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#035 - Getting started is hard... Staying motivated is harder. In this episode, you will hear the inspiring story of Tim Molony on why he started running and the ways that he found would keep himself motivated for the long-term.

Topics Covered:

• Finding what works for you when you start running
• Different ways to keep running interesting
• How to work through and come back from an injury
• Finding the time and the right balance to reach your fitness goals

Today's Guest
Tim Molony
Tim has been running regularly since 2006. He has completed a total of 21 marathons in 18 states, 12 Half-Marathons, and has an active running streak of 530 days (as of 10/30/2021). He is a member of Citystrides.com, currently in 6th place for most streets run within the city of Cincinnati. Tim ran over 2,020 miles in 2020, currently on pace to run over 2,021 miles in 2021. He is also a member of 50 States Marathon Club.

Additional Resources:

• 50 States Marathon Club
• Citystrides
• I Ran Every Street in My Town—244 Miles!—And Here’s What I Learned

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#034 - Weight loss is a common struggle for many people. In this episode, you will hear the inspiring story of Carla Jungbluth on how she lost 88 lbs with better nutrition (no diet) and incorporated running as part of her lifestyle.

Topics Covered:

• Improve your nutrition without dieting
• How to start running when overweight
• Benefits of being surrounded by a supportive community

Today's Guest
Carla Jungbluth
 Carla was born in Mexico now living in Germany, a mom of two, and running since 2018. She has lost 88 lbs (40 kilos) and has run three marathons, two ultra-marathons, and many half marathons.

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• Instagram - @run.smile.love

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#033 - There are many reasons to start running. But once you start, you will discover a world of mental and physical benefits. In this episode, Demetra Dentes will share why she started running and her journey to qualify as an elite Spartan obstacle course racer.

Topics Covered:

• Why turn to fitness during a difficult time
• How to keep going when you are not motivated
• Advice for new and experienced runners

Today's Guest
Demetra Dentes
Demetra is a law student at Penn State law and primarily a mountain racer. She started Spartan racing in 2019 and has now qualified to race elite in 2022.

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• Instagram - @dem_dentes
• Youtube - Demetra Dentes

Additional Resources:

• Spartan Race

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#032 - Falling out of a routine is easy. Getting back in... ...not so much. In this episode, I will share my personal story about how I recently fell out of my routine and 3 tips on how I am getting it back.

About your Inspire Virtual Runs Host
Richard Conner
Richard is a strategic marketing professional with experience in B2B marketing. Richard is the founder of Inspire Virtual Runs and is passionate about helping others reach their goals. He is a Connecticut native and is a husband, dad, writer, Star Wars fan, and of course – runner! Richard recently discovered obstacle course racing and has fully embraced this new obsession.

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• Website - Inspire Virtual Runs 
• Facebook - @Inspirevrs
• Instagram - @InspireVirtualRuns
• Strava - @IVRS

Additional Resources:

• #030 5 Simple Tips to Building a New Habit and Changing Your Life

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#031 - Ultrarunning opens up a new world of running. It tests your body and mind but allows you to explore the world in a different way. In this episode, Taylor Lucey will share her running journey and experiences as she discovered ultrarunning.

Topics Covered:

• Journey from high school track to ultrarunner
• Experience as an ultrarunner 
• Benefits of having  a running partner
• Advice for running longer distances

Today's Guest
Taylor Lucey
Taylor lives in Portland, Oregon, where she spends her free time hiking, camping, and trail running. She loves to run any and all trail distances and is currently training for the Teanaway Country 100-mile trail race. She works as a Research Fellow on forest ecosystem models for climate policy development. 

Follow Taylor:

• Instagram - @keach_lucey

Additional Resources:

• Born to Run - Christopher McDougall

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#030 - Creating good habits is not easy, but is key to making changes or achieving big goals in your life. In this episode, I will share 5 tips (+ a bonus tip) on how you can create a new habit along with how I created a habit to run a 90-day winter running streak. 

About your Inspire Virtual Runs Host
Richard Conner
Richard is a strategic marketing professional with experience in B2B marketing. Richard is the founder of Inspire Virtual Runs and is passionate about helping others reach their goals. He is a Connecticut native and is a husband, dad, writer, Star Wars fan, and of course – runner! Richard recently discovered obstacle course racing and has fully embraced this new obsession.

Join the Inspire Virtual Runs community:

• Website - Inspire Virtual Runs 
• Facebook - @Inspirevrs
• Instagram - @InspireVirtualRuns
• Strava - @IVRS

Additional Resources:

• #004 Finish Lines not Finish Times with David Hampson
• #006 Motivation to Run for Fitness and Fun with Brian Doerr
• How to Run Through the Winter: A Beginner’s Guide
• StreakTrackr

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#29 - Nutrition is an important element of your overall health and wellness; and critically important for runners. In this episode, plant-based registered dietitian nutrition and run coach Kayla Slater shares with us her journey as a runner and how she embraced plant-based nutrition to improve her health and wellness.

Topics Covered:

• What it means to be plant-based
• Overall benefits of plant-based nutrition 
• Benefits specifically for runners
• How to get started with plant-based and watch-outs

Today's Guest
Kayla Slater
Kayla is an online plant-based registered dietitian nutrition and run coach currently residing in beautiful, sunny Florida, with her boyfriend and dog. Kayla has been plant-based for the past five years and running for over 10 years. She is currently training with her dog, Yukon, to qualify for the Boston Marathon. She is also the owner and founder of Plant Based Performance Nutrition and Run Coaching, LLC, where she provides personalized and group support for recreational and intermediate endurance athletes who want to fuel on plants for their health, the environment, and animals while gaining the plant-based performance advantage.

Follow Kayla:

• Instagram - @plantbased_performance_rd_
• Facebook - @kaylaslatermsrdn
• Website - https://plantbasedperformancenutrition.com/

Additional Resources:

• Ritual
• Forks over Knives
• Nutrition Facts

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#028 - Fitness is a journey, not a destination.  In this episode, Naté-Janine Williams shares her fitness journey along with a very personal story about how she needed to take a break to take care of her family. Fitness is a part of your life and we explore what to do when you need to pivot and focus on other areas of your life.

Topics Covered:

• Ways to begin your fitness journey
• Benefits of running and fitness
• Give yourself grace when life happens
• Importance of having a support system at home

Today's Guest

Naté-Janine Williams
Naté is a wife and mother of 5 who tries to find time to juggle it all, while balancing family life and professional life. She is proud to share her story on how she shed over “100 pounds” and created her own journey towards becoming a better version of herself. This led Naté to continue her education and earning a certification in Health, Wellness, and Recreation then opening the door to certifications in Personal Training and Nutrition Coaching. Currently, Natéoperates New Journey Wellness, primarily specializing in Summer Boot Camps as well as personal training and nutritional coaching.

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• Instagram - @heat_life.of.natejanine
• Facebook - Naté-Janine Williams 

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#027 - We often talk about how we as adults benefit from running. But what about our kids? In this episode, running coaches Jeromie Schumacher and Jeff Craig share their journey as coaches and also the benefits that kids can get by running at an early age.

Topics Covered:

• Journey to becoming a running coach
• Benefits of kids running
• How to get your kids involved in running

Today's Guests

Jeromie Schumacher
Jeromie is the founder of Nutmeg Striders, which is a youth cross country, track & field, and conditioning program in Western Connecticut. Jeromie has coached youth and high school cross country, track & field, and triathlon for 28 years.  As an athlete, Jeromie was a captain in cross country and track & field at Southern Connecticut State University. In 2013, he competed for Team USA in the ITU World Championship Olympic distance triathlon in London. Jeromie has his B.S. in Exercise Science/Teacher Certification and currently teaches Physical Education and School Health in Regional School District 15 at Memorial Middle School. He also has an M.S. in Exercise Science/Human Performance.

Jeff Craig
Jeff has been coaching cross country and track & field teams since 2013.  As an athlete, Jeff competed in cross country and track & field in high school and was a captain of the Southern Connecticut State University track & field team during his senior year of college.  He has a B.S. in Business Administration focusing on Management and a M.S. in Exercise Science with a focus on Human Performance.  He is currently a physical education teacher at Rochambeau Middle School where he coaches cross country and is also the head coach for Pomperaug High School’s boys’ track and field team. 

Follow Jeromie & Jeff:

• Jeromie - www.nutmegstriders.com
• Jeff - [email protected]

Additional Resources:

• USA Track & Field (USATF)

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#026 - We typically focus on the fitness benefits of running. But what if there is more? In this episode, we will hear from Holly Robinson who shares her story about how she discovered running later in life, the associated physical and mental benefits, and the "runner's calm".

Topics Covered:

• Journey to 5K as a beginner
• Physical and mental benefits of running
• Importance of finding a support group/community

Today's Guest

Holly Robinson
Holly Robinson is a novelist, journalist, and ghostwriter. She is the author of a memoir and six novels. She and her husband have five children and divide their time between Massachusetts and Prince Edward Island.

Follow Holly:

• Website - www.authorhollyrobinson.com 
• Instagram - @hollyrob1
• Twitter - @hollyrob1
• Linkedin - Holly Robinson
• Facebook - Holly Robinson

Additional Resources:

• How a Reluctant Athlete Learned to Find Clarity and Calmness in Running

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