Running On Om

In this episode, Andy Wacker, Boulder-based professional road and mountain runner, discusses his background in running from why he started running in middle school to competing in high school. He recaps the transition from high school to collegiate running and recounts his biggest breakthrough race in college where he ran 13:41 in the 5k. Andy shares three central lessons he learned from Mark Wetmore, his renowned coach at the University of Colorado. He explains how he stayed motivated on a long-road back from an injury. Andy reveals why he started mountain racing and reflections on his recent third place finish at the Pikes Peak Ascent. He offers his favorite running spots and reads, including the craziest animals he has seen on a run! Lastly, Andy previews upcoming races and goals.

In this episode, Ann Gaffigan, former American Record Holder in the Steeple Chase, Co-Founder of Women Talk Sports, and business owner, discusses her background in athletics from balancing competitive soccer and running throughout high school to the transition from high school to collegiate running. She reflects on being apart of history as she ran the steeple chase the first year the NCAA had it as a women’s event. Ann reveals the power of mental strength in her 2004 Olympic Trials Race, in which she set the former American Record. She describes how she turned the disappointment of her 2008 Olympic Trials Race to constructive action as she has helped raise awareness for gender equality in women’s athletics. Ann explains how Women Talk Sports is changing the face of women’s athletics. She offers advice on how to balance motherhood, training, and work. Lastly, Ann previews upcoming projects for her web development business, Gazelle Incorporated.

In this episode, Danielle Hunt, runner for the Oiselle Team and Colgate University Women's Cross Country and Track and Field coach, gives her background in athletics from field hokey and alpine skiing to eventually running in high school. She discusses how perseverance and hard work allowed her to run in college and her journey running at the renowned Northern Arizona University Program. Danielle provides insight on what is means to be a coach: finding happiness in the joy of others. She describes her experience running and racing for the Oiselle Team. Danielle shares three tips for staying injury-free. Lastly, Danielle previews upcoming races on her calendar and what excites her about her new position as Women's Head Cross Country at Colgate University.

In this episode, Lisa Hamilton, an accomplished master’s runner, coach, and host of the Conscious Runner Podcast, discusses her background in athletics from swimming competitively throughout her youth in St. Croix to discovering running in college. She reveals what she prefers-- track or cross country. Lisa recounts her most mentally challenging race and proudest race. She explains what being a “conscious runner” means and why she began the Conscious Runner podcast. Lisa provides insight on the relationship between spirituality and competition in running. She gives her perspective on balancing motherhood, work, and training. Lisa reflects on breakthroughs in the athletes she coaches and the importance of strength training. Lastly, Lisa shares upcoming races on her schedule and tips on how to stay motivated as a runner.

In this episode, Daniel Herrera, an accomplished collegiate runner for UCLA, shares his running background from middle school to how he knew he wanted to take running to the next level in high school and then again in college. Daniel details the elements that make a strong runner. He explains how an injury began his journey with visualization and the role of visualization in success and failure. Daniel reflects on his 1500 meter race at the USA Outdoor Championships in June 2014 and how visualization helped him in his race. He discusses the role of sacrifice in elite distance running and previews his goals for this upcoming year.

In this episode, Krissy Moehl, professional ultra trail runner, discusses her running background from high school through how she found ultrarunning as a senior in college working at Seattle Running Company. She shares what her first ultra, the Chuckanut 50k, taught her: never stop smiling. Krissy explains her work as longtime race director of the Chuckanut 50k. She describes one of the most memorable races of her career. Krissy gives the inside scoop on why Scott Jurek, a longtime friend of hers, is also her mentor. She recaps her recent FKT attempt of the John Muir Trail and how she plans to recover from the adventure. She reflects on how the ultra-trail running community inspires her and reveals upcoming travels and trail running adventures. Lastly, she provides advice for those new to running.

In this episode, Jessica Harper, one of the original members of the Oiselle Team, steeplechaser, and Community Engagement Manager for Reading Partners. discusses how she joined the Oiselle Team in 2009, provides her background in running from why she joined cross country in high school to running collegiately at Western Oregon University. Jessica reveals her three favorite aspects of the steeplechase. She shares her most memorable race has been in her Oiselle singlet. Jessica explains her journey coaching herself and how she is inspired by the Oiselle Team. She explains her running goals for herself in the upcoming future and her favorite eats and books.

In this episode, Sage Canaday and Sandi Nypaver, professional ultra-trail-mountain runners and coaches, recount the story of how they met. Sandi gives her running background and what inspired her to sign up for her first 100-miler. They describe one another in three words. Sage and Sandi recount their wins in the North Face Endurance Challenge in Costa Rica and explain how they support each other when racing. They discuss the balance between training together and by themselves. Sage and Sandi provide a glimpse into what it is like to have a coaching business together. Lastly, they share how they have shaped each others nutrition.

In this episode, Laura Hugo, runner for the Oiselle Team, mother, and educational consultant, discusses her background in athletics as competitive collegiate swimmer. She explains how she was inspired to start running-- from her college roommate, former American record holder in the steeplechase, Ann Gaffigan. Lauren explains what it means to run for Oiselle and her favorite distance, the 5k. She reveals how motherhood and pregnancy has changed her relationship to running and tips on training with a stroller. Laura provides insight on how to schedule running workouts as a working mother. She shares why she looks up to Lauren Fleshman, another Oiselle Team athlete. Lastly, Laura previews upcoming races and goals.

In this episode, Diane Israel, psychotherapist, world-class runner and triathlete, filmmaker, and teacher, recounts her background in running from being one of the only high school girls in road races to qualifying for the Olympic Trials. She offers advice for those intimidated by running on how to find oneself as a runner. Diane explains why she transitioned from running to competitive triathlon. She discusses her personal journey with eating issues and why endurance athletes are obsessed with body image. Diane shares how she knew she wanted to be a psychotherapist. She provides her perspective on four key components for healing from eating issues. Lastly, Diane explains how she has been a conduit for her mother’s teachings.

In this episode, Shanna Burnette, accomplished runner for the Oiselle Team, founder of ModCraft, and mother, discusses how she balances being a mother, company owner of ModCraft, and runner for Oiselle. She shares he running background from soccer in her youth to running collegiately at the renowned University of Colorado. Shanna explains why she loves Oiselle and has chosen to run and work with them. She reveals how ModCraft, her brand communication agency, began and the collaborative platform she has fostered between clients. Shanna provides insight on how to balance training with work and motherhood. Lastly, Shanna previews upcoming innovations for ModCraft and running races on her schedule.

In this episode, Jeremy and Adriana Nelson, accomplished runners and cofounders of Roll Recovery, discuss their running backgrounds, Adriana’s journey as a professional runner, and their cofounding of Roll Recovery, a company that creates innovative self-massage tools for athletes. Adriana recounts her running story from her youth in Romania. Jeremy reflects on how being married to a professional runner inspired his getting serious about running. They both offer three tips on injury prevention. Jeremy and Adriana discuss how perseverance has made Adriana’s most memorable marathons. They explain what is Roll Recovery and the story behind its invention. Lastly, they reveal upcoming races and roll recovery innovations in the upcoming months.

Joel Davis is the Minister of Music of Black Swan Sounds Record Label and DJ of Terrasonic. In this episode, Joel discusses his musical journey of working at numerous different yoga music companies, including his current work as the Minister of Music at Black Swan Sounds Record Label and his famous show Terrasonic, a global freeform mix show created in 2002 that is still airing weekly. Joel first provides his background in music. He explains how KGNU Community Radio in Boulder changed his life. He explains his journey working for numerous different yoga record labels, including Sounds True, White Swan Records, and Black Swan Sounds. Joel provides insight on the the intersection between music and spirituality. He discusses his collaborations with numerous yoga music artists, including DJ Drez, Srikalogy, and MC Yogi. Joel details three things he has learned from having his own radio show. He reveals his perspective on how music can heal the world and what he thinks is the future of yoga in the next 25 years.

In this episode, Joanna Zeiger, accomplished runner, former professional triathlete, coach, and researcher of behavioral genetics, discusses her background in swimming from her beginning at the age of 7 to swimming competitively through college. She explains how an injury lead her to discover running. Joanna recounts the two most memorable races from her triathlon career. She describes the benefits of strength training for endurance athletes. Joanna reveals her current focus on running as a competitive masters athlete and upcoming races and goals, including qualifying for the Olympic Trials in the marathon. She reflects on why coaches need a coach. Joanna explains how she balances her work as a Research Associate at the Institute for Behavioral Genetics and training on a day to day basis. She honors the importance of her family’s support in her athletic endeavors. Lastly, Joanna provides three tips for endurance athletes those recovering from an injury and her nutrition philosophy for athletes of all levels.

In this episode, Marissa Vicario, health and nutrition coach, blogger, and creator of MWAH, Marissa’s Well-Being and Health, recounts her journey into health and how she reinvented her palate. She provides insight on how people can change their relationship to food. Marissa explains why she became a health coach and chose The Institute for Integrative Nutrition to study at. She offers a story of transformation of one of her clients and the three pillars of her coaching philosophy. Marissa reflects on her favorite ways to stay active and how she practices self-care on a daily basis. She explains what holistically hot means, a phrase she coined. She shares wise words from her inspiring grandmother and lastly, details on Marissa’s upcoming events and projects.