The Flourishing Experiment

Susan Nowell, physical therapist, comes back on the show to talk about common injuries that occur during the holidays and how to prevent them. Susan also answers listeners’ questions regarding IT Band issues and stress fractures. Serena Marie, RD, shares what foods to eat after a run to aid in recovery. Jason Pina is our listener of the week, and he explains how running marathons has changed his life. Our monthly guest, Vinnie Tortorich, trainer to the stars, talks about a problem area many runners ignore.

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Kathrine Switzer, the first woman to run the Boston Marathon legally in addition to winning the New York City Marathon and creating the possibility for women to run the marathon as an Olympic sport comes on this very special Thanksgiving episode to share her story and inspiration. If you are looking for a spark to get you running, then here it is. Serena Marie, RD discusses how to respond to unsolicited comments about what you are eating at holiday events. The listener of the week is Trey Beauchamp who shares how adopting a fat-adapted diet has changed his life for the good.

Your Holiday Guide to Food & Mindset w/ Serena Marie RD, & Jan Hoath - Serena Marie, RD joins us to discuss all things food for the holidays. Jan Hoath talks about the holiday prism, how to honor yourself and happiness during the holiday season. We also talk with Listener of the Week Grant Crowell who shares his favorite running apps and his motivating running story.

Serena Marie, RD and I talk all about cheering for the runners along with the good times and challenging times we had in the NYC. We banter back and forth about the fun people we met along the way and the inspiring runners we saw. I also talk about attending the expo, a shakeout run with Dean Karnazes and the Road Runners Hall of Fame ceremony.

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We hear about five runners' NYC Marathon experiences along with some tips and tricks to running a successful marathon. Coming back on the show are Dean Karnazes, Leeann Faust, Sarah Boschung, listener Erin Mahr, and Stephen Brown.

Vinnie Tortorich comes back on the show to share with us why it's key for runners to strength train. He also discusses what Zone 2 Training is all about and how it can help you run faster. Serena Marie, RD comes on to discuss another set of food myths associated with a well-known food.

Time Magazine has called Dean Karnazses one of the most influential people in the world, and he comes on the show to discuss how he has used his passion as his vocation. We take a nice road trip with Dean and discuss how and why he left the corporate world to become a board member for Girls on the Run. We hear about favorite travel memories with his family, the people who have been affected by what Dean has done, and so much more. In addition, we talk with our listener of the week, Leeann Faust, about her upcoming dream marathon, the New York City Marathon. Serena Marie, RD answers a listener’s question about a fat-adapted diet.

Modern day medicine woman and advanced accredited coach discusses the correlation between one's thoughts and actions. Teri discusses what could be going on with you when you're feeling fatigued, what to do when you wake up at 3:00 AM, what to realize when people question your active lifestyle and more. Serena Marie, RD busts the food myth that whole grains are good for you. Listener of the week Kelli Patin shares how she is easing in to running.

This is one L O N G run of a show when Serena Marie, RD and I go in-depth about all things 2014 Chicago Marathon. We discuss the course, fans, inspiring stories, restaurants, fueling strategies and much more. Serena Marie, RD also discusses what happened in her personal life to lead her to make the decision not to run the Hartford Marathon.

I discuss at a high level the ins and outs of the Chicago Marathon, from the application process to all things race day. The information and statistics could help you decide if this is a race that would match your goals for running a marathon.