GenX Journeys

This is a very special episode as our own Adriana Ferns is now a published author. Her memoir, Fitness to Freedom: Find Health and Self While Incarcerated is now available on Amazon . In this episode we talk all about the book - from the events leading to Adriana's incarceration, falling down to rock bottom, then working her ass off to get physically and mentally fit, and inspiring others to do th...

- Finish for a Guinness Recap - Next up: Tunnel to Towers - Sunday, September 24, 2023 - Update on Adriana's ankle - Mindful in Minutes podcast featuring Kelly Smith ( @YogaForYouOnline ) - Laser and Shockwave therapy - Adriana is a published author! https://read.amazon.com/kp/embed?asin=B0CHPC2VXT&preview=newtab&linkCode=kpe&ref_=cm_sw_r_kb_dp_A8CA6GATV6PSPHSXQHRX&tag=returntothe80-20 You can fin...

On Saturday, August 26, 2023, I completed State #12, of my 50-state journey, in North Carolina. Run for Their Lives took place in a nice town called Sanford. In this episode, Eva Rogers joins me once again, along with Adriana, and we recap the race as well as my weekend experience in Sanford. Enjoy the show! - Hot and Humid - San-Lee Park - CARA - Shelter tour - Jeremy Jackson the DJ - Black Belt...

This week, we welcome Susan Wheeler to the Rhode Runner family! We have all heard the adage, "When life gives you lemons, make lemonade". Often, that is easier said than done. However, Susan has proven time and time again that it can be done. As you can find in Susan's book, The Lemonade Diet , she was handed bushels of lemons...enough so that she has been able to make lemonade to share with all o...

The Journey continues as State #12 is approaching. I will be heading to North Carolina to support CARA - Carolina Animal Rescue and Adoption. The 15th annual Run for Their Lives 5k/10k takes place on August 26, 2023 in Kiwanis Park, Sanford NC. On this episode, we welcome Eva Rogers of CARA, who is also the Run For Their Lives race director. Eva and I talk about the incredible Carolina Animal Resc...

- Get outside, Everybody! Jut watch out for bees - Adriana's Birthday - Finish for a Guinness - September 3, 2023 - 15th and final - Possible North Carolina races for State #12 - Adriana signed up for MovNat Level 2 - Puppy Yoga 2 - August 20,2023 - Main Topic: Clean Eating - Recommended Podcasts Better! with Dr. Stephanie Estima The Root Cause Medicine Podcast Dear Runner Bod by Serena Marie RD (...

- Wildfires - Gaspee Days 5k - Getting older - Puppy Yoga - Summer Nights 5k - Adriana going for Level 2 MovNat - Sleep issues - New poll! Will you wear Depends when you get older? - LitArts RI You can find Adriana at: Instagram   @SoulFriendYoga email:  adriana@soulfriendyoga YouTube:  Adriana Ferns Soulfriendyoga.com  – Use the code  SOUL20  for 20% off You can find The Rhode Runner in the follo...

Crystal Bui's book launch Previous episode with Crystal   Terrain Race Upcoming - The sold out Summer Nights 5k - June 22, 2023 Finish for a Guinness coming to an end Gaspee Days 5k - June 10, 2023 Puppy Yoga   You can find Adriana at: Instagram   @SoulFriendYoga email:  adriana@soulfriendyoga YouTube:  Adriana Ferns Soulfriendyoga.com  – Use the code  SOUL20  for 20% off You can find The Rhode Ru...

Fight for Air Climb – 22 flights of steps at The Omni in Providence - Recap Terrain Race – May 20, 2023 – Team Total Fitness – 8am heat - Upcoming Running for Justice by Rising Hearts - Recap Crystal Bui's upcoming book launch Gaspee Days 5k - Saturday June 10, 2023 - 9:30am - Upcoming Puppy Yoga - Sunday June 11, 2023 - details to come - Upcoming You can find Adriana at: Instagram   @SoulFriendYo...

We welcome Kerri Nelson to the podcast, fresh off her first Boston Marathon! We talk about her training and her whole Boston Marathon experience. In addition to some fun and moving marathon talk, we get into Kerri's love of Obstacle Course Racing.  It is always fun to talk about racing, especially Boston Marathon racing. And this is no exception. This is a great conversation that flies by! Enjoy t...

Crystal Bui, who Rhode Islanders may remember as a report from Channel 10 News, joins us for a powerful episode. Crystal was a reporter in Minneapolis, Minnesota, covering the George Floyd murder and the civil unrest that followed. Crystal has just released a memoir, More to Tell . She tells the story of George Floyd's murder, as well as facing sexism and racism while covering the story. In this e...

Paul has selected his next race - Washington DC on May 6, 2023  - Running for Justice. We also talk about our awesome upcoming guest, Crystal Bui,  Paul is doing the Climb for Air in Providence on April 22, and is sponsoring another veteran from 22 Too Many - Alexis Johnson. This leads to discuss some social justice issues and how the hate needs to stop.  Although we discuss some serious topics, w...

This episode features the incomparable Kate Champion! Kate is a writer and a mental health professional who has recently published two books that you will enjoy - Never Too Late and You Are Limitless . In these books you will find real-life stories from everyday people who are beating the odds, determined to live full rich lives. On this episode, Kate will inspire you with some of the amazing peop...

Spring ahead nonsense Do strength training first Running is a natural movement Start slowly Difference between soreness and pain What to do when you're sore Exercises Running shoes Journaling You can find Adriana at: Instagram   @SoulFriendYoga email:  adriana@soulfriendyoga YouTube:  Adriana Ferns Soulfriendyoga.com  – Use the code  SOUL20  for 20% off You can find The Rhode Runner in the followi...

Trail running talk...and smelly feet MovNat class Terrain Race  – May 20, 2023 – Team Total Fitness – 8am heat Obstacle Course race stories Fight for Air Climb - 22 flights of steps at The Omni in Providence - April 22  - Team Total Fitness Travel Stories Subic Bay Gulf War Expose yourself to different cultures Travel tip's Leave the world a better place Alaska Daily Eating different types of food...

- Finally State #11 in the books! - Bourbon Street - Mardi Gras parade - New Orleans food - Packet pickup - Varsity Sports - Mardi Gras 5k - NOLA Stretch and Recovery - Rick Springfield sighting - Fight for Air Climb - 22 flights of steps at The Omni in Providence - April 22  - Team Total Fitness You can find Adriana at: Instagram   @SoulFriendYoga email:  adriana@soulfriendyoga YouTube:  Adriana...

Dr. Edwards getting  started What a chiropractor does Rehabilitation of the Spine: A Patient-Centered Approach by Dr. Craig Liebenson Positive experience with movement Shockwave Therapy Common running issues Problems from sitting all day Does chiropractic work help with TMJ Connection between TMJ and mental health Dr. Edwards can be found at Bristol Chiropractic www.bristolchiro.com 685 Metacom Av...

Freezing in Rhode Island Paul's upcoming New Orleans race -  Mardi Gras 5k  – Sat February 11, 2023 – Metairie, LA Immersing into the area with NewsOn Accents 22 Too Many SGT.  Adam Thornton Fundraiser for 22 Too Many Terrain Race  – May 20, 2023 – Team Total Fitness – 8am heat Obstacle Course racing Pros of Trail Running Chiropractic Care Please subscribe to the Journal of the Rhode Runner   Subs...

Terrain Race - May 20, 2023 - Team Total Fitness - 8am heat Mardi Gras 5k - Sat February 11, 2023 - Metairie, LA Adriana's boob rant 22 Too Many Adam Thornton Women's training Dr. Stephanie Estima Please subscribe to the Journal of the Rhode Runner     Subscribe * indicates required Email Address * example@domain.com First Name I would like to receive the Journal of the Rhode Rhode Runner Join Mai...

Disney racing - Looking forward to the return of Mindy the Road Runner Girl. Check out Episode 66 Adriana as a feisty nun Paul's Seasonal Depression in high gear Padma Venkatraman Mercury Retrograde Cat bite follow-up     Please subscribe to the Journal of the Rhode Runner   Subscribe * indicates required Email Address * example@domain.com First Name I would like to receive the Journal of the Rhod...

Adriana's new meditation practice at Atisha Kadampa Buddhist Center Adriana's one-word theme of the year- Peace Paul's one-word theme of the year - Momentum Cat Attack! SmallDickEnergy@GetALife.com: Greta Thunberg vs. Andrew Tate Take steps and make an action plan Perks of getting a trainer Social media rant State #11 teaser Jump Around Specialty Training with Adriana Ferns Time: Saturday @ 8:30am...

- Better to ask forgiveness than permission - Adriana signs up for elite heat for next year's Rugged Maniac - Downtown Jingle 5k - Crazy prices of some races - Disney marathon weekend - Looking for more races - Anxiety - Goals vs. Resolutions - List 5 goals daily - Mel Robbins - Schedule self care - Don't Give Up - Getting outside in the winter Please subscribe to the Journal of the Rhode Runner  ...

- Paul's injury-free Rugged Maniac experience - Adriana's injury - Island Wellness salt cave - Bodhi Water Journey - Paul Stroessner Jr., MFA - Paul graduates with a Master's degree in Creative Writing - What Cheer Writer's Club - Downtown Jingle 5k - Journal of the Rhode Runner - Episode 69, Dude! - Never Too Late: Inspiration, Motivation, and Sage Advice from 7 Later-in-Life Athletes by Kate Cha...

Brittny Cabral is back! You may remember "Barefoot Britt" from Episode 63 . Brittny, Adriana, and I have a great, inspiring conversation about mental fitness, and give tips on how to change your mindset. Some things that we mentioned: NOURISH Talk Walk Grow Flow The Power is Within You ZenCare     You can find Brittny on  Facebook  as well as  Instagram (@brittnylee6) https://www.kinis.com/  – Use...

Special announcement - The GenX Book Club is up and running, and we will begin discussing the first selection this October! The Book club can be found as a Facebook Group or can be found on Bookclubs.com for those of you not on Facebook. We will select one book a month (for the time being) that members of Generation X will enjoy. It may be an autobiography/biography of a Gen X celebrity, or books...