Kevin Goldberg, of TrainingPeaks, discusses what goes into finding the running coach that best matches your needs

Laura Cardon is the creator of the website Outdoor Beginner  and a running coach with Life's Too Short Fitness. The episode is broken into two parts, in the first half, Laura discusses both the process of being new to a sport and setting boundaries, while still pushing yourself. In the second half, she dives into the gatekeeping culture of the outdoor community, giving helpful guidance to be a good steward to running and the outdoor world.

Ashley Brasovan was a phenom runner growing up in Florida. She won the Footlocker XC Championship three times and accepted a spot on the Duke team. However, Ashley struggled with an Eating Disorder, and spent time sidelined due to related health issues.

Moving forward, Ashley knew she had to make a change if she wanted longevity and happiness in the sport. She built, what she calls, her Happiness Portfolio to better identify who she was and what brought her joy. She now is a professional runner with Hoka with an impressive resume of podium finishes.

Ashley has a Bachelors and Masters Degree in Energy Management from Duke University and works as a Senior Account Executive at McKinstry focusing on developing and implementing renewable energy, energy efficiency and carbon neutrality projects for local governments throughout Colorado. She lives in Golden, Co with her husband and pug, Peanut.

If you are struggling with an Eating Disorder, NEDA is available to help you.

Why is it important to support athletics among young people? Are girls at a greater disadvantage when it comes to fining their place in sports? Lauren Pietrek of Girls on the Run Rockies discusses the importance of the organization, and how everyday runners can get involved to make a huge difference. 

Chris Harrington is a part time pro-runner, full time lawyer and family man who recently finished 5th at the Leadville Trail 100. In this episode, he sits down with Andrew Simmons to talk about how his perspective of training and racing has shaped his performance.

Jamie Komadia speaks with Andrew about finding herself in running.

Becca Jay is a strength ad balance coach with Get Up! Training. In this episode, she discusses how all runners, especially those coming back fro an injury or spending time on the trail. 

Priscilla Tallman is a mental performance coach, who has both played and competed in high levels of volleyball. She and Andrew discuss the various psychological aspects of competition and being competitive. Tallman details the "dark place" and how it relates to flow state.

Laura Green is a runner, physical therapist, mom, and content creator. She brings humor to the nuances and neurosis of runners, all while laughing at herself. In this episode, we discuss how not taking the sport too seriously can help you find more light and lasting enjoyment.

Andrew and Lexi discuss the common dilemma of know when to move up in race distance.