The Running for Real Podcast

Jeff Galloway, former Olympic runner and professional running coach, ran his fastest ever marathon at the age of 35 running a 2:16...taking walk breaks! Jeff hasn’t dealt with a running injury in over 40 years and has coached over 1 million runners to feel as great about running as he does. We talk about his secrets to success, what keeps him passionate about running after all these years, and why he feels the Run Disney events are some of the best races out there.

This children’s book writer and illustrator is the artist behind View from My Run, where she does scenes from along her runs in the same time it takes her to do the run itself. She has also now worked with the NY Roadrunners Club and others to help runners develop their artistic side. If you ever thought art and running could never mix and you have no creativity, this episode might give you a different viewpoint.

Talking to the man behind Marathon Investigation, a website that seeks to “out” the cheaters of the running world. We talk about how he figures out who has cheated and why he believes people are cheats. Derek shares how social media has both increased the prevalence and made it easier to identify the cheaters. We talk about what each of us can learn from the cheaters being reported and how we report them properly. If you have ever not been able qualified for a race, this is an episode you WILL want to h

Dr Helen Lane and Professor Andy Lane are sports psychologists who both race marathons, have run over 200 parkruns and even enjoy ultra marathons. They get the running struggles we go through and how important the mental side of training the mind is to racing well. Helen and Andy have both worked with professional athletes to help them reach their potential, as well as teaching runners psychological skills training techniques such as imagery, anxiety regulation, and emotion regulation.

Dean Karnazes is one of the heroes of our time. Having run 50 marathons in 50 states in 50 days, and running 350 miles continuously, he is a true inspiration. Dean opens up in a way he has never done before, being truly real with us, especially about his latest endurance ultramarathon event; the spartathlon. Dean is raw, honest, and motivational to all.

Emelia Gorecka is an international distance runner best known for her running with scoliosis. When she’s not training she spends time helping to promote issues affecting female athletes. Emelia is incredibly focused on listening to her body and she will teach you a lot about how to listen to your own body and find ways to build a support structure around your running to help you to build resilience.

Matt Davis is the founder of Obstacle Racing Media with an incredible sense of humor. There is a lot of laughter in this episode, but this episode is about a serious topic that we have not yet covered; depression, especially bipolar disease. Matt shows incredible bravery in telling his story and this is an important discussion for all of us to participate in so we can learn and be available to help others in our lives when they are ready for taking the step to get help.

Host and founder of the Ultra Runner Podcast, Eric Schranz is here to talk about how to develop a love of the outdoors and build passion in our children without pushing them too hard. We also cover the balance between running with our kids and building our relationship with them, with wanting and needing to get in our own training for both our fitness and our time to decompress. If you have kids or spend time thinking about balance in your life, you will enjoy this running podcast episode.

Candice Huffine is an international renowned fashion model who is doing a lot for the running world on her way. Candice is on a mission to encourage and inspire women to begin their own running journey. She has also launched a size inclusive clothing line for women, Day-Won, and she is a great role model for us all to believe in the beauty of our own body, no matter what size we are.

Anne Audain was the first female professional runner. Originally from New Zealand, Anne was born with deformities in the bones of her feet. She went on to break down the barriers for women runners and in sport in general. Anne was banned (temporarily) in 1981 for accepting prize money at a track and field event. A truly inspiring story of overcoming physical and societal roadblocks to achieve what is possible in your life.

Dr. Rich Willy is an expert in Biomechanics, he is known as one of the best for a reason.  If you are interested in subjects such as the risk of injury, gait retraining for runners (and can we even change gait longer term?), the helpfulness of wearables , strength training and the importance of recovery, this episode will be of special interest to you. 

Four time ironman world champion, Chrissie Wellington and I discuss the importance of listening to your body. Important chat about the pressure of performing and reaping the reward of months of investment of time and energy in trying to reach our goals. Chrissie is a role model for others and has so many different passions, using them all to assist others around the world. She is open and outspoken about her struggles with eating disorders.  

Come meet members of the Running 4 Real Superstars Community! I let you tell me who you wanted to meet on the running podcast. “Just everyday runners” is how they all describe themselves, but they all have such wonderful stories to tell about running and what it means to them. Pull up a chair or put on your running shoes and meet some more of our wonderful community.

Jared Ward is a Dad, a Husband, Olympian, runner, and coach. Learn about running form and which shoes can best support your body’s preferred running style, injuries he has worked to overcome, and how to prepare for and run well in the heat, from both a physical and mental perspective. If you want to learn some tips for focusing on the mental skills you need to succeed, this interview provides you tools you can implement into your running and racing strategy no matter what your overall pace might be.

This update episode covers how I am feeling about my running and motherhood. As it is my 30th Birthday today, this episode kicks off my running giveaway week, and you can enter to win a LOT of prizes this week. I am VERY real with you in this solo episode, but also have advice for pregnant runners and what I learned from my first attempt at getting fit again after having a baby.