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Krista Lester on How Bunnies and Buddhism Saved Her Life May 22, 2015

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Krista Lester is the creator of Bunny Buddhism, writer, music teacher, suicide survivor, yogi, and meditator.

In this episode, Krista tells the story of how bunnies came into her life from her childhood fascination with them to owning her first bunny as an adult. Krista reflects discovering the healing powers of meditation during a long battle with depression and anxiety. She explains how the tenderness of bunnies and the wisdom from Buddhist philosophies intersected in her seated meditation practice to create the concept of Bunny Buddhism. Krista recounts the experience of tweeting one quote a day and its evolution into her book, “Bunny Buddhism.” She explores how yoga and meditation continue to provide solace in the grieving process from her husband’s suicide.

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EPISODE LINKS

Krista's Website
Buy The Book
Bunny Buddhism's Twitter: @bunnybuddhism
Krista Lester's Twitter: @Krista_Lester
Bunny Buddhism's Facebook
Bunny Buddhism's Instagram: @bunnybuddhism
Bunny Buddhism's Pinterest

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Ask the Yogi Runners 5 on The Power of Yoga in Setting a Marathon PR May 15, 2015

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Ask the Yogi Runners is a series on Running On Om hosted by Julia Hanlon and Susie Stephen. In this episode, Susie and Julia discuss their recent marathon experiences. In part one, Julia recounts her journey guiding Lisa, a visually impaired runner, in the recent Boston Marathon. Susie explores how she incorporated yoga practices in her preparation and race plan for the Eugene Marathon, including reciting mantra, goal setting, and running without a Garmin watch. They also answer questions on how to use yoga to create hip and spinal mobility in runners. In part two, just hours after crossing the finish line, Susie recaps her experience running the Eugene Marathon and how her yoga practices were put to the test.

We would love to answer your yoga and running related questions— feel free to comment on the podcast post or send an email to asktheyogirunners@gmail.com with them!

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EPISODE LINKS

Susie’s The Long Run Lifestyle Website
Susie's Twitter: @longrunergy
Runners Love Yoga Instagram Challenge
Jay Johnson's Lunge Warm Up Video

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Johnny Gillespie on How to Become a Balanced Athlete May 04, 2015

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Johnny Gillespie is the creator of Balanced Athlete and yoga teacher.

In this episode, Johnny shares his athletic background from middle school track to competitive hockey. He discusses his journey into yoga from how yoga healed his injuries to the path to becoming a yoga teacher. Johnny offers advice for those interested in teaching yoga, including the importance of being a student and listener. He explains how he developed the revolutionary movement form of Balanced Athlete. Lastly, Johnny offers practices to become a balanced athlete in one’s everyday life.

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EPISODE LINKS

Balanced Athlete Website
Balanced Athlete Facebook
Balanced Athlete YouTube Channel

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Why Revolution Why Will Change Your Life Apr 22, 2015

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In this episode, I discuss the inspiration, purpose, and details behind the Revolution Why Immersion with change makers, Emma Huvos, Greg Faxon, and Izzy Darby. Revolution Why is a retreat for growth-minded millennials who want to question their relationship with their work, health, food, and other people. It will include workshops on yoga, meditation, plant based cooking, and deliberate living. The immersion will feature speakers, opportunities for hands-on learning, community building, and skill sharing. Most of all though, it means leaving more connected to yourself and others, revitalized and ready to spread the revolution. Even if you are not a millennial, I encourage you to listen to this episode since Emma, Greg, and Izzy explore important questions for everyone to reflect on in regards to living a fulfilled life. Revolution Why will be held on October 9-12, 2015 at the Riverside Project, a beautiful 80 acre property on the banks of the Shenandoah River in Charles Town, West Virginia (90 minutes outside of Washington, DC). If you are interested in joining Revolution Why, visit revolutionwhy.com and sign up to be on our email list to learn about when registration opens. Lastly, if you want to know my why behind Revolution Why, check out my past ROO blog post on runningonom.com. Let’s start a revolution together!

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EPISODE LINKS

Izzy's Episode
Revolution why
Greg's episode
Riverside Project
Veganizzm Blog
Greg's Website

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Elinor Fish on Running as a Mindfulness Practice Apr 17, 2015

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In this episode, Elinor tells the story of how she discovered the freedom of trail running after many years as a competitive high school and collegiate runner. Elinor explains how her mindful running revolution was born out of a difficult recovery after racing the Leadville 100-miler. She discusses how to use running as a mindfulness practice and the impact this has had on the athletes she coaches. Elinor reflects on the female mentors she has in the trail community. Lastly, Elinor reveals exciting running retreats and projects for 2015.

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EPISODE LINKS

Elinor's Website
Elinor's Run Wild Retreats Facebook
Elinor's Twitter: @Irunmindfully
Elinor's Instagram: @Mindful_Runner

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For more information and additional content visit runningonom.com

Julie Piatt on the Creative Process Behind the Plantpower Way Apr 15, 2015

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Julie Piatt is a plant-based chef, author, healer, musician, yogi, meditator, and mother of four.

In this episode, Julie returns to the ROO Podcast to discuss the upcoming release of “The Plantpower Way.” Julie shares the seeds of inspiration behind the book, from feeding Rich Roll, her husband, during his ultra-endurance endeavorers to collecting recipes throughout her lifetime. She explores how “The Plantpower Way” is more than just a book, but rather an aspirational lifestyle guide. Julie reflects on the challenges she faced in the creative process of forming the book. She explains how to empower your children to eat plant based and how it can change your life at the cellular level. Julie discusses the revolutionary approach Rich and her have taken for their pre-order campaign, grounded in gratitude and service. Lastly, Julie reveals her dreams for the growth of “The Plantpower Way.”

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EPISODE LINKS

Julie's Website
Pre-Order The Plantpower Way Book
Julie's ROO Podcast Episode #47
Julie's Facebook
Julie's Instagram: @srimati
Julie's Twitter: @srimati

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For more information and additional content visit runningonom.com

Dan Fitzgerald on Building a Running Community Apr 08, 2015

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Dan Fitzgerald is the co-founder of Heartbreak Hill Running Company and South End Athletic Company, coach, runner, and surfer.

In this episode, Dan tells the story of his running background, from setting the former 800 meter record at his high school to his most memorable race at Boston College. He explains how his work with Quicksilver and his love of surfing informed the culture of South End Athletic Company (SEAC) and Heartbreak Hill Running Company (HHRC). Dan discusses the power of community at SEAC and HHRC. He reflects on his coaching philosophy, including the mentors that inspired him and important aspects of building speed. Dan recounts the story of how he met Rebecca Pacheco, his fiancée, Boston-based yoga teacher, author, and ROO interviewee #3. He explores how he incorporates yoga into his own training and coaching. Lastly, Dan provides insight on the future of distance running and the taper experience.

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EPISODE LINKS

Dan's Instagram: @CoachDanBOS
Dan's Twitter: @CoachDanBOS
Heartbreak Hill Running Company Facebook

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For more information and additional content visit runningonom.com

Mary Ostyn on the Journey of Parenting Ten Children Apr 05, 2015

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Mary Ostyn is a mother of ten children, author, and nurse.

In this episode, Mary Ostyn explains the importance of writing in her life. She reflects on the beginnings of her motherhood. Mary provides insight on the adoption process from her diverse experiences adopting six children, two sons from South Korea and four daughters from Ethiopia. She discusses how adoption has challenged her to develop new ways of parenting and through her blog posts on adoption, has inspired others. Mary recounts the decision she made to homeschool her children and how she balances her role as a mother and teacher on a daily basis. Lastly, Mary offers an Ostyn family tradition for the ROO listeners.

#ROORises Series - Day 7/7

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EPISODE LINKS

Mary's Owlhaven Blog
Owlhaven Facebook
Owlhaven Twitter: @owlhaven
Mary's Amazon Books

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For more information and additional content visit runningonom.com

Bill Denton on the Path to a Plant Based Business Apr 04, 2015

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Bill Denton is the co-founder of the vegan restaurant Seabirds Kitchen, business consultant, and former professional tennis and triathlete.

In this episode, Bill shares the story of discovering athletics in his overweight youth. He reflects on how a plant based diet improved his training as a professional tennis player. Bill explains how a tennis injury lead him to discovering the restaurant business and triathlon. He offers advice for young entrepreneurs on starting their own plant based business. Bill discusses Seabirds Kitchen, the vegan restaurant he co-founded in Costa Mesa, CA. He provides his perspective on the future of the plant based movement. Lastly, Bill reflects on his running training now, including lessons learned from his recent LA Marathon.

#ROORises Series - Day 6/7

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EPISODE LINKS

Seabirds Kitchen Website
Seabirds Kitchen Twitter: @seabirdskitchen
Seabirds Kitchen Facebook

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For more information and additional content visit runningonom.com

Wayne Levy on Running to the Moon in One Lifetime Apr 03, 2015

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Wayne Levy is an accomplished runner, guide at RunBoston, and father.

In this episode, Wayne Levy shares the story of his running background from running as a child in Jamaica to winning the Connecticut State 5k Championship his senior year of high school. His discusses his experience working at the Boston Celtics for nineteen years. Wayne explains how he has already ran 10,000 miles in his lifetime and his plan to run this distance again. He recounts racing the Boston Marathon numerous times, including the mental and physical challenges he has faced. Wayne reflects on his involvement in the Boston running community, from being a guide with RunBoston Running Tours to establishing the Masters running team for the Boston Athletic Association. He offers insight from his journey balancing fatherhood, full-time work, and running. Lastly, Wayne reveals his running goals for 2015 and beyond.

#ROORises Series - Day 5/7

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EPISODE LINKS

Wayne's Run Tours at RunBoston
Wayne Interview Video on Universal Sports

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