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- Jason Bahamundi: How a Puerto Rican kid from the Bronx came to run Western States, Rocky Racoon and the Cocodona 250Jason Bahamundi is an ultra runner who lives by the motto 'all gas, no brakes,' but he only started running when he was 'voluntold' he would be doing a half-marathon for charity.His first training run left him gasping for breath, but Jason was hooked. Running became a habit that led him to longer and longer races and ever bigger challenges, including completing Western States, the Rocky Racoon 100-miler several times, and Cocodona 250.Along the way, he has finished a host of Ironman triathlons - not bad for someone who saw running as a punishment at school.Jason is also the founder of Run, Tri, Bike magazine, which is devoted to celebrating the endurance lifestyle while expanding diversity and inclusion in sport.Running Tales talked to Jason about championing women in running, sleeping during ultra races, and how running has helped him with his business...--------------------------------Read Run, Tri, Bike magazine at https://runtrimag.com/🎤 LISTEN TO THE RUNNING TALES PODCAST:Follow this smart link to wherever you listen [https://link.chtbl.com/tVqw2t5u]📖 READ RUNNING TALES ON SUBSTACK:Read our articles here: https://runningtales.substack.comSubscribe to our Substack newsletter: https://runningtales.substack.com/subscribe📧 EMAIL: [email protected]FACEBOOK: https://www.facebook.com/runningtalespodcastTWITTER: https://twitter.com/RunningTalesPodINSTAGRAM: https://www.instagram.com/runningtalespod/YOUTUBE: https://youtube.com/@runningtalespod36 min
- Natasha Swartley: Ultra marathoner on how life in the Navy helped foster a don’t quit attitudeNatasha Swartley wasn't particularly sporty growing up - and running certainly didn't feature on her to do list.Even after she joined the US Navy at just 18, fitness was a punishment for being 'sarcastic' with push-ups and squats proving particularly unpopular.But Tasha slowly developed a love of fitness and eventually running, ending up being responsible for training 3,000 men under her watch.By 2019, she had completed her first ultra marathon - a 50-miler which she conquered despite neglecting race nutrition and training on a treadmill.Tasha has since left the Navy to become a wilderness EMT, but her love of ultra running has blossomed - despite two DNFs at the 100-mile distance.Running Tales spoke to her about life in the Navy as a high-ranking woman, hauling ammunition across ships and how it prepared her for running long distances, and the power of three little letters: DFQ.--------------------------------🎤 LISTEN TO THE RUNNING TALES PODCAST:Follow this smart link to wherever you listen [https://link.chtbl.com/tVqw2t5u]📖 READ RUNNING TALES ON SUBSTACK:Read our articles here: https://runningtales.substack.comSubscribe to our Substack newsletter: https://runningtales.substack.com/subscribe📧 EMAIL: [email protected]FACEBOOK: https://www.facebook.com/runningtalespodcastTWITTER: https://twitter.com/RunningTalesPodINSTAGRAM: https://www.instagram.com/runningtalespod/YOUTUBE: https://youtube.com/@runningtalespod35 min
- Rohan Kallicharan: The Olympic legacy runner who went from mental health crisis to the cusp of 100 marathonsRohan Kallicharan, a sub-three hour marathoner, is on the verge of something extraordinary.With more than 80 marathons - including 10 in 10 days - already behind him, the man dubbed by friends as 'Ro Farah' is aiming to reach 100 marathons before he turns 50 next June.But that achievement will barely touch the surface of Rohan's story.Over a 15 year period, starting when he was a teenager, he struggled with his mental health, attempting suicide three times before eventually being diagnosed with bipolar disorder.With a lot of hard work, Rohan was able to move forward with his life, but in confronting his mental demons he began to neglect his physical wellbeing, ballooning up to 19 stone.It was only when he visited the London Olympic Games in 2012 that Rohan realised it was time to do something about his weight. Shortly afterwards he started running - and he's barely stopped since.Running Tales talked to Rohan about the mental health benefits of running - and how when he became too focused on times he briefly fell out of love with the sport, his 100 marathon goal, and raising tens of thousands of pounds for Mind, the mental health charity...--------------------------------Visit Rohan's website, Run With Perseverance, at https://run-with-perseverance.co.uk/Sponsor Rohan in his efforts to run 100 marathons before he reaches 50 - all monies go to Mind: https://www.justgiving.com/page/ro-fun-before-fifty🎤 LISTEN TO THE RUNNING TALES PODCAST:Follow this smart link to wherever you listen [https://link.chtbl.com/tVqw2t5u]📖 READ RUNNING TALES ON SUBSTACK:Read our articles here: https://runningtales.substack.comSubscribe to our Substack newsletter: https://runningtales.substack.com/subscribe🙏 DONATE TO HELP RUNNING TALES:If you like this episode please consider donating to help us keep going: https://www.buymeacoffee.com/stepforward📧 EMAIL: [email protected]FACEBOOK: https://www.facebook.com/runningtalespodcastTWITTER: https://twitter.com/RunningTalesPodINSTAGRAM: https://www.instagram.com/runningtalespod/YOUTUBE: https://youtube.com/@runningtalespod49 min
- Christopher McDougall: Born to Run author on war reporting, running with donkeys and why the B-52’s can perfect your formChristopher McDougall wasn't even a runner when he came across the Tarahumara Indians of Mexico.He'd been told he was too big. He'd be better off guarding the President or riding a bike than running.But what he found not only changed his life, but those of thousands of runners across the globe.In 2009, Christopher published his now famous book on the Tarahumara, 'Born to Run: A Hidden Tribe, Super Athletes, and the Greatest Race the World Has Never Seen'.Not only did it uncover the secrets of the Tarahumara, who could run incredible distances in super fast times, it opened up his eyes to a whole new way of running.Christopher has gone on to write two more masterpieces on running, 'Natural Born Heroes' and 'Running With Sherman'.But Running Tales wanted to find out a little bit more about the man behind the books that have inspired so many runners all over the world - and caused headaches among those in the big shoe companies.We spoke to Christopher about how his father both embarrassed and inspired him by running laps round his school and going on to run three hour 30 marathons while in his 60s, his life as a war correspondent, and what is it like running with donkeys...--------------------------------Visit Christopher's website at https://www.chrismcdougall.com/ to find out more about his work and writing.🎤 LISTEN TO THE RUNNING TALES PODCAST:Follow this smart link to wherever you listen [https://link.chtbl.com/tVqw2t5u]📖 READ RUNNING TALES ON SUBSTACK:Read our articles here: https://runningtales.substack.comSubscribe to our Substack newsletter: https://runningtales.substack.com/subscribe🙏 DONATE TO HELP RUNNING TALES:If you like this episode please consider donating to help us keep going: https://www.buymeacoffee.com/stepforward📧 EMAIL: [email protected]FACEBOOK: https://www.facebook.com/runningtalespodcastTWITTER: https://twitter.com/RunningTalesPodINSTAGRAM: https://www.instagram.com/runningtalespod/YOUTUBE: https://youtube.com/@runningtalespod51 min
- Anthony Swain: The ultra runner who started jogging to beat a back injury and the pandemicAnthony Swain has always been active, with martial arts and karate his first love.But, after suffering from asthma as a child, running was never on his to do list.That all changed during the coronavirus pandemic, when with contact sports off the menu and an aggravating back injury requiring him to keep moving, Anthony decided to try running again.He's not stopped since.A resident of Japan, Anthony has embraced that country's love of running, graduating from regular runs to taking on a marathon and soon after an ultra event.Running Tales spoke to Anthony about how he finished tenth in his first ever marathon - don't mention there were only 27 competitors(!), how running has helped him with his martial arts, and why he's moved into writing about the sport...--------------------------------You can read Anthony's Substack - Bunburyoudou - at https://bunburyoudou.substack.com/🎤 LISTEN TO THE RUNNING TALES PODCAST:Follow this smart link to wherever you listen [https://link.chtbl.com/tVqw2t5u]📖 READ RUNNING TALES ON SUBSTACK:Read our articles here: https://runningtales.substack.comSubscribe to our Substack newsletter: https://runningtales.substack.com/subscribe🙏 DONATE TO HELP RUNNING TALES:If you like this episode please consider donating to help us keep going: https://www.buymeacoffee.com/stepforward📧 EMAIL: [email protected]FACEBOOK: https://www.facebook.com/runningtalespodcastTWITTER: https://twitter.com/RunningTalesPodINSTAGRAM: https://www.instagram.com/runningtalespod/YOUTUBE: https://youtube.com/@runningtalespod36 min
- Richard Wilcox: The runner who went from couch to 100-miles in a yearAfter a particularly troubled end to a family holiday, Richard Wilcox's wife gave him a ultimatum: 'Change or we're finished'.The former Army man was overweight - his five four inch frame carrying 18 stone. He was suffering from mental health issues and going nowhere fast.It was then he chanced upon a documentary about ultra running that changed his life. Inspired, Richard declared he would run a 100-mile race within a year.Most people laughed, but he started walking, then jogging and before long he was running hundreds of miles every week.Within a year, he was ready to take on the Snowdon Ultra 100. It was a race that was to test him to his limits, but one which would help Richard prove the doubters wrong once and for all.Running Tales spoke to him about his incredible journey to success and the power - for good and bad - of an addictive personality...--------------------------------🎤 LISTEN TO THE RUNNING TALES PODCAST:Follow this smart link to wherever you listen [https://link.chtbl.com/tVqw2t5u]📖 READ RUNNING TALES ON SUBSTACK:Read our articles here: https://runningtales.substack.comSubscribe to our Substack newsletter: https://runningtales.substack.com/subscribe🙏 DONATE TO HELP RUNNING TALES:If you like this episode please consider donating to help us keep going: https://www.buymeacoffee.com/stepforward📧 EMAIL: [email protected]FACEBOOK: https://www.facebook.com/runningtalespodcastTWITTER: https://twitter.com/RunningTalesPodINSTAGRAM: https://www.instagram.com/runningtalespod/YOUTUBE: https://youtube.com/@runningtalespod1 hr 1 min
- Nigel Watson: How one man’s prostate cancer diagnosis didn’t stop him running the Marathon des SablesThe Marathon des Sables had always been on Nigel Watson's bucket list.But with his plans to tackle the six day, 250km ultra marathon through the heat of the Sahara Desert barely underway, Nigel was rocked by a diagnosis of prostate cancer.An experienced runner with several marathons under his belt and a history of tackling triathlons that included representing Great Britain for his age group, Nigel was determined not to be beaten by the news and upped his training.Part of his preparation saw him meet with Doug Richards, a friend of this podcast and Marathon des Sables finisher. Inspired, Nigel set out to complete his extreme goal.Running Tales spoke to him about how the event went, his previous running success and tackling prostate cancer...---------------------------------Listen to Doug Richards' Running Tales Podcast appearances here:Doug Richards - Running Once Around The Planet: https://runningtales.podbean.com/e/doug-richards-running-once-around-the-planet/Doug Richards - How one runner went from being out of breath climbing the stairs to the Marathon des Sables: https://runningtales.podbean.com/e/doug-richards-how-one-runner-went-from-being-out-of-breath-climbing-the-stairs-to-the-marathon-des-sables/Listen to our episode with Lizzie Tovey:Lizzie Tovey - Visually impaired runner takes on cancer to complete the Virtual London Marathon: https://runningtales.podbean.com/e/lizzie-tovey-visual-impaired-runner-takes-on-cancer-to-complete-the-virtual-london-marathon/🎤 LISTEN TO THE RUNNING TALES PODCAST:Follow this smart link to wherever you listen [https://link.chtbl.com/tVqw2t5u]📖 READ RUNNING TALES ON SUBSTACK:Read our articles here: https://runningtales.substack.comSubscribe to our Substack newsletter: https://runningtales.substack.com/subscribe🙏 DONATE TO HELP RUNNING TALES:If you like this episode please consider donating to help us keep going: https://www.buymeacoffee.com/stepforward📧 EMAIL: [email protected]FACEBOOK: https://www.facebook.com/runningtalespodcastTWITTER: https://twitter.com/RunningTalesPodINSTAGRAM: https://www.instagram.com/runningtalespod/YOUTUBE: https://youtube.com/@runningtalespod26 min
- Peter Vickers: The ‘one time’ parkrunner who beat Covid to finish an ultraFrom deciding to try parkrun once - and then getting hooked on it - to completing a 35-mile ultra despite contracting Covid, Peter Vickers has fully embraced the world of running.At 55, he saw people running parkrun around Northampton’s Racecourse and decided to take part the next week - not long later he was running the London Marathon.In all, Peter has had to come back from three bouts of Covid - the first of which left him feeling he might die and which still sees him battling with his breathing at times.Along the way, he's raised money for a host of charities and made friends at every corner, aid station and finishing line of his many runs.Running Tales spoke to him about everything from pacing at parkrun to his ultra endeavours…---------------------------------🎤 LISTEN TO THE RUNNING TALES PODCAST:Follow this smart link to wherever you listen [https://link.chtbl.com/tVqw2t5u]📖 READ RUNNING TALES ON SUBSTACK:Read our articles here: https://runningtales.substack.comSubscribe to our Substack newsletter: https://runningtales.substack.com/subscribe🙏 DONATE TO HELP RUNNING TALES:If you like this episode please consider donating to help us keep going: https://www.buymeacoffee.com/stepforward📧 EMAIL: [email protected]FACEBOOK: https://www.facebook.com/runningtalespodcastTWITTER: https://twitter.com/RunningTalesPodINSTAGRAM: https://www.instagram.com/runningtalespod/YOUTUBE: https://youtube.com/@runningtalespod25 min
- Isaac Kenyon: The extreme adventurer using running to raise mental health awarenessIsaac Kenyon is a runner, cyclist, triathlete and extreme adventurer who uses the power of the challenges he takes on to both inspire others and raise awareness of mental health and climate change causes.His most recent challenge - completed as recently as September 10 (World Suicide Prevention Day) - saw him finish a full Ironman while wearing a 15kg weighted vest.The vest represented the unseen weight of poor mental health, something Isaac has had to confront himself in the form of often crippling anxiety.Isaac has used the power of exercise and the outdoors to confront his illness, completing challenges including breaking a world record for the longest continual row of three days and 11 hours, running the 233km Welsh Three Peaks Challenge and rowing 3,000 nautical miles across the Atlantic Ocean in 40 days, from the Canary Islands to the Caribbean.Running Tales spoke to Isaac about his own anxiety, the power of the great outdoors and becoming one of the youngest international keynote speakers in the world...---------------------------------You can learn more about Isaac's mission on https://www.isaackenyon.com/ and his Climate Explorers CIC at https://climateexplorers.co.uk/Listen to Isaac's Ted Talk at https://www.ted.com/talks/isaac_kenyon_freedom_and_opportunity_from_being_outdoors/detailsYou can also find Isaac on:Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/isaac_kenyon/Twitter - https://twitter.com/kenyon_isaacLinkedIn - http://www.linkedin.com/in/isaackenyonFacebook - https://www.facebook.com/isaac.kenyon.7🎤 LISTEN TO THE RUNNING TALES PODCAST:Follow this smart link to wherever you listen [https://link.chtbl.com/tVqw2t5u]📖 READ RUNNING TALES ON SUBSTACK:Read our articles here: https://runningtales.substack.comSubscribe to our Substack newsletter: https://runningtales.substack.com/subscribe🙏 DONATE TO HELP RUNNING TALES:If you like this episode please consider donating to help us keep going: https://www.buymeacoffee.com/stepforward📧 EMAIL: [email protected]FACEBOOK: https://www.facebook.com/runningtalespodcastTWITTER: https://twitter.com/RunningTalesPodINSTAGRAM: https://www.instagram.com/runningtalespod/YOUTUBE: https://youtube.com/@runningtalespod37 min
- Carlotta James: The woman behind the 4,300km Monarch UltraLaunched in 2019, The Monarch Ultra is an epic environmental run and conservation project which aims to raise awareness of the at-risk Monarch Butterfly.That year, a team of ultra runners and environmentalists followed the 4,300km (2,670 mile) migratory route of the Monarchs from Ontario in Canada to central Mexico.They did so as a relay team as part of an incredible 47-day adventure.The co-founder of the event is Carlotta James, and Running Tales caught up with her to talk about her own running, the plans for this year's version of the Monarch Ultra and why these butterflies are so important...---------------------------------This year, the Monarch Ultra will take place in the form of two events:* The Monarch Festival in Peterborough, Ontario, which will include a 10km race in support of reforestation efforts in the Monarch Butterfly Biosphere Reserve. This takes place on Sunday, October 15, 2023* The 50km ultra marathon race from Zitacuaro, Mexico to the monarch sanctuary in Cerro Pelón. The ultra takes place on Sunday, November 26, 2023Learn more about the Monarch Ultra: www.https://www.themonarchultra.com/🎤 LISTEN TO THE RUNNING TALES PODCAST:Follow this smart link to wherever you listen [https://link.chtbl.com/tVqw2t5u]📖 READ RUNNING TALES ON SUBSTACK:Read our articles here: https://runningtales.substack.comSubscribe to our Substack newsletter: https://runningtales.substack.com/subscribe🙏 DONATE TO HELP RUNNING TALES:If you like this episode please consider donating to help us keep going: https://www.buymeacoffee.com/stepforward📧 EMAIL: [email protected]FACEBOOK: https://www.facebook.com/runningtalespodcastTWITTER: https://twitter.com/RunningTalesPodINSTAGRAM: https://www.instagram.com/runningtalespod/YOUTUBE: https://youtube.com/@runningtalespod36 min
About Running Tales
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Running Tales, presented and produced by husband and wife couple Michelle and Craig Lewis, aims to tell the extraordinary stories of everyday runners.
There are so many wonderful and inspiring stories in the world of running - this podcast aims to give as many of them as possible the publicity they deserve.