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Nick Symmonds- Our Filthy, Dirty Sport: It's Time to Make a Change Oct 26, 2016

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I've been wanting to talk to our guest today for a long time!

He's got a lot of experience, a lot of opinions, and he's not afraid to share them.

Nick Symmonds is an elite runner who's won Olympic medals and competed in his fair share of world track and field championships.

He's seen a lot of things in his time running professionally, and he's on the podcast today to share a few of these experiences.

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The Ginger Runner- You May Never Win a Race, But You Can Have a Blast Doing it Oct 19, 2016

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Everyone has a body image issues, and overcoming them is a huge challenge.

My guest today is no stranger to that.

Ethan is from Los Angeles, so he knows better than anyone how detrimental body image issues can be to our confidence and our health.

That's part of what inspired him to create The Ginger Runner, a website and vlog dedicated not only to running but how to overcome all the hardest and ugliest parts of runn [...]

How to Distract Your Mind When it Tells You to Quit- Perry Newburn Oct 12, 2016

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If you think it's impossible to run 50+ miles day for weeks on end, our guest today is here to prove you wrong!

After overcoming a 16 year battle with heroin addiction, Perry Newburn is lucky to be alive.

He realizes what running brings to our lives, and wanted to give back to the running community in the same way that he had been given a second chance. Perry became the king of long-distance running and he's run numerous marathons, ultra races, and challenges like running around the outside of both islands of New Zealand and running for 72 hours straight wit [...]

Are You Guilty of the Biggest Mistake Runners Make?- Nancy Clark Oct 05, 2016

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If you have some burning questions about your running diet, tune in now and listen to this interview with legendary nutritionist Nancy Clark.

She's a registered dietician with years of experience in the field of Sports Nutrition. She knows how important it is to develop a personalized nutrition plan based on your dietary needs and unique training plan, and we talk about how you can still treat yourself with dessert without blowing your calorie intake for the day.

The trick is knowing how many calories you burn per hour and what foods you like to eat that help [...]

How to Overcome the Obstacles You Didn't Think You Could Do- Matt Davis, Terry McMahon, John Sheryak Sep 28, 2016

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Have you run a Warrior Dash?

The Warrior Dash is a part of this fantastic trend of obstacle races, a running race that combines all sorts of physical feats to spice up your run. They will show you that no matter what you look like or how fast you are, you CAN succeed and accomplish things you never thought you could.

These obstacles mean a diverse group of people can tackle one goal together at a fun, challenging event that gets you out of your comfort zone.

How to Become the Runner You Were Meant to Be- Pete Magill Sep 21, 2016

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If you've ever given up on running once, or twice, or maybe twenty times, then this is the episode for you. Pete Magill is my guest today and we're talking about why it's so easy to quit running, and how it's just as easy to start back up again.

Pete is the author of the transformative book "The Born Again Runner", and he breaks down key training techniques that will change the way you put together your runner's body.

For Pete, running became his anchor, and he's developed a strong and smart training regimen steeped in personal experience and gr [...]

Why You Need to Do The Workouts You Hate- Steve Picucci Sep 14, 2016

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Not many runners are able to have their spouses as their coaches, but as you may know, my husband and I are an exception to that rule.

Today we're talking to Steve Picucci, who is the head cross-country and track and field coach at Moorehead State University in Kentucky. He also happens to be my husband, and he coaches me as well.

Steve has an innate ability to understand what each individual runner needs when it matters. This is part of what makes him such a great coach. Here are some of the topics we'll discuss today:

Do You Know What to Do if Your Life is in Danger When You are on a Run? with Todd Williams Sep 07, 2016

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Running has been in the spotlight a lot in the past few weeks, and not for a positive reason. Because there have been some recent physical attacks on runners, it's important to understand how to stay safe while running.

Do you know what to do if your life is in danger?

This information is important for men and women alike.

Todd Williams, two-time Olympian and black-belt in Brazilian jiu jitsu, is the founder of RunSaf [...]

How to Use Power Meters to Improve Your Performance- Jim Vance Aug 31, 2016

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We all know about power meters for cycling, but now there are power meters for running too. Today, Jim Vance the author of "Run with Power," will explain what power meters are and how they can be used in training.

Or, if you are new to running and are interested in how to obtain goals, Jim will speak about how a power meter can help you.

Some of the topics that you'll hear about include:

Jim's background as a [...]

85 Years-Young Ed Whitlock: You Are Never Too Old To Run a Record (or 40!) Aug 24, 2016

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Today we are talking to Ed Whitlock, who is 85 and still breaking running records.

Ed began his running career when he was 14. He continued running when he went to University, but took a break from running after he injured his achilles. Ed started running again when he was 40, breaking all sorts of running records up until today.

Some of the topics that you'll hear about include:

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