Madeleine Orr: Climate Action as a Team Sport - R4R 409
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July 21, 2024 was recorded as the hottest day ever globally. The record was broken the next day, a fact which will come as no surprise to runners. They experience the consequences of climate change daily as they log their miles, which is why Dr. Madeleine Orr has found them to be the ideal subject for her research into the impact of the climate crisis on athletics, which she writes about in her new book, “Warming Up: How Climate Change is Changing Sport.” For complete show notes and links, visit our website at . Thank you to AG1, Tracksmith, and Runna for sponsoring this episode. ...
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Adrian Octavius Walker: Always Be a Student - R4R 408
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In 1998, the groundbreaking artist Gordon Parks brought 177 rappers and hip hop artists, some of them rivals, together for his photograph, “A Great Day in Hip Hop.” When it was included in an exhibit at the St. Louis Art Museum, Adrian Octavius Walker was chosen to continue Parks’ story by photographing a gathering of 116 members of the St. Louis music scene. His photo, ”A Great Day in Saint Louis," highlights the way in which art can bring people together, something that Adrian loves about running. That wasn’t the only honor he received last year; he was also selected to be...
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Robert Jackson: Put Your Goals Out There - R4R 407
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Many people attempt to qualify for the Boston Marathon for years before they succeed, and many more never achieve that goal. Robert Jackson BQ’d with his first marathon, and this year he not only ran the iconic race for the third time, but was one of the panelists on a Black Unicorn live podcast at the Expo. Now he has his sights set on the 2028 Olympic Trials, but that’s not the only challenge he’s taking on; he’s also determined to overcome an eating disorder. For complete show notes and links, visit our website at . Thank you to Runna, AG1, and HydraPak for sponsoring...
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Izzy Seidel: It's Not All Roses and Daisies - R4R 406
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If you’ve recognized your running self in a raccoon meme, you’ve seen the work of Izzy Seidel. She’s the founder of the Sad Girl Track Club on Instagram and Strava, and a content creator for running brands, a skill she honed during her time in the corporate world. While that may seem like a dream job, it isn’t without its downside. 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 a foundational nutrition supplement that delivers daily nutrients and gut health...
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Maggie Mertens: Better Faster Farther - R4R 405
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Hard as it may be for young women today to comprehend, this summer will mark only the 11th time that a women’s marathon has been held at the Olympic Games. Had women been allowed to participate just two Olympics sooner, they would have had to do so without the benefit of a sports bra, which wasn’t invented until 1977. In her new book, “Better Faster Farther: How Running Changed Everything We Know About Women,” Maggie Mertens tells the stories of the groundbreaking runners who redefined society’s understanding of what women can accomplish. For complete show notes and links,...
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Isaiah Stofferahn: Nobody Wants to Be a Quitter - R4R 404
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Isaiah Stofferahn’s 10 million+ followers know that he’s up for almost any kind of challenge. Lately he’s been focusing on running, whether that’s racing a marathon in Crocs or taking on his DoorDash driver in a head-to-head competition. What they didn’t know until recently was the story behind his drive to accomplish crazy goals and to have fun doing it. 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...
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Alex Hermanson: Nobody's Looking at You - R4R 403
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When Alex Hermanson, a.k.a. “Herm Runs,” started following other runners on social media, “I didn't really see anyone that I personally related with wholeheartedly,” he recalls. “So I was like, ‘I'm just going to go make that myself.’” That was in late 2022, and now the self-described “big dude who runs a lot” has an online community of almost 100K and an in-person running group, the Not Yet Named Run Club. For complete show notes and links, visit our website at . Thank you to HydraPak, Tracksmith, and AG1 for sponsoring this episode. HydraPak is the...
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Tyler Swartz: It's Not That Serious - R4R 402
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Tyler Swartz believes that running should be fun, and that it’s more fun when you’re part of a community. That’s why he founded , “to inspire and empower people to live happier and more fulfilled lives through movement and exercise.” For complete show notes and links, visit our website at . Thank you to AG1, Precision Fuel & Hydration, and Tracksmith for sponsoring this episode. AG1 is a foundational nutrition supplement that delivers daily nutrients and gut health support. Unlike so many products, the entire formula is backed by research studies, not just the...
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Haglund's Deformity in Runners - R4R 401
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After being diagnosed with Haglund's Deformity, Tina wrestled with how to treat the debilitating pain. After doing extensive research and exhausting the more conservative options, she decided to have surgery. Now she’s sharing what she learned so that others with the same condition will have an easier time determining the best course of action for themselves. She spoke with her chiropractor, Dr. Brennan Donahue; her surgeon, Dr. C. Thomas Haytmanek; her physical therapist, Ana Robinson, and her good friend, ultra runner Stephanie Howe, who also suffered from Haglund’s. For complete show...
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Dan Churchill: Get the Reps In - R4R 400
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Chef Dan Churchill uses food as a way to inspire people to live the best life possible. He has a Masters in Exercise Science and was a strength and conditioning coach before switching his focus to nutrition. His recipe for success, whether he’s training for an ultramarathon or developing an actual recipe for his new cookbook, "Eat Like a Legend" or his Brooklyn restaurant, The Osprey, is simple: “Get the reps in.” For complete show notes and links, visit our website at . Thank you to Precision Fuel & Hydration, AG1, and Tracksmith for sponsoring this episode. ...
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