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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Episode 190 of The BibRave Podcast is here and ready for your ears! This week Tim and Jess welcome back Katie Hynes - former podcast guest, nutritionist, and also Olympic Trials qualifier! Katie provides The BibRave Podcast listeners an inside look at her experience at the Trials.
Before we dive into the episode, Tim and Jess also share details about a new BibRave initiative that has gathered over 80 partners across the industry to call on YOU - the runners - to reach out to new runners you know to provide advice, tips, and insight on how to keep running. Countless people are running more than ever due to gym and studio closures, and we want to welcome them with virtual open arms! Learn more about it here and follow #ReleasetheRunner to hear people’s stories!
Now, back into the main interview! This episode features two separate interviews with Katie. The first occurred weeks before the Trials, and we hear about her training, the anticipation, and all the emotions tied up for Katie - an amazingly speedy Marathoner experiencing the Trials from an “everyday runner” perspective. The second takes place two weeks after the Trials to hear all the details of Katie’s experience that weekend as a Brooks “Hometown Hero.” She also shares how her post-Trials two-week trip was affected by the spread of COVID-19 internationally.
For a deeper podcast dive, check out this week’s show notes 📝! 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.
Episode 189 of The BibRave Podcast is here and ready for your ears! This week Tim, Jess, and Andy talk about all things virtual! From work from home (WFH) tips and strategies, to adjusting to social isolation/distancing, and finally sharing ways runners can get involved by running virtual races!
Team BibRave has been rocking the WFH lifestyle for years, so the trio starts the episode sharing how they manage WFH and include some tips for WFH newbies. They then talk about an exciting movement that BibRave will be launching next week. 🤫 The initiative will activate the running community to reach out to NEW runners who are getting out there while their gyms and studios are closed. The group explores habits they’ve adopted during COVID quarantine from cooking, to daily walks, to new shows. They end by discussing different ways runners can sign-up for virtual races for the rest of their Spring/Summer season!
For a deeper podcast dive, check out this week’s show notes 📝! 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.
Episode 188 of The BibRave Podcast has arrived! 🎉 This week Tim and Jess talk with the winner of the US Olympic Marathon trials in Atlanta - Aliphine Tuliamuk.
This week’s episode is sponsored by Madison Mini Marathon! Taking place on August 22, 2020, this race has a distance for everyone! There is a Half, 5K, Kids’ Race, and of course, Virtual Options on all events. You won’t want to miss the 14th Mile Post-Race Party with craft beer, live music, and breathtaking views of Lake Mendota. Register today and use code "BIBRAVE10" for 10% off the Half & 5K!
Our conversation with Aliphine begins with a conversation about food, obvi. Not only do we talk about her breakfast, but about a number of favorite foods and what her experience was like immigrating to the US and eating new dishes. We have a great conversation around mindfulness and how that improved Aliphine’s training for the Trials. We then discuss a myriad of topics, from language, her beanie business, anticipation for the Olympics in Tokyo, and more!
For a deeper podcast dive, check out this week’s show notes 📝! And if you enjoyed this episode, we would love it if you could leave us a review on iTunes!
Show Notes:
Want to join the podcast conversation? Message us on social - Twitter, Instagram, or Facebook - and don’t forget to use the hashtags #BibChat & #BRPodcast!
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.
Episode 187 of The BibRave Podcast has arrived! 🎉 This week Tim and Jess talk to recurring guest Cholesterol Dave about one of our favorite topics - poop!
We begin our 💩 conversation by answering some listener questions, which include “what is poop?” and “why does it float?” We also discuss various issues runners can experience with poop and GI distress when training or racing. And finally, we chat about how to practice good GI health (e.g. poop more frequently)!
For a deeper podcast dive, check out this week’s show notes 📝! 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.
Episode 186 of The BibRave Podcast has arrived! 🎉 This week Tim and Jess talk to Andy about their latest race weekend adventures in Seattle for the Allstate Hot Chocolate Seattle 15K/5K. If you’re looking to run all the miles and eat all the chocolate, check out the Allstate Hot Chocolate 15K/5K series and see if they will be coming to a city near you!
The trio starts off by sharing a recent podcast review, and chats about reviews in general. Shameless plug - if you haven’t reviewed The BibRave Podcast on iTunes, please do! 🎤 It helps others find us when we have more reviews! Back to the convo, Tim and Jess then talk about their fun weekend in Seattle. From a hotel upgrade of a lifetime, to eating and drinking around the city, to the race itself and ALL the chocolate, we hear about their full Murphy-style mini race-cation weekend. Jess then shares how she’s been dealing with the mental stress of trying to run faster than she has before, and they all reflect on the amazing inspiration from watching the Olympic Marathon Trials.
For a deeper podcast dive, check out this week’s show notes 📝! 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.
Episode 185 of The BibRave Podcast has arrived! 🎉 This week we bring you another interview from Running USA with the Race Director of the Missoula Marathon, Tony Banovich. Missoula took the #1 Marathon spot on The BibRave 100 in 2017 and 2018, and was featured as #2 in 2019.
Thank you to the Missoula Marathon for sponsoring this week’s episode of The BibRave Podcast. Come run this bucket list race that’s been at the top of The BibRave 100 for 3 years in a row! Enjoy the incredible scenery that this one-of-a-kind Montana race has to offer! Register today using code "BIBRAVE2020" for $5 off the half or full marathon.
The conversation starts with Tony sharing his insight into how small city races can compete with the likes of the major city majors like Boston, New York, and Chicago. He then shares some personal stories of his recent health struggles, giving The BibRave Podcast listeners an inside look at how being fit can be different than being healthy. The trio then ends with a lively discussion on the state of the sport of running, and what it can do to promote the competitive aspect to mass participants.
For a deeper podcast dive, check out this week’s show notes 📝! 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.
Episode 184 of The BibRave Podcast has arrived! 🎉 This week, Tim, Jess, and Andy share tales of their recent trip to Las Vegas for the Running USA conference, comment on the controversial topic of SWAG, and react to the recent news around the cancellation of the Tokyo Marathon.
A huge shout out to the Detroit Free Press TCF Bank Marathon for sponsoring this week’s episode! You won’t want to miss out on your chance to cross from the US into Canada on foot while enjoying beautiful fall scenery on this flat and fast Midwestern course! Use code “BIBRAVEDET20” for 10% off the full, half, or 5K distance!
The trio starts by sharing their favorite moments from their recent Vegas trip, including a quick breakdown of how to get into some Vegas gambling if you’re nervous! They then discuss a hot topic in a few conference sessions around SWAG - why do we have so much of it, do we need so much of it, and should races consider offering an alternative? Finally, they end with commentary OF the commentary around the race side of why the Tokyo Marathon was canceled and no refunds were offered.
For a deeper podcast dive, check out this week’s show notes 📝! 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.
Happy Valentine’s Day, Runners!!
Episode 183 of The BibRave Podcast has arrived! This week, Tim and Jess bring you the first of two interviews from the Running USA Conference they attended in Las Vegas, NV. The pair sit down with Jan Seeley, Co-Director of the Christie Clinic Illinois Marathon, which takes place April 23rd-25th, 2020 in Champaign-Urbana, Illinois! Don’t miss out on this incredible race, and register today using “BIBRAVEPODCAST2020” to save $10 on your registration!
Jan chats with Jess and Tim about how the race began, how she took over the event in just one year, and why she loves being called the “Marathon Lady” throughout town. The race has become a full family affair, with Jan’s family members flying in from across the country! We also get a sneak preview about some NEW perks launching in 2020 for participants and volunteers! Jan is one of the most passionate and energetic race directors in the business, so we’re thrilled to share her story with you!
For a deeper podcast dive, check out this week’s show notes 📝! And if you enjoyed this episode, we would love it if you could 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.
Episode 182 of The BibRave Podcast just DROPPED! This week, Tim and Jess interview Mark Remy - the creative wizard and hilarious “area man” behind what is essentially The Onion for runners, Dumb Runner.
Mark is a Portland, OR resident and former Runner’s World columnist who turned his passion for running and writing into a must-read site that makes fun of all things running. Most of his articles poke fun at dogs (Tim’s favorite - “'He's Friendly,' Owner Assures Runner as Off-Leash Dog Pierces Carotid Artery”), runners being obnoxious (“Report: Running as Little as Once a Week Can Boost Ability to Talk Incessantly About Running”), or runners taking themselves too seriously (“World's Social Media Users Eagerly Await Details of Man's Latest Run”).
Tim and Jess talk with Mark over beers about Dumb Runner, how he approaches content creation, how bikes and cars differently threaten runners, his philosophy behind runner-supported content vs. advertisers, and plenty of other nerdy running stuff.
For a deeper podcast dive, check out this week’s show notes 📝! 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.
Episode 181 of The BibRave Podcast just DROPPED! This week, Tim talks with CEO and Founder of Soul Focus and Run Local Events, JT Service.
JT is an accomplished runner (with a checkered history in speed walking 😬) whose company is doing some of the most innovative and cool brand and race activations. His companies work with everyone from HOKA ONE ONE and Under Armour to the San Francisco Marathon and Bay to Breakers. We’re talking race production, awesome brand activations, and everything in between. JT is also one of the funniest, smartest, and most creative people in the running industry, and we’re honored to call him our friend. He’s an inspiring human with an incredible outlook on life, work, running, and waves.
JT’s company also owns the Silicon Valley Half Marathon, which is the sponsor of this week’s episode and takes place April 5, 2020. The Silicon Valley Half is a flat, fast, and fun race that includes next-level swag such as a runner’s backpack, a long-sleeved ¼ zip tee, a locally-designed race medal as well as free admission to the Food Truck Festival that doubles as a race after-party. Listeners to the BibRave Podcast can save 10% with code “BIBRAVE2020”!
For a deeper podcast dive, check out this week’s show notes 📝! 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.
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