The Running Kind Podcast

On Episode #20 Aimee sits down with friend, John Mikovits for an Olympic deep dive. Each of the runners pick their top three track and field events of the Olympics. In addition, the men's and women's marathon are discussed as well as the inclusion of trail running in future Olympic Games. You can find more information about The Running Kind here. https://therunningkind.net/ https://www.facebook.com/groups/therunningkind/ @therunningkind_ If you are looking for additional ways to support The Running Kind, check out our Patreon page! patreon.com/TheRunningKind Aimee Kohler Founder of The Running Kind @aimskoh Produced by Aimee Kohler Music Dim Red Light by Don Dilego

On this week's episode, Aimee sits down with Sadio Fenner, a young buck entering the trail running scene this year. Sadio is coming off a successful Track & Cross Country career with the University of Nebraska among various other accolades including being National Champion in the 2,000m Steeplechase in 2018. Sadio has taken that speed to the trails and in 2024 joined The Trail Team, whose mission is to help support, mentor & develop rising athletes into the best trail running athletes in the world. We dive into his entrance into trail running, speed on the trails & diversity in sport. More info on The Trail Team https://www.trail-team.com/ Connect with Sadio @the._.kidd14 on Instagram You can find more information about The Running Kind here. https://therunningkind.net/ https://www.facebook.com/groups/therunningkind/ @therunningkind_ If you are looking for additional ways to support The Running Kind, check out our Patreon page! patreon.com/TheRunningKind Aimee Kohler Founder of The Running Kind @aimskoh Produced by Aimee Kohler Music Dim Red Light by Don Dilego

Co-host of the podcast and fellow plant based crushers, Emily Walker and Josh Walker, just finished their first hundred miler taking on the gnarly Jigger Johnson. Jigger Johnson is one of the hardest 100 mile races in the United States, covering about 108 miles and over 32,000 ft of elevation gain and loss in the technical White Mountains of New Hampshire. Let's hear about their race day! You can find more information about The Running Kind here. https://therunningkind.net/ https://www.facebook.com/groups/therunningkind/ @therunningkind_ If you are looking for additional ways to support The Running Kind, check out our Patreon page! patreon.com/TheRunningKind Aimee Kohler Founder of The Running Kind @aimskoh Produced by Aimee Kohler Music Dim Red Light by Don Dilego

Luis Escobar is a legend in the trail running community. Luis is a full time adventure photographer, avid trail runner and race director for his own running company, All We Do Is Run. As a runner, he was one of the inaugural ultrarunners invited down to join the infamous race through Copper Canyons in the book "Born To Run." He is a 8x Western States finisher, 12x HURT 100 finisher & one time champion, and finisher among more of the most difficult events we know to exist in the ultrarunning space including Badwater and Leadville. As a race director, he plans to host the second annual Snowman Race this year in Bhutan. The Snowman Race is the ultimate race for climate action, taking runners over 123 miles of extremely challenging terrain through the Himalayan Mountains. All of that to say… you are going to want to tune into this one! You can connect with Luis on Instagram @luis_escobar More information on The Snowman Race: https://snowmanrace.org/ More information on All We Do Is Run: https://allwedoisrun.com/ If you'd like to check out Luis's podcast, Road Dog Podcast, you can follow the link below. My interview with Luis can be found on Episode #306. https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/aimee-kohler-is-a-mountain-runner-focused-on/id1507975080?i=1000654650083 You can find more information about The Running Kind here. https://therunningkind.net/ https://www.facebook.com/groups/therunningkind/ @therunningkind_ If you are looking for additional ways to support The Running Kind, check out our Patreon page! patreon.com/TheRunningKind Aimee Kohler Founder of The Running Kind @aimskoh Produced by Aimee Kohler Music Dim Red Light by Don Dilego

In today's episode Aimee sits down with Race Director for the infamous Cocodona 250, Steve Aderholt. Steve was formerly the Senior VP of Operations at Ragnar and since has started his own running events business, One Step Events. We dive into what goes into putting on these larger scale events and the sustainability components necessary to consider. You can find more information about The Running Kind here. https://therunningkind.net/ https://www.facebook.com/groups/therunningkind/ @therunningkind_ If you are looking for additional ways to support The Running Kind, check out our Patreon page! patreon.com/TheRunningKind Aimee Kohler Founder of The Running Kind @aimskoh Produced by Aimee Kohler Music Dim Red Light by Don Dilego

On this week's episode, Aimee dives into her most recent race effort at Loon Mountain Race. She sits down with Emily to discuss the US Vertical Mountain Running Championship, the course & the pain of a Vertical Kilometer. Loon Mountain Race is deemed one of the hardest mountain climbs in the country and it certainly doesn't disappoint. You can find more on Loon Mountain Race here. https://six03endurance.com/loonmountainrace You can find more information about The Running Kind here. https://therunningkind.net/ https://www.facebook.com/groups/therunningkind/ @therunningkind_ If you are looking for additional ways to support The Running Kind, check out our Patreon page! patreon.com/TheRunningKind Aimee Kohler Founder of The Running Kind @aimskoh Produced by Aimee Kohler Music Dim Red Light by Don Dilego

In this episode of The Running Kind Podcast, Aimee sits down with recent Climb It For Climate champ, Greg Ahlswede. Greg is a member of the National Orienteering Team and has trained in a variety of mountainous terrain throughout Europe and the United States. Aimee and Greg discuss his recent effort at Climb It For Climate, how sustainability can shape your approach to sport and the nature of orienteering. To get in touch with Greg, you can connect with him on Instagram. @g_the_swede More information on orienteering clubs and events can be found here: https://orienteeringusa.org/ http://www.wpoc.org/welcome.php https://www.dvoa.org/ You can find more information about The Running Kind here. https://therunningkind.net/ https://www.facebook.com/groups/therunningkind/ @therunningkind_ If you are looking for additional ways to support The Running Kind, check out our Patreon page! patreon.com/TheRunningKind Aimee Kohler Founder of The Running Kind @aimskoh Produced by Aimee Kohler Music Dim Red Light by Don Dilego

In today's episode of The Running Kind podcast we talk about our favorite thing - snacking! Aimee and Emily are joined by producer & master snacker Josh Walker on this episode to offer another perspective on fueling. We dive into fueling for different distances and genders, talk about fueling strategies for race day, and recommend several awesome vegan products for our fellow plant based athletes! You can find more information about The Running Kind here. https://therunningkind.net/ https://www.facebook.com/groups/therunningkind/ @therunningkind_ If you are looking for additional ways to support The Running Kind, check out our Patreon page! patreon.com/TheRunningKind Aimee Kohler Founder of The Running Kind @aimskoh Emily Walker @mtsweclimbed Produced by Aimee Kohler Music Dim Red Light by Don Dilego

On Episode #12, Aimee sits down with Nancy Hobbs to dive into the history of trail running, where we started and where we are now. Nancy founded the American Trail Running Association in 1996 and is a chairperson for USA Track & Field's Mountain, Ultra & Trail Running Council. She is also secretary of the World Mountain Running Association and started the first Women's US Mountain Running Team in 1995. Nancy is a pioneer of the sport, specifically for women, and this conversation takes many twists and turns going into the history of sport and her background in trail running. Let's dive in! You can connect with Nancy on instagram at @nanoontrails You can find more information about The Running Kind here. https://therunningkind.net/ https://www.facebook.com/groups/therunningkind/ @therunningkind_ If you are looking for additional ways to support The Running Kind, check out our Patreon page! patreon.com/TheRunningKind Aimee Kohler Founder of The Running Kind @aimskoh Produced by Aimee Kohler Music Dim Red Light by Don Dilego

On today's episode we are joined by Courtney Morrissette from Change Climate Project. A 501(c)3 nonprofit, Change Climate leads a global movement of individuals and companies to eliminate carbon emissions. Their label, Climate Neutral Certified, is a trusted, independent standard for climate neutrality that empowers consumers to find brands that are leading on immediate climate action. Courtney is a Program Manager on the team focused on carbon reductions - she works closely with brands to provide guidance and resources for companies to set science-aligned targets and short term reduction action plans as a part of the certification and their broader decarbonization strategy. Courtney worked hand in hand with Aimee as she achieved carbon neutral certification for The Running Kind. Join the movement at changeclimate.org Connect with Courtney on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/courtneymorrissette/ You can find more information about The Running Kind here. https://therunningkind.net/ https://www.facebook.com/groups/therunningkind/ @therunningkind_ If you are looking for additional ways to support The Running Kind, check out our Patreon page! patreon.com/TheRunningKind Aimee Kohler Founder of The Running Kind @aimskoh Produced by Aimee Kohler Music Dim Red Light by Don Dilego

Janji athlete, Mika Thewes, is an ultra-distance specialist with 14 finishes in the 200+ mile distance and a variety more finishes in the ultra world. In 2023, she smashed the Bigfoot 200 course record by over 8 hours and just recently she finished 3rd at the iconic Cocodona 250. In this episode, Aimee & Emily dive into her journey in veganism, her passion about sustainability & drive for ultra distance events. This is one you won't want to miss! You can connect with Mika on Instagram at @sugarcrashvegan or Janji @runjanji and https://janji.com/. You can find more information about The Running Kind here. https://therunningkind.net/ https://www.facebook.com/groups/therunningkind/ @therunningkind_ If you are looking for additional ways to support The Running Kind, check out our Patreon page! patreon.com/TheRunningKind Aimee Kohler Founder of The Running Kind @aimskoh Emily Walker @mtsweclimbed Produced by Joshua Walker Music Dim Red Light by Don Dilego

Shoes, shoes, shoes! On today's episode Aimee & Emily break down some reviews on a variety of shoes covering categories from daily wear, easy trail, speed, technical trail & race day shoes. Not only do we talk about all of our favorite aspects of each pick, but the sustainability specs on them as well. Aimee works as a fit specialist at Aardvark Sports Shop in Bethlehem, PA where a variety of shoes discussed on this episode can be found! You can find more information about The Running Kind here. https://therunningkind.net/ https://www.facebook.com/groups/therunningkind/ @therunningkind_ If you are looking for additional ways to support The Running Kind, check out our Patreon page! patreon.com/TheRunningKind Aimee Kohler Founder of The Running Kind @aimskoh Emily Walker @mtsweclimbed Produced by Joshua Walker Music Dim Red Light by Don Dilego

In this episode Aimee and Emily had the pleasure of getting into the nitty gritty with Aimee's coach, Ashley Heller! Aimee and Ashley have been working together for a little over one year now and it was extremely interesting to dive into the runner & coach dynamic with this interview! Ashley brings the heat as a coach with her background in running, Exercise Science and current pursuit of a PhD in Kinesiology with a Biophysical Emphasis. Ashley is coming off a big win at the Obstacle Course Racing World Championships at the end of 2023, where she secured a top finish in the mixed gender team event. You can inquire about coaching or connect with Ashley on Instagram at @ashmillost22 You can find more information about The Running Kind here. https://therunningkind.net/ https://www.facebook.com/groups/therunningkind/ @therunningkind_ If you are looking for additional ways to support The Running Kind, check out our Patreon page! patreon.com/TheRunningKind Aimee Kohler Founder of The Running Kind @aimskoh Emily Walker @mtsweclimbed Produced by Joshua Walker Music Dim Red Light by Don Dilego

In this episode, Aimee and Emily chat with Steven Lange, another local East Coast athlete. They discuss a variety of topics around trail running, training, and running longevity. Steve recently won Hyner 25k, raced a top 10 finish at the Breakneck Half-Marathon, has numerous other wins in a variety of ultra and sub ultra races and holds numerous FKT's. Notably, he won Manitou's Revenge (54 miler) with an impressive finish time of 11 hours and 3 min in 2022, and also won Breakneck's 21k in the same year. Steven runs for Inov8 and is currently a coach for his own business, Lange Coaching. You can follow Steven's journey on his instagram @stevenlangeruns and check out his coaching by contacting him on there. @stevelangeruns You can find more information about The Running Kind here. https://therunningkind.net/ https://www.facebook.com/groups/therunningkind/ @therunningkind_ If you are looking for additional ways to support The Running Kind, check out our Patreon page! patreon.com/TheRunningKind Aimee Kohler Founder of The Running Kind @aimskoh Emily Walker @mtsweclimbed Produced by Joshua Walker Music Dim Red Light by Don Dilego

Aimee & Emily both had some recent hard efforts that they dive into on this week's episode of The Running Kind Podcast. Emily recently secured the first female Fastest Known Time with Amy DeMarco in a supported effort of the out and back 50+ mile route in the Catskills! In the sub-ultra world at Breakneck Point 21K, Aimee secured a top 10 finish for the first race of the Golden Trail National Series. On this episode, you'll hear, it's not always about the result but the lessons learned along the way! You can find more information about The Running Kind here. https://therunningkind.net/ https://www.facebook.com/groups/therunningkind/ @therunningkind_ If you are looking for additional ways to support The Running Kind, check out our Patreon page! patreon.com/TheRunningKind Aimee Kohler Founder of The Running Kind @aimskoh Emily Walker @mtsweclimbed Produced by Joshua Walker Music Dim Red Light by Don Dilego

In this episode, Aimee and Emily dive in deep with Zach Friedley on a variety of topics focused around inclusivity in sport. Zach Friedley is the founder of nonprofit Mendocino Movement Project, through which he hosts his own race for adaptive athletes, Born to Adapt. Zach is one of few professional above knee "trail-bladers," running for On Running for the second year in a row in 2024. He is dedicated to making trails accessible to more people and helping expand the mindset of event producers to create a more inviting space for adaptive athletes. You can follow along Zach's journey on his social channels or check out the website to his nonprofits here. Born To Adapt An organization focused on creating events for disabled people across the globe. https://www.borntoadapt.org/ @zachary_movement @borntoadapt You can find more information about The Running Kind here. https://therunningkind.net/ https://www.facebook.com/groups/therunningkind/ @therunningkind_ If you are looking for additional ways to support The Running Kind, check out our Patreon page! patreon.com/TheRunningKind Aimee Kohler Founder of The Running Kind @aimskoh Emily Walker @mtsweclimbed Produced by Joshua Walker Music Dim Red Light by Don Dilego

"Life is hard, but suffering is optional. We need each other to get the most out of ourselves. The word compete, we think, it's because one person beats everyone else. But compete is latin for competere, which means to strive together. If you need help, reaching out is a strength." Holly Benner joins us on the podcast to discuss her recent smashing of the course record at The Long Run Spring Forward by The Running Kind. We scratch the surface on how she got into running, her background in sport & her upcoming goals for the 2024 race season. Holly shares her philosophies on coaching, as she coaches a variety of athletes and business professionals through her coaching business Metta Performance. "Strength does not come from physical capacity, it comes from an indomitable will." Gandhi Metta Performance "We believe that sustainable training, education, and purpose-driven community work together to build adaptability and resilience so that athletes can get their best results again and again." https://mettaendurance.com/ @mettaendurance Holly Benner @holly.a.benner [email protected] You can find more information about The Running Kind here. https://therunningkind.net/ https://www.facebook.com/groups/therunningkind/ @therunningkind_ If you are looking for additional ways to support The Running Kind, check out our Patreon page! patreon.com/TheRunningKind Aimee Kohler - Founder of The Running Kind @aimskoh Emily Walker @mtsweclimbed Produced by Joshua Walker Music Dim Red Light by Don Dilego

"We don't need to farm animals, you know, to live, to be strong and to be top performing athletes. We can do all of that on a plant based diet. We can feel good about it and we can minimize that environmental impact and the suffering that happens. And it really just starts with you." In Episode #3, Aimee and Emily talk about their journeys into veganism and why they made the shift. They dive into what it is like to be a plant-based athlete & eating for maximal performance gains. In addition to athletic performance, they discuss the ethical reasons for choosing a plant based diet and how that affected their decisions to choose vegan everyday. You can find more information about The Running Kind here. https://therunningkind.net/ https://www.facebook.com/groups/therunningkind/ @therunningkind_ If you are looking for additional ways to support The Running Kind, check out our Patreon page! patreon.com/TheRunningKind Aimee Kohler Founder of The Running Kind @aimskoh Emily Walker @mtsweclimbed Produced by Joshua Walker Music Dim Red Light by Don Dilego

"​​A year and a half ago I didn't think that I could do an hour loop on that mountain & on race day a lot of my times were sub-50 minute loops. For me that was a lot of confidence & showcasing that if you put some hard work in and work on that technical terrain you can see some big improvements." In this episode, Aimee and Emily introduce themselves to the listeners. We talk about some of our favorite local trails to run and how we both started our running journeys. We dive into our recent race efforts, Fastest Known Time efforts & what's ahead for 2024. You can find more information about The Running Kind here. https://therunningkind.net/ https://www.facebook.com/groups/therunningkind/ @therunningkind_ If you are looking for additional ways to support The Running Kind, check out our Patreon page! patreon.com/TheRunningKind Aimee Kohler Founder of The Running Kind @aimskoh Emily Walker @mtsweclimbed Producer Joshua Walker Music Dim Red Light by Don Dilego

"I think that's what inspired me to do this. How can we not be fighting for the ground we're running on… We're here to put the power in your hands… and feet! Make some moves towards a sustainable future." In this episode, Aimee dives into how The Running Kind came to be, what the community has grown to become and what she hopes it will grow into. We talk about how The Running Kind developed into a family run operation, how we achieve carbon neutrality and announce the 2024 race schedule. "One of the things I love most about The Running Kind is that it serves as a space where people can hopefully feel comfortable asking questions and learn more about veganism & sustainability in the running space." You can find more information about The Running Kind here. https://therunningkind.net/ https://www.facebook.com/groups/therunningkind/ @therunningkind_ If you are looking for additional ways to support The Running Kind, check out our Patreon page! patreon.com/TheRunningKind Aimee Kohler Founder of The Running Kind @aimskoh Emily Walker @mtsweclimbed Produced by Joshua Walker Music Dim Red Light by Don Dilego