Running Is Life Podcast

This Episode takes a deep dive into finding the best running version of yourself. Coach Andrew Snow and I talk about how to work on some of the mental aspects of running that will help you do your best at nearly any distance! To connect with Andrew, subscribe to his YouTube Channel Run Elite or on his website www.andrewsnowcoaching.com   Resources: Billy Mills movie - Running Brave    To donate to...

Jeremy Peyton has a goal of running around Mont Blanc in the Alps in 9 days in 2024. He's well on his way as we discuss his latest adventure in tackling the Art Loeb trail! Here's how he prepared & ran this epic trail!   Resources - Run The Alps - https://runthealps.com/ Sunday Runday Funday Facebook Group - https://www.facebook.com/groups/587578996742708 Garmin inReach Mini 2 - https://www.garmin...

Join me for a conversation with Tara Jordan. Tara is a wonderful wife, mother, runner, and so much more as we'll learn from this conversation in which we discuss her progression in running which lead her to finishing her 1st 100-mile race at Hellbender in 2022! I hope you enjoy our conversation! To connect with Tara: @facingvert on Instagram Tara Jordan on Strava Her Podcast Facing Vert   To donat...

In this episode: Takeaways on Cameron Hanes book "Endure" & David Goggins "Never Finished" My training updates Fundraising updates Using Positive Words & Reframing negative thoughts and words. Joe Uhan article "Advice to My Younger Self: Five Lessons From a Physiotherapist for a Lifetime of Sustainable Running"  Coaching Availability - Sorry to say, I'm full at the moment. Resources: Joe Uhan arti...

In my first conversation with Teresa Bowser about coaching her, she said she wanted to Finish the Hellbender 100-mile Race. She put in the work, and this is her story about the day-in day-out training and her finish at Hellbender. Enjoy! To connect with Teresa: Instagram - @TeresaBowserFitness Facebook & Strava - Teresa Bowser   Resources: Book - "My Border Collie Doesn't Stretch" by Nigel Crompto...

3 Topics discussed in this episode: 1. Listener question - training in the heat by pace or Heart Rate? 2. Addressing Mental Fatigue 3. Hitting the taper just right   Resources: Mental Training for Ultrarunning by Addie Bracy Ultra Mindset by Travis Macy   To donate to my fundraising efforts for Vermont 100 & Leadville 100, please visit: Vermont Adaptive - https://www.pledgereg.com/357957?fbclid=Iw...

The Madiera Island 112k sounds epic! Host to the Golden Trail Series Finals last year, this place sounds amazing. In this episode, John Goldfield tells us all about it! Madiera Island Ultra Trail website - https://www.miutmadeira.com/en/ John Goldfield's website - https://www.findingawesome.net/ Strava & Facebook - John Goldfield Instagram - @Johnny2lips   Resources - Blisters - https://www.bliste...

Want to be more efficient at walking/hiking in your next race? Have a listen! Resources: Weighted vest - Something similar to this: https://www.dickssportinggoods.com/p/ethos-60-lbweighted-vest-17au6uths60lbwghteac/17au6uths60lbwghteac?recid=product_PageElement_productlanding_rr_6_37566_&rrec=true Using Hiking Poles Video - https://www.salomon.com/en-us/running/trail-running-advice/how-run-poles M...

In this Episode, Coach Patrick Reagan & I explore the training stimulus of a 3-Day Training Camp like the Western States Endurance Run Training Weekend. We take a look at the lead up, the weekend itself (planning & executing), and the recovery from such efforts. Get ready to take some notes. A lot to share in this episode. Enjoy! To connect with Patrick: https://patrickreaganrunning.com/coaching @...

In this episode I take a look at one of my favorite workouts (7:00 intervals at Lactate Threshold - 80-85% Max Heart Rate) to prescribe for 5kers to Ultra. It can be used in so many different ways (as I describe in this episode). Please let me know if you have any questions.  Resources:  My 4 Favorite Fartlek Workouts - Episode 161   Active Warmups: Coach Aaron's Active Warmup -  https://youtu.be/...

I had a pretty good race at The Bootlegger 50-miler (tied for the win). Here's my race recap...   To donate to my fundraising efforts, please visit: Vermont Adaptive - https://www.pledgereg.com/357957?fbclid=IwAR0-dUaRLRnQvcTU9wXywYE5JlBTJHjTaqswcPMO3IDz5h9nkCXe7n3t06o The Challenged Athlete Foundation - http://support.challengedathletes.org/site/TR/Events/General?px=1355904&pg=personal&fr_id=1940...

Andrew Bednarzik, Mental Performance  Coach, Licensed Therapist, & Professor and I discuss negative self-talk and strategies to help reduce it and get through it when it happens. I also answer two listener questions about converting road paces to trail paces, as well as how long should your average run be. Lastly, I talk about my pivot from the cancelled Rim Runner 50-miler to the Bootlegger 50-mi...

In this update I discuss my own training and race plans for the Grand Slam, as well as a listener question of how to deal with a training block that just isn't going according to plan.   To donate to my fundraising efforts, please visit: Vermont Adaptive - https://www.pledgereg.com/357957?fbclid=IwAR0-dUaRLRnQvcTU9wXywYE5JlBTJHjTaqswcPMO3IDz5h9nkCXe7n3t06o The Challenged Athlete Foundation - http:...

In this episode I talk about how to incorporate these 4 simple fartlek workouts into your training. Each take about an hour to complete, and can be done almost anywhere; making them easy to incorporate and needless to say benefit from.    Resources: Active Warmups: Coach Aaron's Active Warmup - https://youtu.be/hgBB9de1Hdk Coach Aaron's Banded Warmup - https://youtu.be/cVq2pVk6kaM David Roche's Ba...

This episode is an intro to send you to the video podcast for this episode on my YouTube Channel - https://youtu.be/Twc5rMVsSjE   Thanks to Athletic Trainer Sarah Warren for recording this episode with me!   To donate to my fundraising efforts, please visit: Vermont Adaptive - https://www.pledgereg.com/357957?fbclid=IwAR0-dUaRLRnQvcTU9wXywYE5JlBTJHjTaqswcPMO3IDz5h9nkCXe7n3t06o The Challenged Athle...

My apologies for my voice on this one, but if you can bear with me, I speak on the long run and common mistakes associated with executing the long run in marathon & ultra training. Enjoy!   To donate to my fundraising efforts, please visit: Vermont Adaptive - https://www.pledgereg.com/357957?fbclid=IwAR0-dUaRLRnQvcTU9wXywYE5JlBTJHjTaqswcPMO3IDz5h9nkCXe7n3t06o The Challenged Athlete Foundation - ht...

In this episode I reflect on my course preview of the Rim Runner Race Course (25-miles). The good, the bad, & the ugly! Resources: The Trail Trash Podcast #19: In The Service Of Others - https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-trail-trash-podcast-19-in-the-service-of-others/id1649057207?i=1000600326851 Running Rogue Podcast Episode #305: 8 Things to STOP Doing - https://runningrogue.libsyn.com/e...

Trail Running Film Festival  Film Festival Website:  https://www.trailfilmfest.com/2023 Instagram:  Tera_pruett   Instagram:  Trail Running Film Festival   FV Event:  https://www.facebook.com/events/1622476038203393?   Hip Labral Tear & Proximal Hamstring Tendinopathy Reources: Instagram Video of Nordic Hamstring Curls: https://www.instagram.com/p/Be5OcJBgT7H/?igshid=MDJmNzVkMjY= Tom Goom Article:...

Please visit my YouTube channel to watch this as the visual cues may help more than listening to this episode - https://youtu.be/0iJq30jT2Nw This episode is how I pack my running vest. DISCLAIMER - I have no affiliation with any of the companies mentioned in this episode.  Please let me know if you have any questions!   To donate to my fundraising efforts, please visit: Vermont Adaptive - https://...

Celia Eicheldinger had an amazing race at Fierce Dragon (215 miles). Cera Jones was a pacer and crew member. This is their story.  Previous Fierce Dragon Episode -  New Co-Course Record Holders of the Fierce Dragon 200 Miler Michael Patton & David Holliday - Episode 50 Connect w/ Celia: Celia Eicheldinger - Facebook @eicheldingercelia - Instagram Connect w/ Cera: Cera Jones - Facebook @twinrevolve...

Rachel Blinn is amazing! I've seen her growth in a short amount of time I've coached her both in running and life. You can hear the joy in her voice and her laugh. I hope she inspires you as much as she does me! To connect with Rachel, follow her on Instagram @GothicFather666 To donate to my fundraising efforts, please visit: Vermont Adaptive - https://www.pledgereg.com/357957?fbclid=IwAR0-dUaRLRn...

This episode is best viewed on YouTube. Please visit https://youtu.be/IhBtJ82zV4g to do so. UltraPacer.com is a great resource for planning your pacing strategy for your next ultra race/run/adventure. It can also be used to compare previous efforts. Danny Murphy has done a tremendous job in creating this great resource. This episode is a "How to" for using www.ultrapacer.com If you have any questi...

Nathan Frantz & Sean Clayton believed they could run and break the established Palmetto Trail FKT. In this episode, we talk about what it took to do so. To connect with: Nathan - Instagram @nate_ocr_85  Sean - Instagram @seanaclayton   To donate to my fundraising efforts, please visit: Vermont Adaptive - https://www.pledgereg.com/357957?fbclid=IwAR0-dUaRLRnQvcTU9wXywYE5JlBTJHjTaqswcPMO3IDz5h9nkCXe...

In this episode, I go over the necessity of creating variety in your training and getting in the key components of training. I speak on: Intention of the phase of training cycle Variance of paces/efforts/intensities Over emphasizing one aspect of your training Fitting it all in Long Run Episode - https://themrrunningpainspodcast.podbean.com/e/making-the-long-run-most-effective-for-your-training/ S...

YouTube Video Link - https://youtu.be/K1CFRIydt28 This list in no way substitutes medical advice. Please consult your primary care Physician before using any of these products. Scissors Nail clipper Tweezers Anti- Chaffe – multiple brands & multiple sizes of the same brand I suggest one be zinc oxide-based product Foot Salve – again, multiple brands & multiple sizes of the same brand A & D Ointmen...