Podcasts about steph bruce

In our previous episode, Episode 243, we broke down the Boston Marathon course mile by mile. In this episode, we break down Boston Marathon weekend hour by hour so you know where to go, what to eat, when to leave for the buses, and how to maximize your time before the race to ensure that you have plenty of energy during the race. Even if you've run Boston before, we guarantee you'll learn something new.Join us for our shakeout run on Sunday, 4/20, at 9 at Brewer Fountain, and later at 1 on the Expo Live Stage in Hynes Convention Center for our live show with Cherie Louise Turner of Women's Running Stories. We will be featuring three masters women, Steph Bruce, Erica Stanley-Dottin, and Dot McMahon.Follow us on Instagram and Facebook at @runfartherandfaster.Interested in hiring a coach? Email us at julieandlisa@runfartherandfaster.com or head over to our NEW website (www.runfartherandfaster.com)! Please follow, share and review our show!

Today on group chat, we have Lindsey Hein, Peter Bromka, and Matt Chittim. Episode Rundown:Tommie at The Speed ProjectSteph Bruce signing with TracksmithTrail and Ultra races we've been watchingShow notes:Tommie Runz fundraiser for Release Recovery Foundation: https://fundraisers.hakuapp.com/tommie-runz?fbclid=PAZXh0bgNhZW0CMTEAAaZTEFLEX7kaqPI00JAihSTSJBpgLqVqN9ktKR_TeUdHBm717iBm4mRdub4_aem_l5sHrmDy2vsSXHSGHfV0LQThe Jasmin Paris documentary: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=PgTEsybXw-4

I'm so excited to have my friend, Steph Bruce, back on the show! She's been a recurring guest and one of my favorites to chat with, and this conversation is no exception. Steph just had an incredible race at the California International Marathon (CIM), where she placed third with a time of 2:28:41. To put ... more »

Stephanie Bruce's story reads like a love letter to running. Through trials and triumphs, grief and growth, she has leaned into the sport and followed her own course. She's a three-time U.S. champion and an invaluable voice on transparency and vulnerability while juggling her responsibilities of motherhood and her career. Steph joins us this week to share her story and also to celebrate Mother's Day as she'll be the special guest at the Mom Day 5K on May 12. After Steph, we hear from Race Director Meg Sexton with event details and the special cause the race supports. Mom Day 5K: www.momday5k.run Come celebrate our Ohio running and walking community on Saturday, May 11: https://www.columbusrunning.com/springfest/ Questions, comments, or show ideas? Email us: secondsflatpodcast@gmail.com Enjoy the show? We'd love your feedback in a 5 star review on Spotify or Apple Podcasts columbusrunning.com

Today I am speaking with Dr. Sara Tanza, pelvic floor physical therapist, and Steph Bruce, professional runner for HokaOneOne NAZ Elite, mom, Celiac, Co-conspirator for Picky Bars, coach. Sara and Steph both, have been incredibly open about what it looks like to return to exercise after pregnancy and how they are active moms in their postpartum.  We talk about: -forming the Dream Team -getting stronger with age -the importance of rehab -life as a professional runner -listening to your body -having a baby at 39 -always keep learning -breastfeeding struggles -communicating with your provider -running the US Olympic Marathon Trials  Time Stamps 1:00 Introduction 5:51 how they met 9:57 beginning to work together 14:58 preparing for pregnancy 19:18 retire or olympic trials? 30:04 concerns during 3rd pregnancy 38:50 .handling early postpartum 45:40 fueling your body for its needs 51:00 gauging postpartum progress 57:10 bridging the gap between progress and perfection 1:06:13 what's next 1:7:45 rapid fire questions  CONNECT WITH CARRIE IG: https://www.instagram.com/carriepagliano/ Website: https://carriepagliano.com  CONNECT WITH STEPH IG: https://www.instagram.com/stephrothstein/  CONNECT WITH SARA IG: https://www.instagram.com/pelvicpotential/ Website: https://pelvicpotential.com/ The Active Mom Postpartum Podcast is A Real Moms' Guide to Postpartum for active moms & the postpartum professionals who help them in their journey. This show has been a long time in the making! You can expect conversation with moms and postpartum professionals from all aspects of the industry. If you're like me, you don't have a lot of free time (heck, you're probably listening at 1.5x speed), so theses interviews will be quick hits to get your the pertinent information FAST! If you love what you hear, share the podcast with a friend and leave us a 5 start rating and review. It helps us become more visible in the search algorithm! (Helps us get seen by more moms that need to hear these stories!!!!)

Steph Bruce and Ben Rosario are on the podcast together today!! Steph Bruce runs for Hoka NAZ Elite. She is the mom of two and having her third baby here in a few months! She is a three-time US Champion. She has worn her heart on her sleeve sharing her journey in the professional running ... more »

Welcome to Episode 63 of the Eat for Endurance Podcast, featuring professional distance runner Stephanie Bruce. I've been a big fan of Steph's for many years. I deeply admire how candid and open she is about her professional and personal experiences, whether it's about race performances, her postpartum body, losing her mother to cancer, daily life with her husband and two young boys, navigating life with celiac disease and other food allergies, or her congenital heart condition. She puts it all out there and in doing so, she inspires so many others on their own journeys.For anyone not familiar with Steph, she lives with her family in Flagstaff, AZ and runs for the HOKA NAZ elite team. She has been running professionally for over 12 years, and has placed 10th at NYC Marathon, 10th at the London marathon, 6th at Chicago and 12th at Boston. And she's not shy about telling you that she wants to win! She won her first national title at the 2018 Peachtree Road Race and her third title at age 38 in 2022. She's currently pregnant with her third child, but she's ready to get back at it afterwards. We cover so much in this episode, including:How her current pregnancy is goingThe evolution of her diet as she became a collegiate and pro runnerHer long history of GI and other fueling issuesHow she optimized her iron, B12 and folate statusWhat a typical day of eating looks like, and all her race nutrition favsCo-founding energy bar company, Picky BarsBody imageHer BAVD diagnosisProfessional goals post-pregnancyThank you Steph for spending time with me on the show and for sharing your nutrition story! Links & Resources:Steph's Website: https://www.stephbruce.com/Follow Steph on Instagram, Facebook, and TwitterOther Announcements:Please show your support by leaving a rating and/or review on Apple Podcasts or wherever you get your podcastsMusic Credit: Joseph McDadeHave nutrition questions, a guest or topic request, or any other feedback? Email me - eatforendurance@gmail.com.Disclaimer – all information provided is for educational and entertainment purposes only and is in no way meant to replace individual medical and nutrition recommendationsSupport the showThanks for listening! Follow me on Instagram and Facebook @eatforendurance.

✨ Become a confident, resilient Therapy Dog team in 10 weeks with my Life Skills for Therapy Dog Teams course—limited time enrollment: https://sherrierohde.com/course—Steph and her Whoodle Bruce are working as a School Therapy Dog team and helping other teachers to do the same.In this 72nd episode of Therapy Dog Talk, I chat with Steph Kallas and her wonderful Whoodle, Bruce, about their inspiring work as a school therapy dog team working in Animal Assisted Education. We dive into how they help children who find it difficult to trust adults, and how this partnership has changed the lives of many students.In this episode, we discuss …How Steph has seen Bruce help children to enjoy school more.Why Steph decided that a Whoodle was the best partner for her.How Steph has helped other educators get started through Michael's Peaceful Paws.—I hope you enjoy this episode as much as I do. Give it a listen and then let me know in the community which part you found the most helpful!—How to get started as a Therapy Dog team:http://freeguide.therapydogtalk.comFollow us on Instagram:https://instagram.com/brucethetherapydoghttps://instagram.com/therapydogtalkEpisode show notes:https://sherrierohde.com/72

"It shouldn't be this tough. It doesn't need to be this tough. You shouldn't need that much toughness to succeed. Of course you need to have drive and need to work hard and all those things. That's not the kind of toughness I'm talking about. I'm talking about dealing with the unnecessary obstacles that a lot of female athletes are faced with." Welcome to the new "Run Your Way" series on the Ali on the Run Show. If I've learned anything (and I have, I swear!) from 600 episodes of this show, it's that yes, there are best practices and there is plenty of good running-related advice to go around. Ultimately, though, the best way to run is your way, however that looks. This series will explore what it means to run your way. First up: former professional athlete and all-around force to be reckoned with, Lauren Fleshman, whose book, Good For a Girl: A Woman Running in a Man's World, is out today. In this conversation, Lauren dives into some of the key themes of the book, and talks about what it was like pouring her heart into these pages, and doing so during a deep depressive time in her life. She shares the most pivotal moments and decisions she faced both during and after her professional career, and explains how she found her way on the run and off. Plus, her best advice for sending the email, her take on the state of the sport in 2023, and so much more. SPONSOR: New Balance. Click here to shop New Balance's latest releases for the season. (The SuperComp Trainer is my favorite shoe!) What you'll get on this episode: On dealing with imposter syndrome (3:35) The part of the book that made me gasp (5:30) What it means to be called “tough” (8:15) How Lauren wrote a book during a major depressive episode, and why writing this book “kicked her ass” (9:40) What Lauren's relationship with running is like now (15:10) How Lauren talked to her kids about depression (16:00) How writing a book changed Lauren's relationship with writing (17:30) Who has read Lauren's book? (21:40) On getting vulnerable in the book, and the stories knew had to be in the book (26:00) Did life ever feel easy for Lauren? (34:45) Lauren talks “sending the email” (38:00) Lauren's message to people raising young girls (45:15) How Lauren sees the state of the sport today (49:00) Lauren's previous appearances on the Ali on the Run Show: "Motherhood LIVE," with Alysia Montaño, Steph Bruce, and Dawn Harper-Nelson, May 2021 "Why It's An Exciting Time for Women's Running," LIVE at the NYRR RunCenter, November 2019 Lauren Fleshman & Jesse Thomas, August 2019 Meet Lauren Fleshman, October 2018 Follow Lauren: Instagram @fleshmanflyer Twitter @laurenfleshman Facebook Work, Play, Love podcast Strava Follow Ali: Instagram @aliontherun1 Join the Facebook group Twitter @aliontherun1 Support on Patreon Subscribe to the newsletter Blog Strava SUPPORT the Ali on the Run Show! If you're enjoying the show, please subscribe and leave a rating and review on Apple Podcasts. Spread the run love. And if you liked this episode, share it with your friends!

You know you need running drills but not sure where to start?One of our podcast favorites @recorfitness is back to share her newly published research "Ranking drills to design progressive return-to-run programs"There's little research looking at impact in running drills in general, & obviously even less in how to progress postpartum women back to impact sports.  This research is the beginning of some exciting conversations!If you've been following many postpartum pro & Olympic athletes, chances are they've worked with Celeste, from Steph Bruce & Elana Myers to Allyson Felix, Celeste is leading the charge with helping our high performing moms find a path forward in athleticism.Celeste is also inventor of the ReCore Fitness Fit Splint, a support belt for active pregnant & postpartum women that actually provides support, doesn't dig into your belly & actually stays put! (I wish she'd invented it back when I was pregnant with my kids!)  Over the years, Celeste has worked with many elite athletes as well as several Olympic athletes in their return to running or sport postpartum. This is Celeste's 2nd  time on the podcast! Join us as we talk about her research on running drills and how they compare to each other.  We talk about:-impact level of drills versus easy running-categories of different drills-hill running and its effect on symptoms-single leg virus double leg-expanding your toolbar to serve more patients-using drills for different  outcomes-trends to look out for Time Stamps1:00 introduction3:45 ranking of different drills11:45 drills during prolapse and leakage16:30 incorporating new drills21:48 drills to improve speed25:30 work after research32:10 trends going forwardCONNECT WITH CARRIEIG: https://www.instagram.com/carriepagliano/Website: https://carriepagliano.comCONNECT WITH CELESTEIG: https://www.instagram.com/recorefitness/Training: https://www.recorefitness.comThe Active Mom Postpartum Podcast is A Real Moms' Guide to Postpartum for active moms & the postpartum professionals who help them in their journey.  This show has been a long time in the making!   You can expect conversation with moms and postpartum professionals from all aspects of the industry.   If you're like me, you don't have a lot of free time (heck, you're probably listening at 1.5x speed), so theses interviews will be quick hits to get your the pertinent information FAST!  If you love what you hear, share the podcast with a friend and leave us a 5 start rating and review. It helps us become more visible in the search algorithm! (Helps us get seen by more moms that need to hear these stories!!!!)

"This year, it finally feels like, 'I'm gonna rip it.' The badass version of me is like, 'You're going to have to work really hard to beat me!' That finally came back this year." This weekend, Steph Bruce will race her last marathon as a professional athlete. When Steph was diagnosed with a congenital heart condition last year, she decided to make some tough decisions. She decided 2022 would be her final year as a professional athlete. The HOKA NAZ Elite athlete plans to retire at the end of this year. But first: She's racing the TCS New York City Marathon this weekend, and she's taking us all along for the ride, calling this year her "Grit Finale." In this conversation, Steph talks about how she's feeling heading into her 17th marathon, both physically and emotionally. She talks about how training has gone, about her advice for athletes who are new to the sport, and life after NYCM. SPONSOR: UCAN: Click here and use code ALI for 20% off your next UCAN order. What you'll get on this episode: How Steph's feeling heading into the New York City Marathon (2:45) How Steph has navigated the emotional heaviness of the past few years, both on and off the race course (7:45) What Steph is proudest of (16:30) What Steph would say to all the pregnant pro runners right now (19:00) How Steph's New York City Marathon training has gone (21:30) Steph's New York City Marathon race plan (26:00) What Steph says runners should and should not do when running the New York City Marathon (28:45) What Steph pictures when she thinks about celebrating this race (37:40) Life after the New York City Marathon (38:30) What Steph wishes she had known at the early stages of her career (42:45) For more, check out: Steph Bruce on Episode 104 of the Ali on the Run Show Steph & Ben Bruce on Episode 206 of the Ali on the Run Show Steph Bruce on Episode 354 of the Ali on the Run Show Steph Bruce on Episode 371 of the Ali on the Run Show Steph Bruce on Episode 519 of the Ali on the Run Show Follow Steph: Instagram @stephrothstein Twitter @steph_rothstein Facebook Blog YouTube Follow Ali: Instagram @aliontherun1 Join the Facebook group Twitter @aliontherun1 Support on Patreon Blog Strava SUPPORT the Ali on the Run Show! If you're enjoying the show, please subscribe and leave a rating and review on Apple Podcasts. Spread the run love. And if you liked this episode, share it with your friends!

(1:00) Nick reveals his fall marathon choice (7:33) Nick talks about Alan Culpepper coming on as NAZ's new head coach (12:14) The NAZ rookies (16:35) Training with Matt Baxter (17:58) Nick's new level of fitness (19:40) What some of the NAZ athletes are really like (22:00) Learning from Steph Bruce's big win at the USATF 10k (25:55) Talking double workout days (33:55) Nick talks about the upcoming USATF 10 Mile Champs

Carrie chats with Steph Bruce! They talk all about her Grit Finale (her final year of racing): why she's hanging them up, her heart disease, her grit, what life my look like next year after a (yet to be announced) fall marathon, and so much more!

The RUN EAT SLEEP Show - Ep. 071 w/ Steph Bruce • @stephrothstein . Tomorrow at 1:30p ET I get the honor to interview Steph! A professional distance runner for @naz_elite , wife, mother of two and GRIT EXTRAORDINAIRE! . Steph had been one of the top American women on the running scene for a while and this year is her farewell tour!!! She kicked it off right placing 2nd American woman and 12th overall women. . We will discuss running, family, balance, grit and what the future holds!

"Let's just go out with a bang." Steph Bruce finished 12th at this year's Boston Marathon. The professional runner for HOKA NAZ Elite ran a 2:28, and while it wasn't her fastest time at the 26.2-mile distance, Steph says Boston 2022 ranks up there as one of her best and favorite marathons. And this year's race was unique for Steph: It's her last year competing as a professional athlete. Last year, Steph was diagnosed with a congenital heart condition, and that discovery forced her to start making some tough choices. She decided that 2022 would be her last year running professionally — and that she would go out with a celebration. Steph is calling this year her "Grit Finale," and she's taking fans along for the ride. (Check out her Boston recap on YouTube here.) In this conversation, Steph talks all about that life-changing diagnosis, about her Boston training, about race day, and about her thoughts on life after professional running. As always, an open, honest, candid conversation with one of the sport's most-loved athletes. SPONSOR: goodr. Click here and use code ONTHERUN15 for 15% off your entire goodr order! What you'll get on this episode: How Steph is feeling post-Boston (4:00) All about “The Grit Finale,” and the life-changing diagnosis that led to Steph's last professional year on the run (6:20) What Steph needed to include in her last year of racing (17:30) How Steph was feeling heading into her last Boston Marathon (20:40) Steph recaps her Boston training, and why (and how!) she makes racing a family affair (23:55) Steph's feelings of imposter syndrome early in her career, and how she feels now (29:00) Steph's story from the church (31:25) How Steph was feeling on the start line, and how the race played out (33:00) Making the move at mile 22 (46:00) The Grit Finale finale (50:45) Steph's thoughts on her legacy (55:00) For more, check out: Steph Bruce on Episode 104 of the Ali on the Run Show Steph & Ben Bruce on Episode 206 of the Ali on the Run Show Steph Bruce on Episode 354 of the Ali on the Run Show Steph Bruce on Episode 371 of the Ali on the Run Show Follow Steph: Instagram @stephrothstein Twitter @steph_rothstein Facebook Blog YouTube Follow Ali: Instagram @aliontherun1 Join the Facebook group Twitter @aliontherun1 Support on Patreon Blog Strava SUPPORT the Ali on the Run Show! If you're enjoying the show, please subscribe and leave a rating and review on Apple Podcasts. Spread the run love. And if you liked this episode, share it with your friends!

Steph Bruce is on the podcast today for another bonus episode! Steph just had a great race at the Boston Marathon where she finished 12th overall and came in as the 2nd American. She ran a 2:28:02. Steph runs for NAZ Elite under coach Ben Rosario. She was diagnosed with a heart condition recently and ... more »

The crazier and more difficult the challenge, the more it stokes Thia Angelo's competitive fire! During the quarantine, she ran 104 miles in 25 hours in the Backyard Ultra. In April 2020, she won the Broken Ladder Challenge—an event where you start running a mile a day and keep going up in mileage until everyone taps out. Thia started day one with her virtual Boston, running a 3:15 at 4:30am before work, and continued battling with her sister, Liz, and one other competitor, before winning it all by running 27 miles on the treadmill super early to take away their will to continue (she definitely has some David Goggins in her!) When she learned of the B2B (Boston to Big Sur Challenge), she convinced her sister to join her. They ran Boston 2019 (the Perfect Storm year) in 3:24 and bounced back with a 3:30 at Big Sur just 13 days later. Impressive stuff, particularly given Boston's weather that year. This year, she set a HUGE goal—go sub-3 in BOTH! Thia went for it at Boston, shooting to take down her 2:54 PR and suffered the last 10, but fought gamely for a 2:58 Boston PR. This time, she only had 6 days to recover before Big Sur! After a conservative 1:32:30 1/2, she ripped a big negative split and ran 3:00:46, finishing in 2nd overall at Big Sur! What Thia didn't know is that she WON the B2B Challenge and had set the record, becoming the 1st to ever go sub-6. (You'll have to tune in for a fun story with Ben Rosario, Steph Bruce, and Ben Bruce) We took a deep dive on her stellar recent racing, her friendly competition with her twin, Liz, and what's next. I hope Thia's drive to take on huge challenges will inspire you to tackle something new and exciting! I hope you all enjoy this conversation as much as I did! If you enjoy the episode, it would mean the world to me if you would rate the podcast or write a review and share feedback wherever you get your podcast groove on. Connect With Thia: Instagram: @samefaceandwerace Connect With Ron: Personal Instagram: @ronrunsnyc Podcast Instagram: @runchats_with_ronrunsnyc Facebook: https://fb.me/runchats Website: https://ronrunsnyc.com ---- Produced by: David Margittai | In Post Media Website: https://www.inpostmedia.com Email: david@inpostmedia.com Social: @_margittai © 2022 Ron Romano

本期节目我们邀请到了波士顿马拉松志愿者 Ming 同学，聊一聊作为波马志愿者的一些经历。这已经是她连续两年服务波马了，从事了两种不同的工作。可以如此近距离地观察、参与这样一个久负盛名的马拉松赛事，实在是让人羡慕，也肯定有着不一样的收获。除了分享一些有意思的经历之外，Ming 还为大家介绍了如何成为波马志愿者，波士顿这个城市的体育氛围，更是推荐了一些当地的美食和有意思的活动。对波马感兴趣的朋友，可一定要听一听。Ming 还贴心地为我们整理了很多文字资料和图片，一并放在shownote里，供大家参考：126届波士顿马拉松相关数据：9000+ 志愿者，其中3000+ 第一次志愿服务，117名志愿者又超过30年服务的经历25314名选手参加比赛，24918名选手完成比赛 126届波士顿马拉松志愿者注册流程：2022/01/05 -2022/01.18 志愿者注册开放https://bostonathleticassociation.force.com/s/login/2022/03 – 公布志愿者抽签结果2022/04 –邮件通知具体岗位的具体分配普通志愿者分工：- 赛前筹备工作，主要包括号码簿和物资的准备和分发；博览会的秩序维护- 比赛日工作，主要包括起点区服务，沿途补给站服务，终点区服务。其中，终点区服务主要包括，摆渡车引导，奖牌发放，毯子发放，物资发放，引导运动员取物资，现场秩序维护和其他引导 除了普通志愿者，还有医疗观察和辅助志愿者；媒体报道 波士顿马拉松赛前官方活动：https://www.baa.org/races/boston-marathon/fan-fest时间 - 星期五中午到星期日部分参加采访活动的精英选手：Top US women runners: Steph Bruce, Elaina Tabb, Dakotah Lindwurm, Sara VaughnInternational Pros - Peres Jepchirchir, Edna Kiplagat, Lelisa Desisa, Benson KiprutoOlympians Panel - Des Linden, Molly Seidel, Jared Ward, Jake Riley 赛前周末的相关热身跑活动：BAA 5K 比赛BAA官方组织的青少年跑步活动 （非比赛） - Youth Running: Supporting Your Child in the SportAdidas 跑步活动 （非比赛）心碎跑步俱乐部赛前跑步活动 Heartbreak - https://heartbreak.run/pages/boston22Heartbreak也会在比赛前两周组织波士顿马拉松模拟跑，带领跑者熟悉路段流程，并有教练带领跑完全马Tracksmith赛前跑步活动 https://www.tracksmith.com/journal/article/boston-marathon-weekend-2022=======================微博 / 小程序 / 服务号：@跑者日历公众号： 跑者日历RUN365 各音频及播客平台：跑者日历=======================应大家的要求，我们终于有了自己的听众群，欢迎各位跑友进群交流。可以通过添加客服微信号：run365cs ，拉你入群。期待你的加入，一起听，一起跑

Sara Vaughn is a returning guest to the show! She was first on the show on episode 283 if you want to go back and learn more about her. She also was on episode 302 with Steph Bruce and Alysia Montano to talk about motherhood and running on a panel that we did with the ... more »

Your favorite 2 Black Runners did their first ever LIVE podcast at the New York HOKA ONE ONE pop-up shop during 2021 NYC Marathon Weekend. One of the two episodes that they recorded involved NAZ Elite OGs, Kellyn Yaylor and Stephanie Bruce. These two were interviewed by the Potts brothers 2 days before the marathon about their expectations, the importance of a support group, and finding a new love for running trough family.

Show Index: 2:30 Steph explains cupping 3:20 Training and racing update 6:55 Coping with grief 17:35 Motivation 19:05 Injuries and confidence 20:40 Advice for HS runners 22:42 Keeping your energy level high 24:47 Staying on top of your game 28:22 Sun damage 29:50 Anti-Doping and the Shelby Houlihan case 35:30 Rapid fire questions 46:00 Stress and anxiety related to social media

Leading up to Mother's Day, I'm chatting with six extraordinary women. Some moms. Some not. But, each has a story to tell, forever shaped by the women that came before them. Ten years. That's how long Steph Bruce has been chasing her Olympic dreams. During that time, she had two sons within a 15-month period (not planned), has dealt with injuries, launched a successful business (what's up, Picky Bars), and so much more. In today's episode, she explains how — how she's stayed so steadfast on her goals, how she's recovered after a difficult labor while managing diastasis recti, and how proud she is of the children she's raising. She also confesses a shameful moment, and unpacks the importance of a great support system, believing in yourself, and working with people (and companies) that believe in your big potential. SOCIAL @stephrothstein @naz_elite @pickybars @hurdlepodcast @emilyabbate REGISTER So, You Want to Run a Marathon?, May 17 @ 7:30 p.m. ET Mid-Year Reset, May 11 @ 7:00 p.m. ET OFFER Picky Bars | Get 20 percent off any $25 order or more at PickyBars.com/Hurdle JOIN: THE *Secret* FACEBOOK GROUP SIGN UP: Weekly Hurdle Newsletter ASK ME A QUESTION: Leave me a voice message, ask me a question, and it could be featured in an upcoming episode! --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/hurdle/message

“I think that in order to do special things, especially in running, you really have to put yourself out there. And a lot of times, it doesn’t go how you want it to. But you can learn a lot from the times that don’t go right. When things go right, you’re like yeah, that was fun, that was easy… But the ones where you really have to work for it, you really have to put your head down and grind it out, go to a dark place, get it done — you grow so much more in those situations, and you take so much more away from those times.” What happens when you set big, dreamy, lofty goals — but when it counts the most, you fall short? That’s what this series, “Just Missed,” is about. These conversations are about dealing with disappointment. They are reminders that progress is never linear, and that it’s not always the big wins or the losses that define us, but the moments in between. Last week, we heard from former professional runner Julia Lucas. This week, HOKA NAZ Elite athlete Kellyn Taylor is here. Throughout her professional career, Kellyn has seen some major breakthroughs and has celebrated plenty of exciting moments. There was her win at the 2018 Grandma’s Marathon, where she ran a 2:24 just eight weeks after dropping out of the Boston Marathon. In 2019, she ran a personal best in the 5K, finished third at USATF Outdoor Championships, and placed seventh at the New York City Marathon. But along the way, she’s dealt with some tough stuff, too. There was that DNF in Boston. Injuries. And a handful of near-misses in pursuit of becoming an Olympian — most notably, in 2016, when she finished sixth at the U.S. Olympic Marathon Trials, and then finished fourth in the 10K at the Track & Field Trials a few months later. Then, last year, she hoped to make the U.S. Olympic Marathon Team — again — but finished eighth. Now, Kellyn, who is also a mom, a foster parent, and a trained firefighter, is gearing up for this summer’s Track & Field Trials, where she again hopes to make the 10K team. SPONSOR: Gatorade Endurance — Shop gatoradeendurance.com and use code ONTHERUN20 for 20% off your next Gatorade Endurance order. What we mention on this episode: Steph Bruce on Episode 354 of the Ali on the Run Show A Time and A Place Follow Kellyn: Instagram @kellyn_taylor Twitter @kellyn_taylor Follow Ali: Instagram @aliontherun1 Join the Facebook group Twitter @aliontherun1 Support on Patreon Blog Strava Listen & Subscribe: Apple Podcasts Spotify SoundCloud Overcast Stitcher Google Play SUPPORT the Ali on the Run Show! If you’re enjoying the show, please subscribe and leave a rating and review on Apple Podcasts. Spread the run love. And if you liked this episode, share it with your friends!

“I have this insatiable need to find out how good I can be. I just want to see how fast I can run and what I can accomplish. If I can make an Olympic team, if I can win the New York City Marathon. And just daring to try is what fills me with so much purpose in my daily life. Anytime I have an obstacle, I’m like yeah, but nothing else fires me up more than clawing my way back to fitness.” Steph Bruce returns to the Ali on the Run Show today! Steph is a professional runner for HOKA NAZ Elite in Flagstaff, AZ, and today, we're catching up to hear how Steph's running has been going in the past year. Steph talks about the disappointment of finishing sixth at last year's U.S. Olympic Marathon Trials, and about how she grieved that outcome. She talks about resiliency, and about "writing her own running obituary" after tough races. And she talks about recovering and returning to the sport she'll always love. Steph offers an update on her recent plantar fasciitis injury, which forced her to drop out of The Marathon Project in December (spoiler: she's back to running 90-mile weeks!), and talks about her plans for the U.S. Olympic Track & Field Trials this summer, where she'll be racing the 10K. Plus, she talks about being a role model in the sport, about what the pandemic has been like as a mom of two young boys (Riley and Hudson), and about why she thinks people follow professional runners. SPONSOR: AJC Peachtree Road Race — Register for this year’s race today at ajc.com/peachtree. What you’ll get on this episode: How was your run today, Steph? (2:55) Running as a team sport vs. individual pursuit (6:45) What it was like re-living the 2020 U.S. Olympic Marathon Trials through A Time and A Place, and what the aftermath of that race was like (8:35) Reflecting on the earliest days of the pandemic (20:00) On the U.S. Olympic Track & Field Trials, and Steph’s love for the 10K (25:20) Competing at the Sunset Tour 10K  and the Marathon Project in 2020, and the Plantar Fasciitis injury that came next (31:15) On being a role model in this sport (37:45) Steph talks about writing her own “running obituary” (41:30) Steph shares her ultimate running dreams and goals, and what’s next (47:00) Why do people follow professional runners? (53:40) An update on how Steph’s mom — who was diagnosed with stage 4 metastatic breast cancer last year — is doing (1:00:10) What does GRIT mean to Steph right now? (1:03:15) What we mention on this episode: Steph Bruce on Episode 104 of the Ali on the Run Show Steph & Ben Bruce on Episode 206 of the Ali on the Run Show A Time and A Place Follow Steph: Instagram @stephrothstein Twitter @steph_rothstein Facebook Blog YouTube Follow Ali: Instagram @aliontherun1 Like the Facebook page Join the Facebook group Twitter @aliontherun1 Support on Patreon Blog Strava Listen & Subscribe: Apple Podcasts Spotify SoundCloud Overcast Stitcher Google Play SUPPORT the Ali on the Run Show! If you’re enjoying the show, please subscribe and leave a rating and review on Apple Podcasts. Spread the run love. And if you liked this episode, share it with your friends!

We are so excited to share our conversation with the incredible Steph Bruce. Steph is not only an amazing professional runner (she won the 2019 USATF Half Marathon Championships here in Pittsburgh) and mother of two boys — she's an entrepreneur and one-of-a-kind influencer, too. Steph's story will leave you feeling inspired!

Steph Bruce, Alysia Montaño and Sara Vaughn joined me for the fearless mother runner panel to support the Donna Foundation last month and I’m airing it on I’ll Have Another... The post Episode 302: Steph Bruce, Alysia Montaño, Sara Vaughn – Motherhood and Running Panel for the Donna Foundation appeared first on Lindsey Hein.

This week on 2BR, Jesse Willams takes your two favorite Black Runners behind the curtain of professional Track & Field on how a track meets are put together by a meet director. The three also discuss Williams' business Soundrunning and "The Track Meet" happening this Friday and Saturday which is featuring some of the biggest names in American distance running from Matthew Centrowitz, Drew Hunter, Edward Cheserek, Steph Bruce, and more. Jesse Williams' entire mission in running is to push the forward and leave a mark of positivity that impacts the sport after he is long gone. The two black runners are right with him on that journey and trying to push the sport forward. Checkout Soundrunning: The Track Meet- https://www.usatf.tv/gprofile.php?do=videos&mgroup_event_id=14155&mgroup_id=45365&video_id=301420&year=2020 Website- https://soundrunning.run/ Instagram: https://instagram.com/soundrunning/ Follow us on Social Media: ✔Website: https://www.running-report.com/ ✔Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/⁣ running_report/ ⁣ ⁣✔ Subscribe to RUNNING REPORT: https://www.youtube.com/c/RUNNINGREPORT ⁣✔ Don't forget to RATE, REVIEW, AND SUBSCRIBE to the podcast

"What makes this my dream job is realizing that I can make a difference just by showing up, just by being a woman and a woman of color, and showing up in this space and holding this space and being proud of the work that I’m doing — knowing that we stand for something more than just running, and that we’re showing that as an athlete and as a running brand, you can stand for more than just the sport you do." Theresa Bradford just might have every runner's dream job: She's a sports marketing associate manager for Hoka One One, where she works with Hoka's 150 sponsored elite athletes. (Aliphine Tuliamuk! Steph Bruce! Kellyn Taylor!) On this episode, Theresa talks about getting her start working in Hoka's customer service department, and working her way up to her current position. (Pro tip: Ask for what you want!) She gives us a behind-the-scenes look at what it's really like working in the running industry, and talks about the important work she's doing as part of Hoka's Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion team. Thank you to Tracksmith for sponsoring the On the Job series on the Ali on the Run Show! Go to tracksmith.com/ontherun and use code ONTHERUN15 at checkout for 15% off your first Tracksmith purchase! Follow Theresa: Instagram @theresabford Follow Ali: Instagram @aliontherun1 Join the Facebook group Twitter @aliontherun1 Support on Patreon Blog Strava Listen & Subscribe: Apple Podcasts Spotify SoundCloud Overcast Stitcher Google Play SUPPORT the Ali on the Run Show! If you’re enjoying the show, please subscribe and leave a rating and review on Apple Podcasts. Spread the run love. And if you liked this episode, share it with your friends!

On the 10th episode of Habitual Routine, join Coach Annick Lamar as she breaks down the physiological and mental benefits of tapering as you near the end of your virtual marathon training. First, Annick chats with Heidi Skolnik, MS, CDN, FACSM, from The Women's Sports Medicine Center at Hospital for Special Surgery, to deep-dive into what exactly is happening to your body during the tapering period why and how it will benefit your marathon performance and enjoyment. Then, Annick chats with professional runner Steph Bruce about the obstacles that might pop up during this final window of training and how to mentally manage them to help you prepare for your virtual race day. If you want to learn more about Sports Performances Services at Hospital for Special Surgery, visit here. Follow Steph Bruce. This year the TCS New York City Marathon is going virtual. It may look different, but the spirit of the race runs on. Gear up for race day with the lightweight and aggressive FuelCell RC Elite. Pairing the high energy return of a FuelCell midsole with the efficiency of a carbon fiber plate, this racing flat is a smart choice for half to full marathon racing. The shoe has a streamlined synthetic upper, with a comfortable traditional collar. Minimal overlays help to keep the weight low while providing strategic support. Stay tuned for official race gear as well as a custom version of the New Balance FuelCell RC Elite shoe. The Achilles Mongolia Chapter is organizing a physical marathon for the Virtual TCS New York City Marathon with one hundred members, guides and volunteers. Join to support and watch these incredible athletes on their virtual marathon journey with live streaming coverage beginning at 9:00 p.m. EST on Saturday, October 23rd on Achilles International social channels. --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/habitualroutine/message

One meet, two races, first featuring the rivals in an unorthodox but historical event, the one hour run, and second being a women's 10000m chasing 31 minutes with Lauren Paquette, Steph Bruce, and Kellyn Taylor! Learn how to watch and what to expect!

Last Friday, May 22, we hosted a Zoom call with the women of Hoka NAZ Elite - Stephanie Bruce, Kellyn Taylor, and Aliphine Tuliamuk. It's their first interview together since the Olympic Marathon Trials, and it's loaded with inspiration! We get to know them better, get a play-by-play on the Olympic Trials, and talk about how they are staying motivated during this challenging time. In addition, Ruth England asks them a few questions from our women-only training group on the unique training needs of the female body. And, yes, we talk about periods! These 3 strong women are doing so much for our sport. We can't thank them enough for taking the time to join us! For those who want to watch the video version of this conversation, here is the link: https://youtu.be/zltuU69lDj0.  

In this episode we speak to Laura Youngson, co-founder of Ida Sports (a company making women-specific and the world's most comfortable!) football boots. She is also chief organiser of Equal Playing Field, a non-profit initiative to challenge gender inequality in sport, with three world records under her belt to date. With small feet, Laura always struggled to find comfortable boots, having played as a committed amateur around the world. While breaking the Guiness World Record for the highest altitude football match, chatting to other players involved in the climb made her realise that most women face the same problem, so she decided to do something about it.We also talk about why it's so important women have a choice of what to wear, why it's not okay to wear kit originally designed for men (often disguised as 'unisex') and why feeling good whilst playing sport has a knock-on effect on confidence and participation levels. In Question Time, we answer listener questions leftover from our 'Contraception Part I' and 'Part II' episodes. If you have any questions for 'Question Time' please contact us on Twitter @female_pod or Instagram @femaleathletepodcast or email us your questions at femaleathletepodcast@gmail.com. Resources:Ida Sports: https://www.idasports.coTwitter: @idasportsco and Instagram: @idasportsEqual Playing Field: http://equalplayingfield.comHow the menstrual cycle and menstruation affect sporting performance: experiences and perceptions of elite female rugby players: https://bit.ly/36lDQzShttps://www.telegraph.co.uk/rugby-union/2020/05/18/menstrual-cycle-affects-two-thirds-female-rugby-internationals/Steph Bruce website and blog: Exercising postpartum, periods and real body talk:https://www.stephbruce.com/blog/category/REAL+BODY+TALKJohanna Konta backs ATP-WTA ‘merger of equals’ as ‘it makes sense for it to be one tour’: https://www.tennis365.com/wta-tour/johanna-konta-backs-atp-wta-merger-of-equals-as-it-makes-sense-for-it-to-be-one-tour/Darby Rimmer MND Foundation: https://darbyrimmermnd.co.ukFive tips to sleep like an Olympic athlete during coronavirus crisis: https://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/52271086

Connect and Rise with Steph Bruce, Professional runner for HokaOneOne NAZ Elite, mom, Co-conspirator for Picky Bars, and coach of Running w/ Bruces as she shares her powerful insight on how to keep moving forward through struggle. Steph discusses placing sixth in the U.S. Olympic Marathon Team Trials on February 29, 2020 in Atlanta, GA and talks us through how her plans moving forward had to shift based on the health crisis. She leads us through losing her dad and being held up by her mom (who she tells us has always helped buoy her belief in herself). She discusses how her high school coach shaped her as a person and a runner and her love for her husband who supports her fiercely. Find out how Steph “holds space for two truths,” her passion/job and her family. You can too. Steph also shares her strategies for getting through this crazy time in our world. Find out how you too can adopt the mantra to keep moving forward despite all obstacles. Steph will inspire you to look for ways to embrace the opportunity to keep pressing in your own life. To test yourself when you can and then rise to the challenge to respond.

In this episode Steph shares so many gems of her success. Learn about her path towards excellence, the bumps in the road, and how she has done much more than run fast. We end the episode with a challenge to our listeners!

This episode's guest is Ben Bruce. Ben is a coach, professional runner, father, husband, and much more. We recorded this episode back in Flagstaff in October, so it's free of any coronavirus talk! In this episode, we did talk about: -balance -HOKA NAZ Elite and working with Ben Rosario -coaching taking a bigger role -how he's able to keep up with his own fitness -racing a 2:26 marathon as a pacer while preparing for a 10k on the track -his streak of USA Championships -how his goals have shifted as part of #TeamBruce -his wife Steph Bruce and how Ben is a major part of her training -breaking down the 2019 Chicago Marathon -training in Flagstaff and what it means to Ben -focusing on the process -what's ahead and much more! Enjoy! You can follow along with Ben's adventures at https://www.instagram.com/bbjamin15/ and https://twitter.com/bbjamin --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/forthelongrun/support

I’m in Atlanta for the Olympic Marathon Trials and had the honor to interview the NAZ Elite Women’s Team two days before the big day. The conversation begins with some... The post Episode 229: NAZ Elite Women’s Team – Steph Bruce, Kellyn Taylor & Aliphine Tuliamuk with Coach Ben Rosario appeared first on Lindsey Hein.

Kellyn Taylor is a 2:24 marathoner and ranked #7 on the US all-time list, but her story is so much more interesting than a time on the clock. She's also training to be a firefighter, has a passion for fostering children, and is working to instill her trademark mental toughness in her own daughter. In this interview led by Kara and Shanna, we cover it all. Kellyn tells us about her Wisconsin roots where she grew up doing gymnastics and playing soccer before running became her primary sport. She talks about her transition into pro running with MacMillan Elite before she made the shift to work with Ben Rosario at NAZ Elite. She gives us the details behind her running highs and lows including two narrow misses for making the Olympic team in 2016 in both the marathon and 10K, her DNF at Boston in 2018 in nor'easter conditions, and her big PR in 2:24 at the Grandma's Marathon just 8 short weeks after the Boston disappointment. In addition, she shares personal stories about returning from pregnancy to run again and the roller-coaster ride it can be as a foster parent. Finally, we discuss the clean sport culture within NAZ Elite and Kellyn's perspective on the great shoe debate, including why she believes that all carbon fiber plates should be banned. Like her teammates from this interview series Steph Bruce and Scott Fauble, Kellyn is an open book who isn't afraid to tell it like it is, and we appreciate her so much for that. We are excited to cheer her on from the sidelines in Atlanta next weekend! As mentioned in the closing to the interview, you can meet the Clean Sport Collective podcast co-hosts in Atlanta on Saturday (Feb 29). We will be offering a 3-mile shake-out run with Kara, Shanna, and Chris at 8:30 am from the Olympic Rings in Centennial Olympic Park near the Trials finish line. Come for the run, meet the hosts, and get your CSC temporary tattoo to rep as you cheer for the Trials!   

In this episode, we stay with team NAZ Elite and interview Stephanie (Steph) Bruce. Not all superheroes wear capes and Steph Bruce is an example of that. You already know that she is fast (at both the marathon and 10K distances), but did you know that she's also a running coach, co-founder of Picky Bars, mom of two, and of course, advocate for women in sport and clean sport. In this interview, Shanna and Chris interview Steph, and we cover a wide range of topics. She discusses her running journey including the gut-wrenching turning point that transformed her from disinterested high school runner into the person that would become a committed champion. She talks about the moments and people that would have pushed others to quit and why she refused to do so.  She talks about her first experience running against an athlete who would later be busted for doping and provides an interesting perspective on why the shoe debate matters and why it can be hard for others to understand that. More than the stories and anecdotes, you learn that Steph's bright light comes from her raging fire of determination inside. She doesn't necessarily have a top seed in the Olympic Trials field by time, but you can guarantee that her hard work and fierce determination will make her a force to be reckoned with on February 29th in Atlanta. Go Steph go!

"He doesn’t do these grand gestures — he just shows up for me every single day."   Love on the Run Week continues! From the Leers to the Lindens — to the Bruces! Today, professional marathon runners Steph and Ben Bruce are here to talk about what makes them Team Bruce. They talk about what it's like when Ben is pacing Steph on the run, like at the 2019 Chicago Marathon, and open up about the impact having their two sons (Riley and Hudson) has had on their careers and their marriage. Steph and Ben live in Flagstaff, AZ, where he is an assistant coach and she competes for NAZ Elite.   Thank you to Generation UCAN for sponsoring this episode of Ali on the Run Show! Click here and use code ONTHERUN for 20 percent off your order, plus free shipping. (First-time buyers, check out the UCAN Run Starter Pack here, and get 50 percent off.)   What you’ll get on this episode: How Steph and Ben met (2:45) How Ben proposed to Steph (12:00) What makes Steph and Ben a great team (17:15) On resentment (25:00) Reflecting on running the 2019 Chicago Marathon, where Steph ran a 2:27 personal best time, and Ben was on pacing duties (31:00) How marriage has changed since having kids (37:00) How Steph is feeling just a few weeks out from the Olympic Trials (42:35)   What we mention on this episode:  Steph Bruce on Episode 104 of the Ali on the Run Show   Follow Steph: Instagram @stephrothstein Twitter @steph_rothstein Facebook Blog   Follow Ben: Instagram @bbjamin15 Twitter @bbjamin   Follow Ali: Instagram @aliontherun1 Like the Facebook page Join the Facebook group Twitter @aliontherun1 Blog Strava   Listen & Subscribe: Apple Podcasts Spotify SoundCloud Overcast Stitcher Google Play   SUPPORT the Ali on the Run Show! If you’re enjoying the show, please subscribe and leave a rating and review on Apple Podcasts. Spread the run love. And if you liked this episode, share it with your friends!

Steph Bruce returns to the podcast for a third time after running a 2:27:47 at the Chicago Marathon. I always love talking with Steph and couldn’t wait to hear all... The post Episode 207: Steph Bruce appeared first on Lindsey Hein.

Before this weekend's Chicago Marathon, Scott Fauble is joined by his Northern Arizona Elite teammates Scott Smith and Stephanie Bruce for the most in-depth discussion and hole-punching analysis of Home Alone. Synopsis: When bratty 8-year-old Kevin McCallister (Macaulay Culkin) acts out the night before a family trip to Paris, his mother (Catherine O'Hara) makes him sleep in the attic. After the McCallisters mistakenly leave for the airport without Kevin, he awakens to an empty house and assumes his wish to have no family has come true. But his excitement sours when he realizes that two con men (Joe Pesci, Daniel Stern) plan to rob the McCallister residence and that he alone must protect the family home. In case you're wondering how Scott and Steph are feeling before the Chicago Marathon, we touch on that...very briefly. You can stream the movie on YouTube, Google Play, Amazon Prime and iTunes. ▶ Follow the show: instagram.com/showrunnerspodcast ✩ Connect with Scott twitter.com/scottfaubs instagram.com/sfaubs

Carrie welcomes Steph Bruce back to the show! They talk about her recent racing successes, her ability to manage her busy life, her new YouTube series, and her mental toughness. Show notes for this episode can be found at ctollerun.com.

In this Mother's Day episode, I start with shout-outs to mom runners out there including Kara Goucher, Alysia Montano, Sara Hall, Steph Bruce, and Kellyn Taylor who are making an impact on our sport in tangible and FAST ways. See below for the NY Times article featuring Kara and Alysia and the sacrifices they were forced to make when having kids: https://www.nytimes.com/2019/05/12/opinion/nike-maternity-leave.html Then, I turn to a discussion with Rogue Coach Brent Stein on his core training principles with examples from his athletes. While you have heard some of these principles many times on this show, it never hurts to hear them again. Plus, Brent brings tangible examples that I think many of you will relate to in order to apply them in your own running. 

Join host Eric Senseman as he talks with Steph Bruce. GRIT Video Series: https://www.stephbruce.com/blog/?category=TRAINING GRIT Shirts: https://www.stephbruce.com/shop/ -- Music by Andre Barake

To All the Mothers that Run Choosing to be a mother is one of the most selfless acts a person can do. From the moment a child begins to grow in the womb, a mother completely changes. The miracle that occurs as your body changes to support another human being is both wonderful and overwhelming. Pain, joy, tears, and smiles. It’s a physical and emotional rollercoaster. Mothers who are runners must make many decisions about their children and their running routines. Can I run while I’m pregnant? When can I start running again after my child is born? Is it okay for me to leave my child at the day care while I run? When can I take my kids running with me? Stephanie Bruce, one of today’s elite female runners, is also a mother of two. She has experienced a professional running career both before and after childbirth. On today’s episode of the Running for Real podcast, she shared her thoughts on balancing a running career with motherhood. Listen or read along to learn more about what it means to be a runner and a mother. Mom Guilt Especially during the first few months of your newborn’s life, you are likely to experience “Mom Guilt.” Mom guilt is the feeling you get anytime you step away from your baby to do something that may seem selfish. Whether it’s getting a pedicure, or having an extended workout session, mom guilt is lurking close by. “Doing the things that might appear selfish on paper are so important for you to be a better mom and a better wife,” says Steph. Each month she gets together with a group of friends to have a “Bad Moms’ Night Out” just to have time to check in with people and talk about motherhood.  It’s important to remember that when you take care of yourself and your needs, you perform better as a mother. And that doesn’t just mean physically. Taking care of your social and emotional needs are just as important. When you spend time on yourself, the time you spend with your children will be more intentional and loving. An Acceptable Recovery Period The most important thought you can have as a newborn mother is that your situation is unique. It’s important to avoid comparing yourself to other runners that aren’t mothers, and it’s equally important not to compare yourself to other mothers. That being said, here are a few things you can expect as you begin to run after giving birth. 6 Weeks Postpartum. You just had your baby, but you may start to feel anxious about getting back out there to run. A good thing to remember at this phase is that you have a lifetime to recover and get back into running, but your baby will only be this old for a short period of time. Try not to miss those beautiful moments. 3-4 Months Postpartum. It’s been a somewhat significant amount of time now. You have probably started running again. Even though you feel like you may be able to get back into a routine at this point, it can be a very difficult period. Babies often have sleep regressions at this time. Avoid dwelling on long-term goals and just focus on one thing at a time. Make one good meal for yourself. Get in one good nap. Have one good run. Baby steps. 6 Months Postpartum. This is a crucial time for you. Your baby can spend longer periods of time on its own or with others. Avoid the comparison trap! You may be able to start training as frequently as you were before your baby, but that doesn’t mean you are the same person. 1 Year Postpartum. A full year. This is a good time for you to reflect on your goals and aspirations while you fully take in what the last year has been for you. Do you still have the same goals? What’s important to you at this stage of your life? If you have the same goals, what are you now willing to sacrifice to accomplish them? Even after a year, your body may not feel the same as before. Be patient. Dig deep. You can find the grit you need to be what you want. Finding Grit Being a mother and a runner takes serious grit. There needs to be something that powers you, something that lets you accomplish the daily tasks and pushes you to go even further. Grit is that something. “The whole idea of grit [is that] we can all find our own grit in our lives,” says Stephanie, “Maybe it’s running, maybe it’s a death in the family, maybe it’s getting through a divorce, or getting through depression. Whatever it is, if we can have a word or a meaning to take hold of, I think it can help us get through the very dark times in our lives.” As you balance your life between motherhood, running, and whatever else it is that you do, look for something that can be your personal grit. Take a hold of it and repeat it to yourself whenever times get tough. You CAN make it through all the tough miles in life. Resources: Steph’s Instagram Steph’s Facebook Steph’s Twitter Steph’s Website Book: Grit     Thank you to  Bodyhealth and my book, Overcoming Amenorrhea: Get Your Period Back. Get Your Life Back for sponsoring this episode of Running for Real.   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 My second sponsor is ME! My book, Overcoming Amenorrhea: Get Your Period Back. Get Your Life Back. It’s coming out on January 21st 2019 and available for pre-order on January 1st 2019. I can remind you when it is available if you sign up here Running4Real Newsletter. Thank you SO much for all of the support my friends!! 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 Steph, I look forward to hearing your thoughts on the show.

Steph Bruce talks NYC build-up and goals, Picky Bars, Her first USA Championship, and how motherhood affects her training and racing!

Join host Eric Senseman as he talks with Danielle (Dani) Shanahan. Music mixed by Andre Barake 2:00- Dani talks about her high school career and choosing Loyola Marymount 7:39- Choosing where to run after college 13:05- College running v Pro Running 15:00- Training with Steph Bruce, Kellyn Taylor and Aliphine Tuliamuk 16:35- Educational background 17:20- Advice for collegiate athletes looking to run professionally 18:45- A good story about her first photo shoot 22:00- Running in LA 23:30- Highlights of her career so far 26:00- Talking about low points 27:40- Talking about the future

Welcome to episode 77 of the Final Surge Podcast where we welcome professional runner Kellyn Taylor and her coach Ben Rosario. Kellyn is coming off her top 10 finish at the New York City Marathon last November is one of the many amazing Americans in the Boston Marathon in April. We talk to Kellyn and her coach about the training to date and what to expect in Boston.  They share with us what the workouts look like, what Boston specific work they are doing and get into details about the hills and why they chose Boston for the spring marathon. Make sure you check out Ben's 10-weeks to Boston Blog and follow Kellyn online.   How did you get started in running? Ran in middle school High School moved to running all year and became state champion Went to a Jr College then Witchita State You ran a great race at NYC, at what point did you decide Boston was going to be your next race? After NYC decided was not going to do a spring marathon Changed mind shortly after How is your training going, where are you with it? December until a few weeks ago did base phase Now in the second week of specific marathon training Ben, you have been blogging about the training, can you tell us what the weeks are looking like right now? In the second week, bumping mileage up to peak mileage which will be 6-5-4 and three weeks out Long steady marathon efforts are the bread and butter Arnold on Twitter asked about the mental aspect of running when you decide you did not want to do a marathon right after NYC was it more for mental reasons or physical? Mental is part of it Ben, when you are coaching elite runners like this, how much do you talk about the mental aspect of racing? Try to focus one week at a time Want it to be that you are so fit when it comes time to race you are just confident They have been through it so many times they know what to expect Boston weather so unpredictable cannot plan and just get fit One thing Ben has been talking about on the blog is how different Boston is. What has been different about the Boston preparation? Hammering downhills Yesterday 22 miles and probably 19 of them were downhill Milage is higher than it has ever been Paces have been faster Listeners love to hear about mileage, what is your mileage at right now? 118 right now, will be 130 at peak This 118 is about what the peak was going into NYC Besides the training, is there anything different in your other preparation to get ready for Boston? Yes, told Ben I would do things right Usually don't eat right, core, prehab, rehab, naps, trying to focus on that stuff more When you were training for NYC you were training with Steph Bruce, she is doing London this time so are you still training with her or are you doing different workouts?  We do some stuff together, but we are doing a lot of different workouts Ben, is this something that was strategic or do you let them decide what marathons they are doing and just guide them? Kellyn handles downhills and miles well so Boston made sense Steph has run Boston once before and did not go great so she does not have great mojo there. She is more of a finding a good pace and locking in so London made more sense You and Scott Smith were up in Boston and run parts of the course, what were your thoughts? Valuable experience Didn't realize how downhill it was Got to do every mile of the course at least once, huge advantage Now know what to train for specifically You and Scott have done three of the same races so far, does it help having Scott Smith there to do the workouts with someone? Helps a lot Nice to have someone to talk to about the workouts What is a hard workout you have done recently? Recently had 3 races back to back and those were hard 30x400 with the wind in the face on hills was tough (Ben) Our long runs have spice which they don't often think of as workouts, the first day of 8-week we did a 22-mile hilly long run that was difficult up and down. First Boston specific run. Ran 6:20 pace for 22 miles at 4500 feet. Do you like running hills or would you rather have a flat course? Not as fast as some women, not a 2:19 marathoner yet Hills help even playing field Built to handle them well I do like them You have done quite a few marathons and have experience, Jonathan from Twitter asked what your diet is like leading into the race? Going into NYC for the last two weeks took dairy out and eats gluten-free Meat, veggie, and rice are staples.  Ben: Going back to the Boston question, seeing it helps the athlete to see it and helps me to sculpt the workouts better. We are doing these hills not to survive Boston but to thrive on the Boston course.  If you are doing 110 miles a week, how much of that is specifically downhill so you can get used to it? 4 easy runs a week Maybe 40-45 miles of the 110 would be downhill Another question we got was about easy runs, what does an easy run look like? 10 miles in the am and 4-6 in the afternoon More of a general feeling than a pace Pace on these runs do not make or break your training What are your goals for Boston? Always have specific goals I make big goals Going to Boston my A goal is to be top-3 and on the podium Ben, can you talk about what is going on with the 10-weeks to Boston blog at this time? Had written plans for public Each week I talk about what Scott and Kellyn are doing and what to expect in the next week All the tips I can think of to get you ready for the Boston Course Kellyn what Hoka's are you using for training and    Resources Kellyn on Twitter Ben on Twitter Final Surge on Twitter NAZ Elite Logs Coach Ben's 10-weeks to Boston