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

Episode 283: Ten Things Sabotaging Your Running That Aren’t Running

22 May 2026

Contributed by Lukas

If your running feels stagnant, the problem may not be your training plan at all. In this episode, we break down ten overlooked factors that can quiet...

Episode 282: Hot Takes in Running with Cherie Louise Turner Part 2: Our Training Journeys

12 May 2026

Contributed by Lukas

We share a deep love of all things running with our dear friend, Cherie Louise Turner, and decided to get together and talk running and podcasting. He...

Episode 281: Hot Takes in Running and Podcasting with Cherie Louise Turner

05 May 2026

Contributed by Lukas

We share a deep love of all things running with our dear friend, Cherie Louise Turner, and decided to get together and talk running and podcasting. We...

Episode 280: Boston Marathon Live Show with Mary Ngugi-Cooper and Lisa Weightman

28 Apr 2026

Contributed by Lukas

We loved co-hosting another live show at the Boston Marathon with our co-host Cherie Louise Turner, host of Women’s Running Stories.Our phenomenal g...

Episode 279: Our 2026 Boston Marathon Recap

22 Apr 2026

Contributed by Lukas

Less than 24 hours after we raced, we recap! We ran, we conquered, and now…we sore! Highlights include—some interesting and new logistics, our fue...

Episode 278: Everything You Need to Know to Run Your Best Boston Marathon-2026 Edition

09 Apr 2026

Contributed by Lukas

In this episode, we break down everything you need to know to run your best Boston Marathon—from race-week preparation to smart execution on race da...

Episode 277: Tips for Spectating the Boston Marathon with Darren Sapper

27 Mar 2026

Contributed by Lukas

After providing some key taper advice, we welcomed back a very special guest, Darren Sapper (Julie’s husband), who has spectated the Boston Marathon...

Episode 276: Boston Marathon Race Director, Dave McGillivray, Shares How We Can All Finish Strong

20 Mar 2026

Contributed by Lukas

We’re so thrilled to welcome back the legendary Dave McGillivray, who has served as the Boston Marathon race director since 2001. Dave breaks down t...

Episode 275: Setbacks Provide Data, Not Failure: A Conversation with Tokyo Marathoner, Beth Colling

14 Mar 2026

Contributed by Lukas

This week we are joined by Run Farther & Faster runner, Beth Colling, who at age 57 ran a 3:43 at the Tokyo Marathon, earning her Six Star Medal. But ...

Episode 274:What Happened at the Atlanta USATF Half Marathon Championships? Allison Mercer Explains

05 Mar 2026

Contributed by Lukas

This week we’re joined by Allison Mercer, a Team USA ultrarunner, championship competitor, and thoughtful voice in the running community, to unpack ...

Episode 273: Tips for Training and Racing the Boston Marathon with JOY

26 Feb 2026

Contributed by Lukas

After watching Alysa Liu skate with pure joy to win gold, we were inspired!What if we trained and raced the Boston Marathon the same way? This week, w...

Episode 272: Run Your Best Boston Marathon: 13.1 Game Changing Tips for Halfway into Training

14 Feb 2026

Contributed by Lukas

In this episode, we break down thirteen powerful, practical, and often overlooked ways to elevate your performance at the Boston Marathon—starting n...

Episode 271: Running in Extreme Cold: Why It Feels Hard and How to Deal with It

06 Feb 2026

Contributed by Lukas

If winter miles feel disproportionately hard, you’re not imagining it. Extreme cold changes how your body works and it’s easy to lose confidence i...

Episode 270: Snow Over It! Tips on Navigating Training During Weather Interruptions

28 Jan 2026

Contributed by Lukas

Winter weather has a way of blowing up even the most carefully built training plans—and testing our patience right along with it.In this episode, we...

Episode 269: In a World of Chaos, Find Your Way of Excellence: A Conversation with Brad Stulberg

22 Jan 2026

Contributed by Lukas

We’re thrilled to welcome Brad Stulberg back to the podcast! Brad, who was featured in episode 183, is a bestselling author, coach, and one of today...

Episode 268: Olympic Trials Qualifier, Masters Runner, and Mom of 11, Rena Elmer

16 Jan 2026

Contributed by Lukas

In this episode, we sit down with Rena Elmer, mom of 11 , Olympic Trials qualifier, and 2:35 marathoner, to talk about her running journey and pursuin...

Episode 267: What the New Food Pyramid Means for Runners: A Conversation with Amy Goldsmith, RD

10 Jan 2026

Contributed by Lukas

Goodbye MyPlate and Hello Food Pyramid. The food pyramid is back —but what does it actually mean for runners? In this episode, we talk with our most...

Episode 266: Our Hot Takes on 2025 Running Trends: The Wins, the Misses, and the Takeaways

03 Jan 2026

Contributed by Lukas

Happy New Year! We are so glad to be back podcasting! In this episode, we break down impactful running trends of 2025 and what they taught us about tr...

Episode 265: Our Favorite Things—2025 Edition!

21 Nov 2025

Contributed by Lukas

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 2025!We hope that you en...

Episode 264: I Refuse to Let Fear Dictate This Stuff: A Conversation with Dr. Kimberly Baer

07 Nov 2025

Contributed by Lukas

We are thrilled to welcome longtime Run Farther & Faster runner, Dr. Kimberly Baer, a talented runner, dentist, mom and awesome human.Some may remembe...

Episode 263: Spectating Is WORK…and Other Marathon Observations

30 Oct 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Wow what a joyful morning at the Marine Corps Marathon! In this episode, we share a common theme among our most successful runners this season (and wh...

Episode 262: MCM Tips and a Conversation with Clarence DeMar Race Director, Alan Stroshine

24 Oct 2025

Contributed by Lukas

After providing last minute Marine Corps Marathon race tips, we welcomed Alan Stroshine, who is the race director of the Clarence DeMar Marathon Weeke...

Episode 261: Winning Patterns: Lessons from Successful Marathons

18 Oct 2025

Contributed by Lukas

After Julie shares an exciting update, we take a deep dive into the common patterns we’ve noticed among runners who achieve their marathon goals. Wh...

Episode 260: Lisa’s Clarence DeMar Marathon Race Recap

09 Oct 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Lisa does it again! In this episode, Lisa shares how she navigated a hot summer of training to then run a hot fall marathon behind a…well…interest...

Episode 259: A Conversation with Keira D’Amato

01 Oct 2025

Contributed by Lukas

We are so thrilled to welcome American record-holder and now author Keira D’Amato to discuss her brand-new book, Don't Call It a Comeback: What Happ...

Episode 258: Nine Seconds from Boston: Breaking Down the 2026 BQ Cutoff

26 Sep 2025

Contributed by Lukas

In this episode, ,we unpack the official acceptance announcements for the 2026 Boston Marathon—and the surprising cutoff time that left thousands of...

Episode 257: DNF: Determined, Not Finished

12 Sep 2025

Contributed by Lukas

In this episode, Julie opens up about her race at the Grand Rapids Last Chance BQ.2, a marathon that didn’t go according to plan.She reflects on:​...

Episode 256: Training while on GLP-1 Medications—a Conversation with Amy Goldsmith, RD

04 Sep 2025

Contributed by Lukas

How do GLP-1 medications affect training, performance, and recovery? In this episode, we talk with our most frequent guest, Amy Goldsmith, RD, who bre...

Episode 255: Empty Nests and Personal Bests

26 Aug 2025

Contributed by Lukas

We are back and excited to bring some life and running updates. We hope that this episode resonates with so many of you!Thanks for listening. If you a...

Episode 254: Lisa Brings Home Gold and Silver at the National Senior Games!

01 Aug 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Lisa recaps her incredible and inspiring week at the National Senior Games and why aging is a privilege!Thanks for listening. If you are inclined to l...

Episode 253: Author, Ultrarunner, Triathlete, and OG Run Farther & Faster Runner, Jeffrey Weiss

10 Jul 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Author, Ultrarunner, Triathlete, Marathoner, and OG Run Farther & Faster Runner, Jeffrey Weiss joins us on the show this week to talk about his incred...

Episode 252: Do You Even Need a Running Coach (and Factors to Consider When Selecting a Coach)?

04 Jul 2025

Contributed by Lukas

With so many running coaches out there, finding a coach can be overwhelming. In this episode, we discuss how to determine whether you even need a coac...

Episode 251: Breaking Down(hill) the Changes to the Boston Marathon Qualifying Process

18 Jun 2025

Contributed by Lukas

The BAA released some significant adjustments to its qualifying standards and we are back to discuss it all and break it down(hill). Thanks for listen...

Episode 250: Structuring a Shorter Summer Marathon Training Cycle

23 May 2025

Contributed by Lukas

In this coaching episode, we share tips on how to train for an early fall race on fewer weeks of training. We know so many runners are gearing up for ...

Episode 249: How She Did It: Boston Marathoner Lauren Hitchens

16 May 2025

Contributed by Lukas

We were so thrilled to welcome one of our amazing Boston Marathoners, Lauren Hitchens, to the podcast.Lauren is an experienced marathon runner, having...

Episode 248: Sari Winick-How She Did It: Navigating London Marathon Training and Breast Cancer

09 May 2025

Contributed by Lukas

We are so thrilled to welcome Sari Winick, a seasoned masters marathoner and triathlete, to the podcast, who shares how she balanced a breast cancer d...

Episode 247: Boston Marathon Live Show with Stephanie Bruce, Dot McMahan, and Erica Stanley-Dottin

29 Apr 2025

Contributed by Lukas

After some updates about the London Marathon and our post-Boston Marathon recovery, we share a live recording from Sunday, April 20 at the Boston Mara...

Episode 246: Our 2025 Boston Marathon Race Recaps

23 Apr 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Less than 24 hours after we raced, we recap! We ran, we conquered, and now…we sore! Highlights include—some interesting and new logistics, our fue...

Episode 245: Boston Marathon 2025 Weekend Update Part 1

20 Apr 2025

Contributed by Lukas

While carb loading on candy and Gatorade, we wanted to share a recap of our Boston Marathon weekend so far. We discuss our Expo Panel, Shakeout Run, a...

Episode 244: Boston Marathon Race Prep: Logistics!

10 Apr 2025

Contributed by Lukas

In our previous episode, Episode 243, we broke down the Boston Marathon course mile by mile. In this episode, we break down Boston Marathon weekend ho...

Episode 243: Boston Marathon Course Preview

03 Apr 2025

Contributed by Lukas

After running from Hopkinton to Boylston 33 times collectively, we share our observations and tips for navigating the iconic Boston Marathon course. I...

Episode 242: Boston Marathon Duo Racer and Inclusion Advocate, Brendan Aylward

28 Mar 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Brendan Aylward has devoted his life to making fitness accessible to everyone, and this year, for the second year in a row, he will be racing with Jac...

Episode 241: Every Year the Boston Marathon Teaches Me Something New: a Conversation with Pat Okker

21 Mar 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Eleven-time Boston Marathoner, Pat Okker, started running at age 51. After her first 5K, she learned to love a sport that she once hated with passion!...

Episode 240: Hacks are Wack and Boston Marathon Prep Tips

14 Mar 2025

Contributed by Lukas

We hope you enjoy this episode! After sharing how a scammer hacked our Facebook page, we share tips for Boston Marathon runners with six weeks to go. ...

Episode 239: Masters Runner and New York Times Investigative Reporter, David Fahrenthold

07 Mar 2025

Contributed by Lukas

We are so excited to welcome masters runner and New York Times investigative reporter/Pulitzer Prize-winning journalist, Dave Fahrenthold! Before inve...

Episode 238: Navigating Injury During a Training Cycle with Elizabeth Karr, DPT

01 Mar 2025

Contributed by Lukas

We loved our conversation with Dr. Elizabeth Karr, DPT and physical therapist for Precision PT and the Atlanta Track Club.She graduated from the Unive...

Episode 237: Fueling for Masters Runners with Registered Sports Dietitian, Claire Shorenstein

21 Feb 2025

Contributed by Lukas

We so enjoyed our conversation with Claire Shorenstein (MS, RD, CSSD), a board-certified Sports Dietitian and distance runner. Claire is the owner of ...

Episode 236: Fifteen Lessons We’ve Learned from Fifteen Years of Coaching

14 Feb 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Fifteen years ago this week, we started coaching a little run program at the JCC of Greater Washington.Now, after coaching over 1,000 runners, we’ve...

Episode 235: Boston Marathon 2024 Course Record Holder, Cristina Burbach

07 Feb 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Cristina Burbach, a top-ranked DC area runner and sub-3 marathoner, shares how she continues to set new goals for herself as a masters runner and para...

Episode 234: Racing with Courage and Heart with Kellie Redmond

01 Feb 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Kellie Redmond, cross country coach, owner of T.E.A.M. FIT, and the Run Farther & Faster strength training coach, shares how she overcame her own mind...

Episode 233: Women’s Running Pioneer, Gordon Bakoulis

24 Jan 2025

Contributed by Lukas

What a treat to speak with the legendary Gordon Bakoulis! Gordon qualified for the U.S. Olympic Marathon Trials five consecutive times between 1988 an...

Episode 232: Courage over Confidence—A Conversation with Dr. Mitchell Greene

17 Jan 2025

Contributed by Lukas

If your negative inner voice is way too chatty, then this episode is for you! We loved this conversation with clinical and sport psychologist, Dr. Mit...

Episode 231: A Boston Marathon Coaching Episode: Small Changes Lead to Big Improvements

09 Jan 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Happy New Year! We are excited to kick off the Boston 2025 training cycle with a coaching episode. In this episode, we provide some easy training hack...

Episode 230: How She Did It-Featuring Run Coach Nicole Dobransky

19 Dec 2024

Contributed by Lukas

In this episode, we talk with Nicole Dobransky, who shares her Boston Marathon qualifying journey. We have no doubt that you will be inspired by Nicol...

Episode 229: Our Annual Favorite Things Episode, Featuring Ted McGreer, Owner of Ted’s Shoe & Sport

12 Dec 2024

Contributed by Lukas

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 2024. We hope that you e...

Episode 228: Phil Stewart, Credit Union Cherry Blossom Race Director

05 Dec 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Phil Stewart wants you to enter the Credit Union Cherry Blossom Ten Mile Run lottery now…and here’s more about our legendary guest. Phil is both a...

Episode 227: How She Did It: Leigh Stewart Blum’s BQ Journey

28 Nov 2024

Contributed by Lukas

In part 2 our 3-part series-How She Did It-we welcomed Leigh Stewart Blum, who started running a few years ago and has an incredible BQ journey . We h...

Episode 226: Trips Happen! Navigating Training Mishaps with Physical Therapist, Rachel Miller

21 Nov 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Our favorite physical therapist, Rachel Miller, is back! In this episode, we welcomed for the fourth time our dear friend and top physical therapist a...

Episode 225: How She Did It-Suzanne Mishkin’s BQ Journey

15 Nov 2024

Contributed by Lukas

After Julie and a special guest discuss life outside of running, we welcomed longtime Run Farther & Faster runner, Suzanne Mishkin, who shares her dec...

Episode 224: How to Fill the Spaces Between Your Races

29 Oct 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Did you know that the most opportune time for injury is during the weeks after finishing a goal race? Join us for our drive home from the Marine Corps...

Episode 223: Lessons from Berlin and Chicago 2024 and What to Know for Future Crowded Races

18 Oct 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Races are more crowded than ever! After watching our runners race Chicago and Berlin this year, we saw some patterns that we want to pass along to tho...

Episode 222: Miss USA 2024, Alma Cooper, Takes on the Chicago Marathon

10 Oct 2024

Contributed by Lukas

After providing some last-minute Chicago Marathon tips, we welcomed Miss USA 2024, Alma Cooper, who is running Chicago 2024, her first marathon! Alma ...

Episode 221: Lisa Runs Free in New Hampshire: Clarence DeMar Marathon Recap

03 Oct 2024

Contributed by Lukas

After discussing the Boston Marathon 6:51 cutoff and our ideas for Boston’s future, Lisa recaps her incredible marathon performance in New Hampshire...

Episode 220: From ACL Surgery to Boston Qualified: Julie’s Last Chance BQ.2 Marathon Race Recap

13 Sep 2024

Contributed by Lukas

After spending the last 22 months diligently rehabbing after ACL surgery, Julie attempted a marathon and spoiler alert—crossed the finish line in 3:...

Episode 219: Nate Kahaiali’i Is Lahaina Strong

02 Sep 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Episode 219: When we saw Nate Kahaiali’i’s story on the CBS Evening News, we had to have him on our show to share his story. Nate is a middle scho...

Episode 218: Underfueling and Injury: An Important Discussion with Registered Dietitian, Amy Goldsmith

22 Aug 2024

Contributed by Lukas

In this episode we welcome back Amy Goldsmith, RD, to discuss the Women’s Olympic Marathon, the impact of under fueling on injury, particularly amon...

Episode 217: Run Farther & Faster Runner, Susan Spencer

16 Aug 2024

Contributed by Lukas

After discussing the Olympic Marathon events, we welcomed one of our very special runners, Susan Spencer, who had been running for over 40 years and c...

Episode 216: Troubleshooting Summer Setbacks

09 Aug 2024

Contributed by Lukas

We are excited to be back after a July break filled with racing, travel, and summer training. Speaking of which, we discuss in this episode how to ove...

Episode 215: Why, How, and When to Race a 5K during Marathon Training

11 Jul 2024

Contributed by Lukas

So many marathoners hate the 5K distance—and for good reason—5Ks hurt! What if we told you, though, that 5Ks, especially during a marathon trainin...

Episode 214: When Super Shoes Aren’t So Super-A Conversation with Dr. Jay Spector

28 Jun 2024

Contributed by Lukas

We are thrilled to welcome Dr. Jay Spector, who shares why super shoes can sometimes lead to injury, along with form tips, and ways to avoid typical p...

Episode 213: Everything You Need to Know to Qualify for the Boston Marathon

14 Jun 2024

Contributed by Lukas

In this episode, we did a deep dive into what, when, why, and how to qualify for the Boston Marathon. Questions? Reach out to us at julieandlisa@runfa...

Episode 212: Dr. Brad Serwer Talks Running and Heart Health

08 Jun 2024

Contributed by Lukas

We are thrilled to welcome our longtime friend, Dr. Brad Serwer, an interventional cardiologist, who shares how and why all runners must pay attention...

Episode 211: It’s Not You…It’s the Heat!

31 May 2024

Contributed by Lukas

After providing some key guidelines for successfully running in the heat, we welcomed registered dietitian, Amy Goldsmith, to share tips on hydrating ...

Episode 210: All in Stride-A Conversation with Author Johanna Garton

23 May 2024

Contributed by Lukas

We loved speaking with author and sportswriter, Johanna Garton, whose most recent book, All in Stride: A Journey in Running, Courage and the Search fo...

Episode 209: Live Show from the 2024 Boston Marathon with Bri Boehmer, Kelly Bruno, and Alisa Harvey

17 May 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Please enjoy our live show, which we co-hosted with Cherie Turner from Women’s Running Stories, at the 2024 Boston Marathon. This year's panel w...

Episode 208: Author Maggie Mertens and the Impact of Culture and Science on Women’s Running

11 May 2024

Contributed by Lukas

This week we talked with journalist and author, Maggie Mertens, about her new book “Better, Faster, Farther: How Running Changed Everything We Know ...

Episode 207: Boston Marathon 70-74 Age Group Champion, Dawn Ebbetts

04 May 2024

Contributed by Lukas

This week, we chatted with the amazing Dawn Ebbetts, who won her age group at the 2024 Boston Marathon (her first Boston!). Dawn shares how she trains...

Episode 206: Boston Marathon 2024 Recap Part 2–Lessons from Our Runners

26 Apr 2024

Contributed by Lukas

In part 2 of our recap of Boston 2024–the hot year—we share our runners’ stories and some key takeaways. We are already counting down the days u...

Episode 205: Our 2024 Boston Marathon Weekend Recap (Part 1)

18 Apr 2024

Contributed by Lukas

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 2...

Episode 204: Boston Marathon Weather with Meteorologist Tevin Wooten

12 Apr 2024

Contributed by Lukas

After recapping Cherry Blossom, we welcomed NBC10 Boston Meterologist Tevin Wooten, who provided the most detailed weather forecast for race day! Tevi...

Episode 203: Six-Time Boston Marathoner and Menopausal Specialist, Dr. Benita Stephens

04 Apr 2024

Contributed by Lukas

We are so thrilled to welcome six-time Boston Marathoner and Six Star Finisher, Dr. Benita Stephens, who will be running her seventh Boston Marathon i...

Episode 202: Don’t Do It—Key Training and Racing Mistakes to Avoid

22 Mar 2024

Contributed by Lukas

On this coaching episode, we share some common and subtle mistakes to avoid while training for and racing the Boston Marathon (or any marathon, frankl...

Episode 201: Couch to College Athlete: Shannon Jones, Three-Time All-American at Age 37

15 Mar 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Last fall, Daytona State cross country runner and mom, Shannon Jones, earned her third All-American title…at age 37! In this episode, Shannon detail...

Episode 200(!) Katie Hawkes, BAA Director of Brand & Experiential Marketing

08 Mar 2024

Contributed by Lukas

THANK YOU THANK YOU for listening and propelling us to 200 episodes! After sharing what we've learned from podcasting for the last five years, Julie p...

Episode 199: Boston Marathon Professional Masters Runner, Alexandra Niles

01 Mar 2024

Contributed by Lukas

We are so thrilled to introduce Alexandra (Ali) Niles, a masters runner who will be toeing the line in the Professional Women's Field at the 2024 ...

Episode 198: All Things Boston Marathon with Lauren Proshan, B.A.A. Chief of Race Operations and Production

23 Feb 2024

Contributed by Lukas

We so enjoyed talking with Lauren Proshan, the Chief of Race Operations and Production ("CROP") for the Boston Athletic Association, on all things Bos...

Episode 197: Gina Rouse Continues to Run Faster as a Master!

15 Feb 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Gina Rouse, a 44 year-old mom of three in Knoxville, just ran her lifetime marathon PR at CIM 2023 in a time of 2:37:10! Gina's next race will be ...

Episode 196: Sports Psychologist, Dr. Shira Oretzky, Talks Anxiety and Running

09 Feb 2024

Contributed by Lukas

After some Olympic Marathon Trials recapping, we welcomed sports psychologist, Dr. Shira A. Oretzky, Ph.D., CMPC. Dr. Oretzky has dedicated her career...

Episode 195: Mastering Boston Marathon Training as a Masters Runner

01 Feb 2024

Contributed by Lukas

For many runners, becoming a masters runner provides a new opportunity to qualify and run Boston. Even though so many runners become faster as a maste...

Episode 194: Liz Camy: 2024 Boston Marathon Professional Women's Field Entrant and 2020 Olympic Marathon Trials Qualifier

25 Jan 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Liz Camy ran her first marathon in 2007 in 4:08, and she hated it. Fast forward to 2024, she is now a 2:42 marathoner and, at age 40, will be running ...

Episode 193: Strength Training for Runners Expert, Lauren Bearnarth

19 Jan 2024

Contributed by Lukas

After discussing a few early season important training tips to prepare for the Boston Marathon, we welcomed strength training coach, Lauren Bearnarth,...

Episode 192: Pan American Maccabi Games Gold Medalist, Lisa Levin!

10 Jan 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Happy 2024 and thank you for sticking with us for year FIVE of our podcast! We cannot believe that we started this adventure in 2019! To kick off our ...

Episode 191: Physical Therapist, Josh Trzeciak, and a Special Bonus Greeting!

21 Dec 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Julie spoke with Josh Trzeciak, of ProAction Physical Therapy, who has been working with Julie throughout her ACL recovery. Josh earned his Doctor of ...

Episode 190: Lisa's California International Marathon (CIM) Recap!

09 Dec 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Lisa shares all of the details behind her one "hill" of a performance at CIM. Lisa shares the highs and lows of CIM race experience, along with critic...

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

01 Dec 2023

Contributed by Lukas

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 e...

Episode 188: Happy 14th Anniversary to Us!

17 Nov 2023

Contributed by Lukas

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 ...

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

04 Nov 2023

Contributed by Lukas

WOW. It's been a WEEK. We are excited to welcome Mental Performance Consultant, Carrie Jackson, the co-author (with previous podcast guest, Cindy Ku...

Episode 186: United States Naval Academy Marathon Club Coach Nathan Nudelman

19 Oct 2023

Contributed by Lukas

During our last episode, Lisa recapped her Chicago Marathon weekend, including her conversation at BWI Airport with members of the US Naval Academy Ma...

Episode 185: Lisa’s Chicago Marathon Recap!

10 Oct 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Lisa shares her amazing weekend and incredible performance in Chicago! She shares how she pulled it off and some tips for those running the Abbott Wor...

Episode 184: 529 Isn’t Just a College Savings Plan—Boston Marathon 2024 Buffer

30 Sep 2023

Contributed by Lukas

We interrupt our regularly scheduled program this week to discuss the big reveal—the Boston Marathon announced that only qualified runners who ran 5...