The Running for Real Podcast
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...
info_outline Tyler Swartz: It's Not That Serious - R4R 402The Running for Real Podcast
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...
info_outline Haglund's Deformity in Runners - R4R 401The Running for Real Podcast
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...
info_outline Dan Churchill: Get the Reps In - R4R 400The Running for Real Podcast
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. ...
info_outline Tina Update - R4R 399The Running for Real Podcast
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...
info_outline Andrea Lytle Peet & Jen Cox: "Hope" Is a Pretty Badass Word - R4R 398The Running for Real Podcast
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...
info_outline Lorna Mann: The "Why" Will Connect You - R4R 397The Running for Real Podcast
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...
info_outline Tiffany K. Martin: Not Just For Runners - R4R 396The Running for Real Podcast
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...
info_outline Roberto Mandje: Running Meets You Where You Are - R4R 395The Running for Real Podcast
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...
info_outline Mikah Meyer: A Walk in the Park. ALL the Parks. - R4R 394The Running for Real Podcast
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...
info_outlineCome join Tina for a early morning Together Run from St Louis, where she takes runners through the usual meditative, grounding exercises- nature check in, body scan, senses check in, mental health check in, and updates, before diving into her last week. What was it like taking photos for the cover of Becoming A Sustainable Runner (coming out August 2023) and what is The Running Event, Tina will explain all.
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