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Episode #5: Zach Friedley

Release Date: 05/10/2024

The Running Kind Podcast

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...

Episode #7: Steven Lange

The Running Kind Podcast

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...

Episode #6: Devil’s Path & Breakneck Point Recap

The Running Kind Podcast

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. @therunningkind_ If you are...

Episode #5: Zach Friedley

The Running Kind Podcast

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...

Episode #4: Holly Benner

The Running Kind Podcast

“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,...

Episode #3: We're Going Vegan

The Running Kind Podcast

"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...

Episode #2: Meet Your Hosts

The Running Kind Podcast

“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...

Episode #1: Meet The Running Kind

The Running Kind Podcast

“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...

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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_

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