The Flourishing Experiment

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What does it mean to flourish? Join Resilience Trainer and Certified Applied Positive Psychology Coach Kari Gormley as she interviews scientists, experts, coaches and authors on how to live a flourish... more

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December 17, 2015107: Six-Time Marathoner Jeff Zidell Revels in His BQ
On this week’s episode, Kari interviews Jeff Zidell, Senior Vice President at Hyatt Hotels and Resorts, father of two teenage daughters, and Chicago lover (the city, not the play!). He chats with Kari about the Chicago Area Runners Association, what he thinks about pace groups, and about his BQ experience. Also, find out why Serena is happy about being injured and why Kari and Serena are so excited to try Sparkle Skirts. Runner of the Week, who happens to be the one and only Jeff Zidell, stops by again to discuss his second marathon in four weeks’ time and how running with a different pace group affected his race experience.
Jeff Zidell — Part I
Zidell explains how he first became a runner in 2002, his approach at the beginning of his foray into running, and how that coincided with working for American Airlines during and after the tragedy of 9/11.
He talks about why he ran his first half marathon at the age of 42 and his first full three years later.
He also chats with Kari about why he runs consistently with his running group three times a week.
Zidell recounts his experience as a group leader for an 8:30-pace, long-run group through the Chicago Area Runners Association (CARA), which raises money for underprivileged children. He explains his participation in a twenty-week program where he was a pace leader.
With CARA, two runners in the pace group for which he was group leader got their BQs and will run Boston 2016!
He shares why he savored qualifying for Boston by himself and then with his family.
The video about the Runner who did not tell anyone she was running a marathon.
Runner of the Week: Jeff Zidell — Part II
This week’s Runner of the Week is Jeff Zidell, who is a six-time marathoner, excellent pacer, and BQer extraordinaire.
Zidell tells Kari his story of how fortunate he feels about how he found and embraced running.
He gives Kari some insight into how to be a consistent and focused runner.
He chats about the common bond that he feels between runners.
Zidell recounts his second marathon in the span of just four weeks.
He explains how his second marathon was colder (by fifteen degrees, which can make a huge difference) and hillier (talk about double trouble), and yet he still qualified for the Boston Marathon.
He also explains why you can forget everything you’ve learned about running when you run with a pace group.
Serena Marie, RD
Learn why Serena is OK with currently being injured, because she likes changing up her workout routine.
Check out Serena’s new recommendation, Fitocracy, to see your weight-lifting progress.
Serena chats about her carb-lovin’ marathon training and how she’s coping post-marathon now that she isn’t incorporating as many cardio-based workouts into her lifestyle.
Kari and Serena gush about Sparkle Skirts, especially because they come in sizes XS to 4XL, so they are made for all shapes and sizes. They both can’t wait to let you in on their future product reviews.
Serena and Kari mention ElliptiGO’s latest product, the ElliptiGO Arc, and how it is more like a bicycle, which fits nicely with Serena’s latest biking/elliptical cross-training habits.
Help TRLS solve the mystery of why the show is popular in Norway and Nepal.
Sports Suds sponsors the Runner of the Week segment this week. Sports Suds is a detergent that isn’t tested on animals, is safe for your septic system, and makes your clothes squeaky clean. You can earn 25% off your purchase at checkout by going to
Next week, Kari interviews husband and wife team, Jim and Cheryl Brown (from Episode 39 and Episode 50), who are former injured runners who adopted TRLS’ top recommendations and are now enjoying running again. It’s the perfect Christmas Eve episode, since Cheryl and Jim gave Kari the gift of running!
To learn the 11 Strategies to Live the Running Lifestyle, head over to www.therunninglifestyle.com/join and check them out.
Namaste TRLS brothers and sisters!
This is the skirt Serena will be trying.

Contact:
Jeff Zidell: Twitter: @jeffzidellLinkedIn: linkedin.com/in/jeffzidell
Serena Marie, RD: Website: www.SerenaMarieRD.comFacebook: /SerenaMarieRDTwitter: @SerenaMarieRDInstagram: SerenaMarieRD
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1h 21min
December 10, 2015106: Holiday Indulgence or Actual Addiction? Plus Top Protein Powders for Smoothies
The holiday season can actually be a depressive time of year for some—whether family stirs up anxiety or it’s the anniversary of someone’s passing—so often we want to mask the pain or uncomfortable feelings in some way. Kari Gormley and beloved, repeat guest Ellen Rohr dive deep into the topic of addiction. Ellen describes how there can be a fine line between addiction and obsession and how running can become a potentially dangerous addiction. But she suggests that by managing our body chemistry through what we eat and through running, we can take a healthier approach to holiday stressors. Runner of the Week, Jason Pina recaps his 2015 Boston Marathon and Cape Cod Ragnar Relay experiences, as well as why he always goes to bed at 9 p.m. And last but not least, Serena Marie, RD dissects Kari’s protein powder picks.
Ellen Rohr
Energetic and light-hearted Ellen Rohr joins TRLS once again (from Episodes 89 and 90) to chat with Kari about a topic near and dear to her heart—addiction and sobriety.
Why considering all forms of addiction—from alcohol, to prescription drugs, to video games, to sex addiction—is important
Why speaking about addiction with others and identifying/realizing the indications of addiction are so imperative
How she has stayed in recovery for over twenty years
How the mantra of “one more day” really worked for her
Why running can became a dangerous addiction
Why her spiritual development requires a sober mind
The Runner of the Week segment is sponsored by Sport Suds, which is a detergent that doesn’t test on animals and is septic safe, in addition to a whole lot of other great things. As a listener of TRLS, you can receive a 25% discount at checkout at www.sportsuds.com when you use the code RUNLIFE.
Runner of the Week: Jason Pina
This week’s Runner of the Week is Jason Pina, who first appeared on TRLS about a year ago. Kari originally met Jason in Chicago, and she also cheered him on during the 2015 Boston Marathon.
Richard details his third-in-a-row Boston Marathon experience (where he PRed by an hour on that particular course!) and how it compared to his last two.
He explains how to tell if you have more energy in your tank at the end of a marathon.
He chats about his Cape Cod Ragnar twelve-person race experience, where he ran approximately nineteen miles total in three legs.
He describes why he always goes to bed at 9 p.m. and prefers to run in the morning.
Mike Clarke, founder of the very first Big Beach Marathon and Half Marathon in Gulf Shores, AL (on January 31, 2016) lets listeners in on the secret of where all the fun’s at! The race starts and finishes at “the entertainment and dining epicenter of Gulf Shores”—The Hangout (http://thehangout.com). This restaurant prides itself on its super fresh shrimp, oysters, and local fare. It has multiple outdoor stages, several bars, it’s the location of packet pickup, vendors will be available for all of your last-minute race needs, and much more.
Don’t miss out on your exclusive 15% discount when you enter RUNLIFE during checkout at http://bigbeachmarathon.com/register/. Mike is offering a chance to win a weekend stay right next door within walking distance to the start/finish of the event at the Brett/Robinson Phoenix All Suites condos if you register for the race in December.
Serena Marie, RD
On this week’s episode, Serena Marie, RD, dissects protein powders to add to smoothies and non-dairy drinks:
The right amount of flax milk to drink
The benefits of Kari’s raw chocolate plant protein pick (that contains maca root, which potentially helps our bodies adapt to stress, increase libido)
The marketing material on Kari’s wheat grass protein pick (which provides Vitamins C and A) that makes Serena batty
The pros of Kari’s cacao energy smoothie blend (which contains ingredients that helps the body better adjust to stressful situations)
The proper portion sizes
To learn the 11 Strategies to Live the Running Lifestyle, please head over to www.therunninglifestyle.com/join and check them out.
Next week, Kari will recap the Jeff Galloway Race Weekend in Atlanta, GA on December 12, 2015. Kari plans to “run with her heart,” attend the expo to meet up with TRLS listeners, and interview half marathoner at the finish line. Kari will also talk with Jeff Zidell—a runner who came to running later in life—who is a Boston Marathon qualifier that combines running with business travel.
Namaste TRLS brothers and sisters!
Contact:
Ellen Rohr: Website: EllenRohr.comFacebook: /barebonesbiz and /ellenrohrTwitter: @ellenrohrYouTube: Ellen Rohr
Jason Pina: Facebook: /Jason.PinaTwitter: @jbpina
Serena Marie, RD: Website: www.SerenaMarieRD.comFacebook: /SerenaMarieRDTwitter: @SerenaMarieRDInstagram: SerenaMarieRD
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1h 36min
December 03, 2015105: 2015 TRLS Runners’ Gift Guide and How to Zap Holiday Sugar Cravings with Chocolate
Kari Gormley and Serena Marie, RD run through their 2015 holiday gift-giving top picks for runners, including clothing, shoes, recovery products, running equipment, books, stocking stuffers, and more. Runner of the Week, Jennifer Lockram, chats about her work-life-running balance and how to add distance to your runs. Founder Mike Clarke of the Big Beach Marathon and Half Marathon in Gulf Shores, AL offers travel tips to the race and gives some must-have information about entering a giveaway for beachfront accommodations for the big day. Finally, Serena Marie, RD dishes about what type of chocolate to choose to zap your sugar cravings this holiday season.
[Show notes are courtesy of Becky Fedora Clayton.]
TRLS 2015 Holiday Gift Guide for Runners
Running Apparel
CW-X Compression
Lululemon Running Skirt
TRLS apparel for men and women
Running Accessories
Gore Running Wear® Windstopper® Jacket
Gore Running Wear® Essential Windstopper® Gloves
Brooks Women’s Ghost 8 GORE-TEX (GTX)
Brooks Adrenaline ASR 11 GTX
Altra Running Shoes
Spenco Women’s Supreme Slide
Injinji® Toe Socks
Running Equipment
FitBit Surge
Jabra Sport Pulse wireless earbud headphones with built-in heart rate monitor
Jeff Galloway’s Gymboss Interval Timer and Stopwatch
ElliptiGO®
Recovery Products
Roll Recovery
Trigger Point foam
The Orb by Pro Tec
Stocking Stuffers
BeeCause Charms
iTunes gift cards
Individual-use containers of Chamois butter
Books
Go Wild: Free Your Body and Mind from the Afflictions of Civilization by Dr. John Ratey and Richard Manning
Sleep Soundly Every Night, Feel Fantastic Every Day: A Doctor’s Guide to Solving Your Sleep Problems by Robert S. Rosenberg
Marathon Woman: Running the Race to Revolutionize Women's Sports by Kathrine Switzer
Spark: The Revolutionary New Science of Exercise and the Brain by Dr. John Ratey and Eric Hagerman
Ultramarathon Man by Dean Karnazes
Eat the Yolks by Liz Wolfe
Above all, the best gift is your time, attention, and presence.
The Runner of the Week segment is sponsored by Sport Suds, which is a detergent that doesn’t test on animals and is septic safe, in addition to a whole lot of other great things. As a listener of TRLS, you can receive a 25% discount at checkout at www.sportsuds.com when you use code RUNLIFE.
Runner of the Week: Jennifer Lockram
This week’s Runner of the Week is a busy mom of three boys, wife, part-time worker, and Boston-qualifier whom Kari originally met at the Boston Marathon.
How she “runs away”
How she combines running, her family and work life, and becoming a Boston qualifier
How she started her running career, despite her struggle with lifelong asthma
How to add distance to your runs through recovery (yoga, compression socks, Epsom salt baths)
Founder Mike Clarke of the first-ever Big Beach Marathon and Half Marathon in Gulf Shores, AL on January 31, 2016 explains how easy it is to travel to the Yellowhammer state. Don’t forget to snag your 15% discount when you enter RUNLIFE during checkout at BigBeachMarathon.com/register/:
Option A: Pensacola International Airport, which is located approximately 43 miles from Gulf Shores and is serviced by all of the major airline carriers
Option B: Mobile Regional Airport, which is approximately 62 mile from Gulf Shores
Option C: A six-hour drive from Atlanta, GA
Mike also shares some breaking news with TRLS that you won’t want to miss! (Hint: It involves beachfront accommodations within walking distance of the race. Everyone who registers for the race in December is eligible to win a drawing!)
Serena Marie, RD
Why to look for alkali in chocolate’s ingredients list on nutrition labels
How to choose the right type of dark chocolate to satiate your sweet tooth and replete magnesium
How Kari defeated her dry skin issues by giving up dairy products
Don’t forget to discover the 11 Strategies to Live the Running Lifestyle, so head over to www.therunninglifestyle.com/join and check them out.
Next week, Kari brings back the amazing Ellen Rohr to talk about addiction. In an upcoming episode, Kari will also talk about Jeff Galloway’s Race Weekend December 11–13, which includes Barb’s 5K (which Kari is running), a half marathon, and a Fit Kids Run in Atlanta, GA. Kari will be interviewing people after they cross the finish line.
Namaste TRLS brothers and sisters!
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Contact:
Jennifer Lockram: Website: RunningMovesMe.com

Serena Marie, RD: Website: www.SerenaMarieRD.com Facebook: /SerenaMarieRD Twitter: @SerenaMarieRD Instagram: SerenaMarieRD
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1h 24min
November 26, 2015104: Kathrine Switzer at the NYC Marathon & Jeff Galloway with the Philadelphia Marathon Race Recap
Kathrine Switzer, at the NYC Marathon, and Jeff Galloway each come on the show to discuss the gift of running. Kathrine discusses how running can help you be creative and to use running for your mind. Jeff Galloway congratulates me on the Philadelphia Marathon and tells me how to maintain my fitness. My friends Meaghan Nana-Sinkam and Becky Kotsifas ask me all about the race as an experience, rather than as a place to try to PR. Serena Marie, RD, shares when to eat full fat and when to choose non fat.
Kathrine Switzer
Why the NYC Marathon is so near and dear to her heart
What she thinks when she sees someone cross a marathon finish line
What to do if you are injured from running
Jeff Galloway
What my plans are for the next major goal
What happens in winter to runners
How to maintain your fitness after running a long distance race
How to plan a training plan for a marathon
The Runner of the Week segment is sponsored by Sport Suds, which is a detergent that doesn’t test on animals and is septic safe, in addition to a whole lot of other great things. As a listener of the Running Lifestyle Show, you can receive a 25% discount at checkout at www.sportsuds.com when you use the code RUNLIFE.
Meaghan Nana-Sinkam and Becky Kotsifsas
What were the highlights of the Philadelphia Marathon
Why I kept posting pictures of me with people from Wisconsin on Facebook
How I ran the race as Kim Stemple (Monday’s special guest who you HAVE to listen to if you didn’t already) coached me and why
How running three marathons has changed my relationships for the better
Mike Clarke, Founder of the Inaugural Big Beach Marathon in Gulf Shores, Alabama (side note, you receive a 15% discount when you put in RUNLIFE at checkout at bigbeachmarathon.com/register), discusses the official accommodation of the Big Beach Marathon which is Brett Robinson Vacation Rentals.
Serena Marie, RD
When to buy full fat and low fat meat, dairy
How to choose a nut butter (hint, no added chemicals)
To learn the 11 Strategies to Live the Running Lifestyle, please head over to www.therunninglifestyle.com/join and find out. :-)
Next week we’ll be having a “What to Get A Runner” episode and Serena will discuss the importance and chocolate. Did I just say the importance of chocolate? Yep, tune in next week.
Have a wonderful Thanksgiving (that is of course if you are celebrating Thanksgiving). When you take a breath in, you are receiving. When you take a breath out, you are giving. Namaste Running Lifestyle Show Brothers and Sisters.
Contact:
Kathrine Switzer: Websites: MarathonWoman.com and www.261wm.com Facebook: Marathon Woman, 261 WM, & 261 Fearless Twitter: @KVSwitzer and @261Fearless
Jeff Galloway: Website: jeffgalloway.com Facebook: /jeffgallowayfan Twitter: @JeffGalloway

Meaghan Nana-Sinkham: Facebook: /msinkam

Contact Becky Kotsifas: Twitter: @BeckyKotsifas
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1h 32min
November 23, 2015103: Special Mindful Monday w/ Kim Stemple, founder of We Finish Together
Kim Stemple, founder of We Finish Together, shares her beautiful message that we are all in this thing called life together so we need to hold each others' hands - even if only virtually. One way to do this is by passing along a medal, which is exactly what Kim’s grassroots group does. Highlights of our chat:
What is We Finish Together and why Kim started it
Why there is no set standard to receive a medal
Kim is a unicorn, the only person to ever have Mitochondrial Disease, Lupus, and Cancer
Why she drastically changed her appearance
What Kim uses as fuel during her long distance races
Why Kim runs for Kevin Bianco through Wear Blue Run To Remember
How the Blue Mile in the Marine Corps Marathon shows the price of freedom
Why she got tattoos and now loves yoga
Why “Use Your Mind To Be Alive”
Kim’s upcoming races - Jingle All The Way 5K, Shamrock Half Marathon, Rock ’n Roll Half Marathon in Washington, D.C., and Cupid Undies Run
Why set big goals
Kim’s words of encouragement - Go You!, Enjoy Every Moment, It’s about how you react to people, Don’t let running define you, Find 5 people at the Starting Line and wish them a great race
After hearing Kim I'm sure you'll be inspired to want to learn even more about her. Please visit www.wefinishtogether.com and on Facebook at We Finish Together. If you decide to email Kim, PLEASE understand Kim cycles through up and down depending on reaction to chemo dose, so she may not get back to you as quickly as she would like to.
Hunter Clarke-Fields is our Runner of the Week. The Runner of the Week segment is sponsored by Sport Suds, which is a detergent that doesn’t use harsh chemicals or perfumes to clean clothes. As a listener of the Running Lifestyle Show, you can receive a 25% discount at checkout at www.sportsuds.com (hyperlink) when you use the code RUNLIFE.
Why Hunter started running
How to be mindful while running
What Western moms sometimes do that doesn’t help them
When Hunter’s ego takes over her running
Jeff Galloway, one of my “ElliptiGo brothers”, and also my coach, heard about Kim and her mission. Jeff is donating medals from the JG 13.1 and Barb’s 5K weekend in Atlanta. Mike Clarke, Founder of Junction 311 Endurance Sports and Race Director for the Inaugural Big Beach Marathon in Gulf Shores, Alabama (side note, you receive a 15% discount when you put in RUNLIFE at checkout at BigBeachMarathon.com/register/), and also a sponsor of the Running Lifestyle Show, will also be donating medals to We Finish Together.
Serena Marie, RD
How to eat mindfully and why it's important
What happens when your body is stressed while eating
Why we should schedule a time to eat
Contact:
Kim Stemple: Website: WeFinishTogether.com Facebook: /kimberlystemple Twitter: @StempleKim
Hunter Clarke-Fields: Websites: HunterYoga.com, YogaStoriesProject.com Facebook: /huntercyoga Twitter: @HunterCYoga YouTube: /hunteryoga
Serena Marie, RD: Website: www.SerenaMarieRD.com Facebook: /SerenaMarieRD Twitter: @SerenaMarieRD Instagram: SerenaMarieRD
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1h 48min
November 19, 2015102: Using Exercise, Nutrition, & Mindfulness to Attack Sickle-Cell Disease
Dr. Marjorie Dejoie, MD, who happens to have Sickle-cell disease, shares her expertise and enthusiasm around embracing a mind/body/spirit approach to living with Sickle Cell. If you’re looking for motivation to get out there and live YOUR life to the fullest, then you’re in for a treat when you hear Marjorie share her story. Serena Marie, RD, discusses her take on the World Health Organization’s (WHO) findings on red meat and Cancer.
Marjorie discusses:
How she was diagnosed with Sickle Cell Disease
What is Sickle Cell Disease
How there is no universal cure for Sickle Cell Disease
How to find out if you have Sickle Cell Disease
What is Dr. Marjorie’s theory about why long distance running is good for people with Sickle Cell Disease
Why hot yoga and running are her favorite activities
What is the best friend of a Sickle Cell patient
How to use food as treatment
What are Marjorie’s triggers
Why it’s important to take notes everyday about how you feel
Why there’s force in numbers
How hot yoga helps her
What is the average life expectancy of people who have Sickle Cell Disease
Her intention of breaking the ceiling when it comes to Sickle Cell Disease
Why she is going to be the one to defy the odds of life expectancy of Sickle Cell Disease
How many days a year she wakes up without pain
How Marjorie personally helps runners
What her name means
How "every body" is different and how to maximize what works best for you
Why we’re at our best when we’re centered
What is the best investment you can make
What is Body Explosion
Why Marjorie is also our Runner of the Week
Marjorie will receive Sport Suds Detergent for free. If you want to get the stink out of your clothes and don’t want to use harsh chemicals, then you’ll want to give Sport Suds a try. Head over to www.sportsuds.com, a sponsor of the Running Lifestyle Show, and at checkout use the code RUNLIFE to receive a 25% discount off of your entire order.
Mike Clarke of the Inaugural Big Beach Marathon, being held in Gulf Shores, Alabama, runs by to share the course highlights of the marathon and half marathon. If you’d like to run the Big Beach Marathon or Half Marathon, head over to www.bigbeachmarathon.com (hyperlink) and at checkout use the code “RUNLIFE” to receive a 15% discount.
Our Go-To, Real-Food Dietitian, Serena Marie RD, shares her take regarding the World Health Organization’s study on the connection between meat and cancer.
Why the evidence of the data was the strongest kind of evidence
Why heme iron is important for runners
Why you want to eat vegetables when eating red meat
What are the best sources for carbs
Why choose high quality meats and tons of vegetables
What lunch I’m eating that I have eaten too much of for too long
Why Serena gets the feisty on
Looking to find out how you can live the Running Lifestyle? Head over to www.therunninglifestyle.com/join to find out the 11 Strategies to live a life with the gift of running. You’ll also be on our special email list that periodically offers subscribers special invitations. If you’d like a chance to win a bib for the Jeff Galloway Half Marathon on December 13th or Barb’s 5K on December 12th, then head over to www.therunninglifestyle.com/join for a chance to win.
Next week will be our special Thanksgiving episode, which will feature for the second year in a row (we have a tradition going on here!), Kathrine Switzer. Please subscribe to the podcast HERE so you’ll automatically receive podcast episodes right to your smart phone. There’s a chance we’ll have a special Monday Mindfulness episode coming up soon which you won’t want to miss. Trust me. :-)
Contact:
Dr. Marjorie Dejoie:
Website: MadFit.org
Serena Marie, RD: Website: www.SerenaMarieRD.com Facebook: /SerenaMarieRD Twitter: @SerenaMarieRD Instagram: SerenaMarieRD
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November 12, 2015101: NYC Marathon Recap with Jeff Galloway, Melanie Curtis, Runar Gundersen, and Serena Marie, RD
Melanie Curtis, Runar Gundersen, Serena Marie, RD, and I share our experiences of running the NYC Marathon. Jeff Galloway came on and coached me and let’s just say, I did a better job of following his coaching this time. :-) Serena discusses whether or not hot lemon water is good for you and what the research shows.
Melanie Curtis
Why she can’t put into words her experience of running the last two miles of the NYC Marathon
Why Melanie and I are sisters are from another mister and how we do this in our “work” (which doesn’t seem like work because we both love what we are doing)
How Landmark Education has helped each of us
What the “baked beans” situation is
How to have a plan for fear when you encounter it
When the marathon got really tough for Melanie
What "T cubed" is
Where she had her first runner’s high (and it’s surprising)
What served her well in the beginning of the marathon
Why I hugged a stranger
How Melanie’s and my experiences of NYC were so different
What song Melanie listened to over and over the last few miles of the race - it's now her theme song
What is my theme song
Melanie’s words of advice when it comes to running a marathon
Melanie is our Runner of the Week and will receive Sport Suds Detergent for free. If you want your clothes to come out smelling neutral, and not scented from harsh chemicals, then you'll want to give Sport Suds a try. Head over to sportsuds.com and at checkout use code RUNLIFE to receive a 25% discount off of your entire order.
Runar Gundersen, the unofficial mayor of the New York City Marathon, who is from Norway (which we like to call on the show, No Way Norway), comes back and talks about his 37th straight New York City Marathon.
How much training he did before the marathon
How we disagree on the “hilliness” of the course
What was different at the NYC Marathon this year compared to last year
Why there was chaos at the ferry terminal this year
A rumor about the NYC Marathon that Runar “squashes”
Serena Marie, RD answers a listener’s question about putting lemon in hot water and whether it's something people should focus on drinking. Serena points out that if you are going to have lemon in your hot water, wait until the water has cooled off a little bit as this allows you to absorb more Vitamin C.
Mike Clarke of the Inaugural Big Beach Marathon to be held in Gulf Shores, Alabama, runs by to share what type of weather you can expect on January 31st, 2016 there. Get this!!!! The average high is 62 degrees and at race start time it is 44 degrees!!!!! Doesn’t that sound awesome? If you’d like to run the Big Beach Marathon or Half Marathon, head over to www.bigbeachmarathon.com and at check out put in the code “RUNLIFE” to receive a 15% discount.
Serena
Challenges getting to the starting line and her new bestie, Amadeus from Spain
How Serena “got in trouble” waiting in line for the buses at the starting area
The difference in the starting lines for Serena in Chicago vs. New York City
What borough was really special for Serena
What Resting Up Like a Champ Means
What’s #DID
Jeff Galloway
Why NYC is the toughest course compared to the Marine Corps, Philadelphia, and Chicago marathons
How Piedmont Park in Atlanta is similar to Central Park in NYC
The challenges of running the NYC Marathon
How I was teaching while I was running in Chicago
Why I strongly recommend attending Jeff Galloway’s Running Schools
How Jeff Galloway can’t help himself from helping people
Why I was able to run in the last 0.7 miles of the marathon and why Jeff doesn’t recommend it
What percentage of people who run NYC are not from the US
The excitement of the starting line at the NYC Marathon
Bill Rodgers and Amby Burfoot will be at Jeff’s JG 13.1 Weekend in Atlanta
How the ElliptiGo is so similar to running
How the marathon was a road trip on my feet
Anterior muscle, irritated by downhill running, your stride length gets too long toward the end
Go out at the pace I did in NYC and take it easy - pick up the pace at 20 mile mark
Try 15 seconds run 20 seconds walk
At Mile 20 lengthening out the run
At 15-18 if all is good reset timer for 15 15 or 20 20
If feeling good at 20 miles - run two segments then walk one
What I should do at the end
If you want to run a marathon why seeing Achilles Runners will remove any of your previous excuses for not just doing it
We all inspire one another
Listeners of the show who are on the email list receive special invitations every once in awhile, and you never know when one will happen. Head over to www.therunninglifestyle.com/join and you’ll receive the 11 Strategies To Live The Running Lifestyle and receive important updates. Run on!
If you have ever wanted to run a marathon, then now is the time. It's one of those things that you can't put into words unless you do it. And I hope you have the opportunity to run a marathon. There is nothing like the NYC Marathon. It's difficult to express but trust me, it's worth it!
Jeff Galloway: Website: jeffgalloway.com Facebook: /jeffgallowayfan Twitter: @JeffGalloway
Melanie Curtis: Website: MelanieCurtis.com Facebook: /melaniecurtis11 Twitter: @11melaniecurtis
Runar B. Gundersen: Website: RunarWeb.com
Serena Marie, RD: Website: www.SerenaMarieRD.com Facebook: /SerenaMarieRD Twitter: @SerenaMarieRD Instagram: SerenaMarieRD
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1h 47min
November 05, 2015100: Special 100th Episode w/ Dean Karnazes, Peter Shankman, Serena Marie, RD, & William Gormley
Join my “cousin” Dean Karnazes, “ADHD brother” Peter Shankman, “sister from another mister", Serena Marie, RD, and son William Gormley when we celebrate 100 episodes of The Running Lifestyle Show. We’re doing something different here, and I become (or at least try to be) the one interviewed by Dean Karnazes and Peter Shankman. Serena and I talk about how much joy the podcast has brought into our lives and William shares his running story.
Here’s what goes down on Episode 100:
William Gormley
Why he is the Big Kahuna
Why he wanted to be on the 100th Episode
How he runs around the track at the school
Dean Karnazes
Running the NYC Marathon and when and where did I confront my demons on the course
Why I decided to take the entrepreneurial route
How and why it’s key to understand your strengths
How having different inserts for my shoes could have made a difference (FYI, Dean has some that I haven’t tried yet, but you can find them HERE.)
Why Cousin Dean and I both love our ElliptiGos and how you could win one by visiting HERE(don’t wait, the contest ends on November 8th!).
My experience having seasonal affective disorder and how it impacts my life
Why I am excited about the product Thync
What the podcast has meant to the running community according to "cousin" Dean
Eileen Smith Dallabrida wrote an article in Delaware Today Magazine's "302 Health" section about the challenges I have had with post partum depression and seasonal affective disorder (SAD). You can read more about seasonal affective disorder (SAD) and some of the resources that are available to help decrease symptoms of depression HERE.
Our next guest is listener of the week, Peter Shankman.
As a listener of the show, you will receive a 25% discount when you head over to www.sportsuds.com and enter “RunLife” in the shopping cart. I can tell you that after running for over six hours at the NYC Marathon, my clothes, umm, didn’t smell too good. There was no fear that the odor would stick around because I knew Sport Suds could take it out. (Which is good because I LOVE my running skirt - so much so that it's been my garment of choice for four out of the last five marathons I've run.)
Peter Shankman
Why I found the NYC Marathon especially challenging and how Peter didn’t understand why I was surprised
Why I created The Running Lifestyle Show
Who was a tough interview to get
What was a lowlight during the podcast journey
What I have coming up at The Running Lifestyle Show
Who is my dream interview
Who Peter thinks I should get on the show
When Peter wants to come back on the show
Mike Clarke is back on the show sharing with us his extensive experience as a race director. The Big Beach Marathon in Gulf Shores, Alabama definitely sounds like the place to be January 31, 2016 to run a full or half marathon. As a listener of The Running Lifestyle Show, you’ve got connections and will receive 15% off your race registration when you input “RUNLIFE" at checkout.
Serena Marie, RD
What excites her about The Running Lifestyle Show
How I select the guests for the show
How her life changed in the grocery store
What are some of her favorite things that have happened because of The Running Lifestyle Show
It’s been an unbelievable journey to reach episode 100! I've been blessed to welcome so many fascinating and inspiring people into my life thanks to this wonderful medium called podcasting. I am excited to see what happens in the next 100 episodes and how I can connect with you, the listeners of the show.
If you haven’t already discovered the 11 Strategies to Live The Running Lifestyle, please run over HERE and you’ll not only find out how to achieve a lifestyle with the gift of running, you’ll also be on our email list. People on the email list receive access to special invitations. Trust me, you don’t want to miss out. :-)
Contact:
Dean Karnazes: Website: Ultra Marathon Man Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/DeanKarnazes Twitter: @DeanKarnazes

Peter Shankman: Websites: Shankman.com, Shankminds.com, TheMistakePodcast.com Facebook: facebook.com/petershankman Twitter: @petershankman

Serena Marie, RD: Website: www.SerenaMarieRD.com Facebook: /SerenaMarieRD Twitter: @SerenaMarieRD Instagram: SerenaMarieRD
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1h 30min
October 29, 201599: Behind the Scenes at the Chicago Marathon w/ Luke Puskedra, Jon Dunham, & Miguel Blancarte, Jr.
It was a weekend filled with inspiring runners when Serena Marie, RD, and I went and ran the Chicago Marathon. You’ll hear our chance (or maybe not so chance) interviews over race weekend with top American Male Finisher, Luke Puskedra, Director of the Spirit of the Marathon Movie, Jon Dunham, and Miguel Blancarte, Junior, who was recently featured in Runner’s World. You’ll also hear Serena's and my thoughts after attending the press conference and expo. On the nutrition side, Serena Marie, RD, discusses GMOs and bread. We give an update on Serena’s Ragnar Race, my time with Jeff Galloway and listeners of the Running Lifestyle Show at a podcast meet up at the Marine Corp Marathon, and the upcoming New York City Marathon.
Luke Puskedra
His training for the NYC Marathon and Grandma’s Marathon and how it differs from that of other elite athletes
How it feels to talk at a press conference as an elite athlete
Why he switched to a gluten free diet and how he feels
Jon Dunham
How running a marathon inspired him to direct a movie around the marathon
How he selected the six runners to follow their journeys of training and completing the 2005 Chicago Marathon
Why he chose the Rome Marathon as the second location for the Spirit of the Marathon movie
Why he selected Boston to be the third Spirit of the Marathon movie
Why the Spirit of the Marathon Boston will be released in the Fall of 2016 and the tentative plans for an event at the Boston Marathon 2016
Serena and Kari after the Press Conference
How we finally got to run together (it was unexpected)
Why the 2015 Chicago Marathon was a “marquee” event this year
How the press conference got emotional at one point
What some of the African elites have to say about a sub two-hour marathon and doping
The inspiring words Deena Kastor shared at the press conference that especially touched Serena
Meeting Deena Kastor after the press conference
Meeting Kevin Hanson from Hansons Brooks Running
The fun at the expo and directly talking with Race Director, Carey Pinkowski
Our Runner of the Week is Miguel. Miguel will be receiving Sport Suds, which will leave his clothes clean and odor-free. As a listener of the show, you will receive a 25% discount when you head over to www.sportsuds.com and enter TRLS in the shopping cart. Sport Suds isn’t just for athletes, it's for everyone, including babies. Many parents are looking for a detergent that is free of bleach, dyes, phosphates, perfumes, and UV whiteners. Sport Suds fits the bill.
Miguel Blancarte Jr.
What prompted him to get serious about his health
How he lost 180 pounds in 8 months on his own
How his relationships have changed because of the weight loss and becoming an ultra marathoner and triathlete
The surprise of being on Team USA for the NYC Marathon
Why 2015 is the year of giving back
What he does as an ambassador for Fleet Feet Sports in Chicago
The joy received from being a pacer at the 2015 Chicago Marathon
We like traveling for races, and there is an opportunity to take a trip for an upcoming inaugural race, the Big Beach Marathon in Gulf Shores, Alabama on Sunday, January 31, 2016. You’re going to hear fun facts about this race leading up to Race Weekend. As a TRLS listener, you will receive a 15% discount off of your race entry fee when you use the code, RUNLIFE at www.bigbeachmarathon.com. Big Beach Marathon is a new sponsor here at the Running Lifestyle Show.
Serena Marie, RD
What is the science and history behind GMOs
Why Serena Marie, RD, doesn’t promote bread as a good source of fiber
The fun time she had running the Ragnar Race in Tennessee with nine friends
How a Ragnar Race is different than a Ragnar Trail Race
Serena’s prognosis and plan for the NYC Marathon
The fun time I had at the Marine Corps Marathon meeting up with listeners of The Running Lifestyle Show and Marathon Training Academy
Meeting Jeff Galloway in person at his Running School at the Marine Corps Marathon
How using the ElliptiGo has helped me with my recovery from the Chicago Marathon and keeping my fitness level up
Jeff’s game plan for me running the NYC Marathon
The TRLS meeting at Marcon Cafe at 2:30 PM in NYC at 36th Street between 7th and Broadway
This was quite the fun episode to put together. The interviews highlight the love of running. It doesn’t matter how fast you go - it’s about the joy and people running brings in to your life.
If you’re looking to learn more about how you start or continue living the Running Lifestyle, head over to www.therunninglifestyle.com/join, and you’ll receive the 11 Strategies to Live the Running Lifestyle. You’ll want to be on this special list because some upcoming offers will only be available to the people on the Running Lifestyle Show email list.
Next week is the 100th Episode of the Running Lifestyle Show!!!!!! WOW!!!!!! Time flies when you are having fun!!!! A special guest will be on to interview ME. He has been on many times and is VERY much looking forward to turning the tables and “paying me back” for all of the tough questions I’ve asked him. Let’s just say I told him to “Bring It," and now I'm not sure that was such a great idea. :-)
Miguel Blancarte, Jr. Website: www.Toward180.com Facebook: facebook.com/miguelblancarte and facebook.com/Toward180 Twitter: @mblancartejr Team USA Page: http://www.teamusa.org/Athletes/BL/Miguel-Blancarte-Jr Runner's World Article: http://issuu.com/octobersunn/docs/rwus201510/24
Jon Dunham: Website: BostonMarathonFilm.com Twitter: @Bostonthefilm Business: LA Roma Films, LLC
Serena Marie, RD: Website: www.SerenaMarieRD.com Facebook: /SerenaMarieRD Twitter: @SerenaMarieRD Instagram: SerenaMarieRD
Luke Puskedra: Twitter: @lukepuskedra
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1h 35min
October 22, 201598: Chi Marathon Recap w/ Jeff Galloway & Team TRLS
We’re talking with team members of The Running Lifestyle Show (TRLS) for Action for Healthy Kids (AFHK) at the Chicago Marathon. Hear from first-time marathoners, Minh Chien, and Todd Miller, about their respective runs. Liz Whitteberry shares her thoughts about running her first big-city marathon in addition to running with and "coaching" Todd Miller on the course. Serena recaps her exciting race where she did indeed, PR! Our friend and team member, Foti Panagakos, talks about his experience where he, too, PR'd! Coach Jeff Galloway checks in with me, Kari Gormley, and offers advice on recovery and gearing up for the NYC Marathon. Serena discusses her favorite way to celebrate after a marathon, and we even have a product review for Trigger Point.
Find Out the Top 11 Strategies to Live the Running Lifestyle HERE.
Topics Discussed:
Where Minh REALLY felt the pain of the marathon
What Liz found interesting about running a big-city marathon
Todd’s mantra for finishing and how Liz was with him every step of the way
What happened to Serena at Mile 20
The fun activities around the Chicago Marathon Weekend
Why this was one of Foti’s Top 5 Marathons
The mistakes I made in the race and why they happened
The recovery plan Jeff Galloway recommends for me
Why Jeff Galloway recommends ElliptiGo and why I am IN LOVE with it even MORE
Join Jeff Galloway at his Running School the day before the Marine Corp Marathon
Why Serena had a beer after the race and what a small research study discovered about beer
Serena’s thoughts about me having stuffed pizza after the marathon and eating a bag of Garret’s mix (it was a small bag at least!) as dinner at the airport
Why Minh, Liz, Serena and I are fans of the Trigger Point Therapy foam roller and foot roller.
Join the Virtual 26.2 Run benefiting Action for Healthy Kids, Serena, and me
The top three takeaways from this episode are:
Even though running is a solitary sport, being part of a group or mass of people makes the experience.
Aim for the moon and you even if you miss, you will land upon the stars.
Take a step back from an experience, even an interaction with someone, and ask yourself, what is this person/experience teaching me?
Next week, we’re going behind the scenes of the Chicago Marathon and bringing you inspiring interviews with runners we met during the Marathon weekend. We’re also coming up on 100 episodes!!!!! Woo hoo!!!!! What are some of your favorite episodes? What guests would you like to hear from? Please contact me HERE.
Guests:
Jeff Galloway: Website: jeffgalloway.com Facebook: /jeffgallowayfan Twitter: @JeffGalloway

Minh Chien:

Todd Miller:

Fotinos Panagakos:

Liz Whitteberry: Website:LizWhitteberry.com Facebook: Liz.Whitteberry Twitter: @elizabethwh

Serena Marie, RD: Website: www.SerenaMarieRD.com Facebook: /SerenaMarieRD Twitter: @SerenaMarieRD Instagram: SerenaMarieRD
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1h 47min

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