Stay ConnectedWelcome to the BibRave Podcast, a show about all things running and racing! We cover a random assortment of topics, (almost) all of which relate in some way to running, runners, health, fitness, nutrition, races, and GEAR!
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As we dive into the heart of fall running season, we’re pumped to bring you Episode 165 of The BibRave Podcast, and our conversation with Sports Psychologist Dr. Justin Ross.
This week’s episode is sponsored by our friends at AfterShokz and their newest product - AfterShokz Xtrainerz. Now enjoy swimming, showering, or running in the rain with ease with these waterproof bone-conduction headphones. Save $50 on your Xtrainerz Adventure Bundle when you visit bibrave.aftershokz.com and use code “BRBUNDLE”!
This week we check-in with Dr. Ross after almost a full year! We hear about the latest trends in sports psychology - a focus on meditation and mindfulness along with toughness and grit. The trio explore how meditation and mindfulness can be used to help welcome stress verses push it away. They also talk about ways to prepare the mind for hard times during workouts or on race day. Finally, the trio ends with a conversation about how we can all treat ourselves with non-judgement! We’re always rejuvenated by Dr. Ross’s calm and clear advice, and hope you are too!
For a deeper podcast dive, check out this week’s show notes 🗒! As always, you can find us on Facebook, Twitter, and Instagram! And, if you enjoyed this episode (or any other episode) we would love for you to leave us a review on iTunes!
Show Notes:
For those digging the sweet ukulele intro music, that comes to us from the talented musician and running coach, Matt Flaherty. Check out his site for more audio goodness!
If you like what you hear and want to get more, please subscribe in iTunes and leave a review. That pleases our overlords at iTunes... 😬
If you want more from the BibRave running community, check out our race review page at BibRave.com or follow us on Twitter @BibRave.
As we dive into the heart of fall running season, we’re pumped to bring you Episode 164 of The BibRave Podcast, and our conversation with author and Runner’s World contributor, Cindy Kuzma!
This week’s episode is sponsored by our friends at AfterShokz and their newest product - AfterShokz Xtrainerz. Now enjoy swimming, showering, or running in the rain with ease with these waterproof bone-conduction headphones. Save $50 on your Xtrainerz Adventure Bundle when you visit bibrave.aftershokz.com and use code “BRBUNDLE”!
This week’s podcast was recorded in front of a LIVE studio audience in Chicago with our special guest, Cindy Kuzma. Cindy’s new book, Rebound: Train Your Mind to Bounce Back Stronger from Sports Injuries, is the center of our chat and Cindy begins sharing why talking about the mental side of injury is such a relief for runners. Cindy shares some highlights from the book, including interviews with notable athletes like Amelia Boone and Kaitlin Goodman on how injury became an opportunity for improvement. They explore the idea of “recovery as your sport” and how to navigate and track what pain is OK or not OK. Finally, they end with some important takeaways on how to mentally manage your way through injury.
Pre-order Cindy’s book today on Amazon!
For a deeper podcast dive, check out this week’s show notes 🗒! As always, you can find us on Facebook, Twitter, and Instagram! And, if you enjoyed this episode (or any other episode) we would love for you to leave us a review on iTunes!
Show Notes:
For those digging the sweet ukulele intro music, that comes to us from the talented musician and running coach, Matt Flaherty. Check out his site for more audio goodness!
If you like what you hear and want to get more, please subscribe in iTunes and leave a review. That pleases our overlords at iTunes... 😬
If you want more from the BibRave running community, check out our race review page at BibRave.com or follow us on Twitter @BibRave.
We’re excited to bring you Episode 163 of The BibRave Podcast! This week’s episode is brought to you by our friends at Zwift. Make sure to join Team BibRave on Turn It Up Tuesdays - a group run that features structured workouts, fun training, and loads of FUN! 🙌
This week Tim, Jess, and Julia talk about the recent release of the 2020 Boston Marathon cut-off times, and the fact that over 3,000 qualifying runners still didn’t make it despite times being lowered by 5 minutes! They discuss the impact of downhill races, shoes, technology, and also alternative options. They then share the recent story of a runner who has been disqualified at numerous racing events, and recently released a statement about her anxiety disorder. Is cheating ever “ok?” Give the conversation a listen and join in the debate by tagging @BibRave and using the hashtag #BRPodcast.
🏝 Race-cation ready? Join Team BibRave for the BibRave Bahamas Getaway: Exuma Marathon, November 7th-11th. Stay at the luxurious @GrandIsleResort and create a race weekend like you’ll never forget! Book today!
Have you checked out our latest podcast special series? 😍 Check out Explain Like I'm 5: Bone Conduction, A Special Podcast Feature by AfterShokz - we tap into YouTube-renowned audiologist, Dr. Cliff Olson, AuD. Dr. Cliff is an expert in all things related to Audiology, and his insight into the science and benefits of bone conduction are extremely illuminating. 💡
And, if you enjoyed this episode, we would love it if you could leave us a review on iTunes! Want to join the podcast conversation? Message us on social - Twitter, Instagram, or Facebook - and don’t forget to use the hashtags #BibChat & #BRPodcast!
Show Notes:
For those digging the sweet ukulele intro music, that comes to us from the talented musician and running coach, Matt Flaherty. Check out his site for more audio goodness!
If you like what you hear and want to get more, please subscribe in iTunes and leave a review. That pleases our overlords at iTunes... 😬
If you want more from the BibRave running community, check out our race review page at BibRave.com or follow us on Twitter @BibRave.
Today we’ve got Episode 162 of The BibRave Podcast, featuring a new topic exploration with repeat guest and the official (unofficial) BibRave Physician, Cholesterol Dave (aka Dr. David Harmon). Tim, Jess, and Dave discuss a super sexy topic - Metabolic Syndrome - which affects 90 million American adults. You’ve heard that obesity is a huge health problem, but unfortunately - as Dr. Dave explains - that’s really only part of the problem. There’s a lot more happening beneath the surface, and as fitness-conscious runners, we are not immune!
The conversation starts with Cholesterol Dave explaining what Metabolic Syndrome is, and why it’s commonly misunderstood. They then dive into the five components of metabolic syndrome, causes, and ways consumers can re-examine their consumption habits (from what we eat, to how we eat, and when). We love all things food-related, so it’s an important topic to explore.
For a deeper podcast dive, check out this week’s show notes 🗒! As always, you can find us on Facebook, Twitter, and Instagram! And, if you enjoyed this episode (or any other episode) we would love for you to leave us a review on iTunes!
Show Notes:
For those digging the sweet ukulele intro music, that comes to us from the talented musician and running coach, Matt Flaherty. Check out his site for more audio goodness!
If you like what you hear and want to get more, please subscribe in iTunes and leave a review. That pleases our overlords at iTunes... 😬
If you want more from the BibRave running community, check out our race review page at BibRave.com or follow us on Twitter @BibRave.
Here's Episode 161 of The BibRave Podcast, brought to you by FBOMB - makers of clean, amazing, nutritious, and delicious nut butter packs. Save 10% on an FBOMB Nut Butter Variety Pack (16-Count) with code “BRPOD10”! 🥜
This week we turn the tables and Jess interviews Tim about the steps and experiences that led him to launch BibRave with Jess in 2013. Tim has an interesting and diverse background, and we hear about how being a state champion wrestler influenced the way he approaches hard work and dedication. As Tim pivoted from legal studies to international security studies and then into real estate, he developed a broad skill set that helped him to launch his first business - ApplyMate. All of this helped prepare him to build and launch BibRave.
For a deeper podcast dive, check out this week’s show notes 🗒! As always, you can find us on Facebook, Twitter, and Instagram! And, if you enjoyed this episode (or any other episode) we would love for you to leave us a review on iTunes!
Show Notes:
For those digging the sweet ukulele intro music, that comes to us from the talented musician and running coach, Matt Flaherty. Check out his site for more audio goodness!
If you like what you hear and want to get more, please subscribe in iTunes and leave a review. That pleases our overlords at iTunes... 😬
If you want more from the BibRave running community, check out our race review page at BibRave.com or follow us on Twitter @BibRave.
Today we’ve got Episode 160 of The BibRave Podcast, brought to you by the 2019 Madison Marathon presented by SSM Health. Run this capital city this fall and save 10% on the Full or Half with code “BRMSN19”.
This episode is also brought to you by Knockaround! Try their NEW Sport Collection - the sunglasses that can handle it all. Save 20% off your entire order with code “BRKNOCK”!
We’re back from our break and ready to hear all about Tim and Jess’s travels to South America. They share their experiences in Buenos Aires, Mendoza, and Santiago, and what it was like to run, bike, and CrossFit during their trip. To close out the episode Tim, Jess, and Andy share their various pacing stories both in official and unofficial capacities. We all know how hard it is to keep yourself pushing hard at the end of the race, and the trio share various tips and strategies.
As always, you can find us on Facebook, Twitter, and Instagram! And, if you enjoyed this episode (or any other episode) we would love for you to leave us a review on iTunes!
Show Notes:
For those digging the sweet ukulele intro music, that comes to us from the talented musician and running coach, Matt Flaherty. Check out his site for more audio goodness!
If you like what you hear and want to get more, please subscribe in iTunes and leave a review. That pleases our overlords at iTunes... 😬
If you want more from the BibRave running community, check out our race review page at BibRave.com or follow us on Twitter @BibRave.
You know how there are certain subjects or ideas that you hear discussed often, maybe that you’ve even referenced yourself, but don’t fully understand? Things like Bitcoin, nuclear power, and solar cells are things people talk about a lot, but because they’re so common, many people are afraid to ask for a detailed explanation. We’ll call it the “FOBE Phenomenon,” or, Fear of Being Embarrassed (trademark pending 😉).
In fact, FOBE is such a common phenomenon that there’s an entire discussion thread dedicated to the subject on Reddit, the popular social sharing and discussion site. Known as ELI5, or Explain it Like I’m 5 (years old), ELI5 is where users post a seemingly complicated subject or idea, and ask someone in the community - usually a subject matter expert - to explain it in a way that a five year-old might understand.
It’s important to note that the ELI5 answers rarely adhere to the concept literally. The idea is to simplify and demystify, making otherwise esoteric subjects more accessible and understandable. A five year-old’s level of understanding is the theme and inspiration, but it’s not literally required or even important.
What is important is breaking something complicated into something simpler, and we’re excited to do that with an idea that’s near and dear to our hearts: Bone Conduction.
Introducing Explain Like I'm 5: Bone Conduction, a special podcast feature by AfterShokz, and board-certified, YouTube-renowned audiologist, Dr. Cliff Olson, AuD. Dr. Cliff is an expert in all things related to Audiology, and his insight into the science and benefits of bone conduction are extremely illuminating.
As you probably already know, AfterShokz transmit sound via bone conduction, meaning our headphones rest in front of your ears, rather than over or inside. However, you might not know all of the tech and biology at play, or what’s necessary to transmit sound via bone conduction vs air conduction, which is how most sound travels and is received.
ELI5: Bone Conduction tackles all of the bone conduction questions you’ve ever had, plus it includes a few more fun facts and safety tips. You can download the episode here, and if you want to listen via that sweet bone conduction magic, check out our brand new model, the Aeropex!
Thanks for listening - we hope you enjoy this episode of ELI5: Bone Conduction!
Today we’ve got Episode 159 of The BibRave Podcast, brought to you by the GAP Relay 2019 presented by UPMC Health Plan and run by P3R. Save $100 on your team’s relay registration today with “BIBRAVE100”! Get your squad together today!
This episode is also sponsored by OOFOS - makers of the revolutionary recovery footwear. Recover faster, feel better, feel the OO when you experience their OOfoam™️ technology that absorbs 37% more impact than traditional footwear. Feel your OO today!
This week the tables are turned and Tim interviews Jessica with a focus on her career path. Jessica has worked at a number of notable organizations, from LinkedIn to The Atlantic, before she got into the running industry. We hear all about her experience working at Nike and then at Runner’s World, what she learned along the way, and how she found the time and space to discover what truly makes her happy. To no surprise, the answer was BibRave (oh, and Tim!). 😍
🏝 Race-cation ready? Join Team BibRave for the BibRave Bahamas Getaway: Exuma Marathon, November 7th-11th. Stay at the luxurious Grand Isle Resort and create a race weekend like you’ll never forget! Book today!
Still time to vote for the 2019 finalists for The BibRave 100! Let your voice be heard before the voting closes on September 2nd! ➡️ www.thebibrave100.com
As always, you can find us on Facebook, Twitter, and Instagram! And, if you enjoyed this episode (or any other episode) we would love for you to leave us a review on iTunes!
Show Notes:
For those digging the sweet ukulele intro music, that comes to us from the talented musician and running coach, Matt Flaherty. Check out his site for more audio goodness!
If you like what you hear and want to get more, please subscribe in iTunes and leave a review. That pleases our overlords at iTunes... 😬
If you want more from the BibRave running community, check out our race review page at BibRave.com or follow us on Twitter @BibRave.
Today we’ve got Episode 158 of The BibRave Podcast, brought to you by the ZOOMA Women’s Running Series. With incredible destinations across the country (and soon international!), the ZOOMA series is an awesome race-cation experience. Save 15% on sign-up with “ZOOMABR15”! 💪
This episode is also sponsored by FBOMB - makers of clean, amazing, nutritious, and delicious nut butter packs. Save 10% on FBOMB Nut Butter Variety Pack (16-Count) with code “BRPOD10”! 🥜
This week Tim and Jessica interview Sarah Ratzlaff, formerly of runDisney and now the owner of the ZOOMA Women’s Race Series! The episode kicks off with the typical BibRave breakfast talk, which dovetails into a conversation about all things coffee… what to drink, mugs, you name it. Sarah then shares how she entered the industry of running through an internship at Disney Sports - the role that eventually evolved into one where she helped develop runDisney into the iconic brand and event series it is today.
For the past two years, Sarah has taken on a new and exciting project as owner of the ZOOMA Women’s Race Series. She shares what it means to own the ZOOMA brand, how she approaches taking risks, and what she is looking to achieve in establishing ZOOMA’s identity.
As always, you can find us on Facebook, Twitter, and Instagram! And, if you enjoyed this episode (or any other episode) we would love for you to leave us a review on iTunes!
Show Notes:
For those digging the sweet ukulele intro music, that comes to us from the talented musician and running coach, Matt Flaherty. Check out his site for more audio goodness!
If you like what you hear and want to get more, please subscribe in iTunes and leave a review. That pleases our overlords at iTunes... 😬
If you want more from the BibRave running community, check out our race review page at BibRave.com or follow us on Twitter @BibRave.
If you have participated in a large race event, such as a marathon, 5K, triathlon, or relay, you’re familiar with the participant experience.
We show up, run, bike, experience the glory of the finish line, get our medal, enjoy a post-race beer and head home with our amazing event memories.
What we don’t see is the HOURS, weeks, and months of work done by event organizers and countless volunteers. Sure, we train and give up time with our families and Netflix accounts, but we really don’t understand half of what goes on behind the scenes with some of these events.
Not anymore, friends!
The Peek, a behind-the-scenes podcast series by AfterShokz. In this 3-part series, we take you behind the curtain to get the inside scoop on what it takes to put on some of the most premier endurance events.
In this first installment of The Peek, we’re exploring all of the insane work that goes into putting on the mother of all relay races, the granddaddy of grind, where van-life meets runners meets volcano meets Pacific-Coast. That’s right - we’re peeking under the hood of the Hood to Coast Relay!
Starting on the potentially active stratovolcano, Mt. Hood, 65 miles east of downtown Portland, and running 199 miles west to the Pacific Coast, Hood to Coast features 1,050 teams of 6-12 people, roughly 12,600 runners, and 3,600 volunteers!
But it’s not just the sheer number of people or miles that make this race a daunting enterprise to execute. Along those 199 miles are countless highways, rural roads, municipalities, neighborhoods, towns, and other stakeholders that the race has to accommodate. There are also several “exchange points,” where all 1,050 team vans all converge to pass the baton on to their teammates.
To get a sense of what it takes to put on Hood to Coast, we talked with Hood to Coast’s Chief Operating Officer, Dan Floyd and VP of Sales, Tina Wood, to hear more about the organization that pulls off this Herculean feat year after year.
We also talked with Kelly Buechler, Executive Director of Providence Portland Medical Foundation, the race’s primary charitable partner and beneficiary, who shares some of the amazing work Providence Medical Center has accomplished through Hood to Coast’s support.
And finally, to get some stories from the front row, we talked with Steve and Becky Hanamura. Steve is a runner who was born blind and has run Hood to Coast for the last 29 years, and Becky has run exchange 12 – arguably the most complicated and difficult exchange point – for the last 25 years.
Between Dan, Tina, Kelly, Steve, and Becky - they’ve seen Hood to Coast grow from a concept to an upstart event, to an international phenomenon.
If you’ve been looking to accomplish something BIG, embark on an amazing adventure with 11 friends, and see one of the most beautiful areas of the United States, we’re sure you’ll want to hear more about Hood to Coast. You can download the episode here, and if this episode pushes you over the edge, you can learn more about how to enter the Hood to Coast lottery here.
Thanks for listening - we hope you enjoy episode one of The Peek!
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