Hey Conscious Runners! Today, I’ve got another fantastic interview for you. I’ve got runner and co-creator of The Vitality Test and The Five Institute, Matthew Newnham. Matthew been running for over 40 years. He ran track and cross country up through college and then moved into road racing in the 80’s. Matthew kept running for pleasure until 2.5 years ago, when he got back into competitive training and racing with his local running club in Scotland. Since then he’s raced again on the track, cross country and occasionally on the road.

Matthew’s journey into consciousness started in general about the time he started running, but in earnest about 8 years ago. These days, he finds himself really drawn to Taoism, Chinese energetics and Qi Gong.

Matthew considers himself a born again miler winning silver in the Scottish Masters Championships this summer.

I completely enjoyed this soul centered interview and know you will too.

[Tweet “”I want to run while I can. It always feels like magic to me.” – Matthew Newnham”]

Until next time, run strong, run long and be happy.

Hey Conscious Runners! Today, I’ve got another fantastic interview for you. I’ve got Jae Gruenke from The Balanced Runner on with me. And to say our chat was eye opening would be an understatement. Several times I found myself getting lost in Jae’s words and almost forgetting to ask the next question. Jae believes you can run in a way that’s comfortable, healthy, enjoyable and faster if you’re given the opportunity to learn the right things about running form. Not only will your running improve, but we will also experience less stress, tension, and stiffness in your daily life.

As a Feldenkrais practitioner Jae looks at your running form, identify the ways you’re moving your whole body that create stress in the place you have pain or injury, and then helps you feel what to do differently so your running form changes, even when you’re not thinking about it. As a result the pain goes away, injuries heal, and running feels like you’ve always wished it would.

Jae has helped hundreds of runners and taught workshops to the Nike Central Park Track Club, the New York Road Runners Foundation Team for Kids, the New York Flyers, the Bridle Path Track Club, Columbia University, Williams College, and more.

Currently based in Edinburgh, Scotland, I offer one-to-one consultations via Skype and in person. She also has workshops, audio and video courses, online training camps, and training for professionals who work with runners

Remember that perfect run you once had, when everything felt smooth and free and like you could run forever? You can feel that way again.

[Tweet “”Running finally felt the way I always believed it should feel” – Jae Gruenke”]

Until next time, run strong, run long and be happy.

Today I’ve got a wonderful interview with runner and author Chris Russell from Run Run Live. Chris has been running for over 40 years and has qualified and run the Boston Marathon 18 times.  In his most recent book, MarathonBQ: How to qualify for the Boston Marathon in 14 weeks (with a full time job and family) he shows you how to do it too. Filled with practical advice, Chris gives you everything you need to cross the finish line with your BQ I’ve known Chris for several years and am excited to bring this interview to you.

[Tweet “”You have a choice. You can give up or you can push through” – Chris Russell”]

Until next time, run strong, run long and be happy.

Today, I’ve got Max Mlambo on the line with me. I met Max a few years ago at a Zap Fitness Running camp. If you’re ever interested in going on vacation and getting some good running in, I highly recommend it. High in the Appalachian mountains near Blowing Rock, North Carolina, it is one of the most beautiful and peaceful places I’ve had the privilege to run and I’ve run; plus you get to hang out with the other campers and the elite athletes too.

From growing up in a ghetto in Zimbabwe to immigrating to the United States, from sprinting at an early age to becoming a multiple time marathon finisher, Max has seen, been through and achieved an incredible amount in his life.

One of the things I loved most about this interview was when he talked about discovering a button in his head that he could switch off and on to deal with challenges he was encountering while on and off the roads, trails and tracks.

I was so excited to interview Max and to bring his story to you. There’s a lot of wisdom in his words. Listen closely and enjoy.

[Tweet “”There is something inside that happens in everybody who runs” – Max Mlambo”]

Until next time, run strong, run long and be happy.

Today, I’ve got runner, coach, blogger and creator of super tasty running recipes, Amanda Brooks from Run to the Finish. I came across Amanda’s site a few weeks ago. After reading about her coaching, training and eating philosophy, I knew I had to interview her.

Amanda has been running for over 13 years and has gained a wealth of knowledge, which she loves to share. On Amanda’s site (Run to the Finish), you can find clean eating recipes, workout ideas, running tips, motivation, expert interviews, travel, adventure, joy and LIFE all of which is geared to help you:

– Understand clean eating {not dieting}

In addition to all the training, coaching, blogging and recipe creating Amanda does, you can find her on Periscope doling out running tips every day. What’s cool about tuning into her scopes is you never know what city she is to be broadcasting from as she travels quite a bit.

I had a wonderful time interviewing Amanda and know this interview will help you take your running to the next level.

[Tweet “”You can be whatever kind of runner you want to be.” – Amanda Brooks”]

Until next time, run strong, run long and be happy.

Today, I’ve got an exciting guest to bring you. It is fellow Conscious Runner John Ruiz. I met John several months ago when he asked me if there was anything he could do to move The Conscious Running movement forward. His request came at a time I really needed help. Through our back and forth conversations, I got to really know John and when I found out the obstacles he’s overcome and helped others to overcome, I knew I had to interview him.