That Psyched Runner

Hello friends! Here is my August 2024 recap and Q&A... definitely one that touches on the reality of things lately! I really appreciate all of your support in this season of my life, and I hope you will still stick along my journey even during a bit of a different time period. I answer some fun questions of yours, and get REAL! SO grateful for you all! XOXO!

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On today’s episode, I have a very special guest, Meghann Featherstun, MS, RD, CSSD, “feathers” on the show to talk all things nutrition for the marathon and her six-star journey! Meghann was a highly requested guest, and there is no doubt as to why! In addition to sharing her own journey with running and nutrition, she shares her inspiring path to becoming a six star finisher in one year! We talk all things world majors - from the best courses to the best carb loads, and qualifications to enter. Then, she answers some of your great questions related to nutrition and running! We touch on topics such as underfueling, carb loading for short races, and supplements to take as an endurance athlete. If you want the inside scoop on the world majors, and answers to some of your nutrition concerns, this episode is for you. Meghann is incredible and you will not want to miss this one! 

Meghann’s Website & Resources: https://www.featherstonenutrition.com/about/ 

Meghann’s Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/featherstonenutrition/

My Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/thatpsychedrunner

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On today’s episode, I interview collegiate distance runner and certified yoga instructor Grace all about her journey with overcoming underfueling, HA, and injury, and how she found the benefit of yoga to improve her running and life. Grace experienced early success in running and runs competitively in college. She had to take off one year to recover from underfueling and her injury, where she learned a great deal about the sport, herself, her values, and her life. She shares her story to inspire others and show that you can be resilient when faced with setbacks in the sport, and she shares so much wisdom. We talk about how easily runners can fall into the trap of underfueling, especially with the culture of the sport. We highlight the important of remembering who you once were, who you are now, what you value, and who you want to become. Finally, we discuss the benefits of yoga for runners, life, and mental health, and her journey of becoming a certified yoga instructor. If you are looking for inspiration, have navigated (or are navigating) underfueling or injury, this episode is worth the listen. Grace is so inspiring and truly, this episode will bring you so much hope and sense of value. 

Watch Grace’s YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@gracemichaud

Grace’s Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/runningonsmiles_/

My Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/thatpsychedrunner
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Hello everyone! Welcome back to my monthly Q&A and life update! I go into detail about how I got my first injury and talk about the CRAZIEST God moment, and then I answered your questions related to training, life, fueling, and more! Aside from Instagram stories, reminder that you can ask questions for the monthly Q&A using this link:

Ask Questions for the Pod: https://tr.ee/iGBfn9L_Ix

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Welcome back my friends! On today’s episode, I interview collegiate distance runner Taylor Pluta to talk about her journey with running and overcoming depression. Taylor has made significant progress in the sport of running in just about two years. From not even running in high school, to becoming a competitive collegiate distance athlete, to shaving minutes off of her race times, she shares her journey of how she fell in love with the sport and how she made such phenomenal progress. We have a great conversation about the fear behind being “too old” or it being “too late” to start, and how to overcome that mindset that is holding you back. We also talk about how she overcame depression, how running has impacted her mental health, and how she has transformed her sense of self and mental health with the sport of running as one of her guides. Taylor’s journey is so inspiring. If you are struggling with the “it’s too late” mindset, are dealing with depression, or are simply looking to feel inspired, this episode is for you. You can find more of Taylor’s journey through her instagram and Tiktok! 

Taylor’s Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/lifewithlor/

My Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/thatpsychedrunner/

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Today, I have a very special guest, Liz Newcomer on the show! You may know her from the Resiliency in Running podcast and instagram platform, and now YouTube channel! Liz and I have a great conversation about her journey with running, training, social media, and resilience in her recovery from an eating disorder as a runner. Through her journey, Liz shares a story of strength and inspiration. We talk about concerns in the running space related to nutrition, how to navigate training and recovery from disordered eating, why the running space is fixated on body image and eating patterns, and how to thrive as a runner in a culture that demonizes how we SHOULD be fueling. This is a great conversation and you will not want to miss it. Be sure to connect with Liz on her social media pages, and listen to her podcast!

Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/resiliencyinrunning/?hl=en

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YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCcD02z0jLLIs3aCIvyzxq1g

My Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/thatpsychedrunner/?hl=en

Hello friends!

Today is the highly requested Boston Marathon recap episode - from the process of qualifying, to race weekend, to the race itself! Then, I answer the questions you submitted through Instagram. This was truly one of my favorite race recap episodes I have filmed - I still am riding a high from the race, and am beyond grateful for this whole experience. I can't wait to share my journey with you all and am so appreciative of all of you who have followed my journey to Boston thus far!

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Today, I chat live at the Boston Marathon weekend with Holley Samuel, RD, MEd, CSSD, CPT! Holley and I combine our passions to have a great discussion about mindset and fueling during the marathon! We discuss the super cool science about how your nutrition during your runs impacts way more than just your stamina - it impacts your headspace, mindset, and mood too! If you have ever been in a race where your outlook is pessimistic, you start doubting yourself, or you feel upset, listen in to how simple changes in nutrition may actually help turn that mindset around! After our discussion, we then answered some of your questions that you asked through Instagram, such as "What's the deal with pop tarts?" and "Is my energy low due to underfueling or overtraining?" and so many more! This is a great episode you won't want to miss, and it was a pleasure to have Holley on the show again!

Holley's Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/holleyfuelednutrition/

My Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/thatpsychedrunner/

Hello Everyone and welcome back to a SOLO episode, where I answer your lovely questions and give you guys a life update! Today I catch you up to speed on what's been going on the past couple of months in life, training, and social media. I talk about the highest highs of boston marathon training so far, and one of the lowest lows, and how I overcame and persevered through that low. Then, I answer your questions related to body image, fueling, and dream running destinations! As always, my DM's are always open, and you can submit your podcast questions in the google form here: https://forms.gle/ErXN4nd2nLvDua1d7 or through instagram!

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On today’s episode, I have Atomic Thorson on the show to discuss her personal and inspiring story, and dive into some interesting research! As an athlete, Atomic overcame a dependence on endorphins from exercise, which is an experience that many other athletes experience, but is not discussed enough. After sharing her story, we discuss some of the research about the mechanisms that explain how individuals become dependent on endorphins. From rat studies to human research, we discuss some of the functions and outcomes of exercise addiction, how it relates to underfueling, and how to recover from this cycle. If you want to hear an inspiring story or are interested in this topic, this episode is for you! This episode is not a replacement for therapy, not intended to diagnose or treat, and contains discussions surrounding disordered eating. Please reach out to a professional if you are concerned about your relationship with food or exercise and skip this episode if you find these topics triggering.

Instagram: @thatpsychedrunner