Half Chafed: Recent Episodes
Carrie Landin
Running in mid-life is a great outlet. It’s low pressure, a great escape from stress and can even be an everyday adventure when you run with good friends. In this podcast, we share our stories about all things related to running, mid-life, parenting and the challenges of trying to juggle work and family with time for ourselves. We hope you’ll join us as we share what it’s like getting half chafed!
Created by Carrie Landin, Sue Pudjak and Amy Wood Logo by Joe Fauvel Music by Smoking Gun
There is talk on social media that running can cause belly fat in women. Join Amy and Carrie to find out why this isn't true. You can lace up those running shoes with a renewed assurance that running does not make your belly bigger!
Resources Mentioned:
- Is cortisol sabotaging your weight loss efforts? Experts sound off
- Why Am I Running and Not Losing Belly Fat? Experts Share 9 Common Mistakes
- Harness the Perimenopause “Power Window”
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- halfchafed@gmail.com
Amy and Carrie search for answers to their cross-training questions and challenges.
Resources:
- https://marathonhandbook.com/cross-training-for-runners/
- https://aaronolson.blog/books/low-mileage-running-a-short-guide-to-running-faster-injury-free/#cross-training
- https://www.runnersworld.com/training/a34533062/running-less-to-avoid-overtraining/?utm_source=google&utm_medium=cpc&utm_campaign=arb_ga_rnw_md_pmx_us_urlx_18473187505&gclid=Cj0KCQiA3uGqBhDdARIsAFeJ5r3OPWlF3Q9fpphUdoSNzOy32BGYYB4y2YUysXUTjWnTmWbxXiQlg7waAhL_EALw_wcB
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Join Half Chafed for an interview with Erica Arnold, mom, business owner, and mountain runner, for a look inside her experience training for and racing the iconic Pikes Peak Ascent race.
https://pikespeakmarathon.org/ascent.html
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Do you feel like breaking up with running but want to save the relationship? Join us as Amy and Carrie discuss ways to fall back in love with running.
Resources Mentioned:
- Running Rogue Podcast: https://runningrogue.libsyn.com/
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Dear Half Chafed...In this episode, Amy and Carrie go advice column style. Join us if you're interested in our "hot" or "not so hot" takes on the common questions asked in popular online running groups.
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What's consistent amongst runners? We all have running goals! Just like runners, running goals come in all shapes and sizes. Join Amy and Carrie as we talk SMART goals for running and if SMART goals are always the smart choice for you.
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Triathletes and runners both have their stereotypes, some good and some bad. With some humor and our admitted biases, Carrie and Amy delve into those stereotypes and the differences between the two sports and the athletes that do them. Let's see what's better, triathlon or running...
https://triathlonmagazine.ca/feature/7-reasons-triathlon-is-better-than-running/
https://runningmagazine.ca/the-scene/7-reasons-running-is-better-than-triathlon/
Running quotes can inspire us, motivate us, calm us, excite us. They can also harm us. Quotes can have a powerful influence over our psyche. Join Carrie and Amy as we discussed the running quotes we love and the running quotes we can do without.
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Have you been curious about running a 50-mile race? Are you already training for one? Join Amy and Carrie as Amy shares the good, bad, ugly, and surprise experiences of her recent 50-mile race in Colorado. She'll also share some tips and tricks she learned along the way in this journey.
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Gear episode! Even though we are called Half Chafed doesn't mean we want to chafe on our runs! Join Carrie and Amy as we discuss anti-chafing products. In this episode, we review six products to see which ones can help you avoid the chafe.
We reference the following products:
- TriSlide
- Body Glide
- MegaBabe
- Salty Britches
- Aquaphor
Perfectionism is a predicament! And, runners are a group of people particularly prone to perfectionistic tendencies that can hurt running performance. Please join Carrie and Amy as they talk about how to recognize harmful perfectionist concerns and start to let them go.
We reference the following articles:
- https://www.runnersworld.com/uk/training/a774524/getting-over-perfectionism/
- https://www.runnersworld.com/training/a36448067/how-perfectionism-can-hurt-your-running/
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- halfchafed@gmail.com
Hey runners! Sometimes our schedules are so full, it is nearly impossible to fit in a run. Amy and Carrie know how that goes! We're sure you do too.
Join us in this episode as we explore all the creative options for how to fit in a run when you don't have time to run.
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Hey runners! Have you ever wondered if you should call yourself a "runner?" Amy and Carrie have. In this episode, we explore the reasons why so many runners struggle to embrace that term about themselves, and we answer that question, "When can you call yourself a runner?"
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For those who run long distances, you know it's a journey. It is a journey with a time or distance goal that requires some planning. In business, we use visual journey maps to show the process of reaching a goal.
In this episode, Amy and Carrie guide you through an auditory journey map of a long run to help all of you wondering how to successfully tackle the long run.
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Join Amy and Carrie as we talk pre-race prep, all but the running. There is so much more to your pre-race prep than completing your training runs.
There are logistics, physical and mental aspects to preparing yourself for your race. We discuss it all!
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Half Chafed Chats is our newest type of episode! We pick a topic on the fly and start to chat about it. In this episode, we search top discussion topics for women runners and delve into injury prevention and mental toughness. Please join us while we get chatty!
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We are ready for that warmer weather, and that means new running shorts! Are you looking for less expensive running shorts? Do you want to know how those shorts compare to more expensive ones? It's all covered in this newest gear episode! Join Amy and Carrie as we talk about our quest to find and compare running shorts.
Resources:
- https://www.amazon.com/dp/B08TM8T3ZX?psc=1&ref=ppx_yo2ov_dt_b_product_detail
- https://www.amazon.com/dp/B097DF93YF?psc=1&ref=ppx_yo2ov_dt_b_product_details
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- halfchafed@gmail.com
Do you have those little life savers, those must-haves, for your running to feel pleasure and for your body to feel good? We do!
Please join Carrie and Amy as we discuss our running life savers. Maybe you'll get some ideas that will help your running be even better.
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- halfchafed@gmail.com
Whether you are running away from zombies and title waves or running with the audio of another person's run, immersive running apps, and podcasts can be lots of fun.
Join Carrie and Amy as they discuss their experiences with running apps.
Resources:
Zombie, Run! App
Run The Realm App
Running For Real Podcast
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- halfchafed@gmail.com
For this special Valentine's episode, Amy and Carrie talk about what runners love. What we love about our gear. What we love about our runs and races, and what we love to talk about with other runners. Join us and feel the love too.
Resources:
- Weird Things Runners Love
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- halfchafed@gmail.com
In this episode, Carrie and Amy explore the pros and cons of running with music, podcasts and audiobooks. We both love to do it, but there are some cautions everyone should know. Listen now to learn more!
Resources:
- Let's Get Physical: The Psychology of Effective Workout Music
- Music versus podcasts while running: a comparative study
- Running to a beat: Why loud music can do more harm than good when exercising
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- halfchafed@gmail.com
Have you been thinking about joining a running group? In this episode, Carrie and Amy discuss the big philosophical question - To group run or not to group run? Join us for the pros and cons of running with a group.
Resources:
- Group Running - Podium Runner Magazine
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Join Amy and Carrie as they discuss getting hot...in a sauna. There are benefits and cautions of sauna use for runners. Check out this episode to learn more and to decide if you want to get hot too.
Resources:
- The Hidden Cost of the Post-Workout Sauna (article)
- Sauna For Runners: What Are The Performance Advantages?
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Are you curious about ChatGPT? We were! So, we decided to ask this new AI chatbot some running topic prompts, and we want to share them with you. Be prepared to be fascinated, terrified and to laugh hard as we explore what it's like getting half chafed with ChatGPT!
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Welcome to part two of Amy and Carrie's INSCYD fitness testing experience! In this episode, we delve more into the metabolic data we got from the test and our heart rate training zones. But, most of all, we get to put all of our test results into real and measurable behavior changes we plan to make to improve our running experience. Check out this episode if you're curious what this testing is all about.
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In this exciting part one of a two-part episode, Amy and Carrie discuss their experiences doing the new remote physiology testing called INSCYD. Have you been considering this testing? Are you curious about its validity? Do you want to laugh along with Amy and Carrie as they talk about the protocol and how they thought they saw a pack of coyotes watching them as they suffered through sprints? Take a listen!
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It's that time of year when runners start looking for online training plans for that spring or summer race. In this episode, Amy and Carrie compare five different marathon training plans to help runners pick the right plan for them. You can find the training plans discussed right here!
- Advanced Training Plan from Coach Jenny
- Marathon Training Handbook, Sub 4 Hour Plan
- Hal Higdon Advanced 1
- Hal Higdon Senior Plan
- 52-Week Marathon Training Plan PDF
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- halfchafed@gmail.com
In this epsiode, Carrie and Amy discuss the importance of listening to your body and not being tied to a scale that doesn't acurately reflect your health.
For more information on this subject, see links below:
https://www.trailrunnermag.com/training/trail-tips-training/overreaching-and-low-energy-availability/
https://www.trailrunnermag.com/training/trail-tips-training/the-importance-of-eating-enough-food/
https://www.womensrunning.com/health/heres-why-you-need-to-throw-away-your-scale/
In this episode, Carrie and Amy interview skin care expert Lili Lombardi about how to take care of your skin in all kinds of weather. Lili is a medical aesthetician at Rinnova Skin and Body in Boulder, Colorado. More more information, visit https://www.rinnovaskinandbody.com
In this episode, Amy and Carrie share their top choices for running related items they would like as holiday gifts. All items are listed below.
Brooks Drive 3 Pocket Bra https://www.brooksrunning.com/en_us/drive-3-pocket-run-bra/350080.html Brooks Run Visible Insulated Vest https://www.brooksrunning.com/en_us/running-womens-insulated-vest/221561.html The North Face Etip Trail Mitt https://www.paradeworld.com/products/the-north-face-etip-trail-mitt-tnf-black-408-6895005270125/ Smartwool Smartloft Pull On Skirt https://www.smartwool.com/shop/womens-smartloft-pull-on-skirt-sw016792 Kahtoola Nanospikes https://www.rei.com/product/875785/kahtoola-nanospikes-traction-system Sprints Colorado Hat https://getsprints.com/products/boulder-hat-unisex Alwrld Raglan Thermal Crew https://alwrld.com/products/alrn-raglan-thermal-crew Qalo Silicon Rings https://qalo.com/ Feetures Elite No Blisters Mini Crew Socks https://feetures.com/products/elite-light-cushion-mini-crew?variant=39443693011016 Oofas Woman's Oolala Luxe Sandal in Latte https://www.oofos.com/products/oolala-womens?variant=19099977477
In this episode, Carrie and Amy quiz each other on the many different run experiences they've had. From the sweatiest to the most beautiful, and many more.
In this episode, Carrie and Amy review the second part of the book on menopause, Next Level by Dr. Stacy Sims. They share Dr. Sims' suggestions for ways to fight aging and the symptoms of menopause through specific types of training.
https://www.drstacysims.com/nextlevel
In this episode, Carrie and Amy discuss the challenges they face as parents, juggling kids, work, family and running. They also interview their kids to find out their view on their moms' running hobby.
In this episode, Carrie and Amy share their experiences of running in cold weather and list all their favorite gear to survive the elements!
Lululemon top: https://shop.lululemon.com/p/tops-long-sleeve/Swiftly-Tech-LS-2-Race/_/prod9750541?color=57577 Athleta tights: https://athleta.gap.com/browse/product.do?pid=4877450020002&vid=1#pdp-page-content REI mittens: https://www.rei.com/product/194829/rei-co-op-minimalist-gtx-mittens-20
In this episode Carrie and Amy discuss that dreaded subject - menopause! Carrie and Amy share facts and helpful insights from Dr. Stacy Sims' book "Next Level: Your Guide to Kicking Ass, Feeling Great, and Crushing Goals Through Menopause and Beyond".
In this episode, Carrie and Amy talk with self defense expert Rachel Mahloch on how to stay safe while running. Rachel offers a number of tips on ways you can protect yourself. For more infomation on Rachel, you can check out her website www.battlewoman.com. You can also download her app, Battle Woman, in the Apple app store and Google Play. https://www.active.com/running/articles/self-defense-for-runners
In this episode, Carrie and Amy talk about their experiences running ultra marathons. From the preparation, to the race, they spare no detail in sharing the challenges and the joys of running this race.
In this episode, we discuss different types of running bras, why we like them or don't and is it possible to avoid chafing!
Links:
runnersworld.com/gear/a21731269/best-sports-bras/
https://www.benenden.co.uk/be-healthy/body/6-things-that-happen-to-your-breasts-as-you-age/
In this episode, we talk about the challenges and benefits of running in mid life. From trying to avoid injuries to fitting it in to a busy schedule and balancing it with the demands of family and jobs, we cover it all!
Welcome to Half Chafed! A podcast by moms about running, parenting and life! In this episode, we tell you about ourselves and how we got into running.