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Real Talk Reflections on Facing Change with Truth and Patience with Nicole Antoinette and Julia Hanlon Feb 29, 2016

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Sally Bergesen on The Inspiration Behind Oiselle and Sports Activism Feb 25, 2016

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In this episode, Sally Bergesen, founder and CEO of Oiselle, discusses the inspiration behind starting Oiselle, a women’s running and athletic apparel company, and explores topics in sports activism. Sally recounts her career path before founding Oiselle, from being an English major in college to building her own consulting practice. She reflects on her running background, from running competitively for the first time as a senior in high school to discovering a love for the road 5k post collegiately. Sally explains the meaning behind the name Oiselle and recalls the early growth of the company. She offers advice for mother runners on balancing training with work and parenting. Sally previews exciting growth and developments for the Oiselle Team. Lastly, Sally provides insight on topics and issues in sports activism.

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Sally's Twitter: @oiselle_sally
Sally's Tumblr Blog
Oiselle's Website

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Stephanie Howe on The Intersection of Running, Nutrition, and Intuition Feb 22, 2016

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In this episode, Stephanie Howe, professional ultra runner, sports nutritionist, coach, and exercise physiologist, discusses the intersection of running, nutrition, and intuition. Stephanie recalls her athletic background, from discovering a passion for nordic skiing in high school to developing a love for running during college. She shares about her educational studies, including her PhD dissertation in Nutrition and Exercise Physiology. Stephanie explains her intuitive running and holistic nutrition philosophies that inform her training and life. She discusses the mental challenges she has overcome in ultra races, from winning Western States 100-miler in 2014 to completing UTMB in 2015. Lastly, Stephanie reflects on lessons learned from her recent achilles surgery and previews upcoming projects and races for 2016.

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Stephanie's Blog
Stephanie's Coaching Website
Stephanie's Instagram: @stephaniemariehowe
Stephanie's Twitter: @StefanaMarie
Stephanie's Facebook

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Garrett Heath on The Power of Following Your Own Path in Running Feb 18, 2016

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In this episode, Garrett Heath, professional runner for Brooks, discusses the power of following your own path in running. Garrett reflects on his various coaching experiences, from being self-coached to recently joining the Brooks Beasts Track Club in Seattle. He tells the story of how he began running in second grade to discovering a passion for nordic skiing in high school. Garrett recounts the experience of breaking four minutes in the mile as a student at Stanford University and explains why he choose to focus on middle distance in college. He explores the role of mental strength in his recent wins at the 2016 Great Edinburgh Cross Country and the 2015 US Club Cross Country Championship. Lastly, Garrett reveals how he keeps a strong passion for running amidst his day to day training regimen.

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Subscribe to The Running On Om podcast on iTunes
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Garrett's Instagram: @garrettheath
Garrett's Twitter: @_garrettheath
Garrett's Articles in Spikes and Runner's World

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Ask Lauren Fleshman on The Role of Gender, Body Image, and Motherhood on Running Feb 16, 2016

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Ask Lauren Fleshman is a monthly series on Running On Om, where Lauren Fleshman, professional runner, coach, mother, business owner, and writer, answers listeners questions on all things that pop up when living an athletic life— motivation, injuries, relationship issues, nutrition, body image, you name it.

In this episode, Lauren answers listeners questions on the following topics:

How to balance training and running goals with motherhood and a full-time job
The importance of recovery and process-based goals for masters runners chasing fast times
Why high school runners should not loose weight for competition
How to manage one’s creative endeavors with their passion for running
Balancing gratitude for a partner's repeated sacrifices of time spent together with a continued commitment to the demands of running training
The role of dissatisfaction in weight-related running goals
What key lessons Lauren has learned from her son?

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Subscribe to The Running On Om podcast on iTunes
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Email a screenshot of your review to runningonom@gmail.com. Giveaway ends on February 29, 2016. A winner will be randomly chosen and announced by March 2, 2016. If you have already written a review, you are still eligible to enter the giveaway by submitting a screenshot of your past review.

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Ian Sharman on How to Race and Recover from 100 Miles Feb 11, 2016

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In this episode, Ian Sharman, professional ultra runner, running coach, race director, and writer, discusses how to race and recover from 100 miles. Ian shares his running background, from being a multi-sport athlete in his youth to completing his first marathon as a way to stay active after his workday as an economist in London. He provides insight on training for ultra marathons, from his advocacy of the hard/easy training philosophy to advice for those looking to complete their first ultra. Ian reflects on the magic that occurred in accomplishing some of his strongest race performances, including setting the fastest trail 100 mile time in North America and holding the record for the Grand Slam of Ultrarunning. He discusses the importance of embracing suffering with mental strength, drawing upon his 2015 and 2013 Leadville 100 mile wins and six consecutive top 10 finishes at Western States 100 miler. Ian explains the inspiration behind setting numerous Guinness Book of World records for running fast marathons in costumes. He previews upcoming projects and races for his coaching business and work as the race director of the Altra US Skyrunner Series. Lastly, Ian reflects on the impact of doping on the sport of ultra running.

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Ian's Blog
Ian's Coaching Website
Ian's Facebook
Ian's Instagram: @sharmanian
Ian's Twitter: @sharmanian

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Jason and Chelsey Magness on Discovering Joy and Challenge in Adventuring Racing and Slackline Yoga Feb 08, 2016

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In this episode, Jason and Chelsey Magness, professional multi-sport athletes and yoga teachers, explore the joys and challenges in adventuring racing and Slackline Yoga. Jason and Chelsey recount how they met, including the story of their fourth date, which included participating in an adventure race. They explain the logistics of adventure racing, from the members of their Team Yoga Slackers to their training regimen. Jason and Chelsey discuss their yoga journey, from Jason’s founding of Slackline Yoga to co-teaching Acroyoga workshops around the world. Lastly, Jason and Chelsey preview exciting developments and races for 2016.

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Jason and Chelsey's Website
Jason and Chelsey's YouTube Channel
Jason and Chelsey's Facebook
Jason and Chelsey's Instagram: @jasonandchelsey
Jason and Chelsey's Twitter: JandCtraining

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Derek Sarno on Navigating Grief and Bringing Plant Based Cooking to Whole Foods Feb 05, 2016

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In this episode, Derek Sarno, Senior Global Executive Chef for Whole Foods Market and co-founder of Wicked Healthy discusses navigating grief and bringing plant based cooking to Whole Foods Market. Derek reflects on his food background, from dropping out of cooking school to eventually owning several critically acclaimed restaurants, catering businesses, and a vegan farm. He shares about how the grief he experienced after the death of a loved one brought him to study meditation and serve as a chef at Padmasambhava, an international Tibetan Buddhist center. Derek explains how he brings his plant based food philosophy to his recipe and product development work at Whole Foods Market. Lastly, Derek previews exciting developments for Wicked Healthy, the thriving online plant-based community he co-founded, including an upcoming cookbook publication.

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Derek's Instagram: @dereksarno
Wicked Healthy's Website
Wicked Healthy's Instagram: @wickedhealthy
Wicked Healthy's Facebook

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Real Talk Reflections on Control, Courage, and Self Talk with Nicole Antoinette and Julia Hanlon Feb 02, 2016

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Real Talk Reflections is a monthly series on Running On Om, where Nicole Antoinette and Julia Hanlon have honest, real talk on what it means to reflect, review, own your goals, and commit to your life. In this episode, Nicole and Julia discuss letting go of control, cultivating courage, and transforming your self talk. They reveal the successes and challenges they faced with their January’s intentions. Lastly, Nicole and Julia share their goals for February and ask ROO listeners two inquires to explore during the month.

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Bonnie Weeks on Yoga, Motherhood, and Mormonism Jan 29, 2016

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In this episode, Bonnie Weeks, yogi, fitness lover, mother, and blogger, reflects on the power of Instagram, as her renowned account @carrot_bowl_bonnie, has opened her heart and life to a new community and spiritual practice. Bonnie discusses her athletic background from her youth in Montana to discovering a passion for running in college. She provides insight on how to find motivation to workout at home, from her daily yoga and strength training practices. Bonnie reflects on the impact Instagram challenges had on introducing her to the transformative power of yoga. She explores how her yoga practice and Mormon faith intersect in her life. Lastly, Bonnie recounts the unexpected journey her growing Instagram following has had on her life, including the mentors and friends she has connected with along the way.

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Bonnie's Instagram: @carrot_bowl_bonnie
Bonnie's Carrot Bowl Blog

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