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Debbie Steingesser on Yoga and Crossfit Nov 08, 2013

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Debbie Steingesser is a San Francisco-based yoga teacher, Crossfit Level One Trainer, and creator of YogiWOD. Debbie was first introduced to yoga at the age of 16 as a way to unwind after dance classes. Since then, Debbie has become a 500-hour level yoga teacher and has taught at major yoga events including Yoga Reaches Out and Bhakti Fest.

In this episode, we discuss Debbie’s relationship with yoga: her first class to her teacher training studies with Saul David Raye. Debbie describes how Crossfit has become a major passion for her in studying with accomplished Crossfit coaches, teaching yoga to Crossfit athletes, and her recent launch of YogiWOD. Lastly, Debbie shares her current inspirations, which range from the poetry of Mary Oliver to chanting Kirtan music.

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EPISODE LINKS

Debbie's Site
Debbie's Facebook
Debbie's Twitter: @debbieyogiwod
Debbie's Instagram: @debbiesteingesser
YogiWOD's Site
YogiWOD's Facebook

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Alexi Pappas on Running and Filmmaking Nov 01, 2013

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Alexi Pappas is an Oregon Track Club Elite Pro Runner, Filmmaker, and University of Oregon Graduate Student.

In this episode we discuss Alexi’s athletics background: from playing soccer in high school, running at Dartmouth, to currently being a elite pro runner for the Oregon Track Club. Alexi answers what she thinks about when racing and who her influential teachers are. Alexi shares what races are on her calendar and what her upcoming film is about!

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EPISODE LINKS

Alexi's Twitter: @alexipappas

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Julia Lee on Yoga Teaching and Practicing Oct 25, 2013

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Julia Lee is a yoga teacher, writer, life coach, and Reiki healer based in Toronto, Ontario.

In this episode we discuss Julia’s relationship with yoga: from how she found yoga, her journey into yoga teaching, to challenges in her own yoga practice. Julia discusses the power of authenticity and other life-lessons that she has learned through yoga. Lastly, Julia shares reflections on important teachers in her life, the Wanderlust Yoga Festivals, and her dream of starting her own yoga studio.

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EPISODE LINKS

Julia's Site
Julia's Twitter: @julialeeyoga
Julia's Instagram: @julia_lee
Julia's Facebook

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For more information and additional content visit runningonom.com

Elizabeth Stein on Purely Elizabeth and a Gluten-Free Lifestyle Sep 09, 2013

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Elizabeth Stein is founder and CEO of Purely Elizabeth.

Purely Elizabeth is an organic, gluten free, vegan food company.

In this episode we discuss Elizabeth’s founding of Purely Elizabeth, benefits of a gluten-free lifestyle, and what living purely means. Lastly, Elizabeth gives the listeners a preview of whats next for Purely Elizabeth!

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EPISODE LINKS

Purely Elizabeth's Site
Purely Elizabeth's Blog
Purely Elizabeth Twitter: @purelyelizabeth
Purely Elizabeth Facebook
Purely Elizabeth Instagram: @purely_elizabeth
Purely Elizabeth Pinterest

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For more information and additional content visit runningonom.com

Zoe Romano on Running the Tour De France Sep 02, 2013

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Zoe Romano is a visionary runner and writer.

Zoe recently completed running the Tour de France in July 2013. She covered 2,000 miles in 9 weeks, averaging 30 miles a day! In the process, Zoe fundraised over $160,000 for World Pediatric Project.

In this episode we discuss how Zoe found running, her unsupported run across the US, and her most recent Tour de France feat. Lastly, Zoe gives the listeners a preview of whats next for her!

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EPISODE LINKS

Zoe's Site
Zoe's Blog
Zoe's Twitter: @zoeromano
Zoe's Facebook

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For more information and additional content visit runningonom.com

Roy Benson on Coaching Runners and Exercise Physiology Aug 19, 2013

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Roy Benson is a distance running coach, exercise scientist, accomplished runner, camp director, and author on the podcast.

Coach Benson has coached professionally for 50 plus years for military, club, university and high school teams. He is a contributor to Runner’s World, Running Times, and has written numerous books on running, including “Heart Rate Training” and “Coach Benson’s Secret Workouts: Coachly Wisdom for Runners About Effort-Based Training.”

In this episode, we discuss how Coach Benson found running, his journey into coaching, his philosophy on what makes an exceptional runner, and some of his proudest moments as a coach.

I hope you enjoy the show!

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EPISODE LINKS

Coach Benson's Runner's World & Running Times Articles
Coach Benson's Biography on WikiRun
Green Mountain Running Camp (Coach Benson is co-founder and co-director)
Smokey Mountain Running Camp (Coach Benson is founder and former director)

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Please Note: During the podcast, Coach Benson said Malcom Gladwell was a 5:05 miler, but instead, he would like it to be known that Gladwell is a 4:05 milerments as a coach.

Rebecca Pacheco on Yoga, Athletics, and Writing Aug 06, 2013

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Rebecca Pacheco is an international yoga teacher, runner, and creator of the popular yoga and wellness site Om Gal.

In this episode, we discuss how Rebecca found yoga, her relationship with athletics from playing division 1 collegiate field hockey to running the Boston Marathon in 2009, and her ability to find balance as a yoga teacher, runner, and writer. Lastly, Rebecca shares the inside scoop about her upcoming book to be published by Harper Collins and where she sees the future of yoga.

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EPISODE LINKS

Rebecca's Site
Rebecca's Om Gal Blog
Rebecca on Twitter: @omgal
Rebecca on Facebook
Rebecca on Youtube
Rebecca on Instagram: @omgal

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For more information and additional content visit runningonom.com

Nicklaus Combs on Ultrarunning and Plant-Based Nutrition Jul 28, 2013

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Nicklaus is a self described, “ultrarunner, beard grower, plant eater, and lover of mountains” based in Alexandria, Virginia. Nicklaus is new to ultrarunning-- having started 15 months ago, however he already completed numerous ultra races from marathon to 100 mile distances and recently won the Rosaryville 50k.

In this episode, we discuss how Nicklaus found ultrarunning, training for his upcoming Grindstone 100 miler, plant based nutrition in endurance sports, and the social media community as his biggest inspiration for training.

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EPISODE LINKS

Nickalus' Blog
Nicklaus on Instagram: @nicklauscombs
Nicklaus on Twitter: @nicklauscombs
Anatomy for Runners: Unlocking Your Athletic Potential for Health, Speed, and Injury Prevention by Jay Dicharry on Amazon
Post Punk Kitchen (Vegan Food Blog)
Sticky Fingers Bakery in Washington, DC

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For more information and additional content visit runningonom.com

Susie Stephen on Running and Yoga Jul 21, 2013

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I am excited to have Susie Stephen as the first Running On Om interviewee. Susie is an accomplished long-distance runner, yoga teacher, and founder of the Yoga for the Long Run blog. Susie started running cross-country age 11 in England, where she is from and continued running throughout her schooling, competing for Northern Arizona University’s Division 1 cross-country and track team. Susie nows lives in Hawaii and has had numerous overall and age group wins in trail and road races.

In this episode, we discuss Susie’s story of finding running and yoga, her recent win at the Kaena Point 10 mile trail race on the July 4th weekend, differences between trail and road running, an upcoming 55K that Susie is training for, nutrition in endurance sports, and tips for newbies to running and yoga.

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EPISODE LINKS

Yoga for the Long Run Blog
Yoga for the Long Run on Facebook
Susie on Twitter: @longrunyoga
Susie on Instagram: @longrunyoga

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For more information and additional content visit runningonom.com

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