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Episode 103: Jacqui Bell on Running an Ultramarathon on Seven Continents, Conquering Extreme Circumstances, and Giving Back Apr 09, 2020

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Bio:

Jacqui Bell, 25 years of age from Brisbane, Australia.

Jacqui grew up with the dream of being a professional tennis player, well Jacqui's life ended up going down the road less travelled and is now one of the most exciting young runners in Australia.

Fast forward to 2019 and Jacqui became The Youngest Person in The World to run an Ultra Marathon on Every continent in the world.

That is 250km's or more across some of the harshest deserts in the World from the hottest the Namib Desert in Africa to the Coldest Desert in Antarctica.

Jacqui has also raised over $23,000 for the Mental Health Charity the White Cloud Foundation which is a charity that believes to have good Mental Health we need not only our physical health in check but also our mental, emotional and social wellbeing. Jacqui is still running Ultra Marathons but also sharing with others what she learn't through running almost 2000km's.

Episode 102: Amy Brennick on Lifting and Sprinting Your Way to Faster 5ks Apr 06, 2020

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Amy’s Bio:

Amy Brennick has been racing 5k's for the last 20 years. She is a lover of the outdoors, creating and co-founding an outdoor running and kettlebell bootcamp called Lift & Sprint in the Bay Area with her Kiwi husband. She is the mom to a lively 4-year old daughter and dreams of traveling the world with her family while creating a vibrant online community of 5k Strong runners.

Her mission is to make the 5k the new marathon. She believes that running faster and using kettlebells will elicit the health and aesthetic benefits in less time than traditional long distance running programs. She is in the final beta testing of 5k Strong, an online 5k specific running and kettlebell program designed to meet you where you are and help you to run your fastest 5k.

Questions we ask Amy include:

How did you get your start in running and since then, how has your journey evolved since then?
What are a few fundamental lifts for runners interested in kettlebell training?
For runners interested in training with kettlebells, where would you suggest that they begin?
What are the biggest misconceptions that runners have about lifting, especially in terms of clients that you see?
How do you combine and/or separate running from lifting in your workouts?
Share a bit more about your business, Lift and Sprint, and what you're up to!
Recently, we’ve both dove into online business coaching with Jill Coleman (@jillfit!). What has been your biggest takeaway so far and how do you hope to evolve over the next several months?
What is currently making you thrive / what are you stoked for in 2020?
What advice would you give to your younger self?
What does being a Strong Runner Chick mean to you?
How can listeners connect with you?

Connect with Amy on Instagram: @runfaster5ks

Episode 101: Karlee Wilkes on Wellness and Balance as a Spartan, a Mom, and a PE Teacher Apr 02, 2020

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Bio: Karlee Wilkes, is a wife and mother of two 2 beautiful fun kids! She is a certified Health and P.E. And English Language Teacher, personal trainer of 13+ years, and competitive athlete since 2008; Spartan Elite athlete since 2015. She loves the outdoors, camping, good food, spending time adventuring and traveling with her family!

Questions we ask Karlee include:

How did you start running?

What led you to Spartan races / OCR?

What is your favorite obstacle? Least favorite?

For those who don’t know much about OCR, can you share a bit more about what the races are like and how to make the transition to train for them?

Tell us more about your life beyond running and the work that you do as a PE teacher and with Rise Up Athletics!

How do you balance being a mom with training yourself and clients in your career?

What advice would you give to your younger self?

What is currently getting you excited for the year ahead? Any races we should look out for?

What does being a Strong Runner Chick mean to you?

How can listeners connect with you?

Episode 100: Celebrating & Reflecting on Strong Runner Chicks + Q&A with Megan, Kelsey, and Elena Mar 30, 2020

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Questions we chat about include:

How we each got our start with SRC / got involved in SRC.

Favorite memories of being a part of the SRC team.

Favorite interviews we’ve done.

Lessons learned in the process of being a part of SRC.

Listener questions include:

What do you like to do outside of running?

How have we tackled body image post collegiate running/athletics in general?

How do you stay motivated (especially during times like these)?

Will there be any SRC retreats locally and/or a single-day retreat?

What’s the first concert you attended? (fun one!)

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Episode 99: Bethany Wheeler, Registered Dietitian, on Sports Nutrition, Self-Compassion, and Eating Disorder Recovery Mar 26, 2020

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Bethany Wheeleris a dietitian specializing in eating disorders, body image and sports nutrition through social and health justice lenses and whose practice philosophies include Health at Every Size (R), weight inclusivity, body autonomy and self-compassion. She is the owner of B. Wheeler Nutrition, LLC in Sandy Springs, Ga.

Bethany believes diversity is valuable and that all forms of diversity (size, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity, religion, ability, immigration status, age, class, etc) need to be recognized and honored. Bethany holds a BS in Dietetics and an MS in Applied Exercise and Health Science.

Prior to opening her private practice, she worked at Kennesaw State University where she was a founding member of their eating disorder treatment team and provided outpatient nutrition therapy for students including NCAA and club level athletes. She is currently a member of the Association for Size Diversity and Health (ASDAH), Eating Disorder Registered Dietitians and Professionals (EDRDPRO) and the International Federation of Eating Disorder Dietitians (IFEDD).

Connect with Bethany:

https://www.bwheelernutrition.org/ (Website)

@BethanyDietitian (Instagram)

Resources mentioned:

Fiona Sutherland

Association of Size Diversity in Health

Episode 98: Sara Ibbetson on "Running Down the Dream," Chasing After the Olympic Trials, and Finding Community Mar 23, 2020

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Sara's Bio:

I am a Christian, a wife, a mother, a Board Certified Behavior Analyst, and a competitive runner. My husband, daughter, parents, extended family, and cats are my world. My career as the Director of Applied Behavior Analysis Services at a large developmental disabilities service agency makes my days fulfilling and interesting, and I also teach as an adjunct in Missouri State University's ABA Masters program. I am active in my local running club, the Ozark Mountain Ridge Runners, and lead a competitive training group. I also enjoy reading, traveling, photography, and scrap-booking. I am passionate about my running goals, the science of ABA, and about using my talents to serve others. Really I'm just an ordinary woman trying to make the most of my God-given abilities.

Questions we ask Sara include:

How did you get your start in running and how has your running developed over time?

You have a wonderful blog titled, “Running Down the Dream.” Tell us why you started the blog and what you have learned from having it.

We’ve LOVED your pieces in the series, “The 2:45:01 and Beyond.” For listeners who do not know, would you mind sharing a bit about what this is?

What motivated you to share other women’s Olympic Trials journey stories? We know you are an accomplished runner yourself!

How can the female running community and running world in general better share and promote stories like the ones you are sharing?

What has been your own inspiration to chase after the Olympic Trials?

What keeps you going each day to do what you love?

What does being a Strong Runner Chick mean to you?

Episode 97: Prioritizing Self-Care & Mental Well-Being in an Unknown Time During COVID-19 Mar 20, 2020

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We know this is a tough, unprecedented time for many of us, and that is why we're doing whatever we can to provide support and encouragement.

Kelsey and Megan share more about self-care and athletic mental wellness coaching, along with some ideas to take care of your physical, mental, social, and emotional well-being.

A few topics we cover in this episode include:

Essential pieces of advice we would give to our community at this time;
Tools to re-frame your mindset and find the silver lining, especially with race/season/semester cancellations;
Athletic Mental Wellness Coaching with Kelsey -- book a 30-minute session with her here;
The approach that Kelsey takes to working with an athlete, including activities;
Our 4-week Self-Care Series workshop and some topics we'll be focusing on.

You can get a copy of our 2020 Self-Care Calendar for 50% off with discount code "spreadthelove". We'll be posting additional resources during this time in a blog post on www.strongrunnerchicks.com, on our Instagram page, @strongrunchicks, along with Facebook.

If you found this episode helpful, be sure to share it with someone and leave a review on iTunes. Thanks so much for your support! Be sure to reach out to us via strongrunnerchicks@gmail.com you have any questions, ideas, or suggestions.

Episode 96: Grace Staberg, SRC Ambassador, on Balancing Running, Skimo, and Big Dreams Mar 16, 2020

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Grace Staberg is a competitive track and cross country runner as well as a sponsored ultra-runner on the Dynafit team. She lives and trains in Summit County, Colorado. In the winter, Grace is a member of the US National Skimo Team, competing on the World Cup Circuit in Europe as well as in races in the states.

Having recently finished high school, Grace is preparing to pursue a degree in nursing after graduation to further her education, after working towards her license as a Certified Nurse Aid. She plans to continue running competitively and pursue distance running and endurance sports. She is passionate about performance and mental health advocacy. She hopes to use her platform to raise awareness about eating disorders and body image issues in sports to create positive change.

Episode 95: Sarah Menlove on Her HA Journey, The Power of Coaching, and Cultivating Self-Worth Mar 02, 2020

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Sarah's Bio:

Former New Zealand age group rep triathlete Sarah Menlove learnt the hard way that skinny is not always healthy and one's body size and sporting performance is not the most important thing about them. After losing her period for over 4 years and suffering a stress fracture that ended her competitive sporting days, Sarah had to redefine health and her identity. She is now a certified holistic health and mastery level transformation coach, specializing in intuitive eating and body image. Sarah helps women from all walks of life break free from body shame, restrictive eating, guilt and negative self-talk so they can find freedom in their bodies and their lives.

Questions we ask Sarah include:

How did you get your start in running?

You are pretty open about sharing your journey with hypothalamic amenorrhea, also known as HA. Would you mind sharing more with us about your process to recovering your period?

What was your desire to recover from HA and how has that shaped how your identity and the way that you view running?

Tell us more about your coaching practice and the work that you do to help women recover from HA and reclaim their identity!

What advice do you have for those who are facing hypothalamic amenorrhea and not sure where to turn to for help?

What is currently making you thrive?

What advice would you give to your younger self?

What does being a Strong Runner Chick mean to you?

You can learn more about the work that she does through:

https://sarahmenlovehealthcoaching.com/ or Instagram @sarahmenlove.health

Find out more about Sarah's retreat here:

https://facebook.com/events/s/find-your-freedom-retreat-bali/2788329197918811/?ti=as

Episode 94: Olivia Ballew on her Marathon Olympic Trials Journey, Boyfriend/Coach Relationship, and Work-Life Balance Feb 28, 2020

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Olivia's Bio:

Olivia Ballew is an Olympic trials qualifier in the marathon and will be representing Brooks Running. Following high school graduation, Olivia decided to focus solely on academics and took a break from running competitively. She attended the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill. After graduating from UNC in 2012, Olivia worked as a full-time research scientist for two years before being accepted into a PhD program at Indiana University in 2014. While attending IU, Olivia began running again. During this time, she met someone who not only encouraged her running but who became both her boyfriend and coach, Brad Robinson. Together, they developed a focused training plan of running, strength training and nutrition.

In the three years since Olivia began training again, she has qualified for the 2020 US Olympic Trials in the marathon in a time of 2:43:15. Olivia has begun her final year of study at IU and will graduate in the spring 2020 with a PhD in Genome, Cell, and Developmental Biology. She plans to continue pursuing research after she graduates.

Questions:

How did you get your start in running?
How do you balance training and your Ph.D program?
What sparked your interest or motivation to qualify for the Olympic trials?
What’s been the most rewarding part/aspect of your running journey thus far?
What has been the most difficult part of training for the Olympic trials?
How do you fit in recovery and meal planning/nutrition after training sessions?
What are you most looking forward to after the Olympic trials?
What is currently making you thrive?
What does being a Strong Runner Chick mean to you?

How to connect with Olivia:

IG: @oballew

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