Peter Bromka is back on the show to talk about something that has effected so many people over - running during a stressful/emotionally draining period of time. This is something that has effected runners since time immemorial and especially over the last week given the uncertainty of the Presidential election. In the second half of the episode we dive into the recent elite half-marathon hosted by the Hansons and the upcoming elite Marathon Project. Both races are showcasing some of the best run...
Nov 09, 2020•1 hr 3 min
In this episode of the Rambling Runner Podcast we are joined by the wonderful Danielle Turk-Bly. It was an honor to have Danielle on the show as she is a 2:47 marathoner, accomplished yoga instructor and owner of Lunar Lotus Yoga, home-schooling mother of three boys, and high-level junior alpine skier. She also just successfully finished Des Linden's Run Destober. This grueling challenge involved running a mile for each calendar date in October, ending with 31 miles on October 31. That's 496 mil...
Nov 06, 2020•1 hr 24 min
Ramblings on the Run with Ali & Matt is back and we are so excited. Ali Feller, host of the Ali on the Run Show, and I dive into what we are loving right now, looking forward to, our current running situations (spoiler: Ali is killing it!) We also answer a series of fun questions from the listeners. We had a wonderful time discussing all of these things, and more, and we also drop a couple of things we have on the horizon that we haven't shared publicly. Sponsors: Previnex is a supplement br...
Nov 02, 2020•1 hr 4 min
The Runners Alliance is a solutions-based initiative from the editors of Runner's World and Women's Health in partnership with HOKA ONE ONE aimed at altering perceptions about what it means to run as a member of a community that experiences high levels of harassment, including women, BIPOC, LGBTQIA+, and more. It's aim is to provide all runners and communities across the nation with the tools and solutions needed to stay safe on the run and advocate for their fellow runners. In this episode we t...
Oct 30, 2020•1 hr 4 min
The new Mastering 40 episode is here and it details some major variances in performance and mindset. First, Adrienne Langelier, my sport psychologist, and I talk through a recent poor performance in a 10k workout that was a complete mental failure. From there we discuss how I should mentally plan out to my 5k race effort (a model that worked exceedingly well). Finally, we take a deep dive in my lifelong habit that has been killing my potential. This is a topic that we will talk about several tim...
Oct 26, 2020•1 hr 19 min
Lindsay Nelson's journey from elite college runner to elite marathoner has taken some wild and dangerous turns. From the highs and lows of a turbulent time at Arizona State University, two extremely difficult pregnancies, a miscarriage that almost threatened her life, to running in the Olympic Marathon Trials. Lindsay's story is vastly different than many of her running peers but one that many amateur runners can relate to and understand. Up next for Lindsay is the stacked Marathon Project in De...
Oct 22, 2020•52 min
Jereny Rivera is a classic example of ignoring limits and just running for running's sake. Five years ago Jereny had never gone for a proper run. In fact, she had been fairly inactive from an athletic standpoint. Then, in an effort to expand her social circle, she joined the Track Shack running group. At that moment her future changed forever. Five years later Jereny is kicking butt and taking names. In fact, a couple weeks ago Jereny set her 5k PR with a blazing 19:07! In this episode we talk a...
Oct 12, 2020•55 min
I'm excited to have my good friend Lindsey Hein on the show to do discuss her amazing new show Why is Everyone Yelling? A parenting podcast that features some of the most creative and innovative people in the development, education, and spaces. A mother of four rambunctious boys, Lindsey often shares the coming and goings of her spirited family. Follow Lindsey: https://www.instagram.com/lindseyhein626/. Lindsey is also the host one of the most popular running podcasts in the world, I'll Have Ano...
Oct 09, 2020•57 min
And here we go! My quest to break 40:00 in the 10k next summer at the age of 40 took a big step forward in recent weeks. My mileage is now approaching 30 miles a week and legit workouts have begun. The running hasn't been perfect but steps are being made. Most importantly: I'm still 100% healthy. Thank goodness. Coach James McKirdy, founder of McKirdy Trained, and I discuss all of this and talk about what the next 6-8 weeks will look like. I also speak with Adrienne Langelier, my therapist and s...
Oct 05, 2020•1 hr 5 min
For so many of us, this fall running season has taken the wind out of our sails. Cancellations one-after-another during a time when we hoped racing would return. While that feeling is real and pervasive, I'm happy to report that we are starting to see some real in-person options and creativity. Jon Lubgill joins me in this episode to talk about what he and his staff at Sports Backers have done to create a real and appropriate in-person experience for the Richmond Marathon, Half-Marathon, and 8k....
Oct 02, 2020•45 min
What do Buddy Perdue, myths, and wine all have in common? They all get better with age. Buddy began running at age 44. After few brief challenges he took to it quickly. After years as a cyclist he was able to transition his fitness and aerobic capacity to his new endeavor. Over the next five years he kept improving before reaching a plateau. Undeterred, Buddy reached out to coach James McKirdy with a simple goal: break three hours in the marathon. He was 48 at the time. Nearly four years later B...
Sep 28, 2020•1 hr 6 min
Felicia Chen's ability to combine a holistic view of competition and sport with desire to achieve at a high level is nearly unparalleled. For that, and for so many other reasons, I was elated to have Felicia on the show. In this episode, Felicia talks about running not one but two virtual Boston Marathons on each side of 3:00, giving up running for nearly a decade and coming back stronger than ever, and the mindset needed to handle a myriad of challenges. Sponsors: Previnex is a supplement brand...
Sep 25, 2020•1 hr 3 min
Marquis Bowden is making some serious moves. The former college basketball player bounced around west coast colleges looking for the right fit. It never came. Little did he know that the journey would lead him to the perfect place to begin his running career. In 2017, Marquis began running and he was hooked. Not only did he pick up the sport quickly but the sense of community in his L.A. group runs hooked him for life. In the last few years he debuted in the marathon with a blazing 3:09 before n...
Sep 21, 2020•1 hr 11 min
Today's episode with Alexis McCoy is the first in a series of episodes with folks who competed in the Boston Marathon Virtual Race. Alexis has the Boston Marathon in her bones. She has been in love with the race, and everything it stands for, for years. While she has now run 17 marathons, Boston holds a special place in her heart. This former small-school college runner gave up the sport at the age of 20. Her love of running returned several years later when she was basically tricked into signin...
Sep 18, 2020•1 hr 9 min
When I first had the idea for Mastering 40 I knew that one of the major steps I would need to take was a detailed blood analysis. A mirror, scale, and workout data can provide insight but it doesn’t tell the whole story. I needed to know my exact starting point then track my biomarkers throughout the year. I reached out to InsideTracker, the leader in this space, and they agreed to help me out. Stevie Smith MS,RDN,CSSD,CDN, a registered dietitian at InsideTracker, and ten time IRONMAN finisher, ...
Sep 16, 2020•46 min
September is upon on and it is a whole new world within the Mastering 40 series. School for my kiddos and wife are starting and our schedules are completely influx. This is the case for so many runners out there. Getting used to a new schedule that will work well for us and our families can certainly be a struggle. In this episode I dive deep with Adrienne Langelier, my sport psychologist, and Starla Garcia, my registered dietitian. Adrienne and I talk all about the anxiety and the unknown that ...
Sep 14, 2020•1 hr 28 min
Zoë Rom is the writer, producer, and creater of one of the best podcasts of any genre - the DNF Podcast by Trail Runner Magazine. Not only that, she is a badass athlete who set two FKT's (fastest known time) this summer. DNF is a show that combines the very best story telling in the running community with the production quality of a show on NPR. It focuses on the many faces of failure and how it can often be the starting point for reclamation, success, and even greatness. It has set a new standa...
Sep 07, 2020•55 min
Have you had a chance to talk to a real life super hero? Up until last week, I hadn't. Then I had the honor to speak with Margi Johnson. Margi is a doctor in the Philly/NJ/NYC area and one heck of a runner. She has visions of trying to OTQ for 2020. Training was going well and she was the fittest she had ever been. This master's running was kicking butt and taking names. Then in late fall things started to slowly fall apart. Her fitness disintegrated and she, a knowledgeable doctor, could not pi...
Sep 04, 2020•59 min
Overcoming the hurdles in our lives are usually the paradigm shifting moments that set our lives on their ultimate path. Nobody knows this better than Emily Abbate - host of the Hurdle podcast, run coach, and prodigious writer, and all around media machine. About 10 years ago, Emily made the decision that she was no longer happy living with how her body made her feel. At that moment her life changed in many ways. In this episode, we talk about her transformation, marathon running, and sharing th...
Aug 31, 2020•44 min
It was a pleasure to finally have a chance to speak runner, RD, and author Charlie Watson. I say "finally" because I've wanted to have her on the show for a long time. I've long enjoyed following Charlie's many running accomplishments, she is a 6-Star Abbott World Major Marathon finisher, and culinary creations. After setting aside my nerves, I approached Charlie about coming on the show and was delighted when she accepted the invite. Charlie's cookbook, Cook, Eat, Run, offers a no-nonsense appr...
Aug 28, 2020•52 min
The Mastering 40 is now well on it's way. Things are going well but there is still PLENTY of work to be do. In this episode we consult with our three specialists. With the help of a professional coach - James McKirdy, sports registered dietitian - Starla Garcia, and a sports psychologist - Adrienne Langelier, I am determined to have the best athletic year of my life. One that will end, hopefully, with a sub-40:00 10k. This is a huge stretch goal and I am determined to get it done. Over the cours...
Aug 24, 2020•2 hr 4 min
It was a blast to have Tanya Lerch on the show. This incredibly smart and energetic runner, teacher, mother, and founder of a pediatric non-profit brought the goods in this episode. We touched on so many things, not the least of which was her transition from a 4:38 to 3:08 marathon. We also talk about an amazing project that her and her students are engaged in that provides prosthetics to children whose families can't afford such devices. Learn more about that here: https://www.sageprosthetics.o...
Aug 21, 2020•1 hr 5 min
Sarah Bishop is back on the show and she is bringing the heat. There is a good reason why she is not only our most frequent guest but also our most requested guest. In this episode we talk about how Sarah, a serial racer, adjusted to race cancellations, how full-time triathlon training has effected her schedule (10 hours of training per week before is now up to 20), how she helps her athletes work through the aimlessness of the COVID era, her so much more. You can learn more about Sarah at https...
Aug 17, 2020•52 min
Marc Quiñones is one of the best chefs in America. He has appeared on Chopped and Cutthroat Kitchen, been named 2017 New Mexico Chef of The Year and 2018 Best Chef in the City, and been featured in Forbes and many other publications. He is also one heck of a runner. Just like in his cooking career, Marc built himself from the ground up as a runner. He did so in an unconventional way and with undeniable grit and determination. Prepare to be inspired by this amazing man. You can follow Marc's runn...
Aug 14, 2020•1 hr 10 min
In 2018, Anne Maher set a new PR in the 5k with a time of 20:44. She was psyched and for good reason. She had started running in her mid-twenties and had given birth to two kids in the previous handful of years. Little did she know that she was about to embark on a running journey that would make 20:44 look like a relaxing jog in the park. Earlier this year, a scant two years later, she set a new PR in the 5k with a blistering fast 16:52! How did she do that?! Learn more about Anne at https://in...
Aug 10, 2020•47 min
Ali Feller, host of the Ali on the Run Show, and I try to bring some fun and levity to these extraordinary times. We dive into what we are loving right now, looking forward to, our current running conditions, and a series of questions from our listeners. We had a wonderful time discussing all of these things, and we answered a handful of fun and thoughtful questions from our awesome listeners. Sponsors: Previnex is a supplement brand that I trust, use, and have greatly benefited from. They sourc...
Aug 06, 2020•1 hr 15 min
Welcome to Mastering 40. I just completed the worst athletic year of my life. One beset by injuries and a 25 lb. weight gain. Finally, I decided enough was enough. With the help of a professional coach - James McKirdy, sports registered dietitian - Starla Garcia, and sports psychologist - Adrienne Langelier, I am determined to have the best athletic year of my life. One that will end, hopefully, with a sub-40:00 10k. This is a huge stretch goal and I am determined to get it done. Over the course...
Aug 04, 2020•1 hr 32 min
In this special bonus episode I am honored to be joined by Jacob Puzey, older brother of Tommy "Rivs" Puzey, and Ben Rosario, head coach of the HOKA Naz Elite. We discuss the amazing fundraising work that is being done on behalf of Tommy and his family and the new Run With Rivs initiative. Jacob also shares some insight into the wonderful dualities that make Rivs a master competitor, dear friend, empathic communicator, beloved free-spirit, and so much more. Run with Rivs - How to Get Involved Pi...
Jul 31, 2020•46 min
Olivia Baker is one of the best 400 and 800 meter runners in the country and will be battling tooth and nail for a spot on the 2021 Olympic Team. It was an honor to have her on the show to discuss her training pre-COVID and how it has looked over the past few months, balancing elite track with her desire to be a neurosurgeon, pushing through performance limits, her thoughts on Stanford, her alma mater, cutting 11 sports, and much, much more. Sponsors: Previnex is a supplement brand that I trust,...
Jul 30, 2020•1 hr 2 min
In this special episode of the Rambling Runner Podcast we are airing an important panel discussion created by three friends of the podcast. Hosts Carolyn Su, Natalie Mitchell and Shawanna White moderated a panel of extraordinary runners/people to discuss safety in running as a BIPOC. The panelists for this discussion are: Tammy Shakur, Connie Shieh, Ezra Williams, Da'Rel Patterson and Din`ee Dorama. This insightful and important Saturday, July 18th. You can follow these change makers at: Carolyn...
Jul 27, 2020•1 hr 56 min
