Sumanth hasn't been running long as you'll find out. Coaching him has been a joy. His enthusiasm and eagerness to learn, explorer, and attempt new distances is infectious. Let's hear how his first 50k went at the Mill Stone 50k in SC and what he learned. References: MOBO Board - www.moboboard.com Quick Strength for Runners by Jeff Horowitz - https://www.velopress.com/books/quick-strength-for-runners/ If you'd like to learn more about Patreon or to donate, please visit https://www.patreon.com/MRR...
Feb 11, 2021•1 hr 17 min•Ep. 52
Erick Martinez is a 26 years old who is relatively new to running (2018). Listen to the happiness in his voice! It's infectious. His joy for the sport is something we should all aspire to find. He took that joy and won the South Mountain 50k by taking the lead at half way point pushing and looking to find that point in which the effort would require him to push through the pain and cause him to truly suffer. Could he, did he find that breaking point? Here's not only that story, but his story. I ...
Feb 04, 2021•1 hr 23 min•Ep. 51
Michael Patton & David Holliday completed the 200+ Mile 65,000' of gain Fierce Dragon Race. They now are 2 of 6 people to have ever completed the distance in the a lotted time. This is their stories. Here is more on the race: https://www.h9fiercedragon.com/ If you'd like to learn more about Patreon or to donate, please visit https://www.patreon.com/MRRunningpains My Socials, Channels, & Newsletter: https://www.facebook.com/MRRUNNINGPAINSEVENTS/ https://www.instagram.com/mrrunningpains/ h...
Jan 28, 2021•1 hr 35 min•Ep. 50
Do you run with your dog or want to get a four legged companion to run with? This episode is a wealth of information just for you! Dr Mark & I dive into so many aspects of having a healthy running buddy. I hope you enjoy! Contact Dr Mark at The Charlotte Street Animal Hospital - https://charlottestreetanimalhospital.com/ Episode 50 will be with the winners and new course record holders of the Fierce Dragon 200-Miler Michael Patton & David Holliday! Thanks again to my new Patreon Supporte...
Jan 21, 2021•1 hr 4 min•Ep. 49
Thad McNeil was recently certified by UESCA (United Endurance Sports Coaching Academy) and began coaching with the MR Runningpains Team. Our discussion is on coaching, both in becoming a coach, and on finding a coach (if it's right for you). I hope you enjoy. Reaching out to Thad - mrrunningpainsthad@gmail.com Joe Quinlan's Instagram Account - @joequinlan_pedorthics My Socials, Channels, & Newsletter: https://www.facebook.com/MRRUNNINGPAINSEVENTS/ https://www.instagram.com/mrrunningpains/ ht...
Jan 14, 2021•1 hr 24 min•Ep. 48
In this Episode, Miriam and I discuss all things (minus the Illiotibial Band) knee related. Miriam has some great points about keeping your knee healthy and what to do if you are feeling any knee pain. Miriam's previous Episode appearances (find all the episodes here https://www.mrrunningpains.com/podcasts ): Episode 11 - Physical Therapy Episode 17 - Plantar Fascia Special Episode 29 - Achilles Tendon Special Resources: Miriam's Clinic - The Runner's Mechanic - https://www.therunnersmechanic.co...
Jan 07, 2021•1 hr 4 min•Ep. 47
Huge episode here with two amazing efforts! Sam Reed is a personal friend and training partner, so this was awesome to see and record an episode for! I just met Kyle and had the opportunity to run with him prior to recording. They both are such humble and kind humans, it's a pleasure to see their success! I hope you enjoy our conversations!!! Foothills Trail Running Website - www.foothillstrailultraruns.com My Socials, Channels, & Newsletter: https://www.facebook.com/MRRUNNINGPAINSEVENTS/ ht...
Dec 31, 2020•2 hr 4 min•Ep. 46
Jennifer is an experienced ultra runner. Nate is an experienced cyclist and new to ultra running himself. They have a teenage son and both Jennifer & Nate compete in running & cycling endurance events. Our conversation dives into how they make the most of their time while trying to reach their individual goals and have a happy and healthy family environment. Thank you both for your openness and willingness to share your insights on this topic! My Socials, Channels, & Newsletter: http...
Dec 24, 2020•1 hr 27 min•Ep. 45
Anne Riddle has an amazing past (and hopefully future) in our sport. From simple humble beginnings to running 24-hour events to make the US World Team, Anne has so much to share with us! I hope you enjoy and learn something from our conversation! My Socials, Channels, & Newsletter: https://www.facebook.com/MRRUNNINGPAINSEVENTS/ https://www.instagram.com/mrrunningpains/ https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCQ6J512qA34z_N0KJSU4jfw To sign up for my Newsletter - https://www.mrrunningpains.com Email...
Dec 17, 2020•1 hr 17 min•Ep. 44
Bart Smith is an amazing 75 year old whom I hope I can emulate. Our conversation is one that gives true insight into being a lifelong athlete. Bart has so many experiences in endurance sports and shares so much wisdom in this conversation we couldn't get to everything and we promised one another to record another episode to dive deeper into some of the topics we just brushed over! We hope you enjoy and come away with some new ideas or reminders of things you can work on! My Socials, Channels, &a...
Dec 10, 2020•1 hr 21 min•Ep. 43
Abby Harris started her trail running journey 5 years ago. Since then she has had so many experiences. Both good and bad. If you're even thinking about getting into trail running, or trying a new distance, this is a conversation geared to you! My Socials, Channels, & Newsletter: https://www.facebook.com/MRRUNNINGPAINSEVENTS/ https://www.instagram.com/mrrunningpains/ https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCQ6J512qA34z_N0KJSU4jfw To sign up for my Newsletter - https://www.mrrunningpains.com Email - ...
Dec 03, 2020•1 hr 17 min•Ep. 42
Drew Antonisse won the Duncan Ridge Trail 50k, but that's not the only impressive part...he st starting trail racing!!! Drew is an awesome human doing and I loved sharing miles with him during this race! Here's our race recap... My Socials, Channels, & Newsletter: https://www.facebook.com/MRRUNNINGPAINSEVENTS/ https://www.instagram.com/mrrunningpains/ https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCQ6J512qA34z_N0KJSU4jfw To sign up for my Newsletter - https://www.mrrunningpains.com Email - runningpains@gm...
Nov 26, 2020•1 hr 3 min•Ep. 41
Lisa Landrum, a seasoned runner in her own right, ran and finished the Rim to River 100-miler. Nathan Leehman, a veteran ultra runner and Run Specialty Store Owner, crewed and paced Lisa. They share their perspective and wisdom in this Episode. A great conversation in which we celebrate Lisa's finish!!! My Socials, Channels, & Newsletter: https://www.facebook.com/MRRUNNINGPAINSEVENTS/ https://www.instagram.com/mrrunningpains/ https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCQ6J512qA34z_N0KJSU4jfw To sign u...
Nov 19, 2020•1 hr 25 min•Ep. 40
Tory Grieves did something most humans haven’t or can’t! She broke 15 hours on the challenging Pitchell 100k! That’s amazing for ANYONE! We discuss what is Pitchell, how she trained, what went right, and what went wrong. What a great conversation about one of the most revered finishes in Western North Carolina! Congrats Tory! Carolina Mountain Club Book I mentioned (make sure to buy latest edition)- Click Here Pitchell on FastestKnownTime.com - Click Here My Socials, Channels, & Newsletter: ...
Nov 12, 2020•1 hr 17 min•Ep. 39
Dr. Brent Myers is a Sports Chiropractor in Asheville, NC. He works with the Clemson University Basketball Team and I am lucky enough to be a patient in his care. We discuss what is Chiropractics and specifically Sports Chiropractics, why would we see a one, what can they do, Dr. Brent's top advice for runners, his top 3 books for runners, and so much more. I hope you enjoy the Episode! Resources: Active Release Technique (ART) - https://activerelease.com Dr. Myers Website/Contact - https://www....
Nov 05, 2020•1 hr 5 min•Ep. 38
Kevin Ball is one of my athlete's. You'll get to know him, his journey and his adventure in this Episode. Here we go...! My Socials, Channels, & Newsletter: https://www.facebook.com/MRRUNNINGPAINSEVENTS/ https://www.instagram.com/mrrunningpains/ https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCQ6J512qA34z_N0KJSU4jfw To sign up for my Newsletter - https://www.mrrunningpains.com Email - runningpains@gmail.com Thanks to Scott Socha for the Intro & Houston Hamlin for the Transition & Outro music, and t...
Oct 29, 2020•1 hr 6 min•Ep. 37
Now here's a story. A lovely couple. Who were running on the Appalachian Trail through Georgia chasing an unsupported Fastest Known Time. Here is the story of Allison & Ben Mercer and their adventure together and separately. My Socials, Channels, & Newsletter: https://www.facebook.com/MRRUNNINGPAINSEVENTS/ https://www.instagram.com/mrrunningpains/ https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCQ6J512qA34z_N0KJSU4jfw To sign up for my Newsletter - https://www.mrrunningpains.com Email - runningpains@gm...
Oct 22, 2020•1 hr 15 min•Ep. 36
Allow me to introduce you to Chad Blackmon, Chris Coker, Noah Edwards, and Joseph Koca. Four friends who wanted the challenge and adventure of running from the South Rim of the Grand Canyon to the North Rim and Back again. This is their story... My Socials, Channels, & Newsletter: https://www.facebook.com/MRRUNNINGPAINSEVENTS/ https://www.instagram.com/mrrunningpains/ https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCQ6J512qA34z_N0KJSU4jfw To sign up for my Newsletter - https://www.mrrunningpains.com Email ...
Oct 15, 2020•1 hr 15 min•Ep. 35
Emma had run four 100-milers prior to Georgia Jewel, but she had never run a 100-miler without the aid of crew and/or pacers. In this episode we break down how she prepared and how that went for her. Thank you Emma! My Socials, Channels, & Newsletter: https://www.facebook.com/MRRUNNINGPAINSEVENTS/ https://www.instagram.com/mrrunningpains/ https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCQ6J512qA34z_N0KJSU4jfw To sign up for my Newsletter - https://www.mrrunningpains.com Email - runningpains@gmail.com Thank...
Oct 08, 2020•1 hr 7 min•Ep. 34
Julie Jordan is an amazing woman! Mom, wife, school teacher, and runner. She had never completed a 100-miler before, but lined up for the Yeti 100-miler in Damascus, VA to make the attempt. Julie was wonderful in sharing her journey leading up to and including the event. We go through how she prepared herself, her crew, and her pacers. We talk about mistakes and other issues and how they were remedied and how she hopes to be better prepared for future events. I hope you take away a ton from this...
Oct 01, 2020•1 hr 6 min•Ep. 33
Part 3 of 4 of all aspects ultra racing...PACERS. The episode speaks to the runner who has a pacer and to the pacer helping the runner. Hope you enjoy! My Socials, Channels, & Newsletter: https://www.facebook.com/MRRUNNINGPAINSEVENTS/ https://www.instagram.com/mrrunningpains/ https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCQ6J512qA34z_N0KJSU4jfw To sign up for my Newsletter - https://www.mrrunningpains.com Email - runningpains@gmail.com Thanks to Scott Socha for the Intro & Houston Hamlin for the Tran...
Sep 24, 2020•27 min•Ep. 32
This episode is all about Crews. We talk about how to select crew members, what the runner should provide for the crew and what the crew should know and do. Here are my notes form the episode. Participant Guide or: rules Aid Station List w/ Crew Accessible Spots Dropped Pins for Aid Station Locations How much powder to mix with water in your bottles or bladder Share nutrition plan - basic idea of what you want Reminder to grab your trash when you come in Assignment - captain, driver, resupplier,...
Sep 17, 2020•30 min•Ep. 31
With longer races starting to happen, and the inevitable changes that have to be implemented, drop bags are going to become essential. This episode includes my thoughts and best practices for drop bags. Mentions in the Podcast: Orange Mud Orange Drop Bags $3.95 - https://www.orangemud.com/collections/accessories Victory Bags - https://www.victorysportdesign.com Ziploc Bags - https://ziploc.com Tailwind - https://www.tailwindnutrition.com Spring Energy - https://myspringenergy.com Muir Energy - h...
Sep 10, 2020•26 min•Ep. 30
Here is another episode with Physical Therapist Miriam Salloum. In this episode we talk about the Achilles Tendon, what can go wrong, how to prevent it from going wrong, and how to resolve things when they do go wrong. Miriam was in Episode 17 talking about the Plantar Fascia. Listen here: https://themrrunningpainspodcast.podbean.com/e/episode-17-plantar-fasciitis-with-physical-therapist-miriam-salloum/ Irene Davis Minimalist Transition Protocol - https://aaompt.org/aaompt_data/documents/2015ses...
Sep 03, 2020•1 hr 4 min•Ep. 29
An unplanned conversation happened when Dr. Aaron Vaughn and I began to discuss current events in Medicine. We took a tangent and began to discuss what Doctor's are seeing after patients recover from COVID-19, how it can effect return to running, and how runners should approach their return to running. Dr. Vaughn can be reached through: Mountain Area Family Health Center 828-258-0670 JAMA - Journal of American Medical Association - https://jamanetwork.com/journals/jama Article I referred to as t...
Aug 27, 2020•1 hr 6 min•Ep. 28
Today's episode with Dr. Kyle Judkins offers us a look into the world of Sports Medicine from the perspective of an Osteopathic Physician. Some may not know what an Osteopath or DO is, so we dive in the the world of Osteopathy as well. Great conversation as we see how the combination of a Family and Sports Medicine Physician can help us in our journey to continued health! You can reach Dr. Kyle Judkins through the Pardee Family & Sports Medicine Clinic Address : 3334 Boylston Hwy Suite 20, M...
Aug 20, 2020•1 hr 13 min•Ep. 27
In this episode, I have my amazing wife to chat about kids running. This includes our own start to our running careers, our children and their running, as well as our thoughts on how to get kids engaged and enjoy the sport safely. We hope you enjoy! My Socials, Channels, & Newsletter: https://www.facebook.com/MRRUNNINGPAINSEVENTS/ https://www.instagram.com/mrrunningpains/ https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCQ6J512qA34z_N0KJSU4jfw To sign up for my Newsletter - https://www.mrrunningpains.com Em...
Aug 13, 2020•57 min•Ep. 26
My Physical Therapist found my hip too weak to sustain running properly without further injury. Here's where it went from there and where it's going. My Socials, Channels, & Newsletter: https://www.facebook.com/MRRUNNINGPAINSEVENTS/ https://www.instagram.com/mrrunningpains/ https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCQ6J512qA34z_N0KJSU4jfw To sign up for my Newsletter - https://www.mrrunningpains.com Email - runningpains@gmail.com Thanks to Scott Socha for the Intro & Houston Hamlin for the Transi...
Aug 06, 2020•37 min•Ep. 25
In this episode, I talk about how to get involved in trail maintenance, and what it entails. I hope you can help in some way! Aug. 29 trail workday event page: https://www.facebook.com/events/630644444499274?acontext=%7B%22source%22%3A5%2C%22action_history%22%3A[%7B%22surface%22%3A%22page%22%2C%22mechanism%22%3A%22main_list%22%2C%22extra_data%22%3A%22%5C%22[]%5C%22%22%7D]%2C%22has_source%22%3Atrue%7D Local Trail Maintenance Clubs/Volunteer Opportunities: Carolina Mountain Club (CMC) - https://ww...
Jul 30, 2020•33 min•Ep. 24
Kyle Robidoux is slowly losing his vision, but continues to complete ultra marathons of up to 100-miles!!! He uses sighted guides to help him along the way. This was a fun conversation with an awesome athlete! Thank you Kyle! Visit www.unitedinstride.com to learn more about guiding. Please follow Kyle on Social Media! My Socials, Channels, & Newsletter: https://www.facebook.com/MRRUNNINGPAINSEVENTS/ https://www.instagram.com/mrrunningpains/ https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCQ6J512qA34z_N0KJS...
Jul 23, 2020•1 hr 19 min•Ep. 23
