In this episode, my friend Carrie Tollefson and I talk about some of the topics in the running community that have really drawn our attention. This is a slight departure from the normal episode that I do but I was excited to speak with Carrie given her expertise in so many areas of the sport. We touch on pressures and eating disorders that affect high school and college runners, the state of female coaching at the college and elite level, the road to the Olympic Marathon Trials, her recent broad...
May 09, 2019•56 min
When Jordan Marie Brings Three White Horses Daniel ran the 2019 Boston Marathon she competed for far more than PR or a time goal. Jordan had 26 names in her prayers, and paint on her face and legs, to bring attention to the violence that indigenous woman are facing on a daily basis. For each mile of the marathon, she said a prayer for an indigenous woman who is either missing or was murdered. Jordan was also running for Wings of America, which helps native youth to become the next generation of ...
May 06, 2019•58 min
Special education teacher, mother of three, and consistent marathoner, Lisa Etter sets a great example for what can be accomplished in the short and long term. In this episode, Lisa talk about how and why she started going full-time into running in late-2015, successfully and unsuccessfully balancing training with the other areas of her life, setting marathon PR's from 3:52 to 3:25, and much more. You can learn more about Lisa at www.instagram.com/running_lisa_3. Learn more about your ad choices...
May 02, 2019•47 min
The Boston Marathon can be a brutal race, especially when the weather takes an unexpected turn. That is why I am excited to have Teri Hutcheon on the show. She recently negatively split the course, and set a 10 minute marathon PR, on her way to a time of 3:17:50. Not only that, she endured a devastating 24 hours before her race started. You can learn more about Teri at www.afoodiestaysfit.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Learn more about your ad choices. Visit m...
Apr 29, 2019•1 hr 9 min
Several years ago Michelle Roos was convinced that she would never break 3:40 minutes in the marathon. She had tried three times without success. In this episode, Michelle recounts how she became a 3:05 marathoner, how she dealt with the body pressures of the NYC fashion industry, the highs-and-lows that come with months of dedicated training, and balancing that training with a demanding job. Michelle does all of this with wonderful openness and honesty. You can follow Michelle at www.instagram....
Apr 25, 2019•1 hr 6 min
There are few people, if any, more plugged into the running scene than Mario Fraioli. It was a pleasure to have him on the show to talk about his background in running media and his recent running resurgence. We also talk about how the elite runners fared at the 2019 Boston Marathon and what the future looks like for those runners looking to be at their best for the 2020 Olympic marathon trials. You can learn about Mario and subscribe to his newsletter at www.the morningshakeout.com. Learn more ...
Apr 22, 2019•48 min
What an incredible Boston marathon we had this year. Not only did the winners of the race do so in an incredible manner, the race was enthralling for runners of all abilities. In this episode, James McKirdy and I take a deep dive into things that we learned about the race, and race prep, that we can use for future Boston Marathons (and plenty of other races, as well). Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices...
Apr 18, 2019•42 min
It is an honor to welcome the great American runner Ryan Hall to the show. This week Ryan releases “Run the Mile You're In: Finding God in Every Step.“ A tremendous book sheds light on so much of Ryan’s life. In this episode, Ryan really opens up about the vision that started his running journey, how his faith has helped him through the ups-and-downs of his career, and how he continues to become the best version of himself. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Learn mor...
Apr 16, 2019•48 min
Who better to talk to in a lead-up to the Boston Marathon than Bronson Venable? This native New England-er set his marathon PR of 2:37 in the brutal 2018 race (finishing 84th) and has experienced everything that running in this area has to offer. In this episode he provides great tips for anyone looking to do well in Boston. Bronson's other PR's, 5k (Road) = 14:48, 5k (Track) - 14:28, 5 Miles = 24:54, and 13.1 = 1:10:19, illustrate the just how well-rounded he has become in recent years. Not onl...
Apr 11, 2019•54 min
Susan Loken is who I want to be when I grow-up. Susan started running at the age of 35, after having three kids, and was striving for the Olympic Trials just a few years later. Not bad for someone who used to skip gym class. She has now qualified for the Olympic Trials three times and is a four time masters champion. With that said, she is far from done setting and achieving goals. Susan is currently aiming for the World Marathon Major’s Age Group World Championship in the 55-59 division. With a...
Apr 09, 2019•47 min
The Funny Running Stories are back! My co-host for this episode is Colleen Quigley. Colleen is a 2016 Olympian in the 3,000 meter steeplechase and the reigning U.S Indoor Track Champion in the mile. We read through dozens of hilarious stories (a big thank you to everyone who submitted one) before providing our commentary on the best of the bunch while also sharing some of our own experiences. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Learn more about your ad choices. Visit m...
Apr 05, 2019•54 min
Laura Pierce is back and it couldn’t have come at a better time. Laura just smashed her long-standing goal of breaking 90 minutes in the half marathon and was willing to discuss every aspect of the preceding 16 months that led to this performance. Laura transitioned from a burnt out runner in need of recovery to an athlete who is no longer beholden to positive workouts and races in order to appreciate the sport the loves. Along the way she started working with a therapist who helped her manage t...
Mar 28, 2019•1 hr 3 min
Tamarynn Bennett is one of the most requested guests we‘ve ever had, and she exceeded even those lofty expectations. Tam has PR’d both the marathon and the 10k this year, but that isn‘t what makes her story remarkable. It was the twists and turns that led to those performances, coupled with her amazing spirit, that makes her success story so much fun to dive into. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices...
Mar 25, 2019•1 hr 7 min
The title of this episode says It all: 7 days, 7 marathons, 7 continents. Eric Tozer conquered the amazingly difficult World Marathon Challenge, a historic feat under any circumstances, while managing his type 1 diabetes. Eric‘s story is filled with inspiration, achievement, and the understanding that our potential is far greater than we imagine. Learn more about Eric at www.erictozer.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megap...
Mar 21, 2019•1 hr 14 min
If you have consumed any running-related content in the last three years then you probably know Chris Chavez. An elite running and track writer for Sports Illustrated, co-creator of Citius Mag, host of the Citius Mag podcast, and co-host of the Runners of New York City podcast, Chris is literally everywhere in the running community. Not only that, he just set a marathon PR of 3:16 at Tokyo while earning his sixth, and final, Abbott World Marathon Major star. We talk about all of this, and plenty...
Mar 18, 2019•1 hr 5 min
Mary Wright is a mother, run-lover, and co-founder & director of Arete Women’s Running Club: an all-women’s running team geared toward intermediate and advanced runners, with chapters all over the country. She’s a 2:57 marathoner with aspirations of getting faster while having fun and spreading her love of women’s running community near and far. In this episode we talk about creating and maintaining culture, the benefits of community for runners, and the entrepreneurial spirit she, and her c...
Mar 17, 2019•44 min
David Roche is the Renaissance man of the running world. An elite runner, writer, and coach, David has a wealth of knowledge on nearly every area of the sport. The running community/coaching business that he formed with his wife Megan, called “Some Work, All Play,” is the home of elite athletes, and everyday runners, looking to perform at a high level while also improving their lives. In this episode we discuss achieving happiness and high performance simultaneously, why belief is the most impor...
Mar 11, 2019•1 hr 15 min
Stefanie Flippin is back on the show, and back with a vengeance. This amazing runner just rocked a 36:32 in the rain at the Birmingham Wine 10k. Her effort helped McKirdy Trained to a team title. This huge PR came in the midst of a huge Boston Marathon training block that has brought her running to new levels. We also discussed her years of training that set the stage for her recent success. If you want to learn more about Stefanie check out episode #101 and www.instagam.com/stefanieannflippin. ...
Mar 07, 2019•51 min
For many people, me included, race anxiety is a real thing. During a conversation last week, my coach, James McKirdy, mentioned that after two solid months of running he wants to get me on a starting line. Those words made me tighten up and fill with dread. In this Coach’s Corner episode, James and I discuss all types of race anxiety, not only my own, and ways to cope. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices...
Mar 04, 2019•42 min
In this episode of the podcast I had the privilege of speaking with mental health professional, runner, and mother of quadruplets, Sherri Armitage. Sherri has personally dealt with eating disorders after developing one early in her teenage years. All told, she is able to speak on this important topic in a way that few can. This was one of the most impactful episodes we’ve done in the show’s history. You can follow Sherri at www.instagram.com/quadmom.running. Learn more about your ad choices. Vis...
Feb 28, 2019•51 min
I was honored to have 2:30 marathoner, OTQ hopeful, and Rabbit Elite team member Nick Klastava on the show. In spite of his blazing speed, Nick and I dove into topics on mindset, mental and emotional framing, and effort-focused training with an openness and relatability that can be appreciated by runners of all abilities. You can learn more about wonderful guy at www.instagram.com/nklastava. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Learn more about your ad choices. Visit me...
Feb 25, 2019•1 hr 3 min
Connie Shieh’s childhood introduction to running wasn‘t what you’d expect for a 2:58 “hobby jogger” who balances running with being the mother of two and working a full-time job. Her parents, who came to the U.S, from Taiwan for graduate school, discouraged Connie from pursuing athletics. Sports were seen as such a luxury and her parent’s emphasis was on education to a profitable career path. She was told to, at most, do dance and that running would ruin her muscles, bones, and give her muscle t...
Feb 21, 2019•54 min
Last year Kimberlie McBride came on the show after the Fargo Marathon. She had an almost perfect build-up and was ready to roll. Then, it all came crumbling down in disappointment. The following five months were chock full of doctor’s visits and dreams deferred. Then, Kimberlie was finally able to get back at it and she sure made the most of it. She rocked a marathon best at the Phoenix Marathon in a fantastic comeback story. You can follow her at www.instagram.com/my.runstagram.life. Learn more...
Feb 18, 2019•55 min
In this episode we flip the script. I have a pre-race conversation with a runner I am coaching. Seth Baird is a gifted athlete with an effervescent personality. We discuss his race strategy heading into the Charlotte 10 miler with a focus on uphill racing, starting under control, and settling into threshold pace. At the end of the episode I give a race recap of what Seth was able to do. Follow Seth’s journey at www.instagram.com/mindfulrunz. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/a...
Feb 14, 2019•41 min
Years ago Tyler Mayforth worked his way up from an average, at best, high school runner to a division one runner at Delaware. After a significant post-college hiatus, he re-ignited that drive for running success in his current mission to break 2:30 in the marathon, and beyond. You can follow his journey at www.instagram.com/tyler_runs_lifts. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices...
Feb 11, 2019•53 min
Christie Aschwanden is the lead science writer at FiveThirtyEight, a former health columnist for the Washington Post, and a dedicated endurance athlete. In this episode we discuss her fantastic new book Good to Go: What the Athlete in All of Us Can Learn from the Strange Science of Recovery which addresses nutrition-timing, inflammation, recovery drinks, placebo effect, sleep, and decades of fads. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Learn more about your ad choices. Vi...
Feb 07, 2019•42 min
After years of marathoning, United States Air Force Marathon Team member Amy Natalini was struggling to break into the 3:10’s and questioning if she’d ever get faster. She ran eight marathons in 2018 and the last four were the highlight of her running career - with three of them going sub-3:00. I’m this episode we dive into the making of an incredible year. You can follow her at www.instagram.com/af_amy_runs. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Learn more about your ad...
Feb 04, 2019•56 min
It was a privilege to have Alison Staples on the show this week. Alison has made herself a fixture in the Baltimore running scene as the co-leader of Riot Squad Running and as an ambassador for Run4AllWomen. Her relentless positivity can also be seen in her work with spinal cord patients who are re-learning how to use their limbs after catastrophic injury. You can learn more about this amazing woman at www.instagram.com/alioop_0_o_runs. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoi...
Jan 31, 2019•45 min
Brendan Carpenter finally decided that he had had enough. At 350 lbs. he was no longer content with the life he was living. He decided to change and did just that. This amazing Canadian eventually started running and now has PR’s of 19:16 in the 5k, 39:55 in the 10k, and 1:29 in the half marathon. You can follow him at www.instagram.com/brecarperuns. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices...
Jan 28, 2019•1 hr 7 min
15 months ago Julie Hartenbach ran a 3:07 marathon and was elated by her new PR and remarkable improvement. Little did she know, that was just the beginning. This past weekend she rebounded from a disappointing NYC marathon to run a scorching 2:48 at the Houston Marathon. In this episode we talk about that big improvement, the pressures she faced as a college runner that caused her to quit the sport, and the mental and physical approach she now takes to reach her potential. You can follow Julie ...
Jan 24, 2019•58 min
