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Archive | Elite Runner
Yes, it’s going to hurt! But this is fine.
Ultra runner Courtney Dauwalter shares what she tells herself to get through the “pain cave” of an ultra marathon. Courtney is winner of the 2019 Ultra Trail du Mont Blanc -the most prestigious trail ultramarathon in Europe. Hear our full podcast interview with her here.
Exploring the “Pain Cave” with Courtney Dauwalter
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In this episode we speak with ultra runner Courtney Dauwalter -winner of the 2019 Ultra Trail du Mont Blanc -the most prestigious trail ultramarathon in Europe.
She has also finished first at the Tahoe 200, Western States 100, Moab 240 and many other ultras.
And in the quick tip segment you will hear about nutrition strategies for building muscle and promoting recovery.
Interview with Alexi Pappas -Olympic Runner and Filmmaker
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In this episode we bring you an interview with Alexi Pappas, Greek-American distance runner, Olympian, actor and filmmaker. And in the quick tip segment, we discuss a study that claims that walking boosts creativity.
Run the Mile You’re In! Interview with Ryan Hall
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In this episode we speak with Ryan Hall -2x Olympian, American record holder, and author of the book Run the Mile You’re In. And in the quick tip segment, we answer a listener question about how to deal with chafing. Continue Reading →
Meb Keflezighi -Live Podcast Interview!
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In this special podcast episode we bring you to the Tallahassee Marathon in Florida for a live interview with the great Meb Keflezighi -the only man who has won the New York City Marathon, The Boston Marathon, and an Olympic medal. Continue Reading →Interview with the Indomitable Jenn Shelton
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Jenn Shelton is an American ultra marathoner and running nomad. She spends her winters ski mountaineering in the Italian Alps and her summers trail running on far-flung mountain ranges.In 2007 she set the women’s U.S. 100-mile trail record at the Rocky Raccoon Ultramarathon. She has also won numerous trail and road races and has run a 2:45 marathon, which qualified her for the Olympic Marathon trials.
She is perhaps best known from Christopher McDougall’s best-selling book Born to Run in which she is one of the main characters. Get the book! Continue Reading →
Interview with Deena Kastor -Let Your Mind Run
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In this episode we speak with Deena Kastor, three time olympian, author, and American Women’s record holder in the marathon. And in the quick tip segment, we recommend some post-run recovery sandals that feel like walking on clouds. Continue Reading →
Interview with Amelia Boone, The Barkley Marathons
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Amelia Boone is a world-class obstacle racer and full time corporate attorney. In March of this year she competed in the infamous Barkley Marathons -the race that eats its young. Since the race was started in 1986 only 15 people have successfully completed all 5 loops of the course. Continue Reading →
How You Define “Hard”
How you define hard is how you are going to experience hard. -Ryan Hall
Hear our podcast interview with Ryan here.
Interview with Ryan Hall -2:04:58 Marathoner, Record Holder and Olympian
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We’ve been long time fans of Ryan Hall and always hoped to have him on the podcast.
Ryan is a former professional runner, 2x Olympian, American record holder in the half marathon, and the only American who has run a sub 2:05 marathon. These days he runs to raise money for great causes.
In this conversation you will hear how Ryan manages pain in the marathon and how he reframes the word “hard”. Plus, you’ll hear the story of how, at 13 years old, he had faith that one day he would run with the best in the world and use his running to help others.
Lot’s of great stories and tips in this interview! Continue Reading →
Finding Jenn Shelton
photo credit: Jenn Shelton @sheltonjenn
She was the gifted, fearless wild child featured in “Born to Run.” Fourteen years later, Shelton still leads a “crazy life,” following her passion in pursuit of the next endurance challenge.
By Henry Howard
Jenn Shelton became well known for her appearance in Christopher McDougall’s best-selling book about ultra running, “Born to Run.” In the years since the book was published, Shelton has matured but still embraces a Bohemian lifestyle as evidenced in the new documentary, “Outside Voices.”
At the end of the documentary, Shelton is in her small van under a moonlight sky. She’s on her cell phone, learning Italian. It concludes, with her repeating a translation, “You do not know who I am.” Continue Reading →
