If you’re racing around or just visiting Disney World, you won’t want to miss this episode. My husband Robert Gormley and I talk about where to run and not run at Disney World. In addition, I discuss my favorite and not-so favorite restaurants to eat gluten free while Robert talks about all the dishes he enjoys (with gluten) in our four visits in the past four years to Disney World. We also talk about the deluxe hotels we have stayed at ands also discuss a moderate hotel we are looking to stay a...
Sep 12, 2014•36 min
Cheryl Brown, personal trainer and running coach, shares with us how she started running and what is the key to success for beginners. We discuss the number one mistake new runners make, the equipment a runner needs, how to strength train at home, and how to mix things up when you’re looking for a change.
Sep 10, 2014•43 min
Valerie Groth shares with us how completing a run you never thought possible can help you realize that the impossible is possible. From a life coach and social worker, we hear how finding the one thing that makes you get outside of your comfort zone can make a huge difference in your relationships and how you view the world. Val gives some great tips about what to have while running a race, and where to find motivation.
Sep 08, 2014•36 min
Kari discusses Jeff Haden’s article "7 Things Happy People Do" and how running is integrated with happiness. Serena Marie RD comes on the show and reveals the Food of the week and why garlic is a great herb to eat. Kari and Serena share many recipes of cooking with garlic.The Running Lifestyle also launches its first Monthly Challenge which is (drum roll please):Write down 3 things you are grateful for 5 times a week. Being grateful for the small things is something happy people do.I’d love to h...
Sep 05, 2014•39 min
Nichole Bukowski, a runner, educator, Balanced Athlete instructor, Spin instructor and yoga instructor shares her passion. If you’re having a challenging time right now, then you definitely want to drop everything and listen to Nichole. I had goose bumps interviewing her and I wonder if you will too listening to her story.Show Notes Running as a Kid Watching the Boston Marathon as a student at Boston College and the tool of visualization Her first marathon and how she was connected How she cross...
Sep 03, 2014•34 min
Nicole Randazzo, occupational therapist (OT) shares with us the power of having our bodies in a calm state to be able to attend to everything we need to attend to on a daily basis. Understanding what physical activity makes us feel our best and then fitting it in the day needs to be a priority and Nicole discusses her trick to get it in.Topics Discussed What is sensory processing and why should we care Why diagnosis such as autism, ADHD-PI, and sensory processing disorder are on the rise Executi...
Sep 01, 2014•35 min
Serena Marie, RD joins Kari to talk about collard greens and why they are so good for us. In addition, Kari chats one-on-one about how connection and intention go together and how this led to Kari meeting her husband.
Aug 29, 2014•25 min
Megan Martin shares with us how she went from hating running, to competing in Iron Man’s, to qualifying for the Olympic Trials to almost dying. She shares with us her motivation and the surprise she had during her recovery.Show Notes and Mentions How she went from hating running to liking it What she tells her training clients to get them motivated to start running How she balanced running when she was newly married How she almost died How her life drastically changed after her illness Words of ...
Aug 27, 2014•37 min
Bob shares why metabolic training is what so many Olympians are using to gain metabolic efficiency, also known as a fat-adapted diet, instead of a traditional high-carb diet. We find out what he eats and his favorite go-to sources of energy while training for hours. We also discuss his approach to habits in regards to food and hear how he avoids injuries by his daily morning ritual.Show Notes: Bob’s education (he’ quite the educated man) His own experience and how it has changed his eating plan ...
Aug 25, 2014•45 min
Serena Marie RD and Kari discuss how beets are one of the healthiest foods and why they’re great for runners. In addition, Kari discusses the power of intention and relates it to what Joanne Ambrogi and Jeff Sanders said in their episodes.Beets are great because they have a nitrate count. This is good for us because nitric oxide helps us runners run longer and with out feeling tired. Nitric Oxide is best if consumed frequently. Other sources are nitric oxide are dark green leafy vegetables, spir...
Aug 22, 2014•27 min
Jeff Sanders is the host of the 5 AM Miracle podcast, a 10-time marathoner, productivity strategist and a highly motivated guy who shares his love of running with us. He shares with us how he structures his time to accomplish his goals and maintain a healthy lifestyle.Show Notes What happened when he returned from studying in Prague How he started to get his health back The mistakes he made running his first of 10 marathons Productivity strategies The power of intentionality What running does fo...
Aug 20, 2014•35 min
Joanne is a PT, yoga teacher, massage technician and world-class athlete who shares with us the importance of being present not only while running, but every day. We discuss how and why creating a team to treat you as a runner is important, tips and tricks to think of while running in addition to the all-important question of why we run.Show Notes: Joanne’s education and experience as a World Class Athlete What is integrative PT and how yoga plays a role The importance of having the time to ask ...
Aug 18, 2014•40 min
Sarah shares with us her experiences as a runner in NYC including many races and places to train along with her favorite places to eat. I chime in with my favorite restaurants and my experience running the Staten Island Half Marathon. We also talk with Serena Marie RD about the food of the week.Here are Sarah’s recommendations on running and eating in the NYCPlaces to Run in NYC:Central Park: My favorite place to run in Central Park is the Reservoir. It is a 1.5 mile loop so it is easy to keep t...
Aug 15, 2014•50 min
Rebecca Farrell, mom and small business owner, shares what makes her motivated to run 5k races. We discuss the challenges of owning your business while taking care of your family and yourself. Also discussed is the love of all things Disney.In this episode, we discuss:- Challenges of being a mom and business owner, along with moving from a walking city to a driving city- What happens when you are put on modified bed rest and how that affects your body for after baby- What motivated Rebecca to tr...
Aug 13, 2014•42 min
This episode brought tears to my eyes. Get ready to hear how a running program for girls who are in 3rd through 5th grade changes their lives and teaches them key lessons for life through conversations, games and running. Kim Chitty, executive director of Girls on the Run Delaware, and Liz Baldwin, marketing director of Girls on the Run DE, share what the program is all about and how it's not only impacting girls’ lives, but their families and communities too. Topics discussed are:- What is miss...
Aug 11, 2014•47 min
Three opinions of the Delaware Marathon Festival and comparing the race to the Caesar Rodney Half, Nike Women’s Half in DC, Rock 'n' Roll Philly, and Rehoboth Beach Seashore Half Marathon.Races discussed in addition to the Delaware Marathon Festival half marathon:Caesar Rodney Half Marathon, Wilmington, DENike Women’s Half in DCRock n Roll Philly Rehoboth Beach Seashore Half Marathon
Aug 08, 2014•35 min
Angie and Trevor Spencer: Running Can Change your life - Angie and Trevor discuss how and why Angie decided why to run a marathon in between pregnancies and how it changed her life. She had it in her head that she had to run a marathon, so she did. Through this journey, Angie inspired to Trevor to run marathons, which has helped them grow their business while inspiring others. Why Angie started running long distances What injury Angie had to overcome to run her second marathon and what she learn...
Aug 06, 2014•34 min
Ryan Callahan, from Philadelphia Runner, discusses the latest and greatest in running shoes and gear, why its key to get properly fitted for running shoes, and products that help you recover. He also shares tips how to transition in to running and the different types of running clubs you can join. Sprinter who went from UC Boulder to Philadelphia How he started long distance running (it took a bit of time) How running clubs are social clubs DC Shake Shack has a running club, Fishtown Beer Runner...
Aug 04, 2014•33 min
Three opinions of the Nike Women’s Half Marathon in DC April 27, 2014 and comparing the race to Disney Princess Half, Disney Wine and Dine Half, Rock n Roll DC Half, Caesar Rodney Half, and Delaware Half. We also introduce the food of this week: tomatoes. Listen in to learn about some new recipies.Races discussed in addition to the Nike Women’s Half Marathon:- Caesar Rodney Half Marathon, Wilmington, DE- Delaware Half Marathon, Wilmington, DE- Disney Princess Half Marathon, Orlando, FL- Disney W...
Aug 01, 2014•51 min
Elsie is a Mom, Yoga Instructor, Podcaster, and is Libsyn’s podcaster happiness expert. She shares with us many ways to slip in activity when you can’t run and how to nurture yourself through tea, essential oils, sleep and yoga. Elsie shares the essential hip opening yoga poses for runners in addition to the importance of back bends.Going from Actress in Hollywood to Mom in PittsburghHow to slip in activity as she is currently not runningHow she balances teaching yoga with her family lifeWhat to...
Jul 30, 2014•35 min
Johnny Gillespie, a certified strength and conditioning coach, yoga teacher and meditation teacher shares with us how being present and mindful with our everyday movement impacts our running. We discuss how runners can use yoga to help them avoid injuries.Show Notes: What is a Strength and Conditioning Coach When do we start moving in a way that is not helpful for our bodies Ideal running form What to turn to when times get tough Where to run and eat in the Philadlephia and Wilmington, DE area W...
Jul 28, 2014•24 min
Serena Marie, a registered dietician and nutritionist, shares with us what a fat adapted diet is, how to figure out how many carbs your body needs, and how to fuel as a fat-adapted runner on a long run. If you've ever wondered about the ideal food for training as a runner, or what to eat in general, this is the podcast for you. Is a high carbohydrate diet a good idea for runners? What is a fat-adapted diet all about? Serena has a lot of gold nuggets and her enthusiasm for a fat-fueled diet does ...
Jul 20, 2014•46 min
Lane Olives is a wife and mother of two who is balancing being a business owner, an employee, and who is currently training for her fourth marathon. During our chat, Lane discusses how running helps her connect with friends and her family, how it became inspiration for her to start her own business, and a special trick she does for avoiding blisters while she trains for a marathon.Races DiscussedAtlanta Half MarathonJacksonville Marine Corp Half MarathonSeaside, FLAtlanta MarathonKiawah, South C...
Jul 20, 2014•33 min
Stephen (Steve) Brown is a husband, father, Team in Training coach, and someone with chronic leukemia who is sharing his passion for multi-sports one person at a time. He shares with us information about how to start running and where to invest your money in the sport, how to transition from a marathoner to a triathlete, how having chronic leukemia has changed his life, and how it's impacted others. There is a ton of inspiration in this podcast about how listening to your body is the best thing ...
Jul 20, 2014•46 min
Peter Shankman is quite a character. He shares with us how he became a runner (one of his reasons is especially interesting to women) and how he balances training for an Ironman with his family and career. We discuss how Peter became a runner, how to fit in the training for an Iron Man, the mantra he says to keep on training for an event, why he listen to podcasts, and much more.Other topics discussed: His run in with the NYC police in Central Park Why he enjoys meeting new people How he fuels f...
Jul 20, 2014•35 min
Susan Nowell, a physical therapist of 10 years, joins us in this podcast as we discuss the most common running injuries, how to prevent them, and how to cross-train. One of the biggest challenges to making running a lifestyle is in dealing with injuries. It has been said up to 80% of runners will sustain some type of injury every year. We also learn about stage races and what goes in to the training to be ready for a stage race.Other topics discussed:What are the most common running injuriesHow ...
Jul 20, 2014•36 min
Vinnie Tortorich is a best selling author, hit podcast host, and trainer to the stars. I asked him to interview me on my introduction podcast because he inspired me to do a lot of things, which is discussed through out the show. We take a lot of twists and turns during the interview and share a lot of laughs through describing what The Running Lifestyle Show is all about. Vinnie’s book Fitness Confidential People Vinnie and Kari discussed: Marathon Training Academy Chris Costman Anna Vocino Timo...
Jul 19, 2014•1 hr 6 min
