The Rambling Runner Podcast

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#452 - Peter Bromka: Shifting Race Goals, Crewing Western States, & Masters World Champs Jul 08, 2022

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Writer, elite marathoner, and new masters runner Peter Bromka is back on the show. In our free-wheeling conversation we discuss his recent race at the Grandma's Marathon, shifting race goals from a previous linear progression, crewing for friend and Editor in Chief of Trail Runner Magazine Zoe Röm at the Western States Endurance Run, and the Master World Championships.

Read more from Peter here: https://linktr.ee/bromka.

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#451 - For the Love of the Run with Carolyn Su Jul 03, 2022

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The third episode of our new monthly feature on the Rambling Runner Podcast, For the Love of The Run with Carolyn Su, is here!

An awful lot has transpired since our episode last month and, as usual, our lives seem to parallel each others in various ways.

Here is what we discuss:

Family Jam of kid camps and summer plans
DiverseWeRun feature
Carolyn's exciting new venture with Mary Johnson from Lift Run Perform which will improve access and resources for a number of runners
A detailed breakdown of the new era of live-streaming trail races. what that means for future TV coverage, and how it can spotlight amateur runners as well as the elites

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#450 - Angelo Poli: Metabolism, Fueling for Performance, Losing Weight Safely Jul 01, 2022

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Metabolic Profiling (MetPro) is the advanced methodology created by Transformation Specialist Angelo Poli that analyzes a person’s specific response to diet and activity, and adjusts based on their personal needs and goals. It has allowed Poli and his highly respected team to quickly redirect his clients in the direction they’ll personally see the greatest results.

MetPro clientele from all over the world range in scope from NFL MVP Aaron Rodgers, among other elite athletes, to physique models, businessmen and serial entrepreneurs. Those who have worked with Poli and his team of coaches have consistently achieved exceptional results regardless of hectic schedules, significant injuries, crippled metabolisms, and lives with exceedingly-heavy responsibilities.

In this episode Angelo takes a deep dive into the importance of fueling properly, attaining peak performance, and how he advises clients who are looking to lose weight safely while still trying to attain fitness goals.

You can take an assessment and get a free consultation to see if MetPro is right for you at www.metpro.co/rambling.

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#449: Dr. Jess Mena, DPT: All Things Plantar Fasciitis from Warning Signs, Treatments, & Training Jun 27, 2022

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Dr. Jess Mena, DPT is here for our monthly collaboration and this time we are taking a deep dive in plantar fasciitis.

Plantar fasciitis, otherwise known as PF, has been described as the vampire bite of running injuries. It starts as a slight pain in the heel and can progress all the way to weeks, months, or even years of discomfort. It is one of the most common running injuries and can become debilitating.

In this episode, Jess describes the warning signs of PF, the different stages of the ailment, the kinds of runners it can impact and why, ways to treat the issue, and much, much more.

Follow Jess at www.instagram.com/tempo_with_jess.

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#448 - Hebah Hefzy, MD: From Struggling with Stairs to 26 Marathons, 6 BQ's and a 100 Miler Jun 24, 2022

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10 years ago, at the age of 30, Hebah Hefzy realized she needed to make a change.

Hebah graduated from high school at 16 years old and medical school at 22. Her drive and talent were elite . Her academics and career were a priority for Hebah but her physical fitness had taken a backseat. She was alarmed when she felt out of shape climbing a flight of stairs. As a doctor, Hefzy talked to patients about the importance of exercise but she was failing to walk-the-walk.

Hefzy couldn’t run a mile, but decided running was something she could fit into her schedule. At the time she was married with three children and working as a vascular neurologist in Detroit, Michigan. During her lunch breaks she would change in a Starbucks bathroom, run for 10 minutes, then go bac to work. It wasn't ideal but it was a start.

In the following 10 years Hebah attacked her running goals with energy and optimism, even when some of the people closest to her insisted that she stop.

Now Hebah is a six time Boston Marathon qualifier, has run 26 marathons, climbed Mt. Kilimanjaro, and a 100 mile race finisher. When you hear Hebah you will agree that there is nothing that this incredible woman can't do.

Also, we have a new segment in the intro: Coaching Shout-out. In this episode we feature Hillary Geipel.

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#447 - Matt Choi: College Football to Endurance Athlete Extraordinaire Jun 20, 2022

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At first glance Matt Choi's evolution from college athlete to 3:05 marathoner and ultramarathoner doesn't seem remarkable. However, the more you dig into his athletic history the more remarkable it is. Matt Choi is an absolute beast and an amazingly energetic person.

Matt played football at Monmouth University and worked his tail off to get to that level. As an Asian-American, Matt didn't have anybody to model his game after. He learned to set his own path and made the most of his opportunities.

After college Matt was unsure what to do next but he knew that sport would play a major role. Then COVID hit. Matt made a decision that would change his life. He decided to pursue endurance events with 100% effort and document the journey. Three years later Matt has completed a 100 miler and is knocking on the door of breaking 3:00 in the marathon. All while continuing to lift hard and be a well-rounded athlete. Following him on Instagram and TikTok at mattchoi_6 is always entertaining, informative, and complete with tons of inspiration.

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#446 - Mind, Body, and Sole with Tommie Runz: Most Underrated/Overrated Shoes and Metaspeed Sky+ First Look Jun 17, 2022

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Our new monthly running shoe episodes with Tommie Runz are back and it now has a name - Mind, Body, and Sole.

In this episode we bring you two segments. In the first Tommie and I detail our two favorite underrated shoes and our most overrated shoe. Once we finish that breakdown we take a first-look at the new Asics Metaspeed Sky+. Tommie got the shoe a couple weeks ago and has taken it out for runs at several different paces. We compare it to the original Sky, the Metaspeed Edge and Edge+, and other highly productive carbon plated racers.

About Tommie:

Tommie Runz is making big moves within the broader running community. Several years back Tommie was the picture of ill-health. He had an alcohol problem, was eating poorly, and was doing little exercise. They one-by-one he addressed all of these issues until he became the man and runner he is today - fast, fit, vegan, host of the Run Eat Sleep Show, and owner of Chip Time Running. A truly magnificent transformation for a man who's an even better person than he is a runner.

Follow Tommie -www.instagram.com/tommie_runz

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#445 - Coach's Corner with Alison Staples and Corrine Malcom: All Things Heat/Summer Training Jun 13, 2022

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Now that it's starting to heat up we are brining you a timely and important Coach's Corner episode. Alison Staples and Corrine Malcolm bring their varied experiences to provide a boat load of expertise that will be helpful to runners of all abilities and distances.

Alison is a coach at Run to the Finish and the &Running Studio. She is also a physical therapist assistant and a crew leader for Riot Squad Running. Corrine is an elite trail and ultra runner for adidas Terrex and coaches at CTS Train Right. She is also one of the hosts of the fantastic Trail Society podcast.

In this episode we discuss:

Heat adaptation
What the heat/dew point does to a runner's body
How summer conditions affect performance
Nutrition and hydration adjustments
Scheduling workouts for harsh conditions
Tips and tricks for summer running

You can follow Alison at www.instagram.com/alioop_0_o_runs and Corrine at www.instagram.com/corrinemalcolm.

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#444 - 360 Degree Analysis: Ari Hendrix & Sydney Devore Jun 10, 2022

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Today on podcast the we are continuing a new format that has been a huge hit - a 360 degree review of an athlete's improvement. First we speak with Ari Hendrix, and then her coach Sydney Devore, about her remarkable improvement over the last three years.

Ari Hendrix ran a 3:57 in her first marathon ten years ago. Prior to starting her running journey Ari was a college basketball player and basketball coach. As soon as she crossed that finish line she fell in love with a new sport.

Since that day she has improved nearly every year and in enormous fashion. In fact, Ari just ran 2:42 in the Bayshore Marathon. That amazing performance boosted her to the 5th fastest U.S. born African American woman in history!

In April of 2019 she ran 3:05 and it was then when she hired Sydney Devore, a coach at McKirdy Trained and one of the best marathoners in the country.

Since 2019 Ari has worked through some significant difficulties. Three serious injuries, panic attacks, and mental health challenges. Through it all, Ari and Sydney formed an important bond that lead to tremendous success and much more.

You can follow Ari at www.instagram.com/ari_hendrixroach.

You can learn more about the coaches and services at McKirdy Trained at www.mckirdytrained.com.

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#443 - For the Love of the Run with Carolyn Su Jun 06, 2022

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The second episode of our new monthly feature on the Rambling Runner Podcast, For the Love of The Run with Carolyn Su, is out and we couldn't be more excited.

An awful lot has transpired since our episode last month and, as usual, our lives seem to parallel each others in various ways.

Here is what we discuss:

Carolyn's not so excellent marathon adventure
Dealing with/working through a goal deferred
Planning for summer running when the kids are out of school and you're trying to fit in summer family fun.
DiverseWeRun Spotlight - Erica Moore
Simu Liu's autobiography, We Were Dreamers: An Immigrant Superhero Origin Story

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