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Kyle Pietari on Balancing Ultra Training with Law School and Fatherhood Jan 26, 2016

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In this episode, Kyle Pietari, ultra runner, law student, and father discusses the balancing act of his many roles. Kyle reflects on his recent second place finish at the historic Leadville 100-mile race in August 2015. He explains the impact barefoot running has had on his running form. Kyle provides insight on how to run commute and integrate your training into your daily life. He shares about why the November Project is his favorite part of living in Boston. Lastly, Kyle previews his goals and dreams for 2016.

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EPISODE LINKS

Kyle's Twitter: @kylepietari
Kyle's Facebook
Kyle's Altra Athlete Bio
Kyle's Strava
Kyle's Instagram: @ksp303

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China Forbes on Music, Mental Illness, and Saying Yes Jan 22, 2016

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In this episode, China Forbes, singer for Pink Martini and songwriter, discusses music, mental illness, and saying yes. She opens the podcast with an acoustic ukulele version of “The Northern Line,” the theme song for the movie “Infinitely Polar Bear,” a film about her childhood. China explains her musical background, from her love of Donna Summer in her youth to performing in Evita during her freshman year at Harvard. She recounts the story of how she began singing with Pink Martini. China reflects on her journey with mental illness and its impact on her motherhood and music. She discusses her return to singing after vocal surgery. China shares about her intention of saying yes as she welcomes exciting projects and performances in 2016. Lastly, China closes the podcast with an acoustic guitar version of her song, “Hey Eugene,” from her album “78.”

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China's Website
China's Facebook
China's Instagram: @chinaforbes
China's Twitter: @chinaforbes
Pink Martini's Website

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Bentforkz
Ethan Wright-Magoon designs creative websites with a user-first design aesthetic and has worked with large educational institutions, major companies in health care, and small runner yogi podcast hosts like myself (he designed this site!). Ethan uses a progressive method of collaboration called Appreciate Inquiry to get at the heart of one's core values and how your website can embody this. Ethan’s creativity, passion for what he does, and extensive knowledge of the technical and graphic sides of design will take your website to the next level! If you want to get in touch with Ethan, visit bentforkz.com. Elevate your business, brand, and blog with Ethan’s help!

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Email a screenshot of your review to runningonom@gmail.com. Giveaway ends on February 29, 2016. A winner will be randomly chosen and announced by March 2, 2016. If you have already written a review, you are still eligible to enter the giveaway by submitting a screenshot of your past review.

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Ask Lauren Fleshman on Chasing Your Dreams and Building Mental Strength Jan 19, 2016

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Ask Lauren Fleshman is a monthly series on Running On Om, where Lauren Fleshman, professional runner, coach, mother, business owner, and writer, answers listeners questions on all things that pop up when living an athletic life— motivation, injuries, relationship issues, nutrition, body image, you name it.

In this episode, Lauren answers listeners questions on the following topics:

The value of whether chasing one’s dreams is worth it and how one can reignite their dreams when the spark is gone.
What is more important in a running coach— someone who has excellent reliability or a coach who has extensive expertise?
How does one get up the guts to travel out of state for a surgery that may or may not fix one’s injury?
Are we as spectators feeding the use of performance enhancing drugs with our emphasis on greatness?
How to increase one’s mental strength in training and racing so that one can reach their potential?
What made Lauren realize running was a part of who she is?

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Jaybird
X2 Giveaway – Enter to win these wireless, bluetooth, sweat-proof, and 8-hour battery life powered headphones:

Subscribe to The Running On Om podcast on iTunes
Leave a written review of the podcast on iTunes
Email a screenshot of your review to runningonom@gmail.com. Giveaway ends on February 29, 2016. A winner will be randomly chosen and announced by March 2, 2016. If you have already written a review, you are still eligible to enter the giveaway by submitting a screenshot of your past review.

Receive 30% off the incredible Jaybird X2 headphones that are wireless, bluetooth, sweat-proof, and have a 8-hour battery life with the code “ROOX230” at checkout. Visit jaybirdsport.com. Power your passion! Discount ends on January 31st, 2016.

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Amanda Nurse on Finding Joy in Improvement Jan 12, 2016

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In this episode, Amanda Nurse, runner, social worker, and wellness advocate explores how to find joy in the path of improvement. Amanda discusses her athletic journey from ice skating in her youth, playing lacrosse in college to running her first marathon. She explains the importance of a balanced training schedule that has allowed her to improve her marathon time with every marathon she has raced. Amanda recounts the experience of qualifying for the Olympic Marathon Trials at the California International Marathon in December 2015. She provides insight for runners of all levels on how to improve in their training and racing. Lastly, Amanda previews her professional goals for 2016.

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EPISODE LINKS

Amanda's Instagram: @amanadarunsboston
Amanda's Website
Amanda's Twitter: @amandarunsBOS
Amanda's Facebook

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Dan Walters Running
A personal distance running coach who works online and in person with runners of all levels. With a background as an engineer and collegiate runner, Dan’s training is scientific and personalized to YOUR needs. If you love running, are willing to work hard, and want to improve your fitness at any level, contact Dan today. Email Dan at dwrunning@gmail.com and visit his DW Running website.

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David Laney on Overcoming Mental Barriers Jan 08, 2016

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In this episode, David Laney, professional runner for Nike Trail Running and running coach at Trails and Tarmac, discusses how to overcome mental barriers in running and life. David reflects on his lifelong love for running that included a challenging high school career where his body wasn’t able to keep up with his passion for running. He reveals how the seed to run 100 miles was planted in him early on and why he transitioned to ultra trail running from a track and road background. David explores the experience of summoning the mental strength to finish third at the renowned UTMB 103-mile race this past August. He provides insight from his running inspiration and his journey being self-coached. Lastly, David discusses his coaching business Trails and Tarmac and the importance of pursuing your dreams.

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EPISODE LINKS

David's Instagram: @davidlaney12
David's Coaching Trails and Tarmac Website
David's Twitter: @davidlaney12

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Real Talk Reflections with Nicole Antoinette and Julia Hanlon Jan 05, 2016

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Real Talk Reflections is a monthly series on Running On Om, where Nicole Antoinette and Julia Hanlon have honest, real talk on what it means to reflect, review, own your goals, and commit to your life. In this episode, Nicole and Julia reflect on the highs and lows of 2015 and reveal intentions for 2016. Nicole and Julia discuss their perspective on “finding the lesson” in everything. Nicole and Julia review 2015, from the best books read to their respective challenges.They discuss their goals for 2016, from running to career intentions. Nicole and Julia also set specific commitments for January 2016 that they will return to in February’s Real Talk Reflections.

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Emory Hall on the Spiritual Path of Traveling Around the World Dec 04, 2015

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In this episode, Emory Hall, photographer, filmmaker, and world traveler, explores the spiritual path of traveling around the world. She discusses her experience touring with her husband and musician Trevor Hall as his creative director. Emory reflects on the first time she traveled to Nepal, visiting the desert Gangetic plains to isolated villages in the high Himalayas. She shares lessons learned from keeping her camera on her neck in all her travels. Emory recounts the story of meeting her husband Trevor Hall for the first time in India and the healing and spiritual forces that brought them together. Lastly, Emory provides insight on the importance of celebrating the little moments from her time on the road.

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Dooster Film
Dooster Film is a video and photo studio based in Boston and San Francisco, founded by Ryan Scura and Dylan Ladds. Dooster creates documentary style short films, that feature the outdoors & fitness adventures, they develop brand identity videos for local companies, and create portraits of people/places. To learn more about Dooster Film, visit http://www.dooster.tv

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Andrew Wheating on Strengthening Your Winning Muscle Dec 02, 2015

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In this episode, Andrew Wheating, professional runner for the Oregon Track Club and two-time Olympian, discusses how to strengthen your winning muscle. He recounts his running background, from the immediate success he had his junior year of high school to his experience running as a freshman on the University of Oregon. Andrew shares lessons learned from battling injury and challenging loses. He reflects on the importance of shifting one’s mental game in order to win in running and life. Andrew reveals how he unplugs from running, which includes the creative process of video filming and editing. Lastly, he discusses the role of patience in the context of both memorable races and his upcoming Olympic goals.

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EPISODE LINKS

Andrew’s Twitter: @AndrewWheating
Andrew’s Instagram: @andrewwheating
Andrew’s YouTube Channel

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Julie Piatt on Connecting to Your Primal Pulse Nov 30, 2015

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In this episode, Julie Piatt, plant-based chef, author, healer, musician, and yogi explores how to connect to your primal pulse. Julie provides insight from the spiritual path of motherhood and being an old soul. She reveals how her meditation practice is a channel to her primal pulse. Julie reflects on lessons learned during her dark night. She discusses her partnership with her husband Rich Roll and the challenges they have overcome together. Julie previews upcoming projects, podcasts, and books. Lastly, Julie shares on her transformative experience studying the Indian instrument, sitar.

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Julie’s Website
Julie’s Facebook
Julie’s Instagram: @srimati
Julie’s Twitter: @srimati
Julie's Book "The Plantpower Way"
Julie's Meditation Program
Julie's Music
Julie's ROO Podcast Episode #125
Julie’s ROO Podcast Episode #47

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Revolution Why
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Trevor Hall on the Spiritual Practice of Music Nov 25, 2015

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In this episode, musician Trevor Hall, explores the spiritual practice of music. Trevor discusses the tour lifestyle, from the demanding schedule to his experience as a conduit for the music flowing through him. He reflects on his spiritual background, including how he found the teachings of Neem Karoli Baba. Trevor recounts how his time in the wilderness gave him the creative and spiritual inspiration to form his album, “Chapter of the Forest.” He reveals the powerful and personal meaning behind his latest album “Kala.” Lastly, Trevor previews what’s ahead for him, both in his music and tour schedule.

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