The Rambling Runner Podcast

#231 - Lori Russell RD CSSD

01 May 2020

Contributed by Lukas

We are back with another episode focused on food and performance nutrition. Lori Russell RD CSSD provides her expertise on all things nutrition. Not o...

#230 - Re-Run: 2018 Boston Marathon with Des Linden

27 Apr 2020

Contributed by Lukas

In the third episode of Re-Run, Des Linden joins the show to breakdown her iconic victory at the 2018 Boston Marathon. Des analyzes the race mile by r...

#229 - Stephanie Bruce

25 Apr 2020

Contributed by Lukas

Stephanie Bruce is one of the most accomplished U.S. distance runners and at the forefront of a new era in professional sports. In this episode, Steph...

#228 - Brigid Gutierrez

25 Apr 2020

Contributed by Lukas

With two young children and a military spouse, Brigid Gutierrez does not have a lot of time on her hands for running. That hasn't stopped her one bit....

#227 - Virtual Race Recap & Preview: Carrie Tollefson, Heather Pech, and Megan Landmeier

25 Apr 2020

Contributed by Lukas

In this three segment episode we are joined by some amazing individuals. Megan Landmeier describes what it was like to run the virtual 5k and 10k on h...

#226 - Sara Ibbetson: The 2:45:01 Series

25 Apr 2020

Contributed by Lukas

Sara Ibbetson is a Board Certified Behavior Analyst, a dedicated sub-elite runner, and the creator of the 2:45:01 series. This project highlights the ...

#225 Ramblings on the Run with Ali Feller

25 Apr 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...

#224 - Rebecca Mehra

23 Apr 2020

Contributed by Lukas

Rebecca Mehra is a professional middle distance runner who recently burst into the country's consciousness. This viral tweet, detailing how she helped...

#223 - Virtual 5k/10k Preview with Lindsey Hein, Amber Morrison, and Michael Crouch

24 Mar 2020

Contributed by Lukas

With the Rambling Runner Virtual 5k and 10k right around the corner, we are using this episode to help you prepare to run your fastest, safest, and mo...

#222 - Julia Kohnen - 10th at the Olympic Trials

22 Mar 2020

Contributed by Lukas

At the Olympic Marathon Trials in Atlanta, Julia Kohnen finished an outstanding race in 10th place. This is a remarkable achievement for any runner, e...

#221 - Bethany Davis

18 Mar 2020

Contributed by Lukas

In this time of self-quarantines and social distancing, gyms across the country haven been closed. This necessary measure has left many athletes wonde...

#220 - Coach’s Corner: Training Like an Elite While Working Full-Time

16 Mar 2020

Contributed by Lukas

Coach's Corner is back. In this episode we are joined by Esther Atkins and James McKirdy of McKirdy Trained. These two great coaches delve into what i...

#219 - Hal Higdon

10 Mar 2020

Contributed by Lukas

Hal Higdon is a Contributing Editor for Runner’s World and is the magazine’s longest lasting writer, having contributed an article to RW’s secon...

#218 - Amanda Brooks: Run to the Finish

02 Mar 2020

Contributed by Lukas

Amanda Brooks returns to the show to discuss her new book Run to the Finish: The Everyday Runner's Guide to Avoiding Injury, Ignoring the Clock, and L...

#217 - Alissa Coffman

24 Feb 2020

Contributed by Lukas

Running, injury, recovery - rinse and repeat. Alissa Coffman has lived that life for a few years now and has plenty to share. Her first appearance on ...

#216 - Kim Sundling, PharmD, BCPP

18 Feb 2020

Contributed by Lukas

I absolutely loved this wide-ranging conversation with Kim Sundling. Kim is an avid marathoner, cross-trainer, pharmacist with a focus on mental healt...

#215 - Jen Miller

11 Feb 2020

Contributed by Lukas

Jen A. Miller is an award winning freelance writer and author and the author of the running memoir titled “Running: A Love Story.” This is a wonde...

#214 - Mark Reyes

04 Feb 2020

Contributed by Lukas

Rarely on this show do we talk about faith, but I was excited to do just that with Pastor Mark Reyes. Mark turned to faith early in his life to help h...

#213 - Ramblings on the Run with Ali & Matt

31 Jan 2020

Contributed by Lukas

Welcome to a new monthly series on the Rambling Runner Podcast: Ramblings on the Run with Ali & Matt. Every month, Ali Feller — host of the Ali on...

#212 - Alexi Pappas and Molly Huddle

27 Jan 2020

Contributed by Lukas

In one of the highlights of my podcast and career, I was fortunate to sit down with Alexi Pappas and Molly Huddle for a live show at the Houston Marat...

#211 - Melissa Perlman

23 Jan 2020

Contributed by Lukas

Melissa Perlman has a fascinating story of reaching the highest levels of American running by age 18 only to learn how to love the sport after a ten y...

#210 - Amy Mangueira

20 Jan 2020

Contributed by Lukas

From professional fighter with multiple black belts to a dedicated runner, that is a transition that I could not wait to hear about. Amy Mangueira did...

#209 - Rachel Schilkowsky

16 Jan 2020

Contributed by Lukas

It was an honor to have Rachel Schilkowsky back on the Rambling Runner Podcast. I don’t know anybody who is more introspective and self-aware than R...

#208 - Re-Run: 2016 Men’s Olympic Marathon Trials with David Roche

13 Jan 2020

Contributed by Lukas

In the second episode of Re-Run, David Roche joins the show to talk about the men’s 2016 Olympic Marathon Trials. We discuss  the consistent pre-ra...

#207 - Mitch Ammons

09 Jan 2020

Contributed by Lukas

Four and a half years ago, Mitch Ammons made a decision to completely change his life and get sober. He had used heroin and other hard drugs from the ...

#206 - Re-Run: 2016 Women's Olympic Marathon Trails with Jen Rhines & Carrie Tollefson

06 Jan 2020

Contributed by Lukas

“Re-Run,” the newest running podcast from the Rambling Runner Podcast Network, features Matt Chittim and a group of running elites, media members,...

#205 Goal Setting in 2020 with David Roche and Teri Hutcheon

31 Dec 2019

Contributed by Lukas

2020 is upon us. A new year and a new decade. In this episode I speak with two people, David Roche and Teri Hutcheon, who share the goal setting metho...

#204 All Things Shoes with Believe in the Run

26 Dec 2019

Contributed by Lukas

One thing that all runners love is running shoes and nobody reviews them better than the folks at Believe in the Run. Thomas Neuberger and Robbe Reddi...

#203 Haley Chura

17 Dec 2019

Contributed by Lukas

Haley Chura is a certified badass. After turning pro in triathlon several years ago she has won races at the full and half Ironman distances. In 2015,...

#202 Seth Baird

10 Dec 2019

Contributed by Lukas

There are as many different running stories as there are runners, but Seth Baird’s path to the sport is more unusual than most. Up until three years...

#201 Meghann Featherstun MS RD CSSD

03 Dec 2019

Contributed by Lukas

For the last 10 years, Meghann Featherstun has been working with people to help them find their happy place with nutrition, exercise, body composition...

#200 - Reflections After Another 100 Episodes

26 Nov 2019

Contributed by Lukas

One of the many unintended positive benefits of hosting the Rambling Runner Podcast is how it has helped improve life. As a constant work-in-progress,...

#199 - Project: Breaking 3 with Mary Johnson and Lauren Floris

18 Nov 2019

Contributed by Lukas

The elusive sub-3:00 marathon is something that only the top 1% of women runners strive for. So what happens when a team of like-minded women come tog...

#198 - Carly Spataro

12 Nov 2019

Contributed by Lukas

In 2016, Carly Spataro was living a relatively sedentary lifestyle after years of playing soccer. By the end of 2017 she had run five marathons and im...

#197 - Dr. Megan Roche

05 Nov 2019

Contributed by Lukas

Megan is a legend. She was the 2016 USATF Trail Runner of the Year at the ultra and sub-ultra distances. She is a five-time national champion, the Nor...

#196 - NYC Marathon Preview

30 Oct 2019

Contributed by Lukas

TCS New York City Marathon week is upon us and it is sure to be an amazing race. In this episode we hear from Kellyn Taylor, Roberta Groner, Jared War...

#195 - Rachel Brenke

22 Oct 2019

Contributed by Lukas

Rachel Brenke had a newborn son, her husband was just deployed, and she wanted more. Next step: law school and entrepreneurship! 10 years later she fa...

#194 - Alissa Kolarik

15 Oct 2019

Contributed by Lukas

I was so exited to get Alissa Kolarik on the show because I can’t get enough of comeback stories. In the same vein, I also love stories about people...

#193 - Kyle Merber

08 Oct 2019

Contributed by Lukas

Kyle Merber is a professional runner specializing in the mile and the race director of the Long Island Mile - one of the most unique track meets in th...

#192 - Hannah Johnson

02 Oct 2019

Contributed by Lukas

Within three years of starting running Hannah Johnson has improved by leaps and bounds. From breaking the 30 minutes in the 5k to cranking out a 1:38 ...

#191 - Julie Sapper: Overcoming Injury

23 Sep 2019

Contributed by Lukas

In this episode Julie Sapper talks about something that affects us all - bouncing back from injury. We discuss all things about mindset, planning and ...

#190 Aly Groft

17 Sep 2019

Contributed by Lukas

People like Aly Groft was the reason  the Rambling Runner Podcast was created. At the Erie Marathon last week Aly got her fourth consecutive Boston q...

#189 Aaron Truesdale

10 Sep 2019

Contributed by Lukas

Aaron Truesdale has gone from a self-described “band geek“ to a sub elite marathoner in five short years. This amazing transformation needs to be ...

#188 Billy Richards: Striving for the Record of 100 Mile Races in One Year

03 Sep 2019

Contributed by Lukas

Whether it was as a Marine, Spartan Death Race finisher, or an ultra marathoner, Billy Richards is the personification of persistence. In 2019 he emb...

#187 Alison Wade - Fast Women

27 Aug 2019

Contributed by Lukas

Alison Wade is single-handedly improving the running community. Her Fast Women newsletter is a staple of any running fan’s weekly reading. In this e...

#186 Sean Nakamura

20 Aug 2019

Contributed by Lukas

Roughly 3,300 days ago Sean Nakamura started running and he‘s still going strong. His 3,200+ day run streak is incredible, as is his transition from...

#185 Liz Camy

13 Aug 2019

Contributed by Lukas

I absolutely loved this conversation with Liz Camy. Her running career at Cal St. Northridge was curtailed by persistent race anxiety. Those feelings ...

#184 Katy Sherratt - CEO of Back on My Feet

06 Aug 2019

Contributed by Lukas

Katy Sherratt leads Back on My Feet as Chief Executive Officer. An award winning social innovation leader, Katy has been instrumental in increasing Ba...

#183 James Dunn

30 Jul 2019

Contributed by Lukas

“I will run a marathon before I am 30.” With that drunken assertion, James Dunn eventually changed the course of his life. He transformed himself ...

#182 Tim Rossi

23 Jul 2019

Contributed by Lukas

Tim Rossi recently wrote a column for Tempo Journal about dealing with injuries that many people, including me, immediately connected with. Tim is wor...

#181 Jessica Dorsey

16 Jul 2019

Contributed by Lukas

If you are feeling low-energy or need a spark then this episode with Jessica Dorsey is for you. Jessica is a force of nature who's  determination in ...

#180 Molly Cuevas

08 Jul 2019

Contributed by Lukas

When it comes to ambitious running challenges there aren't many greater than running across the United States. For Molly Cuevas, an All-American colle...

#179 Margaret Spring

02 Jul 2019

Contributed by Lukas

Margaret Spring has been a dedicated runner since she was kid chasing after her oldest brother. These days, people are busy trying to chase her. This ...

#178 Big Announcement!

01 Jul 2019

Contributed by Lukas

It is with immense excitement and gratitude that I announce the newest addition to the Rambling Runner Podcast Network - the Road to the Olympics Tria...

#177 Lindsay Walter

26 Jun 2019

Contributed by Lukas

In this episode, I am delighted to speak with serial racer and former college basketball player Lindsay Walter. Lindsay has run 36 marathons and 83 ha...

#176 Ben Rosario - Coach of NAZ Elite

20 Jun 2019

Contributed by Lukas

In this episode of the podcast I chat with Ben Rosario, coach of the famed NAZ Elite. His team features some of the best men and women runners in the ...

#175 Molly Bookmyer

17 Jun 2019

Contributed by Lukas

Running at an elite level is hard enough when everything goes right and luck is on your side. Very few people get to that level even in the best of ci...

#174 Natalie Sanger

13 Jun 2019

Contributed by Lukas

When Natalie finished with college soccer she needed something to stay active and provide a competitive outlet. On a whim, she ran a local 5k mud run ...

#173 Hayley Carruthers

10 Jun 2019

Contributed by Lukas

Hayley Carruthers was launched into the consciousness of most running fans when she collapsed at the finish line of the 2019 London Marathon with 2:33...

#172 Tanya Carrier

06 Jun 2019

Contributed by Lukas

Have you ever met one of those people who seem to have endless energy and optimism? Tanya Carrier is one of those people. She has run 39 half marathon...

#171 Jenny Donnelly - Changing a Mindset

03 Jun 2019

Contributed by Lukas

Often times running around on a track can serve as a metaphor for our own training. At first it may seem novel and result in fitness gains, but it can...

#170 Greg Macken: From 250 lbs. to sober and a 3:00 marathon

30 May 2019

Contributed by Lukas

When Greg Macken began running he was close to 250 pounds. He started that run by saying to himself, “Just jog to the stop sign, once you get there ...

#169 Sarah Bishop

27 May 2019

Contributed by Lukas

When runners get injured we often hear that we should cross train to maintain fitness. Sarah Bishop, an Olympic Trials qualifier in the marathon, took...

#168 Lauren Floris

23 May 2019

Contributed by Lukas

Lauren Floris is an elite whose love of the sport was first sparked watching the start of the Boston Marathon every spring in her hometown of Hopkinto...

#167 Katie Arnold

20 May 2019

Contributed by Lukas

It was an honor and a privilege to speak with Katie Arnold, one of the best writers and runners in the country, for this episode. Her new book Running...

#166 Ron Romano

16 May 2019

Contributed by Lukas

Ron Romano may be the happiest guy in running. Not only that, he’s worked hard to become one heck of a runner. He’s run 42 marathons (with a PR of...

#165 Alys DiMercurio

13 May 2019

Contributed by Lukas

When it comes to comeback stories, there aren't many better than Alys DiMercurio's. From 2011-15 Alys lived a life consumed by drug and alcohol addict...

#164 Ramblings with Carrie Tollefson

09 May 2019

Contributed by Lukas

In this episode, my friend Carrie Tollefson and I talk about some of the topics in the running community that have really drawn our attention. This is...

#163 Jordan Marie Brings Three White Horses Daniel

06 May 2019

Contributed by Lukas

 When Jordan Marie Brings Three White Horses Daniel ran the 2019 Boston Marathon she competed for far more than PR or a time goal. Jordan had 26 name...

#162 Lisa Etter

02 May 2019

Contributed by Lukas

Special education teacher, mother of three, and consistent marathoner, Lisa Etter sets a great example for what can be accomplished in the short and l...

#161 Teri Hutcheon

29 Apr 2019

Contributed by Lukas

The Boston Marathon can be a brutal race, especially when the weather takes an unexpected turn. That is why I am excited to have Teri Hutcheon on the ...

#160 Michelle Roos

25 Apr 2019

Contributed by Lukas

Several years ago Michelle Roos was convinced that she would never break 3:40 minutes in the marathon. She had tried three times without success. In t...

#159 Mario Fraioli

22 Apr 2019

Contributed by Lukas

There are few people, if any, more plugged into the running scene than Mario Fraioli. It was a pleasure to have him on the show to talk about his back...

#158 Boston Marathon Takeaways with James McKirdy

18 Apr 2019

Contributed by Lukas

What an incredible Boston marathon we had this year. Not only did the winners of the race do so in an incredible manner, the race was enthralling for ...

#157 Ryan Hall

16 Apr 2019

Contributed by Lukas

It is an honor to welcome the great American runner Ryan Hall to the show. This week Ryan releases “Run the Mile You're In: Finding God in Every Ste...

#156 Bronson Venable

11 Apr 2019

Contributed by Lukas

Who better to talk to in a lead-up to the Boston Marathon than Bronson Venable? This native New England-er set his marathon PR of 2:37 in the brutal 2...

#155 Susan Loken

09 Apr 2019

Contributed by Lukas

Susan Loken is who I want to be when I grow-up. Susan started running at the age of 35, after having three kids, and was striving for the Olympic Tria...

UPDATED #154 Funny Running Stories III with Colleen Quigley

05 Apr 2019

Contributed by Lukas

The Funny Running Stories are back! My co-host for this episode is Colleen Quigley. Colleen is a 2016 Olympian in the 3,000 meter steeplechase and the...

#153 Laura Pierce

28 Mar 2019

Contributed by Lukas

Laura Pierce is back and it couldn’t have come at a better time. Laura just smashed her long-standing goal of breaking 90 minutes in the half marath...

#152 Tamarynn Bennett

25 Mar 2019

Contributed by Lukas

Tamarynn Bennett is one of the most requested guests we‘ve ever had, and she exceeded even those lofty expectations. Tam has PR’d both the maratho...

#151 Eric Tozer - 7 Days, 7 Marathons, 7 Continents with Type 1 Diabetes

21 Mar 2019

Contributed by Lukas

The title of this episode says It all: 7 days, 7 marathons, 7 continents. Eric Tozer conquered the amazingly difficult World Marathon Challenge, a his...

#150 Chris Chavez

18 Mar 2019

Contributed by Lukas

If you have consumed any running-related content in the last three years then you probably know Chris Chavez. An elite running and track writer for Sp...

#149 Mary Wright - Co-Founder & Director of Arete

17 Mar 2019

Contributed by Lukas

Mary Wright is a mother, run-lover, and co-founder & director of Arete Women’s Running Club: an all-women’s running team geared toward intermediat...

#148 David Roche - The Happy Runner

11 Mar 2019

Contributed by Lukas

David Roche is the Renaissance man of the running world. An elite runner, writer, and coach, David has a wealth of knowledge on nearly every area of t...

#147 Stefanie Flippin

07 Mar 2019

Contributed by Lukas

Stefanie Flippin is back on the show, and back with a vengeance. This amazing runner just rocked a 36:32 in the rain at the Birmingham Wine 10k. Her e...

#146 Coach’s Corner with James McKirdy

04 Mar 2019

Contributed by Lukas

For many people, me included, race anxiety is a real thing. During a conversation last week, my coach, James McKirdy, mentioned that after two solid m...

#145 Sherri Armitage - Eating Disorder Awareness Week

28 Feb 2019

Contributed by Lukas

In this episode of the podcast I had the privilege of speaking with mental health professional, runner, and mother of quadruplets, Sherri Armitage. Sh...

#144 Nick Klastava

25 Feb 2019

Contributed by Lukas

I was honored to have 2:30 marathoner, OTQ hopeful, and Rabbit Elite team member Nick Klastava on the show. In spite of his blazing speed, Nick and I ...

#143 Connie Shieh

21 Feb 2019

Contributed by Lukas

Connie Shieh’s childhood introduction to running wasn‘t what you’d expect for a 2:58 “hobby jogger” who balances running with being the moth...

#142 Kimberlie McBride

18 Feb 2019

Contributed by Lukas

Last year Kimberlie McBride came on the show after the Fargo Marathon. She had an almost perfect build-up and was ready to roll. Then, it all came cru...

#141 Coach’s Corner with Seth Baird

14 Feb 2019

Contributed by Lukas

In this episode we flip the script. I have a pre-race conversation with a runner I am coaching. Seth Baird is a gifted athlete with an effervescent pe...

#140 Tyler Mayforth

11 Feb 2019

Contributed by Lukas

Years ago Tyler Mayforth worked his way up from an average, at best, high school runner to a division one runner at Delaware. After a significant post...

#139 Christie Aschwanden - The Strange Science of Recovery

07 Feb 2019

Contributed by Lukas

Christie Aschwanden is the lead science writer at FiveThirtyEight, a former health columnist for the Washington Post, and a dedicated endurance athlet...

#138 Amy Natalini

04 Feb 2019

Contributed by Lukas

After years of marathoning, United States Air Force Marathon Team member Amy Natalini was struggling to break into the 3:10’s and questioning if she...

# 137 Alison Staples

31 Jan 2019

Contributed by Lukas

It was a privilege to have Alison Staples on the show this week. Alison has made herself a fixture in the Baltimore running scene as the co-leader of ...

#136 Brendan Carpenter

28 Jan 2019

Contributed by Lukas

Brendan Carpenter finally decided that he had had enough. At 350 lbs. he was no longer content with the life he was living. He decided to change and d...

#135 Julie Hartenbach: Anatomy of a Breakthrough

24 Jan 2019

Contributed by Lukas

15 months ago Julie Hartenbach ran a 3:07 marathon and was elated by her new PR and remarkable improvement. Little did she know, that was just the beg...

#134 Kenny Ademolu

21 Jan 2019

Contributed by Lukas

2018 started with disappointment for Kenny Ademolu. He failed to PR in his A race, the London Marathon, the DNF’d six weeks later at the Stockholm M...

#133 Paula Dubovoy - The Start of a Comeback

17 Jan 2019

Contributed by Lukas

Three weeks ago Paula Dubovoy was planning for a robust 2019. Then, in a freak accident, she fully ruptured her achilles tendon. Instead of waiting un...

#132 Julie Rembold

14 Jan 2019

Contributed by Lukas

In 2018 Julie Rembold set personal bests at every distance, including a 3:01 in the marathon. Sounds like a dream, right? Not quite. A year earlier Ju...