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RunChats with @RonRunsNYC

RunChats with @RonRunsNYC

By Ron Romano

Talking all things running, exploring how inspiring endurance athletes keep grinding, and Stay in the Fight!
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RunChats with @RonRunsNYCAug 10, 2020

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Tokyo Marathon Tips with Naomi Fox (IG Live) | RunChats Ep.127

Tokyo Marathon Tips with Naomi Fox (IG Live) | RunChats Ep.127

We've got tons of Tokyo tips & questions answered from yesterday's IG Live convo with Naomi. Big thanks to all who joined—we look forward to seeing you in Tokyo!

Naomi was a great co-host and is running for her Six-Star, like so many others. She asked me her top-of-mind questions and we answered many more from our engaged audience, as well.


We covered:

-Starting area logistics

-GPS & why you should turn OFF auto-lap on your watch

-Course layout & strategy

-Aid stations/on-course fueling with water & Pocari Sweat

-Spectator viewing options

-Finish line Six-Star process

-Charity area at the finish

-Favorite dining & shopping options

-The Expo

-The best shakeout spots

-And more!


This is my 5th trip to Japan. I ran Tokyo in 2019 & 2023 and I shared my experiences and best practices to help everyone be better prepared for a great race day and travel experience to Japan. Ganbatte!!


If you enjoy the episode, it would mean the world to me if you would rate the podcast or write a review and share feedback wherever you get your podcast groove on.


Connect With Naomi:

Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/njmiles13


Connect With Ron:

Personal Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/ronrunsnyc

Podcast Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/runchats_with_ronrunsnyc

Facebook: https://fb.me/runchats

Website: https://ronrunsnyc.com


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© 2024 Ron Romano

Feb 25, 202401:18:18
Tammy Hsieh - 2:37:00: An OTQ Race For the Ages! | RunChats Ep.126

Tammy Hsieh - 2:37:00: An OTQ Race For the Ages! | RunChats Ep.126

In one of the most inspiring running stories of the year, Tammy Hsieh ran 2:37:00 at CIM and hit the OTQ standard on the number to qualify for the US Olympic Marathon Trials in Orlando, FL on Feb 3, 2024!

When Tammy turned the final corner, the finish line clock read 2:36:50 and she kicked for home with everything she had left and crossed the line at 2:37:03.

There were a few uncertain moments before friends showed Tammy her chip time and someone from the CIM team draped her with the coveted OTQ banner so she could celebrate her huge accomplishment.

Tammy became the 173rd woman to earn her spot in this year's race.

She has been on quite a tear over the past two years—just look at her amazing progression:

2:48 - CIM 2021

2:45 - Indy 2022

2:37:44 - Ottawa 5/28/2023

2:37:00 - CIM 12/8/2023


We covered:

-Coaching & her training approach with Kim Conley

-Her Ottawa build vs CIM—her 1st time logging 100M weeks

-Her start in NYC training with Central Park Track Club

-Moving to Boston & training with the Boston Hares

-Her drive/passion/fire—where it comes from

-Mindset, mantras, & self-talk on the course

-Her plan for Orlando

-Community service


There are so many great nuggets to unpack in this one and I'm stoked to keep following Tammy’s inspiring journey!


If you enjoy the episode, it would mean the world to me if you would rate the podcast or write a review and share feedback wherever you get your podcast groove on.


Connect With Tammy:

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


Connect With Ron:

Personal Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/ronrunsnyc

Podcast Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/runchats_with_ronrunsnyc

Facebook: https://fb.me/runchats

Website: https://ronrunsnyc.com


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Email: david@inpostmedia.com

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© 2023 Ron Romano

Dec 22, 202359:59
Polly Moody - Focusing On Joy & the Process To Find Her Best | RunChats Ep.125

Polly Moody - Focusing On Joy & the Process To Find Her Best | RunChats Ep.125

Meet Polly Moody, mom of two, full-time teacher, and 2:46 marathoner!

Polly tore her ACL and meniscus two years ago when her running had been on an upward trajectory. She tackled a long, difficult rehab where she faced a number of setbacks and had serious doubts about whether she would make it back to her previous form.

Polly injected more long runs on trails and shifted her focus to process versus outcome. Along the way, she found more joy and discovered the fastest, best version of her running self.

Polly just turned 40 and her speedy 2:46 time earned her 9th in her age group in Chicago and a free bib through the American Development Group for 2024.

I'm so stoked to follow Polly's inspiring journey!


If you enjoy the episode, it would mean the world to me if you would rate the podcast or write a review and share feedback wherever you get your podcast groove on.


Connect With Polly:

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


Connect With Ron:

Personal Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/ronrunsnyc

Podcast Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/runchats_with_ronrunsnyc

Facebook: https://fb.me/runchats

Website: https://ronrunsnyc.com


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Produced by: David Margittai | In Post Media

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Email: david@inpostmedia.com

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© 2023 Ron Romano

Dec 08, 202301:02:10
Simone Carniglia - Running & Inspiring the Type One Diabetes Community | RunChats Ep.124

Simone Carniglia - Running & Inspiring the Type One Diabetes Community | RunChats Ep.124

Meet Simone Carniglia, Six-Star finisher, and Guinness World Record holder as the fastest runner with Type One diabetes—with an amazing average time of 2:42:30 per race!

Simone started his running journey to lose weight and was inspired by Stefano Baldini, the great Italian marathoner who won the gold medal at the 2004 Athens Olympics.

Running these incredibly fast times is impressive, but for a diabetic, it is significantly more challenging. A diabetic marathoner has to continuously control blood sugar levels in order to be safe, not faint, and perform at their best. They're more subject to cramping and dehydration during physical activity, especially when glucose levels aren't managed properly.

Simone has only been running for five years and is just getting started. He hopes his journey will inspire many other diabetic athletes to not give up on their dreams and never give up. Simone's story proves that with the right training, nutrition, therapy, strategy, and use of the latest technologies—such as Abbott Global and Freestyle Libre 3—diabetic runners can achieve amazing results that weren't imaginable just a few short years ago

Simone is grateful for the Abbott Global profile they featured on him for World Diabetes Day and is excited to get started on a second round of World Marathon Majors. I'm rooting for Simone to keep inspiring and look forward to seeing him out there in 2024!


If you enjoy the episode, it would mean the world to me if you would rate the podcast or write a review and share feedback wherever you get your podcast groove on.


Connect With Simone:

Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/simone.carniglia

All Other Links: https://linktr.ee/6majorswitht1d


Connect With Ron:

Personal Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/ronrunsnyc

Podcast Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/runchats_with_ronrunsnyc

Facebook: https://fb.me/runchats

Website: https://ronrunsnyc.com


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Produced by: David Margittai | In Post Media

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Email: david@inpostmedia.com

Social: https://www.instagram.com/_margittai


© 2023 Ron Romano

Nov 27, 202337:41
Catching Up with Jereny Rivera on Training with Low Ferritin & Her Build for CIM (IG Live) | RunChats Ep.123

Catching Up with Jereny Rivera on Training with Low Ferritin & Her Build for CIM (IG Live) | RunChats Ep.123

We're catching up with Jereny Rivera on her recent training in the Florida heat and delving into her experience with ferritin iron deficiency. I really enjoyed having her back to share insights on her transformational journey to inspire runners and how she perseveres in the face of challenges and channels the haters.

I'm rooting for Jereny to crush it at CIM!


If you enjoy the episode, it would mean the world to me if you would rate the podcast or write a review and share feedback wherever you get your podcast groove on.


Connect With Jereny:

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


Connect With Ron:

Personal Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/ronrunsnyc

Podcast Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/runchats_with_ronrunsnyc

Facebook: https://fb.me/runchats

Website: https://ronrunsnyc.com


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Produced by: David Margittai | In Post Media

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Email: david@inpostmedia.com

Social: https://www.instagram.com/_margittai


© 2023 Ron Romano

Nov 10, 202334:54
NYC Marathon Course Guide (IG Live with Kate Pallardy) | RunChats Ep.122

NYC Marathon Course Guide (IG Live with Kate Pallardy) | RunChats Ep.122

This episode is from an IG Live covering a course breakdown of the New York City Marathon with 19th place finisher in the 2017 NYC Marathon, Kate Pallardy. Kate is a rockstar and was my episode 100 guest, which we recorded the night before last year's race.

Topics we covered include:

-Expo & race weekend

-Race day logistics

-Race plan

-Fueling

-How to run the bridges

-Saving something for 5th Avenue

-Having FUN—it's the 5 boro block party!!


This was a fun back-and-forth convo where we shared each other's perspectives—Kate's from running in the pro field and mine from 11 previous races in NYC. Good luck to all taking on the best marathon in the world!


If you enjoy the episode, it would mean the world to me if you would rate the podcast or write a review and share feedback wherever you get your podcast groove on.


Connect With Kate:

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


Connect With Ron:

Personal Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/ronrunsnyc

Podcast Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/runchats_with_ronrunsnyc

Facebook: https://fb.me/runchats

Website: https://ronrunsnyc.com


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Produced by: David Margittai | In Post Media

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Email: david@inpostmedia.com

Social: https://www.instagram.com/_margittai


© 2023 Ron Romano

Oct 27, 202357:50
Rob Dalto - Chasing Down Six-Star Dreams, an Abbott Slam, & Creating Community | RunChats Ep.121

Rob Dalto - Chasing Down Six-Star Dreams, an Abbott Slam, & Creating Community | RunChats Ep.121

Meet Rob Dalto, Six-Star finisher, Abbott ambassador, and running community builder.

When Rob's dad was battling cancer in 2017, running marathons with his sister, Nicole, became a way for his family to bond together. His dad enjoyed watching them race and they made him a big part of their Six-Star journey. And though he didn't make it to their finish line, Rob runs with his dad's name—Joseph—on his singlet, and uses running as a way to honor and stay connected with him.

Rob has run all 5 Abbott Majors in 2023 and only needs to finish off his hometown race in NYC to complete an Abbott Slam. There are currently only 84 runners in the world who have completed one, and around 10 on the Abbott Slam journey this year, hoping to join this illustrious group after NYC.

Rob had a breakthrough day in Chicago, ripping a 2:56 PR, fueled by a powerful letter his dad sent in 2017 sharing how inspired and proud he was of Rob and Nicole's running journeys.

Rob works hard to engage in the community—doing workouts with a multitude of groups, performing sweat tests for runners to help them understand fueling, and trying to give back to the sport that brings him so much joy.

Huge thanks to Rob for bringing such positive energy!


If you enjoy the episode, it would mean the world to me if you would rate the podcast or write a review and share feedback wherever you get your podcast groove on.


Connect With Rob:

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

All Other Links: https://linktr.ee/pursuitofperformance__


Connect With Ron:

Personal Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/ronrunsnyc

Podcast Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/runchats_with_ronrunsnyc

Facebook: https://fb.me/runchats

Website: https://ronrunsnyc.com


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© 2023 Ron Romano

Oct 13, 202330:31
Natalie Dau - Run Like a Woman! | RunChats Ep.120

Natalie Dau - Run Like a Woman! | RunChats Ep.120

Meet Natalie Dau, best-selling author, ultra runner, and travel/lifestyle content creator extraordinaire!

We discussed the origin of 'Run Like a Woman', why it's such an important topic, and the amazing response it has received.

We also dive into Natalie's drive, energy, and upcoming passion projects that fuel her fire, as well as her 'why', and how she keeps going in ultra and life when things get really hard.

Natalie shared some great tips on how to start your fitness journey, make small steps, and keep going.

Huge thanks to Natalie for bringing such positive energy!


This convo is also on IG Live for anyone interested in watching: https://www.instagram.com/p/CxDeLT9uf6o/?utm_source=ig_web_copy_link&igshid=MzRlODBiNWFlZA==


If you enjoy the episode, it would mean the world to me if you would rate the podcast or write a review and share feedback wherever you get your podcast groove on.


Connect With Natalie:

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

Website: https://www.nataliedau.com

Run Like a Woman: https://www.amazon.com/Run-Like-Woman-Cycle-Based-Performance/dp/B0C6VZ2PTW


Connect With Ron:

Personal Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/ronrunsnyc

Podcast Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/runchats_with_ronrunsnyc

Facebook: https://fb.me/runchats

Website: https://ronrunsnyc.com


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© 2023 Ron Romano

Sep 29, 202301:03:20
Acupuncture for Runners with Teddy Levarda (Summer Series #2) | RunChats Ep.119

Acupuncture for Runners with Teddy Levarda (Summer Series #2) | RunChats Ep.119

Meet Teddy Levarda, Licensed Acupuncturist at Morningside Acupuncture M.S., L.A., Dipl. O.M. (NCCAOM)

Teddy joined me for a FUN and informative IG Live RunChat, where we discussed the value of utilizing dry needling, acupuncture to treat chronic pain, running, and sports injuries.

Teddy & Morningside are well known in the NYC running community for helping runners work through and solve challenging injuries and keeping us out there pursuing our big goals and dreams.

We discussed and learned Teddy & Morningside's origin story, the most common types of running injuries acupuncture and dry needling can address, how Teddy has personally helped me through a bout of ITB Syndrome, and other various ailments over the past two years.

This is the second of my Summer Series RunChats with running practitioners focused on keeping runners healthy and on the roads! Hope you all enjoy the listen!


If you enjoy the episode, it would mean the world to me if you would rate the podcast or write a review and share feedback wherever you get your podcast groove on.


Connect With Teddy & Morningside Acupuncture:

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

Website: https://www.morningsideacupuncturenyc.com

All Other Links: https://linktr.ee/morningsideacupuncturenyc


Connect With Ron:

Personal Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/ronrunsnyc

Podcast Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/runchats_with_ronrunsnyc

Facebook: https://fb.me/runchats

Website: https://ronrunsnyc.com


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Produced by: David Margittai | In Post Media

Website: https://www.inpostmedia.com

Email: david@inpostmedia.com

Social: https://www.instagram.com/_margittai


© 2023 Ron Romano

Aug 25, 202341:53
Sara Girotto - I Belong—Becoming Faster as a Master! | RunChats Ep.118

Sara Girotto - I Belong—Becoming Faster as a Master! | RunChats Ep.118

Sara Girotto on mindset, learning, and working with her coach Steve Hranilovich to accept "I Belong" in the American Development Corral—along with CRUSHING a 2:55 Chicago Marathon and winning her Age Group in a World Marathon Major.

For every runner out there that has gotten a late start, Sara's inspiring journey is for you!

After moving to the US from Italy, the family ran a 5K together and she was hooked. In her mid-30s with no background in the sport, she had some remarkable results early on—running a 3:06 debut marathon! But running all her runs at the same tempo pace and distance led to some setbacks.

After meeting her coach Steve Hranilovich at a race, they started working together—adding structure to her training and he helped Sara work on her mindset after struggling with imposter syndrome at USATF Masters Championship races to slowly believing she belonged.

This successful partnership has helped Sara become a 4X USATF AG National Champion and set PRs of 18:18 5K, 1:01 10M, 1:24 1/2M, and 2:55 Marathon in 2022.

We discussed: adjusting to living in the US, where her drive comes from, mindset, imposter syndrome, working through injuries, Master's running, mantras, gratitude, her 'Stay In the Fight Moment', being open, and more.

There are SO many lessons to unpack in this one! Hope you all enjoy the listen!


If you enjoy the episode, it would mean the world to me if you would rate the podcast or write a review and share feedback wherever you get your podcast groove on.


Connect With Sara:

Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/my.happy.places.paces


Connect With Ron:

Personal Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/ronrunsnyc

Podcast Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/runchats_with_ronrunsnyc

Facebook: https://fb.me/runchats

Website: https://ronrunsnyc.com


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Produced by: David Margittai | In Post Media

Website: https://www.inpostmedia.com

Email: david@inpostmedia.com

Social: https://www.instagram.com/_margittai


© 2023 Ron Romano

Aug 11, 202301:08:31
Go Run Stronger with Dr. Gaby Go | RunChats Ep.117

Go Run Stronger with Dr. Gaby Go | RunChats Ep.117

Meet Dr. Gaby Go, sports & performance physical therapist, run & injury prevention coach, Boston Marathon qualifier, and founder of Go Run Stronger.

Gaby joined me for a FUN and informative IG Live RunChat, where we discussed the value of adding PT and strength training to your running to be the strongest, best version of yourself.

We had a well-engaged audience and Gaby did a great job answering questions!

Other topics included the role nutrition plays in injury (and injury prevention), the importance of getting regular blood work done (shoutout Inside Tracker) the value of supplements (like Previnex) can play in getting that dialed in for peak performance.

Gaby recently launched Go Run Stronger to help runners reach their goals without injury. They will be offering monthly subscriptions to strength and rehab programs, 1:1 premium run & strength coaching, physical therapy services, and more!

This is the first of my Summer Series RunChats with running practitioners focused on keeping runners healthy and on the roads. Hope you all enjoy the listen!


If you enjoy the episode, it would mean the world to me if you would rate the podcast or write a review and share feedback wherever you get your podcast groove on.


Connect With Gaby:

Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/dr.gabygo

Go Run Stronger: https://gorunstronger.com

All Other Links: https://linktr.ee/drgabygo


Connect With Ron:

Personal Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/ronrunsnyc

Podcast Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/runchats_with_ronrunsnyc

Facebook: https://fb.me/runchats

Website: https://ronrunsnyc.com


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Produced by: David Margittai | In Post Media

Website: https://www.inpostmedia.com

Email: david@inpostmedia.com

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© 2023 Ron Romano

Jul 28, 202350:50
Lauren Hagans - Conquering Uncharted Territory; Breaking the Tape in her Debut Marathon! | RunChats Ep.116

Lauren Hagans - Conquering Uncharted Territory; Breaking the Tape in her Debut Marathon! | RunChats Ep.116

Meet Lauren Hagans, the 2024 Grandma's Marathon Champion, who made a sensational marathon debut, scorching a 2:25:55—running the fourth-fastest U.S. debut of all time!

Though Lauren has coached many marathoners—and is surrounded by strong, NAZ Elite rockstar marathoning teammates who shared helpful nuggets—this was truly uncharted territory.


"You never get to a starting line by yourself! Little pieces of magic were shared with me at moments of doubt along the way to my first marathon. They helped me develop trust."


We discussed:

-Her build—Lauren was concerned about pushing her mileage too high due to past injuries, so her coaches built her a plan that played to her strengths

-Mentors/coaches who've had an impact—Todd Harbour at Baylor, Ben Rosario, Jenna Wrieden

-Her most meaningful races—1:09:46 4th-place finish debut at the USATF Half Marathon Championships

-Her perfectly executed Grandma's race plan and how awesome it was to share the joy with her coach Jenna at the finish line.

-Her "stay in the fight" moment

-And what’s next


Lauren has competed in 3 Olympic Trials on the track and is stoked to compete in the marathon trials in February. She is hoping to rock a fast half at Valencia before then.

I'm looking forward to following more of her inspiring journey!


If you enjoy the episode, it would mean the world to me if you would rate the podcast or write a review and share feedback wherever you get your podcast groove on.


Connect With Lauren:

Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/haagendazs_86


Connect With Ron:

Personal Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/ronrunsnyc

Podcast Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/runchats_with_ronrunsnyc

Facebook: https://fb.me/runchats

Website: https://ronrunsnyc.com


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Produced by: David Margittai | In Post Media

Website: https://www.inpostmedia.com

Email: david@inpostmedia.com

Social: https://www.instagram.com/_margittai


© 2023 Ron Romano

Jul 21, 202301:14:23
Angela Maciocia - You're Built From Hard Things! | RunChats Ep.115

Angela Maciocia - You're Built From Hard Things! | RunChats Ep.115

Meet Angela Maciocia, an inspiring elite Canadian Masters runner from Montreal.

"You're Built From Hard Things" is the title of this episode and it perfectly personifies Angela's fire, drive, and spirit.

She was in severe pain running the Chicago Marathon and her husband and coach, Bruce Raymer, pulled her off the course at 29K—where she left on crutches, with a 50% plantar fascia tear and a broken heart.

Angela kept the faith through some dark moments—grinding long hours on pool runs and on the elliptical, with a team of therapists to help her rebuild physically, and a mindset coach to build her up mentally.

Fast forward 7 months: Angela rocked a 39:19 at the Canadian 10K Champs on a super hot day—good for 1st place in her age group and 6th female Masters—putting into practice everything she's been working on.

Angela is inspired by her autistic son, Noah, and the many obstacles and challenges he's overcome. Her Stay In the Fight Moment:


"Advocating for Noah every day—that time period, those ten years, shaped me into who I am now."


Angela credits her mom for instilling her fierce work ethic, drive, and fire; and her husband/coach, Bruce, who changed her approach to training and passionately believes that her best racing days are ahead.

Angela had a 23-year career as an adult educator, working with adults with disabilities. She regularly communicates with autistic parents to help guide them as a way to give back and is super grateful for the magical team of people that support her running journey: Raymer Running, Physiomentum, Kevin Longpre, Dr. Sean Landry, Sports Specialists, and West Island Therapy Centre.

I hope you're all inspired by Angela's incredible journey!


If you enjoy the episode, it would mean the world to me if you would rate the podcast or write a review and share feedback wherever you get your podcast groove on.


Connect With Angela:

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

Website: https://raymerrunning.com


Connect With Ron:

Personal Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/ronrunsnyc

Podcast Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/runchats_with_ronrunsnyc

Facebook: https://fb.me/runchats

Website: https://ronrunsnyc.com


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Produced by: David Margittai | In Post Media

Website: https://www.inpostmedia.com

Email: david@inpostmedia.com

Social: https://www.instagram.com/_margittai


© 2023 Ron Romano

Jun 23, 202301:11:32
Anna Rohrer - Cultivating Patience & Running with Joy! | RunChats Ep.114

Anna Rohrer - Cultivating Patience & Running with Joy! | RunChats Ep.114

Meet Anna Rohrer, former 8x All-American for Notre Dame and 5x high school national champion whose running has been on fire of late. In the Boston marathon, Anna finished first among the masses, clocking a sensational time of 2:30:52—a personal best of nearly 6 minutes—and placed 22nd overall.

Just 19 days later, she shattered the course record and achieved a new PR of 1:11:31, winning the OneAmerica 500 Festival Mini-Marathon in Indy—all while receiving tremendous local support.

After graduating in 2020, Anna transitioned to professional running and joined the B.A.A's High Performance Team. However, recurring back pain compelled her to take a break from the team, focusing on allowing her mind and body to heal.

During this time, she worked on training by effort, avoiding the track, and rediscovering the joy in her running. Collaborating with local physical therapists, Anna realized she was overly reliant on her hamstrings and lower back, prompting her to rewire her movement patterns to engage her glutes more effectively.


Anna's Stay In the Fight Moment:

Not even two broken feet and being wheelchair-bound for part of her junior year of high school could stop Anna from coming back and winning her 2nd Foot Locker Championship.


"I just really had this feeling in me that it was something I needed to see through. The way that it has been able to be used for so much more good in the future has just uncovered itself so much throughout the years. To see it come full circle in a lot of different ways and then years down the road of being able to be that mentor, be that voice for other people is the reminder of why I stayed in the fight and then also why I want to continue to do so now when I face challenges."


Anna's unwavering determination and sense of purpose guided her through difficult times and she now sees the value in using her experiences to inspire and mentor others as a mindset coach.

Anna's story is a testament to the power of perseverance and staying in the fight as she continues to overcome challenges and inspire others along the way!


If you enjoy the episode, it would mean the world to me if you would rate the podcast or write a review and share feedback wherever you get your podcast groove on.


Connect With Anna:

Personal Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/annarohrer97

Coaching Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/coachannarohrer

Website: https://www.next-level-racing.com


Connect With Ron:

Personal Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/ronrunsnyc

Podcast Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/runchats_with_ronrunsnyc

Facebook: https://fb.me/runchats

Website: https://ronrunsnyc.com


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Produced by: David Margittai | In Post Media

Website: https://www.inpostmedia.com

Email: david@inpostmedia.com

Social: https://www.instagram.com/_margittai


© 2023 Ron Romano

Jun 09, 202301:02:06
Kim Conley On the Launch of Next Best Run! | RunChats Ep.113

Kim Conley On the Launch of Next Best Run! | RunChats Ep.113

2x 5000M Olympian and former podcast guest (Episode 71), Kim Conley returns to RunChats to discuss the launch of Next Best Run. Kim and her coach/husband Drew are building an exciting, personalized online coaching service and community for runners.

This conversation is from an IG live I hosted with Kim. We focused on the positive community they're aiming to build and her plan to connect with more runners at major races on Kim's calendar.

Since the launch, they've been sharing their athletes' success stories and journeys and have added NAZ Elite pro Lauren Hagans and Devin Elizondo as coaches.

I'm SUPER excited to watch them continue to build their community and I hope you all enjoy the listen!


If you enjoy the episode, it would mean the world to me if you would rate the podcast or write a review and share feedback wherever you get your podcast groove on.


Connect With Kim & Next Best Run:

Kim on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/kfconley

Next Best Run on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/next_best_run

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May 26, 202331:29
Sydney Devore - Running With Joy; Hunting Her Best! | RunChats Ep.112

Sydney Devore - Running With Joy; Hunting Her Best! | RunChats Ep.112

Meet Sydney Devore, 2x OTQ and 7th American in Boston in the strongest field ever assembled in the storied race's 127-year history. Sydney set a goal of top 10 and showed up big time, rocking a 2:31:08—closing strong in the hills to get it done!

Sydney has overcome a lot of adversity to get to this point and is just starting to scratch the surface.

Multiple stress fractures, tragically losing her mom, and training through brutally tough Michigan winters. Those struggles have made her stronger.

Joining McKirdy Trainied as a coach connected her with so many athletes, where she encourages them to find joy in the process and their wins return that joy. Her mom imparted that valuable lesson and it helps her reframe her toughest moments.

Sydney also shares her big goals with her athletes and she can feel them as she is crossing the timing mats, knowing they are tracking her on race day.


"I ran this race with so much joy that no matter the outcome, I was going to be happy. I am so damn proud of my 7th-place American finish. I am proud of my time of 2:31:08 and the way I ran the race. We always want more, but I am grateful to be making sustainable gains in the right direction."


Sydney personifies the "Stay In the Fight" ethos and is SO easy to root for!

If you enjoy the episode, it would mean the world to me if you would rate the podcast or write a review and share feedback wherever you get your podcast groove on.


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May 12, 202301:50:06
James McKirdy - Bakline's McKirdy Micro Marathon & the McKirdy Trained DNA | RunChats Ep.111

James McKirdy - Bakline's McKirdy Micro Marathon & the McKirdy Trained DNA | RunChats Ep.111

This episode is from my IG Live convo with renowned coach James McKirdy of McKirdy Trained on the exciting upcoming Bakline McKirdy Micro Marathon & 10K on 10/14/23 at Rockland State Park, NY.

The Why: to provide the greatest opportunity for athletes to achieve the Olympic Trials qualifying time and faster.

We discuss: bottle support for all participating marathoners, tangents, pacers, and why this course reported by Runner's World as "the fastest loop in the country" gives runners the best opportunity to earn their place on the Olympic Trials marathon starting line, February 3rd, 2024.

In the second half, we explore the McKirdy Trained origin story—the ethos and DNA that has helped build such a strong and powerful team. Plus, a few athlete success stories.

For anyone still dreaming of earning their OTQ—or looking to gain some valuable McKirdy Trained coaching insights—this episode is for you!


If you enjoy the episode, it would mean the world to me if you would rate the podcast or write a review and share feedback wherever you get your podcast groove on.


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Apr 28, 202301:19:56
Andrea Pomaranski - Don't Stop Believing! | RunChats Ep.110

Andrea Pomaranski - Don't Stop Believing! | RunChats Ep.110

Andrea Pomaranski grew up idolizing Lisa Fernandez and dreamed of one day pitching for the US Softball Team. On March 12th, she set a Masters American Record, scorching a 3:07:48 50K at 6:03P per mile, and won her first USATF National Championship!

It was the 2nd fastest US 50K time behind the great Des Linden and 3rd fastest for any woman at any age in the world—but most importantly, it earned Andrea that coveted honor she dreamed of as a little girl, representing Team USA.


Andrea's running resume is beyond impressive:

  • 3X Olympic Marathon Trials Qualifier
  • 2nd American Berlin
  • 1st Masters New Haven 20K
  • 2:31:06 Marathon PR Houston, 7th place
  • American Masters Record Holder in the mile at 4:47
  • 50K USATF Champion, Masters American Record of 3:07:48


What's more awe-inspiring is how this mom-of-three has endured and bounced back from the personal tragedy of losing her first two children.


"10 years ago, we lost our first two children in a very heartbreaking way. For a year after our second son died, I considered it a win for the day just to get out of bed in the morning. It was far and away the darkest time period of my life, but also one that I am the most proud of because I never gave up. Even though I felt like my world had ended the day they died, I refused to believe there weren't better things ahead. And little by little, the small wins started to turn into big wins and now I find myself with 3 healthy, beautiful children, an incredible husband and friends, and I'm even able to run and set PRs at the age of 40."


Andrea was told by one of the best doctors in the country that she would never run more than a few miles again due to osteoporosis... and she overcame that, too.

I think she is just getting started and can't wait to follow along. For all the moms out there juggling so much for your family, I know you'll find so many good takeaways in this one.


If you enjoy the episode, it would mean the world to me if you would rate the podcast or write a review and share feedback wherever you get your podcast groove on.


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


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Apr 07, 202301:21:37
Lisa Weightman - Keep Chasing Your Dreams! | RunChats Ep.109

Lisa Weightman - Keep Chasing Your Dreams! | RunChats Ep.109

"I pledge to be a role model and inspire others to always think beyond their limits to achieve things they never dreamed were possible."

-Lisa Weightman, Associate Partner at IBM Australia, Olympian, and High-Performance Coach


Meet Lisa Weightman, business leader, badass mom, 4X Olympian, and one of the fastest, most inspiring humans I've been blessed to meet.

Lisa has overcome a lot to reach the fastest, best version of herself. She is quick to credit those in her inner circle for the key roles they play: her husband Lach for always keeping things light and providing much-needed massage services, coach Dick Telford, and son Pete—who we all know is secretly calling all the shots.

Lisa put together a near-perfect training block and then proceeded to pull off one of the most amazing marathon doubles in history—scorching a 2:23 4th place Osaka Marathon (just 10 seconds from 2nd place) followed by a 2:31 13th place finish at Tokyo just 7 days later!

Her secret to recovery? A family visit to Tokyo Disneyland between races, where she likely put in more steps than at either marathon...

It was so FUN to catch up with Lisa on her PB breakthrough and what goals she is chasing next—running in her 5th Olympics, 10K & half-mile PB attempts, finishing off her Six-Star in Boston next year.


For more on Lisa's inspiring journey, check out episode 97 and give her a follow!


If you enjoy the episode, it would mean the world to me if you would rate the podcast or write a review and share feedback wherever you get your podcast groove on.


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Mar 25, 202333:53
Kaydi Bolos - Keep Going! | RunChats Ep.108

Kaydi Bolos - Keep Going! | RunChats Ep.108

"After I had my first child, I suffered from postpartum depression. It was really sad, dark, and scary. Running literally saved me—along with medication, therapy, and help from friends and family. Ever since then, I have never been the same and I still struggle with mental health issues... But because I had to dig myself out once, I know what to watch out for and how to best help myself if I feel darkness coming again."


Meet Kaydi Bolos, mom of three and introvert who made the brave decision to share her postpartum depression struggles on Instagram.

Kaydi noticed that running stroller miles with her son would instantly help her feel better and she forged a deeper love and connection to running. By sharing her postpartum journey to connect with and help other moms, it truly transformed Kaydi and provided a deeper sense of purpose.

Kaydi loves to grind, chase down big goals, and is a huge David Goggins fan. She is training hard and has a sub-2:50 goal set for her next marathon at Mt Charleston in April.

We discuss: her coaching partnership with Emily from Praxis Running, nutrition, injuries, Goggins, mindset, goals, drive, challenges, and community service.

I'm SO grateful to Kaydi for stepping out of her comfort zone and sharing her inspiring journey!


If you enjoy the episode, it would mean the world to me if you would rate the podcast or write a review and share feedback wherever you get your podcast groove on.


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Mar 17, 202301:27:47
Jenny Hitchings - Defying Age—Chasing American & World Records! | RunChats Ep.107

Jenny Hitchings - Defying Age—Chasing American & World Records! | RunChats Ep.107

Meet Jenny Hitchings, Masters running icon, 2022 USATF Masters LDR (Long Distance Runner) Athlete of the year, and USATF Hall of Fame runner.

In her 50s, Jenny started running faster than ever, breaking barriers for herself and her age that she never thought possible. She holds FIVE (55-59AG) American Records—5k, 10k, 10-mile, 1/2 marathon, and marathon—and 1 World's best time, 2:45:32 at the 2021 Boston Marathon! These races and experiences shaped her and stoked her competitive fire to keep striving for more.

We discuss: how Jenny found running; goals, race anxiety, and expectations; where her drive and fire come from; trying to defy the aging process and inspire others; losing her mom; coaches who've had an impact; giving back, coaching youth running clubs and other runners.

Jenny's WHY: "Part of me is trying to defy the aging process. I want to show that we can still be competitive and have these crazy goals and show others what's possible as a woman and mother at near age 60... I don't necessarily run for my mom, but part of me keeps on going because it helps me defy what defines aging and the stereotypes that go along with it. Who knows what my mom would be doing from 50 on, but I am creating my own path. She would have been so proud, and I wear a ring of hers every time I race."

I'm so stoked to see what's next and to continue following Jenny's INSPIRING journey!


If you enjoy the episode, it would mean the world to me if you would rate the podcast or write a review and share feedback wherever you get your podcast groove on.


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Mar 03, 202301:22:17
Jereny Rivera - Dreaming Big, Loving the Grind, & Chasing an OTQ! | RunChats Ep.106

Jereny Rivera - Dreaming Big, Loving the Grind, & Chasing an OTQ! | RunChats Ep.106

Meet Jereny Rivera, who has been on an inspirational, transformational journey from a childhood in poverty where she learned grit and developed her toughness and fire from watching her mom in the most challenging of circumstances.

Jereny struggled to connect with others in college. She was inspired by watching a True Life episode of a girl who completed a Tough Mudder and signed up for a race, but didn't make it more than a quarter mile on her first training run and had to walk home. That led to her joining a local running club—the Orlando Track Shack—losing 50 lbs, transforming her body with running, strength training, and a better diet, and finding a welcoming community.

From a 3:52 half marathon to smoking a 2:47 in Houston, Jereny is on a journey and dreaming big to one day lace 'em up at the Olympic Trials!

We take a deep dive into her dreams, exploring the importance of having people around you and coaches who are fully onboard and believe, her two-year run streak, daily habits, and how doing the hard things post-run (foam roll, stretch, hydrate) are so important.

We talk about mindset and the Goggins approach. There are no hacks. Show up every day like Jereny and get it done!

I'm so inspired by Jereny and am stoked to share our convo!


If you enjoy the episode, it would mean the world to me if you would rate the podcast or write a review and share feedback wherever you get your podcast groove on.


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


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Feb 17, 202301:25:34
Allan Dias - Running to Inspire: Pursuing Endurance Athletics Excellence! | RunChats Ep.105

Allan Dias - Running to Inspire: Pursuing Endurance Athletics Excellence! | RunChats Ep.105

Meet Allan Dias, former real-life rock star, bass guitarist, and songwriter for Public Image Ltd (PiL). After twenty years of touring, the performing, partying lifestyle had taken a big toll on him—and he finally stepped away for health reasons.

He came back stateside, walked into a bike shop, bought a bike, started riding again, and reconnected with his love of motion. That inexplicable feeling when propelling yourself forward through space and time. After entering a trail duathlon, he fell back in love with running after a twenty-year break.

That began an incredible endurance athletics journey for Allan, immersing himself deeply into the rituals of training and mindset and focusing on pursuing his absolute best.

Allan has freakish running range: he ran a 68-second 400M to place 3rd at Masters Nationals in March 2022 and ran 3:54:06 at Baystate Marathon—a 25-minute BQ at age 71, on 10/16/22.

We took a deep dive into how qualifying for Boston meant so much and how he tapped into that in his training and on race day to make that dream come true. We also cover how grateful and blessed he feels to still be out there competing—running to inspire and giving back to the endurance sports community that has given him so much.

Allan has also competed at the highest levels in cyclocross, mountain biking, road cycling, and once ran 65 miles on his 65th birthday.

I'm absolutely blessed to call Allan a friend and supportive CPTC teammate. I'm so grateful to him for coming on and sharing wisdom from his inspiring journey.


If you enjoy the episode, it would mean the world to me if you would rate the podcast or write a review and share feedback wherever you get your podcast groove on.


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


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Feb 04, 202301:17:42
Amelia Rivera-Wong - Boston Mama Strong—Finishing Her 1st Boston 31 Weeks Pregnant! | RunChats Ep.104

Amelia Rivera-Wong - Boston Mama Strong—Finishing Her 1st Boston 31 Weeks Pregnant! | RunChats Ep.104

Meet Amelia Rivera-Wong, DPT by day, badass endurance athlete, wife to Andy, and new mom to her beautiful son Cameron all the rest of the time.

Amelia's competitive drive was forged as a kid doing crunch competitions with her twin before bedtime and spending long hours at their town community pool. Her mom ran 3 NYC marathons—one for each of her daughters—and that left an indelible mark. All those pool hours prepared her to swim D1 in college and led her to triathlon—where she signed up for an Ironman at Lake Placid on a dare—completing her very first marathon to finish in a monsoon. Her hardcore, badass credentials were fully established.

But when she qualified for her 1st Boston—and subsequently got pregnant and calculated the timing—she knew she was in uncharted waters. It felt like she was going down a rabbit hole. Seemingly everyone with no medical creds had an opinion on what was 'safe' or could potentially harm her baby. Even some of the medical advice didn't make sense and she ultimately decided to follow the same rule she tells her patients as a DPT and as a runner: "listen to your body."

She found a sherpa on Facebook who shared her marathon running pregnancy journey and exchanged tips on finding a good pelvic floor PT, taping, belly braces, and even some advice on the Boston course. She kept her circle super small and found a local training partner to lean on and travel to the start line with.

Amelia ran Boston at 31 weeks pregnant, had an incredible experience, and got it DONE with baby Cameron in tow. (I think he deserves a medal, too!)

I am so grateful for Amelia coming on, being so open, and sharing the emotional roller coaster of her experiences so candidly.

We took a deep dive into the challenges of breastfeeding, how she cross-trained and tried to mitigate injuries, and postpartum running. Amelia is now sharing her experiences on Facebook with other moms to help pay it forward.

For every mom-to-be or mom with children already who might be facing this decision, there are so many lessons to unpack in this episode. Please share with anyone that you think this could help!

If you enjoy the episode, it would mean the world to me if you would rate the podcast or write a review and share feedback wherever you get your podcast groove on.


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Jan 20, 202301:45:55
Neely Gracey - Trust the Process! | RunChats Ep.103

Neely Gracey - Trust the Process! | RunChats Ep.103

Meet Neely Gracey, 4-time Olympic Trials Qualifier (12, 16, 20, 24), top American at the 2016 Boston Marathon, and the 11th American female EVER to break 70 minutes in the half marathon. Neely is fresh off her 9th place finish at CIM—this year's USATF Championship Race—where she rocked a sizzling 2:30:29 PR (5:43 per mile)!

Neely opened up about not being able to run during her first pregnancy, losing her "identity" as a runner—going from one of the top distance runners in the country to "no one" for years, despite being sponsored and feeling a pressure to return to a high level.

It was a rough phase from 2017-2020, but feels she is a better person on the other side—ultimately feeling that her body needed that break—and has completely reframed her relationship with running and her approach to training and racing.


We discuss:

-Reframing her identity and relationship with running

-Evolving her approach and mindset to training and racing

-The husband & wife coaching dynamic & partnership (complete with a funny story from the Indy Monumental 1/2M)

-How coaching helps inspire her to keep chasing big goals as a runner, coach, and mother

-Mantras: "You're right where you're meant to be" and "trust the process"

-Her new book: Breakthrough Women's Running: Dream Big and Train Smart where she shares her experience from both an athlete and coach perspective to provide a road map for women runners who are chasing big goals


Such big INPSO and so many great takeaways! I look forward to following Neely’s amazing journey as a runner, coach at Get Running Coaching, and author.


If you enjoy the episode, it would mean the world to me if you would rate the podcast or write a review and share feedback wherever you get your podcast groove on.


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

Website: https://getrunningcoaching.com/

Neely's book, Breakthrough Women's Running: https://getrunningcoaching.com/breakthrough


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Jan 03, 202301:34:16
Sarah Biehl - The Third Time is the Charm—2022 JFK50 Champ! | RunChats Ep.102

Sarah Biehl - The Third Time is the Charm—2022 JFK50 Champ! | RunChats Ep.102

Imagine you have a favorite race—one you continually dream about winning one day—and on every hard training run and day that you're dragging, you visualize being out there and making it happen.

Sarah Biehl kept grinding and manifested her dream—not only breaking the tape at the 60th JFK50, but also shattering Ultra legend Ellie Greenwood's course record by over 6 minutes, running a BLAZING fast 6:05:42!

We discuss: going from the huntress to the hunted; learning from past JFK experiences; staying upright on the AT; working with some men in sections and enjoying the company; the mental battles on the towpath; trusting her race plan from her coach, Michael Owen, but also going with her gut; where the fire comes from; mantras—fall down get back up, play your own game; how more prep work on the AT with training partner Rachel Lemcke helped; why pushing her limits in Ultra gets the juices flowing more than chasing a faster marathon (2:39:01 current PR); and running in her 2nd Olympic Marathon Trials.

Sarah has HUGE gratitude for the JFK50 community, the volunteers, and for the running community overall. She is so easy to root for and I'm excited to see her chase down some big Ultra goals in 2023!

If you enjoy the episode, it would mean the world to me if you would rate the podcast or write a review and share feedback wherever you get your podcast groove on.


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


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Dec 16, 202201:22:53
Carleth Keys - Regaining Her Identity & Finding Her Best Self Through Running | RunChats Ep.101

Carleth Keys - Regaining Her Identity & Finding Her Best Self Through Running | RunChats Ep.101

After spending 15 years as a journalist—from print reporter, to newscaster, and finally ascending to a desk anchor at NY1 Noticias—Carleth Keys' identity was firmly entwined with her career. After her family relocated to Madrid from NYC and the job market wasn't lining up, she put her focus on raising her two young boys.

During that transition, Carleth lost her identity and it was through running that she restored it, found her mojo, and become the best version of herself.

When her video production businesses struggled like so many during the pandemic, Carleth pivoted and started using her tech to begin filming her runs and discovered the world of content creation. I call her the 'Queen of Reels,' and if you check out her IG page, you'll see exactly why!

Carleth is super talented and loves to collaborate with brands and others on IG to produce amazing content and share her inspiring running journey.

We discuss: her journalism career, losing her identity, regaining it through running, finding content creation, her 1st marathon (NYC), her mentor Wolfie, running for Team for Kids, qualifying for Boston, alternative injury treatments, a no-expectation PR in Chicago, what's next (Berlin & Boston), advocating for moms' self-care, and so much more.

She qualified for Boston in only her 2nd marathon and recently ran a totally unexpected PR (3:27:01) at Chicago! What's most impressive, is how hard she had to work to overcome injuries (two torn meniscus in her knees) via alternative treatments including acupuncture with Morningside Acupuncture, a new nutrition plan with On Pace Wellness, a strength plan with Ben Saah, and foam rolling/stretching.

I really enjoyed getting to know Carleth better and I know you will, too!


If you enjoy the episode, it would mean the world to me if you would rate the podcast or write a review and share feedback wherever you get your podcast groove on.


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Dec 02, 202201:15:11
Kate Pallardy - Becoming Strength Personified | RunChats Ep.100

Kate Pallardy - Becoming Strength Personified | RunChats Ep.100

Kate's remarkable journey is powerful and inspiring.

Kate was bullied as a child and battled crippling anxiety, depression, and intrusive thoughts. While in college, in an unhealthy relationship, she was searching for an outlet and had been running 3 miles a few days per week. She decided to run 11 miles—to try to literally run away from her troubles—and was flooded with emotions when she finished.

From that moment everything changed.

12 miles the next day. 27 miles a couple of days later.

She searched for an Ultra in the spring and her unhealthy boyfriend at the time said it was too soon—she'd get injured or never finish.

This was the first of many times Kate would use a challenge as fuel to her fire and she moved the timeline up—signing up for the McNaughton 50M race. She showed up in cotton clothes and sneakers from TJ Maxx, met her future husband, Mike, on the course (he gave her lifesavers on her 3rd loop), and went on to finish 2nd that day—in her very 1st race!

Kate's as old-school as they come. Paper logs over Strava. Lives for the grind. The tougher the course and weather, the better—as was the case at the 2018 JFK 50M, where the AT was covered in snow and footing was a serious challenge. She came from over 20 minutes down and rallied to take the win!

Kate takes greater pride in grinding out a crazy tough workout on the treadmill with no fan than she does from breaking the tape. Even the amazing JFK50 Silver Cup she received for winning the 2018 race can be found in a closet.

Kate homeschools their three beautiful children and makes many sacrifices to ensure family always comes first.

When one of their best friends, Oz Pearlman, broke the FKT record for running 116M in Central Park (and fundraised over 100K for children in Ukraine!), she encouraged me to have Oz on RunChats to help spread the word because she knows how much impact community events like this can have.

Mike was out there running all day and night and Kate—only 4 weeks removed from delivering Goldie—ran 19M with Oz at 7:30 pace, because she would do anything for a friend.

This is a transformative journey of overcoming demons, fear, and anxiety—from feeling weak and powerless, to becoming strong, powerful, and a force of nature.

I'm deeply grateful to Kate for opening up and sharing her journey on RunChats to help others and I'm so proud and beyond excited to read her upcoming novel!


If you enjoy the episode, it would mean the world to me if you would rate the podcast or write a review and share feedback wherever you get your podcast groove on.


Connect With Kate:

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


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© 2022 Ron Romano

Nov 18, 202201:42:03
Dani Moreno - An Obsession With Progression | RunChats Ep.99

Dani Moreno - An Obsession With Progression | RunChats Ep.99

Meet Dani Moreno, 3rd place woman at UTMB OCC, the FIRST American to make the podium! Ultra Trail du Mont Blanc (OCC-Orsières-Champex-Chamonix) is a 55km race with 3500M+ of climbing and is one of seven races featured in the event that takes place annually at Chamonix in France.

Dani found herself in 20th place in the first half as she began the climb up Champex & moved into 15th place when she crested the top. Despite being so far back at this point, Dani never lost faith, kept grinding, and battled her way all the way to the podium!


"It's one thing to have the race plan, but to actually be on the starting line and trust the plan. The plan was to build confidence throughout the race because I race more ferociously and fierce when I’m building confidence."


Dani's inspiring story is one of patience, self-belief, trusting the process, and having huge gratitude for family, friends, and sponsors who love and support her journey.

It began 5 years ago when she met and formed a powerful partnership with her coach, Terry Howell, who believed in her from their 1st meeting.

I'm so excited to continue following Dani's ascent in the world of Ultra running!


If you enjoy the episode, it would mean the world to me if you would rate the podcast or write a review and share feedback wherever you get your podcast groove on.


Connect With Dani:

Instagram: @dan_yell_a

All other links: https://linktr.ee/danimoreno


Connect With Ron:

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© 2022 Ron Romano

Oct 21, 202201:13:30
Claudia Becque Johnston - Staying Curious and Believing in Herself—The Journey Back from Injury and Beyond | RunChats Ep.98

Claudia Becque Johnston - Staying Curious and Believing in Herself—The Journey Back from Injury and Beyond | RunChats Ep.98

Meet Claudia Becque Johnston, radiation oncology nurse by day, and one of a handful of women to qualify and complete three (2008/2012/2016) Olympic Trials Marathons! Claudia also qualified and repped the USA in the 2016 50K World Championships.

It takes a serious commitment to your craft to compete at this level, many times having to run at 4:30AM before seeing patients. Whenever a workout didn't go as well as planned, the positive attitude and determination of her cancer patients would immediately help provide much needed perspective.

We took a deep dive into her favorite races and she shared some wonderful and inspiring stories. A journey of learning self-belief from her key coaches, Tom McGlynn, Brad Hudson, and a fellow OTQ runner and friend, Dana Coons Thiele, who encouraged her that she too could make that dream come true.

The journey from imposter syndrome to 'I belong.'

The epic chase to nail a sub-2:40!

Her husband, key teammates, athletes that inspire her, and therapists that have supported her on this amazing ride.

Claudia suffered a triple femur break in June 2021 and is working hard to get back.

I'm so inspired by her amazing journey and looking forward to watching her #stayinthefight and grind her way back!


If you enjoy the episode, it would mean the world to me if you would rate the podcast or write a review and share feedback wherever you get your podcast groove on.


Connect With Claudia:

Instagram: @clauds712


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Oct 06, 202201:41:32
Lisa Weightman - Running to Inspire! | RunChats Ep.97

Lisa Weightman - Running to Inspire! | RunChats Ep.97

I'm honored to introduce four-time Australian Olympian, Lisa Weightman, to the RunChats pod!

Professional runner for Asics Running, associate partner at IBM where she oversees a team of 236 consultants, and mom to 7-year-old Pete, Lisa could write a book on how she juggles it all, but is quick to credit her incredibly supportive family, running community & colleagues at IBM.

Her running journey is truly inspiring and nothing short of remarkable. Time and time again, Lisa was told she wasn't good enough or couldn't do something and has used that to fuel her enormous competitive fire! Lisa has a personal best of 2:25:15 in the marathon, 1:08:43 in the half marathon, 31:20 in the 10k, and was a bronze medalist in the 2008 World CrossCountry Championships. Lisa recently placed 2nd at the Gold Coast Marathon in early July, running 2:25:55 at age 43! Can you say #fasterasamaster??

Lisa grew up in an athletic family and enjoyed netball as a kid until one too many crashes with the concrete caused her to shift her focus to running. In her teens, Lisa would run sessions with her dad's Aussie footy team, the Fitzroy Lions, so he could keep an eye on her. No doubt trying to keep up or outrun Dad's athletes helped forge her competitive fire. It was also a full-circle moment, as she used to sneak into the locker room with her sister to try and listen to the halftime speeches from her dad who coached the Fitzroy Lions in Australian rules football.

Topics: managing her training, her IBM team, and family during the pandemic; youth sports, netball, finding running; trying to stay healthy, finding orthotics, persisting through stress fractures; meaningful race moments—Gold Coast, 8th place at NYC, 5th at London Marathon, 2022 Sydney 10K 31:20 (the fastest time ever run in Australia), World Cross Country team medal in Edinburgh; athletes who inspired—Lisa Ondiecki, Benita Willis; mindset, her darkest hole; impactful coaches—Jeff Hawkins (junior coach), Pam Turney (coach in her 20s), Dr. Richard Telford (her mentor since 2000 and coach from 2009, who coached Lisa’'s dad in Australian Rules Football; community service—being an ambassador for Running Mums Australia and for a sustainability company called ZeroCo.

I'm stoked to meet Lisa and Lachlan at the Berlin Marathon and am rooting hard for her to chase down a new PR! It was truly a privilege to host this convo and share Lisa's incredibly INSPIRING journey!


If you enjoy the episode, it would mean the world to me if you would rate the podcast or write a review and share feedback wherever you get your podcast groove on.


Connect With Lisa:

Instagram: @lisaweightman


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Sep 16, 202201:39:37
Emily Durgin - Coming in Hot for Her Marathon Debut at NYC! | RunChats Ep.96

Emily Durgin - Coming in Hot for Her Marathon Debut at NYC! | RunChats Ep.96

Emily Durgin has always been driven, set big goals, and dreamed of earning a scholarship to run in college while in middle school. Her love affair with distance running was forged in the 4th grade when she won a 1500M race and she can still remember that amazing feeling today. How it inspires her to run from the front today as a professional runner for Adidas Running.

Emily has a bunch of 2nd place finishes and is fearlessly chasing her 1st big victory. She ran a 67:54 at Houston this winter—the 6th fastest Half Marathon for American women—and is excited to be building for her NYC Marathon debut in November.

Topics: coaches who've had an impact—Andrea Grove, Amy Begley, JJ Clark, Terrence Mahon—her collegiate running experience, working with Mark Coogan and the New Balance Boston team, transitioning to a professional runner, key race highlights, meaningful moments that shaped her, where her drive comes from, community service—running to inspire aspiring pro's—speaking to high school/college runners to help them navigate the landscape.

We also discuss the unique approach Emily and Terrence are taking with her build for the NYC Marathon.


I'm so excited to follow Emily's inspiring journey and am rooting for her to rock it in November!


If you enjoy the episode, it would mean the world to me if you would rate the podcast or write a review and share feedback wherever you get your podcast groove on.


Connect With Emily:

Instagram: @em_durgin


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Sep 09, 202201:14:53
Eoin Everard - The Man in the Arena! | RunChats Ep.95

Eoin Everard - The Man in the Arena! | RunChats Ep.95

Eoin Everard is a long-time listener of RunChats, who hails from Kilkenny, Ireland, and reached out to collaborate on this episode. I'm so stoked to share his inspiring running journey and lessons learned as a sub-4 minute miler, sub-14 5K, sub-30 10K, and 5X Irish National Champion. Eoin (pronounced Owen) is currently the 3K European Indoor Masters Champion and in his professional life is a chartered physio, who holds a PhD in Biomechanics.

Part One: We discuss his amazing running journey. His sporty, competitive, turbo-fast family. With an older brother who ran for the National cross-country team, Eoin shared a funny story how he regularly razzed him about it. His sister ran the 800m in the Rio Olympics—can you say FAST FAMILY?! How he took a year off to fully dedicate himself to being his best, chasing an Olympic dream, worked on his mindset, and in his words, "ran like a donkey." He then had an epiphany that nobody gives a sh*t what times he was running. If he was happy, his family and closest friends were happy. He went on to become a 5X Irish National Champ after letting go of that self-imposed pressure.

Part Two: Eoin has spent his life focused on how runners move and how to try and help them to move better, get stronger, and faster through his Pilates practice. We discuss muscle activation, running mechanics, injury prevention, carbon shoes, and varying training intensities. We took a deeper dive on how trying to improve one's running stride can be a cautionary tale and lead to injuries and on keys to avoiding injury long-term.

I hope you will be inspired by Eoin's running journey, lessons learned and shared, and enjoy his proper Irish accent as much as my mom (née McCabe)!


If you enjoy the episode, it would mean the world to me if you would rate the podcast or write a review and share feedback wherever you get your podcast groove on.


Connect With Eoin:

Eoin's Book 'Get To the Line in the Best Shape Possible': https://everardpilates.com/book

Get a free trial of Sports Pilates: https://everardpilates.com/sportfreetrial

Instagram: @everardpilatesphysio


YouTube Clips From Our Episode: 

Why trying to improve your running stride can cause injury: https://youtu.be/ZK5FW_z2Zlc

Keys to avoiding injury long-term: https://youtu.be/KDErC4YTLeE


Connect With Ron:

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Aug 26, 202201:22:10
Adam Lowe - Harnessing the Power of Belief | RunChats Ep.94

Adam Lowe - Harnessing the Power of Belief | RunChats Ep.94

In 2010, Adam Lowe was not happy about how he looked or felt. Adam was an extremely active kid in high school, playing soccer, lacrosse, & basketball, and wanted to get back in shape—so he turned to running. His sister had run the Marine Corps Marathon, inspiring him to sign up and give it a try. Adam ran his first 10K in 48:07 so he could register for his first Marine Corps Marathon and ran a 3:58 in his debut. Immediately after, he swore—while lying on the ground, praying to die—that he would never run again.

Fast forward to 2021, running the JFK 50 Mile, Adam came off the AT (Appalachian Trail) in 64th place and proceeded to rock a 3:13 marathon split on the C&O Canal, and continued closing hard over the last 8.5 miles on the road to finish 21st overall and leading his CVAC Team to their 2nd consecutive 1st place finish! Adam finished in 6:38:19, a 17-minute PR at JFK (2020, 6:55:29) and it was his 2nd straight year being 21st overall.

What a journey! Adam went from feeling self-conscious about his weight, appearance, what to wear, and having no clue how to train or fuel his runs. Now he's deeply involved in the running community as a race director of the Fire On The Mountain 50K, and started a running club for 3rd-5th graders at his elementary school, encouraging them to join and get active.

Adam has big gratitude for Andy Mason writing an article about him in the Herald-Mail about a 70M run he did during Covid that led Mike Spinnler (the JFK50 Race Director) to ask him to run for his CVAC team. Mike believing in Adam was a big turning point. The unwavering support and partnership with his fiancée, Katie, crewing Adam for races, working together race directing, and raising their kids as a team has made all the difference.

I hope you all are moved by Adam's inspiring journey!


If you enjoy the episode, it would mean the world to me if you would rate the podcast or write a review and share feedback wherever you get your podcast groove on.


Connect With Adam:

Instagram: @adamlowe9940


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Aug 12, 202201:29:24
Kim Horner - Gamble + Grit + Sparkle = OTQ (2:36:43)! | RunChats Ep.93

Kim Horner - Gamble + Grit + Sparkle = OTQ (2:36:43)! | RunChats Ep.93

Gamble + Grit + Sparkle = 2:36:43 OTQ! These are the founding principles of every race plan for Kim Horner, and she channeled them all brilliantly at Grandma's to make a 7-year dream come true!

As early as 5K into the race, Kim was struggling with the pace/effort and let her Mill City Running teammate, Doron Clark, know that there could be some dark moments ahead and this was going to be a test of will as well as fitness. Good thing she worked equally hard at her mental/mindset game to prepare for that moment and being on the OTQ edge all day.

Gamble - "Any big race is worth the gamble. I am toeing the line to put it all out there." Kim channeled the fierce self-belief of college coach, Yarrow Pasche, and current coach, Kyle Bennett, that she could hit the new, challenging 2:37 OTQ standard. Kim also tapped into how many family members, friends, and teammates like Gabi Rooker were betting on her and knew she had to bet on herself and go all-in for this race.

Grit - "Being tenacious is something I value and want to be part of my core identity. Someone who will grind and be excited about it and I look forward to how my body and mind will respond." Despite being on the edge all race—and behind pace at certain points—Kim continued to grind and believed she would make it!

Sparkle - Her college coach Yarrow sprinkled some glitter on the team's spikes as they toed the line at a national cross-country meet. She wears it on her face today to tap into race day magic.

They say a rising tide lifts all boats... and I'm hoping Kim and Gabi's amazing back-to-back OTQ journeys will INSPIRE many ladies to keep grinding and get after their OTQ dreams over the next 18 months! Big INSPO, gratitude, and so many great takeaways in this one!


If you enjoy the episode, it would mean the world to me if you would rate the podcast or write a review and share feedback wherever you get your podcast groove on.


Connect With Kim:

Instagram: @signed.rae


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Jul 29, 202201:11:31
Gabi Rooker - 2:34:57—Betting on Herself & Crushing the New OTQ Standard! | RunChats Ep.92

Gabi Rooker - 2:34:57—Betting on Herself & Crushing the New OTQ Standard! | RunChats Ep.92

"If you bet on yourself, it's contagious, and others will bet on you and wanna bet on themselves. Whether it's running, family, work, or a different hobby it's contagious positivity."

-Gabi Rooker


Close your eyes and think back in time to remember your first two marathons. Most of us were out there to challenge ourselves and prove we could finish... Gabi Rooker ran 2:54:57 in her debut at Grandma's 2021 and then proceeded to slash another 20 MINUTES at Grandma's 2022—running 2:34:57—easily beating the challenging new 2:37 OTQ standard! I'm so excited to share her amazing story to INSPIRE more ladies to get after that new target.

Gabi was a competitive gymnast who started at the age of three! She loved the routines, the order, and the discipline required to continuously improve and won three Division III individual national titles and three team national titles, competing for the University of Wisconsin-La Crosse. It's where her competitive fire was forged and her love for the grind has really helped her running flourish. Gabi only ran one year in high school and that was focused on sprints.


We discuss:

-️her college coach, Barbara Gibson, who was her most impactful mentor

-finding running, joining Mill City Running, chasing OTQ goal with teammate Kim Horner

-the husband-coach team dynamic

-️gratitude for running a 1/2 PR of 1:17 with Shalane Flanagan at the Eugene Marathon in May & learnings from the experience

-the initial frustration at the drop to 2:37 OTQ standard—and then turning that frustration into FUEL

-a dream day: running a 2:34:57 with a 1:18:12 first half & 1:16:45 second half for a BIG negative split and a new 1/2 PR

-️betting on yourself & inspiring others to the new OTQ standard

-community—volunteering at Tracksmith races, giving back


Gabi is focusing on speed this summer and will be racing and volunteering at the Tracksmith Twilight 5000 Series. I'm so stoked to follow her inspiring journey as she chases even faster times at CIM in December!


If you enjoy the episode, it would mean the world to me if you would rate the podcast or write a review and share feedback wherever you get your podcast groove on.


Connect With Gabi:

Instagram: @gabirooker


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Jul 22, 202259:51
Adam Kimble - Tapping the Power of Team to Go the Distance! | RunChats Ep.91

Adam Kimble - Tapping the Power of Team to Go the Distance! | RunChats Ep.91

"I love my crew, I love this community, and I've never been more satisfied crossing a finish line than I was holding my daughter on Saturday night at Placer High. Love you all. God is good!"

-Adam Kimble


Adam is a high-energy, super positive professional ultrarunner, motivational speaker, and running coach, who is so easy to root for. His joy for running is infectious, whether on the course at Western States interacting with volunteers at aid stations, his beloved crew, or fellow runners. Adam has a big appetite for adventure and chasing down big goals with his MVP crew and the support of his brands, HOKA, BUFF, Rabbit, COROS, and Tahoe Mountain Realty.

Adam has run across the USA (60 days, 2500 miles), run the Fastest Known Time (FKT) on the 171-mile Tahoe Rim Trail—with 28K of climbing—in 37 hours, 12 minutes, and 15 seconds—beating the LEGEND Kilian Jornet's record—but he will be hard pressed to surpass the iconic moment of crossing the Western States Finish Line in 17:28:33 with his beautiful daughter Kaia in his arms. (MAJOR photo creds to Paul Nelson)


We discuss:

-the huge impact of the Western States live-stream by Billy Yang, Dylan Bowman, and Corrine Malcolm

-2018 vs 2022 Western States—learnings, on-course feels, the finish of a lifetime

-the power of team—how they push and pull him through his darkest and brightest moments

-gratitude for his amazing NASCAR-like crew, his brands, and the sport of Ultra

-TRT FKT—lessons learned & applied from his first failed attempt to smash the record and share it with the local community

-his run across the USA to break a record, falling well short, finishing the job, but learning & inspiring many more

-community—the Tahoe Rim Trail Association, crewing, pacing, coaching


I greatly appreciate Adam bringing the fire and I'm stoked to follow his upcoming adventures!


If you enjoy the episode, it would mean the world to me if you would rate the podcast or write a review and share feedback wherever you get your podcast groove on.


Connect With Adam:

Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/adamkimble818/

Additional Links: https://zez.am/adamkimble818


Connect With Ron:

Personal Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/ronrunsnyc/

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Jul 15, 202201:33:42
Hidi Gaff - 2:59:52—Chasing Down a Nine-Year Dream! | RunChats Ep.90

Hidi Gaff - 2:59:52—Chasing Down a Nine-Year Dream! | RunChats Ep.90

"Breaking 3:00 wasn't just about one race. It was about the nine years of marathoning and overcoming injury, the thirteen years without running and racing, and the hope tucked away in 1999 when I was just a girl who thought 'someday.'" -Hidi Gaff

When Hidi hit the 26-mile mark at Grandma's, she saw the clock and had 1:26 left to break sub-3! This mom of six had to dig deep, channel every ounce of grit, and turn on the jets to get across the line in 2:59:52 and make her sub-3 dream come true!

Hidi has overcome many obstacles along the way.

Back surgery.

Knee surgery to remove a tumor.

A divorce from her 1st husband who was cheating on her—who left her with 4 kids in diapers and newly relocated to Fort Wayne, In.

She had no degree, job, money, vehicle, or even a driver's license.

Working with her therapist, Hidi wrote down a list of where she saw herself in 5 years, what she wanted for herself & children, mapped out every step needed to achieve those goals, and set out to do the work.

5 years later, she had achieved everything on it. And a big part of that was coming back to running, connecting with runners in her new community.

Finding her tribe.

Meeting her new husband and having two more children.

We discuss: key coaches/mentors: Highschool/college running; her favorite coach, Diane Philipp; favorite race moments; her progression; mantras; darkest moment; her Grandma’s breakthrough; becoming part of Three Rivers Racing Elite Team; community service; & so much more!

It was beautiful to hear the raw emotion in Hidi's voice describing her race! How it was slowly slipping away and how she had to channel the dark side and think about how she would feel if she missed by a few seconds or a minute. So INSPIRING!


If you enjoy the episode, it would mean the world to me if you would rate the podcast or write a review and share feedback wherever you get your podcast groove on.


Connect With Hidi:

Instagram: @hidigaff


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Personal Instagram: @ronrunsnyc

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Jul 08, 202201:49:07
Dakotah Lindwurm - Dare Greatly! | RunChats Ep.89

Dakotah Lindwurm - Dare Greatly! | RunChats Ep.89

Dakota Lindwurm played hockey every free moment she had as a kid and dreamed of becoming a professional goalie. When her mom worried she was getting a little too obsessed, she told her she needed to add another sport for balance. Lucky for us, Dakotah chose running because she brings huge passion & joy to our sport. Dakotah managed to rock the Macarena at mile 24 of Grandma's Marathon 2022 while defending her title and running 2:25:01—the 12th fastest women's American marathon time ever!

Dakotah was a walk-on at Northern State where she had to convince her coach, Kevin Bjerke, to take a chance on her before becoming a 2X D2 All-American. He became her biggest advocate, helped her to dream big, and convinced her she could make the Olympic Trials as a marathoner. Next, Dakotah connected with Minnesota Distance Elite Team and current coach, Chris Lundstrum, who is now working with her to chase down even bigger dreams.

We discuss: key coaches/mentors: Andy Forbort, Kevin Bjerke, Chris Lundstrum; the gift of self-belief; becoming a biology teacher vs pursuing her dream; betting on herself and convincing others to get on board; Hawi Management & her Puma deal; learnings from CIM; her first marathon finish; getting the A-standard OTQ at Grandma's; the Atlanta Olympic Trials experience; race day feels from a 2:25; mantras; what's next; community service; & so much more!

What makes Dakotah so easy to root for is that she loves to take big swings:


"When I toe the line, I dare greatly. I push the envelope every time and try to find the top end of my fitness. I give myself the best shot to have the best day—which means I have a lot of bad days, but all of those bad days are worth one of these great days."


Dakotah is a rockstar & I'm so grateful for the positive energy shared and the many great takeaways in this one!


If you enjoy the episode, it would mean the world to me if you would rate the podcast or write a review and share feedback wherever you get your podcast groove on.


Connect With Dakotah:

Instagram: @dakotahlindwurm


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Jul 01, 202201:38:54
Susan Loken - The Gift of Self-Belief & Running to Inspire! | RunChats Ep.88

Susan Loken - The Gift of Self-Belief & Running to Inspire! | RunChats Ep.88

"It was the best experience of my running career. Running a 2:45 marathon over four hilly loops of Central Park and winning the More Marathon for Masters women. Every woman out there was cheering for me, inspired by me—and not because I was some hotshot runner—but because I was a mom from Arizona. That changed how I looked at running. What I do can matter in the life of other people. My purpose became to inspire other people in any way that I possibly could." -Susan Loken


Susan Loken began her remarkable running journey at age 35, after the birth of her 1st son, realizing she needed some "me" time and wanted to get active. Susan built up from her first 5K to completing her first marathon in 4:01 in San Francisco at age 36. Remarkably, just four short years later, Susan qualified for her first of THREE Olympic Trials marathons (2004/2008/2012) at age 40! Susan is also a 4X USA Masters Marathon Champion and has one of the most accomplished running resumes of anyone you'll ever meet!

I really enjoyed diving deep with Susan to find out how a kid who came in last in her swim meets and was always the last kid picked to be on a sports team could progress to this amazing level!

We discuss: her mom giving her the gift of self-belief; no excuses; finding her tribe in the running community & tapping into that power; Coach Brett Schumacher taking her under his wing; finding her purpose; where the fire comes from; her darkest hole; mantras; Run Now, Wine Later; community & giving back.

Susan is a Rabbit sponsored athlete who cares deeply for the running community and giving back through coaching Girls on the Run and Healthy Kids Running. I'm so excited to follow her next chapter as she shifts her focus to trail/ultra running!


I hope you all enjoy this conversation as much as I did!


If you enjoy the episode, it would mean the world to me if you would rate the podcast or write a review and share feedback wherever you get your podcast groove on.


Connect With Susan:

Instagram: @susan_loken


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Jun 24, 202201:50:33
Rory Linkletter - Strengthening His Faith, Following His Heart, & Betting on Himself! | RunChats Ep.87

Rory Linkletter - Strengthening His Faith, Following His Heart, & Betting on Himself! | RunChats Ep.87

"In 2021, I had a really hard year of life and racing. Nothing seemed to go right, and I was desperate for answers. I feel like I trusted God, took a leap of faith and it's paid off big time." -Rory Linkletter


After strengthening his faith, following his heart, and betting on himself, it paid huge dividends for Rory Linkletter in 2022. Rory set the Canadian half-marathon record at Houston in January, scorching a 61:08. Rory also competed gamely and ran 62:19 in the NYC Half, placing 10th in a stacked field. These and many other great results led to him being named to World Champs Oregon 2022 Team for Athletics Canada for the marathon, where he will have the great honor of competing for his country.

On working with Ryan Hall: "Ryan has rewired my brain through his charisma, his wisdom, his faith. I couldn't have drawn up a better person to guide me through this transition in my career. In 7 months of working together, I couldn't have imagined someone working so quickly to change who I am as an athlete and as a person. Feels divine, super grateful it all worked out signing with Puma Running."

Topics covered include: his coach & mentor, Ed Eyestone; online coaching with the Bruces (Steph & Ben); favorite races; Boston learnings; defining moments; Houston and breaking the Canadian record; mindset; his NAZ Elite experience; taking a leap of faith; Ryan Hall; exploring edges and reaching new limits; his respectful rivalry with Ben Flanagan; the lone wolf mentality; signing with Puma; drive, spirit, and the underdog mentality; deepening his faith; therapy; community service

I'm stoked to continue following Rory's inspiring journey. This was such a fun chat with so many takeaways!

I hope you all enjoy this conversation as much as I did!


If you enjoy the episode, it would mean the world to me if you would rate the podcast or write a review and share feedback wherever you get your podcast groove on.


Connect With Rory:

Instagram: @rory_linkletter


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Jun 17, 202201:24:06
Roberta Groner - Staying Curious, Being Fearless, & Running to INSPIRE! | RunChats Ep.86

Roberta Groner - Staying Curious, Being Fearless, & Running to INSPIRE! | RunChats Ep.86

Roberta Groner is a 2:29 marathoner, full-time nurse, and mother of three teenage boys. And if that wasn't already enough to juggle, she recently became the road coach of my club team, Central Park Track Club.

Roberta is a fiery competitor who runs with heart and pure grit. The tougher the conditions, the better she performs. On 9/27 in the 2019 IAAF World Championships in Doha, Qatar, where real-feel temps were 105, she finished 6th overall, and was TOP American! Only 34 days later, Roberta came back and scorched a 2:30:12 in the 2019 TCS New York City Marathon, where she was 13th overall, and 4th American.


The big themes:

-Staying curious—pushing her limits to find the fastest version of herself

-Being fearless—taking risks, accepting the chance to rep the USA at World's in Doha despite knowing she would also be running NYC 34 days later

-Community—giving back, sharing her journey to inspire her boys & others

-Bringing awareness to autism and Soles4Souls

-Tapping into the big energy from her running community

-Paying it forward—coaching

-Imposter syndrome, her favorite races, milestone moments, and personal growth along the journey.


On her decision to race World's and NYC 34 days apart:

"Being invited to a World's team and putting on your country's colors, who gets to do that? I wanted my boys to see that anything is possible if you work hard, be consistent, and don't give up. Sometimes we have to make a decision on something and I chose it without questioning it. Being fearless and taking a risk and having an opportunity and doing it. Sometimes you just have to say yes, and look what happened."


Roberta Groner may have set out on her running journey to inspire her boys, but has accumulated an army of fans and is so easy to root for!

I hope you all enjoy this conversation as much as I did!


If you enjoy the episode, it would mean the world to me if you would rate the podcast or write a review and share feedback wherever you get your podcast groove on.


Connect With Roberta:

Instagram: @bad_boys104


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Jun 10, 202201:30:55
Maggie Rettelle - Why Not Me? I Am Worthy—Running a Sub-5 Half IronMan & Sub-3 Marathon 7 Days Apart! | RunChats Ep.85

Maggie Rettelle - Why Not Me? I Am Worthy—Running a Sub-5 Half IronMan & Sub-3 Marathon 7 Days Apart! | RunChats Ep.85

Maggie Rettelle has been on a quest to run a sub-3 marathon. Having qualified for IronMan Kona twice and run a 3:30 marathon off the bike, Maggie believed she had the strength and grit to get it done. Race experiences and her fire to achieve it shaped her to dive deeper into nutrition, fueling, sleep, mantras, and her mental game.

As athletes, we all hope for a perfect training cycle. We root for the best weather and optimal conditions to help us smash our goals. On Saturday 5/21 in Chattanooga, Maggie CRUSHED a sub-5 Half IronMan, running her fastest 1/2 (1:36) off the bike and WON her age group by an astonishing 12 minutes! 7 days later, on 5/28, she laced 'em up at the Bayshore Marathon where she ROCKED a 2:58:02, smashed down the sub-3 door, and made her dream come true.

Maggie is a board-certified health & wellness coach and USAT Level 1 certified triathlon coach at TS2 Coaching and is all about community and giving back. So much of our RunChat centers on gratitude. For anyone who has struggled with their nutrition, race day fueling plans, or mindset, there are SO many great takeaways.

I hope you all enjoy this conversation as much as I did!


If you enjoy the episode, it would mean the world to me if you would rate the podcast or write a review and share feedback wherever you get your podcast groove on.


Connect With Maggie:

Instagram: @coach_ironmag


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Jun 03, 202201:22:44
Heather Pech - Channeling Grit, Gratitude, & Hope to a 3:03 Boston Course Record! | RunChats Ep.84

Heather Pech - Channeling Grit, Gratitude, & Hope to a 3:03 Boston Course Record! | RunChats Ep.84

In February of 2021, Heather Pech tore a portion of her plantar fascia and it took until September 2021 before she could run again. It was a physically and emotionally exhausting journey. It was 1.5 years since her last race and 3 years since she toed the line at Boston.

"I started to run 3 or 4 weeks before and just had so much gratitude. Pure, unalloyed delight that I could run. I wanted to Forest Gump. I wanted to run all day. Everywhere. Fast. I ran 3 or 4 workouts leading into Boston that were the fastest of my life. I had been deprived of running and was rediscovering the possibility. I stepped into the Boston corral with confidence I was whole, calmness that I didn't have anything to prove, overwhelming gratitude, and hope from a conversation with coach James McKirdy. And that's kind of powerful stuff!"

Heather ran 3:03:47 this year at age 60, setting the Age Group course record, breaking the GOAT Joan Benoit Samuelson's previous mark. Her Age Grade Score is 99.88%, which equates to a 2:15 Marathon! Mind. Officially. Blown.

Heather is now a 4-time Boston Marathon Age Division winner!


We Discuss:

-the influence of her dad—how he is still out there racing with her and how Heather can feel his presence and has seen him fly by on runs

-the role Heather's family plays, what it means to have them out there on the course in Boston cheering and supporting

-her team that keeps her healthy

-how being coached by James McKirdy has freed her up as an athlete to be her best

-the advice she gives to her athletes and how they kept her going when she was sidelined with injury: "Anything is possible if you commit, if you are relentless in the pursuit. We limit ourselves. If you think about who you want to be and take action, make choices, stay curious, and fearless, and are open to the possibilities... well, then we can truly find our best!"

-nutrition and fueling—how making big changes with UCAN has been a game-changer

-what's next... chasing more AR's and WR's.


I'm so INSPIRED by Heather's running journey and all the great nuggets she shared! I hope you all enjoy this conversation as much as I did!


If you enjoy the episode, it would mean the world to me if you would rate the podcast or write a review and share feedback wherever you get your podcast groove on.


Connect With Heather:

Instagram: @heatherpech


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Personal Instagram: @ronrunsnyc

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May 20, 202201:45:33
Thia Angelo - Boston to Big Sur Champ! | RunChats Ep.83

Thia Angelo - Boston to Big Sur Champ! | RunChats Ep.83

The crazier and more difficult the challenge, the more it stokes Thia Angelo's competitive fire! During the quarantine, she ran 104 miles in 25 hours in the Backyard Ultra. In April 2020, she won the Broken Ladder Challenge—an event where you start running a mile a day and keep going up in mileage until everyone taps out. Thia started day one with her virtual Boston, running a 3:15 at 4:30am before work, and continued battling with her sister, Liz, and one other competitor, before winning it all by running 27 miles on the treadmill super early to take away their will to continue (she definitely has some David Goggins in her!)

When she learned of the B2B (Boston to Big Sur Challenge), she convinced her sister to join her. They ran Boston 2019 (the Perfect Storm year) in 3:24 and bounced back with a 3:30 at Big Sur just 13 days later. Impressive stuff, particularly given Boston's weather that year.

This year, she set a HUGE goal—go sub-3 in BOTH! Thia went for it at Boston, shooting to take down her 2:54 PR and suffered the last 10, but fought gamely for a 2:58 Boston PR. This time, she only had 6 days to recover before Big Sur! After a conservative 1:32:30 1/2, she ripped a big negative split and ran 3:00:46, finishing in 2nd overall at Big Sur! What Thia didn't know is that she WON the B2B Challenge and had set the record, becoming the 1st to ever go sub-6. (You'll have to tune in for a fun story with Ben Rosario, Steph Bruce, and Ben Bruce)

We took a deep dive on her stellar recent racing, her friendly competition with her twin, Liz, and what's next. I hope Thia's drive to take on huge challenges will inspire you to tackle something new and exciting!


I hope you all enjoy this conversation as much as I did!


If you enjoy the episode, it would mean the world to me if you would rate the podcast or write a review and share feedback wherever you get your podcast groove on.


Connect With Thia:

Instagram: @samefaceandwerace


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May 06, 202201:29:31
Jeremy Bush - Manifesting a Boston Dream! | RunChats Ep.82

Jeremy Bush - Manifesting a Boston Dream! | RunChats Ep.82

After gorging himself at a dinner eight years ago with his wife, Jeremy Bush didn't like how it made him feel and knew something had to change. He downloaded a Couch to 5K program and couldn't believe that running for only 30 seconds could feel so hard. He stayed with it and eventually worked his way up to 10 minutes of running.

Jeremy watched Meb's historic win at Boston in 2014 and said, "I'm gonna run that race one day." And the die was cast.

For those who know him best, when he sets his mind on a goal, he will move heaven and earth to get it done. Many small incremental changes led to continuous improvement. Becoming a student of the sport, honing his craft listening to the Running Rogue Podcast with Steve Sisson and Chris McClung, joining the Renegades—a virtual training group—working with a community of like-minded individuals.

Then, working one-on-one the past 2 years with coach Steve Sisson, aka the Sorcerer, of Telos Running to further enhance his development, culminating with a 2:47 PR on Marathon Monday at Boston.

Jeremy truly manifested his Boston dream. He's made amazing progress in his eight-year running journey and I'm stoked to see where he takes things next!


I hope you all enjoy this conversation as much as I did!


If you enjoy the episode, it would mean the world to me if you would rate the podcast or write a review and share feedback wherever you get your podcast groove on.


Connect With Jeremy:

Instagram: @jb_running26.2


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Apr 29, 202201:20:40
Annie Hughes - Exploring Her Limits! | RunChats Ep.81

Annie Hughes - Exploring Her Limits! | RunChats Ep.81

At the tender age of 23, Annie Hughes burst onto the Ultrarunning scene like a supernova! She won the brutal and storied Leadville 100 and Moab 240 and was ranked 3rd Ultrarunner of the Year by UltraRunning Magazine.

Annie resides in Leadville, CO, and became the race's youngest winner—made sweeter still by running in front of her friends, family, and local community. Annie feels blessed that Hoka took a gamble on her and signed her and it looks like Hoka made a great addition to their pro roster!

Annie is a fierce competitor fueled by exploring her limits, trying to find out just how far her feet and mind can take her. She is on a quest. Next up is the Cocodona250 and I'm stoked to follow!

We discuss: her start in running, moving to the mountains, running at Adams State, burnout, climbing all 58 of the 14ers, moving to Leadville, finishing school, finding Ultra, the Silver Rush 50 Miler, qualifying for the Leadville 100, her 160M Collegiate Loop FKT, the Leadville 100, recovery, the Moab240, running at night, sleep-running, managing sleep in multi-day races, and her recovery strategy for the Cocodona250

My favorite parts from this conversation were Annie taking us out there on the courses at Leadville and Moab, sharing all the highs and lows of those two epic races! I'm so stoked to continue to follow Annie's exciting Ultra running journey!

I hope you all enjoy this conversation as much as I did!


If you enjoy the episode, it would mean the world to me if you would rate the podcast or write a review and share feedback wherever you get your podcast groove on.


Connect With Annie:

Instagram: @outdoorable_annie


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Apr 22, 202201:16:18
Sam Roecker - Running To Support the Mental Health & Well-Being of Nurses! | RunChats Ep.80

Sam Roecker - Running To Support the Mental Health & Well-Being of Nurses! | RunChats Ep.80

Meet Sam Roecker, nurse and sub-2:30 marathoner! Sam will be toeing the line at the 126th Boston Marathon in Moxie scrubs to support the mental health and well-being of healthcare workers. Sam will try to break the Guinness Book of Records marathon time of 3:08 while running in nursing scrubs to raise awareness and funds for the American Nurses Association for their well-being initiative.

When Sam's physician assistant friend's NYC Pediatric Hospital was converted to an adult COVID care unit to accommodate the overflow, she put her life on the line to care for patients. She now suffers from PTSD, anxiety, and depression as do so many others. When Sam couldn't find resources to help, she decided to combine her two passions to raise money and awareness.

We also discussed: running at Providence College, CIM, US Marathon Champs, Pan American Games (5th in Lima, Peru, repping the US), and going sub-2:30 at the Marathon Project

The funds Sam will raise will go towards the American Nurses Foundation's Well-Being Initiative programs, supporting the mental health and wellness of Registered Nurses in the United States. Program support includes complementary therapy resources, expressive writing programs, financial consulting, podcasts and mobile apps dedicated to mental health and well-being, as well as content dedicated to grief and bereavement.

You can find more information at: https://givetonursing.networkforgood.com/projects/152794-samantha-roecker-marathon-fundraiser


Kudos to Sam for taking action on this important initiative! If you see her out there on Marathon Monday give her some well-deserved love!


I hope you all enjoy this conversation as much as I did!


If you enjoy the episode, it would mean the world to me if you would rate the podcast or write a review and share feedback wherever you get your podcast groove on.


Connect With Sam:

Instagram: @samroecker


Connect With Ron:

Personal Instagram: @ronrunsnyc

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Apr 15, 202201:02:39
Jana Fridrichová - The Mountain Running Mama; Do the Work, Become Something Amazing! | RunChats Ep.79

Jana Fridrichová - The Mountain Running Mama; Do the Work, Become Something Amazing! | RunChats Ep.79

Jana Fridrichová—the Mountain Running Mama—has been on FIRE of late, winning and setting course records at the Martin's Mill Covered Bridge 5 Miler & Buck Ridge Burn Trail 1/2 Marathon on the same weekend! Jana also recently completed her milestone 50th Ultra at the Terrapin Mountain 50K, with 7K of climbing, where she also placed 1st with a time of 4:55!

After divorcing, Jana made the brave decision to make a counseling appointment to address her years of stress drinking to try and escape her marital problems. She was down, not feeling good about herself, and knew something needed to change. Those sessions changed everything. It has been 6-plus years of sobriety and it has helped her to feel happy, healthy, and embrace self-love. Those changes also led to her finding more joy in her running and in life, where she is one of the most positive people you will ever meet.

We discuss: growing up in the mountains of Slovakia, finding running, divorce, facing her stress-drinking, counseling, getting healthy, happy, embracing self-love, best race performances, the JFK50, meeting Melissa, being inspired, channeling her spirit & legacy, mindset, mental strength, mantras, becoming unbreakable, injuries, cross-training, rehab, her fire, passion, & drive, inspiring others in her community, community service, Girls on the Run, race volunteering

I'm so happy our paths crossed at the JFK 50 Mile Race, where Jana has run 7:57, come in 8th place, and INSPIRED so many in her local community of Hagerstown, MD.


I hope you all enjoy this conversation as much as I did!


If you enjoy the episode, it would mean the world to me if you would rate the podcast or write a review and share feedback wherever you get your podcast groove on.


Connect With Jana:

Instagram: @jafriruns


Connect With Ron:

Personal Instagram: @ronrunsnyc

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Apr 08, 202201:14:03
Oz Pearlman - Running 100+ Miles & Raising $100K to Save the Children! | RunChats Ep.78

Oz Pearlman - Running 100+ Miles & Raising $100K to Save the Children! | RunChats Ep.78

It was an absolute honor and a blast to host this convo with world-class entertainer, mentalist/mind reader, and Emmy winner, Oz Pearlman. When Oz isn't blowing the minds of audiences around the world, he is an avid marathon and ultra-marathon runner, having completed such grueling races as the Badwater 135 Miler, Hawaii Ironman World Championships, Western States 100, and Spartathlon. Oz ran a 2:29 in the 50th NYC Marathon, placing 33rd overall, and holds a 2:23 Marathon PR!

On 4/8/2022, Oz is trying to break the record for most miles ever run in a day around Central Park since it was founded in 1858. This means running over 100 miles nonstop from 6am to 1am, over and over around one of the most iconic loops on the planet.

He is running in support of the Save the Children Ukraine Relief Fund (you can donate here). Oz matched the first $10K donated and has a goal of raising $100K! For NYC locals and run clubs, home base will be at Engineers Gate, 90th & 5th, come on out and share some miles for a great cause!

We discuss: running with purpose, the NYC Marathon, Sparthalon, Badwater 135, his training approach for the Central Park FKT record attempt, his 'why', nutrition, his upcoming appearance on the Rich Roll Podcast, Adam Skolnick, David Goggins, power couple Mike Halovatch and Kate Pallardy, the Keys 100, and much more.

My favorite part was getting my mind read at the end of the episode... and having it be FULLY blown!

I'm rooting hard for Oz to get it DONE and raise that $100K!


I hope you all enjoy this conversation as much as I did!


If you enjoy the episode, it would mean the world to me if you would rate the podcast or write a review and share feedback wherever you get your podcast groove on.


Connect With Oz:

Instagram: @ozthementalist

Website: https://ozpearlman.com/

Donate to Oz's record-breaking 100 mile run for Save the Children: https://gofund.me/fa51fa12


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