In this episode I catch up with runner, athlete and entrepreneur Scott Jones of Athlete on Fire and the Athlete on Fire Podcast. Scott interviewed me earlier this year and in this episode, I turn the mic on him. We chat about everything from running, to his businesses, to the Athlete on Fire podcast which is a daily podcast showcasing athletes of all levels and all walks of life. I am so thrilled to bring this episode to you.

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In this episode, I talk to Denny Krahe of DizRuns.com. Denny currently lives in Lakeland, FL, although he’s a Michigander at heart (At least during the summer). In his words, Denny has an awesome wife, baby, and two dogs that keep him busy. As if Denny isn’t busy enough, he also owns the personal training site DK FitSolutions, hosts the DizRuns With podcast and is on a journey to complete a marathon in each state.

On the “Diz Runs With…” show, Denny speaks with a different guest in each show that is from the running world, whether a pro-runner, a celeb-runner, or someone with a great story to tell about themselves and running. The show doesn’t just focus on running only, Denny talks to guests about how running has shaped his guests to this point, and what they think their future holds.

[Open up your throttle and going as hard as you can ~Denny Krahe]

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In this episode I chat with Julia Hanlon from Running on Om and the Running on Om Podcast.

I first stumbled across Julia’s site several months ago and was recently reminded about it from a fellow Conscious Runner. When I went back to Julia site, I knew I had to interview her.  Not only was I drawn to Julia as a runner, but as a person. Julia is 23 years old and wise beyond her years.

Julia’s two main loves are yoga and running. She began practicing yoga at the age of 16, fell in love with running mid-college, but did not start running competitively until her senior year. Through yoga and running, Julia has found personal growth, deep joy, and amazing communities.

Julia’s attention to detail in regards to her running, nutrition, yoga and meditation practices is inspiring and something we can all learn from.

I’m excited to share this episode with you and am sure you’ll enjoy it as much as I did.

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Today, I’m happy to bring you Conscious Runner Eric Hunley.

This episode holds a special place in my heart because I’m coaching Eric. Eric is attempting a Boston Qualifier at the 2014 Outer Banks Marathon in November.

Eric blames the band Deep Purple for getting him started in running.

Here’s what he says:

“Deep Purple got me to run. John Lord died in 2012 and I decided to listen to an early track (I never really cared for the band and Smoke on the Water got on my nerves from overplaying).

I discovered Scandinavian Nights (Live in Stockholm 1970) and the song A Child In Time. It is a 20+ minute cut and the dynamics are incredible. Very passionate. I couldn’t just walk I was so hyped. I actually ran a few blocks. Then back to walking. I did this a couple times in the walk.

I then started to incorporate a bit more running into my walking with the idea of being able to do a mile, then two miles which was the requirement for the Army Physical Fitness Test.

After I was able to run over two miles without stopping, I thought that it would be amazing to run 5K. I did it and kept doing it over and over.”

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Today, I’m happy to bring you Katrina Elle of katrinaelle.com.

Katrina is a runner, personal trainer, motivator and one of the most positive people I’ve met online. To say her journey is inspiring would be an understatement. Katrina’s been down the road of fat burners and get-fit-quick diets that would work at first, only to have the pounds return.

She discovered transformation meant doing it the hard way, the healthy way, though proper eating and working out!

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Today I chat with Jill Angie from Running With Curves. This is one of the most enjoyable interviews I’ve had the pleasure to be part of.

I met Jill online and was struck by her journey to fitness and running.

In her own words, here’s Jill’s story:

“Once upon a time, I was a dedicated couch potato, corporate desk jockey, and addicted to sugar & processed foods.  My weight struggles started in my early teens and despite frequent diets and exercise regimens, I never managed to lose weight and keep it off.  I kept telling myself that as soon as I lost the weight, I could do all the things I wanted to do…until one day I realized that I was 42 years old, was very overweight, and felt sick, tired and dejected most of the time.  And I wasn’t getting any younger.  It was time to take action.”

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I’m happy to bring Jessica Humphrey from Racing to Zen to you today.

What first caught my attention about Jessica’s site was the name. Jessica and I both share a passion for finding peace on the run.

Jessica is a mother, wife, urban teacher, runner, daughter, sister and friend who often forgets to “put her own oxygen mask on first.” Her blog documents her journey to running her first marathon on May 19, 2013 and her running adventures thereafter.

On May 23, 2012, she lost her dad to complications from diabetes and heart disease. she ran the Rite Aid Cleveland Marathon on May 19, 2013 to honor his memory and to push herself to put my health first in a long list of life responsibilities. All too often she found myself exhausted, ill and frustrated with life in general, only to realize that her work for my career, my family and her home had  come first, rather than the work of caring for herself.

She started running in 2008 and completed the Couch to 5K program, running my first race in May of that year. Along the way, she discovered that she is a runner at heart and has  since completed two marathons, seven half marathons, two triathlons and a variety of other road races.

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Today, I bring to you runner, physiotherapist and Director of Body Leadership Australia, Paul Trevethan. Paul and I share the same passion of helping runners remain injury free.

One of the things that stuck out to me about Running Injury Free Revolution, besides Paul’s enthusiasm, was the sheer number of strength, and form videos he and his team have created.

Paul is the Director of Body Leadership Australia. He graduated as a physiotherapist from the University of Queensland in 1995 and has been practicing for over 18 years. 

Early in his career he embarked on a world-wide search for the very best treatment strategies. Paul believes that those skills should be used to empower people across the globe. He has treated thousands of runners from International Level, regular Marathoners to weekend park runners.

This was one of the most delightful interviews I’ve had the pleasure to be part of and I’m excited to share it with you.

Running Injury Free Revolution

In the inspirational segment of the show I share an inspiring quote.

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