I'll Have Another with Lindsey Hein Podcast

Parker Stinson is a professional runner for Saucony. He is the American Record Holder in the 25k. He ran for the University of Oregon where he was 3rd in the 5000m at back to back NCAA Championships. He has a marathon PR of 2:10.53 and a half marathon PR of 62:02. Parker has had a really wild past couple of years and has battled some significant injuries. He really opens up about that in this episode. He just ran the Gate River Run which was the USA 15k Championship where he placed 16th. That was his first race in 5 months and he is looking forward to trying for a new 10k road PR next month! He is also sponsored by Coros and is running with Roots Running now.  What we talked about: 3:55- What is ahead for Parker and what he is training for 9:10- What Parker is changing in his training and training with Roots Running 13:20- His race at the Chicago Marathon in 2019 where he ran a 2:10 16:35- What an easy day of training looks like for him and how that has changed over the years 20:10- Parker’s injuries over the past few years 26:25- Parker’s racing strategy 29:20- Parker’s thought process on choosing which marathons to race 34:40- Running for Saucony and his partnership with them 38:45- Finding help when he was dealing with mental health battles 47:15- What training looks like now with Roots Running 52:25- What Parker has learned from Dathan 57:25- His Coros watch 59:45- A fun fartlek workout 1:01:15- End of podcast questions Connect with Lindsey:  Lindsey on Instagram Lindsey on Twitter Lindsey on Facebook  Join the I’ll Have Another Facebook Group Support the I’ll Have Another Podcast on Patreon Follow SandyBoy Productions: Sandyboy Productions on Twitter Sandyboy Productions on Instagram SandyBoy Productions Shows:  Why is Everyone Yelling? The Up and Running Podcast The Illuminate Podcast The Herban Farmacy Podcast Sponsors: Goodr Use code “another15” for 15% off your order Lily Trotters Use code “IHA” for 20% off your order Previnex Use code “another” for 15% off your order or use code “Immunity15” to save 15% off of Immunity Health Plus

Josette Norris is on the podcast today for a bonus episode! I have been doing Instagram live interviews with athletes after big races and I was able to have a conversation with Josette right after she qualified for the Indoor World Championships in the 1500m. Josette is a returning guest, she was on episode 320 last summer. She came on right after she ran that 14:51 at The Track Meet. That was her first time running sub-15 in the 5k. She also ran at the Olympic Trials and placed 8th place. She kept racing after that and had some really successful races after the trials. She continues to prove that she is one of the top runners in the US and is ready to compete at the world stage.  Photo credit: Johnny Pace (@pacephoto) Photo from Josette Norris Show notes: Josette on Instagram Connect with Lindsey:  Lindsey on Instagram Lindsey on Twitter Lindsey on Facebook  Join the I’ll Have Another Facebook Group Support the I’ll Have Another Podcast on Patreon Follow SandyBoy Productions: Sandyboy Productions on Twitter Sandyboy Productions on Instagram SandyBoy Productions Shows:  Why is Everyone Yelling? The Up and Running Podcast The Illuminate Podcast The Herban Farmacy Podcast Sponsors: Lily Trotters Use code “IHA” for 20% off your order

Val Constien is a steeplechaser who ran in the 2020 Olympics. She is a 3-time All American for the University of Colorado. Now she is competing as a professional athlete and also has a full-time job. In this episode, she shares what it was like to make her first Olympic team, what it looks like to run at such a high level as an unsponsored athlete, and what her day to day life looks like! Photo credit: Lara Larramendi Photo from Val Constien What we talked about: 3:15- Introduction to Val 6:20- Val’s current training and upcoming races 8:50- Her journey to becoming a steeplechaser 11:20- Qualifying for the Olympics 17:55- Being an unsponsored athlete 22:55- Working with Tracksmith 26:45- Competing at her first Olympics 31:05- The decision to keep training after college 36:35- Finding her happiness 38:00- Val’s boyfriend 40:40- Next big goals coming off of the Olympics 45:05- Val’s day to day schedule 49:05- 2022 World Championships 49:55- Being the underdog 51:15- Battling imposter syndrome 52:15- Battling with mental health struggles and an eating disorder 57:50- End of podcast questions Show notes: Val on Instagram The Omnivore’s Dilemma by Michael Pollan Connect with Lindsey:  Lindsey on Instagram Lindsey on Twitter Lindsey on Facebook  Join the I’ll Have Another Facebook Group Support the I’ll Have Another Podcast on Patreon Follow SandyBoy Productions: Sandyboy Productions on Twitter Sandyboy Productions on Instagram SandyBoy Productions Shows:  Why is Everyone Yelling? The Up and Running Podcast The Illuminate Podcast The Herban Farmacy Podcast Sponsors: Zocdoc Koala Clip Use code “Another” for 15% off your order

Akeem Haynes is a 2012 and 2016 Olympian. At the 2016 Olympics, he became a Bronze medalist in the 4x100m. He also competed in the 100m. He is from Jamaica and moved to Canada at age 7 so he competed for Team Canada. Akeem is a motivational speaker, an author, and has 2 podcasts of his own. He brought all the motivation today! He has so many great things to say and will lift you up and make you want to be your best self! I am so excited to see where Akeem’s career takes him in the coming years.  Photo credit: Mike Goyke (@mikegoyke) Photo from Akeem Haynes. What we talked about: 3:30- Introduction to Akeem 8:00- Akeem’s podcast 12:05- Moving from Jamaica to Canada when he was younger 15:00- How he developed a hard working mindset and getting into track and field 22:45- Competing for the University of Alabama and first competing for a Junior College 29:35- The inspiration that he finds from Muhammad Ali 33:10- Akeem’s fiancé Chanelle Price 41:45- His family in Jamaica 44:05- Akeem’s Olympic experiences 49:30- What his career has looked like since his retirement from track and field 52:45- Akeem’s motivational speaking and how he motivates people to find purpose in their life 1:01:55- Reading the bible 1:05:55- End of podcast questions Show notes: Akeem on Instagram Bundini: Don’t Believe the Hype by Todd D. Snyder Connect with Lindsey:  Lindsey on Instagram Lindsey on Twitter Lindsey on Facebook  Join the I’ll Have Another Facebook Group Support the I’ll Have Another Podcast on Patreon Follow SandyBoy Productions: Sandyboy Productions on Twitter Sandyboy Productions on Instagram SandyBoy Productions Shows:  Why is Everyone Yelling? The Up and Running Podcast The Illuminate Podcast The Herban Farmacy Podcast Sponsors: Previnex Use code “another” for 15% off your order Coros Use code “another” for a free band at checkout!

Laurie Henes is Head Coach for Women’s Cross Country at NC State. Their team won the 2021 NCAA Cross Country title. This was the first women’s national cross country championship for NC State. Laurie was also named the 2021 USATFCCCA National Women’s Cross Country Coach of the Year. Laurie ran for NC State where she won a 5k national title and set school and conference records. She finished 5th place at the 1993 USATF Nationals which earned herself a spot on the 1993 World University Games. Laurie also competed at the 1996 Olympic Trials in the 10k. She joined the NC State coaching staff in 1992.  She had a unique experience where she got to coach her daughter, Elly Henes, at NC State. Elly won the 5k NCAA national title in 2021. In this episode, Laurie talks about what her legacy will look like at NC State, what it was like coaching her daughter, winning the national championship last year, cultivating a strong team culture, coaching while raising kids, and so much more! What we talked about: 3:40- Celebrating the NCAA Championship 7:10- Her philosophy on the size of the team 9:05- Developing athletes over their entire collegiate career 12:00- What the team is up to right now 14:45- Building a strong team culture 23:05- Coaching her daughter 34:05- Coaching while raising kids 41:30- What her legacy will be at NC State 44:55- Working with the athletes outside of the athletic side 50:30- Being able to read different athletes and know what they each need 53:15- How she gets her athletes excited before the race 59:30- End of podcast questions Show notes: Maybe You Should Talk to Someone by Lori Gottlieb Connect with Lindsey:  Lindsey on Instagram Lindsey on Twitter Lindsey on Facebook  Join the I’ll Have Another Facebook Group Support the I’ll Have Another Podcast on Patreon Follow SandyBoy Productions: Sandyboy Productions on Twitter Sandyboy Productions on Instagram SandyBoy Productions Shows:  Why is Everyone Yelling? The Up and Running Podcast The Illuminate Podcast The Herban Farmacy Podcast Sponsors: Previnex Use code “another” for 15% off your order or use code “Immunity15” to save 15% off of Immunity Health Plus

Natalie Mitchell lives in California and is the mom of 3. She has a 3:05 marathon PR which she ran at age 46. She is excited to test her limits and see what she can do in the marathon still and has a big goal of running a sub-3 hour marathon.  She is the co-host of the Suite Run Podcast with her husband Jerold which is a great show! The cool thing about their podcast is that they highlight where guests on the show live.  This was a really fun and casual catchup! What we talked about: 4:00- Catching up on life 6:30- What Natalie is training for 8:40- A mental strategy that Natalie had during a 19 mile long run 11:35- Natalie’s history with running 19:35- Getting down to a 3:05 marathon 23:15- What training has looked like throughout her journey of motherhood 33:00- The coaches that Natalie has worked with 38:55- Finding the motivation to train hard 43:30- Natalie’s current focus for training 44:05- Coaching her son’s team 47:05- The Suite Run Podcast 50:30- Looking to go sub-3 and continuing to improve as she ages 58:35- End of podcast questions Show notes: Natalie on Instagram Suite Run Podcast on Instagram The Suite Run Podcast Website Going There by Katie Couric Connect with Lindsey:  Lindsey on Instagram Lindsey on Twitter Lindsey on Facebook  Join the I’ll Have Another Facebook Group Support the I’ll Have Another Podcast on Patreon Follow SandyBoy Productions: Sandyboy Productions on Twitter Sandyboy Productions on Instagram SandyBoy Productions Shows:  Why is Everyone Yelling? The Up and Running Podcast The Illuminate Podcast The Herban Farmacy Podcast Sponsors: Goodr Use code “another15” for 15% off your order Lily Trotters Use code “IHA” for 20% off your order Koala Clip Use code “Another10” for 10% off your order

Marta Pen Freitas is on the podcast today! Marta is a two-time Olympian from Portugal. She trains in the United States with the Brooks Beasts and has big dreams for medaling on the world stage. Marta ran for Mississippi State where she was an NCAA Champion in the 1500m. In this episode, you are going to hear all about how she got started with running, what brought her to Mississippi State, why she loves training with the Brooks Beasts, and so much more! What we talked about: 3:25- Altitude camp with the Brooks Beasts 7:45- Living on a houseboat in Seattle 11:35- Growing up in Portugal and how she got into running 22:10- Qualifying for her first Olympic team in 2016 while running for Mississippi State 30:45- Her mindset shift in running 43:15- Why she decided to join the Brooks Beasts 47:45- Advice for running workouts 56:50- Breathing exercises that she does after workouts and how she focuses on being present 1:02:20- What’s next for Marta 1:05:20- End of podcast questions Show notes: Marta on Instagram The Practice of Groundedness by Brad Stulberg Connect with Lindsey:  Lindsey on Instagram Lindsey on Twitter Lindsey on Facebook  Join the I’ll Have Another Facebook Group Support the I’ll Have Another Podcast on Patreon Follow SandyBoy Productions: Sandyboy Productions on Twitter Sandyboy Productions on Instagram SandyBoy Productions Shows:  Why is Everyone Yelling? The Up and Running Podcast The Illuminate Podcast The Herban Farmacy Podcast Sponsors: Zocdoc Goodr Use code “another15” for 15% off your order

Keira D’Amato just recently broke the American Record in the marathon at the Houston Marathon in a time of 2:19:12. The record was previously held by Deena Kastor since 2006 at the London Marathon. To see Keira break this record was truly inspirational! Keira was first on the podcast in January of 2020 right after she ran a 2:34 in Berlin. She has since been on two other times: episode 244 and episode 293 after she ran a 2:22:56 at the Marathon Project. Keira is a realtor, she is the mom of two, and is sponsored by Nike. In this episode, we talk about her new American record, her training, her coach, and what all of this means to her. This episode was pulled from an Instagram live that I did. I have recently done some really fun Instagram live interviews with guests including Molly Huddle, Sara Vaugh, Laura Thweatt, Emma Bates, Shalane Flanagan, and Courtney Frerichs. You can find those interviews and stay in the loop about future IG lives over on my Instagram, @LindseyHein626. Connect with Lindsey:  Lindsey on Instagram Lindsey on Twitter Lindsey on Facebook  Join the I’ll Have Another Facebook Group Support the I’ll Have Another Podcast on Patreon Follow SandyBoy Productions: Sandyboy Productions on Twitter Sandyboy Productions on Instagram SandyBoy Productions Shows:  Why is Everyone Yelling? The Up and Running Podcast The Illuminate Podcast The Herban Farmacy Podcast

Hayden Hawks is on the show today! Hayden is sponsored by Hoka and he has won so many ultra races, I don’t even think that I can name them all! He holds the course record at the JFK 50 miler and won that race in 2020 in 5:18:40. He has won the Chuckanut 50k, the Broken Arrow Sky Race 52k, Black Canyon 100k, the North Face Lavaredo 120k, UTMB CCC, Moab Red Hot 55k, and so many more! In 2016, when he just started ultra and mountain running, he won the mountain running world championships which was the first time in USA history. In this episode, we talk about his breakout race in 2016 when he signed up for the Speedgoat 50k right before the race and ended up winning the whole thing. We talk about Western States which he ran last year and did not have the race that he desired. He has worked on all of those things that he thinks caused the problems at the end of the race and is heading back there this year to try it again! Hayden is the father of two and he is also a coach. He has such an amazing mindset and the joy that he has for running in contagious! What we talked about: 5:30- Hayden’s day of training 7:40- Advice for becoming a better hill runner 9:50- Embracing the hurt from a hard run 11:20- How he met his wife 14:35- The first trail race that Hayden won 18:35- Downhill running on the trails 19:50- Sky racing 24:35- His mentality when a race isn’t going well 29:30- His recovery process 31:25- Being a dad of 2 and how that has affected training 35:50- His first 100k race 38:00- Racing the 100 miler and DNFing the races 43:50- His upcoming schedule of racing and preparing to race in the heat 55:10: His most meaningful race win 57:10- His mental training to be so tough in races 1:02:15- What he hopes to pass on to his children in terms of running and his love for the outdoors 1:08:25- His upcoming year of racing 1:10:45- His sponsorship with Hoka 1:15:20- His mentality during training and racing 1:18:45- End of podcast questions Show notes: Hayden on Instagram Out and Back by Hillary Allen Connect with Lindsey:  Lindsey on Instagram Lindsey on Twitter Lindsey on Facebook  Join the I’ll Have Another Facebook Group Support the I’ll Have Another Podcast on Patreon Follow SandyBoy Productions: Sandyboy Productions on Twitter Sandyboy Productions on Instagram SandyBoy Productions Shows:  Why is Everyone Yelling? The Up and Running Podcast The Illuminate Podcast The Herban Farmacy Podcast Sponsors: Previnex Use code “another” for 15% off your order Coros

Today I welcome back Amanda Napolitano to the show! Amanda was first on the podcast in January of 2020 when she qualified for the Boston Marathon for the first time after 20 years of marathoning!! That is episode 220 if you want a little Boston Inspiration!! Amanda shares with us about that first Boston experience in this episode – what she loved, what was hard and how joyful it was! Amanda is the Executive Director of the Donna Foundation and puts on the Donna Marathon weekend every February alongside and amazing group of people!! We are so excited to share about the Donna Marathon weekend in this episode. This is my fifth year partnering with the race and it couldn’t be more special! The Donna Marathon supports the Donna Foundation which helps people who are walking through a breast cancer diagnosis and also funds ground breaking research. The race is the weekend of February 5th and 6th down in Jacksonville, FL and we hope to see you there! There is a one mile kid dash, a 5K, half marathon, marathon and 15K relay! Something for everyone!! You can use the code “Lindsey10” for 10% off your race registration!! REGISTER TODAY! To plan your race weekend- go to Visit Jacksonville to learn about all of the fun things to do!! Need a Training Plan for your upcoming half marathon or marathon! Check out my plans and use the code “Lindsey5” for $5 off!!