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Sage Rountree on Balancing Yoga and Running Apr 02, 2014

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Sage Rountree is a yoga teacher, runner, triathlete, endurance sports coach, and author. Sage specializes in teaching yoga to runners. She is an endurance athlete herself and has raced 400m to the ultramarathon and triathlons from the super sprint to the Ironman. Sage co-owns the Carrboro Yoga Company and the Durham Yoga Company, in addition to hosting online teacher trainings and teaching on YogaVibes. Sage has also published five books, with her most recent book, “Racing Wisely: A Practical & Philosophical Guide To Performing At Your Personal Best.”

In this episode we explore Sage’s relationships with balancing yoga and running. Sage reveals how she found yoga and what inspired her to become a yoga teacher. Sage also discusses “yoga moments” during a race, how yoga can fit into runners’ training, and her own story of battling a running injury. Lastly, Sage shares her inspirations, from great reads to her recent REI/Prana Tour.

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EPISODE LINKS

Sage's Website
Sage's Facebook
Sage's Twitter: @sagetree
Sage's Instagram: @sagetree

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John Lewis on Being a Bad Ass Vegan Mar 26, 2014

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John Lewis is the creator of Bad Ass Vegan, fitness trainer, and health enthusiast on the podcast. John has always loved athletics and played Division 1 College Basketball. He has appeared as a fitness model on shows, music videos, fitness magazine, and was featured on the P90X Television ads. John founded Bad Ass Vegan, his blog and brand that promotes a vegetarian/vegan lifestyle.

In this episode we explore John’s relationship with veganism from how he discovered veganism to a recent vegan cruise he traveled on. John discusses the development of Bad Ass Vegan, with his creation of the Bad Ass Power Cookie. John reveals some of his biggest personal challenges and the wisdom he has gleamed through them. Lastly, John shares his inspirations and the power of his community.

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EPISODE LINKS

John's Bad Ass Vegan Blog
Bad Ass Vegan Facebook
Bad Ass Vegan Twitter: @badassvegan
Bad Ass Vegan Instagram: @badassvegan

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For more information and additional content visit runningonom.com

Darren Rhodes on Living Yoga Mar 24, 2014

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Darren Rhodes is a yoga teacher, director of YogaOasis, and founder of YogaHour.

In this episode we explore Darren’s yoga background from how it helped heal his scoliosis to how he began teaching at YogaOasis in 1997. He shares what yoga philosophy and postures currently inspire him. Darren discuses his experiences modeling and writing on over 400 yoga poses for his book, the Yoga Resource Practice Manual eBook. Darren reveals whats ahead for 2014 and what he foresees as the future of yoga in the United States in the next 25 years.

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EPISODE LINKS

Darren's Studio YogaOasis Website
Darren's Shop: Yo Productions Webstore
Darren's Facebook
Darren's Twitter: @kalikickasana
YogaOasis Facebook
YogaHour Website
YogaHour Facebook

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For more information and additional content visit runningonom.com

Jay Johnson on Running and Coaching Mar 19, 2014

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Jay Johnson is a running coach, writer, producer of RunningDVDs, and director of Boulder Running Camps and Boulder Running Clinics. Jay began running in fourth grade, continued through college where he ran at University of Colorado (CU), coached by the renowned Mark Wetmore. At CU, Jay was on the 1998 varsity cross country team written about in Chris Lear’s book Running with the Buffaloes.

In this episode we discuss Jay’s background in running from his middle school years to his experiences running at CU. He explains how he got into coaching and his proudest moments as a coach. Jay reveals the four pillars of his coaching philosophy, including what it means to run easy and the phenomena of cardiac drift. Lastly, Jay shares exciting developments with the Boulder Running Clinics and details on their information packed videos.

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EPISODE LINKS

Jay's Website
Jay's Twitter: @coachjayjohnson
Jay's Instagram: @coachjayjohnson
Jay's Youtube Chanel
Boulder Running Camp's Website
Boulder Running Clinic's Website
Running DVDs Website

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Izzy on All Things Vegan Mar 17, 2014

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Izzy is a food blogger, vegan, and Russian aficionado. Izzy has been vegan since 2010 and was inspired to start her blog Veganizzm when she moved into her first apartment with a real kitchen during her first year at University of Wisconsin. Izzy currently works at Yelp in Madison and as a Russian translator.

In this episode we discuss why Izzy became vegan after reading Jonathan Safran-Foer’s book, Eating Animals. Izzy shares her experiences studying abroad in Russia and her special series of Russian recipes called “My Babushka’s Recipes.” She gives the listeners a feel for the Madison restaurant scene and her plans on collaborating with restaurant owners in 2014. Lastly, Izzy shares her inspirations, from her favorite blogs to Ellen Degeneres.

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EPISODE LINKS

Veganizzm Blog
Twitter
Instagram

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For more information and additional content visit runningonom.com

Jessica Gumkowski on Triathlon, Yoga, and Meditation Mar 14, 2014

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Jessica Gumkowski is a triathlete, yoga teacher, and massage therapist. Jessica has been involved in triathlon since 2004 and is currently training for her third Ironman, Lake Placid in July 2014. She is a life-long yoga practitioner and now teaches yoga at Newport Power Yoga. Jessica studied massage therapy at the Boulder College of Massage Therapy from 2004-2006 and specializes in orthopedic and sports massage.

In this episode we discuss Jessica’s yoga and triathlon backgrounds, exploring the challenges she faced when encountering both disciplines. She shares her experiences on the power of meditating while racing triathlons. Jessica reveals how she balances her schedule by slowing down. Lastly, Jessica gives listeners the inside scoop on her plant-based nutrition, recovery regimen, and what races are ahead for her in 2014.

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EPISODE LINKS

Jessica's Blog: YogiTriathlete
Jessica's Twitter: @yogitriathlete
Jessica's Instagram: @yogitriathlete
Jessica's Youtube Channel

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For more information and additional content visit runningonom.com

Nate Jenkins on Professional Running and Staying Injury-Free Mar 12, 2014

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Nate Jenkins is a professional runner and math teacher. Nate began running in middle school, ran throughout college, and later became a professional runner. Nate now balances running with his full-time teaching position as a math teacher.

In this episode we discuss Nate’s running background, from how he began running to his transition to professional running. Nate recounts the 2008 U.S. Olympic Trials Marathon where he ran 2:14, placing seventh and ahead of Olympic silver medalist Meb Keflezighi. Nate discusses his journey with injuries and how yoga has helped him stay injury-free. Lastly, Nate shares what races are ahead for 2014.

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EPISODE LINKS

Nate's Twitter: @natejruns
Nate's Running Times' Blog

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Sara Courter on Holistic Healing, Nutrition, and Writing Mar 10, 2014

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Sara Courter is a holistic healer, writer, and yoga teacher. Sara has certifications in wellness counseling, Ayurvedic therapy, and is currently studying to become a Certified Holistic Nutritionist. She holds a BA in English and has a popular wellness blog, Body Karma. Sara has been published in numerous wellness hubs, including MindBodyGreen, elephant journal, Yoga Modern, Odyssey Magazine, and featured monthly in Happiness + Wellness Mag.

In this episode we discuss what drew Sara to become a healer and a yoga teacher. Sara explains her recent blog post on Body Karma, which offers her perspective on Lent. Sara shares on the role of nutrition in her life, from overcoming an eating disorder to being passionate about plant-based recipe creation. Lastly, Sara reveals the peoples that inspire her, from Gandhi to her mother, and what is ahead for 2014.

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EPISODE LINKS

Sara's Website
Sara's Body Karma Blog
Sara's Tumblr
Sara's Body Karma Facebook
Sara's Instagram: @saracourter
Sara's Twitter: @saracourter
Sara's Youtube Channel

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For more information and additional content visit runningonom.com

Ryan DeBell on CrossFit and The Movement Fix Mar 06, 2014

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Ryan DeBell is a CrossFit athlete, chiropractic doctor, director of Pacific Sports and Spine, and founder of the Movement Fix.

Ryan is a life-long athlete and found CrossFit during college. After studying business in undergraduate, Ryan went on to complete his masters degree in sports and exercise science and received a doctorate of chiropractic degree. He was inspired to open his own sports medicine clinic in Washington state called Pacific Sports and Spine that works primarily with CrossFit athletes. Ryan developed The Movement Fix to share his ideas and courses that he teaches on CrossFit and functional exercise.

In this episode we discuss Ryan’s athletics background and how he was first introduced to CrossFit. Ryan shares his thoughts on CrossFit, from the difference between training and competing to what injuries are most common among CrossFit athletes. Ryan discusses he Paleo diet and his relationship with it. Lastly, Ryan reveals whats ahead for 2014 and advice for those interested in trying CrossFit.

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EPISODE LINKS

The Movement Fix Website
The Movement Fix Facebook
The Movement Fix Twitter: @themovementfix
The Movement Fix Instagram: @themovementfix
The Movement Fix YouTube
Pacific Sports and Spine Website

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For more information and additional content visit runningonom.com

Jack Weafer on Near-Death Experience, Triathlon, and Healing Feb 28, 2014

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Jack Weafer is a life-long athlete, psychotherapist, and author. In July 2013, Jack published Sacred Fall, which tells the story about his near-death experience when falling into a 50-foot ravine and his journey to completing a triathlon nine months later.

In this episode we discuss Jack’s fall and his experience of coming back to life. Jack shares insight on how to be in the present, from cultivating awareness of one’s breath to letting go of control. Jack discusses his athletics background and his journey training for his last triathlon months after the fall. Jack reveals the power of dreams and how his life has changed since publishing the book.

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EPISODE LINKS

Jack's Website
Jack's Book: Sacred Fall on Amazon

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