This week the Runner Girls are back after a holiday break to look back on their year in running, talk about resolutions for the new year, and announce the winners of the 2014 Runner Girls Charity Challenge.Runner Girl Recommends:Meagan: Year Compass- A Year Review and Planning ToolSue: Erin Condren Happy New You ClutchKatie: JogTunes Indie PodcastRunner Girl of the Week:Jean from DailyMileCharity Challenge:Thanks to Jamie Burniston for her donation to the Runner Girls Charity Challenge. And congratulations to our winners, Catherine Saggerson and Tammy Kubus! Full results are coming soon to RunnerGirlsPodcast.com/CharityChallenge.Also Mentioned on the Show:Katie's Etsy Shop

This week Katie and Meagan are counting the days until Christmas break, Sue is baking up treats she can't enjoy, and the Runner Girls talk to Evelyn about her running journey on thisrunnerlovespurple.com.Runner Girl Recommends:Meagan: Fabric Spray PaintSue: Pizza Lasagna CasseroleKatie: RetailMeNotRunner Girl of the Week:Nichole from Pittsburgh on DailyMileCharity Challenge:Thanks this week to Tammy Kubus for donating to the Runner Girls Charity Challenge. You can enter the Charity Challenge at runnergirlspodcast.com/charitychallenge.

This week Katie and Meagan have race recaps to share and Sue shares about all of her non-running hobbies. Do you have a running-related blog you'd like to share with us on the show? Email [email protected] today!Runner Girl Recommends:Sue: Isopure Low Carb Chocolate Whey Protein PowderKatie: Hippie Runner HeadbandsMeagan: Serial PodcastRunner Girl of the Week:Holly on DailyMileCharity Challenge:Thanks this week to Jean Wheasler for donating to the Runner Girls Charity Challenge. You can enter the Charity Challenge at runnergirlspodcast.com/charitychallenge.Also Mentioned on the Show:12 Days of Christmas by Straight No ChaserFavorite Things by Julie Andrews

This week the Runner Girls are joined by author Ray Charbonneau to talk about his latest running book, "Idle Feet Do the Devil's Work". Ray shares stories about running as a guide for a visually impaired runner, running a 50K ultramarathon on one two-mile stretch of road, and what he does to improve his running while cooking his oatmeal.To find out more about Ray and his books:Y24K.comRunner Girl Recommends:Meagan: Two Dots AppSue: StrongLifts 5x5 AppKatie: Run the Bluegrass AppRunner Girl of the Week:Frank on DailyMileCharity Challenge:You can enter the Charity Challenge at runnergirlspodcast.com/charitychallenge.

This week Meagan is traveling, so Sue and Katie are holding down the fort at Runner Girls studios. Or attempting to anyway... Katie's ready for her parents to return to Kentucky, Sue is ready to throw her laptop out the window, and for our weekly topic, we chat with Luke Humphrey from Hansons Marathon Method about the philosophy behind 16 mile long runs, consecutive training days, and the importance of running easy days easy and hard days hard. To Find out More about Luke and Hansons Marathon Method:Hansons Coaching ServicesVelopress.comRunner Girl Recommends:Katie: PayPalSue: Chia Seed PuddingRunner Guy of the Week:Todd from IN on DailyMileCharity Challenge:Thanks this week to Jean Wheasler for participating in the Charity Challenge. You can enter the Charity Challenge at runnergirlspodcast.com/charitychallenge.

This week Meagan is sick again, Katie's parents are in town, and Sue manages to fix her computer and put out a new episode! Plus, we're finally catching up on all of the great feedback you've been sending us.Runner Girl Recommends:Meagan: Bare Baked Apple ChipsSue: Fitness BlenderKatie: Running to the beat of musicRunner Guy of the Week:Justin from MA on DailyMileCharity Challenge:Thanks this week to Rebekah Cook, Shelly Schneider, Sydnee Franzwa, Christa Allgood, Catherine Saggerson, Larry Duncan, Carol Cantwell, Jackie Beyer, and Sara Mithaugen for participating in the Charity Challenge. You can enter the Charity Challenge at runnergirlspodcast.com/charitychallenge.Also Mentioned on the Show:EkhartYoga.comStanding Figure Four Yoga PoseJog.fmTrailMix

This week Meagan is sick again, Katie's parents are in town, and Sue manages to fix her computer and put out a new episode! Plus, we're finally catching up on all of the great feedback you've been sending us.

Runner Girl Recommends:
Meagan: Bare Baked Apple Chips
Sue: Fitness Blender
Katie: Running to the beat of music

Runner Guy of the Week:
Justin from MA on DailyMile

Charity Challenge:
Thanks this week to Rebekah Cook, Shelly Schneider, Sydnee Franzwa, Christa Allgood, Catherine Saggerson, Larry Duncan, Carol Cantwell, Jackie Beyer, and Sara Mithaugen for participating in the Charity Challenge. You can enter the Charity Challenge at runnergirlspodcast.com/charitychallenge.

Also Mentioned on the Show:
EkhartYoga.com
Standing Figure Four Yoga Pose
Jog.fm
TrailMix

On this edition of the Runner Girls Hotline, we hear from Emily and Tammy as they try to reach their Charity Challenge time goals. To share your run on the next edition of Runner Girls Hotline, call our voicemail line at (206) 337-4715. Thanks for listening, now go outside and run!

This week Sue finally goes to the doctor, Meagan goes to an NFL game, and Katie goes to the bark park. And to wrap up our injury series, we have a fun quiz on all the topics we've covered.Runner Girl Recommends:Sue: Water Your BodyKatie: Sir SlyMeagan: S Health on Samsung Galaxy phonesRunner Girl of the Week:Lizette from NY on DailyMileCharity Challenge:Thanks to Emily Leik for participating in the Charity Challenge. You can enter the Charity Challenge at runnergirlspodcast.com/charitychallenge.

This week Meagan decides to continue teaching, Katie and Sue have race reports, and we're talking about Gluteus Medius Syndrome in our injury series.Gluteus Medius Syndrome Resources:Gluteus Medius SyndromeGluteus Medius (Minimus) SyndromeRunner Girl Recommends:Katie: Keto Crockpot RecipesMeagan: Pandora ShuffleSue: 180 Free Bodyweight WorkoutsRunner Girl of the Week:Upandhumming on DailyMileCharity Challenge:You can enter the Charity Challenge at runnergirlspodcast.com/charitychallenge.