Podcasts about usa track field

"They just want a chance to compete." Yesterday, after much anticipation and speculation, USA Track & Field announced the changes to the qualifying times for the 2028 U.S. Olympic Marathon Trials. So, what's it going to take to OTQ leading up to LA 2028, and to get to run at the Trials? For women, the qualifying mark stays the same: 2:37:00. On the men's side, things are getting faster: Men will now need to run 2:16:00 to qualify — a full two minutes faster than the qualifying time for the 2024 Trials. In this episode, USATF's Chairs of the Long Distance Running Committee — Kim Conley and Conor Nickel — join the show to explain what what into making these decisions, and what they mean for athletes and fans alike. (Read the full USATF release here.) SPONSOR:  New Balance: Click here to shop New Balance's latest releases for the season. Follow Ali: Instagram @aliontherun1 Join the Facebook group Support on Patreon Subscribe to the newsletter 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 never dreamed I would be an athlete. If you had asked me, I would have absolutely said no.” For Shannon Rowbury, running wasn't part of the plan—until it became clear she had a knack for it. A 3x Olympian and Olympic bronze medalist in the 1500m, she spent decades pushing her limits on the track. But what happens when the race ends? In this episode, Shannon shares the emotional transition from elite competition to life after the clock stops. After retiring in 2021, she faced an identity crisis: who am I if not an athlete? Through reflection, community, and even running her first marathon for fun, she rediscovered her love for the sport—this time on her own terms. Now, she's applying the Medalist Mindset—a framework she co-created with Olympian Lauren Gibbs—to help others achieve peak performance in business and life. From goal setting to controlling the uncontrollable, Shannon reveals how the same tools that shaped her Olympic success can empower anyone to chase their own ambitions. But Shannon's impact goes beyond the track. As a new mother, she found herself navigating a system that lacked protections for pregnant athletes. “It wasn't like I set out to do something noble. Necessity created the opportunity.” That necessity led to her co-creating the first-ever maternity policy for USA Track & Field, proving that one voice can spark real change. Her message? “Do what you love, work hard, and success will find you.” Whether you're chasing a medal, a career goal, or simply the best version of yourself, Shannon's story is a reminder that every step forward—no matter how small—creates a lasting impact. --------- Flame Bearers is the world's first media and production company specifically illuminating the unsung stories of elite women athletes. We tell stories via podcast, video, and live events and are working towards a world where people feel more represented, empowered, and enlightened about the power of community. Learn more on our website: flamebearers.com Watch & subscribe to our YouTube channel to exclusive video interviews and bonus content ► / @flamebearers Follow us on social media for behind the scenes content: Instagram: /flamebearers Facebook: /flamebearerspodcast Linkedin: /flame-bearers Tiktok: /flame_bearers X: /flame_bearers

On Sunday, more than 50,000 athletes are expected to compete in the New York City Marathon, one of the largest, and most elite marathons in the world. Running a continuous 26.2 miles is a major physical challenge. But what exactly is happening in the body when running such a long distance?Joining guest host Rachel Feltman to answer questions from long-distance runners is Dr. Brandee Waite, Director of UC Davis Health Sports Medicine. Over the past 20 years, Dr. Waite has directed the medical care for multiple marathons and ultra-marathons, and has served as a team physician for USA Track & Field.Transcript for this segment will be available after the show airs on sciencefriday.com. Subscribe to this podcast. Plus, to stay updated on all things science, sign up for Science Friday's newsletters.

Series: Weekly episode Guest: Aarti Parekh, Chief Communications Officer at USA Track & Field Topic: Storytelling

This week Shawn & Kenny discuss the huge stake in Rocafella Records set to go to auction later this month, New York City's Kips Bay future development woes, Donald Trump joining forces with Adin Ross on stream, the consequences of bringing someone home that the family does not like, retiring all types of sixty-nines across the board, new facial recognition technology within the NFL this season to be used, USA Track & Field standing above the crowd at the 2024 Paris Olympics, a unfortunate House of Dragons season finale review and a ton of other news that caught their radar this week! As always don't forget to subscribe to the YouTube channel for all updates and visit The FCP Shop with new merchandise dropping every week. www.Freedomcagepodcast.com https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC8vICXH0TXIvWXjHF8GRfjg FCP Shop - https://the-fcp-shop.myshopify.com/ YT - bit.ly/3njvShH Follow the handles below and give us your thoughts, feedback & any questions you may have; Freedom Cage Podcast @FreedomCagePod on Twitter & @FreedomCagePodcast on IG Kenny @KenKapnik on Twitter and IG Shawn @SenorLee_FCP on Twitter & @SenorLee on IG

On Episode #12, Aimee and Emily sit down with Nancy Hobbs to dive into the history of trail running, where we started and where we are now. Nancy founded the American Trail Running Association in 1996 and is a chairperson for USA Track & Field's Mountain, Ultra & Trail Running Council. She is also secretary of the World Mountain Running Association and started the first Women's US Mountain Running Team in 1995. Nancy is a pioneer of the sport, specifically for women, and this conversation takes many twists and turns going into the history of sport and her background in trail running. Let's dive in!   You can connect with Nancy on instagram at @nanoontrails   You can find more information about The Running Kind here. https://therunningkind.net/ https://www.facebook.com/groups/therunningkind/ @therunningkind_ If you are looking for additional ways to support The Running Kind, check out our Patreon page! patreon.com/TheRunningKind   Aimee Kohler  Founder of The Running Kind @aimskoh   Produced by Aimee Kohler Music Dim Red Light by Don Dilego  

Okay sorry just kidding, we're not actually in Eugene. The boys are back in Boulder to dissect all the drama and excitement from the first weekend of the USA Track & Field Olympic Trials. This episode unpacks everything from the women's 800m shocker to the big daddy men's 10k. We also receive a text from Joe Klecker about the rumored fill in for the new head coaching job at CU Boulder.We also go through our picks for the upcoming USA Olympic Trials in Eugene this upcoming week!Follow us here:Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/coffeeclubpod/George Beamish: https://www.instagram.com/georgebeamish/Morgan McDonald: https://www.instagram.com/morganmcdonald__/Olli Hoare: https://www.instagram.com/ollihoare/Coffee Club Merch: https://coffeeclubpod.comMorgan's discord: https://discord.gg/uaCSeHDpgsMorgan's YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@MorganMcDonaldisaloserIntro Artwork by The Orange Runner: https://www.instagram.com/theorangerunner/Intro Music by Nick Harris: https://open.spotify.com/artist/3Zab8WxvAPsDlhlBTcbuPi

In preparation for the 2024 Paris Olympics, TODAY's Craig Melvin is sharing a series of conversations with athletes competing for the chance to represent Team USA in Paris. Join Craig, along with NBC News Correspondent Stephanie Gosk and TODAY Contributor Ally Love, and hear from medal contenders as they share their preparation, what success looks like in Paris and what they're most looking forward to at the Olympic games.As the countdown to the 2024 Paris Olympics continues, meet some of the top athletes competing for a spot on the USA Track & Field team. On this episode of The Road to Paris, Olympic medalists Sydney McLaughlin-Levrone and Gabby Thomas reflect on their Olympic journeys and share their goals for Paris.

This week we're delighted to have Olympic rower and podcaster Kristi Wagner on the show. Kristi competes in double sculls, finishing 5th at the Tokyo Olympics with Gevvie Stone. She now rows with Sophia Vitas and they won the world championships this year. We talked with Kristi about rowing, changing partners, and her new role as host of  the podcast The Other 3 Years. Follow Kristi on Insta and be sure to subscribe to her podcast--it's an excellent listen, and you'll learn so much about what elite athletes go through in the years leading up to the Games. We have a Kickstarter to help us raise money for our work in covering the 2024 Olympics and Paralympics from Paris. Please support our efforts here. In our history moment, Alison looks at the rowing competition at Seoul 1988 and what spurred Australia to invest in its women's rowing team. In our visit to TKFLASTAN, we have news from: Taekwondo athlete Madelynn Gorman-Shore Shooter Tim Sherry Karate-ka Tom Scott Archery official Hannah Brown The dulcet tones of Jason Bryant Pole vaulter Katie Moon - vote for her in USA Track & Field's awards! Plus we have news from Paris 2024! For a transcript of this episode, please visit http://flamealivepod.com.  Thanks so much for listening, and until next time, keep the flame alive! Photo courtesy of Kristi Wagner. ***  Keep the Flame Alive: The Podcast for Fans of the Olympics and Paralympics with hosts Jill Jaracz & Alison Brown   Support the show: http://flamealivepod.com/support Bookshop.org store: https://bookshop.org/shop/flamealivepod   Hang out with us online: Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/flamealivepod Insta: http://www.instagram.com/flamealivepod Twitter: http://www.twitter.com/flamealivepod Facebook Group: hhttps://www.facebook.com/groups/flamealivepod Newsletter: Sign up at http://flamealivepod.com VM/Text: (208) FLAME-IT / (208) 352-6348    

Today, we are excited to have Jason Fitzgerald, founder of Strength Running and author of the book "Running for Health and Happiness", with us to discuss how to create a running workout plan based on your baseline mileage. Article, “Baseline Mileage: A Better Way To Boost Weekly Running Mileage” As runners, we know the importance of having a structured training plan to help us reach our goals and improve our overall performance. However, it can be challenging to know where to start, especially if you are a beginner or have never followed a training plan before. That's why in this episode, Jason will walk us through the key steps in creating a personalized training plan that is tailored to your baseline mileage. Whether you are just starting out or looking to take your running to the next level, this episode is for you! Jason Fitzgerald  • hosts the podcast and website Strength Running.   • is a USA Track & Field certified coach, • frequent contributor on PodiumRunner, Runner's World, Active, MapMyRun, The Art of Manliness, Lifehacker and others.   After you subscribe to his podcast, follow him on Twitter, Instagram and Youtube.

Dr. Smith provides a one stop shop for athletes in her Atlanta-based clinic. She is a doctor of chiropractic, board certified sports physician, extremity practitioner, and a strength and conditioning specialist. She is also certified in Active Release Technique and Graston technique. Dr. Smith is a team doctor for USA Track & Field, a former NCAA collegiate cross country and track athlete, a half ironman world qualifier, as well as a current Category 2 cyclist competing in the professional field.

The Her Business of Sport podcast shines a spotlight on female sport business administrators who are changing the rules of the industry by carving new pathways for women in the field. Each episode interviews a woman in the sports industry about their career journey, experiences working in the field, and advice they give to future generations.  Episode 9 features Renee Washington - Chief Operating Officer at USA Track & Field. Renee Chube Washington joined USA Track & Field as its chief operating officer in June 2012. As COO, Washington manages the multi-million-dollar budget and 60 person staff. Alongside the CEO, she develops and implements corporate strategy and direction. Washington has broad cross-enterprise oversight of all departments including: High Performance Programs, Events and Broadcast/Entertainment Properties, Merchandise, Legal, Revenue and Marketing, Communications, Grassroots Outreach and Youth, Finance and Revenue. In 2017, Washington was named a 2017 Game Changer by Sports Business Journal, as a female executive making a difference in the business of sport. She earned a Cynopsis Top Women in Sports honor in 2019 as a leader in sports operations. This episode covers: The importance of volunteering and being a part of your community Renee's journey to Chief Operating Officer Supporting athletes both on and off the track & field Renee's open door policy Encouraging conversations about people's passions Qualities of a good leader  

A certified mental performance coach and consultant with the Association for Applied Sport Psychology who also comes armed with a PhD and Masters in Sport and Performance Psychology, Cindra Kamphoff has worked alongside The Minnesota Vikings, USA Track & Field, and several Fortune 100 and 500 companies throughout her career.She's the author of the Amazon Best Seller, Beyond Grit, an award-winning speaker and host of the top-rated High Performance Mindset Podcast which has over 1 million+ downloads in more than 120 countries worldwide.Cindra is a former high school state champion in the mile who received a full scholarship to run track and field for The University of Northern Iowa, where she became obsessed with performance psychology. She's lead one of the top master's programs in the country for sport and performance psychology, is a member of the National Speakers Association, and is President of the Minnesota NSA chapter.From Cindra's website, reflecting on her purpose in life...Reminding myself of my purpose each day and making decisions from my purpose. The purpose of my life is to be connected and inspired, to guide others to play and life FULL OUT, by providing wisdom and the truth.Find Cindra and learn more at:• Website: https://cindrakamphoff.com• Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/drcindrakamphoff/• LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/cindra-kamphoff/• Twitter: https://twitter.com/mentally_strong• Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/cindrakamphoff/This interview with Cindra is one of those conversations we all need to hear. You'll learn about grit and how it impacts high performance in all areas, from sports to work to life. We'll also explore how adversity leads to growth, and how doing things that scare you leads to breakthroughs. Share this podcast episode with someone who needs it today, subscribe here, and follow us on our social channels for more inspiration and conversations like this one. Get after it! For more podcast episodes like this, check us out at GritMeetsGrowth.com or wherever you get your podcasts.

SBJ I Factor presented by Allied Sports: With Renee Washington of USA Track & Field This episode features Renee Washington, chief operating officer for USA Track & Field, talking with SBJ's Abe Madkour about her leadership style, what she looks for in a new hire, and how her career was influenced by spending 10 years as a stay-at-home mom. Washington is a member of SBJ's Game Changers class of 2017.

Kevin and Chelsea talk with Olympic Gold Medalist and purpose-led champion, Benita Fitzgerald Mosley about Benita's story and how sports or any passion can have a profound effect on your sense of self and confidence.  More about Benita: Benita Fitzgerald Mosley, an Olympic Gold Medalist and purpose-led champion in sports and business, is responsible for stewarding LeagueApps partnerships with North American professional sports leagues and their respective youth development initiatives. She also drives the advancement of the NextUp community platform and as President of FundPlay leads this LeagueApps program to support youth sports organizations and foster sports experience opportunities for young people from underserved communities. Prior to joining LeagueApps, Fitzgerald Mosley served as the Chief Executive Officer of the Laureus Sport for Good Foundation USA and also previously worked as Chief Operating Officer for the United States Olympic & Paralympic Committee and Chief of Sport Performance for USA Track & Field. Fitzgerald Mosley is a graduate of the University of Tennessee with a B.S. in Industrial Engineering and a charter member of the Tennessee Volunteers Hall of Fame. LinkedIn: Benita Fitzgerald Mosley Instagram: @benitafmosley Info on FundPlay: LeagueApps.com 

Most runners don't like strength training, including many of our experts in this episode.  Our experts discuss why it is important, how we can implement it into our training program and the benefits. Michael Wardian is a great example of how strength training can help him become one of the best consistent ultra athletes with over 300 marathons and ultras.  He has many accomplishments including setting the record world record time in 7 marathons on 7 continents in 7 days and just completed a transcontinental run, “Running Home” in 61 days.  Check him out on Instagram or learn more on his web site.  Check out this video showing Mike's three core strength exercises that you can do anywhere (dead bugs, bridge, bird dog)! Jason Fitzgerald had to be on this strength running episode because he has a podcast and website dedicated to the subject, Strength Running.  Jason is a USA Track & Field certified coach, and frequent contributor on PodiumRunner, Runner's World, Active, MapMyRun, The Art of Manliness, Lifehacker and others.  He has been running competitively since 1998 and competitively in the 3,000m Steeplechase.  After you subscribe to his podcast, follow him on Twitter, Instagram and Youtube. Brad Kearns is a top endurance and multisport athlete, author, podcaster and coach.  Check out more at: The Primal Endurancebook Primal Blueprintweb site Rad Podcast Primal Endurance Podcast Alex Hutchinson has studied and written about strength training  at Outsideonline.  Here are some articles you might be interested in: a general grab-bag of info about strength training the link between strength training and running economy strength training and longevity figure out how many reps to do based on subjective effort Alex is an avid runner and author.  We did a series of podcasts on his book, Endure: Mind, Body and the Curiously Elastic Limits of Human Performance.

Key Points, Top Takeaways and Memorable Quotes - “At 18 years old, to be able to call this, you know, she's probably late twenties, early thirties, by their first name, I just thought, it made me feel grown.  And it put us on more of a level playing field, not that she wasn't the authority because she was very much in command of that team and the culture of the team, decision making, and all that.”  7:07“If it weren't for sport, most of the benefits, most of the things that have happened in my life wouldn't have happened.  So I call my gold medal and sports participation the gift that keeps on giving.” 11:50“Certainly, embrace and appreciate the good times, but you can't get too super low during the bad times.” 13:21“My advice, really, for parents as your kids are entering their junior year and certainly before November 1st when they're applying to all these schools is to be very involved.” 16:43Guest Bio - Benita Fitzgerald Mosley, an Olympic Gold Medalist and purpose-led champion in sports and business, is responsible for stewarding LeagueApps partnerships with North American professional sports leagues and their respective youth development initiatives. She also drives the advancement of the NextUp community platform and as President of FundPlay leads this LeagueApps program to support youth sports organizations and foster sports experience opportunities for young people from underserved communities. Prior to joining LeagueApps, Fitzgerald Mosley served as the Chief Executive Officer of the Laureus Sport for Good Foundation USA and also previously worked as Chief Operating Officer for the United States Olympic & Paralympic Committee and Chief of Sport Performance for USA Track & Field. Fitzgerald Mosley is a graduate of the University of Tennessee with a B.S. in Industrial Engineering and a charter member of the Tennessee Volunteers Hall of Fame.Show Notes - 0:00 - WIMTS Podcast Intro0:17 - Introducing Benita Fitzgerald Mosley0:48 - Welcome1:40 - Background in Sports4:14 - The Impact of Good Coaches5:58 - Coach Terri at University of Tennessee 9:45 - 50th Anniversary of Title IX12:04 - Lessons Learned in Sports13:30 - Advice for Parents on Communication in Sports16:13 - Recruiting Advice for Parents21:26 - Choosing Schools25:12 - BB Commercial25:21 - Pat Summit Legacy27:41 - Transition from Tennessee to Olympic Games31:38 - How Have You Stayed Involved in the Olympic Movement?34:35 - League Apps36:41 - Club Sports and Finances39:27 - League Apps: Fun Play Program41:05 - Are You Speaking Soon?41:44 - What are Your Hopes for Your Daughter's College Career?42:40 - One Piece of Advice 43:47 - Where Can People Find You?44:22 - Thank You44:41 - WIMTS Podcast ClosingLinks & Where to Find Benita - www.leagueapps.comLinkedin - Benita Mosley FitzgeraldIG - @benitafmosley

World Athletics and USA Track & Field want track and field to be the fifth-most popular sport in the United States by the time the Summer Olympics arrive in Los Angeles in 2028. The last 10 days of the World Athletic Championships were supposed to serve as a springboard. On the track, USA dominated. But away from it, there were some critical of the U.S.'s first-time effort hosting the event. Where does the sport — and Hayward Field — go from here? Andrew Greif of the LA Times stops by the podcast this week to discuss his recent piece on the future of American track and field. For more, listen to this podcast in the player above or find us over on Apple or Spotify.The I-5 Corridor is a reader-supported publication. To receive new posts and support my work, consider becoming a free or paid subscriber. This is a public episode. If you'd like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit www.i-5corridor.com/subscribe

USA Track & Field celebrates a decade of being under the guidance CEO Max Siegel and discusses how he bridged the gap between the performance on the field and in the front office. Joining us on today's episode are Olympians Jackie Joyner-Kersee, Chaunte Lowe and Wallace Spearman along with USATF CEO Max Siegel himself.

On this special edition of "Listen in With KNN '' presented by FOX Sports Radio, host Kelsey Nicole Nelson welcomed special guest Max Siegel, the CEO of USA Track & Field to the show. Kelsey and Max touched on Team USA's Tokyo 2020 Olympic Games on the track and field circuit and what preparation was like in the midst of a pandemic. The two also discussed the sport's rising stars and touched on the controversy that surrounded Sha'Carri Richardson. Siegel is also the owner of Rev Racing and leads NASCAR's Drive for Diversity program. This is a show you don't want to miss! #LIWKNN #ListenInWithKNN

In this episode we sat down with famed NY marathon coach Glen Wiener, who has been with Team for Kids and New York Road Runners since 2008, coaching thousands of runners training for their first NYC Marathon. In this episode, he shares with us about what the NYC marathon experience is like, what makes it unique: from the early morning Staten Island Ferry to cheers along mile 18-25. Some nuggets of simple wisdom from empowering so many to finish their first marathon, and specifically on a difficult parts of the course in New York, are the highlight of the podcast! As a Team for Kids Coach, he also gets to see the life-changing work T4K does on the ground every day in the New York City area and across the country, and for this reason has remained with T4K so long. Glen is a lifelong runner with an undeniable passion for the sport and coaching others, and has ran over 25 marathons, including Boston five times, New York, Chicago, and Philadelphia. While he found running early and was a collegiate runner, he took up marathons later in life (25 years after college). Glen is a Road Runner's Club of America and Jack Daniel's VDOT certified coach, part of the USA Track & Field coaching program as a Level 2 Endurance Coach. In 2009 Glen's training program was featured in the New York Times alongside the programs of luminaries Grete Waitz, Jeff Galloway, and Greg McMillan. He believes that “coaching is an art based on science and works closely with runners of all abilities to help them achieve goals they never thought possible”(1). *If you'd like to contribute to Team for Kids this year or consider running/fundraising for them in a future major marathon (New York, London, Boston, etc.), check out my fundraiser page to contribute, learn more, or just see what the platform is like: https://runwithtfk.org/Profile/PublicPage/92722 As always, we'd love if you would reach out to us and let us know more about your corner of running culture, share inspiration and learning! Leave a comment here below or DM on Instagram or Facebook @RunningAnthropologist --Happy Running-- Mark Lane-Holbert *Team for Kids Coaches Profiles (October, 2021). https://www.runwithtfk.org/Profile/OurCoaches

“Living your best life” isn't about trading your 9-to-5 for margs on the beach (sorry). For Angela Manuel Davis, chief motivational officer (it's a thing!) and co-founder of indoor-cycling and boot camp studio AARMY, it means figuring out what motivates you and then going all in. On this episode, the former USA Track & Field star shares how she went from being intimidated by cycling to teaching Jay-Z and Oprah, and how — thanks to advice from Dad — her class became known as “church on a bike.” She also explains why accountability and affirmations are total game-changers, how to create group-class vibes at home, and what she does to recharge. In short? She tells  us how we can all get the life we deserve.Mind-Body LinksIf you're feeling ready for Angela to take you to church, here's a link to AARMY.Consult the original texts in the Harvard article that Jac and Angela discuss.And oh — did you know that Nike makes an indoor cycling shoe?

Cannabis News Update July 8, 2021 Today in cannabis news: A psychedelics decriminalization initiative launches in a third California municipality; while proposing categorization adjustments, a U.S. federal economic committee predicts that the cannabis industry will “continue to grow;” and following the Olympic disqualification of U.S. athlete Sha'Carri Richardson, USA Track & Field says cannabis regulations should be updated. The Morning Buzz presented by TRICHOMES brings you late-breaking news that tells you what's happening within the cannabis industry. Check in with the cannabis community at TRICHOMES.com

US track and field star Sha'Carri Richardson has been suspended for one month from the Olympic team after testing positive for THC, a chemical found in marijuana, the US Anti-Doping Agency (USADA) announced on Friday."The rules are clear, but this is heartbreaking on many levels; hopefully, her acceptance of responsibility and apology will be an important example to us all that we can successfully overcome our regrettable decisions, despite the costly consequences of this one to her," said USADA CEO Travis T. Tygart in a press release.Richardson appeared on NBC's TODAY show on Friday morning and said: "I just want to take responsibility for my actions, I know what I did, I know what I'm supposed to do, I'm allowed not to do and I still made that decision. I'm not making an excuse or looking for any empathy in my case."Richardson had booked her spot at the Tokyo Olympics with a runaway victory in the women's 100m at the US Olympic track and field trials in Eugene, Oregon last month. Due to the positive test, her Olympic trials results were automatically disqualified and she will not be allowed to participate in her signature 100m race at the Tokyo Olympics later this month.It's unclear whether Richardson will miss the Games altogether. She may still be eligible to compete in another event besides the 100m, such as the 4x100m relay. CNN has reached out to Team USA for clarity.Friday's USADA statement reads: "Richardson's competitive results obtained on June 19, 2021, including her Olympic qualifying results at the Team Trials, have been disqualified, and she forfeits any medals, points, and prizes. Beyond the one-month sanction, athlete eligibility for the Tokyo Games is determined by the USOPC and/or USA Track & Field eligibility rules."Richardson cited finding out from a reporter that her biological mother had passed away as part of the reason she consumed marijuana, saying: "I was just thinking it would be a normal interview and then on the interview to hear that information come from a complete stranger, it was definitely triggering, it was nerve shocking because it's like who are you to tell me that?"From there just blinded by emotions, blinded by bad news, blinded by just hiding hurt, honestly for the fact that I can't hide myself, so at least in some type of way, I was trying to hide my pain."The World Anti-Doping Agency (WADA) and the USADA label cannabis as a banned substance as it "poses a health risk to athletes, has the potential to enhance performance and violates the spirit of sport.""Everything I do comes from me naturally. No steroid(s). No anything. This incident was about marijuana. After my sanctions are up, I'll be back and able to compete and every single time I step on the track I'll be ready to compete for whatever anti-doping agency to come and get what it is that they need," Richardson concluded."Sha'Carri Richardson's situation is incredibly unfortunate and devastating for everyone involved," USA Track and Field said in a statement. "Athlete health and well-being continue to be one of USATF's most critical priorities and we will work with Sha'Carri to ensure she has ample resources to overcome any mental health challenges now and in the future."text by Homero De la Fuente, CNN

Have you had the opportunity to race on the track?  What age do can you start racing USATF Masters Track?  In this episode we talk about the little known meets of the USA Track & Field indoor and outdoor Masters National Championship.  Meets that now provide racing opportunities for athletes starting at age 25 with age group national titles on the line!Run Coaching Services - www.TeamOcoaching.comYou can also find us on our social media accounts for more education and inspiration.Instagram: @teamocoachingFacebook: teamocoachingSong: Lostboy & Slashtaq - Elysium [NCS Release]

Are you ready to be inspired? And maybe have some fun while we are at it?  Then this is the episode for you. For most of us, qualifying for the Olympics is a completely unrelateable accomplishment, right?  Well how about qualifying for FIVE of them? Abdi Abdirahman is the only American distance runner to qualify for five Olympic Games. At age 44, Abdi is also the oldest American runner to qualify for the Olympics, the oldest male to podium at the New York City Marathon, and the USA Track & Field master's record holder in the marathon. Born in Somalia, he came to Tucson, Arizona, at age 16 after his family escaped civil war. He became an American citizen in 2000 and has represented the United States as a 10,000m runner at the 2000, 2004, and 2008 Olympics, in the marathon in 2012, and has qualified for the 2020 Olympic marathon to be held in Japan this year.  Coach Claire Bartholic wanted to talk to “The Black Cactus” as Abdi is also known, not just about his amazing accomplishments, but about the things that are relatable and helpful to all runners--not just elites. Because the truth is that we are all runners and while Abdi just happens to be one of the fastest runners on the planet, we are all just putting one foot in front of the other. His new book is called, Abdi's World: The Black Cactus on Life, Running, and Fun, and in it, Abdi not only tells his incredible life story, but he also talks about how he leads a fulfilling life that is not all about running. It's like a guidebook that is part life lessons, part training tips, part autobiography, and all uniquely Abdi.  Claire talks with him about his 5 rules of running that might just help you have a better run today.  It's kind of hard to believe that such a dedicated, durable and resilient runner like him sometimes has to convince himself to go for a run, but it's true and she asks him all about it. This conversation is as much about living a passionate life as it is about running and it's hard to find someone more passionate about both than Abdi.   CONNECT, COMMENT, & COMMUNITY: Leave a review on Apple Podcasts!  A great FREE way to support the show! Email Coach Claire Follow Claire on Instagram Follow RunnersConnect on Instagram Join the Elite Treatment where you get first dibs on everything RTTT each week! Runners Connect Winner's Circle Facebook Community  RunnersConnect Facebook page GET EXPERT COACHING AT RUNNERSCONNECT!   This week's show brought to you by:  Perform from the Amino Company. Perform is an amino acid based formulation that I simply add to my water bottle during my run. It tastes great and is easy on my stomach.  Clinical studies have shown that Perform helps improve endurance, reduce fatigue, and increases muscle protein synthesis so you recover faster after the run. Check out the research here: https://aminoco.com/rttt  If you're interested in learning  more and giving Perform a try, we've got a special offer for you where you can save 30% by using the code RC30. Just head to: https://aminoco.com/rttt and use the code RC30 at checkout to save 30%  This week's show also brought to you by:  Heal from the Amino Company. Heal is an amino acid, whey and creatine based formulation designed to reduce recovery times and improve physical function after injuries by accelerating muscle repair while helping maintain a healthy inflammatory response. Check out the research here: https://aminoco.com/rttt  If you're looking for a nutritional advantage when it comes to recovering from your running injury or your daily training I recommend you give Heal a try.   If you're interested in learning  more and giving Heal a try, we've got a special offer for you where you can save 30% by using the code RC30. Just head to: https://aminoco.com/rttt and use the code RC30 at checkout to save 30%   

I interviewed Norman Wain | General Counsel, Chief of Business Affairs at USA Track & Field on Tuesday, March 2nd, 2021. We discussed several topics such as: Having Passion in his Legal Career Learning the Business of Sports The Road to General Counsel The Importance of Networking US Soccer History Leadership & Culture Building  Public Speaking Advice Fostering Success through Energizing Your Team Using Analytics to Drive Business Decision Making Parenting 5 Kids _______________________________________________ Give Feedback Please share your feedback for the show, who I should interview, and the topics that interest you right now.  _______________________________________________ Links referred to in this episode: Norman Wain | LinkedIn Profile USA Track & Field | Website Rick Davis | Society for American Soccer History Feature Major League Soccer | Website The Finish Line | Website The Family Man | IMDb United States Olympic & Paralympic Committee | Website Anti-Doping US Agency | Website The US Center for SafeSport | Website The Winner Within: A Life Plan for Team Players | Pat Riley Success is a Choice | Rick Pitino The Oz Principle | Roger Connors, Tom Smith, & Craig Hickman   Crucial Conversations | Kerry Patterson, Joseph Grenny, & Ron McMillan The First 90 Days | Michael Watkins

In this episode, Dillon sits down with Dr. Jason Tuori to discuss the best practice in selecting running shoes. We look to answer; Do they need to be specifically fit to your foot type? Should we be running in minimalist shoes or barefoot running? Can shoes decrease the risk of running-related injury? Should we be using different shoe types for different distances?  Enjoy!   -Team [P]Rehab Learn More About Dr. Jason Tuori, PT, DPT, CSCS: Jason Tuori is a sports physical therapy resident at the University of Rochester Medical Center in Rochester, NY. He received his Doctor of Physical Therapy at SUNY Upstate Medical University in 2017 and practiced for three years in an outpatient/sports setting in Ithaca, NY. Clinically, Jason’s interests are in the management of knee, ankle, and running-related injuries. He is an NSCA Certified Strength and Conditioning Specialist and USA Weightlifting certified coach and previously worked as a strength coach in the high school setting. Jason is a USA Track & Field certified running coach and works with runners of all abilities through the spectrum of rehab to performance training. In his free time, he enjoys running, hiking, and weightlifting. E-mail: JasonTuoriPT@gmail.com Instagram: @jasontuori.dpt LinkedIn:@jasontuoriPT Link To Blog: How To Movement Read The Best Prehab Exercises For Running Injuries Read How To Get Back To Running After An Injury Read How To Change Running Form Safely Watch The 5 Most Important Exercises For Runners Watch Secrets To Run Faster Learn More About [P]Rehab Running Program Connect with Team [P]Rehab: Submit Questions/Topics info@theprehabguys.com [P]Rehabbers thank you for listening and let us know what to talk about next. We hope to help you take control of your health through education! Did you enjoy this? Please rate, review, share, and subscribe. Every bit of feedback, comments, subscriptions, and sharing helps!!!

This episode features Dolf Berle, the CEO of Topgolf Entertainment Group, a global sports entertainment company. In his role, Mr. Berle is instrumental in driving strategic thought for the company and rallying the entire brand to connect people in meaningful ways. He has many years of experience as an executive, having previously served as the President and COO of Dave & Busters, the President of Lucky Strike Lanes, and the COO of House of Blues. Outside of his professional career, he is a dedicated athlete, who recently competed on American Ninja Warrior and is the world pole vaulting champion for men in his age bracket. He also serves on the National Board of Directors for the Make a Wish Foundation and the USA Track & Field organization.During this episode, we discuss making an impression as an entry-level employee, finding your purpose and companies that align with that, and more.

This week's conversation could not have come at a more important time as we sit down with coaching legend Vin Lananna.  Vin brings an incredible perspective to what is currently going on in the sport of collegiate track and field and cross country having made stops at Stanford, Oregon and currently at the University of Virginia.  He's currently the president of USA Track & Field and has also served as head coach for the USA World Cross Country Team, World Track and Field Team and recently 2016 Olympic Team in Rio de Janeiro.  In a time where track and field/cross country programs are being cut, Vin's message is clear...it is time to unify and speak up about the importance of track and field and how it serves our communities, our universities and our student-athletes.  Please give this episode a listen...you will be inspired!

This episode we welcome Arionne A., Associate Director of Partnerships with USA Track& Field. Arionne chats with us about life as a student athlete, and her transition into a sports career. Arionne talks about the importance of taking advantage of opportunity as it comes, and the importance of having a plan. From NASCAR to USA Track & Field, Arionne knows more than a little something about success on the track. Intro: "Gold" - Calid B. Outro: "Free the Watoto" - Calid B.

PART 2: Chris Helwick is a professional Decathlete in USA Track & Field and an Olympic Hopeful for 2021. He has an amazing story of retiring after two Olympic Trial runs in 2008 and 2012 ... and now coming back for the next Olympics! This is Part 2 with Olympic Hopeful, Chris Helwick, and his mind coach, Jeff Meyer. We really get into the power of the mind and body as well as other topics like gratitude, meditation, visualization, what it takes to really make sure you're progressing and so much more! Full show notes and resources can be found here: https://parkerkane.co/ Please follow, review, and share with a friend! Thanks for listening!

PART 1: Chris Helwick is a professional Decathlete in USA Track & Field and an Olympic Hopeful for 2021. He has an amazing story of retiring after two Olympic Trial runs in 2008 and 2012 ... and now coming back for the next Olympics! In this episode, we're joined by Chris and his mind coach, Jeff Meyer! This is a fascinating opportunity to learn from both the "athletics" perspective and the "mind" perspective. This was split into 2 episodes. Be sure to keep an eye out for the next episode where we dive into even more strategies and tactics! Full show notes and resources can be found here: https://parkerkane.co/ Please follow, review, and share with a friend! Thanks for listening!

Kathleen Gage has owned and operated her business for over 26 years. An expert in changing with the times, Kathleen is known as the “no-nonsense, common sense” marketing strategist, speaker, author, and visibility expert. Her clients are driven by making a difference through their own unique voice.As a result of discovering the life-changing power of plant-based eating in her sixties, Kathleen has proactively shifter her focus to working with those who are open to the possibility of what plant-based eating can do for them and their bottom-line.  Randy Behr M.A., CSCS, MORR-CSPS, Cooper’s Biomechanics & Fitness, 25 + years in sports & fitness; coaching, teaching, strength & conditioning as an Athletic Director, Health Educator, Sports Information Director, P.T. Education Director and Fitness Director with the NJCAA, USA Track & Field, Arena Football League, Olympic Training Center, YMCA, Military and the California Football Association.He has trained over 1,000 athletes in multiple sports to include football, baseball, basketball, rugby, soccer, track and field, swimming, volleyball, tennis, mixed martial arts and golf. In addition, he has presented internationally and a published writer. This episode we discuss The connection between self-care and productivity  Steps you can take today to better care for yourself How to shift your outlook and get out of a funk  The key to finding an exercise routine that sticks  Episode Resources www.PowerUpForProfits.com  www.PlantBasedEatingforHealth.com www.plantbasedeatingforhealth.com/podcast    https://twitter.com/kathleengage https://www.linkedin.com/in/kathleengage/ http://behrsportsperformance.com/ https://www.linkedin.com/in/randy-behr-1006461a/

On this episode I had the pleasure speaking with PR industry leader Michelle Huff Elliott to talk about losing and gaining business, pivoting the conversation, PR Fees and more. A Baltimore native who took Los Angeles by storm in 1999. With a Bachelor’s degree from Bennett College and a Master’s degree in Marketing from LaSalle University, Michelle began working with the big boys right from the start as the International Marketing Director for Virgin Records. Where she worked with such icons as: Janet Jackson, Lenny Kravitz, the Neptunes, Kelis and the Rolling Stones.  Soon after, she moved to New York City to become the In-Store Director of Events for Donna Karan After proving herself as a major force in her field, Michelle decided to go back to her roots and conquer the entertainment industry.  In 2002, Michelle decided to take the entrepreneurial path and start her very own company HUFF Events & PR, a full-service event planning and media relations boutique firm specializing in the entertainment, sports and fashion industries. She has managed events and strategic publicity campaigns for such clients as: Usher’s the Neptunes Alicia Keys’, U.S. American Bowl Half-Time performance, AIDS Institute’s New York City World AIDS Day Fundraising Gala and much more.  In 2015, Michelle merged her company with Simone Smalls PR to launch Strategic Heights Media.  Their clients include: USA Track & Field, American Black Film Festival, singer Guordan Banks, Love Jones the Musical, WE tv, TV One, BET Networks, Ramsey Personalities and more.

“Find a way to get people hooked on running. That’s what we need.”   Jay Holder just might love running — the sport itself, plus every single member of the running community — more than any guy I know. Jay is the Director of Marketing & Communications at Atlanta Track Club, which means this week, we're getting a behind-the-scenes look at what it took to host the 2020 U.S. Olympic Marathon Trials! Jay talks about the bidding process leading up to the Trials, and shares what, exactly, Atlanta did to show USA Track & Field that they were worthy of hosting one of the greatest weekends in American distance racing. (It involved a 90-page proposal and plan!) Jay, a dad of two, shares stories from the course — which he ran several dozen times before race weekend — and explains what he says is "the best part of the job." We look back reminiscing about the Trials weekend, and look forward, with some trepidation: The Atlanta Track Club also hosts the Peachtree Road Race, which is the largest 10K in the world that takes place every year on the Fourth of July.   Thank you to AfterShokz for sponsoring this episode of the Ali on the Run Show! CLICK HERE for 15% off wireless headphones. (My favorite is the Aeropex!)   What you’ll get on this episode: A bit of background on Jay’s professional career, and what brought him to Atlanta Track Club (6:55) The bidding process behind the Olympic Trials, and how Atlanta won the hosting gig (10:00) What Jay says is the best part of his job (21:50) What race weekend looked like for Jay (28:50) What does the current state of the world mean for the 2020 Peachtree Road Race?   Follow Jay: Instagram @jayholderruns Twitter @jauntingjourno   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!

Could you imagine running 262.5 miles or 422 KM across 63 hours with no sleep? That is what today's featured performer US Ultra and Marathon acclaimed distance runner Mike Wardian did. But wait there's more, Mike did this around the block whilst under quarantine and Mike termed it the #quarantinebackyardultra. We didn't discuss the quarantine backyard ultra on today's featured performer episode but we did discuss many of Mike's other records. For example, Mike has been the fastest marathoner ever dressed as Spiderman and Elvis. Mike has also held the fastest 50km treadmill world record set in 2015 of 2 hours and 59 minutes. Mike holds the World Abbott Marathon Majors record for the fastest average time across all six world marathon majors; Tokyo, Boston, London, Berlin, Chicago and New York with an average time of 2:31:09 and most recently Mike picked up the Bronze Medal at the USA Track & Field 50km National Road Championships crossing the line in 3:06:10 which was a US 45 to 49 year old masters record. Mike Wardian is prolific, he has raced more than 50 times a year.  Last year Mike covered 2591km in competition alone. Mike's sporting resume is something to behold and on today's episode Mike shares around the highs, lows and learnings of his incredible career. We play the game of three's with Mike outlining his top 3 tips for masters runners, top 3 trail running tips, top 3 recovery tips and top 3 marathon tips.   SUBSCRIBE NOW! This episode is sponsored by POGO Physio Telehealth Consultations POGO Physio believe that everyone deserves access to complete and remarkable physiotherapy services.  Our goal is to get you back to your Physical Best.  Find out more about telehealth consultations and book online here>>. _____ If you enjoyed this episode of The Physical Performance Show please hit SUBSCRIBE for to ensure you are one of the first to future episodes. Jump over to POGO Physio - www.pogophysio.com.au for more details Follow @Brad_Beer Instagram, Twitter, and Snapchat Please direct any questions, comments, and feedback to the above social media handles.

Three former guests on the podcast discuss a variety of topics, starting with a definition of the term “speed” and how that term fits into the training of distance runners. Specifically, Jeff Boelé and John O’Malley discuss acceleration and why it may or may not be useful for distance runners. The conversation then moves on to a discussion of terminology across a spectrum of intensities, including threshold and vVo2max running. Later in the podcast John and Jeff Boelé address a question Joan Hunter submitted regarding sub-max velocity work and their answers are fantastic.  This podcast is in many ways an extension of the conversations these three men and Jay Johnson have been engaging in via a text thread for the past year.  While technical at times, the majority of the information in this podcast will be useful for coaches with two years of experience, coaches with 20 years of experience and everyone in between.  For complete show notes visit CoachJayJohnson.com. Included is the link to the 20-minute video of Jeff Boelé’s neural session practice, the video that John O’Malley says is a must-watch. If you'd like some transcribed excerpts of this podcast please join Jay’s email list by visiting CoachJayJohnson.com.  Finally, John, Dr. Messer and Jay all spoke at the 2020 Boulder Running Clinics and at the end of the podcast Jay shares a coupon code that will give you $10 off those videos. Visit BoulderRunningClinics.com to purchase the videos.   ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~  John O’Malley   A Brooks “Top 25 Most Inspiring Coaches” award winner, Coach O’Malley has an unprecedented coaching resume. He has had the unique ability to coach the “average” runner in addition to being able to take elite runners to the highest levels in Illinois and United States history. His cross country teams at Sandburg H.S. have qualified for state 14 years in a row, which accounts for every year he’s been coaching. His teams have placed in the top 10 in state eight separate occasions out, including three top-four finishes, a runner up in 2014 and a state championship in 2015. Without their #2 runner, his team placed 4th at NXN in 2015 after qualifying and placing 16th in 2014. In addition to coaching two NXN teams, he has coached two individual qualifiers.   He coached two-time Illinois state champion, 8:29 2-miler, 3:59 miler, only double Footlocker and Nike National Champion, Lukas Verzbicas. Last year Dylan Jacobs won Footlocker Midwest Regional, making Coach O’Malley the only coach to have coached two Footlocker Midwest Regional champions. Jacobs would go on to be a double All-American at NXN and Footlocker as a junior. At Detweiller Park, the Illinois state cross country course since 1972, two of O’Malley’s runners have broken 14:00, a feat only achieved by a total of six runners in Illinois history. His ability to create a culture in which all his athletes are fully engaged and determined is perhaps best exemplified by David Gleisner who as a healthy senior did not manage to make the team’s top seven and run at state or nationals, but would run 9:16 for 3200 that spring.   On the track, O’Malley has coached five runners who have run 4:10 or better for 1600 and 15 runners 1:57 or better in the 800. His 4 x 800 relays have been most dominant. Having run 7:46 or better for the last six consecutive seasons, they placed in the top five in state seven times, including two state champion relays and setting the Illinois State Record of 7:37.3. In all, he’s had ten different foursomes run under 7:48. Additionally, Sean Torpy set the all-time Illinois State Record in the 800 of 1:47.9. His 4 x mile relay won the 2016 New Balance Indoor National title. Sean Torpy would go on to become the Illinois state champion in the 1600, Chris Torpy the Illinois state 800 meter champion, and his team won three of the four distance events at the state meet in 2016, a feat only achieved two other times in state history. Last spring, after graduating three of his four state champions from 2016, his 4 x 800 came back to place 2nd in state in 7:46 and Dylan Jacobs ran 4:07 for 1600. O’Malley has coached three Gatorade Athletes of the Year: Lukas Verzbicas, Sean Torpy and Dylan Jacobs.   The Illinois Track and Cross Country Coaches Association Coach of the Year, NFHS Coach of the Year, United States Track and Cross Country Federation Coach of the Year, Coach O’Malley’s coaching resume is perhaps only surpassed by his teaching accolades, which includes the Northwestern University Distinguished Secondary Teacher Award, the Stanford University Excellence in Teaching Award, the Illinois Education Association Leadership in Action Award and the Western Illinois University Inspiring teach award.  Dr. Jeff Messer  Dr. Jeffrey I. Messer serves as department chair and faculty in exercise physiology for the Exercise Science Department at Mesa Community College, Mesa, Arizona.   Dr. Messer has published research in Medicine and Science in Sports and Exercise, The American Journal of Physiology and The Journal of Applied Physiology. Most recently, Dr. Messer and co-authors published a 2016 paper entitled “A Simple Hydraulic Analog Model of Oxidative Phosphorylation.”   Dr. Messer applies his passion for teaching and scholarly inquiry through his strong involvement in coaching both interscholastic endurance athletes and, periodically, pre-secondary and post-collegiate endurance athletes.   Dr. Messer has been recognized by the United States Track-&-Field and Cross-Country Coaches Association as the 2016 National Girls High School Cross-Country Coach-of-the-Year.  From 2006 – 2012, Dr. Messer served as co-head coach for cross-country and assistant coach (distance) for track-&-field at Xavier College Preparatory, Phoenix, Arizona. The Xavier College Preparatory cross-country program earned six consecutive (2007 – 2012) Arizona high school girl’s state cross-country championships. During the three-year period from 2010 – 2012, the Xavier College Preparatory cross-country program concluded the associated cross-country seasons ranked 22nd, 8th, and 21st in the United States. During the 2012 Arizona high school track-&-field season, Xavier College Preparatory had twelve (12) student-athletes average 5:13 for the 1,600-meter distance.   In February 2013, Dr. Messer began to serve as head coach for girl’s cross-country and assistant coach (girls’ distance) for track-&-field at Desert Vista High School, Phoenix, Arizona. The Desert Vista High School girls’ cross-country program earned the 2013, 2014, and 2016 Arizona high school girls’ state cross-country championship. In late-May 2014, the Desert Vista High School girls’ distance program was ranked by MileSplit US as one of only two girls’ high school track-&-field programs in the United States with “top ten” groups in each of the 800-m, 1,600-m, and 3,200-m events. In December 2014, the Desert Vista High School girls’ cross-country program finished fifth (5th) at the Nike National High School Cross-Country Championship and thus concluded the 2014 high school cross-country season as the fifth (5th) ranked high school cross-country team in the United States. More recently, the Desert Vista High School girls’ cross-country program finished sixth (6th) at the 2016 Nike National High School Cross-Country Championship.   Subsequent to the 2016 high school cross-country season, Dr. Messer retired from his head coaching endeavors in order to expand his community college leadership pursuits.   Most recently, Dr. Messer returned and transitioned to the Desert Vista boys’ distance program as a volunteer assistant for the 2017 cross-country season. The Desert Vista High School boys’ cross-country program earned its first opportunity to compete at and ultimately finished eighth (8th) at the 2017 Nike National High School Cross-Country Championship. During the 2018 and 2019 Arizona high school cross-country seasons, Dr. Messer served as a volunteer assistant for the Desert Vista High School girls’ and boys’ cross-country programs.   Additionally, Dr. Messer serves as the coach for professional runner Jessica Tonn. Miss Tonn recently finished as national runner-up at the October 2019 USA Track-&-Field 5-K Championships and hopes to compete at the 2020 U.S. Olympic Team Track-&-Field Trials.   Jeff Boelé  Jeff has a unique background as a coach. In his near 20-year career, he has worked with middle school, high school, collegiate, professional, and masters athletes.  With a background as an endurance athlete, Jeff got his start coaching distance athletes at Greenville College in Greenville, IL in the summer of 2000. Upon moving to Boulder, CO in 2005, Jeff's coaching exploits started to diversify. He started working with a small group of post-collegiate athletes and eventually began helping at Lyons middle/senior high school (Lyons, CO) a few years later. It was at Lyons that Jeff's coaching acumen was refined. Brought on to coach the high jump, Jeff took the challenge of becoming a great jumps coach seriously, and that meant taking a deep dive into the speed/power world. Eventually, Jeff handled programming for the cross country team and all event groups (sprint, jump, throw, distance) for the track and field team. He had direct oversight of the jumps and distance events.    In 2015, Jeff met renowned coach Dan Pfaff at the ALTIS training enclave in Phoenix, AZ. Through this mentorship, Jeff was inspired to pursue a massage therapist license.  Becoming a licensed therapist in 2017 was one more skillset Jeff added to his coaching toolbox. The combination of sports therapy, speed/power and endurance training have equipped Jeff well for his current role of working with professional and semi-profession distance athletes in Boulder, CO.    Jeff has a proven track record of fostering a culture where athletes of all ages and abilities are able to develop and see continued progress in their athletic pursuits. Jeff holds USATF Level I and II (endurance) certifications and a jumps event specialist certification from the USTFCCCA. Additionally, he is a licensed massage therapist in the state of Colorado  Jeff works with or has worked with a number of notable athletes and teams.  Paul Roberts - 2 x Nike Cross National qualifier, 5th place Footlocker Cross Country (2015), IAAF World Cross Country qualifier (2015)  Katie Mackey - Multiple time US national champion, IAAF Indoor World Championship and Diamond League participant  Lyons high school - 16 team state championships (cross country/track) and numerous individual state champions since 2010 

Bob Barker Talks About Pigs, Rabbits and Dogs, Oh My. The legendary TV host and Animal Advocate Bob Barker is proud that he's the most frequent guest on Animal Radio and vows to protect that record. He's visiting this time to debunk the myth that the end of movie credit "No Animals Were Harmed" is true. He says Hollywood is in the American Humane Association's pocket, and that money is to blame for most animal cruelty. Listen Now Over The Top Pet Owners  There should be no shortage of potential profile subjects for this show: Nat Geo has just ordered a new series called Spoiled Rotten Pets, hosted by Howard Stern's wife, Beth Stern. As the nicely self-explanatory title suggests, the series is about pet owners who go over the top when taking care of their animals. Listen Now Get Your Licks on Route 66  Victoria Stilwell talks about the life-saving Fido Friendly Adoption Tour. She shares her plans for this tour and what TV show she's working on now. Listen Now Cheetah Cubs Named After American Sprinters  Two of the planet's fastest land mammals now have names fitting their status. Washington, DC's National Zoo has teamed up with USA Track & Field to name two new cheetah cubs after Justin Gatlin and Carmelita Jeter, who were the fastest American sprinters in the 100-meter dash in the London Olympics. Listen Now Read more about this week's show.

Dr. Rebecca Breslow is a Sports Medicine physician in Boston, Massachusetts. She has specific interests in running and road race medicine, non-operative treatment of musculoskeletal injuries, sports injury prevention, fitness and exercise.  A graduate of Yale University, Dr. Breslow did her medical training at Harvard Medical School and Brigham and Women's Hospital.  An internist by training, she joined the faculty of Brigham and Women's Hospital in 2010.  Dr. Breslow is a life-long runner, and successfully competed on the local and regional Masters road racing circuit in the Boston area.  She subsequently became a USA Track & Field coach and a certified personal trainer through the National Academy of Sports Medicine.  In 2014, she founded Run Strong Studio, a training facility in Brookline, Massachusetts, and ultimately completed a Sports Medicine Fellowship at Boston Children’s Hospital.   Dr. Breslow volunteers on the Sports Medicine and Science Committee and National Team Medical Staff of USA Track & Field, and is a volunteer physician for many local road races and track and field events.  She currently practices in the Sports Medicine Division of the Department of Orthopaedic Surgery at Brigham and Women’s Hospital. 

In this episode of HACKED we talk about career and success hacks with USA Olympian, Jackie Joyner-Kersee. Jackie Joyner-Kersee is an American retired track and field athlete, ranked among the all-time greatest athletes in the heptathlon as well as long jump. She won three gold, one silver, and two bronze Olympic medals, in those two events at four different Olympic Games. Sports Illustrated Magazine voted Joyner-Kersee the Greatest Female Athlete of All-Time. She is on the Board of Directors for USA Track & Field (USATF), the national governing body of the sport Joyner-Kersee is an active philanthropist in children's education, racial equality and women's rights. She is a founder of the Jackie Joyner-Kersee Foundation, which encourages young people in East St. Louis to pursue athletics and academics In this episode you will learn: Turning doubters into believers  How to find immediate career solutions  How to properly receive criticism and use it to your advantage  Using visualization tools to complete tasks faster  How to manage personal doubts and anxieties  Building a team of supporters around you  Understanding the process of setting a goal and achieving it 

#Ep.28: "Strength Training For Runners" with Jason FitzgeraldJason Fitzgerald finished the 2008 New York Marathon in 2:44 but with a severe ITB injury. Unable to run for six months, Jason put his time into investigating ways to not just recover but also reduce risk of future injury. It seems he found it...From 2009, Jason was able to run more than ever, achieving a 5+ minute PB at the Philadelphia Marathon in 2:39:32, 1st-place at the 2011 Moraine Hills Half Marathon, 2012 Maryland Warrior Dash and 2013 Potomac River Run Marathon. His secret… strength work.In 2010, to celebrate & share his discovery, Jason created strengthrunning.com. It quickly grew to become one of the largest running blogs on the web with over 200,000 readers per month, and has been featured in Runner’s World, Competitor Magazine, USA Today, The Huffington Post, and most other major media.As a USA Track & Field certified coach, Jason is the author of ‘101 Simple Ways to be a Better Runner’ and ‘Running for Health and Happiness’, both of which were #1 best-sellers in the running category on Amazon.Sounds like the perfect guest to talk about strength training for runners!Jason won't be speaking at this year's 'RCL International Running Conference 2019' October 30/31 in Brighton, UK (full details: https://RCL2019.eventbrite.com) but we are determined to get him next year!BE SURE TO CHECK OUT THE CHAPTER MARKERS (availability will depend on what app you are listening on.)As with all episodes of RunChatLive, this episode was recorded LIVE on video at www.facebook.com/runchatlive. All episodes are later made available on YouTube and as podcasts on Spotify, iTunes, Podbean, Stitcher, etc. For more details, visit https://www.runchatlive.com/Support the show (https://www.patreon.com/runchatlive)

Don't be surprised if a Metcon workout includes: Running Cycling Rowing Gymnastic movements Strength exercises Any combination of these forms of exercise They're put together to condition the metabolism. In other words, to enable you to work at a near maximum intensity for a prolonged period of time. They sound very much like a running workout - like a challenging hill workout, for example. But the crucial difference is that they don't have to include any running. And that makes them useful for runners who may not be ready for a hard workout (or who want a different, less-specific workout). I've brought Dr. Mike Young onto the podcast to discuss metcon workouts for runners (and more topics) in more detail. You can also sign up here for our free course on runner-specific strength training. Mike Young, PhD is the Director of Research and Performance at Athletic Lab. A Lead Instructor for both USA Track & Field and USA Weightlifting, he also works with elite athletes and has consulted with the MLS, MLB, NFL, PGA, and NHL. An internationally recognized researcher, coach, and educator, Mike has the unique distinction of attending all three US Olympic Training Centers as an athlete, sport scientist, and coach. He has degrees in exercise physiology, coaching science, and biomechanics – not to mention his prowess publishing multiple peer-reviewed journal articles. This conversation focuses on strength training for runners and how to think more productively about certain types of strength workouts and whether or not machines are appropriate for runners.

"I hope I’m always willing to be wrong, willing to learn, and able to get better." —Lauren Fleshman Lauren Fleshman is many things: She's a retired professional runner, a coach, the co-founder of Picky Bars, the co-creator of the Believe training journals, the creator of the Wilder retreat, one of the faces of Oiselle, a vocal USA Track & Field board member, a co-host of the Work, Play, Love podcast, wife to professional triathlete, and mom to Jude and Zadie. Phew! On this episode, Lauren talks about all of it, including her journey to becoming an entrepreneur, her honest thoughts on body image, and the real effect having kids had on her marriage. This is a fun, no-holds-barred conversation with one of the leading voices in the running industry. Thank you to AfterShokz for sponsoring this episode of the Ali on the Run Show! CLICK HERE for $55 off your wireless headphone bundle!   What you’ll get on this episode: What takes up the majority of Lauren’s time right now (2:00) How Lauren became a professional runner (3:35) Lauren reflects on her favorite race distance and her decision to stop competing professionally (10:00) How having children affected Lauren’s career, and what running was like for her during and after pregnancy, plus how becoming a mom changed her as an athlete (13:00) Whether Lauren has always been confident speaking up and using her voice, and how she developed that confidence (23:00) Lauren talks about what she sees as the biggest problems facing professional runners right now, and what makes her want to speak up the loudest (28:45) What Lauren would tell a 16-year-old runner who wants to go pro (33:30) How Lauren became an entrepreneur, and the evolution of Picky Bars (36:00) How Lauren got involved with Oiselle, what her role is with the company now, and where she sees the company going (43:20) How Lauren met her now-husband, Jesse Thomas, and what their relationship is really like — plus the struggles they’ve faced together since having kids (52:30) What Lauren’s relationship with her body is like right now, and what she wants more people to feel about their own bodies (1:03.15) What we mention on this episode: Picky Bars Oiselle Believe Training Journals Wilder Retreat Work, Play, Love podcast "10 Reasons the 5K is Freaking Awesome" via Runner’s World Sally Bergesen "Welcome to the New School" via Oiselle "Dear Younger Me" by Lauren Fleshman Follow Lauren: Instagram @fleshmanflyer Twitter @laurenfleshman Follow Ali: Instagram @aliontherun1 Facebook 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!

Carrie interviews Olympian Mechelle Lewis Freeman! Mechelle discusses participating in the 2008 Olympic Games, the rewards of coaching, parenting, and her company Track Girlz. Show notes for this episode can be found at ctollerun.com. Mechelle Lewis Freeman A Maryland native, Mechelle Lewis Freeman is a graduate of the University of South Carolina where she obtained both her Bachelors and Master Degrees in Mass Communications. She was a member of the 2002 Women’s Outdoor Track & Field team who brought the first National Championship in any sport to the university. Mechelle is a Track & Field 2007 Pan American Double Silver Medalist, 2007 World Champion, and 2008 Olympian. Her events included the 100 meters and the 4×100 meter relay. She currently coaches sprints and relays for the Wayzata High School Girls Track Team and is the Assistant Relays Coach for USA Track & Field’s National Teams. Off the track, Mechelle turns her focus to TrackGirlz, her company she founded to empower women and girls through track and field inspired apparel, camps, and fitness events. As a marketing professional, she has managed global brands including Coca-Cola, IBM, and the Xerox.  Mechelle is passionate about sharing her personal journey to inspire others. She currently lives in Maple Grove, Minnesota with her husband, David, and two children, Bayne and Harley.

Carrie interviews Twin Cities in Motion Executive Director, Virginia Brophy Achman! Virginia shares the most rewarding aspects of her job, her favorite parts of the Medtronic Twin Cities Marathon course, and offers words of encouragement for first time participants. Show notes for this episode can be found at ctollerun.com. Virginia Brophy Achman Virginia Brophy Achman is executive director of Twin Cities in Motion (TCM), the organizer of the region’s premier running events, including the Medtronic Twin Cities Marathon, a Top 10 U.S. Marathon and a year-round calendar of events. She joined TCM in 2000 as Race Operations Manager and served as Race Director before becoming Executive Director in 2004. During her leadership, TCM has evolved into a mission-driven organization that promotes healthy lifestyles through running events and community outreach and contributes a portion of every race dollar to local youth and professional athletes, raising more than $1.4 million annually with its charity partners. Virginia is active in the running industry and served as Chair of Women's Long Distance Running for USA Track & Field (2008-2012) and President of Running USA (2009-2012). Currently Virginia is a 25 year volunteer, serving as Chair of Registration for Race for the Cure--Susan G. Komen Twin Cities. Virginia is also serving a two year term on the Running USA Board of Directors and is a founding member and serving on the Marathon Safety and Security Summit Steering committee at the National Center for Spectators Sports Safety and Security (NCS4). A runner herself, Virginia has completed ten marathons. Virginia’s passion for getting the Twin Cities moving is reflected through the many programs TCM offers including corporate wellness and youth running.  Through its year round running events, TCM is able to inspire and support individuals and families efforts to achieve a healthy lifestyle.

Jonathan Marcus is to running as Charlie Munger is to investing: a coach that uses “elementary, worldly wisdom” to mold his athletes into high-level runners. His past coaching and running industry experience includes: Assistant track coach at Portland State University Division I / NAIA / post-collegiate club / Oregon High School levels Involvement with the Portland Track Festival, USA Track & Field, NIKE’s Bowerman Track Club, and the Run Portland/Team Athena running clubs He was appointed USA Track & Field High Performance Coordinator for the men’s middle distances in 2011 and his national role with USATF included serving as co-meet director for the prestigious USATF High Performance track meet held annually at Occidental College. Currently he’s the Director of High Performance West, an elite training group in Portland Oregon. He also has an incredibly enlightening and action-packed podcast with fellow coach Steve Magness called On Coaching that I highly recommend. What I most respect about coach Jonathan Marcus is that he’s a lifelong learner: always reading books, learning, educating himself, and connecting with others to improve his ability to perform at a high level as a running coach. Our wide-ranging discussion might surprise you because we talk about some interesting topics that, on first examination, don’t appear to be truly about running or coaching! Issues like: The books that Jonathan is reading (and why they’re not all running books) Empathy and bias (and why these are crucial traits for coaches) Vision (and how this relates to your success as a runner) “Cognitive coping skills” for racing and challenging workouts For those who want to transcend beyond an elementary understanding of running, this conversation is a fantastic primer on the nuances of high-level running achievement. I think you’re going to love it.

I’m a proud omnivore. I firmly believe that eating a balanced, “whole-foods” diet is the key to both long-term health and improved running performance. But the issue isn’t which diet is best, but the results that a certain diet can give to you. Over the past decade, I’ve been borderline obsessed with discovering the optimal diet for running performance. I’ve read many of the best diet books, interviewed Registered Dietitians, pro athletes, and best-selling diet authors: Q&A Podcast with Anne Mauney MPH, RD How elite OCR athlete Kimber Mattox fuels her running Matt Fitzgerald on “The Endurance Diet” How pro marathoner Ariana Hilborn eats I’ve also heard first hand from elite runners, USA Track & Field instructors, and world-class coaches about the best approaches to eating for endurance runners. And they all include meat. But… not one person (anywhere) thinks we should eat a meat-based diet.  Whether you’re vegan or an omnivore like myself, we should all eat a plant-based diet. Here are 3 strategies that work well for me.

COACH JENNY SHOW - EPISODE 39 - Strength Train Like Pro Runners with Jason Fitzgerald Jason Fitzgerald is a USA Track and Field certified coach, 2:39 marathoner, and Men's Running Magazine's 2017 Influencer of the Year. Through the award-winning Strength Running blog, coaching programs, and podcast, he has helped tens of thousands of runners reach new personal bests since 2010.  TIMELINE HIGHLIGHTS: 2:00 HOW INJURIES INFORMED JASON'S STRENGTH RUNNING PHILOSOPHY 4:59 JASON'S PRE-INJURY STRENGTH TRAINING REGIMEN 7:11 THE BENEFITS OF STRENGTH TRAINING FOR RUNNERS 11:43 HOW OFTEN SHOULD ONE STRENGTH TRAIN? 12:10 THE DO'S & DONT'S OF STRENGTH TRAINING FOR RUNNER 17:27 BALANCING STRENGTH & CARDIO TRAINING 19:26 STRENGTH TRAINING TO IMPROVE RUNNING PERFORMANCE  20:34 HOW ELITE RUNNERS STRENGTH TRAIN TO IMPROVE PERFORMANCE 28:09  STRENGTH TRAINING FOR BEGINNER RUNNERS  31:19. STRENGTH TRAINING WHILE TRAVELING  33:52 BODY WEIGHT vs WEIGHT TRAINING ROUTINES 36:09 STRENGTH TRAINING FOR HALF MARATHONS 41:54 FAVORITE STRENGTH TRAINING SUCCESS STORIES   KEY TAKEAWAYS: Injury prevention is the #1 reason runners should lift weights. Strength training twice weekly for 45-60 min each delivers maximal benefits. Running is an impact sport, it's you vs the ground. Runners don't have to lift more than twice a week. Lift weights AFTER you run, not before you run. Take two minutes rest in-between each exercise.   Strength training delays fatigue.   ADDITIONAL RESOURCES: Jason's Training Programs Jason's Full Strength Program Jason's Free E-mail Strength Training Series Jason Fitzgerald's ‘Strength Running Podcast'   GUEST BIOGRAPHY:  JASON FITZGERALD  Jason Fitzgerald is the creator and founder of Strength Running. As a USA Track & Field certified coach, he's helped thousands of runners race faster, get stronger, and prevent injuries since 2010. Jason has been running competitively since 1998 and during that time he's run a 2:39 marathon, beat almost 17,000 other runners to win a Warrior Dash obstacle race, and won many other 5ks, half marathons and marathons. Jason also hosts of the Strength Running podcast, and is a member of the Greatist Expert Network, and his book Running for Health & Happiness debuted as an instant Amazon bestseller. Jason is the 2017 Men's Running Influencer of the Year and my coaching advice has been featured in most major media publications like Runner's World, Competitor, Forbes, Lifehacker, Health Magazine, Business Insider, Fitness and many more. Connect With Jason Fitzgerald Online: Official Website - Facebook - Twitter - Instagram

Tiffeny Parker, is a USA Track & Field and Bobsled Athlete who started her career as a top California ranked triple jumper. With some earlier career injuries, financial setbacks, & disappointments, this struggling athlete, who was once told she would never make it, has developed into an elite seasoned athlete that continues to persevere. By the end of this episode, you'll learn the politics of being a student-athlete, what it takes to make the USA Olympic team, and how losing a parent pushed her closer towards her dream. Follow her on Instagram @tiffiep, Facebook Tiffeny Parker, and Twitter @tiffie_p, and visit Tiffenyparker.net.   /// ABOUT THE SHOW /// The PRETTY GIRLS SWEAT Show, hosted by Aeshia DeVore Branch, highlights women who are balancing demanding careers with a healthy lifestyle and hurdling over personal and professional obstacles. Each week, Aeshia has a sister-to-sister chat with an inspiring go-getter and listeners learn HOW good things come to those who SWEAT. Learn more about us at prettygirlssweat.com! Have a question that you want to be answered on the show? Email hi@prettygirlssweat.com!

Mackenzie Havey is the author of the new book published by Bloomsbury, MINDFUL RUNNING. She writes about endurance sports and mind-body health and fitness for a number of leading publications, including TheAtlantic.com, ESPN, Runner’s World, SELF, and Outside. She holds a graduate degree in sport psychology, is a USA Track & Field-certified coach, teaches classes in the Kinesiology Department at the University of Minnesota, and has completed 14 marathons and an Ironman triathlon. Mackenzie lives in Minneapolis with her husband, 20-month old daughter, and vizsla pup. In this interview, Mackenzie and Cindra talk about: What mindfulness is The benefits of practicing mindfulness How we can practice mindfulness How mindfulness supports psychological skills training How mindfulness changes our brain You can find a full description of the Podcast at cindrakamphoff.com/Mackenzie. You can find more about Mackenzie’s work on twitter @mackenziehavey, www.mlhavey.com or www.mindfulrunningbook.com.

We interview Gina Lucrezi, founder of a women's online running community called Trail Sisters! Gina’s roots stem from short distances on the track, but after a few wild jaunts on the trails she was convinced to trade in her beloved speedy flat asphalt for rugged desolate mountain terrain. Her proudest achievements include a 5th place finish at the highly competitive CCC 100k, completing the Western States Endurance Run (100 miles), winning a USA Track & Field 10k Trail Champion title, and being awarded a 10 time NC-double A All-American while in college (including one NCAA National Title). Off the trail, Gina has spent 10 years working in the outdoor industry with a focus in the marketing arena. Gina's athletic and work experiences were the reason she was compelled to start a women's trail running online journal: TrailSisters.net! Questions we ask Gina include: How did you get your start in running? What was the transition like from running on the track to the trails? What are some main differences between road running and trail running? What advice do you have for strength training to avoid injuries while trail running? Have you worked through injuries in your career? Tell us about your experience running the Western States Endurance run! Do you train for most of these races alone? What role does community play in training? How did you create Trail Sisters and what was your mission behind this? Take us back to when you first started… Listener question from Chelsie: First off, she wants to say a giant thank you for all the work you’ve done! Chelsie says, “As a female runner just getting into trail running, Trail Sisters is everything to me.” She is also curious: is Trail Sisters different now from how you envisioned it to be? Anything new and exciting in your life currently? What’s making you thrive? What advice would you give your younger self? What does being a Strong Runner Chick / Trail Sister mean to you? How can listeners connect with you? Special thanks to InsideTracker, a biomarker performance testing system and one of our SRC Retreat sponsors. Use the code "SRC" for 10% off your first test! --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/strong-runner-chicks/support

Tactics from a guy who’s actually done it. Today I bring you, Jason Fitzgerald. Jason is an entrepreneur, marathoner and the Founder of StrengthRunning.com, one of the largest online-coaching businesses in the United States. His work has been featured in Runner’s World, Competitor, Lifehacker, and many more, but his real passion is helping runners become their best. He’s been the overall number one finisher in marathons and half-marathons around the country. In addition to being a USA Track & Field certified coach, he’s the author of two books: 101 Simple Ways to be a Better Runner and Running for Health and Happiness. Both books were #1 best-sellers on Amazon. Jason was a collegiate athlete having run both track and cross country and he’s found a way to take his passion and turn it into a business. If you don’t have time to listen to the entire episode or if you hear something that you like but don’t have time to write it down, be sure to grab your free copy of the Action Plan from this episode-- as well as get access to action plans from EVERY episode-- at JimHarshawJr.com/Action/. Let's connect: Website | Facebook | Twitter About Your Host Jim Harshaw My name is Jim Harshaw. And I know where you’re at. You’re working hard and qualified for what you do but you aren’t getting what you want. You have plans on getting to the C-suite or launching a business but ultimate success seems as far away today as ever. You’re at the right place because you can get there from here. And I can help. Who I Am I’m a speaker, coach, and former Division I All-American wrestler that helps motivated former athletes to reach their full potential by getting clarity on what they really want and taking aggressive action to lead their ideal life not just despite their prior failures but because of them. I’m a husband and father of four. And I’m a serial entrepreneur. I’ve launched multiple successful businesses as well as the obligatory failed one. I’ve been the executive director of a non-profit and have raised millions of dollars. I’ve worked in sales. I’ve even been a Division I head coach. While I was born in a blue-collar home I have spent my life surrounded by Olympians, CEO’s and millionaires. Jim Rohn said, “You are the average of the five people you spend the most time with.” I’ve been lucky. I’ve learned the habits of successful people and guess what. You’re just like them. I know because I know your type. You’re programmed for hard work, which is a prerequisite for success, but you’ve never been shown how to use what you know to create the life you want with the tools you have. I will show you how. Why You Are Here You've worked hard to achieve greatness. You’ve set goals and maybe even set records. You’ve definitely failed and you’ve at some point found yourself questioning if you were on the right track. You need to understand this: You are far more prepared to succeed than those who’ve not tried, competed, struggled and overcome like you have. That’s the value of your education as someone who aims high. You are prepared to be as successful as your wildest dreams will allow. Here I will teach you, with the help of brilliant minds that have been shaped by failure, struggle, and adversity, to be who you want to be. I sense that you want this because you have read this far. To take the next step today, click here. FOLLOW JIM Website | Facebook | Twitter

This episodes guest is Dr. Mike Young of Athletic Lab.Mike is the founder & owner of Athletic Lab. Mike is the guiding force behind Athletic Lab’s training philosophy & methodology. He oversees all training, instructor quality & staff education. Mike has a BS in Exercise Physiology from Ohio University, an MSS in Coaching Science from Ohio University & a PhD in Biomechanics from LSU. Additionally, he has been recognized as a Certified Strength & Conditioning Specialist (CSCS) from the National Strength & Conditioning Association, a Level 3 coach by USA Track & Field, a Level 2 coach by USA Weightlifting & a CrossFit Level 1 coach. He is on the advisory board for the Korean Weightlifting Federation and has been featured in publications ranging from the New York Times to ESPN Insider. Mike has coached athletes to National and / or World Championship appearances in 5 sports (bobsled, skeleton, track & field, triathlon, weightlifting) as well as directing the training plans for professional athletes in the MLS, MLB, NFL NHL and PGA and has coached at 4 Division 1 NCAA programs. On this episode Mike and I discuss Mike's background Mike's influences The good and not so good things that Mike see's within the profession Mike's walks us through his training system for a brand new athlete at the Athletic Lab Mike gives an in depth discussion on his training philosophy Mike's gives his thoughts on training residuals and fatigue Mike's thoughts on acceleration, max velocity, and change of direction development for field based athletes Mike talks about his use of olympic lift variations with his athletes Mike gives his top advice and resources And Much More This was an awesome episode with Mike and I hope you enjoy it. Stay Strong, RBShow Notes: Proformance WebsiteShow Sponsor:To get INSTANT ACCESS to almost 20 hours of World Class online video Strength and Conditioning Information go to upmentorship.com

The life expectancy for the career of a top-level athlete in any sport isn’t very long. In a sport as rough on the body as track and field, it can be just a few years. For an athlete who is outspoken against the establishment to flourish as a professional for over a decade is almost unheard of. But if you follow track, you’ve definitely heard of Nick Symmonds. The recently retired 800m specialist sat down with Pete Hitzeman to discuss how he went out on his own terms. They cover the dispute with USA Track & Field that led to him being left off the 2015 world team, and the absurdity of professional athletes literally starving under rules built for amateur athletics. Nick has never been shy of sharing his opinions, and this interview is no different. He minces no words about the International Olympic Committee, his thoughts on doping in international sports, and the roots of east African dominance in the middle and long distances. We also dive into why the surge in the popularity of running hasn’t carried over to track and field, why professional athletes need to remember that they only get paid to entertain, and the field event he wishes he could have tried. You can follow Nick on YouTube and Instagram, and download his entire 2012 training log at RunGum.com.

A runner since age 11, Dr. Jason Karp is one of America’s foremost running experts, entrepreneur, and creator of the Revo2lution Running certification. He owns Run-Fit, LLC, the premier provider of innovative running and fitness services. A prolific writer, Jason is the author of eight books including: The Inner Runner, Run Your Fat Off, 14-Minute Metabolic Workouts, Running a Marathon For Dummies, Running for Women, and 101 Winning Racing Strategies for Runners. As a private coach, he has helped many runners meet their potential, ranging from a first-time race participant to an Olympic Trials qualifier. A competitive runner since sixth grade, Dr. Karp is a nationally-certified running coach through USA Track & Field, has been sponsored by PowerBar and Brooks. Jason discusses in this interview: Why we run How running through discomfort is a transferable skill to life The changes in our body after a run How effort can become effortless How running can help us gain self-acceptance Get a description and summary at cindrakamphoff.com/jasonkarp.

Getting out of your comfort bubble and getting started in real estate can be a daunting task. Elisabeth Embry brings in her friend, and occasional mentor/coach, Deborah Razo to talk about ways you can get started in real estate, as well as the networking organization she's started called WREN, Women Real Estate Network. Then, Jason Hartman interviews Eve Wright, former Vice President and Associate General Counsel for The HEAT Group (Miami Heat basketball team). She is the author of, “LIFE AT THE SPEED OF PASSION: Create a Life of Intention, Purpose, and Integrity.” Today she is a Board Director, member of the Budget Committee and the Audit Committee Chair for USA Track & Field, as well as Senior VP, Legal Affairs & US Sports Marketing for Unscriptd. Jason Hartman and Eve discuss how people can become truly happy via things like cutting "emotional fat" out of their lives and doing daily personal refining. Eve also points out that people need to re-learn risk-taking, and take some calculated risks, if they want to achieve true ROI. Key Takeaways: [0:55] Deborah's background and what she's doing now [3:28] What the Women Real Estate Network (WREN) is about [7:48] What's in Deborah's portfolio Eve Wright Interview: [12:28] The inspiration behind the book Life at the Speed of Passion [13:26] Tools and techniques for achieving success [14:08] Cutting the emotional fat out of your life [18:39] How to refine oneself every day & some podcast recommendations [21:28] What does it mean to be happy? [24:44] Overcoming the fear of failure Website: www.WRENInspires.com www.DeborahRazo.com www.EveWright.us www.LifeSpeedPassion.com

Nate is the cofounder of The Run Experience. And he doesn't just have a USA Track & Field coaching certification. He's also completed continuing education courses in: USA Triathlon CrossFit CrossFit Mobility CrossFit Endurance Carol Paoli's Free Style connections Like me, he recognizes that injury prevention and athleticism are what make faster, healthier runners. And in this conversation, we dive deeper into mobility work for runners and how to implement a daily mobilization routine into your schedule. Plus, the differences between mobility and flexibility. You'll notice that Nate has quite the background in CrossFit. While I've gone off on CrossFit in the past, we acknowledge the helpful parts of this sport that runners can use to design smarter training. If you're injury-prone or looking for ways to level up your training, you don't want to miss this episode.

Dr. Mike Young is the Director of Research and Performance at North Carolina-based Athletic Lab. A Lead Instructor for both USA Track & Field and USA Weightlifting, he also works with elite athletes and has consulted with the MLS, MLB, NFL, PGA, and NHL. He has degrees in exercise physiology, coaching science, and biomechanics – not to mention his prowess publishing multiple peer-reviewed journal articles. Mike has coached seven national champions in Track & Field and at four Division I NCAA programs. He’s on the Strength Running Podcast today to talk about how distance runners can benefit from speed development – from specific workouts to other ways of getting faster (it’s not all sprint work).

In today’s episode of The Plant Trainers Podcast we talk to Tim Van Orden about a compassionate approach to life. Tim Van Orden is an elite athlete turned professional coach, speaker, and writer on a mission to bring peak performance to the masses. As the founder of the Running Raw project, Tim has spent the last eleven years demonstrating the athletic potential of a simple, plant-based diet. As a result of his tireless engagement, Tim was named U.S. Masters Runner of the Year 4 times by USA Track & Field. In addition, Tim has won ten U.S. Masters Mountain and Trail Running Championships, including the 10k, 15k, Half Marathon, Marathon and 50k Championships. Tim also excels in some of the world’s most grueling sports, placing 4th at the World Stair Climbing Championships up the Empire State Building, 8th at the World Masters Mountain Running Championships and 12th at the World Snowshoe Championships. This journey to athletic success has not been an easy one. His story now serves as an example of what’s possible when one embraces their shortcomings. and uses them to full effect. To accomplish this, Tim has created powerful, motivational tools that allow him to engage at a high level each day, regardless of his mental or physical state. He now teaches these methods to others looking to rise above their challenges and achieve peak results. As a coach, Tim has enhanced his practice with the latest research in biochemistry, physiology, nutrition, psychology, neuroscience and the importance of the mind/body connection as it relates to performance in any endeavor.   Today we really dive deep into the idea of compassion being the key to change and what drives motivation. We learn more about Tim Van Orden’s journey and how he overcame his challenges in life. We discuss how hard it was for him to embrace his persona and the strength in letting it go. Tim has discovered that it is not your diet that trumps all else in life. If you live a life of compassion all else falls into place, brings you continued motivation and allows you to thrive, moving through the turbulence of life with more ease.   In this episode we discuss: National Championships Chasing your upper limits Dunning Kruger Effect Looking at you Mindset Vegan Fundamentalists It’s not about diet, It’s about compassion The brain Depression Baddest philosophy Biochemistry Actionable steps Kristin Neff   Links to things we mentioned: Tim Van Orden’s , , , , by Tim Van Orden , for a cruelty-free lifestyle!   Tim’s suggested reading list: • – Oliver Burkeman • – Nassim Nicholas Taleb • – The Dalai Lama • – Rick Hanson • – Pema Chödrön • – Paul Gilbert • – Daniel Goleman • – Richard Rohr • – Adam Galinsky • – Angela Duckworth • – Jonah Lehrer • – Walter Mischel • – Daniel M. Wegner • – Carol Dweck • – Daniel Siegel • – Sam Harris • – Chogyam Trungpa • – Daniel Siegel • – Edward O. Wilson • – Barry Schwartz • – Thich Nhat Hanh • – Charles Duhigg • – Dan Ariely • – Tal Ben-Shahar   More of Tim’s Suggested Readings: • – Tara Brach • – Daniel Bor • – Richard O’Connor • – Jonathan Haidt • – Antonio Damasio • – Kristin Neff • – Art Markman • – Chogyam Trungpa • – Daniel Kahneman • – Mark Epstein • – Elisha Goldstein • – Kelly McGonigal • – Michael Gazzaniga • – Roy Baumeister • – Kelly McGonigal • – David Rock   Thank you to this month’s Patrons for supporting us on : “Joe” Miriam Selick Millie Pearson Stu Dolnick Don’t forget to contact us at  with your question for our “Hey Plant Trainers” segment!   We hope you enjoyed this podcast! Please take a moment and  – we would be grateful! This will help get our podcast out to others who may enjoy it. We promise to read your reviews and consider your feedback. This show is for you. Please subscribe to The Plant Trainers Podcast on ,  or  so you will know when we release a new episode. Now also available to ! Help us by spreading the news about our totally awesome Podcast!   Click for a list of our services

Nick Symmonds is one of the world's best middle distance runners. A two-time Olympian and 2013 silver medalist at the World Championships, he has a personal best time of 1:42.95 in the 800 meters (and a 5:19 beer mile PR!). An outspoken advocate for athletes rights, his company Run Gum has sued the US Olympic Committee and USA Track & Field to help track athletes better market themselves. Considering that more than 50% of elite track and field athletes live under the poverty level, this would dramatically help them land more sponsorships and make a better living. In this far-ranging conversation, Nick and coach Jason Fitzgerald talk about everything from Tesla and SpaceX, auctioning off ad space on Nick's shoulder to the highest bidder, what it feels like to perform on the world's biggest stages, and starting his performance running gum company Run Gum.

USA Track & Field certified coach, elite athlete, and author of "Running For Happiness and Health: A Beginners Guide to Faster Pain-Free Running",  Jason Fitzgerald joins The Nation to discuss some of the basics of running.  Whether you are a beginner or seasoned veteran, Jason's book will give you practical advice and drills that can help you become a more fit, faster runner while reducing the chance for injury.  We discuss: How to prevent injuries Strength and core workouts Goal oriented motivation for fun Discipline vs. motivation Is the 10% rule for everyone? Consistence is the "secret sauce" From from the beginning Short Hill repeats are the secret for injury prevention What are Strides? and how can they help you? Visit his Website Strength Running or visit his blog Contact Jason HERE  

Meghan is a USA Track & Field coach and a RRCA (Road Runners of America) certified distance coach. She is a certified personal trainer through the National Academy of Sports Medicine and a level 3 USA Cycling Coach.

Coach Gary Schofield from Greater Atlanta Christian school located in Atlanta, Georiga. You may have seen Coach Schofield talk at many clinics and conferences and you know he has been in the business for a long time and has a  wealth of knowledge in strength coaching. He has a nationally recognized high school program down in Atlanta.  Entering his 21st year as a nationally certified and state licensed athletic trainer (NATA) and Certified Strength and Conditioning Specialist® (CSCS, *D) & Registered Strength & Conditioning Coach® (RSCC*D) through the National Strength and Conditioning Association (NSCA), Coach Schofield has had the opportunity to coach and assist in the athletic development of athletes with teams and organizations from the NBA, Arena Football League, East Coast Hockey League, United States Basketball League, WCW Wrestling, North American Soccer League, the Georgia State Olympic Development Program, USA Track & Field and many other pro and amateur organizations. During the past 20 years, he has also been blessed to work individually with over 500 high school athletes that have gone on to NCAA scholarships, over 125 professional athletes, and 3 Olympians. Coach Schofield received a BS in Sports Medicine, with special emphasis in athletic training, from Marietta College (Ohio) in 1993 and have continued his education with the graduate degree program in athletic training at Georgia State University and is currently completing a Masters of Arts in Teaching in Health & Physical Education from the University of North Georgia.   Along with serving as the Head Strength and Conditioning Coach at GACS for the last 13 years, he also currently serves as the NSCA Southeast Regional Coordinator and was named the NSCA National High School Strength & Conditioning Coach of the Year in 2012.  The GACS Sports Performance Training Program has received national recognition by being one of only 8 institutions awarded the Strength of America Award from 2010-14 in recognition of developing an elite high school strength and conditioning program. Coach Schofield is a sought after speaker both nationally and internationally and resides in McDonough, Georgia with his wife Amanda, son Brett and daughter Savannah. Contact Coach Schofield:gschofield@greateratlantachristian.org Twitter: www.twitter.com/coachschofield Facebook: Gary Schofield GACS Facebook: GACS Strength High Schools Sports Performance Alliance: HSSPA.org  My info: My name is Dane Nelson. I am a former college and high school strength coach. I created this podcast for strength coaches at any level but more specifically for High School Strength Coaches. I want strength coaches to be able to connect to each other and learn more about the growing field of full time high school strength coaching.  Thanks for checking out the website.  It would be great to connect with other strength coaches and talk about what works and what doesn’t work when training high school athletes.  This is why I created this podcast. I hope  you find it useful and valuable!  Website: www.hsstrengthcoach.com  Contact me at hsstrengthcoach365@gmail.com Thank you so much for listening and I would appreciate it greatly if you could leave a 5 star review in iTunes as this really helps boost the show rankings and spread the word about the High School Strength Coach Podcast. That way other Strength Coaches like yourself can find the show and benefit from it too.    Thank you very much if you have already left a rating and feedback, I appreciate it greatly!

On today’s show we are speaking with Amanda Brooks; Marketing & Communications Manager for USA Track & Field. Amanda took over managing USA Track & Field’s social marketing efforts in November 2013. Since then, USATF has seen a follower growth of over 200% across all platforms. Before her time at USATF, Amanda spent six years working in college athletics as a sports information director. She began her career at Vanderbilt University, where she attended graduate school and worked in the athletic media relations office with every varsity sport. Amanda then took an internship with the Florida Gators in June 2010 and was hired full time a year later. While there, she worked with the football, men’s and women’s basketball, men’s and women’s track and field, women’s lacrosse and women’s volleyball programs. Her teams combined for three NCAA championships and four conference titles in her time with the Gators. Along with managing social media for USA Track & Field, Amanda is a spokeswoman for USATF at many domestic and international elite track & field competitions.

Dr. Mike Young is the founder and co-owner of Athletic Lab. Mike is the guiding force behind Athletic Lab’s training philosophy & methodology. He oversees all training, instructor quality & staff education.Mike has a BS in Exercise Physiology from Ohio University, an MSS in Coaching Science from Ohio University and a PhD in Biomechanics from LSU. Additionally, he has been recognized as a Certified Strength & Conditioning Specialist (CSCS) from the National Strength & Conditioning Association, a Level 3 coach by USA Track & Field, a Level 2 coach by USA Weightlifting & a CrossFit Level 1 coach.The SMARTER Team Training Audio Interview Series has been developed to share insights from some of the best in the industry. Stay tuned for more insights, tips, drills, and techniques to come from STT. Be sure to share the STT Audio Interview Series with coaches, trainers, parents, and athletes too.Visit STT at http://www.SMARTERTeamTraining.com . Listen to STT on iTunes and iHeartRadio at http://sttpodcast.com . Join STT on Facebook at http://www.facebook.com/SMARTERTeamTraining . Subscribe to STT on YouTube at http://www.youtube.com/SMARTERTeamTraining . And follow us on twitter at http://www.twitter.com/SMARTERTeam . SMARTER Team Training has been developed to focus on athlete and team development, performance, and education. By incorporating the SMARTER Team Training programs into your year round athletic development program, you will decrease your injury potential, increase individual athleticism, and maximize your team training time.

Michael Silverman, PT, MSPT, staff physical therapist, Level 1 USA Track & Field coach we well as a Level 2 Titleist Performance Institute Medical Professional discusses aspects of gait that may put a runner at risk for injury as well as strategies for improvement.

Bob Barker Makes 10th Guest Shot The legendary TV host and Animal Advocate Bob Barker is proud that he's the most frequent guest on Animal Radio® and vows to protect that record. He's visiting this time to debunk the myth that the end of movie credit "No Animals Were Harmed" is true. He says Hollywood is in the American Humane Association's pocket, and that money is to blame for most animal cruelty. Get Your Licks on Route 66 Victoria Stilwell is the spokesperson for this year's cross-country adoption tour, sponsored by Fido Friendly and Animal Radio®. She shares her plans for this tour and what TV show she's working on now. Over The Top Pet Owners There should be no shortage of potential profile subjects for this show: Nat Geo has just ordered a new series called Spoiled Rotten Pets, hosted by Howard Stern's wife, Beth Stern. As the nicely self-explanatory title suggests, the series is about pet owners who go over the top when taking care of their animals. Cheetah Cubs Named After American Sprinters Two of the planet's fastest land mammals now have names fitting their status. Washington, DC's National Zoo has teamed up with USA Track & Field to name two new cheetah cubs after Justin Gatlin and Carmelita Jeter, who were the fastest American sprinters in the 100-meter dash in the London Olympics. Your Dog's Golden Years Jennifer Kachnic has compiled the works of 20 veterinarian's and experts to help prepare you for dealing with an older dog. Everything from supplements to anticipatory grieving, she shares all. More this week