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It’s great to welcome Sean Astin back on the show to talk about what he’s been up to in the last year.
In 2015 Sean completed the Dopey Challenge, the Boston Marathon, and the Hawaii Ironman Triathlon which requires a 2.4 mile swim, 112 mile cycle, and 26.2 mile run in under 17 hours.
Sean is a Hollywood actor, director, family man, marathoner and creator of the #Run3rd. Continue Reading →
After my daughter was born in 2006. Around 400 lbs.
He weighed 250 as a high school freshman and topped off over 400 pounds at age 35.
But he put together a multi-faceted plan to not only lose weight but to become more physically active.
See what he looks like now! Continue Reading →
From carbo loading to recovery balance to proper diet, Sarah Koszyk dispenses advice to help runners fuel themselves properly.
By Henry Howard
It’s no wonder that Sarah Koszyk has always had a passion for food. After all, she was raised by two food scientists in Hawaii.
Her youth was spent swimming or body boarding in the ocean, running in the mountains, hiking in the jungle and enjoying well-balanced meals featuring fresh produce.
She was surrounded by real fresh food daily, having an avocado tree, kumquat tree, papaya tree, mango tree and banana plant all in her backyard. And, of course, the ocean provided fresh seafood. Continue Reading →
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In this episode we talk running watches, fitness trackers, and other tech with gadget guru Ray Maker from the D.C. Rainmaker website.
Since Angie and I tend to be not-so-geeky when it comes to running tech (I have used a Garmin 305 wrist laptop up until last year) we were excited to bring a bona fide gadget guru on the podcast.
Ray’s product review blog gets over a million visitors a month. He really knows his stuff! Continue Reading →
Jameelah Abdul-Rahim Mujaahid is motivated by family as she completes endurance events nearly every month.
By Henry Howard
Jameelah Abdul-Rahim Mujaahid admits to being “hyper all her life.” The only thing that helps her keep focused is training.
“I have been diagnosed with ADD but I refuse to take medication; I just keep talking to myself so I can remember most things.”
To say that she is an ultra runner is an understatement. Glancing through her completed races on the Ultrasignup website, one will find six-day events, 24-hour races, 100-mile races and more. Mujaahid runs practically an ultra a month. Every month.
Even more impressive is that she is a single mother of five children and works full time. Continue Reading →
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Running injuries that crop up during marathon training are a real bummer!
Here’s part two of our Q and A with physical therapy doctor Ben Shatto.
In this episode you will hear about injury recurrence, plantar fasciitis, knee pain, ITBS and more. My favorite quote from this episode is, “Injury is never normal”. Continue Reading →
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Running injuries! In this episode we invite Dr. Ben Shatto on the podcast and fire away with injury related questions sent in by Academy members.
You will learn when to self-treat an injury versus visiting a physical therapist, how to pick a PT, and great questions and answers about glutes, hamstrings, and muscle imbalances. Lots to love! Continue Reading →
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In this episode we talk with Gretchen Rubin, author of the book Better Than Before -Mastering the Habits of Our Everyday Lives.
Angie and I read this book in January to help ourselves get focused on goals and personal growth. It’s a great read and has many applications to marathon training.
All of us would like to run, exercise, and eat heathy without even thinking twice. Thus the power of habit is preferred to the strength of willpower. But making new habits is easier for some people than it is for others. Here’s the secret, Continue Reading →
Rochelle Moncourtois hit rock bottom and entered rehab to beat her addiction. She emerged on a quest to complete an Ironman.
By Henry Howard
Rochelle Moncourtois was a very competitive dancer when she was growing up. She completed her first solo when she was 8 years old, and went on to compete on her high school dance and cheerleading teams.
But demons raged underneath her smile and positive outlook.
“I used to handle the pressure very well,” Moncourtois says. “Around my junior-senior year of high school things really started to change for me. I really felt all the pressures from dance to look a certain way. I turned to an eating disorder for comfort, but it just wasn’t enough. That’s when I began to find comfort in drinking.” Continue Reading →
A pool accident sidelined Jill Becker as she transitioned from high school to college running. She’s fought back with patience and perseverance, and now runs faster and longer than before.
By Henry Howard
Jill Becker found her passion — running — when she joined the middle school track team. Later, she excelled on the high school cross-country and track teams.
“First off, I love to run,” she says. “I love the feeling. The ups and downs. The runner’s high, the accomplishment, the health benefits, the challenge, being a motivator, my idea time, my focus time, and it’s part of my routine. I enjoy challenging myself, pushing my limits, and the process of being the best I can be!”
A freak accident before Becker started college gave her the challenge of a lifetime. Continue Reading →
By his own estimation Adrian May is an “average runner.”
He started slow, signing up for 5Ks and similar shorter distances.
Then, based on a gym manager’s encouragement, May eventually signed up for half marathons and a marathon, even though he didn’t think he could finish.
Now, seemingly no distance is too challenging for May. But his efforts are not just about him, they are focused squarely on the charity — Hope for Children — that he supports through his running quests. Continue Reading →
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Tom Foreman is a journalist, anchor, and reporter for CNN.
He’s author of the new book My Year of Running Dangerously – a Dad, A Daughter, and a Ridiculous Plan.
As an out-of-shape 50 year old ex-runner he took up the challenge from his daughter to train for the Atlanta Marathon.
This was the spark that has set Tom’s running on fire! Continue Reading →
