The Rambling Runner Podcast

By Matt Chittim

What's The Rambling Runner Podcast about?

A podcast about dedicated and motivated amateur runners who are working hard to get better and achieving inspirational results.

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The Rambling Runner Podcast episodes:

04.19.2024
#611 - Jess McClain: My Favorite Workouts
Welcome back to our bi-weekly "My Favorite Workouts" series. For the remainder of 2024 I'll be speaking with coaches and elite athletes about the workouts they love the most, why they love them, the distances/races they are best for, and alterations that can...
04.15.2024
#610 - Katie Arnold: The Return of a Running and Writing Legend
Katie Arnold is back on the podcast and I couldn't be more excited!!! Katie was first on the show in 2019 when we talked about her amazing book Running Home. In this episode, Katie returns to talk about her new book that...
04.05.2024
#609 - Mary Johnson: My Favorite Workouts
Welcome to a new bi-weekly series called "My Favorite Workouts." For the remainder of 2024 I'll be speaking with coaches and elite athletes about the workouts they love the most, why they love them, the distances/races they are best for, and alterations that...
04.02.2024
#608 - Dave Proctor: Mindset of a Transcontinental Record Holder
This episode with Dave Proctor is all about mindset. Dave set the fastest transcontinental time across Canada a few years ago in his second attempt. In doing so, Dave was able to master his mind in a way that is...
03.26.2024
#607 - Ron Romano: The Happiest Marathoner
Ron Romano may be the happiest guy in running. Not only that, he’s worked hard to become one heck of a runner. He’s run 50+ marathons (with a PR of 2:40) and is a veritable wealth of knowledge on all...
03.22.2024
#606 - Jeff Cunningham: My Favorite Workouts
Welcome to a new bi-weekly series called "My Favorite Workouts." For the remainder of 2024 I'll be speaking with coaches and elite athletes about the workouts they love the most, why they love them, the distances/races they are best for, and alterations that...
03.15.2024
#605 - Gary Koutsoubos: Losing 75 lbs. and Regaining His Running Life
From 20 to 40 years of age, Gary Koutsoubos gave up on running. The former high school and junior college runner had put that era of his life in the past. Instead, he opted for a sedentary lifestyle that left...
03.07.2024
#604 - David Roche: My Favorite Workouts
Welcome to a new bi-weekly series called "My Favorite Workouts." For the remainder of 2024 I'll be speaking with coaches and elite athletes about the workouts they love the most, why they love them, the distances/races they are best for, and alterations...
03.04.2024
#603 - Sabrina Little: Why Good People Make Better Runners
Can running make me a more moral person? Can striving to be a better person make me a better runner? In The Examined Run, philosopher and ultramarathon runner Sabrina Little asks whether running can be a laboratory for developing our character. She...
02.28.2024
#602 - Kallup McCoy II: To the Edge of Death and Back
Today's podcast is with one of the most inspiring people I've even met. I first met Kallup McCoy II at the Olympic Marathon Trials in Orlando and was immediately taken by his energy and passion. Little did I know that...
02.23.2024
#601 - Sofie Schunk: Leading by Example and Racing with Type 1 Diabetes
Sofie Schunk, an athlete with type 1 diabetes, shares her journey and challenges in managing her condition while pursuing her athletic goals. She discusses the support she received at the Olympic Trials - some of the loudest on the course!...
02.16.2024
#600 - Roberta Groner: Road to Redemption
At the 2020 Olympic Marathon Trials in Atlanta, Roberta Groner was ready. She has just had completed the best running of her life, including a marathon PR and first American at the World Championships. Gone were the days of running...
02.12.2024
#599 - Dr. Duriel Hardy: America's Smartest Men's Marathoner
Today on the podcast we have America's smartest men's marathoner, Dr. Duriel Hardy (that is me calling him that, Duriel is way to humble to even think that sort of thing!). Not only is Duriel brilliant, he has also qualified...
02.09.2024
#598 - Nathan Martin: 7th at the Trials and the Most Underrated U.S. Distance Runner
Nathan Martin, arguably the most underrated American distance runner, just finished 7th at the Olympic Marathon Trials in an impressive 2:11:00. This was the third marathon trials that Nathan has run in and it was his best yet. His career...
02.07.2024
#597 - Josh Kalapos: From Last Man In to 17th at the Olympic Trials
The Olympic Marathon Trials are complete and what a day it was! W are kicking off the next 2-3 weeks of Trials coverage with an amazing person and story. Josh Kalapos was the last seed at the Trials with a quallifying...
02.01.2024
#596 - Unlocking the Third Men's Olympic Marathon Spot with James McKirdy and Peter Bromka
This conversation with James McKirdy and Peter Bromka explores the top three/top two conundrum in the men's Olympic Trials marathon. The discussion delves into the rules and regulations set by World Athletics, the governing body for the sport, and the...
01.26.2024
#595 - Carrie Bradshaw: 40 Year Old 3:09 Marathoner Returns from Double Hip Replacement
Today on show we feature someone who has a story that we've never touched on before. At the age of 40, and after years of minor to medium hip and back pain, Carrie Bradshaw was diagnosed with bilateral hip dysplasia....
01.23.2024
#594 - Nico Montañez: Olympic Marathon Trials Preview
The Olympic Marathon Trials are right around the corner and Nico Montañez is ready for action! Nico details his experience at the 2023 World Championships Marathon in Budapest last August and the wide array of things he took from that experience...
01.20.2024
#593 - Sara Vaughn: Olympic Marathon Trials Preview
The Olympic Marathon Trials are two weeks away and we are officially getting into Trials-mode here on the show! Our first Trials preview is with Sara Vaughn. Sara details her 2:23 finish at Chicago, her quick turnaround back into training, getting...
01.12.2024
#592 - Pain & Performance: The Revolutionary New Way to Use Training as Treatment for Pain and Injury with Matt Fitzgerald and Ryan Whited
Pain is universal. Athletes in pursuit of performance are not strangers to pain—in fact they embrace it. But nothing derails training faster than nagging athletic pain and injury, which all too often land athletes in an endless cycle of physical...
01.05.2024
#591 - The Power of Partnership with Hiruni Wijayaratne and Bethany Sachtleben
In this special episode of the Rambling Runner Podcast we focus on the power of partnership. Running can feel like a solo endeavor for many of us but it can be so much more. This show is a wonderful example...
12.18.2023
#590 - Tim Rossi: Pacing the Women's 2023 OTQ Group at CIM
In this episode, Matt Chittim and Peter Bromka interview Tim Rossi, who paced the women's OTQ group at the California International Marathon (CIM). They discuss Tim's experience as a pacer and the significance of being part of runners' OTQ journeys....
12.12.2023
#589 - Adam Wood: Going for the OTQ - A Year in Review
Adam Wood, a former college steeplechaser turned marathoner, discusses his transition to post-college running, narrowly missing an Olympic Trials Qualifying time, and the influence of his BYU program and teammates. Adam highlights the importance of the social aspect in running and...
12.08.2023
#588 - Rachel Drake: Trail Legend Finishes 5th and Nabs 2nd OTQ at CIM
Trail running legend Rachel Drake joins Matt Chittim and Peter Bromka for an in-person race recap after the California International Marathon. Rachel, who has seven European trail race victories to her name, ran a perfectly executed race to finish 5th and...
12.07.2023
#587 - Tammy Hsieh: Finish Line Drama and a Miraculous OTQ at CIM
Tammy Hsieh shares her experience of qualifying for the Olympic Trials at the California International Marathon. She recounts the intense moments leading up to the finish line and the uncertainty that followed after she crossed the finish line with a...
12.06.2023
#586 - CJ Albertson and Mary Johnson at the California International Marathon
Let the post-California International Marathon fun begin!!! We had another historic weekend at CIM and I'm excited to bring you a boat load of episode over the next two weeks. In this episode we have two pre-race live shows. The first...
12.02.2023
#585 - Allie Caminiti: Identifying and Getting Past "Micro-Quitting"
Allie Caminiti is back on the podcast with some important information for runners of all abilities who are having trouble reaching their potential. In this episode, she provides valuable information what is "micro-quitting," how to recognize if it affecting us, why...
11.30.2023
#584 - Paul Johnson: Endurance Beast and Naval Officer
A year and a half ago Paul Johnson accepted an invitation to run the Marine Corps Marathon. Since making that fateful decision Paul has run UTMB, Canyons 100, PR'd the marathon in 2:46, and done much more. It's been a...
11.21.2023
#583 - Road 2 CIM: Race Strategy & Logistics with Tamara Torlakson
In the second of a two episode partnership with the California International Marathon, we are diving into all-things raceday. In this episode, Tamara Torlakson does a deep dive into the granular details of the race course, the pre-race day logistics, great...
11.17.2023
#582 - Mike Carroll: Fulfilling a Promise to His Late Father
In today's episode I speak with a longtime friend who morphed into the one of the most consistent and best masters runners I know. Mike Carroll and I played at rival high schools yet bonded over off-season hoops. 20 years...
11.16.2023
#581 - Megan Connolly Morant: WWE Star Runs 3:02 at NYC After Kidney Donation
In this far-ranging conversation, WWE (World Wrestling Entertainment) TV host Megan Connolly Morant talks about it all. We made sure to discuss her recent 3:02 NYC Marathon a few months removed from being a living kidney donor, and the domino...
11.07.2023
#580 - Road 2 CIM: OTQ Pace Groups and Achieving Dreams
In the first of a two episode partnership with the California International Marathon, we are exploring the famous CIM Olympic Trials qualifying pace groups. In 2019 Katrina Spratford-Sterling and Henry Sterling made their marathon debuts at CIM with the dream...
11.03.2023
#579 - Gabi Rooker: From All-American Gymnast to Elite Marathoner
Gabi Rooker has made one of the most unique athletic transformations at the top of the American women's marathoning field - All-American college gymnast to elite marathoner. Gabi eased into running post-college while she tried a handful of other sports. Her...
10.31.2023
#578 - Road to the Trials with Jereny Rivera: Navigating Low Ferritin and its Significant Symptoms
Jereny Rivera is back on Road to the Trials and she has an important story to share. At the beginning of this year Jereny was experiencing significant physical symptoms that were impacting her training and her life. Extreme fatigue, hair...
10.27.2023
#577 - Racing a Marathon in the Heat
In another evergreen coaching episode we talk about how best to race a marathon in the heat. We recorded this episode because this the Marine Corps Marathon will be held this weekend in less than desirable conditions and we want...
10.23.2023
#576 - Polly Moody: Massive Knee Injury to a 2:46 at Chicago
Polly Moody is one badass runner. The full-time teacher and mother of two suffered a massive knee injury two years tearing her ACL and meniscus. The surgery to repair both left her wondering how she'd rebound from a serious surgery...
10.20.2023
#575 - Alex Burks: D3 Runner/Science Teacher Snags an OTQ
Last weekend I had the immense privilege of watching nearly 40 athletes earn an OTQ marathon time at the McKirdy Micro Marathon. One of those athletes was Alex Burks. In one of the most insightful and powerful conversations we've ever had...
10.17.2023
#574 - Danni McNeilly: The 31st U.S. Born African-American Women to Break 3:00
It was a honor (and a blast!) to have Danni McNeilly on the show! She became the 31st U.S. born African-American women to break 3:00 in the marathon at Chicago two weeks ago. It was a result ten years in...
10.13.2023
#573 - Bridget Chamberlin: Evolution From a 6:30 Marathon to a BQ
When Bridget Chamberlin ran her first two marathons in her early 20's she was confident that there were two types of runners: The fast runners (which included her college running friends) and slower runners (like her). She was happy and...
10.10.2023
#572 - Mike Obara: Excelling with Type 1 Diabetes
Mike Obara is a tough and fast masters runner who has run over 20 marathons in the last seven years and a number of ultramarathons. He also has type 1 diabetes. Mike was diagnosed when he was a college soccer...
10.07.2023
#571 - Running Your Best Marathon (Minisode)
In this coaching minisode I dive into the factors necessary to run your best marathon, the "dream day" fallacy, and what is the biggest hurdle to racing up to your fitness and potential on race day. Sponsor: Janji - Save 15% on...
10.04.2023
#570 - Omar Stanley Posadas: Novice Masters Runner to a 3:01 Marathon in 3 Years
Omar Stanley Posadas started running three years ago as a masters runner. In that very short time he went from novice to a 3:01 marathoner! I couldn’t wait to get Omar on the show to talk all about his incredible...
10.01.2023
#569 - Anger, Frustration, and Elation: Handling the Boston Marathon Qualifying Process
Today I am joined by Laura Galeazzo to talk about how athletes can handle the Boston Marathon qualifying process. This evergreen episode is for athletes who failed to reach the qualifying standard, those who met that standard but were not...
09.27.2023
#568 - Road to the Trials with Sara Vaughn: Chicago Marathon Preview
The Road to the Trials series is back with Sara Vaughn! Sara will be running the Chicago Marathon where she finished 7th with a marathon PR of 2:26 last year. The Chicago elite field is absolutely LOADED and it's sure...
09.06.2023
#567 - Megan Roche, M.D. and Jacob Puzey: What Marathoners Can Learn from Ultra Runners
Today on the podcast we are joined by two legends: Megan Roche, M.D. and Jacob Puzey. In this episode we discuss what marathoners can learn from ultra runners and what closely held beliefs in the marathon road running community aren’t...
09.01.2023
#566 - Road to the Trials with Nell Rojas
After Nell Rojas finished the Boston Marathon her running life has been a whirlwind. In this episode, she bring her trademark honesty and dives into all of it: Getting back to top fitness after Boston, investing in her health by...
08.28.2023
#565 - Ryan Gehman: Autism, Running, and Olympic Trials Dreams
Today we dive into the incredible journey of Ryan Gehman, a 30-year-old post-collegiate runner and the 103rd finisher at the 2023 Boston Marathon, with an impressive time of 2:27 (an 11 minute PR). Ryan describes in detail how running helps him...
08.25.2023
#564 - Road to the Trials with Dani Moreno: OCC Preview and UTMB Talk
Dani Moreno continues her Road to the Trials mini-series as she prepares for the biggest 50k in the world - OCC during UTMB weekend. Last year Dani finished third at this iconic race to cap off a fantastic summer. In this...
08.24.2023
#563 - Jacquie Mannhard: New Leadville 100 Champ Talks Lower Mileage Training, Energy Availability, and Shooting Your Shot
Jacquie Mannhard didn't just win the 2023 Leadville 100, she put on a historic performance that very few saw coming. Jacquie, the quintessential dedicated amateur runner, won this iconic race by two hours and did so with the kind of...
08.18.2023
#562 - Road to the Trials with Nico Montañez: World Championship Marathon Preview
The World Championships are almost here and Nico Montañez is ready. In his fifth appearance in the Road to the Trials series, Nico provides a full download on all things World Champs. First we talk about the selection process and his...

What's The Rambling Runner Podcast about?

Download our free app to listen on your phone

The Rambling Runner Podcast episodes:

#611 - Jess McClain: My Favorite Workouts

#610 - Katie Arnold: The Return of a Running and Writing Legend

#609 - Mary Johnson: My Favorite Workouts

#608 - Dave Proctor: Mindset of a Transcontinental Record Holder

#607 - Ron Romano: The Happiest Marathoner

#606 - Jeff Cunningham: My Favorite Workouts

#605 - Gary Koutsoubos: Losing 75 lbs. and Regaining His Running Life

#604 - David Roche: My Favorite Workouts

#603 - Sabrina Little: Why Good People Make Better Runners

#602 - Kallup McCoy II: To the Edge of Death and Back

#601 - Sofie Schunk: Leading by Example and Racing with Type 1 Diabetes

#600 - Roberta Groner: Road to Redemption

#599 - Dr. Duriel Hardy: America's Smartest Men's Marathoner

#598 - Nathan Martin: 7th at the Trials and the Most Underrated U.S. Distance Runner

#597 - Josh Kalapos: From Last Man In to 17th at the Olympic Trials

#596 - Unlocking the Third Men's Olympic Marathon Spot with James McKirdy and Peter Bromka

#595 - Carrie Bradshaw: 40 Year Old 3:09 Marathoner Returns from Double Hip Replacement

#594 - Nico Montañez: Olympic Marathon Trials Preview

#593 - Sara Vaughn: Olympic Marathon Trials Preview

#592 - Pain & Performance: The Revolutionary New Way to Use Training as Treatment for Pain and Injury with Matt Fitzgerald and Ryan Whited

#591 - The Power of Partnership with Hiruni Wijayaratne and Bethany Sachtleben

#590 - Tim Rossi: Pacing the Women's 2023 OTQ Group at CIM

#589 - Adam Wood: Going for the OTQ - A Year in Review

#588 - Rachel Drake: Trail Legend Finishes 5th and Nabs 2nd OTQ at CIM

#587 - Tammy Hsieh: Finish Line Drama and a Miraculous OTQ at CIM

#586 - CJ Albertson and Mary Johnson at the California International Marathon

#585 - Allie Caminiti: Identifying and Getting Past "Micro-Quitting"

#584 - Paul Johnson: Endurance Beast and Naval Officer

#583 - Road 2 CIM: Race Strategy & Logistics with Tamara Torlakson

#582 - Mike Carroll: Fulfilling a Promise to His Late Father

#581 - Megan Connolly Morant: WWE Star Runs 3:02 at NYC After Kidney Donation

#580 - Road 2 CIM: OTQ Pace Groups and Achieving Dreams

#579 - Gabi Rooker: From All-American Gymnast to Elite Marathoner

#578 - Road to the Trials with Jereny Rivera: Navigating Low Ferritin and its Significant Symptoms

#577 - Racing a Marathon in the Heat

#576 - Polly Moody: Massive Knee Injury to a 2:46 at Chicago

#575 - Alex Burks: D3 Runner/Science Teacher Snags an OTQ

#574 - Danni McNeilly: The 31st U.S. Born African-American Women to Break 3:00

#573 - Bridget Chamberlin: Evolution From a 6:30 Marathon to a BQ

#572 - Mike Obara: Excelling with Type 1 Diabetes

#571 - Running Your Best Marathon (Minisode)

#570 - Omar Stanley Posadas: Novice Masters Runner to a 3:01 Marathon in 3 Years

#569 - Anger, Frustration, and Elation: Handling the Boston Marathon Qualifying Process

#568 - Road to the Trials with Sara Vaughn: Chicago Marathon Preview

#567 - Megan Roche, M.D. and Jacob Puzey: What Marathoners Can Learn from Ultra Runners

#566 - Road to the Trials with Nell Rojas

#565 - Ryan Gehman: Autism, Running, and Olympic Trials Dreams

#564 - Road to the Trials with Dani Moreno: OCC Preview and UTMB Talk

#563 - Jacquie Mannhard: New Leadville 100 Champ Talks Lower Mileage Training, Energy Availability, and Shooting Your Shot

#562 - Road to the Trials with Nico Montañez: World Championship Marathon Preview