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Mother Juice on Bringing Fresh Food to Boston Dec 19, 2014

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Ellen Fitzgerald is the cofounder of Mother Juice and Will Jackson is the manager of Mother Juice. Mother Juice is an organic juice, smoothie, and raw vegan eatery in Cambridge, MA that recently opened in September 2014.

In the episode, Ellen and Will discuss why they started Mother Juice from its beginnings as a food truck in Boston to the logistics of turning it into an actual storefront. They both reveal how they got into juicing: Ellen’s grandmother’s influence on her and Will trying to pursue his now girlfriend. Ellen and Will explain Mother Juice’s recipe and menu development and the challenges of starting a business. They reflect on who has inspired Mother Juice’s food philosophy. Ellen shares her perspective on why Boston has a surprisingly few amount of vegetarian/vegan eating spots. They discuss how Mother Juice is cultivating a community that is changing lives. Ellen provides insight on why people are afraid of food labeled as vegetarian and vegan and how Mother Juice is trying to overcome this. Lastly, they preview Mother Juice’s plans for 2015.

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EPISODE LINKS

Mother Juice's Website
Mother Juice's Facebook
Mother Juice's Twitter: @mother_juice
Mother Juice's Instagram: @motherjuice

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Haile Gebrselassie on Never Giving Up Dec 15, 2014

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Haile Gebrselassie is one of the greatest distance runners in history, a professional runner from Ethiopia, Olympian, world recorder holder in numerous events, including the former world record holder in the marathon, and now businessman and father.

In the episode, Haile tells the story of how he started running, from running the 10km to school and 10km home everyday to his first 1500 meter race at the age of 14. Haile reveals the reasons behind his favorite running distance. He discusses the importance of never giving up and the role this lesson played in his 2000 Sydney Olympics 10,000 meter race where he won the gold medal. Haile explains how running influences his outlook on business and the centrality of his faith in his life. He offers his perspective on why Ethiopian runners are among the best in the world and describes what his training looks like now. Haile reflects on how he balances his running, family, and businesses. Lastly, Haile shares who his biggest role model has been.

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EPISODE LINKS

Haile's Twitter: @hailegebr
Haile's IAAF Page
Haile's Wikipedia Page

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Julia Bleasdale on Running on Track and Trails Dec 13, 2014

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Julia Bleasdale is a professional runner from Great Britain and Olympian.

In the episode, Julia tells her story of how she got into running from balancing her passions for running and music in her youth to running competitively at Cambridge University. She reveals the challenging transition to professional running and how she overcame injury. Julia reflects on her incredible experience running in her home country for the 2012 London Olympics and her racing strategy behind running both the 5k and 10k at the Olympics. She discusses what inspired her to first travel to run in Ethiopia, including advice for training at high altitude and her personal training philosophy. Julia shares her love of trails, from her recent trip to Italy to run with Salomon’s trail running team to a recap of her recent win at the Greensand Trail Marathon. She explains how to balance periods of rest and recovery in one’s training and offers her unique viewpoint on the pros and cons of not running with a watch. Julia explains her perspective on why Ethiopian runners are among the best in the world. Lastly, Julia previews what she is excited about in her progression to the 2016 Olympics.

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EPISODE LINKS

Julia's Website
Julia's Twitter: @juliableasdale
Julia's Facebook

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Rene Kalmer on Loving Running Throughout One’s Lifetime Nov 24, 2014

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Rene Kalmer is a professional runner and Olympian from South Africa.

In the episode, Rene tells the story of how she got into running, from her first cross country race at the age of 10 to her breakthrough running year at the age of 16. She reveals the secret to her longterm success as a deep love of running. Rene recounts her dreams of becoming an Olympian, watching fellow South African female runners Elana Meyer and Zola Budd from a young age. She explains how she transitioned from running the 1500 meter at the 2008 Beijing Olympics to running the marathon at the 2012 Olympics. Rene shares details of her marathon training, including key workouts and her relationship with Christine, her sister and training partner. She provides insight on the importance of listening to your body and how she practices this on a daily basis. Rene discusses why she left teaching to pursue running full-time. She recaps her recent experience at the Berlin Marathon where she placed 9th in a time of 2:29:27. Rene describes how she overcomes the mental challenges that are experienced during a marathon. She reflects on her three-week stay in Ethiopia, including her most memorable run and her perspective on why Ethiopian runners are among the best in the world. Rene notes the support of her family as paramount to her success. Lastly, Rene previews her journey in qualifying for the 2016 Rio Olympics.

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EPISODE LINKS

Rene's Twitter: @renekalmer
Rene's Facebook
Rene's Instagram: @renekalmer

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Joseph Kibur on Running as a Business and Life Path Nov 13, 2014

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Joseph Kibur is a runner, founder of the Yaya Village and cofounder of the Yaya Girls Running Program.

Joseph was born in Ethiopia and moved to Canada at the age of 11. He had tremendous success in the Canadian running scene, where he at the age of 16 set the then North American 1500 meter high school record and in 1993 was the Canadian Cross Country National Champion. After his time running at Simon Fraser University, he launched NetNation Communications, Inc., a Vancouver-based web hosting company. He has since returned to Ethiopia with his family and continued to develop various businesses and charities in his home country, including the Yaya Village Hotel which is a premier high altitude training center and home to the Yaya Girls Program.

In the episode, Joseph tells the story of how he got into running, from his first race to how running kept him out of trouble in his youth. He recounts how his 1993 Canadian Cross Country National Championship win was unexpected. Joseph discusses the logistics of running competitively at Simon Fraser University with only three days a week of running training due to his injury-prone history. He reflects on how the lessons he learned from running helped him establish his successful NetNation Communications Company. Joseph describes his return to Ethiopia and his journey starting the Yaya Village. He explains why he choose to focus on helping female runners with the Yaya Girls Program instead of male runners. Joseph offers his unique insider-outsider perspective on why Ethiopian runners are among the best in the world. He provides insight on the power of letting go in finding one’s work-life balance. Joseph honors two of his mentors, including his Coach George Gluppe and fellow Ethiopian runner Haile Gebrselassie. Lastly, he reveals races on his bucket list and upcoming projects.

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EPISODE LINKS

Yaya Village Hotel Website
Yaya Girls Website
Yaya Village Hotel Facebook
Yaya Girls Facebook
Yaya Village Hotel Twitter: @YayaVillage
Yaya Girls Instagram: @Yayagirlsethiopia

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Ashton and Brianne Theisen-Eaton on the Journey of Training Together Oct 03, 2014

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Ashton and Brianne Theisen-Eaton are a powerhouse track and field athlete duo.

Ashton is an American decathlete and Olympic champion, who holds the world record in both the decathlon and heptathlon events. Brianne is a Canadian heptathlete and pentathlete, who is an Olympian from London 2012, holds the Canadian record for the indoor pentathlon, is a heptathlon silver medallist from the 2013 World Championships, and a pentathlon silver medallist from the 2014 World Indoor Championships.

In the episode, Ashton and Brianne describe each other in three words. They explain how they cultivate a competitive, yet supportive mindset in their training together. Ashton and Brianne recount the story of they met. They discuss the logistics of training together on a daily basis. Ashton and Brianne reveal their favorite and most challenging events in their multi-sports. They reflect on the proudest moment they have experienced when watching each other compete. Ashton and Brianne recap Ashton’s world record decathlon, including the nerves they both experienced with his 1500 meter event. They provide a glimpse into how they unplug in their offseason. Ashton and Brianne preview their upcoming calendar as they prepare for the 2016 Olympics. Lastly, they offer wise advice on staying injury-free.

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EPISODE LINKS

Ashton and Brianne's Blog
Ashton's Twitter: @AshtonJEaton
Brianne's Twitter: @briannetheisen
Brianne's Instagram: @briannetheisen

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Matt McCue on Pursuing Your Dreams in Running and Writing Oct 01, 2014

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Matt McCue is a writer and runner.

In this episode, Matt recounts how he got hooked on running and then writing. He discusses the role of perseverance in running as a walk-on for the renowned University of Colorado Program under Coach Mark Wetmore. Matt reveals what it was like to pursue a job as a writer after college. He reflects on his journey writing An Honorable Run and his accompanying book tour. Matt shares sources of inspiration for writing stories. He provides his perspective on the future of American distance running. Matt explains how he finds time to run now. He reflects on dealing with regret as an author. Lastly, Matt previews upcoming projects and publications.

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EPISODE LINKS

Matt's Writing Site
Matt's An Honorable Run Site
Matt's Twitter: @MattMcCueWriter

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Missy Carter on Writing a Spiritual Autobiography Sep 29, 2014

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Missy Carter is an author, spiritual teacher, and career counselor on the podcast.

In this episode, Missy offers her spiritual autobiography, explaining where her interest in spirituality came from. She discusses how meditation has helped her both personally and in her work with career counseling. Missy describes the journey of developing her book Living Lines from a monologue to a dialogue and the three essential questions of the book. She provides insight on how to open up to life through being vulnerable. Lastly, Missy reveals details on her upcoming book.

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EPISODE LINKS

Missy's Website
Living Lines Website
Missy's Twitter: @Missymnc10
Living Lines Facebook Page
Buy Living Lines Book

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Gabriella and Solomon Masala on Embodying Love and Bhakti Sep 26, 2014

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Gabriella and Solomon Masala are consultants, musicians, and bhakti yogis.

In this episode, Gabriella and Solomon share their respective spiritual backgrounds that led them to kirtan. They recount the story of how they met. Gabriella and Solomon discuss navigating a world where people may not share the same mindset as you. They explain what humility means to them and the importance of a spiritual community. Gabriella and Solomon reflect on their journey creating and releasing their latest album, Bhakti Masala. They describe recent, powerful kirtan experiences they have had. Lastly, Gabriella and Solomon preview upcoming projects and life changes for them.

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EPISODE LINKS

Bhakti Masala Site
Bhakti Masala Facebook
Bhakti Masala YouTube Video
Gabriella's Twitter: @onelovealliance
Gabriella's Coaching Site
Solomon's Drumming Site
Gabriella & Solomon's Consulting Site

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Dr. Richard Hansen on Running as an Athlete, Coach, and Chiropractor Sep 24, 2014

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Dr. Richard Hansen is a chiropractic doctor, high school cross country coach, and runner.

In this episode, Dr. Hansen explains why he started running in 6th grade. He reflects on his experiences competing in high school and in college at UC San Diego. Dr. Hansen recounts two memorable races of his collegiate running career. He shares how he knew he wanted to go to school for orthopedic medicine. Dr. Hansen discusses his journey opening High Altitude Spine and Sport Clinic in Boulder. He offers three things every runner can do to prevent injury. Dr. Hansen previews his upcoming race calendar. He provides insight on the psychology of high school coaching. Lastly, Dr. Hansen reveals one person he would want to have coffee with.

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EPISODE LINKS

Dr. Hansen's High Altitude Spine and Sport Clinic Website
Dr. Hansen's Twitter: @drrichardhansen
Dr. Hansen Lectures from Boulder Running Clinics on Video

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