The Conscious Runner Podcast

TCR121 | The Difference Between Source Versus Symptoms

Tue, 28 Apr 2020 10:00:51 +0000

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.

TCR 120 | What to Do About Those Hurting Feet

Tue, 21 Apr 2020 10:00:26 +0000

Hi Conscious Runners! Today's episode is all about feet! I can't count the number of runners who have come to us with plantar fasciitis and other foot pain. Many of them have been in pain for months or years. They've gone to doctors, chiropractors, massage therapists, acupuncturists, podiatrists and have tried, rest, new shoes, inserts, splints, and more and more and more and nothing has given them the results they hope for.

TCR 119 | Running During the Pandemic

Fri, 17 Apr 2020 12:24:24 +0000

Hi Conscious Runners! As always, today we've got another amazing episode for you. Its all about running during the pandemic! One of the things we've found is a lot of people have fallen off the motivation to run during this time. It's just gotten harder and harder and harder to lace up those shoes and get out the door; especially when not knowing when races will open up. If you get this wrong, your fitness will continue to decline and you won't be ready to race when they do.

TCR 118 | How to Create Your Future Self Even If You Don’t Know Where to Start

Sat, 21 Mar 2020 17:11:45 +0000

If you get this right, it will make a massive positive impact on your running and your life... but if you get this wrong, it will lead to more suffering. The #1 difference between runners who overcome chronic injury, get faster and stay injury-free fast, and the ones who continue to struggle for months or years... is the future they've created for their running and themselves.

TCR 117 | Why You Aren’t Motivated and What to Do About it Today

Wed, 04 Mar 2020 16:22:48 +0000

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 do about it! You may be surprised at how little willpower has to do with it.

TCR115 | 3 Reasons Strength Training is NOT Helping You Run Pain Free and What to Do Instead

Tue, 21 Jan 2020 13:00:50 +0000

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 we wanted to shed a light on what we see as to why strength training is not helping you

TCR113 | Jens Jakob Andersen: The Best Pair of Running Shoes Are the Ones That Are Most Comfortable to You

Mon, 13 Nov 2017 23:16:18 +0000

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.

TCR112 | Joel C. Cohen: How to Lose a Marathon: A Starter’s Guide to Finishing in 26.2 Chapters

Thu, 02 Nov 2017 10:38:23 +0000

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.

TCR111 | Dr. David Geier: That Doesn’t Have to Hurt & The Injuries That Changed Sports Forever

Tue, 31 Oct 2017 13:46:19 +0000

Summary

Hey Conscious runners!

Of course I’ve got another fanstatic 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. He does this through activity modification, physical therapy, injections, taping and more. A lot of the times, we runners don’t know how serious an injury is until it literally forces us to stop running. And even then, we try to limp along. So one of the things Dr. Geir has done is to put together a checklist that helps athletes determine how serious an injury is and and what signs suggest they visit a doctor or orthopedic surgeon, You can download the checklist from his web site for free. As someone who is passionate about injury prevention and recovery, I recommend do that as soon as you can.

I complete enjoyed my chat with Dr. David Geier and hope you will too. So listen in as I drop you into the conversation between Dr. Geir and I.

What we talk about

Importance of preventing injuries in first place
Fixing problems instead of managing them
What is too much too fast too soon
Book that’s gotta hurt
Developing young athletes safely

Links From the Show

Your Next Steps

Head over to iTunes and give the show a review
See if The Conscious Runner Programs might be right for you

Until next time, run strong, run long and be present.

TCR110 | Nick Symmonds: From 800 Meters to the Marathon & Energizing Runners With Run Gum

Tue, 19 Sep 2017 13:47:31 +0000

Summary

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. What Nick discovered is he was good at running. And not just good, very good. And although he didn’t particularly enjoy running itself, he loved winning and loved being a champion. It was his heart of a champion that would push him to become one of the best 800 meter runners in the World.

Nick became a seven time outdoor track champion at the NCAA III level in college. After college he joined the Oregon Track Club Elite. In 2007, he won the 800m race at the Prefontaine Classic meet in Eugene, Oregon, with a then personal best time of 1:44.54. In 2008, he won the United States Olympic Trials 800m final held in Eugene, Oregon with a time of 1:44.10.He was the first of three Oregon associated athletes to finish at the top of this race before the home crowd. Nick continued to place at the top in both national and international competitions. In 2012 he was 5th in Olympic Games final (1:42.95); Olympic Trials champion (1:43.92).

Unfortunately, Nick came down with an ankle injury right before the 2016 US Olympic trials and had to withdraw. When asked if he was disappointed about the injury, he was quoted as saying, “Honestly, no. If this had happened when I was 24, I would have been [crushed]. But at 32, I know I’ve been on borrowed time. I’m grateful this has held up as long as it did. I’m more disappointed for my sponsors and friends and family who were coming who are not going to see me run.”

Nick has dedicated much of his time, finances, effort and energy campaigning for fair compensation of runners and the right for a runner to wear the logos he or she chooses. In addition to this work, Nick used his biochemistry degree to co-found Run Gum with coach and business partner Sam Lapray. Run Gum is energy gum used to maximize your performance.

Nick and Sam found that the current methods of delivering these important stimulants to the body often required drinking large quantities of liquid in the form of coffee or energy drinks. To achieve optimal performance, they needed to eliminate the water, acid and slow absorption. It was on the track during one of their many training sessions together that the idea came to them. GUM. This lightweight, zero calorie option would allow an athlete to run free without the unwanted liquids around in their stomachs. Truly, the smarter caffeine kick had been found.

Nick is always up for a challenge, with his latest one being running his first marathon in December of this year. Up until marathon training, Nick’s longest run was 15 miles, and now he’s going after 26.2 . And the best thing is you can follow his training every step of the way.

I completely enjoyed my chat with Nick and know you will too.

What We Talk About

Retiring as an elite runner
Energizing runners with Run Gum –
Training for his first marathon –
Chronicling his marathon journey
Choosing the logos on your apparel
Life as an entrepreneur

Links From the Show

Nick Symmonds training for Honolulu Marathon
Nick Symmonds (website)
Run Gum (website)
Brooks Running

Your Next Steps

Give Run Gum a try
Head over to iTunes and give the show a review
See if The Conscious Runner Programs might be right for you

Until next time, run strong, run long and be present.

TCR109 | Lisah & Julia: Soul Sessions Episode 6 – Running as Art and Accepting What Is

Mon, 07 Aug 2017 14:08:44 +0000

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.

TCR108 | Winston Fisher: 7 Marathons on 7 Continents in 7 Days and Doing What Scares You

Tue, 06 Jun 2017 19:06:23 +0000

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.

TCR107 | Maggie Kay: Running, Spirituality, and Diving for Pearls

Tue, 09 May 2017 15:06:18 +0000

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.

TCR106: Jessica Leggio | Why Your Running Shoes Are Causing Your Injuries & What to Do About It

Tue, 18 Apr 2017 20:26:06 +0000

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.

TCR105 | Brian Madden: Believing in Yourself & Running Your First Marathon

Thu, 23 Mar 2017 13:38:08 +0000

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.

TCR104 | Michel Dion: There is No Tough Day That Can’t Be Solved By a Good Run

Tue, 21 Mar 2017 14:53:33 +0000

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.

TCR103: Jessica Leggio | Correcting Dysfunctional Movement and Running Pain Free

Tue, 14 Mar 2017 16:08:40 +0000

TCR102 | Lisah & Julia: Soul Sessions Episode 5 – Sound of Silence, Barefoot Running, Restoring Health Through Movement & Living Free

Fri, 03 Mar 2017 16:31:41 +0000

TCR100 | Kari Gormley: Being Yourself & The Running Lifestyle

Thu, 16 Feb 2017 09:55:13 +0000

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.

TCR098 | Lisah & Julia: Soul Sessions Episode 4 – Letting Go, Learning and Connecting With the God Within

Tue, 31 Jan 2017 13:32:21 +0000

“All the different ways to clear are the spokes to the hub which is the place we know we have reacted and something needs clearing.” ~Julia Chi Taylor

Summary

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.

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. Julia is a runner, Transpersonal Performance Coach and Counsellor, where she works at the core level helping her clients move towards living with more peace, joy, creativity and fulfillment.

She is also an author. Her book Girlfriend for a Year charts the beginning of her relationship with her now husband Anadi. And her book Running to Learn tells the compelling story of an international running career in which each step led towards healing and awareness. In this book, Julia shares her journey behind her unique and dynamic approach to life – the struggles behind the performances, her battle with an eating disorder and the challenges of her personal relationships.

One of the things I find fascinating about Julia is she is a nomad, traveling the world while remaining settled within.

I am so excited to bring these soul sessions to you. Although it is challenging for me to put myself out in such a personal way, I believe by hearing the stories of others, we affect our own. I hope you’ll find inspiration, motivation, understanding and connection as you listen in to the chat between Julia and I.

What We Talk About

How to maintain stillness amongst chaos
How inner work affects your outer experience
Noticing when you’re no longer in balance
Strategies to stay clear and aligned
Getting to be safe in uncertainty
Update on Julia learning Spanish and writing with her left hand
Special appearance by my cat simba

Links From the Show

Running Conscious (Julia’s website)
Girlfriend for Year (Julia’s Book)
Running to Learn (Julia’s Book)
The Conscious Runner Academy
The Alchemist
Veronica Decides to Die (paulo Coelho)
Daniels Running Formula (Jack Daniels)

Quotes from the Show

“All the different ways to clear are the spokes to the hub which is the place we know we have reacted and something needs clearing.” ~Julia Chi Taylor

Your Next Steps

Head over to iTunes and give the show a review
See if The Conscious Runner Programs might be right for you

TCR097 | Martinus Evans: It May Be Hard, But it Can Be Done

Thu, 19 Jan 2017 13:31:27 +0000

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.

TCR096 | Dr. Justin Ross: Change Your Thoughts & Change Your Run

Tue, 10 Jan 2017 22:18:57 +0000

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.

TCR095 | Lisah & Julia: Soul Sessions Episode 3 – Running Towards Pain & Being Settled Within

Thu, 22 Dec 2016 13:54:26 +0000

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.

TCR094 | Jeff Sanders: The 5am Miracle & Dominating Your Day Before Breakfast

Thu, 15 Dec 2016 22:06:07 +0000

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.

TCR093 | Sarah Bowen Shea: Finding Your Inner Athlete and Another Mother Runner

Tue, 06 Dec 2016 11:40:11 +0000

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.

TCR092 | Runner, Mother, and 2 X Olympian Kara Goucher on Running and Life

Wed, 09 Nov 2016 18:30:29 +0000

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.

TCR091 | Lisah & Julia: Soul Sessions Episode 2 – Living Your Truth & Running Free

Tue, 25 Oct 2016 13:22:45 +0000

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.

TCR090 | Danny Dreyer: Backdoor Enlightenment & Running & Living From Your Center

Tue, 18 Oct 2016 14:02:31 +0000

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.

TCR089 | Nick Symmonds: 2x Olympian, Advocate and Activist for Runner’s Rights and Founder of Run Gum

Thu, 13 Oct 2016 21:49:11 +0000

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. What Nick discovered is he was good at running. And not just good, very good.

TCR088 | Jeff McCloud: Running After a 25 Year Break & Running as Family Affair

Thu, 06 Oct 2016 22:14:52 +0000

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.

TCR087 | Matthew Newnham: Conscious Running, Letting Go & Trusting the Process

Thu, 29 Sep 2016 11:12:02 +0000

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.

TCR086 | Lisah & Julia: Soul Sessions Episode 1

Sat, 24 Sep 2016 13:33:22 +0000

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!

TCR084 | Jackie Linehan: Making Running as Easy as Possible and Never Getting Injured

Wed, 07 Sep 2016 12:00:47 +0000

Jackie believes if we don't know how to properly deal with and release our emotions during stressful events, they remain in our bodies until our body feels safe enough to release them. When we do allow negative thoughts and feelings to take over and we get down and depressed, the negativity creates stress and tension in the body—the perfect conditions for an injury to develop.

TCR083 | Julia Chi Taylor: Loving Yourself, Staying With the Pain & Running Free

Wed, 31 Aug 2016 09:00:12 +0000

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.

TCR082 | Danny Dreyer: Listening to Your Body and Running With Grace and Ease

Wed, 24 Aug 2016 15:14:52 +0000

Hey Conscious Runners! Welcome to another amazing interview. Today, I have runner and co-founder of Chi Running, Dany 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.

TCR081 | Brad Beer: YES! You Can Run Pain Free

Wed, 17 Aug 2016 09:00:24 +0000

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.

TCR080 | Matt Frazier: Running on Plants and the Relentless Pursuit of Qualifying for Boston

Wed, 03 Aug 2016 09:13:25 +0000

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. He could not believe he was that far off from the qualifying time. It really caused him to take a good hard look at himself.

TCR079 | James Mullins Q&A: Weight Loss and Running Nutrition

Thu, 28 Jul 2016 13:39:35 +0000

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.

TCR078 | Cory Smith: Anatomy of Training Design and Running Because You Enjoy It

Wed, 20 Jul 2016 09:00:52 +0000

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.

TCR076 | Jason Stephenson: In That Moment, I Had Nothing, But I Had Everything

Tue, 05 Jul 2016 15:25:14 +0000

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.

TCR075 | James Mullins: Your Strength Training Questions Answered

Thu, 30 Jun 2016 14:12:44 +0000

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

TCR074 | Steve Kamb: The Best Workout Plan is the One that You Actually Follow

Thu, 23 Jun 2016 11:30:52 +0000

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.

TCR072 | Linda Hall: Getting Up When Life Kicks You Down & Running Deeper

Wed, 08 Jun 2016 09:27:36 +0000

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.

TCR071 | Brian Madden: Believing in Yourself & Running Your First Marathon

Wed, 25 May 2016 10:18:31 +0000

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.

About two months ago, I got a message from him saying that he was going to run a marathon and that he wanted my help. I immediately said yes! To say coaching Brian was an adventure is an understatement! First of all, he came to me never having run over a 5k and in 7 weeks, he wanted to complete his first marathon in 6 hours. But for Brian it was about much more than this. It was about crossing the finish line before he turned 40 years old, it was about challenging himself in a way never had, it was about becoming one of the few who could say they ran 26.2 miles.

Brian knew little to nothing about running. We worked closely together as I coached him towards his goal. There were long solo runs, runs in the bitter cold and runs that began at 2:30 am and lots of doubts to overcome. Through Skype calls, phone calls, emails, pep talks and even a quick call to easy his nerves the night before his race, Brian was able to accomplish his goal and learn so much about himself and running along the way.

What we talk about

Training for a marathon
Overcoming mental fatigue
Protecting training time
Protecting family time
Doing whatever it takes
Believing in yourself
The impact of coaching
The power of support

Inspirational Quotes

[Tweet “”I enjoy what running has done for me ~Brian Madden”]

Your Next Steps

Visit The Conscious Runner Coaching Program to see if its right for you
Join The Conscious Runner Academy (FREE) for inspiration, motivation and good running conversation.

Until next time, run strong, run long and be happy.

TCR070 | Jack Thompson: Being in the Moment & Running Deep

Tue, 17 May 2016 10:56:19 +0000

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.

TCR068 | PJ Ann Anguilar: You Are Where You Need to Be, Yoga & Running Your First Half Marathon

Wed, 06 Apr 2016 19:14:49 +0000

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. Over 12 years ago PJ discovered yoga and in 2010, she started her yoga business, Simplicity Retreats as a way to nurture herself and others. In addition to the yoga retreats, PJ hosts the Women in Wellbeing Podcast, providing business coaching for women with a passion for health, healing and happiness.

TCR066 | Sicco Rood: The World Around Us is Reflective of the World Inside of Us

Wed, 16 Mar 2016 14:59:33 +0000

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. Sicco spent a good portion of his childhood and early adulthood struggling to understand and appreciate the point of life and the pain we cause each other. He also felt very alienated and separate and had a sense of being, “bad”. He was so miserable at one point as a teen, that he tried to find a meditation solution to help him escape life.

TCR064 | Michel Dion: There is No Tough Day That Can’t Be Solved By a Good Run

Thu, 25 Feb 2016 17:38:03 +0000

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 book. If you don't have a copy, get one! His belief in me was instrumental in keeping me motivated. And it turned out, he is a runner too! Michel discovered the joy of running at age 42 and has since run distances up to the half marathon. Last year, I had the opportunity to coach Michel through an injury and to a personal best in the half marathon. This year he'd like to improve on that time.

TCR062 | Elinor Fish: Running Free from Burnout Injury and Fatigue

Mon, 01 Feb 2016 21:43:38 +0000

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.

Using a mindful approach to training and recovery, Elinor helps runners break free from cycles of chronic injury, burnout and the constant struggle to reach fitness and racing goals.

Elinor’s Mindful Running Training System will help you find your training “sweet spot,” where you are doing just the right amount necessary to reach your goals while maintaining optimal health. This approach emphasizes the importance of building a foundation of good health upon which to build fitness.

As a result, you will be able to reach new levels of fitness and running success while become injury resistant, cultivating more energy, more time for rest, sleep and self care.

I completely enjoyed my chat with Elinor and know you will too.

What we talk about

How she became an ultra runner
Running her first 100 miler
Going from fatigued and burned out to feeling good
The importance of having a support network
The effects of mental stress on our bodies
The Mindful Running Training System
- Mindful Running Manual
- Mindful Running 16-Week Training Log
- Worksheets and Plans
- Recovery and Running Readiness Assessments
Recovering after workouts
Prioritizing self care
How to experience true health as a runner

Links from the show

Inspirational Quotes

[Tweet “”Tapping into deeper levels of yourself and finding that will to finish when you think you have nothing left” – Elinor Fish”]

Your Next Steps

Visit Mindful Running Training System
Like the First Ladies of Running Facebook Page
Give the show a review iTunes
Join The Conscious Runner Academy for inspiration, motivation and good running conversation.

Until next time, run strong, run long and be happy.

TCR061 | Amby Burfoot: I Wanted to Win the Boston Marathon & The First Ladies of Running

Wed, 27 Jan 2016 00:17:14 +0000

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. Amby is also the author of The Runners Guide to the Meaning of Life and has a new book coming out in April 2016 called First Ladies of Running: 22 Inspiring Profiles of the Rebels, Rule Breakers, and Visionaries Who Changed the Sport Forever.

TCR060 | Stephen Lee: Running Forces You to Deal With Yourself and Not Make Excuses

Tue, 19 Jan 2016 10:54:45 +0000

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. If you are want to using running to help lose weight, quit smoking, turn your life completely around or become a serial ultra-marathoner or trail runner, this episode is for you.

TCR059 | Davonda Williams: Life is Not About Being Perfect (Replay)

Tue, 12 Jan 2016 16:25:54 +0000

In this episode I talk to mother, runner and mom, Davonda Williams, about life not being perfect.

TCR058 | Jeff Gaudette: In the End It’s a Battle Within Yourself (Replay)

Tue, 05 Jan 2016 16:22:43 +0000

In this episode, I talk to elite runner and founder of Runners Connect about the importance of strength training and how to stay injury free.

TCR057 | Paul Trevethan: The Running Injury Free Revolution (Replay)

Tue, 29 Dec 2015 16:17:28 +0000

Today, I chat with runner, physical therapist and founder of Body Leadership Australia about strength training and the Running Injury Free Revolution.

TCR056 | Cait Chock: If I Wasn’t a Runner, I Don’t Know if I Would Have Made It (Replay)

Tue, 22 Dec 2015 16:09:52 +0000

In this episode, I talk to former elite runner and artist Cait Chock about how running saved her.

TCR055 | Matthew Newnham: Defining Success as a Runner & Being the Best Version of Yourself

Wed, 16 Dec 2015 23:44:47 +0000

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, Matthew Newnham. Matthew been running for over 40 years. He ran track and cross country up through college and then moved into road racing in the 80’s. Matthew kept running for pleasure until 2.5 years ago, when he got back into competitive training and racing with his local running club in Scotland. Since then he’s raced again on the track, cross country and occasionally on the road.

Matthew’s journey into consciousness started in general about the time he started running, but in earnest about 8 years ago. These days, he finds himself really drawn to Taoism, Chinese energetics and Qi Gong.

Matthew considers himself a born again miler winning silver in the Scottish Masters Championships this summer.

I completely enjoyed this soul centered interview and know you will too.

What we talk about

Running to relieve stress
Running as a constant companion
Hard work, genetics and talent
Being the best version of yourself
Not comparing yourself to others
Defining success as a runner
Walking the line of separating your running from who you are as person
The role gratitude, acceptance and forgiveness plays in running
Consciousness, competition and injury prevention
What it means to be a conscious runner

Links from the show

Emile Zapotek (known for winning three gold medals at the 1952 Summer Olympics in Helsinki)
Sebastian Coe (Known for winning four Olympic medals and setting eight outdoor and three indoor world records in middle-distance track events.)
The Five Institute & The Vitality Test

Inspirational Quote

[Tweet “”I want to run while I can. It always feels like magic to me.” – Matthew Newnham”]

Your Next Steps

Give the show a review iTunes
Join The Conscious Runner Academy for inspiration, motivation and good running conversation.

Until next time, run strong, run long and be happy.

TCR054 | Jae Gruenke: How to Make Running Feel Great Again & The Balanced Runner

Tue, 08 Dec 2015 10:00:41 +0000

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. Several times I found myself getting lost in Jae’s words and almost forgetting to ask the next question. Jae believes you can run in a way that’s comfortable, healthy, enjoyable and faster if you’re given the opportunity to learn the right things about running form. Not only will your running improve, but we will also experience less stress, tension, and stiffness in your daily life.

As a Feldenkrais practitioner Jae looks at your running form, identify the ways you’re moving your whole body that create stress in the place you have pain or injury, and then helps you feel what to do differently so your running form changes, even when you’re not thinking about it. As a result the pain goes away, injuries heal, and running feels like you’ve always wished it would.

Jae has helped hundreds of runners and taught workshops to the Nike Central Park Track Club, the New York Road Runners Foundation Team for Kids, the New York Flyers, the Bridle Path Track Club, Columbia University, Williams College, and more.

Currently based in Edinburgh, Scotland, I offer one-to-one consultations via Skype and in person. She also has workshops, audio and video courses, online training camps, and training for professionals who work with runners

Remember that perfect run you once had, when everything felt smooth and free and like you could run forever? You can feel that way again.

What we talk about

Better, easier and more fluid running movement through the Feledenkrais method
Addressing the root cause of pain
The importance of varying your training surface for injury prevention
Key running form guidelines and strategies to keep you feeling good
The importance of ensuring your cross training supports your biomechanical needs as a runner
How we unconsciously hold tension that restricts movement

Links from the show

Inspirational Quote

[Tweet “”Running finally felt the way I always believed it should feel” – Jae Gruenke”]

Your Next Steps

Give the show a review iTunes
Join The Conscious Runner Academy for inspiration, motivation and good running conversation.

Until next time, run strong, run long and be happy.

TCR053 | Chris Russell: MarathonBQ: How to qualify for the Boston Marathon in 14 weeks (with a full time job and family)

Fri, 27 Nov 2015 15:33:08 +0000

Today I’ve got a wonderful interview with runner and author Chris Russell from Run Run Live. Chris has been running for over 40 years and has qualified and run the Boston Marathon 18 times. In his most recent book, MarathonBQ: How to qualify for the Boston Marathon in 14 weeks (with a full time job and family) he shows you how to do it too. Filled with practical advice, Chris gives you everything you need to cross the finish line with your BQ I’ve known Chris for several years and am excited to bring this interview to you.

What we talk about

Running the Boston Marathon 18 times
Using a mantra to push through tough spots
Running for over 40 years
How to qualify for the Boston Marathon
Heart rate monitor training
How to run with proper form.

Links from the show

Inspirational Quote

[Tweet “”You have a choice. You can give up or you can push through” – Chris Russell”]

Your Next Steps

Give the show a review iTunes
Join The Conscious Runner Academy for inspiration, motivation and good running conversation.

Until next time, run strong, run long and be happy.

TCR052 | Max Mlambo: Growing Up in a Ghetto, Overcoming Obstacles and Becoming a Marathoner

Thu, 19 Nov 2015 12:33:10 +0000

Today, I’ve got Max Mlambo on the line with me. I met Max a few years ago at a Zap Fitness Running camp. If you’re ever interested in going on vacation and getting some good running in, I highly recommend it. High in the Appalachian mountains near Blowing Rock, North Carolina, it is one of the most beautiful and peaceful places I’ve had the privilege to run and I’ve run; plus you get to hang out with the other campers and the elite athletes too.
One of the things that stood out to me about Max was his personality. For someone who’s had the challenges he’s had in his life, he is unbelievably positive. His positivity is matched only by his remarkable way sharing the experiences that have made him who he is.

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 seen, been through and achieved an incredible amount in his life.

One of the things I loved most about this interview was when he talked about discovering a button in his head that he could switch off and on to deal with challenges he was encountering while on and off the roads, trails and tracks.

I was so excited to interview Max and to bring his story to you. There’s a lot of wisdom in his words. Listen closely and enjoy.

What we talk about

Growing up in Zimbabwe
Going from a sprinter to a marathoner
Overcoming obstacles
The power of mentors
The power of the mind
Growing up in a ghetto and immigrating to the United States
And more…

Links from the show

Inspirational Quote

[Tweet “”There is something inside that happens in everybody who runs” – Max Mlambo”]

Your Next Steps

Give the show a review iTunes
Join The Conscious Runner Academy for inspiration, motivation and good running conversation.

Until next time, run strong, run long and be happy.

TCR051 | Amanda Brooks: Intuitive Training and Running to the Finish

Tue, 10 Nov 2015 11:27:58 +0000

Today, I've got runner, coach, blogger and creator of super tasty running recipes, Amanda Brooks from Run to the Finish. I came across Amanda's site a few weeks ago. After reading about her coaching, training and eating philosophy, I knew I had to interview her.

TCR050 | John R. Ruiz: Overcoming Obstacles, Chasing the Runners High & the Power of Teamwork

Tue, 03 Nov 2015 13:01:11 +0000

Today, I've got an exciting guest to bring you. It is fellow Conscious Runner John Ruiz. I met John several months ago when he asked me if there was anything he could do to move The Conscious Running movement forward. His request came at a time I really needed help. 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.

TCR049 | Jill Ormond Whitaker: Celebrating What You Can Do, Doing What Feels Right for You & Mental Health

Tue, 27 Oct 2015 13:55:41 +0000

Today I've got the most wonderful interview for you. It is with mother, runner and coach Jill Ormond from Jill Will Run. I stumbled across Jill's site several weeks ago and was captivated by not only her running story, but her personal one as well. As someone who has had OCD (Obsessive Compulsive Disorder) and understands being locked in your mind, this interview was extremely personal to me.

TCR048 | Jeff Horton: Whether Your Successful or not Depends on Your Definition of Success

Tue, 20 Oct 2015 09:30:44 +0000

Hey Conscious Runners, today I’m excited to bring you fellow Conscious Runner Jeff Horton. I met Jeff in The Conscious Runner Academy. Interestingly, he joined after listening to a podcast I was interviewed on. Jeff has been an invaluable contributor to The Conscious Runner academy, doling out advice on everything from training, racing, nutrition to injuries. He is not only passionate about running, but passionate about helping other runners.

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.

I had a great time getting to know Jeff and can’t wait to bring all this goodness to you.

In this episode, we chat about:

How running has changed across 4 decades
Going from running 800 meters in high school to running a marathon
Why he thinks everyone should run at least one marathon
What constitutes a “real” runner
Running as a masters athlete
Training advice for new and masters athletes
What training at age 60 is like

Links from the Show

Remember the Titans (Movie)
The Conscious Runner Academy
Jack Daniels (Running Coach)
FREE 16 Week Half Marathon Plan and Other Goodies

Inspirational Quote

[Tweet “”Your body composition, shape and weight are not determinants of success. Whether your successful or not depends on what your definition of success is.” – Jeff Horton”]

Your Next Steps

Join The Conscious Runner Academy for the best running product reviews around.
Download your 16 Week Half Marathon plan.
Give the show a review iTunes

Until next time, run strong, run long and be happy.

TCR047 | Thomas Neuberger: Ultramarathoning and Believing in the Run

Tue, 13 Oct 2015 09:00:08 +0000

Today, I’m excited to bring you marathoner, ultra marathoner and uber running product reviewer, Thomas Neuberger of Believe in the Run and Big Run Media.

One of the things that stuck me about Thomas was his openness about how running has changed him.

In his words, Running has had a huge impact of my life; changing the way I approach any challenge. It opened my mind to the possibility that I’m capable of doing much more than I thought. I’ve embraced new adventures because of that confidence, and I find myself looking for the next big thrill.

After reading this and scrolling through the many products Thomas has reviewed, I knew I had to interview him.

I had a great time chatting with Thomas and am excited to bring all this goodness to you.

In this episode, we chat about:

How Thomas started running
Time verses distance as a goal
Becoming an ultra-marathoner
Running 21 marathons
The importance of strength and mobility work
A neat trick to get that strength work in

Inspirational Quote

[Tweet “”Running has opened my mind to the possibility that I’m capable of doing much more than I thought.” – Thomas Neuberger”]

Your Next Steps

Visit Believe in the Run for the best running product reviews around.
Visit Big Run Media to get help promoting your running events on social media.
Give the show a review iTunes

Until next time, run strong, run long and be happy.

TCR046 | Coach Kristie Cranford: The Courage to Keep Going, Training Smart & Forrest Gump

Tue, 06 Oct 2015 10:55:15 +0000

Kristie's positivity is absolutely contagious. She is a phenomenal coach with high emphasis on not just training the runner, but training the whole person.

TCR045 | Coach Rebecca Adamson: From Playing Badminton to Running the Boston Marathon & KR Endurance

Mon, 28 Sep 2015 09:16:23 +0000

Today, I'm excited to bring you runner, coach and ex-badminton player Rebecca Adamson of KR Endurance. Several months ago, I asked runners in The Conscious Runner Academy who they would like me to interview and one of the coaches from KR Endurance made the list.

TCR044 | Dr. Bob Marcus: Becoming a Doctor, Creating JogTunes, Breaking an 11 Minute Mile at 71 and More…

Thu, 23 Oct 2014 18:57:21 +0000

In this episode, I talk to Dr. Bob Marcus about becoming a doctor, creating JogTunes, breaking an 11 minute mile at 71 and more.

TCR043 | Dr. Jason Karp: It’s Not Hard to Make Time for Something You Want to Do

Mon, 13 Oct 2014 21:03:34 +0000

Today, I'm excited to bring you runner, coach, author, speaker, scientist, Dr. Jason Karp. 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. Since that first race, Dr. Jason Karp has become an internationally-recognized running and fitness expert and owner of Run-Fit.

TCR041 | Davonda Williams: Life is Not About Being Perfect (Runner, Mom, Motivator)

Mon, 01 Sep 2014 18:54:51 +0000

In this episode, I talk to mother, runner and super motivator Davonda Williams about running, family and fitting it all in.

TCR040 | Jeff Gaudette: In the End It’s a Battle Within Yourself

Tue, 26 Aug 2014 18:51:18 +0000

In this episode, I chat with former elite runner, coach and founder of Runners Connect, Jeff Gaudette.

TCR039 | Scott Jones: Bridging the Gap Between People Who Are Doing Amazing Things and People Who Want to Do Amazing Things

Tue, 19 Aug 2014 17:20:18 +0000

In this episode I catch up with runner, athlete and entrepreneur Scott Jones of Athlete on Fire and the Athlete on Fire Podcast. 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 is a daily podcast showcasing athletes of all levels and all walks of life.

TCR038 | Denny Krahe: Opening up the Throttle and Going as Hard as You Can

Tue, 12 Aug 2014 03:59:22 +0000

In this episode, I talk to Denny Krahe of DizRun. As if Denny isn't busy enough, he also owns the personal training site DK FitSolutions, hosts the DizRuns With podcast and is on a journey to complete a marathon in each state.

TCR037 | Julia Hanlon: Running, Living Yoga Philosophies and Going Beyond the Edge

Tue, 05 Aug 2014 15:36:26 +0000

Julia’s two main loves are yoga and running. She began practicing yoga at the age of 16, fell in love with running mid-college, but did not start running competitively until her senior year. Through yoga and running, Julia has found personal growth, deep joy, and amazing communities.

TCR036 | Ashley Koff: Eating for Running, Eating for Life

Wed, 30 Jul 2014 18:39:02 +0000

In this episode, I talk to Ashley Koff about eating for Running and Eating for Life

TCR035 | Eric Hunley: I Was Tricked into Running

Thu, 24 Jul 2014 09:58:35 +0000

Today, I’m happy to bring you Conscious Runner Eric Hunley.

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.

Eric blames the band Deep Purple for getting him started in running.

Here’s what he says:

“Deep Purple got me to run. John Lord died in 2012 and I decided to listen to an early track (I never really cared for the band and Smoke on the Water got on my nerves from overplaying).

I discovered Scandinavian Nights (Live in Stockholm 1970) and the song A Child In Time. It is a 20+ minute cut and the dynamics are incredible. Very passionate. I couldn’t just walk I was so hyped. I actually ran a few blocks. Then back to walking. I did this a couple times in the walk.

I then started to incorporate a bit more running into my walking with the idea of being able to do a mile, then two miles which was the requirement for the Army Physical Fitness Test.

After I was able to run over two miles without stopping, I thought that it would be amazing to run 5K. I did it and kept doing it over and over.”

In this episode you’ll learn:

Getting started with running later in life
How Eric went from running 2 miles to a marathon
How the Band Deep Purple tricked him into running
Holding yourself back when all you want to do is go
The importance of easy and hard days
How including strength training in his routine has changed him
Running by feel
Training with a heart rate monitor
Taking necessary breaks for increased performance
How to manage life and running
Hampton Runner

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TCR034 | Katrina Elle: You Should Always Feel Uncomfortable

Tue, 22 Jul 2014 09:37:00 +0000

Today, I’m happy to bring you Katrina Elle of katrinaelle.com.

Katrina is a runner, personal trainer, motivator and one of the most positive people I’ve met online. To say her journey is inspiring would be an understatement. Katrina’s been down the road of fat burners and get-fit-quick diets that would work at first, only to have the pounds return.

She discovered transformation meant doing it the hard way, the healthy way, though proper eating and working out!

In this episode you’ll learn:

Katrina’s journey into fitness
Insanity Max Interval training
PIYO (push-ups, squats lunges Yoga
The importance of form when strength training
Why runners need to work their upper body
Breaking things up to get stronger
The trans-formative power of fitness
Put in some work and eat
The importance of eating whole food
Making time to prepare quality meals
When you get cravings your body is missing something
If you’re in a comfortable place get out of it
Katrina Elle

If you enjoyed the show, be sure to subscribe here.

TCR033 | Jill Angie: Running With Curves – Getting Your Head Right for Success + More

Mon, 14 Jul 2014 21:39:18 +0000

Today I chat with Jill Angie from Running With Curves. We chat about weight loss journey, emotional eating getting right for success and much more.

TCR032 | Jessica Humphrey: Finding Peace on the Run

Thu, 10 Jul 2014 19:38:29 +0000

Jessica is a mother, wife, urban teacher, runner, daughter, sister and friend who often forgets to “put her own oxygen mask on first.” Her blog, Racing to Zen, documents her journey to running her first marathon on May 19, 2013 and her running adventures thereafter.

TCR031 | Paul Trevethan: The Running Injury Free Revolution

Fri, 27 Jun 2014 16:42:28 +0000

Today, I bring to you runner, physiotherapist and Director of Body Leadership Australia, Paul Trevethan. Paul and I share the same passion of helping runners remain injury free. One of the things that stuck out to me about Running Injury Free Revolution, besides Paul's enthusiasm, was the sheer number of strength, and form videos he and his team have created.

TCR030 | Adam Goucher & Tim Catalano: Running the Edge

Sun, 22 Jun 2014 18:35:21 +0000

Today I chat with Adam Goucher and Tim Catalano about running the edge.

TCR029 | Nikki Blanton: Putting Yourself Out There and Giving Your All

Tue, 17 Jun 2014 01:02:24 +0000

Today, I chat with runner and artist Nikki Blanton. Nikki was born in South Africa. After graduating from high school, her family migrated to the United States. Inspired by watching her sister-in-law train and complete a marathon, she began to run. She ran and ran and ran.

TCR028 | Cait Chock: If I Wasn’t a Runner, I Don’t Know if I Would Have Made It

Tue, 10 Jun 2014 18:29:29 +0000

In this episode I talk to runner, writer and creative artist Cait Chock about running at the elite level and having it all taken away.

TCR027 | Ryan Hill: I Wasn’t the Most Talented Runner But My Coaches Got Everything Out of Me

Tue, 03 Jun 2014 09:40:49 +0000

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.

TCR023 | Tom Casano: Hitting Rock Bottom and Getting Up

Mon, 19 May 2014 10:18:11 +0000

In this episode I talk to Tom Casano about being sick and tired of being sick and tired, making the choice to be happy, being ready to do the work to have better in your life, the law of attraction, why people don't change and not taking things personally.

TCR021 | Steve Carmichael: From Overweight, Borderline Diabetic to Passionate Runner and More Part2

Thu, 01 May 2014 14:42:40 +0000

Today, I bring you part two of how Steve Carmichael went from being overweight, having fatty liver disease and being a borderline diabetic to a passionate runner and coach.

TCR020 | Steve Carmicheal: From Overweight, Borderline Diabetic to Passionate Runner and Coach

Mon, 28 Apr 2014 18:25:02 +0000

Today, I chat with runner, coach and founder of RunBuzz, Steve Carmichael. In this episode we talk about how he went from a borderline diabetic to a passionate runner.

TCR019 | Chris Cudworth: A Fascinating Conversation with Former Elite Runner, Chris Cudworth

Tue, 22 Apr 2014 10:36:48 +0000

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. Join me as I sit down with chris to talk about all things running.

TCR016 | Susie Stephen: On Ultra-Marathoning, Yoga, Running and Being

Mon, 07 Apr 2014 10:32:35 +0000

In this episode I chat with ultra-marathoner and yogi Susie Stephen. Although I've know about Susie's site for several months, I only met her earlier this week. What captivated me about Susie was the sheer number of miles she runs and the way she combines yoga and running. The way she takes on challenge is absolutely amazing!

TCR015 | Chris Russell: A Conversation with 15 Time Boston Qualifier Chris Russell

Thu, 03 Apr 2014 15:45:29 +0000

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.

TCR013 | Timur Crone: Running With the Mind of Mindfulness Meditation

Mon, 24 Mar 2014 14:27:51 +0000

In this episode, I talk to Timur Crone. I met Timur in a LinkedIn forum for runners. What drew me to him was the similarity of our interests. Besides running, we're both interested in meditation, psychology and Tai Chi.

TCR004 | Chris Cooper: My Best-Race: 50 Runners and the Finish Line They’ll Never Forget

Sun, 23 Feb 2014 19:21:31 +0000

In this episode I chat with Chris Cooper, author of My Best-Race: 50 Runners and the Finish Line They'll Never Forget.

TCR002 | Betsy Henry: Becoming a Zen Mamma

Fri, 21 Feb 2014 17:57:57 +0000

In this episode, I chat with Betsy Henry of Zen Mama on becoming a zen mama.

TCR001 | Andrea Owen: Challenge, Perseverance & Living a Kickass-Life

Thu, 20 Feb 2014 17:45:43 +0000

In this episode I chat with Andrea Owen about living a Kick Ass Life.