Embrace Running Podcast

Embrace Running 236: New York City Marathon

Mark and Elena — Thu, 15 Nov 2018 04:32:28 +0000

This week, our recap of the 2018 New York City Marathon.

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Embrace Running 235: Columbia Gorge Half

Mark and Elena — Wed, 31 Oct 2018 13:18:59 +0000

This week, a recap of the Columbia Gorge Half Marathon.

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Embrace Running 234: Flying Pig Marathon

Mark and Elena — Fri, 18 May 2018 16:49:39 +0000

This week, we recap the 2018 Flying Pig Marathon Weekend. Including the Mile, Half, 10K and 5K.

Flying Pig Marathon

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Embrace Running 233: Oakland Half Marathon

Mark and Elena — Wed, 02 May 2018 14:54:28 +0000

This week, we talk about the exciting Boston Marathon. We give our race recap of the Oakland half marathon. The Barkley Marathons wins this year. Atlanta will be hosting the 2020 Olympic Marathon Trials. Big Sur Marathon wins the Race Raves March Madness Contest. And our weeks in training.

Atlanta to Host Marathon Trials

Modesto Marathon out 60K

Race Raves March Madness

Oakland Half Marathon

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Embrace Running 232: San Diego Half Marathon

Mark and Elena — Wed, 21 Mar 2018 02:00:00 +0000

This weekend we give our race recap of the San Diego half marathon. If you haven't participated in a Mermaid Series event, head over to our page to sign up for one of this years events with a discount. Roger Bannister passed away. Americans to watch at the Boston Marathon. We are going to the New York City Marathon! And our weeks in training.

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San Diego Half

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Embrace Running 231: Napa Valley Marathon

Mark and Elena — Wed, 07 Mar 2018 15:59:54 +0000

This week, our recap of the Napa Valley Marathon.

Napa Valley Marathon

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Embrace Running 230: 100 Mile Running Films

Mark and Elena — Tue, 27 Feb 2018 03:00:00 +0000

This weekend, we talk about habits that Olympic athletes have in common. The best selling trail shoes. Tokyo Marathon was this weekend. Ragnar Trail offers glamping at their events. A great video by REI on how to run 100 miles. And our weeks in training.

Ragnar Glamping

CIM Gold Certification

Bandits at Miami Marathon

The Why: Running 100 Miles by Billy Yang

REI Presents: How to Run 100 Miles

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Embrace Running 229: Hello 2018

Mark and Elena — Mon, 29 Jan 2018 04:31:34 +0000

We're back. Just an update with us and our plans for 2018.

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Embrace Running 228: Trifecta in Tahoe

Mark and Elena — Sat, 30 Dec 2017 20:00:00 +0000

Our recap of the Tahoe Trifecta.

Tahoe Trifecta

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Embrace Running 227: Berlin Marathon

Mark and Elena — Wed, 11 Oct 2017 02:43:29 +0000

Our recap of the 2017 Berlin Marathon

Berlin Marathon

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Embrace Running 226: Controversy at Mexico City Marathon

Mark and Elena — Wed, 20 Sep 2017 14:25:28 +0000

This week, we talk about getting ready for the Berlin Marathon. Our review of the Feetures! Graduated Compression Socks. We go over UTMB results. The Copenhagen half marathon was cancelled midrace due to weather. Controversy with the Mexico City Marathon. Nike Breaking2 documentary will be airing on the National Geographic channel. And our weeks in training.

Controversy at Mexico City Marathon

A Wet Copenhagen Half Marathon

Graduated Compression Socks Review

Breaking 2 Documentary

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Embrace Running 225: A Super Hero 5K

Mark and Elena — Wed, 16 Aug 2017 02:52:54 +0000

This week, we give our race recap of the Discovery Kingdom Super Hero 5k. We talk about the IAAF World Championships. A runner is attacked by a hawk. Having a good time running Ragnar Trail Tahoe. And our weeks in training.

Surprises at IAAF World Championships
Runner Attacked by Hawk
Coburn Wins Steeplechase
Ragnar Tahoe
Super Hero 5K

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Embrace Running 224: Habits of Top Performers

Mark and Elena — Wed, 19 Jul 2017 13:06:25 +0000

This week, we talk about four things top performers do every day. Kilian Jornet and Caroline Chaverot win Hardrock 100. Eliud Kipchoge is going for the marathon world record at the Berlin Marathon. We sign up for more races. Marathon Maniacs has a signature race series. Elena's race recap of the S.H.E. 365 5k. And our weeks in training.

Marathon Maniac Signature Series
Top Performers Do Everyday
S.H.E 365 5K

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Embrace Running 223: We Are Back

Mark and Elena — Tue, 27 Jun 2017 04:00:00 +0000

This week, we talk about the exciting weekend at Western States 100. Running USA's new half marathon and marathon reports. Killian Jornet summits Everest twice in one week. Joan Benoit Samuelson goes for a new age record for the marathon this year. Elena gives her race recaps of the Divas half marathon and Double Dipsea. And our weeks in training.

Western States Results
2016 Half Marathon Report
2016 Marathon Report
Kilian Summits Everest
New Goals for Samuelson

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Embrace Running 222: Vancouver Marathon

Mark and Elena — Thu, 18 May 2017 03:30:00 +0000

This week, a recap of the Vancouver Marathon.

Vancouver Marathon

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Embrace Running 221: Catching Up

Mark and Elena — Fri, 05 May 2017 05:48:45 +0000

This week, we talk about the Boston marathon. If you have a chance to see the movie Boston: An American Running Story, go see it. CIM will host the U.S. Marathon Championships for men and women in 2017 and 2018. Mary Keitany set a new record at the London Marathon. Mark talks about running Ragnar So Cal. And our weeks in training.

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Embrace Running 220: American River 50

Mark and Elena — Wed, 12 Apr 2017 03:00:00 +0000

This week, a recap of the American River 50.

American River 50
Boston An American Running Story

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Embrace Running 219: Races As Training Runs

Mark and Elena — Tue, 28 Mar 2017 02:30:00 +0000

This week, we talk about running the Chanoko Trail 31k and Hellyer Half Marathon. Another running film you need to watch is A Decade On by the Ginger Runner. Marathons that generated the most Boston Marathon runners for 2017. They have announced changes to the World Marathon Majors payout. And our weeks in training.

Bandits at Modesto Marathon
Runner Carried to the Finish
Races with the most BQ's
Switzer Back to Boston
101 year old Runner
Chanoko 31K
Hellyer Half Marathon
A Decade On

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Embrace Running 218:Spring Forward

Mark and Elena — Wed, 15 Mar 2017 02:49:42 +0000

This week, Elena gives her race recap of the Salmon Falls 50k. Running legend Ed Whitlock passes away. Short marathon courses cost some people Boston Marathon qualifying times. A man provides water to a stranger every day. Go watch "Life in a Day" by Billy Yang. And our weeks in training.

Salmon Falls 50k
Runner DQ'd at Four Lauderdale
Nike Breaking 2 Update
Race Ready

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Embrace Running 217: Red Rock Canyon Half

Mark and Elena — Wed, 01 Mar 2017 04:00:00 +0000

This week, a recap of our running the Red Rock Canyon Half.

Red Rock Canyon Half

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Embrace Running 216: Winter Running

Mark and Elena — Thu, 09 Feb 2017 03:00:00 +0000

This week, Elena gives her race recap of the Crystal Springs Trail Run. We go over the 10 commandments of winter running. The longest running streak comes to an end. Mike Wardian travels the world and sets another record. And our weeks in training.

Winter Running
Longest Run Streak Ends
Wardian Gets New Record
Coastal Trail Runs

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Embrace Running 215: Pacifica Foothills

Mark and Elena — Fri, 27 Jan 2017 06:00:00 +0000

This week, we give our race recap of the Pacifica Foothills race-China Camp Edition. Ragnar Relay announces its first race across the pond. Mike Wardian and Ryan Hall are running seven marathons on seven continents. The running community suffered a big loss with the passing of Monika Allen. The best selling running shoes according to Running Warehouse. Don't forget to enter our race giveaway for the Divas Half Marathon & 5k in San Francisco Bay. And our weeks in training.

Inside Trail
Best Selling Shoes Q4
Monika Allen

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Embrace Running 214: New Years Goals

Mark and Elena — Wed, 18 Jan 2017 05:00:04 +0000

This week, we talk about our goals for 2017 and share some from listeners. We have a race giveaway for the Divas Half Marathon & 5k in San Francisco Bay. Elite runners share their resolutions.

Elite Runner Resolutions
Revel Race Series

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Embrace Running 213: Closing Out The Year

Mark and Elena — Sat, 31 Dec 2016 06:54:24 +0000

This week, we go over our year in review, including some of our favorite races and medals.

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Embrace Running 212: The Toughest Races

Mark and Elena — Thu, 29 Dec 2016 06:37:12 +0000

This week, we talk about the World's 8 Toughest Races. Elena gives a race recap of a Mermaid Series race. Trails in Motion Film Festival is gearing up for a whole new line up of films in 2017. And our weeks in training.

Top Americans Running Boston
World's Toughest Races
TRYP Hotels
Mount Marathon Race Video
Mermaid Series
Trails in Motion Film Festival

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Embrace Running 211: Big Sur Half

Mark and Elena — Thu, 15 Dec 2016 06:28:03 +0000

This week, we give our race recap of the Big Sur half marathon on Monterey Bay. Michael Wardian sets some new records. Ryan Hall is trail running. An exciting race at the Northface 50. Meb announces his final year of competitive racing. And our weeks in training.

Big Sur Half

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Embrace Running 210: Run and Bike Morgan Hill

Mark and Elena — Thu, 03 Nov 2016 21:00:00 +0000

This week, we give our race recap of the Morgan Hill half marathon and bike tour. Zach Bitter sets a new course record at Javelina Jundred. We give an overview of neutral, stability and motion control shoes. Elena is running the Mermaid Trail race in December-head over to our webpage for a discount code if you want to join her at this event or future Mermaid Series events. We participated in the Wheels for Meals bike ride. And our week in training.

Morgan Hill Half Marathon

Difference Between Shoes

Mermaid Series

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Embrace Running 209: Running Overlook Endurance

Mark and Elena — Thu, 27 Oct 2016 02:30:00 +0000

This week, Elena gives her race recap of the Overlook Endurance 30k. Pete Kostelnick is the fastest person to have run across the U.S. Ed Whitlock sets a new age group world record for the marathon. Some runners ran extra at the Portland Marathon. Calum Neff has the new record for running a marathon with a stroller. Elena is running the Diva's SF half marathon next year-head over to our webpage for a discount code if you want to join her. And our week in training.

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Embrace Running 208: 2016 Chicago Marathon

Mark and Elena — Tue, 18 Oct 2016 02:00:00 +0000

Our recap of running the Chicago Marathon.

Chicago Marathon

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