Running On Om

“Our core wounds lead us to our greatest gifts. How can we turn what was lacking and what was heartbreaking into service in a way that is empathetic and not sympathetic?” In this interview, Dr. Melody Moore, clinical psychologist, yoga teacher, author, activist, and founder of the Embody Love Movement, explores healing eating disorders through yoga and self love. Melody explains the inspiration behind founding Embody Love Movement and it’s service model as essential for relapse prevention. She tells the story of her relationship with food and body image and how we can turn our wounds into our greatest gifts. Melody discusses the impact family has on eating disorders and addiction. She explores why eating disorders are driven by our capitalist culture and how we can use yoga and self love practices to heal them. Melody reflects on why she transitioned from a private therapy practice to teaching internationally with Embody Love Movement. Lastly, Melody previews exciting projects and workshops on her calendar for 2016. Podcast Sponsored by NeoCart Clinical Trial for Chronic Knee Pain: NeoCart is an investigational cartilage tissue implant grown from a patient’s own cells for those who face chronic knee pain or a knee injury. The NeoCart procedure uses regenerative medicine technology that could provide an alternative to the standard-of care microfracture surgery that if you have struggled with knee pain, you may have already been presented with. The NeoCart Clinical Trial is for athletes, yogis, ANYONE between the ages of 18 and 59, who suffers from pain in one knee. To find out more text knee17 to 87888 or call (844) 238-KNEE/5633. If you want to learn more about the NeoCart Clinical Trial, visit neocartimplant.com. (Caution: New Biologic. Limited by Federal law to investigational use only and is not available for sale). How Can You Support The ROO Podcast? 1. Tell Your Friends & Share Online! 2. Subscribe & leave a review of the podcast on iTunes!

“From that day forward for the last 10 years or so, I’ve always focused on that fun aspect, which is partly why I do so many different things and why I’ve played in long trail races, short trail races, road races, obstacle course races— it’s because of that fun.” In this episode, Max King, professional runner, discusses what it means to find joy, strength, and speed across every distance. Max recalls his running background, from cultivating a love of trail running in his youth to discovering the steeplechase in college. He recounts his recent 12th place finish at the 2016 Olympic Trials Marathon, including his race strategy and training before. Max explores his running philosophy that guides his coaching and training, grounded in speed, strength, and having fun. He shares about the importance of sharing his love of running with youth, including details on his upcoming trail running camp for high schoolers. Max reflects on his running inspirations and the influence that being a father has had on his running. Lastly, Max reveals how he stays uninjured in his training and previews races on his calendar for 2016. Podcast Sponsored by ThermaRoller: Turbocharge your rolling routine with ThermaRoller: Receive 40% off your order with code “RUNNINGONOM40” at checkout (buy complete package with roller or if you already on a standard foam roller, buy just the sleeve). ThermaRoller is the most effective rolling product as it combines heat therapy, cold therapy, and pressure massage. ThermaRoller can turn any standard foam roller into a dynamic 3 in 1 recovery system with it’s easy-to-use hot/cold sleeve. Podcast Sponsored by Generation UCAN: Visit generationucan.com/ucanroo to receive 15% off on any Generation UCAN product with code “UCANROOO” at checkout. Generation UCAN is powered by SuperStarch, a revolutionary carbohydrate that slowly releases into your body and keeps your blood sugar steady, helps burn fat for fuel, is gentle on your stomach, improves body composition, and optimizes recovery. Generation UCAN’s products contain no added sugars, are non-GMO, and gluten-free— stay healthy, energized, and fit with UCAN’s innovative nutrition! Generation UCAN Fitness Trial Pack Giveaway - Enter to win by: 1. Subscribe to The Running On Om podcast on iTunes 2. Leave a written review of the podcast on iTunes 3. Email a screenshot of your review to runningonom@gmail.com. Giveaway ends on March 31st, 2016. If you have already written a review, you are still eligible to enter the giveaway by submitting a screenshot of your past review. How Can You Support The ROO Podcast? 1. Tell Your Friends & Share Online! 2. Subscribe & leave a review of the podcast on iTunes!

“I hadn’t wanted to run 100 miles, it hadn’t been on my radar. But again, I followed that inspiration, like that idea came to me and I couldn’t let it go. But I was like, ‘I see that inspiration and I’m going to follow that,’ and that’s how I want to run.” In this episode, Devon Yanko, professional runner for Oiselle and co-owner of M.H. Bread and Butter Bakery, discusses what it means to follow your inspiration. Devon reflects on her running background, from her youth as a competitive basketball player to discovering the half marathon in college. She reveals the challenges she faced at her recent win at the Sean O’Brien 100 km race where she earned a spot into the prestigious 2016 Western States 100. Devon recounts the journey of starting M.H. Bread and Butter Bakery and how she balancing running the bakery with her training. She explores the influence that the community and leadership of Oiselle has had on her life. Lastly, Devon previews upcoming races on her calendar. InsideTracker Giveaway for ROO Listeners: Optimize your health and training with the High Performance Plan with the code “HPJULIA” and be eligible to win InsideTracker’s most extensive test, The Ultimate, before March 31st, 2016 at insidetracker.com/high-performance. Why start with the High Performance Test? It tests for the 10 most essential biomarkers that impact your rest and recovery, strength, power and endurance, is the most cost effective and efficient test for active individuals, can be ordered online, doesn’t require you fast before the test, can be administrated at a blood testing facility near where you live, and it’s results WILL provide you with lifestyle and nutrition recommendations tailored to your body and activity level. How Can You Support The ROO Podcast? 1. Tell Your Friends & Share Online! 2. Subscribe & leave a review of the podcast on iTunes!

“I think it is really important to allow yourself that developmental age in whatever sport or activity you pick up, no matter what age you pick it up. It is valuable to let yourself chip away at goals in a more organic way and fall in love, step by step, race by race with the sport.” 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: • What is the role of innate, genetic potential in running? • How do goal oriented athletes in relationship support one another emotionally during the highs and lows of their training and racing journeys? • How do you decide what takes priority— pursuing your dream job in a city or living in place that has a connection to the outdoors? • Why Lauren loves Bend, Oregon? • Overcoming hypothalamic amenorrhea through nutrition and how professional runners handle intense training without losing their fertility • How the growth of online running coverage sites creates unrealistic expectations for younger athletes • And how do you deal with the disappointment that comes with injury and not allow it to determine your self-worth? Podcast Sponsored by Jaybird’s Reign and X2s: • Exclusive Jaybird Reign and X2 Discount for ROO Listeners:  Receive 40% off the Reign and X2’s with the code “JBLAUREN40” at checkout. Visit jaybirdsport.com. Take your active life to the next level! Discount ends on April 14, 2016. • NeoCart Clinical Trial for Chronic Knee Pain: NeoCart is an investigational cartilage tissue implant grown from a patient’s own cells for those who face chronic knee pain or a knee injury. The NeoCart procedure uses regenerative medicine technology that could provide an alternative to the standard-of-care microfracture surgery that if you have struggled with knee pain, you may have already been presented with. The NeoCart Clinical Trial is for athletes, yogis, ANYONE between the ages of 18 and 59, who suffers from pain in one knee. To find out more text knee17 to 87888 or call (844) 238-KNEE/5633. If you want to learn more about the NeoCart Clinical Trial, visit neocartimplant.com. (Caution: New Biologic. Limited by Federal law to investigational use only and is not available for sale). How Can You Support The ROO Podcast? 1. Tell Your Friends & Share Online! 2. Subscribe & leave a review of the podcast on iTunes!

“The music is all coming through me, so maybe it’s not even something that I am creating at all. Maybe I am just being open to it coming through. Once I get done writing these songs, these are like the messages that I needed, and then I realized that the songs are starting to heal me and change me.” In this episode, Mike Love, musician, healer, and activist, discusses his musical background from being raised to a musical family on Oahu, Hawaii to developing his innovative musical style of Conscious Roots Rock Reggae. He explains how he is able to perform almost daily because of the healing power his music has on him and his listeners. Mike explores the revolutionary meaning behind his song “Permanent Holiday.” He recounts the story of becoming a vegan and how he uses his music in service of animal rights activism. Mike reflects on overcoming perfectionism and self doubt with compassion and humility. Lastly, Mike previews upcoming projects and shows in 2016. Podcast Sponsored by Thrive Market - Visit thrivemarket.com/partner/runningonom to get your free 30 day trial and 20% off your first order: Thrive Market is on a mission to make healthy living easy and affordable for everyone. This online grocer offers all the non-GMO foods and healthy products you love at 25-50% below retail prices— shipped nationally to your door for free within 2 to 3 days! Generation UCAN Fitness Trial Pack Giveaway: learn more at generationucan.com/ucanroo and enter to win by: 1. Subscribe to The Running On Om podcast on iTunes 2. Leave a written review of the podcast on iTunes 3. Email a screenshot of your review to runningonom@gmail.com. Giveaway ends on March 31st, 2016. If you have already written a review, you are still eligible to enter the giveaway by submitting a screenshot of your past review. How Can You Support The ROO Podcast? 1. Tell Your Friends & Share Online! 2. Subscribe & leave a review of the podcast on iTunes!

“Overtime, over about a year, it just turned into this momentum of pushing it because I was emotionally distraught. And then it turned into, ‘Wait a minute, this feels so good. Oh, wait a minute, I’m getting faster. Oh wait a minute, I’m getting faster and I’m getting confident.’” In this episode, Andrea Duke, runner, mother, and professor, discusses embodying feminine fierce in her many roles. Andrea shares about her running journey, from being a passionate recreational runner who has completed over 45 marathons to her recent breakthrough into elite marathoning. She explores how being a mother has changed her running. Andrea discusses integrating her PhD focus on gender issues in sports and entertainment into her work as a professor and in her own relationship to social media. She recounts the story of qualifying for the Olympic Trials at the 2014 Chicago Marathon. Andrea explains her approach to the 2016 Olympic Trials race as a celebration and dedication of every mile. Lastly, Andrea reflects on the power of music in her life and reveals her upcoming transition to obstacle course racing. Podcast Sponsored by Generation UCAN: Visit generationucan.com/ucanroo to receive 15% off on any Generation UCAN product with code “UCANROOO” at checkout. Generation UCAN is powered by SuperStarch, a revolutionary carbohydrate that slowly releases into your body and keeps your blood sugar steady, helps burn fat for fuel, is gentle on your stomach, improves body composition, and optimizes recovery. Generation UCAN’s products contain no added sugars, are non-GMO, and gluten-free— stay healthy, energized, and fit with UCAN’s innovative nutrition! Generation UCAN Fitness Trial Pack Giveaway - Enter to win by: 1. Subscribe to The Running On Om podcast on iTunes 2. Leave a written review of the podcast on iTunes 3. Email a screenshot of your review to runningonom@gmail.com. Giveaway ends on March 31st, 2016. If you have already written a review, you are still eligible to enter the giveaway by submitting a screenshot of your past review. How Can You Support The ROO Podcast? 1. Tell Your Friends & Share Online! 2. Subscribe & leave a review of the podcast on iTunes!

“Actually it’s the structure that breeds the spontaneity. Everything I do has really hard work that goes into knowing exactly what I am trying to do, so then you are free to see what happens.” In this episode, Rob Bell, international teacher, author, and pastor, explores how structure breeds spontaneity. Rob discusses the inspiration behind his upcoming book “How To Be Here.” He recounts his journey as a pastor, from the first sermon he gave to founding Mars Hill Church, which under his leadership was one of the fastest-growing churches in America. Rob reflects on the importance of hard work and devoting oneself to their craft as a pathway to success. He explains how his controversial book “Love Wins” both changed his life and taught him that it was OK to have fear. Rob discusses practicing his faith in his everyday life, from being a father to riding on his surfboard. He previews exciting developments and details for his podcast, The RobCast, and the “How To Be Here” book tour. Podcast Sponsored by Thrive Market - Visit thrivemarket.com/partner/runningonom to get your free 30 day trial and 20% off your first order: Thrive Market is on a mission to make healthy living easy and affordable for everyone. This online grocer offers all the non-GMO foods and healthy products you love at 25-50% below retail prices— shipped nationally to your door for free within 2 to 3 days! How Can You Support The ROO Podcast? 1. Tell Your Friends & Share Online! 2. Subscribe & leave a review of the podcast on iTunes!

“There’s something thats really terrifying and powerful about facing the black and white of what’s true.” - Nicole Antoinette Real Talk Reflections is a monthly series on Running On Om, where Nicole Antoinette and Julia Hanlon have honest, real talk on what it means to reflect, review, own your goals, and commit to your life. In this episode, Nicole and Julia discuss facing change with truth and patience. They reveal the successes and challenges they faced with their February goals. Lastly, Nicole and Julia share their commitments for March and ask ROO listeners powerful inquiry to explore during the month. Podcast Sponsored by Bentforkz: Ethan Wright-Magoon designs creative websites with a user-first design aesthetic and has worked with large educational institutions, major companies in health care, and small runner yogi podcast hosts like myself (he designed this site!). Ethan uses a progressive method of collaboration called Appreciate Inquiry to get at the heart of one's core values and how your website can embody this. Ethan’s creativity, passion for what he does, and extensive knowledge of the technical and graphic sides of design will take your website to the next level! If you want to get in touch with Ethan, visit bentforkz.com. Elevate your business, brand, and blog with Ethan’s help! How Can You Support The ROO Podcast? Tell Your Friends & Share Online! Subscribe & leave a review of the podcast on iTunes!

“There are no secrets. If you have a really good grasp of what you’re passionate about, who you want to reach, and the type of product that you want to create for them, you will have tons of obstacles along the way.” In this episode, Sally Bergesen, founder and CEO of Oiselle, discusses the inspiration behind starting Oiselle, a women’s running and athletic apparel company, and explores topics in sports activism. Sally recounts her career path before founding Oiselle, from being an English major in college to building her own consulting practice. She reflects on her running background, from running competitively for the first time as a senior in high school to discovering a love for the road 5k post collegiately. Sally explains the meaning behind the name Oiselle and recalls the early growth of the company. She offers advice for mother runners on balancing training with work and parenting. Sally previews exciting growth and developments for the Oiselle Team. Lastly, Sally provides insight on topics and issues in sports activism. Podcast Sponsored by : Jaybird Reign: Exclusive Jaybird Reign Discount for ROO Listeners: Receive 40% off Jaybird’s Reign, an advanced active recovery band with the code “FLESHMAN40” at checkout. Visit jaybirdsport.com. Take your active life to the next level! Discount ends on February 29, 2016. NeoCart Clinical Trial for Chronic Knee Pain: NeoCart is an investigational cartilage tissue implant grown from a patient’s own cells for those who face chronic knee pain or a knee injury. The NeoCart procedure uses regenerative medicine technology that could provide an alternative to the standard-of-care microfracture surgery that if you have struggled with knee pain, you may have already been presented with. The NeoCart Clinical Trial is for athletes, yogis, ANYONE between the ages of 18 and 59, who suffers from pain in one knee. To find out more text knee17 to 87888 or call (844) 238-KNEE/5633. If you want to learn more about the NeoCart Clinical Trial, visit neocartimplant.com. (Caution: New Biologic. Limited by Federal law to investigational use only and is not available for sale).

“I go off feel. I am really more an intuitive runner. I know what it feels like to go hard. I know what it feels like to recover. And I think that is really powerful.” In this episode, Stephanie Howe, professional ultra runner, sports nutritionist, coach, and exercise physiologist, discusses the intersection of running, nutrition, and intuition. Stephanie recalls her athletic background, from discovering a passion for nordic skiing in high school to developing a love for running during college. She shares about her educational studies, including her PhD dissertation in Nutrition and Exercise Physiology. Stephanie explains her intuitive running and holistic nutrition philosophies that inform her training and life. She discusses the mental challenges she has overcome in ultra races, from winning Western States 100-miler in 2014 to completing UTMB in 2015. Lastly, Stephanie reflects on lessons learned from her recent achilles surgery and previews upcoming projects and races for 2016. Podcast Sponsored by Generation UCAN: Visit generationucan.com/ucanroo to receive 15% off on any Generation UCAN product with code “UCANROOO” at checkout. Generation UCAN is powered by SuperStarch, a revolutionary carbohydrate that slowly releases into your body and keeps your blood sugar steady, helps burn fat for fuel, is gentle on your stomach, improves body composition, and optimizes recovery. Generation UCAN’s products contain no added sugars, are non-GMO, and gluten-free— stay healthy, energized, and fit with UCAN’s innovative nutrition! Jaybird Reign Giveaway – Enter to win by: ◦ 1. Subscribe to The Running On Om podcast on iTunes ◦ 2. Leave a written review of the podcast on iTunes ◦ 3. Email a screenshot of your review to runningonom@gmail.com. Giveaway ends on February 29, 2016. A winner will be randomly chosen and announced by March 2, 2016. If you have already written a review, you are still eligible to enter the giveaway by submitting a screenshot of your past review. How Can You Support The ROO Podcast? 1. Tell Your Friends & Share Online! 2. Subscribe & leave a review of the podcast on iTunes!

“A lot of the times the same battles you are fighting in races is your body is in a lot of pain and you are trying to figure out a way to push through it and convince your body to keep going.” In this episode, Garrett Heath, professional runner for Brooks, discusses the power of following your own path in running. Garrett reflects on his various coaching experiences, from being self-coached to recently joining the Brooks Beasts Track Club in Seattle. He tells the story of how he began running in second grade to discovering a passion for nordic skiing in high school. Garrett recounts the experience of breaking four minutes in the mile as a student at Stanford University and explains why he choose to focus on middle distance in college. He explores the role of mental strength in his recent wins at the 2016 Great Edinburgh Cross Country and the 2015 US Club Cross Country Championship. Lastly, Garrett reveals how he keeps a strong passion for running amidst his day to day training regimen. Podcast Sponsored by Thrive Market - Visit thrivemarket.com/partner/runningonom to get your free 30 day trial and 20% off your first order: Thrive Market is on a mission to make healthy living easy and affordable for everyone. This online grocer offers all the non-GMO foods and healthy products you love at 25-50% below retail prices— shipped nationally to your door for free within 2 to 3 days! Jaybird Reign Giveaway – Enter to win by: ◦ 1. Subscribe to The Running On Om podcast on iTunes ◦ 2. Leave a written review of the podcast on iTunes ◦ 3. Email a screenshot of your review to runningonom@gmail.com. Giveaway ends on February 29, 2016. A winner will be randomly chosen and announced by March 2, 2016. If you have already written a review, you are still eligible to enter the giveaway by submitting a screenshot of your past review. How Can You Support The ROO Podcast? 1. Tell Your Friends & Share Online! 2. Subscribe & leave a review of the podcast on iTunes!

“So much of girls sports is still modeled on plugging girls into a boys program, into a boys coaching mold, competitive mold, and expectation mold.” 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: • How to balance training and running goals with motherhood and a full-time job • The importance of recovery and process-based goals for masters runners chasing fast times • Why high school runners should not loose weight for competition • How to manage one’s creative endeavors with their passion for running • Balancing gratitude for a partner’s repeated sacrifices of time spent together with a continued commitment to the demands of running training • The role of dissatisfaction in weight-related running goals • What key lessons Lauren has learned from her son? Podcast Sponsored by Jaybird’s Reign: • Exclusive Jaybird Reign Discount for ROO Listeners: ◦ Receive 40% off Jaybird’s Reign, an advanced active recovery band with the code “FLESHMAN40” at checkout. Visit jaybirdsport.com. Take your active life to the next level! Discount ends on February 29, 2016. • Jaybird Reign Giveaway – Enter to win by: ◦ 1. Subscribe to The Running On Om podcast on iTunes ◦ 2. Leave a written review of the podcast on iTunes ◦ 3. Email a screenshot of your review to runningonom@gmail.com. Giveaway ends on February 29, 2016. A winner will be randomly chosen and announced by March 2, 2016. If you have already written a review, you are still eligible to enter the giveaway by submitting a screenshot of your past review.

“2016 will be more of the acknowledgment that I will suffer. That even on a perfect day, I will suffer a lot. And then being prepared for that makes a big difference, because then when you get to that tough part, instead of thinking, ‘Oh no, what have I done wrong,” instead you think, ‘OK, bring it on. Now I’ll deal with it and I’ll do whatever I need to and I’ll keep going.’” In this episode, Ian Sharman, professional ultra runner, running coach, race director, and writer, discusses how to race and recover from 100 miles. Ian shares his running background, from being a multi-sport athlete in his youth to completing his first marathon as a way to stay active after his workday as an economist in London. He provides insight on training for ultra marathons, from his advocacy of the hard/easy training philosophy to advice for those looking to complete their first ultra. Ian reflects on the magic that occurred in accomplishing some of his strongest race performances, including setting the fastest trail 100 mile time in North America and holding the record for the Grand Slam of Ultrarunning. He discusses the importance of embracing suffering with mental strength, drawing upon his 2015 and 2013 Leadville 100 mile wins and six consecutive top 10 finishes at Western States 100 miler. Ian explains the inspiration behind setting numerous Guinness Book of World records for running fast marathons in costumes. He previews upcoming projects and races for his coaching business and work as the race director of the Altra US Skyrunner Series. Lastly, Ian reflects on the impact of doping on the sport of ultra running. Podcast sponsored by Dan Walters Running, a personal distance running coach who works online and in person with runners of all levels. With a background as an engineer and collegiate runner, Dan’s training is scientific and personalized to YOUR needs. If you love running, are willing to work hard, and want to improve your fitness at any level, contact Dan today. Email Dan at dwrunning@gmail.com and visit his dwrunning.com. How Can You Support The ROO Podcast? Tell Your Friends & Share Online! Subscribe & leave a review of the podcast on iTunes!

“The worst it gets in adventure racing, those are the memories that stand out and they're all good. That’s the coolest thing— when you are having them, you hate them, it’s like the worst part, and then it is the story that you tell over and over again. And that is a lot of what I think life is.” - Jason Magness In this episode, Jason and Chelsey Magness, professional multi-sport athletes and yoga teachers, explore the joys and challenges in adventuring racing and Slackline Yoga. Jason and Chelsey recount how they met, including the story of their fourth date, which included participating in an adventure race.They explain the logistics of adventure racing, from the members of their Team Yoga Slackers to their training regimen. Jason and Chelsey discuss their yoga journey, from Jason’s founding of Slackline Yoga to co-teaching Acroyoga workshops around the world. Lastly, Jason and Chelsey preview exciting developments and races for 2016. Podcast sponsored by Revolution Why. Revolution Why is a four-day retreat for millennials who want to challenge the status quo and question their relationship with their work, health, food, and other people, held from September 23rd-26th, 2016 in Charles Town, WV. Apply now on revolutionwhy.com. How Can You Support The ROO Podcast? Tell Your Friends & Share Online! Subscribe & leave a review of the podcast on iTunes!

“Really notice and watch. And organically learn how food affects you and nourishes you or makes you want to take a nap.” In this episode, Derek Sarno, Senior Global Executive Chef for Whole Foods Market and co-founder of Wicked Healthy discusses navigating grief and bringing plant based cooking to Whole Foods Market. Derek reflects on his food background, from dropping out of cooking school to eventually owning several critically acclaimed restaurants, catering businesses, and a vegan farm. He shares about how the grief he experienced after the death of a loved one brought him to study meditation and serve as a chef at Padmasambhava, an international Tibetan Buddhist center. Derek explains how he brings his plant based food philosophy to his recipe and product development work at Whole Foods Market. Lastly, Derek previews exciting developments for Wicked Healthy, the thriving online plant-based community he co-founded, including an upcoming cookbook publication. Podcast Sponsored by Bentforkz: Ethan Wright-Magoon designs creative websites with a user-first design aesthetic and has worked with large educational institutions, major companies in health care, and small runner yogi podcast hosts like myself (he designed this site!). Ethan uses a progressive method of collaboration called Appreciate Inquiry to get at the heart of one's core values and how your website can embody this. Ethan’s creativity, passion for what he does, and extensive knowledge of the technical and graphic sides of design will take your website to the next level! If you want to get in touch with Ethan, visit bentforkz.com. Elevate your business, brand, and blog with Ethan’s help! How Can You Support The ROO Podcast? Tell Your Friends & Share Online! Subscribe & leave a review of the podcast on iTunes!