After years of running and marathoning Kimberlie McBride had a problem. She was sick. It was affecting her running and her life. For three years Kim rotated between doctor appointments, incorrect or partial diagnoses and, and occasional running. She was also filled with the kind of discontent that only come years of hoping for the best but getting something far less. Then, after way too long, a medical diagnosis arrived that returned Kim to her own self - running and all. Several months later sh...
Aug 12, 2022•1 hr 1 min
Carolyn Su is back for our monthly For the Love of The Run feature! We had lots to talk about this month and we have permanently moves our Family Jam segment to the end of the episode (in case it's not a match for your palette). Here is what we discuss: The balancing act of running work when you are on a family vacation Navigating the mental knots that time off put us through Returning from injury/COVID as we give ourself grace while also trying to make the most of our time and opportunity Diver...
Aug 08, 2022•54 min
For many runners mini-breaks in training can happen at any moment. They can be caused by job requirements, injury, family situations, and illness. These mini-breaks of 2-4 weeks do not complete derail training but they can cause a runner to rethink races and short-term goals. Especially if they are training for a marathon or ultramarathon. In this episode we talk about the decision matrix that stems from these break, making the most of them, and working through them in a way that leaves us excit...
Aug 05, 2022•24 min
Returning to running post-COVID, and understanding exactly what COVID and long-COVID can do to our bodies, has become one of the most important topics in running. With that in mind, one of the leading voices on long-COVID in the country, someone who has also qualified for the Boston Marathon, joins us on the show. It was an absolute honor to speak with Monica Verduzco Gutierrez, MD. In this episode, Monica talks about recovery from COVID, why it impacts individuals differently, guidelines to ret...
Aug 01, 2022•52 min
In 2016, Charles Moore started a transformation that would change his life and, hopefully, the lives of many others. He was over 40 years old will little athletic training leading into his 40's. He had dedicated his lift to the financial markets and his body and mind had atrophied to unacceptable levels. Then Charles decided to embark on the marathon. Over the next three years he would run 18 marathons across the world. He would also change his career by leaving finance and embarking on a new pa...
Jul 29, 2022•50 min
Dr. Jess Mena, DPT is here for our monthly collaboration and this time we are taking a deep dive into all things "core." We have all heard about the importance of our "core" and the need to do "work our core" for years from numerous fitness and running outlets. But what does that mean? What is the core? What isn't part of the core? How does it affect running performance and injury risk? Jess will answer all of these questions, and more. Follow Jess at www.instagram.com/tempo_with_jess . Learn mo...
Jul 25, 2022•44 min
Seven years ago, Mitch Ammons made a decision to completely change his life and get sober. He had used heroin and other hard drugs from the age of 19 to 26. Using completely numbed his pain, but the truth was, he was hopeless. Mitch started running four years ago and now he is a sub-2:30 marathoner and on a mission to qualify for the Olympic Trials. Not only that, running has given him the community he always wanted. It’s also given him personal success, accomplishment, self discipline, motivati...
Jul 22, 2022•56 min
While we are in the midst of the summer months, we are also in the beginning of most fall marathon training cycles. With that in mind, we bring you a new mini-series, "Road to Chicago" with Tim McKone. Tim is the quintessential dedicated amateur runner. He was a strong athlete in his teens, including a stint as a division three basketball player. After college Tim gained a foothold in the ultra competitive world of sports broadcasting. Over the past decade Tim spent five years as a sports anchor...
Jul 18, 2022•58 min
Mind, Body, and Sole with Tommie Runz is back and we bringing some fire on four pairs on newly released running shoes. Matt breaks down the HOKA Mach 5 and the Saucony Ride 15 while Tommie gets into the Saucony Endorphin Pro 3 (he has an early release) and the New Balance 1080 v12. Later in the episode Tommie dives into why he took on a 30 day yoga challenge, what it helped him with, and why he has found himself going back to it, again. About Tommie: Tommie Runz is making big moves within the br...
Jul 15, 2022•48 min
Five year anniversary podcast! The first episode of the Rambling Runner Podcast was published July 11, 2017. Since that day the podcast has slowly evolved from a fun hobby into a dream job. It's been a remarkable journey that I didn't think was possible. Along the way I learned a tremendous amount from my many ups-and-downs. In this episode I detail the five lessons that I learned that can be applied to help anyone launch a successful new venture. No matter what your new project is, the lessons ...
Jul 10, 2022•39 min
Writer, elite marathoner, and new masters runner Peter Bromka is back on the show. In our free-wheeling conversation we discuss his recent race at the Grandma's Marathon, shifting race goals from a previous linear progression, crewing for friend and Editor in Chief of Trail Runner Magazine Zoe Röm at the Western States Endurance Run, and the Master World Championships. Read more from Peter here: https://linktr.ee/bromka . Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices...
Jul 08, 2022•1 hr
The third episode of our new monthly feature on the Rambling Runner Podcast, For the Love of The Run with Carolyn Su, is here! An awful lot has transpired since our episode last month and, as usual, our lives seem to parallel each others in various ways. Here is what we discuss: Family Jam of kid camps and summer plans DiverseWeRun feature Carolyn's exciting new venture with Mary Johnson from Lift Run Perform which will improve access and resources for a number of runners A detailed breakdown of...
Jul 03, 2022•51 min
Metabolic Profiling (MetPro) is the advanced methodology created by Transformation Specialist Angelo Poli that analyzes a person’s specific response to diet and activity, and adjusts based on their personal needs and goals. It has allowed Poli and his highly respected team to quickly redirect his clients in the direction they’ll personally see the greatest results. MetPro clientele from all over the world range in scope from NFL MVP Aaron Rodgers, among other elite athletes, to physique models, ...
Jul 01, 2022•1 hr 1 min
Dr. Jess Mena, DPT is here for our monthly collaboration and this time we are taking a deep dive in plantar fasciitis. Plantar fasciitis, otherwise known as PF, has been described as the vampire bite of running injuries. It starts as a slight pain in the heel and can progress all the way to weeks, months, or even years of discomfort. It is one of the most common running injuries and can become debilitating. In this episode, Jess describes the warning signs of PF, the different stages of the ailm...
Jun 27, 2022•1 hr 4 min
10 years ago, at the age of 30, Hebah Hefzy realized she needed to make a change. Hebah graduated from high school at 16 years old and medical school at 22. Her drive and talent were elite . Her academics and career were a priority for Hebah but her physical fitness had taken a backseat. She was alarmed when she felt out of shape climbing a flight of stairs. As a doctor, Hefzy talked to patients about the importance of exercise but she was failing to walk-the-walk. Hefzy couldn’t run a mile, but...
Jun 24, 2022•1 hr 9 min
At first glance Matt Choi's evolution from college athlete to 3:05 marathoner and ultramarathoner doesn't seem remarkable. However, the more you dig into his athletic history the more remarkable it is. Matt Choi is an absolute beast and an amazingly energetic person. Matt played football at Monmouth University and worked his tail off to get to that level. As an Asian-American, Matt didn't have anybody to model his game after. He learned to set his own path and made the most of his opportunities....
Jun 20, 2022•58 min
Our new monthly running shoe episodes with Tommie Runz are back and it now has a name - Mind, Body, and Sole. In this episode we bring you two segments. In the first Tommie and I detail our two favorite underrated shoes and our most overrated shoe. Once we finish that breakdown we take a first-look at the new Asics Metaspeed Sky+. Tommie got the shoe a couple weeks ago and has taken it out for runs at several different paces. We compare it to the original Sky, the Metaspeed Edge and Edge+, and o...
Jun 17, 2022•1 hr 13 min
Now that it's starting to heat up we are brining you a timely and important Coach's Corner episode. Alison Staples and Corrine Malcolm bring their varied experiences to provide a boat load of expertise that will be helpful to runners of all abilities and distances. Alison is a coach at Run to the Finish and the &Running Studio. She is also a physical therapist assistant and a crew leader for Riot Squad Running. Corrine is an elite trail and ultra runner for adidas Terrex and coaches at CTS T...
Jun 13, 2022•49 min
Today on podcast the we are continuing a new format that has been a huge hit - a 360 degree review of an athlete's improvement. First we speak with Ari Hendrix, and then her coach Sydney Devore, about her remarkable improvement over the last three years. Ari Hendrix ran a 3:57 in her first marathon ten years ago. Prior to starting her running journey Ari was a college basketball player and basketball coach. As soon as she crossed that finish line she fell in love with a new sport. Since that day...
Jun 10, 2022•1 hr 23 min
The second episode of our new monthly feature on the Rambling Runner Podcast, For the Love of The Run with Carolyn Su, is out and we couldn't be more excited. An awful lot has transpired since our episode last month and, as usual, our lives seem to parallel each others in various ways. Here is what we discuss: Carolyn's not so excellent marathon adventure Dealing with/working through a goal deferred Planning for summer running when the kids are out of school and you're trying to fit in summer fa...
Jun 06, 2022•1 hr
Regina Lopez is a rare professional athlete. She started taking running seriously at the age of 17 - far later than almost all of her peers. After graduating from Cal Poly Pomona, where she ran competitively, she qualified for and competed in the 2020 Olympic Marathon Trials. After that day she spontaneously pivoted to trail running. Shortly thereafter she tried her hand at ultra running. And she excelled at all of them. She is a Spartan Trail Champ, finished 2nd at the USATF 50k, and at the 3rd...
Jun 03, 2022•47 min
Andy Wacker is on the show today and it was an honor to talk to one of America's best runners. Andy's resume speaks for itself (his 2021 accolades are listed below and they career's worth of achievements) and easily puts him in the top tier of the country’s best trail runners. Andy wasn't always the top of his class, however, He was a walk-on at University of Colorado during some of the school’s prime running years. His time in Boulder had some high points but also some struggles. During those d...
May 31, 2022•36 min
Dr. Jess Mena DPT is here for our monthly collaboration and, as always, she is bringing loads of energy and fire. In this episode we discuss a couple big topics for runners. First we cover Jess's new running group that she started in the Valley just north of Los Angeles. Jess organized the group after she finally had enough of driving 90 minutes to workouts only to be harassed on the streets while running. We talk about that and what it's like for folks who are interested in joining a running gr...
May 27, 2022•54 min
Shayla Manitowabi-Huebner is on the show and she's got a great story to tell. Last month at the Boston Marathon, Shayla ran 26.2 miles in prayer. She only had eight weeks to prepare her body and spirit for this distance after she was selected to run the race to represent Native Women Running. She carried sacred medicine and prayed for healing—for all of her relations. Shayla placed cedar in my shoes and prepared asemaa (a tobacco tie) that she carried on her left shoulder. The prayer and medicin...
May 23, 2022•52 min
Our new monthly running shoe episodes with Tommie Runz have arrived and we are starting with a bang - choosing a carbon plated racer! We take a deep dive into almost ten different popular plated racing options and choose the best ones for each of us at the marathon distance. We also do a segment on Tommie's Boston Marathon experience and PR Project. Specifically, how Tommie approached the final month of training and race day when an injury popped up and derailed his training. It was a common que...
May 20, 2022•1 hr 7 min
Today on podcast the we are trying a new format that I am really excited about - a 360 degree review of an athlete's improvement. First we speak with Diane Neubauer, and then her coach James McKirdy, about her remarkable improvement over the last three years. Diane is a fantastic runner, incredibly hard worker, military wife, and mother of two. She ran her first marathon in 2013, finishing in 3:50. Three years later, she ran a 3:36 in Boston. Four years after that, with a 3:07 marathon PR and he...
May 16, 2022•1 hr 21 min
Today we bring you a live show recording from the Eugene Marathon with Jenny Grimshaw, Carly Gill Larios, Theresa Hailey. All three of these amazing women have been on the show before and were three of our most popular guests. In this panel discussion, Jenny, Carly, and Theresa reflect on their participation in the Olympic Trials Marathon and how they are approaching the new 2024 standard of 2:37. Their first OTQ experience was something they will never forget. Not just the race, but the entire ...
May 13, 2022•33 min
I am excited to announce a new monthly feature on the Rambling Runner Podcast - For the Love of The Run with Carolyn Su. Carolyn has established herself as a change maker, resource, advocate, and megaphone within the world of running. Her desire to lift up people and stories of all kinds has made a tangible impact on many throughout the world. Ever since she started the DiverseWeRun Instagram account her work has been featured across running media over and over again. She even graced the cover o...
May 10, 2022•1 hr 16 min
Meaghan Murray-Neuberger is back on the show and for good reason. Have you ever had a goal that you worked for years to accomplish only to fall short by the slimmest of margins time and time again? It takes a strong person with a sense of mission to keep getting up and striving for that goal instead of giving in. That is exactly what Meaghan Murray-Neuberger did when she broke the 3:00 at the Woodlands Marathon two weeks ago. Meaghan is a three-time marathon winner with a previous marathon PR of...
May 09, 2022•50 min
”If all we did was acknowledge the time on the clock... we'd be giving a standing ovation. If all we did was acknowledge that a record was broken and that the impossible had been accomplished... we'd be celebrating for weeks and then life would move forward as it does. But the reality is that what Heather Knight Pech accomplished in the Boston Marathon is far more than her finish time of 3:03:47. It's far more than winning the division (60-64). And it's certainly far more than breaking the recor...
May 02, 2022•1 hr 1 min
