Julie Bretigan is the Executive Director of Life Adventure Center in Versailles, a nonprofit that uses outdoor adventure to unlock resilience in people who have experienced trauma. We'll talk about their impact and how you can support their mission.

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Cara Meade from Creative Yoga in Lexington joins the show to discuss how yoga can benefit runners. If you're looking for new ways to improve your running performance, listen to this episode and consider yoga.

Plus, our Brooks Guru gives us details on the Ghost 17.

Learn more about yoga for runners in this blog post from Cara. And learn more about yoga on Now: a Podcast by Creative Yoga.

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We're excited to bring on Special Olympics Kentucky as our race beneficiary for Run the Bluegrass. Brent Wallace joins the show to discuss his many years as a Special Olympics volunteer. He tells us about their opportunities for athletes with intellectual disabilities, a common misperception of Special Olympians, and what not to do at the Polar Plunge.

Learn more at soky.org.

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Of course, getting the right pair of shoes is essential for foot health. But shoes are only part of the solution. John Mascari of Currex talks to us about the advantages of insoles. Running, walking, standing ... whatever you're doing, a good pair of insoles can make a huge difference in health, comfort, and running performance.

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University of Kentucky's DanceBlue is an entirely student-run organization that fundraises year-round for the DanceBlue Hematology/Oncology Clinic and culminates in a 24-hour no sitting, no sleeping dance marathon.

On this episode, UK students Anneli White and Sammy Tate, both of whom are part of this year’s DanceBlue committee, discuss the impact DanceBlue has had on Kentucky children.

We'll also deep dive into the HOKA Skyflow. Listen and click below to see how you can join John's Run/Walk Shop and HOKA in supporting DanceBlue.

Support UK DanceBlue March 24-30, 2025

Learn more about UK DanceBlue

Donate to DanceBlue

DanceBlue social media: @uk_danceblue

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Learn about the HOKA Skyflow

Cody Johnson's Skyflow review

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We love trees! In this episode, Heather Wilson explains why you should too.

Heather is the Senior Program Manager of Urban & Community Forestry and former City Arborist for LFUCG. She tells us about the importance of a robust urban canopy and the impact Reforest the Bluegrass has had on our community for over a quarter century.

You can support Reforest the Bluegrass by joining us on March 22 at the Reforest Frenzy 5K, 10K, and 1-Mile Dash. Sign up today.

Plus, ASICS tech rep Meredith McKinney gives us the details on the new Cumulus and Superblast shoes. Thanks to ASICS for sponsoring the Reforest Frenzy!

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Converting an old, 10-acre parking lot into a vibrant public park is no small feat, but it's about to become a reality later this year. Gatton Park on the Town Branch is nearing completion. Executive Director Allison Lankford joins Kentucky Running to discuss the project's history and what we can expect when the park launches.

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How can you protect yourself on the roads and the trails? What gear is essential for runners to carry? What should you do if you think you're being followed? These aren't fun questions to think about, but they're important ones.

Varinka Ensminger is an accomplished runner, a security manager for the Department of Defense, a trainer for the U.S. Army, and a former forensic detective for the Lexington Police Department. In this episode, Varinka shares a wealth of knowledge on runner safety. She'll share tips on essential safety gear, how to find the safest spots to run, what to do if you're being followed, and more.

Plus, we'll check in with Conor, our Brooks Guru, for details on the new Glycerin and Adrenaline.

Links to resources discussed in this episode:

• Lexington Crime Data
• The Safest and Most Dangerous Places in Lexington
• S.T.A.R.R. Program (Self Defense Tactics and Risk Reduction)

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Katie Ullery-Syvarth is a registered dietician who works with athletes to address issues of underfueling and eating disorders. In this episode, Katie talks about proper fueling, warning signs of eating disorders, and how coaches and parents can help young athletes who might be experiencing disordered eating.

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After the tragic loss of one of their members, Frontrunners Lexington launched an initiative to quantify the number of drivers running red lights in Lexington. Matt talks to Jason Schubert of Frontrunners to discuss this community-led effort and what the next steps will be as they work toward a safer city.

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