Podcast appearances and mentions of Sarah Crouch

Sarah Crouch was one of the best American long-distance runners of the 2010's and has transitioned to best-selling novelist. During her collegiate career at Western Washington University, she was an NCAA Division II All-American thirteen times and won the 2011 NCAA Division II National Championship in the 10,000m. In one of her first races as a professional runner, she finished fifth at the U.S. 10 Mile Championships. In 2011, she made her marathon debut in New York and qualified for the U.S. Olympic Marathon Trials, and in 2012, she qualified for the U.S. Olympic Trials in the 10,000m. Sarah finished 7th at the 2014 Chicago Marathon, 9th at 2016, and the top American in 2018 despite have a benign tumor removes from her quad a few weeks before the race. You can buy her debut novel, Middletide, wherever books are sold and it is also available as an audiobook. Sponsors ASICS - Checkout the upcoming Novablast 5 and pre-order this amazing shoe at www.asics.com. Peregrune - I've been using Peregrune supplements, including their Runner Multivitamin and Runner Joint, everyday since 2023 and for good reason. They are NSF and third-party tested. They are also for runner, created by runners. Save 15% on your purchase at www.peregrune.com by using code "RAMBLING" at checkout. Rambling Runner Resources Personalized Coaching - Are you looking to work with a running coach? I am here for you! I've been working with runners of all ages and abilities for five years - from newer runners, masters runners looking to PR, and folks hoping to break 3:00 in the marathon. You can learn more by going to www.mckirdytrained.com, where I coach, or by emailing me at ramblingrunnerpodcast@gmail.com. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Emma welcomes debut author Sarah Crouch to the podcast to discuss her book, Middletide! They chat about the book, the writing process, how Sarah found her agent, 90s nostalgia, inspiration from Harlan Coben and Frieda McFadden, the value of libraries, and escapism in reading. Readers can sample and borrow the titles mentioned in today's episode on OverDrive.com or in Libby. Library friends can shop these titles in OverDrive Marketplace. We hope you enjoy this episode of the Professional Book Nerds podcast. Be sure to rate, review and subscribe on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, or wherever you listen! You can follow the Professional Book Nerds on Instagram, Twitter, and TikTok @ProBookNerds. Want to reach out? Send an email to professionalbooknerds@overdrive.com.  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

In this episode, we kick things off with our signature banter, catching up on what we're currently reading, watching, and listening to. From gripping novels to must-see shows and addictive podcasts, we share our latest favorites and recommendations. We are thrilled to welcome our special guest, Sarah Crouch, author of the brand-new novel "Middletide," which hit the shelves on June 11, 2024. Sarah takes us behind the scenes of her writing process, the inspiration for "Middletide," and the atmospheric story she has crafted. Don't miss this insightful conversation that dives deep into the making of "Middletide". Tune in for a delightful mix of laughter, literary insights, and entertainment tips. Pour yourself a cup of tea, get comfy, and join us in the world of "ISBN Readin'." Subscribe now and never miss an episode! Follow us on social media @ISBNReadinPod for updates, behind-the-scenes content, and more literary fun. #ISBNReadin #PodcastEpisode #SarahCrouch #Middletide #BookRecommendations #AuthorInterview

On this episode of Debut Discussions we're chatting with Sarah Crouch about her debut novel, Middletide, a gripping and intensely atmospheric literary thriller about the suspicious death of a beautiful young doctor in a small town and the prime suspect, a reclusive young man who abandoned the community in chase of big city dreams but returned for the first love he left behind. Sarah shares the challenges of her path to publication and how she and Carinn have personally bonded over it; writing flawed and complex characters; the importance of accurate representation of indigenous culture in fiction; the meta book within a book concept of her novel; how she trusted herself to fight for this title; and how she's juggling the launch of her debut novel while on submission for her second.  Listen now to Sarah's story wherever you get your podcasts. Middletide is out now and it's a Book of the Month and Indie Next Pick -- buy it, read it, and share it (in other words, make a debut author's dreams come true!). Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

On this episode of Debut Discussions we're chatting with Sarah Crouch about her debut novel, Middletide, a gripping and intensely atmospheric literary thriller about the suspicious death of a beautiful young doctor in a small town and the prime suspect, a reclusive young man who abandoned the community in chase of big city dreams but returned for the first love he left behind. Sarah shares the challenges of her path to publication and how she and Carinn have personally bonded over it; writing flawed and complex characters; the importance of accurate representation of indigenous culture in fiction; the meta book within a book concept of her novel; how she trusted herself to fight for this title; and how she's juggling the launch of her debut novel while on submission for her second.  Listen now to Sarah's story wherever you get your podcasts. Middletide is out now and it's a Book of the Month and Indie Next Pick -- buy it, read it, and share it (in other words, make a debut author's dreams come true!). Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

95.7 The Game 7:30 AM Interviewing Dr. Sarah Crouch, Clinical Psychologist around self-care for parents.

Tina's good friend and “For Real-Isodes” co-host, Sarah Crouch, takes over the reins of the podcast for this episode. A former elite runner, and an author herself, Sarah is the perfect person to talk with Tina and Zoë Rom about their new book, “Becoming a Sustainable Runner.” For complete show notes and links, visit our website at runningforreal.com/episode368.   Thank you to 2before, AG1, and Allbirds for sponsoring this episode.    2before is a natural sports performance superfood made from New Zealand Blackcurrant berries, which boast exceptionally high levels of antioxidants called anthocyanins. They've been proven to improve athletic performance by increasing blood flow, managing inflammation, and strengthening immunity.  Over 10 years ago, the 2before co-founders were part of a team from the New Zealand Plant and Food Research Institute that first discovered that blackcurrants have benefits for exercise. 2before is a natural, simple and delicious way to boost your pre-workout nutrition, so you can get more out of the work you put in. Go here and use code TINA to get 30% off 20 packs plus free shipping!   AG1 is the daily Foundational Nutrition supplement that delivers comprehensive nutrients to support whole-body health.  With its science-driven formulation of vitamins, probiotics, and whole-food sourced nutrients, AG1 replaces your multivitamin, probiotic, and more in one simple, drinkable habit. And just as importantly, it actually tastes good! If a comprehensive solution is what you need from your supplemental routine, go here and get a FREE 1-year supply of Vitamin D AND five free AG1 Travel Packs with your first order!   Allbirds looks at everything through a sustainability lens; it's at the core of who they are as a company and the products they create. Their performance running shoe, the Tree Flyer, is lightweight, super springy, and wildly comfortable, and they're Tina's go-to running shoes.  The Tree Dasher is not only a running shoe, it's perfect for daily wear. You might also want to check out the Plant Pacers, made from plant leather. Use this link, and you'll get a free pair of socks! Just add them to your order, and when you use this link, it will take off the price at the end.   Thanks for listening! If you haven't already, be sure to subscribe wherever you're listening to this podcast. And if you enjoy “Running for Real,” please leave us a review! Keep up with what's going on at Running for Real by signing up for our weekly newsletter on our website. Follow Tina on Instagram, Facebook, and Twitter. You'll find Running for Real on Instagram too! Want to be a member of the Running for Real community? Join #Running4Real Superstars on Facebook!  Subscribe to our YouTube channel for additional content, including our “RED-S: Realize. Reflect. Recover” series of 50+ videos. Thank you for your support - we appreciate each and every one of you!

This episode is part of our postpartum series in partnership with Ergobaby. Check out their baby carriers and other innovative baby products at ergobaby.com.  The Birth Hour Links: Know Your Options Online Childbirth Course Use code 100OFF for $100 off enrollment Beyond the First Latch Course (comes free with KYO course) Support The Birth Hour via Patreon!

As we look at taking care of the planet it can seem that our efforts are just a drop in a very large bucket.  However, every effort matters.  Listen as Consumers Energy's Sarah Crouch discusses sustainability and why it matters.

Renee Shaw talks about kidney health, prevention and mitigation of chronic kidney disease and the importance of being a kidney donor with Dr. Kenneth Afenya, internal medicine and nephrology specialist, and Sarah Crouch, executive director of the Kidney Health Alliance of Kentucky.

Sarah shares her birth story, and discusses what the body is capable of and the power of motherhood. This episode is sponsored by Motif Medical. See how you can get a breast pump, like Motif's Luna, covered through insurance at motifmedical.com/birthhour. Know Your Options Online Childbirth Course: https://courses.thebirthhour.com/limited-time Beyond the Latch Course: https://courses.thebirthhour.com/enroll-b2w/ Support The Birth Hour via Patreon!: https://patreon.com/birthhour

Check out this week's episode with coaches Michael and Sarah Crouch were we discuss their Go RUN Vacations, altitude training, running while pregnant and much more. Michael and Sarah are a distance running powerhouse couple, with multiple national championships between them and a long list of successful athletes under their coaching belts. For more on Michael and Sarah check out their coaching web page with McKirdy Trained and their Go RUN Vacations.

In episode Lauren and Abby share the articles and accounts by Black runners that they read and learned from this week, run down the week of running news and discuss how they are personally navigating the uncertain landscape training and racing wise in 2020. Things We Talked About: - Racing to Stay Alive - Marielle Hall for Runner's World - Speak Up, Speak Out: A Wish for U.S. Running From a Black Marathoner - Courtney Carter for Women's Running - Black Female in America - Angel Piccirillo on the Oiselle Blog - Running Report IG // Diverse We Run IG - Black Girls RUN! + National Black Marathoners Association - Clean Sport Collective Episode 52 with Aisha Praught Leer - savebrowntrack.org - Chaski Run Challenge + Runner's World Article covering the records - Bowerman Team Gear - HS Nationals moved to South Dakota - The Chicago Marathon is "unable to say definitively" if the race will go on as planned, and are preparing for both possibilities - Don't miss the Bislett Games on NBC Sports Thursday, 6/11 at 2pm EDT / 11am PDT --- Hand Off(s): Running for Real Episode #189 with Sarah Crouch --- Get 10% off your first order of Mile Marker Training Logs with code "UPANDRUNNING" Learn more about Up + Running Coaching and fill out an interest form at uprunning.co/coaching --- Follow Up + Running on Instagram here and on Twitter here Follow Lauren + Abby on Instagram

We talk about motherhood a lot on this show. It’s probably second only to running itself, and for good reason. Since starting this podcast, our fearless host, Tina Muir, has been pregnant twice, and given birth to her beautiful daughter Bailey. Not only that, but Tina first stepped away from professional running to get healthy and start a family.  Here we talk about what it’s like to be a mother and to be a runner. From professionals like Alysia Montano who competed professionally while pregnant (once when eight months pregnant!), to discussing how quickly to get back into running after pregnancy, to brands that support mothers, we love to talk about running and motherhood. Today we’re welcoming back another mother-to-be, Sarah Crouch. Sarah is a familiar voice for those longtime listeners. She is an incredibly fast runner, who has qualified for the US Olympic qualifiers three separate times. She is also a running coach, a birth doula, an entrepreneur, and has a knack for interviewing the interviewer, often getting the best out of Tina.  For those that don’t know Sarah well yet, you will get your chance as she will be a guest host on the Running for Real podcast for four episodes, as Tina welcomes her second child into the world. Sarah is a natural interviewer and will be speaking with four people she knows during her substitution. Today Tina spoke with Sarah, discussing Sarah’s journey over the last year, from running her best times in her life, to fracturing her femur, to deciding to start a family. Listen along and get to know our new host! Just Go for It Last time Sarah was on the show, she had just hit her first PR in four years of running. It was a tough four years, but worth it. Sarah was learning and relearning the reasons you work hard to accomplish a goal, and understanding that the doing has to outweigh the end results for you to be happy. After finishing the Chicago Marathon in 2018, she took three days off and started intense training for the next race. In hindsight, she would have decided to take a longer recovery period. Sometimes the best training you can do is to not train at all. The body needs to recovery before it can perform at its peak. Sarah went on, and in April 2019 she ran the Boston Marathon. Prior to the race, she found out that she had a stress reaction near her knee at the end of her femur. Deciding to run the Boston Marathon still wasn’t a simple one. She was in great shape otherwise, running some of the best times ever, and if she did well in this race, she would qualify for the 2020 Olympic trials before the competition peaked in the fall. She also had sponsorships to think about, missing out on a paycheck if she didn’t run or didn’t finish. Running Boston would be a risk, and in the end, one Sarah would take. During the race, Sarah’s femur fractured. She finished the race well behind her goals and her projected finish position and time. Going into the race, she knew that if it fractured, it would mean six months of recovery, still, she stands by her decision. “I will always be a risk taker,” says Sarah. She emphasizes that she wasn’t advocating that when you are sick, you should go out and play, but for her she was doing her job and doing her best to overcome a challenge. The risk-reward was worth it, and 100 times out of 100, she said she would do it again. In the end, people will have opinions about what you decide to do. Some will always be supportive, some never will. The best thing to do is be confident in yourself and accepting of the consequences, good or bad. We know that we can’t please everyone, so do your best to be happy with your own decisions regardless. Sarah Crouch We are over the moon about having Sarah as a guest host on the show. She will no doubt bring a smile to your face as you listen to her for four episodes this summer. See you then! Resources: Sarah on Twitter Sarah on Instagram Hypno Babies Thank you to my wonderful sponsor Altra and Tracksmith for sponsoring this episode of the Running for Real Podcast. I am thrilled to announce my exciting partnership with Altra, as an athlete and a sponsorship, I have loved their shoes as well as what this company stands for. So as a special treat to Running4Real listeners  they are going to give away a pair of shoes every month this year! Go HERE to enter to be a winner a free pair of shoes. And once you have entered once you will be entered for the entire year.   Tracksmith is a Boston based running clothing company that truly cares about the quality and care of their running clothes. Running can be a demanding lifestyle for our clothes, they definitely go through the wear and tear to where we may be purchasing new clothes constantly. Tracksmith designers truly work with the finest materials and think of you as a runner in mind with spots for your keys, phone, and fuel. You can get 15% off your first purchase, click here and enter code TINA.   I am now taking 3 months off to take some time to get to know my new baby, there is only ONE thing I will be continuing to work on while I am away, and that is my newsletter. I send it out once a week with just my thoughts, any updates, something I am appreciating, and it is just a way for me to stay connected with you all. :) If you want to join go here to sign up! Thanks for Listening! I hope you enjoyed today's episode. To share your thoughts: Leave a note in the comment section below. Join the Running for Real Facebook Group and share your thoughts on the episode (or future guests you would like to hear from) Share this show on Twitter, Facebook, Instagram, or Pinterest. To help out the show: Leave an honest review on iTunes. Your ratings and reviews will really help me climb up the iTunes rankings and I promise, I read every single one. Not sure how to leave a review or subscribe, you can find out here. Thank you to Sarah, I look forward to hearing your thoughts on the show.

Sarah Crouch is a professional marathoner for 361 Degrees. She finished as the top American at the 2018 Chicago Marathon in a time of 2:32. Sarah's story as a runner and Christian is both intriguing and inspiring.

On Today's Episode I recap the 2019 Boston Marathon, I talk about Sarah Crouch and Steve Magness, and finally preview the London Marathon. Boston Reaction - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=sLe2TnUVnK0 A Coach's Role In Marathon Training - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=u_EYhONSnJc

Somehow it is here, episode 100 of the Running For Real Podcast, and today, you have a special episode to celebrate that. I thought about bringing on a big time guest, but that has been done by every other podcast, and one thing about Running For Real is that it is exactly that, REAL. So, I thought I would give you a REAL conversation between two friends who are catching up. I recently won the Walt Disney World Half Marathon, and my book, Overcoming Amenorrhea is now out in the world. These are the most popular running podcast episodes, and you always request more, so hopefully you enjoy this chat between friends, and feel like you have two running buddies with you on your run today. When you run alone every day, it can be a lonely running existence, I hope this episode makes you feel a part of something. Let’s celebrate! Resources: Overcoming Amenorrhea: Get Your Period Back. Get Your Life Back. Snoogle Pillow for Pregnancy Hypnobabies blog post Hypnobabies materials  Tina’s Website Tina’s Twitter Tina’s Instagram   The wonderful sponsor for this episode is ME about my new book.   Overcoming Amenorrhea: Get Your Period Back. Get Your Life Back.  My new book is out in the world! You can purchase a copy of Overcoming Amenorrhea: Get Your Period Back. Get Your Life Back. here. Thanks for Listening! I hope you enjoyed today’s episode. To share your thoughts: Leave a note in the comment section below. Join the Running for Real Facebook Group and share your thoughts on the episode (or future guests you would like to hear from) Share this show on Twitter, Facebook, Instagram, or Pinterest. To help out the show: Leave an honest review on iTunes. Your ratings and reviews will really help me climb up the iTunes rankings and I promise, I read every single one. Not sure how to leave a review or subscribe, you can find out here. Thank you to Sarah, I look forward to hearing your thoughts on the show.

This interview with the amazing Sarah Crouch was done at the California International Marathon expo on the Friday night before the race. Sarah dives into her experience returning from having a tumor removed from her quad before finishing as the first American woman at the Chicago Marathon. We also talk about breaking limits, limiting running technology, striving for a personal best even if it’s been a while since you’ve reached that level. This episode is brought to you by Topo Athletic. Topos allow your toes to spread and splay and remain secure in your midfoot and heel. Low drop platforms, plus lightweight materials complete our recipe for the perfect fit. Learn more at www.topoathletic.com. A big thank you to Megaton Coffee for making great tasting coffee with twice the caffeine and fueling the Rambling Runner Podcast. Learn more at www.megatoncoffee.com. --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app

Support the show with your very own Custom Personal Record T-shirt. Sarah Crouch is professional runner and a prolific writer. In this essay “Such as we are made of”, Sarah delves deep into the struggles she has dealt with, both physically and mentally, in being a professional runner.  Sometimes you see your personal bests just slip away and sometimes they won’t come back for quite a while.  Sarah was in that position earlier this year where she hadn’t run a personal record in a very long time.  So she wrote this.  It’s basically a letter from past Sarah to future Sarah telling herself everything is going to be ok.  It takes a certain kind of person to get through it and it takes a certain kind of person to keep pushing toward that finish line.  And Sarah did just that.  In October of 2018 Sarah finished top American in a staggering time of 2:32 at the Chicago Marathon.  We here at the show are very proud of her and we wish her continued success.   Sarah is a 361 USA sponsored athlete and a contributor to the Personal Record Podcast.    Visit Sarah on her website. Check out Sarah on Facebook,  Twitter and Instagram. Check out Personal Record on Twitter, Instagram Facebook and our website.  Email us with any questions, comments or concerns.

Running for More Than Yourself Every runner runs for a reason. Many people run to stay in good health. Some run for the dreams of obtaining medals, breaking records or becoming famous. Others run because they’ve been told they will never be able to run again. Hate it or love it, runners around the world are out there putting in the miles. One person in particular runs because it gives her a platform to share what she believes in. Fiona Oakes has dedicated her entire running career to a cause she is passionate about. She openly admits that she doesn’t enjoy running, but when she discovered she could be good at running she decided to use it for good in the best way she knew how. Since that discovery, Fiona has set four world records—you’ll have to read this slowly to comprehend what they all are. Fastest female to run a marathon on each continent—aggregate time 23 hours 27 minutes 40 seconds Fastest female to run a marathon on each continent plus the North Pole—aggregate time 28 hours 20 minutes 50 seconds Fastest female to run a marathon on each continent plus the North Pole (elapsed time -225 days) Fastest half marathon runner in an animal costume (female) If Fiona doesn’t enjoy running, then why all the trouble to be so great? Fiona’s passion is veganism. She runs her own animal sanctuary where she has rescued and nursed hundreds of animals. She is passionate about taking care of all of these creatures and has used running as a means to spread her message. Trailblazer Fiona Oakes is one of a kind. She decided to run her first marathon in order to prove that vegan athletes could be successful. At the time, both marathons and veganism were relatively novel and under-researched. She decided that if she could run well, veganism would gain more positive publicity as a legitimate and healthy lifestyle. She excelled. Over the years Fiona Oakes has continued to raise awareness by completing marathons in Antarctica and the North Pole. One of her most impressive races has been the Marathon des Sables. The MdS is a six-day, 156-mile ultramarathon that takes place in the Sahara Desert. Facing Moral Dilemmas For anyone working towards a good cause, there comes a time when they must make difficult decisions. The world is not a perfect place and working to make it better is no small task. Any non-profit foundation can probably give you several novels worth of information on the difficulties that have arisen from trying to do good. A simple and well-known example is giving a crying child candy. You want the child to be happy (and to stop crying for heaven’s sake), but you know rewarding bad behavior will not be beneficial in the long run. Now. Scale that to worldwide, social issues. You want to do good. You want to stop the suffering. But you know that if it isn’t done correctly, it may just add to the problem. Fiona has faced some of her own moral dilemmas as she has done all she can to promote her causes. When asked about the amount of fuel consumption and pollution created as a result of traveling around the world to try to promote a clean lifestyle, Fiona was ready with her answer. “I needed to find a platform or remain silent.” She was aware of her footprint and made the decision that she must either stay in her own little world or be the voice that she knew how to be, in the way she knew how to. The moral of this moral dilemma? Do all you can to do good. Consider before you act. Know who and what you are affecting. And in the end, remember that there will be some give and some take. Running for Good At the age of 17 Fiona lost a kneecap to an illness. Anyone familiar with knee injuries knows that running can be one of the most painful and difficult things to do when faced with this type of injury. Many “ex-runners” change to something less impacting, such as swimming or cycling. For Fiona, that could never be the case. Her cause was always bigger than herself. She used the biggest platform she could find and worked as hard as she could. Running for more than yourself can be incredibly motivating when the going gets rough. Consider evaluating all the reasons you run for. There may be sources of strength you have yet to tap into or people you can help, even if you don’t consider yourself a great runner. Fiona suggests, “You never know the impact you are having. Don’t ever underestimate your own impact in whatever you are doing.” You may just be able to be a bigger voice than you realize. Why do you run?   Resources: Last week's episode with Sarah Crouch  Running for Real Superstars Community Support Tina through her Patreon Page Buy a Running for Real T-shirt, Tank, or Hat Running for Good Documentary Fiona’s Website Fiona’s Facebook Fiona’s Instagram Fiona’s Twitter Tower Hill Stables   Thank you to Bombas and Bodyhealth for sponsoring this episode of Running for Real. I absolutely LOVE these Bombas Socks, and I think it is SO COOL that they donate a pair to a homeless shelter for every pair you purchase (socks are the number one requested item from homeless shelters, but they cannot accept used pairs). Use code running4real at Bombas.com/running4real and you can get 20% off your first order!   Now I am back to training, guess what was the first thing I did to start making sure I recover quicker (as coming back to fitness really beats your body up!), yep, you guessed it, BodyHealth Perfect Amino! Get 10% off at Bodyhealth.com using coupon code TINA10   Thanks for Listening! I hope you enjoyed today's episode. To share your thoughts: Leave a note in the comment section below. Join the Running for Real Facebook Group and share your thoughts on the episode (or future guests you would like to hear from) Share this show on Twitter, Facebook, Instagram, or Pinterest. To help out the show: Leave an honest review on iTunes. Your ratings and reviews will really help me climb up the iTunes rankings and I promise, I read every single one. Subscribe on iApple Podcasts (iTunes), Stitcher, CastboxOvercast, Spotify, Google Playand now iHeartRadio Not sure how to leave a review or subscribe, you can find out here. Thank you to Fiona, I look forward to hearing your thoughts on the show.

How to be a Positive Runner When You Don’t Seem to be Improving PR. Perhaps the most commonly used jargon in the running world. In a sport that is largely about competing with yourself, a personal record can mean everything. Hours of pain, sweat, and tears can seem to mean nothing if you don’t believe you are improving. For many runners, coming in even a second earlier is the difference between elation and depression. What is it that makes us feel so deeply about certain numbers? Should we allow ourselves to have such strong emotions about something that is physiologically insignificant? If there’s one person that is qualified to speak on this subject, it’s Sarah Crouch. Since the age of 14, Sarah was an elite runner. For 11 years straight, she set a personal record. Whether it was a 10k, a half marathon, or a full marathon, she had a race time she could celebrate, and a hunger to improve. However, around the age of 25 her luck seemed to run out. For the next four years, Sarah could not beat her past self. It wasn’t until she was faced with increased uncertainty that she found what she was looking for. What Doesn’t Kill You Makes You Grateful Tumor. A word that Sarah has become familiar with. This year, Sarah was told she had a tumor in her calf. The size and depth were enough for the doctors to warn her that she may not be able to competitively run after removing it. Before the surgery, Sarah took some advice to go for a run in a beautiful place and reflect on her running career. As she ran, she let the feeling of possibly never running again sink in. “Letting that feeling hit you like a Mac truck rather than hiding from it, can actually be a really valuable experience,” says Sarah. Facing difficulty head on is an effective way to grow. Once you have allowed yourself to think through one difficult thing, new fears are easier to overcome. “Being afraid, and letting that fear affect your behavior are two completely different things,” says Sarah. Just a few weeks after surgery, with the bandage from the stitches still intact, Sarah lined up to run the Chicago Marathon. Although typically anxious and nervous prior to a race, this time Sarah only felt grateful. Allowing yourself to think what life would be like without running can be the key to enjoying it more fully. It doesn’t take a catastrophe to know what you are lucky to have. Embracing Adversity After four years of training without a time improvement, Sarah learned how to combat negativity. Many psychologist experts agree that 70 percent of self-talk is negative. When you add in the pain the body goes through as you run, that number increases in an attempt to get you to slow down. Sarah compares this negative self-talk to a radio that is constantly playing in the background. Instead of listening to the radio, she creates her own sounds to listen to—a personal drum kit. “It’s about recognizing the voice and understanding that it doesn’t control you,” Sarah says. “You actually have the ability to consciously choose to listen to [another] sound that your brain is producing.” Become familiar with the fears and negativity that your brain naturally produces. Once you realize you can control them, their existence alone won’t have any power over you. In fact, you can even use them to your advantage. When the negativity radio comes on, let it be a que to start pounding on your air drums. Preparation: Negativity’s Worst Nightmare What about when the negativity is coming from outside sources? Even when you have mastered the self-talk dilemma, other people’s talk may bring you down. Prior to the Chicago Marathon there was a lot of talk about which American was going to come in first. Although Sarah had been a top-ten American in several recent races, she was not invited to the prerace press conference. She also overheard other runners talking about their lofty goals and the records they wanted to beat. Hearing all that noise could’ve made anyone feel down. Instead, Sarah kept reminding herself, “Well, they still have to run the race.” She had run 4 previous Chicago Marathon’s and knew that her experience was going to mean a lot. Knowing this particular course, the times to push it and the places the crowd will pick you up, was crucial for Sarah. Her preparation, and her confidence in that preparation, made all the difference as she ran across the finish line as the first American. The “unexpected” first made it that much sweeter. For the Love of Running After four years, Sarah did PR again. However, she hardly uses a watch now. Her lifelong marathon goal is still to come in sub 2:30, but she admits that probably isn’t likely to happen until she stops focusing on the numbers. Luckily, she has an incredible amount of love for running. She will run as fast as she can, for as long as she can. The takeaways? Run fast and run your pace. Don’t let a clock control you. Prepare. Face your fears and negative thoughts head on. LOVE running. Play your own drums. Be grateful. Celebrate your victories, and then let your hunger to improve start up once again. Resources: Last week's episode with Jeff Galloway Tina4Real Podcast  Running for Real Superstars Community Support Tina through her Patreon Page Buy a Running for Real T-shirt, Tank, or Hat Sarah’s Website Sarah’s Instagram Sarah’s Twitter Sarah’s Facebook 361 (Sarahs Sponsor)   Thank you to Bombas and Bodyhealth for sponsoring this episode of Running for Real. I absolutely LOVE these Bombas Socks, and I think it is SO COOL that they donate a pair to a homeless shelter for every pair you purchase (socks are the number one requested item from homeless shelters, but they cannot accept used pairs). Use code running4real at Bombas.com/running4real and you can get 20% off your first order! Now I am back to training, guess what was the first thing I did to start making sure I recover quicker (as coming back to fitness really beats your body up!), yep, you guessed it, BodyHealth Perfect Amino! Get 10% off at Bodyhealth.com using coupon code TINA10   Thanks for Listening! I hope you enjoyed today's episode. To share your thoughts: Leave a note in the comment section below. Join the Running for Real Facebook Group and share your thoughts on the episode (or future guests you would like to hear from) Share this show on Twitter, Facebook, Instagram, or Pinterest. To help out the show: Leave an honest review on iTunes. Your ratings and reviews will really help me climb up the iTunes rankings and I promise, I read every single one. Subscribe on iTunes or your favorite podcast player. Not sure how to leave a review or subscribe, you can find out here. Thank you to Sarah, I look forward to hearing your thoughts on the show.

Episode 23 of Running On Indy features fellow 361 Athlete and 2020 Olympic hopeful Sarah Crouch. Sarah is a former NCAA Division II National Champion in the 10,000 meters and…

Earlier this month, Sarah Crouch was the first American female finisher at the Chicago Marathon with a time of 2:32:37, which was also a PR, and 6th place overall. In this episode, she shares some of her training secrets and nutrition strategies for the marathon!  

Carrie interviews Sarah Crouch, who was the top American female at the 2018 Bank of America Chicago Marathon. They talk about about Sarah’s build up to the 2018 Chicago Marathon, her recent surgery to remove a tumor in her quad, and her painting. Show notes for this episode can be found at ctollerun.com. Sarah Crouch Sarah grew up with parents and 3 siblings in Hockinson, Washington. She won a state championship while her sister finished second. Sarah graduated and left for Western Washington University in 2007. While at Western Washington University, Sarah rewrote the record books claiming new marks in the indoor 1,500, mile, DMR, 3,000 and 5,000 and in the outdoor 1,500, 3,000, 5,000 and 10,000. She was also the Division Two National Cross Country runner-up in 2009 and 2010 and was the NCAA D II Champion in the 10,000 in 2011, breaking a 24 year old national meet record in the process. Two weeks later, at the USA Outdoor Championship meet, Sarah broke the Division Two all-time record with a clocking of 32:57; a time that was also fast enough to give her the number one collegiate ranking for women in any NCAA division in 2011. Sarah and her husband Michael now live in Flagstaff where they train together and chase goals together. Sarah is a professional runner for 361 USA, placed 6th and top American at the 2018 Bank of America Chicago Marathon and hopes of making the 2020 US Olympic Marathon team. She also is a coach and writer.

Sarah Crouch discusses the philosophy of strategy in "Death Be Not Proud".  After a conservative effort at a 5 mile race, Sarah is forced to reflect on her tactics and what it says about her and her running career.  Sarah is a professional runner, 361 USA sponsored athlete and a contributor to the Personal Record Podcast.    Visit Sarah on her website. Check out Sarah on Facebook,  Twitter and Instagram. Check out Personal Record on Twitter, Instagram Facebook and our website.  Email us with any questions, comments or concerns.

Sarah shares a reminder for us all about how your worst race or run could actually give you a lot of perspective on life. This is definitely one to listen to if you are feeling a little fed up. This will show you that elite runners DO in fact struggle too (and have lots of bad days), but things can always be worse. You will love Sarah's honesty here! --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/tina4real/support

Sarah Crouch is a professional runner, 361 USA sponsored athlete and a contributor to the Personal Record Podcast.  Digging to China brilliantly captures one of her more hellish experiences in racing. She explores pain and what it takes to get to the finish line.  Visit Sarah on her website. Check out Sarah on Facebook,  Twitter and Instagram. Check out Personal Record on Twitter, Instagram Facebook and our website.  Email us with any questions, comments or concerns.

Sarah Crouch is a Professional Runner, 13 X NCAA All American, and a 2:32 marathoner with too many other running achievements to name. In this fantastic conversation, Sarah and I tackle everything from doping and PEDs to eating disorders in sports. Sarah is also a prolific writer and will be a regular fixture on the Personal Record Podcast with a new segment we are calling "Personal Recordings.”  Athlete-writers will be periodically featured reading essays and articles they've written on subjects ranging from injury prevention to racing, plus commentaries on frustration, motivation, and everything in between. Visit Sarah on her website. Check out Sarah on Facebook,  Twitter and Instagram. Learn more about eating disorders in sports. Check out Personal Record on Twitter, Instagram Facebook and our website.  Email us with any questions, comments or concerns.  

Today’s episode is a special treat. I’ve brought on my good friend and fellow marathoner Sarah Crouch to play hostess with the mostess and ask me the hard questions on today’s special podcast. I just finished the California International Marathon with a brand new personal record, and Sarah asks me all about how it feels to be both proud and disappointed in my finishing time. I’ve been lucky enough to have run each of my marathons faster than the one before, but my perfectionist lifestyle always expects more. I know a lot of you can relate to the fact that we runners hold ourselves to such high standards. I’m guilty of not giving myself enough credit where it’s due, but that doesn’t mean I’m always beating myself up either. I’m going to share how I stay motivated, how I train, and what I do to keep myself positive and healthy when my perfectionist attitude tries to come out. Here are some of the topics we’ll discuss today: Tina’s record-making experience at CIM How celebrity can change your running career What motivates Tina to stay positive Which boy band is (and always has been) Tina’s favorite Tina’s favorite episode of Run to the Top Tina answers fan questions! Questions Tina is asked: 1:35 Can you recap your California International Marathon? 4:05 Will you be able to settle for small successes? 4:50 Was this marathon your personal best so far? 6:00 Who is your motivation? 6:50 What was the hardest thing at CIM? 9:07 How did your pace feel at CIM? 10:30 How do you keep your confidence up? 12:00 How do you feel a week and/or a day before a big race? 14:37 How do you shape your identity outside of your race times? 16:06 What thing sticks out for you most about race time? 19:55 Who are you outside of running? 22:50 What’s Tina’s Backstreet Boys story? 24:28 How has celebrity affected your running and your life? 26:20 How do you maintain your positivity? 29:20 Would your running performance be different if you didn’t have this podcast? 30:50 What has been your favorite interview on the podcast? 31:41 Have you made it yet in your running career? 35:20 What were your teenage running exploits? 36:26 What moment changed your mind about running? 36:50 Why are British youths pushed so hard to run so young? 37:50 What was your partying lifestyle like? 40:00 What’s it like to train with Sarah? 44:26 When is your next marathon? 46:11 How do you approach personal goal setting? 48:15 How do you keep your confidence up during a race? 49:18 How did you feel when you saw your new personal record time? 53:10 What do you eat the day before a marathon? 54:54 What is your first craving after a marathon? 57:20 Rapid-fire round! 59:57 The Final Kick Round! Quotes by Tina: “I’m learning…that a PR is still a PR.” “Why can’t I be a normal person who just sits and watches Netflix?” “I like to think I’m a good person who puts others first.” “I try and share my true feelings even it makes me look a bit stupid.” “I’ll stop drinking, but instead I’m gonna drink Red Bull.” “That is my next big goal - to run for England in the Commonwealth Games.” “I was angry at myself for not giving my very best.” Take a Listen on Your Next Run Want more awesome interviews and advice? Subscribe to our iTunes channel Links: Tina's Blog Sarah Crouch Cranberry Bliss Bars  Tina's Freakshake Phoebe Wright Phoebe Wright Podcast Episode Tina's favorite running shoe: Saucony Ride (use coupon code TINA for 10% off) Matt Fitzgerald Sarah Crouch Instagram Tina Instagram We really hope you’ve enjoyed this episode of Run to the Top. The best way you can show your support of the show is to share this podcast with your family and friends and share it on your Facebook, Twitter, or any other social media channel you use. If more people who know about the podcast and download the episodes, it means I can reach out to and get through to the top running influencers, to bring them on and share their advice, which hopefully makes the show even more enjoyable for you!  

There are many topics that are covered over and over again, and some that you can ask someone about, or type into a search engine, and almost hear the crickets as you realize there is nothing on that topic. Runners are dedicated, determined, and love to research what they can do to run faster, so why is there absolutely nothing on women’s issues and running. If you are a guy, you may want to switch off now, but it would also be a great idea for you to listen in to this interview, to learn more about it. And to the female listeners, this may be a first ever for how deep and detailed we go into these topics, but it will be informative, and I a [...]