The Rambling Runner Podcast

The 2022 Boston Marathon is around the corner and we are here to help you have the best race possible. James McKirdy, Founder and Head Coach of McKirdy Trained, is back on the show to share is considerable expertise. In this episode, James and I cover nearly detail in how to run Boston up to your capabilities, fitness, and talent. We discuss the days leading up to the race, weather, packing for the athlete's village, the course, race strategy, fueling, and maximizing the finish line feeling.

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Finally! Bodyweight strength training that focuses on power (with no gym or experience required)!

Jason Fitzgerald from Strength Running here on the show to talk about his new offering Bodyweight Power.

As Jason loves to say: Stronger Runners are Faster Runners. Strength train explosively and you’ll soon be able to run explosively. Other than delaying fatigue or preventing injuries, the other big benefit to strength training is that you’ll be able to sprint faster at the end of a race.

Several powerful factors make strength workouts a great tool for speed:

If you’ve ever struggled to finish strong at the end of a race – to find that “higher gear” to power through the finish – then the strength workouts in this program will give you the power to smash through your next finish line.

There’s no doubt that finding the time for a high-quality strength session (on top of your normal running schedule) can be difficult. But the real issue isn’t whether you have time, it’s whether you’re ready to improve. Do you love running? Do you want to take your racing to the next level? Passionate runners like you are often willing to make a small sacrifice to transform their running. You don’t need hours every week. You’re not a bodybuilder. And you don’t need to hit the gym 4-5 times every week. Who has time for that? All that’s needed to dramatically improve your strength, athleticism, injury resilience, power, and speed are two 30-60 minute sessions per week (that you can do at home). That’s it.

You can learn more about Bodyweight Power at www.strengthrunning.com/bodyweight and use code "RAMBLING" to save 20%.

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Sam Noyce is on the show with a wonderful story to tell!

Sam grew up on a Navajo Reservation in New Mexico and was immediately introduced into a running culture that has stayed with her to this day. Running has been part prayer, part athletic endeavor, since start started at age 10. Her father laid the groundwork for her practice in a touching way that Sam details on the show.

Ever since she ran her first marathon at age 20, Sam has had an eye on Boston. Then, a mere either weeks before the start of 2022 Boston Marathon her dream was realized - she was selected to represent Native Women Running at her dream race.

Here is how Sam wrote about that honor when on her Instagram page when she found out:

"Proud to announce that I am going to be running in the Boston Marathon this year. 26.2 here I come.

I am overwhelmed with gratitude. I received the best news ever and cried. My First thought was damn my dad would be so proud of me.

I love running because of him, I am reminded of him because of how much I love running. 5 days from today will be 11 years of him being with god and this time I am celebrating him with accomplishing one of my dreams, one of his dreams.

I will be representing Native Women Running and Mavin Collective, it’s a blessing and I am very grateful for www.instagram.com/native_women_running for everything!

I broke the news to my family, they’re so proud, and their support means the world to me. I love them so much! And I love the running community.

NAVAJO STRONG"

You can follow Sam at www.instagram.com/navajorunnersam.

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Ben Rosario, the head coach of the prestigious NAZ Elite and one of the best coach's in the country, is back on the show! In this episode we discuss his new book Run Like a Pro (Even if You're Slow) that he co-wrote with Matt Fitzgerald. They take a deep dive into mileage, running skill, running intensities, racing, recovery, nutrition, and mindset.

Ben and Matt first started working together six years ago when Matt spend three months with NAZ Elite as Ben coached him to a huge PR at the Chicago Marathon. Now they expand on their work together to bring cutting-edge advice on how to achieve your personal best, for everyone from casual runners to ultramarathoners.

New research has bolstered the case that the 80/20 method, that Matt Fitzgerald written about extensively in the past, is in fact that most effective way to train for distance running and other endurance sports. Run Like a Pro (Even If You’re Slow) shows readers how to take the best practices in elite running and adopt them within the limits of their own ability, lifestyle, and budget.

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Join me in running the 2022 Eugene Marathon! Eugene is also known as TrackTown USA and this marathon finishes at world famous Hayward Field. It is also the a top 20 Boston Marathon qualifier and one of the fastest races each spring. Visit www.eugenemarathon.com today!

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In a few short years Emma Zimmerman has made a name for herself in the world of running media and has done so on her terms. I couldn't wait to have Emma on the show to learn more about her rapid rise.

Emma is a Brooklyn-based writer and journalist who explores topics of women in endurance sports, sport and social change, and environmental justice. Her journalism has appeared in Outside, Runner’s World, Trail Runner, Women’s Running, and Taproot Magazine. She is also the founder and host of the Social Sport podcast, on endurance athletes committed to social change, and the affiliated Social Sport newsletter.

Her literary nonfiction has appeared in Away Journal, Canyon Voices Literary Magazine, and PRISM Magazine, among other publications. Her essay, “Translation” won the 2021 Grand Prize for the Prism International Creative Nonfiction Contest.

Follow Emma on Instagram at www.instagram.com/emma_zimmerman and find all over running content at www.emmamzimmerman.com.

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