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#075 - Are you thinking about increasing your race distance, but wondering what it takes to run your first marathon? Olivia Levy shares her strategy and experience for her first marathon; including training tips and overcoming the mental battle of running longer distances. 

Olivia also shares her passion for making running more inclusive and bridging the gap between physical fitness and philanthropy.

Topics Covered:

• Striking the right balance between training, strength-building, and mental fortitude in races
• Staying consistent with your training and progress to longer distances, such as a half marathon or marathon
• Staying committed to your running journey and enjoy the personal growth and accomplishments along the way
• Engaging in conversations and initiatives about diversity and inclusion in the running community

Today’s Guest

Olivia Levy

Olivia is a distance runner living in Toronto, Canada. She draws on her graduate educational background in socio-legal studies and business management to lead discussions and initiatives on anti-racism and anti-oppression in running. Currently, Olivia is the marketing director for the pride and remembrance run and ambassador for Saucony Canada. She has been featured in Toronto Star, Sports Net X Black History Month, and City News Everywhere. She has raced from 5k to Marathon and is currently focusing on 10Ks and Half marathons.

Follow Olivia:

• Instagram - @liv_alexa
• Tik Tok - @lovelivalexa

Resources:

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#074 - Are you tired of trying to push through life with an 'all-or-nothing' mindset, only to be left feeling defeated and unfulfilled? Alexander Golik (AJ) is here to share the solution that will help you achieve that change. 

After quickly winning championships in Spartan Deka and Hyrox hybrid races, AJ fell into the trap of having an all-or-nothing mindset. He shares his journey along with practical tips and invaluable advice on how to break free from this limiting belief and take control of your future.

Topics Covered:

• How to defeat the all-or-nothing mentality to continually enhance your personal growth
• Tackling mental obstacles and establishing attainable objectives for racing success
• Running techniques to help you get faster as a runner 
• The life-changing influence of running - mentally and physically

Today’s Guest

Alexander Golik

AJ is a hybrid/ocr athlete from Long Island, New York. Currently, a full time student at Johnson & Wales University pursuing a Masters of Science in Nutrition and Dietetics and Sales Manager at Under Armour. AJ grew up involved in and playing team sports which continued through college. He played Division III lacrosse at Purchase College (2x Captain) and graduated with a Bachelors of Science in Psychology. 

AJ was introduced into racing through a Deka Strong in June 2022 and fell in love with the sport. Since, he has competed in Spartan, Deka, and Hyrox. AJ has run both a marathon & half marathon as well. Highlights have been becoming a 2x Deka World Champion in the 18-24 age group (Strong & Mile) and winning the Hyrox North American Championship in the U24 division. 

Follow Alexander:

• Instagram - @alexandergolikk

Resources:

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• 8 Week Fitness Coaching Program with Underdog Fitness
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#073 - New York City firefighter and runner, Ony Franco, shares his fitness journey which started while preparing for the FDNY Academy. With the help of his friends, family, and peers, he successfully completed the Academy and developed a passion for running. Ony was able to push through fear and discomfort to achieve his goals and now encourages others to set challenging goals and push themselves out of their comfort zone.

Topics Covered:

• How did Ony Franco develop a successful fitness journey?
• What motivates Ony Franco to continue his running and obstacle racing goals?
• How can surrounding yourself with the right people help you?
• What resources you can use to help in your career and fitness journey?

Today’s Guest

Ony Franco

Ony has been a New York City Firefighter for the last 8 years and began his fitness journey in 2014 while he was preparing for FDNY academy. He started racing in OCR competitively at the end of 2021 and ramped up his running in 2022.

Follow Ony:

• Instagram - @o.francooo

Resources:

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• 8 Week Fitness Coaching Program with Underdog Fitness
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#072 - Fun-loving adventurer Kinsey shares her story about how her active upbringing quickly spiraled into obsessive exercising and an eating disorder, requiring her to find a new, joyful way to approach movement and exercise. **This interview includes discussion around eating disorders**

Topics Covered:

• Understanding the slippery slope of developing an unhealthy relationship with exercise
• Re-wiring the way we approach exercise and movement
• Rediscovering joy in movement and exercise

Today’s Guest

Kinsey

Kinsey is a fun-loving adventurer, living in Colorado, who loves to ski, hike, rock climb and occasionally "trail jog." She grew up in a very active family with a canoe-racing father, but developed an eating disorder in high school, which caused her to shift her perspective when it comes to exercise, training and racing. Through her healing journey, she's learned to lean into the activities that bring her joy, take the pressure off of performance and still stay active in an intuitive and healthy way. Connect with her at feelgoodsocial.com or tune into her podcast Feel Good Social Podcast on your favorite listening platform.

Follow Kinsey:

• Instagram - @feelgoodsocial
• Website - www.feelgoodsocial.com

Resources:

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• 8 Week Fitness Coaching Program with Underdog Fitness
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#071 - Founder of Project Purple and runner, Dino Verrelli, talks about how running positively impacted his life, how he developed fundraisers that incorporate running to help pancreatic cancer patients worldwide, and how you can benefit by supporting a good cause.

Topics Covered:

• How Project Purple helps families of those battling pancreatic cancer & fund research
• How can running be a positive outlet and therapeutic experience
• How anyone can experience the same thrill of running a marathon as elite athletes

Today’s Guest

Dino Verrelli

Dino Verrelli is the founder of Project Purple, which is an impact-driven organization with a vision of a world without pancreatic cancer. Dino's father, Giovanni, was diagnosed with pancreatic cancer in 2008 and lost his battle in 2011. Dino promised his father before he passed that he will never give up on defeating pancreatic cancer! Dino is a runner, CrossFitter, and all things pancreatic cancer.

Follow Dino:

• Instagram - @projectpurple
• Instagram - @dinoprojectpurple
• Facebook - @projectpurple
• Website - www.projectpurple.org

Resources:

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• 8 Week Fitness Coaching Program with Underdog Fitness
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#070 - Passionate athlete Jon Ross-Wiley strives to push himself to the limit by completing a Spartan Ultra and conquering the challenging obstacles of obstacle course races (OCR), discovering an unexpected serenity while running during the process.

Topics Covered:

• How did Jon Ross-Wiley transition into the obstacle course racing world and become proficient with grip work and obstacles?
• What inspired Jon to improve his running and find joy along the way?
• How does Jon Ross-Wiley stay healthy and motivated in the hybrid fitness space by managing knee issues and utilizing the right equipment?

Today’s Guest

Jon Ross-Wiley

Jon is a husband, father, lifelong educator, and athlete. Jon jumped into the world of OCR and things ramped up in terms of fitness, which coincided with his mother passing away at the age of 66 after battling cancer, so training and racing also became spaces for reflection and therapy. Jon has taken on dozens of Spartan Races and, more recently, has turned his attention to the hybrid fitness space. Highlights for Jon have been completing the Spartan Ultra at Killington and getting an AG win at DekaFit New Jersey in 2021. 


Follow Jon (and his coaches):

• Instagram - @ocr_aroo
• Instagram (Elite Fitness) - @elite_fpt
• Instagram (yancycampofficial) - @yancycampofficial

Resources:

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#069 - Ciji Serdula, a self-professed 'not-so-athletic' country girl, shares her inspiring journey of overcoming her own doubts to achieve her goal of running a sub-two-hour half marathon and motivating others to do the same. With consistency, training plans, and supportive friends and family, Ciji was able to push herself further and run her best race yet.

Topics Covered:

• How Ciji went from not being athletic to running half marathons
• How she overcame self-doubt to reach her goal of running a half marathon in under two hours
• Her experience running with and without training plans
• How she uses running as an outlet for stress relief and to stay motivated

Today’s Guest

Ciji Serdula

Busy mom of four, wife, and full-time nurse working in healthcare marketing who enjoys spreading her love for running and motivating others through her Instagram account, @CijiRuns. 

Follow Ciji:

• Instagram - @cijiruns
• Strava - Ciji Serdula

Resources:

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Inspire to Run Podcast host, Richard Conner, shares his experience from his first race of 2023 and five tips helping him improve his performance to reach his running goals this year.

Topics Covered:

• Strategies for improving performance as a runner to reach your goals
• How training will evolve over time depending on your experience and goals
• Preparation and pre-race warm-up for better performance

Today’s Guest

Richard Conner

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

Resources:

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#067 - Nadine Mulvina embarks on a journey of self-discovery to redefine her idea of fun and her relationship with alcohol, only to find that running is the key to unlocking her inner strength and sobriety.

Topics Covered:

• The Psychology of Running: Explore how running can be both physical and mental, and how one person used it as a form of therapy to help them get sober.
• The Power of Community: Discover the role of community in addiction recovery and how one person found a supportive group of runners to inspire and motivate them.
• How Travel and Sobriety Changed Nadine's Life: Learn how one person turned a pandemic into an opportunity to explore and live in their purpose while sober.

Today’s Guest

Nadine Mulvina

Nadine Mulvina is a NYC-based sober educator. She has a podcast and community called The Sober Butterfly which encourages people to live their best lives without alcohol or substances. In her free time, Nadine loves to cook, travel, help others evaluate their relationship with alcohol, and of course, run. 

To connect, follow Nadine on Instagram @the.soberbutterfly or check out her YouTube Chanel: The Sober Butterfly. 

Follow Nadine:

• Instagram - @the.soberbutterfly
• Tik-tok - The Sober Butterfly
• Website - thesoberbutterfly.com
• Email - [email protected]

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#066 - Jay Wells was diagnosed with diabetes in his early 30s he was determined to save himself from becoming another statistic, embarking on a dramatic lifestyle change that included a plant-based diet, running and strength training, ultimately losing over 150lbs in just four years.

Topics Covered:

• How Jay lost more than 150lbs in four years through a plant-based diet and running
• Overcoming mental hurdles of switching to a healthier lifestyle and making lasting changes
• Gaining confidence to do your workouts in public as a new runner
• Reasons to run beyond the physical health benefits

Today’s Guest

Jay Wells

Jay Wells is a DC-based Marketing Executive that fell in love with running during his weight loss journey. Having spent the last six years practicing a vegan diet, Jay has lost over 150lbs. He is also a Certified Nutrition Consultant that is passionate about physical and mental health. Jay is an avid runner having completed four full marathons and over twenty half marathons.

Follow Jay:

• Instagram - @marathonjay_

Resources:

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