The Running for Real Podcast

Matt Choi runs ultras and is a sub-3 marathoner, but he's on a mission to convey that running isn't only about physical accomplishments, it's about the joy and sense of community that it can bring. He's not afraid to share his own shortcomings, highlighting the importance of owning up to failures and using them as stepping stones to growth.  For complete show notes and links, visit our website at...

Sometimes an unwelcome event can have surprising and wonderful consequences…   Thanks for listening! If you haven't already, be sure to subscribe wherever you're listening to this podcast!. And if you enjoy "For Real-Isodes", please leave us a review! Keep up with what's going on at Running for Real by signing up for our weekly newsletter on our website . Follow Tina on Instagram , Facebook , and...

Mylo Choy's creativity finds its outlet in a range of media: music, graphic stories, and comics. Their forthcoming book, Middle Distance, is a graphic memoir chronicling their relationship with running. As they say in the book, "Running was the foundation of my relationship with myself." For complete show notes and links, visit our website at runningforreal.com/episode371 .   Thank you to Precisio...

Tina and Sarah are only in their mid-thirties, but still, they're not as young as they used to be… Today they answer the question, "What has been the best and the worst part for you about getting older?"   Thanks for listening! If you haven't already, be sure to subscribe wherever you're listening to this podcast!. And if you enjoy "For Real-Isodes," please leave us a review! Keep up with what's g...

Runs feeling stale? Runs become lonely? Runs become boring? Join Tina for a Together Run will help connect your body, mind, and surroundings. Part meditation, part running with a best friend, join Tina for this week's run. Check out Order Becoming a Sustainable Runner Order Precision Gels and Hydration (get 15% off) Sign up for the Running For Real newsletter at the top of this page! Go to https:/...

Eli Mahnken loved to run. It was a love that he shared with his mother, Heather; they ran his final mile together last October, the day before he passed away from brain cancer at the age of seven. Eli's earthly presence is gone, but he will be in Heather's heart when she runs the New York City Marathon to raise money for the Children's Brain Tumor Foundation in his honor. The marathon is also a wa...

What is something that everyone should try once? Tina's and Sarah's choices take them out of their comfort zones.   Thanks for listening!   If you haven't already, be sure to subscribe wherever you're listening to this podcast!. And if you enjoy "For Real-Isodes," please leave us a review! Keep up with what's going on at Running for Real by signing up for our weekly newsletter on our website . Fol...

"Office Race" is a running movie for runners, by runners… well, by one runner. It's the first feature written by James Kilmoon and Jared Lapidus, also known as the sketch comedy team Reverse Cowboys , and is Jared's directorial debut. James ran on the NYU cross country team while the two were college roommates, and is still an avid runner.  The film has plenty of laughs for non-runners, but a lot...

Join Tina for a Together Run in New York City where she's been attending Climate Week NYC and holding a book launch for Becoming a Sustainable Runner with New York Road Runners. Start with a body scan in Times Square, then head over to Central Park for conversation. Check out Order Becoming a Sustainable Runner Sign up for the Running For Real newsletter! Go to https://2before.com to get 30% off 2...

What TV shows did you watch when you were a kid? Tina's and Sarah's viewing habits ran the gamut from Nickelodeon to PBS to 1960s sitcoms. You may find yourself humming some theme songs after this episode!   Thanks for listening! If you haven't already, be sure to subscribe wherever you're listening to this podcast!. And if you enjoy "For Real-Isodes," please leave us a review! Keep up with what's...

Tina's good friend and "For Real-Isodes" co-host, Sarah Crouch, takes over the reins of the podcast for this episode. A former elite runner, and an author herself, Sarah is the perfect person to talk with Tina and Zoë Rom about their new book, "Becoming a Sustainable Runner." For complete show notes and links, visit our website at runningforreal.com/episode368 .   Thank you to 2before, AG1, and Al...

Take a break from the busyness of life and come for a walk with me (or you can run). As I am returning from injury, I am not ready to do a Together Run, but I would love to take you with me on a walk and catch up. Join in with the usual meditative elements of nature check in, body scan, senses check in, and a mental health check in.    Check out Purchase Becoming a Sustainable Runner Leave a revie...

It's a natural human tendency to resist change. In his new book, "Master of Change: How to Excel When Everything is Changing - Including You," Brad Stulberg explores a mindset for change that allows us to not only adapt to change but to thrive. He takes exception to the idea that everything happens for a reason and that practicing gratitude is the way to navigate all forms of adversity. Instead, h...

Today's conversation could go in some interesting directions as Tina and Sarah answer the question, "What is the strangest thing you've ever fallen in love with?"   Thanks for listening! If you haven't already, be sure to subscribe wherever you're listening to this podcast!. And if you enjoy For Real-Isodes , please leave us a review! Keep up with what's going on at Running for Real by signing up...

Malcolm Gladwell is the author of five New York Times bestsellers, host of the Revisionist History and Broken Record podcasts, one of Time Magazine 's 100 Most Influential People, and on top of all that, he's an excellent runner. As a matter of fact, he and Tina went on a run together after their conversation.  When this episode first aired two years ago, some of the thoughts he shared provoked a...

Tina and Sarah are both authors - Tina's book, "Becoming a Sustainable Runner," co-written with Zoë Rom, came out earlier this month, and Sarah's debut novel, "Middletide," will be released in spring 2024.  In this episode, they compare notes on the hardest part of writing their books and what they enjoyed the most.   Thanks for listening! If you haven't already, be sure to subscribe wherever you'...

Just a quick chat between friends (that's you and I). As always, honest with you. See you soon? Get your copy of  Becoming a Sustainable Runner here. If you already bought one, leaving a review here would be appreciated. Upcoming events: BOSTON, MA. August 31. Tracksmith. 6pm. I will also be hosting a plogging event on 30th with PIONEERS Run Crew.  NEW YORK CITY, NY. September 18. 6pm. NYRR Run Ce...

Brian Reynolds' story is a testament to his unyielding spirit. His relentless determination has made him one of the fastest double amputee runners in the world, setting records in distances from the 5K to the marathon. As soon as he's achieved one goal, he's on to the next, which brought him to the Leadville 100 last weekend.  His approach to each new challenge is the same.  "Everything that I've...

If you aren't hungry now, you will be after you listen to this episode, as Tina and Sarah reminisce about the best meals they've ever eaten.   Thanks for listening! If you haven't already, be sure to subscribe wherever you're listening to this podcast!. And if you enjoy For Real-Isodes, please leave us a review! Keep up with what's going on at Running for Real by signing up for our weekly newslett...

Writing a book is hard, and co-writing one presents its own unique challenges and rewards, as Tina and Zoë Rom discovered when they wrote Becoming a Sustainable Runner . Becoming a Sustainable Runner takes a holistic approach to sustainability, recognizing that our personal well-being is deeply intertwined with our relationships and the health of our planet. It's available now! For complete show n...

Tina and Sarah answer a question from Chip, one of our #Running4Real Superstars on Facebook. Are you a fan of beach running? And if you are, do you wear shoes or go barefoot? Sarah also shares a new healthcare resource for runners, RunCare. All too often, healthcare providers tell runners to stop running when they seek guidance for pain or injury recovery and prevention. In many cases, that's the...

Join Tina for a Together Run from home as she processes the upcoming weeks of launching  Becoming a Sustainable Runner.  The usual meditative elements like body scans, nature check ins, senses check ins, and mental health check ins are followed by a conversation.  Check out Pre-order  Becoming a Sustainable Runner Sign up for the Running For Real newsletter at the top of this page! Listen to last...

If you're a runner who loves shoes, you're probably familiar with Mike Ko, known to his over 150,000 followers as Kofuzi. He describes himself as a non-elite runner who reviews shoes, but he does much more than that. The Kofuzi Run Club, which he launched at the start of the pandemic, is a five-days-a-week live stream on YouTube and a community that has transcended the virtual world. For complete...

Join Tina for a run in the Pacific Northwest, outside of Portland, Oregeon. Check out Pre-order  Becoming a Sustainable Runner Sign up for the Running For Real newsletter on our website! Listen to last week's For Real-isode with Sarah Crouch Sign up for 100 days of sustainability  You can leave a review on iTunes.  Thanks for listening! If you haven't already, be sure to subscribe on Apple , Spoti...

Writer and sociologist Lindsey Freeman describes her book, Running , as a feminist and queer handbook of running, but it's a book for all runners.  The existing running literature didn't speak to her, so she wrote the book she wanted but could never find, one that celebrates the freedom and opportunity for self-discovery that running offers, while challenging the notion that everyone is "born to r...