The Rambling Runner Podcast

Ben Saah is a run and strength coach who focuses on helping runners gain fitness while reducing injury risk during marathon training. He is an expert who does a great job of sharing his wisdom on strength, mobility, mindful running with his NYC-based athletes and on Instagram at www.instagram.com/benjamin_saah. In this episode, Ben shares his favorite longer and shorter interval workouts for those in marathon training cycles. Sponsors ASICS - Check out my favorite footwear brand, and the new Metaspeed Sky and Edge Paris racers that are out and they are amazing! Check them out at www.asics.com. Peregrune - I've been using Peregrune supplements, including their Runner Multivitamin and Runner Joint, everyday since 2023 and for good reason. They are NSF and third-party tested. They are also for runner, created by runners. Save 15% on your purchase at www.peregrune.com by using code "RAMBLING" at checkout. Baystate Marathon - "For Runners, By Runners" is the mantra of this fantastic race. They have experienced pacers at the Boston Qualifier times and consistently qualify ~30% of the field as its a fast, flat course with phenomenal on course support. The 2023 Baystate Marathon was ranked #15 in the top 50 BQ marathons by FindMyMarathon.com. Use code "rambling" for $10 any distance at www.baystatemarathon.com. If you are a running coach, or thinking of becoming one, check-out my business coach Michelle Lake on Instagram at www.instragram.com/coachmichellelake and her show, the Endurance Coachpreneur Podcast, for ways to improve your business and have a greater impact on your athletes. Rambling Runner Resources Are you looking to work with a running coach? I am here for you! I've been working with runners of all ages and abilities for five years - from newer runners, masters runners looking to PR, and folks hoping to break 3:00 in the marathon. You can learn more by going to www.mckirdytrained.com, where I coach, or by emailing me at [email protected]. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Veteran triathlon and running coach Michelle Lake is on the show to give us two of her favorite long run workouts inspired by her work in triathlon. Michelle has helped many athletes quality for the IRONMAN World Championships in Kona and helped one of athletes run a 2:25 marathon while working with him for a decade. These two workouts are inspired by that work and can help runners of all abilities increase their aerobic capacity and recover faster. If you are a running coach, or thinking of becoming one, check-out Michelle Lake on Instagram at www.instragram.com/coachmichellelake. If you are interested in her Dream Launcher program that starts on August 5th simply DM her "rambling" and she'll send you all the info and more. It is a proven playbook to grow and/or start a successful coaching business, attract your ideal athletes, and fill out your roster while saving time. Sponsors ASICS - Check out my favorite footwear brand, and the new Metaspeed Sky and Edge Paris racers that are out and they are amazing! Check them out at www.asics.com. Peregrune - I've been using Peregrune supplements, including their Runner Multivitamin and Runner Joint, everyday since 2023 and for good reason. They are NSF and third-party tested. They are also for runner, created by runners. Save 15% on your purchase at www.peregrune.com by using code "RAMBLING" at checkout. Are you looking to work with a running coach? I am here for you! I've been working with runners of all ages and abilities for five years - from newer runners, masters runners looking to PR, and folks hoping to break 3:00 in the marathon. You can learn more by going to www.mckirdytrained.com, where I coach, or by emailing me at [email protected]. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

We are in the midst of a mid-run nutrition revolution. The amount of carbohydrates runners and endurance athletes are consuming during long training efforts and races has nearly doubled in the last few years. In this episode, I discuss that revolution and what it's like to start a company with this in mind with Gabe Multer and Aaron Gouw, the co-founders of Carbs Fuel. You can purchase their 50g gel and liquid nutrition products at The Feed or on their website www.carbsfuel.com. *Carbs Fuel is not a sponsor of this podcast but I have been buying and using their products for three months. Sponsors ASICS - Check out my favorite footwear brand, and the new Metaspeed Sky and Edge Paris racers that are out and they are amazing! Check them out at www.asics.com. Peregrune - I've been using Peregrune supplements, including their Runner Multivitamin and Runner Joint, everyday since 2023 and for good reason. They are NSF and third-party tested. They are also for runner, created by runners. Save 15% on your purchase at www.peregrune.com by using code "RAMBLING" at checkout. Are you looking to work with a running coach? I am here for you! I've been working with runners of all ages and abilities for five years - from newer runners, masters runners looking to PR, and folks hoping to break 3:00 in the marathon. You can learn more by going to www.mckirdytrained.com, where I coach, or by emailing me at [email protected]. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Summer long runs can be brutal, there is no question about it. But they also provide us with an amazing opportunity to help us prepare for our fall racing calendar. In this episode, we detail exactly how, and why, this is the case. Sponsors ASICS - Check out my favorite footwear brand and the new Superblast 2, my favorite shoe of 2024. Check them out at www.asics.com. Baystate Marathon - The 36th running of the Baystate Marathon is on Sunday October 20th. "For Runners, By Runners" is the mantra of this fantastic race. They have experienced pacers at the Boston Qualifier times and consistently qualify ~30% of the field as its a fast, flat course with phenomenal on course support. The 2023 Baystate Marathon was ranked #15 in the top 50 BQ marathons by FindMyMarathon.com. Save $10 on all races at www.baystatemarathon.com by using code "rambling" at checkout. Are you looking to work with a running coach? I am here for you! I've been working with runners of all ages and abilities for five years - from newer runners, masters runners looking to PR, and folks hoping to break 3:00 in the marathon. You can learn more by going to www.mckirdytrained.com, where I coach, or by emailing me at [email protected]. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Today on the podcast we breakdown and tear apart the biggest fallacy in personal development - "How you do anything is how you do everything." Sponsors ASICS - Check out my favorite footwear brand, and the new Metaspeed Sky and Edge Paris racers that are out and they are amazing! Check them out at www.asics.com. Peregrune - I've been using Peregrune supplements, including their Runner Multivitamin and Runner Joint, everyday since 2023 and for good reason. They are NSF and third-party tested. They are also for runner, created by runners. Save 15% on your purchase at www.peregrune.com by using code "RAMBLING" at checkout. Are you looking to work with a running coach? I am here for you! I've been working with runners of all ages and abilities for five years - from newer runners, masters runners looking to PR, and folks hoping to break 3:00 in the marathon. You can learn more by going to www.mckirdytrained.com, where I coach, or by emailing me at [email protected]. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Gwendolyn "Wendy" Bounds is a force of nature. Pure and simple. But nobody knew that, at least from an athletic perspective, until very recently. Including Wendy. In her fantastic book "Not Too Late," Wendy details her transformation from non-athlete to one of the top 50-54 year old obstacle course racers in the country. I finished Wendy's book in less than two days because her story was simply that remarkable! You can learn more about Wendy at www.gwendolynbounds.com. Sponsors ASICS - Check out my favorite footwear brand, and the new Metaspeed Sky and Edge Paris racers that are out and they are amazing! Check them out at www.asics.com. Peregrune - I've been using Peregrune supplements, including their Runner Multivitamin and Runner Joint, everyday since 2023 and for good reason. They are NSF and third-party tested. They are also for runner, created by runners. Save 15% on your purchase at www.peregrune.com by using code "RAMBLING" at checkout. Are you looking to work with a running coach? I am here for you! I've been working with runners of all ages and abilities for five years - from newer runners, masters runners looking to PR, and folks hoping to break 3:00 in the marathon. You can learn more by going to www.mckirdytrained.com, where I coach, or by emailing me at [email protected]. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Famed coach, running podcaster, and YouTube creator, Jason Fitzgerald is the newest addition to the "My Favorite Workout" series. Jason is the owner of the Strength Running brand that has branched out across many areas of running media. He has helped thousands of runners reach their goals, stay healthy, and become stronger athletes. In this episode he provides a unique take on the assignment that you won't want to miss. You can learn more about Jason and all things Strength Running on his website, www.strengthrunning.com. Sponsors ASICS - Check out my favorite footwear brand, and the new Metaspeed Sky and Edge Paris racers that are out and they are amazing! Check them out at www.asics.com. Peregrune - I've been using Peregrune supplements, including their Runner Multivitamin and Runner Joint, everyday since 2023 and for good reason. They are NSF and third-party tested. They are also for runner, created by runners. Save 15% on your purchase at www.peregrune.com by using code "RAMBLING" at checkout. If you are a running coach, or thinking of becoming one, check-out my business coach Michelle Lake on Instagram at www.instragram.com/coachmichellelake and her show, The Endurance Coachpreneur Podcast, for ways to improve your business and have a greater impact on your athletes. Are you looking to work with a running coach? I am here for you! I've been working with runners of all ages and abilities for five years - from newer runners, masters runners looking to PR, and folks hoping to break 3:00 in the marathon. You can learn more by going to www.mckirdytrained.com, where I coach, or by emailing me at [email protected]. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

We are now 3-4 months from fall marathon race day - which means that marathon training season is officially here! In this episode we talk about what that means, why this cycle isn't going to effect just your fall marathon, how to schedule your training accordingly, and more. Sponsors ASICS - Check out my favorite footwear brand, and the new Metaspeed Sky and Edge Paris racers that are out and they are amazing! Check them out at www.asics.com. Peregrune - Peregrune engineers vitamins & supplements for the unique energy, recovery, and health needs of Runners. They are NSF Certified Manufacturing & 3rd party tested so you know you can trust what's in each bottle. Save 15% with code RAMBLING at www.peregrune.com today! Are you looking to work with a running coach? I am here for you! I've been working with runners of all ages and abilities for five years - from newer runners, masters runners looking to PR, and folks hoping to break 3:00 in the marathon. You can learn more by going to www.mckirdytrained.com, where I coach, or by emailing me at [email protected]. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

We are halfway through 2024 so it's time to do a check-in to see how we are doing! In this episode I talk about how to evaluate your process-driven athletic self in seven areas: Running, strength, cross-training, mobility/PT, diet/nutrition, education, and mindset. Sponsors ASICS - Check out my favorite footwear brand, and the new Metaspeed Sky and Edge Paris racers that are out and they are amazing! Check them out at www.asics.com. Peregrune - Peregrune engineers vitamins & supplements for the unique energy, recovery, and health needs of Runners. They are NSF Certified Manufacturing & 3rd party tested so you know you can trust what's in each bottle. Save 15% with code RAMBLING at www.peregrune.com today! Are you looking to work with a running coach? I am here for you! I've been working with runners of all ages and abilities for five years - from newer runners, masters runners looking to PR, and folks hoping to break 3:00 in the marathon. You can learn more by going to www.mckirdytrained.com, where I coach, or by emailing me at [email protected]. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Laura Galeazzo has been running for over 20 years, won the 2018 Buffalo Marathon, and has coached runners of all abilities to PR's in the marathon (her favorite race distance). In this episode, Laura shares her two favorite workouts that focus on making marathon pace feel easier and more doable for runners looking to set a PR on race day. You can learn more about Laura at www.instagram.com/losingrace. Sponsors ASICS - Check out my favorite footwear brand, and the new Metaspeed Sky and Edge Paris racers that are out and they are amazing! Check them out at www.asics.com. If you are a running coach, or thinking of becoming one, check-out my business coach Michelle Lake on Instagram at www.instragram.com/coachmichellelake and her show, The Endurance Coachpreneur Podcast, for ways to improve your business and have a greater impact on your athletes. Are you looking to work with a running coach? I am here for you! I've been working with runners of all ages and abilities for five years - from newer runners, masters runners looking to PR, and folks hoping to break 3:00 in the marathon. You can learn more by going to www.mckirdytrained.com, where I coach, or by emailing me at [email protected]. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Shanna Birchett is the true definition of a "mother runner" with a shockingly inspirational story. A mother of six kids under eight years of age, Shanna returned to running in her early 20's after a talented yet tumultuous beginning in the sport as a pre-teen. In fact, just last week Shanna set a new marathon PR of 2:44:11 at Grandma's Marathon! You can follow Shanna at www.instagram.com/motherhood_running. Sponsors ASICS - Check out my favorite footwear brand, and the new Metaspeed Sky and Edge Paris racers that are out and they are amazing! Check them out at www.asics.com. Are you looking to work with a running coach? I am here for you! I've been working with runners of all ages and abilities for five years - from newer runners, masters runners looking to PR, and folks hoping to break 3:00 in the marathon. You can learn more by going to www.mckirdytrained.com, where I coach, or by emailing me at [email protected]. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

The Olympic Track Trials are here and Relay is here to get you ready for the action. Today we have the Men's draft and preview with Peter Bromka, Kofuzi, and Matt Chittim. In this episode we pick our favorites across the running events with the scoring being three points for first place, two points for second, and one point for a third place finish at the Trials. Later on Friday we will be releasing our women's draft and preview so make sure you subscribe to the Relay podcast today! Sponsors ASICS - Check out my favorite footwear brand, and the new Metaspeed Sky and Edge Paris racers that are out and they are amazing! Check them out at www.asics.com. Are you looking to work with a running coach? I am here for you! I've been working with runners of all ages and abilities for five years - from newer runners, masters runners looking to PR, and folks hoping to break 3:00 in the marathon. You can learn more by going to www.mckirdytrained.com, where I coach, or by emailing me at [email protected]. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

In this episode, we cover the affects that heat and humidity can have on your running and ways you can alter your schedule, workouts, nutrition, and (most importantly) mindset to train and race at your best during the summer months. Sponsors ASICS - Check out my favorite footwear brand, and the new Metaspeed Sky and Edge Paris racers that are out and they are amazing! Check them out at www.asics.com. Are you looking to work with a running coach? I am here for you! I've been working with runners of all ages and abilities for five years - from newer runners, masters runners looking to PR, and folks hoping to break 3:00 in the marathon. You can learn more by going to www.mckirdytrained.com, where I coach, or by emailing me at [email protected]. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Elisabeth Scott is the woman being the hugely successful Running Explained Instagram account (that has nearly 200K followers!) and coaching service. She has three different coaching certifications and continues to provide the running community with a bevy of thoughtful and useful information on training, racing, and everything in-between. She also hosts the fantastic Running Explained Podcast. You can learn more about Elisabeth at www.instagram.com/runningexplained and www.runningexplained.co Sponsors ASICS - Check out my favorite footwear brand, and the new Metaspeed Sky and Edge Paris racers that are out and they are amazing! Check them out at www.asics.com. If you are a running coach, or thinking of becoming one, check-out my business coach Michelle Lake on Instagram at www.instragram.com/coachmichellelake and her show, The Endurance Coachpreneur Podcast, for ways to improve your business and have a greater impact on your athletes. Are you looking to work with a running coach? I am here for you! I've been working with runners of all ages and abilities for five years - from newer runners, masters runners looking to PR, and folks hoping to break 3:00 in the marathon. You can learn more by going to www.mckirdytrained.com, where I coach, or by emailing me at [email protected]. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

In this episode, you will hear about the keys to crushing your next 5k. Especially those big and competitive races that can bring out the best in us but can also be tricky to navigate (especially the starting line and early push). Sponsors ASICS - Check out my favorite footwear brand, and the new Metaspeed Sky and Edge Paris racers that are out and they are amazing! Check them out at www.asics.com. Are you looking to work with a running coach? I am here for you! I've been working with runners of all ages and abilities for five years - from newer runners, masters runners looking to PR, and folks hoping to break 3:00 in the marathon. You can learn more by going to www.mckirdytrained.com, where I coach, or by emailing me at [email protected]. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Mariana Fernández is a Peloton Tread, Yoga, and Meditation instructor who teaches classes in both English and Spanish and has connected with, and helped inspire, a massive and diverse community of athletes. Mariana was born in Mexico and grew up in San Diego in a big family that was led by her mother - a woman who was a trailblazer in the SoCal running scene and for her children, and continues to run marathons into her 70's! In this conversation, Mariana talks about her path to Peloton, embracing her status at mid-pack runner while inspiring runners of all abilities, balancing a joy of running/racing with a love of competition, and how a circuitous career path can lead to great things if we are proactive within our circumstances. You can follow Mariana at www.instagram.com/la_tiamariana. Sponsors ASICS - Check out my favorite footwear brand, and the new Metaspeed Sky and Edge Paris racers that are out and they are amazing! Check them out at www.asics.com. Are you looking to work with a running coach? I am here for you! I've been working with runners of all ages and abilities for five years - from newer runners, masters runners looking to PR, and folks hoping to break 3:00 in the marathon. You can learn more by going to www.mckirdytrained.com, where I coach, or by emailing me at [email protected]. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

In this episode, you will hear about the power of domino effect habits and the power they can have to influence significant behavior change. Whether you are looking to do more of something, or less of something, creating a domino effect habit (or habit change) can be the key to making that change without calling upon endless motivational tactics or overflowing buckets of willpower. Sponsors ASICS - Check out my favorite footwear brand, and the new Metaspeed Sky and Edge Paris racers that are out and they are amazing! Check them out at www.asics.com. If you've thought about being a race director or a looking to improve your race director skill set, try the Pro Race Director Masterclass by Piper Ruiz. It cover everything, big and small, that RD's need to know and will set you up for success with your dream job - https://stan.store/rambling_runner. Are you looking to work with a running coach? I am here for you! I've been working with runners of all ages and abilities for five years - from newer runners, masters runners looking to PR, and folks hoping to break 3:00 in the marathon. You can learn more by going to www.mckirdytrained.com, where I coach, or by emailing me at [email protected]. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Seth Funderburg, an amazing coach with Run BMT in Orlando, FL, is the latest addition to the My Favorite Workout series. In this episode he details a speed day sessions and a hybrid tempo workout that hit a variety of paces and effort levels. You can learn more about Seth at www.instagram.com/run__bmt. Sponsors ASICS - Check out my favorite footwear brand, and the new Metaspeed Sky and Edge Paris racers that are out and they are amazing! Check them out at www.asics.com. If you are a running coach, or thinking of becoming one, check-out my business coach Michelle Lake on Instagram at www.instragram.com/coachmichellelake and her show, The Endurance Coachpreneur Podcast, for ways to improve your business and have a greater impact on your athletes. Are you looking to work with a running coach? I am here for you! I've been working with runners of all ages and abilities for five years - from newer runners, masters runners looking to PR, and folks hoping to break 3:00 in the marathon. You can learn more by going to www.mckirdytrained.com, where I coach, or by emailing me at [email protected]. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Kelsi Chappell, an accomplished runner from Rhode Island, shares her journey in running, overcoming hurdles, and grabbing a new marathon PR of 2:49 two weeks ago. She started running in high school and ran marathons with her dad. After running her first marathon, she qualified for the Boston Marathon, which sparked her passion for running. Despite not running in college, Kelsi continued to run as a way to bond with her son and cope with the challenges of being a young mom. She pursued her running goals while juggling responsibilities and credits her support system for helping her succeed. Kelsi also faced setbacks, including a hip injury, but remained resilient and focused on her love for running. She discusses her experience with hip surgery and recovery, her mindset during the COVID-19 pandemic, and her recent marathon performances. She shares how she stayed mentally strong during her recovery and how she focused on her comeback, homeschooling her son, and writing children's books. Kelsi also talks about the challenges of running multiple marathons in a short period of time and the emotional significance of running the Boston Marathon. As a running coach and registered dietitian, she emphasizes the importance of fueling the body and addressing eating disorders in young athletes. You can follow Kelsi at www.instagram.com/kelsichappell. Sponsors ASICS - Check out my favorite footwear brand, and the new Metaspeed Sky and Edge Paris racers that are out and they are amazing! Check them out at www.asics.com. If you've thought about being a race director or a looking to improve your race director skill set, try the Pro Race Director Masterclass by Piper Ruiz. It cover everything, big and small, that RD's need to know and will set you up for success with your dream job - https://stan.store/rambling_runner. Are you looking to work with a running coach? I am here for you! I've been working with runners of all ages and abilities for five years - from newer runners, masters runners looking to PR, and folks hoping to break 3:00 in the marathon. You can learn more by going to www.mckirdytrained.com, where I coach, or by emailing me at [email protected]. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

You have no idea what your potential is - none of us do. That isn't a negative. Instead, it's a HUGE positive with nearly unlimited opportunities. In this episode you will hear about an amateur runner and a professional runner who weren't handicapped by trying to prognosticate what their future held or guesses about what they were/are capable of. Rather, they put that to the side and did what many folks would have assumed was improbable at best, and impossible at worst. Sponsors ASICS - Check out my favorite footwear brand, and the new Metaspeed Sky and Edge Paris racers that are out and they are amazing! Check them out at www.asics.com. If you've thought about being a race director or a looking to improve your race director skill set, try the Pro Race Director Masterclass by Piper Ruiz. It cover everything, big and small, that RD's need to know and will set you up for success with your dream job - https://stan.store/rambling_runner. Are you looking to work with a running coach? I am here for you! I've been working with runners of all ages and abilities for five years - from newer runners, masters runners looking to PR, and folks hoping to break 3:00 in the marathon. You can learn more by going to www.mckirdytrained.com, where I coach, or by emailing me at [email protected]. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Peter Bromka, a 2:19 marathoner, coach, and one of the best writers in the running space, is the latest addition to the My Favorite Workout series. In this episode he details two speed day sessions that hit a variety of pace and effort levels. You can learn more about Peter's coaching business at https://pbrunning.co and read is writing at https://www.peterbromka.com. Sponsors ASICS - Check out my favorite footwear brand, and the new Metaspeed Sky and Edge Paris racers that are out and they are amazing! Check them out at www.asics.com. If you are a running coach, or thinking of becoming one, check-out my business coach Michelle Lake on Instagram at www.instragram.com/coachmichellelake and her show, The Endurance Coachpreneur Podcast, for ways to improve your business and have a greater impact on your athletes. Are you looking to work with a running coach? I am here for you! I've been working with runners of all ages and abilities for five years - from newer runners, masters runners looking to PR, and folks hoping to break 3:00 in the marathon. You can learn more by going to www.mckirdytrained.com, where I coach, or by emailing me at [email protected]. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Today on the podcast we are talking about time. Specifically, how we use the time we have, are we waiting for the "right time" to start (Fun Fact: the right time almost never materializes), and how a busy schedule can often lead to better results than wide open one. At the end of the show we also talk about fueling long runs and races to stay in accordance with new carbohydrate consumption recommendations. Sponsors ASICS - Check out my favorite footwear brand, and the new Metaspeed Sky and Edge Paris racers that are out and they are amazing! Check them out at www.asics.com. If you've thought about being a race director or a looking to improve your race director skill set, try the Pro Race Director Masterclass by Piper Ruiz. It cover everything, big and small, that RD's need to know and will set you up for success with your dream job - https://stan.store/rambling_runner. Are you looking to work with a running coach? I am here for you! I've been working with runners of all ages and abilities for five years - from newer runners, masters runners looking to PR, and folks hoping to break 3:00 in the marathon. You can learn more by going to www.mckirdytrained.com, where I coach, or by emailing me at [email protected]. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Eric Floberg describes himself as "(j)ust a dad trying to run consistently, hit new goals, and motivate others to get into the running game!" But those who have seen his remarkable YouTube channel know that he much more than that. Eric has been documenting his running journey for years and has done a remarkable job of showing all the context and layers that go along with a runner working incredibly hard to reach elusive goals. In this episode we talk about that journey, the challenges along the way, and how he took his professional media skills and turned them inward to capture his running journey You can watch Eric's running YouTube channel at https://youtube.com/@flobergruns. Sponsors ASICS - Check out my favorite footwear brand, and the new Metaspeed Sky and Edge Paris racers that are out and they are amazing! Check them out at www.asics.com. Are you looking to work with a running coach? I am here for you! I've been working with runners of all ages and abilities for five years - from newer runners, masters runners looking to PR, and folks hoping to break 3:00 in the marathon. You can learn more by going to www.mckirdytrained.com, where I coach, or by emailing me at [email protected]. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Today on the podcast we are talking about "desirable difficulties" and how they can shape who are as people in a way that can redefine what we think is possible. We are not talking about small are minor challenges. These are truly difficult situations that we view as such while they are happening and in the immediate aftermath. In those circumstances we are often forced to change in ways that can help us improve in the long run and allow us to reach new heights. Sponsors ASICS - Check out my favorite footwear brand, and the new Metaspeed Sky and Edge Paris racers that are out and they are amazing! Check them out at www.asics.com. Are you looking to work with a running coach? I am here for you! I've been working with runners of all ages and abilities for five years - from newer runners, masters runners looking to PR, and folks hoping to break 3:00 in the marathon. You can learn more by going to www.mckirdytrained.com, where I coach, or by emailing me at [email protected]. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Welcome back to our bi-weekly "My Favorite Workouts" series. For the remainder of 2024 I'll be speaking with coaches and elite athletes about the workouts they love the most, why they love them, the distances/races they are best for, and alterations that can be made for people of differing abilities and fitness levels. In this episode I am joined by Allie Caminiti. Allie has been running for over 20 years, both competitively and recreationally. She is a sub-3 hour marathoner and her first marathon was the TCS NYC Marathon in 2014 where she unexpectedly qualified for Boston. She has completed 12 marathons ranging from large city races to small town courses with small fields and few spectators. She has run five of the six World Marathon Majors, including NYC, Boston, Chicago, Tokyo, and Berlin. If you want to hear more from Allie she was featured in episode 585 in which she provided valuable information what is "micro-quitting," how to recognize it it is affecting us, why we can all be susceptible to this form of self-sabotage, and how we can stop ourselves from falling into a pattern of micro-quitting. You can follow Allie at www.instagram.com/tinybutmightyrunner and visit her website at www.mindrunnercoaching.com. Sponsors ASICS - Check out my favorite footwear brand, and the new Metaspeed Sky and Edge Paris racers that are out and they are amazing! Check them out at www.asics.com. Are you looking to work with a running coach? I am here for you! I've been working with runners of all ages and abilities for five years - from newer runners, masters runners looking to PR, and folks hoping to break 3:00 in the marathon. You can learn more by going to www.mckirdytrained.com, where I coach, or by emailing me at [email protected]. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

In this episode I talk with my friends and Relay co-hosts Laura Thweatt, Peter Bromka, and Lindsey Hein about my decision to jump back into marathon training and document the entire process. After years of regret and feelings of shame about different aspects of my running life, I finally told myself to knock it off and become the person that you most want to be. What will come of it, who knows... but I'm excited to step back into the arena. Sponsors ASICS - Check out my favorite footwear brand, and the new Metaspeed Sky and Edge Paris racers that are out and they are amazing! Check them out at www.asics.com. Are you looking to work with a running coach? I am here for you! I've been working with runners of all ages and abilities for five years - from newer runners, masters runners looking to PR, and folks hoping to break 3:00 in the marathon. You can learn more by going to www.mckirdytrained.com, where I coach, or by emailing me at [email protected]. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Kelly Vigil in on the show to talk about a few topics that she has written eloquently about in the past: Mindset, imposter syndrome, using your fears to your benefit, and getting over perceived failures. Kelly is mom of three young kids, runner, certified V.02 run coach, and certified health mindset coach. She has run three 50ks, seven marathons, and close to 30 half marathons. She is also a mother of three young kids and has shared her post-partum journey back to running openly even when (read: especially when) it hasn't gone smoothly or as predicted/hoped for. You can follow Kelly at www.instagram.com/moremilesmorefun. Sponsors ASICS - Check out my favorite footwear brand, and the new Metaspeed Sky and Edge Paris racers that are out and they are amazing! Check them out at www.asics.com. Are you looking to work with a running coach? I am here for you! I've been working with runners of all ages and abilities for five years - from newer runners, masters runners looking to PR, and folks hoping to break 3:00 in the marathon. You can learn more by going to www.mckirdytrained.com, where I coach, or by emailing me at [email protected]. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Welcome back to our bi-weekly "My Favorite Workouts" series. For the remainder of 2024 I'll be speaking with coaches and elite athletes about the workouts they love the most, why they love them, the distances/races they are best for, and alterations that can be made for people of differing abilities and fitness levels. In this episode I am joined by Jess McClain. Jess McClain recently finished fourth at the U.S. Olympic Marathon Trials with a nearly four minute PR of 2:25:46. Jess recently re-signed with Brooks and works a full-time job as the executive director of the Love Up Foundation. In addition to being one of America's best runner, Jess is also self-coached. Earlier in her career, when she was known as Jess Tonn, she raced primarily as a 5k athlete and earned All-America honors at Stanford. In this episode she not only details her two favorite workouts, she also goes into the proper mental frameworks necessary to run your best. Sponsors ASICS - Check out my favorite footwear brand, and the new Metaspeed Sky and Edge Paris racers that are out and they are amazing! Check them out at www.asics.com. Are you looking to work with a running coach? I am here for you! I've been working with runners of all ages and abilities for five years - from newer runners, masters runners looking to PR, and folks hoping to break 3:00 in the marathon. You can learn more by going to www.mckirdytrained.com, where I coach, or by emailing me at [email protected]. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Katie Arnold is back on the podcast and I couldn't be more excited!!! Katie was first on the show in 2019 when we talked about her amazing book Running Home. In this episode, Katie returns to talk about her new book that is out this week, Brief Flashings in the Phenomenal World. It’s about many things—love, friendship, running, mountains, rivers—and how to how to apply timeless Zen teachings to running/endurance. Much like Running Home, Brief Flashings is not a prescriptive, how-to book but a rather personal narrative that includes wisdom and offerings that can be applied to running and life. Katie uses anecdotes from her own experiences - suffering and recovering from a devastating wilderness accident, healing, and going on to win Leadville 100 - to illustrate your unlimited potential (and resulting happiness) when you run with the mind of Zen. This is not an overtly Zen proselytizing book. You can apply these teachings even if you’re not religious (Katie's not), no matter what your spiritual tradition or where you are in the pack. Like Running Home, it goes way beyond running. You can buy Katie's new book here: www.amazon.com/dp/1952692695?ref_=cm_sw_r_cp_ud_dp_G3DABZR2ZPA7AG39TH16. You can also subscribe to her Substack, https://katiearnoldauthor.substack.com, and learn more about Katie at https://katiearnold.net. Sponsors ASICS - Check out my favorite footwear brand, and the new Metaspeed Sky and Edge Paris racers that are out and they are amazing! Check them out at www.asics.com. Are you looking to work with a running coach? I am here for you! I've been working with runners of all ages and abilities for five years - from newer runners, masters runners looking to PR, and folks hoping to break 3:00 in the marathon. You can learn more by going to www.mckirdytrained.com, where I coach, or by emailing me at [email protected]. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Welcome to a new bi-weekly series called "My Favorite Workouts." For the remainder of 2024 I'll be speaking with coaches and elite athletes about the workouts they love the most, why they love them, the distances/races they are best for, and alterations that can be made for people of differing abilities and fitness levels. In our third episode of this series I am joined by Mary Johnson. Mary has been coaching runners since 2016 and started Lift Run Perform in 2017. She has worked with hundreds of runners while also being a high-end amateur runner herself. In this episode she details her favorite speed session and her favorite long run workout. She also covers how she thinks about speed volume as a percentage of an athletes weekly total volume, which is something we haven't covered before on this podcast. Sponsors ASICS - Check out my favorite footwear brand, and the new Metaspeed Sky and Edge Paris racers that are out and they are amazing! Check them out at www.asics.com. Are you looking to work with a running coach? I am here for you! I've been working with runners of all ages and abilities for five years - from newer runners, masters runners looking to PR, and folks hoping to break 3:00 in the marathon. You can learn more by going to www.mckirdytrained.com, where I coach, or by emailing me at [email protected]. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

This episode with Dave Proctor is all about mindset. Dave set the fastest transcontinental time across Canada a few years ago in his second attempt. In doing so, Dave was able to master his mind in a way that is beneficial for all runners, no matter their ability or experience. You can read or listen to Dave's record setting trip in his new book Untethered - www.amazon.com/Untethered-Comeback-Longest-Fastest-History/dp/1738214907. Sponsors ASICS - Check out my favorite footwear brand, and the new Metaspeed Sky and Edge Paris racers that are about to be released, at www.asics.com. Are you looking to work with a running coach? I am here for you! I've been working with runners of all ages and abilities for five years - from newer runners, masters runners looking to PR, and folks hoping to break 3:00 in the marathon. You can learn more by going to www.mckirdytrained.com, where I coach, or by emailing me at [email protected]. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Ron Romano may be the happiest guy in running. Not only that, he’s worked hard to become one heck of a runner. He’s run 50+ marathons (with a PR of 2:40) and is a veritable wealth of knowledge on all things running. After taking a nine year break from racing he roared back with abandon and became an elite masters runner. He has also become a staple at World Marathon Majors and has a wealth of information on how to approach these races to have the best experience, running and otherwise, possible. Sponsors ASICS - Check out my favorite footwear brand, and the new Metaspeed Sky and Edge Paris racers that are about to be released, at www.asics.com. Are you looking to work with a running coach? I am here for you! I've been working with runners of all ages and abilities for five years - from newer runners, masters runners looking to PR, and folks hoping to break 3:00 in the marathon. You can learn more by going to www.mckirdytrained.com, where I coach, or by emailing me at [email protected]. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Welcome to a new bi-weekly series called "My Favorite Workouts." For the remainder of 2024 I'll be speaking with coaches and elite athletes about the workouts they love the most, why they love them, the distances/races they are best for, and alterations that can be made for people of differing abilities and fitness levels. In our second episode of this series I am joined by Jeff Cunningham. Jeff has quietly become one of the best running coaches in the America over the past 20 years. The native Texan coaches some of the best athletes in the country (including Mitch Ammons and Nick Bare) while leading the Bat City Track Club in Austin, TX and those aspiring to complete their first marathon, or even 5k. Sponsors ASICS - Check out my favorite footwear brand, and the new Metaspeed Sky and Edge Paris racers that are about to be released, at www.asics.com. Are you looking to work with a running coach? I am here for you! I've been working with runners of all ages and abilities for five years - from newer runners, masters runners looking to PR, and folks hoping to break 3:00 in the marathon. You can learn more by going to www.mckirdytrained.com, where I coach, or by emailing me at [email protected]. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

From 20 to 40 years of age, Gary Koutsoubos gave up on running. The former high school and junior college runner had put that era of his life in the past. Instead, he opted for a sedentary lifestyle that left him overweight and unhealthy. After turning 40, Gary decided that enough was enough. Now at 48 years old, Gary is one of the best 45-49 year old marathoners in the country. It is a remarkable turnaround and a story that continues to grow. Next month Gary will be running the Boston Marathon and aiming to break his 2:55 PR and possibly go under 2:50! You can follow Gary at www.instagram.com/garyisarunner. Sponsors ASICS - Check out my favorite footwear brand, and the new Metaspeed Sky and Edge Paris racers that are about to be released, at www.asics.com. Are you looking to work with a running coach? I am here for you! I've been working with runners of all ages and abilities for five years - from newer runners, masters runners looking to PR, and folks hoping to break 3:00 in the marathon. You can learn more by going to www.mckirdytrained.com, where I coach, or by emailing me at [email protected]. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Welcome to a new bi-weekly series called "My Favorite Workouts." For the remainder of 2024 I'll be speaking with coaches and elite athletes about the workouts they love the most, why they love them, the distances/races they are best for, and alterations that can be made for people of differing abilities and fitness levels. In our inaugural episode I am joined by one of the best coaches in the world - David Roche. David partners with runners of all abilities, including some of the very best runners in the world, through his coaching service, Some Work, All Play. With Megan Roche, M.D., he hosts the Some Work, All Play podcast on running (and other things), and they wrote a book called The Happy Runner. Sponsors ASICS - Check out my favorite footwear brand, and the new Metaspeed Sky and Edge Paris racers that are about to be released, at www.asics.com. Are you looking to work with a running coach? I am here for you! I've been working with runners of all ages and abilities for five years - from newer runners, masters runners looking to PR, and folks hoping to break 3:00 in the marathon. You can learn more by going to www.mckirdytrained.com, where I coach, or by emailing me at [email protected]. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Can running make me a more moral person? Can striving to be a better person make me a better runner? In The Examined Run, philosopher and ultramarathon runner Sabrina Little asks whether running can be a laboratory for developing our character. She looks at the key ideas in virtue ethics--virtue, vice, exemplarism, moral emotions, and competition--and brings them into conversation with her experience in training and racing. Little pushes against the frequent conversations about ethics and sport that focus on the negative--doping and other forms of cheating or on simplistic expressions like “no pain, no gain.” Sabrina argues that these ideas don't address the rich picture of how athletics inform a good life, and sport's relationship to acts of justice or courage. A good athlete is not just one who avoids cheating--rather, they perform feats of perseverance and courage, and succeed by working to develop their natural capacities. Little employs her own experiences in training, coaching, and racing in world class ultramarathons to reveal how athletics and virtue are deeply interconnected. You can buy Sabrina's book on Amazon by clicking this link. Sponsors ASICS - Check out my favorite footwear brand, and the new Metaspeed Sky and Edge Paris racers that are about to be released, at www.asics.com. Are you looking to work with a running coach? I am here for you! I've been working with runners of all ages and abilities for five years - from newer runners, masters runners looking to PR, and folks hoping to break 3:00 in the marathon. You can learn more by going to www.mckirdytrained.com, where I coach, or by emailing me at [email protected]. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Today's podcast is with one of the most inspiring people I've even met. I first met Kallup McCoy II at the Olympic Marathon Trials in Orlando and was immediately taken by his energy and passion. Little did I know that there was much more to this man than the glowing first impressions suggested. Starting at the age of 11, Kallup began his battle with drug addiction. What started as doctor prescribed cure for his migraine escalated during his teenage years in hard drugs. As Kallup entered his 20's, deep in the throws of addiction and with two children, his life continued to unravel. He overdosed six times, was brought back from edge of death on a few of those occasions, and was incarcerated. While in prison, Kallup laid the groundwork for the man he wanted to become and the shift was dramatic. In this episode, Kallup shares his remarkable story that is one of the best turnarounds we've ever chronicled. Not only has Kallup been in recovery for the last seven years, his athletic achievements during that time boggle the mind. He is also committed to lifting up the lives of other Native Americans and members of Cherokee Nation who are battling addiction. You can follow Kallup at www.instagram.com/_recoverylion86. Sponsors ASICS - Check out my favorite footwear brand, and the new Metaspeed Sky and Edge Paris racers that are about to be released, at www.asics.com. V.02 - Become a faster runner and/or better coach in 2024 with V.O2. Download V.O2 in the app stores or visit ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠vdoto2.com⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ to learn more about leveraging the world-renowned VDOT training paces in your running. Use code "rambling" to get 20% off the product of your choice and get a free trial. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Sofie Schunk, an athlete with type 1 diabetes, shares her journey and challenges in managing her condition while pursuing her athletic goals. She discusses the support she received at the Olympic Trials - some of the loudest on the course! In fact, while Sofie was the final finisher in Orlando, few athletes were called out by name more than Sofie. While watching the race I was amazed how many people knew exactly who she was and were touched by the example she was setting. Sofie talks about her transition from elite college soccer player, to triathlon, and finally to running and the importance of setting strategic goals. She shares her experiences with injuries and the lessons she learned from races. Sofie also highlights the role of her support team, including a nutritionist, endocrinologist, and coaches, in managing her diabetes and optimizing her performance. In this conversation, Sofie also shares her recovery and training process leading up to the California International Marathon (CIM) after the McKirdy Micro Marathon and how she overcame challenges during the race. She emphasizes the importance of resilience and pushing through failures. Finally, Sofie talks about the Diabetes Sports Project, a nonprofit organization she co-founded to support people with diabetes in sports. You can follow Sofie at www.instagram.com/runswithinsulin. Sponsors ASICS - Check out my favorite footwear brand, and the NEW Novablast 4, at www.asics.com. V.02 - Become a faster runner and/or better coach in 2024 with V.O2. Download V.O2 in the app stores or visit ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠vdoto2.com⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ to learn more about leveraging the world-renowned VDOT training paces in your running. Use code "rambling" to get 20% off the product of your choice and get a free trial. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

At the 2020 Olympic Marathon Trials in Atlanta, Roberta Groner was ready. She has just had completed the best running of her life, including a marathon PR and first American at the World Championships. Gone were the days of running conservatively while hoping for a negative split. In Atlanta Roberta planned on running at the front with her peers - the other top women in the field. Roberta was eager and anxious to shoot her shot. Then she stepped off the course at mile 17. It took a year and a half for Roberta to shrug off the heaviness of that day. All the expectations. All the effort. All of the sacrifices. And for what... her first DNF? In 2022, Roberta turned it all around when she joined the Central Park Track club as an athlete and coach. From that day forward she started to recapture the spontaneous joy that can come from training, racing, and communing with running friends. Over the next two years she not only embraced the love she had for the sport, she also raced with abandon. Roberta set four American masters records (8k, 10k, 10 mile, and half-marathon) and showed herself, and everyone paying attention, that she was far from done. Roberta arrived in Orlando for the 2024 Trials with redemption on her mind and in her heart. That drive was counterbalanced with joy, love, and a calm confidence. She left Orlando with a 24th place finish and the freedom that comes when a journey of redemption ends in success. Sponsors ASICS - Check out my favorite footwear brand, and the NEW Novablast 4, at www.asics.com. V.02 - Become a faster runner and/or better coach in 2024 with V.O2. Download V.O2 in the app stores or visit ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠vdoto2.com⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ to learn more about leveraging the world-renowned VDOT training paces in your running. Use code "rambling" to get 20% off the product of your choice and get a free trial. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Today on the podcast we have America's smartest men's marathoner, Dr. Duriel Hardy (that is me calling him that, Duriel is way to humble to even think that sort of thing!). Not only is Duriel brilliant, he has also qualified for the last two Olympic Marathon Trials and done so in his 30's while working an incredibly demanding job. He is also the husband of Christine Ramsey Hardy who has qualified for three Olympic Marathon Trials and helped Duriel jumpstart his marathon journey in 2019. Dr. Duriel Hardy is a pediatric neuroimmunologist in UT Health Austin Pediatric Neurosciences at Dell Children’s and an adult neurologist in UT Health Austin’s Multiple Sclerosis and Neuroimmunology Center within the Mulva Clinic for the Neurosciences. He specializes in multiple sclerosis and neuroimmunology and related inflammatory disorders. Additionally, Dr. Hardy is an assistant professor in the Dell Medical School Department of Neurology. Dr. Hardy earned his bachelor's degree in neuroscience from Brown University and his medical degree from Duke University School of Medicine. He completed his internship and residency in pediatrics and a fellowship in pediatric neurology at the Children’s Hospital of Philadelphia, followed by a second fellowship in multiple sclerosis and neuroimmunology disorders at Children’s Hospital of Philadelphia and the Hospital of the University of Pennsylvania. You can follow Duriel at www.instagram.com/doctorduriel_runs. Sponsors ASICS - Check out my favorite footwear brand, and the NEW Novablast 4, at www.asics.com. V.02 - Become a faster runner and/or better coach in 2024 with V.O2. Download V.O2 in the app stores or visit ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠vdoto2.com⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ to learn more about leveraging the world-renowned VDOT training paces in your running. Use code "rambling" to get 20% off the product of your choice and get a free trial. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Nathan Martin, arguably the most underrated American distance runner, just finished 7th at the Olympic Marathon Trials in an impressive 2:11:00. This was the third marathon trials that Nathan has run in and it was his best yet. His career has flown under the radar for nearly a decade. He set an NAIA record with a 2:19 marathon at the college national championships, finished on the podium at several USATF national championships, and even been top-10 at that NYC Marathon. Not only that, Nathan is the fastest US born African-American man to ever run the marathon! Follow Nathan at www.instagram.com/nim_i_am. Sponsors ASICS - Check out my favorite footwear brand, and the NEW Novablast 4, at www.asics.com. V.02 - Become a faster runner and/or better coach in 2024 with V.O2. Download V.O2 in the app stores or visit ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠vdoto2.com⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ to learn more about leveraging the world-renowned VDOT training paces in your running. Use code "rambling" to get 20% off the product of your choice and get a free trial. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

The Olympic Marathon Trials are complete and what a day it was! W are kicking off the next 2-3 weeks of Trials coverage with an amazing person and story. Josh Kalapos was the last seed at the Trials with a quallifying time of 2:18:00. He qualified for the race without a second to space. Then Josh did the improbable - he finished 17th (only one spot behind returning champ Galen Rupp). Not only that, this former DIII runner called his shot, telling the D3 Glory Days podcast two weeks before the race that he'd being going out with the leaders in an effort to make the podium. In this episode we hear Josh detail this amazing story and hear his views on elevating unheralded college runners and being one of the few Asian-American runners in the field. Sponsors ASICS - Check out my favorite footwear brand, and the NEW Novablast 4, at www.asics.com. V.02 - Become a faster runner and/or better coach in 2024 with V.O2. Download V.O2 in the app stores or visit ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠vdoto2.com⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ to learn more about leveraging the world-renowned VDOT training paces in your running. Use code "rambling" to get 20% off the product of your choice and get a free trial Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

This conversation with James McKirdy and Peter Bromka explores the top three/top two conundrum in the men's Olympic Trials marathon. The discussion delves into the rules and regulations set by World Athletics, the governing body for the sport, and the impact on American athletes. The concept of unlocking spots for the Olympics is explained, along with the role of rankings and time standards. The conversation also highlights the disparity between American men and women in marathon performance and the need to focus on time rather than just racing. Overall, the conversation provides clarity on the complex qualification process for the Olympics. Sponsors ASICS - Check out my favorite footwear brand, and the NEW Novablast 4, at www.asics.com. V.02 - Become a faster runner and/or better coach in 2024 with V.O2. Download V.O2 in the app stores or visit ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠vdoto2.com⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ to learn more about leveraging the world-renowned VDOT training paces in your running. Use code "rambling" to get 20% off the product of your choice and get a free trial For the Long Run - Listen to this amazing running podcast that explores the Why behind what keeps runners running long, strong, and motivated. Listen on Apple Podcasts and Spotify. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Today on show we feature someone who has a story that we've never touched on before. At the age of 40, and after years of minor to medium hip and back pain, Carrie Bradshaw was diagnosed with bilateral hip dysplasia. That meant that this 3:09 marathoner and mother of two young kids would need two hip replacement surgeries. Wow! This was an incredible gut punch to a dedicated amateur athlete who craved activity of all kinds. In this episode, Carrie details her athletic journey before and after the surgery, the rehab process, her ongoing return to racing, and words of encouragement for runners facing medical issues that they never saw coming. You can follow Carrie at www.instagram.com/bionicrunnerbabe. Sponsors ASICS - Check out my favorite footwear brand, and the NEW Novablast 4, at www.asics.com. V.02 - Become a faster runner and/or better coach in 2024 with V.O2. Download V.O2 in the app stores or visit ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠vdoto2.com⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ to learn more about leveraging the world-renowned VDOT training paces in your running. Use code "rambling" to get 20% off the product of your choice and get a free trial For the Long Run - Listen to this amazing running podcast that explores the Why behind what keeps runners running long, strong, and motivated. Listen on Apple Podcasts and Spotify. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

The Olympic Marathon Trials are right around the corner and Nico Montañez is ready for action! Nico details his experience at the 2023 World Championships Marathon in Budapest last August and the wide array of things he took from that experience (travel, prep time, etc.) that are helping him prepare for the trials. He also talks about how his training has changed this cycle, how he is approaching the race from a strategic perspective, the time he thinks he needs to get on the podium, and much more. Sponsors ASICS - Check out my favorite footwear brand, and the NEW Novablast 4, at www.asics.com. V.02 - Become a faster runner and/or better coach in 2024 with V.O2. Download V.O2 in the app stores or visit ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠vdoto2.com⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ to learn more about leveraging the world-renowned VDOT training paces in your running. Use code "rambling" to get 20% off the product of your choice and get a free trial For the Long Run - Listen to this amazing running podcast that explores the Why behind what keeps runners running long, strong, and motivated. Listen on Apple Podcasts and Spotify. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

The Olympic Marathon Trials are two weeks away and we are officially getting into Trials-mode here on the show! Our first Trials preview is with Sara Vaughn. Sara details her 2:23 finish at Chicago, her quick turnaround back into training, getting knocked down by the flu over Christmas, and her thoughts on race-day. Sara also details her daughter Kiki's commitment to perennial power Northern Arizona University. Sponsors ASICS - Check out my favorite footwear brand, and the NEW Novablast 4, at www.asics.com. V.02 - Become a faster runner and/or better coach in 2024 with V.O2. Download V.O2 in the app stores or visit ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠vdoto2.com⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ to learn more about leveraging the world-renowned VDOT training paces in your running. Use code "rambling" to get 20% off the product of your choice and get a free trial For the Long Run - Listen to this amazing running podcast that explores the Why behind what keeps runners running long, strong, and motivated. Listen on Apple Podcasts and Spotify. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Pain is universal. Athletes in pursuit of performance are not strangers to pain—in fact they embrace it. But nothing derails training faster than nagging athletic pain and injury, which all too often land athletes in an endless cycle of physical therapy or leave them sidelined from sport altogether, awaiting surgery. "Pain & Performance" is a tour de force that explores compelling advances in pain science to reveal the shocking lack of evidence to support modern medicine’s approach to injury management. Co-author Ryan Whited shares how his own journey, as both an elite climber and a professional trainer, inspired his revolutionary Training as Treatment method for helping athletes bounce back from broken to achieve breakthrough performances. Ryan worked with argueably the most prolific author in the running world, Matt Fitzgerald, to craft this impactful book. This powerful new approach to musculoskeletal health will empower athletes to move through pain with confidence and control as they continue to chase big goals. Sponsors ASICS - Check out my favorite footwear brand, and the NEW Novablast 4, at www.asics.com. V.02 - Become a faster runner and/or better coach in 2024 with V.O2. Download V.O2 in the app stores or visit ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠vdoto2.com⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ to learn more about leveraging the world-renowned VDOT training paces in your running. Use code "rambling" to get 20% off the product of your choice and get a free trial For the Long Run - Listen to this amazing running podcast that explores the Why behind what keeps runners running long, strong, and motivated. Listen on Apple Podcasts and Spotify. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

In this special episode of the Rambling Runner Podcast we focus on the power of partnership. Running can feel like a solo endeavor for many of us but it can be so much more. This show is a wonderful example that we can lift each other up when the people we run with and care about are facing difficult situations. Hiruni Wijayaratne and Bethany Sachtleben are both incredibly talented runners but their journey together is even more compelling than their solo progressions. We dive into all of it in this can't-miss conversation. You can follow Bethany at www.instagram.com/bethany.sachtleben and Hiruni at www.instagram.com/hiruni_w. Sponsors ASICS - Check out my favorite footwear brand, and the NEW Novablast 4, at www.asics.com. V.02 - Become a faster runner and/or better coach in 2024 with V.O2. Download V.O2 in the app stores or visit ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠vdoto2.com⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ to learn more about leveraging the world-renowned VDOT training paces in your running. Use code "rambling" to get 20% off the product of your choice and get a free trial For the Long Run - Listen to this amazing running podcast that explores the Why behind what keeps runners running long, strong, and motivated. Listen on Apple Podcasts and Spotify. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

In this episode, Matt Chittim and Peter Bromka interview Tim Rossi, who paced the women's OTQ group at the California International Marathon (CIM). They discuss Tim's experience as a pacer and the significance of being part of runners' OTQ journeys. We also talk about managing personal goals while pacing CIM and the challenges of the course. The conversation highlights the growing running community and the connection between runners chasing the OTQ standard. They discuss pacing strategies, the impact of weather, and the dynamics of the race. The episode concludes with a discussion on the gender breakdown and the supportive atmosphere among runners. The conversation covers various topics related to the California International Marathon (CIM) and marathon running in general. The chapters include discussions on etiquette and goals, letting women lead, supporting each other, expectations and results, weather and margins, witnessing the race, unofficial results, the OTQ group, the men's and women's races, the finish line, and the beauty of running. Chapters 03:05 - Managing Personal Goals and Pacing CIM 05:24 - Supporting Others' OTQ Journeys 09:25 - The Significance of CIM and the Growing Running Community 13:14 - The Connection and Growth of the OTQ Community 16:45 - Pacing Strategy and Course Challenges 22:59 - Jockeying for Position and Individual Strategies 27:26 - The Impact of Weather and Changing Dynamics 32:07 - The Pack Explodes and Individual Performances 38:23 - Gender Breakdown and Supportive Atmosphere 42:45 - Supporting Each Other 44:41 - Expectations and Results 45:38 - Weather and Margins 46:50 - Witnessing the Race 52:59 - The Finish Line 57:37 - The Beauty of Running Sponsors V.02 - Become a faster runner and/or better coach in 2024 with V.O2. Download V.O2 in the app stores or visit ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠vdoto2.com⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ to learn more about leveraging the world-renowned VDOT training paces in your running. Use code "rambling" to get 20% off the product of your choice and get a free trial Janji - Save 15% on the best running apparel, that includes a five year guarantee, with code “rambling” at www.janji.com. ASICS - Check out my favorite footwear brand, and the NEW Novablast 4, at www.asics.com. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Adam Wood, a former college steeplechaser turned marathoner, discusses his transition to post-college running, narrowly missing an Olympic Trials Qualifying time, and the influence of his BYU program and teammates. Adam highlights the importance of the social aspect in running and the supportive running community in Utah. He shares his experiences at Grandma's Marathon, McKirdy Micro Marathon, and the California International Marathon discussing the challenges of racing less frequently and managing expectations. He also reflects on the impact of social media on his running journey and the lessons he has learned from his training cycles. Adam emphasizes the need for adjustments in training to balance work and running as a non-professional marathoner. In this conversation, Adam Wood discusses his transition from track to marathon running, the challenges he faced along the way, his excitement for future goals, including track races and road races. Chapters 5:56 - Transitioning to Post-College Running 10:16 - The Middle Ground of Post-College Running 12:23 - The Influence of BYU Program and Teammates 16:52 - Managing Expectations and Goals 20:50 - Approaching Race Selection 22:25 - The Challenges of Racing Less Frequently 27:15 - Connecting with the Larger OTQ Community 31:15 - Grandma's Marathon and Lessons Learned 33:45 - Navigating the Content Creation Aspect of Running 37:07 - The McKirdy Micro Marathon Experience 40:28 - Training Cycles and Adjustments for Future Races 44:20 - Transitioning from Track to Marathon 46:25 - Becoming a Balanced Runner 47:50 - Exciting Goals for the Future Adam Wood on YouTube: www.youtube.com/@AdamWoodRuns Adam Wood on IG: www.instagram.com/adammwoodd The Woods Runs on IG: www.instagram.com/thewoodsrun Sponsors V.02 - Become a faster runner and/or better coach in 2024 with V.O2. Download V.O2 in the app stores or visit ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠vdoto2.com⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ to learn more about leveraging the world-renowned VDOT training paces in your running. Use code "rambling" to get 20% off the product of your choice and get a free trial Janji - Save 15% on the best running apparel, that includes a five year guarantee, with code “rambling” at www.janji.com. ASICS - Check out my favorite footwear brand, and the NEW Novablast 4, at www.asics.com. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices