The Rambling Runner Podcast

This past weekend we took the Rambling Runner Podcast on the road to the California International Marathon! This fantastic race brings in runners from all over the country who are itching to reach a big goal. The energy surrounding the event is palpable and it's always one of the highlights of my year.

In this episode we have four back-to-back live shows featuring:

If you want to hear the live shows with Peter Bromka and Stefanie Flippin you can get them by subscribing to Relay at www.patreon.com/relay. Peter speaks eloquently about marathon and it's place in his life and Stefanie discusses coaching athletes to take a shot a big goal.

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Hi everyone, if you are running the California International Marathon we have the perfect episode for you! Matt Chittim, Mike "Kofuzi" Ko, and Peter Bromka breakdown literally EVERYTHING you need to know about the race. They cover travel, Sacramento food spots, pre-race logistics, the buses, porta-potties, staying warm before the race, and of course, race course strategy and course management. No joke, they cover everything!

This episode was originally published on Relay.

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Dino Nosella is on the podcast and he has a great story to tell!

Dino's story is about motivation, inspiration, and improvement. Dino's family and friends were hit hard during the pandemic. On top of that, his small business was shuttered for 10 months during Toronto's shutdowns. Through it all, he found solace in running and his children. He kept pushing and enjoying parts of life were available to him when all else was up in the air.

This year Dino rebounded from a spring marathon DNF to execute the best marathon of his life. Hear all about Dino's amazing story and how his local running community has propelled him to new heights.

Our California International Marathon live shows at the expo have been finalized! If you will be in Sacramento this weekend we'd love to see you.

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Carolyn Su is back for our monthly For the Love of The Run feature!

First, Matt and Carolyn dive into their current running adventures. Carolyn is bouncing back nicely from two injuries that seriously threatened her short term running future. Matt details his first every trail race and the amazing folks who move over trails like nothing he's ever seen. Then the conversation shifts to managing race results at marathons when the conditions greatly alter everyone's ability to perform. We saw this recently at the the NYC Marathon and Indy where folks had to manage the conditions and their own expectations.

For the Love of the Run is presented by Tracksmith. Both Carolyn and I been wearing and loving Tracksmith for years and we couldn't think of a better brand to partner with on this endeavor. Now is the time to buy some Tracksmith favorites as they are having a huge sale (which almost neve happens)! You can visit our link at www.Tracksmith.com/loveoftherun and save 20% by using code GRAVY20 at checkout between 11/24 and 11/28. Take advantage of this rare opportunity before it's too late.

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With December a week away many runners are starting to consider how they are going to approach the winter months in regards to their running and fitness. In this episode, I take a deep dive into why building your aerobic base is the best way forward and the top ways novices and experience runners can do just that (and it isn't only about running more miles).

If you are looking for a coach to help you along your running journey, I'd be honored to work with you! You can learn more and sign up at www.mckirdytrained.com.

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The 2022 New York City Marathon will be known for its heat and humidity. Runners from around the world descended on NYC expecting typical northeast autumn weather. Instead, they were greeted with near summer conditions. The effect on the field was massive. Despite those nasty conditions, Maria Penner from Winnipeg, Canada negative split her race and finished with the fasted 1.5 miles of her entire race!

In this episode, Maria provides a full analysis of what she did in training and on race day physically and mentally to make the most of her marathon and finish with a smile on her face.

Follow Maria at www.instagram.com/maria_lovestorun.

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The 2022 Indianapolis Monumental Marathon will be known for its wind. 25-45 mph winds blew through the course all morning. The final 13.1 were into those nasty headwinds making for a supremely challenging day for all runners. Despite those nasty conditions, Steph Martin set a new marathon PR of 3:36! Not only that, she did so 15 months after giving birth to her fourth child, and after not running for six months post-partum. In this episode, Steph details the training, patience, and running "by feel" that she did to put herself in position to make the most of a very difficult day.

You can follow Steph at www.instagram.com/mama_aspiring_boston26.2.

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One of my favorite pro runners is on the pod and I am PSYCHED! Katie Asmuth is one of the best trail and ultra runners in the country, a nurse practitioner, mother of two, and podcaster for Freetrail.

I was extremely excited to talk to Katie about how she has dealt with her 2022 injury, a broken foot, as a very competitive person and professional athlete. This is a topic that affects so many runners, no matter their ability. Injury will impact every runner if we run long enough. The time away from the sport can be a challenge physically but it can be just as challenging mentally and emotionally.

Katie dives into all of this, and more, with her trademark energy, enthusiasm, and inspired insight.

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Dr. Jess Mena, DPT is here for our monthly collaboration and this time we are talking about when and how to lift after a marathon or ultra.

Marathon season is quickly coming to an end. If you've run one, CONGRATULATIONS! Once race day is over all committed athletes and coaches think about how to improve on their recent experiences and how to keep the momentum going if things are progressing well. Either way, committing to a strength plan that works for you is vital.

In this podcast, Jess will let you know how long you should wait after race day to engage with your lifting plan, how that first week or two should look, and other "next steps" after your big day.

Follow Jess at www.instagram.com/tempo_with_jess.

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Maurice "Marathon Panda" Lowman is back on the show! Last weekend Maurice achieved a huge goal by completing the Javelin Jundred trail race in the Arizona desert. Maurice's 100 mile adventure took 28:09, nearly two hours under the 30 hour cut-off, but in truth his journey started long before he even arrived in AZ.

In this episode Mo details all of the training and racing in 2022 that lead to Javelina, how his day became tough at mile three but he stuck with it until the end, and what he learned about his own potential when he some of his fastest miles were his last ones. Maurice also talks briefly about his run-streak reaching 2,497 days.

You can follow Maurice's journey of miles and positive vibes at www.instagram.com/marathonpandamaurice.

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