Tina Update - R4R 399
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Tina ran her first ultra, the Bryce Canyon 50 Miler, a year ago. She finished first female and third overall, and felt good afterwards, except for one thing - her heel. She learned that she had a Haglund’s Deformity which impacted her Achilles tendon. After exhausting every other option, she had surgery last month. In this episode, she shares about the operation and her plans for the future, especially her role as an environmentalist. For complete show notes and links, visit our website at . Thank you to AG1, HydraPak, and Tracksmith for sponsoring this episode. AG1 is...
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Andrea Lytle Peet & Jen Cox: "Hope" Is a Pretty Badass Word - R4R 398
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Andrea Lytle Peet went from completing a half Ironman to needing a cane to walk, less than six months later. She was ultimately diagnosed with ALS, at the age of 33. Doctors told her that she had two to five years to live, and that before she died, she would lose the ability to walk, talk, move, eat and breathe. Now, ten years later, she is the first person with ALS to have completed a marathon in all fifty states and she and her husband run the , a nonprofit that raises funds for ALS research. She hopes that her story will inspire and encourage not only others living with ALS, but anyone...
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Lorna Mann: The "Why" Will Connect You - R4R 397
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Cheering on others as they pursue their goals means more to Lorna Mann than her own accomplishments. It’s a mindset that she attributes to the encouragement of Charlie Dark and the Run Dem Crew. Now she mentors others, helping them to discover their full potential. For complete show notes and links, visit our website at . Thank you to Tracksmith, AG1, and Precision Fuel & Hydration for sponsoring this episode. Tracksmith is an independent running brand inspired by a deep love of the sport. For years the brand has elevated running wear using best-in-class materials and...
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Tiffany K. Martin: Not Just For Runners - R4R 396
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Tiffany K. Martin believes that “health” is about much more than the traditional elements of healthcare. She recognized that the existing system doesn’t adequately address the needs of many people, and so she founded to provide resources for those who need them the most. Elevated’s “Not Just for Runners” event includes a 5K and one-mile run/walk/roll that are designed to ensure that everyone finishes with a sense of accomplishment. For complete show notes and links, visit our website at . Thank you to Precision Fuel & Hydration, HydraPak, and AG1 for sponsoring this...
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Roberto Mandje: Running Meets You Where You Are - R4R 395
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Roberto Mandje believes in meeting people where they are, which is also where he believes running will meet you. His philosophy stems from his multi-cultural upbringing and his professional running career, when he competed in the 2004 Olympics, the IAAF World Cross Country Championships, and twice in the XTERRA Trail World Championship. For complete show notes and links, visit our website at . Thank you to AG1, Tracksmith, and Precision Fuel & Hydration for sponsoring this episode. AG1 is the daily Foundational Nutrition supplement that delivers comprehensive...
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Mikah Meyer: A Walk in the Park. ALL the Parks. - R4R 394
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Mikah Meyer is the first person to experience all 419 U.S. National Park Service sites in a single journey. He also made a different kind of history along the way, becoming the first openly gay man featured in an outdoors recreation campaign, for REI. Now he advocates for greater inclusion of the LGBTQ+ community in the outdoor space. His documentary short film, "," will have its world premiere later this month. For complete show notes and links, visit our website at . Thank you to HydraPak, AG1, and Tracksmith for sponsoring this episode. HydraPak is the number one...
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Fiona O'Keeffe: Imperfect Advocacy - R4R 393
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Fiona O’Keeffe raced into the record books in the U.S. Olympic Marathon Trials this year. In her debut at the distance, she smashed the previous record, set by Shalane Flanagan in 2012, by over three minutes. She also became the youngest woman to claim victory. She’s focusing on her performance, but she’s also embracing the opportunity to champion environmental advocacy, leveraging her running platform to inspire change. For complete show notes and links, visit our website at . Thank you toTracksmith, Precision Fuel & Hydration, and AG1 for sponsoring this episode. ...
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Erin Bailey: Influencing with Intention - R4R 392
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As a runner and fitness professional herself, Erin Bailey understands how difficult it can be for athletes to represent themselves on social media and in their brand relationships. Her talent agency, Momentum Management, helps them present themselves authentically and forge business relationships that align with their values. For complete show notes and links, visit our website at Thank you to HydraPak, AG1, and Precision Fuel & Hydration for sponsoring this episode. HydraPak is the number one original equipment manufacturer of reservoirs and soft flasks in the world....
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Matt Green: Finding the Cross Sections - R4R 391
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Many people define themselves in one way: “I am a runner.” “I am a DJ.” “I am an artist.” Matt Green, on the other hand, describes himself as a “multi-hyphenate.” The co-founder of the District Running Collective (DRC) combines his talents to explore different ways of impacting the world. For complete show notes and links, visit our website at . Thank you to Precision Fuel & Hydration, AG1, and Tracksmith for sponsoring this episode. Precision Fuel & Hydration helps athletes crush their fueling and hydration so they can perform at their best....
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J Solle: Pride Is Year-Round - R4R 390
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Whether it’s serving as Race Director of the , leading the Global Parkinson’s Genetic Program at the , or advocating for non-binary inclusion in races, J Solle supports and raises up others. For complete show notes and links, visit our website at . Photo credit (podcast player inset): Da Ping Luo/NYRR Thank you to AG1, HydraPak, and Tracksmith for sponsoring this episode. AG1 is the daily Foundational Nutrition supplement that delivers comprehensive nutrients to support whole-body health. With its science-driven formulation of vitamins, probiotics, and...
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