I'll Have Another with Lindsey Hein Podcast

Ben Blankenship is a 2016 Olympian in the 1500m where he placed 8th in the finals. He is US 10k Champion from 2018 and a National Club Cross Champion. He is training for his first marathon under the coaching of Ryan Hall. We chat all about his running history as well as what it is like to now be training as a marathoner. Photo credit: Jessica Gabriel (@jgabriel16)What we talked about:4:00- Ben’s transition into the marathon6:15- Running the 1500m13:00- His support in the running community16:35- Post collegiate running21:10- The Oregon Track Club23:45- Training alone35:40- His relationship with Ryan Hall and the decision to coach with him40:05- Where he is at in his marathon training46:40- Getting advice from other marathoners50:55- What he is looking forward to with the marathon56:50- End of podcast questionsShow notes:Into the Raging SeaBen on InstagramConnect with Lindsey: Lindsey on InstagramLindsey on TwitterLindsey on Facebook Join the I’ll Have Another Facebook GroupSupport the I’ll Have Another Podcast on PatreonFollow SandyBoy Productions:Sandyboy Productions on TwitterSandyboy Productions on InstagramSandyBoy Productions Shows: Why is Everyone Yelling?The Up and Running PodcastThe Illuminate PodcastThe Herban Farmacy PodcastThe Ready to Run PodcastSponsors:Green Growers Farm Elderberry SyrupUse the code “Sandyboy” for free shippingPrevinexUse the code “another” for 15% offInsideTrackerGo to InsideTracker.com/Another or use code “another” for 20% off your order

Matt James was on the 25th season of the Bachelor. He was also on Dancing With the Stars. Matt is also the founder of the nonprofit ABC Food Tours which he talks all about in this episode. Matt ran the NYC Marathon with Shalane Flanagan. This was his fourth marathon, he has now run NYC twice, the Chicago Marathon, and the Boston Marathon. He has a goal to break three hours in the marathon one day so he has big goals going forward!He has a heart for giving back and finding a purpose in life and that was so fun to hear about in this episode!What we talked about:3:05- Catching up about the NYC Marathon8:00- How Matt got started running marathons11:10- The marathons that he has run14:00- Partnership with Lululemon20:55- His work in real estate24:10- ABC Food Tours31:20- His running40:10- Goal to go sub 3 in the marathon46:35- Following running49:40- His takeaways from running the NYC marathon52:30- End of podcast questionsShow notes:First ImpressionsABC Food ToursMatt on InstagramConnect with Lindsey: Lindsey on InstagramLindsey on TwitterLindsey on Facebook Join the I’ll Have Another Facebook GroupSupport the I’ll Have Another Podcast on PatreonFollow SandyBoy Productions:Sandyboy Productions on TwitterSandyboy Productions on InstagramSandyBoy Productions Shows: Why is Everyone Yelling?The Up and Running PodcastThe Illuminate PodcastThe Herban Farmacy PodcastThe Ready to Run PodcastSponsors:LagoonUse code “Lindsey” for 15% off

Susanna Sullivan is back on the show today for the post NYC Marathon podcast series. Susanna ran the Chicago Marathon and also the 5k the day before the NYC Marathon. She was recently on the show for episode 396 after she finished 3rd at Grandma’s Marathon in a time of 2:26:56. Susanna ran in the 2016 and 2020 Olympic Trials in the marathon. She is also a 6th grade teacher. She ran the Chicago Marathon in a time of 2:25:14 and finished 6th place overall and as the 2nd American. Just a few weeks later, she went to NYC and ran the USATF 5k Championships. She was in New York with the TCS community celebrating teachers. TCS is doing some really cool things honoring teachers and she shares all about that in the beginning of this episode!What we talked about:3:30- The program TCS puts on to support teachers11:15- Getting to spectate the NYC marathon after her 5k race12:20- Running the 5k so soon after the marathon19:00- Shifting her mind from the marathon mindset to a 5k mindset22:45- Chicago marathon recap34:40- Pursuing sponsorships and pouring more into running39:05- Changes in training41:25- Having a chance at making the Olympic team43:55- How she started working with her agent46:05- What’s next47:50- Feelings going into the race49:20- Social media while being sponsored56:05- Takeaways from the Chicago Marathon and NYC weekendShow notes:Susanna on Episode 396Connect with Lindsey: Lindsey on InstagramLindsey on TwitterLindsey on Facebook Join the I’ll Have Another Facebook GroupSupport the I’ll Have Another Podcast on PatreonFollow SandyBoy Productions:Sandyboy Productions on TwitterSandyboy Productions on InstagramSandyBoy Productions Shows: Why is Everyone Yelling?The Up and Running PodcastThe Illuminate PodcastThe Herban Farmacy PodcastThe Ready to Run PodcastSponsors:LagoonUse code “Lindsey” for 15% off

Natasha Wodak recently broke the Candian Record in the marathon at the Berlin Marathon in 2:23:12. This was a 3 minute PR for her. Natasha is a two-time Olympian. She ran in the 10,000m in 2016 and at the 2020 Tokyo Olympics she ran the marathon where she placed 13th. She is sponsored by Asics. This conversation is really fun because we go all the way back to 2016-2017 and what was going on in her life and career at that point and how much has shifted and changed since then and what changes she has made to get to this point in her career. If you would have asked her in 2017 when we last talked, she wasn’t foreseeing the marathon being a part of her career. What we talked about:4:35- Natasha’s journey to becoming a marathoner7:35- Her experience at the 2020 Olympics9:40- Her race plan at the Olympics11:30- Breaking the Canadian Record17:30- Refinding the love of running30:00- Her race at the Boston Marathon38:05- Turning 40 and how she has changed her recovery in training42:35- Recap of the Berlin Marathon48:40- Natasha’s pacer at the Berlin Marathon51:30- Her mentality in races58:30- Emotions as she broke the Canadian Record1:00:30- Race plans for the spring1:05:20- End of podcast questionsShow notes:Natasha on InstagramNatasha’s WebsiteNatasha on Episode 223Natasha on Episode 55Connect with Lindsey: Lindsey on InstagramLindsey on TwitterLindsey on Facebook Join the I’ll Have Another Facebook GroupSupport the I’ll Have Another Podcast on PatreonFollow SandyBoy Productions:Sandyboy Productions on TwitterSandyboy Productions on InstagramSandyBoy Productions Shows: Why is Everyone Yelling?The Up and Running PodcastThe Illuminate PodcastThe Herban Farmacy PodcastThe Ready to Run PodcastSponsors:VuoriGo to Vuori.com/Another for 20% off your first orderPrevinexUse the code “another” for 15% offInsideTrackerGo to InsideTracker.com/Another or use code “another” for 20% off your order

Neely Gracey was last on the podcast on episode 111, 4 years ago. It’s a joy to have her back on the show today!Neely is a running coach with her business, Get Running Coaching. She is a 3-time Olympic Trials Qualifier, a 2:34 marathoner, and 69 minute half marathoner. Neely is also the mom of two.She is the author of the new book, Breakthrough Women’s Running that she co-wrote with Cindy Kuzma. She is having a really great year with her own running and is about to run the Indy Monumental half marathon this weekend! I am so excited to see what she does in this half marathon. She also shares in this episode that she is running CIM this year. What we talked about:4:00- Catching up with Neely9:55- Updates on Neely’s running13:00- What races are coming up for Neely15:15- Choosing to run the Indy Monumental half marathon20:30- Her book, Breakthrough Women’s Running24:25- Her coaching philosophy28:30- Tempo runs versus threshold runs43:05- Working on her mentality before races53:55- End of podcast questionsShow notes:Fast Girls: A Novel of the 1936 Women’s Olympic TeamWilder GamesNeely on InstagramGet Running CoachingNeely on Episode 111Breakthrough Women’s RunningConnect with Lindsey: Lindsey on InstagramLindsey on TwitterLindsey on Facebook Join the I’ll Have Another Facebook GroupSupport the I’ll Have Another Podcast on PatreonFollow SandyBoy Productions:Sandyboy Productions on TwitterSandyboy Productions on InstagramSandyBoy Productions Shows: Why is Everyone Yelling?The Up and Running PodcastThe Illuminate PodcastThe Herban Farmacy PodcastThe Ready to Run PodcastSponsors:ZocdocInsideTrackerGo to InsideTracker.com/Another or use code “another” for 20% off your orderGreen Growers Farm Elderberry SyrupUse the code “Sandyboy” for free shipping

Today I have Coach Wehrman on the podcast! Chris is the founder of the RunBetter app, a Chicago Marathon broadcaster, a family law attorney and the father of 3. He is a 2:17 marathoner and ran in a couple of Olympic Trials in the marathon. He now puts his passion into coaching.I had some great conversations with him in Chicago when I worked with him at the expo. I picked his brain a bit about my own running and I thought it would bring a great conversation to the podcast!What we talked about:3:25- Chris’ involvement at the Chicago Marathon6:15- His family8:05- The RunBetter app and his coaching12:50- Running on the treadmill17:50- Training for the marathon29:00- Coaching advice36:10- Advice to someone going into a marathon39:25- Following a training plan41:30- Coaching athletes to sub-3 hour marathons52:35- End of podcast questionsShow notes:Abdi’s WorldChris on InstagramRunBetter AppConnect with Lindsey: Lindsey on InstagramLindsey on TwitterLindsey on Facebook Join the I’ll Have Another Facebook GroupSupport the I’ll Have Another Podcast on PatreonFollow SandyBoy Productions:Sandyboy Productions on TwitterSandyboy Productions on InstagramSandyBoy Productions Shows: Why is Everyone Yelling?The Up and Running PodcastThe Illuminate PodcastThe Herban Farmacy PodcastThe Ready to Run PodcastSponsors:Athletic GreensGo to AthleticGreens.com/Lindsey for FREE 1 year supply of immune-supporting Vitamin D AND 5 FREE travel packs with your first purchase.

Theresa Hailey ran her OTQ for 2024 at the Chicago Marathon. She ran a PR in 2:36:40. Go check out her Instagram – @runninggingerly. She has some really fun recaps over there of the entire race! Theresa also ran in the 2020 Olympic Trials. She is a part of Oiselle’s Little Wing Project. She is an engineer with Boeing. I loved hearing her story, her excitement for training and seeing what she can do in a race, and about how she has changed the game for herself in races with her mentality. What we talked about:5:30- Theresa’s background with running6:55- Growing up with a big family8:40- Missing the 2016 Olympic Trials in the marathon by 1 second10:25- Theresa’s coach11:35- Reaching her goal of qualifying for the 2020 Olympic Trials 13:35- Her mentality going into races19:05- Her thoughts on the new standards for 202421:30- Importance of having teammates28:00- Gaining confidence ahead of the race30:00- Recapping her race at the Chicago Marathon33:15- Advice to people who think that they have gone out too slow in the marathon35:00- Her career as an engineer38:30- Being a female in a male dominated career40:15- Biggest lessons that she learned from Chicago43:10- End of podcast questionsShow notes:Project Hail MaryRunning While BlackTheresa on InstagramConnect with Lindsey: Lindsey on InstagramLindsey on TwitterLindsey on Facebook Join the I’ll Have Another Facebook GroupSupport the I’ll Have Another Podcast on PatreonFollow SandyBoy Productions:Sandyboy Productions on TwitterSandyboy Productions on InstagramSandyBoy Productions Shows: Why is Everyone Yelling?The Up and Running PodcastThe Illuminate PodcastThe Herban Farmacy PodcastThe Ready to Run PodcastSponsors:Athletic GreensGo to AthleticGreens.com/Lindsey for FREE 1 year supply of immune-supporting Vitamin D AND 5 FREE travel packs with your first purchase.

Dr. Stacy Sims is a forward thinking international exercise physiologist and nutrition scientist who aims to revolutionize exercise and nutrition and performance for women. She has contributed to so many international publications and is super well known in the sports industry. She has published over 70 peer reviewed papers, several books including the book Roar. Roar is a book for any woman who wants to learn about their cycle and how to train and race at any time of the month to your fullest potential. Stacy had the Ted Talk “Women are not Small Men”She has a bunch of microlearning courses right now on a wide array of topics. You can learn about your menstrual cycle, iron supplements, collagen supplements, adaptogens, low energy availability, and more. Go to DrStacySims.com and use the code “Lindsey” for 20% off all of her courses.In this episode, we focus on women who are experiencing perimenopause and menopause. We talk about how we can work with our bodies in these phases of our lives. Check out Stacy’s Microlearning courses, use code: “LINDSEY” for 20% off!What we talked about:4:55- What perimenopause is 10:50- What is happening with hormones in perimenopause12:15- Things that you can do during perimenopause to feel better20:45- Training for a marathon through perimenopause28:30- When to implement these changes and how to phase them in32:30- Weight gain while going through menopause38:40- Hormone replacement therapy42:45- Wanting to run fast in your 30s and 40s44:30- Adaptogens48:15- Empowering people through menopause54:35- VegetablesShow notes:Stacy’s Ted TalkDr. Stacy Sim’s WebsiteStacy on InstagramStacy’s coursesRoarConnect with Lindsey: Lindsey on InstagramLindsey on TwitterLindsey on Facebook Join the I’ll Have Another Facebook GroupSupport the I’ll Have Another Podcast on PatreonFollow SandyBoy Productions:Sandyboy Productions on TwitterSandyboy Productions on InstagramSandyBoy Productions Shows: Why is Everyone Yelling?The Up and Running PodcastThe Illuminate PodcastThe Herban Farmacy PodcastThe Ready to Run PodcastSponsors:GoodrUse code “another15” for 15% off your orderInsideTrackerGo to InsideTracker.com/Another or use code “another” for 20% off your orderDonna MarathonUse code “Lindsey10” for 10% off your race registration

I met Austin when I was in Chicago at Sid Baptista’s PYNRS Performance Streetwear Pop Up Party. Austin started running when he was walking through grief after his dad passed away from cancer. Early on in those days, someone introduced him to running. He shares his story and how running really changed his life. He has a big goal to break 3 hours one day. It is going to be really fun to follow him and see where his running takes him!What we talked about:5:20- His journey to finding running18:45- Enjoying the process of chasing running goals21:05- His coach and the group that he trains with22:30- How the discipline from running has affected his life24:30- Self help books that have had an impact on his life27:00- What running brings to him29:10- His Berlin Marathon running story36:15- Goals for 202339:15- His race at the NYC Marathon 42:40- End of podcast questionsShow notes:Austin on InstagramThe 7 Habits of Highly Effective PeopleGritThe Four AgreementsThink and Grow RichRich Dad Poor DadThe Wu-Tang ManualMinor FeelingsCrying in H MartConnect with Lindsey: Lindsey on InstagramLindsey on TwitterLindsey on Facebook Join the I’ll Have Another Facebook GroupSupport the I’ll Have Another Podcast on PatreonFollow SandyBoy Productions:Sandyboy Productions on TwitterSandyboy Productions on InstagramSandyBoy Productions Shows: Why is Everyone Yelling?The Up and Running PodcastThe Illuminate PodcastThe Herban Farmacy PodcastThe Ready to Run PodcastSponsors:Athletic GreensGo to AthleticGreens.com/Lindsey for FREE 1 year supply of immune-supporting Vitamin D AND 5 FREE travel packs with your first purchase.

Meghann Featherstun is a sports dietitian and is hugely passionate about performance fuel for your life. She has been on this podcast before talking about all things nutrition for runners. That was episode 401. She is very passionate about carbohydrates and how to fuel before a marathon and during the marathon. She breaks that down in this episode.Meghann had a big goal at the Chicago Marathon. She was there for work but had her own goals. She wanted to run around a 2:52 marathon but she ran a 2:50! She shares all about her race in this episode. She shares about the weekend, what she did differently for this marathon, her training, and the race itself. Most importantly, we talk about the importance of bringing joy into your running. She had a smile on her face the entire race. She was so happy to be there but was working really hard as well!What we talked about:3:00- Catching up with Meghann5:55- Recapping the race8:10- Her mindset going into the race10:35- How she has found to love training11:50- Working with Abbott15:15- Meghann’s coach16:40- Racing a half ironman20:20- Her fueling strategy in the Chicago Marathon race29:10- Her pacing strategy in the race37:10- Things she would do differently in the race38:15- Advice for being patient in a marathon43:20- Fueling for the marathon47:45- Finding joy in racing and trainingShow notes:Meghann on Episode 5 of the Nutrition Series (I’ll Have Another Episode 401)Meghann on InstagramFeatherstone Nutrition WebsiteConnect with Lindsey: Lindsey on InstagramLindsey on TwitterLindsey on Facebook Join the I’ll Have Another Facebook GroupSupport the I’ll Have Another Podcast on PatreonFollow SandyBoy Productions:Sandyboy Productions on TwitterSandyboy Productions on InstagramSandyBoy Productions Shows: Why is Everyone Yelling?The Up and Running PodcastThe Illuminate PodcastThe Herban Farmacy PodcastThe Ready to Run PodcastSponsors:Athletic GreensGo to AthleticGreens.com/Lindsey for FREE 1 year supply of immune-supporting Vitamin D AND 5 FREE travel packs with your first purchase.