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

By Run Farther & Faster

Coaches Lisa Levin and Julie Sapper provide tips and tricks for running farther, faster, and stronger. After running the Boston Marathon 32 times collectively, Julie and Lisa, along with weekly guests, provide advice for training and racing. While specific to Boston, this podcast is appropriate for runners of all levels and ages.

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Run Farther & Faster — The Podcast with Coaches Lisa Levin and Julie SapperAug 26, 2022

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Episode 189: Lisa and Julie’s Annual Favorite Things Episode!

We don’t have a car to give away, like Oprah, but we do have a list, like Oprah, of our Favorite Running-Related Things for 2023. We hope that you enjoy this list as much as we enjoyed creating it. For a full list with links and discount codes to the items we mentioned, check out this link: linktr.ee/Runfartherandfaster

For more information about our coaching, head over to www.runfartherandfaster.com.

Dec 01, 202344:43

Episode 188: Happy 14th Anniversary to Us!

Thanks to all who have been with us since 2009, our very first year! In this episode we discuss the habits of highly successful marathoners and Julie provides an update after celebrating her one year ACL anniversary.

Nov 17, 202351:45

Episode 187: Managing Challenges in Running and Life with Mental Perfomance Coach, Carrie Jackson

WOW. It's been a WEEK. We are excited to welcome Mental Performance Consultant, Carrie Jackson, the co-author (with previous podcast guest, Cindy Kuzma), of Rebound, who shares her tips on managing stress and challenges in running and beyond. We hope that runners and non-runners find this conversational helpful.
Here's a little about Carrie:
Carrie has been working on the performance of teams, organizations, and individual athletes and exercisers since 2002. She is a Certified Mental Performance Consultant through the Association for Applied Sport Psychology and author of the book On Top of Your Game: Mental Skills to Maximize Your Athletic Performance and co-author of Rebound: Train Your Mind to Bounce Back Stronger from Sports Injuries as well as the co-host of the podcast The Injured Athletes Club.
She has been interviewed as an expert resource for articles that have appeared in publications such as Outside Magazine, Shape Magazine, Men’s Fitness, Women’s Health, Runner’s World, Women’s Running Magazine, Bicycling Magazine, New York Times, and HuffingtonPost. She is a sought-after speaker and has spoken and consulted with many collegiate teams, cycling teams, and triathlon teams, as well as corporate organizations including CamelBak. She’s also been featured in the TrainingPeaks blog and webinar series as an expert in Mental Skills Training.
Carrie has worked with athletes of all ages and at every level, from recreational athletes to elite and professional athletes competing at national and international levels. Carrie also specializes in working with athletes and exercisers with Type I Diabetes and she’s the director of the Mental Skills Training Program for Diabetes Training Camp.
She received her Bachelor of Arts degree in psychology at Sonoma State University and her Master of Arts degree in sport psychology at John F. Kennedy University. Carrie has taught both undergraduate and graduate levels for psychology classes and is currently adjunct faculty for John F. Kennedy University.

Nov 04, 202301:05:38

Episode 182: Get out of Your Own Way: Five Common Patterns That Can Hinder Progress

The title of this episode sums it up. After coaching for 14 years, we frequently see patterns, many of which are positive, but some are negative and, as a result, hinder runners’ ability to improve and most importantly stay healthy! We discuss five common patterns— without judgment—just observation—that we see, how to identify them, and ways to break them. Please join us on October 22 at 10:30 for a book signing and discussion with Christin Yu, past podcast guest and author of Up to Speed. Tickets can be found here. https://www.eventbrite.com/e/book-discussion-and-signing-with-sports-journalist-and-author-christine-yu-tickets-710699189407. We have a sponsor for this episode, Lagoon, a customized pillow that we are both using enthusiastically. Check out Lagoon at https://lagoonsleep.com/pages/run-farther-faster-and-lagoon Use the code RFF for 15% off. Finally, enter to win a pair of Goodr sunglasses—just leave us a 5-star review on Apple Podcasts in September. Don’t forget to follow us on Instagram and Facebook (Run Farther & Faster).

Sep 14, 202334:43

Episode 181: Dr. Kevin Stone Shares How We Can Creatively Avoid and Treat Injuries.

Crazy story—while we were recording our episode last week and updating our listeners on Julie’s ACL recovery, we received an email from Dr. Kevin Stone, a world-renowned orthopedic surgeon and expert in sports medicine and orthopedics, who specializes in finding ways to treat injuries in addition to or as an alternative to surgery. In this episode, Dr. Stone shared why we need to be creative with our approach to injury and explore cutting edge therapies such as PRP to return to running stronger. Dr. Stone is the author of the book, Play Forever, which is all about how to stay injury-free, and is the Chairman of the Stone Research Foundation, which focuses on the achieved of accelerating healing in joints. Check out Dr. Stone’s work at www.stoneclinic.com. He also provides free online consultations. Thanks to Dr. Stone for joining us. We have a sponsor for this episode, Lagoon, a customized pillow that we are both using enthusiastically. Check out Lagoon at https://lagoonsleep.com/pages/run-farther-faster-and-lagoon Use the code RFF for 15% off. Finally, enter to win a pair of Goodr sunglasses—just leave us a 5-star review on Apple Podcasts in September. Don’t forget to follow us on Instagram and Facebook (Run Farther & Faster).

Aug 31, 202347:02

Episode 180: Julie Shares an Update

After tearing her ACL by not running (go figure) and undergoing surgery in December, Julie shares an update on her recovery eight months later. We have a sponsor for this episode, Lagoon, a customized pillow that we are both using enthusiastically. Check out Lagoon at lagoonsleep.com/pages/run-farther-faster-and-lagoon Use the code RFF for 15% off. Finally, follow us on social media (Instagram and Facebook) and enter to win a pair of Goodr sunglasses—just leave us a 5-star review on Apple Podcasts in August! Thanks for listening.

Aug 19, 202333:44

From Boston to the Beltway, Fogell Mcloving (Jonathan Ladson) Shares How He Finds Joy in the Journey

Last month, Jonathan Ladson, also known as Fogell Mcloving, ran the entire 91 miles of the DC area Beltway in just under 18 hours which beat the previous fastest known time (FKT) set by Michael Wardian. If that wasn’t enough, just in 2023, Fogell set a 2:36 marathon PR at Boston, followed by a fourth-place finish at Big Sur two weeks later, and a stellar performance at the Comrades Marathon while fundraising for World Vision. While Fogell’s talents are impressive, his joyful and transparent approach to his training are inspiring. Fogell shares how he finds joy and motivation, even at 4:00 am, and why we should all focus less on our performances and more on our experiences. We hope you enjoy this episode as much as we enjoyed talking with Fogell! Fogell can be found on Strava (he’s a great follow), Instagram, and Facebook under the name Fogell Mcloving. We have news...we finally have Run Farther & Faster apparel! Here's the link to our SquadLocker store!

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Aug 10, 202301:28:36

Episode 178: Five Small Training Changes That Lead to Big Performance Gains, a Coaching Episode

Yes-small adjustments in training can lead to big performance breakthroughs on race day! In this episode, we share the small changes that runners of all levels can make right now to gain more from training and ultimately improve race performance. Thanks to our sponsor for this episode, Lagoon, a customized pillow that we are both using enthusiastically. Check out Lagoon at lagoonsleep.com/pages/run-farther-faster-and-lagoon Use the code RFF for 15% off. Finally, follow us on social media (Instagram and Facebook) and enter to win a pair of Goodr sunglasses—just leave us a 5-star review in July! Thanks for listening.

Jul 21, 202338:54

Episode 177: Melody Fairchild Empowers Young Athletes to Run Happy and Healthy

Melody Fairchild, one of America’s fastest high school runners, shares her journey from high school record-setting phenom to empowering youth coach. Melody, the director of the Boulder Mountain Warriors Youth Running Club, shares her comprehensive approach to running and life, particularly for adolescent girls. Melody is also the author of “Girls Running,” a comprehensive guide for adolescent runners. We appreciated Melody’s perspective and approach as a former youth champion turned coach, along with her guidance and wisdom on how to approach running during puberty. We absolutely loved this conversation! Find out more about Melody on her website, melodyfairchild.com. We also have a sponsor for this episode, Lagoon, a customized pillow that we are both using enthusiastically. Check out Lagoon at lagoonsleep.com/pages/run-farther-faster-and-lagoon Use the code RFF for 15% off. Finally, follow us on social media (Instagram and Facebook) and enter to win a pair of Goodr sunglasses—just leave us a 5-star review in July! Thanks for listening.

Jul 07, 202301:23:19

Episode 176: Kids and Sports—A Conversation with Registered Dietitian, Amy Goldsmith

We are diving into a topic over the next few episodes that is near and dear to us—youth athletics. To kick off this series, we welcomed back Amy Goldsmith, RD, who treats hundreds of teen athletes in her practice, Kindred Nutrition. In this episode, we discuss some of the problems in youth sports and Amy provides some concrete solutions on how adults can better support and advocate for our young athletes. Amy is the founder and owner of Kindred Nutrition (www.kindrednutrition.com) in which she specializes in sports nutrition and eating disorders and hosts the podcast, Don't Be Foodish. Amy focuses on meeting all her clients where they currently are and focusing on education, re-framing the mind, and using food as fuel for your brain and body. She believes there is a strong connection between the gut and brain and focuses on both with all clients,l. Follow Amy on Instagram @kindrednutrition_frederick and subscribe to her podcast. We also have a sponsor for this episode, Lagoon, a customized pillow that we are both using enthusiastically. Check out Lagoon at lagoonsleep.com/pages/run-farther-faster-and-lagoon Use the code RFF for 15% off. Finally, follow us on social media (Instagram and Facebook) and enter to win a pair of Goodr sunglasses—just leave us a 5-star review in July! Thanks for listening.

Jun 30, 202301:11:35

Episode 175: Harold Rosen Proves That Age Is Just a Number

We are back after a few weeks off to take a breather and enjoy some time relaxing—who are we kidding—we were overwhelmed by June madness like so many and just didn’t have time to record!! To kick off our next season, we welcomed local running legend, Harold Rosen, who just ran a 27 minute 5K at age 80! Harold, who can be found on a podium winning his age group at local races, is most known for his leadership in the running community. For the last 13 years, Harold has directed the MCRRC Experienced Marathon Program (XMP), one of the largest and most successful group training programs in the DC area. Harold shares his running and coaching journey, along with some secrets to his long-term success in running and racing. We also have a sponsor for this episode, Lagoon, a customized pillow that we are both using enthusiastically. Check out Lagoon at lagoonsleep.com/pages/run-farther-faster-and-lagoon Use the code RFF for 15% off.

Jun 23, 202301:20:30

Episode 174: Tips for Setting up a Successful Summer Training Cycle for a Fast Fall

In this coaching episode, we provide essential tips for ensuring that your summer training leads to fall gains. Topics include: setting appropriate goals, pacing for heat and humidity, fueling in the summer months, fitting in training while navigating summer travel and schedules, and ways to find joy in running. We also announce the winner of this month's drawing. For all who entered and left a podcast review, thank you! If you haven't left a review, please feel free to do so. Lastly, find us on social media on Instagram, Facebook, and Twitter under Run Farther & Faster. Thanks for listening!

Jun 02, 202341:59

Episode 173: If the (Super) Shoe Fits, Wear it! A Conversation with RnJ’s Kelly Scherf

Kelly Scherf, who we refer to as the shoe whisperer, is back to share the ins and outs of super shoes. Kelly is the apparel buyer for RnJ Sports and a seasoned runner and coach. Kelly has been providing fittings for runners of all levels, from elite to very beginner, for over 20 years. In this conversation, we talk super shoes, including what defines a super shoe, when to wear them, how to use them, and why we need to carefully weigh whether to wear them. Kelly can be found at RnJ Sports (301) 881-0021, where she kindly mentioned that she is available for questions and consultation. RnJ Sports (www.RnJsports.com) is located on Parklawn in Rockville. Thanks for listening and if you enjoyed the show, please leave us a five star review. Find us on social media— @runfartherandfaster—We are on Instagram, Facebook, and Twitter.

May 25, 202301:19:29

Episode 172: Sports Science Journalist and Author, Christine Yu

Christine Yu is an award-winning journalist who covers the intersection of sports, science, and women's health. She is a regular contributor for Runner's World, Women's Running, Self, Outside Magazine, The Washington Post, and ESPNW. Christine’s first book, UP TO SPEED: the Groundbreaking Science of Women Athletes, will be released on May 16th (pre-order is available). The book, which is FASCINATING, discusses the impact of years of male-dominated scientific studies on female athletic performance and health.
Christine earned her B.A. in Art History from Columbia University and Masters of Public Policy from the Harvard Kennedy School at Harvard University.
She currently lives in Brooklyn, NY with her husband and two sons and is a lifelong athlete who likes to run, practice yoga, hike, swim, and surf. We are giving away a copy of Christine’s book. Listen to find out how!
Links:
www.christinemyu.com
Instagram: @cyu888
Twitter: @cyu888
Christine’s Newsletter: christinemyu.substack.com

May 11, 202301:06:09

Episode 171: YES YOU CAN! A Conversation with Boston Marathon Legend, Rick Hoyt, and his Brother, Russ Hoyt

We are so thrilled to welcome Rick Hoyt, and his brother, Russ, both of whom are the children of Dick Hoyt. Dick, who passed away at age 80 in 2021, and his son, Rick, are the dynamic duo known as Team Hoyt that competed together in various athletic endeavors, including 72 marathons and six Ironman triathlons. Rick and his father ran the Boston Marathon 32 times, and we always loved seeing them along the course. Talking with Rick and Russ and hearing Rick's story firsthand brought tears to our eyes. In addition to competing as a dynamic duo for over four decades, the Hoyts started the Hoyt Foundation, which provides inclusion opportunities for disabled young people. Its motto, Yes You Can, is behind everything the Hoyts have accomplished, including Rick’s graduation from Boston University, thanks to the unwavering insistence of Dick and Rick's mom, Judy, that Rick attend public school and eventually Boston University where Rick graduated in 1993. While Rick is no longer running races, Team Hoyt is going strong with teams at the Boston Marathon every year, including this year, when Dick’s grandkids/Russ’s children ran on behalf of Team Hoyt. Now, for the first time this year, the Hoyt Foundation is hosting the first annual Dick Hoyt Memorial Yes You Can Run Together on Saturday May 27th in Hopkinton at 8:30 am. It’s a five mile race to commemorate the Hoyt's first race distance together. There is also a VIRTUAL OPTION for all listeners to participate. For more information on how to register, check out https://raceroster.com/events/2023/71383/the-dick-hoyt-memorial-yes-you-can-run-together. Thanks to our editor, Erin Bryant, for her work on this episode and to all of you for listening. Please leave a review wherever you get your podcasts! Interested in coaching? Check us out on Instagram and Facebook (under Run Farther & Faster) or send an email to julieandlisa@runfartherandfaster.com. Thanks for listening.

May 03, 202351:18

Episode 170: Lisa and Julie's Boston Marathon 2023 Recap

After a whirlwind weekend of events, a live show, meeting and reuniting with our runners, and, oh yeah, running, we sat down and recapped our Boston 2023 experience. Each year is memorable, and this year was no exception. We hope that you enjoy this conversation as much as we did recording it!

We are already counting down the days until next year.

Like this podcast? Please leave a review on wherever you listen! Interested in coaching and/or following us on social media? Here are all of the links (https://linktr.ee/Runfartherandfaster) or you can email us at julieandlisa@runfartherandfaster.com. Thanks for listening!

Apr 26, 202301:21:32

Episode 169: Live Show from the Boston Marathon-Podium Pioneers!

What an honor to co-host a panel of pioneering women with Cherie Louise Turner of Women’s Running Stories. A huge thank you to these fabulous pioneer women for continuing to share their knowledge and stories! All three women on the panel were among the best in the world during their running careers and helped lay the foundation for women’s marathoning. They have also been instrumental in moving the sport forward through activism and coaching. The panelists:

Jacqueline Hansen, winner of the Boston Marathon and first woman to break 2:40; she’s been a major advocate for women’s distance running, especially around getting distance races into the Olympics; she continues to coach.

Marilyn Bevans, the first African American woman to break 3 hours and finish top three at Boston. Featured in the documentary, Breaking Three Hours, Marilyn continues to be an advocate in the sport and has been a major inspiration for women’s running. Marilyn continues to coach as well.

Patti Catalans Dillon, multi-distance world record setter, three time top three finisher at Boston, first American woman to break 2:30; is a major inspiration in the running community, especially the Native community, specifically as head coach with the Wings of America Elite team. Patti shares how she started running to lose weight and eventually quit smoking.

We were also thrilled to see Marilyn Bevans honored on stage immediately after the panel by the Black Unicorn Marathoners; by Team Bevans, including Alisa Harvey, Sika Henry, Ingrid Walters, and Shawanna White, who ran in Marilyn’s honor; and in honor of Mariyn getting inducted into the Springfield College Athletic Hall of Fame the previous day.

A heartfelt thanks to the Boston Marathon and the Boston Athletic Association, especially Katie Hawkes, Suzanne Walmsley, and Adrienne Benton, and to all who attended and supported the show.
Learn more about the Breaking Three Hours documentary: mobile.breakingthreehours.com/
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Apr 24, 202350:35

Episode 168: Tips for Boston Marathon Tapering and Spectating (with Spectating Expert Darren Sapper)

With less than two weeks until the 2023 Boston Marathon, we share our A to Z tips for a successful taper. We also welcomed Julie's husband, Darren, who spectated seven Boston Marathons with kids of all ages/stages between 2007 and 2022. Darren provides excellent tips for a successful specatating experience. Lisa also shares details about her Cherry Blossom Ten Mile Run experience. Join us on Sunday, April 16th, at the Expo at 1:00 for our Podium Pioneers Panel with Cherie Louise Turner. We will be interviewing three podium pioneers, Marilyn Bevans, Jacqueline Hansen, and Patti Catalano Dillon. Also join us for our shakeout run on Sunday, April 16th, at Brewer Fountain in the Boston Common.

Thanks to all who left us reviews on Apple Podcasts! We SO appreciate your feedback!

Happy Taper!

Apr 05, 202301:13:57

Episode 167: Alisa Harvey

What an incredible honor to talk with one of our running she-roes, Alisa Harvey! Alisa, a National Black Distance Running Hall of Fame inductee who was featured in the documentary, Breaking Three, shares her journey from high school track star to professional athlete, to master athlete, which propelled her to a lifetime of accomplishments! To name a few, Alisa broke 4:30 in the mile, won gold at the Pan Am Games,
qualified for the Olympic Trials five times from the 800 meters to marathon distances, won the Army Ten Miler four times, and set numerous masters world records. Alisa was ranked in the U.S. top ten in the 1500 meters 8 years in a row from 1986 to 1993, achieving number 1 in 1993. Alisa will be adding one more race to her running resume—she will be running her first Boston Marathon in 2023. Alisa shared her incredible journey with us—admittedly there’s so much more to her story than what we cover in this episode—she needs to write a book—including how she dealt with several seemingly insurmountable obstacles and kept moving forward. Now, as a masters athlete, she continues to compete at a high level and shares tips for other masters women seeking to do the same. Thanks to Alisa for joining us and thanks to all of you for listening. This is a great episode!
Join us in Boston on Sunday for our shakeout run at 9 am in the Boston Common and our live show at the Expo at 1!

Mar 31, 202301:06:03

Episode 166: Exciting Boston Marathon Update with Cherie Louise Turner

We are so excited to announce an exciting event with Cherie Louise Turner! Cherie is the host of the Women’s Running Stories (formerly Strides Forward) (@womensrunningstories) Podcast, and we are so excited to collaborate with her again this year!

Mar 25, 202301:18:34

Episode 165: Physical Therapist, Rachel Miller, Shares How to Avoid Injury before the Boston Marathon

In this episode, we welcomed for the THIRD time our dear friend and top physical therapist and running coach, Rachel Miller, owner of ProAction Physical Therapy, who gives a ton of solid advice on managing those little pains and niggles one month before race day and why taking some time off will NOT derail your performance. No one has a perfect training cycle, and Rachel shares how we can save our season (and our race) by taking some easy tangible steps. If you are in the DMV, definitely check out Rachel’s practice at www.proactionpt.com. She truly is the PT whisperer!

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Mar 18, 202301:13:27

Episode 164: Why the Boston Marathon Is a PR Course and How You Can Make That Happen

Mar 11, 202301:06:00

Episode 163: Sports Psychologist, Dr. Justin Ross Is Back to Help You Maximize Your Running Potential with Joy!

Denver-based clinical sports psychologist, Dr. Justin Ross, helps athletes all over the world develop high skills aimed at peak performance. In this episode, Justin provides tips for scenarios that runners experience while training and racing, including overcoming pre-race and performance anxiety, negative thoughts after a workout or race, fear of failure, and anxiety after injury. Justin, who is a 2:57 marathoner, talks about his Boston Marathon experiences and how he overcomes his own challenges while racing, or, in his words, "eventing." Recently, Justin launched the first embedded Performance Psychology Training Plan in Training Peaks, which is a training program that athletes can download to build a stronger mental muscle with daily five-minute exercises. Check it out here: https://www.trainingpeaks.com/training-plans/other/tp-370381/performance-psychology-comprehensive-plan and use the code Boston23 for 10 percent off. Justin can be found on Instagram (@drjustinross) and Facebook, and at https://www.drjustinross.com/. We loved this conversation and have no doubt that Justin's guidance will help our listeners tremendously! We would love some additional reviews on Apple Podcasts. We thank all of you who have already reviewed our show. This helps other runners find us. Check us out on Facebook (Run Farther & Faster), Instagram (@runfartherandfaster) and Twitter (@Runfartherfast). Interested in taking your running to the next level? Contact us for private coaching at julieandlisa@runfartherandfaster.com.

Mar 02, 202301:16:25

Episode 162: Dial in Your Nutrition for Boston and Beyond: Kelsey Beckmann Pontius, RD, Is Back!

We welcomed registered sports dietitian and two-time Olympic Trials Qualifier, Kelsey Beckmann Pontius, back to the podcast. In this episode Kelsey maps out a fueling blueprint for Boston that can also be used for any marathon. Nutrition is the one element of our training that we can control, so why not optimize it now?! Kelsey is the owner of Meteor Nutrition (www.meteornutrition.com) through which she provides nutrition services to runners of all levels. Kelsey grew up playing competitive soccer, and eventually ended her career as a D1 soccer player to become an elite distance runner. Her advice in this episode is golden. With less than two months to go until the Boston Marathon, now is a great time to map out a nutrition plan, and implement that plan during training runs to train your gut well before race day. Kelsey shares how and why training with fuel and racing with fuel are game changers for runners of all levels. In addition to her website, Kelsey can be found on Instagram at www.instagram.com/sportsdietitankelsey or on Facebook at @meteor nutrition. We are so thrilled to share Kelsey's knowledge and expertise with all of you. Please leave us a five star review on wherever you get your podcasts. This helps other listeners find us. Check us out on Facebook (Run Farther & Faster), Instagram (@runfartherandfaser) and Twitter (@Runfartherfast). Interested in taking your running to the next level? Contact us for private coaching at julieandlisa@runfartherandfaster.com.

Feb 24, 202301:11:55

Episode 161: Shawanna White Keeps It Positive (and Fast)!

We've been following Shawanna White's running trajectory for years on Instagram, and we were so thrilled to finally meet her in person! Shawanna was one of the nine amazing women featured in the documentary, Breaking Three Hours: Trailblazing African-American Women Marathoners, and holds the record for the most sub three-hour marathons for United States-born Black female marathoners. Shawanna is a physical education teacher in Columbia, South Carolina, and never misses the opportunity to bring joy to her students and the running community. In 2022, Shawanna was inducted into the National Black Distance Running Hall of Fame. In this episode, Shawanna shares how she navigates injury, runs faster as a master (she's 43), and the secrets to her longevity in competitive running. We so appreciate Shawanna sharing her story with us. She embodies positivity and grit, and is a bright light in the running community. Follow Shawanna on Instagram (@peachtreerunner26.2) to learn more about her training, particularly her paces--she truly runs her easy runs easy--and her races--she runs her hard runs hard! Interested in coaching with Run Farther & Faster? Contact us with julieandlisa@runfartherandfaster.com to set up a coaching call. Thanks to all who have left reviews of our podcast. We so appreciate your support!

Feb 10, 202301:20:33

Episode 160: Masters Champion April Lund—from Addict to Elite

Our guest this week, the amazing April Lund, shared her incredible journey from addict to elite runner in just a few years. April, age 41, recently won the Masters women's race at the USATF Cross Country Championships and will represent the United States with Ben Bruce on 2/19 at the World Masters Athletics Short Course Cross Country Championships in Bathurst, Australia. We caught up with April before she left for Australia, and wow she is a force! In 2015, April was an alcoholic in an abusive relationship. While she had run in high school and briefly in college, she hadn’t run a step in years. With the encouragement of her husband and deep faith, April stopped drinking and used running as a tool in her recovery. She ran her first 5K in 27 minutes in 2015. Within a few years, she transitioned into an elite runner with a PRs in every distance, including a marathon PR of 2:39. April looks forward to crushing that marathon PR at Boston 2023, where she will be running in the elite field. April shares how balances training with her career as a full-time coach, along with her running and fueling philosophies. Most importantly, April shares how her gratitude for running and second chances have propelled her tremendous success. April can be found on Facebook and at Aprillundfitness.com. Thanks to April for sharing her incredible story! We have a favor to ask you--could you leave us a five star review in Apple Podcasts or wherever you listen? Help us spread the word about our podcast and thank you for listening! For information on our coaching, check out; linktr.ee/Runfartherandfaster
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Feb 04, 202301:13:44

Episode 159: Anthony “Tony” Reed, Co-Founder and Executive Director of the National Black Marathoners Association

After watching the documentary, Breaking Three Hours: Trailblazing African-American Women Marathoners, we were thrilled to welcome the creator, Tony Reed, who is the founder of the National Black Marathoners Association (NBMA). The NBMA is the country's oldest and largest, not-for-profit organization of Black American distance runners. The objectives are to encourage Black Americans and others to pursue a healthy life-style through long distance running and walking and serve as a vehicle for Black American distance runners across the nation to meet in mass at a single marathon. Tony shares why he wrote and directed the award-winning documentary, which is now streaming on Amazon Prime. Unbelievably, at the time of the creation of the documentary in 2022, only nine African American women had broken three hours in the marathon. The documentary shares the stories of these incredible trailblazing women:

1. Marilyn Bevans (1975 at Boston (2:55:52) 1979 Boston Marathon (2:49:56)

2. Ella Willis-Glaze 1981 Detroit Free Press Marathon (2:59:29) 1989 Detroit Free Press Marathon (2:38:22)

3. Michele Bush-Cuke 1981 Avon Marathon (2:39:07) 1991 CA International Marathon (2:37:41)

4. Michele Tiff-Hill 1980 Fiesta Bowl Marathon (2:57:14) 1983 Sri Chinmoy Marathon (2:50:19)

5. Ingrid Eugenia Walters 2014 Chicago Marathon (2:54:58) 2019 Los Angeles Marathon (2:48:03)

6. Alisa Harvey 1999 Richmond Marathon (2:49:28)

7. Samia Akbar 2006 New York City Marathon (2:34:14)

8. Sika Henry 2020 Tidewater Striders Marathon (2:57:13)

9. Shawanna White 2011 Kiawah Island Marathon (2:55:30) 2018 One City Marathon (2:45:19)

In addition to discussing the documentary, Tony shares more about his own record-setting accomplishments, why representation is so important, and how the running community can better support African American marathoners to ensure more than a handful of women break three hours and beyond in the marathon.

Tony can be found on instagram at www.instagram.com/tonyreedcpa. Follow him and the NBMA at www.instagram.com/blackmarathoners. Check out Breaking Three on Prime Video!

Jan 26, 202301:00:15

Episode 158: A Coaching Episode: Ten Training Hacks to Help You Run Your Best Boston Marathon and Beyond

While there are no shortcuts in training, there are efficiencies to help you save time and train just as well. In this episode, we share ten training hacks that will allow you to fit it all in, even when you are short on time (and energy). We have a favor to ask you--could you leave us a five star review in Apple Podcasts or wherever you listen? Help us spread the word about our podcast and thank you for listening!
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Jan 20, 202334:33

Episode 157: Justine Galloway Shares How She Runs Backwards to Achieve Record Setting Goals Ahead

After learning about 3 x Boston Marathoner, Justine Galloway’s journey on the Today Show, we had to reach out to se if she would share her story on the podcast. We are so grateful that Justine agreed to do so! Justine, a former runner for Rutgers University and a 3:16 marathoner, was diagnosed with Runner’s Dystonia at age 31 after suddenly not being able to run without extreme difficulty. Rather than quit the sport, she figured out a way to keep moving forward…by running backwards. Since her diagnosis, Justine has run 7 half marathons and the New York City Marathon backwards. In doing so, she set two World Records. What is most inspiring about Justine is her ability to take a seemingly insurmountable obstacle and turn it into an opportunity. Justine can be found on Instagram at Rennur316. Give her a follow and help her inspire others to overcome seemingly impossible challenges. Speaking of obstacles, don’t miss our bonus interview with the amazing Noah S., Lisa’s nephew, at the end of the episode.

Jan 13, 202301:16:45

Episode 156: Boston Marathon Training Myths and Tips

We are kicking off the Boston Marathon 2023 training cycle by busting popular marathon training myths to help you run your best Boston or spring marathon! If you are seeking coaching for the Boston Marathon, check out our group (virtual) coaching program. We also continue to offer individual coaching. Check out our website, social media, or email us at julieandlisa@runfartherandfaster.com.

Thanks for listening!

Jan 06, 202345:34

Episode 155: Lanae Brody, ACL Champion and People Magazine Senior Reporter

After Julie provided a post-surgery update, we welcomed the amazing Lanae Brody, a Los Angeles-based reporter whose ACL journey was featured in People Magazine recently. Lanae shares how she tore her ACL, endured multiple surgeries, and ultimately became a marathoner and Team for Kids Champion. Lanae can be found on Instagram @lanaebrody (www.instagram.com/lanaebrody) or through her Team for Kids donation link. https://runwithtfk.org/Profile/PublicPage/94185?enableBack=True. Interested in run coaching with us? Check out our Boston Group training program and our private virtual coaching. https://linktr.ee/Runfartherandfaster

HAPPY HOLIDAYS!

Dec 23, 202201:27:30

Episode 154: Emily Pifer, Author of the Memoir, The Running Body

We welcomed author and former collegiate runner, Emily Pifer, to the podcast this week. Emily shares more about her new memoir, The Running Body, which is her story of addiction, image, and healing, through the lens of a long-distance runner.

In her book, Emily describes how, during her time as a collegiate distance runner, she began to run more while eating less. Many around her, including her coaches, praised her for these practices. But as she became faster, and as her body began to resemble the bodies that she had seen across start-lines and on the covers of running magazines, her bones began to fracture. Emily tells her story alongside the stories of her teammates, competitors, and others as they all face trouble regarding their bodies. The Running Body was selected by Steve Almond as the winner of the 2021 Autumn House Nonfiction Prize. Emily, who is currently pursuing her PhD at Syracuse University, can be found on Instagram at @emilydpifer. We absolutely loved this meaningful conversation! Interested in signing up for coaching with us? Email us at julieandlisa@runfartherandfaster.com and/or find us on all social media platforms. Thanks for listening!

Dec 16, 202254:56

Episode 153: Better Days Ahead

In this episode, Lisa interviews Julie, who shares some tough news. The audio in this episode is a little rough in a few spots, so please forgive us. Thanks for listening.

Dec 09, 202239:38

Episode 152: Maegan Krifchin Shares Her Incredible “ThreePeat!”

We were so thrilled to welcome past podcast guest, Maegan Krifchin, who defied the odds and ran NYC, Philly, and CIM within the same month, culminating with a PR of 2:29:20 at CIM. Maegan shares how she and her coach, Amy Yoder Begley, approached her recovery and training, how she dealt with disappointment during NYC, and how her injury played a role in her achievement. Maegan is a professional distance runner and ran in the elite field of the 2022 Boston Marathon and finished 17th. She runs for the Atlanta Track Club elite team and is also an occupational therapist. She was an Olympic Marathon Trials Qualifier in 2016, where she finished 7th at the trials, and again in 2020. Maegan was a high school All American in the 800 meter distance and ran for Syracuse University. Maegan can be found on Instagram @mfkrifchin. Interested in working with us? Check out our coaching at runfartherandfaster.com! Find us on Instagram and Facebook as well at @runfartherandfaster.

Dec 06, 202201:03:17

Episode 151: Lisa and Julie's Favorite Things Episode 2022

We don’t have a car to give away, like Oprah, but we do have a list, like Oprah, of our Favorite Running-Related Things for 2022 . We hope that you enjoy this list as much as we enjoyed creating it. For a full list with links to the items we mentioned, check out this link: drive.google.com/file/d/10oFUpJAwp3LfnxBZqiG7F4Ft0A0pJmcA/view

For more information about our coaching, head over to www.runfartherandfaster.com. Thanks to our friends at RnJ Sports and Charm City Run Gaithersburg for contributing to this list.

Nov 29, 202242:01

Episode 150: Ana Cabrera—2:57 Marathoner, CNN Anchor and Correspondent, and Team Beans Fundraiser

What a pleasure to talk with CNN anchor and correspondent, Ana Cabrera, who ran the 2022 NYC Marathon in 2:57. Ana shares details about her training, balancing family and career with her running, and how running served as a gateway to her education and eventual career path. In addition to being a talented runner and journalist, Ana is a philanthropist. She and her CNN teammates ran on Team Beans to raise money for pediatric brain cancer through Dana-Farber (still accepting donations https://danafarber.jimmyfund.org/site/TR;jsessionid=00000000.app20020a?px=2396931&pg=personal&fr_id=1770&NONCE_TOKEN=EA03C69E6797DC630651A33197055C28). Ana can be found anchoring on CNN at 1 pm weekdays and on Twitter. Thanks to Ana for joining us! Check out information on our coaching programs at runfartherandfaster.com. Find us on Instagram and Facebook, too. Questions? Email us at julieandlisa@runfartherandfaster.com

Nov 19, 202248:50

Episode 149: Our Running Updates--Lisa's Recap of Windy Indy and Julie's Post-Covid Running Update

After seeing a forecast consisting of heat, humidity, 40 MPH wind gusts, and potential storms, Lisa was understandably not excited about racing her fall goal marathon, Indy Monumental. In this episode, Lisa shares how she overcame her anxiety and conquered the course in less-than-ideal conditions by controlling the controllables. Congratulations to all of the runners who conquered tough marathon conditions in Indy and NYC this weekend. Registration is now open for our group Boston Marathon Training Program! We continue to offer personalized private coaching as well for runners of all levels. Check us out on our website, Runfartherandfaster.com, or on Instagram/Facebook at Run Farther & Faster. Questions? Reach out at julieandlisa@runfartherandfaster.com.

Nov 10, 202201:10:52

Episode 148: Part V—Marine Corps Marathon Deputy Director, Angela Anderson, Shares Her Race Tips

Angela Anderson is the Deputy Director of Business and Marketing for the Marine Corps Marathon and shares her tips for running your best MCM! Wishing all of the MCM runners a fantastic race!

Oct 22, 202231:60

Episode 147: Controlling the Controllables to Avoid Pitfalls and Run Your Best Marathon: A Coaching Episode

With fall marathon season in full swing, we wanted to provide our listeners with another coaching episode. We discuss all of the ways we can set ourselves up for success while running a marathon. We tackle nutrition, race anxiety, and mental preparation. We hope that our tips will help everyone run to their fullest potential on race day! Interested in working with us? Email us at julieandlisa@runfartherandfaster.com
Check us out on Facebook and Instagram (Runfartherandfaster).

Oct 21, 202201:00:36

Episode 145: Part IV of Our Fall Marathon Series: California International Marathon Race Director, Scott Abbott

This week, in Part IV of our Fall Marathon Race Series, we welcomed Scott Abbott, Executive Director of the Sacramento Running Association which is the machine behind the California International Marathon (CIM), one of the nation's premier running events, a known OTQ and BQ qualifier, and one of the world's largest marathons. Scott, who has over 20 years of experience working in the running industry, shares his insider tips on CIM and why this marathon is so special. He even convinced us to head out to Sacramento in 2023! We are so grateful for Scott's insight and hope this episode helps those heading out to Sacramento on December 4, 2022!

Scott's Contact Information:
Website
CIM Facebook
CIM Instagram
Scott's Instagram

Interested in private coaching for your next race? Contact us at julieandlisa@runfartherandfaster.com. Follow us on Instagram, Facebook, and Twitter @runfartherandfaster and check out our website (www.runfartherandfaster.com). Thanks for listening!

Oct 13, 202201:09:46

Episode 144: Part III of Our Fall Marathon Race Series: Philadelphia Marathon Race Director, Kathleen Titus

We have so enjoyed interviewing the race directors of upcoming fall marathons! This week, we are excited to welcome Philadelphia Marathon Race Director, Kathleen Titus, who shares the ins and outs of the Philadelphia Marathon Weekend! Kathleen is the owner of All Fitness Events (AFE) and Race Director of the Philadelphia Marathon Weekend. Thanks to Kathleen for joining us and for offering a discount code to our listeners! Use the code RFF2022 for $20 off registration. Please share this episode with anyone you know who is running Philly!
Interested in private coaching for your next race? Contact us at julieandlisa@runfartherandfaster.com. Follow us on Instagram, Facebook, and Twitter @runfartheranfaster and check out our website (www.runfartherandfaster.com).
Thanks for listening!

Oct 06, 202242:49

Episode 143: Part II of Our Fall Marathon Series: Bank of America Chicago Marathon Executive Race Director, Carey Pinkowski

What a legend! We were SO thrilled to speak the Executive Race Director of the Bank of America Chicago Marathon, Carey Pinkowski! Pinkowski is the founder of Chicago Event Management and has been serving as Chicago's Executive Race Director since 1990. During his tenure, Pinkowski witnessed Chicago's exponential growth, expanding from 6000 registered runners in 1990 to over 45,000 runners from all 50 states and more than 130 countries today. In 2006, Pinkowski, helped launch the Abbott World Marathon Majors. Pinkowski, along with the race directors at the Boston, London, Berlin and New York City marathons (Tokyo was added later). To commemorate his 20th anniversary as Executive Race Director, the City of Chicago and Bank of America bestowed Pinkowski with an honorary street naming – “Carey Pinkowski Drive” – at the intersection of Monroe Street and Columbus Drive, the site of the race’s start line. Pinkowski shared his favorite parts of the course, how runners can maximize their Chicago race experience, and many behind-the-scenes fun facts about the race and past participants. If you are running Chicago, or plan to run the race at some point, this is a must-listen! Thanks to Carey Pinkowski for making the tremendous effort to speak with us just eight days before race day and provide invaluable information to our listeners. Best of luck to all who are running Chicago! Interested in coaching with Run Farther & Faster? Send us an email! julieandlisa@runfartherandfaster.com. Check us out on Facebook and Instagram @runfartheranddfaster and at our website, www.runfartherandfaster.com. Thanks for listening!

Oct 01, 202248:18

Episode 142: Part 1 of Our Fall Marathon Series: Indianapolis Monumental Marathon Breakdown

After we discuss the BIG news out of Boston, we are so excited to kick off our fall marathon series! With so many of our runners preparing for fall marathons, we decided to interview the race directors of five upcoming fall marathons! In this episode, the first of five interviews, we interviewed Rob Mullett, the Events and Operations Manager for Indy Monumental Marathon, which happens to also be Lisa's fall goal race. We ask all of the questions about the course, logistics and behind-the-scenes tips about this PR-friendly race. Rob also has an interesting backstory! Prior to joining the Indy Monumental team in August 2021, Rob was an Event Manager at the Atlanta Track Club where he oversaw race operations for running and walking events, was an integral part of the operations for the 2020 U.S. Olympic Team Trials. Rob grew up in Sussex, England, and competed for Lewes Athletics Club. Rob earned a scholarship at Butler University where he became the first sub-four-minute miler in school history before graduating with a Master’s in Effective Teaching and Leadership. Rob’s athletic career was highlighted by representing Great Britain in the 3,000-meter Steeplechase at the 2016 Olympic Games in Rio de Janeiro. He set the course record for the CNO Financial Monumental 5K in 2015. We look forward to bringing our listeners more fall marathon race director interviews throughout the month. Interested in coaching with Run Farther & Faster? Send us an email! julieandlisa@runfartherandfaster.com. Check us out on Facebook and Instagram @runfartheranddfaster and at our website, www.runfartherandfaster.com. Thanks for listening!

Sep 29, 202249:50

Episode 141: Controlling the Controllables to Avoid Pitfalls on Race Day—a Coaching Episode

With fall marathon season in full swing, we wanted to provide our listeners with a coaching episode. We discuss all of the ways we can set ourselves up for success on race day. We tackle nutrition, mental preparation, physical preparation, and race logistics. We hope that our tips will help everyone run to their fullest potential on race day.

Sep 16, 202256:25

Episode 140: If It Isn't Broken, Don't Fix It: A Conversation with Registered Dietitian, Amy Goldsmith, Owner of Kindred Nutrition, on Stacy Sims' Book, Roar

In Episode 138, Dr. Stacy Sims joined us share how to implement her recommendations in Roar when training for endurance sports. During the interview, Dr. Sims recommended that menopausal athletes stop using gels and salt tabs, among other nutrition recommendations that surprised us. As a result, we reached out to past podcast guest and top registered dietitian, Amy Goldsmith, owner of Kindred Nutrition, about Dr. Sims' recommendations. Amy has been practicing for almost 25 years and has worked with thousands of athletes, many of whom are women in their 40's, 50's and 60's. As always, Amy provided sound guidance and clarification that you won't want to miss.
Amy is the founder and owner of Kindred Nutrition (www.kindrednutrition.com) in which she specializes in sports nutrition and eating disorders and hosts the podcast, Don't Be Foodish (https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/dont-be-foodish/id1508612510). Amy focuses on meeting all her clients where they currently are and focusing on education, re-framing the mind, and using food as fuel for your brain and body. She believes there is a strong connection between the gut and brain and focuses on both with all clients. In addition, as a sports nutritionist and dietitian, Amy assists with getting the client to peak performance by incorporating optimal nutrition before, during training, race time, and recovery.
Follow Amy on Instagram @kindrednutrition_frederick and subscribe to her podcast!
Interested in working with us? Send us an email! julieandlisa@runfartherandfaster.com. Check us out on Facebook and Instagram @runfartheranddfaster. Thanks for listening!

Sep 08, 202201:13:18

Episode 139: Gain an Edge with Dr. Sedge, Sports Medicine Physician for the Orioles, Consultant for the Ravens, and Physician for the Boston Marathon

We so enjoyed our conversation with Dr. Matthew Sedgley ("Sedge"), MD, who shared a lot of information on injury prevention and managing heat/humidity while racing.
Dr. Sedgley is a physician specializing in sports medicine. He is fellowship trained in both family medicine and sports medicine. His special interests include musculoskeletal injuries, evaluation of non-surgical orthopedic problems, and concussions. He is a team physician for the Baltimore Orioles, a consultant for the Ravens, and serves on the medical team for the Boston Marathon, the Baltimore Marathon and the Cherry Blossom Ten Mile Run. Dr. Sedgley's special interests include working with runners, triathletes, and bicyclists. Dr. Sedgley is also trained in sports medicine ultrasound. Non-operative care for orthopedic concerns and acute sports injuries are his primary focus.
A 1996 graduate of the University of Maryland, Dr. Sedgley earned his doctor of medicine from the University of Maryland School of Medicine in 2000 before completing an internship and residency in family practice at the University of Minnesota Medical Center, Riverside Campus. He also completed his fellowship at the University of Maryland.
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Aug 31, 202201:33:04