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Episode 183: Jocelyn Rivas, New Guinness World Record Holder for Being the Youngest Person to Run 100 Marathons! Nov 15, 2021

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WE ARE BACK!! After a bit of a hiatus (September-October), we're starting to record episodes again and making big plans for 2022.

Meet Jocelyn Rivas, the new Guinness World Record Holder for Being the Youngest Person to Run 100 Marathons, as of November 2021! We have been following Jocelyn's journey for a while now, and are so excited to welcome her on the show.

Questions we ask Jocelyn include:

- You have quite the list of accomplishments, including setting the Guinness World Record for the youngest person to run 100 marathons! What are you most proud of yourself for accomplishing?

- What sparked interest to work in the STEM / computer science field?- E

- How did you get started in running?

- What has running and the community taught you?

- What are areas of the running community/sport that you’d like to see change?

- Along your 100 marathon journey, what were some of the highlights? Low points?

-With having 30 marathons canceled during the pandemic, how did you adjust and adapt to continue to meet your goal before your 25th birthday?

- What was one of the best races that you ran during your 100 marathon journey?

- What’s a race you hope to run in the future?

- Is there any advice you would give your younger self?

- What does being a Strong Runner Chick mean to you?

Connect with Jocelyn: @joselinthewarrior on Instagram!

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Episode 182: Bailey Kowalczyk on Changing the Culture Around Body Image and Trail Running Transitions Aug 23, 2021

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Bailey Kowalczyk fell in love with running and racing at a very young age. Taking the classical route into competition, she ran track and cross country throughout middle school, high school, and eventually at Clemson University. Post-collegiately, she competed in the road racing circuit, primarily in the 5k-15k disciplines, until she fell head-over-heels in love with trail running. Trail running has opened a world of opportunity and a lifetime of adventures! Notable achievements include runner-up at the North American Sky Running Championships, Spartan Trail 10k Champion, Mesa Trail FKT, and Bear Peak FKT. She is now training with SWAP Adventure Team, and is supported by Salomon USA and Inside Tracker as she chases her dreams.

Bailey is passionate about advocating for females in sport, and promoting a healthy relationship with food and body. Interests outside of running include Partner-in-Crime Mowgli (pictured below), any animal that has fur, all varieties of apple, cycling, skiing, reading and learning about the human body. In time, she aspires to enter the medical field as a Physician’s Assistant, while continuing to pursue her running goals.

Connect with Bailey:

Website: https://www.baileykowalczyk.com/

IG: @baileykowalczyk

Shout-out to our episode sponsor, Tanri Outdoors! Bailey is a pro athlete ambassador with Tanri, a natural sunscreen brand designed by runners, for runners. Use code "TANRI10" for 10% off your order at www.tanri.com!

Episode 181: Risa Isard on Intersection of Culture, Gender and Sport Aug 10, 2021

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Risa Isard is a sports industry veteran and policy expert. She specializes in advancing equity with and for girls and women, LGBTQ+ people, people of color, and others in and through sport. Her career in the sports industry spans professional and college sports, sports policy, and nonprofit thought leadership. She has developed partnerships with professional ninja athletes, hosted Billie Jean King in an on-stage conversation, directed the premier national event for increasing access to youth sports, co-authored and edited foundational research reports, established community-based partnerships to support sport leaders across the country, launched a first-of-its-kind online portal for community leaders, founded a farmer’s market at professional baseball games, run a baseball league for people with special needs, hosted a celebrity soccer challenge, authored fortune cookies, and more. She is the former associate director of thought leadership for national nonprofit KABOOM!, former project director for the Aspen Institute Sports & Society Program, and former community relations coordinator for a minor league baseball team. She’s also been on staff at Brandi Chastain’s nonprofit organization, Duke University women’s basketball, and the Phoenix Mercury. Risa has presented at South by Southwest (SXSW), Spotlight: Health at the Aspen Ideas Festival, the Surgeon General’s Innovation Summit, the University of Pennsylvania's Law School Sports Symposium, the North American Society for Sport Management, and elsewhere. She has written for Sports Business Journal, AdWeek, Global Sport Matters, Quartz, espnW and elsewhere. Risa graduated cum laude from Duke with a specialized degree in “Social Change at the Intersection of Culture, Gender, and Sports,” simultaneously receiving honors for her original research thesis on the pre-history and early years of Title IX (1969-1975). A long-time advocate of using sports for social change, Risa is a Research Fellow in the Laboratory for Inclusion and Diversity in Sport at UMass, where she is currently pursuing a Ph.D. in Sport Management from the Isenberg School of Management. You can follow her on Twitter at @RisaLovesSports.

Questions include:

What sparked your interest in the study of sport and culture?
What research topics are you currently diving into?
Recently, you organized a panel at the Female Athlete Conference. Would you mind sharing with folks the purpose behind this panel?
What do you believe are some actionable steps we can take to increase the participation of female leaders in sports as athletes and as women working in sports?
We are currently in the middle of the Olympic Games and soon the Paralympic Games will take place. What do you feel we can learn about sport and culture through watching these athletes?
In what ways have you seen teams and athletes use sport as a platform for bringing awareness to social justice issues?
Why do you believe sport is an avenue for social change?

Episode 180: Devin Turner on Overcoming Trauma, Surgeries, and Life's Challenges Aug 04, 2021

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Devin Turner is a mom and stepmom of 6. After going through a traumatic divorce while pregnant with her second child, she eventually remarried a man who had 3 kids. After having two more, she started having serious health complications from years of a vegan diet that didn’t work for her, and not long after, totally overwhelmed by being a mom and stepmom to so many kids and dealing with those aforementioned health issues, she herniated 4 discs in her back all at once. What followed became the two most difficult years of her life, with surgeries and just about every intervention possible to try and get better.

Devin writes, "I’ve felt like an athlete stuck inside a broken body for so long. Having experimented with a marathon before, and realizing I may never “get better”, I decided to get back into running and it has been challenging but amazing. Running is one of my greatest loves and passions. I’m passionate about health and injury prevention, and the fact that health and diet look SO different for every person and there is no one sized fits all approach. I’m passionate about doing hard things and challenging myself, and also love talking all things pregnancy, childbirth, and women’s health."

Questions we ask Devin include:

-How did you get started in running?

-Body image and working with your body, even when it feels like it's working against you

-Life challenges and how running has helped you overcome them

-Advice you would give your younger self

-What does being a Strong Runner Chick mean to you?

Connect with Devin:

Instagram: @4herniateddiscmomof6

Episode 179: Nell Rojas, on Marathon Training for Boston, Strength Training, and Progressing in the Sport Jul 26, 2021

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Nell Rojas joins us for the show today to discuss marathon training, coaching, her journey through running, strength training, and much more.

Nell's Bio:

Nell is an elite marathon runner and running and strength coach. She found marathon running late in her career and has had recent success placing 9th at the 2020 Marathon Olympic Trials, winning Grandma's Marathon, and qualifying for the 10k olympic trials. Nell has been coaching athletes for 15 years with a focus on strength training for runners. She ran at the University of Northern Arizona and competed as a professional triathlete after college.

Connect with Nell:

Website: www.RojasRunning.com

Email: nell@rojasrunning.com

Instagram: @nell_rojas_running

Episode 178: Shannon Mulcahy, on Goal Setting, Burnout, Identity in Sport, and Much More Jul 13, 2021

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Shannon Mulcahy is the founder of Mulcahy Performance Consulting - a sport psychology practice empowering athletes to drop their unhelpful thoughts to make their wildest dreams a reality. Shannon holds a Master's in Sport and Exercise Psychology and has worked with hundreds of athletes and coaches worldwide. When she's not working with athletes, she can be found on a trail or in a lake training for her own races.

Question and topics we dive into with Shannon include:

Diving into your own athletic journey
What led you into mental performance coaching
Mental Performance 101 -- the big pillars/rocks, things to know
Top 3 or so things most runners / athletes struggle with, when it comes to mindset?
How do you help them with these (or maybe 3 key takeaways someone might start to implement, such as goal setting, visualization, etc.)
Set Better Goals -- a journal on your website! What are a few ways athletes can set better goals?
(Listener Q) - Signs of negativity and/or burnout and how to handle them?
What is currently making you thrive (or lighting you up) outside of sport & career?
Advice you would give to your younger self
What being a Strong Runner Chick (or athlete!) means to you
How can listeners connect and/or work with you (programs, 1:1 coaching, etc)?

Connect with Shannon:

IG: @mulchayperformance

Website: https://www.mulcahyperformance.com/

Episode 177: Lindsey Cortes, RD, on Female Athlete Fueling & RED-S Jul 06, 2021

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In this episode, we dive into female nutrition considerations with Lindsey Elizabeth Cortes MS RD CSSD -- a Sports Dietitian, entrepreneur, and lifelong runner. She is the owner of Rise Up Nutrition LLC, helping female athletes overcome disordered eating and use food as fuel to perform at their highest level. Lindsey received her bachelor's degree in Dietetics from UMass Amherst while competing as a D1 Track & Field athlete, then received a Masters in Sports Nutrition at Florida State University. She has worked as a sports dietitian for collegiate athletes at schools including the University of Georgia, Florida State University, and University of Texas San Antonio. She also worked as the tactical dietitian for Air Force Special Operations for many years and continues to support the US military through various contracts. Now Lindsey focuses solely on her business. She provides 1:1 counseling and group nutrition programs. Lindsey is very active on social media @female.athlete.nutrition and is the host of the Female Athlete Nutrition podcast to educate and empower other female athletes to understand food, have fun with food, and of course fuel their athletic dreams.

Questions & topics we discuss include:

Lindsey's own story in athletics and into dietetics
Fueling considerations for female athletes
Under-fueling and adequate fueling, as well as how we can make sure we're getting enough for our needs
RED-S and amenorrhea signs, symptoms, and strategies to overcome these challenges
The importance of factors like strength training and recovery
And much more!

Connect with Lindsey:

Website: https://www.riseupnutritionrun.com/

Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/female.athlete.nutrition/

Podcast: https://www.riseupnutritionrun.com/podcast

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Episode 176: Jess Mena, DPT, on Common Running Injuries, Body Image, and Bridging Gaps Jun 28, 2021

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Jess Mena is a DPT (Doctor of Physical Therapy), OCS, and CSCS who lives in LA and is an avid runner on her way to a BQ.

Questions we ask Jess include:

How did you get started in running, and eventually decide to pursue your career path?
When in school to become a PT, what were a few of the most surprising things you learned or anything that shifted your perspective?
What are some most common injuries to runners, including causes and solutions, such as: Plantar fasciitis, Achilles tendonitis, IT Band Syndrome, Runner's Knee, LB pain, and Shin splints?
What advice would you give to your younger self? How about for someone currently struggling with injury?
What does being a Strong Runner Chick mean to you?

Connect with Jess:

Instagram: @tempo_with_jess

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Episode 175: Dawn Greenwalt on Running 250 Miles and Persevering in the Cocodona 250 Jun 21, 2021

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Dawn is an ultra runner who recently placed 2nd female at the Cocodona 250! Learn more about her experience of training and racing by tuning into this episode. Dawn shares more about herself below:

"I am an Ultra runner raising two teenagers and working full time as a nurse in the operating room and emergency room. I enjoy trail running and navigate this by running early mornings while everyone is asleep and before work. I feel very fortunate to have the ability mentally and physically to run ultras. I love motivating others, and I've found that my running achievements have given me the ability to do that.
I have helped form a local running group bringing athletes of all different levels together. We work toward growing relationships, friendships, and keep each other moving in a positive direction for whatever goal we are trying to achieve. I have been fortunate enough to help pace during a 100 mile race, and again will be pacing a friend during the Leadville 100 mile in August.
I focus on healthy living and love sharing things that I have learned regarding diet and exercise with others. Running and healthy living has given me an energy to be thankful for. I am blessed to be surrounded by positive relationships through the ultra running community! The energy is palpable during races, in a way thats indescribable."

Questions we ask Dawn include:

How did you get started in running -- and ultra distances?
How do you navigate (or balance) ultra training/racing with other aspects of your life?
What led you to sign up for Cocodona 250? How did you go about training for this beast of a race (and performing so well, finishing 2nd female!)?
In terms of sleeping and fueling during races, what did you find most helpful in terms of strategy?
In terms of mental challenges during the race, how did you navigate those tough moments and find the encouragement to keep going?
When it comes to women's sports (particularly ultra running), what do you feel needs to be changed, if anything?
What advice would you give to your younger self? How about for a newbie in the ultra world?
What does being a Strong Runner Chick mean to you?

Connect with Dawn:

Instagram: greenwaltdawn
Facebook: Dawn Stone-Greenwalt

SPONSOR SHOUTOUT:

To Tanri! There is no better time to grab a sunscreen that is made by runners, for runners. Tanri is an all-natural sunscreen, lip balm, and moisturizer to protect you from the sun and keep the planet in mind. Head on over to @TanriOutdoors or Tanri.com and use code "SRC" for 10% off your order!

Episode 174: Sam Pruitt on Emotional Fitness, Longevity Wisdom, and Making Life Changes Jun 14, 2021

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Sam Pruitt is the Founder of Endurance Town USA and a proud member of the Chaski Endurance Collective. As a relentless ex-couch potato, Samantha is passionate about educating, inspiring and providing opportunities for others to build their own best bodies and lives though endurance sports and outdoor adventure. Marketing Manager and Entrepreneur, turned Endurance Athlete then Coach and then Professional Certified Race Director. Samantha is the Founder and CEO of a Central Coast California based endurance sports production event company. She is also the Founder and Host of Endurance Town USA, where authentic content and storytelling is used to build brands, inspire action and connect humans. Additionally, Samantha is a Business and Life Leadership Coach, working face to face with fellow dreamers and doers to expand positive impact. Put her on your team and you will CRUSH IT.

Connect with Sam:

Endurance Town: https://endurancetownusa.com/

Podcast: https://endurancetownusa.com/podcasts/

Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/thesamanthapruitt/

Website: https://www.samanthapruitt.com/

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