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Diane Israel on Letting Go of the Standard of Physical Perfection Jul 30, 2014

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Diane Israel is psychotherapist, world-class runner and triathlete, filmmaker, and teacher.

In this episode, Diane recounts her background in running from being one of the only high school girls in road races to qualifying for the Olympic Trials. She offers advice for those intimidated by running on how to find oneself as a runner. Diane explains why she transitioned from running to competitive triathlon. She discusses her personal journey with eating issues and why endurance athletes are obsessed with body image. Diane shares how she knew she wanted to be a psychotherapist. She provides her perspective on four key components for healing from eating issues. Lastly, Diane explains how she has been a conduit for her mother’s teachings.

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EPISODE LINKS

Daine's Beauty Mark Website
Diane's Twitter: @dianeisrael

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Shanna Burnette on Balancing Running, Motherhood, and Business Ownership Jul 25, 2014

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Shanna Burnette is an accomplished runner for the Oiselle Team, founder of ModCraft, and mother.
In this episode, Shanna discusses how she balances being a mother, company owner of ModCraft, and runner for Oiselle. She shares he running background from soccer in her youth to running collegiately at the renowned University of Colorado. Shanna explains why she loves Oiselle and has chosen to run and work with them. She reveals how ModCraft, her brand communication agency, began and the collaborative platform she has fostered between clients. Shanna provides insight on how to balance training with work and motherhood. Lastly, Shanna previews upcoming innovations for ModCraft and running races on her schedule.

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EPISODE LINKS

Shanna's Twitter
Shanna's Instagram
Shanna's Oiselle Profile
Modcraft's Website
Modcraft's Twitter
Modcraft's Instagram

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Jeremy and Adriana Nelson on Running and Roll Recovery Jul 24, 2014

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Jeremy and Adriana Nelson are accomplished runners and cofounders of Roll Recovery.

In this episode, Jeremy and Adriana discuss their running backgrounds, Adriana’s journey as a professional runner, and their cofounding of Roll Recovery, a company that creates innovative self-massage tools for athletes. Adriana recounts her running story from her youth in Romania. Jeremy reflects on how being married to a professional runner inspired his getting serious about running. They both offer three tips on injury prevention. Jeremy and Adriana discuss how perseverance has made Adriana’s most memorable marathons. They explain what is Roll Recovery and the story behind its invention. Lastly, they reveal upcoming races and roll recovery innovations in the upcoming months.

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EPISODE LINKS

Roll Recovery Website
Roll Recovery Facebook
Roll Recovery Twitter: @rollrecovery
Adriana's Twitter: @adi_nelson
Adriana's Instagram: @adi_nelson

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Joel Davis on the Yoga Music and Radio Industry Jul 23, 2014

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Joel Davis is the Minister of Music of Black Swan Sounds Record Label and DJ of Terrasonic.

In this episode, Joel discusses his musical journey of working at numerous different yoga music companies, including his current work as the Minister of Music at Black Swan Sounds Record Label and his famous show Terrasonic, a global freeform mix show created in 2002 that is still airing weekly. Joel first provides his background in music. He explains how KGNU Community Radio in Boulder changed his life. He explains his journey working for numerous different yoga record labels, including Sounds True, White Swan Records, and Black Swan Sounds. Joel provides insight on the the intersection between music and spirituality. He discusses his collaborations with numerous yoga music artists, including DJ Drez, Srikalogy, and MC Yogi. Joel details three things he has learned from having his own radio show. He reveals his perspective on how music can heal the world and what he thinks is the future of yoga in the next 25 years.

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EPISODE LINKS

Black Swan Sounds Site
Black Swan Sounds Facebook
Black Swan Sounds Twitter: @blackswansounds
Terrasonic Facebook

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Joanna Zeiger on the Journey from Professional Triathlon to Competitive Running Jul 21, 2014

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Joanna Zeiger is an accomplished runner, former professional triathlete, coach, and researcher of behavioral genetics.

Joanna was a professional triathlete who had successes at all 3 distances in the sport, winning races in the Olympic, Half Ironman, and Ironman distances. She is an Olympic trial qualifier in 3 sports – marathon, triathlon and swimming.

In this episode, Joanna discusses her background in swimming from beginning at the age of 7 to swimming competitively through college. She explains how an injury lead her to discover running. Joanna recounts the two most memorable races from her triathlon career. She describes the benefits of strength training for endurance athletes. Joanna reveals her current focus on running as a competitive masters athlete and upcoming races and goals, including qualifying for the Olympic Trials in the marathon. She reflects on why coaches need a coach. Joanna explains how she balances her work as a Research Associate at the Institute for Behavioral Genetics and training on a day to day basis. She honors the importance of her family’s support in her athletic endeavors. Lastly, Joanna provides three tips for endurance athletes those recovering from an injury and her nutrition philosophy for athletes of all levels.

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EPISODE LINKS

Joanna's Website
Joanna's Twitter: @joannazeiger
Joanna's Coaching

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Marissa Vicario on Transforming Your Relationship to Health Jul 16, 2014

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Marissa Vicario is a health and nutrition coach, blogger, and creator of MWAH, Marissa’s Well-Being and Health.

In this episode, Marissa recounts her journey into health and how she reinvented her palate. She provides insight on how people can change their relationship to food. Marissa explains why she became a health coach and chose The Institute for Integrative Nutrition to study at. She offers a story of transformation of one of her clients and the three pillars of her coaching philosophy. Marissa reflects on her favorite ways to stay active and how she practices self-care on a daily basis. She explains what holistically hot means, a phrase she coined. She shares wise words from her inspiring grandmother and lastly, details on Marissa’s upcoming events and projects.

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EPISODE LINKS

Marissa's Website
Marissa's Facebook
Marissa's Twitter: @marissavicario
Marissa's Instagram: @marissavicario
Marissa's Youtube Channel

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Lauren Jimison on Professional Running and Faith Jul 14, 2014

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Lauren Jimison is a professional runner for the Mammoth Track Club.

Lauren attended Azusa Pacific University where she graduated as an 11 time All-American, 5 time Individual National Champion in the 5k and 10k, and 3 time team National Champion. Lauren is now running professionally for the Mammoth Track Club and had a successful first marathon, with a 4th place finish at the Grandma’s Marathon in a time of 2:35, hitting the Olympic “A” standard.

In this episode, Lauren recounts her journey starting her high school’s cross country running program. Lauren shares all the details on her recent 4th place finish at the Grandma’s Marathon. She discusses her relationship between her faith and running. Lauren provides a recap of her most mentally challenging race and how she navigates the ups and downs of distance running. She shares lessons that she has learned from her time with the Mammoth Track Club. Lauren gives the inside scoop on her nutrition and how it has changed since moving to altitude in Mammoth Lakes, California. She describes what a typical day looks like for her as a professional runner and lastly, reveals upcoming races and goals for the near and far future.

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EPISODE LINKS

Lauren's Blog
Lauren's Twitter: @laurenloverun

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Leslie Salmon Jones on Afro Flow Yoga and Pioneering Diversity in the Yoga World Jul 10, 2014

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Leslie Salmon Jones is the creator of Afro Flow Yoga, yoga teacher, wellness coach, and dancer.

In this episode, Leslie discusses her dance background, how she created Afro Flow Yoga, and issues of diversity in the yoga world. She reveals her journey to become a professional dancer for the Alvin Ailey Company. Leslie explains what is Afro Flow Yoga, how a trip to Africa inspired its creation, and the riveting story of the very first Afro Flow Yoga Class. Leslie provides insight on issues of diversity in the yoga community and the healing work that she is doing. She previews upcoming events for Afro Flow Yoga, including collaborations with the renowned Omega Institute. Lastly, Leslie offers her perspective on nutrition, from what she eats to advice for those interested in eating clean.

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EPISODE LINKS

Leslie's Website
Afro Flow Yoga Website
Afro Flow Yoga Facebook
Afro Flow Yoga Twitter: @afroflowyoga

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For more information and additional content visit runningonom.com

Cara Gilman on the Intersection Between Yoga and Running Jul 07, 2014

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Cara Gilman is a yoga teacher, cycle instructor, and long-distance runner.

In this episode, Cara discusses her relationship with yoga, running, and the integration of these movement forms in her life. Cara shares the stories behind how yoga and running came into her life and why she became a yoga teacher. She reveals how she overcame the fears associated with making her livelihood as a yoga teacher and how her students inspire her. Cara describes her three main self-care practices, including meditation, and how she fits these into her daily schedule. Cara offers advice for those interested in trying running or yoga and the benefits for those on either side of the spectrum. She provides details on her training for the 2014 Fall Chicago Marathon and her plans to become a running coach. Lastly, Cara explains why Gabrielle Bernstein inspires her and how her husband balances her.

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EPISODE LINKS

Cara's Website
Cara's Twitter: @RunnerOmie
Cara's Instagram: @caragilman

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Carly Wilson on Pursuing Surfing and Practicing Yoga Jul 02, 2014

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Carly Wilson is a surfer and yogi from Santa Cruz, California who is surfing and studying on Oahu, Hawaii.

Carly Wilson began surfing at the age of 13 and was first introduced by her mother in the Santa Cruz waters near her home. For college, Carly moved to the Hawaiian island of Oahu to pursue surfing and school. This past year, Carly took time off from college to pursue surfing professionally and is returning to school this Fall to study sustainable food systems of Hawaii.

In this episode, Carly shares the story of how her mother first taught her to surf. She discusses all things surfing-- how to navigate fear of waves, what kind of board she uses, and the variability of a surfing session. Carly reflects on her experience as a woman in the sport and her female inspirations in the surfing world. Carly reveals what she thinks about when riding a wave. She explores the intersection between yoga and surfing. Carly explains the role of nutrition in her life-- both as fueling her sport and her sponsors. Lastly, sheexpresses her excitement to go back to school to study sustainable food systems of Hawaii.

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EPISODE LINKS

Carly's Instagram: @carlywi
Rise Bar Video of Carly surfing
Carly's Sponsor Rise Bar
Carly's Sponsor Odina

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