RunChats with @RonRunsNYC

I feel doubly blessed to have had the chance to sit and talk all things running with Andi & Zach Ripley from the awesome AtoZrunning Podcast.

We don’t title our episodes, but if we did, this surely would be A to Z, because we truly covered it from end to end in a fun point-counterpoint style. And thanks to Zoom, we got to hang in each other’s living rooms (and they even got to meet Princess Coco!)

We dialed it all the way back to where they got started:

How Andi was on fire for running as soon as she was upright and how she enjoyed beating anyone on the playground in races—including the boys—and owned the Middle School’s Mile record.

How Zach flirted with soccer in high school before coming to his senses and qualifying for States in Cross Country and becoming a top runner in college (while earning major bonus points with me for running steeple!)

We also talked about what feeds and fuels️ their competitive drive and their experiences running in the last two Olympic Trials—Zach in LA in 2016 and Andi in ATL in 2020.

We chatted about Andi’s build for Chicago, how she ran and rehabbed through 2 hip labrum tears, and her unique race strategy that worked so well in the Windy City and helped punch her ticket to the historic race in Atlanta!

They are super talented runners, terrific coaches, amazing content creators, and Mom & Dad to two young, beautiful boys, DJ & Miles.

I hope you enjoy this convo as much as we did! If you do, it would mean the world to me if you would rate the episode or write a review and share feedback wherever you get your podcast groove on.

Connect With Andi & Zach:

AtoZrunning on Instagram: @atozrunning

Andi on Instagram: @andiripley

Zach on Twitter: @zripley

Website: https://www.atozrunning.com/

Podcast: https://www.atozrunning.com/podcast/

Connect With Ron:

Personal Instagram: @ronrunsnyc

Podcast Instagram: @runchats_with_ronrunsnyc

Facebook: https://fb.me/runchats

Website: https://ronrunsnyc.com/

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Casey Kilareski is a stay-at-home mom to 2 beautiful girls—Ella-Kate age 8 and Julie age 3—who SCORCHED a 2:43 in only her 2nd marathon at CIM, to punch her ticket to Atlanta for the Olympic Trials!

After the birth of Julie, she battled mild postpartum depression and felt selfish about needing so much time to train and be away from her girls. We covered how she learned to create routines that work for them and give herself grace, which empowered her as a mom and runner.

We explored the role her 1st coach, Brian Clevenger, played as advocate, role model, and father figure. As well as how her current coach, Brendon O’Leary, and Casey have great communication and are meshing so well together today.

We also talked about how she learned to stop looking for magic parenting moments and started focusing on finding your light that makes you shine. (I'm pretty sure Casey has found her light!)

If you’re looking for a coach, why not work with one who is a U.S. Olympic Trials Qualifier ;-)

It was so fun getting to know her better as a mom, runner, coach, and O’Leary Racing teammate. Casey was nervous about coming on and I’m eternally grateful she stepped out of her comfort zone to share her AMAZING story! I have no doubt it will RESONATE with and INSPIRE running moms and dads everywhere!

Casey’s an absolute rock-star and someone I’m super proud to call friend. I'm so excited to follow her running journey to the Trials and beyond.

Please take a listen and hear Casey’s AMAZING Story! If you’re deeply moved like I was, it would mean the world to me if you would rate the episode or write a review and share feedback wherever you get your podcast groove on.

Connect With Casey:

Instagram: @caseykilareski

ORT Instagram: @olearyracingteam

ORT Facebook: https://www.fb.me/Olearyracingteam/

Connect With Ron:

Personal Instagram: @ronrunsnyc

Podcast Instagram: @runchats_with_ronrunsnyc

Facebook: https://fb.me/runchats

Website: https://ronrunsnyc.com/

Additional Mentions:

Let Your Mind Run by Deena Kastor: https://amzn.to/35ZPVct

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© 2020 Ron Romano

Just two guys sharing a bag of Cheetos talking all things running, and dropping some seriously colorful language.

(Disclaimer: this one is really rated E as an Explicit+)

One of us was a highschool state 3200M champion, a 3X All-America, ran in the 1st World 1/2 Marathon Champs for Team USA where they threw down a 1:03:50, and has PR’s of 13:50 in the 5K, and 28:50 in the 10K—and also coached a multitude of All-American women at Texas in XC/Track and is a legendary podcaster. You'll have to tune in to find out who ;-)

I'm honored to have had the chance to sit down with “The Sorcerer,” Steve Sisson of Telos Running and Running On Purpose.

Please take a listen and hear Steve’s burning passion and love for running!

It would mean the world to me if you would rate the episode or write a review and share feedback wherever you get your podcast groove on.

Connect With Steve:

Instagram: @sisson

Telos Instagram: @telosrunning

Website: https://www.telosrunning.com/

Connect With Ron:

Personal Instagram: @ronrunsnyc

Podcast Instagram: @runchats_with_ronrunsnyc

Facebook: https://fb.me/runchats

Website: https://ronrunsnyc.com/

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© 2019 Ron Romano

I had such a blast sitting down with Allie to hear her INSPIRING story!

From her HS days as a stud pitcher, to her 1st exposure to running cross-country and becoming Team Captain—to Seton Hall where she enjoyed parties, frat life, and became a two-pack-a-day smoker.

She met her hubby Chris, settled down, quit smoking, and gained over 60lbs from her 1st pregnancy. She was upset and decided to take action.

She worked on her nutrition, researched, and found a local Running Group Chapter of @momsrunthistown (https://www.momsrunthistown.com) where she connected with fellow bad ass mom-runners Ashley (@runningbun), Naomi (@njmiles13), and Eileen (@emacber1), who welcomed her in, answered her questions, and together they formed a powerful Tribe!

From there, Allie’s running journey took full flight! From running her 1st 5k race in 2014 in 26:19/8:30 per mile pace to her recent ROCK STAR performance at the @berlinmarathon where she ran 3:05/7:03 per mile pace! WOW...what a transformation!

Allie is a total badass and is someone I’m proud to call friend. I'm excited to see what her future holds working with a terrific running coach, James McKirdy (@mckirdytrained).

Please take a listen and share her incredibly inspiring story!

If you’re deeply moved like I was, it would mean the world to me if you would rate the episode or write a review and share feedback wherever you get your podcast groove on.

Connect With Allie:

Instagram: @alliecat216

Facebook: https://fb.me/allison.ayers.543

Connect With Ron:

Personal Instagram: @ronrunsnyc

Podcast Instagram: @runchats_with_ronrunsnyc

Facebook: https://fb.me/runchats

Website: https://ronrunsnyc.com/

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Social: @_margittai

© 2019 Ron Romano

It was so much FUN sitting down for a chat with The Marathon Marcus, Marcus Brown. Marcus is truly one of the good guys in the running community and he embodies all that is good in our sport!

Our chat covered a lot of ground, including: how he started his inspiring running journey from being a 4:55 marathoner, to knocking on the door of sub-3. How he’s built a powerful, deeply engaged community and platform through social media. His use of a Performance Coach, Duncan Foster (who can be found on IG @dsfcoaching or his website https://www.dsfcoaching.com/), mental strategies, mantras, our man David Goggins, and some funny running stories.

Please take a listen and share Marcus’s inspiring story!

If you’re moved like I was, it would mean the world to me if you would rate the episode or write a review and share feedback wherever you get your podcast groove on.

Connect With Marcus:

Instagram: @themarathonmarcus

Facebook: https://fb.me/marathon.marcus

Website: https://marathonmarcus.com/

Connect With Ron:

Personal Instagram: @ronrunsnyc

Podcast Instagram: @runchats_with_ronrunsnyc

Facebook: https://fb.me/runchats

Website: https://ronrunsnyc.com/

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© 2019 Ron Romano

Welcome to the launch of RunChats with @RonRunsNYC! I'm honored to have Kelley Batton Duell on as my 1st guest. KBD, as she’s affectionately known, truly embodies the warrior spirit, is a complete and total badass, and is someone I’m extremely proud to call a friend. 

One minute she’s training for the London Marathon and the next she's in the hospital not knowing what was going to happen next. Listen in to find out what transpired, what acted as fuel for her fire, and how her family and close running friends, the Clay Loop Tribe, were there for her when she needed it most to advocate for her care and help her get back on her feet.

Just 6 short months after her hospital ordeal, she fought like Hell and battled back to land on the starting line of the Chicago Marathon with a goal of running a BQ. What happens next is some next-level, dare I say Goggins-esque, badassery #canthurtme

Please take a listen and share her incredibly, inspiring story!

If you’re deeply moved like I was, it would mean the world to me if you would rate the episode or write a review and share feedback wherever you get your podcast groove on.

Connect With KBD:

Instagram: @kelleyduell

Connect With Ron:

Personal IG: @ronrunsnyc 

Podcast IG: @runchats_with_ronrunsnyc

Facebook: https://fb.me/runchats

Website: https://ronrunsnyc.com/

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Email: [email protected]

Social: @_margittai @inpostmedia

© 2019 Ron Romano

A brief introduction and insight into what's to come.