RaceMob - Running Together Podcast

#035 - There are very few people on this planet like John. When you talk to him, you get this instant warmth and genuinely welcoming feeling. It's no wonder he was named RRCAs club president of the year. 

He kind of has this boyish enthusiasm for the sport, and yet he clearly fosters a culture of care and community by embodying those principles. 

In this episode, you'll learn about John's background.  And I think he's the first collegiate steeple chaser that we've interviewed. We talk about the importance of community and family, especially when you're chasing big goals or when heartbreak happens. 

We dive into what makes the San Francisco Roadrunner's club so successful. And there are some great takeaways for our own community. Plus we get to hear all about John's globe trotting adventures, including how he finished a marathon on every single continent. And yet that includes Antarctica. 

#34 - My guest today is a teacher, principal, author, motivational speaker, and long time runner. Pre-Covid he was travelling the country - inspiring teachers. And he would often draw on his running background to drive the point home.

In this episode - we talk about the race that changed Adam's life forever, the year he signed up for 12 marathons - and ended up finishing with 13 because he wanted to do a double marathon and oh yeah - completing a 100 miler 2 weeks later, the incredible lessons he's teaching his kids - and how he approaches parenting. Plus how his Vegan lifestyle has impacted his ability to recover.

This is a fun and energetic episode that you don't want to miss.

#033 - Toni is such a fun and inspirational human being!  She is an author, sports nutritionist, athlete, figure competitor, certified personal trainer, 6-time entrepreneur and was recognized with a Women of Influence Award from the Silicon Valley Business Journal.

More than just the budding accolades, or the successful protein foods business that she runs - Toni is genuinely amazing, warm, and incredibly in tune with her mind, body, and spirit.

In this episode, you'll learn:

• The disheartening event that influenced Toni's transition to a healthy lifestyle 
• How she competed in figure competitions at age 48, and won, beating out competitors 20 years younger than her.
• Toni's take on spirituality, and why it's an important part of her wellness routine
• We dive deep into Toni's philosophy on nutrition.  And answer questions around: why you should eat like a diabetic (so you don't become one), the foods you should try to eliminate, and the macro nutrient ratio that Toni recommends.

This episode is brought to you by our free 14-Day Cut the Crap Challenge - which runs from February 1st through the 14th.  We challenge you to cut sugar, alcohol, simple carbs, and saturated fats for 14 days.  Get access to shopping lists, recipes, and a motivated community - plus access to Toni, who normally charges thousands for a consultation. 

Post an emoji every day you've successfully "Cut the Crap" and be entered to win prizes worth over $100.  Visit https://racemob.com/cut-the-crap

All of the show notes will be available online at https://racemob.com/podcast

#32 - When Scott joined the January Challenge - and scheduled his consultation with Coach "B" - we had no idea about his incredible backstory. Like so many of our athletes - he found running later in life - in his 50s. Unlike many of our athletes - Scott found it only about a year removed from having a debilitating infection that led to open-heart surgery.

This conversation will give you a new perspective because you can truly sense Scott's passion for the sport and his outlook on life. In addition, Scott's a true gear geek, a data guy, and a budding YouTuber - so we dig into his shoe collect, recovery products, and geek out over our YouTube inspirations.

You can find all of the show notes online including links to Scott's YouTube channel and instructions on how to submit your running form for analysis by Coach "B" at RaceMob.com/podcast. 

Links in this Show
Scott's YouTube Channel:
https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC1zSW8mmdQtzSLvBIeKzrRA
Scott's Strava Profile: https://www.strava.com/athletes/36312775
Scott's Instagram Account: https://www.instagram.com/ssr7272/
Scott on RaceMob: https://community.racemob.com/u/07408fb8

#031 - In this episode we recap 2020, and what we've been able to accomplish since the launch of this podcast.  We listened to our first episode to see if we accomplished the goals that we initially set in front of us:

• Meeting interesting and wonderful people
• Learning tips and tricks from professionals in our field
• Making friends with people outside our local geography
• Making connections with industry leaders
• Learning how Races would cope, and be able to utilize their creativity

We also talked about some things we've fallen short of the last 6 months:

• Episode downloads (while high by industry standards) aren't where we expected them initially
• Fostering the community has been harder during the pandemic
• It's been difficult to capture all of this information into media that everyone can access

Finally - we looked forward to 2021, and the huge goals that we're looking towards this year.  This includes:

• Continuing the Podcast and YouTube channel, and growing our audience and guest list this year
• Building a platform for coaches and experts to connect with athletes and provide help to coaches interested in getting started
• Revamping our technology platform to make it the central hub for racers going
• Inspiring a social community that encourages sharing and connection
• Hanging out with our friends week after week - and getting to know all of you.

We hope that you enjoy this episode of our podcast.  Please leave us a review and share your favorite episode with a friend.  Help us make 2021 a fantastic year!

#030 - On today’s episode, we’re talking to Coach and Race Director Marathon Matt Forsman.  Matt’s been a fixture of the Bay Area running community for over 15 years.

After hitting some stumbling blocks early in his marathon career, Matt was able to post some incredible marathon times, including a 2:45 marathon.

In this episode you’ll learn about how a coach influenced Matt to pursue running, and eventually marathons.  How a freak compression fracture almost derailed his career at the start.  Why Matt’s running clubs are known for community.  And, how he got into Race Directing and the ingenious things he’s doing to keep people motivated during the pandemic.

You can find all of the show notes online at https://racemob.com/podcast/marathon-matt-forsman.  And without further ado, here’s our conversation.

#029 - Hey RaceMob team - we have a real treat for you today - Devin Lopez is my Crossfit coach.  And while you may associate CrossFit with those incredible athletes on the TV - most gym goers are friendly every day people who want to add a little variety to their routine.  

In this episode you’ll learn how Devin became a coach and his impressive athletic feats.  How he assesses beginner athletes and the bodyweight strength exercises he recommends runners try out.  Plus - we get into a conversation on weightloss and his approach to helping clients.  You can find all of the shownotes online - including a link to Crossfit San Jose’s YouTube channel - where most of these movements have been demonstrated at https://racemob.com/podcast/Devin-Lopez-Crossfit

#028 - 

Here at RaceMob - we’ll occasionally hear about incredible feats.  Sometimes - they just seem too incredible to be real.  Like in episode 17, when we talked to the world record setting Ironman athlete Will Turner.

Well this story is just as incredible - and it comes from someone with so much heart and passion.  Vero had no idea what the impact that a $50 treadmill was going to have on her life.  When she first stepped on that simple machine, and took her first admittedly awkward steps - she had no clue that 13 years later - she’d have completed some of the most grueling ultra distance races in the world.  And in the midst of planning a 13,000 km trek across the continent of Africa to help raise money and awareness for access to clean water.

In this episode you’ll learn:

• Why a marathon didn’t seem quite enough for this ambitious athlete
• Her initial struggles and her mindset to finally break through 
• How she ran across Japan with her daughter biking at her side
• Why this African trek means so much to her

If you’d like to support Vero’s trek, receive coaching from her, or want to follow her on social media - then you can find all of the show notes online at racemob.com/podcast  and without further ado - here’s our conversation.

#027 - We’re excited to welcome Coach Bree Lambert onto the podcast.  Bree is an extremely accomplished athlete in her own right, she was a decorated triathlete, and following a scary accident she’s become one of the top ultra-marathoners in the country.  Winning numerous USA track and field awards and the Tahoe Rim 100 three times.

In this episode we get into Bree’s accomplished career, get her advice on tackling ultra-marathons, and talk about the new running product that Bree’s been working hard on developing.  You can find all of the show notes and links online - including a discount to the Running Pods at https://racemob.com/podcast/Bree-Lambert-Egg-Weights

Egg Weights link and discount code (include an affiliate link to help support our channel)
https://eggweights.com/?ref=fAfne5sMWOf8p
Use Code 'RACEMOB' for 10% off

#026 - Ok - we have a really fun episode for you today!  Kevin Vandi is often called the “yoda” of physical therapy - maybe it’s because of his deep knowledge of the human body, or maybe it’s his ability to breakdown complex biomechanical problems into a lamens terms.

Whatever it is - Kevin has some Star Wars like technology at his practice Competitive Edge in San Jose.  In this episode you’ll learn how Kevin’s motion capture tech, pressure sensing treadmill, and high speed cameras have helped countless athletes detect and correct running inefficiencies - including our very own coach.

You’ll learn about common problems he sees from his athletes, common injuries, and his systematic approach on solving them.  You’re going to learn so much, and especially If you’re a geek like me - you’re really going to love this conversation!