Runner safety has always been a prevalent topic but has increased in relevance after the tragic abduction of Eliza Fletcher last year. Today, I have Courtney Kitchen on the show to talk all about runner safety. Courtney is a 3:02 marathoner, running coach, and social media content creator who has a passion for educating and inspiring other runners. She shares her running journey, as well as practical tips for staying safe as a female runner. We go through alarming statistics about the safety of runners and discuss ways to prevent the horrific from happening. We also discuss the importance of continuing to do what you love, despite the fear surrounding safety. Finally, we discuss structural issues that contribute to runner safety and address ways that we can continue to educate and advocate.

Courtney's Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/court.marathon.runner/

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

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Welcome to my highly requested 2023 Chicago marathon recap and Q&A! You all asked fantastic questions and I was so excited to chat about this experience. In this episode, I first detail my whole weekend and training leading up to the race. I walk you through how the weekend went, what I did, and how I felt. Then, after discussing the race, I answer your questions about everything! This weekend and the whole experience were truly irreplaceable. The race and weekend could not have gone better, and I couldn't have done it without all of your love and support. Experiences like these remind me of how grateful I am for this supportive community. Thank you all for the kind words and encouraging messages this past week, and always. I hope you enjoy this recap, and remember to check out the links below!

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

Betterhelp Discount: https://betterhelp.com/sabrina10 

Hello everyone! Thank you for tuning into another wonderful episode! Today, I have a very special guest, Elisabeth Scott from The Running Explained! Elisabeth is a run coach who developed a platform to help other runners thrive, called Running Explained! Today, Elisabeth and I have a meaningful conversation about the true nature of running. After discussing Elisabeth's story, We discuss topics such as

1. What it means to find your WHY

2. How running reflects human nature

3. The importance of easy running

4. What to do when you feel "stuck"

5. Psychological underpinnings of some running behavior

and much more!

Elisabeth offers abundant wisdom in this episode, and I am certain you will love everything she has to say. It was truly an honor to have her on the show, and you can connect with her through her website or Instagram:

Website: https://www.runningexplained.co/

Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/runningexplained/

Listen to Elisabeth's Podcast: https://www.runningexplained.co/podcast

Hello my friends! Welcome to my new podcast name - That Psyched Runner! As you know, I am extremely passionate about both psychology and running, and I have received lots of positive feedback pertaining to the psychology-related content I share. After giving it lots of thought, I have decided to switch my platform to be "that psyched runner!" While the content won't differ much, I want it to focus on running, wellness, growth, and psychology. I am so excited you are here, and I appreciate your flexibility with the change!

In today's episode, I answer YOUR questions! I have started a highly requested monthly Q&A series - you can ask in my instagram, through DM's, or even drop a comment in this episode! You asked great questions, and I loved getting to chat about some of my favorite topics! Stay tuned for some exciting guests coming up!

Today, I have registered dietician (and my amazing friend) Emily Fisher on the show to talk about all things nutrition for athletes and beyond! She answers YOUR questions asked through instagram and dives deep into some controversial and confusing topics. Emily does a great job of sharing her wisdom and navigating these more challenging topics surrounding food and nutrition. Some questions covered include

"Are artificial sweeteners bad for you?"

"Do greens powders work?"

"What is the process to becoming a registered dietician?"

"Can I eat white bread products or is whole wheat actually better?"

"How can I fuel long runs without gels?"

And many more!

Please note this is not a replacement for individualized nutrition counseling. To connect with Emily, you can DM her on her instagram!

Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/wellness.with.emily/

On today's highly requested episode, I am so excited to connect my passion for faith with my passion for running! I have Jake Lee as a guest, who ran collegiately for the University of Michigan, is an experienced marathoner, coached me for my first marathon, and is a devout Christian! We first discuss Jakes's story of how he became a runner and dealt with setbacks and hardships. Then, we discuss the connections between faith and sport. We have meaningful conversations addressing questions such as "How do I honor God through running?" and "How do I put my trust in Him while I run?" This is a great conversation, and if you are trying to navigate the relationship between faith and running, have questions about this topic, or simply want to learn more, this episode is for you!

Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/jacobsloan3/

If you are an athlete, runner, or individual dealing/have dealt with any form of injury, this episode is for you. In today's episode, I talk with Kylie Oblak (kylierunssmiley on Instagram) all about her journey with injury, her resilience, her mindset, and how she has romanticized the cross-training process. Kylie first discusses her own personal running journey, fueling journey, and injury journey, and how she overcame significant adversity in those domains. Then, we discuss in detail the injury recovery process: the good, the bad, and the challenging. She gives wisdom and advice on how to flourish during a period of injury, and how to make the most of cross-training. Finally, we talk all about Kylie's cross-training plans that she has created and how you can participate. Kylie is taking a story of hardship and turning it into something beautiful with how she inspires and helps others. You will leave this episode feeling happy, encouraged, and inspired as you hear from Kylie!

Kylie's Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/kylierunssmiley

My Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/an.athletes.apron/

Are you on social media? Do you hope and wish to grow your platform? Then this is the episode for you! Today, I interview and connect with Ryan Sullivan, a runner who works for a digital marketing agency. He first discusses his journey with running and how he became passionate about the running community and social media. Then, we hear some practical and powerful tips about how to grow your social media platform, whether it's Instagram, TikTok, Youtube, or anything in between! He offers great advice on how to stay true to who YOU are while also building a strong platform. Finally, he gives my own Instagram account (an.athletes.apron) a personal audit! We talk about my account, what I do well, and what I personally could improve on as an example for many of you to follow for your own accounts! I am confident that if you want to grow your platform, you will come away from this episode with guidance and tips. You can connect with Ryan through his Instagram (rysulli).

Ryan's Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/rysulli/

My Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/an.athletes.apron/

Hello Everyone!

In today's episode, some of your biggest running-related medical questions are answered by Dr. Paula Cahill, M.D. Dr. Cahill is a board-certified dermatologist who has years of experience, cares for runners and other athletes, and doubles as my own mother! In this episode, she explains why some of the most common running-related nuisances happen, and what can be done about it! Some topics we discuss:

- blisters, losing a toenail, GI distress, salty sweat, acne, red skin, and even more!

While this episode is not intended to be a replacement for medical care, I hope it gives you some insight into the science behind why some of the running symptoms you experience happen, and how to manage those!

Website where you can find Dr. Cahill's products and contact her directly: https://coastaldermatologymd.com/

Hello Everyone! I am so excited to be back after a short break with a highly requested and long-awaited episode! Today, I go into detail about the recap of my race, the weekend, the energy, and how it all went down! I also answer all of you questions you left me on Instagram. My first marathon experience was truly unforgettable. If you want to know where I was prior to this marathon and what my goals were, listen to my marathon training Q&A episode! I am so happy and grateful for how everything ended up, and I couldn't have done it without all of YOUR support. Thank you all for your endless love and support through this whole process! Listen up for what happened, what's coming, and what's on my mind now.