Running On Om: Recent Episodes
Julia Hanlon
Join Julia Hanlon, creator and host of the Running On Om for insightful conversations with women who have committed their lives to endurance sports and the outdoors.
In Chapter One of Running On Om, from 2013-2016, Julia embarked on a journey to explore questions of the mind, body and spirit connection with a diverse range of guests. After taking a break from the podcast, from 2019-2020, Julia returned to explore how female endurance athletes and outdoor adventurers navigate these questions and more. Julia is no longer releasing new ROO episodes, but the podcast still strives to empower, inspire, and uplift all who listen to these powerful stories, all the while elevating the women who share them.
Please visit www.runningonom.com for more information.
In this mini episode, Julia Hanlon discusses the future of the ROO podcast. After taking a planned 2-month break from the podcast, Julia has decided to take an indefinite break. In this episode, Julia explains the why behind taking an indefinite break and expresses her gratitude to the amazing ROO team, listener community, and sponsors.
To stay in touch with Julia, feel free to email her at runningonom@gmail.com
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This month's Soul Sister Sessions is all about gratitude and the relationship gratitude has with running and life. Abbey and Julia answer a range of listener questions themed around gratitude, sharing their lived experiences and how they both apply gratitude day to day.
This episode covers the following topics:
- Check in with Abbey and Julia and background to the topic of gratitude
- Abbey’s snake story
- Practicing gratitude when dealing with injuries
- Supporting friends that are injured
- Returning from injury and managing the fears of becoming re-injured
- Supporting and cheering for friends and teammates when you are injured
- Cross training and how to make it more enjoyable when you’re unable to do your primary sport
- Injuries vs niggles and how to develop more awareness of the difference
- Closing thoughts
Julia also announces in the outro that ROO will be taking a pause for the months of October and November. The podcast re-launched just shy of a year ago, and alongside the additional stresses of COVID 19, the pause will provide an opportunity to take a break and re-assess how the podcast will look moving forward. This is our final episode for the next two months.
Take a 2-minutes to offer your anonymous feedback on your listening experience of The Running On Om podcast here.
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EPISODE LINKS
- Abbey's Instagram
- Abbey's Twitter
- Abbey's Facebook
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SPONSORS
Platinum PT
This podcast is sponsored by Platinum PT. Platinum Physical Therapy is a private practice sports medicine clinic whose mission is to provide evidence-based physical therapy care to help people live their healthiest lives possible. They have clinics located in Ashland, Hopkinton, and Milford Massachusetts, just outside of Boston. The physical therapists at Platinum PT work with their patients one on one at every treatment in order to provide consistent care from day one until discharge. They are runners themselves and understand the demands that endurance athletes experience in training at the recreational and elite levels. In addition to traditional physical therapy through insurance, they offer cash pay services including use of the Alter-G anti-gravity treadmill, strength & conditioning programming, running gait analysis, dry needling, and telehealth appointments for those far away. For more information, please visit their website at platinumptma.com
- Platinum PT’s Facebook
Xendurance
Xendurance is a nutrition company based out of Phoenix Arizona, providing high quality nutrition and recovery products for athletes. Xendurance proudly makes products that are science based for optimal health and performance. They have a large Pro-Team of talented athletes, including ROO’s own Soul Sister Abbey Cooper. All their products are made with the finest ingredients and to the highest quality. They are certified by multiple standards and all their products undergo strict analytic testing to comply with the World Anti Doping Agency, International Olympic Committee and other major sporting leagues.
To receive 10% off Xendurance visit http://shop.teamxnd.com/runningonom
- XND’s Instagram.
- XND’s Facebook
- XND’s Twitter
- XND’s Clinical Studies
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For more information and additional content visit runningonom.com
Danielle Black Lyons is a surfer, artist, mother and co-founder of Textured Waves, a collective aimed at promoting diversity in surfing. Danielle lives in California with her husband and son and surfs daily. Danielle co-founded Textured Waves with several other women in response to a representation issue in surfing. The goal of Textured Waves is to elevate the culture and sport of women's surfing towards women of color and underrepresented demographics through representation, community, and sisterly camaraderie.
This episode covers the following topics:
- What Danielle’s mornings look like
- Growing up in the water and her family’s connection to the water
- How she started surfing and her progression learning to surf
- Navigating white spaces
- Motherhood, navigating postpartum depression, and raising her son
- The inspiration to create Textured Waves
- Diversity in surfing
- The water as a healing space
- Living in London and being away from the water
- Future goals for Textured Waves
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EPISODE LINKS
- Danielle's Instagram
- Danielle's Artwork
- Textured Waves Instagram
- Textured Waves Website
- Sea Us Now Film Premiere
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SPONSORS
Platinum PT
This podcast is sponsored by Platinum PT. Platinum Physical Therapy is a private practice sports medicine clinic whose mission is to provide evidence-based physical therapy care to help people live their healthiest lives possible. They have clinics located in Ashland, Hopkinton, and Milford Massachusetts, just outside of Boston. The physical therapists at Platinum PT work with their patients one on one at every treatment in order to provide consistent care from day one until discharge. They are runners themselves and understand the demands that endurance athletes experience in training at the recreational and elite levels. In addition to traditional physical therapy through insurance, they offer cash pay services including use of the Alter-G anti-gravity treadmill, strength & conditioning programming, running gait analysis, dry needling, and telehealth appointments for those far away. For more information, please visit their website at platinumptma.com
- Platinum PT’s Facebook
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For more information and additional content visit runningonom.com
Episode Artwork by Ashleigh Yob
Janet Cherobon-Bawcom is a former professional runner now working as a registered nurse and a running coach. She lives and works close to the Grand Canyon in Arizona. Born in Kapsabet Kenya, Janet came to the US on an athletic scholarship, before becoming a decorated professional runner. Janet has run in multiple Olympic Trials (including the most recent US 2020 marathon trials in Atlanta), and represented the US at the 2012 Olympics, placing 12th in the 10000m. She has a half marathon PR of 1:09:55 and a marathon best of 2:29:45, among other impressive running credentials.
This conversation covers the following topics:
- Living by the Grand Canyon
- Working as a nurse and working with her husband
- Meeting her husband Jay
- Wanting to go to college, and how she ended up on an athletic scholarship
- Wanting to help her siblings go to college
- How she got into professional running
- Being coached by the great Jack Daniels
- Her unusual approach to racing, and being supported by her coach
- Competing at various Olympic trials, and racing at the 2012 Olympics
- Where running fits into her life now
- Coaching runners and her coaching philosophy
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EPISODE LINKS
- Janet's Instagram
- Janet's Twitter
- Janet's Facebook
- Janet's Vdo02
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SPONSORS
Platinum PT
This podcast is sponsored by Platinum PT. Platinum Physical Therapy is a private practice sports medicine clinic whose mission is to provide evidence-based physical therapy care to help people live their healthiest lives possible. They have clinics located in Ashland, Hopkinton, and Milford Massachusetts, just outside of Boston. The physical therapists at Platinum PT work with their patients one on one at every treatment in order to provide consistent care from day one until discharge. They are runners themselves and understand the demands that endurance athletes experience in training at the recreational and elite levels. In addition to traditional physical therapy through insurance, they offer cash pay services including use of the Alter-G anti-gravity treadmill, strength & conditioning programming, running gait analysis, dry needling, and telehealth appointments for those far away. For more information, please visit their website at platinumptma.com
- Platinum PT’s Facebook
Xendurance
Xendurance is a nutrition company based out of Phoenix Arizona, providing high quality nutrition and recovery products for athletes. Xendurance proudly makes products that are science based for optimal health and performance. They have a large Pro-Team of talented athletes, including ROO’s own Soul Sister Abbey Cooper. All their products are made with the finest ingredients and to the highest quality. They are certified by multiple standards and all their products undergo strict analytic testing to comply with the World Anti Doping Agency, International Olympic Committee and other major sporting leagues.
ROO listeners can receive 10% off any purchase by using ROO’s link: shop.teamxnd.com/runningonom
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For more information and additional content visit runningonom.com
Marilyn Okoro is a British professional middle distance runner, who has competed at the pinnacle of her sport at the Olympics, World Championships, and Commonwealth Games. She has spent time in both the United States and United Kingdom training, and is now living in Northern England as she prepares to make the 2021 Great Britain Olympic team.
Marilyn is honest and vulnerable in this conversation, which includes the following topics:
- Playing lacrosse and her start at running
- Recognising her talent as an athlete whilst pursuing academic goals
- Commonwealth Games selection and turning pro
- Racing in 2007 and 2008
- The challenges and politics in team selections
- Navigating coaching changes
- Living and training in the United States
- Returning back to train in England
- Overcoming setbacks and performance slumps
- Body image and mental health
- Asking for help
- Working with former rivals
- Public speaking and her work outside of running
- Goals for the 2021 Olympics and the future
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EPISODE LINKS
- Marilyn's Instagram
- Marilyn's Twitter
- Marilyn's Facebook
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SPONSOR
Platinum PT
This podcast is sponsored by Platinum PT. Platinum Physical Therapy is a private practice sports medicine clinic whose mission is to provide evidence-based physical therapy care to help people live their healthiest lives possible. They have clinics located in Ashland, Hopkinton, and Milford Massachusetts, just outside of Boston. The physical therapists at Platinum PT work with their patients one on one at every treatment in order to provide consistent care from day one until discharge. They are runners themselves and understand the demands that endurance athletes experience in training at the recreational and elite levels. In addition to traditional physical therapy through insurance, they offer cash pay services including use of the Alter-G anti-gravity treadmill, strength & conditioning programming, running gait analysis, dry needling, and telehealth appointments for those far away. For more information, please visit their website at platinumptma.com
- Platinum PT’s Facebook
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For more information and additional content visit runningonom.com
Ajeé Wilson is a professional middle distance runner, running for Adidas and the Juventus Track Club in Philadelphia. She is a 2016 Olympian, 2021 hopeful and a multiple-time American Record holder. Ajeé turned Pro out of high school, foregoing the traditional NCAA path, forging her own way whilst still gaining a college degree. Ajeé’s drive and determination to succeed is prominent throughout this podcast.
This conversation covers the following:
- Her first memory running
- Running with her dad and how he influenced her later in life
- How her sister introduced her to track
- Realizing her potential as a runner
- Her first coach Dawn, and the humility that transitioned her to her current coach
- Going Pro out of high school
- Her mentors and role models
- Training in 2020 and the pandemic
- Setting the American Record in the 800 meters in Monaco and future goals
- Her mantras and racing philosophy
- How she downshifts
- Her love for Beyonce and her go to pre-race song
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EPISODE LINKS
- Ajeé's Instagram
- Ajeé's Twitter
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SPONSORS
Platinum PT
This podcast is sponsored by Platinum PT. Platinum Physical Therapy is a private practice sports medicine clinic whose mission is to provide evidence-based physical therapy care to help people live their healthiest lives possible. They have clinics located in Ashland, Hopkinton, and Milford Massachusetts, just outside of Boston. The physical therapists at Platinum PT work with their patients one on one at every treatment in order to provide consistent care from day one until discharge. They are runners themselves and understand the demands that endurance athletes experience in training at the recreational and elite levels. In addition to traditional physical therapy through insurance, they offer cash pay services including use of the Alter-G anti-gravity treadmill, strength & conditioning programming, running gait analysis, dry needling, and telehealth appointments for those far away. For more information, please visit their website at platinumptma.com
- Platinum PT’s Facebook
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For more information and additional content visit runningonom.com
Alison Mariella Désir is a runner, mother, and an activist. She is the founder of Harlem Run, as well as several other running collectives for women. She is a Global Ambassador for Hoka One One, and Athlete Advisor for Oiselle. Alison has a huge presence in the running community, of which she is a powerful advocate for women, both on a grassroots level and on a higher platform with brands and key community leaders. This is a powerful conversation with Alison, and covers the following topics:
- Her one year old son and motherhood
- How she got her nickname ‘Powdered Feet’ and her childhood
- Her early experiences running
- Her parents preparing her for the world
- Being a minority in school
- Feeling more accepted and belonging in college
- Being inspired to run a marathon
- The importance of structure
- Founding Harlem Run, and the evolution to what it is today
- Sharing and having a collaborative partner
- How she met her husband
- Who inspires her
- Her goals and future ambitions as a runner and advocate
- Womxn Run the Vote and how she got involved with Oiselle
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EPISODE LINKS
- Alison's Instagram
- Alison's Website
- Alison's Twitter
- Alison's LinkedIn
- Meaning Thru Movement
- Harlemrun.com
- Alison's Patreon
- Womxn Run The Vote
- The Oiselle Website Just Got Cooler Resources Galore
- MsLatoshaBrown.com
- BlackVotersMatterFund.org
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SPONSORS
Jaybird
Jaybird creates high performance wireless headphones for athletes. ‘Designed for Athletes, Built for Adventure’ is the core of Jaybirds ethos.
Trail runs up high, climbing at shady cliffs, and SUPing on the lake are a few of the ways we’re filling the hot, sunny days of late summer—we’re already trying to minimize being indoors, so it’s the perfect time to get outside. And for many of us, it’s almost time to drop back into school, work, or even just the new normal. Whatever the next few months hold for you, Jaybird’s True Wireless Vista headphones will keep you motivated through the final days of summer, and keep you focused up when it’s time to buckle down. Get out there, live it up, and enjoy your freedom to your favorite soundtrack.
Vista: Vista is Jaybird's first dustproof, shockproof, waterproof, and sweat proof set of true wireless earbuds. Vista's innovative design and unrivaled combination of comfort and performance ensure you'll never worry about them falling out and slowing you down.
Jaybird would like to offer 10% off a Jaybird Vista purchase to all ROO listeners. Use code ROO10 on Jaybirdsport.com
Oiselle
Oiselle is a Seattle based, women run athletic apparel company, for women. Oiselle makes beautifully designed and functional running apparel for female athletes of all ages, paces, and places and brings together a community of women who love to move, run, and fly. Their mission is threefold: make great products, improve the sport, and build the sisterhood. Oiselle makes apparel for both recreational runners and women who are at the pinnacle of their sport, and everything in between. Three American Records have been set in Oiselle uniforms, and their extended sizing means there is something for everyone. The design and wear testing process is extensive, and they use models that are as diverse as their incredible product choices.
Oiselle’s website is full of free resources for training plans, advice for girls and much more. As part of Oiselle’s social mission, they created the Bras For Girls program, aimed at encouraging participation in sport for late elementary to middle school girls. They donate sport bras to girls at an age where many stop participating in sport due to discomfort with their changing bodies. Oiselle aims to encourage participation in sport by reducing a prominent barrier for many girls in that age demographic. So far, Oiselle has donated over 8000 sports bras to middle school girls, and is expanding the program every year.
Oiselle has organised a WOMXN RUN THE VOTE virtual relay from Atlanta, Georgia to Washington, DC, September 21st-27th, 2020. Teams of 15-20 will virtually cover the 680-mile journey, learn about Civil Rights historic sites and people, and raise money for Black Voters Matter, an organization dedicated to increasing power in marginalized, predominantly Black communities. Your registration will include an exclusive invitation to a virtual event featuring LaTosha Brown, Co-Founder of Black Voters Matter, on September 22nd (National Voter Registration Day).
Oiselle is offering a 15% discount to ROO listeners, who used the code ‘ROO15’ at oiselle.com This is only valid for Oiselle products purchased before September 15 2020.
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For more information and additional content visit runningonom.com
This month's Soul Sister Sessions is all about Creativity. Abbey and Julia answer a range of listener questions, exploring a range of different themes around creativity and how to manage various creative processes and challenges.
They cover the following themes:
- Check-in and catch up
- The concept of creative action and the expanses of creativity
- The idea that everyone is creative
- Time of day and how that influences and nurtures creativity
- Creative expression and running, and how movement and creativity intersect
- How to manage multiple ideas and strategies for problem solving
- Consuming for inspiration, taking time out, and balancing the need for stimulus and space
- Managing media consumption
- Some personal creative goals for Abbey and Julia
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EPISODE LINKS
- Abbey's Instagram
- Abbey's Twitter
- Abbey's Facebook
- Journeywomen Podcast with Andrew Peterson
- Bird by Bird by Anne Lamott
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SPONSORS
Platinum PT
This podcast is sponsored by Platinum PT. Platinum Physical Therapy is a private practice sports medicine clinic whose mission is to provide evidence-based physical therapy care to help people live their healthiest lives possible. They have clinics located in Ashland, Hopkinton, and Milford Massachusetts, just outside of Boston. The physical therapists at Platinum PT work with their patients one on one at every treatment in order to provide consistent care from day one until discharge. They are runners themselves and understand the demands that endurance athletes experience in training at the recreational and elite levels. In addition to traditional physical therapy through insurance, they offer cash pay services including use of the Alter-G anti-gravity treadmill, strength & conditioning programming, running gait analysis, dry needling, and telehealth appointments for those far away. For more information, please visit their website at platinumptma.com
- Platinum PT’s Facebook
Xendurance
Xendurance is a nutrition company based out of Phoenix Arizona, providing high quality nutrition and recovery products for athletes. Xendurance proudly makes products that are science based for optimal health and performance. They have a large Pro-Team of talented athletes, including ROO’s own Soul Sister Abbey Cooper. All their products are made with the finest ingredients and to the highest quality. They are certified by multiple standards and all their products undergo strict analytic testing to comply with the World Anti Doping Agency, International Olympic Committee and other major sporting leagues.
ROO listeners can receive 10% off any purchase by using ROO’s link: shop.teamxnd.com/runningonom
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For more information and additional content visit runningonom.com
Alli Penovich is a freediver based out of Florida, competing in the disciplines of freediving and spearfishing. She is sponsored by Amavara, Cobian and Florida Freedivers. Alli is a four time IUSA (International Underwater Spearfishing Association) World Record holder, gaining her first world record at the age of 17. She is a qualified freediving instructor for FII (Freediving Instructors International), where she qualified under her coach Bobby Kim. A former college triathlete, Alli’s exposure to the water started at a young age, and her growth and love in the water has grown exponentially. Her passion for the ocean comes out in this conversation, and covers the following topics:
- Growing up in the water and having positive male mentors
- Her origins spearfishing and freediving
- The nuances between spearfishing and freediving disciplines
- Freediving training and competitions
- Becoming a freediving instructor
- Being a triathlete in college
- Mental toughness and not letting quitting become a habit
- Being calm under pressure
- Her experiences with sharks
- Looking up to Kimi Werner
- Her World Records
- Her future goals and aspirations
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EPISODE LINKS
- Alli's Instagram
- DeeperBlue.com
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SPONSORS
Xendurance
Xendurance is a nutrition company based out of Phoenix Arizona, providing high quality nutrition and recovery products for athletes. Xendurance proudly makes products that are science based for optimal health and performance. They have a large Pro-Team of talented athletes, including ROO’s own Soul Sister Abbey Cooper. All their products are made with the finest ingredients and to the highest quality. They are certified by multiple standards and all their products undergo strict analytic testing to comply with the World Anti Doping Agency, International Olympic Committee and other major sporting leagues.
To receive 10% off Xendurance visit http://shop.teamxnd.com/runningonom
- XND’s Instagram.
- XND’s Facebook
- XND’s Twitter
- XND’s Clinical Studies
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For more information and additional content visit runningonom.com
Nadia Ruiz is a runner, speaker, educator and coach. Nadia’s mission is to make a change in her community by inspiring and motivating individuals from all backgrounds to achieve their personal goals. Nadia is a prolific racer, having raced 100’s of marathons, as well as ultra-marathons, triathlons and adventure races. She has travelled and raced in 27 countries across the globe. Nadia graduated UCLA with a BA in Biology and MA in Education, and taught high school biology for 10 years. Nadia has a huge passion for life, and this episode is reflective of that.
This conversation covers the following topics:
- Running the Boston Marathon, and her experience during the 2013 bombing
- Her early athletic years and how she started running
- The importance of ‘play’
- Running multiple marathons a year
- Deciding to chase a World Record
- Bonding with her dad over running
- Being a high school teacher, smiling and how running made her a better teacher
- Her foray into coaching
- The lessons her dogs teach her
- Adapting during COVID 19
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EPISODE LINKS
- Nadia's Instagram
- Nadia's Facebook
- Nadia's Twitter
- Nadia's Blog
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SPONSORS
BLDG Active
This podcast is sponsored by BLDG Active. If you spend time outside, you will be no stranger to sunburn, insect bites, cuts, scratches, gravel rash, chafing, blisters, rope burn, and the more serious gashes and wounds from falling and pushing your limits. Normally, you’d need a wide ranging first aid kit to deal with the varied nature of the above. Active Skin Repair changes that, bringing a single product to protect your skin by both healing and sanitising.
Active Skin Repair harnesses the power of the human body, replicating the same molecule your white blood cells use to create a natural antimicrobial. It fights off foreign organisms like bacteria, fungi and viruses, all whilst supporting your body's natural healing process.
This all in one 3oz solution has an active hero ingredient (HOCI) which is backed by years of scientific research and uses the same FDA cleared medical grade molecule that is used in hospital wards worldwide. Produced in an ISO certified clean room in California, this means you are using the highest grade product available. This medical grade technology is not only extremely safe, but it is also non toxic.
Normally antiseptic sprays and other medical products irritate and sting the skin, and are limited to use in certain areas of the body. Because this hero ingredient is innate to our immune systems, you can spray it all over the body, including the eyes, ears, mouth, and those sensitive areas normally covered by underwear. This is a safe product that has no toxicity or allergic reactions. It is endorsed by Pediatricians and Dermatologists for use on the youngest members of your family, but works just as well on endurance athletes competing to win, or anyone adventuring on the weekend. Runners World ranked Active Skin Repair as the #1 skin saver product.
Active Skin Repair is a must for everyone, everyday. It keeps your family and friends healthy and clean whilst the versatility means it can be both a ‘break in emergency’ and regular day to day product (and everything in between). Keep a bottle in your car to spray on your face after removing your mask or for dealing with those post run/bike/hike skin irritants. Put a bottle in your home first aid kit to replace toxic first aid products, and take a bottle with you on long days out in the mountains or outdoors, where you need to be prepared for anything.
Active is an all in one medical grade solution, and by using the code OM20, you can get yourself 20% off any purchase (with free US shipping). Visit https://www.bldgactive.com to get yours today.
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For more information and additional content visit runningonom.com
Dominique Miller is a professional surfer and photographer, living in Hawaii. She is sponsored by Billabong, and is a long board and stand-up paddle surfer on the World Surf League (WSL). She has a strong sporting background, running both XC and track, and playing lacrosse. Her foray into surfing took place when she went to college in Hawaii, where she forged her own path into the world of professional surfing. This conversation covers the following topics:
- How her mother introduced her to swimming and being in the water
- Playing lacrosse and running XC and track in high school and college
- Attending college in Hawaii
- Her first experience surfing
- Falling in love with surfing and learning to surf
- Wanting to be a professional runner and then pivoting to surf professionally
- Surfing and competing on the WSL
- Managing travel and competition schedules
- Her love of photography
- Recovering from an injury
- Her experience during the pandemic
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EPISODE LINKS
Dominique's Instagram
Immersion Surf Magazine
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SPONSORS
BLDG Active
This podcast is sponsored by BLDG Active. If you spend time outside, you will be no stranger to sunburn, insect bites, cuts, scratches, gravel rash, chafing, blisters, rope burn, and the more serious gashes and wounds from falling and pushing your limits. Normally, you’d need a wide ranging first aid kit to deal with the varied nature of the above. Active Skin Repair changes that, bringing a single product to protect your skin by both healing and sanitising.
Active Skin Repair harnesses the power of the human body, replicating the same molecule your white blood cells use to create a natural antimicrobial. It fights off foreign organisms like bacteria, fungi and viruses, all whilst supporting your body's natural healing process.
This all in one 3oz solution has an active hero ingredient (HOCI) which is backed by years of scientific research and uses the same FDA cleared medical grade molecule that is used in hospital wards worldwide. Produced in an ISO certified clean room in California, this means you are using the highest grade product available. This medical grade technology is not only extremely safe, but it is also non toxic.
Normally antiseptic sprays and other medical products irritate and sting the skin, and are limited to use in certain areas of the body. Because this hero ingredient is innate to our immune systems, you can spray it all over the body, including the eyes, ears, mouth, and those sensitive areas normally covered by underwear. This is a safe product that has no toxicity or allergic reactions. It is endorsed by Pediatricians and Dermatologists for use on the youngest members of your family, but works just as well on endurance athletes competing to win, or anyone adventuring on the weekend. Runners World ranked Active Skin Repair as the #1 skin saver product.
Active Skin Repair is a must for everyone, everyday. It keeps your family and friends healthy and clean whilst the versatility means it can be both a ‘break in emergency’ and regular day to day product (and everything in between). Keep a bottle in your car to spray on your face after removing your mask or for dealing with those post run/bike/hike skin irritants. Put a bottle in your home first aid kit to replace toxic first aid products, and take a bottle with you on long days out in the mountains or outdoors, where you need to be prepared for anything.
Active is an all in one medical grade solution, and by using the code OM20, you can get yourself 20% off any purchase (with free US shipping). Visit https://www.bldgactive.com to get yours today.
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For more information and additional content visit runningonom.com
This month's Soul Sister Sessions episode focuses on racing and competition. Abbey and Julia recorded in person in Boston, ahead of Abbey’s upcoming local race (please note that Abbey was required to pass 2x negative COVID tests to attend and compete, amongst other specific guidelines that the race organisers put in place). This conversation answers a range of listener questions regarding racing, and covers the following topics:
- Preparing for a race and dealing with negative thoughts
- The W.O.O.P. method of race preparation
- Managing pre-race sleep
- Rituals vs Routines
- Visualisation and ‘patience buckets’
- Having race plans and dealing with race tactics
- Their thoughts on racing during COVID-19
- Breathing and breathing regulation
- Check in and what’s next for Abbey and Julia
ABBY'S LINKS
Instagram
Twitter
Facebook
EPISODE SPONSORS
Currex
Unlike most insoles, Currex insoles are both designed to be incredibly comfortable in your shoe, as well as providing stability and support to aid you in your daily activity. Designed by German sports scientists, Currex is the first insole brand to provide dynamic arch support, and offers the largest line of sport/activity specific insoles (running, cycling, soccer cleats, walking and more). The insoles are thin and low profile, and deliver maximum support and comfort, providing a range of functional benefits. They reduce foot pressure providing additional relief for your feet, and can be cut to custom fit your shoes. Currex stands behind their product, and offers a 60 day warranty, even if you have custom cut your insoles.
Currex insoles improve any shoe, and they are offering ROO listeners a 15% discount. If you want to ‘Feel the Currex difference’, please visit https://currex.us and use the code ROO15 at checkout.
Currex Instagram
Currex Facebook
Currex Twitter
Goodr
Goodr make performance sunglasses for all your outdoor adventures. They have an incredible range of styles, colours and designs to suit everyone. Goodr creates incredible performance sunglasses that don't slip or bounce, and are polarised. Whether you run, cycle, cross-country ski, or just want a pair of the best looking shades to wear for any occasion, Goodr have you covered. Normally this is the part where you see a ridiculous and unaffordable price tag which scares you away, but never fear. Goodr not only makes the best sunglasses, but also the most affordable. That's right, Goodr sunglasses start at a unbelieveable $25. Skip buying your coffee for a week, and the only problem you will have is choosing which stylish Goodr shades to choose from. The ROO team owns multiple pairs each, because they are THAT GOOD. One pair is never enough. Head over to Goodr.com/ROO and without any discount, you can check out their ridiculously affordable range of high performance sunglasses.
Goodr Website
Goodr Instagram
Goodr Twitter
Goodr Youtube
Xendurance
Xendurance is a nutrition company based out of Phoenix Arizona, providing high quality nutrition and recovery products for athletes. Xendurance proudly makes products that are science based for optimal health and performance. They have a large Pro-Team of talented athletes, including ROO’s own Soul Sister Abbey Cooper. All their products are made with the finest ingredients and to the highest quality. They are certified by multiple standards and all their products undergo strict analytic testing to comply with the World Anti Doping Agency, International Olympic Committee and other major sporting leagues.
ROO listeners can receive 10% off any purchase by using ROO’s link: shop.teamxnd.com/runningonom
XND Instagram
XND Facebook
XND Twitter
XND Clinical Trials
Dana Giordano is a professional middle distance runner and the host of the More Than Running podcast. She runs for the Boston Athletic Association and lives in Boston MA. She graduated Dartmouth college with a Psychology Major and a Minor in Human Centred Design. Dana’s podcast, ‘More Than Running’, features female athletes and tells the untold stories often missed by traditional media. Dana is a 2021 Olympic hopeful. This is a wide ranging conversation that covers the following topics:
- How Dana started her podcast
- Traditional media's coverage of women's sports
- An untold story of her own
- Her sporting background and transition into running
- Attending college at Dartmouth
- Hard work and marginal gains
- The importance of her notebook
- Goal setting and confidence
- Being busy
- Dealing with a Plantar Fasciitis injury
- Identity
- Having active parents and growing up with three siblings
- Enjoying the moment
DANA'S LINKS
Instagram
Twitter
Podcast 'More Than Running'
EPISODE SPONSORS
Currex
Unlike most insoles, Currex insoles are both designed to be incredibly comfortable in your shoe, as well as providing stability and support to aid you in your daily activity. Designed by German sports scientists, Currex is the first insole brand to provide dynamic arch support, and offers the largest line of sport/activity specific insoles (running, cycling, soccer cleats, walking and more). The insoles are thin and low profile, and deliver maximum support and comfort, providing a range of functional benefits. They reduce foot pressure providing additional relief for your feet, and can be cut to custom fit your shoes. Currex stands behind their product, and offers a 60 day warranty, even if you have custom cut your insoles.
Currex insoles improve any shoe, and they are offering ROO listeners a 15% discount. If you want to ‘Feel the Currex difference’, please visit https://currex.us and use the code ROO15 at checkout.
Currex Instagram
Currex Facebook
Currex Twitter
Goodr
Goodr make performance sunglasses for all your outdoor adventures. They have an incredible range of styles, colours and designs to suit everyone. Goodr creates incredible performance sunglasses that don't slip or bounce, and are polarised. Whether you run, cycle, cross-country ski, or just want a pair of the best looking shades to wear for any occasion, Goodr have you covered. Normally this is the part where you see a ridiculous and unaffordable price tag which scares you away, but never fear. Goodr not only makes the best sunglasses, but also the most affordable. That's right, Goodr sunglasses start at a unbelieveable $25. Skip buying your coffee for a week, and the only problem you will have is choosing which stylish Goodr shades to choose from. The ROO team owns multiple pairs each, because they are THAT GOOD. One pair is never enough. Head over to Goodr.com/ROO and without any discount, you can check out their ridiculously affordable range of high performance sunglasses.
Goodr Website
Goodr Instagram
Goodr Twitter
Goodr Youtube
Xendurance
Xendurance is a nutrition company based out of Phoenix Arizona, providing high quality nutrition and recovery products for athletes. Xendurance proudly makes products that are science based for optimal health and performance. They have a large Pro-Team of talented athletes, including ROO’s own Soul Sister Abbey Cooper. All their products are made with the finest ingredients and to the highest quality. They are certified by multiple standards and all their products undergo strict analytic testing to comply with the World Anti Doping Agency, International Olympic Committee and other major sporting leagues.
ROO listeners can receive 10% off any purchase by using ROO’s link: shop.teamxnd.com/runningonom
XND Instagram
XND Facebook
XND Twitter
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Alvina Begay is a runner, three time Olympic trials qualifier, nurse, and a registered dietician. She has qualified for both the 10000m and Marathon distances in the Olympic trials and recently became a nurse. Alvina lives in and is from the Navajo Nation.
Sponsor
Currex (https://currex.us)
This episode is sponsored by Currex.
Currex insoles improve any shoe, and they are offering ROO listeners a 15% discount. If you want to ‘Feel the Currex difference’, please visit https://currex.us and use the code ROO15 at checkout.
Goodr (http://goodr.com/roo)
This episode is also sponsored by Goodr. Goodr make performance sunglasses for all your outdoor adventures. They have an incredible range of styles, colours and designs to suit everyone. Head over to Goodr.com/ROO and without any discount, you can check out their ridiculously affordable range of high performance sunglasses.
For more information visit runningonom.com
Piseth Sam is an athlete and the co-owner of PowerHouse Fitness. She is a licensed massage therapist and certified personal trainer. At the age of five, Piseth and her family fled Cambodia and came to the US as refugees. Piseth practices trauma informed treatments as part of her philosophy that movement transforms. This is a raw and powerful conversation, and covers the following topics:
- No Man’s Land Film Festival and her film “Refuge” with Merrell
- Her relationship with her mother
- Coming to the US as a refugee, and life as an immigrant
- The difficulties and barriers navigating the US immigration system
- Leaving a safe corporate job to pursue her passion
- The joy she gets from helping people get back into their bodies
- Toxic masculinity and prejudices/privilege
- Her experiences climbing and in the outdoors
- Inclusion in the outdoors
- Discrimination and the constant challenges women and minorities face
- Practicing courage
- Being your own role model
Episode Sponsor
Janji
Janji is a Boston based running apparel company. Their mission is to explore, connect and give back through running, a philosophy that drives every decision. Janji craft globally inspired running apparel, guided by places and people around the world. They create functional and beautifully designed apparel for wherever your running adventures take you. Janji believes in social responsibility, and leads by example. Janji understands water is a human right, and gives 2% of every single purchase, to support clean water projects in the countries that inspire their seasonal lines. Community is a core value of Janji, which is reflected in the Janji Collective. A one-time membership cost of $50 gains you a lifetime 15% discount, exclusive singlet, and access to Janjis community of like-minded people. Your membership fee is then used solely in supporting Janji’s aforementioned clean water projects. Full details about the Janji Collective and how to sign up are on Janji.com/ROO.
Jeannie Rice is a fiercely competitive runner. She holds multiple age group World Records and US National Records, most notably breaking her own World Record in the marathon running a 3:24 at the 2019 Berlin Marathon. At 72 years young, Jeannie is yet to slow down and remains determined to keep challenging herself in the realm of running and life. Jeannie approaches running with a love and simplicity that allows her to keep pushing her limits at an age many would have found reasons to cease competing.
- How she started running
- Her training and approach to racing
- Her deeply competitive nature and how she keeps that competitive fire stoked
- Why she loves running and the running community
- Some of the favorite races she’s done
- Being a mentor, mother and grandmother
- What she does outside of running
- Why Joan Benoit Samuelson inspires her
- Mental toughness and how it is important to always do your best
- Working hard, not taking shortcuts, and her ‘no pain no gain’ mentality
- Passing on lessons from running to her children and grandchildren, and how she shares running with them
- How she has adjusted her training and mindset during COVID, and her future goals
EPISODE SPONSORS
Currex
Currex insoles improve any shoe, and they are offering ROO listeners a 15% discount.
If you want to ‘Feel the Currex difference’,
Please visit currex.us and use the code ROO15 at checkout.
Goodr
Goodr make performance sunglasses for all your outdoor adventures. They have an incredible range of styles, colours and designs to suit everyone. Goodr creates incredible performance sunglasses that don't slip or bounce, and are polarised. Whether you run, cycle, cross-country ski, or just want a pair of the best looking shades to wear for any occasion, Goodr have you covered. Normally this is the part where you see a ridiculous and unaffordable price tag which scares you away, but never fear. Goodr not only makes the best sunglasses, but also the most affordable. That's right, Goodr sunglasses start at a unbelieveable $25. Skip buying your coffee for a week, and the only problem you will have is choosing which stylish Goodr shades to choose from. The ROO team owns multiple pairs each, because they are THAT GOOD. One pair is never enough.
This month’s Soul Sister Sessions episode returns to the topic of eating disorders and injuries. Abbey and Julia share and answer a variety of listener questions, some of which are slanted towards the COVID-19 period.
_This is all shared from their own lived experiences, and we encourage anyone that is experiencing an eating disorder/disordered eating or any physical or mental health issue, to consult a qualified professional in any instance you feel you require additional support. _
This episode covers the following topics:
- Check in with Abbey and Julia
- The benefits of deliberate gratitude practices
- Setting clear and reasonable expectations
- How to support one’s friends in their running when injured
- Using technology to interact and create community around food during COVID-19 lockdown
- Tactics to feel empowered when training, racing and when working through an eating disorder/disordered eating situation
- Managing technology and social media expectations
- The importance of a coach and team for accountability
- Finding comfort in one’s body and clothing after weight restoration
- Communicating with family/partners/loved ones when managing an eating disorder/disordered eating issue
- What is coming up in the next month for Abbey and Julia
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EPISODE LINKS
- Instagram: Alicia Vargo
- aliciashaycoaching.com
- Episode 223
- Episode 232
- RunFastEatSlow.com
- Episode 212
- National Eating Disorder Association
- Opal Food+Body Wisdom Podcast
- Book: Intuitive Eating
- Book: ROAR
- Book: Sports Nutrition Guidebook
-
TrainBrave
- Lane 9 Project
- Hunger & Fullness Scale
- Ryan Hall's Run Free Podcast
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SPONSORS
Currex
Unlike most insoles, Currex insoles are both designed to be incredibly comfortable in your shoe, as well as providing stability and support to aid you in your daily activity. Designed by German sports scientists, Currex is the first insole brand to provide dynamic arch support, and offers the largest line of sport/activity specific insoles (running, cycling, soccer cleats, walking and more). The insoles are thin and low profile, and deliver maximum support and comfort, providing a range of functional benefits. They reduce foot pressure providing additional relief for your feet, and can be cut to custom fit your shoes. Currex stands behind their product, and offers a 60 day warranty, even if you have custom cut your insoles.
Currex insoles improve any shoe, and they are offering ROO listeners a 15% discount. If you want to ‘Feel the Currex difference’, please visit https://currex.us and use the code ROO15 at checkout.
Xendurance
Xendurance is a nutrition company based out of Phoenix Arizona, providing high quality nutrition and recovery products for athletes. Xendurance proudly makes products that are science based for optimal health and performance. They have a large Pro-Team of talented athletes, including ROO’s own Soul Sister Abbey Cooper. All their products are made with the finest ingredients and to the highest quality. They are certified by multiple standards and all their products undergo strict analytic testing to comply with the World Anti Doping Agency, International Olympic Committee and other major sporting leagues.
ROO listeners can receive 10% off any purchase by using ROO’s link: shop.teamxnd.com/runningonom
For more info visit runningonom.com
Jordan Marie Brings Three White Horses Daniel is a citizen of the Kul Wicasa Oyate, the Lower Brule Sioux Tribe in South Dakota. She is a 4th Generation Runner, who started running when she was 10 years old. She is an advocate who focuses on MMIW (Missing and Murdered Indigenous Women), and uses her running as a mechanism for her advocacy work. This episode deeply probes topics near and dear to Jordan’s heart, and covers the following:
- Growing up in South Dakota, and the relationship with her tribe.
- The deep history of running in her family and how that inspired her to start running
- The connection with her Grandfather, Nyal Brings Three White Horses
- Realizing her calling to be an activist and help the future generations
- Running the Boston Marathon and her decision to run in prayer
- Details about MMIW and the challenges that exist
- Managing burnout and non-linear journeys
- How to be an ally to the Indigenous community
- Attending a Division 1 College in Maine, and her experience with running and an eating disorder
- The history of training for the Olympic Trials in her family, and her personal goals for running in the future
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EPISODE LINKS
- GlobalSportMatters.com
- Sovereign-Bodies.org
- UIHI.org
- Jordan's Instagram
- Rising Hearts Facebook
- Rising Hearts Instagram
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SPONSORS
Xendurance
Xendurance is a nutrition company based out of Phoenix Arizona, providing high quality nutrition and recovery products for athletes. Xendurance proudly makes products that are science based for optimal health and performance. They have a large Pro-Team of talented athletes, including ROO’s own Soul Sister Abbey Cooper. All their products are made with the finest ingredients and to the highest quality. They are certified by multiple standards and all their products undergo strict analytic testing to comply with the World Anti Doping Agency, International Olympic Committee and other major sporting leagues.
ROO listeners can receive 10% off any purchase by using ROO’s link: shop.teamxnd.com/runningonom
For more info visit runningonom.com
Emma Spencer is an elite distance runner, running coach, software engineer and runs for the Tracksmith Boston racing team. She has a marathon best of 2:37 (BMW Berlin Marathon 2018), which qualified her to race the 2020 US Olympic Marathon trials, where she ran 2:41:40. At the 2020 Marathon trials, she ran 2:41:40 and placed 56th.
Molly Seidel is a professional runner for Saucony, living in Boston, MA. She graduated from Notre Dame with four NCAA national titles to her name and remains the only woman to date with wins at both the high school Foot Locker Cross Country National Championships and the NCAA National Cross Country Championships. She ran her debut marathon at the 2020 US Olympic trials, running 2:27:31, to take second and a Tokyo Olympic berth.
This episode was recorded during a Zoom live online event on May 28th, 2020 as part of the ROO Roundtable series during the COVID 19 lockdown.
- What it was like on the day of the US 2020 Olympic Marathon Trials in Atlanta
- Their post trials goals, and how that has evolved during the pandemic
- Their thoughts on racing and race strategy
- What is inspiring them currently
- Reflections on COVID 19 and sharing some personal insights
- The importance of friendship, community and person to person interactions
- What ‘Yeet’ means and why we all should apply that to our life
- Being patient
- Future focuses both in and out of running
- Answering a range of live listener questions
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EPISODE LINKS
- Emma's Instagram
- Emma's Twitter
- Molly's Instagram
- Molly's Twitter
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SPONSOR
Currex
Unlike most insoles, Currex insoles are both designed to be incredibly comfortable in your shoe, as well as providing stability and support to aid you in your daily activity. Designed by German sports scientists, Currex is the first insole brand to provide dynamic arch support, and offers the largest line of sport/activity specific insoles (running, cycling, soccer cleats, walking and more). The insoles are thin and low profile, and deliver maximum support and comfort, providing a range of functional benefits. They reduce foot pressure providing additional relief for your feet, and can be cut to custom fit your shoes. Currex stands behind their product, and offers a 60 day warranty, even if you have custom cut your insoles.
Currex insoles improve any shoe, and they are offering ROO listeners a 15% discount. If you want to ‘Feel the Currex difference’, please visit https://currex.us and use the code ROO15 at checkout.
Peyton Thomas is an elite runner and PhD student in Marine Biology at the University of Northern Carolina Wilmington. She ran a PR of 2:42:54 to place 78th at the US 2020 Olympic Marathon trials, and was the only American born black female to start. She qualified for the trials at CIM, which was her first road marathon. She has also run the Bigfoot 40 miler, a sister race to the Bigfoot 200 miler. Peyton is driven in all that she does, and this engaging conversation covers a range of topics including the following:
- Running the Olympic Marathon Trials
- The support and community at the Olympic Trials
- Her growing awareness of being a role model and impacting the community
- Her experiences of racism growing up, and speaking out about injustices
- Having difficult conversations
- Growing up in a predominantly white neighbourhood
- Her love of marine biology and the specifics of her study
- Climate change and how that affects marine life she studies
- What running means to her and future running goals
- Reflections from the COVID 19 lockdown
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EPISODE LINKS
- Run Grl Interview
- The Walking Shark
- Run Duo Podcast
- Peyton's Instagram
- Peyton's LinkedIn
- Peyton's UNCW Profile
- Peyton's Atlanta 2020 Profile
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SPONSOR
Janji
Janji is a Boston based running apparel company. Their mission is to explore, connect and give back through running, a philosophy that drives every decision. Janji craft globally inspired running apparel, guided by places and people around the world. They create functional and beautifully designed apparel for wherever your running adventures take you. Janji believes in social responsibility, and leads by example. Janji understands water is a human right, and gives 2% of every single purchase, to support clean water projects in the countries that inspire their seasonal lines. Community is a core value of Janji, which is reflected in the Janji Collective. A one-time membership cost of $50 gains you a lifetime 15% discount, exclusive singlet, and access to Janjis community of like-minded people. Your membership fee is then used solely in supporting Janji’s aforementioned clean water projects. Full details about the Janji Collective and how to sign up are on Janji.com/ROO.runningonom10 at checkout.
To receive $10 of a pair of Janji shorts use the code: RUNNINGONOM10
Emily Saul is a sports psychology coach, with a Masters degree in Sports Psychology, and founder of E Saul Movement. She is the Leader of the November Project in Boston. Laura Green is the Community Boss of the November Project, working with the co-founders to connect the 120+ November Project leaders globally, and plays a large role in the growth and development of the November Project as an inclusive free fitness movement. She is a physical therapist, and led the San Francisco November Project for 5 years. She is the host of the Wisconsin Notes Podcast. Emily and Lauren are friends, and are female powerhouses that help drive the November Project. This was recorded live on Zoom, as episode #3 of the ROO Roundtable, on Thursday May 21st, during the COVID19 lockdown.
This episode was recorded during a Zoom live online event on May 21st, 2020 as part of the ROO Roundtable series during the COVID 19 lockdown. This episode discusses the following topics and answers some live listener questions from the evening.
- How Laura and Emily both started with the November Project, and their transition and evolution as key leaders in the November Project
- The power of community and how that concept has expanded during the COVID19 lockdown
- Dealing with negative feedback and the challenge of trying to encompass the needs of large communities
- Problem solving and evolving November Project to be more inclusive
- Missing friends and accountability during COVID
- How life has changed living in Quarantine
- A range of listener questions
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EPISODE LINKS
- The November Project
- Episode 140
- Emily's Website
- Emily's Instagram
- Emily's Twitter
- Laura's Instagram
- Wisconsin Notes Podcast
Kate Grace is a professional runner for Nike and the Bowerman Track Club. She was a guest on ROO 120 and recently on ROO 237. She ran in the 2016 Olympics and is a 2021 Olympic hopeful. Nicole Antoinette is a thru-hiker, writer, host of the Real Talk Radio podcast, and a multiple ROO guest, most recently on ROO 222.
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EPISODE LINKS
- Episode 237
- Episode 222
- Kate's Website
- Kate's Instagram
- Nicole's Website
- Nicole's Instagram
- Nicole'sTwitter
- Nicole's Patreon
- Real Talk Radio
- Real Talk Reflections
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SPONSOR
Janji
Janji is a Boston based running apparel company. Their mission is to explore, connect and give back through running, a philosophy that drives every decision. Janji craft globally inspired running apparel, guided by places and people around the world. They create functional and beautifully designed apparel for wherever your running adventures take you. Janji believes in social responsibility, and leads by example. Janji understands water is a human right, and gives 2% of every single purchase, to support clean water projects in the countries that inspire their seasonal lines. Community is a core value of Janji, which is reflected in the Janji Collective. A one-time membership cost of $50 gains you a lifetime 15% discount, exclusive singlet, and access to Janjis community of like-minded people. Your membership fee is then used solely in supporting Janji’s aforementioned clean water projects. Full details about the Janji Collective and how to sign up are on Janji.com/ROO.
To receive $10 of a pair of Janji shorts, visit their website janji.com and enter the code runningonom10 at checkout.
- https://janji.com/ROO.
- https://www.instagram.com/runjanji/
- https://www.facebook.com/RunJanji/
- https://twitter.com/runjanji/
For more, please visit www.runninonom.com
This is a special episode of Soul Sister Sessions. Abbey and Julia are joined by Dr. Madeline Manning Mims. Madeline is in a class of her own. She has a storied career that remains far from over. She is a decorated multi-time Olympian, and held multiple World and American Records. At the 1968 Olympics, she became the first American Woman to win a gold medal in the 800m, which was the at the time, the longest distance women were allowed to race. She held a World Record in High School, and had an impressive career as an athlete, which was unprecedented at that time. Madeline is an equally talented gospel singer, author and speaker, as well as the founder of the United States Centre for Sports Chaplaincy. Madeline has been present at every Olympiad as a chaplain since she stopped attending as a competing athlete, and serves as a mentor for chaplains and athletes alike. Madeline is eloquent, talented, driven and has such wisdom from her diverse experiences breaking through barriers across the board. This conversation is all Madeline, and is one of the most powerful conversations on ROO to date.
This conversation covers the following:
- Her thoughts on Ahmaud Arberys death
- Growing up in the projects in Ohio and her early life
- Her first exposure to racism and being called a racial slur by a neighbour
- Her love of being outside and playing as a child, and how as a child she acted as a mentor to other kids
- How mandatory fitness testing led her to volleyball and track
- Prejudice and learned behaviours
- Her Hungarian coach, and evolution as runner
- The 1968 Olympics, winning a gold medal, and what that experience was like for her
- Her career as an athlete and her reflection on training and competing
- The role of faith and religion in her life
- Being a chaplain and mentoring athletes and chaplains
- Singing and how her career evolved and grew
- Overcoming challenges and misconceptions in her life
- Answering a variety of questions from listeners
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EPISODE LINKS
- USCSC
- Book: Chaplancy in the history of the Olympics
- Madeline's Facebook
- Abby's Instagram
- Abby's Twitter
- Abby's Facebook
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SPONSORS
Currex
Unlike most insoles, Currex insoles are both designed to be incredibly comfortable in your shoe, as well as providing stability and support to aid you in your daily activity. Designed by German sports scientists, Currex is the first insole brand to provide dynamic arch support, and offers the largest line of sport/activity specific insoles (running, cycling, soccer cleats, walking and more). The insoles are thin and low profile, and deliver maximum support and comfort, providing a range of functional benefits. They reduce foot pressure providing additional relief for your feet, and can be cut to custom fit your shoes. Currex stands behind their product, and offers a 60 day warranty, even if you have custom cut your insoles.
Currex insoles improve any shoe, and they are offering ROO listeners a 15% discount. If you want to ‘Feel the Currex difference’, please visit https://currex.us and use the code ROO15 at checkout.
Xendurance
Xendurance is a nutrition company based out of Phoenix Arizona, providing high quality nutrition and recovery products for athletes. Xendurance proudly makes products that are science based for optimal health and performance. They have a large Pro-Team of talented athletes, including ROO’s own Soul Sister Abbey Cooper. All their products are made with the finest ingredients and to the highest quality. They are certified by multiple standards and all their products undergo strict analytic testing to comply with the World Anti Doping Agency, International Olympic Committee and other major sporting leagues.
ROO listeners can receive 10% off any purchase by using ROO’s link: shop.teamxnd.com/runningonom
Clare Gallagher and Abby Levene are professional trail runners and activists. They have been best friends for over a decade, and featured on ROO 227. Clare is a Patagonia athlete and works for Patagonia doing advocacy work. She has won the prestigious Leadville 100, CCC (101km sister race of the Ultra Trail du Mont Blanc) and was the 2019 Western States 100 winner, where she ran the second fastest female time in race history.
Abby is a former national champion professional triathlete, who took up ultra trail running after stepping away from triathlon. She now runs for Adidas and works as a writer. At the end of 2019, Abby placed 5th in the deeply competitive North Face Endurance Challenge 50 Mile race in San Francisco.
This episode was recorded during a Zoom live online event on May 6th, 2020 as part of the ROO Roundtable series during the COVID 19 lockdown. This episode discusses the following topics and answers some live listener questions from the evening.
- How they’ve been reconciling the COVID 19 situation
- Managing grief during a time of lockdown
- How their running has changed during lockdown and with race cancellations
- Sharing stories about their mothers in lieu of Mother’s Day
- Their initial thoughts on the Ahmaud Arbery shooting
- Thoughts on inclusion within running
- What they wanted to be when they were eight years old
- What it’s like living in Boulder, Colorado
- How they bring their best to challenging workouts and life experiences
- What they plan to do once some restrictions are lifted
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EPISODE LINKS
- Episode 227
- Clare's Website
- Clare's Instagram
- Clare's Facebook
- Clare's Twitter
- Abby's Website
- Abby's Instagram
- Abby's Twitter
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SPONSOR
JAYBIRD
Jaybird creates high performance wireless headphones for athletes. ‘Designed for Athletes, Built for Adventure’ is the core of Jaybirds ethos.
Vista headphones are Jaybirds new, totally wireless bluetooth headphones. They are the lightest, most compact, and most advanced headphones Jaybird has ever made. They contain an industry leading battery life, IPX7 waterproof rating, and a US military MIL-STD 810G rugged compliance certification. Vistas #EARTHPROOF capsule construction received that standard due to the rigorous testing; passing repeated shock, vibration, drop, and crush tests, as well as withstanding extended exposure to tropical humidity, hurricane-force water, and desert sandstorm conditions. Jaybird knows athletes need to play and perform in all conditions, and the Vista is a celebration of that. Vista is #EARTHPROOF. Earthproof acknowledges our outdoor roots, and speaks to the real world conditions athletes face around the world. The planet is our proving ground, #EARTHPROOF is our standard.
Jaybird would like to offer 10% off a Jaybird Vista purchase to all ROO listeners. Use code ROO10 on Jaybirdsport.com (valid until June 15 2020)
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Kayla Nolan is a runner and the Executive Director of the Girls Gotta Run Foundation (GGRF). Girls Gotta Run Foundation is a non-profit organization that invests in girl changemakers in Ethiopia through an academic and athletic scholarship program. Kayla started running in high school as part of a coping mechanism, and later joined the Cross Country team after encouragement from another high school girl who had seen her running alone.. Kayla’s love for running grew, and she was presented with an opportunity to study running after gaining a research scholarship in college. After Kenya was ruled out due to political violence, she had a choice between Jamaica or Ethiopia. Feeling she would relate better to Ethiopia’s endurance runners, she took the first step in a journey that would evolve into so much more. This conversation was recorded in early March, when Kayla and Julia were premiering their film, Bekoji 100 at the No Man’s Land Film Festival in Denver, Colorado. Since the festival, Kayla has announced that she will be transitioning from executive director to the board of GGRF over the next year.
*This conversation was recorded in early March 2020 prior to the COVID-19 situation and her thoughts and comments regarding the upcoming months reflect that.
This powerful conversation covers the following topics:
- Kayla’s early introduction to running via her mother
- Her high school and college experiences and how that led to her research scholarship
- Her first trip to Ethiopia and the challenges she faced
- Her first contact with runners from Bekoji, Ethiopia
- Her early experiences with GGRF
- Her involvement with GGRF and how that has grown and evolved
- The importance of community engagement and buy-in
- Female empowerment and how to nurture that
- The Bekoji 100 relay, and all the challenges that came with that endeavour
- The Bekoji 100 film
- What the future looks like for GGRF
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EPISODE LINKS
- Bekoji 100 Film
- GirlsGottaRun.org
- GGRF Twitter
- GGRF Instagram
- GGRF Facebook
- GGRF Youtube
- Kayla's Instagram
Kate Grace is a professional runner for Nike and the Bowerman Track Club. She was a guest on ROO 120, which aired in 2015. She would go on to run for team USA in the 2016 Rio Olympics, and has been a core member of the fiercely competitive Bowerman Track Club for a number of years, competing all over the world.
_This conversation was recorded in late February 2020 prior to the COVID-19 situation and her thoughts and comments regarding the Olympic Year and Olympic Trials reflect that. _
This is a insightful and honest conversation with Kate, which includes the following:
- Reflecting on where she was when she recorded the last ROO podcast
- What living in Bend, Oregon meant to her
- The changes she made in 2015 and joining the Bowerman Track Club
- Her perspective on her 2019 year, and how she values intentional goal setting
- Training with the incredible women on the Bowerman Team, and growing as an individual
- Humility and working on her weaknesses
- Social media, telling stories and how she reconciles that as part of her job
- Her 2016 year, and running at the Olympics
- Her 2018 blog on ‘Race Weight’, and why she felt compelled to write that.
- Her thoughts about the 2020* Olympic trials, and racing the 800m vs the 1500m
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EPISODE LINKS
- Race Weight By Kate Grace
- Episode 120
- Nicole Antoinette
- Sarah Lesko
- Kate Grace on the Kathy Smith Podcast
- 2016 Olympic Trials 800M
- Kate's Website
- Kate's Instagram
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SPONSORS
Currex
Unlike most insoles, Currex insoles are both designed to be incredibly comfortable in your shoe, as well as providing stability and support to aid you in your daily activity. Designed by German sports scientists, Currex is the first insole brand to provide dynamic arch support, and offers the largest line of sport/activity specific insoles (running, cycling, soccer cleats, walking and more). The insoles are thin and low profile, and deliver maximum support and comfort, providing a range of functional benefits. They reduce foot pressure providing additional relief for your feet, and can be cut to custom fit your shoes. Currex stands behind their product, and offers a 60 day warranty, even if you have custom cut your insoles.
Currex insoles improve any shoe, and they are offering ROO listeners a 15% discount. If you want to ‘Feel the Currex difference’, please visit https://currex.us and use the code ROO15 at checkout.
Xendurance
Xendurance is a nutrition company based out of Phoenix Arizona, providing high quality nutrition and recovery products for athletes. Xendurance proudly makes products that are science based for optimal health and performance. They have a large Pro-Team of talented athletes, including ROO’s own Soul Sister Abbey Cooper. All their products are made with the finest ingredients and to the highest quality. They are certified by multiple standards and all their products undergo strict analytic testing to comply with the World Anti Doping Agency, International Olympic Committee and other major sporting leagues.
ROO listeners can receive 10% off any purchase by using ROO’s link: shop.teamxnd.com/runningonom
Janji
Janji is a Boston based running apparel company. Their mission is to explore, connect and give back through running, a philosophy that drives every decision. Janji craft globally inspired running apparel, guided by places and people around the world. They create functional and beautifully designed apparel for wherever your running adventures take you. Janji believes in social responsibility, and leads by example. Janji understands water is a human right, and gives 2% of every single purchase, to support clean water projects in the countries that inspire their seasonal lines. Community is a core value of Janji, which is reflected in the Janji Collective. A one-time membership cost of $50 gains you a lifetime 15% discount, exclusive singlet, and access to Janjis community of like-minded people. Your membership fee is then used solely in supporting Janji’s aforementioned clean water projects. Full details about the Janji Collective and how to sign up are on Janji.com/ROO.
To receive $10 of a pair of Janji shorts, visit their website janji.com and enter the code runningonom10 at checkout.
- https://janji.com/ROO.
- https://www.instagram.com/runjanji/
- https://www.facebook.com/RunJanji/
- https://twitter.com/runjanji/
This month’s Soul Sister Sessions goes deep on the themes of faith and religion in running. Abbey and Julia share their experiences of faith and religion, framed through the lens of their childhood, everyday life and their relationship with running. We appreciate that faith and religion can be a sensitive and confronting topic for many, for a range of reasons. This conversation focuses on Abbey and Julia’s own experiences, in an honest, safe and respectful conversation. We empathise that this conversation may not be for everyone, and understand that our audience will share a range of differing and equally valuable world views.
This conversation covers the following themes which answer some listener questions:
- Checking in with Abbey and Julia, and acknowledging the change of circumstances with COVID-19 since their last episode together
- Abbey and Julia’s childhood exposure to faith and religion
- How their respective journeys changed and evolved with exposure to different world views and experiences
- The concept of prayer while running and how it can take a range of forms
- Meditation and how it can be integrated into one’s faith
- Closing thoughts and look ahead for the coming month
To submit a question for next months Soul Sister Session Episode visit Runningonom.com/soulsistersessions/
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EPISODE LINKS
- Abbey's Instagram
- Abbey's Twitter
- Abbey's Facebook
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SPONSORS
Xendurance
Xendurance is a nutrition company based out of Phoenix Arizona, providing high quality nutrition and recovery products for athletes. Xendurance proudly makes products that are science based for optimal health and performance. They have a large Pro-Team of talented athletes, including ROO’s own Soul Sister Abbey Cooper. All their products are made with the finest ingredients and to the highest quality. They are certified by multiple standards and all their products undergo strict analytic testing to comply with the World Anti Doping Agency, International Olympic Committee and other major sporting leagues.
ROO listeners can receive 10% off any purchase by using ROO’s link: shop.teamxnd.com/runningonom
Janji
Janji is a Boston based running apparel company. Their mission is to explore, connect and give back through running, a philosophy that drives every decision. Janji craft globally inspired running apparel, guided by places and people around the world. They create functional and beautifully designed apparel for wherever your running adventures take you. Janji believes in social responsibility, and leads by example. Janji understands water is a human right, and gives 2% of every single purchase, to support clean water projects in the countries that inspire their seasonal lines. Community is a core value of Janji, which is reflected in the Janji Collective. A one-time membership cost of $50 gains you a lifetime 15% discount, exclusive singlet, and access to Janjis community of like-minded people. Your membership fee is then used solely in supporting Janji’s aforementioned clean water projects. Full details about the Janji Collective and how to sign up are on Janji.com/ROO.
To receive $10 of a pair of Janji shorts, visit their website janji.com and enter the code runningonom10 at checkout.
- https://janji.com/ROO.
- https://www.instagram.com/runjanji/
- https://www.facebook.com/RunJanji/
- https://twitter.com/runjanji/
For more info visit runningonom.com
Hilary McCloy is a backcountry skier, runner and physical therapist. She is a former Team USA skier, who began skiing at the age of nine. She works as a physical therapist and is deeply passionate about injury prevention for athletes. Hilary and her partner Andrew facilitate both ski and trail running events through Ski The Whites and Run The Whites in New Hampshire.
This conversation covers the following themes:
- How she began skiing and her first exposure to endurance sports
- Her younger years competing as a downhill skier
- Being competitive from a young age, and making the US Ski Team
- Dealing with Guillain-Barré syndrome and how that impacted her time on the US team
- Struggling with the fallout of having an ‘invisible’ illness, and how that manifested into an eating disorder
- Realising she no longer wanted to be on the US Ski Team
- How a new coach helped her change her thought process and why choosing goals became important
- Having an identity crisis post college, and her decision to become a Physical Therapist
- Finding her ‘mojo’ again, and her desire to work with athletes
- Trail running, her experience with Scott Jurek during his Appalachian Trail FKT, and being inspired by Krissy Moehl
- Being in nature, and what the Chamonix Valley and UTMB race mean to her
- Her goals for 2020
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EPISODE LINKS
- Ski The Whites
Ski The Whites Instagram - Andrew Drummond Instagram
- Tuckerman Inferno Pentathlon
- Hilary's Instagram
- Hilary's Website
Courtney Dauwalter is a professional trail runner for Salomon, living in Golden Colorado. She won the Western States 100 in 2018, the 2019 Ultra Trail du Mont Blanc (UTMB), as well as having wins at multiple races and distances worldwide. She has represented the USA at the 24 Hour World Championship, and is a former American Record holder in the 24 hour event. Just after this interview was recorded, Courtney was named Ultrarunning Magazines #1 Ultra Runner of the Year (UROY) for 2019, for the second year in a row. Courtney is a teacher, but has taken an indefinite sabbatical to pursue running full-time.
This lively conversation includes:
- Reflecting on her 2019 year
- Working through injuries and how her training has changed
- Her background growing up and how she became a teacher
- How she met her husband Kevin
- Her experience with discomfort, pushing limits and the pain cave
- Her plans for 2020, including the Hardrock UTMB double
- Women in ultra running
- Her thoughts on self care and her favorite self care routine
- Her favorite candy
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EPISODE LINKS
- Ultra Running
- Courtney's Instagram
- Courtney's Twitter
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SPONSORS
Xendurance
Xendurance is a nutrition company based out of Phoenix Arizona, providing high quality nutrition and recovery products for athletes. Xendurance proudly makes products that are science based for optimal health and performance. They have a large Pro-Team of talented athletes, including ROO’s own Soul Sister Abbey Cooper. All their products are made with the finest ingredients and to the highest quality. They are certified by multiple standards and all their products undergo strict analytic testing to comply with the World Anti Doping Agency, International Olympic Committee and other major sporting leagues.
This week's featured product is Xendurance Energy Gels Typically, Energy Gels are designed specifically for long distance sports performance. With the contribution of elite athletes from around the world, Xendurance have designed an energy gel that caters to a broader range of disciplines.The smooth texture and light flavor allows for easy consumption and absorption in the body. We blend the benefits of 2 carbohydrates - maltodextrin & fructose with calcium lactate for a premium energy solution.
ROO listeners can receive 10% off any purchase by using ROO’s link: shop.teamxnd.com/runningonom
Janji
Janji is a Boston based running apparel company. Their mission is to explore, connect and give back through running, a philosophy that drives every decision. Janji craft globally inspired running apparel, guided by places and people around the world. They create functional and beautifully designed apparel for wherever your running adventures take you. Janji believes in social responsibility, and leads by example. Janji understands water is a human right, and gives 2% of every single purchase, to support clean water projects in the countries that inspire their seasonal lines. Community is a core value of Janji, which is reflected in the Janji Collective. A one-time membership cost of $50 gains you a lifetime 15% discount, exclusive singlet, and access to Janjis community of like-minded people. Your membership fee is then used solely in supporting Janji’s aforementioned clean water projects. Full details about the Janji Collective and how to sign up are on Janji.com/ROO.
To receive $10 of a pair of Janji shorts, visit their website janji.com and enter the code runningonom10 at checkout.
- https://janji.com/ROO.
- https://www.instagram.com/runjanji/
- https://www.facebook.com/RunJanji/
- https://twitter.com/runjanji/
For more info visit runningonom.com
Eliza Earle is an adventure sports photographer, filmmaker, and endurance athlete. She has filmed all over the world, including iconic locations like Yosemite, Chamonix and New Zealand. She is a climber, runner and an all-round outdoor enthusiast. This is a really powerful conversation. Eliza speaks openly and honestly about grief, as well as the following topics:
- Her early years and wanting to be an actor
- Studying Theatre at Tufts College and playing Ultimate Frisbee
- Moving to LA to pursue acting and running in the Hollywood Hills
- Her introduction to climbing and having a professional climber for a brother
- Not having a passion for acting, and discovering the joy of using a camera
- How telling stories and helping a friend morphed into a passion and career
- How she transitioned into filming adventure sports and her desire to tell more athlete stories
- Her time in Yosemite, and the tragic passing of her boyfriend Ethan
- Reconciling grief, and moving forward with life
- Reconnecting with Yosemite and climbing post trauma
- Her ‘Photo a Day Challenge’ and how that has transformed over the years
- Van life, and the untold stories of that reality
- Trail running in Chamonix, and the importance of running in her life
- Filming an adventure show in Fiji
- The yearning to travel versus the desire for a home base
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EPISODE LINKS
- Eliza's Website
- Eliza's Instagram
- Eliza's Twitter
- Photo A Day
This month’s Soul Sister Sessions episode returns to focus on eating disorders, inspired by Eating Disorders Awareness Week on February 24th – March 1st. ROO 223 was a powerful conversation when Abbey and Julia first shared their respective stories of eating disorders, and this episode is a follow up to that. Abbey and Julia answer five listener questions, all specifically focused around eating disorders. This is all shared from their own experiences, and we encourage anyone that is experiencing an eating disorder/disordered eating or any physical or mental health issue, to consult a qualified professional in any instance you feel you require additional support.
This conversation goes deep, and covers the following themes:
- Checking in with both Abbey and Julia
- Supporting someone with an eating disorder
- Accountability in training and how that fits in with managing nutrition, specifically for those prone to disordered eating/eating disorder tendencies
- Managing a relationship with food when injured
- Guilt and stigmas around food and body image, and how to navigate external pressures and expectations
- Comparing body types and self confidence in one’s own body
- What recovering from an eating disorder looks like and how that evolves over time
- A lighter conversation to finish and close out
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EPISODE LINKS
- Run Fast Eat Slow
- Episode 212
- National Eating Disorder Association
- Opal Food + Body Wisdom Podcast
- Book: Intuitive Eating
- Book: Roar
- Book: Sports Nutrition Guidebook
-
TrainBrave Campaign
- Lane 9 Project
- Hunger & Fullness Scale
- Ryan Hall's Run Free Podcast
- Abbey's Instagram
- Abbey's Twitter
- Abbey's Facebook
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SPONSORS
Xendurance
Xendurance is a nutrition company based out of Phoenix Arizona, providing high quality nutrition and recovery products for athletes. Xendurance proudly makes products that are science based for optimal health and performance. They have a large Pro-Team of talented athletes, including ROO’s own Soul Sister Abbey Cooper. All their products are made with the finest ingredients and to the highest quality. They are certified by multiple standards and all their products undergo strict analytic testing to comply with the World Anti Doping Agency, International Olympic Committee and other major sporting leagues.
This week's featured product is Extreme Endurance. Through both Open Label and 3rd-Party Double Blind Placebo Controlled Studies, Extreme Endurance has been tested over the past decade to reduce soreness, improve stamina, and accelerate recovery. This product is trusted by Olympians and Professional athletes worldwide, not just for the benefits of athletic performance but for the overall health benefits. Extreme Endurance is proven to reduce oxidative stress which is the leading cause of many degenerative disease
ROO listeners can receive 10% off any purchase by using ROO’s link: shop.teamxnd.com/runningonom
For more info visit runningonom.com
Alex Pavon is a downhill skier turned professional mountain biker. She retired from competitive skiing in 2013 and found her way to enduro racing. She lives in Flagstaff Arizona and works as an emergency room EMT. This conversation covers a range of topics, including the following:
- Alex’s skiing background and the factors that led her to retiring from competitive racing
- How she got started in mountain biking
- Her favourite places to travel and race
- Her experience as a woman in mountain biking
- Navigating risk and reward
- Working as an EMT and her future aspirations
- The fragility of life and her perspective working in the EMT
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EPISODE LINKS
- White Line Trail
- Alex's Instagram
- Alex's Twitter
- Alex's Facebook
Emma Spencer is an elite distance runner, running coach, software engineer and runs for the Tracksmith Hare AC. She has a marathon best of 2:37 (BMW Berlin Marathon 2018), which qualified her to race the 2020 US Olympic Marathon trials. This interview is in two parts, and takes place the day before and day after the trials in Atlanta. Emma ran 2:41:40 and placed 56th out of 390 women.
This conversations covers the following:
- Emma’s introduction to running
- What her early years of running looked like and her transition into college
- Her experience of hazing, bullying, and a toxic culture in her college running program
- Her experience with depression and vulnerability in college
- Her introduction to the marathon
- How she navigated being diagnosed with rheumatoid arthritis
- Her experience of gaining an Olympic Trials Qualifying time and what that means to her
- Her goals and expectations for the trials
- Embracing mental and physical discomfort
- Her thoughts on the Olympic Trials post race
- Working as a software engineer and her move to North Carolina
- Her goals for the future and what running means to her
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EPISODE LINKS
- Emma's Instagram
- Emma's Twitter
- Atlanta 2020
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SPONSORS
Xendurance
Xendurance is a nutrition company based out of Phoenix Arizona, providing high quality nutrition and recovery products for athletes. Xendurance proudly makes products that are science based for optimal health and performance. They have a large Pro-Team of talented athletes, including ROO’s own Soul Sister Abbey Cooper. All their products are made with the finest ingredients and to the highest quality. They are certified by multiple standards and all their products undergo strict analytic testing to comply with the World Anti Doping Agency, International Olympic Committee and other major sporting leagues.
ROO listeners can receive 10% off any purchase by using ROO’s link: shop.teamxnd.com/runningonom
For more info visit runningonom.com
For this month’s Soul Sister Sessions episode, both Abbey and Julia are back at their respective homes after spending time together in Flagstaff when Abbey was on her altitude training camp. This month’s episode focuses specifically on running, answering five listener questions that cover a range of past experiences, funny stories and general insights that both Abbey and Julia have gained over the years on their individual running journeys.
Topics include:
- A general check-in with both Abbey and Julia
- Abbey’s experience with her ACL tear at the Rio Olympics and her key takeaways from that rehab experience
- Making health a priority and how that looks
- Cross training and how Abbey and Julia integrate cross training into their lives when managing injuries and setbacks
- Bone stress injuries and how Abbey and Julia have navigated their respective injuries in the past
- The intersection of running and life, and the power of community
- What the next month looks like for them both
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EPISODE LINKS
- Run Free Podcast
- Abbey's Instagram
- Abbey's Twitter
- Abbey's Facebook
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SPONSORS
Xendurance
Xendurance is a nutrition company based out of Phoenix Arizona, providing high quality nutrition and recovery products for athletes. Xendurance proudly makes products that are science based for optimal health and performance. They have a large Pro-Team of talented athletes, including ROO’s own Soul Sister Abbey Cooper. All their products are made with the finest ingredients and to the highest quality. They are certified by multiple standards and all their products undergo strict analytic testing to comply with the World Anti Doping Agency, International Olympic Committee and other major sporting leagues.
ROO listeners can receive 10% off any purchase by using ROO’s link: shop.teamxnd.com/runningonom
For more info visit runningonom.com
Jenny Jurek is a runner, climber, designer and author. She is an accomplished athlete having run many ultras including UTMB, climbed in Yosemite and most recently, bike touring around Japan with her husband Scott and their two young children. In this conversation, a range of topics are discussed including:
- Being a mother and the challenges Jenny overcame during her pregnancies
- Her work with ‘Every Mother Counts’
- Trusting her body
- How she met her husband Scott
- Her designer roles working at Montrail and Patagonia
- Bike touring around Japan with her family
- Her experience on the Appalachian Trail when Scott set the Fastest Known Time
- What it was like co-authoring a book, “North,” with Scott
- Designing for a need and how design fits in with her life now
- Her goals for 2020 and her word for the year
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EPISODE LINKS
- Every Mother Counts
- Jenny's Instagram
- Jenny's Book
- Jenny's Japan Tour
For more info visit runningonom.com
Clare Gallagher and Abby Levene have been best friends for a decade, are professional trail runners living in Boulder Colorado, and activists.
Clare is a Patagonia athlete and works for Patagonia doing advocacy work. She has won the prestigious Leadville 100, CCC (101km sister race of the Ultra Trail du Mont Blanc) and was the 2019 Western States 100 winner, where she ran the second fastest female time in race history. Days after this podcast was recorded, Clare was announced and awarded the #2 Female UROY (Ultra-runner Magazines Ultra Runner of the Year award) for 2019.
Abby is a former national champion professional triathlete, who took up ultra trail running after stepping away from triathlon. She now runs for Adidas and works as a writer. Most recently, Abby placed 5th in the deeply competitive North Face Endurance Challenge 50 Mile race in San Francisco. Clare and Abby bring high energy and candidness to this episode, which really highlights their friendship.
This conversation is full of laughter, as well as touching on the following themes:
- How Abby and Clare met, and their time together running at Princeton
- Eating disorder culture in collegiate running
- Role models in the sport of ultra-running
- The paths that led both of them to move to Boulder and start trail running, and how their stories intertwine
- The importance of community
- What running means to them
- Their time in Ethiopia with Girls Gotta Run Foundation
- The power and importance of advocacy
- The intersection of advocacy and being a professional athlete
- The ethics and carbon footprint of being an athlete
- Their future plans both on and off the trails
- Sharing stories of their favourite runs together and describing each other in three words
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EPISODE LINKS
- Ultra Runner Of The Year
- POW: Engaging the trail
- POW: Tales from the trails
- Abby's Website
- Abby's Instagram
- Abby's Twitter
- Clare's Website
- Clare's Instagram
- Clare's Twitter
- Clare's Facebook
For more info and additional content visit runningonom.com
In this months Soul Sister Sessions episode, Abbey and Julia recorded together in Flagstaff, Arizona. This first SSS episode of 2020 checks in with both Julia and Abbey, and goes through some more listener questions. In this episode, Abbey and Julia discuss:
- Abbey’s annual trips to Flagstaff as a Professional runner, and how she reconciles and manages being away from her husband
- Both Abbey and Julia’s goals and intentions for 2020, and their chosen word of focus for the year
- Sharing stories of being in a ‘flow’ state, and unpacking and discussing some of the mechanics of that concept
- Abbey’s experience of racing on an indoor track and responding to a listener question specifically related to pre-race anxiety from racing indoors
- A general discussion of meditation and mindfulness
- Reflecting on the experience of sharing their personal stories with eating disorders in the previous SSS episode
- What animals they’d choose to be for a day 🙂
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EPISODE LINKS
- Fast-Women.org
- Abbey's Instagram
- Abbey's Twitter
- Abbey's Facebook
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For more info and additional content visit runningonom.com
Molly Seidel is a professional runner for Saucony, living in Boston, MA. She graduated from Notre Dame with four NCAA national titles to her name and remains the only woman to date with wins at both the high school Foot Locker Cross Country National Championships and the NCAA National Cross Country Championships. Molly recently qualified for the 2020 Olympic Marathon trials with her win at the San Antonio Half Marathon, and will be making her marathon debut at the 2020 trials in Atlanta in February.
This conversation is a powerful one, and covers the following topics:
- Molly’s win at the San Antonio Half and how she is approaching the 2020 marathon trials.
- Her skiing background and her time running for a high school that was a skiing powerhouse.
- How winning Footlocker wasn’t considered a big deal at her high school, and how that helped take pressure off her running.
- How she chose Notre Dame, her collegiate running experience, and her challenges with depression and an eating disorder.
- The importance of the Notre Dame team environment
- The pressure of winning NCAA’s and dealing with injuries.
- Why she turned down her first professional running contract and how she signed with Saucony.
- Her pure love of running and why it remains such an important part of her life.
- Her involvement with Girls Gotta Run, her trips to Ethiopia and how the town of Bekoji rallied around her in a time of need.
- Her love of doughnuts and why that is important to her as a professional runner.
- How she embraces experiences for what they are, and her plans to go ‘full send’ in 2020.
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EPISODE LINKS
- GirlsGottaRun.org
- Molly's Instagram
- Molly's Twitter
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For more info and additional content visit runningonom.com
Mirna Valerio is an ultrarunner, author, speaker, and educator. Mirna’s journey has been well documented since she returned to running after a health scare in 2008. The intention of this conversation is to share where Mirna is at now during this stage of her life, and her continuing evolution as a sponsored runner.
This conversation touches on a range of themes, including:
- Her relationship with her mother and what it means to be a mother
- Her decision to move to Vermont
- Her recent travel schedule and how she reconciles and manages her schedule
- Her background as a trained opera singer and how that intersects with her running now
- Managing an injury during a big 2019 running schedule
- Helping others and giving back
- Dealing with bodyweight criticism and negative commentary
- Being a role model and her relationship with her son
- Her plans for 2020 and her 2020 mantra
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EPISODE LINKS
- Mirna's Facebook
- Mirna's Instagram
- Mirna's Twitter
- Mirna's Website
- Mirna's REI Documentary
- Mirna's Memoir
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For more info and additional content visit runningonom.com
In this episode, Abbey and Julia discuss several listener questions on the topics of personal challenges they’ve overcome and eating disorders in running. Abbey and Julia share some powerful and impactful experiences from their past, much of which has not been shared publicly to date. Both Abbey and Julia reflect on how they’ve grown and reconciled these experiences.
This conversation covers the following topics:
- Checking in with Abbey’s running and her reflections from her Thanksgiving Turkey Trot.
- Julia’s ongoing process working through an injury and her Girls Gotta Run film project.
- Abbey’s high school and college experience with running and an eating disorder.
- Insecurities and how unhealthy coping mechanisms develop and manifest.
- Abbey running at Dartmouth, being in a high performing environment, and how she found value in the ‘Buddy System’.
- Abbey’s relationship with her body, health and running and how those intertwine.
- Julia’s experience with an eating disorder.
- How yoga helped Julia get in touch with her body.
- Factors that led Julia to stop the podcast in 2016.
- The confusing culture of body image messaging in the media and how that is embedded in society.
- How coaches can play a critical role in educating and preventing eating disorders and disordered eating.
- The importance of education around eating disorders.
- Effective food journaling.
This episode covers a lot of heavy topics that many people will have been exposed to in some shape or form. It takes a lot of courage to speak out about personal experiences with issues like eating disorders or anything mental health related. We cannot emphasise how important it is to seek professional help if you or someone you know is suffering through an eating disorder or anything mental health related, and as such we have provided a list of resources below.
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EPISODE LINKS
- NY Times: Mary Cain
- Episode 212
- National Eating Disorder Association
- Opal Food + Body Wisdom Podcast
- Book: Intuitive Eating
- Book: Roar
- Sports Nutrition Guidebook
-
TRAINBRAVE
- Lane 9 Project
- Abbey's Instagram
- Abbey's Twitter
- Abbey's Facebook
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For more info and additional content visit runningonom.com
Nicole Antoinette is a thru-hiker, writer, host of Real Talk Radio podcast, and a ROO Chapter One regular guest on the series Real Talk Reflections.
Nicole was on the final ROO Chapter One podcast, episode 219. Returning to Chapter Two, Nicole shares some of the significant changes in her life since that episode and takes us through some of the challenges she has experienced thus far in 2019. Nicole brings honesty and openness in this conversation, which touches on the following themes;
- Re-structuring her business model and making changes based on shifts in personal circumstances
- Her uncoupling and the various factors she had to navigate
- Thru-hiking and how that fits in with her current life
- Navigating learning curves
- Processing grief and the need to be ‘unwitnessed’
- Social media and the strategies she uses to manage her mental health
- Being intentional with your craft and creating a body of work
- What it means to step back and take a break
- Her podcast and how that has evolved over time
- Trust and how that looks in day to day life
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EPISODE LINKS
- Grit and Grace
- Nicole's Website
- Nicole's Instagram
- Nicole'sTwitter
- Nicole's Patreon
- Real Talk Radio
- Real Talk Reflections
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For more info and additional content visit runningonom.com
In this episode, Lauren Fleshman returns to the podcast and reflects on her growth in the last 12 months. She shares her evolution, insights and how they apply to her life right now.
This powerful conversation covers a range of themes, including;
- Lauren’s life and growth in the last 12 months
- Understanding Postpartum mental health, parenting and the challenges of having young children
- Managing mental health, taking care of oneself and the challenges that come up during that process
- Boundaries and the importance of free space
- Re-learning to be a beginner
- Little Wing, pursuing excellence and her evolution and philosophies as a coach
- Being a female coach and how she balances that with being a mother and a wife.
- Reflecting on her running career, and how that shapes her now as a coach and retired athlete
- The complexities of running, racing and that intricate decision making required as an athlete
- Wilder Writing, her own creative practices, and writing her memoir
- The nature of memories and how she reconciles with her past
- ROO Podcast 212, and digging deeper into body image and body shaming
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EPISODE LINKS
- Episode 191
- NY Times: I Changed My Body For My Sport. No Girl Should
- Episode 212
- Ask Lauren Fleshman Series
- Lauren's Website
- Lauren's Instagram
- Lauren's Twitter
- Picky Bars
- Wilder Running
- Little Wing Athletics
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For more information and additional content visit runningonom.com
In this debut episode of Soul Sister Sessions, Abbey and Julia introduce the series and what to expect moving forward. They reflect on the past, check in with each other and dive into this weeks theme of friendship.
This conversation touches on the following topics:
- Abbey’s last 12 months, moving to Boone North Carolina, her change in training and what that looks like for her now.
- Julia returning to the podcast space, and her growth and evolution in her hiatus.
- How Abbey and Julia met and developed their friendship.
- Personal growth and new challenges.
- What friendship means to them.
- Reflecting on important friendships.
- What it has been like making and developing friendships for Abbey in a new location.
- Black and white thinking, and shifting perspectives from that mindset.
- Vulnerability and boundaries within friendships.
- Technology and the role it plays with connecting people.
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EPISODE LINKS
- Episode 161
- Episode 73
- Abbey's Instagram
- Abbey's Twitter
- Abbey's Facebook
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For more information and additional content visit runningonom.com
Real Talk Reflections is a monthly series on Running On Om, where Nicole Antoinette and I have honest, real talk on what it means to reflect, review, own your goals, and commit to your life.
In this episode, Nicole and I cover the following topics:
- Nicole’s experience hiking the Oregon section of the PCT
- Julia’s journey creating internal space in the city
- Reflections from watching the Olympics
- Running as a spiritual practice
- Nicole’s Real Talk Radio Patreon community
- Julia’s plans for the ROO Podcast
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EPISODE LINKS
- Nicole's Website
- Nicole's Instagram
- Nicole'sTwitter
- Nicole's Patreon
- Real Talk Radio
- Real Talk Reflections
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For more information and additional content visit runningonom.com
In this episode, Lauren Fleshman, runner, coach, mother, co-founder of Picky Bars, and writer, discusses her recent retirement from professional running, the heartbreak of the Olympic pursuit, and what it means to embody Wilder.
Lauren covers the following topics:
- Lauren’s experience leading her first Wilder running and writing retreat
- Why Lauren decided to retire from professional running
- Reflections on the heartbreak at the Olympic Trials
- Lauren’s perspective on the gender and doping issues at the 2016 Rio Olympics
- How Lauren embodies the wilder spirit in her running now
- What’s next for Lauren
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EPISODE LINKS
- Ask Lauren Fleshman Series
- Lauren's Website
- Lauren's Instagram
- Lauren's Twitter
- Picky Bars
- Wilder Running
- Little Wing Athletics
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For more information and additional content visit runningonom.com
In this episode, Rebecca Pacheco, yoga teacher, author, and entrepreneur, discusses practicing presence and staying inspired.
Rebecca covers the following topics:
- How getting married has changed her life
- Publishing her first book “Do Your Om Thing” in 2015
- Lessons she has learned from the Dalai Lama
- Navigating social media as a modern yogi
- Rebecca’s journey into boxing
- Staying inspired on and off your yoga mat
- Practicing meditating amidst a busy life
- Upcoming books and projects
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EPISODE LINKS
- Rebeca's Website
- Rebeca's Blog
- Rebeca's Instagram
- Rebeca's Twitter
- Rebeca's Facebook
- Rebeca's Youtube
- Rebeca's Book
- Runners World Video
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For more information and additional content visit runningonom.com
In this episode, Scott Douglas, runner, author, and senior content editor for the Runner’s World website shares lessons learned from running and writing.
In this episode, Brogan Graham and Bojan Mandaric discuss taking over the world with November Project (NP), a free fitness movement they co-founded.
In this episode, Bobbi Gibb, runner, artist, author, attorney, and scientific researcher for neurodegenerative diseases, discusses being the first woman to run the Boston Marathon and running as a spiritual practice.
In this episode, Zach Miller, professional trail runner, reflects on taking risks and his experiences running around the world.
In this episode, Lauren Fleshman and Dr. Melody Moore explore how to change the culture of body image and eating disorders in running. Lauren and Melody discuss the complexities of these issues and recommend some tools and strategies for athletes, teams, coaches, and others invested in the health and performance of athletes.
This episode covers the following topics:
- Why runners are at risk for eating disorders
- How to use team captains and coaches as positive agents for change
- Debunking the myth of perfection
- How we can change the language we use to discuss body image
- Weight and performance
- The female athlete triad
- Tools for eating disorder prevention and recovery (see tools below)
Lauren and Melody’s Suggested Tools for Eating Disorder Prevention and Recovery:
- Tool 1: Name the behavior
- Tool 2: Change the language we use to address and acknowledge each other
- Tool 3: For coaches and teammates, reach out for help from various resources, such as NEDA
- Tool 4: Call people UP to their recovery, not out
- Tool 5: Create a strategy arrow (1. where we are now: left, 2. where we want to be: right, 3. what can we do to get there: middle)
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Lauren and Melody created this Listening Survey as a way to seek to understand the experiences and needs of the running community on the issues of body image and eating disorders, especially as it relates to team culture. Lauren and Melody are interested in the perspective of current or former runners of all backgrounds, coaches, medical professionals, parents, and family/friends of runners who are close to this issue.
The survey will take 7-10 minutes to complete and will close on August 31st, 2016 12pm PST. The information you share on this survey is anonymous and will not be publicly linked to your identity. Lauren and Melody will use the data to create a general report and recommendations for change.
In this episode, Sally McRae, professional trail runner and coach, explores training your mind and racing against yourself.
In this episode, Kyleanne Hunter, former attack fighter pilot, scholar, activist, and athlete, discusses gender equality in the military and beyond.
Real Talk Reflections is a monthly series on Running On Om, where Nicole Antoinette and I have honest, real talk on what it means to reflect, review, own your goals, and commit to your life.
In this episode, Colin O’Brady, world record holder of the Explorer’s Grand Slam and Seven Summit world records, discusses the value of hard work, patience, and passion.
Ask Lauren Fleshman is a monthly series on Running On Om, where Lauren Fleshman, professional runner, coach, mother, business owner, and writer, answers listeners questions on all things that pop up when living an athletic life— motivation, injuries, relationship issues, nutrition, body image, you name it.
In this episode, Mario Fraioli, writer, coach, and runner explores what it means to stay the course in running and writing.
Real Talk Reflections is a monthly series on Running On Om, where Nicole Antoinette and I have honest, real talk on what it means to reflect, review, own your goals, and commit to your life.
In this episode, Janet Stone, yoga teacher, environmental advocate, and chanting artist, discusses what it means to live a life of devotion.
Ask Lauren Fleshman is a monthly series on Running On Om, where Lauren Fleshman, professional runner, coach, mother, business owner, and writer, answers listeners questions on all things that pop up when living an athletic life— motivation, injuries, relationship issues, nutrition, body image, you name it.
In this episode, Magda Boulet, professional ultra runner, Olympian, and head of Innovation & Product Development at GU Energy Labs, discusses how to believe in yourself with confidence and joy. Magda reflects on leaving her home in Poland as a teenager and discovering a love for running at the end of high school. She recounts how she navigated the uncertainty of post collegiate running and the lessons she learned from Jack Daniels, her longtime coach. Magda opens up about the challenges she faced as a new mother when training for the 2008 Olympics. She explains why she choose to transition from road and track racing to ultra trail distances. Lastly, Magda previews her race calendar, including her goals for 2016 Western States 100.
Real Talk Reflections is a monthly series on Running On Om, where Nicole Antoinette and I have honest, real talk on what it means to reflect, review, own your goals, and commit to your life. We dive deep into how we cultivate trust and vulnerability in our everyday lives. Nicole and I look back on lessons learned from April and reveal our commitments for May. We challenge ROO listeners to write for 5 minutes on the prompt, “what if you trusted yourself and what if this was simple?”
In this episode, MC YOGI and Amanda Giacomini, yoga teachers and artists, muse on creativity, spirituality, and art. MC YOGI discusses his adolescent background from discovering Hip Hop music in his youth to the transformation he experienced after living in a group home. He reveals the central teachings he learned from yoga and meditation, including how the practice led him to meet his wife Amanda. Amanda explores the inspiration behind her journey painting 10,000 buddhas. MC YOGI and Amanda reflect on memorable concerts they collaborated on from the past year. Lastly, they preview exciting developments for the upcoming year and offer a spiritual inquiry for listeners.
In this episode, I celebrate ROO’s 200th episode with my first Q&A episode answering listener questions. I am so grateful to my soul sister Nicole Antoinette for interviewing me and in our conversation, I answer your questions on…
In this episode, Linsey Corbin, professional triathlete, discusses overcoming adversity with strength and patience. She reflects on the lessons she learned from illness and injury in 2015. Linsey recounts setting the American Ironman record at Ironman Austria in 2014.
In this episode, Amy Ippoliti, yoga teacher, environmentalist, and author explores the interconnection between yoga and the environment. Amy recounts her experience at a photoshoot where she practiced underwater yoga next to whale sharks and manta rays to create awareness for marine conservation, including the mental and physical training required for this endeavor.
In this episode, Jeff Browning, professional ultra runner, discusses discovering new pathways in running and nutrition. Jeff reflects on the importance of cultivating consistency and mental strength as paramount to his success in completing 23 100-mile races.
In this episode, Olivia Hsu, professional rock climber and yoga teacher, discusses the role of balance and breath in yoga and climbing.
Ask Lauren Fleshman is a monthly series on Running On Om, where Lauren Fleshman, professional runner, coach, mother, business owner, and writer, answers listeners questions on all things that pop up when living an athletic life— motivation, injuries, relationship issues, nutrition, body image, you name it.
In this episode, Hala Khouri, yoga teacher, somatic counselor, and activist, discusses transforming trauma through yoga and activism. Hala reveals the traumas she experienced that inspire her work, including leaving her home of Beirut, Lebanon as a young girl. She reflects on her yoga background from how a cancer diagnosis lead her to her first yoga class to her decision to become a yoga teacher.
Real Talk Reflections is a monthly series on Running On Om, where Nicole Antoinette and Julia Hanlon have honest, real talk on what it means to reflect, review, own your goals, and commit to your life.
In this episode, Nikki Myers, founder of Yoga of 12-Step Recovery (Y12SR) and a yoga teacher and therapist, explores overcoming addiction through yoga and The 12-Steps. Nikki discusses integrating her many identities as an alcoholic, sex and drug addict, and codependent with her work now as a sober healer and leader. She explains why codependence and addiction is the disease of the lost self. Nikki recounts the story of becoming sober at the age of 34 after 21 years of battling addiction. She reflects on why she choose to integrate yoga and The 12-Steps through founding Y12SR. Lastly, Nikki previews details on her upcoming book and her teaching schedule for 2016.
In this episode, Anton Krupicka, professional ultra runner, reflects on lessons learned from the mountains. Anton discusses his insatiable love for running, from running his first marathon at the age of 12 to regularly logging over 200 miles per week at the beginning of his professional running career. He explains his transition to ultra distances after college, including a recount of winning his first 100-mile race, The Leadville 100. Anton provides his perspective on the role of competition and flow state in ultra running. He explores how skiing, climbing, and cycling have contributed to his running training. Lastly, Anton previews projects and races on his calendar for 2016.
In this interview, Dr. Melody Moore, clinical psychologist, yoga teacher, author, activist, and founder of the Embody Love Movement, explores healing eating disorders through yoga and self love. Melody explains the inspiration behind founding Embody Love Movement and it’s service model as essential for relapse prevention. She tells the story of her relationship with food and body image and how we can turn our wounds into our greatest gifts. Melody discusses the impact family has on eating disorders and addiction. She explores why eating disorders are driven by our capitalist culture and how we can use yoga and self love practices to heal them. Melody reflects on why she transitioned from a private therapy practice to teaching internationally with Embody Love Movement. Lastly, Melody previews exciting projects and workshops on her calendar for 2016.
In this episode, Max King, professional runner, discusses what it means to find joy, strength, and speed across every distance. Max recalls his running background, from cultivating a love of trail running in his youth to discovering the steeplechase in college. He recounts his recent 12th place finish at the 2016 Olympic Trials Marathon, including his race strategy and training before. Max explores his running philosophy that guides his coaching and training, grounded in speed, strength, and having fun. He shares about the importance of sharing his love of running with youth, including details on his upcoming trail running camp for high schoolers. Max reflects on his running inspirations and the influence that being a father has had on his running. Lastly, Max reveals how he stays uninjured in his training and previews races on his calendar for 2016.
In this episode, Devon Yanko, professional runner for Oiselle and co-owner of M.H. Bread and Butter Bakery, discusses what it means to follow your inspiration. Devon reflects on her running background, from her youth as a competitive basketball player to discovering the half marathon in college. She reveals the challenges she faced at her recent win at the Sean O’Brien 100 km race where she earned a spot into the prestigious 2016 Western States 100. Devon recounts the journey of starting M.H. Bread and Butter Bakery and how she balancing running the bakery with her training. She explores the influence that the community and leadership of Oiselle has had on her life. Lastly, Devon previews upcoming races on her calendar.
Ask Lauren Fleshman is a monthly series on Running On Om, where Lauren Fleshman, professional runner, coach, mother, business owner, and writer, answers listeners questions on all things that pop up when living an athletic life— motivation, injuries, relationship issues, nutrition, body image, you name it.
In this episode, Mike Love, musician, healer, and activist, discusses his musical background from being raised to a musical family on Oahu, Hawaii to developing his innovative musical style of Conscious Roots Rock Reggae. He explains how he is able to perform almost daily because of the healing power his music has on him and his listeners. Mike explores the revolutionary meaning behind his song “Permanent Holiday.” He recounts the story of becoming a vegan and how he uses his music in service of animal rights activism. Mike reflects on overcoming perfectionism and self doubt with compassion and humility. Lastly, Mike previews upcoming projects and shows in 2016.
In this episode, Andrea Duke, runner, mother, and professor, discusses embodying feminine fierce in her many roles. Andrea shares about her running journey, from being a passionate recreational runner who has completed over 45 marathons to her recent breakthrough into elite marathoning. She explores how being a mother has changed her running. Andrea discusses integrating her PhD focus on gender issues in sports and entertainment into her work as a professor and in her own relationship to social media. She recounts the story of qualifying for the Olympic Trials at the 2014 Chicago Marathon. Andrea explains her approach to the 2016 Olympic Trials race as a celebration and dedication of every mile. Lastly, Andrea reflects on the power of music in her life and reveals her upcoming transition to obstacle course racing.
In this episode, Rob Bell, international teacher, author, and pastor, explores how structure breeds spontaneity. Rob reflects on the importance of hard work and devoting oneself to their craft as a pathway to success.
Real Talk Reflections is a monthly series on Running On Om, where Nicole Antoinette and Julia Hanlon have honest, real talk on what it means to reflect, review, own your goals, and commit to your life.
In this episode, Sally Bergesen, founder and CEO of Oiselle, discusses the inspiration behind starting Oiselle, a women’s running and athletic apparel company, and explores topics in sports activism. Sally recounts her career path before founding Oiselle, from being an English major in college to building her own consulting practice. She reflects on her running background, from running competitively for the first time as a senior in high school to discovering a love for the road 5k post collegiately. Sally explains the meaning behind the name Oiselle and recalls the early growth of the company. She offers advice for mother runners on balancing training with work and parenting. Sally previews exciting growth and developments for the Oiselle Team. Lastly, Sally provides insight on topics and issues in sports activism.
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In this episode, Stephanie Howe, professional ultra runner, sports nutritionist, coach, and exercise physiologist, discusses the intersection of running, nutrition, and intuition. Stephanie recalls her athletic background, from discovering a passion for nordic skiing in high school to developing a love for running during college. She shares about her educational studies, including her PhD dissertation in Nutrition and Exercise Physiology. Stephanie explains her intuitive running and holistic nutrition philosophies that inform her training and life. She discusses the mental challenges she has overcome in ultra races, from winning Western States 100-miler in 2014 to completing UTMB in 2015. Lastly, Stephanie reflects on lessons learned from her recent achilles surgery and previews upcoming projects and races for 2016.
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In this episode, Garrett Heath, professional runner for Brooks, discusses the power of following your own path in running. Garrett reflects on his various coaching experiences, from being self-coached to recently joining the Brooks Beasts Track Club in Seattle. He tells the story of how he began running in second grade to discovering a passion for nordic skiing in high school. Garrett recounts the experience of breaking four minutes in the mile as a student at Stanford University and explains why he choose to focus on middle distance in college. He explores the role of mental strength in his recent wins at the 2016 Great Edinburgh Cross Country and the 2015 US Club Cross Country Championship. Lastly, Garrett reveals how he keeps a strong passion for running amidst his day to day training regimen.
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- Garrett's Instagram: @garrettheath
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- Garrett's Articles in Spikes and Runner's World
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Ask Lauren Fleshman is a monthly series on Running On Om, where Lauren Fleshman, professional runner, coach, mother, business owner, and writer, answers listeners questions on all things that pop up when living an athletic life— motivation, injuries, relationship issues, nutrition, body image, you name it.
In this episode, Lauren answers listeners questions on the following topics:
- How to balance training and running goals with motherhood and a full-time job
- The importance of recovery and process-based goals for masters runners chasing fast times
- Why high school runners should not loose weight for competition
- How to manage one’s creative endeavors with their passion for running
- Balancing gratitude for a partner's repeated sacrifices of time spent together with a continued commitment to the demands of running training
- The role of dissatisfaction in weight-related running goals
- What key lessons Lauren has learned from her son?
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- Subscribe to The Running On Om podcast on iTunes
- Leave a written review of the podcast on iTunes
- Email a screenshot of your review to runningonom@gmail.com. Giveaway ends on February 29, 2016. A winner will be randomly chosen and announced by March 2, 2016. If you have already written a review, you are still eligible to enter the giveaway by submitting a screenshot of your past review.
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- Ask Lauren Fleshman Series
- Lauren's Website
- Lauren's Instagram
- Lauren's Twitter
- Picky Bars
- Wilder Running
- Little Wing Athletics
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In this episode, Ian Sharman, professional ultra runner, running coach, race director, and writer, discusses how to race and recover from 100 miles. Ian shares his running background, from being a multi-sport athlete in his youth to completing his first marathon as a way to stay active after his workday as an economist in London. He provides insight on training for ultra marathons, from his advocacy of the hard/easy training philosophy to advice for those looking to complete their first ultra. Ian reflects on the magic that occurred in accomplishing some of his strongest race performances, including setting the fastest trail 100 mile time in North America and holding the record for the Grand Slam of Ultrarunning. He discusses the importance of embracing suffering with mental strength, drawing upon his 2015 and 2013 Leadville 100 mile wins and six consecutive top 10 finishes at Western States 100 miler. Ian explains the inspiration behind setting numerous Guinness Book of World records for running fast marathons in costumes. He previews upcoming projects and races for his coaching business and work as the race director of the Altra US Skyrunner Series. Lastly, Ian reflects on the impact of doping on the sport of ultra running.
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EPISODE LINKS
- Ian's Blog
- Ian's Coaching Website
- Ian's Facebook
- Ian's Instagram: @sharmanian
- Ian's Twitter: @sharmanian
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A personal distance running coach who works online and in person with runners of all levels. With a background as an engineer and collegiate runner, Dan’s training is scientific and personalized to YOUR needs. If you love running, are willing to work hard, and want to improve your fitness at any level, contact Dan today. Email Dan at dwrunning@gmail.com and visit his DW Running website.
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In this episode, Jason and Chelsey Magness, professional multi-sport athletes and yoga teachers, explore the joys and challenges in adventuring racing and Slackline Yoga. Jason and Chelsey recount how they met, including the story of their fourth date, which included participating in an adventure race. They explain the logistics of adventure racing, from the members of their Team Yoga Slackers to their training regimen. Jason and Chelsey discuss their yoga journey, from Jason’s founding of Slackline Yoga to co-teaching Acroyoga workshops around the world. Lastly, Jason and Chelsey preview exciting developments and races for 2016.
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EPISODE LINKS
- Jason and Chelsey's Website
- Jason and Chelsey's YouTube Channel
- Jason and Chelsey's Facebook
- Jason and Chelsey's Instagram: @jasonandchelsey
- Jason and Chelsey's Twitter: JandCtraining
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Revolution Why is a four-day retreat for millennials who want to challenge the status quo and question their relationship with their work, health, food, and other people, held from September 23rd-26th, 2016 in Charles Town, WV. If you are interested in receiving the early bird discount, apply now on revolutionwhy.com.
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In this episode, Derek Sarno, Senior Global Executive Chef for Whole Foods Market and co-founder of Wicked Healthy discusses navigating grief and bringing plant based cooking to Whole Foods Market. Derek reflects on his food background, from dropping out of cooking school to eventually owning several critically acclaimed restaurants, catering businesses, and a vegan farm. He shares about how the grief he experienced after the death of a loved one brought him to study meditation and serve as a chef at Padmasambhava, an international Tibetan Buddhist center. Derek explains how he brings his plant based food philosophy to his recipe and product development work at Whole Foods Market. Lastly, Derek previews exciting developments for Wicked Healthy, the thriving online plant-based community he co-founded, including an upcoming cookbook publication.
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EPISODE LINKS
- Derek's Instagram: @dereksarno
- Wicked Healthy's Website
- Wicked Healthy's Instagram: @wickedhealthy
- Wicked Healthy's Facebook
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Ethan Wright-Magoon designs creative websites with a user-first design aesthetic and has worked with large educational institutions, major companies in health care, and small runner yogi podcast hosts like myself (he designed this site!). Ethan uses a progressive method of collaboration called Appreciate Inquiry to get at the heart of one's core values and how your website can embody this. Ethan’s creativity, passion for what he does, and extensive knowledge of the technical and graphic sides of design will take your website to the next level! If you want to get in touch with Ethan, visit bentforkz.com. Elevate your business, brand, and blog with Ethan’s help!
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Real Talk Reflections is a monthly series on Running On Om, where Nicole Antoinette and Julia Hanlon have honest, real talk on what it means to reflect, review, own your goals, and commit to your life. In this episode, Nicole and Julia discuss letting go of control, cultivating courage, and transforming your self talk. They reveal the successes and challenges they faced with their January’s intentions. Lastly, Nicole and Julia share their goals for February and ask ROO listeners two inquires to explore during the month.
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EPISODE LINKS
- Nicole's Website
- Nicole's Instagram
- Nicole'sTwitter
- Nicole's Patreon
- Real Talk Radio
- Real Talk Reflections
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In this episode, Bonnie Weeks, yogi, fitness lover, mother, and blogger, reflects on the power of Instagram, as her renowned account @carrot_bowl_bonnie, has opened her heart and life to a new community and spiritual practice. Bonnie discusses her athletic background from her youth in Montana to discovering a passion for running in college. She provides insight on how to find motivation to workout at home, from her daily yoga and strength training practices. Bonnie reflects on the impact Instagram challenges had on introducing her to the transformative power of yoga. She explores how her yoga practice and Mormon faith intersect in her life. Lastly, Bonnie recounts the unexpected journey her growing Instagram following has had on her life, including the mentors and friends she has connected with along the way.
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- Bonnie's Instagram: @carrot_bowl_bonnie
- Bonnie's Carrot Bowl Blog
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In this episode, Kyle Pietari, ultra runner, law student, and father discusses the balancing act of his many roles. Kyle reflects on his recent second place finish at the historic Leadville 100-mile race in August 2015. He explains the impact barefoot running has had on his running form. Kyle provides insight on how to run commute and integrate your training into your daily life. He shares about why the November Project is his favorite part of living in Boston. Lastly, Kyle previews his goals and dreams for 2016.
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- Kyle's Instagram: @ksp303
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X2 Giveaway – Enter to win by:
- Subscribe to The Running On Om podcast on iTunes
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- Email a screenshot of your review to runningonom@gmail.com. Giveaway ends on February 29, 2016. A winner will be randomly chosen and announced by March 2, 2016. If you have already written a review, you are still eligible to enter the giveaway by submitting a screenshot of your past review.
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In this episode, China Forbes, singer for Pink Martini and songwriter, discusses music, mental illness, and saying yes. She opens the podcast with an acoustic ukulele version of “The Northern Line,” the theme song for the movie “Infinitely Polar Bear,” a film about her childhood. China explains her musical background, from her love of Donna Summer in her youth to performing in Evita during her freshman year at Harvard. She recounts the story of how she began singing with Pink Martini. China reflects on her journey with mental illness and its impact on her motherhood and music. She discusses her return to singing after vocal surgery. China shares about her intention of saying yes as she welcomes exciting projects and performances in 2016. Lastly, China closes the podcast with an acoustic guitar version of her song, “Hey Eugene,” from her album “78.”
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EPISODE LINKS
- China's Website
- China's Facebook
- China's Instagram: @chinaforbes
- China's Twitter: @chinaforbes
- Pink Martini's Website
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Ethan Wright-Magoon designs creative websites with a user-first design aesthetic and has worked with large educational institutions, major companies in health care, and small runner yogi podcast hosts like myself (he designed this site!). Ethan uses a progressive method of collaboration called Appreciate Inquiry to get at the heart of one's core values and how your website can embody this. Ethan’s creativity, passion for what he does, and extensive knowledge of the technical and graphic sides of design will take your website to the next level! If you want to get in touch with Ethan, visit bentforkz.com. Elevate your business, brand, and blog with Ethan’s help!
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- Subscribe to The Running On Om podcast on iTunes
- Leave a written review of the podcast on iTunes
- Email a screenshot of your review to runningonom@gmail.com. Giveaway ends on February 29, 2016. A winner will be randomly chosen and announced by March 2, 2016. If you have already written a review, you are still eligible to enter the giveaway by submitting a screenshot of your past review.
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Ask Lauren Fleshman is a monthly series on Running On Om, where Lauren Fleshman, professional runner, coach, mother, business owner, and writer, answers listeners questions on all things that pop up when living an athletic life— motivation, injuries, relationship issues, nutrition, body image, you name it.
In this episode, Lauren answers listeners questions on the following topics:
- The value of whether chasing one’s dreams is worth it and how one can reignite their dreams when the spark is gone.
- What is more important in a running coach— someone who has excellent reliability or a coach who has extensive expertise?
- How does one get up the guts to travel out of state for a surgery that may or may not fix one’s injury?
- Are we as spectators feeding the use of performance enhancing drugs with our emphasis on greatness?
- How to increase one’s mental strength in training and racing so that one can reach their potential?
- What made Lauren realize running was a part of who she is?
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EPISODE LINKS
- Ask Lauren Fleshman Series
- Lauren's Website
- Lauren's Instagram
- Lauren's Twitter
- Picky Bars
- Wilder Running
- Little Wing Athletics
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- Subscribe to The Running On Om podcast on iTunes
- Leave a written review of the podcast on iTunes
- Email a screenshot of your review to runningonom@gmail.com. Giveaway ends on February 29, 2016. A winner will be randomly chosen and announced by March 2, 2016. If you have already written a review, you are still eligible to enter the giveaway by submitting a screenshot of your past review.
Receive 30% off the incredible Jaybird X2 headphones that are wireless, bluetooth, sweat-proof, and have a 8-hour battery life with the code “ROOX230” at checkout. Visit jaybirdsport.com. Power your passion! Discount ends on January 31st, 2016.
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In this episode, Amanda Nurse, runner, social worker, and wellness advocate explores how to find joy in the path of improvement. Amanda discusses her athletic journey from ice skating in her youth, playing lacrosse in college to running her first marathon. She explains the importance of a balanced training schedule that has allowed her to improve her marathon time with every marathon she has raced. Amanda recounts the experience of qualifying for the Olympic Marathon Trials at the California International Marathon in December 2015. She provides insight for runners of all levels on how to improve in their training and racing. Lastly, Amanda previews her professional goals for 2016.
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EPISODE LINKS
- Amanda's Instagram: @amanadarunsboston
- Amanda's Website
- Amanda's Twitter: @amandarunsBOS
- Amanda's Facebook
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A personal distance running coach who works online and in person with runners of all levels. With a background as an engineer and collegiate runner, Dan’s training is scientific and personalized to YOUR needs. If you love running, are willing to work hard, and want to improve your fitness at any level, contact Dan today. Email Dan at dwrunning@gmail.com and visit his DW Running website.
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In this episode, David Laney, professional runner for Nike Trail Running and running coach at Trails and Tarmac, discusses how to overcome mental barriers in running and life. David reflects on his lifelong love for running that included a challenging high school career where his body wasn’t able to keep up with his passion for running. He reveals how the seed to run 100 miles was planted in him early on and why he transitioned to ultra trail running from a track and road background. David explores the experience of summoning the mental strength to finish third at the renowned UTMB 103-mile race this past August. He provides insight from his running inspiration and his journey being self-coached. Lastly, David discusses his coaching business Trails and Tarmac and the importance of pursuing your dreams.
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EPISODE LINKS
- David's Instagram: @davidlaney12
- David's Coaching Trails and Tarmac Website
- David's Twitter: @davidlaney12
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Real Talk Reflections is a monthly series on Running On Om, where Nicole Antoinette and Julia Hanlon have honest, real talk on what it means to reflect, review, own your goals, and commit to your life. In this episode, Nicole and Julia reflect on the highs and lows of 2015 and reveal intentions for 2016. Nicole and Julia discuss their perspective on “finding the lesson” in everything. Nicole and Julia review 2015, from the best books read to their respective challenges.They discuss their goals for 2016, from running to career intentions. Nicole and Julia also set specific commitments for January 2016 that they will return to in February’s Real Talk Reflections.
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EPISODE LINKS
- Nicole's Website
- Nicole's Instagram
- Nicole'sTwitter
- Nicole's Patreon
- Real Talk Radio
- Real Talk Reflections
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In this episode, Emory Hall, photographer, filmmaker, and world traveler, explores the spiritual path of traveling around the world. She discusses her experience touring with her husband and musician Trevor Hall as his creative director. Emory reflects on the first time she traveled to Nepal, visiting the desert Gangetic plains to isolated villages in the high Himalayas. She shares lessons learned from keeping her camera on her neck in all her travels. Emory recounts the story of meeting her husband Trevor Hall for the first time in India and the healing and spiritual forces that brought them together. Lastly, Emory provides insight on the importance of celebrating the little moments from her time on the road.
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Dooster Film
Dooster Film is a video and photo studio based in Boston and San Francisco, founded by Ryan Scura and Dylan Ladds. Dooster creates documentary style short films, that feature the outdoors & fitness adventures, they develop brand identity videos for local companies, and create portraits of people/places. To learn more about Dooster Film, visit http://www.dooster.tv
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In this episode, Andrew Wheating, professional runner for the Oregon Track Club and two-time Olympian, discusses how to strengthen your winning muscle. He recounts his running background, from the immediate success he had his junior year of high school to his experience running as a freshman on the University of Oregon. Andrew shares lessons learned from battling injury and challenging loses. He reflects on the importance of shifting one’s mental game in order to win in running and life. Andrew reveals how he unplugs from running, which includes the creative process of video filming and editing. Lastly, he discusses the role of patience in the context of both memorable races and his upcoming Olympic goals.
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EPISODE LINKS
- Andrew’s Twitter: @AndrewWheating
- Andrew’s Instagram: @andrewwheating
- Andrew’s YouTube Channel
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InsideTracker
What is Inside Tracker? A personalized health analytics company that gives YOU nutrition and lifestyle recommendations based on a thorough analysis of your blood and physiological data. InsideTracker has numerous different plans, of varying specificity, that will provide simple and sustainable nutrition and lifestyle recommendations to follow.
Receive 10% off any InsideTracker Plan with using the full name of the podcast as the discount code at checkout
To learn more about InsideTracker’s life changing plans, visit: https://www.insidetracker.com/customer/onboarding/choose-plan/
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In this episode, Julie Piatt, plant-based chef, author, healer, musician, and yogi explores how to connect to your primal pulse. Julie provides insight from the spiritual path of motherhood and being an old soul. She reveals how her meditation practice is a channel to her primal pulse. Julie reflects on lessons learned during her dark night. She discusses her partnership with her husband Rich Roll and the challenges they have overcome together. Julie previews upcoming projects, podcasts, and books. Lastly, Julie shares on her transformative experience studying the Indian instrument, sitar.
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EPISODE LINKS
- Julie’s Website
- Julie’s Facebook
- Julie’s Instagram: @srimati
- Julie’s Twitter: @srimati
- Julie's Book "The Plantpower Way"
- Julie's Meditation Program
- Julie's Music
- Julie's ROO Podcast Episode #125
- Julie’s ROO Podcast Episode #47
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Revolution Why
Revolution Why is a four-day retreat for millennials who want to challenge the status quo and question their relationship with their work, health, food, and other people, held from September 23rd-26th, 2016 in Charles Town, WV. If you are interested in receiving the early bird discount, apply now on revolutionwhy.com.
Oiselle
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In this episode, musician Trevor Hall, explores the spiritual practice of music. Trevor discusses the tour lifestyle, from the demanding schedule to his experience as a conduit for the music flowing through him. He reflects on his spiritual background, including how he found the teachings of Neem Karoli Baba. Trevor recounts how his time in the wilderness gave him the creative and spiritual inspiration to form his album, “Chapter of the Forest.” He reveals the powerful and personal meaning behind his latest album “Kala.” Lastly, Trevor previews what’s ahead for him, both in his music and tour schedule.
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EPISODE LINKS
- Trevor's Website
- Trevor's Facebook
- Trevor's Instagram
- Trevor's Twitter
- Trevor's YouTube
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SPONSORS
Revolution Why
Revolution Why is a four-day retreat for millennials who want to challenge the status quo and question their relationship with their work, health, food, and other people, held from September 23rd-26th, 2016 in Charles Town, WV. If you are interested in receiving the early bird discount, apply now on revolutionwhy.com.
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In this episode, Dan Walters, personal running coach and founder of DW Running, discusses a holistic approach to running. Dan reflects on the impact that his father, Dave Walters, accomplished runner and Olympic Trials qualifier, had on his early love of running. He recounts how a running injury in college eventually led him to pursue running coaching. Dan explains his holistic philosophy on running training, that includes nutrition, rest, life stress, and mental focus. He shares memorable experiences he has had in his coaching that Dan has found more rewarding than his own running. Dan discusses the journey leaving his full-time job as a mechanical engineer to pursue coaching full-time. He also answers three different questions from his athlete Erin, his wife Allie, and friend Lauren on running training. Lastly, Dan provides insight on why people should invest in a running coach and previews exciting growth for the DW Running team.
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EPISODE LINKS
- DW Running's Website
- DW Running's Facebook
- DW Running's Twitter: @DWRunning
- DW Running's Instagram: @dwrunning1
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In this episode, Rich Roll, ultra-endurance triathlete, plant-based nutrition advocate, podcast host, writer, and public speaker explores how to take ownership of your evolution. Rich discusses the process of letting go of control in both his creative endeavors and interpersonal relationships. He reflects on his path of recovery with alcoholism. Rich provides insight on the importance of endurance sports in maintaining his sobriety. Rich reveals the joys and challenges of being a husband and father to four children. Lastly, Rich discusses the Rich Roll podcast community, including his vision for it’s growth.
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EPISODE LINKS
- Rich's Website
- The Rich Roll Podcast on iTunes
- Rich's Twitter: @richroll
- Rich's Instagram: @richroll
- Rich's book The Plantpower Way
- Rich's book Finding Ultra
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InsideTracker
What is Inside Tracker? A personalized health analytics company that gives YOU nutrition and lifestyle recommendations based on a thorough analysis of your blood and physiological data. InsideTracker has numerous different plans, of varying specificity, that will provide simple and sustainable nutrition and lifestyle recommendations to follow.
Receive 10% off any InsideTracker Plan with using the full name of the podcast as the discount code at checkout
To learn more about InsideTracker’s life changing plans, visit: https://www.insidetracker.com/customer/onboarding/choose-plan/
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In this episode, Abbey D’Agostino, professional runner, explores what it means to integrate one’s faith into their life. Abbey discusses the spiritual and physical benefits of a rest day in her training and life. She explains the importance and benefits of journaling in her daily routine. Abbey reveals how she has faced performance anxiety and the steps she has taken to overcome it. She details her recent journey with injuries and the lessons she has learned from these experiences. Abbey recounts notable races of her first year as a professional from the high of running a 5k PR in 15:03 to the low of battling injury at her first World Championship race in Beijing. Abbey reflects on the importance of her faith in her life and the experiencing of sharing this publicly. Lastly, Abbey discusses her training now, from the lessons learned from podcasts while cross training to upcoming racing goals for 2016.
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EPISODE LINKS
- Abbey's Instagram
- Abbey's Twitter
- Abbey's Facebook
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Dan Walters Running
A personal distance running coach who works online and in person with runners of all levels. With a background as an engineer and collegiate runner, Dan’s training is scientific and personalized to YOUR needs. If you love running, are willing to work hard, and want to improve your fitness at any level, contact Dan today. Email Dan at dwrunning@gmail.com and visit his DW Running website.
Oiselle
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- Subscribe to The Running On Om podcast on iTunes
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In this episode, Anna Sabatino, life coach and co-founder of CS Driving School, explores what it means to listen to the messages in your life. Anna recounts her journey leaving corporate America to become a life coach. She reflects on her healing process from trauma that she experienced in her life coach training. Anna explains how her desire to empower teenagers lead her to become a driving instructor. She provides insight on overcoming challenge from her experience founding CS Driving School. Lastly, Anna discusses the importance of spirituality and meditation in her daily life as a teacher and coach.
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EPISODE LINKS
- CS Driving School Website
- CS Driving School Facebook
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Oiselle
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- Subscribe to The Running On Om podcast on iTunes
- Leave a written review of the podcast on iTunes
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In this episode, Micah Risk, co-founder of Lighter, longtime vegan, and runner, explores how you can transform your food footprint. Micah recounts how she became vegan in her high school and became inspired to spread the word on animal activism to her North Carolina hometown. She explains her transition from a “junk food vegan” to a cleaner plant based diet through the challenge of eating vegan abroad and raising a vegan daughter. Micah explores how her vegan diet supports her athletic endeavors from her experience of running her first marathon to her weekly training with the November Project. She explains the story, mission, and logistics of Lighter, the company she co-founded that provides nation-wide customized plant based meal planning and food delivery. Micah reflects on the experience of being featured on the cover of Runner’s World Magazine. Lastly, Micah provides insight on how to transform your food footprint through accessible and affordable diet behavioral changes.
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EPISODE LINKS
- Lighter’s Website
- Micah’s Instagram: @___lightfoot
- Lighter’s Facebook
- Lighter’s Twitter: @Lighterculture
- Lighter’s Instagram: @Lighterculture
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In this episode, Greg Faxon, business coach and writer, explores how to unlock your core brilliance. Greg discusses the mental shift he has experienced from leaving the city to live in rural West Virginia on The Riverside Project, a 60-acre farm property that he and his partner, Emma Huvos have cofounded. He reflects on life lessons learned from stepping back from elite Spartan racing due to injury. Greg explains how he left his job to pursue his career as a business coach and writer and his work now as a catalyst for high performing entrepreneurs. He provides insight on the value of unleashing your unique gifts through claiming your core brilliance. Greg shares about his experience at the Revolution Why retreat, including welcoming three participants to the mic to ask him questions. Lastly, Greg reveals how you can cultivate greater productivity in your life through daily rituals, meditation, and unplugging.
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EPISODE LINKS
- Greg's Website
- Sign up to receive Greg's weekly article to your inbox
- Greg's YouTube Channel
- Greg's Twitter: @gregfaxon
- Greg's Facebook
- Greg's Instagram: @gfaxon
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SPONSORS
Revolution Why
Revolution Why is a four-day retreat for millennials who want to challenge the status quo and question their relationship with their work, health, food, and other people, held from September 23rd-26th, 2016 in Charles Town, WV. If you are interested in receiving the early bird discount, apply now on revolutionwhy.com.
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In this episode, Karen Fabian, yoga teacher, writer, and creator of Bare Bones Yoga, explores the reality of being a yoga teacher. Karen describes her style of teaching and how she knew she wanted to teach yoga. She discusses the impact of social media on the evolution of yoga in the United States. Karen shares the story of following her dream of starting her own company, Bare Bones Yoga, and the financial challenges she faced along the way. Karen offers insight for those interested in participating in a yoga teacher training. She explains how she practices the principles of yoga in her work as a barista at Starbucks. Lastly, Karen reveals upcoming Bare Bones Yoga projects and events.
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EPISODE LINKS
- Bare Bones Yoga Website
- Bare Bones Yoga Facebook
- Bare Bones Yoga Twitter: @barebonesyoga
- Bare Bones Yoga Instagram: @barebonesyoga
- Bare Bones Yoga YouTube
- Karen's Book Stretched on Amazon
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In this episode, Craig Coffey and Gabriel Gomez, co-founders of O2X, explore a holistic approach to human performance. They discuss O2X’s base-to-peak mountain challenges and their recent experiences at Loon Mountain. Craig and Gabriel share about their athletic journeys from Craig’s background as a multi-sport athlete to Gabriel’s training as a Navy SEAL. They offer insight on overcoming fear in starting one’s own business from their experience of co-founding O2X. Craig and Gabriel explain the 5 human performance pillars of O2X, including the role of resilience training in the executive development programs they lead. They reflect on their experiences running marathons together and the impact of the 2013 Boston Marathon bombing on their running. Lastly, Craig and Gabriel preview what’s ahead for O2X.
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EPISODE LINKS
- O2X's Website
- O2X's Twitter: @O2Xchallenges
- O2X's Instagram: @O2Xchallenges
- O2X's Facebook
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InsideTracker
What is Inside Tracker? A personalized health analytics company that gives YOU nutrition and lifestyle recommendations based on a thorough analysis of your blood and physiological data. InsideTracker has numerous different plans, of varying specificity, that will provide simple and sustainable nutrition and lifestyle recommendations to follow.
Receive 10% off any InsideTracker Plan with using the full name of the podcast as the discount code at checkout
To learn more about InsideTracker’s life changing plans, visit: https://www.insidetracker.com/customer/onboarding/choose-plan/
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In this episode, Amanda Stuermer, founder of World Muse, writer, activist, and editor of Muse Magazine, provides insight on discovering your inner muse. Amanda reflects on her journey developing self awareness, self expression, and self empowerment. She discusses the importance of finding mentors and how they have expanded her activism work. Amanda explores how her fear of public speaking brings to light the epidemic mindset of not feeling “enough.” She shares the story behind founding World Muse, an organization that inspires women and girls to create the change they wish to see in the world. Amanda reflects on her experiences of conscious activism as the intersection of yoga and service. Lastly, Amanda discusses how Muse Magazine ignites her inner muse and offers a writing challenge to turn your inspiration into activation.
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EPISODE LINKS
- Amanda's Website
- Amanda's Twitter: @Amanda_Stuermer
- Amanda's Instagram: @amandastuermer
- World Muse Website
- World Muse's Twitter: @WorldMuseTweets
- World Muse's Instagram: @theworldmuse
- World Muse's Facebook
- World Muse Women's Conference
- Muse Magazine Website
- Muse Magazine's Twitter: @MuseMagTweets
- Muse Magazine's Instagram: @musemaginsta
- Muse Magazine's Facebook
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- Subscribe to The Running On Om podcast on iTunes
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In this episode, Tyler Andrews, professional runner for Hoka One One and co-director of Strive Trips, explores the path of long term gratification in running. Tyler explains how his unique mindset of improving relative to himself has allowed him to progress from an 18:28 5K runner in high school to an elite 2:16 marathon runner. He discusses his longtime relationship with his coach Jon Waldron, who also coached Tyler in high school. Tyler offers his perspective on the relationship between creativity and running. He reflects on the importance of specificity and recovery in his running training, where he regularly logs 140 miles per week. He discusses his work as the co-director of Strive Trips and his experiences fusing running, education, and service work in Ecuador and Peru. Lastly, Tyler reveals his goals for his upcoming races and also offers listeners a challenge to “be better instead of good.”
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EPISODE LINKS
- Tyler's Training Blog
- Tyler's Instagram: @tylercandrews
- Tyler's Twitter: @TylerCAndrews
- Tyler's Facebook
- Strive Trips' Website
- Strive Trips' Twitter: @STRIVETrips
- Strive Trips' Instagram: @strivetrips
- Strive Trips' Facebook
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InsideTracker
What is Inside Tracker? A personalized health analytics company that gives YOU nutrition and lifestyle recommendations based on a thorough analysis of your blood and physiological data. InsideTracker has numerous different plans, of varying specificity, that will provide simple and sustainable nutrition and lifestyle recommendations to follow.
Receive 10% off any InsideTracker Plan with using the full name of the podcast as the discount code at checkout
To learn more about InsideTracker’s life changing plans, visit: https://www.insidetracker.com/customer/onboarding/choose-plan/
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- Subscribe to The Running On Om podcast on iTunes
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- Tweet or email a screenshot of your review to @runningonom or runningonom@gmail.com.
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In this episode, Nicole Antoinette, writer, podcast host, and self-proclaimed recovering self-help addict, discusses how to cultivate real talk in your life. Nicole explains her creative sabbatical from her business as a weekly blogger and accountability coach. She tells the story of her relationship with alcohol and running, from how she stopped drinking to the role running has played in her sobriety. Nicole discusses her bipolar disorder and how it has impacted her life, running, and work as a writer and coach. Lastly, Nicole offers wisdom on how to discover your truth through real talk.
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EPISODE LINKS
- Nicole's Website
- Nicole's Instagram
- Nicole'sTwitter
- Nicole's Patreon
- Real Talk Radio
- Real Talk Reflections
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In this episode, Renee and Austin Baillie, runners and co-founders of Recharge Sport, discuss the importance of athletic recovery for athletes of all levels. Renee is a professional marathoner and Austin is an accomplished runner and massage therapist. They explain their running backgrounds, from recounting their first races to the lessons they learned from Mark Wetmore, their coach at the University of Colorado. Renee and Austin reflect on their meeting story and how they balance being business owners and training partners. They discuss how Renee practices recovery in her running training: from the role of recovery in a weekly marathon training cycle to the importance of utilizing various recovery modalities when coming back from injury. Renee and Austin reveal the joys and challenges of owning their own business, including their plans for Recharge Sport. Lastly, Renee and Austin provide accessible athletic recovery tools that everyone can practice.
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EPISODE LINKS
- Recharge Sport's Website
- Recharge Sport's Facebook
- Recharge Sport's Twitter: @rechargesport
- Recharge Sport's Instagram: @rechargesport
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SPONSORS
Dan Walters Running
A personal distance running coach who works online and in person with runners of all levels. With a background as an engineer and collegiate runner, Dan’s training is scientific and personalized to YOUR needs. If you love running, are willing to work hard, and want to improve your fitness at any level, contact Dan today. Email Dan at dwrunning@gmail.com and visit his DW Running website.
InsideTracker
What is Inside Tracker? A personalized health analytics company that gives YOU nutrition and lifestyle recommendations based on a thorough analysis of your blood and physiological data. InsideTracker has numerous different plans, of varying specificity, that will provide simple and sustainable nutrition and lifestyle recommendations to follow.
Receive 10% off any InsideTracker Plan with using the full name of the podcast as the discount code at checkout
To learn more about InsideTracker’s life changing plans, visit: https://www.insidetracker.com/customer/onboarding/choose-plan/
Nuttzo
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- Subscribe to The Running On Om podcast on iTunes
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In this episode, Jay Dicharry, expert in biomechanical analysis, physical therapist, and director of the REP Lab, explores what it means to develop your inner athlete so that you can perform at your best, stay uninjured, and live your healthiest life. Jay explains how he became interested in the art of running injury-free: from his technique-driven background as a competitive swimmer to being an injury-prone high school cross country runner. He discusses his inspiration to study physical therapy and how he expanded his PT work to fuse the fields of clinical practice and engineering at the University of Virginia’s Speed Clinic, where he refined his knowledge of biomechanical analysis. Jay explores why humans are meant to run, yet must also respect the principles of uniqueness and uniformity in developing one’s inner athlete. He provides insight from his current work at the REP Lab in Bend, Oregon, where he empowers athletes to correct imbalances before they affect one’s performance. Lastly, Jay shares what inspires him now, from research projects to his own training.
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EPISODE LINKS
- Jay's REP Lab
- Buy Jay's Book "Anatomy for Runners" on Amazon
- Jay's Blog
- Jay's REP Twitter: @ReboundPhysio
- REP Lab Facebook
- Jay's REP Instagram: @ReboundPhysio
- Jay's Instagram: @jaydicharry
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InsideTracker
What is Inside Tracker? A personalized health analytics company that gives YOU nutrition and lifestyle recommendations based on a thorough analysis of your blood and physiological data. InsideTracker has numerous different plans, of varying specificity, that will provide simple and sustainable nutrition and lifestyle recommendations to follow.
Receive 10% off any InsideTracker Plan with using the full name of the podcast as the discount code at checkout
To learn more about InsideTracker’s life changing plans, visit: https://www.insidetracker.com/customer/onboarding/choose-plan/
Nuttzo
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- Subscribe to The Running On Om podcast on iTunes
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In this episode, Lauren Fleshman, professional runner for Oiselle, writer, cofounder of Picky Bars, mother, and coach of Little Wing, discusses how to harness the superpower of authenticity. Lauren reflects on her relationship with writing, from the creative process to overcoming the fear of sharing poignant work. She explores how she navigates the principles of sport psychology with the reality of being a multi-dimensional human being. Lauren recounts the story of how she met Jesse Thomas, her husband, professional triathlete, and cofounder of Picky Bars. She shares lessons she has learned from her Oiselle run-family. Lauren explains her recent achilles area surgery and her plan to return to running. She reflects on the role of family in her life, from balancing motherhood with running to the impact of her father’s recent death. Lastly, Lauren explores her superpower of authenticity and how it inspires her dreams for her life and the upcoming year.
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EPISODE LINKS
- Ask Lauren Fleshman Series
- Lauren's Website
- Lauren's Instagram
- Lauren's Twitter
- Picky Bars
- Wilder Running
- Little Wing Athletics
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SPONSORS
InsideTracker
What is Inside Tracker? A personalized health analytics company that gives YOU nutrition and lifestyle recommendations based on a thorough analysis of your blood and physiological data. InsideTracker has numerous different plans, of varying specificity, that will provide simple and sustainable nutrition and lifestyle recommendations to follow.
Receive 10% off any InsideTracker Plan with using the full name of the podcast as the discount code at checkout
To learn more about InsideTracker’s life changing plans, visit: https://www.insidetracker.com/customer/onboarding/choose-plan/
Nuttzo
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In this episode, Liz Anjos, musician known as Pink Feathers, keys and vocalist for RAC, and runner for the Oiselle Team, explores the performative experience of running and music. Liz shares the meaning behind Pink Feathers, her solo music act, and reflects on her classical piano background. Liz discusses how she balances marathon training when she is on tour with RAC, including a recount of her most recent training for the Berlin Marathon. She reveals her creative process when writing music and what inspires her songs. Lastly, Liz explains the importance of the Oiselle Team in her life, from the motivational sisterhood to the community support in chasing her dreams.
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EPISODE LINKS
- Pink Feathers' Website
- Liz's Running Blog
- Pink Feathers' Twitter: @pinkfeathers
- Pink Feathers' Instagram: @pinkfeathrs
- Pink Feathers on iTunes
- Pink Feathers on Spotify
- RAC Website
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OUTRO SONG
“Ghosts” by Pink Feathers from her album, Invisible Lines
In this episode, Joanna Murphy, professional runner, explores what it means to own your journey from her unorthodox running and life experiences. Joanna reflects on being homeschooled on her family’s Christmas tree farm in Washington State. She recounts her high school running experience from joining the team as a sophomore to winning the Washington State Championship in the 800m. Joanna discusses the highs and lows of her college career from battling numerous injuries to becoming an All-American in the 3000m Steeplechase. She shares lessons learned from traveling the world for work as a marketing strategist. Joanna reveals how stepping back from running when abroad, ultimately inspired her to return to her event of the steeplechase and pursue running professionally. Lastly, Joanna provides insight on the importance of owning her journey through understanding her running as a learning and life process.
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EPISODE LINKS
- Joanna's Twitter: @joannamurphy8
- Joanna's Instagram: @jodmurphy
- Joanna on Smack Media
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HOKA ONE ONE
Shoe Giveaway - Enter to win a free pair of HOKA shoes:
- Subscribe to The Running On Om podcast on iTunes
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Entries accepted until 11:59pm EST September 30, 2015. Winner will be randomly chosen and announced by October 2, 2015. If you have already written a review, you are still eligible to enter the giveaway by submitting a screenshot of your past review.
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In this episode, Chris Raymond, founder of City Rider and experienced cyclist, explores the mental dialogue of cycling, from the fears riding in the city to the challenges of cyclocross racing. Chris recently founded City Rider, a Boston-based company that promotes urban bicycle safety, enjoyment, and awareness through interactive on-road lessons and classroom lectures. He shares his own story as a lifelong cyclist from falling in love with the freedom of the road at age 10 to the mental state he seeks in competition. Chris discusses the importance of yoga in his training and how the mental dialogue of a yoga practice influences his self-talk on a bike. He explains how City Rider’s classes teach everyone that urban cycling is not to be feared but, instead to be enjoyed. Chris reflects on the importance of his vegetarian diet in his riding and recovery. Lastly, Chris reveals upcoming races on his calendar and City Rider events.
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EPISODE LINKS
- City Rider Website
- City Rider Facebook
- City Rider on Instagram: @cityridercycling
- City Rider on Twitter: @cityriders
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SPONSORS
Revolution Why
Revolution Why is a four-day retreat for millennials who want to challenge the status quo and question their relationship with their work, health, food, and other people, held from September 23rd-26th, 2016 in Charles Town, WV. If you are interested in receiving the early bird discount, apply now on revolutionwhy.com.
HOKA ONE ONE
Shoe Giveaway - Enter to win a free pair of HOKA shoes:
- Subscribe to The Running On Om podcast on iTunes
- Leave a written review of the podcast on iTunes
- Tweet or email a screenshot of your review to @runningonom or runningonom@gmail.com.
Entries accepted until 11:59pm EST September 30, 2015. Winner will be randomly chosen and announced by October 2, 2015. If you have already written a review, you are still eligible to enter the giveaway by submitting a screenshot of your past review.
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In this episode, Amby Burfoot, 1968 Boston Marathon Winner and Runner’s World Magazine editor-at-large, tells the story of how every mile is a gift. Amby reflects on the importance of running mentorship from his time serving in the Peace Core as a distance running coach in El Salvador to the impact that John J. Kelley, accomplished marathoner and his high school coach, had on his life. He discusses his relationship to running in college marked by passion, obsession, and hard work. Amby recounts his 1968 win of the Boston Marathon as a college senior and how he still loves running the Boston Marathon now. He provides his perspective on the impact of exercise science on running and his personal training philosophy. Amby reflects on his work as the editor-at-large for Runner’s World Magazine and previews his upcoming book on female pioneers in distance running.
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EPISODE LINKS
- Amby's Website
- Amby's Articles on Runner's World
- Amby's Twitter: @exerscience
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Dan Walters Running
A personal distance running coach who works online and in person with runners of all levels. With a background as an engineer and collegiate runner, Dan’s training is scientific and personalized to YOUR needs. If you love running, are willing to work hard, and want to improve your fitness at any level, contact Dan today. Email Dan at dwrunning@gmail.com and visit his DW Running website.
HOKA ONE ONE
Shoe Giveaway - Enter to win a free pair of HOKA shoes:
- Subscribe to The Running On Om podcast on iTunes
- Leave a written review of the podcast on iTunes
- Tweet or email a screenshot of your review to @runningonom or runningonom@gmail.com.
Entries accepted until 11:59pm EST September 30, 2015. Winner will be randomly chosen and announced by October 2, 2015. If you have already written a review, you are still eligible to enter the giveaway by submitting a screenshot of your past review.
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In this episode, Brogan Graham, co-founder of November Project (NP) explains why you should show up to the November Project and to your life. Brogan tells the story of his athletic background from how he began crew in high school to rowing at Northeastern’s DI Men’s Varsity Rowing Team. He reflects on his relationship with Bojan Mandaric, his November Project co-founder and what inspired them to start NP. Brogan recounts the story of how he met Goldie Graham, his now wife and ROO Podcast Interviewee #78, at November Project Boston. He discusses the growth of the November Project, including his partnership with The North Face to the 21 NP tribes across North America. Lastly, Brogan reveals his least favorite tattoo is, the role of yoga in his training, and the most memorable November Project workout he has experienced.
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EPISODE LINKS
- Brogan's Twitter: @ArgoBatts
- Brogan's Instagram: @brogan_graham
- November Project Website
- November Project Facebook
- November Project Twitter: @Nov_Project
- November Project Instagram: @Novemberproject
- November Project YouTube Channel
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SPONSORS
Revolution Why
Revolution Why is a four-day retreat for millennials who want to challenge the status quo and question their relationship with their work, health, food, and other people, held from September 23rd-26th, 2016 in Charles Town, WV. If you are interested in receiving the early bird discount, apply now on revolutionwhy.com.
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For more information and additional content visit runningonom.com
In this episode, Ian tells the story of his movement background, from raising horses throughout his childhood to playing Australian rules football. Ian discusses lessons learned from co-founding PTA Global, a leadership company focused on professional fitness development. He offers advice on empowering clients in the fitness industry to see themselves as their own healers. Ian reflects on the role of emotional stress in athletic performance, and in turn, provides insight on the importance of recovery in order to move and live optimally. Lastly, Ian reveals upcoming ideas and projects he is working on.
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EPISODE LINKS
- Ian's OD on Movement Website
- OD on Movement's Facebook
- PTA Global Website
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In this episode, Emily Saul, co-leader of November Project Boston and Lead Playmaker at Life is Good’s Playmakers, explores what is means to inspire others. She discusses how she was introduced to the mental techniques of sport psychology during her time as a Division I rower at the University of Tulsa, which later led her to receive a masters in Sports Psychology at Boston University. Emily reflects on her work as the Lead Playmaker at Life is Good’s public charity called Playmakers. She explains how her Playmakers work has lead her to believe that everyone yearns for play through engaging, connecting, and exploring one’s community and physical potential. She tells the story of how she found November Project Boston, a free fitness movement that Emily is now a co-leader of and how November Project demonstrates to her the importance of play for adults. Lastly, Emily reveals her own athletic goals.
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EPISODE LINKS
- November Project
- Life is Good Playmakers
- Emily's Twitter: @emilysaulboston
- Emily's Instagram: @emilysaulboston
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In this episode, Tom Myers, founder of Anatomy Trains and Kinesis Myofascial Integration, discusses how he was first introduced to the power of movement in his undergraduate studies of theater at Harvard University. Tom recounts his exploration of different movement and spiritual groups in his nation-wide travels as a young adult. He explains his introduction to the structural integration work of Ida Rolf that eventually lead him to develop Anatomy Trains. Tom describes the journey of solidifying both Anatomy Trains and Kinesis Myofascial Integration and his experience teaching these modalities. Lastly, he offers insight on developing body intelligence in an increasingly industrialized world.
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EPISODE LINKS
- Tom Myers' Anatomy Trains Website
- Anatomy Trains Facebook
- Anatomy Trains Twitter: @anatomytrains
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In this episode, Karen Smyers, world class triathlete, coach, mother, race director, and cancer survivor, tells the story of how passion allowed her to persevere through cancer, injury, and setbacks to have one of the most historic triathlon careers. Karen is the only woman ever to win the 1995 Hawaiian Ironman World Championship and the short course World Championship in the same year. Karen discusses her athletic background as a competitive swimmer and her introduction to running at Princeton University. She explains how she unexpectedly made the transition to professional triathlon. Karen provides insight on how the power of passionate positivity allowed her to overcome numerous setbacks, including a freak accident that sliced her hamstring, being struck by an 18-wheel truck on her bike, another bike accident during an important race, and her battle with thyroid cancer. She reveals her relationship with triathlon now, from the challenges she faces during a race to her experience as a triathlon coach. Karen reflects on the growth of triathlon in the USA and shares her upcoming athletic goals.
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EPISODE LINKS
- Karen's Website
- Karen's Twitter: @karensmyers
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In this episode, Kevin Courtney, yoga teacher and musician, tells the story of his musical background from playing guitar in his youth to exploring the healing power of shamanic ceremony music. Kevin recounts the first yoga class he ever attended and what drew him back to his mat. He discusses how his evolution as a yoga teacher has been centered on maintaining a spirit of openness, gratitude, and co-creation in a highly commercialized yoga world. Kevin reflects on his experiences teaching at Bonnaroo Music Festival and Wanderlust Yoga Festival. He shares the creative process behind his yoga music album “Nada Sadhana.” Lastly, Kevin provides insight on practicing presence in music, yoga, and everyday life.
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EPISODE LINKS
- Kevin's Website
- Kevin's Nada Sadhana Album
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SPONSORS
Revolution Why
Revolution Why is a four-day retreat for millennials who want to challenge the status quo and question their relationship with their work, health, food, and other people, held from September 23rd-26th, 2016 in Charles Town, WV. If you are interested in receiving the early bird discount, apply now on revolutionwhy.com.
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In this episode, Loren Newman, accomplished runner and student of public policy, tells the story of his lifelong passion for running. Loren explains how he discovered his strength in longer distance trail running after not making the team at Stanford University. He reflects on his experience working at Google and the vibrant running community there. Loren shares insight on overcoming fear in running through his stories of traveling the globe for a year, including a life-changing run in New Zealand. He discusses the power of the November Project Boston community during his time studying public policy at the Harvard Kennedy School. Loren provides insight on how he overcomes the mental challenges of running. Lastly, Loren recounts his Western States experience and the lessons he learned.
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EPISODE LINKS
- Loren's Blog
- Loren's Coach Dan Walters Running Facebook
- Loren's Coach's Twitter: @dwrunning
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SPONSORS
Revolution Why
Revolution Why is a four-day retreat for millennials who want to challenge the status quo and question their relationship with their work, health, food, and other people, held from September 23rd-26th, 2016 in Charles Town, WV. If you are interested in receiving the early bird discount, apply now on revolutionwhy.com.
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Rachele Pojednic is a research fellow at the Institute of Lifestyle Medicine, holds a PhD in Biochemical and Molecular Nutrition & Exercise Physiology, instructs spinning at Flywheel Sports, and is the creator of Strong-Process.
In this episode, Rachele reflects on the lessons she learned as a coxswain for Northeastern’s DI Men's Varsity Rowing Team. She discusses how she balances spin instructing at Flywheel Sports with her full-time research fellowship at the Institute of Lifestyle Medicine. Rachele explains the numerous research studies she is involved with that are devoted to the intersection between food and movement. She also provides insight on how America can make behavioral changes that will transform the nutritional and lifestyle landscape. Rachele reveals her perspective on the numerous fad diets and discusses the science behind what really works. Lastly, Rachele previews exciting upcoming projects and research.
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EPISODE LINKS
- Rachele's Facebook
- Rachele's Strong Process Blog
- Strong Process Twitter: @strongprocess
- Strong Process Facebook
- Flywheel Sports Spin Teaching Schedule
- Institute of Lifestyle Medicine
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For more information and additional content visit runningonom.com
Demetri Velisarius is the creator of PranaDandaYoga, former competitive boxer, bicycle racer, social worker, experienced meditator, and Prana Flow Yoga teacher.
In this episode, Demetri shares about his experience leaving high school and immersing himself in the practice of boxing through owning Rocky’s Gym and his competitive boxing training. He discusses his return to school in his adulthood when he studied to become a social worker. Demetri traces his journey into training the mind through meditation, from his first meditation lecture to participating in a 108-day silent meditation retreat. He explores how boxing, bike racing, meditation, and yoga have all taught him to train the mind, body, and spirit. Demetri recounts his first meeting with Shiva Rea, his yoga teacher, now life partner, and the story of how they fell in love. He explains his development of PranaDandaYoga, a revolutionary movement practice that involves holding a five-foot staff while flowing through yoga sequences. Lastly, Demetri reveals his vision for PranaDandaYoga and his teaching journey.
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EPISODE LINKS
- PranaDandaYoga on Shiva Rea's Website
- Demetri's Facebook
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Kyle Merber is a professional runner for Hoka One One and New Jersey New York Track Club, writer, and race director.
In this episode, Kyle explores celebrating the milestones in running as a metaphor for celebrating life. He reflects on his passion for literature, including what book he is reading now and how he chooses what to read. Kyle explains how he cultivates a positive internal experience during racing, calling upon his recent win at Furman University, where he ran the World/Olympic ‘A’ Standard in the 1500-meter. He recounts his early love of running and his childhood dreams of becoming a professional runner. Kyle then explains how a positive outlook kept him mentally strong throughout his collegiate career, marked by the high of setting the American collegiate 1500-meter record and the low of a year-ending injury. He describes his life as a professional runner now, from the importance of his Hoka One One sponsorship to his world-record, distance medley relay race at the 2015 World Relays. Kyle then invites his teammate Ford Palmer, ROO Podcast Interviewee #119, to share the mic with him to discuss Kyle’s self-proclaimed “accidental veganism.” As a race director, Kyle shares his vision and plans for the upcoming Hoka One One Long Island Mile. Lastly, Kyle reflects on his goals and dreams in the sport of running.
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EPISODE LINKS
- Kyle's Website
- Kyle's Twitter: @therealmerb
- Kyle's Instagram: @KyleMerber
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SPONSORS
Revolution Why
Revolution Why is a four-day retreat for millennials who want to challenge the status quo and question their relationship with their work, health, food, and other people, held from September 23rd-26th, 2016 in Charles Town, WV. If you are interested in receiving the early bird discount, apply now on revolutionwhy.com.
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For more information and additional content visit runningonom.com
John Malkovich is an acclaimed actor, director, producer, and fashion designer.
In this episode, John discusses his perspective on talent, fame, and failure. John reflects on his Midwestern upbringing and lessons learned from the death of numerous family members. John recounts his beginnings as an actor from the Steppenwolf Theatre Company to his breakthrough into film. He offers insight on how the world has changed during his time as an actor and the experience of questioning one’s life path. John considers the phenomenon of fame and how it has impacted his life. He shares on his passion for fashion design and the importance of failure in creative and life endeavors. Lastly, John explores how talent is a responsibility and previews exciting projects and films on his calendar.
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SPONSORS
Revolution Why
Revolution Why is a four-day retreat for millennials who want to challenge the status quo and question their relationship with their work, health, food, and other people, held from September 23rd-26th, 2016 in Charles Town, WV. If you are interested in receiving the early bird discount, apply now on revolutionwhy.com.
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For more information and additional content visit runningonom.com
Greg Ux is a wellness practitioner and creator of Deluxe Life.
In this episode, Greg shares his athletic background from placing fourth in the NH state decathlon in his senior year of high school to studying athletic training, strength, and conditioning. Greg explains how his work as a wellness practitioner is beyond the limits of a personal trainer. He discusses the challenges he has faced in founding Deluxe Life, his health company, centered on fitness, well-being, and lifestyle. Greg reflects on the power of dreams, visions, and inspirations in the development of his personal wellness philosophy and business model. Lastly, Greg reveals exciting projects and events for Deluxe Life.
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EPISODE LINKS
- Deluxe Life's Website
- Deluxe Life's Facebook
- Deluxe Life's Instagram: @deluxelifefitness
- Deluxe Twitter: @deluxelifellc
- Deluxe Life's YouTube Channel
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For more information and additional content visit runningonom.com
Krista Lester is the creator of Bunny Buddhism, writer, music teacher, suicide survivor, yogi, and meditator.
In this episode, Krista tells the story of how bunnies came into her life from her childhood fascination with them to owning her first bunny as an adult. Krista reflects discovering the healing powers of meditation during a long battle with depression and anxiety. She explains how the tenderness of bunnies and the wisdom from Buddhist philosophies intersected in her seated meditation practice to create the concept of Bunny Buddhism. Krista recounts the experience of tweeting one quote a day and its evolution into her book, “Bunny Buddhism.” She explores how yoga and meditation continue to provide solace in the grieving process from her husband’s suicide.
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EPISODE LINKS
- Krista's Website
- Buy The Book
- Bunny Buddhism's Twitter: @bunnybuddhism
- Krista Lester's Twitter: @Krista_Lester
- Bunny Buddhism's Facebook
- Bunny Buddhism's Instagram: @bunnybuddhism
- Bunny Buddhism's Pinterest
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Ask the Yogi Runners is a series on Running On Om hosted by Julia Hanlon and Susie Stephen. In this episode, Susie and Julia discuss their recent marathon experiences. In part one, Julia recounts her journey guiding Lisa, a visually impaired runner, in the recent Boston Marathon. Susie explores how she incorporated yoga practices in her preparation and race plan for the Eugene Marathon, including reciting mantra, goal setting, and running without a Garmin watch. They also answer questions on how to use yoga to create hip and spinal mobility in runners. In part two, just hours after crossing the finish line, Susie recaps her experience running the Eugene Marathon and how her yoga practices were put to the test.
We would love to answer your yoga and running related questions— feel free to comment on the podcast post or send an email to asktheyogirunners@gmail.com with them!
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EPISODE LINKS
- Susie’s The Long Run Lifestyle Website
- Susie's Twitter: @longrunergy
- Runners Love Yoga Instagram Challenge
- Jay Johnson's Lunge Warm Up Video
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Johnny Gillespie is the creator of Balanced Athlete and yoga teacher.
In this episode, Johnny shares his athletic background from middle school track to competitive hockey. He discusses his journey into yoga from how yoga healed his injuries to the path to becoming a yoga teacher. Johnny offers advice for those interested in teaching yoga, including the importance of being a student and listener. He explains how he developed the revolutionary movement form of Balanced Athlete. Lastly, Johnny offers practices to become a balanced athlete in one’s everyday life.
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EPISODE LINKS
- Balanced Athlete Website
- Balanced Athlete Facebook
- Balanced Athlete YouTube Channel
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For more information and additional content visit runningonom.com
In this episode, I discuss the inspiration, purpose, and details behind the Revolution Why Immersion with change makers, Emma Huvos, Greg Faxon, and Izzy Darby. Revolution Why is a retreat for growth-minded millennials who want to question their relationship with their work, health, food, and other people. It will include workshops on yoga, meditation, plant based cooking, and deliberate living. The immersion will feature speakers, opportunities for hands-on learning, community building, and skill sharing. Most of all though, it means leaving more connected to yourself and others, revitalized and ready to spread the revolution. Even if you are not a millennial, I encourage you to listen to this episode since Emma, Greg, and Izzy explore important questions for everyone to reflect on in regards to living a fulfilled life. Revolution Why will be held on October 9-12, 2015 at the Riverside Project, a beautiful 80 acre property on the banks of the Shenandoah River in Charles Town, West Virginia (90 minutes outside of Washington, DC). If you are interested in joining Revolution Why, visit revolutionwhy.com and sign up to be on our email list to learn about when registration opens. Lastly, if you want to know my why behind Revolution Why, check out my past ROO blog post on runningonom.com. Let’s start a revolution together!
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EPISODE LINKS
- Izzy's Episode
- Revolution why
- Greg's episode
- Riverside Project
- Veganizzm Blog
- Greg's Website
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In this episode, Elinor tells the story of how she discovered the freedom of trail running after many years as a competitive high school and collegiate runner. Elinor explains how her mindful running revolution was born out of a difficult recovery after racing the Leadville 100-miler. She discusses how to use running as a mindfulness practice and the impact this has had on the athletes she coaches. Elinor reflects on the female mentors she has in the trail community. Lastly, Elinor reveals exciting running retreats and projects for 2015.
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EPISODE LINKS
- Elinor's Website
- Elinor's Run Wild Retreats Facebook
- Elinor's Twitter: @Irunmindfully
- Elinor's Instagram: @Mindful_Runner
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Julie Piatt is a plant-based chef, author, healer, musician, yogi, meditator, and mother of four.
In this episode, Julie returns to the ROO Podcast to discuss the upcoming release of “The Plantpower Way.” Julie shares the seeds of inspiration behind the book, from feeding Rich Roll, her husband, during his ultra-endurance endeavorers to collecting recipes throughout her lifetime. She explores how “The Plantpower Way” is more than just a book, but rather an aspirational lifestyle guide. Julie reflects on the challenges she faced in the creative process of forming the book. She explains how to empower your children to eat plant based and how it can change your life at the cellular level. Julie discusses the revolutionary approach Rich and her have taken for their pre-order campaign, grounded in gratitude and service. Lastly, Julie reveals her dreams for the growth of “The Plantpower Way.”
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EPISODE LINKS
- Julie's Website
- Pre-Order The Plantpower Way Book
- Julie's ROO Podcast Episode #47
- Julie's Facebook
- Julie's Instagram: @srimati
- Julie's Twitter: @srimati
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For more information and additional content visit runningonom.com
Dan Fitzgerald is the co-founder of Heartbreak Hill Running Company and South End Athletic Company, coach, runner, and surfer.
In this episode, Dan tells the story of his running background, from setting the former 800 meter record at his high school to his most memorable race at Boston College. He explains how his work with Quicksilver and his love of surfing informed the culture of South End Athletic Company (SEAC) and Heartbreak Hill Running Company (HHRC). Dan discusses the power of community at SEAC and HHRC. He reflects on his coaching philosophy, including the mentors that inspired him and important aspects of building speed. Dan recounts the story of how he met Rebecca Pacheco, his fiancée, Boston-based yoga teacher, author, and ROO interviewee #3. He explores how he incorporates yoga into his own training and coaching. Lastly, Dan provides insight on the future of distance running and the taper experience.
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EPISODE LINKS
- Dan's Instagram: @CoachDanBOS
- Dan's Twitter: @CoachDanBOS
- Heartbreak Hill Running Company Facebook
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Mary Ostyn is a mother of ten children, author, and nurse.
In this episode, Mary Ostyn explains the importance of writing in her life. She reflects on the beginnings of her motherhood. Mary provides insight on the adoption process from her diverse experiences adopting six children, two sons from South Korea and four daughters from Ethiopia. She discusses how adoption has challenged her to develop new ways of parenting and through her blog posts on adoption, has inspired others. Mary recounts the decision she made to homeschool her children and how she balances her role as a mother and teacher on a daily basis. Lastly, Mary offers an Ostyn family tradition for the ROO listeners.
ROORises Series - Day 7/7
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EPISODE LINKS
- Mary's Owlhaven Blog
- Owlhaven Facebook
- Owlhaven Twitter: @owlhaven
- Mary's Amazon Books
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Bill Denton is the co-founder of the vegan restaurant Seabirds Kitchen, business consultant, and former professional tennis and triathlete.
In this episode, Bill shares the story of discovering athletics in his overweight youth. He reflects on how a plant based diet improved his training as a professional tennis player. Bill explains how a tennis injury lead him to discovering the restaurant business and triathlon. He offers advice for young entrepreneurs on starting their own plant based business. Bill discusses Seabirds Kitchen, the vegan restaurant he co-founded in Costa Mesa, CA. He provides his perspective on the future of the plant based movement. Lastly, Bill reflects on his running training now, including lessons learned from his recent LA Marathon.
ROORises Series - Day 6/7
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EPISODE LINKS
- Seabirds Kitchen Website
- Seabirds Kitchen Twitter: @seabirdskitchen
- Seabirds Kitchen Facebook
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Wayne Levy is an accomplished runner, guide at RunBoston, and father.
In this episode, Wayne Levy shares the story of his running background from running as a child in Jamaica to winning the Connecticut State 5k Championship his senior year of high school. His discusses his experience working at the Boston Celtics for nineteen years. Wayne explains how he has already ran 10,000 miles in his lifetime and his plan to run this distance again. He recounts racing the Boston Marathon numerous times, including the mental and physical challenges he has faced. Wayne reflects on his involvement in the Boston running community, from being a guide with RunBoston Running Tours to establishing the Masters running team for the Boston Athletic Association. He offers insight from his journey balancing fatherhood, full-time work, and running. Lastly, Wayne reveals his running goals for 2015 and beyond.
ROORises Series - Day 5/7
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EPISODE LINKS
- Wayne's Run Tours at RunBoston
- Wayne Interview Video on Universal Sports
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Kate Grace is a professional runner for the Oiselle Team.
In this episode, Kate shares the story of how she began running in high school in preparation for soccer season. She discusses the importance of taking ownership over her running as professional. Kate recounts one of her most memorable races of her collegiate career at Yale University. She reflects on the power of the Oiselle community and her Little Wing teammates. Kate provides insight on strength training for runners and reveals her own strength program. She offers advice on overcoming and dealing with injury. Lastly, Kate shares her perspective on discovering her legacy as a runner and whats ahead for 2015.
ROORises Series - Day 4/7
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EPISODE LINKS
- Kate's Run Mantra Blog
- Kate's Instagram: @fastkate
- Kate's Twitter: @fastk8
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Ford Palmer is a professional runner, vegan, and sub 4-minute miler.
In this episode, Ford Palmer shares the story of how a series of concussions from high school football lead him to devote himself to track and gain a track scholarship at Monmouth University. He reflects on his junior year of college when he transitioned to a vegan diet and the positive impact it had on his performance and training. Ford reflects on the challenges of balancing a full-time job as a bartender with his training last year and the difference in his training now as a professional runner for New Jersey New York Track Club (NJNY). He recounts his first time breaking 4-minutes in the mile after numerous attempts and how he navigates pre-race pressure. Ford discusses how his vegan diet has impacted his NJNY teammates and what he eats on a daily basis. Lastly, Ford previews races on his calendar for 2015.
ROORises Series - Day 3/7
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EPISODE LINKS
- Ford's Twitter: @gofordpalmer
- Ford's Instagram: @gofordpalmer
- Ford's Facebook
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Fabienne Heymans is an intuitive healer, spiritual teacher, and co-founder of Hashimoto’s Awareness Organization.
In this episode, Fabienne Heymans shares the story of her spiritual explorations that began at the age of three when her mother died. Fabienne reflects on how chronic illness throughout her life lead her to study alternative medicine and instruct as a master-level teacher at the Barbara Brennan School of Healing for nine years. She discusses how she was finally diagnosed with Hashimoto's Thyroiditis, an auto-immune disease, and her work now bringing awareness to Hashimoto’s in founding the Hashimoto’s Awareness Organization. Fabienne reveals insight gained from her near-death experience and how it changed her life. She explains the role of inner listening in intuitive healing and offers a story of transformation of one of her clients. Lastly, Fabienne previews exciting developments for Hashimoto’s Awareness Organization in 2015.
ROORises Series - Day 2/7
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EPISODE LINKS
- Hashimoto’s Awareness Organization Website
- Hashimoto’s Awareness Organization Crowdrise Campaign
- Hashimoto’s Awareness Organization Facebook
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Louis Serafini is a runner and coach at Heartbreak Hill Running Company and South End Athletic Company.
In this episode, Louis Serfaini shares his running background from being raised in his parents’ running communities to committing to running seriously in high school. Lou reflects on his experience running at Boston College, from the transition to collegiate running to his most mentally challenging race of his college career. He discusses the importance of finding work you love and how his time at Heartbreak Hill Running Company and South End Athletic Company is a testament to this. Lou provides advice from his journey being self-coached and offers insight on the race tapering experience. Lastly, Lou reveals his goals for the 2015 Boston Marathon.
ROORises Series - Day 1/7
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EPISODE LINKS
- Louis' Instagram: @louserafini
- Louis' Twitter: @LouisSerafini
- Heartbreak Hill Running Company Facebook
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Lottie Bildirici is the creator of Running On Veggies, health coach, plant-based chef, and runner. In this episode, Lottie shares the story of how she began her journey into wellness and the process of developing her own food philosophy. She reflects on why she began her well-known Instagram account, @runningonveggies, and the impact it has had on her life. Lottie discusses her work as a recipe developer with Candle Cafe and her recent collaboration with professional runner Kara Goucher. She offers nutrition advice for runners. Lottie explains how her studies in advertising, marketing, and with the Institute of Integrative Nutrition inform her work as a blogger and health coach. Lastly, she provides insight on overcoming injury and previews races and dreams for 2015 and beyond.
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EPISODE LINKS
- Lottie's Website
- Lottie's Instagram: @runningonveggies
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Mike Burnstein is the cofounder of Janji Running Apparel and runner.
In this episode, Mike Burnstein tells the story of his running background from his freshman year in high school to becoming a numerous time All-American at Washington University in St. Louis. Mike explains how he co-founded Janji in college and the mission behind the company. He reflects on his role in Janji’s growth and the biggest challenge they have faced as a small business. Mike recounts his experiences running the Boston Marathon in 2013 and 2014. Lastly, Mike previews whats ahead for Janji.
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Janji
Janji is a Boston based running apparel company. Their mission is to explore, connect and give back through running, a philosophy that drives every decision. Janji craft globally inspired running apparel, guided by places and people around the world. They create functional and beautifully designed apparel for wherever your running adventures take you. Janji believes in social responsibility, and leads by example. Janji understands water is a human right, and gives 2% of every single purchase, to support clean water projects in the countries that inspire their seasonal lines. Community is a core value of Janji, which is reflected in the Janji Collective. A one-time membership cost of $50 gains you a lifetime 15% discount, exclusive singlet, and access to Janjis community of like-minded people. Your membership fee is then used solely in supporting Janji’s aforementioned clean water projects. Full details about the Janji Collective and how to sign up are on Janji.com/ROO.
To receive $10 of a pair of Janji shorts, visit their website janji.com and enter the code runningonom10 at checkout.
- https://janji.com/ROO.
- https://www.instagram.com/runjanji/
- https://www.facebook.com/RunJanji/
- https://twitter.com/runjanji/
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Kara Goucher is a professional runner for the Oiselle team, Olympian, and mother.
In this episode, Kara Goucher, tells the story of how she began running, from her first race at six years old with her grandfather to discovering cross country in seventh grade. Kara discusses the challenges of navigating puberty as an adolescent female runner. She provides insight on the importance of individualized training in her progression as a professional. Kara reflects on joining the Oiselle Team and the incredible support the Oiselle community has given her. She recounts the 2014 NYC Marathon and how she overcame the mental challenges she faced during the race. Kara gives advice for mother runners on balancing training with motherhood. She explains how she has transformed her nutrition with plant powered recipes. Lastly, Kara honors numerous female running mentors and previews whats ahead for 2015.
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EPISODE LINKS
- Kara's Website
- Kara's Twitter
- Kara's Instagram
- Kara's Facebook
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Joe Holder is a health & wellness coach, creator of the Ocho System, and community manager for Health Warrior.
In this episode, Joe discusses his background in athletics, from playing track, football, and basketball in his youth to focusing solely on football during his time at the University of Pennsylvania. Joe reflects on how the Ocho System’s wellness philosophy was born out of his experience healing two injuries during college. He offers advice on how to overcome mental barriers in changing one’s relationship to exercise. Joe explains his role as the Community Manager of Health Warrior and the importance of traveling in his work-life balance. He reveals how he unplugs from his busy schedule and provides insight on eating healthy on a budget. Lastly, he shares details on his own training and exciting developments for 2015.
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EPISODE LINKS
- Joe's Instagram: @ochosystem
- Health Warrior Website
- Health Warrior Instagram: @health_warrior
- Health Warrior Twitter: @health_warrior
- S10 Training Website
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Ask the Yogi Runners is a bi-monthly series on Running On Om hosted by Julia Hanlon and Susie Stephen. In this episode, Susie and Julia interview Jen Packer, Utah based runner, yogi, and mother of four. We talk to Jen about the online running and yoga communities, and how that has led to off-line connections and friendships. Jen also shares with us a few of her yoga moments from the trails and talks about preparation for her up and coming 50-mile ultra trail race.
We would love to answer your yoga and running related questions— feel free to comment on the podcast post or send an email to asktheyogirunners@gmail.com with them!
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EPISODE LINKS
- Jen's Instagram: @runnerjen1
- Jen's Blog
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Chris Heuisler is the RunWestin Concierge, experienced runner, and father.
In this episode, Chris tells the story of how he started running and what inspired him to begin the quest of running 50 marathons in 50 states. He reflects on the memorable and humbling experiences he has had running marathons. Chris discusses his former job at Equinox and how this prepared him for his work now. He shares the story of discovering RunWestin, his dream job, and the application process he went through. Chris recounts watching the San Antonio Rock 'n' Roll Half Marathon with Meb Keflezighi and the lessons he learned from Meb. He offers advice for staying healthy and physically active while traveling. Lastly, Chris previews whats ahead for 2015: exciting developments for RunWestin and a triathlon on Chris’ racing calendar.
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EPISODE LINKS
- Chris' RunWestin Blog
- Chris' RunWestin Facebook
- Chris' Twitter: @runwestin
- Chris' Instagram: @chrisheuisler
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Amy Sproston is an ultra trail runner and world traveler.
In this episode, Amy shares her background in running, from running with her father when she was in middle school to discovering trail running through Virginia Happy Trails Running Club as an adult. Amy reflects on the struggle and sense of accomplishment of ultra distance races, calling upon the memory of her first ultra-distance race. She discusses her recent win at HURT 100-mile race in Hawaii and her recovery process after the race. Amy reflects on her travels to Ethiopia, including her perspective on how Ethiopians use trail running as part of their training. She gives anecdotes from her experiences with running in Bolivia, Iraq, Japan, and Afghanistan. Amy provides insight on the growth of ultra running and notes important mentors to her in the trail community. Lastly, Amy previews upcoming races on her calendar for 2015.
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EPISODE LINKS
- Amy's Blog
- Amy's Twitter: @amysproston
- Amy's Instagram: @amysproston
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Alicia Shay is a professional runner, coach, and nutritionalist.
In this episode, Alicia tells the story of why she started running in high school. She reflects on the transition to collegiate running at Stanford University and recounts the unexpected race result of setting the former NCAA 10k women’s record. Alicia discusses how she overcame the challenges she faced from injury and her husband Ryan’s unexpected death at the 2008 Olympic Trials. She reflects on her inspiration to open her Flagstaff home (“the Shay Hostel”) to other endurance athletes. Alicia provides insight on her work as a coach and how it allows her to give back to the running community. She offers fueling advice for marathoners from her experience as a nutritionist. Alicia discusses her transition to trail running and explains how she incorporates ski mountaineering into her training. Lastly, Alicia previews races on her calendar for 2015.
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EPISODE LINKS
- Alicia's Twitter: @aliciakshay
- Alicia's Facebook
- Alicia's Instagram: @aliciakshay
- Alicia's Coaching/Nutrition at Hypo2 Sports Performance Center
- Alicia's Coaching at The Run SMART Project
- Alicia's Website (coming by 3/1)
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Lisa Chase is a yoga teacher, runner, and writer.
In this episode, Lisa recounts how she began running in high school and in college, discovered yoga as an outlet from the competitive world of running. Lisa explains what inspired her to enroll in a yoga teacher training and how to know if you are ready for a teacher training. She reflects on the impact of Bhakti Yoga and numerous influential yoga teachers on her path. Lisa discusses how pregnancy has impacted her running and yoga practices. She explores the meaning behind Quinoa, Kale and Exhale, her blog, and the role of Vegetarian cooking in her family’s life. Lisa provides insight for runners interested in yoga from her recently published Ebook, “Yoga for Runners.” Lastly, Lisa expresses excitement for welcoming motherhood in 2015.
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EPISODE LINKS
- Lisa's Blog Quinoa, Kale and Exhale
- Lisa's Instagram: @quinoakaleandexhale
- Lisa's Twitter: @lmhorvath
- Lisa's Blog Posts on WalkJogRun
- Lisa's "Yoga for Runners" Ebook
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Erin Taylor is a yoga teacher and global head coach of Jasyoga.
In this episode, Erin Taylor tells the story of how a basketball injury brought her to yoga. She recounts the experience of teaching yoga to her college teammates and how this naturally put her in the role of yoga teacher. Erin explains the structure of Jasyoga, her revolutionary approach to teaching yoga to athletes. She discusses yoga for runners, including three essential yoga poses that runners should incorporate on a daily basis. Erin provides insights she has learned from her recent move from Seattle to England. She shares how she balances running with her yoga practice. Lastly, Erin reveals whats ahead for in 2015, including exciting developments for Jasyoga.
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EPISODE LINKS
- Erin's New Blog, The Monday Reset (subscribe to get it in your mailbox every week)
- Jasyoga US Website
- Jasyoga UK Website
- Jasyoga US Twitter: @jasyogaseattle
- Jasyoga US Facebook
- Jasyoga US Instagram: @jasyogaseattle
- Jasyoga UK Twitter: @jasyogalondon
- Jasyoga UK Facebook
- Jasyoga UK Instagram: @jasyogalondon
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Tyler McCandless is a professional runner, PhD student, and coach.
In this episode, Tyler tells the story of how he began running in high school and the transition to collegiate running. He discusses the power of consistency as leading to breakthroughs in his running. Tyler shares his training philosophy and how he manages quality and quantity on a weekly basis. He reveals how he balances his running with his PhD studies in Meteorology. Tyler reflects on the intersection between community service and running with his founding of the Kauai Marathon Youth Program. Tyler provides insight on a process-oriented mindset as a key to successful running and racing. He explains the impact of nutrition, in particular coffee and beets, on his running performance. Lastly, Tyler previews upcoming races on his calendar.
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EPISODE LINKS
- Tyler's Website
- Tyler's Facebook
- Tyler's Instagram: @Trackty
- Tyler's Twitter: @TrackTy
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Satsuki Shibuya is a painter, artist and spiritual thinker.
In this episode, Satsuki tells the story of how she explored art as a young girl and planted the seeds for her career now. She discusses the distinction between religion and spirituality in her life. Satsuki recounts her journey with illness and how she healed herself through finding her spiritual path. She explains the inspiration behind her work with watercolor and her life as professional painter now. Satsuki reveals how she transmits her inspirational quotes. She explores the idea of practicing presence in a world filled with multitaskers. Lastly, Satsuki shares what she is excited about for 2015.
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EPISODE LINKS
- Satsuki's Website
- Satsuki's Facebook
- Satsuki's Instagram: @satsukishibuya
- Satsuki's Twitter: @satsukishibuya
- Satsuki's Pinterest: @satsukishibuya
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Ask the Yogi Runners is a new bi-monthly series on Running On Om hosted by Julia Hanlon and Susie Stephen. In this episode, Susie and Julia interview Ann Mazur, yoga teacher, runner, and creator of Runners Love Yoga.
Ann graduated from the University of Notre Dame where she specialized as a runner in the 5 and 10km on the track. However, Ann discovered yoga in 2005 and found not only that it increased her flexibility, but helped to prevent many injuries. Currently a postdoctoral fellow in the English department at the University of Virginia, Ann splits her time between academia, teaching yoga, running, and also acting in a theatrical group she helped to create.
We would love to answer your yoga and running related questions— feel free to comment on the podcast post or send an email to asktheyogirunners@gmail.com with them!
AYR Episode 3 Challenge: Take part in Ann's #RunnersLoveYogaABS Instagram Challenge. See @Runnersloveyoga Instagram for some great yoga based core work!
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EPISODE LINKS
- Runners Love Yoga Website
- Runners Love Yoga Instagram: @runnersloveyoga
- Runners Love Yoga Facebook
- Runners Love Yoga Twitter: @runnersloveyoga
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Jenné Caliborne is a vegan chef and creator of Sweet Potato Soul.
In this episode, Jenné reflects on her transition to a vegan diet from her journey from vegetarian to vegan and the importance of community in making the change. Jenné shares stories from cooking with her biggest inspiration, her grandmother. She discusses how her Southern roots impact Sweet Potato Soul, her blog. Jenné reveals when she knew she wanted to be a teacher of food/nutrition and the actual logistics of having a personal chef business. She recounts her experience as the Disney Princess Tiana in a live NYC show. Jenné provides insight on traveling as vegan, drawing upon her international travels. Lastly, Jenné previews whats ahead in 2015 for Sweet Potato Soul, including projects in vegan footwear.
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EPISODE LINKS
- Sweet Potato Soul Website
- Sweet Potato Soul Facebook
- Sweet Potato Soul Twitter: @sweetpotatosoul
- Sweet Potato Soul Instagram: @sweetpotatosoul
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Roisin (Ro) McGettigan is a sports psychology consultant, co-founder of Believe I Am, Olympian, and former professional steeplechaser.
In this episode, Roisin tells the story of how she began running in Ireland and and discovered the steeplechase, her running specialty event. She discusses the role of mental focus and strength in competing. Ro explains how the techniques of sports psychology were paramount to her breakthrough 2007 World Championships race. She reflects on the recent experience of being retrospectively awarded the bronze medal for the 2009 European Indoors 1500 meters race in 2014. Ro provides insight on how to cultivate gratitude in both running and life. She recounts the story of co-founding Believe I Am and reflects on its continued growth. Lastly, Ro discusses balancing running in her life now and previews whats ahead for 2015.
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EPISODE LINKS
- Believe I Am Website
- Believe I Am Twitter: @believeiam
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Jeff Caron is the East Territory Sales Manager for ElliptiGO, competitive distance runner, and active supporter of all things running.
In this episode, Jeff shares his running background from how running gave him confidence as freshman in high school to his successful collegiate career at the University of Maine. He gives advice to younger athletes on how to find the distance that is right for you. Jeff reflects on pursuing his passion for running after college on the sub elite level with New Balance Boston and the lessons he learned from this time, including the importance of enjoying the process, instead of being results driven. Jeff discusses how he brought his commitment to the running industry to a new level with his work with Flotrack, Saucony, and now ElliptiGO. He reflects on his special experience watching the 2014 Boston Marathon. Jeff offers his perspective on the growth and future of running. Lastly, he shares who influences him in the sport and his goals for 2015.
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EPISODE LINKS
- Jeff's Twitter: @jeffcaronrun
- Jeff's Instagram: @jeffcaronrun
- Jeff's Blog
- ElliptiGO's Website
- ElliptiGO Twitter: @elliptigo
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Ask the Yogi Runners is a new bi-monthly series on Running On Om hosted by Julia Hanlon and Susie Stephen.
In each episode we aim to answer some of the most frequently asked questions that we have received, as yoga teachers, runners and coaches – about the separate activities of yoga and running and also how to combine the two. In our second episode, we first recap Susie’s experience as a volunteer at the HURT 100 mile race on Oahu, Hawaii and her upcoming marathon plans. We then dive into questions about whether runners can pass the point of healthy flexibility and the role of heated yoga in runner’s training.
We would love to answer your yoga and running related questions— feel free to comment on the podcast post or send an email to asktheyogirunners@gmail.com with them!
AYR Episode 2 Challenge: When have you called upon your yoga practice on a run? Post your answer on Twitter and/or Instagram with text and/or a photo with the hashtag #asktheyogirunners
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EPISODE LINKS
- Susie’s The Long Run Lifestyle Website
- Susie’s The Long Run Lifestyle Podcast
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Ame Wren is a Boston-based yoga teacher and director of Boston Yoga School
In the episode, Ame tells the story of why she started practicing yoga. She reflects on the importance of saying yes in her path to becoming a yoga teacher. Ame discusses the power of the Boston yoga community. She reveals some of her self-care practice and how she fits in time to study with her favorite teachers. She explores how Iyengar yoga influences her teaching of Vinyasa yoga. Ame offers her perspective on the difference between yoga teaching versus yoga instructing and provides advice for those interested in enrolling in a yoga teacher training. Lastly, Ame investigates how the practice of letting go makes space in the New Year and previews trainings and retreats on her 2015 calendar.
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EPISODE LINKS
- Ame's Website
- Ame's Facebook
- Boston Yoga School's Website
- Boston Yoga School's Facebook
- Ame's Twitter: @AmeWrenYoga
- Ame's Instagram: @amewren
- Boston Yoga School's Twitter: @BostonYogaSkool
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Melody Fairchild, professional runner, coach, and motivational speaker.
In the episode, Melody tells the story of how she started running as a young girl in the canyon where she lived. She reflects on the motivating factors that fueled her successful high school career. Melody discusses how pressure affected her running performance, calling upon the memory of her final race of her collegiate career. She shares how the pain in her body introduced her to the holistic work of cortical field re-education. Melody offers techniques for those struggling with a compulsive relationship with running. She tells anecdotes of her recent experiences running in Kenya, Ethiopia, and Rwanda. Lastly, Melody reveals her goals for 2015, including races on her calendar and explorations in writing.
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EPISODE LINKS
- Melody's Website
- Melody's Twitter: @melodyfairchild
- Melody's Instagram: @melodyfairchild
- Melody's Facebook
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Gillian Gebree is a yoga teacher, professional ocean sports athlete, and owner of Paddle into Fitness
In the episode, Gillian describes where her love of the ocean began from her childhood on Cape Cod. She explains what is stand up paddle board (SUP) yoga and the actual logistics of practicing yoga on the water. Gillian reflects on her most memorable teaching moment of 2014. She explores how she navigates the challenges of being self-employed and balancing her teaching with competing. Gillian reviews the different styles of water racing she participates in, and which discipline she likes the most. She shares on how she stays motivated in her training. Gillian offers insight on the practice of presence in water sports and yoga. Lastly, Gillian reveals whats on her yoga teaching and racing calendars in 2015.
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EPISODE LINKS
- Gillian's Website
- Gillian's Facebook
- Gillian's Instagram: @gilliangibree
- Gillian's Twitter: @gilliangibree
- Paddle Into Fitness Website
- Paddle Into Fitness Facebook
- Paddle Into Fitness Instagram: @paddlefitness
- Paddle Into Fitness Twitter: @paddlefitness
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I edited my ROO Podcast #89 with Haile Gebrselassie for a project at the Oral History Winter School. Our assignment was to produce a short piece from a longer interview that would be aired on WGXC 90.7-FM in New York.
This almost four minute piece tells Haile’s running story. Haile Gebrselassie is one of the greatest distance runners in history, and now business and father. I encourage you to listen to the unedited interview, ROO Podcast #89, to hear Haile’s full story.
I plan to edit other ROO interviews to give listeners a preview of the longer interviews— let me know any feedback/comments you have on this style of ROO!
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EPISODE LINKS
- Haile's Twitter: @hailegebr
- Haile's IAAF Page
- Haile's Wikipedia Page
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For more information and additional content visit runningonom.com
Ask the Yogi Runners is a new bi-monthly show on Running On Om hosted by Julia Hanlon and Susie Stephen
In each episode we aim to answer some of the most frequently asked questions that we have received, as yoga teachers, runners and coaches – about the separate activities of yoga and running and also how to combine the two. In our first episode, after a few introductions and scene setting conversations, we dive into questions about how to begin a yoga practice, and if you’re a runner, how to include yoga with the demands of a training plan.
We would love to answer your yoga and running related questions— feel free to comment on the podcast post or send an email to asktheyogirunners@gmail.com with them!
AYR Episode 1 Challenge: What is your favorite yoga pose and why? Post your answer on Twitter and/or Instagram with text and/or a photo with the hashtag #asktheyogirunners
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EPISODE LINKS
- ROO Podcast #1 with Susie (Susie was Julia’s first ROO interviewee!
- Susie’s The Long Run Lifestyle Website
- Susie’s The Long Run Lifestyle Podcast
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For more information and additional content visit runningonom.com
Sarah Baumert is a yoga teacher and dancer.
In the episode, Sarah explains how she discovered yoga at the age of nine years old in a Nebraska bookstore. She tells the story of falling love with dance in her youth through the guidance of her passionate teacher. Sarah reflects on how yoga became a therapy for her body from the many hours of dancing at the University of Minnesota. She discusses what motivated her to become a yoga teacher. Sarah provides insight on the connection between yoga and dancing and how they complement one another in her life. She reveals challenges she faces in her own yoga practice. Sarah offers techniques for overcoming lack of motivation to get on one’s yoga mat and advice for those intimated to try yoga. Lastly, Sarah shares her teaching and life plans for 2015.
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EPISODE LINKS
- Sarah's Website
- Sarah's Yoga Podcasts
- Sarah's Facebook
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Chris Vargo is a professional ultra trail runner and running coach.
In the episode, Chris provides his background in endurance sports before he started running. He discusses on his Nike Trail Team sponsorship and the team’s mission. Chris explains what motivated him to become a running coach. He explores the connection between addiction and running. Chris shares his perspective on the drinking culture in the trail running community. He reflects on how his running coaching has also served as a platform for him to help people with alcoholism. Chris describes his journey overcoming alcoholism and the turning point in his recovery. He looks back at his year of racing in 2014 and the importance of active-recovery after one’s racing season is over. Lastly, Chris previews races on his calendar for 2015.
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EPISODE LINKS
- Chris' Website
- Chris' Facebook
- Chris' Twitter: @thevargo
- Chris' Instagram: @chris_vargo
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Eric Ahern is a long-distance runner who trains, lives, and works in the Boston area.
In the episode, Eric discusses how he started running in high school and then how he returned to running in his adulthood after many years of exploring the outdoors in other mediums. He tells the unique story of how surfing inspired him to try running again. Eric reflects on the power of a running community in inspiring you to train. He demonstrates the similarities between tapping into the flow state in surfing and running. Eric offers a recap of his recent North Face Endurance Challenge 50 mile race and the highs and lows you can experience in a race that long. He looks back at his successful year of racing in 2014 and reveals whats ahead for 2015. Eric explains how the middle school students he teaches react to his running ultras and his secret to balancing training and work: run to work! Lastly, Eric provides insight on cultivating a sense of acceptance in one’s running journey.
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EPISODE LINKS
- Eric's Ultra Signup Results
- Eric's Athlinks Profile
- Eric's Interviews on the DFL Podcast (#11, 13, 37)
- Eric's Member of Trail Running Club
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Sarah Bard is an accomplished runner who lives, works, and trains in the Boston area.
In the episode, Sarah shares the story behind why started running in middle school. She describes the influence of her coaches in her running development from the tough workouts of her high school coach to the wisdom of her college coach. Sara recalls her most memorable race in college: running the Boston Marathon in her senior year and the challenges she faced during it. She advocates the importance of mental and physical breaks from competitive running. Sarah provides insight from her experience balancing her social life and training. She discusses finding the inspiration to explore new distances with her first ultra-distance race this Fall. Sara recounts her recent win at the JFK 50-miler, which was her first ultra marathon! Lastly, Sarah reveals her favorite local running routes and previews races for 2015.
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EPISODE LINKS
- Sarah's Blog
- Sarah's Twitter: @sarahjbard
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Ellen Fitzgerald is the cofounder of Mother Juice and Will Jackson is the manager of Mother Juice. Mother Juice is an organic juice, smoothie, and raw vegan eatery in Cambridge, MA that recently opened in September 2014.
In the episode, Ellen and Will discuss why they started Mother Juice from its beginnings as a food truck in Boston to the logistics of turning it into an actual storefront. They both reveal how they got into juicing: Ellen’s grandmother’s influence on her and Will trying to pursue his now girlfriend. Ellen and Will explain Mother Juice’s recipe and menu development and the challenges of starting a business. They reflect on who has inspired Mother Juice’s food philosophy. Ellen shares her perspective on why Boston has a surprisingly few amount of vegetarian/vegan eating spots. They discuss how Mother Juice is cultivating a community that is changing lives. Ellen provides insight on why people are afraid of food labeled as vegetarian and vegan and how Mother Juice is trying to overcome this. Lastly, they preview Mother Juice’s plans for 2015.
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EPISODE LINKS
- Mother Juice's Website
- Mother Juice's Facebook
- Mother Juice's Twitter: @mother_juice
- Mother Juice's Instagram: @motherjuice
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Haile Gebrselassie is one of the greatest distance runners in history, a professional runner from Ethiopia, Olympian, world recorder holder in numerous events, including the former world record holder in the marathon, and now businessman and father.
In the episode, Haile tells the story of how he started running, from running the 10km to school and 10km home everyday to his first 1500 meter race at the age of 14. Haile reveals the reasons behind his favorite running distance. He discusses the importance of never giving up and the role this lesson played in his 2000 Sydney Olympics 10,000 meter race where he won the gold medal. Haile explains how running influences his outlook on business and the centrality of his faith in his life. He offers his perspective on why Ethiopian runners are among the best in the world and describes what his training looks like now. Haile reflects on how he balances his running, family, and businesses. Lastly, Haile shares who his biggest role model has been.
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EPISODE LINKS
- Haile's Twitter: @hailegebr
- Haile's IAAF Page
- Haile's Wikipedia Page
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Julia Bleasdale is a professional runner from Great Britain and Olympian.
In the episode, Julia tells her story of how she got into running from balancing her passions for running and music in her youth to running competitively at Cambridge University. She reveals the challenging transition to professional running and how she overcame injury. Julia reflects on her incredible experience running in her home country for the 2012 London Olympics and her racing strategy behind running both the 5k and 10k at the Olympics. She discusses what inspired her to first travel to run in Ethiopia, including advice for training at high altitude and her personal training philosophy. Julia shares her love of trails, from her recent trip to Italy to run with Salomon’s trail running team to a recap of her recent win at the Greensand Trail Marathon. She explains how to balance periods of rest and recovery in one’s training and offers her unique viewpoint on the pros and cons of not running with a watch. Julia explains her perspective on why Ethiopian runners are among the best in the world. Lastly, Julia previews what she is excited about in her progression to the 2016 Olympics.
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EPISODE LINKS
- Julia's Website
- Julia's Twitter: @juliableasdale
- Julia's Facebook
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Rene Kalmer is a professional runner and Olympian from South Africa.
In the episode, Rene tells the story of how she got into running, from her first cross country race at the age of 10 to her breakthrough running year at the age of 16. She reveals the secret to her longterm success as a deep love of running. Rene recounts her dreams of becoming an Olympian, watching fellow South African female runners Elana Meyer and Zola Budd from a young age. She explains how she transitioned from running the 1500 meter at the 2008 Beijing Olympics to running the marathon at the 2012 Olympics. Rene shares details of her marathon training, including key workouts and her relationship with Christine, her sister and training partner. She provides insight on the importance of listening to your body and how she practices this on a daily basis. Rene discusses why she left teaching to pursue running full-time. She recaps her recent experience at the Berlin Marathon where she placed 9th in a time of 2:29:27. Rene describes how she overcomes the mental challenges that are experienced during a marathon. She reflects on her three-week stay in Ethiopia, including her most memorable run and her perspective on why Ethiopian runners are among the best in the world. Rene notes the support of her family as paramount to her success. Lastly, Rene previews her journey in qualifying for the 2016 Rio Olympics.
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EPISODE LINKS
- Rene's Twitter: @renekalmer
- Rene's Facebook
- Rene's Instagram: @renekalmer
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Joseph Kibur is a runner, founder of the Yaya Village and cofounder of the Yaya Girls Running Program.
Joseph was born in Ethiopia and moved to Canada at the age of 11. He had tremendous success in the Canadian running scene, where he at the age of 16 set the then North American 1500 meter high school record and in 1993 was the Canadian Cross Country National Champion. After his time running at Simon Fraser University, he launched NetNation Communications, Inc., a Vancouver-based web hosting company. He has since returned to Ethiopia with his family and continued to develop various businesses and charities in his home country, including the Yaya Village Hotel which is a premier high altitude training center and home to the Yaya Girls Program.
In the episode, Joseph tells the story of how he got into running, from his first race to how running kept him out of trouble in his youth. He recounts how his 1993 Canadian Cross Country National Championship win was unexpected. Joseph discusses the logistics of running competitively at Simon Fraser University with only three days a week of running training due to his injury-prone history. He reflects on how the lessons he learned from running helped him establish his successful NetNation Communications Company. Joseph describes his return to Ethiopia and his journey starting the Yaya Village. He explains why he choose to focus on helping female runners with the Yaya Girls Program instead of male runners. Joseph offers his unique insider-outsider perspective on why Ethiopian runners are among the best in the world. He provides insight on the power of letting go in finding one’s work-life balance. Joseph honors two of his mentors, including his Coach George Gluppe and fellow Ethiopian runner Haile Gebrselassie. Lastly, he reveals races on his bucket list and upcoming projects.
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EPISODE LINKS
- Yaya Village Hotel Website
- Yaya Girls Website
- Yaya Village Hotel Facebook
- Yaya Girls Facebook
- Yaya Village Hotel Twitter: @YayaVillage
- Yaya Girls Instagram: @Yayagirlsethiopia
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Ashton and Brianne Theisen-Eaton are a powerhouse track and field athlete duo.
Ashton is an American decathlete and Olympic champion, who holds the world record in both the decathlon and heptathlon events. Brianne is a Canadian heptathlete and pentathlete, who is an Olympian from London 2012, holds the Canadian record for the indoor pentathlon, is a heptathlon silver medallist from the 2013 World Championships, and a pentathlon silver medallist from the 2014 World Indoor Championships.
In the episode, Ashton and Brianne describe each other in three words. They explain how they cultivate a competitive, yet supportive mindset in their training together. Ashton and Brianne recount the story of they met. They discuss the logistics of training together on a daily basis. Ashton and Brianne reveal their favorite and most challenging events in their multi-sports. They reflect on the proudest moment they have experienced when watching each other compete. Ashton and Brianne recap Ashton’s world record decathlon, including the nerves they both experienced with his 1500 meter event. They provide a glimpse into how they unplug in their offseason. Ashton and Brianne preview their upcoming calendar as they prepare for the 2016 Olympics. Lastly, they offer wise advice on staying injury-free.
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EPISODE LINKS
- Ashton and Brianne's Blog
- Ashton's Twitter: @AshtonJEaton
- Brianne's Twitter: @briannetheisen
- Brianne's Instagram: @briannetheisen
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Matt McCue is a writer and runner.
In this episode, Matt recounts how he got hooked on running and then writing. He discusses the role of perseverance in running as a walk-on for the renowned University of Colorado Program under Coach Mark Wetmore. Matt reveals what it was like to pursue a job as a writer after college. He reflects on his journey writing An Honorable Run and his accompanying book tour. Matt shares sources of inspiration for writing stories. He provides his perspective on the future of American distance running. Matt explains how he finds time to run now. He reflects on dealing with regret as an author. Lastly, Matt previews upcoming projects and publications.
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EPISODE LINKS
- Matt's Writing Site
- Matt's An Honorable Run Site
- Matt's Twitter: @MattMcCueWriter
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Missy Carter is an author, spiritual teacher, and career counselor on the podcast.
In this episode, Missy offers her spiritual autobiography, explaining where her interest in spirituality came from. She discusses how meditation has helped her both personally and in her work with career counseling. Missy describes the journey of developing her book Living Lines from a monologue to a dialogue and the three essential questions of the book. She provides insight on how to open up to life through being vulnerable. Lastly, Missy reveals details on her upcoming book.
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EPISODE LINKS
- Missy's Website
- Living Lines Website
- Missy's Twitter: @Missymnc10
- Living Lines Facebook Page
- Buy Living Lines Book
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Gabriella and Solomon Masala are consultants, musicians, and bhakti yogis.
In this episode, Gabriella and Solomon share their respective spiritual backgrounds that led them to kirtan. They recount the story of how they met. Gabriella and Solomon discuss navigating a world where people may not share the same mindset as you. They explain what humility means to them and the importance of a spiritual community. Gabriella and Solomon reflect on their journey creating and releasing their latest album, Bhakti Masala. They describe recent, powerful kirtan experiences they have had. Lastly, Gabriella and Solomon preview upcoming projects and life changes for them.
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EPISODE LINKS
- Bhakti Masala Site
- Bhakti Masala Facebook
- Bhakti Masala YouTube Video
- Gabriella's Twitter: @onelovealliance
- Gabriella's Coaching Site
- Solomon's Drumming Site
- Gabriella & Solomon's Consulting Site
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Dr. Richard Hansen is a chiropractic doctor, high school cross country coach, and runner.
In this episode, Dr. Hansen explains why he started running in 6th grade. He reflects on his experiences competing in high school and in college at UC San Diego. Dr. Hansen recounts two memorable races of his collegiate running career. He shares how he knew he wanted to go to school for orthopedic medicine. Dr. Hansen discusses his journey opening High Altitude Spine and Sport Clinic in Boulder. He offers three things every runner can do to prevent injury. Dr. Hansen previews his upcoming race calendar. He provides insight on the psychology of high school coaching. Lastly, Dr. Hansen reveals one person he would want to have coffee with.
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EPISODE LINKS
- Dr. Hansen's High Altitude Spine and Sport Clinic Website
- Dr. Hansen's Twitter: @drrichardhansen
- Dr. Hansen Lectures from Boulder Running Clinics on Video
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Valerie D’Ambrosio is a life coach, yoga teacher, co-founder of the Hanuman Festival, and creator of Organic Twist.
In this episode, Valerie explains why she came to yoga. Valerie reflects on her journey healing from an eating disorder. She discusses the difference between self love and self care. Valerie recounts how she knew she wanted to be a life coach and reveals the meaning of meaning of Organic Twist. She recounts a story of transformation of one client she has coached. Valerie shares who she considers her teacher, including Louise Hay. She describes how she co-founded the Hanuman Festival and her journey stepping away from directing it. Lastly, Valerie previews upcoming projects and retreats for Organic Twist.
To learn more and donate to Julia’s work with the Yaya Girls Running Program in Ethiopia , check out http://www.startsomegood.com/empoweryayagirls.
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EPISODE LINKS
- Valerie's Organic Twist Website
- Valerie's Organic Twist Facebook
- Valerie's Twitter: @ValDambrosio1
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Kyle Finch and KamGi Chak are the founders of Be Love Apparel and are social activists.
In this episode, Kyle and KamGi tell the story of how they met in Thailand and their journey creating their home in Topanga, California. They reveal what inspired them to start their apparel company Be Love. Kyle and KamGi discuss the power of the yoga community and how it has helped Be Love grow. They explain what organizations Be Love supports with their profits, including the LA-based Alexandria House. Kyle and KamGi reflect on the challenges they have encountered in owning their own company. They provide insight on how Be Love remains authentic in the fashion world. Lastly, Kyle and KamGi share unexpected moments of discovering their Be Love apparel and how they unplug from work.
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EPISODE LINKS
- Be Love's Website
- Be Love's Facebook
- Be Love's Twitter: @beloveapparel
- Be Love's Instagram: @beloveapparel
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Goldie Graham is a yoga teacher, community organizer, and runner.
In this episode, Goldie describes her yoga background from why she first stepped on a yoga mat to how she knew she wanted to be a yoga teacher. Goldie offers advice for people who are interested in doing a teacher training. She recounts a recent memorable yoga class she taught at Wanderlust Yoga Festival in Vermont and what made it so special. Goldie discusses the details behind organizing a yoga-run event called More Movement and what it was like to teach 600 people. She tells the story of how Brogan, her husband and cofounder of November Project, met. Goldie reveals what is her favorite workout in the November Project weekly schedule. She reflects on her upcoming New York City Marathon. Goldie provides insight on living yoga off the mat through the practice of patience. She shares yoga teachers that inspire her and how she unplugs. Goldie explains her philosophy on nutrition from her favorite juicing recipe to her top eating spots in Boston. Lastly, she previews upcoming projects.
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EPISODE LINKS
- Goldie's Website
- Goldie's Facebook
- Goldie's Instagram: @goldieyoga
- Goldie's Twitter: @goldiekaufenber
- To learn more and donate to Julia’s work with the Yaya Girls Running Program in Ethiopia , check out http://startsomegood.com/empoweryayagirls.
- The yoga teacher that inspires Goldie that she could not remember her name is Meghan Currie who is teaching at Back Bay Yoga on Thursday September 25th, 2014.
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Danielle Dietz-LiVolsi is the founder and president of Nuttzo, cofounder of Project Left Behind.
In this episode, Danielle shares why she started Nuttzo, the only seven nut and seed butter on the planet. She discusses her journey adopting her sons from the Ukraine. Danielle explains how risk taking is essential in starting one’s own business. She reflects on Nuttzo’s biggest breakthrough when it was featured on the Dr. Oz show. Danielle reveals why her mantra is “Live Like You Mean It.” She captures what inspired her to found her nonprofit Project Left Behind that works with orphaned and neglected children around the world. Danielle describes her favorite way to eat Nuttzo and the most unexpected place she has come across Nuttzo. Lastly, she previews upcoming projects for Nuttzo, Project Left Behind, and her family.
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EPISODE LINKS
- Nuttzo Website
- Nuttzo Facebook
- Nuttzo Twitter: @eatnuttzo
- Nuttzo Instagram: @eatnuttzo
- Project Left Behind Website
- Project Left Behind Facebook
- To learn more and donate to Julia’s work with the Yaya Girls Running Program in Ethiopia , check out http://startsomegood.com/empoweryayagirls.
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Jackson Foster, plant-based advocate, yoga teacher, creator of Plantriotic, environmental activist, artist, and student at Colorado College.
In this episode, Jackson explains how became vegetarian at the age of 14. He describes his time biking across the country where he witnessed first-hand the health and diet epidemic across the country. Jackson discusses his travels to Borneo, Indonesia where he volunteered at an orangutan orphanage and saw how a plant-based diet created a healthy and strong population. He details his transition to veganism and cooking balanced plant-based meals. Jackson shares what it is like to be a Vegan college student and his founding of CC Plant Strong, a plant-based club at Colorado College. He reveals how the mental focus of yoga and meditation balances his activist work. Jackson describes the transformation he has undergone in building muscle on vegan foods. He explains why he is experimenting with a fruitarian diet now and what he eats on a day-to-day basis. Jackson pays homage to his numerous mentors and inspirations. Lastly, he reveals upcoming projects for CC Plant Strong, and his Plantriotic Blog and YouTube Channel.
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EPISODE LINKS
- Jackson's Plantriotic Blog
- Jackson's Plantriotic YouTube Channel
- Jackson's Instagram: @plantriotic
- Jackson's Twitter: @plantriotic
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Amy Yoder-Begley is a former professional runner, Olympian, and head coach of women's cross country at University of Connecticut.
In this episode, Amy describes when she fell in love with running at just eight years old. Amy reveals the verbal statement that she repeated herself in a breakthrough 5k race in college. She recaps the experience of qualifying for the 2008 Beijing Olympics. Amy recounts of one of the most memorable races of Amy’s professional career: her 6th place finish at the 10k World Championships. She describes her journey with celiac disease. Amy captures what it felt like to break 15 minutes in the 5k. She discusses who inspires her, the power of goal setting, and dreaming big. Amy tells about her work now as a head coach of women's cross country at University of Connecticut and why she started Distance Divas, an elite post-collegiate female running group.
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EPISODE LINKS
- Amy's Website
- Distance Divas' Website
- Amy's Facebook
- Amy's Twitter: @yoderbegley
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Zeke Tiernan is an ultra-trail runner, history teacher, coach, and father.
In this episode, Zeke reflects on his journey dreaming big with running in high school. He explains how running for the renowned University of Colorado taught him the balance between the desire to be successful and training smart. Zeke recounts a successful 10k in college that showed him the power of running your own race. He explains how he decided to run ultras and the power of community in when running the Leadville 100 for the first time. Zeke shares details on how he trains for 100-milers and his nutrition strategy for running long. He reveals how he balances work, fatherhood, and training. Zeke offers three tips for winter running. He recaps his most recent experience at the Leadville 100 in August 2014 and how his training was different the fourth time around. Lastly, Zeke previews upcoming races and goals.
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EPISODE LINKS
- Zeke's Elk Mountain Runner Blog
- Zeke's Twitter: @ztiernan
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Abbey D’Agostino, professional runner for New Balance and one of the most decorated athletes in Ivy League history as a 7X national champion, 13X All-American, and 16x Ivy League champion.
In this episode, Abbey discusses her athletic background in swimming. She reflects on the sisterhood she experienced on her high school cross country team. Abbey explains why she choose to run at Dartmouth. She explains how her running and faith intersected for her in a mentally challenging race. Abbey recounts one of her most memorable races, the 2013 NCAA Division I Cross Country National Championships. She describes the transition from collegiate to professional running for Team New Balance. She shares three lessons she has learned from her coach Mark Coogan. Lastly, Abbey reveals upcoming goals and races for 2015-2016.
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EPISODE LINKS
- Abbey's Instagram
- Abbey's Twitter
- Abbey's Facebook
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Patrick Beach is an international yoga teacher with a widely-followed Instagram of over 182,000 followers.
In this episode, Patrick recounts his first-ever yoga class and how he fell in love with handstands. He discusses the teachers that inspire him and why he became a yoga teacher. Patrick explains what is behind his unique teaching style. He reflects on how his Instagram account with over 182,000 followers has changed his life and connected him with a global community. Patrick reveals what he is working on in his own yoga practice, on and off the mat. He tells the story of how Carling and him met. Lastly, Patrick gives his perspective on the future of yoga in the next 25 years.
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EPISODE LINKS
- Patrick and Carling's Website
- Patrick's Instagram: @patrickbeach
- Patrick's Tumblr
- Patrick and Carling's Facebook
- Patrick's Twitter: @patrickcbeach
- Patrick's YouTube Channel
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Sally McRae is a professional trail-ultra runner, endurance sports coach, and mother.
In this episode, Sally discusses her background in athletics from collegiate soccer to training for her first marathon. Sally explain why she was drawn to the trails and the 100-mile distance. She shares the biggest personal challenge she has overcome. Sally recounts her three 100-miler experiences, including how she has overcome mental and physical challenges in her three races. She reflects on her recent top-10 finish at the Western States 100 and three things she will do differently in her training for Western States next year. Sally reveals who inspires her and how she balances motherhood, training, and coaching. She gives the inside scoop on her relationship with yoga and upcoming projects and races on her schedule.
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EPISODE LINKS
- Sally's Website
- Sally's Twitter: @sallymcrae
- Sally's Facebook
- Sally's Instagram: @Yellowrunner
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Blake Russell is a professional runner, Olympian, mother, and writer.
In this episode, Blake discusses her background in running and how she navigated the transition from high school to collegiate running. She recaps a breakthrough race in the 1500 from her time at the University of North Carolina Chapel Hill. Blake recounts of her experience competing at the 2008 Beijing Olympics. She reveals how she dealt with the disappointment of not qualifying for the 2004 Olympic Team. Blake offers three lessons she has learned from her renowned Coach Robert Sevene. She provides tangible tips on proper running form. Blake explains how she balances motherhood and training. She shares her favorite workouts and upcoming races on her calendar. Lastly, Blake gives her perspective on strength training: a little bit can go a long way!
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EPISODE LINKS
- Blake's Blog
- Blake's Twitter: @Blakerun
- Blake's Facebook Page
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Andy Wacker is a Boulder-based professional road and mountain runner.
In this episode, Andy discusses his background in running from why he started running in middle school to competing in high school. He recaps the transition from high school to collegiate running and recounts his biggest breakthrough race in college where he ran 13:41 in the 5k. Andy shares three central lessons he learned from Mark Wetmore, his renowned coach at the University of Colorado. He explains how he stayed motivated on a long-road back from an injury. Andy reveals why he started mountain racing and reflections on his recent third place finish at the Pikes Peak Ascent. He offers his favorite running spots and reads, including the craziest animals he has seen on a run! Lastly, Andy previews upcoming races and goals.
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EPISODE LINKS
- Andy's Facebook
- Andy's Twitter: @wackerandy
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Ann Gaffigan is a former American Record Holder in the Steeplechase, Co-Founder of Women Talk Sports, and business owner.
In this episode, Ann discusses her background in athletics from balancing competitive soccer and running throughout high school to the transition from high school to collegiate running. She reflects on being apart of history as she ran the steeplechase the first year the NCAA had it as a women’s event. Ann reveals the power of mental strength in her 2004 Olympic Trials Race, in which she set the former American Record. She describes how she turned the disappointment of her 2008 Olympic Trials Race to constructive action as she has helped raise awareness for gender equality in women’s athletics. Ann explains how Women Talk Sports is changing the face of women’s athletics. She offers advice on how to balance motherhood, training, and work. Lastly, Ann previews upcoming projects for her web development business, Gazelle Incorporated.
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EPISODE LINKS
- Ann's Twitter: @anngaff
- Ann's Company, Gazelle Incorporated Webite
- Women Talk Sports Website
- Steeple Chics Website
- Ann's Client, Lashinda Demus' Website
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Danielle Hunt is a runner for the Oiselle Team and Colgate University Women's Cross Country and Track and Field coach.
In this episode, Danielle gives her background in athletics from field hokey and alpine skiing to eventually running in high school. She discusses how perseverance and hard work allowed her to run in college and her journey running at the renowned Northern Arizona University Program. Danielle provides insight on what is means to be a coach: finding happiness in the joy of others. She describes her experience running and racing for the Oiselle Team. Danielle shares three tips for staying injury-free. Lastly, Danielle previews upcoming races on her calendar and what excites her about her new position as Women's Head Cross Country at Colgate University.
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EPISODE LINKS
- Danielle's Blog
- Danielle's Twitter: @dannigrl88
- Danielle's Oiselle Athlete Page
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Lisa Hamilton is an accomplished master’s runner, coach, and host of the Conscious Runner Podcast.
In this episode, Lisa discusses her background in athletics from swimming competitively throughout her youth in St. Croix to discovering running in college. She reveals what she prefers-- track or cross country. Lisa recounts her most mentally challenging race and proudest race. She explains what being a “conscious runner” means and why she began the Conscious Runner podcast. Lisa provides insight on the relationship between spirituality and competition in running. She gives her perspective on balancing motherhood, work, and training. Lisa reflects on breakthroughs in the athletes she coaches and the importance of strength training. Lastly, Lisa shares upcoming races on her schedule and tips on how to stay motivated as a runner.
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EPISODE LINKS
- Conscious Runner Blog
- Conscious Runner Facebook
- Conscious Runner Twitter: @ConsciousRunner
- Conscious Runner YouTube Channel
- Conscious Runner Podcast on iTunes
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Daniel Herrera is an accomplished collegiate runner for UCLA.
In this episode, Daniel shares his running background from middle school to how he knew he wanted to take running to the next level in high school and then again in college. Daniel details the elements that make a strong runner. He explains how an injury began his journey with visualization and the role of visualization in success and failure. Daniel reflects on his 1500 meter race at the USA Outdoor Championships in June 2014 and how visualization helped him in his race. He discusses the role of sacrifice in elite distance running and previews his goals for this upcoming year.
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EPISODE LINKS
- Daniel's Instagram: @corredaniel
- Daniel's UCLA Athlete Page
- Video of Daniel's 1500 meter USA Outdoor Championships in June 2014
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Krissy Moehl is a professional ultra trail runner.
In this episode, Krissy discusses her running background from high school through how she found ultrarunning as a senior in college working at Seattle Running Company. She shares what her first ultra, the Chuckanut 50k, taught her: never stop smiling. Krissy explains her work as longtime race director of the Chuckanut 50k. She describes one of the most memorable races of her career. Krissy gives the inside scoop on why Scott Jurek, a longtime friend of hers, is also her mentor. She recaps her recent FKT attempt of the John Muir Trail and how she plans to recover from the adventure. She reflects on how the ultra-trail running community inspires her and reveals upcoming travels and trail running adventures. Lastly, she provides advice for those new to running.
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EPISODE LINKS
- Krissy's Website
- Krissy's Facebook
- Krissy's Twitter: @krissymoehl
- Kirssy's Instagram: @krissymoehl
- Krissy's Patagonia Ambassador Page
- Krissy's Ultraspire Ambassador Page
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Jessica Harper is one of the original members of the Oiselle Team, steeplechaser, and Community Engagement Manager for Reading Partners.
In this episode, Jessica discusses how she joined the Oiselle Team in 200. She provides her background in running from why she joined cross country in high school to running collegiately at Western Oregon University. Jessica reveals her three favorite aspects of the steeplechase. She shares her most memorable race has been in her Oiselle singlet. Jessica explains her journey coaching herself and how she is inspired by the Oiselle Team. She explains her running goals for herself in the upcoming future and her favorite eats and books.
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EPISODE LINKS
- Jessica's Twitter: @harperjess
- Jessica's Instagram: @harperje
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Sage Canaday and Sandi Nypaver are professional ultra-trail-mountain runners and coaches.
In this episode, Sage and Sandi recount the story of how they met. Sandi gives her running background and what inspired her to sign up for her first 100-miler. They describe one another in three words. Sage and Sandi recount their wins in the North Face Endurance Challenge in Costa Rica and explain how they support each other when racing. They discuss the balance between training together and by themselves. Sage and Sandi provide a glimpse into what it is like to have a coaching business together. Lastly, they share how they have shaped each others nutrition.
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EPISODE LINKS
- Sage's Website
- Sandi's Website
- Sage's Youtube Channel
- Sandi's YouTube Channel
- Sage's Facebook
- Sage's Twitter: @sagecanaday
- Sage's Instagram: @sagecanaday
- V02 Max Productions Company: Filmmaking & Coaching
- Sage's individual interview on ROO Podcast #39
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Laura Hugo is a runner for the Oiselle Team, mother, and educational consultant.
In this episode, Laura discusses her background in athletics as competitive collegiate swimmer. She explains how she was inspired to start running-- from her college roommate, former American record holder in the steeplechase, Ann Gaffigan. Lauren explains what it means to run for Oiselle and her favorite distance, the 5k. She reveals how motherhood and pregnancy has changed her relationship to running and tips on training with a stroller. Laura provides insight on how to schedule running workouts as a working mother. She shares why she looks up to Lauren Fleshman, another Oiselle Team athlete. Lastly, Laura previews upcoming races and goals.
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EPISODE LINKS
- Laura's Blog
- Laura's Twitter: @lauralhugo
- Laura's Instagram: @lauralhugo
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Diane Israel is psychotherapist, world-class runner and triathlete, filmmaker, and teacher.
In this episode, Diane recounts her background in running from being one of the only high school girls in road races to qualifying for the Olympic Trials. She offers advice for those intimidated by running on how to find oneself as a runner. Diane explains why she transitioned from running to competitive triathlon. She discusses her personal journey with eating issues and why endurance athletes are obsessed with body image. Diane shares how she knew she wanted to be a psychotherapist. She provides her perspective on four key components for healing from eating issues. Lastly, Diane explains how she has been a conduit for her mother’s teachings.
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EPISODE LINKS
- Daine's Beauty Mark Website
- Diane's Twitter: @dianeisrael
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Shanna Burnette is an accomplished runner for the Oiselle Team, founder of ModCraft, and mother.
In this episode, Shanna discusses how she balances being a mother, company owner of ModCraft, and runner for Oiselle. She shares he running background from soccer in her youth to running collegiately at the renowned University of Colorado. Shanna explains why she loves Oiselle and has chosen to run and work with them. She reveals how ModCraft, her brand communication agency, began and the collaborative platform she has fostered between clients. Shanna provides insight on how to balance training with work and motherhood. Lastly, Shanna previews upcoming innovations for ModCraft and running races on her schedule.
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EPISODE LINKS
- Shanna's Twitter
- Shanna's Instagram
- Shanna's Oiselle Profile
- Modcraft's Website
- Modcraft's Twitter
- Modcraft's Instagram
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Jeremy and Adriana Nelson are accomplished runners and cofounders of Roll Recovery.
In this episode, Jeremy and Adriana discuss their running backgrounds, Adriana’s journey as a professional runner, and their cofounding of Roll Recovery, a company that creates innovative self-massage tools for athletes. Adriana recounts her running story from her youth in Romania. Jeremy reflects on how being married to a professional runner inspired his getting serious about running. They both offer three tips on injury prevention. Jeremy and Adriana discuss how perseverance has made Adriana’s most memorable marathons. They explain what is Roll Recovery and the story behind its invention. Lastly, they reveal upcoming races and roll recovery innovations in the upcoming months.
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EPISODE LINKS
- Roll Recovery Website
- Roll Recovery Facebook
- Roll Recovery Twitter: @rollrecovery
- Adriana's Twitter: @adi_nelson
- Adriana's Instagram: @adi_nelson
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Joel Davis is the Minister of Music of Black Swan Sounds Record Label and DJ of Terrasonic.
In this episode, Joel discusses his musical journey of working at numerous different yoga music companies, including his current work as the Minister of Music at Black Swan Sounds Record Label and his famous show Terrasonic, a global freeform mix show created in 2002 that is still airing weekly. Joel first provides his background in music. He explains how KGNU Community Radio in Boulder changed his life. He explains his journey working for numerous different yoga record labels, including Sounds True, White Swan Records, and Black Swan Sounds. Joel provides insight on the the intersection between music and spirituality. He discusses his collaborations with numerous yoga music artists, including DJ Drez, Srikalogy, and MC Yogi. Joel details three things he has learned from having his own radio show. He reveals his perspective on how music can heal the world and what he thinks is the future of yoga in the next 25 years.
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EPISODE LINKS
- Black Swan Sounds Site
- Black Swan Sounds Facebook
- Black Swan Sounds Twitter: @blackswansounds
- Terrasonic Facebook
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Joanna Zeiger is an accomplished runner, former professional triathlete, coach, and researcher of behavioral genetics.
Joanna was a professional triathlete who had successes at all 3 distances in the sport, winning races in the Olympic, Half Ironman, and Ironman distances. She is an Olympic trial qualifier in 3 sports – marathon, triathlon and swimming.
In this episode, Joanna discusses her background in swimming from beginning at the age of 7 to swimming competitively through college. She explains how an injury lead her to discover running. Joanna recounts the two most memorable races from her triathlon career. She describes the benefits of strength training for endurance athletes. Joanna reveals her current focus on running as a competitive masters athlete and upcoming races and goals, including qualifying for the Olympic Trials in the marathon. She reflects on why coaches need a coach. Joanna explains how she balances her work as a Research Associate at the Institute for Behavioral Genetics and training on a day to day basis. She honors the importance of her family’s support in her athletic endeavors. Lastly, Joanna provides three tips for endurance athletes those recovering from an injury and her nutrition philosophy for athletes of all levels.
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EPISODE LINKS
- Joanna's Website
- Joanna's Twitter: @joannazeiger
- Joanna's Coaching
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Marissa Vicario is a health and nutrition coach, blogger, and creator of MWAH, Marissa’s Well-Being and Health.
In this episode, Marissa recounts her journey into health and how she reinvented her palate. She provides insight on how people can change their relationship to food. Marissa explains why she became a health coach and chose The Institute for Integrative Nutrition to study at. She offers a story of transformation of one of her clients and the three pillars of her coaching philosophy. Marissa reflects on her favorite ways to stay active and how she practices self-care on a daily basis. She explains what holistically hot means, a phrase she coined. She shares wise words from her inspiring grandmother and lastly, details on Marissa’s upcoming events and projects.
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EPISODE LINKS
- Marissa's Website
- Marissa's Facebook
- Marissa's Twitter: @marissavicario
- Marissa's Instagram: @marissavicario
- Marissa's Youtube Channel
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Lauren Jimison is a professional runner for the Mammoth Track Club.
Lauren attended Azusa Pacific University where she graduated as an 11 time All-American, 5 time Individual National Champion in the 5k and 10k, and 3 time team National Champion. Lauren is now running professionally for the Mammoth Track Club and had a successful first marathon, with a 4th place finish at the Grandma’s Marathon in a time of 2:35, hitting the Olympic “A” standard.
In this episode, Lauren recounts her journey starting her high school’s cross country running program. Lauren shares all the details on her recent 4th place finish at the Grandma’s Marathon. She discusses her relationship between her faith and running. Lauren provides a recap of her most mentally challenging race and how she navigates the ups and downs of distance running. She shares lessons that she has learned from her time with the Mammoth Track Club. Lauren gives the inside scoop on her nutrition and how it has changed since moving to altitude in Mammoth Lakes, California. She describes what a typical day looks like for her as a professional runner and lastly, reveals upcoming races and goals for the near and far future.
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EPISODE LINKS
- Lauren's Blog
- Lauren's Twitter: @laurenloverun
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Leslie Salmon Jones is the creator of Afro Flow Yoga, yoga teacher, wellness coach, and dancer.
In this episode, Leslie discusses her dance background, how she created Afro Flow Yoga, and issues of diversity in the yoga world. She reveals her journey to become a professional dancer for the Alvin Ailey Company. Leslie explains what is Afro Flow Yoga, how a trip to Africa inspired its creation, and the riveting story of the very first Afro Flow Yoga Class. Leslie provides insight on issues of diversity in the yoga community and the healing work that she is doing. She previews upcoming events for Afro Flow Yoga, including collaborations with the renowned Omega Institute. Lastly, Leslie offers her perspective on nutrition, from what she eats to advice for those interested in eating clean.
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EPISODE LINKS
- Leslie's Website
- Afro Flow Yoga Website
- Afro Flow Yoga Facebook
- Afro Flow Yoga Twitter: @afroflowyoga
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Cara Gilman is a yoga teacher, cycle instructor, and long-distance runner.
In this episode, Cara discusses her relationship with yoga, running, and the integration of these movement forms in her life. Cara shares the stories behind how yoga and running came into her life and why she became a yoga teacher. She reveals how she overcame the fears associated with making her livelihood as a yoga teacher and how her students inspire her. Cara describes her three main self-care practices, including meditation, and how she fits these into her daily schedule. Cara offers advice for those interested in trying running or yoga and the benefits for those on either side of the spectrum. She provides details on her training for the 2014 Fall Chicago Marathon and her plans to become a running coach. Lastly, Cara explains why Gabrielle Bernstein inspires her and how her husband balances her.
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EPISODE LINKS
- Cara's Website
- Cara's Twitter: @RunnerOmie
- Cara's Instagram: @caragilman
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Carly Wilson is a surfer and yogi from Santa Cruz, California who is surfing and studying on Oahu, Hawaii.
Carly Wilson began surfing at the age of 13 and was first introduced by her mother in the Santa Cruz waters near her home. For college, Carly moved to the Hawaiian island of Oahu to pursue surfing and school. This past year, Carly took time off from college to pursue surfing professionally and is returning to school this Fall to study sustainable food systems of Hawaii.
In this episode, Carly shares the story of how her mother first taught her to surf. She discusses all things surfing-- how to navigate fear of waves, what kind of board she uses, and the variability of a surfing session. Carly reflects on her experience as a woman in the sport and her female inspirations in the surfing world. Carly reveals what she thinks about when riding a wave. She explores the intersection between yoga and surfing. Carly explains the role of nutrition in her life-- both as fueling her sport and her sponsors. Lastly, sheexpresses her excitement to go back to school to study sustainable food systems of Hawaii.
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EPISODE LINKS
- Carly's Instagram: @carlywi
- Rise Bar Video of Carly surfing
- Carly's Sponsor Rise Bar
- Carly's Sponsor Odina
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Sara Hall is a professional runner and cofounder of the Hall Steps Foundation.
In this episode, Sara gives the inside scoop on her life as a professional runner for Asics, her relationship to her faith, and the social justice work she has done that has brought her around the world. She discusses how she began running at 13 years old and the freedom running gave her as an adolescent. Sara recounts her time at Stanford University and weighs what she loves more-- track or cross country. She explains her preparations for her debut of a 2014 Fall marathon. Sara shares how running has taught her perseverance and how her Christian faith centers her life. She describes her journey with the Hall Steps Foundation and her travels in Ethiopia and Kenya. Sara reflects on her relationship with her husband Ryan Hall, also an accomplished professional runner, and their involvement with Team Run Flagstaff. Lastly, Sara reveals her inspirations-- from Lauren Fleshman as a mentor to cooking omelets with Ryan.
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EPISODE LINKS
- Sara & Ryan's Website
- Sara's Twitter: @sarahall3
- Sara's Facebook
- Sara's Instagram: @sarahall3
- Hall Steps Foundation
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Ken Michal, also known as Coach Ken, is an ultra-trail runner and host of the Running Stupid Podcast.
In this episode, Ken will discuss his journey into ultrarunning as a means to recover from his smoking and food addictions. He will share the story behind how he went from being a self described “couch potato” to an experienced ultrarunner. Ken reveals details on his upcoming race, Western States 100, including the logistics, nutritional plan, challenges, his race plan, and what he is most excited about during the race. He reflects on the emotional come down after accomplishing a big feat such as Western States. Lastly, Ken gives the inside scoop on his upcoming race schedule and how he balances training with the rest of his life.
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EPISODE LINKS
- Running Stupid Podcast
- Running Stupid Facebook
- Ken's Sponsor Hoka One One
- Ken's Sponsor Boom Nutrition
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Lindsay Cotter is the creator of Cotter Crunch, gluten-free chef, nutritional specialist, fitness professional, wife to a professional triathlete, and blogger.
Lindsay has diverse experience in numerous realms in the world of wellness and blogging. This episode will reveal her journey into gluten-free cooking and how she has created a balanced life. She describes her relationship with athletics/running and the benefits of strength training for endurance athletes. Lindsay gives the inside scoop on what it is like to be married to a professional triathlete. She discusses the story behind her gluten-free diet and how this has affected her health. Lindsay explains what inspired her to create her signature healthy bites and other Cotter Creations. She provides insight on balancing her many roles through being present on a daily basis and making time to unplug through cooking. Lastly, she reflects on the connections she has made through social media and how her blog has helped make a difference in people’s lives.
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EPISODE LINKS
- Cotter Crunch Website
- Lindsay's Twitter: @LCCotter
- Lindsay's Instagram: @lccotter
- Healthy Bites' Facebook
- Lindsay's Pinterest
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Julie Piatt is a healer, musician, yogi, plant-based chef, meditator, mother of four, and author.
In this episode Julie shares a wealth of information about practicing spirituality amidst living a busy life. She explores how she practices gratitude on a daily basis and what is means to lives yoga off the mat. Julie reveals the unique components of her Jai Release Meditation program and the experience of her meditation practice leading her to finding her voice as a musician. She discusses what it is like having her sons as her band. Julie provides insight from balancing her many roles and who inspires her now. Lastly, Julie offers wisdom on living as a spiritual being surrounded by others who don’t share the same mindset.
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EPISODE LINKS
- Julie's Website
- Julie's husband Rich Roll's Website
- Julie's Jai Release Meditation Program
- Julie's Facebook
- Julie's Instagram: @srimati
- Julie's Twitter: @srimati
- Julie's Bandcamp
- Julie's iTunes
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Lynsey Dyer is a professional skier, SheJumps co-founder, filmmaker, and visual artist.
In this episode Lynsey shares her athletic background from her relationship with skiing in her youth to how she began competing professionally. Lindsay discusses the experiences of fear, confidence, and fluidity when freestyle skiing. She explains the birth of the Girafficorn, the half giraffe, half unicorn mascot of SheJumps, an organization Lynsey founded that promotes the participation of girls in the outdoors through mentorship. Lastly, Lynsey reveals insight and information on Pretty Faces, her upcoming film that will be the first all female ski documentary.
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EPISODE LINKS
- Lynsey's Website
- Lynsey's Facebook
- Lynsey's Twitter: @lynseydyer
- Lynsey's Instagram: @lynseydyer
- She-Jumps Organization Website
- Pretty Faces Film Website
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Matt Frazier is a creator of No Meat Athlete, runner, author, and coach.
In this episode Matt shares his background in running from his first marathon to qualifying for the Boston Marathon seven years later with a time that was over 100 minutes faster than his first. Matt discuses how he initially became vegetarian, the impact of a plant-based diet on his running, and his later transition to veganism. He reveals the breakthrough experience in the success of his No Meat Athlete blog. Matt discusses his inspirations from his must-reads to vegan athletes that he looks up to. Lastly, Matt gives the inside scoop on whats next in his training and for the No Meat Athlete community in the upcoming year.
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EPISODE LINKS
- Matt's No Meat Athlete Website
- No Meat Athlete Facebook
- No Meat Athlete Twitter: @nomeatathlete
- No Meat Athlete Book
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Amber Sayer is an exercise physiologist, personal fitness trainer, competitive distance runner, and certified lifestyle & weight management coach.
In this episode Amber shares her background in running from how she found running in middle school to her success in high school, on national and international levels. Amber discusses her battle with anorexia, which she wrote about in her memoir, entitled PR:A Personal Record of Running from Anorexia. She offers her thoughts on the connection between eating disorders and distance running and what helped her heal. Amber reveals her relationship with running now, upcoming changes in her life, and her inspirations.
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EPISODE LINKS
- Amber's Website
- Amber's Twitter: @ambersayer
- Amber's Book on Amazon
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Lucy Bartholomew is an accomplished Australian ultra-trail runner who is only eighteen!
In this episode, Lucy shares how she found ultrarunning at the age of fifteen and recounts her first 100 km race with her dad. She discusses her recent success at the 100km Tarawera Ultramarathon and the most mentally challenging race she has ever had. Lucy reveals how she balances being in high school with running and the importance of rest and recovery in her training. Lastly, Lucy gives the inside scoop on whats ahead for the upcoming year: taking a year off from school to pursue professional running and a few of the races on her schedule.
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EPISODE LINKS
- Lucy's Blog
- Lucy's Facebook
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Dana Flynn is a yoga teacher and co-creator of the Laughing Lotus Yoga Center.
In this episode Dana shares the story of how yoga came into her life: from being a former stockbroker, owning a restaurant in New York City, to the spiritual journey that brought her to her mat. She describes the biggest challenge in her personal yoga practice and her inspirational Lotus community. Dana reflects on the intersection between music and yoga in her life and in Lotus Flow. Lastly, Dana reveals what's ahead for 2014: the upcoming Lotus Shakti Summit and exciting trainings and growth in the Laughing Lotus Center.
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EPISODE LINKS
- Dana's Laughing Lotus Yoga Center Website
- Dana's Facebook
- Laughing Lotus Facebook
- Laughing Lotus Twitter: @LaughingLotusNY
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Randy Pierce is an experienced runner, hiker, and president of 2020 Vision Quest.
In this episode, Randy shares the story of how a unknown neurological disorder cause him to loose his sight at the age of 22 and later become wheelchair bound. Randy recounts how his guide dog, the Mighty Quinn, his inspiration in regaining his ability to walk. He discusses Quinn and his journey hiking all 48 of the over 4000 foot peaks in the New Hampshire White Mountains. Randy describes his experiences qualifying for the 2015 Boston Marathon in May. He explains his work with 2020 Vision Quest, which helps support the visually impaired community in achieving their goals. Lastly, Randy reveals details on his exciting 2015 Expedition to Mt. Kilimanjaro.
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EPISODE LINKS
- 2020 Vision Quest Website
- Randy's Facebook
- Randy's Twitter: @2020VisionQuest
- Randy's YouTube Channel
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Rickey Gates is a professional trail-mountain runner, photographer, and world traveler.
In this episode Rickey shares his running journey from not making the University of Colorado’s Cross Country team three years in a row to winning his first race and eventually becoming an accomplished trail and mountain runner. He discuses his philosophy of intuitive running, focused on self-awareness and training without a watch. Rickey shares his experiences running on all seven continents and what races have been most memorable to a recount of the most challenging race. Rickey explores the intersection between running and photography and the logistics of carrying photography gear with him. Lastly, Rickey reveals upcoming races on his bucket list and 2014 calendar.
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EPISODE LINKS
- Rickey's Website
- Rickey's Facebook
- Rickey's Twitter: @rickeygates
- Rickey's Instagram: @rickeygates
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Sage Canaday is a professional ultra-trail-mountain runner, filmmaker, coach, and author.
In this episode Sage shares his running background: from his his first 1500 meter win in seventh grade to his experience running at Cornell University. He discuses the power of mental strength when racing and how this allowed him to qualify for the Olympic trails in 2007 at the age of 21. Sage explores why he has transitioned to ultra and trail running from his time on the post-collegiate Hansons-Brooks Distance Project. He reveals upcoming races on his bucket list and 2014 calendar. Sage shares his perspective on rest and recovery from both his experiences as a coach and professional athlete. Lastly, Sage gives the inside scoop on his soon-to-be-released film, MUT Runner.
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EPISODE LINKS
- Sage's Website
- Sage's Youtube Channel
- Sage's Facebook
- Sage's Twitter: @sagecanaday
- Sage's Instagram: @sagecanaday
- V02 Max Productions Company: Filmmaking & Coaching
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Carrie Tollefson is an elite middle distance runner, Olympian, and host of C Tolle Run, a weekly running and fitness show.
In this episode Carrie shares her running background: she ran her first race at the age of five, was a 13-time Minnesota State Champion (eight in track and five in cross country), and was the first person in NCAA history to win both the 3K and 5K titles. Carrie recounts her most challenging race, the 1500 Olympic qualifying trails that won her a spot representing the US in the 2004 Olympic Games in Athens, Greece. She discusses marathons, from her experience watching the 2014 Boston Marathon on TV to her upcoming training for a half marathon. Lastly, Carrie highlights the importance of family: she offers advice for mothers on how to fit in training while balancing children, reveals her grandfather as her inspiration, and shares how she unplugs with her family.
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EPISODE LINKS
- C Tolle Run Website
- C Tolle Run Facebook
- C Tolle Run Twitter: @ctollerun
- C Tolle Run YouTube Channel
- C Tolle Run iTunes
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Nichole Bukowski is a long distance runner, yoga teacher, and community organizer. In this episode Nichole shares her recent experience of running the 2014 Boston Marathon from her most memorable moment during the race to how she overcame injury in her training. Nichole describes her background in athletics as a division one field hockey player for Boston College. She reveals the intersection between yoga and running when marathoning and what made her want to become a yoga teacher. Nichole discusses her work with youth in Dorchester and developing a yoga, running, and nutrition program for schools.
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EPISODE LINKS
- Nichole's Facebook
- Nichole's Blog
- Nichole's Vimeo
- Nichole's Boston College Article
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Keeley Tillotson and Erika Welsh are cofounders and coowners of Wild Friends Nut Butter. Keeley and Erika started Wild Friends Nut Butter before either of them was 20 years old as college sophomores at the University of Oregon.
In this episode Keeley and Erika share how Wild Friends Nut Butter began one rainy night in their college room. They reveal their favorite Wild Friends Nut Butter flavor, including details on their new sunflower butter line. Erika and Keeley describe the biggest challenges they have faced in starting to their own company to the most memorable moments, including their appearance on the show Shark Tank. They discuss inspiring companies, people they would like to meet, one another in three words, and what is ahead for Wild Friends in 2014.
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EPISODE LINKS
- Wild Friends Nut Butter Site
- Wild Friends Nut Butter Blog
- Wild Friends Nut Butter Facebook
- Wild Friends Nut Butter Twitter: @2wildfriends
- Wild Friends Nut Butter Instagram: @wild_friends
- Keeley's Blog
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Greg Faxon is a consultant, accomplished Spartan Racer, blogger, and positive psychology enthusiast.
In this episode Greg explores what it means to live deliberately. Greg explains his background in obstacle racing as a natural transition from his years of high school and collegiate wrestling. Greg found obstacle racing while in his undergrad at Wesleyan and has had success at Spartan Racing, competing in Spartan World Championships in 2013. He discusses his training and what he thinks about when racing. Greg then explores interesting phenomena within positive psychology and how this intersects with his work as a marketing consultant for HawkPartners. Lastly, Greg discusses mentors who have inspired him and what he is looking forward to for 2014.
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EPISODE LINKS
- Greg's Blog
- Greg's Twitter: @gregfaxon
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Dr. Nick Campos is a chiropractic physician, spiritual teacher, and author. In this episode we discuss Dr. Campos’ early interest in the mind-body-spirit connection from the teachers that inspired him to his first chiropractic adjustment at the age of seven. Dr. Campos explains the role of dharma in his life and work in starting the West Hollywood Healing Arts Center. He shares a window into how he maintains wellness-- from his daily mediation practice to the benefits of juicing. Lastly, Dr. Campos discusses his upcoming book.
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EPISODE LINKS
- Dr. Campos Website
- Dr. Campos Chiropractic Website
- Dr. Campos Twitter: @drnickcampos
- Dr. Campos Facebook
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Dick Beardsley is a former professional runner, motivational speaker, and author. Dick is a renowned American distance runner who is best known for his 1982 Boston Marathon, “Duel in the Sun” with Alberto Salazar, where he ran 2:08:53. Dick is also a two-time Olympic Trials Marathon qualifier. He is featured in the Guinness Book of World Records for being the only person to ever run 13 consecutive personal bests in the marathon. After retiring from running in 1988, Dick had a series of near fatal accidents that left him addicted to pain killers. He become sober, returned to his active running lifestyle, and was inspired to start the Dick Beardsley Foundation that educates people on the disease of chemical dependency.
In this episode we discuss Dick’s running background, from what inspired him to begin running in high school to time as a professional runner. Dick recounts the 1982 Boston Marathon, “Duel in the Sun” with Alberto Salazar and the challenges he encountered during the race. He shares his journey of chemical dependency from how he overcame his addiction to pain killers to starting the Dick Beardsley Foundation. Dick reveals his relationship with running now and thoughts on the upcoming Boston Marathon.
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EPISODE LINKS
- Dick's Website
- Dick Beardsley Foundation Website
- Dick's Facebook
- Dick's Twitter: @dickbeardsley
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Heather Anderson is an experienced hiker, ultramarathoner, and record holder of the fastest self-supported Pacific Crest Trail (PCT) thru-hike (60 days, 17 hours, 12 minutes).
In this episode we discuss Heather’s numerous hiking endeavors she completed before her speed PCT hike, including the Continental Divide Trail, Appalachian Mountain Trail, and the PCT once prior. Heather reveals the challenges of her record-holding PCT hike, including a recount of her most difficult day and four encounters with mountain lions. She shares on her love of ultrarunning, including her most recent attempt at the Barkley 100. Heather describes her food/nutrition philosophy and what trails are on her bucket list.
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EPISODE LINKS
- Heather's Blog
- Heather's Facebook
- Heather's Twitter: @anishhikes
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Faith Hunter is a yoga teacher, social activist, studio owner, and creator of Embrace Your Flow. Faith is an innovator in all that she does. She owns Embrace Studio in Washington, DC, where she teaches Embrace Your Flow, a style of yoga that blends Vinyasa, Kundalini, and Ashtanga into a yoga experience that is both grounded and spiritually fly. Faith is passionate about social activism and is pioneering a program in Haiti to train yoga teachers in becoming community leaders and Spiritually Fly ChangeMakers.
In this episode we discuss how Faith discovered yoga as a way to cope with her brother Michael dying of AIDS. Faith explains her yoga teacher training background with the Laughing Lotus School and how she has evolved her teaching into her signature style of Embrace Your Flow. She discusses her work in Haiti and how listeners can become involved in either trainings or a retreat in Haiti. Faith shares her biggest personal inspiration and what she is looking forward to in 2014.
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EPISODE LINKS
- Faith's Website
- Faith's Facebook
- Faith's Twitter: @faithhunteryoga
- Faith's Instagram: @spirituallyfly
- Faith's YouTube Channel
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Sage Rountree is a yoga teacher, runner, triathlete, endurance sports coach, and author. Sage specializes in teaching yoga to runners. She is an endurance athlete herself and has raced 400m to the ultramarathon and triathlons from the super sprint to the Ironman. Sage co-owns the Carrboro Yoga Company and the Durham Yoga Company, in addition to hosting online teacher trainings and teaching on YogaVibes. Sage has also published five books, with her most recent book, “Racing Wisely: A Practical & Philosophical Guide To Performing At Your Personal Best.”
In this episode we explore Sage’s relationships with balancing yoga and running. Sage reveals how she found yoga and what inspired her to become a yoga teacher. Sage also discusses “yoga moments” during a race, how yoga can fit into runners’ training, and her own story of battling a running injury. Lastly, Sage shares her inspirations, from great reads to her recent REI/Prana Tour.
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EPISODE LINKS
- Sage's Website
- Sage's Facebook
- Sage's Twitter: @sagetree
- Sage's Instagram: @sagetree
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John Lewis is the creator of Bad Ass Vegan, fitness trainer, and health enthusiast on the podcast. John has always loved athletics and played Division 1 College Basketball. He has appeared as a fitness model on shows, music videos, fitness magazine, and was featured on the P90X Television ads. John founded Bad Ass Vegan, his blog and brand that promotes a vegetarian/vegan lifestyle.
In this episode we explore John’s relationship with veganism from how he discovered veganism to a recent vegan cruise he traveled on. John discusses the development of Bad Ass Vegan, with his creation of the Bad Ass Power Cookie. John reveals some of his biggest personal challenges and the wisdom he has gleamed through them. Lastly, John shares his inspirations and the power of his community.
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EPISODE LINKS
- John's Bad Ass Vegan Blog
- Bad Ass Vegan Facebook
- Bad Ass Vegan Twitter: @badassvegan
- Bad Ass Vegan Instagram: @badassvegan
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Darren Rhodes is a yoga teacher, director of YogaOasis, and founder of YogaHour.
In this episode we explore Darren’s yoga background from how it helped heal his scoliosis to how he began teaching at YogaOasis in 1997. He shares what yoga philosophy and postures currently inspire him. Darren discuses his experiences modeling and writing on over 400 yoga poses for his book, the Yoga Resource Practice Manual eBook. Darren reveals whats ahead for 2014 and what he foresees as the future of yoga in the United States in the next 25 years.
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EPISODE LINKS
- Darren's Studio YogaOasis Website
- Darren's Shop: Yo Productions Webstore
- Darren's Facebook
- Darren's Twitter: @kalikickasana
- YogaOasis Facebook
- YogaHour Website
- YogaHour Facebook
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Jay Johnson is a running coach, writer, producer of RunningDVDs, and director of Boulder Running Camps and Boulder Running Clinics. Jay began running in fourth grade, continued through college where he ran at University of Colorado (CU), coached by the renowned Mark Wetmore. At CU, Jay was on the 1998 varsity cross country team written about in Chris Lear’s book Running with the Buffaloes.
In this episode we discuss Jay’s background in running from his middle school years to his experiences running at CU. He explains how he got into coaching and his proudest moments as a coach. Jay reveals the four pillars of his coaching philosophy, including what it means to run easy and the phenomena of cardiac drift. Lastly, Jay shares exciting developments with the Boulder Running Clinics and details on their information packed videos.
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EPISODE LINKS
- Jay's Website
- Jay's Twitter: @coachjayjohnson
- Jay's Instagram: @coachjayjohnson
- Jay's Youtube Chanel
- Boulder Running Camp's Website
- Boulder Running Clinic's Website
- Running DVDs Website
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Izzy is a food blogger, vegan, and Russian aficionado. Izzy has been vegan since 2010 and was inspired to start her blog Veganizzm when she moved into her first apartment with a real kitchen during her first year at University of Wisconsin. Izzy currently works at Yelp in Madison and as a Russian translator.
In this episode we discuss why Izzy became vegan after reading Jonathan Safran-Foer’s book, Eating Animals. Izzy shares her experiences studying abroad in Russia and her special series of Russian recipes called “My Babushka’s Recipes.” She gives the listeners a feel for the Madison restaurant scene and her plans on collaborating with restaurant owners in 2014. Lastly, Izzy shares her inspirations, from her favorite blogs to Ellen Degeneres.
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EPISODE LINKS
- Veganizzm Blog
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Jessica Gumkowski is a triathlete, yoga teacher, and massage therapist. Jessica has been involved in triathlon since 2004 and is currently training for her third Ironman, Lake Placid in July 2014. She is a life-long yoga practitioner and now teaches yoga at Newport Power Yoga. Jessica studied massage therapy at the Boulder College of Massage Therapy from 2004-2006 and specializes in orthopedic and sports massage.
In this episode we discuss Jessica’s yoga and triathlon backgrounds, exploring the challenges she faced when encountering both disciplines. She shares her experiences on the power of meditating while racing triathlons. Jessica reveals how she balances her schedule by slowing down. Lastly, Jessica gives listeners the inside scoop on her plant-based nutrition, recovery regimen, and what races are ahead for her in 2014.
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EPISODE LINKS
- Jessica's Blog: YogiTriathlete
- Jessica's Twitter: @yogitriathlete
- Jessica's Instagram: @yogitriathlete
- Jessica's Youtube Channel
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Nate Jenkins is a professional runner and math teacher. Nate began running in middle school, ran throughout college, and later became a professional runner. Nate now balances running with his full-time teaching position as a math teacher.
In this episode we discuss Nate’s running background, from how he began running to his transition to professional running. Nate recounts the 2008 U.S. Olympic Trials Marathon where he ran 2:14, placing seventh and ahead of Olympic silver medalist Meb Keflezighi. Nate discusses his journey with injuries and how yoga has helped him stay injury-free. Lastly, Nate shares what races are ahead for 2014.
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EPISODE LINKS
- Nate's Twitter: @natejruns
- Nate's Running Times' Blog
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Sara Courter is a holistic healer, writer, and yoga teacher. Sara has certifications in wellness counseling, Ayurvedic therapy, and is currently studying to become a Certified Holistic Nutritionist. She holds a BA in English and has a popular wellness blog, Body Karma. Sara has been published in numerous wellness hubs, including MindBodyGreen, elephant journal, Yoga Modern, Odyssey Magazine, and featured monthly in Happiness + Wellness Mag.
In this episode we discuss what drew Sara to become a healer and a yoga teacher. Sara explains her recent blog post on Body Karma, which offers her perspective on Lent. Sara shares on the role of nutrition in her life, from overcoming an eating disorder to being passionate about plant-based recipe creation. Lastly, Sara reveals the peoples that inspire her, from Gandhi to her mother, and what is ahead for 2014.
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EPISODE LINKS
- Sara's Website
- Sara's Body Karma Blog
- Sara's Tumblr
- Sara's Body Karma Facebook
- Sara's Instagram: @saracourter
- Sara's Twitter: @saracourter
- Sara's Youtube Channel
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Ryan DeBell is a CrossFit athlete, chiropractic doctor, director of Pacific Sports and Spine, and founder of the Movement Fix.
Ryan is a life-long athlete and found CrossFit during college. After studying business in undergraduate, Ryan went on to complete his masters degree in sports and exercise science and received a doctorate of chiropractic degree. He was inspired to open his own sports medicine clinic in Washington state called Pacific Sports and Spine that works primarily with CrossFit athletes. Ryan developed The Movement Fix to share his ideas and courses that he teaches on CrossFit and functional exercise.
In this episode we discuss Ryan’s athletics background and how he was first introduced to CrossFit. Ryan shares his thoughts on CrossFit, from the difference between training and competing to what injuries are most common among CrossFit athletes. Ryan discusses he Paleo diet and his relationship with it. Lastly, Ryan reveals whats ahead for 2014 and advice for those interested in trying CrossFit.
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EPISODE LINKS
- The Movement Fix Website
- The Movement Fix Facebook
- The Movement Fix Twitter: @themovementfix
- The Movement Fix Instagram: @themovementfix
- The Movement Fix YouTube
- Pacific Sports and Spine Website
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Jack Weafer is a life-long athlete, psychotherapist, and author. In July 2013, Jack published Sacred Fall, which tells the story about his near-death experience when falling into a 50-foot ravine and his journey to completing a triathlon nine months later.
In this episode we discuss Jack’s fall and his experience of coming back to life. Jack shares insight on how to be in the present, from cultivating awareness of one’s breath to letting go of control. Jack discusses his athletics background and his journey training for his last triathlon months after the fall. Jack reveals the power of dreams and how his life has changed since publishing the book.
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EPISODE LINKS
- Jack's Website
- Jack's Book: Sacred Fall on Amazon
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Tim (Lucho) Waggoner is an endurance-sport coach, accomplished triathlete and ultra runner, and Endurance Planet podcast coach.
In this episode we discuss Lucho’s background in athletics from playing high school football to his success as a two time All-American in track in college. Lucho shares the highs and lows of racing and training from his most mentally challenging marathons to his most memorable triathlon. Lucho gives the inside scoop about his life now: being a father, avid fisherman, talented cyclist, and sought-after endurance sports coach.
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EPISODE LINKS
- Lucho's Blog
- Lucho's Twitter: @joghardlucho
- Lucho's Podcast: Endurance Planet
- Lucho's One Direction Athlete's Video
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Hannah Roberts is an ultrarunner, cyclist, and member of the U.S. Navy. Hannah has been in the navy since 2009 and is an experienced ultrarunner who has had numerous wins in the 100-mile distance.
In this episode, we discuss Hannah’s love of running ultras from her most memorable 100-miler to her heat training for 135-mile Badwater Ultramarathon. Hannah discusses her upcoming races and how she fits training in while on navy deployment. Hannah shares insight on her self-care practices from her journey with depression to the role of nutrition in her life. I hope you enjoy the show!
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EPISODE LINKS
- Hannah's Run Sea Legs Run Blog
- Hannah's Twitter: @hannah100robs
- Hannah's Instagram: @hannah4011
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Becky Wade is a professional runner for Asics, Watson Fellow, and world traveler. Becky graduated from Rice University in 2012 with success in the 5k, 10k, and steeplechase. The year after graduation, Becky received a prestigious Watson Fellowship to travel the world studying different running cultures. During her fellowship, Becky visited over twenty countries and ran 3,504 miles. In 2013, Becky was the fifth fastest female American marathoner with her 2:30 marathon time in the California International Marathon. What makes it even more amazing is that it was her first marathon ever!
In this episode, we discuss Becky’s running background from being a hurdler in fifth grade to what she thought about when racing the 10k in college. Becky shares the inside scoop on her Watson Fellowship and describes her favorite place she travelled: Ethiopia. Becky offers wise advice for runners based on her experiences with injuries. Lastly, Becky reveals what inspires her outside of running.
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EPISODE LINKS
- Becky's Blog from her Watson Fellowship: Becky Runs Away
- Becky's Twitter: @bexwade89
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Phil Wharton is a musculoskeletal therapist, author, and runner. Phil has worked with and trained hundreds of Olympic medalists, world record holders, and professional teams with the Wharton system that his father, Jim Wharton, and him developed. Phil is also an accomplished runner himself, with a marathon PR of 2:23.
In this episode we discuss Phil’s running and health journey, as he overcame scoliosis using the Wharton system. Phil debunks myths on stretching as he explains active isolated flexibility, a key component of the Wharton system. Phil offers wise advice for runners, explaining the role of rest, recovery, and breath. Lastly, Phil shares the inside scoop on why he thinks Kenyan runners are so successful.
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EPISODE LINKS
- Phil's Wharton Health Site
- Phil's Twitter: @phil_wharton
- Wharton Performance Facebook
- Wharton Performance Youtube
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Anya Kassoff is the creator of the Golubka food blog. Golubka is Russian for dove and is a version of Anya’s maiden name.
In this episode we discuss Anya’s inspiration for starting Golubka with her exploration of raw, vegan, and vegetarian cooking. Anya discusses her upcoming cookbook, The Vibrant Table, to be published in June 2014. Lastly, Anya shares the inside scoop on what she eats, when traveling and at home.
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EPISODE LINKS
- Golubka Blog
- Golubka Facebook
- Golubka Twitter: @GolubkaKitchen
- Golubka Instagram: @golubka
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Briohny Smyth and Dice Iida-Klein are an LA-based yoga teaching duo. Briohny and Dice are known for their love of inversions and arm balances with their development of signature styles of Bryce and Fit Flow Yoga. They have both shared their love of yoga through popular Equinox videos: “The Contortionist,” “Paddleboarders, Meet Your Mat,” and “The Balancing Act.”
In this episode, we discuss Briohny and Dice’s relationship with yoga, each other, and the upcoming year. Briohny and Dice describe how they first came to their yoga mats, their experiences of teaching yoga internationally, and challenges in their personal practices. Briohny and Dice share the story of how they first met and their relationship when co-teaching. Lastly, Briohny and Dice preview what's ahead for 2014: family, yoga, and their newfound love of golf!
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EPISODE LINKS
- Briohny's Site
- Dice's Site
- Briohny's Facebook
- Dice's Facebook
- Briohny & Dice's Twitter: @briohny_dice
- Briohny & Dice's Instagram: @bryceyoga
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Mary McManus is a writer, runner, and spiritual warrior.
In this episode we discuss Mary’s healing odyssey that began December 2006 with her diagnosis of post polio syndrome. Mary shares her experience rediscovering running with the support of KMI structural integration body work with Joseph Welch and the Visceral Manipulation with Joanna Welch. Mary gives the inside scoop on her writing, from her upcoming memoir “Coming Home” to her favorite reads of 2013.
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EPISODE LINKS
- Mary's Website
- Mary's Blog
- Mary's Youtube Channel
- Mary's Amazon Author Page
- Mary's Twitter: @marymcpoet
- Boston Integrated Body Website
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Tawnee Prazak is a triathlon coach, personal trainer, triathlete, Endurance Planet podcast host, and model.
In this episode we discuss Tawnee’s background in athletics from her first triathlon experience to her new offseason passion: yoga! Tawnee gives the inside scoop about being a host of the Endurance Planet podcast. Lastly, Tawnee shares her insight on the benefits of rest, recovery, and nutrition.
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EPISODE LINKS
- Tawnee's Coaching Site
- Tawnee's Blog
- Tawnee's Twitter: @tawneeprazak
- Tawnee's Facebook
- Tawnee's Podcast: Endurance Planet
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Scott Spitz is an accomplished runner, writer, and long-time vegan. Scott is the creator of the RunVegan blog, where he shares his insights on running, veganism, and life.
In this episode, we discuss how Scott started running at the age of six to accomplishing his 2:25:55 marathon PR in the 2009 Chicago Marathon. Scott explains the backstory to his nineteen-years of being a vegan. Lastly, Scott describes his current journey with stomach cancer and how it has influenced his relationship with running and life.
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EPISODE LINKS
- Scott's RunVegan Blog
- Scott's Instagram: @runrevolt
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Avasa and Matty Love are a LA-based music duo on the podcast. Avasa and Matty first met in 2008 when Avasa was working as a waitress at Cafe Gratitude and two years later, in 2010, they got married and released their first EP, “Love is King, Loving is Queen.” They are currently working on their upcoming album, “The Road,” due to be released in December 2013. In this episode, we discuss Avasa and Matty’s meditation and spiritual paths that inspire their music. Avasa and Matty describe their diverse musical influences, ranging from Beethoven to India Arie. Lastly, Avasa and Matty share their studies with teacher Juan Ruiz Naupari and Pneuma Yoga.
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EPISODE LINKS
- Avasa & Matty's Site
- Avasa & Matty's Facebook
- Avasa & Matty's Twitter: @avasamatty
- Avasa & Matty's Bandcamp
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Debbie Steingesser is a San Francisco-based yoga teacher, Crossfit Level One Trainer, and creator of YogiWOD. Debbie was first introduced to yoga at the age of 16 as a way to unwind after dance classes. Since then, Debbie has become a 500-hour level yoga teacher and has taught at major yoga events including Yoga Reaches Out and Bhakti Fest.
In this episode, we discuss Debbie’s relationship with yoga: her first class to her teacher training studies with Saul David Raye. Debbie describes how Crossfit has become a major passion for her in studying with accomplished Crossfit coaches, teaching yoga to Crossfit athletes, and her recent launch of YogiWOD. Lastly, Debbie shares her current inspirations, which range from the poetry of Mary Oliver to chanting Kirtan music.
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EPISODE LINKS
- Debbie's Site
- Debbie's Facebook
- Debbie's Twitter: @debbieyogiwod
- Debbie's Instagram: @debbiesteingesser
- YogiWOD's Site
- YogiWOD's Facebook
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Alexi Pappas is an Oregon Track Club Elite Pro Runner, Filmmaker, and University of Oregon Graduate Student.
In this episode we discuss Alexi’s athletics background: from playing soccer in high school, running at Dartmouth, to currently being a elite pro runner for the Oregon Track Club. Alexi answers what she thinks about when racing and who her influential teachers are. Alexi shares what races are on her calendar and what her upcoming film is about!
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EPISODE LINKS
- Alexi's Twitter: @alexipappas
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Julia Lee is a yoga teacher, writer, life coach, and Reiki healer based in Toronto, Ontario.
In this episode we discuss Julia’s relationship with yoga: from how she found yoga, her journey into yoga teaching, to challenges in her own yoga practice. Julia discusses the power of authenticity and other life-lessons that she has learned through yoga. Lastly, Julia shares reflections on important teachers in her life, the Wanderlust Yoga Festivals, and her dream of starting her own yoga studio.
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EPISODE LINKS
- Julia's Site
- Julia's Twitter: @julialeeyoga
- Julia's Instagram: @julia_lee
- Julia's Facebook
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Elizabeth Stein is founder and CEO of Purely Elizabeth.
Purely Elizabeth is an organic, gluten free, vegan food company.
In this episode we discuss Elizabeth’s founding of Purely Elizabeth, benefits of a gluten-free lifestyle, and what living purely means. Lastly, Elizabeth gives the listeners a preview of whats next for Purely Elizabeth!
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EPISODE LINKS
- Purely Elizabeth's Site
- Purely Elizabeth's Blog
- Purely Elizabeth Twitter: @purelyelizabeth
- Purely Elizabeth Facebook
- Purely Elizabeth Instagram: @purely_elizabeth
- Purely Elizabeth Pinterest
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Zoe Romano is a visionary runner and writer.
Zoe recently completed running the Tour de France in July 2013. She covered 2,000 miles in 9 weeks, averaging 30 miles a day! In the process, Zoe fundraised over $160,000 for World Pediatric Project.
In this episode we discuss how Zoe found running, her unsupported run across the US, and her most recent Tour de France feat. Lastly, Zoe gives the listeners a preview of whats next for her!
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EPISODE LINKS
- Zoe's Site
- Zoe's Blog
- Zoe's Twitter: @zoeromano
- Zoe's Facebook
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Roy Benson is a distance running coach, exercise scientist, accomplished runner, camp director, and author on the podcast.
Coach Benson has coached professionally for 50 plus years for military, club, university and high school teams. He is a contributor to Runner’s World, Running Times, and has written numerous books on running, including “Heart Rate Training” and “Coach Benson’s Secret Workouts: Coachly Wisdom for Runners About Effort-Based Training.”
In this episode, we discuss how Coach Benson found running, his journey into coaching, his philosophy on what makes an exceptional runner, and some of his proudest moments as a coach.
I hope you enjoy the show!
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EPISODE LINKS
- Coach Benson's Runner's World & Running Times Articles
- Coach Benson's Biography on WikiRun
- Green Mountain Running Camp (Coach Benson is co-founder and co-director)
- Smokey Mountain Running Camp (Coach Benson is founder and former director)
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Please Note: During the podcast, Coach Benson said Malcom Gladwell was a 5:05 miler, but instead, he would like it to be known that Gladwell is a 4:05 milerments as a coach.
Rebecca Pacheco is an international yoga teacher, runner, and creator of the popular yoga and wellness site Om Gal.
In this episode, we discuss how Rebecca found yoga, her relationship with athletics from playing division 1 collegiate field hockey to running the Boston Marathon in 2009, and her ability to find balance as a yoga teacher, runner, and writer. Lastly, Rebecca shares the inside scoop about her upcoming book to be published by Harper Collins and where she sees the future of yoga.
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EPISODE LINKS
- Rebecca's Site
- Rebecca's Om Gal Blog
- Rebecca on Twitter: @omgal
- Rebecca on Facebook
- Rebecca on Youtube
- Rebecca on Instagram: @omgal
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Nicklaus is a self described, “ultrarunner, beard grower, plant eater, and lover of mountains” based in Alexandria, Virginia. Nicklaus is new to ultrarunning-- having started 15 months ago, however he already completed numerous ultra races from marathon to 100 mile distances and recently won the Rosaryville 50k.
In this episode, we discuss how Nicklaus found ultrarunning, training for his upcoming Grindstone 100 miler, plant based nutrition in endurance sports, and the social media community as his biggest inspiration for training.
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EPISODE LINKS
- Nickalus' Blog
- Nicklaus on Instagram: @nicklauscombs
- Nicklaus on Twitter: @nicklauscombs
- Anatomy for Runners: Unlocking Your Athletic Potential for Health, Speed, and Injury Prevention by Jay Dicharry on Amazon
- Post Punk Kitchen (Vegan Food Blog)
- Sticky Fingers Bakery in Washington, DC
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I am excited to have Susie Stephen as the first Running On Om interviewee. Susie is an accomplished long-distance runner, yoga teacher, and founder of the Yoga for the Long Run blog. Susie started running cross-country age 11 in England, where she is from and continued running throughout her schooling, competing for Northern Arizona University’s Division 1 cross-country and track team. Susie nows lives in Hawaii and has had numerous overall and age group wins in trail and road races.
In this episode, we discuss Susie’s story of finding running and yoga, her recent win at the Kaena Point 10 mile trail race on the July 4th weekend, differences between trail and road running, an upcoming 55K that Susie is training for, nutrition in endurance sports, and tips for newbies to running and yoga.
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EPISODE LINKS
- Yoga for the Long Run Blog
- Yoga for the Long Run on Facebook
- Susie on Twitter: @longrunyoga
- Susie on Instagram: @longrunyoga
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