After the Run: Recent Episodes
Tyler Christensen
In this show I share what I learned on my 100 pound weight loss journey and what I've done to keep the weight off. I started 2018 at 306 pounds and unable to run a mile. In 2019 I was down to 203 ran a 52.4 mile ultra-marathon. Season one documents what I learned in my first two years. Season two is what I'm continuing to work on to keep the weight off and live an even healthier life.
In this part 2 Tyler goes over the goals he set in episode 57 and reports on how his vacation went.
Tyler shares a few tips for maintaining health while on vacation. Part 1 of a two part series.
In this episode I share how some small changes in mindset can make a big difference in avoiding burnout.
In this episode Tyler details why podcasts experience what is called "pod fade" and why he is shifting directions with this pod. Also gives a six-month update on health and weight loss.
In this episode I explain why fitness goals are so important in weight loss, even if diet is responsible for most of the actual pounds lost. Fitness and nutrition need to go hand-in-hand. I also outline my fitness and running goals for 2022.
In this episode I share what I did in January 2022 to lose 21.2 pounds and reduce my body fat 4.4%.
In this episode I talk about how and when to start exercising again after an injury or an illness. I also share how I weathered COVID-19 without having to give up on my weight loss goals.
In this episode I share the ups and downs from season one and preview what is to come in season two of After the Run.
In this episode I talk about a recent epiphany I had about where clydesdale (runners over 200 pounds) runners hang out.
In this episode I'll go through the details on how I recovered from my first ever hamstring injury.
In this episode I discuss the challenge of wanting to be healthy without obsessing over weight and the scale.
In this episode I share the different things I've done to balance my health and fitness goals with being a really busy person.
In this episode I air out all my excuses for failing in my health and weight loss goals.
In this episode I look at the New Year (2021) and publicly state my health and weight loss goals.
In this episode I talk about how I approach weight loss and diet over Halloween and other holidays as well as some of my childhood dreams.
In this episode I talk about my disdain for most participation trophies while simultaneously being really proud of the one I just won (I know, I'm a hypocrite). I won a gold medal for winning my division in high jump at the Utah Summer Games. The catch? I was the only one who entered.
In this episode I'll walk you through the role of water in weight loss, including how to reduce bloating and inflammation while increasing water intake.
Is it possible, healthy, or safe to lose up to 10 lbs in 10 days? In this episode I talk about the pros and cons of losing weight quickly and how to do it in a safe and healthy way.
In this episode of After the Run I share some of the benefits of having a good routine in your life, but also share why it's o.k. (and sometimes needed) to break that routine.
In this episode of After the Run I share my results for year two in "weight loss" and explain why I'm posting so inconsistently. I also share a little bit about Virtual School Assembly.
In this episode I'll share with you some of the strategies I used in 2018 to lose weight over the holidays as part of my 100 lb. weight loss journey.
In this episode I talk about what the marathoner mindset is and how you can start developing one.
In this episode I talk about running gear and why some gear is worth the price while others aren't.
In this episode I talk about my history with wearing tights and why I now wear them and feel manly doing so.
In this episode I explain why January resolutions rarely work and why setting goals in December and June will increase the likelihood you accomplish your goals.
In this opportunity I talk about the importance of having an accountability partner and sharing out your success.
In this episode I give some ideas for what to do when those around you are eating junk food and offer it to you.
In this episode I break from the norms and talk about how I developed a meaningful relationship with one of my children.
In this episode I describe my midlife crisis and how I plan to turn it into something positive.
In this episode I talk about the times where it's o.k. to feast and binge, and also when you should fast and batch when it comes to both eating and fitness.
In this episode I explain why I hated vegetables when I was obese but now look forward to and enjoy them.
In this episode I share tips for how to be healthy over the holiday season without being annoying to everyone around you.
In this episode I talk about my training for and running the Last One Standing, an ultra marathon that was 52.4 miles (double marathon).
In this episode I share tips for how to lose weight over Halloween, other holidays, and any other time in the year.
In this episode I talk about my 100 pound weight loss journey and how I went from not being able to run even a mile without walking in early 2018 to completing my first 50+ mile ultra-marathon in late 2019 (it was a 52.4 double marathon).
I always thought it was more expensive to eat healthy. I was wrong. In this episode I explain how I saved hundreds of dollars in a year by eating healthier.
In this episode I explain why I don't hate salad anymore. Spoiler: it has to do with everything else I eat.
In this episode I talk about the benefits of splitting the difference with any bonus you get in life.
In this episode I talk about the benefits of working with others, having accountability partners, and how awesome my 10 year old daughter is who just published a book.
In this episode I talk about some of the problem with reality weight loss shows like the Biggest Loser.
In this episode I talk about the importance of your first pair of running shoes and give tips on how to buy them, as well as tips on how to get shoes at a discount.
In this episode I go over all the different excuses I had for not losing weight and talk about how I had a mindset shift, helping me to overcome those challenges.
In this episode I talk about the dangers of not drinking enough water (even though it can help you lose weight fast) and the benefits of increasing water intake (and how that will help you lose more weight over the long-term).
In this episode I talk about what kind of equipment, diet, and environment you need in order to exercise "comfortably". Basically, how to be comfortably uncomfortable.
In this episode I discuss common excuses for not exercising and how I found the time to make exercise a regular part of my daily routine.
In this episode I talk about some of my disappointments and failures as well as the future of the podcast.
In this episode I go over what changes to my exercise and diet gave me the biggest bang for my buck in helping me feel great so I could do more and lose more weight.
In this episode I tell you what I've done to lose 80 pounds in 8 months and why I did it.
In this first episode of After the Run I tell you a little bit about how I gained so much weight and then put together a plan to lose it.