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Amy Sproston on Running Around the World Feb 25, 2015

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Amy Sproston is an ultra trail runner and world traveler.

In this episode, Amy shares her background in running, from running with her father when she was in middle school to discovering trail running through Virginia Happy Trails Running Club as an adult. Amy reflects on the struggle and sense of accomplishment of ultra distance races, calling upon the memory of her first ultra-distance race. She discusses her recent win at HURT 100-mile race in Hawaii and her recovery process after the race. Amy reflects on her travels to Ethiopia, including her perspective on how Ethiopians use trail running as part of their training. She gives anecdotes from her experiences with running in Bolivia, Iraq, Japan, and Afghanistan. Amy provides insight on the growth of ultra running and notes important mentors to her in the trail community. Lastly, Amy previews upcoming races on her calendar for 2015.

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EPISODE LINKS

Amy's Blog
Amy's Twitter: @amysproston
Amy's Instagram: @amysproston

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Alicia Shay on Running as a Gift of Giving Feb 18, 2015

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Alicia Shay is a professional runner, coach, and nutritionalist.

In this episode, Alicia tells the story of why she started running in high school. She reflects on the transition to collegiate running at Stanford University and recounts the unexpected race result of setting the former NCAA 10k women’s record. Alicia discusses how she overcame the challenges she faced from injury and her husband Ryan’s unexpected death at the 2008 Olympic Trials. She reflects on her inspiration to open her Flagstaff home (“the Shay Hostel”) to other endurance athletes. Alicia provides insight on her work as a coach and how it allows her to give back to the running community. She offers fueling advice for marathoners from her experience as a nutritionist. Alicia discusses her transition to trail running and explains how she incorporates ski mountaineering into her training. Lastly, Alicia previews races on her calendar for 2015.

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EPISODE LINKS

Alicia's Twitter: @aliciakshay
Alicia's Facebook
Alicia's Instagram: @aliciakshay
Alicia's Coaching/Nutrition at Hypo2 Sports Performance Center
Alicia's Coaching at The Run SMART Project
Alicia's Website (coming by 3/1)

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For more information and additional content visit runningonom.com

Lisa Chase on Cultivating Holistic Health Throughout Pregnancy Feb 16, 2015

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Lisa Chase is a yoga teacher, runner, and writer.

In this episode, Lisa recounts how she began running in high school and in college, discovered yoga as an outlet from the competitive world of running. Lisa explains what inspired her to enroll in a yoga teacher training and how to know if you are ready for a teacher training. She reflects on the impact of Bhakti Yoga and numerous influential yoga teachers on her path. Lisa discusses how pregnancy has impacted her running and yoga practices. She explores the meaning behind Quinoa, Kale and Exhale, her blog, and the role of Vegetarian cooking in her family’s life. Lisa provides insight for runners interested in yoga from her recently published Ebook, “Yoga for Runners.” Lastly, Lisa expresses excitement for welcoming motherhood in 2015.

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EPISODE LINKS

Lisa's Blog Quinoa, Kale and Exhale
Lisa's Instagram: @quinoakaleandexhale
Lisa's Twitter: @lmhorvath
Lisa's Blog Posts on WalkJogRun
Lisa's "Yoga for Runners" Ebook

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Erin Taylor on Teaching Yoga to Athletes Feb 11, 2015

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Erin Taylor is a yoga teacher and global head coach of Jasyoga.

In this episode, Erin Taylor tells the story of how a basketball injury brought her to yoga. She recounts the experience of teaching yoga to her college teammates and how this naturally put her in the role of yoga teacher. Erin explains the structure of Jasyoga, her revolutionary approach to teaching yoga to athletes. She discusses yoga for runners, including three essential yoga poses that runners should incorporate on a daily basis. Erin provides insights she has learned from her recent move from Seattle to England. She shares how she balances running with her yoga practice. Lastly, Erin reveals whats ahead for in 2015, including exciting developments for Jasyoga.

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EPISODE LINKS

Erin's New Blog, The Monday Reset (subscribe to get it in your mailbox every week)
Jasyoga US Website
Jasyoga UK Website
Jasyoga US Twitter: @jasyogaseattle
Jasyoga US Facebook
Jasyoga US Instagram: @jasyogaseattle
Jasyoga UK Twitter: @jasyogalondon
Jasyoga UK Facebook
Jasyoga UK Instagram: @jasyogalondon

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For more information and additional content visit runningonom.com

Tyler McCandless on Why Consistency is Key to Running Faster Feb 09, 2015

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Tyler McCandless is a professional runner, PhD student, and coach.

In this episode, Tyler tells the story of how he began running in high school and the transition to collegiate running. He discusses the power of consistency as leading to breakthroughs in his running. Tyler shares his training philosophy and how he manages quality and quantity on a weekly basis. He reveals how he balances his running with his PhD studies in Meteorology. Tyler reflects on the intersection between community service and running with his founding of the Kauai Marathon Youth Program. Tyler provides insight on a process-oriented mindset as a key to successful running and racing. He explains the impact of nutrition, in particular coffee and beets, on his running performance. Lastly, Tyler previews upcoming races on his calendar.

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EPISODE LINKS

Tyler's Website
Tyler's Facebook
Tyler's Instagram: @Trackty
Tyler's Twitter: @TrackTy

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For more information and additional content visit runningonom.com

Satsuki Shibuya on Fusing the Spiritual and the Artistic in Everyday Life Feb 07, 2015

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Satsuki Shibuya is a painter, artist and spiritual thinker.

In this episode, Satsuki tells the story of how she explored art as a young girl and planted the seeds for her career now. She discusses the distinction between religion and spirituality in her life. Satsuki recounts her journey with illness and how she healed herself through finding her spiritual path. She explains the inspiration behind her work with watercolor and her life as professional painter now. Satsuki reveals how she transmits her inspirational quotes. She explores the idea of practicing presence in a world filled with multitaskers. Lastly, Satsuki shares what she is excited about for 2015.

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EPISODE LINKS

Satsuki's Website
Satsuki's Facebook
Satsuki's Instagram: @satsukishibuya
Satsuki's Twitter: @satsukishibuya
Satsuki's Pinterest: @satsukishibuya

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For more information and additional content visit runningonom.com

Ask the Yogi Runners 3 with Ann Mazur Feb 06, 2015

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Ask the Yogi Runners is a new bi-monthly series on Running On Om hosted by Julia Hanlon and Susie Stephen. In this episode, Susie and Julia interview Ann Mazur, yoga teacher, runner, and creator of Runners Love Yoga.

Ann graduated from the University of Notre Dame where she specialized as a runner in the 5 and 10km on the track. However, Ann discovered yoga in 2005 and found not only that it increased her flexibility, but helped to prevent many injuries. Currently a postdoctoral fellow in the English department at the University of Virginia, Ann splits her time between academia, teaching yoga, running, and also acting in a theatrical group she helped to create.

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!

AYR Episode 3 Challenge: Take part in Ann's #RunnersLoveYogaABS Instagram Challenge. See @Runnersloveyoga Instagram for some great yoga based core work!

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EPISODE LINKS

Runners Love Yoga Website
Runners Love Yoga Instagram: @runnersloveyoga
Runners Love Yoga Facebook
Runners Love Yoga Twitter: @runnersloveyoga

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For more information and additional content visit runningonom.com

Jenné Claiborne on Embodying a Vegan Lifestyle Feb 04, 2015

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Jenné Caliborne is a vegan chef and creator of Sweet Potato Soul.

In this episode, Jenné reflects on her transition to a vegan diet from her journey from vegetarian to vegan and the importance of community in making the change. Jenné shares stories from cooking with her biggest inspiration, her grandmother. She discusses how her Southern roots impact Sweet Potato Soul, her blog. Jenné reveals when she knew she wanted to be a teacher of food/nutrition and the actual logistics of having a personal chef business. She recounts her experience as the Disney Princess Tiana in a live NYC show. Jenné provides insight on traveling as vegan, drawing upon her international travels. Lastly, Jenné previews whats ahead in 2015 for Sweet Potato Soul, including projects in vegan footwear.

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EPISODE LINKS

Sweet Potato Soul Website
Sweet Potato Soul Facebook
Sweet Potato Soul Twitter: @sweetpotatosoul
Sweet Potato Soul Instagram: @sweetpotatosoul

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For more information and additional content visit runningonom.com

Roisin McGettigan on How to Cultivate Gratitude in Running and Life Jan 31, 2015

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Roisin (Ro) McGettigan is a sports psychology consultant, co-founder of Believe I Am, Olympian, and former professional steeplechaser.

In this episode, Roisin tells the story of how she began running in Ireland and and discovered the steeplechase, her running specialty event. She discusses the role of mental focus and strength in competing. Ro explains how the techniques of sports psychology were paramount to her breakthrough 2007 World Championships race. She reflects on the recent experience of being retrospectively awarded the bronze medal for the 2009 European Indoors 1500 meters race in 2014. Ro provides insight on how to cultivate gratitude in both running and life. She recounts the story of co-founding Believe I Am and reflects on its continued growth. Lastly, Ro discusses balancing running in her life now and previews whats ahead for 2015.

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EPISODE LINKS

Believe I Am Website
Believe I Am Twitter: @believeiam

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For more information and additional content visit runningonom.com

Jeff Caron on the Power of Passion in Running Jan 28, 2015

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Jeff Caron is the East Territory Sales Manager for ElliptiGO, competitive distance runner, and active supporter of all things running.

In this episode, Jeff shares his running background from how running gave him confidence as freshman in high school to his successful collegiate career at the University of Maine. He gives advice to younger athletes on how to find the distance that is right for you. Jeff reflects on pursuing his passion for running after college on the sub elite level with New Balance Boston and the lessons he learned from this time, including the importance of enjoying the process, instead of being results driven. Jeff discusses how he brought his commitment to the running industry to a new level with his work with Flotrack, Saucony, and now ElliptiGO. He reflects on his special experience watching the 2014 Boston Marathon. Jeff offers his perspective on the growth and future of running. Lastly, he shares who influences him in the sport and his goals for 2015.

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EPISODE LINKS

Jeff's Twitter: @jeffcaronrun
Jeff's Instagram: @jeffcaronrun
Jeff's Blog
ElliptiGO's Website
ElliptiGO Twitter: @elliptigo

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For more information and additional content visit runningonom.com

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