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Are you curious about how to become a running coach? In this episode of the Tread Lightly podcast, we have a candid conversation about how we became running coaches. We took different paths to get there (the field of Laura's first master's degree may surprise you!) - and your path may look different! This episode also covers running coach certifications and education resources. The episode content includes: Educational backgrounds of Laura and Amanda How we pivoted from journalism and corporate work (Amanda) and humanities and academia (Laura) to full-time run coaching What Laura's master's degree in exercise science included Which running coach certifications we recommend (RRCA, UESCA, USATF) Continuing education as a running coach, including recommended books Amanda's Book: https://amzn.to/2MDXNda Let Your Mind Run: A Memoir of Thinking My Way to Victory by Deena Kastor Brain Training for Runners: A Revolutionary New Training System to Improve Endurance, Speed, Health and Results by Matt Fitzgerald Big Book of Endurance Training by Phil Maffetone{read review} 80/20 by Matt Fitzgerald (finally understanding easy runs) Fast 5K: 25 Crucial Keys and 4 Training Plans by Pete Magill (great for all levels) Train Like a Pro by Matt Fitzgerald & Ben Rosario Run Faster from the 5K to Marathon by Brad Hudson & Matt Fitzgerald Scientific Training for Endurance Athletes by Dr. Philip Skiba Science of Running by Steve Magness The Happy Runner by Dr. Megan Roche & David Roche Roar by Dr. Stacy Sims Running Rewired by Jay Dicharry
For those of us who always work best under pressure, we are now busy doing the planning for this new year, the part we should have done in December of course. But I always feel so motivated in January, so for me, these first few days are the best for making plans. I have this great new planner - the same as the last four years - it's blank, empty, clean pages and there are so many opportunities to fill those pages with interesting stuff I want to try out. So as I am planning, sorting out what I will spend my time on, how many hours a week on the different projects, what my goals will be and what actions I will have to take in order to reach those goals, I start reflecting. And I thought I would share some of those reflections with you.I am design thinking my way into the new year.By the way; check out my new website! https://storiesforthefuture.no/Bill Burnett's TED talkBook: Designing your life, by Bill Burnett and Dave EvansFor all resources and everything mentioned in the episode, go to Storiesforthefuture.noThere you can also sign up to receive my newsletter and to get noticed every time I release another episode.InstagramLinkedInFacebook
For most of us, our decisions don't carry the weight of one that faced Deena. In 2006 she had to make a difficult decision – Win the Boston Marathon or run the London Marathon and push the marathon record out of reach. She talks to us about how her dog helped her make this decision and how she trained to break the American Marathon Record at the 2006 London Marathon. The American Record is one of many accolades for Deena - an 8-time National Cross Country Champion, 8-time collegiate All-American, 4-time SEC Champion, two silver medals in World Cross Country Championships, Women's Road 10 mile record, Women's 15K record, Women's 8K record. Additionally, Deena is an author, of Let Your Mind Run: A Memoir of Thinking My Way to Victory https://amzn.to/3gDITRC and is currently working on writing a cookbook.
Sarah and Dimity tell: -Christine to “have at it” if she wants to run the same-ish route and distance every run; -hydration best-practices to Sharon, who gets “ridiculously thirsty” on her runs; -Erin what to make of on-the-run heart palpitations (Valsalva Maneuver how-to); and, -book recommendations to motivate and enlighten Lexi. Titles the duo recommend: The Amateurs: The Story of Four Young Men and Their Quest for Olympic Gold: David Halberstam. The Boys in the Boat: Nine Americans and Their Epic Quest for Gold at the 1936 Berlin Olympics: Daniel James Brown A Most Beautiful Thing: The True Story of America’s First All-Black High School Rowing Team: Arshay Cooper. Swimming to Antarctica: Tales of a Long-Distance Swimmer: Lynne Cox Find a Way: The Inspiring Story of One Woman's Pursuit of a Lifelong Dream: Diana Nyad Let Your Mind Run: A Memoir of Thinking My Way to Victory: Deena Kastor Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
You are stronger than you think. You are resilient. And you will get through this. You know I love to talk about optimism. Does it really matter? And how can it help us, especially in challenging times? Source materials referenced in this episode: Mojo for Moms podcast with Wendy Connelly My podcast episodes on mindset, all together on one page Deena Kastor's book, "Let Your Mind Run. A Memoir of Thinking My Way to Victory." Mayo Clinic article: Positive Thinking: Reduce Stress By Reducing Negative Self-Talk My book, Holistic Endurance Training About Coach Kim: I’m the author of the new book, Holistic Endurance Training. I'm a wife, mom, coach, triathlete, and eternal optimist who is into all things wellness and fitness. Resources Join the Responsive Endurance Project and learn more about Responsive Endurance Training here. Endurance training is not one-size-fits-all. Sign up for my mailing list to receive emails, tips, and resources that will help you be a stronger, more resilient athlete. Check out my favorite things, a list of discount codes for products I personally use to enhance my wellness. I want to coach you! Check out my online group and one-on-one training programs. Let me help you take a self-study, customized approach to your training. I want you to have longevity as a runner, and I want you to get to the start of your race happy, healthy, and strong. Let me help you learn to train in a way that helps you get the most from your body! Additional links: Kim's website: www.crushingmygoals.com Kim's Instagram Power of Run Facebook Power of Run YouTube Contact Kim at CoachKim@ThePowerofRun.com
Welcome to a new episode of Journey of the Rhode Runner! This week, Adriana and Paul introduce personal trainer Orlando Lugo to the show. The gang discusses some ways to stay positive in these Corona days. Once again, the Wim Hof method of meditation is discussed, as well as the book Breaking The Habit of Being Yourself: How to Lose Your Mind and Create a New One by Dr. Joe Dispenza. And Paul gives a shout out once again to Deena Kastor's book, Let Your Mind Run: A Memoir of Thinking My Way to Victory, which he cannot recommend highly enough. We also discuss gratitude, and Paul reads some gratitude messages from friends and listeners of the show. If you'd like to share something you're grateful for, please feel free to email TheRhodeRunner1@gmail.com. This is a very fun conversation, so please enjoy! Recommended Reading Orlando can be found on: Instagram at complete.athlete and on Facebook Adriana can be found on: Instagram at @ajoylifestyle Facebook: Adriana Ferns email: adrianaf7@yahoo.com You can find The Rhode Runner in the following places: Twitter: @TheRhodeRunner Instagram: @TheRhodeRunner Facebook Please let us know if you have any questions or stories for us to read on the air. You can email TheRhodeRunner1@gmail.com You can also download and subscribe to the Journey of the Rhode Runner Podcast at: Apple Podcasts iHeartRadio Spotify Stitcher Or anywhere you normally get your podcasts from.
- Paul and Adriana are back - social distance style - Adriana's Facebook Live Core Inspired Yoga - 9:00-9:30 Follow Adriana Ferns on Facebook to join in on the free program - Paul's running again - For the love of God, STAY AWAY FROM CABLE NEWS!!! - If you go on social media, stay away from toxic accounts and look for the positive - "The Omnivore's Dilemma: A Natural History of Four Meals" Michael Pollan - "Let Your Mind Run: A Memoir of Thinking My Way to Victory" by Deena Kastor - Create New Habits - Wim Hof Method - Plank Workout 2020 app Adriana can be found on: Instagram at @ajoylifestyle Facebook: Adriana Ferns email: adrianaf7@yahoo.com You can find The Rhode Runner in the following places: Twitter: @TheRhodeRunner Instagram: @TheRhodeRunner Facebook Please let us know if you have any questions or stories for us to read on the air. You can email TheRhodeRunner1@gmail.com
If someone is a champion in their personal life, their work or sport, what are the thought processes that drive them? What do these people have in common? And what can we learn from them that we might be able to try in our own lives? The high achievers featured today have all overcome obstacles, challenged themselves and pushed themselves beyond their comfort zones to achieve a goal that was important to them. In a world where everyone is looking for the magic pill and the quick fix, these people are here to tell you that success doesn’t come overnight—but if you develop a champion’s mindset, you will find yourself on the path to success. For this episode, I pulled clips from the last question I've been asking on each podcast, "What are three traits you believe all champions possess?" You can listen to the full episode with each of these people by clicking on the links below. Linda Mitchell is an author, podcaster, and fitness studio owner all under The Sisterhood of S.W.E.A.T. brand. Her book and the studio are all about helping women build confidence and self-esteem and learning to feel 100% great about themselves. Laura Schmidt is the Chief Positive Person at notes to self. Laura started notes to self to put her belief in the power of positive thinking into action -- (and on people’s feet!). Laura’s hard work and a positive attitude have resulted in success in the corporate world, in direct sales, and as a dedicated mother of three in Prairie Village, Kansas. Nick Symmonds is a two time Olympian. He competed for the U.S. in the 2008 and 2012 Olympics. He focused on the 800 meters for the majority of his career, and now in retirement, has set a personal goal of beating 11 seconds in the 100 meters. Nick is also cofounder of Run Gum, and has a wildly-popular YouTube channel where he shares the wisdom he acquired over his 20 year running career. Meredith Atwood is a 4 x ironman triathlete who some of you might know better as Swim Bike Mom. She is a recovering attorney, motivational speaker and author of the newly released, Triathlon for the Every Woman: You Can Be a Triathlete. Yes. You. She is also the host of the podcast, The Same 24 Hours. Her next book, The Year of No Nonsense, will be released December 2019. Delice Hofen is a breast cancer survivor and the founder of Braden’s Hope for Childhood cancer, named after her son, Braden Hofen who was diagnosed with Stage IV Neuroblastoma when he was three years old. She started Braden’s Hope For Childhood Cancer to try to insure no other family would hear the words, “No Known Cure”. Kathrine Switzer is the first woman to register for and run the Boston Marathon. Her entry revolutionized the sports world and she has spent the majority of her career creating change for and empowering women. She is also the founder of 261 Fearless, a global running organization that empowers women Deena Kastor is the 2004 Olympic Marathon Bronze Medalist and the American record holder in the marathon. She is also the author of, "Let Your Mind Run. A Memoir of Thinking My Way to Victory." Training your mind to be more optimistic is one of the best things you can do for your running, your career, your marriage… anywhere you want to be more successful. Additional Resources: Check out Kim's course, "Crush Your Goals, Even if You Are a Chronic Re-Starter. " It is a four week course, and it's free through June 30, 2019. Let Kim help you with your lifestyle goals-- she offers one-on-one virtual coaching. Email her for more information at coachkim@thepowerofrun.com Connect with Kim on Instagram or Facebook. Train with Kim for your first or fastest 5K, 10K, half marathon or marathon
This week, I'm interviewing Deena Kastor, the 2004 Olympic Marathon Bronze Medalist and the American record holder in the marathon. She is also the author of, "Let Your Mind Run. A Memoir of Thinking My Way to Victory." As she tells stories from her lifetime of running, she incorporates lessons about optimism, and how she used mindset to transform her running and her life. Training your mind to be more optimistic is one of the best things you can do for your running, your career, your marriage… anywhere you want to be more successful. This is another interview that runners and non-runners will benefit from. In addition to talking about optimism and mindset, I asked Deena some questions that will help masters runners gain a competitive edge. Resources from this episode: Deena's website Deena's Instagram Deena on Twitter Deena's book, "Let Your Mind Run" Coach Kim Peek - Website Coach Kim - Instagram Power of Run on Facebook Power of Run - Facebook Group Connect with Kim to speak with your group I would love your feedback and questions. If you want to chat, email me at coachkim@thepowerofrun.com
After college, Deena traveled to Amarosa, Colorado to train under Coach Joe Vigil. That's when her running took off. To discover why and how this happened (it wasn't better training), Deena joined me on the Strength Running Podcast to discuss the mental journey she's taken throughout her career. Our conversation focuses on several topics: How to turn negative thoughts into positive thoughts - while running or in everyday life Why Deena used to race "with fear" (and how she recovered from this dangerous mindset) The mental expectations she's had to abandon to reach higher levels of performance How to "participate in the process" rather than overly worry about results These are all major themes of her award-winning memoir Let Your Mind Run: A Memoir of Thinking My Way to Victory.
Deena Kastor joins James Rogers in conversation in downtown Chicago. Deena is a three-time Olympian and the American women’s record-holder in the marathon (2:19:36). At the 2004 Athens Olympics, she captured a bronze medalist in the marathon for the USA. Deena wrote a fantastic book! “Let Your Mind Run: A Memoir of Thinking My Way to Victory” released in April. This talk covers her writing and editing process, plus much more on her career and penchant for food. Deena resides in Mammoth Lakes, California, and serves as president of the Mammoth Track Club. Her husband, Andrew, is the track club’s head coach, and two MTC members (Alexi Pappas and Sarah Attar) are competing in Sunday’s Chicago Marathon. Deena will be at the finish line handing out medals and congratulating finishers of the 26.2-mile race. Deena encourages you to get your copy of “Let Your Mind Run” at a local bookstore, but—believe it or not—you can also purchase it on Amazon.
Ellie Herringshaw interviews her good friend, Clara Ashwood about the importance of running and how marathon training helped her heal from sexual assault. National Sexual Assault Hotline - 1-800-656-HOPE (4673) For Depression and Anxiety, Running is a Unique Therapy - Article by Scott Douglas The Pursuit of Endurance - Video about Jennifer Pharr Davis Let Your Mind Run: A Memoir of Thinking My Way to Victory Book by Deena Kastor and Michelle Hamilton Clara's Favorite training program - Hal Higdon
Ellie Herringshaw interviews her good friend, Clara Ashwood about the importance of running and how marathon training helped her heal from sexual assault. National Sexual Assault Hotline - 1-800-656-HOPE (4673) For Depression and Anxiety, Running is a Unique Therapy - Article by Scott Douglas The Pursuit of Endurance - Video about Jennifer Pharr Davis Let Your Mind Run: A Memoir of Thinking My Way to Victory Book by Deena Kastor and Michelle Hamilton Clara's Favorite training program - Hal Higdon
This week the NoVA Weekend Warriors podcast is joining forces with Sara Kotila of the Knead To Run podcast to introduce our Weekend Warriors Knead To Run Book Club, the Book Club with the athlete in mind! In this episode, we announce the book we will be reading for September . . . Let Your Mind Run: A Memoir of Thinking My Way to Victory by Deena Kastor and Michelle Hamilton. Read along with us and connect with us before our book review in late September! September's Book Club Selection: Let Your Mind Run: A Memoir of Thinking My Way to Victory by Deena Kastor and Michelle Hamilton. Help support NoVA Weekend Warriors podcast by purchasing the book using my affiliate link: https://amzn.to/2BYHbcW or pick it up "Let Your Mind Run" wherever your normally find your book selections. Special thanks to Sara Kotila, Licensed Massage Therapist and Owner of Knead to Run and the Knead to Run podcast in Exeter, NH. Listen to the Knead to Run podcast on Apple Podcasts, Stitcher, most places you find your podcasts and at https://www.kneadtorunmassage.com/podcast. Connect with Meg:https://massagetherapybymeg.com/podcasthttps://facebook.com/megdonnellylmthttps://instagram.com/megdlmt This episode was first published at: https://massagetherapybymeg.com/podcast. __Thank you to our episode sponsor, Rowan Tree, a new kind of co-working and co-growth community in Herndon Virginia focused on women but open to all. https://workrowan.com
This week the NoVA Weekend Warriors podcast is joining forces with Sara Kotila of the Knead To Run podcast to introduce our Weekend Warriors Knead To Run Book Club, the Book Club with the athlete in mind! In this episode, we announce the book we will be reading for September . . . Let Your Mind Run: A Memoir of Thinking My Way to Victory by Deena Kastor and Michelle Hamilton. Read along with us and connect with us before our book review in late September! September's Book Club Selection: Let Your Mind Run: A Memoir of Thinking My Way to Victory by Deena Kastor and Michelle Hamilton. Help support NoVA Weekend Warriors podcast by purchasing the book using my affiliate link: https://amzn.to/2BYHbcW or pick it up "Let Your Mind Run" wherever your normally find your book selections. Special thanks to Sara Kotila, Licensed Massage Therapist and Owner of Knead to Run and the Knead to Run podcast in Exeter, NH. Listen to the Knead to Run podcast on Apple Podcasts, Stitcher, most places you find your podcasts and at https://www.kneadtorunmassage.com/podcast. Connect with Meg:https://massagetherapybymeg.com/podcasthttps://facebook.com/megdonnellylmthttps://instagram.com/megdlmt This episode was first published at: https://massagetherapybymeg.com/podcast. __Thank you to our episode sponsor, Rowan Tree, a new kind of co-working and co-growth community in Herndon Virginia focused on women but open to all. https://workrowan.com
Sarah and co-host Tish Hamilton thoroughly enjoy an amazing conversation with Deena Kastor, bronze medalist in the women’s marathon in 2004 Olympic Games and author of Let Your Mind Run: A Memoir of Thinking My Way to Victory. A mom of one, Deena tells how her first post-baby run made her “entire body tingle with joy,” then moves into sharing the struggle of striving to be “a gold-medal mom and a gold-medal runner.” She tells how her summer training schedule differs from her school-year one. (Spoiler alert: Her weekly mileage doubles once school starts!) Find out which race was “a major suffer-fest” for Deena, and the granular tactics she used to persevere to the finish line. Marvel as Deena tells about the impediments leading up to her setting the U.S. Masters Marathon record at the 2015 Chicago Marathon—and how, in the final miles, she broke that race into manageable chunks. Thanks to an insightful question from Tish, Deena reveals how writing her memoir was the “hardest finish line” she ever reached. Deena shares countless pieces of advice for putting positivity into action. Find out what Deena’s word for 2018 is—and laugh along as Deena and Tish inadvertently come up with a title for the cookbook we hope Deena authors next! All this, and so much more! In the intro, Tish and SBS talk about the final days of summer vacation, and Tish serves up important resume-running-post-injury advice to Sarah. Olympian Deena joins the show at 20:38. Get $5 off your first order of Kopari coconut-oil skincare and bodycare products, go to koparibeauty.com/AMR For a vehicle that’s friendlier to the environment and boasts ingenious safety features, check out the Chrysler Pacifica Hybrid. Learn more at Chrysler.com Enjoy Chosen Foods oils, salad dressings, and ancient grains: Get 50% off orders of $10 or more by using promo code MOTHERRUNNER atchosenfoods.com/amr Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
COACH JENNY - EPISODE 40 - Let Your Mind Run with Deena Kastor Deena Kastor is one of the world's most extraordinary female athletes. Her career is earmarked by her groundbreaking 2004 Olympic Bronze Medal in the marathon in Athens, Greece, which shattered a 20-year medal draught for U.S. women in the event. Yet, her accomplishments don't stop there. Deena is currently the American Record Holder in the marathon (2:19:36) and half marathon (1:07:34) and has held American records in a distances from 5K to the marathon. Deena's win at the 2005 Chicago Marathon was highlighted in the inspiring documentary, Spirit of the Marathon. Deena followed that momentum to win the 2006 London marathon which ranked her #1 in the world that year. In 2014 Deena set 5 world masters records in one race during the Philadelphia Rock ‘n' Roll Half-Marathon. Deena has a reputation for bringing her very best self to the starting line while simultaneously inspiring excellence in everyone around her. She did just that with her new book, Let Your Mind Run, A Memoir of Thinking My Way to Victory. You can't help but shift your thoughts to the positive when reading her book. TIMELINE HIGHLIGHTS: 1:46 WRITING ‘LET YOUR MIND RUN' 8:16 PERSEVERANCE WHEN TEMPTED TO QUIT 13:24 HAVING PATIENCE WITH OUR DEVELOPMENT 14:43 STARTING A MINDFULNESS PRACTICE 20:29 EXCEDING EXPECTATIONS 21:42 RESPONDING TO FEAR WITH COURAGE 23:27 HOW MARATHON RUNNING TEACHES US TO DEAL WITH FEAR 25:29 THE ROLE VISUALIZATION CAN PLAY FOR RUNNERS 28:47 THOUGHTS WHILE RACING IN THE 2004 OLYMPICS 34:07 LEARNING FROM OUR INJURIES 40:42 NAVIGATING THE CHALLENGES OF PARENTHOOD KEY TAKEAWAYS: The principles that make us better athletes also makes us better human beings. The importance of being critical without being judgmental. Shift from the negative to the positive whenever possible. There's a difference between being fit and being healthy. Meet your fears with courage. ADDITIONAL RESOURCES: Let Your Mind Run: A Memoir of Thinking My Way to Victory GUEST BIOGRAPHY: DEENA KASTOR I have been running since I was 11 years old and have learned over the years that there is no greater influence on success than the power of optimism. When we are positive, we master our physical potential. The power of our own thinking can open doors and elevate our performances. With optimism I have been able to pursue every goal, win medals, earn American and world records, but more importantly, I've been able to be resilient in the face of injury and falling short. Optimists are dreamers, believers and solution seekers. I believe that these lessons are universal and not running exclusive. Connect With Deena Kastor Online: Official Website - Facebook - Twitter - Instagram
Deena Kastor grew up a running phenom and a highly recruited student athlete. In college she struggled to maintain the momentum of her high school running career and seriously considered dropping out of the running world to pursue baking. Good thing she decided to give it one last go. Through hard work, an open mind and the right people in her life, Deena turned the corner and found the magic bullet that allowed her to fully tap into her potential – as an athlete and a person - the power of a positive mindset. Deena competed at the top tier of distance runners for over a decade, winning countless races from the 5k to marathon. She still holds the American records in the marathon, 10-mile, 15k and 8k. Deena ran all the way until she found out she was pregnant with her daughter Piper in 2010, and she’s running again, chasing masters records and crushing them. Be sure to cheer for her this weekend at the Boston marathon. I reconnected with Deena recently when I read her new book, "Let Your Mind Run: A Memoir of Thinking My Way to Victory," which launches today on many outlets – basically anywhere books are sold. It is a truly incredible, emotional, educational book about the power of positive thinking in sports. Of course I was drawn to how someone as seemingly as invincible as Deena has had to work hard to tap into the positive power inside of her, that at times, she strongly doubted. Some highlights from our conversation: Growing up a runner Skin cancer: Facing your own mortality Being a mom to Piper How your greatest gifts can often be your greatest disappointments Being "all in" in everything. The key? Turn off your phone! Aging as a runner: what to expect (or not expect!) Positivity: How do we create more positivity in our lives? Deena's new book "Let Your Mind Run" - available now! What I love about Deena is that she is wise and full of amazing advice that she’s learned the hard way, but she’s also real and human and approachable. She has a newfound perspective on what is truly important in life and I can literally feel it as I talked to her. I think that her final nugget “Pay attention to your thinking” is so compelling and can help all of us gain just a little bit of that perspective she’s worked hard to achieve. This episode is sponsored by Skirt Sports, the amazing company I started all the way back in 2004. We are giving you a 30% discount on all the new stuff! Use code DONTGIVEUP - not valid on sale items. This episode is also sponsored by innovative Health IQ - a life insurance agency that helps healthy people get better rates on life insurance. To see if you qualify, go to healthiq.com/rtw - tell them I sent you!