Running On Om

In this episode Sage Canaday, professional ultra-trail-mountain runner, filmmaker, coach, and author, shares his running background: from his his first 1500 meter win in seventh grade to his experience running at Cornell University. He discuses the power of mental strength when racing and how this allowed him to qualify for the Olympic trails in 2007 at the age of 21. Sage explores why he has transitioned to ultra and trail running from his time on the post-collegiate Hansons-Brooks Distance Project. He reveals upcoming races on his bucket list and 2014 calendar. Sage shares his perspective on rest and recovery from both his experiences as a coach and professional athlete. Lastly, Sage gives the inside scoop on his soon-to-be-released film, MUT Runner.

In this episode Carrie Tollefson, elite middle distance runner, Olympian, and host of C Tolle Run, shares her running background: she ran her first race at the age of five, was a 13-time Minnesota State Champion (eight in track and five in cross country), and was the first person in NCAA history to win both the 3K and 5K titles. Carrie recounts her most challenging race, the 1500 Olympic qualifying trails that won her a spot representing the US in the 2004 Olympic Games in Athens, Greece. She discusses marathons, from her experience watching the 2014 Boston Marathon on TV to her upcoming training for a half marathon. Lastly, Carrie highlights the importance of family: she offers advice for mothers on how to fit in training while balancing children, reveals her grandfather as her inspiration, and shares how she unplugs with her family.

In this episode Nichole Bukowski, long distance runner, yoga teacher, and community organizer shares her recent experience of running the 2014 Boston Marathon from her most memorable moment during the race to how she overcame injury in her training. Nichole describes her background in athletics as a division one field hockey player for Boston College. She reveals the intersection between yoga and running when marathoning and what made her want to become a yoga teacher. Nichole discusses her work with youth in Dorchester and developing a yoga, running, and nutrition program for schools.

In this episode Keeley and Erika, cofounders and coowners, share how Wild Friends Nut Butter was started one rainy night in their college room. They reveal their favorite Wild Friends Nut Butter flavor, including details on their new sunflower butter line. Erika and Keeley describe the biggest challenges they have faced in starting to their own company to the most memorable moments, including their appearance on the show Shark Tank. They discuss inspiring companies, people they would like to meet, one another in three words, and what is ahead for Wild Friends in 2014.

Greg Faxon is a consultant, accomplished Spartan Racer, blogger, and positive psychology enthusiast. In this episode Greg explores what it means to live deliberately. Greg explains his background in obstacle racing as a natural transition from his years of high school and collegiate wrestling. Greg found obstacle racing while in his undergrad at Wesleyan and has had success at Spartan Racing, competing in Spartan World Championships in 2013. He discusses his training and what he thinks about when racing. Greg then explores interesting phenomena within positive psychology and how this intersects with his work as a marketing consultant for HawkPartners. Lastly, Greg discusses mentors who have inspired him and what he is looking forward to for 2014.

In this episode we discuss Dr. Nick Campos, chiropractic physician, spiritual teacher, and author’s early interest in the mind-body-spirit connection from the teachers that inspired him to his first chiropractic adjustment at the age of seven. Dr. Campos explains the role of dharma in his life and work in starting the West Hollywood Healing Arts Center. He shares a window into how he maintains wellness-- from his daily mediation practice to the benefits of juicing. Lastly, Dr. Campos discusses his upcoming book.

In this episode we discuss Dick Beardsley, former professional runner, motivational speaker, and author’s running background, from what inspired him to begin running in high school to time as a professional runner. Dick recounts the 1982 Boston Marathon, “Duel in the Sun” with Alberto Salazar and the challenges he encountered during the 2:08:53 race. Dick is also a two-time Olympic Trials Marathon qualifier. He is featured in the Guinness Book of World Records for being the only person to ever run 13 consecutive personal bests in the marathon. He shares his journey of chemical dependency from how he overcame his addiction to pain killers to starting the Dick Beardsley Foundation. Dick reveals his relationship with running now and thoughts on the upcoming Boston Marathon.

In this episode we discuss Heather Anderson’s, experienced hiker, ultramarathoner, and record holder of the fastest self-supported Pacific Crest Trail (PCT) thru-hike (60 days, 17 hours, 12 minutes), numerous hiking endeavors she completed before her speed PCT hike, including the Continental Divide Trail, Appalachian Mountain Trail, and the PCT once prior. Heather reveals the challenges of her record-holding PCT hike, including a recount of her most difficult day and four encounters with mountain lions. She shares on her love of ultrarunning, including her most recent attempt at the Barkley 100. Heather describes her food/ nutrition philosophy and what trails are on her bucketlist.

In this episode we discuss how Faith Hunter, yoga teacher and social activist, discovered yoga as a way to cope with her brother Michael dying of AIDS. Faith explains her yoga teacher training background with the Laughing Lotus School and how she has evolved her teaching into her signature style of Embrace Your Flow. She discusses her work in Haiti and how listeners can become involved in either trainings or a retreat in Haiti. Faith shares her biggest personal inspiration and what she is looking forward to in 2014.

In this episode we explore Sage Rountree, yoga teacher, runner, triathlete, endurance sports coach, and author's relationships with balancing yoga and running. Sage reveals how she found yoga and what inspired her to become a yoga teacher. Sage also discusses “yoga moments” during a race, how yoga can fit into runners’ training, and her own story of battling a running injury. Lastly, Sage shares her inspirations, from great reads to her recent REI/Prana Tour.

John Lewis, creator of Bad Ass Vegan, fitness trainer, and health enthusiast explores his relationship with veganism from how he discovered veganism to a recent vegan cruise he traveled on. John discusses the development of Bad Ass Vegan, with his creation of the Bad Ass Power Cookie. John reveals some of his biggest personal challenges and the wisdom he has gleamed through them. Lastly, John shares his inspirations and the power of his community.

In this episode we explore Darren Rhodes, yoga teacher, director of YogaOasis, and founder of YogaHour's yoga background from how it helped heal his scoliosis to how he began teaching at YogaOasis in 1997. He shares what yoga philosophy and postures currently inspire him. Darren discuses his experiences modeling and writing on over 400 yoga poses for his book, the Yoga Resource Practice Manual eBook. Darren reveals whats ahead for 2014 and what he foresees as the future of yoga in the United States in the next 25 years.

In this episode we discuss Jay Johnson, running coach, writer, producer of RunningDVDs, and director of Boulder Running Camps and Boulder Running Clinics’, background in running from his middle school years to his experiences running at University of Colorado. He explains how he got into coaching and his proudest moments as a coach. Jay reveals the four pillars of his coaching philosophy, including what it means to run easy and the phenomena of cardiac drift. Lastly, Jay shares exciting developments with the Boulder Running Clinics and details on their information packed videos.

In this episode we discuss why Izzy became vegan after reading Jonathan Safran-Foer’s book, Eating Animals. Izzy shares her experiences studying abroad in Russia and her special series of Russian recipes called “My Babushka’s Recipes” on her blog Veganizzm. She gives the listeners a feel for the Madison restaurant scene and her plans on collaborating with restaurant owners in 2014. Lastly, Izzy shares her inspirations, from her favorite blogs to Ellen Degeneres.

In this episode we discuss Jessica Gumkowski, triathlete, yoga teacher, and massage therapist's backgrounds, exploring the challenges she faced when encountering these disciplines. She shares her experiences on the power of meditating while racing triathlons. Jessica reveals how she balances her schedule by slowing down. Lastly, Jessica gives listeners the inside scoop on her plant-based nutrition, recovery regimen, and what races are ahead for her in 2014.