Running On Om

“This hike has reminded me of the deep intrinsic value of hard work. Not even necessarily for an outcome, but the value of hard work itself. There is a salvation in hard work.” - Nicole Antoinette Real Talk Reflections is a monthly series on Running On Om, where Nicole Antoinette and I have honest, real talk on what it means to reflect, review, own your goals, and commit to your life. In this episode, Nicole and I cover the following topics: - Nicole’s experience hiking the Oregon section of the PCT - Julia’s journey creating internal space in the city - Reflections from watching the Olympics - Running as a spiritual practice - Nicole’s Real Talk Radio Patreon community - Julia’s plans for the ROO Podcast How Can You Support The ROO Podcast? 1. Tell Your Friends & Share Online! 2. Subscribe & leave a review of the podcast on iTunes!

“If your heart is naked enough and exposed enough to break that visibly, it’s also primed to do something extraordinary.” In this episode, Lauren Fleshman, runner, coach, mother, co-founder of Picky Bars, and writer, discusses her recent retirement from professional running, the heartbreak of the Olympic pursuit, and what it means to embody Wilder. Lauren covers the following topics: - Lauren’s experience leading her first Wilder running and writing retreat - Why Lauren decided to retire from professional running - Reflections on the heartbreak at the Olympic Trials - Lauren’s perspective on the gender and doping issues at the 2016 Rio Olympics - How Lauren embodies the wilder spirit in her running now - What’s next for Lauren How Can You Support The ROO Podcast? 1. Tell Your Friends & Share Online! 2. Subscribe & leave a review of the podcast on iTunes!

“Life is being present for whatever it is you’re doing as a practice: in conversation, in the messy conversations, in the messy parts of life, and in the uncomfortable moments.” In this episode, Rebecca Pacheco, yoga teacher, author, and entrepreneur, discusses staying inspired and practicing presence. Rebecca covers the following topics: - How getting married has changed her life - Publishing her first book “Do Your Om Thing” in 2015 - Lessons she has learned from the Dalai Lama - Navigating social media as a modern yogi - Rebecca’s journey into boxing - Staying inspired on and off your yoga mat - Practicing meditating amidst a busy life - Upcoming books and projects How Can You Support The ROO Podcast? 1. Donate on Patreon: www.patreon.com/runningonom 2. Tell Your Friends & Share Online! 3. Subscribe & leave a review of the podcast on iTunes!

“The fact that running rewards regularity means that then I do it everyday. And so then I appreciate that that’s built into the structure of running, so then everyday I have an excuse to get outside and enjoy movement.” In this episode, Scott Douglas, runner, author, and senior content editor for the Runner’s World website shares lessons learned from running and writing. Scott covers the following topics: - Scott’s development as a runner and the various inspirations behind his training - What Scott learned from Kenyan distance runners when living in Iten - Why running rewards regularity - Scott’s writing collaboration with Meb Keflezighi - Intersection between depression and running - Scott’s advice on the art of interviewing - Running bucket lists How Can You Support The ROO Podcast? 1. Donate on Patreon: www.patreon.com/runningonom 2. Tell Your Friends & Share Online! 3. Subscribe & leave a review of the podcast on iTunes!

“On Wednesday at sunrise, the workout will go off in four countries, in 29 cities, and it’s what Bojan and I do as our full time job. And so, this is what we do, we live the dream of November Project, and get to see the movement everywhere.” - Brogan Graham In this episode, Brogan Graham and Bojan Mandaric discuss taking over the world with November Project (NP), a free fitness movement they co-founded. Brogan and Bojan cover the following topics: - The history of NP, including how they met as members of the Northeastern University crew team - What it takes to start a NP tribe in your city - The role of social media in NP’s growth - Brogan and Bojan’s writing process for “November Project: The Book” - Their vision for NP - Stories from traveling the world with NP How Can You Support The ROO Podcast? 1. Donate on Patreon: www.patreon.com/runningonom 2. Tell Your Friends & Share Online! 3. Subscribe & leave a review of the podcast on iTunes!

“I saw the Boston Marathon and I just fell in love with it. I thought, wow, here are people who feel the same way that I feel about being a human animal on the earth. This incredible dignity, strength, and endurance it takes to be human, to live a life.” In this episode, Bobbi Gibb, runner, artist, author, attorney, and scientific researcher for neurodegenerative diseases, discusses being the first woman to run the Boston Marathon and running as a spiritual practice. Bobbi covers the following topics: - The connection between creativity, spirituality, and running in her life - Bobbi’s lifelong passion for gender equality - A recount of experience as the first woman to run the Boston Marathon in 1966 - Bobbi’s reflections on celebrating the 50th anniversary of her first run at The 2016 Boston Marathon - Life lessons learned from her work as an attorney and scientific researcher for neurodegenerative diseases - Bobbi’s mission to create the first-ever sculpture of a female runner on the Boston Marathon course How Can You Support The ROO Podcast? 1. Donate on Patreon: www.patreon.com/runningonom 2. Tell Your Friends & Share Online! 3. Subscribe & leave a review of the podcast on iTunes!

“It’s like that competition with the human spirit: how far you can push yourself? How far you can push your body? Because that is what we are all interested in seeing: what’s humanly possible? We want to see what’s at that outer limit. But you can’t get that if you don’t take that risk.” In this episode, Zach Miller, professional trail runner, reflects on taking risks and his experiences running around the world. Zach covers the following topics: - How he balances training with his current job as caretaker at Barr Camp, a cabin refuge at over 10,000 feet on Pikes Peak, Colorado - Why Zach’s durability is a gift and a curse - How he trained for ultra marathons working and living on a cruise ship - The art of taking risks in racing - His intuitive running philosophy and why he runs without a watch - Zach’s training plan and racing strategy for his first 100-miler - Where his faith and running intersect How Can You Support The ROO Podcast? 1. Donate on Patreon: www.patreon.com/runningonom 2. Tell Your Friends & Share Online! 3. Subscribe & leave a review of the podcast on iTunes!

“If you’re seeing your body as this tool by which you have to fit into this tiny keyhole— it’s a set up for disordered eating. It’s a set up for comparison. It’s a set up for failure because there is this myth that short term success in this moment is going to be sustainable and there is no chance.” - Melody Moore In this episode, Lauren Fleshman and Dr. Melody Moore explore how to change the culture of body image and eating disorders in running. Lauren has 21 years of experience in competitive racing from high school to professional and a degree in Human Biology with a focus on Women's Health and Athletic Performance. Dr. Moore is a clinical psychologist specializing in eating disorder prevention and recovery and the founder of Embody Love Moment. Lauren and Melody cover the following topics: - Why runners are at risk for eating disorders - How to use team captains and coaches as positive agents for change - Debunking the myth of perfection - How we can change the language we use to discuss body image - Weight and performance - The female athlete triad - Tools for eating disorder prevention and recovery (see tools below) Lauren and Melody’s Suggested Tools for Eating Disorder Prevention and Recovery: - Tool 1: Name the behavior - Tool 2: Change the language we use to address and acknowledge each other - Tool 3: For coaches and teammates, reach out for help from various resources, such as NEDA - Tool 4: Call people UP to their recovery, not out - Tool 5: Create a strategy arrow (1. where we are now (left), 2. where we want to be (right), 3. what can we do to get there (middle)) Listening Survey: Take the listening survey at http://bit.ly/edlisteningsurvey and please share it! Lauren Fleshman and Dr. Melody Moore created this Listening Survey as a way to seek to understand the experiences and needs of the running community on the issues of body image and eating disorders, especially as it relates to team culture. Lauren and Melody are interested in the perspective of current or former runners of all backgrounds, coaches, medical professionals, parents, and family/friends of runners who are close to this issue. The survey will take 7-10 minutes to complete and will close on August 31st, 2016 12pm PST. The information you share on this survey is anonymous and will not be publicly linked to your identity. The collective data will be used to create a general report and recommendations for change. How Can You Support The ROO Podcast? 1. Donate on Patreon: www.patreon.com/runningonom 2. Tell Your Friends & Share Online! 3. Subscribe & leave a review of the podcast on iTunes!

“We are so much more resilient than our physical bodies. The mind is so powerful. But if you put you’re mind to something, you really believe, and it’s worth it to you, it is amazing what you can overcome.” In this episode, Sally McRae, professional trail runner and coach, explores training your mind and racing against yourself. Sally covers the following topics: - What the Western States 100-mile race means to her - Channeling your alter-ego in competition - How to train your mind for endurance challenges - Balancing motherhood with running - How to give your best effort when racing against yourself - Sally’s upcoming race and recovery plans for Western States and UTMB - The role of coaching in Sally’s life How Can You Support The ROO Podcast? 1. Donate on Patreon: www.patreon.com/runningonom 2. Tell Your Friends & Share Online! 3. Subscribe & leave a review of the podcast on iTunes!

“I wasn’t a value added because I was a female pilot. I was a value added because I was a pilot that had the skills that the squadron needed who happened to be a woman.” In this episode, Kyleanne Hunter, former attack fighter pilot, scholar, activist, and athlete, discusses gender equality in the military and beyond. Kyleanne covers the following topics: - The roles of compassion, competition, and community in Kyleanne’s athletic endeavors - Being the first female attack fighter pilot in her Marine Corps squadron - How we can bring gender equality to the military - Reflections on the upcoming presidential election - What Kyleanne is afraid of and what inspires her How Can You Support The ROO Podcast? 1. Donate on Patreon: www.patreon.com/runningonom 2. Tell Your Friends & Share Online! 3. Subscribe & leave a review of the podcast on iTunes!

“The reason that I decided to do this trip was specifically because it’s so unfamiliar. I’m not doing this because I think it’s going to be fun, but I think it is going to be wonderful. I think it is going to bring me a lot of joy and what I am looking for from this trip is a greater sense of self-sufficiency.” - Nicole Antoinette Real Talk Reflections is a monthly series on Running On Om, where Nicole Antoinette and I have honest, real talk on what it means to reflect, review, own your goals, and commit to your life. We explore the power of community and discuss preparing for adventure. Nicole and I look back on lessons learned from June and reveal our commitments for July and August. Real Talk Listener Question for July: What is a question that is on your mind right now? Reach out to Nicole and I on Twitter or Instagram and let us know your question! How Can You Support The ROO Podcast? 1. Donate on Patreon: www.patreon.com/runningonom 2. Tell Your Friends & Share Online! 3. Subscribe & leave a review of the podcast on iTunes!

“It’s possible for anyone really. It’s attainable to reach your goals or to reach a much higher level than what you’re at, but what that really takes is hard work.” In this episode, Colin O’Brady, world record holder of the Explorer’s Grand Slam and Seven Summits, discusses the value of hard work, patience, and passion. Colin covers the following topics:
 - How Colin’s lifelong pursuit of athletics, from being a nationally-ranked swimmer and soccer player in high school to swimming at Yale, taught him the power of discipline and team work - Details of Colin’s Beyond 7/2 Expedition in which he set a double world record as the fastest person to summit the highest peak on all seven continents and reach the North Pole in 139 days - Colin’s story of how being severely burned in a fire after college lead him down the unlikely path to becoming a professional triathlete - Reflections from each of the 7 seven summits and 2 poles, including the untold and powerful stories of the challenges, set backs, and joys Colin experienced - The impact that Colin’s meditation practice has on his life and the mantra he used during the Beyond 7/2 expedition - Beyond 7/2’s mission to raise $1 million dollars to combat childhood obesity.  How Can You Support The ROO Podcast? 1. Donate on Patreon: www.patreon.com/runningonom 2. Tell Your Friends & Share Online! 3. Subscribe & leave a review of the podcast on iTunes!

“I always have to do this with coaching women: how am I talking to myself? It all starts with you. If you can truly work on that everyday, like valuing yourself for the deeper parts of you and continuing to fight those voices that you heard when you were a kid, but you say you don’t hear anymore. But, if they do come up, actively, proactively fight against them and build yourself up— they will see you as this powerful force.” Ask Lauren Fleshman is a monthly series on Running On Om, where Lauren Fleshman, professional runner, coach, mother, business owner, and writer, answers listeners questions on all things that pop up when living an athletic life— motivation, injuries, relationship issues, nutrition, body image, you name it. In this episode, Lauren answers listeners questions on the following topics: - Summer training plans for passionate high school runners - How to deal with negative feedback on your writing - Coaching advice for sustaining passion and motivation in athletes year round - How to build the mental strength to return to racing - The importance of finding your role models - Cultivating strong female runners Our call to comment: share with us on Instagram and Twitter your role model! How Can You Support The ROO Podcast? 1. Donate on Patreon: www.patreon.com/runningonom 2. Tell Your Friends & Share Online! 3. Subscribe & leave a review of the podcast on iTunes!

“The course isn’t always smooth sailing. There is always going to be bumps, waves, and things along the way. You have to be determined to make progress and keep moving forward.”
 In this episode, Mario Fraioli, writer, coach, and runner explores what it means to stay the course in running and writing. Mario covers the following topics: - How Mario’s love of basketball in his youth led him to running - Why hard work paired with a competitive spirit have been paramount to his success - The two most memorable races of Mario’s college career: a win and a loss - How he overcame his battle with an eating disorder as a post-collegiate athlete - Reflections on coaching César Lizano at the 2012 London Olympics - Mario’s career path as a writer and his experiences as a senior editor at Competitor magazine for 6 years - How we can make changes to the drug and doping culture in running - Mario’s relationship with running now rooted in friendship and joy How Can You Support The ROO Podcast? 1. Donate on Patreon: www.patreon.com/runningonom 2. Tell Your Friends & Share Online! 3. Subscribe & leave a review of the podcast on iTunes!

“Really be clear about the boundary where something stops being supportive and starts being limiting and isolating. I think that is different for every person and different for every habit within every person.” - Nicole Antoinette Real Talk Reflections is a monthly series on Running On Om, where Nicole Antoinette and I have honest, real talk on what it means to reflect, review, own your goals, and commit to your life. We dive deep into how we overcome fear and redefine Veganism in our lives. Nicole and I look back on lessons learned from May and reveal our commitments for June. Real Talk Listener Question for June: “If you could grant a superpower to everyone in the world for one weekend, what would it be and why?” (Question submitted by Jeremy) Reach out to Nicole and I on Twitter or Instagram and let us know your answer! How Can You Support The ROO Podcast? 1. Donate on Patreon: www.patreon.com/runningonom 2. Tell Your Friends & Share Online! 3. Subscribe & leave a review of the podcast on iTunes!