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Sara Hall on Professional Running, Perseverance, and Faith Jun 27, 2014

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Sara Hall is a professional runner and cofounder of the Hall Steps Foundation.

In this episode, Sara gives the inside scoop on her life as a professional runner for Asics, her relationship to her faith, and the social justice work she has done that has brought her around the world. She discusses how she began running at 13 years old and the freedom running gave her as an adolescent. Sara recounts her time at Stanford University and weighs what she loves more-- track or cross country. She explains her preparations for her debut of a 2014 Fall marathon. Sara shares how running has taught her perseverance and how her Christian faith centers her life. She describes her journey with the Hall Steps Foundation and her travels in Ethiopia and Kenya. Sara reflects on her relationship with her husband Ryan Hall, also an accomplished professional runner, and their involvement with Team Run Flagstaff. Lastly, Sara reveals her inspirations-- from Lauren Fleshman as a mentor to cooking omelets with Ryan.

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EPISODE LINKS

Sara & Ryan's Website
Sara's Twitter: @sarahall3
Sara's Facebook
Sara's Instagram: @sarahall3
Hall Steps Foundation

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Ken Michal on Ultrarunning and the Western States 100 Jun 25, 2014

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Ken Michal, also known as Coach Ken, is an ultra-trail runner and host of the Running Stupid Podcast.

In this episode, Ken will discuss his journey into ultrarunning as a means to recover from his smoking and food addictions. He will share the story behind how he went from being a self described “couch potato” to an experienced ultrarunner. Ken reveals details on his upcoming race, Western States 100, including the logistics, nutritional plan, challenges, his race plan, and what he is most excited about during the race. He reflects on the emotional come down after accomplishing a big feat such as Western States. Lastly, Ken gives the inside scoop on his upcoming race schedule and how he balances training with the rest of his life.

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EPISODE LINKS

Running Stupid Podcast
Running Stupid Facebook
Ken's Sponsor Hoka One One
Ken's Sponsor Boom Nutrition

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Lindsay Cotter on Gluten-Free Cooking and Creating a Balanced Life Jun 19, 2014

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Lindsay Cotter is the creator of Cotter Crunch, gluten-free chef, nutritional specialist, fitness professional, wife to a professional triathlete, and blogger.

Lindsay has diverse experience in numerous realms in the world of wellness and blogging. This episode will reveal her journey into gluten-free cooking and how she has created a balanced life. She describes her relationship with athletics/running and the benefits of strength training for endurance athletes. Lindsay gives the inside scoop on what it is like to be married to a professional triathlete. She discusses the story behind her gluten-free diet and how this has affected her health. Lindsay explains what inspired her to create her signature healthy bites and other Cotter Creations. She provides insight on balancing her many roles through being present on a daily basis and making time to unplug through cooking. Lastly, she reflects on the connections she has made through social media and how her blog has helped make a difference in people’s lives.

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EPISODE LINKS

Cotter Crunch Website
Lindsay's Twitter: @LCCotter
Lindsay's Instagram: @lccotter
Healthy Bites' Facebook
Lindsay's Pinterest

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Julie Piatt on Practicing Spirituality Amidst Living a Busy Life Jun 16, 2014

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

In this episode Julie shares a wealth of information about practicing spirituality amidst living a busy life. She explores how she practices gratitude on a daily basis and what is means to lives yoga off the mat. Julie reveals the unique components of her Jai Release Meditation program and the experience of her meditation practice leading her to finding her voice as a musician. She discusses what it is like having her sons as her band. Julie provides insight from balancing her many roles and who inspires her now. Lastly, Julie offers wisdom on living as a spiritual being surrounded by others who don’t share the same mindset.

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EPISODE LINKS

Julie's Website
Julie's husband Rich Roll's Website
Julie's Jai Release Meditation Program
Julie's Facebook
Julie's Instagram: @srimati
Julie's Twitter: @srimati
Julie's Bandcamp
Julie's iTunes

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For more information and additional content visit runningonom.com

Lynsey Dyer on Professional Skiing and Female Empowerment Jun 13, 2014

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Lynsey Dyer is a professional skier, SheJumps co-founder, filmmaker, and visual artist.

In this episode Lynsey shares her athletic background from her relationship with skiing in her youth to how she began competing professionally. Lindsay discusses the experiences of fear, confidence, and fluidity when freestyle skiing. She explains the birth of the Girafficorn, the half giraffe, half unicorn mascot of SheJumps, an organization Lynsey founded that promotes the participation of girls in the outdoors through mentorship. Lastly, Lynsey reveals insight and information on Pretty Faces, her upcoming film that will be the first all female ski documentary.

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EPISODE LINKS

Lynsey's Website
Lynsey's Facebook
Lynsey's Twitter: @lynseydyer
Lynsey's Instagram: @lynseydyer
She-Jumps Organization Website
Pretty Faces Film Website

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For more information and additional content visit runningonom.com

Matt Frazier on Being a No Meat Athlete Jun 04, 2014

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Matt Frazier is a creator of No Meat Athlete, runner, author, and coach.

In this episode Matt shares his background in running from his first marathon to qualifying for the Boston Marathon seven years later with a time that was over 100 minutes faster than his first. Matt discuses how he initially became vegetarian, the impact of a plant-based diet on his running, and his later transition to veganism. He reveals the breakthrough experience in the success of his No Meat Athlete blog. Matt discusses his inspirations from his must-reads to vegan athletes that he looks up to. Lastly, Matt gives the inside scoop on whats next in his training and for the No Meat Athlete community in the upcoming year.

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EPISODE LINKS

Matt's No Meat Athlete Website
No Meat Athlete Facebook
No Meat Athlete Twitter: @nomeatathlete
No Meat Athlete Book

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Amber Sayer on Running and Overcoming Anorexia May 28, 2014

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Amber Sayer is an exercise physiologist, personal fitness trainer, competitive distance runner, and certified lifestyle & weight management coach.

In this episode Amber shares her background in running from how she found running in middle school to her success in high school, on national and international levels. Amber discusses her battle with anorexia, which she wrote about in her memoir, entitled PR:A Personal Record of Running from Anorexia. She offers her thoughts on the connection between eating disorders and distance running and what helped her heal. Amber reveals her relationship with running now, upcoming changes in her life, and her inspirations.

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EPISODE LINKS

Amber's Website
Amber's Twitter: @ambersayer
Amber's Book on Amazon

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Lucy Bartholomew on Ultrarunning and Young Adulthood May 21, 2014

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Lucy Bartholomew is an accomplished Australian ultra-trail runner who is only eighteen!

In this episode, Lucy shares how she found ultrarunning at the age of fifteen and recounts her first 100 km race with her dad. She discusses her recent success at the 100km Tarawera Ultramarathon and the most mentally challenging race she has ever had. Lucy reveals how she balances being in high school with running and the importance of rest and recovery in her training. Lastly, Lucy gives the inside scoop on whats ahead for the upcoming year: taking a year off from school to pursue professional running and a few of the races on her schedule.

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EPISODE LINKS

Lucy's Blog
Lucy's Facebook

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For more information and additional content visit runningonom.com

Dana Flynn on Living and Teaching Laughing Lotus Yoga May 19, 2014

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Dana Flynn is a yoga teacher and co-creator of the Laughing Lotus Yoga Center.

In this episode Dana shares the story of how yoga came into her life: from being a former stockbroker, owning a restaurant in New York City, to the spiritual journey that brought her to her mat. She describes the biggest challenge in her personal yoga practice and her inspirational Lotus community. Dana reflects on the intersection between music and yoga in her life and in Lotus Flow. Lastly, Dana reveals what's ahead for 2014: the upcoming Lotus Shakti Summit and exciting trainings and growth in the Laughing Lotus Center.

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EPISODE LINKS

Dana's Laughing Lotus Yoga Center Website
Dana's Facebook
Laughing Lotus Facebook
Laughing Lotus Twitter: @LaughingLotusNY

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For more information and additional content visit runningonom.com

Randy Pierce on Being a Blind Hiker and Runner May 16, 2014

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Randy Pierce is an experienced runner, hiker, and president of 2020 Vision Quest.

In this episode, Randy shares the story of how a unknown neurological disorder cause him to loose his sight at the age of 22 and later become wheelchair bound. Randy recounts how his guide dog, the Mighty Quinn, his inspiration in regaining his ability to walk. He discusses Quinn and his journey hiking all 48 of the over 4000 foot peaks in the New Hampshire White Mountains. Randy describes his experiences qualifying for the 2015 Boston Marathon in May. He explains his work with 2020 Vision Quest, which helps support the visually impaired community in achieving their goals. Lastly, Randy reveals details on his exciting 2015 Expedition to Mt. Kilimanjaro.

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EPISODE LINKS

2020 Vision Quest Website
Randy's Facebook
Randy's Twitter: @2020VisionQuest
Randy's YouTube Channel

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For more information and additional content visit runningonom.com

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