Team Shenanigans Podcast: The running podcast that puts fun in your run

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What's Team Shenanigans Podcast: The running podcast that puts fun in your run about?

The Team Shenanigans Podcast is the running podcast that will help you put some FUN in your run, whether you???re just getting started, or you???ve been at it for years, training for a 5K or a marathon. Featuring race reports, gear reviews, interviews, training tips, listener questions and our exclusive Shenanigan Challenges. Inspired by runDisney, Kelly Roberts, Mickey Miles Podcast, the Marathon Show, and Couch to 5K and featuring guests like Eddie McCoy and Christopher McDougall. The Team Shenanigans Podcast is hosted by Mark Avis, Brittany & Kenny Brown, Chris Smith and Caryn Vita.

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Team Shenanigans Podcast: The running podcast that puts fun in your run episodes:

08.24.2018
150 The Final Show
This is episode 150, the Team Shenanigans Podcast's Final Show. We recorded it in front of a live internet audience - a link to the YouTube video is here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=FDGKlYFI6V0. Caution: it was not censored or edited in any way,...
08.17.2018
149 Match Game
On this second-to-last episode of the Team Shenanigans Podcast, we play old school Match Game with two of our running teammates, Erin Petz and Danielle DeCarolis. Next week is our Live Finale. We hope you'll join us Sunday, August 19th at...
08.03.2018
147 Elite Runner Heather Pech
In this episode, Caryn introduces us to her friend and running coach, elite runner Heather Pech. After a very successful business career, including stints as CEO of Polo Jeans and Nine West, Heather has found great success as a masters...
07.27.2018
146 Running Coach Ryan Conrad
In this episode we welcome Running Coach Ryan Conrad, the Team Director and Head Coach for J & A Racing, to discuss running coaches. We get into the pros and cons of group vs. individual coaching, online vs. in person...
07.20.2018
145 Great Wall Marathon
In this episode we're joined by Heather Chen who recently ran the Great Wall Marathon. She tells us about the unique training plan she put together for the Great Wall Marathon's one-of-a-kind race experience, the logistics of preparing to travel...
07.13.2018
144 Nutritionist Katie Diehl
In this episode we are joined by Nutritionist Katie Diehl to answer a TON of questions sent in by listeners on the topic of fitness and nutrition. We discuss: - Consuming the right number of calories a day - Getting the right...
07.06.2018
143 Gear Guy Jonathan Griffiths
In this episode we talk about the latest in running shoes and other gear with Gear Guy Jon Griffiths, owner of Rochester Running Company from Chris's neck of the woods. We talk about some under-the-radar running shoe brands, the latest...
06.29.2018
142 More About Destination Races
In this episode, Ryan Warner (a.k.a. R2) joins us for more about destination races. Ryan is 19 states into a 50 State Half Marathon Challenge. He shares some of the favorite destination races he's run so far, as well as...
06.22.2018
141 No Agenda
In this episode we have no agenda. We start off in the Kenny Zone, where Kendrick walks us through the diagnosis of his torn meniscus. He describes his experience of getting a MRI, discussing his diagnosis with the surgeon and...
06.15.2018
140 Destination Races
In this episode we're joined by Team Shenanigans Running Teammates Pete Zah and Perry Sydney to discuss destination races. We cover the Flying Pig Marathon Weekend in detail, since it's our running team's destination race of choice for 2019. We...
06.08.2018
139 Ultras and Trail Running
In this episode we're joined by husband-and-wife Ultra and Trail Running team James and Shannon Whipple. They take us through their journey from non-runners to finishers of multiple 100-mile ultramarathons including Leadville and Western States. They share some advice about...
06.01.2018
138 Mike Wardian
In this episode we prove that stalking celebrities outside of a porta potty can pay off. After Caryn, Brittany and Laura Bailey had a chance encounter with Ultrarunning Champion and Marathon Maniac Mike Wardian before the Big Sur Marathon, he...
05.25.2018
137 Listener Questions
In this episode we answer listener questions about Important Running Topics including Black Limes, Battlestar Galactica and Pickles. We also spend some time discussing running your first runDisney event, and natural "real-food"??options for run fuel. Please??SUBSCRIBE, RATE and REVIEW??the podcast on...
05.18.2018
136 Running Injuries
In this episode we're thrilled to invite on Dr. Mary Catherine "MC" Whitley to talk about running injuries. As a Physical Therapist with Bon Secours??In Motion Physical Therapy, she has worked with tons of runners and other athletes. She shares...
05.11.2018
135 Running News
In this episode, we discuss some of the recent running news that caught our eye, including: - Galen Rupp wins Prague Marathon after DNF at Boston - Chip Gaines of "Fixer Upper" finishes his first marathon?? - Accusations of sexism with Boston Marathon...
05.04.2018
134 Big Sur and DNFs
In this episode, Brittany and Caryn share their experience running the Big Sur marathon. Caryn completed the Boston 2 Big Sur Challenge, completing both marathons thirteen days apart. Both of them share some of the mental and physical challenges they...
04.27.2018
133 Mario Fraioli
In this episode we invite back runner, coach, writer, podcaster and running journalist Mario Fraioli. It's been a couple of years since we've had him on, back in August 2016, to discuss the Olympic Preview. This time, it's all about...
04.20.2018
132 Boston Caryn
In this episode, Caryn fights through tears and f-bombs to share her story of running and finishing the Boston Marathon. She shares her emotions leading up to the race, which she ran in the memory of her grandmother Gigi. She...
04.13.2018
131 Boston John
With Caryn and some of our Team Shenanigans Running Teammates heading to the Boston Marathon, we thought it would be interesting to listen back to an episode we recorded about two years ago with Boston John Minervino, who at the...
04.06.2018
130 Triathlon Training Camp
In this episode we're joined by Catrina Ralston, a runner turned triathlete who is just back from the Coeur Women's Triathlon Training Camp in Carlsbad, CA. She shares with us her journey from runner to triathlete as well as what...
03.23.2018
128 Shamrock and NYC Half Recaps
In this episode, we're joined by teammate Ryan "R2" Warner who helps Brittany and Kenny recap the Shamrock Marathon Weekend. After several years of horrible weather, the sun was out and Brittany was finally able to follow through on her...
03.16.2018
127 Running News
In this episode we share some runDisney-related Running News, including an audio response from listener and teammate Lisa Schneider to our last episode where we recapped the 2018 Princess Half Marathon Weekend. Plus, we check in with Caryn as she...
03.09.2018
126 2018 Princess Half Marathon Weekend Recap
In our 2018 Princess Half Marathon Weekend Recap, Brittany and Caryn don't remember the races, Kenny didn't run at all, Ryan screwed up volunteering at a different race, and Chris wasn't paying attention. Enjoy! We're excited to launch our partnership with...
03.02.2018
125 Live Show feat John Pelkey
It's our Live Show! This episode was recorded in front of a live YouTube audience. We were delighted to be joined by runDisney race announcer John Pelkey who gives us a little insight into what it means to be Announcer...
02.23.2018
124 Listener Questions
In this episode we tackle some Listener Questions, including missives about goal setting, runner etiquette at runDisney events, and more. PLUS: Caryn starts a (false) rumor about a virtual runDisney event that doesn't exist, and we all get indignant/excited about...
02.16.2018
123 2018 Princess Half Marathon Weekend Preview
This episode is our 2018 Princess Half Marathon Weekend Preview. Although it will look a lot like January's Walt Disney World Marathon Weekend, we breakdown the changes to the expo and walk you through the races including a MASSIVE corral...
02.09.2018
122 Race Pacers 101
In this episode we're joined by Kelly Byron, an experienced race pacer, who will share with us her reasons for volunteering to lead pace groups during half marathons, as well as the benefits to runners of running with a pacer....
02.02.2018
121 WDW Marathon Leftovers
In this episode we tackle some of the tasty WDW Marathon Leftovers we didn't have a chance to discuss in our WDW Marathon Weekend Recap show. We also head into the Kenny Zone to talk about his experience volunteering at...
01.26.2018
120 Sandy's First Marathon
In this episode we invite our teammate, Sandy Beagan, to share with us her journey to her first marathon. From committing to the training to the emotional trip across the finish line, Sandy shares with us the physical, mental and...
01.19.2018
119 Dreamfar High School Marathon
In this episode we are joined by Holly Kee, a mentor with the Dreamfar High School Marathon program which takes high school students in the Boston area through a 30-week training program and culminates in them running the Providence Marathon....
01.12.2018
118 2018 WDW Marathon Weekend Recap
This episode is our 2018 WDW Marathon Weekend Recap. Brittany, Ryan and Chris all ran the Dopey Challenge while Caryn ran the Goofy Challenge. We recap our experience at the expo as well as the 5K, 10K, Half Marathon and...
01.05.2018
117 Listener Questions
In this episode we ring in the new year with listener questions - a show which we pre-recorded before heading to Walt Disney World Marathon Weekend. At times we get confused about what month it is, and we can't remember...
12.29.2017
116 2018 Running Goals
In this episode we take a look back at what we had set as our 2017 Running Goals and see how we did, then we discuss our 2018 Running Goals. To prepare for this episode, I listened back to our...
12.22.2017
115 2018 WDW Marathon Weekend Preview
In this episode we give our 2018 WDW Marathon Weekend Preview, including a quick discussion of the expo, how to approach the 5K, 10K, Half Marathon and Marathon, including important tips on character stops, bathroom locations, drinking around World Showcase...
12.15.2017
114 Intro to Ryan
In this episode we are saddened to announce that founding member of the Team Shenanigans Podcast, Mark Avis, is leaving us. He will still remain a leader of the Team Shenanigans Running Team. Sitting in for Mark is teammate Ryan...
12.08.2017
113 Holiday Gifts for Runners
In this episode, Mark is still on assignment but the rest of us share our Holiday Gifts for Runners wish lists. We also read a bunch of suggestions from our Team Shenanigans teammates. Also, Caryn shared details of her Holiday Hustle...
12.01.2017
112 Fundraising for Charity Bibs
In this episode we welcome back teammate Ian Senior, who has raised thousands of dollars, to discuss fundraising for charity bibs. He shares some of the successful strategies he's used along with practical tips to take fundraising way beyond blasting...
11.23.2017
111 Ragnar Recap
In this episode, Mark and Brittany are joined by teammates the Raymond and Anita Thebo for their 2017 South Beach Ragnar Recap. The race itself gets mixed reviews due mainly to logistical challenges, but overall the experience gets 24 thumbs...
11.17.2017
110 Barkley Marathons
With Mark and Brittany still on their way back from the Team Shenanigans Ragnar Takeover, Chris, Caryn and Kenny put together a quick show including a discussion on the Barkley Marathons documentary on Netflix. We also talk about Caryn's work...
11.10.2017
109 2017 NYC Marathon and Wine & Dine Recap
It's a double recap with Caryn recapping the 2017 NYC Marathon and teammate Dave Koch joining us to recap the 2017 Wine & Dine Half Marathon. Double the recaps, double the shenanigans! Please SUBSCRIBE, RATE and REVIEW the podcast on...
11.03.2017
108 Listener Questions
In this episode we start with feedback from last week's Real Talk, and then tackle listener questions, discovering that the common theme among many of them is poop. We also discuss the 2018-2019 runDisney calendar of races and registrations that...
10.27.2017
107 2017 Marine Corps Marathon Recap
In this episode we are joined by teammate Meghan Gorny for our 2017 Marine Corps Marathon Recap. Brittany ran the marathon and Meghan ran the MCM 10K, so we get two different perspectives on an amazing race weekend in the...
10.20.2017
106 Tips for Dopey and Goofy
In this episode we draw upon our many years of experience and share our tips for Dopey and Goofy. Whether it's your first runDisney multi-race challenge or your perfectly Dopey or perfectly Goofy, we'll let you know what we've learned...
10.13.2017
105 2017 Chicago Marathon Recap
In this episode we're joined by Team Shenanigans teammate Linda Beck for our 2017 Chicago Marathon Recap. Brittany, Caryn and Chris all got Personal Records even though none of their races went as hoped for. The conditions were hot but...
10.06.2017
104 Second Anniversary Show
In this episode we celebrate our second anniversary show by taking a look back at how Team Shenanigans started, and what led to the website and podcast. We also answer the infamous Five Questions. Plus we do a quick review of...
09.29.2017
103 Yoga and Pilates for Runners
In this episode we tackle Yoga and Pilates for Runners with special guest Laura Frye who is a yoga and pilates instructor as well as a member of the Team Shenanigans Running Team. We discuss how a paid appearance in...
09.22.2017
Podcast Episode 102 – Racing 50 States
In this episode we discuss the challenge of racing 50 states, and we invite Michael Miller to discuss what he's learned as he works toward completing the 50 state marathon challenge. If you've never considered trying to run a half...
09.15.2017
101 2017 Bird in Hand Recap
In this episode we invite Erin Petz back to help with our 2017 Bird in Hand Recap. We discuss what makes this race so special and describe how awesome it was to see so many members of our running team...
09.08.2017
100 2017 Disneyland Half Recap
We mark our 100th episode with our 2017 Disneyland Half Recap, with the help of special guests Jennifer Hall and Nicole Schuster. We take you through the race expo, the 5K, 10K and Half Marathons and detail the major changes...
09.01.2017
99 This and That
In this episode we cover a little of this and a little of that (or, to put it another way, this and that), starting with a quick preview of the weekend's events at the Disneyland Half Marathon Weekend, with special...

What's Team Shenanigans Podcast: The running podcast that puts fun in your run about?

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Team Shenanigans Podcast: The running podcast that puts fun in your run episodes:

150 The Final Show

149 Match Game

147 Elite Runner Heather Pech

146 Running Coach Ryan Conrad

145 Great Wall Marathon

144 Nutritionist Katie Diehl

143 Gear Guy Jonathan Griffiths

142 More About Destination Races

141 No Agenda

140 Destination Races

139 Ultras and Trail Running

138 Mike Wardian

137 Listener Questions

136 Running Injuries

135 Running News

134 Big Sur and DNFs

133 Mario Fraioli

132 Boston Caryn

131 Boston John

130 Triathlon Training Camp

128 Shamrock and NYC Half Recaps

127 Running News

126 2018 Princess Half Marathon Weekend Recap

125 Live Show feat John Pelkey

124 Listener Questions

123 2018 Princess Half Marathon Weekend Preview

122 Race Pacers 101

121 WDW Marathon Leftovers

120 Sandy's First Marathon

119 Dreamfar High School Marathon

118 2018 WDW Marathon Weekend Recap

117 Listener Questions

116 2018 Running Goals

115 2018 WDW Marathon Weekend Preview

114 Intro to Ryan

113 Holiday Gifts for Runners

112 Fundraising for Charity Bibs

111 Ragnar Recap

110 Barkley Marathons

109 2017 NYC Marathon and Wine & Dine Recap

108 Listener Questions

107 2017 Marine Corps Marathon Recap

106 Tips for Dopey and Goofy

105 2017 Chicago Marathon Recap

104 Second Anniversary Show

103 Yoga and Pilates for Runners

Podcast Episode 102 – Racing 50 States

101 2017 Bird in Hand Recap

100 2017 Disneyland Half Recap

99 This and That