Ordinary Marathoner

She lost over a hundred pounds and her friend wanted to kill her when she couldn’t fit in her bridesmaid’s dress because she dropped 14 sizes!  Carrie Ann Sorensen’s story is a familiar one on the podcast – shedding weight in large part due to her commitment to running.  Only there’s more to it than … Continue reading "Podcast #43 – Carrie Ann Sorensen"

Her Heiferness, the Head Heifer herself, Melissa Kahn, is back for an encore guest appearance on the podcast. Since we last spoke in Episode #25, “The Herd” at Run, Heifer, Run has grown exponentially and Facebook is all abuzz.  Melissa is getting the word out and people are responding.  She will even be a featured … Continue reading "Podcast #42 – Melissa Kahn"

Last week, for the first time in 40 weeks, I didn’t put out a podcast.  In addition, last week was probably my worst week of training ever since I started this Ironman quest – missed workouts, poor eating habits… it was bad. With less than 3 months remaining until the big day, I needed a … Continue reading "Podcast #41 – Bonus Interim Solo Podcast"

She just wanted to fit into a bridesmaid’s dress, she said.  So she laced up her sneakers and went for a walk, which turned into a run, which turned into an obsession that makes Brooke Farrington one inspirational woman. In the nine years since, she has run countless races – both marathons and half-marathons.  Perhaps most … Continue reading "Podcast #40 – Brooke Farrington"

A runner from the Elite Women’s field of last year’s NYC Marathon on the Ordinary Marathoner podcast?   Yes, it’s true!  Kris Lawrence is our guest this week. Kris and I went head-to-head during the NYC Marathon this past year.  I tried to represent the Ordinary Marathoners out there, but “Larry” beat me by over … Continue reading "Podcast #39 – Kris Lawrence"

The Umstead 100 is no joke.  100 miles of hills and darkness and… did I mention it was 100 miles?  We tracked Brian Burk from our Facebook Disussion Group page as he took on the challenge this past weekend.  Brian absolutely crushed it and wound up setting his personal best. Brian is also an author. … Continue reading "Podcast #38 – Brian Burk"

It is hard to believe that this chiseled athlete, who is now just a few months away from competing in the Kona Ironman, was once over 400 pounds!  How in the world did Chris Holley do it? Chris is a big believer in the Keto diet, which I knew nothing about until this podcast.  I … Continue reading "Podcast #37 – Chris Holley"

It is my distinct pleasure to invite this week’s guest, Ramon Bermo, back to the program.  Ramon heads up the northeast division of Team DetermiNation – a running team focused on raising money and awareness for the American Cancer Society.  Specifically, they target special events and help train participants, be it seasoned experts or those … Continue reading "Podcast #36 – Ramon Bermo"

When my old friend Tim decided he wanted to run his first half-marathon, I couldn’t help but join along.  This past weekend I traveled to Washington DC for the Rock N’ Roll Half Marathon. And I’m proud to report that hard work really pays off.  After months of pushing myself through the initial phases of … Continue reading "Podcast #35 – Tim Condon"

Heather Samuelson is a rockstar.  Some personal trainers might get their certification, teach a few group classes, maybe whip a client or two into shape and hang out at the gym.  Not Heather.  This mother of four boys (all lacrosse players) defines toughness.  She went back to school to get her degree and, along with … Continue reading "Podcast #34 – Heather Samuelson"