The Rambling Runner Podcast
Episodes
#30 Molly Friel: Olympic Trials at Age 50
29 Jan 2018
Contributed by Lukas
On December 3, 2017 Molly Friel did something that many would call impossible: she qualified for the Olympic Trrials in the marathon at age 50. At the...
#25 Kaitlin Gregg Goodman: A Pro's Perspective for Amateur Runners
27 Jan 2018
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode of The Rambling Runner Podcast, I speak with professional runner Kaitlin Gregg Goodman. Kaitlin set her 10K, half marathon, and marath...
#29 Tiffany James: Running for Carbs (and PR's)
25 Jan 2018
Contributed by Lukas
“When you are enthusiastic about what you do, you feel this positive energy. It’s very simple.” - Paulo Coelho Tiffany James progressed from a ...
#28 Nick Symmonds: On a Mission for sub-3:00
22 Jan 2018
Contributed by Lukas
In 2017, Nick Symmonds chose to transform from one of running's most recognizable professionals (with two Olympic appearances and a silver medal at th...
#27 Patrick Cutter: Breaking the Mold
18 Jan 2018
Contributed by Lukas
“Stay true to yourself. An original is worth more than a copy.” - Suzy Kassem Patrick Cutter may be the most unique dedicated amateur runner I ha...
#26 Christina Wood: Strength to Run
15 Jan 2018
Contributed by Lukas
“Strength and growth come only through continuous effort and struggle.” - Napoleon Hill As the owner the Strength2Run and the Athlete Factory, ...
#24 Natalie Hopkins: Bouncing Back and Achieving More
04 Jan 2018
Contributed by Lukas
In 2013 Natalie Hopkins was hit by a car while riding her bike. This accident left her with numerous screws, and a couple of plates, in her leg as wel...
#23 Matt Fitzgerald: "How Bad Do You Want It" and Training Like a Pro
01 Jan 2018
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode of the Rambling Runner Podcast I am privileged to be joined by the best endurance sport author of this generation - Matt Fitzgerald. M...
#22 Liz Ferro: Overcoming and Defeating Adversity
26 Dec 2017
Contributed by Lukas
“Success is to be measured not so much by the position that one has reached in life as by the obstacles which [s]he has overcome.” - Booker T. Was...
#21 Scott Littleton: Unbreakable
19 Dec 2017
Contributed by Lukas
“Luck is what happens when preparation meets opportunity,” according to Roman philosopher Seneca. If you want to know the meaning of bad luck ask ...
#20 Amanda Cruise: A Dream Realized
14 Dec 2017
Contributed by Lukas
“If your goals don’t scare you, they aren’t big enough!“ Those words are the foundation on which Amanda Cruise (www.instagram.com/run2pr) has ...
#19 Lori Mitchener: Simply Incredible...
11 Dec 2017
Contributed by Lukas
I’ve never met anyone with as many captivating running stories as Lori Mitchener (www.instagram.com/flatlori). Her stories range from the incredible...
#18 Esther Park: Running Across Haiti, Again
08 Dec 2017
Contributed by Lukas
Have you ever run across a country? Esther Park has, and she's about to do it again! (www.instagram.com/estherp1e) After losing her mom to cancer when...
#17 Alissa Coffman: From 4:04 to 3:04
05 Dec 2017
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode, I am joined by marathoner Alissa Coffman (www.instagram.com/alissamwc). Alissa set a 15 minute PR by running 3:04 at the California I...
#16 Kim Chanelle Clark Underwood: Learning and Sharing for Running Success
28 Nov 2017
Contributed by Lukas
Kim Chanelle Clark Underwood (www. Instagram.com/trackclubbabe) has had remarkable ups-and-downs in her 15 year running career - including a 10 year h...
#15 Maria Betancourth: Preparing to Compete with Pro's
16 Nov 2017
Contributed by Lukas
We all marvel at the amateur runners who compete with some of the best in the sport. How do these runners who start competing in their twenties reach ...
#14 Kristen D'Almeida: The Transformative Power of Running
13 Nov 2017
Contributed by Lukas
It is easy to get swept up in the exploits of Shalane Flanagan, Ben True, and other elite runners, but the triumphs and struggles of everyday runners ...
#13 Mike Sheehy: Grit Personified
08 Nov 2017
Contributed by Lukas
Mike Sheehy makes the extraordinary sound so simple. He has set the world record for most miles run in a week (408 miles), run 500 miles from San Dieg...
#12 Maurice the Marathon Panda
18 Oct 2017
Contributed by Lukas
Maurice Lowman, www.instagram.com/marathonpandamaurice, channeled his alcohol and drug addiction into running with amazing results. 20 marathons and a...
#11 Alana Kopelson: From Non-Runner to 2:59
13 Oct 2017
Contributed by Lukas
In three years Alana Kopelson (IG: @alanaruns26.2) went from occasional runner to a sub-3:00 marathoner. In this episode, we talk about her path from ...
#10 Brian Lock: World Record Marathoner
26 Sep 2017
Contributed by Lukas
Brian set the World Record for fastest marathon while dribbling a soccer ball on October 8, 2017! We talk about his prep, race day logistics, and why ...
#9 David Principe: Elite Masters Runner
07 Sep 2017
Contributed by Lukas
David is an elite amateur runner (2:42 marathon, 1:16 half-marathon, 17:02 5k) and the father of one of the best H.S. runners in the class of 2017. We...
#8 Jen Rhines: 3x U.S. Olympian
29 Aug 2017
Contributed by Lukas
Jen Rhines discusses how she went from reluctant HS miler to 2x NY State Champ, how fast elite runners do mile repeats/tempo runs/easy runs, low-carb ...
#7 Amber Schriner
22 Aug 2017
Contributed by Lukas
Amber Schriner is a woman of many talents. Endurance athlete (despite starting only nine years ago), high school principal, wife, and mother of two te...
# 6 Dave Schaad: 1,000 Races
15 Aug 2017
Contributed by Lukas
Dave Schaad is a Rhode Island road running legend. I first heard about Dave while in middle school! Hear about his incredible quest to run in 1,000 ra...
#5 Jeff Fairbanks: 21 Days of 70.3
08 Aug 2017
Contributed by Lukas
In five years Jeff Fairbanks (www.instagram.com/thetriumphproject) went from first-time triathlete to completing 21 half Ironman triathlons, in 21 day...
#4 Cruz Figueroa
31 Jul 2017
Contributed by Lukas
Cruz Figueroa (www.instagram.com/in_cruz_control) started racing in 2012 at the request of her sister. Since then, she has qualified for the Boston Ma...
#3 Matt Kelso
25 Jul 2017
Contributed by Lukas
Matt Kelso (www.instagram.com/matt_runs_atl) picked up running, on a whim, after college. Now he is working towards his goal of being a Boston Maratho...
#2 Shawanna White
20 Jul 2017
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode, we are joined by marathoner, and aspiring Olympic trials qualifier, Shawanna White. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone...
Running in the Rain
11 Jul 2017
Contributed by Lukas
We've all had those days, or workouts, when unexpected weather conditions throw a wrench into our plans. In this episode I talk about how an early mor...