Run Farther & Faster — The Podcast with Coaches Lisa Levin and Julie Sapper

Kellie Redmond, cross country coach, owner of T.E.A.M. FIT, the Run Farther & Faster strength training coach, accomplished runner, and the picture of health shared her harrowing health journey over the last few months. Kellie’s generously shared her health odyssey with us, which will undoubtedly help others who may or have already experienced similar symptoms. We are beyond grateful that Kellie is...

WOW Dr. Bill Johncock is just incredible!  Bill is a podiatrist in Hickory, North Carolina, and a father of three, including Logan, who is 23 and was born with Angelman Syndrome.  Bill, who is 57 and a six-time Boston Marathoner, shares how he ran his first Boston Marathon at age 19 with his then 55 year-old father and then went on to run over 100 marathons.  When Bill learned that...

After sharing our post-Boston Marathon recovery experiences, we talked about whether and and when it's appropriate to run another marathon in the same training cycle.  After reviewing the factors one should consider when making the decision to run a second marathon in the same cycle, Lisa talks with one of our clients, Caetlin, who successfully ran (and PR'd) a second marathon after running a...

We ran, we conquered, we sore. We enjoyed recapping the rest of our Boston 2021 weekend, including our race experiences—Lisa finishing in 3:24 and Julie finishing in 3:46. We are so grateful to be back. Thanks for our newest sponsor, RunMitts (www.runmitts.com). Use the code RFFR10 for 10 percent off any order. Thank you to our additional sponsors, @soupergirl—use the code RUN20 for 20 percent off...

We are in Boston and wanted to share some Saturday highlights, including logistics and advice as we head into race day.

With five World Marathon Majors and countless other races this fall, we thought that we could all use some tips on strengthening and using our mental muscle on race day.  We decided to release this episode earlier in the week so that all who are running Boston and Chicago this weekend will have time to listen and benefit from this episode. We were delighted to welcome Dr. Grayson Kimball, a m...

In this episode, we share tips for a successful race taper and race execution at the 2021 Boston Marathon. If you are running Boston, you don’t want to miss these key tips! Join us for our pre-race meet up at Boston Common in front of Brewer Fountain on Sunday, 10/10, at 9 am! Thanks for our newest sponsor, RunMitts (www.runmitts.com). Use the code RFFR10 for 10 percent off any order.  If you...

The Boston Marathon is just over two weeks away…along with Chicago and countless other races. On this week’s episode, we talk about tapering for a big goal marathon…after having not run any marathons for 18 months (!!). We are truly all In this together, and if you are extra anxious about revisiting the start line after a long hiatus, you are not alone. We hope that this coaching episode helps you...

At 20 years old, Matt Rodjom, while attending college and running on his college XC team, began gradually losing his central vision.  Eventually, doctors diagnosed Matt with Leber's hereditary optic neuropathy, which only allows Matt to see peripherally.  Over the next several months Matt lost his central vision, but he did not lose his determination to keep running, which led him to becoming a su...

Thank you for helping us reach 100! In honor of this milestone, we interviewed each other. Hear about our favorite guests, pet peeves, joys, and what we’ve learned from podcasting and coaching.   Here's to the next 100.  Lastly, check out our personalized coaching! Head over to our website (www.runfartherandfaster.com). Follow us on social media @runfartherandfaster (Instagram, Face...

On April 15, 2013, Heather Abbott’s life changed forever while spectating the Boston Marathon. After three surgeries in four days, Heather made the decision to allow doctors to amputate her left leg below the knee. With the support of her family, friends, medical professionals, and fellow amputees, Heather now lives a full and active life. While getting fitted for multiple prostheses, she quickly...

What a thrill to speak with 1985 Boston Marathon winner, Lisa Rainsberger!  Lisa shares this accomplishment with only two other American women, Joan Benoit Samuelson and Des Linden.  Lisa also competed in four Olympic Marathon Trials (1984, 1988, 1992, and 1996) during which she placed fourth, missing a spot in the Olympic games.  For some, this would be a huge disappointment, but f...

Thanks for indulging us this week and allowing us to discuss Simone Biles' decision to exit the Olympics to address her health issues.  While this is a running, not gymnastics, podcast, Simone's example transcends into all sports.  We decided to take the opportunity to talk about what we can learn rom her decision and how we can do better as coaches and runners to support our community....

We had the pleasure of interviewing Jill Colangelo (www.jillcolangelo.com), a recent graduate of Harvard University Extension School, who spent her academic career researching and writing a thesis (Colangelo, Jill Ann. 2020. Prevalence and Type of Psychopathology in Ultra Endurance Athletes. Master's thesis, Harvard University Division of Continuing Education) on the correlation between mental hea...

Following a conversation about taking care of ourselves as we train for our fall races, we welcomed back the GOAT of sports nutrition, Nancy Clark, MS, RD, CSSD to the podcast.  We recorded this episode as a Q & A with our Boston Marathon Training Group last week, and Nancy's advice is truly invaluable.  Nancy is a sports dietitian who practices out of Boston. She is also the author of THE book on...

In Part 2 and this month's coaching episode, we share the lessons that we've learned from our Boston Marathon experiences, including pacing, fueling, goal setting, and more.  Whether you are training for Boston or any fall race, these tips will help set you up for training and racing success. If you have specific questions, feel free to reach out to us at Julieandlisa@runfartherandfaster.com.  If...

We are back after a two week break to bring you an interview with Boston Race Director, Dave McGillivray, who shares plenty of details regarding the planning and logistics for Boston 2021 and what he projects for Boston 2022. As always, Dave offers a lot of insight and information for all runners. Thanks to our newest sponsor, Soupergirl! Enter RUN20 at checkout (soupergirl.com) to get 20 percent...

In Part 1 of this month's coaching episode, we share the lessons that we've learned from our Boston Marathon experiences, including speed work, pacing, fueling, goal setting, and more.  Whether you are training for Boston or any fall race, these tips will help set you up for training and racing success. If you have specific questions, feel free to reach out to us at Julieandlisa@runfartherandfaste...

Following our catch-up for the week, we were so thrilled to welcome rock star runner, mom, teacher, and Hyland's Ambassador, Kim Van Acker.  Kim shares her journey on how she started running after college with Black Girls Run, decided to run a marathon in 2014 and then shaved 30 minutes off her first marathon to qualify for Boston in 2016.  Kim used that qualifying time to run her first Boston in...

In this episode, we provide tips for achieving an injury free and productive training cycle.  Now that races are returning this fall, runners are eager to jump back into training.  Before doing so, check out our tips to ensure a healthy, happy, and productive training cycle.   Following our conversation, we welcomed, for second time to the show, Heather Hausenblas, PhD.  Dr. Hausenblas, who was ou...

If you like fitness and live in the DC area, chances are you've either taken or heard about Jenn Blackburn's classes.  Jenn is one of the most talented fitness gurus in the country--no exaggeration--and, as a result, she was for the last six years, the area fitness manager for Equinox, her dream job.  When the pandemic hit, Jenn left her dream job, realizing, like so many of us, that her...

This week we welcomed Abby Langer, RD.  Abby is an outspoken proponent of evidence-based nutrition, who has no tolerance for misinformation. Abby has devoted her career to breaking down dietary myths and challenging those who disseminate false nutrition and weight loss advice.  In this conversation, Abby dives into nutrition myths, negative core values, such as "I am what I eat,"  a...

Well folks... over 9,000 runners were shut out of Boston 2021, including past podcast guest, Conroy Zien, a 3:18 marathoner who just missed the 7:47 cutoff. We caught up with Conroy, who generously and openly shared his disappointment, frustration, and hope for 2022. Conroy’s words will resonate with so many, particularly those who missed a goal due to factors beyond their control. We appreciate C...

Dr. Michael Crawley spent fifteen months living in Ethiopia, where he trained with the country's top runners.  Michael, a 2:20 marathoner and anthropologist, combined his passions for research and running to learn and write on the training methods in Ethiopia that make champions. This is a fascinating conversation with so many takeaways that we can apply to our own training.  Michael's b...

In this episode, we had the honor and pleasure to speak with two-time author and mental health advocate, Rachel Ann Cullen.  Rachel shares how running helped her navigate bipolar disorder, depression, an abusive relationship, and body dysmorphia.  She shares why she decided to run her first marathon, the London Marathon, seven months after she gave birth to her child, and how that experience chang...