Runner of a Certain Age Podcast: Recent Episodes
John Thompson
The goal of the runner of a certain age podcast is start a conversation around what it is like to run long distance races as we grow older
In this episode we chat with Melissa Kahn and Scott Rieke, who have joined forces to form Team Ordinary Heifers.
In this episode we chat with Melissa Kahn and Scott Rieke, who have joined forces to form Team Ordinary Heifers.
In this episode Elizabeth and John welcome Tiffany Henness to the podcast who will tell us about her amazing story of love and helping someone in need.
In this episode Elizabeth and John welcome Tiffany Henness to the podcast who will tell us about her amazing story of love and helping someone in need.
In this episode we welcome Lynne Langlois to the podcast, who will regale us with stories of her exploits running races on all 7 continents.
In this episode we welcome Lynne Langlois to the podcast, who will regale us with stories of her exploits running races on all 7 continents.
In this episode John gives a review of the Superhero Half Marathon on May 21st, in Morris NJ and is joined by Bill Heffernan who gives us his perspective on the Bay to Breakers in San Francisco, CA.
In this episode John gives a review of the Superhero Half Marathon on May 21st, in Morris NJ and is joined by Bill Heffernan who gives us his perspective on the Bay to Breakers in San Francisco, CA.
In this Episode John and Elizabeth welcome Emily Cebulski to the podcast. Emily discuses the Move For Hunger campaign and charity, as well as the Move for Hunger race team.
In this Episode John and Elizabeth welcome Emily Cebulski to the podcast. Emily discuses the Move For Hunger campaign and charity, as well as the Move for Hunger race team.
In this episode we welcome Stefany Schaefer to the podcast, as well as Scott Riecke of the Ordinary Marathoner podcast.
In this episode we welcome Stefany Schaefer to the podcast, as well as Scott Riecke of the Ordinary Marathoner podcast.
In this episode we are joined by Jackie Purcell and Kristin Water. Jackie, Kristin and Elizabeth all ran the very challenging Blue Ridge Marathon and tell us about their experience.
In this episode we are joined by Jackie Purcell and Kristin Water. Jackie, Kristin and Elizabeth all ran the very challenging Blue Ridge Marathon and tell us about their experience.
In this episode we welcome Anna Kallas and Jason Knight to the podcast. Anna and Jason both hail from Raleigh NC and ran Rock 'n Roll Raleigh
In this episode we welcome Anna Kallas and Jason Knight to the podcast. Anna and Jason both hail from Raleigh NC and ran Rock 'n Roll Raleigh
In this episode we welcome Melissa Kahn to the podcast who tells us her running story and how she started the blog runheiferrun
In this episode we welcome Melissa Kahn to the podcast who tells us her running story and how she started the blog runheiferrun
In this episode Elizabeth and I welcome Competitor/Brooks competition winner Jerry Wright to the podcast who will tell us his awesome running story (and also tell us all about running Rock 'n Roll San Francisco!)
In this episode we welcome Brittany Brown back to the podcast. Brittany participated in the Shamrock marathon last weekend, and lived to tell the tale, sort of.
In this episode we welcome Ian Senior back to the podcast. Ian and John both ran at the Rock 'n Roll DC Marathon weekend and discuss their experience.
In this episode we welcome Angel Geden to the podcast. Angel and Elizabeth will discuss their experience running the Represent Running San Jose 408k.
In this episode we welcome Rahaf Khatib and Simran Singh to the podcast. Rahaf and Simran will share their experiences as runner who wear traditional religious garb while running.
In this episode we welcome Molly Bullington and Kevin Green to the podcast, who will tell us of their experiences running and organizing the Blue Ridge Marathon.
In this episode we welcome Aurora DeLucia back to the podcast, who will tell us of her experience running the Rock 'n Roll New Orleans Marathon.
In this episode we welcome Aurora DeLucia to the podcast who will tell her amazing story of overcoming hardship, which she recounts with exuberance, energy and humor.
In this episode Martinus Evans from 300PoundsAndRunning will share his inspirational story with us.
In this episode we welcome Linzie Starr pf Sharp Endurance back to the podcast. Linzie will talk about his recent experience running The Pasadena Half Marathon, as well as 2 exciting upcoming races.
In this episode we welcome Susan and Ron Carino to the podcast who will discuss what it is like to be married to a fellow crazy runner.
In this episode Elizabeth and I discuss runDisney's decision to cancel the 2017 WDW Half Marathon.
In this episode we welcome Elizabeth Clor and Dr. Michelle Cleere to the podcast. Elizabeth and Dr. Cleere discuss how runners can overcome anxiety in order to help them in reaching their goals.
In this episode we welcome Eduardo Villavicencio, Wanita Niehous and Amy Heveran to the podcast. Eduardo, Wanita, Amy and I ran the Rock 'n Roll San Antonio Marathon Weekend and talked about our experience.
In this episode we welcome Donald Bain, Elizabeth's dad to the podcast. Don shares his experiences as a long-time runner, and in particular running well into your sixties and beyond.
In this episode we welcome Eduardo Villavicencio and Wanita Niehaus to the podcast. Eduardo and Wanita share their experiences "dancing and running" together and will also talk about their experience running the 2016 Rock 'n Roll Las Vegas Marathon. Don't worry, there's a happy ending!
In this episode we welcome Tina Garstadt and Sara Lupien to the podcast. Tina, Sara and Elizabeth will talk about their experience running the 2016 Rock 'n Roll 5k and Half Marathon.
In this episode we welcome Tina Garstadt back to the audition. Tina and Elizabeth will talk about their experience running the 2016 Heroes RUn 5k and the Golden Gate Half Marathon.
In this episode Elizabeth and John discuss the Rock 'n Roll Vancouver Half Marathon and the Cunningham Seawall 10k.
In this episode we welcome tri-athlete, cancer survivor and author Rob Atteberry as well as James Collins to the podcast. Rob and James share their inspiring story of friendship and beating the odds.
In this episode we speak with the very disruptive Declan Murray and Nate Robinson of the startup company flashframe. We discuss their innovative approach to getting those racing pics we all love to have, but hate to pay for!
In this episode we are very pleased to welcome the operations staff for the Official name: Detroit Free Press/Talmer Bank Marathon to the podcast - Charity Manager and Community Relations Director Deb Scola, Operations Director Bill Ewing and Digital Director Leah Yanuszeski
In this episode we welcome Gretchen Schoenstein to the podcast who will share her inspirational story. Also, John and Gretchen will discuss runn the (very humid) 2016 Rock 'n Roll Philadelphia Half Marathon
In this episode we welcome Frank Stebner and Margaret Buttner of Lion's Gate Road Runners, who will discuss the long history of the Rock ‘n’ Roll Oasis Vancouver Cunningham Seawall 10K.
In this episode we catch up with Ian Senior who will talk about his recent experiences running triathlons, and we will also talk about running Rock 'n Roll races.
As we all know, Fall is a big season for races, so we are doing a fall preview episode.
In this episode we welcome all-around bad-ass endurance runner Kate Durham to the podcast.
In this episode we continue our conversation with Tony Nguyen who tells us more about his journey from couch potato to ultra runner.
In this episode we welcome Steffany Rubel to the podcast. Stephanie ran in the Rock 'n Roll Chicago Half Marathon and will discuss that with us as well as her experience being a new Rock 'n Blogger.
In this episode we welcome Tony Nguyen - the "Endorphin Dude" - to the podcast. Tony talks about his journey from couch potato to ridiculous ultra runner.
In this episode, as part of our famous runner series, we welcome Jim Diego, The The Victory Headstand runner to the podcast.
In this episode we welcome Henry Chan, The Barefoot Elvis of the Rock 'n Roll Marathon Series to the podcast.
In this episode we chat with Dr. David Hill and John Lee about how physical activities like running can help folks who suffer from depression.
In this episode we welcome race director Michelle Kempton to the podcast as we continue our run across Canada by discussing Maritime race weekend held outside of Halifax Nova Scotia.
In this episode we discuss BibRave, #BibChat and BibRave Pro with co-founder Tim Murphy as well as Julia Montag
In this episode we continue our "run across Canada" with Ontario natives Jen Dingle and Ben Richard.
In this episode we continue our "run across Canada" with Ontario natives Jen Dingle and Ben Richard.
In this episode we welcome Chadd Balbi and Tom Leddy to the podcast. Along with me & Elizabeth, Tom and Chad were in Buffalo NY over Memorial day weekend for the Buffalo Marathon weekend.
In this episode Elizabeth and John talk about people they met during the Buffalo Marathon weekend.
In this episode we welcome Samantha Andrews to the podcast who will chat with us #BibRave, Black Girls Run, The Peach Tree and all about running in Atlanta!
In this episode we welcome Tina Garstad and Susan Warcholak to the podcast as we continue our run across Canada by visiting the province of Alberta.
In this episode we welcome Rachel Hoffman, Steve Hughes and Mark Davidhizar to the podcast who will chat with us about the Mitten Challenge held in Wisconsin and Kalamazoo Michigan.
In his episode we welcome Bradley Cuzen and Kaella Carr to the podcast. Bradley and Kaella ran in in the BMO Vancouver Half Marathon and join us to talk about their experience.
In his episode we welcome John Biel and Jennifer Walker to the podcast. Elizabeth, John and Ben all ran in Rock 'n Roll San Francisco and will talk about their experience.
In this episode we welcome Ian Senior back to the podcast. Ian and I ran in the 2016 UNITE Rutgers Half Marathon on April 17.
In this episode we welcome Sarah Martinez to the podcast. Sarah and Elizabeth ran the Blooms to Brews Half marathon in Woodland WA and share their thoughts with us.
In this episode we are joined by William Flynn and Briana Sharp who ran Rock 'n Roll Dallas. And William followed it up by running Rock 'n Roll Mexico City the next day. For show notes visit https://roacapod.wordpress.com/
In this episode we welcome Steve Lobdell Race President of the FaxsonLaw Fairfield Half Marathon.
In this episode we welcome "Marathon" Matt Forsman to the podcast and we are going to talk about training and preparing for your first trail run.
In this episode we welcome Elba Benzler, race director for the Blooms to Brews Marathon in Woodland WA to the podcast.
In this episode we welcome "Marathon" Matt Forsman to the podcast, with whom Elizabeth and John discuss running trail runs.
In this episode we continue our conversation with Carrie Swidecki and Linzie Starr about the Skechers Performance Los Angeles Marathon.
In this episode we chat with Carrie Swidecki and Linzie Starr about the Skechers Performance Los Angeles Marathon
In this episode we chat with Jennifer Hall about showing a little runner love by volunteering for races.
In this episode we welcome runner and "Dance Dance Revolution" Guinness Book of World Records record holder Carrie Swidecki to the podcast.
- In this episode, Elizabeth and I welcome Greg Weber, the race director for the Buffalo Marathon to the podcast.
In this episode, Elizabeth and I welcome Bill Taylor to the podcast. Bill ran his first full marathon on January 10 during the Walt Disney World Marathon Weekend and came on the show to discuss his experience.
- In this episode we have some very exciting announcements about changes to the show! Be sure to tune in!
In this episode, Kimberly Torres Markey, Elizabeth Bain and I continue our conversation about the Rock 'n Roll Las Vegas Marathon weekend on November 15th.
In this episode I welcome Kimberly Torres Markey and Elizabeth Bain back to the podcast. Kimberly, Elizabeth and I participated in the Rock 'n Roll Las Vegas Marathon weekend on November 15th.
- In this episode I welcome Kim Scharoff and Jennifer Hall back to the podcast. Kim, Jennifer and I participated in the Rock 'n Roll Philadelphia Half Marathon on October 31st.
In this episode I welcome Kim Scharoff back to the podcast. Kim and I continue our discussion of our experience running the inaugural Rock 'n Roll Brooklyn Half Marathon on October 10, 2015.
- In this episode I welcome Kim Scharoff to the podcast. Kim and I discuss our experience running the inaugural Rock 'n Roll Brooklyn Half Marathon.
- In this episode I welcome Elizabeth Bain to the podcast. Elizabeth is a member of the Rock ‘n blog team, and is also currently in pursuit of the Rock ‘n Roll Marathon series Gold Record heavy medal
- In this episode I welcome Chris Smith and Rich Gairing back to the podcast. Chris, Rich and I discuss more of our favorite running resources.
In this episode I welcome the new host of The Marathon Show to the podcast - Eddie McCoy.
In episode I welcome Jennifer Hall to the podcast. Jennifer and I ran in the 2015 Humana Rock 'n Roll Virginia Beach Half Marathon.
In this episode I welcome Chris Smith back to the podcast, and I also welcome Rich Gairing to the podcast. Chris, Rich and I will be discussing some we resources we have found useful in helping to support our running addiction.
- In this episode I welcome Andrew Schiffman to the podcast. After spending 12 years in the music industry, Andrew changed careers and became a running trainer.
In this episode I welcome Brittany Brown back to the podcast, as well as Chris Smith. Chris and Brittany are both members of Team Shenanigans.
In this episode I welcome Kimberly Torres Markey back to the podcast. Kimberly will be discussing her personal journey as a runner, and how running, along with a positive outlook, has helped through personal adversity.
In this episode I welcome internet sensation and queen of all things social media Kimberly Torres Markey to the podcast. Kimberly and I diiscuss the Amica Iron Horse Half Marathon in Simsbury CT, which is organized by the Hartford Marathon Foundation.
In this episode I welcome Dr. Stuart Weitzman, who runs Bedford Hills Familfy Chiropractice in Bedford Hills New York, to the podcast. Along with being a respected sports chiropractor, Dr. Stu is also an accomplished runner who, among other things, finished the Iron Man compitition in 2012.
In this episode I discuss my recent experience running in a local race at the Newburgh Running Festival, as well as a little hodgepodge of housekeeping items.
In this episode I welcome Ian Senior and Ilene Fabisch back to the podcast, as well as Robert Schulz. We will discuss using the sport of running as a way of raising money for charity.
In this episode I welcome Ian Senior back to the podcast. Ian and I ran in the Rutgers UNITE Half Marathon on Sunday April 12, and we are going to talk about our experience.
In this episode I welcome comedian, film-maker, marathon runner and soon-to-be ultra marathoner Jeffrey James Binney to the podcast. Jeffrey is currently working on a film project entitled "Once is Enough" which is a chronicle of his  journey as a marathoner.
In this episode I welcome Brittany Brown back to the podcast, and we are also joined by David Koch. The three of us ran in the Rock 'n Roll DC races on March 14, and in this episode we talk about our experience.
In this episode I continue my conversation with Tracy Sundlun, Senior VP of Competitor Group and co-founder of the Rock 'n Roll race series. In the second part of our conversation we continue our discussion on the history of The Rock 'n Roll Race Series. We also touch on specific Rock 'n Roll races, both current and past.
In this episode I welcome Tracy Sundlun, Senior VP of Competitor Group and co-founder of the Rock 'n Roll race series, to the podcast. In the first part of our conversation we discuss Tracy's career as a coach and race organizer, as well as the history of the Rock 'n Roll races.
Mike Scopa, co-host of The Mickey Miles Podcast and the WDWToday podcast, joins me as we discuss recovering from injuries as runners.
In this episode I welcome Katie Mendoza to the podcast. Katie ran in the Celebration Half Marathon in Celebration FL on January 25th and has agreed to come on the show and tell us about it.
In this episode Amanda North joins the podcast, and we discuss runDisney races for families as well as for new runners. Amanda and I also talk about some of our experiences running the 2015 Walt Disney World Marathon Dopey Challenge.
In this episode I look back on 2014, and I look forward to some things I hope to accomplish in 2015.
In this episode I welcome Ilene Fabisch, Brittany Brown and Joe Weeks back to the podcast, and we discuss our experiences with losing weight while training for and running long distances.
In this episode I welcome Howard Keener to the podcast, and we will discuss our experience running the Gore-Tex Philadelphia Marathon on November 23rd
In this episode I welcome Judy Pavarini to the podcast, and we will discuss Judy's experience running the TCS New York Marathon on November 2nd, 2014.
In this episode I welcome Charlie Gessner to the podcast, and we will discuss our experience running the Hartford half Marathon on October 12.
In this episode I welcome Ilene Fabisch back to the podcast, and we will discuss her experience running with a running club, as well as her qualifying for several awards the club offers including the Ironwoman award.
In this episode I welcome Ilene Fabisch, Joe Weeks and Brittany Brown back to the podcast, and they will talk about their experience running the Rock n Roll Philadelphia Half Marathon on Sunday September 21st.
In this episode I will discuss my experience running the 2014 NYCRuns Queens Half Marathon in Flushing Meadows Corona Park on Sunday September 14.
In this episode I welcome Brittany Brown to the podcast, and we will discuss our experience running the 2014 Rock 'n Roll Virginia Beach half marathon, which was held on August 31st.
In this episode I welcome Dr. Joe Weeks to the podcast, who discusses his experience working with a running coach.
In this episode I continue my conversation with Ilene Fabisch as we discuss running in the Stratton Faxon Fairfiled Road Races Half Marathon on June 22nd.
In this episode I discuss the Stratton Faxon Fairfiled Road Races Half Marathon, which was run on June 22nd, with Ilene Fabisch.
In this episode I welcome Natalie Thompson to the podcast. We discuss some news, talk about our recent experience running the 2014 NYCRuns Pride 5K in Brooklyn, and Natalie shares and endorsement.
In this episode I welcome Ilene Fabisch to the podcast. We discuss how Ilene got started with running, as well as her recent experience running the Boston marathon as well as the Ragnar relay races.
In this episode I will be joined by Ian Senior, and we will discuss our experience running the 2014 New Jersey Marathon which was run on April 27 in and around Long Branch New Jersey. Part 2 of 2
In this episode I will be joined by Ian Senior, and we will discuss our experience running the 2014 New Jersey Marathon which was run on April 27 in and around Long Branch New Jersey. Part 1 of 2
In this episode I discuss my thoughts about the 2014 UNITE Half Marathon which was run at Rutgers University in New Jersey.
In this episode I discuss the little aches and pains I've encountered as a runner of a certain age and what I've done to work through the pains.I also share a little news and have an endorsement.
In this episode I look at some of the challenges of training in the winter, and I have a review of the NYCRuns Central Park Half Marathon. I also have some news and go over my list of upcoming races.
In this episode I look at some of the challenges I face as a slower runner. I also have some news and go over my list of upcoming races.
In this episode I look back on the best and worst aspects of the events I participated in during 2013
In this episode I will discuss what can happen when you are not properly prepared for a long run, and I will also talk about running the NYCRuns Hot
Chocolate 10K on Roosevelt Island in NY
In this episode I will talk my recent experience running my first full Marathon - the Route 66 marathon in Tulsa Oklahoma, and we will also have some info on upcoming races as well an endorsement.
In this episode I will continue my story of how I got into running, and we will also have some news, Â some info on upcoming races as well an endorsement.
- I introduce the show and the goals of the podcast
- I discusse my personal journey toward becoming a runner
- I take a few minutes to look at current news and some upcoming races
- Finally, I endorse the iRunner application for iPhones