The Rambling Runner Podcast
Episodes
#131 Marcus Smith, Part 2
10 Jan 2019
Contributed by Lukas
My conversation with Marcus Smith was so epic that we had to put it into two parts, and this is part two. If you haven’t done so already please list...
#130 Marcus Smith, Part I
07 Jan 2019
Contributed by Lukas
My conversation with Marcus Smith was so epic that we had to put it into two parts. A former pro rugby player, Marcus transitioned to extreme enduranc...
#129 Lyndsey Richards - Stroke, seizures, and strength
03 Jan 2019
Contributed by Lukas
Lyndsey Richards is the personification of strength and resilience. After an undiagnosed stroke, Lyndsey developed epilepsy and was beset with seizure...
#128 Kevin Hopp - Non-runner to ultra runner
31 Dec 2018
Contributed by Lukas
Kevin Hopp is someone who inspires me on a daily basis. He transitioned from swimmer as a young man, to non-athlete athlete in his 20's and early 30's...
#127 Coach’s Corner with James McKirdy and Run Angel CEO David Caren
27 Dec 2018
Contributed by Lukas
The Coach’s Corner segment is back with my coach, and founder of McKirdy Trained, James McKirdy. We talk about the world‘s favorite topic this tim...
#126 Elysha Omoomy
24 Dec 2018
Contributed by Lukas
Elysha Omoomy has been on a marathon mission over the past two years. She has strived for her goal of a Boston Marathon qualifying time with remarkabl...
#125 Sarah and Brian Bishop
20 Dec 2018
Contributed by Lukas
I’m excited to welcome Sarah Bishop back to the show after her epic fall racing season. She raced nearly a dozen times over three months, including ...
#124 Tina Muir
17 Dec 2018
Contributed by Lukas
What an honor it is to welcome Tina Muir to the show. A professional runner turned podcaster, Tina has experienced so much in her running life and is ...
#123 Hayley Sutter - An Iconic Finish at CIM
13 Dec 2018
Contributed by Lukas
In one of the most iconic race finishes that I can remember, Hayley Sutter crawled across the finish line to finish with a chip time of 2:45:00 at the...
#122 Crystal Harris- Olympic Trials Qualifier by 1 Second!
10 Dec 2018
Contributed by Lukas
Crystal Harriss was running the race of her life, a stunning 25:40 PR, and was mere seconds from achieving a long held dream or crushing disappointmen...
#121 CIM Expo Panel: Heather Schulz, Jill Deering, Kim Clark Underwood, and Patrick Cutter
06 Dec 2018
Contributed by Lukas
The second live show from the California International Marathon is here and I couldn’t be more excited. The expo was packed for this panel discussio...
#120 Sarah Crouch
03 Dec 2018
Contributed by Lukas
This interview with the amazing Sarah Crouch was done at the California International Marathon expo on the Friday night before the race. Sarah dives i...
#119 Sara Hendershot
29 Nov 2018
Contributed by Lukas
Sara Hendershot, a 2012 Olympic rower for the U.S.A., breaks down the steps she took to reach the highest level of her profession. In doing so she dis...
#118 Erin Williams
26 Nov 2018
Contributed by Lukas
West Point graduate, Harvard grad school, mother of two, and boss athlete - Erin Williams does it all. In this episode we talk about her journey, prio...
#117 Theresa Breslin and Coach’s Corner with James McKirdy
20 Nov 2018
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode I am joined by Theresa Breslin to talk about her recent PR’s after taking a seven week break this summer, why she stepped away, the ...
#116 Lindsey McSwain
15 Nov 2018
Contributed by Lukas
“It took me five marathons to qualify for Boston, and when I did it was a time that wasn’t even fast enough for me to run it.” In this episode, ...
#115 Karen Howe - @howeaboutarun
12 Nov 2018
Contributed by Lukas
How badass is Karen Howe? Well, she just beat fellow masters runner Meb Keflezighi in the New York City Marathon by 12 seconds in a time of 3:10:22. I...
#114 Melissa Becker - @motherrunnermel
08 Nov 2018
Contributed by Lukas
It is my pleasure to welcome the amazing Melissa Becker back to the show. This past weekend Mel dropped a 12 minute PR by running a 3:07. Not only tha...
#113 Rachel Schilkowsky - @rachelandherlaces
05 Nov 2018
Contributed by Lukas
For most people, their first marathon is a learning experience. For Rachel Schilkowsky it was a payday. She won the Hartford Marathon in a scorching 2...
#112 Rhandi Orme - @run_rhandi_run
01 Nov 2018
Contributed by Lukas
Who doesn’t love a comeback story? In 2018 Rhandi Orme created a great one. In this episode, we dive into how she was able to bounce back from some ...
#111 Crystal Seaver - @crystalseaver
29 Oct 2018
Contributed by Lukas
“If your determination is fixed, I do not counsel you to despair. Few things are impossible to diligence and skill. Great works are performed not by...
#110 Thomas Paquette - @thomaspaquette
25 Oct 2018
Contributed by Lukas
All you need to know about Thomas Paquette is that he is just starting to scratch the surface of his immense potential. A strong, if unspectacular, Di...
#109 Erin Strout - @erinstrout
22 Oct 2018
Contributed by Lukas
Erin Strout is one of the best journalists in the running world and can be found writing for Runner’s World and Outside. In this episode, we discuss...
#108 Brian Reynolds - @brianreynoldsrunner
18 Oct 2018
Contributed by Lukas
Brian Reynolds is the marathon world record holder for bilateral below knee amputees and owns a personal record of 3:03:22. Despite those remarkable a...
#107 Hollie Hughes - @runrchic1
15 Oct 2018
Contributed by Lukas
“You’re done. You’re done with running.” When Hollie Hughes learned of her Addisons diagnosis she was confronted with these words. A couple y...
#106 Janae Baron - @hungryrunnergirl
11 Oct 2018
Contributed by Lukas
Hearing great people talk about how they reached an important stretch goal is one of the joys of this show. Janae Baron has spent years dreaming, writ...
#105 Lindsey Hein - @lindseyhein626
08 Oct 2018
Contributed by Lukas
What a pleasure it was to talk with my professional role model, and amazing person, Lindsey Hein. Lindsey is the host of the I’ll Have Another podca...
#104 Heather Jenson - @triandrungirl
05 Oct 2018
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode, Heather Jenson dives into how she worked her butt off to go from a 4:35 marathoner to a six time Ironman finisher and 17 time maratho...
#103 Coach’s Corner with James McKirdy
03 Oct 2018
Contributed by Lukas
This edition of the Coach’s Corner segment with my coach, James McKirdy, touches on a broad range of topics. We discuss how sickness can affect race...
#102 Tony Post
01 Oct 2018
Contributed by Lukas
Like many of you, I had heard of Tony Post’s exploits long before I knew his name. Specifically, that he ran both the NYC and London Marathons in dr...
#101 Stefanie Flippin - @stefanieannflippin
27 Sep 2018
Contributed by Lukas
“When you know your why you can bear any how.” With those words Stefanie Flippin sets the stage for how she, or anybody, achieves remarkable runni...
#100 6 Lessons Learned
25 Sep 2018
Contributed by Lukas
100 episodes. Can you believe it? I am truly grateful for the amazing guests who have come on the show. They have imparted countless pointers and less...
#99 Jenn Kistler-McCoy - @seejennrun
20 Sep 2018
Contributed by Lukas
Prohibited from playing sports as a kid to dreaming and training for an Olympic trials qualifying time in the marathon. Jenn Kistler-McCoy is nothing ...
#98 Natalie Mitchell - @natrunsfar
17 Sep 2018
Contributed by Lukas
If you are looking for proof of the power of positivity, look no further than Natalie Mitchell. This 3:11 marathoner, and mother of three, is a bright...
#97 Jenny Hitchings - @jennyhitchings
13 Sep 2018
Contributed by Lukas
If you start running seriously age 40 what would you be capable of achieving? For Jenny Hitchings that would include winning the Mountains 2 Beach mar...
#96 Sarah Bishop - @sarahbishopruns
10 Sep 2018
Contributed by Lukas
What do you call a working mother of four who sets a string of PR’s and qualifies for the Olympic Trials in the marathon? A true inspiration. Sara...
#95 Philippa Godoy - @philippa_runs
07 Sep 2018
Contributed by Lukas
Three years ago Philippa Godoy was beset by anxiety and panic attacks. She was advised to start exercising for the first time in her life. Three years...
#94 Ebony Blackwell - @livinginthebreeze
04 Sep 2018
Contributed by Lukas
Ebony Blackwell has big goals for herself and her community and committed on both fronts. This former officer in the Louisiana National Guard is worki...
#93 Robert Ressl-Moyer - @robertcorre
30 Aug 2018
Contributed by Lukas
Robert Ressl-Moyer is one of the most amazing guests in the history of the Rambling Runner Podcast. Robert lost his younger brother to brain cancer be...
#92 Ken Des Vignes - @ken868
27 Aug 2018
Contributed by Lukas
When was the last time you decided to make a significant change in your life? Did you stick with it? If you’re like me, that change may not have las...
#91 Matt Chittim
23 Aug 2018
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode, I hand the mic, and hosting duties, over to my friend Laura Pierce while I switch roles and become this week’s guest. Many listener...
#90 Coach’s Corner with James McKirdy
20 Aug 2018
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode of Coach’s Corner, my coach, James McKirdy, talks with me two days before a 5k I ran in July. We discuss the importance of racing du...
#89 Sanjay Rawal, Director & Producer - 3100: Run and Become
16 Aug 2018
Contributed by Lukas
The most elusive, elite multi-day race in the world, the Self-Transcendence 3100 Mile Race, takes place in Queens, New York City each summer. This rac...
#88 Heather Larson, RD, LD
13 Aug 2018
Contributed by Lukas
If you’re like me, dialing in the proper nutrition is frustrating and challenging. What should we eat? When should we eat it? What foods should we s...
#87 Heather Schulz
09 Aug 2018
Contributed by Lukas
As a former scholarship runner at UCF turned 12 time sub-3:00 marathoner, Heather Schulz has gained 25 years of experience as an elite amateur runner....
#86 Jean Mike Remy
06 Aug 2018
Contributed by Lukas
“When you want to make a change - just start. Don’t wait for a dedicated time to begin.” Jean Mike Remy looks like Mr. Universe but it wasn’...
#85 Jill Deering, co-founder of Rabbit
02 Aug 2018
Contributed by Lukas
In three short years, Jill Deering co-founded the running apparel company Rabbit, won the Carlsbad and Mountains 2 Beach marathons, and gave birth to ...
#84 Kaitlyn Morgan
30 Jul 2018
Contributed by Lukas
“If we did all the things we are capable of, we would literally astound ourselves.” - Thomas A. Edison If you think you have reached your potenti...
#83 Sam Gardner
26 Jul 2018
Contributed by Lukas
Victim to victory. In 2005, Sam Gardner was in college and training for a half marathon. During a run while home for Thanksgiving the unthinkable ha...
#82 Brigitte Bradford Part II
23 Jul 2018
Contributed by Lukas
We have all had a race that was a complete disaster. But, what matters most is what you do when the inevitable happens. Brigitte Bradford experienced ...
#81 Brigitte Bradford Part I
20 Jul 2018
Contributed by Lukas
“I’m not crying. You’re crying! Five weeks after a DNF at Mountains 2 Beach, I had the race of my dreams this morning! What changed? I focused o...
#80 Vic Morales
16 Jul 2018
Contributed by Lukas
One of the hallmarks of the dedicated amateur runner is the ups-and-downs in training that parallel our life journey. Vic has experienced this several...
#79 Amanda Brooks
12 Jul 2018
Contributed by Lukas
Amanda Brooks has provided as much insight for dedicated runners as anybody over the last decade. Her writing on www.runtothefinish.com spans a wide v...
#78 Victoria Phillippi
09 Jul 2018
Contributed by Lukas
The one year anniversary of the Rambling Runner Podcast is here and we are celebrating with a pair of great guests this week. Today’s conversation i...
#77 Starla Garcia
05 Jul 2018
Contributed by Lukas
The assumption of many is that an eating disorder is about a person’s relationship with food. In this episode, Starla Garcia M.Ed, RDN, LD proves th...
#76 Conversation with a Running Therapist
02 Jul 2018
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode, I speak with a psychologist, nationally certified counselor, and experienced runner. We discuss some common mental health challenges ...
#75 Product Review: Mighty and Topo ST-2
28 Jun 2018
Contributed by Lukas
This episode of the Rambling Runner Podcast is a review of two products I've been eager to try - Mighty and the Topo ST-2. I've been using these two i...
#74 Sarah Canney
25 Jun 2018
Contributed by Lukas
“Embrace failure. Missteps and roadblocks are inevitable but are ultimately an opportunity to learn, pivot, and go after your goals with new perspec...
#73 Funny Stories II
21 Jun 2018
Contributed by Lukas
It's back - Rambling Runner Funny Stories Part II. We received dozens of submissions and I want to thank everyone who sent in a story. We made a coupl...
#72 Kindal Alysse
18 Jun 2018
Contributed by Lukas
"Failure happens all the time. It happens every day in practice. What makes you better is how you react to it." - Mia Hamm For Kindal Alysse, 2016 wa...
#71 Coach's Corner with James McKirdy
14 Jun 2018
Contributed by Lukas
This episode is a recording of a call with my coach James McKirdy in which we go over my recent performance at the Gaspee Days 5k and James's coaching...
#70 Elyse Garza
11 Jun 2018
Contributed by Lukas
Elyse Garza trained for months in the run-up to the Mountains 2 Beach Marathon. She PR'd at a few races during that time and was ready to go on race d...
#69 Verna Volker
07 Jun 2018
Contributed by Lukas
“When a man moves away from nature his heart becomes hard.” – Lakota. Verna Volker has the kind of passion and grit that can only lead to achi...
#68 Kimberly Chanelle Clark
04 Jun 2018
Contributed by Lukas
This episode is a collaboration with my friend Kimberly Chanelle Clark where we explore our experiences in self-experimentation. Kim is constantly loo...
#67 Laura Anderson
01 Jun 2018
Contributed by Lukas
“Nothing will work unless you do.” — Maya Angelou. What did Laura Anderson do in her first postpartum marathon? She won it, that's what! This a...
#66 Amy Haenick and Sara Plumstead
30 May 2018
Contributed by Lukas
In our first three person interview I speak with accomplished runners, and creators of the Run Strong Project, Amy Haenick and Sara Plumstead. These t...
#65 Kimberlie McBride
28 May 2018
Contributed by Lukas
"The size of your success is measured by the strength of your desire; the size of your dream; and how you handle disappointment along the way." - Robe...
#64 Jessica Rinehart
24 May 2018
Contributed by Lukas
The foundation of the Rambling Runner Podcast is balancing running with the life's necessities. This is exactly what Jessica Rinehart has done so well...
#63 Amanda Ghent
21 May 2018
Contributed by Lukas
"When I started running after college I ran away from all things. Expectations, healthy relationships (people, myself, food), mother's brain cancer an...
#62 Nicole Wade
17 May 2018
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode, Nicole Wade uses her expertise as a holistic health and wellness coach to give me a mini-counseling session as I try to kick my sugar...
#61 Jonathan Greenwald
14 May 2018
Contributed by Lukas
"It is never too late to be what you might have been." - George Eliot. Jonathan Greenwald is a 3:11 marathoner who qualified for the Boston Marathon ...
#60 Becky Snelson
10 May 2018
Contributed by Lukas
"We must meet the challenge rather than wish it were not before us." - William J. Brennan, Jr., Former Associate Justice of the U.S. Supreme Court. I...
#59 Marcus Brown
07 May 2018
Contributed by Lukas
"The good side of mental fortitude gets lauded in the press, but we don't talk about the other side enough without making it sound like weakness." - M...
#58 Maurice Lowman
03 May 2018
Contributed by Lukas
"A positive attitude causes a chain reaction of positive thoughts, events, and outcomes. It is a catalyst and it sparks extraordinary results." - Wade...
#57 Melissa Malani
30 Apr 2018
Contributed by Lukas
"If you want something done, ask a busy person to do it. The more things you do, the more you can do." - Lucille Ball. A doctor of speech pathology, ...
#56 Jacky Hunt-Broersma
26 Apr 2018
Contributed by Lukas
"Life's challenges are not supposed to paralyze you; they're supposed to help you discover who you are." - Bernice Johnson Reagon In 2001, Jacky Hunt...
#55 James McKirdy
23 Apr 2018
Contributed by Lukas
In our first Boston Marathon review episode we hear from James McKirdy from McKirdy Trained. We talk about the race, how he and his fellow coaches pre...
#54 Carlos Del Pino
19 Apr 2018
Contributed by Lukas
"The greatness of a community is most accurately measured by the compassionate actions of its members." - Coretta Scott King Carlos Del Pino was born...
#53 Jessica Tondre
16 Apr 2018
Contributed by Lukas
“Turn your setbacks into comebacks.” - Anonymous Over the course of her running career Jessica Tondre cameback from many physical setbacks that h...
#52 Laura Pierce
12 Apr 2018
Contributed by Lukas
"If laughter cannot solve your problems, it will definitely dissolve your problems; so that you can think clearly what to do about them." – Dr. Mada...
#51 Rachel Davis
10 Apr 2018
Contributed by Lukas
At this time last year Rachel Davis ran her dream race at the 2017 Boston Marathon. She exceeded her goal by seven minutes and ran a six minute and ne...
#50 Audrey Springer
08 Apr 2018
Contributed by Lukas
Sometimes you need to fight through discomfort to achieve your goals. Then, other times, you need to change course and find a new challenge. Audrey Sp...
#49 Jeff Haden
05 Apr 2018
Contributed by Lukas
Jeff Haden is a LinkedIn Influencer, ghostwriter, speaker, and Inc. magazine contributing editor. In 2017, his online articles for Inc. attracted more...
#48 McCall Lee
02 Apr 2018
Contributed by Lukas
"One of the nice things about being busy is it makes you focus on what's important to you and how you use your time." - Lorne Michaels. Who decides...
#47 Jen - FueledbyFrosting
29 Mar 2018
Contributed by Lukas
Have you ever worked for years to achieve a goal and found yourself wondering if it was ever going to happen? Well, Jen is proof that if you keep work...
#46 Sara Turner
26 Mar 2018
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode, it was a privilege to speak with with Sara Turner. Sara steadily worked her way from a 4:40 marathoner to a Boston Marathon qualifier...
#45 Ryan Vail
22 Mar 2018
Contributed by Lukas
Fresh off is sixth place finish at the U.S. 15k Championships, in a scorching time of 44:11, Ryan Vail brings his professional wisdom to the Rambling ...
#44 Funny Running Stories
19 Mar 2018
Contributed by Lukas
We asked and you delivered! After our call-to-action for funny running stories the listeners provided many great ones. In this episode, co-hosted by L...
#43 Brooke Adams
15 Mar 2018
Contributed by Lukas
By the age of 29, Brooke Adams achieved an almost unbelievable feet. She completed all six of the Abbott World Marathon Majors! Not only that, she did...
#42 Heather Szuba
12 Mar 2018
Contributed by Lukas
Heather Szuba is living the amateur running lifestyle to a “T.” She has whittled down her marathon time from 4:00 hours to 3:12 while working as a...
#41 Ralph Peterson
08 Mar 2018
Contributed by Lukas
All Ralph Peterson had to do was change everything. Severely overweight, struggling with addiction, and unhappy in almost every area of his life, Ralp...
#40 Jessica Hadley
05 Mar 2018
Contributed by Lukas
“One who gains strength by overcoming obstacles possesses the only strength which can overcome adversity,” - Albert Schweitzer. Jessica Hadley’s...
#39 Elizabeth Jansen
01 Mar 2018
Contributed by Lukas
"Although the world is full of suffering, it is full also of the overcoming of it." — Helen Keller. A common saying in the running community is "run...
#37 Bethany Davis
22 Feb 2018
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode, I am joined by the amazing Bethany Davis. Bethany is an accomplished marathoner, coach, mother of four, and former CrossFit athlete. ...
#36 Mark Bottenhorn
19 Feb 2018
Contributed by Lukas
“Just when the caterpillar thought the world was ending, he turned into a butterfly.” – Proverb At first glance it looks like Mark Bottenhorn h...
#35 Rhandi Orme
15 Feb 2018
Contributed by Lukas
“There is a real magic in enthusiasm. It spells the difference between mediocrity and accomplishment.” - Norman Vincent Peale When I grow-up I wa...
#34 Tyler Underwood
12 Feb 2018
Contributed by Lukas
Tyler Underwood is a beast! How else can you describe someone who went from a 4:12 marathon to a 2:18 - which is an Olympic Trials qualifier? His jour...
#33 Lindsey Welter
08 Feb 2018
Contributed by Lukas
“The average person puts only 25% of his energy and ability into his work. The world takes off its hat to those who put in more than 50% of their ca...
#32 Toni DiRenzo
05 Feb 2018
Contributed by Lukas
Toni DiRenzo is a former college soccer player turned dedicated amateur runner and coach. In this episode, we dive into her conversion to running and ...
#31 Melissa Becker
01 Feb 2018
Contributed by Lukas
“Hardships often prepare ordinary people for an extraordinary destiny.” - C.S. Lewis Melissa Becker (@motherrunnermel) is one of the toughest and...