Running Is Life Podcast

Running Is Life Podcast

Running is Life reflects what our sport teaches us. Through the trials, tribulations, and obstacles we overcome in running, we can reflect upon and apply these lessons in our daily lives, and ultimately improve ourselves.

Episodes

March 28, 2024 46 mins

Heartbreaker 50-mile was an awesome race. The following is my race recap! Congrats to all the finishers! Thanks to Tanawha Adventures for a great race, & to all the volunteers for your selfless acts of keeping us going!

Results - https://ultrasignup.com/results_event.aspx?did=108336

Race website - https://www.tanawhaadventures.com/mountmitchellheartbreaker

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If you allow your body to absorb it's fitness, you'll be better able to express your fitness when it counts. This episode takes a look into these two terms so you can make the best of your training!

 

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Some days are better than others! My last long put me to the test mentally & physically. My past experiences, my training (both physically & mentally), my mental fortitude, & my friends got me through it. This episode is how you can do the same!

Resources:

Morning Shakeout Newsletter - https://themorningshakeout.com/

NY Times Article - https://archive.nytimes.com/well.blogs.nytimes.com/2016/03/10/how-asking-5-questions-...

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March 7, 2024 29 mins

Safety is a concern for so many while we run. With recent events, I thought it time to bring this topic to the podcast and shed some light on some things we can do to feel safer and put ourselves in safer position to run. 

 

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You can watch this episode at - https://youtu.be/fdMmCpCu514

 

I made a training blunder! I put too many days in a row without recovery. In this episode, I walk you through what I did, why I shouldn't have done it, and how to move forward and make sure I don't do it again by looking at metrics and listening to my body. Learn from my mistakes, and if you're making the same mistakes, fix them. I also answer a listener question about ...

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Tera Pruett is an Strength & Endurance Coach, an ultra runner, a mom, wife, & so much more. She also organizes the Trail Running Film Festival Asheville. In this conversation we talk all about Tera and the Film Festival. I hope you can come join us on Sunday April 21st at 4 PM EST. 

Here's the Facebook event where you can stay up to date with the goings on - https://www.facebook.com/events/3357374074560708

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Feb. 26th marks the beginning of Eating Disorder Awareness Week. With that in mind, this conversation with registered dietician Kendra Miller on eating disorders, disordered eating, and low energy availability brings to the forefront these topics that could be affecting someone you know or even yourself. If you suspect you yourself or someone you know has an eating disorder, take to heart what Kendra speaks on during this episode a...

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In this episode, I take a look at strength equipment and resources I have found and collected over the past 18 years. Which items I consider prioritizing purchasing before others and why. Again, I have no affiliation with any of these products, and I do not endorse their use without consulting a strength training coach like Will Frantz or your Physical Therapist. My hope is to get you thinking about your strength training and if yo...

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Here are my gear choices & why I have them for the Hellbender 100. I hope it sparks thoughts to your gear choices. 

 

Topo Mountain Racer 3 - https://www.topoathletic.com/mens-mtn-racer-3?quantity=1&color=218

Topo Atmos - https://www.topoathletic.com/mens-atmos?quantity=1&color=223

Altra Olympus 5 – https://www.altrarunning.com/shop/men/mens-olympus-5-al0a7r6p?variationId=280

Altra AltraFWD Experience - https://www.altr...

  • When we align our values with our running, we clear a path for ourselves to be free to run with less inhibitions and anxieties. This episode dives into finding our own core values and aligning them with our races, the brands we support, and finding a coach with similar values. 

    Resources:

    Addie Bracy's book "Mental Training for Ultrarunning"

    Damian Hall's book "We Can't Run Away from This"

    Jason Koop's Research Essentials for Ultra...

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    We've all made training mistakes. Myself included! But we should recognize these mistakes and try not to make them again. In this episode, I hope to bring to light some of these common pitfalls and how we can avoid them. I hope this makes you consider what you're doing and what changes you can make to improve your training!

    Here are my notes:

    1. Not enough variation in training. No intention to the training. 2. Too much specificity...

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    Flame Bearers (according to their website - www.flamebearers.com) is a global storytelling platform, that shares stories of female Olympic and Paralympic athletes so that other females can know what is possible and that change is possible. Change not only of the individual, but for the community of which they are a part. Jamie Mittelman is the host of the Flame Bearers Podcast https://flamebearers.com/the-podcast/ and Founder of Fl...

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    In this Episode I take a deep dive into creating a pacing plan using ultrapacer.com to assist you in making a plan for nutrition & hydration for race day. Here's the YouTube video to accompany this - https://youtu.be/xp3mnTdDBgw

     

    Resources:

    www.ultrapacer.com

    Podcast w/ Danny of ultrapacer.com - https://runningislifepodcast.podbean.com/e/learning-to-use-ultrapacercom-w-creator-danny-murphy-episode-152-see-youtube-for-video-ht...

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    Rob Simmelkjaer is doing amazing things with the New York Road Runners (NYRR)! The Non-Profit Organization puts on the largest marathon in the world, the New York City Marathon. They have amazing programs to get everyone running, from young kids to elderly adults. This conversation goes through so many of these incredible things. Enjoy our conversation!

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    In this Episode Coaches Faith Raymond, Gordon Collins, & I take a deep dive into things to consider when searching for a coach. We hope this helps provoke some thought and questions for you in your search!

    To connect with Coach Faith, please visit her website www.runlongrunstrong.com or follow her on Instagram @RunLongRunStrongEndurance

    To connect with Coach Gordon, follow him on Instagram @TrailLegsRunCoaching or Facebook as G...

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    December 14, 2023 52 mins

    In this episode I talk about some of the items that has made our sport what it is today. I provide resources that can help us be better runners and people.

    Resources:

    Books -

    • Daniel's Training Formula by Dr. Jack Daniels
    • Training Essentials for Ultrarunning by Jason Koop
    • We Can't Run Away from This by Damian Hall
    • Ultra Mindset by Travis Macy
    • Mental Training for Ultrarunning by Addie Bracy

    Online Resources:

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    Here's my breakdown or outline of my training plan for the Hellbender 100. I talk about each block, what I'll be focusing on, how much volume, planned races, my why & goals, & the team of people I'm surrounding myself with to help me through race day. At the end I answer a great question submitted by Keith about just how much zone 2 running we should incorporate into our training. Thank you for the question Keith. Keep thes...

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    Natalie Daniel did something amazing...AGAIN! Have a listen to her narrative about the GML 200 & setting the Gritchell FKT in the process! My apologies for being sick during the recording, but I wanted to share this adventure with you all!

     

    To connect with Natalie:

    Natalie Hensley Daniel on Facebook

    Natalie Daniel on Strava

    @natedoggultrarunner on Instagram

    Blog - https://natedogultrarunner.blogspot.com/

     

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    Allison Mercer had a huge 2023 finishing 2nd OVERALL at the Strolling Jim 40-miler in May earning her 2nd golden tee shirt (1st woman to do so). Then setting a PR at the Berlin Marathon of 2:49 in Sept. Then 6 weeks later taking 7th OVERALL & 2nd place female at the Tunnel Hill 50-miler. While in the process setting a new Master's American 50-mile record of 5:57:12! We talk about her training, recovery, strategy, & mindset ...

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    Paul Terranova conmpleted the Grand Slam in 2012. In 2023, he completed the Rocky Mountain Slam finishing the Hardrock 100, Leadville 100, Wasatch 100, & The Bear 100. This episode dives deep into everything srrounding this gigantic effort! Enjoy!

    Resources:

    Rocky Mountain Slam Info - https://bear100.com/rocky-mountain-slam/

    Rocky Mountain Slam Registration Page - https://ultrasignup.com/register.aspx?did=109659

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