Strong Runner Chick Radio – Megan Flanagan

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Episode 13: Jen Brown of Sparta Chicks Radio Jan 08, 2018

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Introduction Jen Brown is the Chief Coach and owner of Sparta Chicks. She created Sparta Chicks to bring together women all around the world who enjoy triathlons or trail running and who want to feel more confident and pursue all the big, and sometimes seemingly impossible dreams they’ve always had (without self-doubt or fear standing in their way). Jen is a Running and Triathlon Coach, podcast host, and reformed Lawyer. In addition to being a stepmother, daughter, and sister, Jen is often found trail running, drinking coffee, and watching Criminal Minds. She has hiked or climbed mountains on 4 continents around the world after realizing in her late 20’s that running is an amazing way to change your life. Questions we ask Jen include: -How did you get your start in running? -Tell us a bit about your drive, reasoning, and inspiration behind starting Sparta Chicks. -What was it like for you to be so transparent with others? -What advice would you give listeners who want to accomplish their dream, but are too nervous to take that first step? -How do you suggest individuals with busy lives incorporate “me time” into their already hectic schedule? -Comparison in social media? How do you suggest we deal with this? -Who have been some of your favorite guests/episodes on Sparta Chicks Radio? -What are you fearing right now? -It seems as though you lead a very adventurous life! Any new adventures on the horizon? -What advice would you give your younger self? -What does being a Strong Runner Chick mean to you? -How can listeners connect with you?

Episode 12: Love FLY Movement with Megan Marshall Jan 01, 2018

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Megan Marshall, is the Business Core Administrator in the Smeal College of Business at Penn State University. She is also the co-founder of the F.L.Y. Movement (Fuel. Love. You.). Additionally, Megan was a student-athlete on the Penn State track and field team where she was a Big Ten Medalist in the Distance Medley Relay, a Big Ten Scorer in the 800 meters, and a member of the Penn State school record-setting Distance Medley Relay team in 2007. Questions we ask Megan include: Background story: how did you get your start in running? What was the transition like from high school to college and how did that transition lead you to what you are doing today? Tell us a bit more about the Love Fly Movement - mission, vision, what you do - what does FLY stand for/mean? What are some of the overlaps you have seen in some of the teams you worked with? What are some myths/controversies that you are trying to overcome with the Love F.L.Y. Movement? In talking with these coaches and teams, what are some positives? What are some things that need improvement? We get many readers who struggle with the comparison trap. What words of wisdom do you have for them? Recent PR….Congrats! Tell us about that experience. In your feature on SRC, “Looking Back - Lessons from a Former NCAA Runner,” you mentioned speaking out and reaching out as being key pieces of advice to your younger self. What advice do you have for listeners that might be struggling to reach out or seek help? What does being a Strong Runner Chick mean to you? Where can listeners find or connect with you? @LoveFlyMovement or www.loveflymovement.com.

Episode 11: Julie Buzzard, R.D. on The Importance of Carbs Dec 25, 2017

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Julie is a Registered Dietitian, graduate from University of Alabama, now a Sports Nutrition Graduate Assistant for Utah State University and is passionate about promoting a healthy and balanced life. Questions we ask Julie: -Tell us a bit more about your ketogenic diet experiment. Is that something you would recommend for athletes/runners? Why or why not? -What have you learned since working at the fueling station with athletes? What are some of the most common mistakes you see with athlete fueling, specifically in runners? -What are some tips for individuals who struggle with getting adequate fuel? -What are some of your favorite recipes of the moment? Especially for runners! -Any advice for a runner who get comments about how much they eat compared to non-athletes? -What do you like about the sports nutrition conversation/world and what is being done to help? What do you think needs to be improved? --What advice would you give to your younger, high school running self? -How can I establish healthy, sustainable habits around my eating? (overcoming the diet mentality) -What are you up to lately? Any exciting news? -What are you hoping to do post-grad school? -Quick question: favorite breakfast, lunch, and dinner...GO! -What does being a Strong Runner Chick mean to you? -Where can we find and connect with you?

Episode 10: Q&A with Megan and Kelsey Dec 17, 2017

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We can't believe it's already time for Episode 10! In this Q&A, we dig into questions between Megan and Kelsey, including how we got our start in running, how we started the podcast, the history behind SRC, and much, much more! Enjoy this episode and let us know if you'd like to hear more of this format in the future.

SRC Radio Episode 9 with Maggie Head Dec 11, 2017

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This is one of our best episodes yet! So much Real Talk in one episode - we promise you'll enjoy this one. Introduction: Maggie is a 23 year old graduate student who grew up in the California Bay Area. During this time, Maggie played A LOT of sports, but her first love was soccer, which she played for 13 years! Maggie previously had an eating disorder and focuses much of her time on visiting high schools and universities to give talks about research and myths surrounding eating disorders. As a very proud feminist, breakfast food fanatic, and lover of Harry Potter books, we would like to welcome Maggie to the podcast! Questions we ask Maggie include: -How did you get your start in running? -How did transitioning from a team sport (soccer) into an individual sport (running) help with your recovery? -In September, you wrote a VERY powerful post for SRC titled "You Don’t Have to be the Perfect Runner.” Tell us about your desire to write this piece. -Additionally, you followed this post with another in October regarding being good enough. This article poses the idea of being a “real” runner. Why do you feel as though this topic is important to bring forward in the female running community? -Currently you are attending the University of Western Ontario. What are you studying? Why did you decide to choose this path? ...Most important and most surprising things you’ve learned? -What does being a Strong Runner Chick mean to you? -How can listeners connect with you?

Episode 8: Jackie Turner on Injuries Dec 06, 2017

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Jackie Turner is a 20 year old sophomore at Augustana University in Sioux Falls, SD. She runs cross country and track and field and is currently majoring in elementary education. Jackie loves laughter, working with children, spreading awareness about mental health, being a part of the SRC team, attending her home church in Sioux Falls, cooking/baking, and spending time with her friends and family. Questions we ask Jackie: -How did you get your start in running? -You have dealt with many setbacks regarding injury...what has this experience been like for you mentally, physically, emotionally? -Many of your posts are incredibly honest and vulnerable. How did you find the strength within to write these posts? -What are some of the ways that you cope with your long-term injuries? -Has this experience changed your career path and future aspirations? -What are some recommendations that you have for athletes who have a teammate that is working through an injury? -What are some ways you’re more than a runner? -What has being injured taught you, both positives and negatives? -How did you first discover Strong Runner Chicks? What was your thought behind starting the Coping with an Injury feature? Advice for athletes working through injuries? -What are you up to now?! Anything exciting in the life of Jackie Turner? -Being injured has clearly taught you a lot, both negative and positive. What advice would you give your younger, freshman year self? -What does being a Strong Runner Chick mean to you? -How can listeners connect with you? IG Handle, etc.

SRC Episode 7 with Johanna Weber Nov 27, 2017

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Meet Johanna Weber, a top contributor at Strong Runner Chicks and our fueling guru behind How the Pros Fuel! Introduction: Johanna is a sophomore at North Dakota State University studying dietetics. She enjoys photography, baking, the mountains, and being outside. In her spare time, Johanna loves to read up on food and lifestyle blogs and some day would love to get into blogging herself! Questions for Johanna: -How did you get your start in running? -Describe a bit about your experience in collegiate running? -Tell us a bit about how you got into dietetics. -Any trouble balancing being a collegiate athlete and academics? -What do you see as being pros and cons of being a nutrition major? -Favorite way to refuel? -You seem to enjoy Vital Proteins and Lifeway Kefir, which are partner brands with Strong Runner Chicks. Can you tell us more about the brands and their benefits? -How the Pros Fuel series was/is a major hit with many of our readers! Thanks so much for this! What was your idea behind this series? -Biggest takeaways / patterns? -Recently you began a new series called Running on Empty? What do you hope to highlight with this series? What can readers expect from it? -Can you describe your experience with low iron? What were some steps you took to overcome it? -Anything new and exciting in the world of Johanna Weber? -What are your future plans? Dream job? -Fueling for the long run account/blog? Favorite food bloggers and instagrammers? -What advice would you give your freshman-year self? -What does being a Strong Runner Chick mean to you? -How can our readers and listeners connect with you?

SRC Radio Episode 6 with Stephanie Hoppe Nov 19, 2017

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Warning: This episode may be triggering for some, as we discuss eating disorder related content and calories are mentioned. Introduction of Stephanie: From getting to run the mile in elementary school to her first half marathon as a college freshman, Stephanie Hoppe has always loved to run. Though she did not run for her college, she was co-president of the College of William and Mary's Running Club and credits that team for fully igniting her love for long distance running. Since college she has run for Fleet Feet Chicago's racing team, coached marathon and 10k adult training groups, and coached for Girls on the Run. She currently works part-time at a local running store in Bethlehem, PA. She is always seeking a new challenge and has completed countless half marathons, four marathons, a 50-mile ultramarathon and several triathlons, including a half and full Ironman. Welcome to Strong Runner Chicks Radio, Stephanie! Questions we ask Stephanie include: -How did you get your start in running? -You received your undergraduate degree from the College of William and Mary. What did you study here? -What was your transition like from high school to college? -How did running play a part in your college career? -How did training for your first marathon change your relationship with running? -Growing up with your mother’s battle with anorexia how did this shape the woman you have become? -What was the process like as you began to realize you too suffered from an eating disorder? -What has it been like knowing that you have gone a year without a binge/restrict cycle? -You completed an Ironman!!! Wahoo!! Tell us about this experience! -What are you currently doing (job, training, etc.)? Anything exciting on the horizon for you? -What advice would you give your younger self? (answered) -What does being a Strong Runner Chick mean to you? -How can our listeners connect with you?

SRC Episode 5: Self-Love with Elena Lancioni Nov 13, 2017

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This week we bring you an episode focused on self-love with SRC Contributor, Elena Lancioni! Elena is a senior at Bowling Green State University studying exercise science and journalism. She enjoys writing, reading, running and being creative. Elena is always up for an adventure and loves making connections with new people! Questions we ask Elena include: -How did you get your start in running? -You are currently running for Bowling Green State University. What has the collegiate process of running been like for you? -What is your major and how did you come to choose it? Where do you hope to go in the future career-wise? -As a contributor for SRC you created a free yoga course for our email list. Would you speak more about this? -Do you practice yoga? If so, how do you incorporate this into your week? -Additionally, you are the mastermind behind Smile Sundays! What is your inspiration behind this series? -Some of the topics covered include self-love, finding balance, and respecting yourself. Would you elaborate further on these? -What are a few daily practices you use to practice these? Start by listing 3 things you’re grateful for each morning in a journal. -One of your tougher features spoke about Helping a Teammate with an Eating Disorder. What do you think was the most valuable take-away from this? -We have an exciting upcoming event with Smile Sunday's...the November Self-Care Calendar! What can readers expect from this? -What advice would you give to your Freshman-Year self? -What does being a Strong Runner Chick mean to you? -How can listeners connect with you?

SRC Radio Episode 4 with Emma Abrahamson Nov 05, 2017

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Welcome to Episode 4 with Emma Abrahamson! Emma is PAC 12 runner for University of Oregon Cross Country & Track from Carlsbad, California, a recipe guru at One Crazed Foodie on Instagram, active vlogger on Youtube and all-around awesome person! Questions we ask Emma include: -How did you get your start in running? -How did you decide on Oregon? What are you majoring in and where do you hope to go in the future? -Your Instagram account has taken off! What is the story behind One Crazed Foodie? -How did you decide to start v-logging and what has the feedback been like? Where do you hope to go with it? - Tell us a bit about what you're currently up to! -What is your favorite recipe of the moment? Of all time? - You are currently a student...how do you balance being a student and training? What do you enjoy doing outside of practice - hobbies, interests, etc? Questions from readers: - What are your plans career wise after graduating college? - Quirky habits? - Favorite running gear? - Running plans after college? - What is your definition of balance? How do you put this into practice in your life? - What advice would you give your freshman year in college self? - What does being a Strong Runner Chick mean to you? -How can we connect with you? Music Credit - "Venice Beach" Episode Type: full

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