Don’t let anyone tell you “You can’t”! The Stephanies collide in this fun, free-spirited episode where they chat about women and running. Stephanie shares her first race memory (Throo the Zoo 5K), the moment when she felt like she was truly a runner, and how running has positively impacted her life. When she started running she never imagined not only would her fitness level evolve, but she would gain wonderful friendships as a result. From her adventures with her “Goonies” ladies to her first marathon experience, Stephanie has some great stories and insight for listeners! Enjoy getting to know her and get her pep talk- don’t let anyone tell you that you can’t do something. 

Show Notes 

Couch to 5K Program

Stephanie interviews her friend and NYC marathon travel mate, Rhonda Braden in this episode. They talk about the start of Rhonda’s running journey and how she’s made her dream of running Boston come true-more than once! Rhonda & Stephanie also share some fun stories including their adventures during the 2018 NYC Marathon as well as Ragnar Trail Relay.  Lastly, Rhonda offers some great suggestions to keep healthy and motivated during your training.  

Season 2 of the Bluegrass BAMR podcast kicks off with Kim sharing her story of returning to running. She shares her feelings about running later in life and provides insight to those who want to run but are not sure where to start. Kim also talks about her love of trail running and training her first 50K, The Knobstone Knockout! I hope you glean some life wisdom from this episode as Kim reminds us we are all works in progress.

The Knobstone Knockout

Stephanie invites her first yoga instructor (and runner) to the show this week! Joyce tells us how she got into running (an Ironman inspired her) and her amazing transformation - physically, mentally and spiritually.  She talks about her love for trail running and how it connects her to something "bigger than me".  She also shares why yoga can be a helpful practice for runners.  Most importantly, Joyce tells her story to help encourage people to step outside of their comfort zone and to never give up.   So sit back and hear more of Joyce's wonderful sense of humor, but most of all her love for life and her positive spirit!

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Learn about Lotus Counseling and Wellness Center

It is Urban Bourbon race week here in Louisville!  In this episode, Stephanie sits down with Kristi Roach, a fellow Urban Bourbonite to talk about her running journey, which she found "accidentally" after a break-up.  She found running was a great way to claim time for herself and then found a running community with Fleet Feet Louisville.  Now, she runs because she was told she would not be able to do it by the medical community.  What most people don't realize is that Kristi was diagnosed with Gastroparesis and subsequently, Dysautonomia at a young age.  These diagnoses require Kristi to approach running in a completely different way than most runners, which includes a permanent IV and TPN nutrition solution.  Despite these challenges, Kristi maintains a positive attitude and supports so many other runners in the local running community.  Her story will definitely inspire you to live life with no excuses! 

Show Notes

Fleet Feet Louisville

Urban Bourbon Half Marathon

Learn more about Dysautonomia at Dysautonomia International