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Dec 16, 2015 • 54min

Why it is Important to Welcome the Bad Runs- Tom Foreman

The best runners out there still have painful, awful, days; what makes them good is that they accept that that was just a bad day. It’s not the definition of their ability or limits, and they know that tomorrow will be even better because of it. Are you ready to experience this major perspective shift? Our guest is Tom Foreman. He’s an Emmy award winning journalist who has been in the field for over 30 years. He’s an anchor and a reporter for CNN, an author, and the ultimate comeback kid when it comes running. Today’s interview is amazing because it too [...]
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Dec 9, 2015 • 49min

Everything in My Life has Changed Since the Moment I Started Running

My listeners always tell me how much they enjoy the variety of speakers on the show and I thought it was time to hear from someone from a different culture without access to all the newest gadgets available in the American markets. Bobby Philip is a well known Indian runner with a great story to tell. Bobby was the first Indian to run the Boston Marathon barefoot in 2015, he has great PRs, he lives in Bangalore and works for Nokia. Today we’re going to talk about why a Boston qualifier has become the ultimate dream come true for an Indian runner, what’s it’s like running and training in India and how he transitioned to barefoot running. “My running career was accidental.” [...]
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Dec 2, 2015 • 1h 3min

No Matter How High Your Mountain Is, Never, Ever Give Up- Dick Beardsley

For many runners our ‘peak’ race seems like a lifetime ago and thanks to the temperature dropping, our motivation is at a definite low. I thought it would be a great time to bring on a motivational speaker - but he’s not just any motivational speaker. Dick Beardsley is best known for the close finish at the Boston Marathon with Alberto Salazar in 1982, which was considered the greatest marathon finish of all time. He was inducted into the 2010 National Distance Running Hall of Fame, he’s now an international best selling author, motivational speaker, was the subject of a feature film and is often the keynote address at many events.
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Nov 25, 2015 • 54min

Struggling to Relax? Yoga is What You Need- Cara Gilman

We tend to put ourselves into buckets, but we can’t always define ourselves in this bucket or that. You might be surprised to learn that today’s guest actually uses yoga to improve her running performance. Today we’re going to talk with Cara Gilman about the benefits of yoga on our running. In this episode we’ll discuss: How yoga can make a difference on your performance, and almost immediately. Which classes are best for runners How to incorporate yoga for restorative benefits Se [...]
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Nov 18, 2015 • 58min

Do You Want to Improve as a Runner? It’s Simple, Sleep More- Dr. James Maas

Today we’re talking to the inventor of the phrase “power nap.” You’re going to learn so much in this interview, and it’s going to change the way you look at sleep forever. It turns out that counting sheep isn’t as effective as we thought, so we get the low down from an expert. Are you ready for one of the most impressive bios you’ve ever heard? Our guest today is Dr. James Maas. He’s an internationally recognized authority in sleep and performance, he conducts research on both, as well as in leadership and critical thinking. He was also a professor at Cornell University for 48 years, and won multiple awards while doing so. He’s one of the wo [...]
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Nov 11, 2015 • 44min

The Female Masters Runner Episode: How to Stay Injury Free- Bennett Cohen

Today’s emphasis is the importance of following a training program that takes your gender and age into account. Our guest has been coaching women runners for quite some time, and today we find out why.  We discuss the noticeable difference in motivation between men and women, and our guest get the best advice I’ve ever heard about how to practice visualization. Today we’re joined by Bennett Cohen, President of the International Association of Women Runners. He’s a running coach to women over 40 and has helped women into their 70s run personal bests.  He’s been an avid runner for 37 years an [...]
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Nov 4, 2015 • 46min

How to Improve Your Running Form in Under 5 Minutes with the TrueForm Runner

Today, we’ll be learning about the True Form Runner. You may or may not have heard of it, but it’s quickly becoming an international fitness phenomenon, and with good reason. As runners, we all focus on having the best posture and form possible, so as to stay injury free and get the best results from our workouts. That’s where True Form comes in. Jeff Vernon, one of the developers of True Form Runner, will be joining us today to discuss the in’s and out’s, how it’s used and what you can gain by using it. Here are some other topics we discuss:  ·       Jeff’s journey to develop The True Form
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Oct 28, 2015 • 1h 1min

Follow These 5 Steps and You Will Run Pain Free with Brad Beer

How many of you think injuries are normal part of running? Well, we’re here to tell you it’s not. Not only is it entirely possible to run injury free, but it’s possible for everyone. Today we’ll be discussing how to do it by following, his “insurance policy” for injury free running which he outlines in his bestselling book: “You Can Run Pain Free”. [...]
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Oct 21, 2015 • 53min

Need a Running Professional to Trust? Listen to Dr. Nick Campitelli

Today we’re talking mostly about foot injuries in runners, how to prevent them, and why they happen in the first place. We also go into orthotics, Dr. Nick’s top shoe recommendations, and so much more. Our guest started out running as a hobby, and has been a runner most of his life. Dr. Nick Campitelli is a podiatrist based in Akron, Ohio who specializes in foot and ankle surgery.
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Oct 14, 2015 • 46min

Iron for Runners: What You Need to Know with Pam Hinton

As runners, we strive to do our best and we know how important nutrition is to running our best. Yet, we often hear about how many runners don’t get enough vitamins and minerals in their diet. In today’s episode, you’ll learn more about nutritional deficiencies, the science behind them, and how to correct them once and for all. If you’ve ever wondered whether you need to take iron, calcium or any other supplement, you’ve come to the right place. We’ll also talk about various studies done on bone density, bone loss and nutrition, and their surprising findings, diet recommendations for sports performance, and much more.

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