Raising Runners

Rereleasing one of the first episodes I ever recorded. I explain some activities and ideas for my youth running program but can relate to so much more in life! In this episode I give a little intro into my running club and the empowerment practices we incorporate into our lessons. We talk about power words, using positive thoughts and mood and how all these can affect our running and life In gener...

In todays episode I get to talk with Rachel Clark LMSW, CARC, CRPA-P, CASAC-T about her role at Mountainside Treatment Center as well as her own running and recovery journey. She shares her professional and personal takes on running and mental health as well as its role in addiction recovery. She has run in some local races to me as well which was really fun to get to hear about her experainces. C...

In todays episode I get to talk with returning guest and Running Coach, Alan Ladd about improving as you age. He shares his story of running Boston this year and talks about other goal races. We talk about mindset, cross training, strength training and over all how to improve running as we age, since we are all always aging! Check out more from Alan!- Freebies, coaching, podcast and more. Question...

In todays episode I get to talk with Darlene Taylor all about mental health and running and their connection. She is a life coach, trainer, clinical social worker, parent, author and so much more. She shares about her personal and professional experiences with runnings affects on mental health. She also talks about obstacle course races, over coming fear and has me almost convinced to do it! Find...

In todays episode I get to talk with Tilita, Coach T. She shares her methods for goal setting, the kinds of goals to set, and how to achieve them or pivot from them when needed. It was a super fun conversation getting to catch up and think more about effective goal setting. Make sure you check out everything she is doing! www. Tilitafied.com IG:   @TheTilitafiedExperience FB:   Tilitafied To jump...

In todays episode I get to catch up with my dad about all things running. We talk about his life as a runner, the transition from sprints and organized running to long distances and running on your own. He shares his current training as well as some books he's been inspired by. Its so great to get to hear how he views running and just catch up as our first episode back from break. Check out hi...

See you all in May. We are taking a little break as I start a new running related job and while I work to schedule more guests. I promise we will get back to our series on running for busy people as well as so much more.

In todays episode I give an intro into Flow State. I talk about what it is, how to get in to it, why it benefits running and some more facts about it. It is just a quick introduction to flow state as I plan to have a guest come talk more with us about it. Questions, comments, interview requests, etc email merakirunclub@gmail.com Don’t forget to rate, review, subscribe! Info on coaching at merakiru...

Today I get to talk with the authors of Gwen Jorgensen USA's first olympic gold medal triathlete, Nancy and Elizabeth. We talk about their book, their family and journey with sports. The book follows Gwen's days up to and including her gold medal win but also highlights key moments growing up that show the kind of person and athlete that she is. It was great to get to read this book and I can't wa...

In todays episode I share some tips on how to feel grounded when running. I also explain when this would be beneficial.  We will be back next week with a guest and regular length episode! Questions, comments, interview requests, etc email merakirunclub@gmail.com Don’t forget to rate, review, subscribe! Info on coaching at merakirunclub.com Code rrpodcast for 10% off a month Find us on instagr...

As part of our series, Optimizing running in the real world, in todays episode I talk with Ellen Dyverfeldt about strength, injury prevention and recovery. She shares tips and explanations of how to can reduce our risk of injury, common injuries for runners and how to recovery as well. The typical athletes she works with are busy professionals so she has first hand knowledge working with busy peop...

Coach T is back! our first returning guest- Tilita Lutterloh. She is a big performance coach, strength and conditioning coach, olympic development athlete in track and field, and over all inspiring person. She talks with us about strength training for runners- how to do it, why we do it, how to fit it into your schedules and more. She shares a lot of great info on training and programming for all...

In todays episode I talk a little bit about strength training and fitting it in when we are busy. In line with the busy theme I was a little busy and had to make this a short episode. But feel free to check out the rerelease of strength training with coach T episode to hear more strength tips. I talk about ways to fit in small amounts of training, a schedule around your running and some suggestion...

In todays episode I get to talk with Claire Bartholic about plant based eating, running and how to be a great runner while balancing busy life. We chat about her book and her running journey as well as get tips related to our series on optimizing running while living our daily lives.  Check out more from Claire. https://theplantedrunner.com instagram podcast Questions, comments, interview req...

In todays episode I get to talk with Chrissie and Bethann from Communities that Care of Greater Downingtown. We do a podcast swap so we recorded their podcast but also making it ours as well. We get to talk about the run club and me but also I get to hear from them on what they do, why they do it and of course we talk RUNNING! Make sure to check out their show for some really awesome parenting tip...

Todays episode is the first of a miniseries about optimizing our running in a world where running can’t always be our top priority. The idea started selfishly because I would like to be able to be a runner who can put up fast times and stay health while still prioritizing my family, work and all the other things people need to do. Today I am focused on running. What kind of training plan can we do...

Check out this video episode of a break down of a running plan to run a faster 5k. This is just 30 days to get started. running coaching code rrpodcast for 10% off monthly  youtube

In todays episode I get to talk with Kyira Wackett, MS LPC the founder of Adversity Rising. She talks with us about shame, motivation and our need for acceptance. We talk about participation awards, embracing failure and how to do something you know you will not be good at...yet. It was a really informative conversation so check out more things from her! website YouTube Questions, comments, interv...

I talk about our event benefitting The Youth Mental Health Project! https://ymhproject.org https://ymhproject.networkforgood.com/events/48319-run-fest-by-meraki-running-club-to-benefit-the-youth-mental-health-project https://www.strava.com/athletes/97949140

In todays episode I am solo again. I talk about goal setting for running and for the new year or season. I talk about what goals are, how to set them, and some tips for goals.  Questions, comments, interview requests, etc email merakirunclub@gmail.com Don’t forget to rate, review, subscribe! Info on coaching at merakirunclub.com Code rrpodcast for 10% off a month off season training article....

video for Spotify listeners and on YouTube! I break down a zero-30 minutes of running in a month plan! I keep it simple and get you to jump start your running and be able to complete a 5k in a month. After that the possibilities are endless.    private-virtual running coaching discount code rrpodcast for 10% off monthly https://teamrunrun.com/coach/victoria-williams-philadelphia-running-coach/   s...

In todays episode I get to talk with Coach Dan! We talk about his running journey, coaching runners, and working with people. He shares some great info about how he works with runners and his run club. Its a super fun interview full of great take aways for runnes and coaches. About Dan Bryan A veteran, blessed husband, and dad, Coach Dan has completed more 5K through ultra-marathons than he can re...

In todays episode I talk with Jake, owns On Dog training academy with his wife Jenny. I talk to Jake about dog athletes and how to have your dog be a great running partner. We talk training, gear, nutrition and safety. It was such a helpful conversation for my own pups and having them be future runners too. Check out On Dog training academy! Podcast: Facebook:  Instagram:  YouTube:  FREE WEBINAR:...

In todays episode I talk with Coach Beth Baker-who is a certified running coach that knows how bad running sucks...until it doesn’t. After overcoming her own fear of running, she’s gone on to personally coach 2500 non-runners to run distances from 5k to marathons and get featured in Runner’s World Magazine. In addition to her passion for running, she loves tacos, beer, and hosting her podcast, Why...

Today I talk about 2 workouts that are geared toward 5k training. This is for runners who already have a base level of fitness and have previously run a 5k and have a goal race pace. I talk about internal, speed training, why and how to do the workout and what it felt like when I tried them out this week. 5x1k (at or above race pace, 1-2min rest) 20x200m (above race pace) 5x (4x200m 30sec rest) 1m...