Team Shenanigans Podcast: The running podcast that puts fun in your run: Recent Episodes
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The Team Shenanigans Podcast is the running podcast that will help you put some FUN in your run, whether you???re just getting started, or you???ve been at it for years, training for a 5K or a marathon. Featuring race reports, gear reviews, interviews, training tips, listener questions and our exclusive Shenanigan Challenges. Inspired by runDisney, Kelly Roberts, Mickey Miles Podcast, the Marathon Show, and Couch to 5K and featuring guests like Eddie McCoy and Christopher McDougall. The Team Shenanigans Podcast is hosted by Mark Avis, Brittany & Kenny Brown, Chris Smith and Caryn Vita.
This is episode 150, the Team Shenanigans Podcast???s Final Show. We recorded it in front of a live internet audience ??? a link to the YouTube video is below. Caution: it was not censored or edited in any way, so [...]
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On this second-to-last episode of the Team Shenanigans Podcast, we play old school Match Game with two of our running teammates, Erin Petz and Danielle DeCarolis. Next week is our Live Finale. We hope you???ll join us Sunday, August 19th [...]
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In this episode we run down some running news stories we found interesting, read a listener email about the podcast, share Jeff Reed???s Top Ten Reasons we???re ending the Team Shenanigans Podcast (we refer to him consistently as Kent Reed, [...]
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In this episode, Caryn introduces us to her friend and running coach, elite runner Heather Pech. After a very successful business career, including stints as CEO of Polo Jeans and Nine West, Heather has found great success as a masters [...]
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In this episode we welcome Running Coach Ryan Conrad, the Team Director and Head Coach for J & A Racing, to discuss running coaches. We get into the pros and cons of group vs. individual coaching, online vs. in person [...]
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In this episode we???re joined by Heather Chen who recently ran the Great Wall Marathon. She tells us about the unique training plan she put together for the Great Wall Marathon???s one-of-a-kind race experience, the logistics of preparing to travel [...]
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In this episode we are joined by Nutritionist Katie Diehl to answer a TON of questions sent in by listeners on the topic of fitness and nutrition. We discuss: Consuming the right number of calories a day Getting the right [...]
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In this episode we talk about the latest in running shoes and other gear with Gear Guy Jon Griffiths, owner of Rochester Running Company from Chris???s neck of the woods. We talk about some under-the-radar running shoe brands, the latest [...]
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In this episode, Ryan Warner (a.k.a. R2) joins us for more about destination races. Ryan is 19 states into a 50 State Half Marathon Challenge. He shares some of the favorite destination races he???s run so far, as well as [...]
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In this episode we have no agenda. We start off in the Kenny Zone, where Kendrick walks us through the diagnosis of his torn meniscus. He describes his experience of getting a MRI, discussing his diagnosis with the surgeon and [...]
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In this episode we???re joined by Team Shenanigans Running Teammates Pete Zah and Perry Sydney to discuss destination races. We cover the Flying Pig Marathon Weekend in detail, since it???s our running team???s destination race of choice for 2019. We [...]
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In this episode we???re joined by husband-and-wife Ultra and Trail Running team James and Shannon Whipple. They take us through their journey from non-runners to finishers of multiple 100-mile ultramarathons including Leadville and Western States. They share some advice about [...]
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In this episode we prove that stalking celebrities outside of a porta potty can pay off. After Caryn, Brittany and Laura Bailey had a chance encounter with Ultrarunning Champion and Marathon Maniac Mike Wardian before the Big Sur Marathon, he [...]
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In this episode we answer listener questions about Important Running Topics including Black Limes, Battlestar Galactica and Pickles. We also spend some time discussing running your first runDisney event, and natural ???real-food?????options for run fuel. Please??SUBSCRIBE, RATE and REVIEW??the podcast [...]
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In this episode we???re thrilled to invite on Dr. Mary Catherine ???MC??? Whitley to talk about running injuries. As a Physical Therapist with Bon Secours??In Motion Physical Therapy, she has worked with tons of runners and other athletes. She shares [...]
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In this episode, we discuss some of the recent running news that caught our eye, including: Galen Rupp wins Prague Marathon after DNF at Boston Chip Gaines of ???Fixer Upper??? finishes his first marathon Accusations of sexism with Boston Marathon [...]
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In this episode, Brittany and Caryn share their experience running the Big Sur marathon. Caryn completed the Boston 2 Big Sur Challenge, completing both marathons thirteen days apart. Both of them share some of the mental and physical challenges they [...]
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In this episode we invite back runner, coach, writer, podcaster and running journalist Mario Fraioli. It???s been a couple of years since we???ve had him on, back in August 2016, to discuss the Olympic Preview. This time, it???s all about [...]
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In this episode, Caryn fights through tears and f-bombs to share her story of running and finishing the Boston Marathon. She shares her emotions leading up to the race, which she ran in the memory of her grandmother Gigi. She [...]
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With Caryn and some of our Team Shenanigans Running Teammates heading to the Boston Marathon, we thought it would be interesting to listen back to an episode we recorded about two years ago with Boston John Minervino, who at the [...]
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In this episode we???re joined by Catrina Ralston, a runner turned triathlete who is just back from the Coeur Women???s Triathlon Training Camp in Carlsbad, CA. She shares with us her journey from runner to triathlete as well as what [...]
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In this episode, we share some of our personal Running Horror Stories, and we also tell the tales of races and long runs gone bad sent in by some of our listeners. We also discuss last week???s Barkley Marathons and [...]
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In this episode, we???re joined by teammate Ryan ???R2??? Warner who helps Brittany and Kenny recap the Shamrock Marathon Weekend. After several years of horrible weather, the sun was out and Brittany was finally able to follow through on her [...]
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In this episode we share some runDisney-related Running News, including an audio response from listener and teammate Lisa Schneider to our last episode where we recapped the 2018 Princess Half Marathon Weekend. Plus, we check in with Caryn as she [...]
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In our 2018 Princess Half Marathon Weekend Recap, Brittany and Caryn don???t remember the races, Kenny didn???t run at all, Ryan screwed up volunteering at a different race, and Chris wasn???t paying attention. Enjoy! ?? We???re excited to launch our [...]
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It???s our Live Show! This episode was recorded in front of a live YouTube audience. We were delighted to be joined by runDisney race announcer John Pelkey who gives us a little insight into what it means to be Announcer [...]
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In this episode we tackle some Listener Questions, including missives about goal setting, runner etiquette at runDisney events, and more. PLUS: Caryn starts a (false) rumor about a virtual runDisney event that doesn???t exist, and we all get indignant/excited about [...]
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This episode is our 2018 Princess Half Marathon Weekend Preview. Although it will look a lot like January???s Walt Disney World Marathon Weekend, we breakdown the changes to the expo and walk you through the races including a MASSIVE corral [...]
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In this episode we???re joined by Kelly Byron, an experienced race pacer, who will share with us her reasons for volunteering to lead pace groups during half marathons, as well as the benefits to runners of running with a pacer. [...]
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In this episode we dig into some of the tasty WDW Marathon Leftovers we didn???t have a chance to discuss in our WDW Marathon Weekend Recap show. We also head into the Kenny Zone to talk about his experience volunteering [...]
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In this episode we invite our teammate, Sandy Beagan, to share with us her journey to her first marathon. From committing to the training to the emotional trip across the finish line, Sandy shares with us the physical, mental and [...]
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In this episode we are joined by Holly Kee, a mentor with the Dreamfar High School Marathon program which takes high school students in the Boston area through a 30-week training program and culminates in them running the Providence Marathon. [...]
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This episode is our 2018 WDW Marathon Weekend Recap. Brittany, Ryan and Chris all ran the Dopey Challenge while Caryn ran the Goofy Challenge. We recap our experience at the expo??as well as the 5K, 10K, Half Marathon and Full [...]
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In this episode we ring in the new year with listener questions ??? a show which we pre-recorded before heading to Walt Disney World Marathon Weekend. At times we get confused about what month it is, and we can???t remember [...]
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In this episode we take a look back at what we had set as our 2017 Running Goals and see how we did, then we discuss our 2018 Running Goals.??To prepare for this episode, I listened back to our 2017 [...]
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In this episode we give our 2018 WDW Marathon Weekend Preview, including a quick discussion of the expo, how to approach the 5K, 10K, Half Marathon and Marathon, including important tips on character stops, bathroom locations, drinking around World Showcase [...]
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In this episode we are saddened to announce that founding member of the Team Shenanigans Podcast, Mark Avis, is leaving us. He will still remain a leader of the Team Shenanigans Running Team. Sitting in for Mark is teammate Ryan [...]
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In this episode, Mark is still on assignment but the rest of us share our Holiday Gifts for Runners wish lists. We also read a bunch of suggestions from our Team Shenanigans teammates. Also, Caryn shared details of her Holiday [...]
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In this episode we welcome back teammate Ian Senior, who has raised thousands of dollars, to discuss fundraising for charity bibs. He shares some of the successful strategies he???s used along with practical tips to take fundraising way beyond blasting [...]
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In this episode, Mark and Brittany are joined by teammates the Raymond and Anita Thebo for their 2017 South Beach Ragnar Recap. The race itself gets mixed reviews due mainly to logistical challenges, but overall the experience gets 24 thumbs [...]
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With Mark and Brittany still on their way back from the Team Shenanigans Ragnar Takeover, Chris, Caryn and Kenny??put together a quick show including a discussion on the Barkley Marathons documentary on Netflix. We also talk about Caryn???s work with [...]
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It???s a double recap with Caryn recapping the??2017??NYC Marathon and teammate Dave Koch joining us to recap the 2017 Wine & Dine Half Marathon. ??Double the recaps, double the shenanigans! Please??SUBSCRIBE, RATE and REVIEW??the podcast on iTunes. It helps improve [...]
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In this episode we start with feedback from last week???s Real Talk, and then tackle listener questions, discovering that the common theme among many of them is poop. We also discuss the 2018-2019 runDisney calendar of races and registrations that [...]
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In this episode we are joined by teammate Meghan Gorny for our 2017 Marine Corps Marathon Recap. Brittany ran the marathon and Meghan ran the MCM 10K, so we get two different perspectives on an amazing race weekend in the [...]
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In this episode we draw upon our many years of experience and share our tips for Dopey and Goofy. Whether it???s your first runDisney multi-race challenge or your perfectly Dopey or perfectly Goofy, we???ll let you know what we???ve learned [...]
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In this episode we???re joined by Team Shenanigans teammate Linda Beck for our 2017 Chicago Marathon Recap. Brittany, Caryn and Chris all got Personal Records even though none of their races went as hoped for. The conditions were hot but [...]
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In this episode we celebrate our second anniversary show by taking a look back at how Team Shenanigans started, and what led to the website and podcast. We also answer the infamous Five Questions. Plus we do a quick review [...]
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In this episode we tackle Yoga and Pilates for Runners with special guest Laura Frye who is a yoga and pilates instructor as well as a member of the Team Shenanigans Running Team. We discuss how a paid appearance in [...]
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In this episode we discuss the challenge of racing 50 states, and we invite Michael Miller to discuss what he???s learned as he works toward completing the 50 state marathon challenge. If you???ve never considered trying to run a half [...]
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In this episode we invite Erin Petz back to help with our 2017 Bird in Hand Recap. We discuss what makes this race so special and describe how awesome it was to see so many members of our running team [...]
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We mark our 100th episode with our 2017 Disneyland Half Recap, with the help of special guests Jennifer Hall and Nicole Schuster. We take you through the race expo, the 5K, 10K and Half Marathons and detail the??major changes and [...]
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In this episode we cover a little of this and a little of that (or, to put it another way, this and that), starting with a??quick preview of the weekend???s events at the Disneyland Half Marathon Weekend, with special guest [...]
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In this episode, we???re joined by Kevin O???Connell and David Robert, hosts of the Terrifyingly Beautiful Podcast, to discuss fitness fears and anxiety. From being judged for being too slow, to having to use the weight machine after that sweaty [...]
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In this episode we share some running news including updates in the world of runDisney, we address a listener question about working races into training plan, give props to Team Shenanigans teammate Ian Senior, and touch on some news items [...]
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In this episode we are joined by Patty Woodworth, owner of Action Wheels Bike Shop, to answer all of our questions about biking basics (and some questions which are not so basic). From what kind of bicycle to start with, [...]
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In this episode we welcome back to the podcast coach, runner, and author Matt Fitzgerald who is preparing for the Chicago Marathon by training like a pro with the Hoka One One NAZ Elite team. Much like George Plimpton???s famous [...]
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On this episode we return from summer vacation with a Training Update, providing a progress report on what we???ve been up to over the last month, including trail running, some bike races, and drinking vodka tonics. We also answer a [...]
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Our summer vacation is coming to an end but not before a listener-suggested hodge podge of vaguely running-related topics, with a big assist from four guest hosts: Ryan Armbruster, Ryan Warner, Rebekah Thebo and Carlye O???Brien. Some of our discussion [...]
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The Team Shenanigans Podcast team is still on summer break, but looking for redemption after last week???s loss to the contest challengers on the Running Family Feud. This week it???s the Celebrity Edition, with Carlye, Rebekah and the two Ryans.??Feel [...]
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While the Team Shenanigans Podcast team is on summer break, please enjoy this episode of the Running Family Feud featuring our four contest winners: Ian Senior, Jessica Knarr, Lisa Sinatra and Sam Ganow. Feel free to play along at home [...]
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In this episode it???s everything you always wondered about organizing a race but didn???t know to ask. We invite Race Directors extraordinaire Jerry and Amy Frostick from J&A Racing to talk a little about their experience running some very popular [...]
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In this episode we discuss the unwritten rules of running that even experienced runners may not agree upon. From defining race banditing to spitting and farting, no topic is off limits! Please??SUBSCRIBE, RATE and REVIEW??the podcast on iTunes. It helps [...]
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In this episode we celebrate Caryn???s coronation as a Queen of Connecticut, a title she earned by running an official race in each of that state???s 169 towns. We talk about the handful of people who have accomplished the feat [...]
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In this episode, our Team Shenanigans teammate, Sandy Beagan, joins us to share her story of Outrunning Cancer ??? not once, but twice. She tells us about how she got started running, and what has inspired her to not only [...]
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This??episode??is the show about nothing. Technically we discuss Brittany???s Chicago Marathon Training Plan, Kenny???s return to running, Mark??reiterates his dislike of Guardians of the Galaxy, Caryn mispronounces ???caramel,??? and Chris mispronounces ???corral.??? Please??SUBSCRIBE, RATE and REVIEW??the podcast on iTunes. It [...]
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In this episode we share some confidential runDisney info we got from an anonymous insider source, we invite Team Shenanigans teammate Erin Petz to help recap the Brooklyn Half Marathon and in Real Talk with Brittany we discuss showering at [...]
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In this episode we start with a breakdown of WTF happened at Tinker Bell Half Marathon Weekend at Disneyland and discuss some of the problems with characters and logistics. We then get into a discussion with our Team Shenanigans Teammate [...]
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This episode includes our 2017 Broad Street Ten Miler Recap and a discussion about Nike???s recent Breaking2 Marathon endeavor. We also get an update on Caryn???s coronation as Queen of Connecticut. Please??SUBSCRIBE, RATE and REVIEW??the podcast on iTunes. It helps [...]
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In this episode we???re joined by Laura Bailey and she and Caryn provide the 2017 Big Sur Recap. Laura ran the 21 miler and Caryn completed the 26.2. We also hear about Brittany???s experience with the Colonial 200 Ultra Relay [...]
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In this episode Ryan Warner joins us for our 2017 Star Wars Dark Side Recap. Brittany and Mark ran the 5K, 10K and half marathons and Ryan had his first Team Shenanigans experience in the 10K and Half. We discuss [...]
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In this episode we???re joined by Jess Raposa and Chad Weirick for our 2017 Boston Marathon Recap the day after they each completed the historic race. It was Jess???s first Boston Marathon and Chad???s second. Jess earned her entry by [...]
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In this episode we???re joined by our teammate Carlye O???Brien as we take a look ahead to the 2017 Star Wars Dark Side Half Marathon Weekend, discussing race logistics and the course for the 5k, 10k and Half Marathon races. [...]
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Once again proving we have no idea what we???re doing, in this episode we try taking live phone calls. We actually get a few, and Caryn gets confused and thinks she???s on the radio. Also, Team Shenanigans Running Teammate Chrissy [...]
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In this episode we are joined by runner and author Brian Burk to discuss Ultra Marathons. He???s run dozens of them and has written a novel about ultra marathoning called Running to Leadville. Whether you???re considering running an ultra, or [...]
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In this episode we share some running war stories from training runs and races gone bad. We also got a TON of submissions from listeners and Team Shenanigans Running Teammates who shared their own running war stories. The moral is [...]
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On this episode of the podcast we answer your listener questions including: What to do while??you???re recovering from injury Strategies for breathing How???s Caryn doing with her 169 Town Challenge Running Dopey Challenge for fun or time How to ride [...]
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On this episode we invite special guest Anna McCoy to help us with our 2017 Princess Half Marathon Recap. Brittany and Caryn ran the Glass Slipper Challenge with Anna joining them for the Half Marathon. Kenny race chased the 10K [...]
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On this episode we are thrilled to welcome two of the Balloon Ladies to the??podcast. Nancy Austin and Molly Novosad have served as the official keepers of the 16 minute per mile pace for runDisney events in Walt Disney World [...]
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In this episode we explore the many sources of running anxiety and how they can affect beginning or experienced runners. From worrying about how our pace compares with others, to wondering if we???re ???real runners??? (spoiler: if you run, you???re [...]
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On this episode we???re joined by The Gear Guru: Doug Schwartz, owner of Endurance House in Norwalk, CT.??He???s a 10x Ironman Triathlete, a USAT-Certified Triathlon Coach and Race Director, so he knows his stuff. He tackles lots of our listener [...]
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In this episode we provide a training update ?????how we are feeling during this off season and what we???re doing to prepare for spring races. We also talk a little about some registration deadlines for the 2017 Broad Street 10 [...]
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In this episode we talk with two finishers??for whom the 2017 Walt Disney World Marathon was their first marathon. Greg Ryan is the Accidental Marathoner, who had only trained for the Half Marathon, but decided to upgrade to the full [...]
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In this episode, we???re joined by Susana Cruz for our 2017 Star Wars Light Side Half Marathon Weekend Recap. She ran the 5K, 10K and Half Marathon while Mark??run the 10K and Half, and they take us through the expo, [...]
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In this episode we invite first time Dopey Challenge finishers Doug and Laura Bailey to help us with our 2017 WDW??Marathon Weekend Recap. We discuss day one of the expo, Doug and Laura???s approach and review of the 5k and [...]
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In this second part of our two-part 2017 Walt Disney World Marathon Preview we go through the weekend day-by-day and race-by-race with tips for hitting the expo and enjoying each race, plus a major course change in the Half Marathon. [...]
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In part one of our two-part 2017 Walt Disney World Marathon Weekend Preview, we discuss some preliminary information you may want to consider as you prepare for the trip to Orlando, including: Taper madness Special items you may wish to [...]
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In this episode, Kenny, Caryn, Mark and Chris take a look back at races run and lessons learned in 2016 and look ahead at running goals for 2017. In just about every way, 2016 was a challenge, so we discuss??changes [...]
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In this episode, Caryn, Mark, Kenny and Chris share their wish??lists of holiday gifts for runners. We also talk a little about the Elliptigo and Caryn talks about her balls. Please??SUBSCRIBE, RATE and REVIEW??the podcast on iTunes. It helps improve [...]
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In this episode, we welcome back Lisa Sinatra to the show to help us tackle some of the listener running questions that have been stacking up including: How to get back on track after time away from running Reflections on [...]
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In this episode we invite first time marathoner and member of Team Shenanigans Lisa Sinatra to talk about her experience at the 2016 Space Coast Marathon. She takes us through her journey from running her first 5k two years ago [...]
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In this episode we???re joined by Jonathan Levitt as we take a look at improving performance??with a scientific analysis of your fitness levels through InsideTracker blood analytics. Understanding areas where your biochemistry is not aligned with your fitness goals can [...]
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In this episode we invite Sam and Ashley Turner to join us for our 2016 Super Heroes??Half Marathon Weekend Recap. This runDisney event was formerly known as the Avengers Half Marathon. You can also hear the Turners on the WDW [...]
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In this episode we review a race that none of us ran! So, we invite a couple of our Team Shenanigans teammates who WERE there to fill us in. Susana Cruz and Sam Ganow provide us the 2016 Wine and [...]
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In this episode we???re joined by Team Shenanigans teammates Ian Conner and Laura Bailey for our 2016 Marine Corps Marathon Recap. Caryn, Brittany and Kenny all ran the race, and Mark spectated and supplied on-course treats to runners while Chris [...]
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In this episode, we welcome Ryan Armbruster back to the show to help us answer some listener questions including: Our favorite drinks at Epcot???s World Showcase Using compression sleeves and socks while running and for recovery How to recover after [...]
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In this episode we invite Team Shenanigans member Ryan Armbruster to the show for our 2016 Chicago Marathon Recap. Ryan was running the race to try to qualify for the Boston Marathon, so he recounts for us his training plan [...]
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In this episode we??welcome Megan Biller, author of Magical Miles: The Runner???s Guide to Walt Disney World. The 2017 edition??is now available, so we talk about??the new book, some of Megan???s top tips for runDisney events, why she thinks races [...]
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In this episode we review the 2016 Inaugural Disneyland Paris Half Marathon with six members of Team Shenanigans who were there: Celeste Baird Susana Cruz Julia Locus Bill & Jennifer Taylor Donna Quackenbush Registration information for the 2017 Disneyland Paris [...]
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In this episode we celebrate one full year of podcasts with a special 52th Episode, featuring conversations with a whole bunch of listeners who are members of the Team Shenanigans Running Team, including: Jackie Cabrera Robert Schultz Gregory Ryan Heather [...]
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In this episode we welcome two-time Olympian Nick Symmonds to the podcast. In his professional career, he has spoken out about a number of different causes, including??opposing Russia???s anti-gay laws, and urging an increase in gun control. His company, Run [...]
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In this episode, the podcast makes a triumphant return from hiatus with a special edition, recorded live at the Bird in Hand Half Marathon. We recorded some segments during the race itself, meeting a few different runners including Chris McDougall, [...]
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In this episode we discuss some of the recently-announced runDisney enhancements, and one unannounced ???runDisney enhancement.??? We???re still not sold on the idea that runDisney is committed to providing??a good value for the entry fee charged. We also share some [...]
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In this episode we recap Caryn???s trio of triathlons, thank our Team Shenanigans teammates for buying our limited edition team visors, and answer some listener questions. Topics covered include: Personal safety tips for running alone Being called a ???jogger??? vs.?????runner??? [...]
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On this episode we welcome runner and writer Mario Fraioli onto the podcast to give us an Olympic Preview ??? the track events??we should be watching from Rio. We also talk about Rule 40,??which presents challenges to smaller brands trying [...]
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In this episode we welcome Team Shenanigans teammate Ian Senior onto the show to talk about his experience with transitioning to triathlons. Ian went from Couch to 5k, eventually running a number of marathons, and then added swimming and biking [...]
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In this episode we celebrate with Caryn as she talks about finishing her first triathlon. If you know Caryn, you probably already guessed that there were tears involved. Caryn takes us through her preparation, including swimming lessons and lots of [...]
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On this episode we welcome Team Shenanigans member Ian Conner to the show to talk about his experience getting a Gait Analysis from the University of Virginia Speed Clinic. We also discuss the slow registrations for runDisney???s 2017 Princess Half [...]
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In this episode we run down some interesting ??July Running News including a potential change to the operation of the official Beer Mile events. We get a new Real Talk with Brittany (and Caryn) entitled: ???Should I??Stay or Should I [...]
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In this episode we welcome three members of the Little Wing training group, Jess Barnard, and sisters Mel and Collier Lawrence, who are sponsored by Oiselle and coached by Lauren Fleshman. All??three are steeplechasers, and they share their experiences as [...]
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In this episode it???s the Mt. Washington Road Race Recap ??? all 7.6 miles and 6,000 feet of vertical climb. We invite Matt Allgaier to share his experience??taking on the mountain with??Brittany, Kenny, Caryn and a bunch of other Team [...]
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In this episode we discuss Team RWB and invite Meghan Gorny onto the show to talk about her experience with the team. Whether you???re prior military or not, it???s a great group doing important work to support our military veterans. [...]
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Running and beer go together like peanut butter and jelly, like bacon and eggs, like??rama lama lama ka dinga da ding dong. So we invite runner and Head Brewer at Norfolk, VA???s??Smartmouth Brewing Company??Jimmy Loughran to discuss his brewery???s race [...]
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In this episode we discuss summer training and racing, in the wake of the mid-race cancellation of the Vermont City Marathon in Burlington, VT. We share our personal experience and tips on how to safely beat the heat. Plus we [...]
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In this episode, Mark is on assignment, but we???re joined by Heather Pedrami and Kristen Jensen who recently ran their first Ragnar Relays at Ragnar SoCal??which took them from Huntington Beach, CA to San Diego. Running on separate teams, Kristen [...]
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In this episode we welcome back author, triathlete and Certified Sports Nutritionist Matt Fitzgerald to answer YOUR questions about nutrition for runners. From weight loss, to balancing carbs and protein during training, fueling before, during and after workouts and general [...]
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In this episode we provide a mini Tinker Bell??Recap, which is kind of interesting considering none of us were there. We also get a major injury update from Kenny and then run down a bunch of running news headlines from [...]
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In this episode we welcome special guest Laura Bowers to help us recap a cold and rainy Broad Street Ten Miler. We also give a quick preview of Tinker Bell Half Marathon Weekend and discuss the just announced series of [...]
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In this episode, Caryn invites her friend, John Minervino, to talk about his unexpected qualification for the 2001??Boston Marathon, and his string of qualifying for 16 consecutive Boston Marathons. He shares his experience in the aftermath of the 2013 finish [...]
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In this episode, we???re joined by Jessica Holmes for our??runDisney Star Wars Dark Side Recap. We have some strong opinions, both favorable and unfavorable, so you???ll want to be sure to listen to how we thought this inaugural event weekend [...]
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???In this episode we bust some fitness myths, tackling a whole bunch of commonly-held beliefs about running and fitness and see whether the claims are facts backed up by hard science??or just myths passed down through the years. In each [...]
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In this episode we preview the Star Wars Dark Side Half Marathon Weekend. We also announce our meet-up for the weekend, which will take place Friday, April 15th at the 8:30pm Yehaa Bob show at River Roost Lounge at Disney???s [...]
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In this episode, Chris, Mark and Caryn each provide a??training update. We discuss how our three different approaches to our workouts are progressing so far in 2016, with an eye toward Spring and Summer goal races. We also invite Jamison [...]
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In this episode, the gang???s all back together for our??2016 Shamrock Marathon Weekend Recap. Kenny completed his first ultra marathon by??finishing the Neptune Challenge, which included completing the half marathon in less than 1:50 and then??immediately beginning the full marathon. [...]
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On this episode, we welcome Running Coach, Nutritionist, Triathlete and Author Matt Fitzgerald back to the podcast to discuss his latest book, How Bad Do You Want It. It???s a collection of fascinating stories about how elite athletes improved their [...]
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In this episode,??we talk with Matt Fitzgerald:??coach, nutritionist, and author of many books including 80/20 Running: Run Stronger and Race Faster by Training Slower. He explains that the number one mistake most runners make that prevents them from getting faster [...]
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On this episode we invite special guest Julia Hanlon, yoga instructor, runner, running coach and host of the Running on Om Podcast, to talk to us about??Yoga for Runners. She shares her preferred style (Vinyasa, or Flow Yoga), some advice [...]
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Chris, Brittany and Caryn are joined by Team Shenanigans member Donna Quackenbush for a????2016 Princess Half Marathon Weekend Review. Before we talk about the race weekend, we get caught up on a news story we didn???t have time for last [...]
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This week we are joined by special guest Ryan Armbruster and??get caught up on the latest February Running News including: Recapping the Olympic Marathon Trials including discussing a couple of interesting post-race interviews Meb discusses what Galen Rupp did that [...]
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In this episode we welcome special guest Christina Campbell to help us preview the 2016 Princess Half Marathon Weekend. We review the expo, 5k, 10k and Half Marathons, with special tips and advice for first time runners attempting the Glass [...]
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In this episode we welcome Runner???s World Senior Editor Scott Douglas to the show to give us a preview of the 2016 Olympic Marathon Trials which will be held on Saturday, February 13th in Los Angeles. For the first time [...]
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In this episode we start what will be a series of shows about different training methodologies and training plans. We speak??with Dr. Bill Pierce, co-founder of the Furman Institute of Running and Scientific Training??(FIRST) and co-author of Run Less, Run [...]
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On this episode we discuss the lawsuit filed against the organizers of the New York City Marathon alleging that the non-refundable fee charged to enter the marathon lottery constitutes an illegal, non-licensed lottery under New York State law. The suit [...]
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Chris, Mark, Caryn, Brittany & Kenny recap the 2016 WDW Marathon Weekend. We had a great time running with and seeing friends all weekend. We celebrate the accomplishments of so many first time half and full marathoners. While the race [...]
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We welcome back to the show Mike Rahlmann, host of Be Our Guest Podcast and Walt Disney World Marathon Weekend veteran, as we provide a preview of what to expect for new and experienced runners, including tips for: buying??the hard-to-get [...]
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On this Year in Review episode, Chris, Brittany, Mark, Caryn and Kenny look back at 2015, discuss goals for 2016 and announce a Shenanigan Challenge they hope nobody attempts: the Four Drinks One Race Challenge. Please SUBSCRIBE, RATE and REVIEW [...]
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In this episode, Mark is back from assignment, and joins Chris, Brittany, Kenny, Caryn and special guest Be Our Guest Mike Rahlmann, host of the Be Our Guest Podcast. We talk to Mike about his history as a runner, how [...]
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On this episode, Chris, Caryn, Brittany and Kenny invite Kimberly Markey and Gail Savidge onto the show to discuss creating running costumes. If you???ve ever run a runDisney race, or if you???re active at all on social media in the [...]
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Caryn, Brittany, Kenny, Chris and special guest Caryle share some of our favorite Holiday Gifts for Runners. You???ll definitely want to have your friends and family listen for these great gift ideas for runners! Please SUBSCRIBE, RATE and REVIEW the [...]
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In this episode, Mark, Brittany, Kenny, Caryn and Chris answer Listener Questions, and we premiere a new segment, Game Time, in which we play Mad Libs with guests Carlye and Ryan. Jennifer asks about what she needs to know about [...]
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Mark, Caryn, Brittany and Chris spend a very Shenanigans Thanksgiving discussing things we are thankful for in the running world. We all agreed that are very thankful for our running teammates on Team Shenanigans,??Mickey Milers and the supportive and welcoming [...]
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Chris, Mark, Caryn, Brittany and Kenny tackle a number of topics on this episode, including: Listener Questions ??? you can send your questions to podcast@teamshenanigans.org or tweet them to us @TeamShenanigans. The Daily Shenanigan ??? all the news that matters [...]
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In this episode, Chris, Mark, Brittany, Kenny and Caryn break down the 2015 runDisney Wine & Dine Half Marathon, a race which we will remember as much for the incredible experience of wearing and running in a group costume as [...]
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We talk a lot about running with a group. Have you ever wondered how to run a race with a group? It???s something we do all the time, and something we encourage everyone to try! Running with friends adds a [...]
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Brittany, Caryn, Chris and Mark talk about running the 2015 Marine Corps Marathon and what to do when a race doesn???t go according to plan. We??also send our congratulations to??a long list of people who set personal records??last week, including [...]
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We discuss setting and accomplishing running goals with two finishers of the 2015 Chicago Marathon: Laura Bailey, who accomplished her first marathon finish in her first attempt, and Robert Schulz, who set a personal record at Chicago for the second [...]
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On this episode we talk with special guests Michael Miller and Helen Dunn about beating the running blahs. It???s the time of year when a lot of people are nearing the end of a training cycle, which if you???re preparing [...]
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Chris, Brittany and Mark talk with Caryn and special guest Laura Bailey about their experience running their first Ragnar Relay event: The Reach the Beach Relay. Covering more than 200 miles over two days, running, eating, sleeping and driving with [...]
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Chris, Brittany, Caryn and Mark discuss running the 6th Annual Bird-In-Hand Half Marathon in Amish Country, PA. It is an incredible??running experience, with lots of opportunities for fun and shenanigans. You can also read our Bird-In-Hand Half Marathon Race Recap. [...]
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Chris and Caryn talk with Mark, Brittany and Kenny about their experience running the 2015 Rock n Roll Virginia Beach Half Marathon. We discuss: The race expo, which was a lot of fun and set the mood for a great [...]
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An introduction to Team Shenanigans: What Team Shenanigans is all about, What we mean by ???putting fun in your run,??? Introducing each of us (Mark, Kenny, Brittany, Caryn and Chris) and giving our ???runner origin stories,??? Explaining how the Team [...]
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