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Have you ever wondered what a podcast guest has been up to since you heard them interviewed? We have, and so Running Reunion was born.

Tina last interviewed filmmaker Sanjay Rawal in 2019, after the release of 3100: Run and Become, a documentary about the world's longest running race, the Sri Chinmoy Self-Transcendence 3100 Mile Race. You can learn more about the race in Running for Real episode 277 with Harita Davies, who has completed it three times.

Since then, he's released Gather, about Native American food systems, looked at through the eyes of an Apache chef from Arizona. It's also, Sanjay says, about "resilience. People who value their relationship with the land, whose people have had histories with particular pieces of land or areas of the world, in their words, 'since time immemorial,' and what it means to be a steward, rather than a consumer."

Living through Covid for the past couple of years has reminded Sanjay of something he was told by a Hopi elder, that "the point of running and life is to find the joy in the exertion." Sanjay volunteers at a little natural foods store in Jamaica, Queens, and has found "a little pocket of joy" by being of service to others during the pandemic.

He also runs every day, and would "like to remind people that we've got the biggest blessing in the world to be able to go outdoors, regardless of our capacity, to take a few moments on our own. To take a deep breath, to connect to the sky, to connect to the earth, and feel not only what that means to us, but to really every other human being that's out there on earth today."

You can find Sanjay at Guru Health Foods, or on Instagram.

To hear his original episode from December 2019, you can go here.

Thank you to UCAN for sponsoring RUNNING REUNION!

UCAN uses a one-of-a-kind carbohydrate to provide a steady release of glucose over several hours that's easy on your stomach and doesn't cause a sugar crash. It comes in powders, bars, and gels, and they actually taste good! Their gel, UCAN Edge, was voted by Runner's World as one of the best foods to eat during a run. Tina has been a fan of UCAN for years and uses it exclusively for fueling when she's training and racing.

Go here and use code TINAUCAN for 20% off your order!

Thanks for listening!

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"Thank you" to Sanjay. We look forward to hearing your thoughts on the show.

For the celebration of the 50th Together Run, join Tina for a run along the ocean in Lahaina on the island of Maui. Beginning with lots of sounds of nature, then moving through our usual body, mind connection points of a body scan and senses check in. Tina then goes on to share about what has been a life changing week, including a spiritual moment on Earth Day. Tina finishes up the run along the beach, discussing the fact that we never feel like enough. This Together Run is a wholesome way to connect with our body and our mind while we reflect on Earth Day. Come join us for Together Run 50

No sponsors today, trying to keep this authentic and like really running with a friend. If you want to support Tina and the Running For Real team:

Through a monthly donation on Patreon. To sign up, click here.

You can share on social media and let others know about what you are loving in these together runs.

You can leave a review on iTunes.

Thanks for listening!

We know there are so many podcasts you could be listening to, but we are honored you have chosen Running For Real. If you appreciate the work that we do, here are a few things you can do to support us:

• Take a screenshot of the episode, and share it with your friends, family, and community on social media, especially if you feel that topic will relate to them. Be sure to tag us on Twitter, Facebook, Instagram
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Thank you for joining, we look forward to hearing your thoughts.

Lauren Antonucci's philosophy is that all foods can fit into a healthy lifestyle. She's a Clinical Nutritionist and Certified Sports Dietician and an athlete herself, so she not only understands the nutritional needs of runners, but the obstacles that can stand in the way of fueling properly. Her book, High-Performance Nutrition for Masters Athletes, focuses on those 35 and over, but the advice she shares in this episode will be helpful for any runner who wants to run their best and enjoy their sport for as long as possible.

For complete show notes and links, visit our website at runningforreal.com/episode296, where you can also get our Run and Reflect notes!

Thank you to Tracksmith, InsideTracker, and Boulderthon for sponsoring this episode.

Tracksmith is a Boston-based company that truly cares about the quality of their running clothes. Running can be demanding on our clothes; they definitely go through wear and tear to where we may be purchasing new clothes constantly. Tracksmith designers work with the finest materials and keep you in mind as a runner, with spots for your keys, phone, and fuel. You can go here to check out my favorites!

Go here and use the code TINA15. You'll get free shipping and Tracksmith will donate 5% of your purchase to Runners for Public Lands!

Have you not been feeling yourself lately? Gone down a lot of avenues but haven't really found clear solutions? That is where InsideTracker can come in for you. I have trusted this company for years to show me where I may be lacking and if I need a few tweaks here and there. I count on InsideTracker to help me decipher the science behind it all.

Go here to get 25% off site wide.

Race in the happiest city in America! On Oct 9, 2022, the 2nd annual Boulderthon will take place in Boulder, CO, featuring a full marathon, half marathon, 10K, and Kids Run. With an epic downtown finish in the foothills of the Rocky Mountains, it's sure to be an incredible event! Visit their website and use code TINA for $20 off the full or half marathon.

Thanks for listening!

We know there are so many podcasts you could listen to, and we are honored you have chosen Running For Real. If you appreciate the work that we do, here are a few things you can do to support us:

• Take a screenshot of the episode, and share it with your friends, family, and community on social media, especially if you feel that the topic will resonate with them. Be sure to tag us on Twitter, Facebook, Instagram
  • If you are struggling through something a guest mentions, chances are others are too, and you will help them feel less alone.
• Leave an honest review on iTunes or your favorite podcast player.
  • Your ratings and reviews will really help us grow and reach new people.

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"Thank you" to Lauren. We look forward to hearing your thoughts on the show.

Have you ever wondered what a podcast guest has been up to since you heard them interviewed? We have, and so Running Reunion was born.

This week we're catching up with Amelia Gapin. Amelia says that she was "quote, unquote 'famous,' for like 10 seconds," but she's actually a groundbreaker. In 2016, she was on the cover of Women's Running magazine, making her, as she says, "the first out transgender woman on the cover of a woman's fitness magazine."

Amelia is an outspoken advocate for the LGBTQ community, and encourages others to speak up, as well. She suggests following Chase Strangio and Chris Mosier on Twitter. They tweet out all the information you need to voice your support for people who, as Amelia says, "really, really need your help and support. We're just the people who are hanging out, doing our thing, living our lives, just like you are."

You can follow Amelia on Twitter and Instagram.

To hear Amelia's original episode from June 2018, you can go here.

Thank you to UCAN for sponsoring RUNNING REUNION!

UCAN uses a one-of-a-kind carbohydrate to provide a steady release of glucose over several hours that's easy on your stomach and doesn't cause a sugar crash. It comes in powders, bars, and gels, and they actually taste good! Their gel, UCAN Edge, was voted by Runner's World as one of the best foods to eat during a run. Tina has been a fan of UCAN for years and uses it exclusively for fueling when she's training and racing.

Go here and use code TINAUCAN for 20% off your order!

Thanks for listening!

We know there are so many podcasts you could listen to, and we are honored you have chosen Running Reunion. If you appreciate the work that we do, here are a few things you can do to support us:

• Take a screenshot of the episode, and share it with your friends, family, and community on social media, especially if you feel that the topic will resonate with them. Be sure to tag us on Twitter, Facebook, Instagram
  • If you are struggling through something a guest mentions, chances are others are too, and you will help them feel less alone.
• Leave an honest review on iTunes or your favorite podcast player.
  • Your ratings and reviews will really help us grow and reach new people.

Not sure how to leave a review or subscribe? You can find out here.

"Thank you" to Amelia. We look forward to hearing your thoughts on the show.

Join Tina and Tommie Runz for a shakeout from the Tracksmith Trackhouse the day before the Boston Marathon. Tina begins the run with a casual jog up to the Trackhouse, followed by the meditative aspects of our Together Runs through a sit down on a bench with Tommie, who takes us through a body scan and senses check in. Then Tina and Tommie lead off the 250+ people shakeout run where Tina interviews muliple runners with wonderful, unique, beautiful stories of courage and strength with the running community. This shakeout is like no other, come join us!

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Tommie Runz

Tracksmith

Kyle Robidoux (for tracking, Kyle's number is 7668.

No sponsors today, trying to keep this authentic and like really running with a friend. If you want to support Tina and the Running For Real team:

Through a monthly donation on Patreon. To sign up, click here.

You can share on social media and let others know about what you are loving in these together runs.

You can leave a review on iTunes.

Thanks for listening!

We know there are so many podcasts you could be listening to, but we are honored you have chosen Running For Real. If you appreciate the work that we do, here are a few things you can do to support us:

• Take a screenshot of the episode, and share it with your friends, family, and community on social media, especially if you feel that topic will relate to them. Be sure to tag us on Twitter, Facebook, Instagram
• Leave an honest review on iTunes or your favorite podcast player
  • Your ratings and reviews will really help us grow and reach new people

Not sure how to leave a review or subscribe, you can find out here.

Thank you for joining, we look forward to hearing your thoughts.

Evie Serventi was Tina's sports psychologist during her elite career and is a very close friend. Her "lightbulb moment" about sport came when she observed her father using exercise to counter high levels of work-related stress and recognized the positive effects that physical activity can have on all aspects of life. This is her fourth time on the Running for Real podcast - a record for a guest! In this episode, Evie and Tina talk about something that we all seem to struggle with in our increasingly busy lives - managing our time and the stress that creates.

For complete show notes and links, visit our website at runningforreal.com/episode295.

Thank you to Athletic Greens, InsideTracker, and Boulderthon for sponsoring this episode.

AG1 is a simple and easy way to get 75 vitamins, minerals, and whole food source ingredients to help strengthen your immune system. It's simple to make and it tastes good!

Go here to get a FREE year's supply of Vitamin D and five FREE travel packs with your subscription.

Have you not been feeling yourself lately? Gone down a lot of avenues but haven't really found clear solutions? That is where InsideTracker can come in for you. I have trusted this company for years to show me where I may be lacking and if I need a few tweaks here and there. I count on InsideTracker to help me decipher the science behind it all.

Go here to get 25% off site wide.

Race in the happiest city in America! On Oct 9, 2022, the 2nd annual Boulderthon will take place in Boulder, CO, featuring a full marathon, half marathon, 10K, and Kids Run. With an epic downtown finish in the foothills of the Rocky Mountains, it's sure to be an incredible event! Visit their website and use code TINA for $20 off the full or half marathon.

Thanks for listening!

We know there are so many podcasts you could listen to, and we are honored you have chosen Running For Real. If you appreciate the work that we do, here are a few things you can do to support us:

• Take a screenshot of the episode, and share it with your friends, family, and community on social media, especially if you feel that the topic will resonate with them. Be sure to tag us on Twitter, Facebook, Instagram
  • If you are struggling through something a guest mentions, chances are others are too, and you will help them feel less alone.
• Leave an honest review on iTunes or your favorite podcast player.
  • Your ratings and reviews will really help us grow and reach new people.

Not sure how to leave a review or subscribe? You can find out here.

"Thank you" to Evie. We look forward to hearing your thoughts on the show.

Have you ever wondered what a podcast guest has been up to since you heard them interviewed? We have, and so Running Reunion was born.

This week's guest is Grayson Murphy. Grayson is a world champion runner who was named the 2021 USATF Mountain Ultra Trail Runner of the Year in the open female division, but there's so much more to her than her running career. She's passionate about sustainability and environmentalism, and is getting her master's degree in sustainable natural resources.

Grayson has been busy since she was on the Running for Real podcast, and she has big plans for the future. One of her projects is the Racin' Grayson Training Log + Planner, which the editor-in-chief of Trail Runner magazine says is the one piece of gear that she uses every day.

You can keep up with Grayson on Facebook, Instagram, and Twitter.

To hear Grayson's original episode from May 2020, you can go here.

Thank you to UCAN for sponsoring RUNNING REUNION!

UCAN uses a one-of-a-kind carbohydrate to provide a steady release of glucose over several hours that's easy on your stomach and doesn't cause a sugar crash. It comes in powders, bars, and gels, and they actually taste good! Their gel, UCAN Edge, was voted by Runner's World as one of the best foods to eat during a run. Tina has been a fan of UCAN for years and uses it exclusively for fueling when she's training and racing.

Go here and use code TINAUCAN for 20% off your order!

Thanks for listening!

We know there are so many podcasts you could listen to, and we are honored you have chosen Running Reunion. If you appreciate the work that we do, here are a few things you can do to support us:

• Take a screenshot of the episode, and share it with your friends, family, and community on social media, especially if you feel that the topic will resonate with them. Be sure to tag us on Twitter, Facebook, Instagram
  • If you are struggling through something a guest mentions, chances are others are too, and you will help them feel less alone.
• Leave an honest review on iTunes or your favorite podcast player.
  • Your ratings and reviews will really help us grow and reach new people.

Not sure how to leave a review or subscribe? You can find out here.

"Thank you" to Grayson. We look forward to hearing your thoughts on the show.

Another week, another Together Run. After almost a years worth of Together Runs, it has been fun to enjoy these runs alongside friends from the community, and if you are needing motivation, companionship, or running friends in your life, these guided runs are as close as we can come...without being in person to run together. Part meditation, part reflection, part conversation, all Tina. Come join us

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Come join the Together22 meetup tomorrow at either at 8pm EST. Sign up for the newsletter here and join us here.

Register for the Tracksmith shakeout run with Tina and Tommie Runz

Come join the Boston watch along

Check out episode one of Running Reunion with Aaron and Joshua Potts

No sponsors today, trying to keep this authentic and like really running with a friend. If you want to support Tina and the Running For Real team:

Through a monthly donation on Patreon. To sign up, click here.

You can share on social media and let others know about what you are loving in these together runs.

You can leave a review on iTunes.

Thanks for listening!

We know there are so many podcasts you could be listening to, but we are honored you have chosen Running For Real. If you appreciate the work that we do, here are a few things you can do to support us:

• Take a screenshot of the episode, and share it with your friends, family, and community on social media, especially if you feel that topic will relate to them. Be sure to tag us on Twitter, Facebook, Instagram
• Leave an honest review on iTunes or your favorite podcast player
  • Your ratings and reviews will really help us grow and reach new people

Not sure how to leave a review or subscribe, you can find out here.

Thank you for joining, we look forward to hearing your thoughts.

When Melissa Corley Carter was in 5th grade, an astronaut came and talked to her class. She knew then that she wanted to travel into space herself. She became a rocket scientist, but she wasn't able to realize her astronaut dream. She did achieve another audacious goal, though; she ran a marathon on all seven continents.

She wrote Running the World: Marathon Memoirs from the Seven Continents about her outer marathon journey and her inner journey of creating a more powerful and purposeful life. As she says, "Running has such a capacity to connect us to our bodies, to the rhythm of the earth, to our own nature." In this conversation, she shares what she learned from both journeys.

For complete show notes and links, visit our website at runningforreal.com/episode294.

Thank you to Tracksmith, InsideTracker, and Boulderthon for sponsoring this episode.

Tracksmith is a Boston-based company that truly cares about the quality of their running clothes. Running can be demanding on our clothes; they definitely go through wear and tear to where we may be purchasing new clothes constantly. Tracksmith designers work with the finest materials and keep you in mind as a runner, with spots for your keys, phone, and fuel. You can go here to check out my favorites!

Go here and use the code TINA15. You'll get free shipping and Tracksmith will donate 5% of your purchase to Runners for Public Lands!

Have you not been feeling yourself lately? Gone down a lot of avenues but haven't really found clear solutions? That is where InsideTracker can come in for you. I have trusted this company for years to show me where I may be lacking and if I need a few tweaks here and there. I count on InsideTracker to help me decipher the science behind it all.

Go here to get 25% off site wide.

Race in the happiest city in America! On Oct 9, 2022, the 2nd annual Boulderthon will take place in Boulder, CO, featuring a full marathon, half marathon, 10K, and Kids Run. With an epic downtown finish in the foothills of the Rocky Mountains, it's sure to be an incredible event!

Visit their website and use code TINA for $20 off the full or half marathon.

Thanks for listening!

We know there are so many podcasts you could listen to, and we are honored you have chosen Running For Real. If you appreciate the work that we do, here are a few things you can do to support us:

• Take a screenshot of the episode, and share it with your friends, family, and community on social media, especially if you feel that the topic will resonate with them. Be sure to tag us on Twitter, Facebook, Instagram
  • If you are struggling through something a guest mentions, chances are others are too, and you will help them feel less alone.
• Leave an honest review on iTunes or your favorite podcast player.
  • Your ratings and reviews will really help us grow and reach new people.

Not sure how to leave a review or subscribe? You can find out here.

"Thank you" to Melissa. We look forward to hearing your thoughts on the show.

Have you ever wondered what a podcast guest has been up to since you heard them interviewed? We have, and so Running Reunion was born.

On this week's episode, Tina catches up with brothers Aaron and Joshua Potts. They're the co-founders and co-hosts of Running Report and 2 Black Runners, a YouTube channel and podcast "produced for the culture and by the culture." They have a deep knowledge and love of running, and they're using their voices to create positive change in the running community. The 2 Black Runners podcast is available on all of the major podcast platforms, and their Running Report videos are on YouTube. You can follow Running Report on Twitter and Instagram, and keep up with the latest from 2 Black Runners on their Instagram.

You can listen to Aaron and Joshua's original episode here.

Thank you to UCAN for sponsoring RUNNING REUNION!

UCAN uses a one-of-a-kind carbohydrate to provide a steady release of glucose over several hours that's easy on your stomach and doesn't cause a sugar crash. It comes in powders, bars, and gels, and they actually taste good! Their gel, UCAN Edge, was voted by Runner's World as one of the best foods to eat during a run. Tina has been a fan of UCAN for years and uses it exclusively for fueling when she's training and racing.

Go here and use code TINAUCAN for 20% off your order!

Thanks for listening!

We know there are so many podcasts you could listen to, and we are honored you have chosen Running Reunion. If you appreciate the work that we do, here are a few things you can do to support us:

• Take a screenshot of the episode, and share it with your friends, family, and community on social media, especially if you feel that the topic will resonate with them. Be sure to tag us on Twitter, Facebook, Instagram
  • If you are struggling through something a guest mentions, chances are others are too, and you will help them feel less alone.
• Leave an honest review on iTunes or your favorite podcast player.
  • Your ratings and reviews will really help us grow and reach new people.

Not sure how to leave a review or subscribe? You can find out here.

"Thank you" to Aaron and Joshua. We look forward to hearing your thoughts on the show.