For The Long Run: Exploring the Why Behind Running

This episode is with Emma Spencer, a runner and software engineer who lives in Durham, North Carolina. This episode was recorded on May 29th, the fourth day of protesting in Minneapolis after George Floyd’s violent murder. Normally “just” a running podcast, we dove into this right off the bat. In this episode we also talked about: -how she got into running -her prioritizing rest/recovery and how that has helped her over the years -the parts of running that give her value, and what that value is -intrinsic vs extrinsic motivation -challenges with moving -competition, comparison and validation -North Carolina brewery scene -her least favorite style of workout -the 2020 Olympic Trials -training in 2020 -and much more! Follow along with Emma’s adventures at twitter.com/enspencer and instagram.com/enspencer

This episode is with Rochelle Basil, a runner, coach and wife living in Boulder, Colorado, though she’s originally from New Zealand! In this episode we talked about: -pivots in life -starting running again after a post collegiate break -goal of breaking four in the marathon… and eventually running mid two hours -coaching -Lift Run Perform -stoke level as a barometer of readiness -setting goals -another coach’s take on what to do without races on the calendar -disassociation from the outcome leading to better performance -another discussion on the Grand Canyon adventure 😅 -helping a group of women break three in the marathon at the Indy Monumental Marathon -creating community, digitally -meditation -and so much more! Follow along with Rochelle’s adventures at instagram.com/run.kiwi and twitter.com/sceats_tweets

This episode is with Scott Fauble, a professional runner in Flagstaff Arizona who trains with Hoka One One Northern Arizona Elite.  In this episode, we talked about: -how he and the team is handling training in 2020 -virtual racing/time trialing -a sense of community even while separated -failure and success and not being defined by one or the other -his evolving Why -the importance of FUN -mental health -lessons learned from the 2020 Olympic Trials -Top Gun (the GOAT of movies) -his own podcast, and the struggles of podcasting in today’s era -burritos, and what makes a perfect one for him -who would play Scott in a movie -support of sponsors as a pro athlete, and being involved with innovation -much more! Follow along with Scott’s adventures at instagram.com/sfaubs and twitter.com/scottfaubs  This episode is brought to you by The BOLDERBoulder, America’s All-Time Best 10K.  The BB, which normally takes place on Memorial Day each year, is keeping the tradition alive by hosting their VirtuALL Memorial Day 10K. Registration is free with the option to purchase limited edition gear, with a portion of the proceeds going to support Colorado's COVID-19 relief fund Register for free and get more details at bolderboulder.com 

This episode is with Becki Spellman, an elite runner, mom, wife and coach. In this episode we talked about: -running with gratitude -competing in four Olympic Marathon Trials -what Atlanta 2020 was like -resiliency over the years -experiences learned across 25 years of running -rolling with the punches -women’s running in 2020 and beyond -“we get to do this” -her running community, online and in person -and much more! Follow along with Becki’s adventures at instagram.com/beckispell and twitter.com/beckispell

This episode is with Vanessa Fraser, a professional runner for Bowerman Track Club in Portland, Oregon. In this episode, we talked about: -trusting the process -training with Shalane and the Bowerman Track Club -breaking 15 minutes n the 5k -achieving big goals -race day glitter vs race day mustache -focusing on the journey vs the outcome -getting better vs tangible goal setting -increasing mileage as a pro -the origin of her twitter handle, locknessmonstar -and much more! Follow along with her adventures at instagram.com/nessafraser and twitter.com/locknessmonstar Photo credit: Talbot Cox

This episode is with Hillary Allen, a self described super curious science nerd constantly looking for bugs and asking the question Why? She’s also a professional trail and ultra runner for The North Face, a coach and podcaster herself. In this episode, we talked about: -the initial interest in this podcast -science -disassociating her sense of self-worth with her status as an athlete -her community -why she got into running -what she likes about long distance running -her own Why and how it has shifted -setbacks and injuries -the injury recovery process -progress and consistency -injury recovery alongside Rob Krar -podcasting and coaching  -and much more! Follow along with Hillary’s adventures at www.instagram.com/hillygoat_climbs and www.twitter.com/hillygoatclimbs

This episode is with Lindsay Crouse. Lindsay is a senior editor and reporter at the New York Times, and also a marathon runner. In this episode we talked about:  -some of the big stories she’s shared over the years -Alysia Montaño and Allyson Felix’s stories (#DreamMaternity) -Mary Cain’s story, one of the top 100 stories at the NYT in 2018, and many other individual athletes’ stories -what inspired her to chase those stories -bravery and wanting to help others improve -the baton pass from pro women to elite to sub elite -the idea of a race not because you’re winning, but because you’re improving -takeaways and lessons learned through her reporting -using social media for motivation -the best description of balance I’ve ever heard -North Star vs goal setting -and much more! You can follow along with Lindsay’s stories and running at twitter.com/lindsaycrouse, instagram.com/lindsaycrouse and https://www.nytimes.com/by/lindsay-crouse

This episode is with Rebecca Mehra. Rebecca is a professional track and field athlete on Little Wing Athletics, public policy nerd who works for the mayor of Bend, Oregon. In this episode we talked about: -women supporting women -being supported by Oiselle -training with Little Wing Athletics and having Lauren Fleshman as her coach -improving as an athlete and a person -focusing on mental strength -public policy -social media as a professional athlete -struggle with burnout -team experiences in college and pro athletics -her evolving Why -going viral -how nutrition and blood analysis has played a role in her progress and how it helps her stay healthy -her favorite distance -using comparison in a healthy way -and more! Follow along with Rebecca’s adventures at instagram.com/rebecca_mehra and twitter.com/rebecca_mehra This episode is brought to you by Wellness In Motion, the clinic in Boston that I’ve been going to for chiropractic and sports massage for the last few years. Normally an in person experience, they closed in mid march to help promote social distancing. While they aren’t able to treat patients in a traditional sense, they have pivoted so that they can continue to help all of us by offering complimentary 30 minute telehealth consults to not only their current clients but anyone who wants or needs advice regarding an injury or about maintenance in general. Yes, that’s anyone, nationwide, at no cost. You’ll be able to connect with a trained practitioner, get prehab or rehab exercises and self-treatment options so that you can continue to run strong. Head to wellnessinmotionboston.com and let them know I sent you!

This episode is with Latoya Shauntay Snell, a runner, mom, wife, chef, writer and all around athlete living in Brooklyn, New York. In this episode, we talked about: -consistency vs being motivated -re-evaluating failure as a way to be successful -going “too far” as a way to learn -meditation and introspection -constant re-evaluation of her Why -being a sponsored athlete and working with brands -therapy -social media as a gift and a curse -and much more! You can follow along with Latoya’s adventures at www.instagram.com/iamlshauntay/ and twitter.com/latoyashauntay

This episode is with David Roche! David's my coach, and the first guest to come on the podcast for a third time! In this episode we talked about: -current state of affairs, mentally and globally -my injury recovery -his approach to coaching at this time -"pressure makes diamonds" -takeaways from a global pandemic -four points to focus on as a runner these days "yes, thank you" -missing the Boston Marathon -long term development -strides and hill training -finding joy in PLAY -David talking through a drop in audio -and so much more! Follow along with David's journey at instagram.com/addiedoesstuff and twitter.com/mountainroche