuikini Hwy. The female pros roll in within 20-30 minutes of the first males. Shortly after the first females head into T2 the lead males are coming back from Ali'I Dr and out onto the Queen K. By the time the female pros are down Ali'I, the men are heading into the energy lab. By the time the women are coming back from Ali'I, the men are coming out of the energy lab. By that time, if you want a good spot on the media platform, you better get over there. It doesn't take long before you hear and see the helicopter following Jan Frodeno. Male Results - https://www.ironman.com/triathlon/events/americas/ironman/world-championship/results.aspx#axzz62fLgiOp3 Femaie Pro Results - https://www.ironman.com/triathlon/events/americas/ironman/world-championship/results.aspx?race=worldchampionship&rd=20191012&y=2019&sex=F&agegroup=Pro&loc=#axzz62fLgiOp3   We want to share our finish line interviews with Jan Frodeno, Tim O'Donnell and Andy Potts. I wanted to interview Heather Jackson and did not catch her there, but I did get off a question at the pro conference. What we are going to do now is take you to a series of 3 finish line interviews and then go right into the men's pro conference and the women's conference. When we come back, we'll talk about the rest of the evening. The rest of the afternoon was spent tracking our Colorado age-group athletes and celebrating with them at the finish line and getting there pictures. We did the final post of the evening around 1am. The next day we split up. I went to scout out University of Hawaii Hilo for my daughter while Bill and Khem went to the Coeur Sports brunch and then worked processing pictures and what not until we left for dinner and the airport. Our return home was eventful. On Sunday evening we had a mechanical issue at the end of the runway and had to go back to the gate. By 10, they kicked everyone off the plane and announced that they were going to get the part we need from Oahu. The part arrived around 1am, but did not work. At 2:30 they cancelled the flight and then we got in a line to get reticketed and pick up our vouchers and luggage. We got a rental car and drove to the Fairmount, which turned out to be awesome. What's New in the 303: The Denver Rock n Roll Half Marathon, 10k and 5k will be epic in 2019! Rock N Roll has for 10 years been running the Mile High City! It's a beginner friendly, landmark filled course that’s jam packed with music and entertainment from start to finish. With a 5K on Saturday October 19th and a 10K/Half Marathon on Sunday October 20th! Earn a bonus Remix Medal for completing a distance both days! I will be there in the Expo at the National Western Complex. 10-1 at the Time To Tri booth to answer questions about triathlon. Pulte Mortgage / Opens Doors Fun Run was a success. More than 100 employees ran and walked and raised more than $1,300. This will help a family to make a housing payment while their child is receiving extended medical care. Endurance News: Taylor Phinney to Retire - This weekend in Japan, Taylor Phinney will zip up his EF Education First kit for the last time. He’ll pin on his numbers, and clip in for what is the final professional road race of a career that’s been beautiful, frustrating, and everything in between. Read more. Kenya’s Brigid Kosgei Breaks Marathon World Record - A record that seemed untouchable for years fell in 2:14:04. The run whacked 81 seconds off the previous women’s mark. “I kept saying, ‘Tomorrow is my day,’” she said. “I wanted to be the second Kipchoge — the Kipchoge for women. I focused on that.” Kosgei even made a last-minute decision to switch her shoes to match the ones Kipchoge ran in, the Nike ZoomX Vaporfly NEXT%. She had planned on wearing an earlier version of the Nike Vaporfly shoe.   Kosgei, who also won in Chicago last year, ran 2:14:04 on Sunday. Radcliffe ran 2:15:25 at the 2003 London Marathon, and the record had long seemed untouchable. For years, she was the only woman to have run a marathon in under 2 hours 17 minutes. Not only did Kosgei run under 2:15, she was close to breaking 2:14. And at age 25, she could have a long career in front of her. . Read more. Video of the Week: Interview with Tim Don - Tim Don at the iKOR Recovery Lounge   Upcoming Interviews: Sarah Thomas, an open water marathon swimmer from Colorado and cancer survivor has become the first person to swim across the English Channel four times non-stop. Sarah Thomas and the 4 x English Channel non stop Closing: Please support our affiliate brands that support the show and help you get faster! See the https://milehighendurancepodcast.com/sponsors page. Be sure to follow us on social media to get the show announcement each weekend, plus additional links to show content. We forward information related to our guests and provide teasers for upcoming interviews. Facebook @milehighendurancepodcast Twitter @milehighpodcast Instagram @tripodcasterrich YouTube Channel @Mile High Endurance Podcast We hope you enjoyed today's show. Stay tuned, train informed, and enjoy the endurance journey!

Es momento de abrir el aula virtual sonora para una buena clase de respiración, postura y fortalecimiento con Carlos Alberto Ramírez, Head Coach Adidas Runners Colombia. Hablaremos del hombre record nacido en Kenia y damos la largada para la primera “Rock ‘n' Roll Half Marathon” de Colombia. ¿Listos? ¡A correr!

Watch out! Stephanie is fresh off of the 2019 Chicago BibRave Pro Summit and Rock 'N' Roll Half Marathon in this podcast episode. Listen in as she talks about it with BibRave Pros: Amy, Jenn, Jessica and Renee. They will share their thoughts on the Summit weekend as well as how they started running and what motivates them to keep going. In true BAMR style, they give advice to new runners and talk about what makes someone a BAMR. Enjoy and don't stop being a badass! Show Notes: BibRave.com Find Amy on Twitter and Instagram Find Jenn on Twitter and Instagram Find Jessica on Twitter and Instagram Find Renee on Twitter and Instagram --- 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/bluegrassbamr/message Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/bluegrassbamr/support

Sunday August 12th 2018 another day another race for Northeast Runners Siobhan Jordan as she took part in Dublin's Rock n Roll Half Marathon. However, just short of the finish line her race of life was almost run....... See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

We took it easy this weekend with a Color Run that was about 10 minutes away from Katelyn's apartment! Hear from a bunch of vendors like Hippeas, Cricket Wireless, Redd Bar, and many more! After that will be a recap of the run itself with quite a few questions about Angela and Jimmie's first triathlon last weekend! 0 - 2:09 - Intro 2:09 - 8:48 - News 8:48 - 10:28 - Content Preface 10:28 - 23:58 - Vendors 23:58 - 43:21 - Recaps 43:21 - end - Outro Nike Plus Sized Mannequins Enduro Results ERock Autism Awareness? Bonefrog 2018 Video Panic in the Dark 2018 Video Toughest Mudder East 2019 Video New Sponsor! BSN  Hippeas  Cricket Wireless  Bollicini Wines  Redd Bar  Rock 92.9 One Brands OCR Discord (where you can discuss Enduro leaderboard changes)  Next weekend Mike and Katelyn will volunteer and run Samurai Sprint in Westport, MA! Jason will run CTG Continuum, Angela and Jimmie face off against The King Pine Tri, Nancy runs Covered Bridges Half Marathon, and Lura will be out completing Rock n Roll Half Marathon in San Diego! The OCR Report Support us on Patreon for exclusive content and to join our Facebook group Use coupon code "adventure" for 10% off MudGear products  Like us on Facebook: Obstacle Running Adventures Follow our podcast Instagram: @ObstacleRunningAdventures Write us an email: obstaclerunningadventures@gmail.com Leave a voicemail: 617-807-0542 Check out our team's website: www.mstefanorunning.com Like our team on Facebook: MStefano Running Follow our team on Twitter and Instagram: @MStefanoRunning Subscribe on Youtube: MStefano Running Intro music - "Streaker" by: Straight Up Outro music - "Iron Paw" by: Dubbest

After 6 years of events at the Westport Vineyards this was the final Samurai Sprint! Katelyn and Mike volunteered, ran the course, spoke to some New England Spahtens, talked to Stephen Ferreira the race director, and interviewed Rob Russell the venue owner to shine one more spotlight on a great northeast local OCR! 0 - 4:02 - Intro 4:02 - 8:46 - News 8:46 - 10:20 - Content Preface 10:20 - 34:32 - Interviews 34:32 - 41:08 - Recap 41:08 - end - Outro Best of Beach and Brew Run  Mud Force Compression Outfit Kickstarter  80 Year Old Runs Tough Mudder  Westport Rivers Vineyard  Buzzard's Bay Brewing  OCR Discord (where you can meet a listener who rides bikes)  Next weekend Mike and Katelyn will volunteer and run Samurai Sprint in Westport, MA! Jason will run CTG Continuum, Angela and Jimmie face off against The King Pine Tri, Nancy runs Covered Bridges Half Marathon, and Lura will be out completing Rock n Roll Half Marathon in San Diego! The OCR Report Support us on Patreon for exclusive content and to join our Facebook group Use coupon code "adventure" for 10% off MudGear products  Like us on Facebook: Obstacle Running Adventures Follow our podcast Instagram: @ObstacleRunningAdventures Write us an email: obstaclerunningadventures@gmail.com Leave a voicemail: 617-807-0542 Check out our team's website: www.mstefanorunning.com Like our team on Facebook: MStefano Running Follow our team on Twitter and Instagram: @MStefanoRunning Subscribe on Youtube: MStefano Running Intro music - "Streaker" by: Straight Up Outro music - "Iron Paw" by: Dubbest

Kay, Katelyn, and Mike were finally able to make it to Run to Remember after the timing not working out for the past few years! John however is far from a stranger to this event as it was his first ever half marathon back in 2005! Since then he has run the course 14 times and this was his 30th total half marathon! Katelyn and Mike spoke with some vendors at the expo before they all packed up and then you'll hear a recap from the 4 of us!! 0 - 3:25 - Intro 3:25 - 4:54 - News 4:54 - 5:55 - Content Preface 5:55 - 20:08 - Vendors 20:08 - 30:38 - Race Recap 30:38 - end - Outro Ryan Woods Wedding  Beni Gifford Looks for a Fight  Coco Goods Sparkly Soul  The BFF Pro  Brotherhood for the Fallen  Rush 10-8  Marathon Sports  Boston Police Runners Club OCR Discord (where great people will wish your cohost a happy birthday)  Next weekend Mike and Katelyn will volunteer and run Samurai Sprint in Westport, MA! Jason will run CTG Continuum, Angela and Jimmie face off against The King Pine Tri, Nancy runs Covered Bridges Half Marathon, and Lura will be out completing Rock n Roll Half Marathon in San Diego! The OCR Report Support us on Patreon for exclusive content and to join our Facebook group Use coupon code "adventure" for 10% off MudGear products  Like us on Facebook: Obstacle Running Adventures Follow our podcast Instagram: @ObstacleRunningAdventures Write us an email: obstaclerunningadventures@gmail.com Leave a voicemail: 617-807-0542 Check out our team's website: www.mstefanorunning.com Like our team on Facebook: MStefano Running Follow our team on Twitter and Instagram: @MStefanoRunning Subscribe on Youtube: MStefano Running Intro music - "Streaker" by: Straight Up Outro music - "Iron Paw" by: Dubbest

#13 - In this episode, I give my race report for the 2019 San Francisco Rock & Roll Half Marathon as well as a bonus section at the end on gratitude in running! Please check out the website for show notes and more information www.martharunstheworld.com email me with comments and upcoming show ideas martharunstheworld@gmx.com

What does it take to be an elite athlete? How can you set records in multiple disciplines of running? In today's episode Deena Kastor shares the story of her running career and how it changed her thinking, leading her to victory. Deena holds the American record for the marathon and half marathon distances. She also won bronze in the 2004 Athens Olympics. In the episode we talk about running, family, the power of team, overcoming disappointment, finding identity, and flow.'Many people describe flow as effortless. But a race was always an effort. Flow, to me, was the absence of resistance, when you push into a pace and find nothing in the way of your pursuit. It's movement in its most freeing form.' - Deena KastorLinksBook: Let Your Mind Run: A memoir of thinking my way to victory by Deena Kastor and Michelle HamiltonWebsite: https://deenakastor.com/Recommended ReadingArt of LearningThe Happiness AdvantageBig PotentialAbout Deena KastorWith a record-breaking running resume that elevates and evolves at the same speed as her insatiable pursuit of excellence, Deena Kastor is one of the world’s most extraordinary female athletes. Deena’s career is earmarked by her groundbreaking 2004 Olympic Bronze Medal in the marathon in Athens, Greece, which shattered a 20-year medal draught for U.S. women in the event. Yet, the accomplishments of the 3-time Olympian certainly don’t stop there. Deena is currently the American Record Holder in the marathon (2:19:36) and half marathon (1:07:34) yet has held American records in a distances from 5K to the marathon. She has made 19 U.S. Teams, won 18 U.S. titles and earned two Silver Medals at the World Cross-Country Championships. She is also an 8-Time NCAA All-American. Deena’s win at the 2005 Chicago Marathon was highlighted in the inspiring documentary, Spirit of the Marathon. Deena followed that momentum to win the 2006 London marathon which ranked her #1 in the world that year. In 2014 Deena set 5 world masters records in one race during the Philadelphia Rock ‘n’ Roll Half-Marathon. Deena believes in a balance of life and strives to always be grateful and give back to her community. She is the president of the ASICS Mammoth Track Club, a local running club with recreational members as well as professionals seeking Olympic berths. She is a motivational speaker for corporations, clubs and races. She is currently the Executive Producer of BOSTON, the marathon documentary, because she knows it will inspire runners and also attract people to the sport she loves. Deena has called the town of Mammoth Lakes, CA home for the last 14 years where the altitude of 8,050 feet and simple mountain lifestyle have enhanced her running and allowed all aspects of her life to thrive. When not training with her Asics Mammoth Track Club Teammates, Deena enjoys spending quality time with her family (husband Andrew, daughter Piper and French Mastiff Zita), painting with girlfriends and cooking gourmet dinners for guests at her home. Deena has a reputation for bringing her very best self to the starting line while simultaneously inspiring excellence in everyone around her.

Victim to victory. In 2005, Sam Gardner was in college and training for a half marathon. During a run while home for Thanksgiving the unthinkable happened. Sam was abducted, attacked, and raped. She was held in the woods near her home for several hours until her attacker eventually let her go. However, her story is one of hope and triumph. After years of physical, mental, and emotional recovery, Sam has transitioned from victim to victor. The moment that best represents that growth was when she won the 2015 Rock n’ Roll Half Marathon in New Orleans. It was an athletic accomplishment but, even more so, a spiritual achievement. You can learn more about Sam at www.mobilebayrunner.com and www.instagram.com/mobilebayrunner. --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app

COACH JENNY - EPISODE 40 - Let Your Mind Run with Deena Kastor Deena Kastor is one of the world's most extraordinary female athletes. Her career is earmarked by her groundbreaking 2004 Olympic Bronze Medal in the marathon in Athens, Greece, which shattered a 20-year medal draught for U.S. women in the event.  Yet, her accomplishments don't stop there. Deena is currently the American Record Holder in the marathon (2:19:36) and half marathon (1:07:34) and has held American records in a distances from 5K to the marathon.  Deena's win at the 2005 Chicago Marathon was highlighted in the inspiring documentary, Spirit of the Marathon. Deena followed that momentum to win the 2006 London marathon which ranked her #1 in the world that year. In 2014 Deena set 5 world masters records in one race during the Philadelphia Rock ‘n' Roll Half-Marathon. Deena has a reputation for bringing her very best self to the starting line while simultaneously inspiring excellence in everyone around her. She did just that with her new book, Let Your Mind Run, A Memoir of Thinking My Way to Victory.  You can't help but shift your thoughts to the positive when reading her book.    TIMELINE HIGHLIGHTS: 1:46   WRITING ‘LET YOUR MIND RUN' 8:16   PERSEVERANCE WHEN TEMPTED TO QUIT 13:24 HAVING PATIENCE WITH OUR DEVELOPMENT 14:43 STARTING A MINDFULNESS PRACTICE 20:29 EXCEDING EXPECTATIONS 21:42 RESPONDING TO FEAR WITH COURAGE 23:27 HOW MARATHON RUNNING TEACHES US TO DEAL WITH FEAR  25:29 THE ROLE VISUALIZATION CAN PLAY FOR RUNNERS  28:47 THOUGHTS WHILE RACING IN THE 2004 OLYMPICS 34:07 LEARNING FROM OUR INJURIES 40:42 NAVIGATING THE CHALLENGES OF PARENTHOOD    KEY TAKEAWAYS: The principles that make us better athletes also makes us better human beings. The importance of being critical without being judgmental.  Shift from the negative to the positive whenever possible.  There's a difference between being fit and being healthy. Meet your fears with courage.     ADDITIONAL RESOURCES: Let Your Mind Run: A Memoir of Thinking My Way to Victory   GUEST BIOGRAPHY:  DEENA KASTOR I have been running since I was 11 years old and have learned over the years that there is no greater influence on success than the power of optimism. When we are positive, we master our physical potential. The power of our own thinking can open doors and elevate our performances. With optimism I have been able to pursue every goal, win medals, earn American and world records, but more importantly, I've been able to be resilient in the face of injury and falling short. Optimists are dreamers, believers and solution seekers. I believe that these lessons are universal and not running exclusive. Connect With Deena Kastor Online: Official Website - Facebook - Twitter - Instagram  

This episode is a collaboration with my friend Kimberly Chanelle Clark where we explore our experiences in self-experimentation. Kim is constantly looking for various ways to improve her performance it was great to hear what has worked for her. The topics we discuss are sugar, sleep, caffeine, supplements, alternative races, etc. Kim also talks about how she prepared for the San Diego Rock n' Roll Half Marathon after coming down with the flu two weeks before the race after a tremendous build-up. You can follow Kim's running journey at https://www.instagram.com/trackclubbabe. Thank you, Mercury Mile for sponsoring this episode. You can learn more about this amazing box service at www.mercurymile.com and save $10 by using promo code "ramblingrunner10". --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app

In reality, we have to make time and shuffle our schedules to accommodate all of our responsibilities: Kids and family Work and professional obligations Social events Sleep? Maybe? It's no easy feat to train well, work, have a family, and find some free time to read or have fun. I remember back to one of the most challenging times of my life: the year after college when I had a 75-minute commute and a 9-hour work day. That meant I was running 80-85 miles per week at 5:30am in the dark, in the freezing winter of Massachusetts. I had no time to do anything besides work, run, and ensure I slept 8 hours a night. Now that I have a family, that's not a possibility. Hard decisions have to be made... To help with those tough decisions, I want to introduce you to Keira D'Amato. She was a 4-time All-American at American University in Washington, DC, specializing in events ranging from the 5k to cross country. After college, she worked for years as the marketing director for Potomac River Running and today she's the "running realtor" for the northern Virginia and DC areas. But she never quit running. Just last month, she won the Rock n Roll Half Marathon in Washington, DC. Keira is running after the Olympic Trials marathon standard of 2:45 - and she's close with her 2:47 PR! Oh, and she's married with two kids... In this conversation, we discuss: the many roles she's had in the running industry what she's learned about runners from being so involved in the sport her marathon progression from nearly 4 hours to 2:47 (!!) how her current training has gone and her strategy to get the OTQ how she manages to train at an elite level with a job and a family

This is a long episode but it is one full of crazy experiences. We were fortunate enough to make it to World's Toughest Mudder for the first time which is also the last year it will be in Vegas! Alex survived and beat his goal but suffered immensely during the final hours of the 24 hour race! Special thanks to the New England Spahtens for their help in the pit and on the course! Lura and Mike completed the Rock N Roll Half Marathon on the Las Vegas Strip, both Kay and Shae ran the Mattapoisett 5k, and John participated in the YMCA Turkey Trot 5 Miler! Be sure to listen to the end to hear how everyone did! Next weekend we will be at: Newburyport Harborside Half Maratbon in Newburyport, MA Please consider writing a review on iTunes, as it really helps the show! Panic in the Dark event video: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=MM1iGcqBT6I  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

Wow it's finally taper time in my marathon training and I gotta say I'm pretty excited about it. BUT before I get into my whole taper spiel, I give you the low-down on my last big long run I had last weekend-- the dreaded 20 miler. It was a DOOZY; I ran 7 miles followed by the Rock n Roll half marathon! So, I recap the race (which includes a story about a special fellow I met that day), and then go into why it's important to taper, how I'm tapering, and my advice on how to make the most of your taper.  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 Rock n Roll Half Marathon: www.runrocknroll.com/brooklyn/ Go cubes: hvmn.com/go-cubes Runner's World article that I talk about: www.runnersworld.com/race-training/why-you-should-taper-before-a-marathon

With my dogs walking around in the background, I bring you my first solo show. I recap the pre and post fight events of UFC 215, give a preview of UFC Fight Night Pittsburgh, and attempt to decide where I'm going to watch that card while in Philadelphia. I also touch on why my wife's run in the Philly Rock N' Roll Half Marathon is so important and one of the reasons why I hunt.

So last week, I interviewed Andrea, a Food Technologist working for Lundberg Family Farm, and today, I’m interviewing someone from there too - her boss, a Product Developer and Research Chef at Lundberg! What are the odds? And the meeting between her and I was a completely different scenario as well. It started when I joined Podcaster’s Paradise to jumpstart my Podcasting experience and I saw a poster who looked familiar. I might have seen her on Linkedin actually. I clicked and she worked for Lundberg. I asked Andrea about her and what do you know, it’s her boss. Yes, Kimberly King Schuab was in the same podcast course as I was, and we connected instantly. We realized we had a lot in common so we agreed to collaborate and interview each other. Her episode can be found in the show notes. About Kimberly Schaub Kimberly Schaub is a nutritionist, turned chef, turned product developer, working for Lundberg Family Farms in Richvale, CA. A former Air Force officer, Kimberly has explored a multitude of ways to use her nutritional science training, from running dining facilities to teaching college classes and even food writing. When she's not in the test kitchen or running a sensory panel, Kimberly hosts the PeasOnMoss and The Culinologist Podcasts, volunteers for the Research Chef Association and Institute of Food Technologists, trains for the Rock n Roll Half Marathon, and rock climbs in picturesque Northern California. About Lundberg Family Farms Lundberg Family Farms, based in Richvale, California, in the United States, produces rice, chips, packages, and markets organic foods. It is family owned and has been a pioneer in organic farming, especially rice products. It was the first business to produce and market a brand of organic rice in the United States. Today it is one of the United States' top brands of organic products, with 14,000 acres (57 km2) under management. Key Takeaways The magic behind Modernist Cuisine Communicating between you and your co-packer Why you can start something and others should follow The art of being a product developer What we talk about Podcaster's Paradise The airforce Research Chef Association Labels Graham Kerr Seattle Culinary Academy Modernist Cuisine Lundberg Family Farm Beecher's Handmade Cheese (artisan food) Most Important Skill: Mental Math and Excel spreadsheets CoPacker Granola Bars Northwest Naturals Cactus IFT Culinology Program offered at a few industries A Book called Culinology Peas on Moss Peas on Moss Podcast Vegetarian Meats Substitutes Acid Rain Andrea Zeng The Galloping Gourmet Favorite Quote: Maya Angelou – “Eating is so intimate"  Favorite Kitchen Item: Global knife Full Tang blade Favorite Food: Thai Food – Pad Thai, Curry, Mango Sticky Rice Best Advice: Always ask questions first Culinologist Podcast CFS – Certified Food Scientist       Download Episode

Aqua fitness professional and Runner of the Week, Connie Lagerhausen, chats with show host Kari Gormley about how aqua running can benefit injured and healthy runners alike. Serena, Marie, RD, talks about shaking yo' sugar habits, and Kari and Serena give updates on how their running is going this winter. Runner of the Week: Connie Lagerhausen Aqua fitness professional, Connie Lagerhausen, explains what aqua running is, some of the misconceptions surrounding it, and different equipment options. Has been teaching aqua fitness for over three decades Is certified with the Aquatic Exercise Association Explores how waltz music and REO Speedwagon led her to aqua fitness Runs for fun when she's not coaching and teaching Chats about her experiences with the Milwaukee Marathon in October 2015 and the Rock ‘n Roll Half Marathon in Phoenix, AZ this month (February 2016) Shares a Brené Brown moment with Kari Talks about training in the AZ summer heat (running between 3:30 and 4 a.m.): “Train before the Death Star rises.” Explains some of the misconceptions about aqua running Explores the benefits of cross training—think about this: a 120-pound woman weighs 12 pounds in the water! Shares the Aqua Bootcamp experience and why it was harder on Kari than aqua running Explains the proper aqua running form (that takes a few times to get used to) Describes taking your run to the water with the same intensity or effort as running on land; work out for the same amount of time in both mediums Introduces aqua fitness equipment including the aqua belt (like the Hydro-Fit Classic WAVE Belt that Kari used, the AquaJogger Active Water Exercise Buoyancy Belt that Connie uses, or the Aquatic Fitness Hydro Resistant Jog Belt) and gloves (such as the Hydro-Fit WAVE Web Pro gloves for more resistance) Suggests shoes for resistance and to protect/support your feet in shallow water (or swimmies for folks who are very strong in the deep end or even no equipment at all) Describes water walking for a warm up (heel toe) Explores why swimmers tend to lean forward too much Get this: 50–75 percent of training can be done in the pool if you're not injured Kari and Connie bond over the Spirit of the Marathon and how Deena Kastor trained in the water and went on to win the Chicago Marathon that year even though she was injured leading up to the race Can do the grapevine, standing high-knee drills, use dumbbells, and so on in water Shares deep thoughts toward the end of the interview Jabra Do you want a chance to win a FREE set of Jabra Pulse earbuds in February? Jabra, a TRLS show sponsor, is giving away a free pair this month, so head on over to Jabra.com/TRL and sign up for the TRLS e-mail list at therunninglifestyle.com/join to enter to win. February's winner will also receive a special Skype call with Kari. She loves using them while out walking, running, or enjoying aqua fitness. Serena Marie, RD Go-to, real-food dietitian Serena Marie, RD, helps Kari and listeners break the sugar habit. For Lent (40 days), Kari is giving up added sugar (and thanks to the Shake Yo' Sugar Habit challenge, even some types of fruit) Serena had recently done a Shake Yo' Sugar Habit challenge/program at her gym in Brooklyn, NY When you eat sugary foods (including Stevia-sweetened foods), the brain lights up with dopamine (picture fireworks) Blueberries, strawberries, and beets can cause this effect, but by eating processed foods, your body's response to more natural foods that contain sugar is less strong Avoiding sugar helps strengthen that response to more natural foods S = Strong for Serena and K = Kind for Kari Offers three tips: 1) avoid sugar 2) concentrate on carb and fat intake via a provided list 3) shake yo' botty (high-intensity interval training) several times a week Recommends to shake yo' cabinets clean of the carbs that aren't allowed on the allowance list Put sugary foods high up on the shelf in opaque containers; put sweets in the freezer Offers replacements for sugary foods (for example, adding fruit to yogurt or cottage cheese or using undutched, unsweetened cacao powder [Trade Joe's, Alter Eco, Navitas Naturals] with nut butters) Suggests substituting avocado for banana in smoothies Check out the episode about sugar in many forms called “Running for 42 Years with Ellen Rohr (1/2)” (Episode 89) Previews fruits to focus on—berries, melons, and citrus fruits Suggests avoiding all the polyunsaturated seed oils (vegetable oil, canola oil, corn oil, soy bean oil) Recommends Fitocracy Serena (knee pain) and Kari (plantar fasciitis) update listeners on their running statuses and cross-training efforts Kari tries the Roll Recovery R3 orthopedic foot roller on air and compares it to the Trigger Point foot roller. She likes it a lot and may have sounded like Meg Ryan in “When Harry Met Sally”! Join the exclusive TRLS Facebook group and the e-mail list or go to Serena Marie, RD's web site to get on her e-mail list to gain access to the Shake Yo' Sugar Habit challenge Kari gives a dry hands and heels update (uses coconut oil at night while wearing gloves/socks) Next week, Brent Robertson joins TRLS to inspire and empower listeners. He is a runner who used the gift of running to lose 50 pounds and is creating amazing running experiences for others through his gift of running. Visit Delaware on Mother's Day weekend to hang out with Kari at the Delaware Marathon Festival! The Delaware Marathon Running Festival, on May 8, 2016, is amazing thanks to Race Directors Joel and Stacey Schiller (Stacey will be announcing at the marathon and half marathon finish line, and Kari will be the announcer at the relay finish line.) Head over to the Delaware Marathon Festival web site. When registering for a race, use The Running Lifestyle Show (TRLS) as a team and receive the following discounts: $20 off the marathon ($90 by February 29thwith the TRLS discount) $10 off the half marathon ($75 with the TRLS discount by February 29th) $10 off a four-person relay team ($150 with the TRLS discount by February 29th) $20 off an eight-person relay team ($300 with the TRLS discount by February 29th) To show your TRLS love at the festival, run over to the Shop section of the TRLS web site to grab your TRLS apparel. Contact: Connie Lagerhausen: Email: connie@desertswimschool.com Website: DesertSwimSchool.com/adult-lessons Facebook: /theswimguru Twitter: @charrisonlager   Serena Marie, RD: Website: www.SerenaMarieRD.com Facebook: /SerenaMarieRD Twitter: @SerenaMarieRD Instagram: SerenaMarieRD   Kari Gormley: Facebook: The Running Lifestyle Show Twitter: @KariGormley Instagram: @KariGormley

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

This week Meagan, Katie, and Sue are in Savannah sharing their recap of the Rock ‘n Roll Half Marathon.Runner Girl Recommends:Meagan: Marriedtoanonrunner.comSue: Women's Running MagazineKatie: Ice Wet Towels

This week Meagan, Katie, and Sue are in Savannah sharing their recap of the Rock 'n Roll Half Marathon. Runner Girl Recommends:Meagan: Marriedtoanonrunner.comSue: Women's Running MagazineKatie: Ice Wet Towels

Learn how to achieve incredible success through mindfulness, focus, perseverance and joy! Discover how following your heart, and loving your family lead to world record performance! | Inspiration | Motivation | Spirituality | Mindfulness | Self-Help | Career | Business | Tony Robbins Today we have a very special treat. An interview recently recorded for our mindful running program with Deena Kastor, Olympic bronze medalist, masters world record holder in the marathon, and US womens record holder for the marathon. If you want to know what it takes to be a champion and to find success, both at your career, your family, and in all that you do, than do we have a show for you!  Deena Kastor Discusses Mindfulness, Focus, Balance – and Family, and how to succeed at it all! The following article was written, based on this podcast and interview!   At 5'4" and only 104 pounds, no one knew quite what to expect as 41-year-old Deena Kastor lined up for the 2014 Philadelphia Rock 'N' Roll Half-Marathon. An Olympic bronze medalist and American record holder for the marathon, she'd recently set two American master's records on her way to victory at the Dallas Rock 'N' Roll Half Marathon. For this race, her goal was even larger; she was eyeing a world-record. As she lined up, she had nervous butterflies, or what she calls "excitement," a feeling she describes as being completely prepared and ready to get to the task at hand. Years earlier, feeling supremely prepared for the biggest race of her life, her body broke. Only three miles in at the 2008 Beijing Olympics, a stress fracture took her out of her race. But that was then. For most elite runners, 41 is well past retirement, particularly for a mother with a daughter who's now four. But Deena had had a string of successes in recent years and was showing no sign of slowing down. The gun went off. 1 Deena Kastor Leading a World Class Field in the 2014 Philadelphia Rock 'N' Roll Half-Marathon. Photo Credit PhotoRun.net/Competitor Group (  Inspiration | Visualization | Motivation | Mindfulness | Tony Robbins | Zig Ziglar | Spirituality | Spiritual | Meditation | Success | Career | Business | Relationships | Family | Children | Balance )   Deena did her best to follow her game plan, yet only six miles in, struggled with painful side-stitches, which would return in the last few miles of the race. She says it was touch-and-go, that she thought about giving up, but dug deep and went for it. It was a race for the record books and she did it! In just 13.1 miles, Deena Castor wiped out 4 world master's records, from the 5 km through the half marathon. So how'd she do it, and what can we learn from her? Deena has an amazing attitude, a positivity and sense of gratitude about her that spills over into everything she does. She attributes a large part of her success to her mindfulness, a practice she's used to cultivate her positive attitude and what she calls an "attitude of gratitude" over the years. She says it's not something she was born with but had to work at. Recently I had the opportunity to sit down with Deena virtually and ask her about her practice. I wanted to understand how her lessons could benefit others. Her attitude was infectious; it was hard not to laugh and smile as she shared the ups and downs of her journey, and how she's stayed positive through it all. Most importantly, she shared 10 key ways we can all use mindfulness to make our own lives better, whether in the big race, or the even bigger race of life. Live a Quality, Purposeful Life Deena: "Goals aren't just pursued in the moment, but in the choices we make throughout the day." To juggle the competing demands of being a public speaker, high-profile athlete and mother, Deena has to be incredibly mindful of how she chooses to spend her time. She works to "trim the fat" making sure there's nothing in her day that doesn't serve her. She wants her time to be filled with high quality activities, surrounded with the people she loves -- always on purpose.   Live with an Attitude of Gratitude   Deena: "I am grateful to live the life that I love, and love the life that I'm living." Deena says, "I like to immerse myself in the greatness of the opportunity" being incredibly grateful for everything she does and everywhere she goes. It's something she's cultivated over time, what she calls "being in the moment, and really enjoying the action of whatever I'm doing." 1Deena Kastor Enjoying the Moment. Photo Credit Asics America. Just after college she did a gratitude exercise with her coach's wife which changed her. She was asked to keep a gratitude list, to pick ten things each day to be grateful for, but she could never have duplicates. At first it was easy, but then she really had to start searching for things to put on the list that were different than before. She says searching for joy and gratitude helped her train her mind to ignore or push out the negative.   Practice Positivity and Purposefulness   Deena: "If it takes the same amount of energy to choose a positive route over a negative route, than why not chose the positive choice?" Deena says she wasn't born innately happy, but that "joy is a practice" and "our choices build up to be our habits." So she consciously chooses not to give negativity any energy. No matter the situation, even after she broke her foot only three miles into the Beijing Marathon, you won't find Deena complaining or berating herself. Instead she'll step back, analyze the situation, and see where she can improve. She's also very careful of her word choices in her head, and has worked hard to train her mind, looking for the opportunities in each moment -- even the darkest ones.   See Challenges as Opportunities   Deena: "Even in the moment of suffering and negativity, there's going to be a much stronger side of me." She says we should "honor the fact that there'll be challenges, hurdles or obstacles along the way," seeing the obstacles as motivation for change and improvement. And she says when the "poop hits the fan" we get our greatest growth and learning. In Beijing it was learning that there's a huge difference between being fit and being healthy. She used her break as an opportunity to make big life changes and dietary changes to ensure she was healthy with strong bones so it would never happen again.   Focus on Your Passion   Deena: "My passion is for life, and I chose running to express that!" Deena believes it's her passion that's fueled her success and can fuel ours. "I realized that I was a passionate person taking my passion out on running but I could put that passion into just about anything I chose to do." 1Deena Kastor Running for the Pure Joy of It. Photo Credit Asics America. This realization for her was an ah-ha moment and incredibly liberating. Realizing it's passion that fueled her, took off the pressure and allowed her to run almost better than ever before, because she was no longer attached to it. She could simply run for the pure joy of it, and the record-breaking was simply a result of it!   Live with Continuous Improvement   Deena: "I don't need to be faster tomorrow than I was today, but I need to be better than I was today." In each day and each moment, she's looking to improve herself. She says we're all capable of making changes in attitude and life through the choices we make on a daily basis. To Deena, running's allowed her to chase a better side in herself, asking, "How can I be a better mom today, a better wife, a better contributor to my community? 1Deena Kastor Running with her Daughter Piper in the Carlsbad 5000. Photo Courtesy Deena Kastor. Her mantra used to be "define myself." She'd ask, "how do I wish to define myself in this moment or how do I want to react to this situation, instead of involuntarily throwing myself into it?" She means we are constantly facing choices. Do this, don't do that? Go here, or don't go there? Train hard, or take off the day? Whatever the question is, no matter large or small, she believes it makes us who we are.   Be Excited about Life   Deena: "Celebrate the moment, every moment! Deena recommends immersing yourself in the moment, truly celebrating it and finding the pure joy in it. She likes to start sentences with a "sense of thrill or vibrancy" and to throw her hands up in the air in celebration. She says "it may seem silly, but hormones are released." "Now I find myself throwing my hands up going I love this. I love living here. I love my family!" 1Deena Kastor Taking Time with her Family. Photo Credit Holly Andreswww.hollyandres.com.   Get Enough Rest   To get the most quality out of her days, she wants the most quality out of her sleep. She balances her hard work with what she calls "hard core rest." This is a secret of the pro's, if you want to work hard, you need to rest hard. Deena gets 10 hours of sleep each night, so she can "attack the day again."   Turn Nervousness into Excitement   Deena: "Naming and titling something differently makes an enormous shift in how you take on that task." Deena gets as nervous before the big race as any of us. But she's reframed it in her mind. So she views nervousness as a sign of her preparation, that's she's done the homework and is raring to go. "I'm so invested and so prepared, interested and excited to get on that line and show what I've been working for. Saying 'excitement' has more empowerment and control. It makes you feel like you're invested and ready." Before each race she writes down three reasons she should succeed at her goal, then commits them to memory. Then when the going gets tough she can recall why she should succeed in that moment. First she did this with races, now with other life events such as giving a large motivational speech.   Take Things One Step at a Time   Deena: "Running has taught me it takes one step at a time to become a better runner, and a better person in life." Deena works to be present in each moment, and take her goals, large or small, one step at a time. Doing so gives her greater joy and appreciation for each moment of the journey. She doesn't dwell on the end goal, but on the positive emotions she gains from the experience. She doesn't say winning the race is the reward for hard training but that "it's all a reward!" This releases her to immerse herself in the present moment, whether that's out on a trail watching an eagle soar above, or time spent with training partners on long runs where they get deep and personal. And of course, time with her family. For Deena, "there's nothing better than walks with my family." By focusing on the present, Deena's life is rich, passionate, and full of joy. And she believes yours can be too! Deena's mindfulness helps her to stay present and achieve amazing things. But that's almost beside the point. It means she's joyful, at peace, and living her greatest life. Deena: "I truly believe my fastest days are behind me and my best days are ahead!"

In this episode, Chris Heuisler, RunWestin Concierge, experienced runner, and father, tells the story of how he started running and what inspired him to begin the quest of running 50 marathons in 50 states. He reflects on the memorable and humbling experiences he has had running marathons. Chris discusses his former job at Equinox and how this prepared him for his work now. He shares the story of discovering RunWestin, his dream job, and the application process he went through. Chris recounts watching the San Antonio Rock 'n' Roll Half Marathon with Meb Keflezighi and the lessons he learned from Meb. He offers advice for staying healthy and physically active while traveling. Lastly, Chris previews whats ahead for 2015: exciting developments for RunWestin and a triathlon on Chris’ racing calendar.

Jim and Tyler rehash Jim's 8th Place, 1:11 finish at Rock and Roll Half Marathon in Pasadena.  They talk Jim's race tactics, strategy, feelings, nutrition, and more.  Tyler helps relate all of this to how he feels while racing and how you too can put this into your own race strategy.  Plus a contest is thrown out, so be sure to tune in!  

Broadcasting LIVE from the Powerbar booth at the Rock and Roll Pasadena Half Marathon Expo, Jim and Powerbar Team Elite Athletes Katie Kyme and Nicole Luque talk about raceday nutrition/tactics, prerace meals, preferred products, and MUCH more including News, Athletes Questions, and Training Tips.  A light-hearted, entertaining episode not to be missed, especially if you are running the Rock and Roll Half Marathon this weekend or any Marathon/Triathlon/Race EVER! ENJOY!

Click to Subscribe to All Ben's Fitness & Get A Free Surprise Gift from Ben. Click here for the full written transcript of this podcast episode In this April 21, 2009 free audio episode, I address several additional listener Q&A's, including, among other things, the best type of cooking oils, what to do if your spouse doesn't eat healthy, how to gain weight without gaining fat, a simple way to increase daily caloric intake if energy levels are low, and food combination diets. But before we get to those topics, check out this video! httpv://www.youtube.com/watch?v=930g6s-Gi6I So, to summarize just click here on April 26 at 6pm Pacific time! On to this week's listener Q&A...remember that you can click here listen to all the answers in this week's free audio download! Make sure you have the free Quicktime player. Listener James asks: Just wondering about healthy oils - if you cook/heat oils such as olive oil, canola oil, flaxseed oil, does this spoil their healthy attributes? Listener Mindy asks:I read somewhere through your website about combination of foods to get the best digestion. 1. Eating fruit by itself. 2. Eat mostly carb OR protein meals. So my questions are: 1. Your Shape 21 book doesn't seem to follow these guidelines, so what is the best way? 2. I personally am finding it difficult to follow and understand those 7-8 guidelines that you listed and would love for you to talk more about it and give more examples of combinations of food that do work. I've attached an easy-to-understand food combining chart for Mindy... Listener Monica asks: I want to eat healthy, but my husband has a high metabolism and doesn't need to eat healthy. I don't have time to cook two dinners at night. What should I do? Listener Charles asks: For a long time now I have battling an eating disorder, anorexia and over exercise.  I have been through a lot of treatment in the past and am currently still meeting with my support team and things are going well.  I may not look too underweight, but I am not the weight by doctors would like me to be and body fat is around 3%. My goal is to get up to about 165 lbs- I am currently about 147- and the nutritionists and doctors have set a goal weight for me of about 172 since I am just about 6-feet tall. I was wondering if you had any advice on what type of a program I could do in order to: (a) help me gain healthy weight- NOT fat.  (b) maintain the level of conditioning I have now- meaning to not get slower, as well as to build more muscle to improve my bike and swim.My nutritionist and I have developed a good healthy meal plan, but I am afraid if I gain weight, it will just all be fat and hurt my performance, even though I have been told repeatedly that with the way I work out and exercise. once I fuel my body correctly, I will see a lot of improvement. One of Ben's coached triathletes asks:I just wanted to let you know that my bike ride last week was great but I had quite a feeling of hunger about 3 1/2 - 4 hrs into the ride where I felt almost as if I was getting faint.  I took in one more goo and that helped a little.  There was no bloating which was good but that "empty" feeling made me feel weird.  Also, I have been generally really hungry lately and I'm taking my supplements. Thoughts? Do you have a question? Remember, you can now ask your questions via *audio* to me via the free Skype software by simply "Skyping" me at username "pacificfit". You can also call toll free to 1-877-209-9439 and leave a voicemail for Ben Greenfield. The first audioquestion I receive this week (meaning you actually have to call in via Skype or the toll-free number), will receive a FREE 3-Month Premium Subscription to TrainingPeaks, the world's top online fitness software. That's a $49 value! Having any trouble listening in to this podcast episode? You may need the free Quicktime player. Just click here. Also in this podcast episode... Special Announcements: -Click here for brand new information about an instant 25% discount and FREE shipping on Ben Greenfield's top recommended "Super Seven" supplements.This is your big opportunity to get a big box of all the supplements you've heard about in the podcast, delivered to your front step for you to try! -Ben Greenfield has arranged a 5% discount on food allergy, parasite, yeast, fungus, tissue mineral analysis and hormone testing offered by UniKey Health Systems. Simply visit the website or call (800) 888-4353 and reference name “Ben Greenfield” during your order. Need to know which test is right for you? Just e-mail Ben. -Congratulations to Marji, a 60 year old woman with a low metabolism and sagging energy levels who wants to reclaim her fitness and energy levels and running the Seattle Rock n' Roll Half Marathon. Since her training with me began in January 2009, she has lost 14 pounds and shed 6% body fat, not to mention just powering through a 10K Race! Just click hereto read her story, watch her videos, listen into her phone calls and get free nutrition and fitness training advice from her program. - "Holistic Fueling for Ironman Triathlon", class by Ben Greenfield, Friday, April 24, 6-7pm at Pilgrims on 1316 N. 4th Street, Coeur D' Alene Idaho: Learn exactly how to holistically fuel the body for Ironman triathlon training and racing. Designed and taught by triathlon coach and certified sports nutritionist Ben Greenfield, this hour-long clinic will teach you how to use healthy nutrition to maximize recovery, enhance performance, delay fatigue, boost immune system and achieve your ultimate Ironman goals. Whether training or racing, you'll discover that it actually is possible to consume the thousands of necessary calories per day without sacrificing your health. You'll leave with a triathlete grocery shopping list for pre-workouts, post-workouts, race day and much, much more! - Saturday, May 9 - Thursday, May 14, 2009: The Critical Speed Coeur D' Alene Triathlon Camp - Come train on the Ironman Coeur D'Alene course with coaches included Ben Greenfield for 4 days. The timing of this camp, just six weeks out from race day, cannot be better for those training for Ironman CdA. Race strategy, nutrition lectures, physiology testing, biomechanical analysis, and much, much more from American and Canadian coaches, physicians, and sports scientists. - Triathletes can have access to full training programs written by Ben Greenfield at a fraction of the cost of monthly coaching. Just click here to go to a website where you can review your training plan options and get a free TrainingPeaks account (P.S. Use code "BGF" for a $20 savings on any Ironman training plan, including the nutrition plan). Be sure to leave our podcast a rating in iTunes! 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