The Rambling Runner Podcast

By Matt ChittimSports Running

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January 18, 2021 #300 - Mario Fraioli: Transitioning to Trail/Ultramarathon From Road Racing
In 2020, with road races all over being cancelled, many runners decided to transition to trail running where races were much more prevalent and easier to align with COVID restrictions. But many of these folks weren't quite sure where to start. This is exactly why I was excited to speak with elite coach and podcast host Mario Fraioli. Mario coaches some of the best trail runners in the country in addition to making this same transition when he moved to the Bay Area. In this conversation Mario covers gear, volume, intensity, strength and athleticism, hills, and so much more.
If you want to learn more about Mario head over to https://mariofraioli.com/.
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1 hr 13 min
January 14, 2021 Virtual Summit Preview with Ali Feller & Carolyn Su
What a blast this was. I was able to speak with Ali Feller and Carolyn Su to talk about what we're are most looking forward to in the upcoming Rambling Runner Virtual Summit. Ali, host of the Ali on the Run Show, and Carolyn, the creator of Diverse We Run, will be joining me for live nightly recaps January 15-17 to discuss what happened each day. In this episode, we preview the Summit by talking about the sessions we are most looking forward to and have plenty of laughs doing so.
Roughly half of the 23 speakers will be doing a live session with Q&A. They are listed below in the order they will present:

*Pushing Past Performance Limits - Jason Fitzgerald
*Running Fast with Muscle Mass - Mark Bottenhorn
*Guiding Younger Runners - Carrie Tollefson
*The Comeback Quotient - Matt Fitzgerald
*Transitioning to Trail/Ultramarathon From Road Racing - Mario Fraioli
*Choosing a Carbon Plated Race Shoe - Mike "Kofuzi" Ko
*Running for a Cause and for Yourself - Jordan Marie Daniel
*Cross-Training and Lifting to Help You Run Faster - Nell Rojas
*Consistency is Key: Tips for when it's tough - Jared Ward
*Recovery: The Real, the Misleading, and the Over-Hyped - Christie Aschwanden
*Amenorrhea/RED-S - Tina Muir

All the sessions we be available to attendees in video and audio form once the Summit is completed. There will also be a community page where attendees can interact during the weekend. We hope to see you there! If you want to learn more about the Summit head over to https://www.theramblingrunner.com/summit.

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29 min
January 12, 2021 #299 - Brian White
While I have been chronicling my own Mastering 40 journey, I was excited to talk with Brian White who has been actively pursuing his own. Brian, who turned 40 last spring, has big goals for the marathon, 10k, and un-broken pull-ups. So far he is crushing it but don't let that fool you - he hasn't always been a runner extraordinaire. He was big into lifting for years before starting running in his late 30's. Now, Brian is on the cusp of doing amazing things and It was a pleasure to hear him talk all about it.
You can follow Brian at www.instagram.com/ka2lyst.
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OS1st is a three-generation, family-owned company in North Carolina, creates the best running socks and compression bracing products specifically for people with an active lifestyle. There’s a lot of compression out there, but this is the real deal – no one else uses Compression Zone Technology with high quality materials to ease pain and help prevent runner’s knee, Plantar Fasciitis, shin splints and more. Used by ultra-runners (Catra Corbett, Sabrina Stanley) and new runners alike. Shop at your local independently owned running or at www.OS1st.com where you can use code RAMBLING for 15% off your first purchase.
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59 min
January 08, 2021 #298 - Mastering 40, Ep. 8
In this episode we dive into the last three weeks which were supposed to be include an elevation of mileage into the 40's but turned out to be quite the opposite. As most of us know, craziness in our lives can sometimes supersede our running goals and require an even larger chunk of time and energy. With all of that coming to fruition, fortunately my fitness has continued to improve at a rapid rate and I am excited to test myself again in the near future.
Mastering 40:
I just completed the worst athletic year of my life. One beset by injuries and a 25 lb. weight gain. Finally, I decided enough was enough.
With the help of a professional coach - James McKirdy and sports psychologist - Adrienne Langelier, I am determined to have the best athletic year of my life. One that will end, hopefully, with a sub-40:00 10k. This is a huge stretch goal and I am determined to get it done. Over the course of this year I will also be turning 40 years old and become a masters runner. Hence the “Mastering 40.”
I will be documenting the journey with a podcast every three weeks. The podcasts, like this one, will include calls with the experts I will be leaning on, and learning from, throughout the process.
I hope you enjoy and learn from my year of reclaiming my fitness and pursuing an entirely new level of performance while trying to maximize my schedule as a dedicated amateur runner.
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1 hr 10 min
January 04, 2021 #297 - Ramblings on the Run with Ali and Matt
We are back with Ramblings on the Run with Ali Feller and what a fun conversation this was. While 2021 is officially here, Ali and I decided to indulge ourselves in several of the off-beat things we enjoyed in 2020. Here are the categories we went with:
Favorite podcast episode we listened to (sports and a non-sports)
Favorite running performance
Favorite person to follow on IG
Favorite binge watch
Surprising binge watch
Favorite running shoe
Favorite guilty pleasure
Proudest Personal Running Accomplishment
Proudest Professional Accomplishment
Best Use of Creativity During a Pandemic
As you can see, there is a lot here and we had a blast diving into all of it.
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This episode is brought to you by Four Sigmatic, a wellness company that mixes mushrooms and adaptogens with coffee, cacao, latte, protein powder. They have a special offer for the Rambling Runner audience. Receive 10% off your Four Sigmatic order. Just go to www.foursigmatic.com/RAMBLINGRUNNER or enter code RAMBLINGRUNNER at checkout.
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1 hr 17 min
January 01, 2021 #296 - Meghan Matejka
Meghan Matejka has had the kind of improvement and progression as a marathoner that so many strive for. Her first race after playing soccer and lacrosse in high school and college was a marathon. A huge challenge to say the least. From there, Meghan didn't formally engage with running for another six years, or so. Once she did, Meghan was able to bring her times down and qualify for the Boston Marathon - then just kept on improving. With the help of her coach, Heather McKirdy of McKirdy Trained, she was able to reach a new level by implementing speed work sessions and dedicated work on her mental outlook when she faced difficulties in workouts and races. Meghan had a habit beating herself up for days if workouts didn't go well. Something so many of us can relate to. Once she was able to start working through that feeling she was able to bounce back and not get bogged down in her training.
As a full-time occupational therapist in school-based and adult rehab settings, Meghan understands the delicate balance of work, family, and commitment to training. She has been able to help others reach their potential as a certified running coach for McKirdy Trained.
In this episode we touch on all this and, as a fellow Parks and Recreation mega-fan, we also talk about Meghan's top 5 funniest Parks and Rec scenes.
You can follow Meghan at www.instagram.com/megatronrunning.
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53 min
December 29, 2020 #295 - Best of 2020
As the year comes to a close I am excited to bring you seven of the best and most impactful moments of the Rambling Runner Podcast in 2020. This was an incredibly hard episode to create. We have been blessed with so many amazing guests this year. Choosing a select few was incredibly difficult. Once that happened, selecting only one part of their episodes was no picnic, either.
Here are the folks who are featured in the 2020 Best of...
Mitch Ammons (ep. 207)
Kiese Laymon (ep. 234)
Bart Yasso (ep. 245)
Sarah Bishop (ep. 261)
Marquis Bowden (ep. 270)
Jay Hewitt (ep. 286)
Leah Jantzen (ep. 290)
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Spring will be here before you know it, and the best way to get through the winter months of running is to have your next finish line in sight! That’s why Sports Backers is excited to bring you a custom race experience with our first ‘Sports Backers Marathon,’ in Richmond, Virginia, featuring a marathon, half marathon, and 5k. From Friday, March 12th through Sunday, March 14th the experienced team at Sports Backers will take care of the rest, with onsite packet pick up, measured courses, touchless bottle refill stations, timing, and of course great swag! Register now at www.sportsbackers.org.
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47 min
December 21, 2020 #294 - Kristen Doornbos: Pursuing a Passion and Staring Down Challenges
When you meet someone who goes after what they want with passion, energy, grace, and optimism is it beyond infectious. It is awe inspiring.
There is no other way to describe Kristen Doornbos.
This force of nature is an athlete, artist, entrepreneur, and defeater of challenges. After having little to no experience in athletics growing up, Kristen started running five years ago as a social outlet from a job that left her lonely and wanting more. Shortly thereafter she was told that her exocrine pancreatic insufficiency would require her to have a feeding tube inserted into her abdomen or she could stop running. She chose the tube. That wouldn't be the last time she chose running.
Over the coming years she battled her disease while diving deeper into running and triathlon. Because of her disease, nutrition was tough. Kristen was tougher.
This summer, with COVID ravaging the massage industry in which she worked, Kristen decided to pursue her passion for snail mail and created Paper Trails Greeting Co. A niche company focused on greeting cards for dedicated amateur runners. Kristen's "Pandemic Pivot" went from lark, to interesting, to brilliant in short order.
You can learn more about this amazing company at www.papertrailsgreetingco.com.
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51 min
December 18, 2020 #293 - Emily Heller - Run Like Hell(er) Shoe Reviews
I’m am so excited to talk all things running shoes with the amazing Emily Heller of the Run Like Heller running show review channel on YouTube. We went deep into the running shoe game and it was a blast:
• First favorite running shoe?
• Favorite shoe that most people weren’t a fan of?
• Shoe that people love that you just couldn’t get into?
• Personal preferences versus reviewing for a broad audience?
• Review of her favorite tempo day shoes and daily trainers of 2020.
• What she is excited for in 2021.
You can check out her awesome work at www.youtube.com/RunLikeHeller and follow her at www.instagram.com/runlikeheller.
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1 hr 1 min
December 14, 2020 #292 - Corey Joyner
From the amazing Corey Joyner:
The only thing separating you from the goals you set is the work in between.
I do not know who said that, but I know it rings true. The time frame of how long it takes to achieve the goal will vary, but the work has to be done. I started out as a 5 hour marathoner. You learn quickly to respect the 26.2mi distance! I worked a little harder for the 2nd attempt and was rewarded with a 32min improvement, but there was still more work to be done. Two weeks ago I was finally able to breakthrough and not only smash the sub 4 goal but get it down to 3:18. All aboard the momentum train! When big Mo’ shows up, get ready to hang on for the ride and go with it. This sport rewards those who are willing to do the work in between. Very grateful I was able to put my fitness to the test at Space Coast, and looking forward to starting out 2021 with a solid fitness foundation.
Keep working, keep learning, and have fun with it most importantly - smile. We don’t have to run...WE GET TO!
Learn more about Corey at www.instagram.com/cjtherunner.
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1 hr 3 min