The Running for Real Podcast

Sports Psychology. It is definitely a deep subject matter to tackle into even one episode. Especially with Evie Serventi, who can guide us through the tough mental games we play with ourselves. Come and learn how we can create a better self reflection on ourselves and to be able to make the mental games go away.

BONUS Episode, four podcast hosts from four of the most popular running podcasts brought together to host a show together. Ali Feller of Ali on the Run, Carrie Tollefson of CTolle Run, and Lindsey Hein of I'll Have Another Podcasts joined me on the stage for this Women Behind The Mic event, hosted by Generation UCAN. Live from the Boston Marathon!

Have you ever heard of the group "Master Runners"? They are the runners that may be considered older, 50 years or older. They seem to consider them to only accomplish long distances because they can no longer run fast, due to age. Pete Magill, proves once again, in the shorter distances "Master Runners" can still be competitive.

Minimal footwear, I know, I know... It's scary to even think about because all you think about are the shoes that make your feet look like fingers. Maybe that is not all that is out there though. What if there is a minimal shoe out there that could change your running world forever? Steven Sashen, creator of Xero Shoes may have the answer for you.

We all know it is absolutely terrible to compare ourselves to others, but what about if we compared ourselves to our past selves? Dorothy Beal, runner and blogger discusses these challenges in how we should always remember the bad races because then we KNOW we can get through another bad race. I LOVE how she words things in order to help us grow more as a self-loving person AND how to better love others.

When we start putting together goals in out lives they can turn out to be challenging, frustrating, disappointing, and just plain unfullfilling. Megan and David Roche guide us in this episode in how to bring the pure JOY to our lives. I believe there are challenges placed in front of us for a reason and we CAN take on all of them if we have the right tools. Come and listen to the creators of SWAP and take on the world!

Do you want to hear a mind-opening statistic? Running is 90% mental. Yeah it's true! So then, why do we take it for granted or ignore it all together when we run? Someone who can help us with this answer and more is sports and exercise psychologist Evie Serventi. She helps us with the doubts we may have about ourselves as well as the mental games we play while in a race or during a hard workout.

Sleep. Would you ever imagine this could be the most important aspect of your training? Well, it is! In speaking with sleep expert, Amy Bender, she breaks down how to fall asleep, guidelines on naps, and how to handle stress.

Come meet members of the Running For Real Superstars Community! I know you love learning from "everyday runners” (although I know you are so much more!). I asked our wonderful online running group who they would like to hear from, and these were the six guests who were chosen. Enjoy this special episode of fun, friends, and lots of running for real moments!

Remember when Ryan Hall broke the US Half Marathon record? How about when he ran 2:04 in the marathon (at Boston!)? This guy has some incredible accomplishments to his name Ryan is here today to talk about his accomplishments, his latest book, and just BE REAL with us about his struggles. He may have run fast, but he still had just as many doubts as you and I, really. Ryan tells us how we can find our calling in life, whatever it may be, and how to find out what we are capable of no matter the task.

Have you felt you may be limiting yourself? Because of fear? Failure? Rejection? Or another factor creeping around in your mind? Is it stopping you from reaching your full potential? Well, the guest today helps you truly understand ways to clear your mind and to take on those feelings. Justin Gallegos, a Nike sponsored athlete who has taken on many challenges and knows how to tackle them. We learn how only your mind is your limit to your full potential. Don't let it get in your way, EVER!

Here, we are speaking with Dr. Ray McClanahan, a surgeon, the inventor of the correct toes and now turned researcher. In the episode we talk about how modern day shoes may be the underlying causes of many foot injuries. Not just from being a runner but every day life as well. Even though you may think that your regular shoes may be the cause of your foot pain it could actually be your running shoes. Ray provides us helpful tips in staying away from these injuries for life and to be in the correct shoes.

We all want to be able to recover to the best of our abilites right? Should everyone recover the same way? Not technically. Christie Aschwanden, athlete, journalist, and scientific method enthusiast, is a recent author of the book “Good to Go.” In her book Christie both debunks and confirms recovery techniques which have been coached for many years. What do you think the best way to reover is? Come and find out in today's podcast.

What an amazing man Nick Anderson is! Nick has been a coach to a variety of runners, beginners and Olympians alike. More recently Nick has coached the Great Britain team in the world half marathon. He founded “Running With Us” and helps to coach many to get to the next level. I love how he explains it in the podcast, no matter what level you are at, the fundamentals of running and training for a marathon are the same. He discusses the many ways to improve times by becoming a well rounded runner.

Listen to this conversation between two best runner friends as they discuss Walt Disney World Half Marathon wins, celebrations, how far the Running For Real Podcast has come in 100 epiosdes, and which episode is host, Tina's favorite episode of all.