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The Conscious Runner Podcast brings you the information you need to take your running from ordinary to EXTRAORDINARY. The show features quick training tips on running, nutrition and life you can use today.
Whether you are just starting to run or have been
running for decades,The Conscious Runner Podcast will give you what you need to not only reach your goals, but feel fanstastic
while doing it. You can also find Lisa on Twitter @ConsciousRunner or on the blog at ConsciousRunner.com. Until then, RUN STRONG. RUN LONG. BE HAPPY.
Episode Summary Hi Conscious Runners! Today we’ve got another amazing episode. It is about the difference between source versus symptoms. You see, there is so much information out there and it is keeping A LOT of runners stuck, in pain and repeating the cycle of injury. Much of it is outdated and no one has […]
Episode Summary If you struggle with getting out the door to get your run in or doing the ancillary work you need to do that keeps you running, this episode is for you! In this episode we dive deep into the biggest things keeping you from being motivated and reaching your goals and what to […]
Episode Summary We thought this was a good one because we see too many people who have been strength training (among a whole lot of other things )and are still in pain…some for months and some for years. Even just yesterday we saw a post in the group about the pitfalls of strength training. So […]
Hey Conscious Runners! So excited to bring another episode of The Conscious Runner podcast to you. Today, I've got Jens Jakob Anderson on the line with me. Jens is the founder of RunRepeat.com. RunRepeat.com helps you find your next pair of running shoes in an unbiased and transparent way.
Hey Conscious Runners! I've got an inspiring, entertaining and all around funny episode for you, that also happens to be packed with nuggets of training gold that will take you from the couch to completing your first marathon laughing all the way.
Of course I've got another fantastic episode for you. Today, I chat it up with Dr. David Geir, an orthopedic and sports medicine specialist who practices in Mount Pleasant, South Carolina. Despite being an orthopedic surgeon, Dr. Geir first tries to treat injuries without surgery.
Hey Conscious Runners! I’ve got another fantastic interview for you today. For the second time, I’ve got 2x Olympian, businessman, public speaker, entrepreneur and creator of Run Gum (performance gum), Nick Symmonds on the line with me. Nick got started running in a very interesting way. In high school, a girl he wanted to get to know better suggested he try out for the cross country team and he did.
Hey Conscious Runners! I’ve got another fantastic episode for you. Today, Julia Chi Taylor and I sit down for our sixth episode of Soul Sessions with Lisah and Julia. Soul sessions with Lisah and Julia is a monthly series on The Conscious Runner Podcast where Julia and I share honestly and openly about our running, ourselves and our lives. I met Julia last year when I interviewed her for The Conscious Runner Podcast.
Hey Conscious Runners! I've got another fantastic episode for you. Today, I've got Winston Fisher on the mic with me. I met Winston about a month ago when I interviewed him for The Conscious Runner Podcast. Over the past two years I've conducted dozens of interviews and have never come across someone like Winston.
Hey Conscious Runners! Yes, its that time again. I've got another episode of the podcast for you. I've got Maggie Kay from Maggie Kay wisdom on the line with me. Maggie is an inspirational coach and founder of Thrivecraft--a life coaching practice that opens up the dimension of spirituality to everybody. Having graduated with a BA in Psychology in her native Glasgow, Scotland, Maggie spent her twenties in a semi-monastic community in London, training intensively to become ordained into the Western Buddhist Order.
Hey Conscious Runners, I've got another fantastic episode for you! Today I've got Jessica Marie Rose Leggio on the line with me. As an athletic Functional Movement expert, Jessica helps runners with form, strength and conditioning and Injury Prevention. She is also the creator of the #RunPainFree Running Program.
Hey Conscious Runners! I've got an amazing episode for you! I know I say that about every episode, and it's true. But honestly, this one is takes it to a another level! Today, I've got first time marathoner Brian Madden on the line with me. I met Brian a couple of years ago. He reached out to me about being interested in running a marathon. I didn't hear from him for two years.
Michel and I had wanted to record an episode together for awhile. He thought it would be a great idea to get the perspective of a newbie runner starting later in life and I agreed! This episode is a bit of a different kind of interview. Michel asks me questions on everything from shoes to nutrition, to training plans, to barefoot running. Nothing is off limits.
Hey Conscious Runners, I've got another fantastic episode for you! Today I've got Jessica Marie Rose Leggio on the line with me. As an athletic Functional Movement expert, Jessica helps runners with form, strength and conditioning and Injury Prevention. She is also the creator of the #RunPainFree Running Program. The #RunPainFree Running Program corrects dysfunctional movement patterns, to eliminate pain and get you running pain free.
Hey Conscious Runners! I’ve got another fantastic episode for you. Today, Julia Chi Taylor and I sit down for our fifth episode of Soul Sessions with Lisah and Julia. Soul sessions with Lisah and Julia is a monthly series on The Conscious Runner Podcast where Julia and I share honestly and openly about our running, ourselves and our lives. I met Julia last year when I interviewed her for The Conscious Runner Podcast.
Hey Conscious Runners! Yes, its that time again! I've got another fantastic episode of The Conscious Runner podcast for you! Today Kari Gormley from the Running Lifestyle and I sit down and chat it out about things running and life. Kari and I have been trying to connect for the few months. First I had tech issues, then the holidays came, then she had tech issues. It was one challenge after another. But all the while I knew we were destined to meet.
Hey Conscious Runners! I’ve got another fantastic episode for you. Today, Julia Chi Taylor and I sit down for our fourth episode of Soul Sessions with Lisah and Julia. Soul sessions with Lisah and Julia is a monthly series on The Conscious Runner Podcast where Julia and I share honestly and openly about our running, ourselves and our lives. I met Julia earlier this year when I interviewed her for The Conscious Runner Podcast.
Hey Conscious Runners! Yes, I've got another amazing interview for you today! It is with runner, speaker and coach Martinus Evans. In July 2012, Martinus weighed approximately 360 lbs (He didn't know his exact weight because all the scales he stepped on stopped working at 350 lbs.). This episode is about Martinus's journey to becoming a marathoner.
Hey Conscious Runners! Guess what! Yes, I've got another amazing interview for you! I've got runner and sports psychologist Dr. Justin Ross on the line with me. I was so excited about meeting and chatting with him. A lot of running focuses on what we do with our body, but equally, if not more important is the training that needs o happen with our mind.
Hey Conscious Runners! Welcome to another episode of Soul Sessions with Lisah and Julia. Soul sessions with Lisah and Julia is a monthly series on The Conscious Runner Podcast where Julia and I share honestly and openly about our running, ourselves and our lives. From a very early age, Julia and I have been on parallel journeys –from representing our respective countries at world class international running events, to questioning why we run, to our pursuit of inner freedom and adventure and the names of our sites– The Conscious Runner and Running Conscious.
Jeff Sanders is a keynote speaker, author of the best-selling and award-winning book on productivity, The 5 AM Miracle: Dominate Your Day Before Breakfast, and founder of the The Rockin’ Productivity Academy. Jeff is also the host of The 5 AM Miracle Podcast, which has ranked #1 in iTunes in the Self-Help and Business categories, been nominated for 4 Podcast Awards, and exceeded 3.5 million downloads.
Hey Conscious Runners, I've got another fantastic interview for you. It is with author, runner and mother Sarah Bowen Shea of Another Mother Runner and Train Like a Mother. I'm so excited to be delivering this interview to you. Sarah is an avid runner and former competitive rower. At 5,11, 165 pounds, Sarah doesn't consider herself a natural athlete.
Hey Conscious Runners, I've got another fantastic interview for you! It is with mother, runner and Olympian Kara Goucher. This interview is especially exciting for me, as I've been a fan of Kara for over a decade, and have watched her evolution as a runner and a person. Kara started running at a very early age and was good from the start. But it wasn't always a smooth ride.
Hey Conscious Runners! I've got another fantastic episode for you. Today, Julia Chi Taylor and I sit down for our second episode of Soul Sessions with Lisah and Julia. Soul sessions with Lisah and Julia is a monthly series on The Conscious Runner Podcast where Julia and I share honestly and openly about our running, ourselves and our lives. I met Julia this year when I interviewed her for The Conscious Runner Podcast. Immediately, I knew we would remain connected.
Hey Conscious Runners! Welcome to another amazing interview! Yes! Can you believe it? I've got runner and co-founder of Chi Running, Danny Dreyer on the line with me again! I first interviewed Danny in August of this year. If you haven't had a chance to listen to that episode, I suggest you do; especially if you want to run with more grace and ease.
Hey Conscious Runners! I've got another fantastic interview for you today. I've got 2x Olympian, advocate and activist for runners and creator of Run Gum (performance gum), Nick Symmonds on the line with me. Nick got started running in a very interesting way. In high school, a girl he wanted to get to know better suggested he try out for the cross country team and he did.
Jeff has been a long-standing member of The Conscious Runner Academy and has taken on the role of The Conscious Runner Academy Community manager. As a Conscious Runner Academy Community manager, Jeff helps to ensure our community remains dedicated to the vision of The Conscious Runner (see the core values on the Home Page). How Jeff got started running is a pretty interesting story.
Hey Conscious Runners! Today, I've got another fantastic interview for you. I've got runner and co-creator of The Vitality Test and The Five Institute, Mathew Newnham. This is Matthews second time on The Conscious Runner Podcast. Matthew has been running for over 40 years.
Hey Conscious Runners! As always, I've got another fantastic interview for you. Today, former elite runner, mentor, healer and founder of Running Conscious, Julia Chi Taylor and I sit down for a chat about me. Yes, that's right. The tables have been turned and I'm being interviewed. My name is Lisah. I am a masters runner, mother, author, certified running coach and the heart and soul behind The Conscious Runner. Using a mind, body and soul approach to running, I help you become a stronger, faster, more injury-resistant runner and feel GREAT while doing it!
Jackie believes if we don't know how to properly deal with and release our emotions during these stressful events, they remain in our bodies until a later time when the body feels it is safe to release them. Unfortunately for runners, these suppressed emotions often show up as running pain and running injuries. She believes we need to learn how to deal with these sensations in a positive way and allow them to easily move in and out of our bodies.
Hey Conscious Runners! As always, I've got another fantastic interview for you. I've got Julia Chi Taylor from RunningConscious on the mic with me. From a very young age Julia knew all she needed to do was to 'run free'. To let the running take me where it wanted to. To stay in the step. To be in the moment and so to experience running as a meditation on the move.
Hey Conscious Runners! Welcome to another amazing interview. Today, I have runner and co-founder of Chi Running, Danny Dreyer on the line with me. Danny is an accomplished Ultra Marathon runner (races longer than a marathon) and has raced every distance from a 10K to 100 miles. He has successfully completed 40 ultra-marathons since 1995, finishing in the top 3 in his age group in all but one. In August 2005 he placed second in his age group in the USATF National 50k Championships.
Hey Conscious Runners! Welcome to another amazing episode of The Conscious Runner Podcast. I have runner and physical therapist Brad Beer on the line with me. Brad didn't set out to be a runner, in fact, he had his heart set on becoming a professional triathlete.
Matt got started running in one of the most interesting ways. One day, he and some friends of his got the idea to run a marathon. This was interesting because Matt had hated running his whole life. But here he was, training to run his first marathon an on top of it he was going after a Boston qualifier. But that didn't happen, he missed the mark by 104 minutes. This really hit him hard. But it wasn't surprising, he knew nothing about running, his training was terrible, his pacing was terrible, the whole thing was a mess.
Hey Conscious Runners! Hope you all are having a fantastic week. I'm so excited to bring this long awaited episode to you today. As you know, there is more to running than just running. We have to pay attention to the little things, such as following sound training principles, strength training, mobility, recover and yes, nutrition. well, today is all about nutrition. I've got Strength and Conditioning Specialist and weight loss and nutrition expert James Mullins on the line with me.
Cory is a USA Track & Field Level 2 Endurance Certified Coach. He started guiding athletes in 2009 when he co-founded Villanova Elite, a running club providing support to post-collegiate distance runners. As club founder, Cory helped guide several of their athletes to multiple personal bests.
Today, I've got an amazing interview for you! It is with Jason Stephenson, one of the amazing artists on Running Deep. The album of guided meditations for runners that I've been raving about for the past two months. Jason is also the founder of Relax Me Online and Meditation Masters TV- sites that explore the mind, body and soul connection.
Hey Conscious Runners, I'm so excited to be bringing you this episode today! This is really a special one to me. It was inspired by a conscious runner who has been diligently going through 45 Days to Building Your Strong Running Body-No Gym Required, a strength training and injury prevention course in The Conscious Runner membership Program.
Today, I've got health and fitness nerd, Steve Kamb on the mic with me. Steve Kamb is the heart and soul behind the mega, fitness and wellness site, Nerd Fitness. Through workout quests, yoga videos, fitness tips, healthy meals and a camp that is just simply magical, Nerd Fitness gives people who are struggling to get heathy a fighting chance.
Hey Conscious Runners! Another week has gone I've got another fantastic interview for you. Yes, I know I keep saying this, but it's true. It's just that my guests are so awesome! This week I've got meditator, teacher, personal development coach and Author Linda Hall on the line with me to show us how we can take our running to another level, by running with the mind of mindfulness meditation.
Hey Conscious Runners! I've got an amazing episode for you! I know I say that about every episode, and it's true. But honestly, this one is takes it to a another level! Today, I've got first time marathoner Brian Madden on the line with me. I met Brian a couple of years ago. He reached out to me about being interested in running a marathon. I didn't hear from him for two years.
Today I've got another fantastic interview for you! I've got runner, meditator and producer of guided meditations for runners, Jack Thompson! I met Jack a few weeks ago when he reached out to me about coming on the podcast. Jack is a part of a major running project that I absolutely LOVE.
Today I’ve got another fantastic interview for you! It’s with one one of my good friends, runner and yogi PJ Ann Aguilar. PJ started running several years ago as a way to ‘take time out for herself’ and is about to embark on her first half-marathon.
Today I've got a fantastic interview for you! It's with one of my good friends Sicco Rood of Meditation Freedom and the Meditation Freedom Podcast. I was interviewed for Sicco's podcast when I was writing The Conscious Runner Book. I absolutely loved my interview with Sicco and know you will too.
Hey Conscious Runners! I’m so excited to bring you this episode. Today, I’ve got our very own Michel Dion on the line with me! You may have seen him inThe Conscious Runner Academy private Facebook Group. I met Michel last year when I was writing The Conscious Runner
Hey Conscious Runners! I'm so excited to bring you this episode. Today, I've got runner, editor at Trail Runner Magazine and creator of the Mindful Running Training system and running and wellness retreats.
Hey Conscious Runners! I'm so excited to bring you this episode. Today, I've got legendary runner, winner of the 1968 Boston Marathon, author and Editor in Chief at Runner's World magazine, Amby Burfoot on the line with me.
Hey Conscious Runners! I've got a super inspiring show for you. Today, my guest is Stephen Lee from Zerometers Running and The Average Runner Podcast.
In this episode I chat with runner, mother and super motivator Davonda Williams about balancing running, motherhood and everything else.
In this episode, I talk to former elite runner and founder of Runners Connect, Jeff Gaudette. If you have ever wondered if strength training would help your running, this episode is for you.
In this episode I talk to Paul Trevethan of Body Leadership Austrailia about what it takes to run injury free and the Running Injury Free Revolution. If you are a runner who is often injured, this episode is for you.
In this episode, I talk with former elite runner and artist Cait Chock about running at the elite level and having an accident take it all away.
Hey Conscious Runners! Today, I've got another fantastic interview for you. I've got runner and co-creator of The Vitality Test and The Five Institute, Mathew Newnham. Mathew been running for over 40 years.
Hey Conscious Runners! Today, I've got another fantastic interview for you. I've got Jae Gruenke from The Balanced Runner on with me. And to say our chat was eye opening would be an understatement.
Chris has been running for over 40 years and has qualified and run the Boston Marathon 18 times. We talk about his book, MarathonBQ: How to qualify for the Boston Marathon in 14 weeks (with a full time job and family).
From growing up in a ghetto in Zimbabwe to immigrating to the United States, from sprinting at an early age to becoming a multiple time marathon finisher, Max has been through an incredible amount in his life.
Amanda has been running for over 13 years and has gained a wealth of knowledge on all things running. If you want to eat better and run in a more holistic way, this episode is for you.
Through our back and forth conversations, I got to really know John and when I found out the obstacles he's overcome and helped others to overcome, I knew I had to interview him. If you are looking to be inspired, this episode is for you.
As someone who has/had Obsessive Compulsive Disorder (OCD) and understands being locked in your mind, this interview was extremely personal to me. I had a great time getting to know Jill and know you will too.
If you are a masters runner, this is an interview you don't want to miss. With over 40 years of experience, Jeff knows what it's like to train through your 40s, 50s and recently he's embarked on running in his 60s.
In his words, Running has had a huge impact of my life. It changed the way I approach any challenge. It opened my mind to the possibility that I’m capable of doing much more than I thought.
Today, I'm excited to bring you ultra runner, wife, hockey Mom, multiple cancer survivor and co-founder of KR Endurance coach Kristie Cranford. I loved my interview with coach Kristie and know you will too.
In this episode, coach Rebecca Adamson and I chat about how running makes you a happier and healthier person, the importance of strength training, heart rate monitor training and much more. I completely enjoyed my talk with Rebecca and know you will too.
In this episode I talk to Dr. Bob Marcus about starting Jog Tunes (the best running music site on the web) and breaking an 11 minute mile. If you're looking for good running tunes or to be super inspired, this episode is for you.
It all started with a race once around the track in sixth grade. Little did he know how much it would change and define his life. If you want to become a better runner today, than you were yesterday, this episode is for you.
In this episode I chat with runner, mother and super motivator Davonda Williams about balancing running, motherhood and everything else. I completely enjoyed my conversation with Davonda and know you will too.
If you've ever wondered whether strength training would help your running, this episode is for you. Today, Jeff Gaudette, former elite runner and founder of Runners Connect, answers that very question.
Scott interviewed me earlier this year and in this episode, I turn the mic on him. We chat about everything from running, to his businesses, to the Athlete on Fire podcast which showcases athletes of all levels and all walks of life.
Today, I chat with Denny Krahe of DK FitSolutions, and the DizRuns With podcast. Denny has an awesome wife, baby, and two dogs that keep him busy. I completely enjoyed my conversation with Denny and know you will too!
I first stumbled across Julia's site several months ago and was recently reminded about it from a fellow Conscious Runner. When I went back to Julia site, I knew I had to interview her. Not only was I drawn to Julia as a runner, but as a person. Julia is 23 years old and wise beyond her years.
Today, I chat with Ahsley Koff about how to level up your nutrition. We talk about all sorts of things, including how to get meals approved by Ashley and much more. If you're serious about your running and want to give your nutrition a boost, this episode is for you.
This episode holds a special place in my heart because I'm coaching Eric. Eric is attempting a Boston Qualifier at the 2014 Outer Banks Marathon in November. In this episode, we talk about all things running and much more.
Katrina is a runner, personal trainer, motivator and one of the most positive people I've met. understatement. Katrina's been down the road of fat burners and get-fit-quick diets, but ultimately turned to fitness for lasting results.
Today I chat with Jill Angie from Running With Curves. This is one of the most enjoyable interviews I've had the pleasure to be part of.
I met Jill online and was struck by her journey to fitness and running.
I'm happy to bring Jessica Humphrey from Racing to Zen to you today. What first caught my attention about Jessica's site was the name. Jessica and I both share a passion for finding peace on the run.
Paul is the Director of Body Leadership Australia. He graduated as a physiotherapist from the University of Queensland in 1995 and has been practicing for over 18 years. In this episode, we talk about running injury free.
In this episode, former elite runner, Adam Goucher and Tim Catalano of Run the Edge talk to me about what it means to Run the Edge. If you believe running is as much a mental sport as it is a physical sport, this episode is for you.
Inspired by watching her sister-in-law train and complete a marathon, Nikki Blanton began to run. First she ran for some sought-after time, then she ran to slice open life.
In this episode, I talk with former elite runner and artist Cait Chock about running at the elite level and having an accident take it all away.
I'm so excited to be bringing you this episode today. Today, I chat with runner, coach and founder of HillRunner.com, Ryan Hill. I remember HillRunner being one of the few running sites on the internet in the '9o's. If you are looking to be inspired, this episode is for you.
Today I've got another special episode for you. The entire podcast is the inspirational segment. If you like it, the plan would be to air full inspirational segments like this several times a month.
Today, I bring you part two of Steve Carmichael's story of how he went from being overweight, having fatty liver disease and being a borderline diabetic to a passionate runner and more (part 2).
Today, I bring you part two of Steve Carmichael's story of how he went from being overweight, having fatty liver disease and being a borderline diabetic to a passionate runner and more (part 1).
This has been one of the most fascinating interviews I've had the pleasure to be on the other side of. If you are in any of the LinkedIn running groups, you will know the name Chris Cudworth.
In this episode I chat with ultra-marathoner and yogi Susie Stephen. Although I've know about Susie's site for several months, I met her earlier this week. One of the things that captivated me most about Susie was the sheer number of miles she runs.
In this episode I sit down with Chris Russell, 15 time Boston Qualifier, Groton Road Racer, frequent flyer, author of The Mid Packer's Lament and the voice behind the Run Run Live podcast and site.
If you are looking to run with more mindfulness, this episode is for you. In this episode, I talk to Timur Crone about running with the mind of mindfulness and meditation and much more.
In this episode, I talk to runner and author Chris Cooper, about his book “My Best-Race: 50 Runners and the Finish Line They'll Never Forget”. If you want to be inspired, this episode is for you.
If you’re a busy mother trying to do it ALL and get your runs in, this episode is for you. Betsy Henry and I go deep on what it means to be a Zen Mamma and create peace and order in your life.
If you want an all around feel good life that will help your running too, this episode is for you. Andrea Owen and I talk about how to make lasting positive change and live a super kick ass life.