Every marathon needs runners, right? And nothing encourages runners in their pursuits like... other runners. Seriously, running is more fun with a buddy. That is the whole idea behind the Charlotte Running Club, now nearly 500 runners strong. Chad Champion is their president and joins us for a little Running Around Charlotte.
We all know running burns a lot of fuel, and you've got to feed your engine if you're going to train for.. and run.. a marathon. We've all heard this before, but we could use some last-minute tips before our race just to make sure we're on the right track, right? Well we've got 'em.... and we know where to buy what you need, too. Say hello to Kimberly Reynolds, of Publix Super Markets. Publix is a Novant Health Charlotte Marathon sponsor, and also a great place to load up on those foods you need...
No matter how fast or slow or far you run, you’re surrounded by plenty of opportunity to take in the sights and sounds of the world around you. Seasons change, the weather does, too… and even the very same route you run every day can seem all new. Some of us are better witness to this than others. Our guest here on the Running Around Charlotte Podcast is Bryan "Hojo" Hojnacki. He’s a long time Novant Health Charlotte Marathon pace team leader — and let’s just say he’s quite a collector of things...
We’ve all heard the saying – a picture is worth a thousand words. Our next guest tells stories that move - with video and photography. You’ve seen The Littlefield Co’s work on the Novant Health Charlotte Marathon. Now let’s talk to man behind the brand, Duncan Littlefield.
If you’re active in Charlotte, chances are you’ve run into our next guest. This Charlotte native is a dad, a runner, speaks four languages AND is the defending relay champion at the Novant Health Charlotte Marathon. He’s trained and motivated countless runners through his company Moore Moves. Darius Moore joins us for this episode of Running Around Charlotte!
Sometimes the best advice you can get for anything, is from someone who has done what you want to do - and been wildly successful doing it. That is the case for Christo Landry, a native of Wisconsin who held the American Record in the 25k and was a three-time All-American cross country runner in college. He's also a running coach and motivational speaker - in other word, just what we need right now! He gives his experienced advice to Running Around Charlotte.
We run for our health, great fitness, and yes... for our life. Which is why we like to check in with our Novant Health physicians, who also help us stay healthy. Dr. Chris Christakos is a sport medicine doctor, and he joins us now for Running Around Charlotte with some tips for running fitness.
Running a marathon is a big enough challenge for most people, but now imagine you are running the Novant Health Charlotte Marathon with a visual impairment that doesn't let you see the crowd, or bumps in the road, or other obstacles as clearly as the other runners. Para Guides exists for just that reason. Shannon Houlihan is a triathlete who wanted to help others, so she and another runner started the Para Guide Foundation to help visually impaired athletes.
We know runners are some of the healthiest folks around Charlotte, as long as they're eating right and being smart about their training. But race day is something else entirely! Dr. Keith Anderson of Novant Health is the Medical Director for the Novant Health Charlotte Marathon and he joins us on this episode of Running Around Charlotte
We've been blessed with some great weather for our Charlotte marathons, and we want to keep the streak going this year. We've brought on just the person to keep us informed, too - Tara Lane is a runner, and a meteorologist for our media sponsor, Fox 46.
Hemby Children's Hospital -- located at Novant Presbyterian Medical Center in Charlotte's Elizabeth neighborhood -- is the marathon's beneficiary. And if you've ever had a sick child admitted to the hospital, you're absolutely grateful for the care they get and want it to be the best possible. We do too. Joining us now to tell us more about how the Charlotte Marathon helps sick children, is Lindsey Fronk and Jessica Osborn from Hemby Children's Hospital. Thanks for being here.
If you really want to "sock it to the competition" in the Novant Health Charlotte Marathon this year, you'll need the right footwear. Not just shoes -- but the right socks, too. Feetures socks were created in 2002 with the "sole" focus of being the best performance socks in the world, and they're made right here in the Carolinas. Joe Gaither from Feetures drops by the podcast to share what makes them so special.
You've got under four months left to prepare for the Novant Health Charlotte Marathon. What do you do? Run like heck? Or more? We know a guy who can answer that question and many more, and he's one of ours. Joe Schlereth runs the Run For You training program here at Run for Your Life, and is right with you on your countdown to race day. Welcome Joe!
A marathon is a long and grueling event for even the most experienced runners, but if you can do it, it's well worth the effort. Have you ever thought, 'Gosh, I'd like to share this feeling with someone who CAN'T run a marathon'? If you have, you'll want to hear about 'Speed for Need' from the F3 Nation. F3 is a workout group of men who focus on Fitness, Fellowship, and Faith -- those are the 3 F's -- but the goal goes beyond getting in shape. The group shapes leaders, too, and Speed for Need is...
Do you love running? Do you love to TALK about running? Do you like to talk about running more than you like to run -- or do you just love Charlotte? If you said yes to any of these questions -- really, ANY of them -- you could be a good Novant Health Charlotte Marathon Ambassador. Just like the name sounds, an ambassador is someone who encourages others to get excited about running -- whether it's someone who's run lots of marathons, or someone who is getting up the nerve to train for their fir...
The weather is getting warmer and we're breaking a sweat now -- especially when we run -- and doesn't a nice, warm shower feel good after a hot, sweaty run? Of course it does! But for our neighbors who don't have permanent shelter in our city, a shower is a luxury they often do without. Imagine what your day -- or your week -- would be like, without a shower. Laureen Jenkins understands that showers are one thing that can bring a homeless neighbor a feeling of dignity -- something they often don...
A lot of us would envy Theodon Janes life -- he gets paid to go to big concerts and write about them, or just cover those cool, heartwarming, mostly happy stories that make us stop and click and read until we're done. He's the lifestyle and entertainment reporter for the Charlotte Observer, and also a runner -- having recently completed the Boston Marathon as a 3-time qualifier, and has even squeezed a couple of Ironman triathlons in around his day job. And his daughter has just graduated from h...
Those of us who love to run, keep our eyes wide open as we take each step. We scan for hazards, watch our path, maybe enjoy some scenery along the way. Laura King Edwards of Taylor's Tale did just the opposite -- she trained for and ran Charlotte's half-marathon blindfolded. Five years later, she did it again... this time with the added stress of a new baby, a recently-published book, and the loss of her little sister, Taylor, to Batten's disease, a rare disorder which started her on her blind r...
If you’ve been to a brewery run, chances are you know his work. As loose and organic as they seem for the folks who participate… SOMEONE has to organize these things! We’re running around today with Mark Kauffman, who some say has one probably the second best beard on the local running scene. Mark—- thanks for joining us on the podcast!
If you’ve been to a race or organized run of just about any size in the area, you’re probably seen the distinctive blue shirts of the runners and volunteers from RunningWorks. You might know that RunningWorks has something to do with giving homeless folks purpose through running. But the story and the mission of RunningWorks and the program goes WAY beyond that now. RunningWorks provides career development services, mental health counseling, group therapy and housing initiatives, too. And nobody...
If you’re a local runner who’s active on social media, chances are you’ve see the runCLTrun brand. Maybe they’ve shared your race picture, or maybe you’ve seen their stickers or tee-shirts on people and cars. And maybe you’ve even wondered: What’s the deal? What is runCLTrun all about anyway? Today on the podcast we’re running around with Lisa Landrum, the lady — and the runner — who’s behind this brand. Lisa, thanks for joining us!
