For The Long Run: Exploring the Why Behind Running

This week's episode is with Dana Giordano.  Dana is a professional runner living in Boston, MA. Dana made the leap into full time/pro running last winter as a mid distance runner, and we talked about her progression from working full time into training full time. In this episode we also talked about:  -taking chances and putting herself out there -being a professional athlete in Boston -SLEEP (all 9.5 hours/night worth) -inspiring others, especially high school girls -what she's scared of -working with a sport psychologist -social media as a pro -Do Your Job and Run Ugly -so much more! Follow along with her adventures at instagram.com/dana_gio and twitter.com/dana_gio6

This week's podcast is with Amelia Boone, an attorney and obstacle course racer and ultra runner from the Bay Area. In this episode, we talked about: -exploring limits and boundaries -mental health -her journey and experience with an eating disorder over the last 20 years -her Why, which has evolved over the year -rest day brags -personal growth -sponsorship as a professional athlete with a full time job -so much more Follow along with Amelia's adventures at instagram.com/arboone11 and twitter.com/ameliaboone/

This week's guest is Cody Reed. Cody is a trail and ultra runner living in Flagstaff, Arizona. As you'll hear him share right off the bat, he really likes running long distances.  In this episode Cody talked about: -why he likes running long -the mental side of running these "long ass distances" -the importance of balancing life and training -what he does in his spare time away from running and coaching -his big goals -what he's scared of -the Grand Canyon as a training ground for the Coconino Cowboys -sponsorship as a pro -and much more! You can follow Cody's adventures at instagram.com/codyreeeed and twitter.com/ReedSpeeeed

This week’s guest is Grayson Murphy. Grayson is a road and trail runner living in Salt Lake City, Utah. In this episode, we talked about: -not labeling herself as *just* a road or trail runner -HAPPINESS and what it means for her -taking risks and following her arrow -leaving a sponsor and signing with a new one -her start with trails -what scares her -how she uses social media -therapy and mental health -her 2020 Training/Life Planner -The Why behind she runs -Guidance from Megan and David Roche -so much more! Enjoy! You can follow Grayson’s adventures at instagram.com/racin__grayson and twitter.com/racin__grayson

This week’s podcast is with Patrick Reagan. Patrick is an ultra runner who lives in Savannah Georgia. We recorded this episode in the days prior to his third hundred miler of the year, which he ended up winning. In this episode, we talked about: -his love for running long distance races -why he loves what happens beyond six hours -mental toughness -why he trains and races the way he does -logistics of training in a state without much elevation… but plenty of heat -much more! You can follow along with his adventures at instagram.com/patrickreaganrunning and twitter.com/preaganrunning

This week’s episode is with Abby Levene. Abby is a trail runner living in Boulder, Colorado. In this episode we talked about: -Abby’s dive into trail running -her first 50k -her injury earlier in 2019 and coming back healthy later in the year -her love for Mother Nature and the environment -the running community -running at CU Boulder and the community in Boulder -so much more! You can follow her adventures at instagram.com/aplevene and twitter.com/levene_machine The quote I butchered from Maggie Rusch's Instagram post (discussed around 38 minutes in was: "It’s about these three questions with whatever we’re doing in life, which are: what am I doing, why am I doing it, and  is it in the highest divine alignment or alignment with my authentic blueprint—who I am—so a huge clue is what brings me joy. If you can find that thing that gives you that feeling, spend time doing that; make sure you spend time in that joy every day as often as you can."   - Julie Piatt on a brilliant throwback Rich Roll podcast

This week’s podcast is with Keely Henninger. Keely is a trail runner living in Portland, Oregon who runs for Nike Trail and works as a biomechanics researcher. This was a shorter episode, as our coach David and his wife Megan (and their dog Addie) showed up for a pre-TNF meet up, and we’ll hopefully record another (and longer) episode in 2020! In this episode we talked about: -the journey and ups and downs -coming back from a big injury -lessons learned as a result -health and nutrition -the definition of good health -nutrition and the importance of a personalized diet -what Keely learned from working with GU and InsideTracker about her own personal dietary needs -much more! Follow Keely’s adventures at instagram.com/runwidkeel and twitter.com/runwidkeel

This week’s podcast is with Mario Fraioli. Mario is a coach and very solid runner himself, living in Northern California. In this episode, we talked about: -the state of affairs in running -how Mario thinks we can all help turn the tide for the better -mental health and Mario’s experience with an eating disorder as a younger runner -the guidance he has for other coaches and athletes. -how Mario has seen the running industry change over the years. -coaching an athlete through different parts of their journey, including through injuries and the offseason. -predictions for TNF, and Mario was pretty spot on -Mario’s podcast, The Morning Shakeout and much more! You can follow along at instagram.com/mariofraioli and twitter.com/mariofraioli. Mario’s podcast is called The Morning Shakeout, and it’s awesome!

This week's episode is with Kellyn Taylor. Kellyn is a mom, wife, and pro runner for Hoka One One Northern Arizona Elite in Flagstaff, Arizona. In this episode we talked about: -being all in on her big goals -taking chances and coming up short sometimes -importance of a long term focus -social media use as a pro athlete -pursuits outside of running -HOKA NAZ Elite -much more! Follow along at twitter.com/kellyn_taylor and instagram.com/kellyn_taylor!

This week’s episode is with Sara Hall. Sara is a professional runner living in Flagstaff, AZ. In this episode we talked about: -her racing this season -listening to her body -taking calculated risks, and doing things that make her happy and fulfilled -her approach to social media -faith and running/life -much more! You can follow Sara at twitter.com/sarahall3 and instagram.com/sarahall3