The Rambling Runner Podcast

#329 - Stefanie Flippin, 100 Mile Road Nat’l Champ, and "Runnning Between the Lines" with Ashley Mateo

30 Apr 2021

Contributed by Lukas

Stefanie Flippin is back and, my goodness, what a return. I'll simply quote her Strava page as it says it all: Going home with the US 100 Mile Nationa...

#328 - John Verhagen: 300lb. Teen to Marathon Winner

26 Apr 2021

Contributed by Lukas

Yes, you read that title correctly. As a teenager John Verhagen was a 300lb high school football player with an eye on playing in college. After getti...

#327 - Cheryl Miller and "Running Between the Lines" with Matt Fitzgerald

23 Apr 2021

Contributed by Lukas

Cheryl Miller is one the most interesting people we've had on the show with an absolutely fascinating story. Cheryl grew up in a challenging situation...

#326 - Jessica Dorsey: 2:53 Marathon to Obstacle Course Racer

19 Apr 2021

Contributed by Lukas

Jessica Dorsey in back on the show and my goodness, she is a force of nature. When she was first on the pod, episode 181, her toughness, endurance, ra...

#325 - Peter Bromka Witnesses History and "Running Between the Lines" with Emilia Benton

16 Apr 2021

Contributed by Lukas

As nearly everyone in the running world knows by now, we saw history in the making this week. Des Linden broke the world record and Nicholas Thompson ...

#324 - Melissa Malani: Anatomy of a COVID-era Marathon PR

12 Apr 2021

Contributed by Lukas

Melissa is back on the show and it is a delight hear about what she has been able to do over the past year. Like so many of us, her professional and p...

#323 - Alex Elizabeth and "Running Between the Lines" with Becky Wade Firth

09 Apr 2021

Contributed by Lukas

In the first part of this episode we from Alex Elizabeth about her story of finding identity and healing from trauma, through running. Alex penned an ...

#322 - Theresa Hailey

05 Apr 2021

Contributed by Lukas

Theresa Hailey, a runner for Oiselle, is well known for her positivity and strength as a runner and person. In the lead-up to the 2016 Olympic Maratho...

#321 - Gabby Wennerstrom and David Roche

02 Apr 2021

Contributed by Lukas

In this two-part episode we have a feature story with official badass Gabby Wennerstrom and we catch-up with writer/runner/coach David Roche to learn ...

#320 - Mastering 40, Ep. 12

29 Mar 2021

Contributed by Lukas

Five week after my last pain free run my knee is finally in working order. It took a couple weeks of no running nor cross-training followed by three d...

#319 - Michelle Baxter

26 Mar 2021

Contributed by Lukas

Michelle Baxter is a dedicated runner from Anchorage, Alaska with two young kids a drive to go sub-3:00 in the marathon. She has run 10 marathons incl...

#318 - Kevin Duffy and Sarah Lorge Butler

22 Mar 2021

Contributed by Lukas

In this two part episode we meet Kevin Duffy and speak with Sarah Lorge Butler about her recent article for Runner's World entitled Why Aren't More Fe...

#317 - Meaghan Murray-Neuberger

19 Mar 2021

Contributed by Lukas

Have you ever had a goal that you worked for years to accomplish only to fall short by the slimmest of margins time and time again? It takes a strong ...

#316 - Kim Sundling: The Goggins Challenge

15 Mar 2021

Contributed by Lukas

Kim Sundling is an avid marathoner, cross-trainer, pharmacist with a focus on mental health, a bundle of energy - and someone who continues to work th...

#315 - Mastering 40, Ep. 11

12 Mar 2021

Contributed by Lukas

When I first had the idea for Mastering 40 I knew that one of the major steps I would need to take was a detailed blood analysis. A mirror, scale, and...

#314 - Tommie Runz

08 Mar 2021

Contributed by Lukas

Tommie Runz is making big moves with his own running and within the broader running community. Several years back Tommie was the picture of ill-health...

#313 - Erica Sara

05 Mar 2021

Contributed by Lukas

Erica Sara discovered her passion for jewelry design at just 10 years old, using scraps of leather to craft fabulous leather pins, earrings, and hair ...

#312 - Kim Urmaza

01 Mar 2021

Contributed by Lukas

Several years ago Kim had two lives. One during the day where she helped athletes reach their full potential. Another that consisted of living the kin...

#311 - Ramblings on the Run with Ali & Matt

26 Feb 2021

Contributed by Lukas

We are back with Ramblings on the Run with Ali Feller and what a fun conversation this was. Per our usual conversation Ali, host of the amazing Ali on...

#310 - Mastering 40, Ep. 10

22 Feb 2021

Contributed by Lukas

Man, lot's of stuff going on this edition of Mastering 40. The last three weeks have seen some strong workouts, a few skipped miles, and a minor knee ...

#309 - Lindsey Hein & Mario Fraioli: Road to the Trials Returns

19 Feb 2021

Contributed by Lukas

The Road to the Trials has returned for season two and we are fired up! We will be bringing you a behind the scenes look at the training and racing of...

#308 - Melissa Danehey: Run to Overcome

15 Feb 2021

Contributed by Lukas

There are certain people who choose to be a bright shining light and their impact on others becomes exponential because of that decision. That is exac...

#307 - Matt Fitzgerald: The Comeback Quotient

12 Feb 2021

Contributed by Lukas

Matt Fitzgerald is back for his third appearance on the Rambling Runner Podcast and this time he discusses his new book. A good comeback makes a great...

#306 - Ingrid Walters: 2:48 Masters Marathoner and Breast Cancer Survivor

08 Feb 2021

Contributed by Lukas

It is a widely held belief that runners get slower with age. Ingrid Walters, an actress and elite masters runner, has turned that belief on its head. ...

#305 - Mastering 40, Ep. 9

05 Feb 2021

Contributed by Lukas

Wow, things are getting real. In this episode we dive into the last three weeks which in which the workouts have been altered significantly. The milea...

#304 - Kara Hepp

01 Feb 2021

Contributed by Lukas

Kara Hepp is a mother of three, working full-time, taking an active role in her community, and training for a marathon in the freezing weather of a Mi...

#303 - Sabrina Little

29 Jan 2021

Contributed by Lukas

Sabrina Little is a renaissance woman nearly every way.  She runs at an elite level and has been selected to represent the United States on five nati...

#302 - Mariana Maldonado

25 Jan 2021

Contributed by Lukas

For Mariana Maldonado, 2020 was a year of amazing improvements in fitness with no races to test them. Several of her marathons were postponed and canc...

#301 - Jordan Marie Daniel: Running for a Cause and Yourself

22 Jan 2021

Contributed by Lukas

So many runners are passionate about their running while also working hard to advocate for a cause/mission they believe in. When we combine these two ...

#300 - Mario Fraioli: Transitioning to Trail/Ultramarathon From Road Racing

18 Jan 2021

Contributed by Lukas

In 2020, with road races all over being cancelled, many runners decided to transition to trail running where races were much more prevalent and easier...

#299 - Brian White

12 Jan 2021

Contributed by Lukas

While I have been chronicling my own Mastering 40 journey, I was excited to talk with Brian White who has been actively pursuing his own. Brian, who t...

#298 - Mastering 40, Ep. 8

08 Jan 2021

Contributed by Lukas

In this episode we dive into the last three weeks which were supposed to be include an elevation of mileage into the 40's but turned out to be quite t...

#297 - Ramblings on the Run with Ali and Matt

04 Jan 2021

Contributed by Lukas

We are back with Ramblings on the Run with Ali Feller and what a fun conversation this was. While 2021 is officially here, Ali and I decided to indulg...

#296 - Meghan Matejka

01 Jan 2021

Contributed by Lukas

Meghan Matejka has had the kind of improvement and progression as a marathoner that so many strive for. Her first race after playing soccer and lacros...

#295 - Best of 2020

29 Dec 2020

Contributed by Lukas

As the year comes to a close I am excited to bring you seven of the best and most impactful moments of the Rambling Runner Podcast in 2020. This was a...

#294 - Kristen Doornbos: Pursuing a Passion and Staring Down Challenges

21 Dec 2020

Contributed by Lukas

When you meet someone who goes after what they want with passion, energy, grace, and optimism is it beyond infectious. It is awe inspiring. There is ...

#293 - Emily Heller - Run Like Hell(er) Shoe Reviews

18 Dec 2020

Contributed by Lukas

I’m am so excited to talk all things running shoes with the amazing Emily Heller of the Run Like Heller running show review channel on YouTube. We w...

#292 - Corey Joyner

14 Dec 2020

Contributed by Lukas

From the amazing Corey Joyner: The only thing separating you from the goals you set is the work in between. I do not know who said that, but I kno...

#291 - Mastering 40, Ep. 7

11 Dec 2020

Contributed by Lukas

The new Mastering 40 episode is out and we break down the first four months and what the next season of the journey has in store. First, coach James M...

#290 - Leah Jantzen - Mental Training to Reach Your Goals

07 Dec 2020

Contributed by Lukas

Leah Jantzen is a self-help author, speaker, triathlete and performance coach living on Long Island. Leah is a firm believer in the infinite potential...

#289 - Lisa Mueller: H.S. XC Drop-Out to 2:57

04 Dec 2020

Contributed by Lukas

It was an honor to speak with the wonderous Lisa Mueller for this episode of the Rambling Runner Podcast.  A year ago she listened to Mary Johnson a...

#288 - Stefanie Flippin: From Last-to-First in a 100 Mile Race in 5 Years

30 Nov 2020

Contributed by Lukas

In 2013, Stefanie Flippin ran her first ultra. She didn't make the last cut-off and was pulled from the course with 6 miles to go. She cried herself t...

#287 - Elysha Omoomy: Positivity Personified

27 Nov 2020

Contributed by Lukas

Elysha Omoomy is back, she was also featured in episode 126, after yet another paradigm shifting performance.  I was going to write-up shownotes, pe...

#286 - Jay Hewitt, Returns! From Brain Cancer to IRONMAN

23 Nov 2020

Contributed by Lukas

Jay is one of the most remarkable people I have spoken with and I am sure you'll agree once you hear this episode.  Jay is a pastor at Friends Churc...

#285 - Mastering 40, Ep. 6

20 Nov 2020

Contributed by Lukas

The new Mastering 40 episode is here and it details my wildest week yet. Last weekend I was able make up for my 10k DNF six weeks ago with a strong ef...

#284 - Molly Gutt: Champion Fighter to Endurance Athlete

16 Nov 2020

Contributed by Lukas

Molly Gutt has one of the most unique athletic backgrounds that we've ever had on the show. Cheerleading and gymnastics as a teenager gave way to aero...

#283 - Amanda Asaro

13 Nov 2020

Contributed by Lukas

Unlike so many of us, Amanda Asaro just completed a fall race season as an elite amateur runner for Central Park Track Club. That's right, you read th...

#282 - Peter Bromka: The Effects of Stress (election edition) and Upcoming Major Races

09 Nov 2020

Contributed by Lukas

Peter Bromka is back on the show to talk about something that has effected so many people over - running during a stressful/emotionally draining perio...

#281 - Danielle Turk-Bly

06 Nov 2020

Contributed by Lukas

In this episode of the Rambling Runner Podcast we are joined by the wonderful Danielle Turk-Bly. It was an honor to have Danielle on the show as she i...

#280 - Ramblings on the Run with Ali & Matt

02 Nov 2020

Contributed by Lukas

Ramblings on the Run with Ali & Matt is back and we are so excited. Ali Feller, host of the Ali on the Run Show, and I dive into what we are loving r...

#279 - Runners Alliance ft. Latoya Shauntay Snell and Taylor Dutch

30 Oct 2020

Contributed by Lukas

The Runners Alliance is a solutions-based initiative from the editors of Runner's World and Women's Health in partnership with HOKA ONE ONE aimed at a...

#278 - Mastering 40, Ep. 5

26 Oct 2020

Contributed by Lukas

The new Mastering 40 episode is here and it details some major variances in performance and mindset. First, Adrienne Langelier, my sport psychologist,...

#277 - Lindsay Nelson

22 Oct 2020

Contributed by Lukas

Lindsay Nelson's journey from elite college runner to elite marathoner has taken some wild and dangerous turns. From the highs and lows of a turbulent...

#276 - Jereny Rivera

12 Oct 2020

Contributed by Lukas

Jereny Rivera is a classic example of ignoring limits and just running for running's sake. Five years ago Jereny had never gone for a proper run. In f...

#275 - Lindsey Hein: Why is Everyone Yelling?

09 Oct 2020

Contributed by Lukas

I'm excited to have my good friend Lindsey Hein on the show to do discuss her amazing new show Why is Everyone Yelling? A parenting podcast that featu...

#274 - Mastering 40, Ep. 4

05 Oct 2020

Contributed by Lukas

And here we go! My quest to break 40:00 in the 10k next summer at the age of 40 took a big step forward in recent weeks. My mileage is now approaching...

#273 - Jon Lugbill & In-Person Marathon Innovation

02 Oct 2020

Contributed by Lukas

For so many of us, this fall running season has taken the wind out of our sails. Cancellations one-after-another during a time when we hoped racing wo...

#272 - Buddy Perdue (Boston Marathon Virtual Series 4 of 4)

28 Sep 2020

Contributed by Lukas

What do Buddy Perdue, myths, and wine all have in common? They all get better with age. Buddy began running at age 44. After few brief challenges he ...

#271 - Felicia Chen (Boston Marathon Virtual Series 3 of 4)

25 Sep 2020

Contributed by Lukas

Felicia Chen's ability to combine a holistic view of competition and sport with desire to achieve at a high level is nearly unparalleled. For that, an...

#270 - Marquis Bowden (Boston Marathon Virtual Series 2 of 4)

21 Sep 2020

Contributed by Lukas

Marquis Bowden is making some serious moves. The former college basketball player bounced around west coast colleges looking for the right fit. It nev...

#269 - Alexis McCoy (Boston Marathon Virtual Series 1 of 4)

18 Sep 2020

Contributed by Lukas

Today's episode with Alexis McCoy is the first in a series of episodes with folks who competed in the Boston Marathon Virtual Race.  Alexis has the ...

Mastering 40 Bonus Episode: September Blood Analysis and Recommendations

16 Sep 2020

Contributed by Lukas

When I first had the idea for Mastering 40 I knew that one of the major steps I would need to take was a detailed blood analysis. A mirror, scale, and...

#268 - Mastering 40, Ep. 3

14 Sep 2020

Contributed by Lukas

September is upon on and it is a whole new world within the Mastering 40 series. School for my kiddos and wife are starting and our schedules are comp...

#267 - Zoë Rom

07 Sep 2020

Contributed by Lukas

Zoë Rom is the writer, producer, and creater of one of the best podcasts of any genre - the DNF Podcast by Trail Runner Magazine. Not only that, she ...

#266 - Margi Johnson

04 Sep 2020

Contributed by Lukas

Have you had a chance to talk to a real life super hero? Up until last week, I hadn't. Then I had the honor to speak with Margi Johnson.  Margi is a...

#265 - Emily Abbate: Hurdles, Transformation, and Creation

31 Aug 2020

Contributed by Lukas

Overcoming the hurdles in our lives are usually the paradigm shifting moments that set our lives on their ultimate path. Nobody knows this better than...

#264 - Charlie Watson: The Runner Beans

28 Aug 2020

Contributed by Lukas

It was a pleasure to finally have a chance to speak runner, RD, and author Charlie Watson. I say "finally" because I've wanted to have her on the show...

#263 - Mastering 40, Ep. 2

24 Aug 2020

Contributed by Lukas

The Mastering 40 is now well on it's way. Things are going well but there is still PLENTY of work to be do. In this episode we consult with our three ...

#262 - Tanya Lerch: Delayed Gratification and 4:38 to 3:08

21 Aug 2020

Contributed by Lukas

It was a blast to have Tanya Lerch on the show. This incredibly smart and energetic runner, teacher, mother, and founder of a pediatric non-profit bro...

#261 - Sarah Bishop

17 Aug 2020

Contributed by Lukas

Sarah Bishop is back on the show and she is bringing the heat. There is a good reason why she is not only our most frequent guest but also our most re...

#260 - Marc Quiñones

14 Aug 2020

Contributed by Lukas

Marc Quiñones is one of the best chefs in America. He has appeared on Chopped and Cutthroat Kitchen, been named 2017 New Mexico Chef of The Year and ...

#259 - Anne Maher: From 20:44 to 16:52 in the 5k

10 Aug 2020

Contributed by Lukas

In 2018, Anne Maher set a new PR in the 5k with a time of 20:44. She was psyched and for good reason. She had started running in her mid-twenties and ...

#258 - Ramblings on the Run with Ali & Matt

06 Aug 2020

Contributed by Lukas

Ali Feller, host of the Ali on the Run Show, and I try to bring some fun and levity to these extraordinary times. We dive into what we are loving rig...

#257 - Mastering 40 Announcement

04 Aug 2020

Contributed by Lukas

Welcome to Mastering 40.  I just completed the worst athletic year of my life. One beset by injuries and a 25 lb. weight gain. Finally, I decided eno...

Bonus Episode: Run With Rivs ft. Jacob Puzey & Ben Rosario

31 Jul 2020

Contributed by Lukas

In this special bonus episode I am honored to be joined by Jacob Puzey, older brother of Tommy "Rivs" Puzey, and Ben Rosario, head coach of the HOKA N...

#256 - Olivia Baker

30 Jul 2020

Contributed by Lukas

Olivia Baker is one of the best 400 and 800 meter runners in the country and will be battling tooth and nail for a spot on the 2021 Olympic Team. It w...

#255 - Diverse We Run Panel Chat: Safety In Running As A BIPOC

27 Jul 2020

Contributed by Lukas

In this special episode of the Rambling Runner Podcast we are airing an important panel discussion created by three friends of the podcast. Hosts Car...

254 - Brandy Talamoni

23 Jul 2020

Contributed by Lukas

Brandy Talamoni is a powerhouse and a fountain of positivity all in one. She is one of my favorite amateur runners to follow and it was awesome to hav...

#253 - Melissa Malani & Sarah Canney

20 Jul 2020

Contributed by Lukas

In this two-part episode we re-connect with two of our most popular guests: Melissa Malani and Sarah Canney.  Melissa first shared her amazing journ...

#252 - Cancer, Fitness, and Faith with Jay Hewitt

16 Jul 2020

Contributed by Lukas

At age 37, Jay Hewitt was diagnosed with a brain tumor.  A pastor at Friends Church in southern California, husband, and father to a little girl, th...

#251 - Caitlin Landesberg: Founder of Sufferfest Beer Co.

13 Jul 2020

Contributed by Lukas

How many of us would love to turn our personal and professional passions into a successful business? Caitlin Landesberg, found of Sufferfest Beer Co.,...

#250 - Working Through a Long-term Injury with Heather McKirdy

09 Jul 2020

Contributed by Lukas

Are you a runner? Have you ever been injured? If you answered "yes" to the first question then you almost certainly answered "yes" to the second. Hea...

#249 - Ruby Wyles

06 Jul 2020

Contributed by Lukas

Ruby Wyles is one of the most mentally, emotionally, and physically tough people I've ever met. She has battled through more in her life than most peo...

#248 - Coaching Calls: Seth Baird & Allyson Hodge

02 Jul 2020

Contributed by Lukas

In this episode we have two coaching calls that were recorded last week with two fantastic people who are working through challenges that are relatabl...

#247 - Triumphing Over Hurdles with Hiruni Wijayaratne

29 Jun 2020

Contributed by Lukas

Hiruni Wijayaratne is the kind of elite runner that amateur runners can related to in so many ways. She has battled against several difficulties throu...

#246 - Jamison Michael: Jami's Reviews

25 Jun 2020

Contributed by Lukas

Today I welcomed the one-and-only Jamison Michael to the show. Jami is one of the best, and most entertaining, running shoe reviewers on YouTube. His ...

#245 - Bart Yasso

22 Jun 2020

Contributed by Lukas

When I grow up I want to be Bart Yasso. It is an honor to welcome Bart to the podcast. He has been a hero of mine for a long time and this is a conve...

#244 - The Run Duo: India Cook and Tommy Mitchell

18 Jun 2020

Contributed by Lukas

I was so excited to chat with two of my favorite podcast hosts for this episode, India Cook and Tommy Mitchell. The Run Duo Podcast is a biweekly show...

#243 - John Raneri and the Treadmill 13.1 World Record

15 Jun 2020

Contributed by Lukas

For John Raneri, 2019, including the first few weeks of January, was a banner year. A PR in every distance from the mile to the marathon that culminat...

#242 - Ankita Gaur

11 Jun 2020

Contributed by Lukas

It is an honor to have the embodiment of the dedicated amateur runner of the show, Ankita Gaur. Ankita started her running journey with modest goals a...

#241 - Jordan Mann and Save Brown Track

08 Jun 2020

Contributed by Lukas

Jordan Mann is one of the best middle distance runners in the country with a top five USATF Championship finish in the steeplechase and a 3:39 1500m t...

#240 - The Future of Strava and Boston Marathon Cancelled

04 Jun 2020

Contributed by Lukas

It’s with great excitement that I announce the newest podcast in the Rambling Runner Podcast Network - the Business & Sports Discourse podcast. This...

#239 - Deirdre Fitzpatrick

01 Jun 2020

Contributed by Lukas

What time do you get up? Who does your hair and makeup? And, how do you look that awake? Those are the three questions KCRA Morning News anchor/repor...

#238 - Ramblings on the Run with Ali & Matt ft. David Roche

29 May 2020

Contributed by Lukas

Welcome to the May edition of Ramblings on the Run with Ali & Matt. Every month, Ali Feller — host of the Ali on the Run Show — and I come togeth...

#237 - Matt Fitzgerald: Running the Dream

25 May 2020

Contributed by Lukas

Matt Fitzgerald has been running (and writing about running) for most of his adult life. Like many passionate amateur runners, he never felt he  q...

#236 - Jen Labesky

21 May 2020

Contributed by Lukas

Like many women, Jen Labesky spent most of her life allowing everyone else's opinions of what she "should" be doing, pursuing, or thinking, to chart h...

#235 - Dr. Tommy Martin

18 May 2020

Contributed by Lukas

Dr. Tommy Martin is one heck of an athlete. He is a 3:00 hour marathoner, sub-13:00:00 IRONMAN triathlete, owns the body of a body builder, and is a f...

#234 - Kiese Laymon

14 May 2020

Contributed by Lukas

Kiese Laymon, a southern writer born and raised in Jackson, Mississippi, is one of the best writers in the country. He is the author of Heavy: An Ame...

#233 - Virtual Marathon Preview

11 May 2020

Contributed by Lukas

In the final installment of the Rambling Runner Virtual Race Series episodes we dive into the marathon with Nate Stewart, Callie Vinson, and James McK...

#232 - Ana Johnson

04 May 2020

Contributed by Lukas

Try to find a better amateur running story better than Ana Johnson's. I dare you. Ana was born in a small town in Mexico where she picked up running ...