The Rambling Runner Podcast

By Matt ChittimSports Running

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September 03, 2021 #365 - Ro McGettigan-Dumas: The Mental Rigors of Pushing to the Limit
Races are upon us and there is no better way to prepare for the mental rigors that come with pushing our ourselves to the limit than to learn from Roisin “Ro” McGettigan-Dumas (LMHC)!
Ro is a sports psychology coach, licensed mental health counselor and Olympian from Wicklow, Ireland (now based in Providence, RI). She competed at Providence College and then professionally with the "RunProvidence" group under the tutelage of Ray Treacy. Ro is an Olympic finalist ('08) and is the Irish record holder in the steeplechase as well as a European Medallist in the 1500m.
Her two passions are track+field and psychology and, since retiring from professional running, she is focusing on helping athletes achieve their goals in sport and life. Ro knows first hand the powerful effect of mental preparation for performance, overcoming disappointments, and life beyond sport. She’s the co-author of the Believe Training Journal series (Velopress), is piloting a goal-setting workshop for athletes to use in schools called "Dare to Believe," and co-hosts the popular Keeping Track, A Women in Sport Podcast with Alysia Montano, and Molly Huddle.
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1 hr
August 30, 2021#364 - Matt Chittim with Jason Fitzgerald
In today's episode we are putting out a conversation that I had with Jason Fitzgerald for episode 204 of his very popular Strength Running Podcast. Jason's show is one of the most popular running podcasts in the world. He also consistently puts out great information on becoming a better runner on YouTube, his website, and his newsletter.
Strength Running: https://strengthrunning.com.
Strength Running podcast: https://strengthrunning.com/podcast.
Here are the show-notes he wrote-up for that episode:

Can we “life hack” our way in running? Shortcut the workouts, skip the warm-ups, and ignore the rest of the training? No! Like it or not, running well requires effort outside of the actual runs.
The dynamic warm-ups and post-run workouts, referred to as the sandwich method, are key to your running longevity. So is strength training, recovery, and sleep. And those are just the physical aspects.
Running is really a lot more than just the run. If you want to continue progressing in the sport, you can’t hack your way into it
There are no shortcuts. Just smart training and the curiosity to keep going.
On today’s podcast, we have a guest who lives and breathes running. Yet he, too, has made mistakes in his training. He’s here today to talk about the lessons he has learned and share stories of running that will ignite the passion in all of us.
In this podcast, we talk about his recent injury, what lead to it, and the lessons that Matt learned through this experience. He offers words of wisdom that serve as a valuable reminder to all of us:
We also talk about how we’re all special but not unique in our needs. Our bodies all require proper care to perform at their best. Though the implementation of training and recovery technique is specific to each runner.
I enjoy hearing Matt reflecting on all this for himself while offering insights to our community.
Our topics of conversation also cover:
The start and evolution of a running career
What leads to a running injury and how to recover from it
Importance of the proper training process
The difference between knowing the right things and doing them

Sponsors:
Breo is on a mission to make self care accessible for all. Their products are designed to meet the highest standards, ensuring quality relaxation for years to come. Breo's ergonomic design blends with outstanding massage technology to help people bring sustainable self-care to their daily routine. My two favorite products are their mini-massage gun and the foot massager. Seriously, you need to try this foot massager! Save 17% at https://us.breo.com with code RAMBLINGRUNNER.

Follow Matt:
Instagram - @rambling_runner
Twitter - @rambling_runner
Rambling Runner Podcast Community Corner private Facebook group - www.facebook.com/groups/125544686229661

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56 min
August 30, 2021 #364 - Matt Chittim with Jason Fitzgerald
In today's episode we are putting out a conversation that I had with Jason Fitzgerald for episode 204 of his very popular Strength Running Podcast. Jason's show is one of the most popular running podcasts in the world. He also consistently puts out great information on becoming a better runner on YouTube, his website, and his newsletter.
Strength Running: https://strengthrunning.com.
Strength Running podcast: https://strengthrunning.com/podcast.
Here are the show-notes he wrote-up for that episode:
Can we “life hack” our way in running? Shortcut the workouts, skip the warm-ups, and ignore the rest of the training? No! Like it or not, running well requires effort outside of the actual runs.
The dynamic warm-ups and post-run workouts, referred to as the sandwich method, are key to your running longevity. So is strength training, recovery, and sleep. And those are just the physical aspects.
Running is really a lot more than just the run. If you want to continue progressing in the sport, you can’t hack your way into it
There are no shortcuts. Just smart training and the curiosity to keep going.
On today’s podcast, we have a guest who lives and breathes running. Yet he, too, has made mistakes in his training. He’s here today to talk about the lessons he has learned and share stories of running that will ignite the passion in all of us.
In this podcast, we talk about his recent injury, what lead to it, and the lessons that Matt learned through this experience. He offers words of wisdom that serve as a valuable reminder to all of us:
We also talk about how we’re all special but not unique in our needs. Our bodies all require proper care to perform at their best. Though the implementation of training and recovery technique is specific to each runner.
I enjoy hearing Matt reflecting on all this for himself while offering insights to our community.
Our topics of conversation also cover:
The start and evolution of a running career
What leads to a running injury and how to recover from it
Importance of the proper training process
The difference between knowing the right things and doing them
Sponsors:
Breo is on a mission to make self care accessible for all. Their products are designed to meet the highest standards, ensuring quality relaxation for years to come. Breo's ergonomic design blends with outstanding massage technology to help people bring sustainable self-care to their daily routine. My two favorite products are their mini-massage gun and the foot massager. Seriously, you need to try this foot massager! Save 17% at https://us.breo.com with code RAMBLINGRUNNER.
Follow Matt:
Instagram - @rambling_runner
Twitter - @rambling_runner
Rambling Runner Podcast Community Corner private Facebook group - www.facebook.com/groups/125544686229661
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57 min
August 27, 2021 #363 - Brian Schroy: Snowboarder to Sub-Elite Runner
Brian Schroy is on the show and what a fascinating guy! When Brian was a snowboarder growing up and even went to a ski/snowboarding focused high school. He’s now a member of the Boulder Underground and has run a 2:30:14 marathon. He ran his first marathon in 3:18 just four years ago and improved remarkably fast from there. Since then he’s had a bevy of amazing experiences including pacing the mile that pitted Chris Chavez against Malcolm Gladwell. He is now working his way towards his goal of an OTQ for 2024.
Follow Brian on Instagram at www.instagram.com/schroy.
You can hear Brian's episode with Chris Chavez on the Citius Mag podcast here: https://citiusmag.com/podcast/citius-mag-podcast-brian-schroy.

Follow Matt:
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Twitter - @rambling_runner
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1 hr 1 min
August 27, 2021 #363 - Brian Schroy: Snowboarder to Sub-Elite Runner
Brian Schroy is on the show and what a fascinating guy! When Brian was a snowboarder growing up and even went to a ski/snowboarding focused high school. He’s now a member of the Boulder Underground and has run a 2:30:14 marathon. He ran his first marathon in 3:18 just four years ago and improved remarkably fast from there. Since then he’s had a bevy of amazing experiences including pacing the mile that pitted Chris Chavez against Malcolm Gladwell. He is now working his way towards his goal of an OTQ for 2024.
Follow Brian on Instagram at www.instagram.com/schroy.
You can hear Brian's episode with Chris Chavez on the Citius Mag podcast here: https://citiusmag.com/podcast/citius-mag-podcast-brian-schroy.
Follow Matt:
Instagram - @rambling_runner
Twitter - @rambling_runner
Rambling Runner Podcast Community Corner private Facebook group - www.facebook.com/groups/125544686229661
Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
1 hr 2 min
August 23, 2021 #362 - Carolyn Su: From Injury to the Trans Rockies Run
Today we welcome my friend and constant source of inspiration, both as an athlete and as a person, Carolyn Su to the show.
First, Carolyn is a force of nature who has made an indelible impression on the running community through Diverse we Run and her ever-present championing of runners of color and folks from marginalized communities. She is also one of the nicest people I've ever met.
In this episode we focus specifically on her journey from consistent and annoying foot injuries to the to Trans Rockies Run. If you have ever considered doing something amazing but felt discouraged then this episode is for you! Carolyn and I discuss recovering from injury and coming back stronger, taking on a challenge that was far beyond her previous endeavors, making space for people of all backgrounds and heritages, and pushing past limits.
You can follow Carolyn at www.instagram.com/irunfortheglory and Diverse we Run at www.instagram.com/diversewerun.

Sponsors:
Breo is on a mission to make self care accessible for all. Their products are designed to meet the highest standards, ensuring quality relaxation for years to come. Breo's ergonomic design blends with outstanding massage technology to help people bring sustainable self-care to their daily routine. My two favorite products are their mini-massage gun and the foot massager. Seriously, you need to try this foot massager! Save 17% at https://us.breo.com with code RAMBLINGRUNNER.

Follow Matt:
Instagram - @rambling_runner
Twitter - @rambling_runner
Rambling Runner Podcast Community Corner private Facebook group - www.facebook.com/groups/125544686229661

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1 hr 34 min
August 23, 2021 #362 - Carolyn Su: From Injury to the Trans Rockies Run
Today we welcome my friend and constant source of inspiration, both as an athlete and as a person, Carolyn Su to the show.
First, Carolyn is a force of nature who has made an indelible impression on the running community through Diverse we Run and her ever-present championing of runners of color and folks from marginalized communities. She is also one of the nicest people I've ever met.
In this episode we focus specifically on her journey from consistent and annoying foot injuries to the to Trans Rockies Run. If you have ever considered doing something amazing but felt discouraged then this episode is for you! Carolyn and I discuss recovering from injury and coming back stronger, taking on a challenge that was far beyond her previous endeavors, making space for people of all backgrounds and heritages, and pushing past limits.
You can follow Carolyn at www.instagram.com/irunfortheglory and Diverse we Run at www.instagram.com/diversewerun.
Sponsors:
Breo is on a mission to make self care accessible for all. Their products are designed to meet the highest standards, ensuring quality relaxation for years to come. Breo's ergonomic design blends with outstanding massage technology to help people bring sustainable self-care to their daily routine. My two favorite products are their mini-massage gun and the foot massager. Seriously, you need to try this foot massager! Save 17% at https://us.breo.com with code RAMBLINGRUNNER.
Follow Matt:
Instagram - @rambling_runner
Twitter - @rambling_runner
Rambling Runner Podcast Community Corner private Facebook group - www.facebook.com/groups/125544686229661
Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
1 hr 34 min
August 20, 2021 #361 - Shannon Booker: A Lighthouse for All
Shannon Booker, a living and breathing lighthouse, is on the show!
Shannon came to running several years ago as a way of deal with depression and anxiety. He found success at a spontaneous 5k after having successful high school track career. After going all in on running he realized that he was merely running away from his problems which exasperated the situation.
Shortly thereafter, Shannon moved to Atlanta and his approach to running and the running community completely changed. Instead of running for himself Shannon embraced the thriving Atlanta running community.
Today, Shannon is a leader in his community and a true inspiration.
He helped lead the ‘ATL Justice + Equality Run,’ an 8.46-mile route around north Atlanta. The 8.46-miles represented the 8 minutes and 46 seconds a now-former Minneapolis police officer held his knee on George Floyd’s neck, who later died.
Shannon also helped start the Juneteenth run, the movement Social Fitness ATL, and works actively with Black Men Run.
You can follow Shannon at www.instagram.com/book1914 and Social Fitness ATL at www.instagram.com/socialfitnessatl.

Follow Matt:
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Twitter - @rambling_runner
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56 min
August 20, 2021 #361 - Shannon Booker: A Lighthouse for All
Shannon Booker, a living and breathing lighthouse, is on the show!
Shannon came to running several years ago as a way of deal with depression and anxiety. He found success at a spontaneous 5k after having successful high school track career. After going all in on running he realized that he was merely running away from his problems which exasperated the situation.
Shortly thereafter, Shannon moved to Atlanta and his approach to running and the running community completely changed. Instead of running for himself Shannon embraced the thriving Atlanta running community.
Today, Shannon is a leader in his community and a true inspiration.
He helped lead the ‘ATL Justice + Equality Run,’ an 8.46-mile route around north Atlanta. The 8.46-miles represented the 8 minutes and 46 seconds a now-former Minneapolis police officer held his knee on George Floyd’s neck, who later died.
Shannon also helped start the Juneteenth run, the movement Social Fitness ATL, and works actively with Black Men Run.
You can follow Shannon at www.instagram.com/book1914 and Social Fitness ATL at www.instagram.com/socialfitnessatl.
Follow Matt:
Instagram - @rambling_runner
Twitter - @rambling_runner
Rambling Runner Podcast Community Corner private Facebook group - www.facebook.com/groups/125544686229661
Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
57 min
August 16, 2021 #360 - Brodie Sharpe: The Run Smarter Physio
Brodie Sharpe is on the show and he brings his years of running physio experience with him!
The host of the Run Smarter podcast, Australian native, and an experienced physio with a running specialty, Brodie is well positioned to give us all advice on how we can be healthier and smarter runners. In this episode, Brodie and I discuss what new runners need to know, working through injuries without pausing our running for an extended period of time, the fine line between discomfort and injury, and proactive ways to stay healthy.
As promised at the end of the episode, here is the sign-up link to get free access to both volume 1 and 2 of Brodie's e-book: https://mailchi.mp/runsmarter/e-book-sign-up-vol-1-2.
Here is a link to Brodie's Run Smarter podcast: https://playpodca.st/runsmarter.
You can follow Brodie on Instagram at www.instagram.com/runsmarterseries.

Sponsors:
Breo is on a mission to make self care accessible for all. Their products are designed to meet the highest standards, ensuring quality relaxation for years to come. Breo's ergonomic design blends with outstanding massage technology to help people bring sustainable self-care to their daily routine. My two favorite products are their mini-massage gun and the foot massager. Seriously, you need to try this foot massager! Save 17% at https://us.breo.com with code RAMBLINGRUNNER.

Follow Matt:
Instagram - @rambling_runner
Twitter - @rambling_runner
Rambling Runner Podcast Community Corner private Facebook group - www.facebook.com/groups/125544686229661

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59 min