The Rambling Runner Podcast

In this episode of the Rambling Runner Podcast we are joined by the wonderful Danielle Turk-Bly. It was an honor to have Danielle on the show as she is a 2:47 marathoner, accomplished yoga instructor and owner of Lunar Lotus Yoga, home-schooling mother of three boys, and high-level junior alpine skier. She also just successfully finished Des Linden's Run Destober. This grueling challenge involved running a mile for each calendar date in October, ending with 31 miles on October 31. That's 496 miles in total with 196 in the final week. Simply incredible.  

Danielle was a bigtime skier as a youngster. She only ran for one year in high school and not at all in college. After her second son was born she really dedicated herself to the sport and fount amazing results. In fact, after several years she found herself within earshot of an Olympic Trials Qualifying time. In the years between those skiing and childbirth Danielle battled a crushing eating disorder. It was a battle she nearly lost. 

Today she is not only a sub-elite runner with even bigger visions and goals ahead but she is also high-level yoga practioner. We also talk about how has positively impacted her running and her life. This is a topic we haven't discussed much on the show and it was eager to dive-in.

You can learn more about Danielle at www.instagram.com/runnellyrun. 

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Brand new Paper Trails Greeting Co. launched in late August. This small business was created by a dedicated amateur runner and it shows as the company is truly amazing. It started with a passion for snail mail and the running community, and a frustration with lack of options for greeting cards appropriate for runners. Their online shop of 35+ greeting cards, all with messages specifically for runners. There’s never been a better time to connect with your people via handwritten note. Visit www.papertrailsgreetingco.com and use code RAMBLING will get you 15% off any order. You can also check them out on Instagram www.instagram.com/papertrailsgreetingco.

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Ramblings on the Run with Ali & Matt is back and we are so excited. Ali Feller, host of the Ali on the Run Show, and I dive into what we are loving right now, looking forward to, our current running situations (spoiler: Ali is killing it!) We also answer a series of fun questions from the listeners. We had a wonderful time discussing all of these things, and more, and we also drop a couple of things we have on the horizon that we haven't shared publicly.

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Previnex is a supplement brand that I trust, use, and have greatly benefited from. They source the highest quality ingredients in the most clinically effective and beneficial forms. Previnex manufactures to the highest standards possible, testing every ingredient, every step of production and every finished product. Visit www.previnex.com and use coupon code Runner15 to save 15% on your first order.

Brand new Paper Trails Greeting Co. launched in late August. This small business was created by a dedicated amateur runner and it shows as the company is truly amazing. It started with a passion for snail mail and the running community, and a frustration with lack of options for greeting cards appropriate for runners. Their online shop of 35+ greeting cards, all with messages specifically for runners. There’s never been a better time to connect with your people via handwritten note. Visit www.papertrailsgreetingco.com and use code RAMBLING will get you 15% off any order. You can also check them out on Instagram www.instagram.com/papertrailsgreetingco.

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The Runners Alliance is a solutions-based initiative from the editors of Runner's World and Women's Health in partnership with HOKA ONE ONE aimed at altering perceptions about what it means to run as a member of a community that experiences high levels of harassment, including women, BIPOC, LGBTQIA+, and more. It's aim is to provide all runners and communities across the nation with the tools and solutions needed to stay safe on the run and advocate for their fellow runners.

In this episode we talk with Taylor Dutch and Latoya Shauntay Snell. Latoya is one of the five ambassadors for the Alliance and Taylor is helping to coordinate their efforts for Runners World. Both of these amazing women share their views on the project, the impact they hope to make long-term and short-term, and the journey that brought them to this point. 

Learn more at https://www.runnersworld.com/runnersalliance/ and by following Runner's World on Instagram at https://www.instagram.com/runnersworldmag/. 

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Previnex is a supplement brand that I trust, use, and have greatly benefited from. They source the highest quality ingredients in the most clinically effective and beneficial forms. Previnex manufactures to the highest standards possible, testing every ingredient, every step of production and every finished product. Visit www.previnex.com and use coupon code Runner15 to save 15% on your first order.

Thanks to the Richmond Marathon you can still run a marathon or half marathon this year, on an actual course, with mile markers, bathrooms, and bottle refill stations. From November 7-22, Richmond will have an official course with markings for a marathon, half marathon, and 8k, open 5 a.m. to 5:30 p.m, on the Virginia Capital Trail, a paved trail just minutes from downtown Richmond. Register now at www.richmondmarathon.org, and use the code ‘RamblingRunner’ for a $10 discount through November 22.

Support for this episode comes from goodr sunglasses.  These sunglasses a perfect for running, provide no slip coverage, and the best colors on the market. They also won't break the bank starting at $25 a pair. Visit GOODR.COM/RAMBLINGRUNNER to check out some of my favorite pairs and get free shipping on your first order from anything on the site.

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The new Mastering 40 episode is here and it details some major variances in performance and mindset. First, Adrienne Langelier, my sport psychologist, and I talk through a recent poor performance in a 10k workout that was a complete mental failure. From there we discuss how I should mentally plan out to my 5k race effort (a model that worked exceedingly well). Finally, we take a deep dive in my lifelong habit that has been killing my potential. This is a topic that we will talk about several times over the coming year.

In the second half of the episode coach James McKirdy breaks down my first race of the season - a virtual 5k. This was the first time I have ever successfully completed a coach's pre-race plan and the first time I have negative split a race. Progress!

Thank you to the Mastering 40 partners:

- Supplements/Protein: Previnex - code: RUNNER15 for 15% off

- Health Analysis: InsideTracker - code: INSIDETWENTY for 20% off

- Attire: Tracksmith - code RAMBLINGRUNNER for 15% off first purchase over $75

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Lindsay Nelson's journey from elite college runner to elite marathoner has taken some wild and dangerous turns. From the highs and lows of a turbulent time at Arizona State University, two extremely difficult pregnancies, a miscarriage that almost threatened her life, to running in the Olympic Marathon Trials. Lindsay's story is vastly different than many of her running peers but one that many amateur runners can relate to and understand.

Up next for Lindsay is the stacked Marathon Project in December. You can follow her progress at https://www.instagram.com/marathon_mama_of2/. 

Sponsors:

Previnex is a supplement brand that I trust, use, and have greatly benefited from. They source the highest quality ingredients in the most clinically effective and beneficial forms. Previnex manufactures to the highest standards possible, testing every ingredient, every step of production and every finished product. Visit www.previnex.com and use coupon code Runner15 to save 15% on your first order.

Thanks to the Richmond Marathon you can still run a marathon or half marathon this year, on an actual course, with mile markers, bathrooms, and bottle refill stations. From November 7-22, Richmond will have an official course with markings for a marathon, half marathon, and 8k, open 5 a.m. to 5:30 p.m, on the Virginia Capital Trail, a paved trail just minutes from downtown Richmond. Register now at www.richmondmarathon.org, and use the code ‘RamblingRunner’ for a $10 discount through November 22.

Support for this episode comes from goodr sunglasses.  These sunglasses a perfect for running, provide no slip coverage, and the best colors on the market. They also won't break the bank starting at $25 a pair. Visit GOODR.COM/RAMBLINGRUNNER to check out some of my favorite pairs and get free shipping on your first order from anything on the site.

Follow Matt:

Instagram - @rambling_runner

Twitter - @rambling_runner

Get exclusive podcasts with popular past guests by joining our Patreon community at www.patreon.com/ramblingrunner.

https://www.theramblingrunner.com

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Jereny Rivera is a classic example of ignoring limits and just running for running's sake. Five years ago Jereny had never gone for a proper run. In fact, she had been fairly inactive from an athletic standpoint. Then, in an effort to expand her social circle, she joined the Track Shack running group. At that moment her future changed forever.

Five years later Jereny is kicking butt and taking names. In fact, a couple weeks ago Jereny set her 5k PR with a blazing 19:07! In this episode we talk about her transformation, how she has handled the lack of social connection in 2020, and how she has reached new heights in this crazy year.

You can follow all things Jereny's at https://www.instagram.com/lolspacemonkey/.

Sponsors:

Previnex is a supplement brand that I trust, use, and have greatly benefited from. They source the highest quality ingredients in the most clinically effective and beneficial forms. Previnex manufactures to the highest standards possible, testing every ingredient, every step of production and every finished product. Visit www.previnex.com and use coupon code Runner15 to save 15% on your first order.

Thanks to the Richmond Marathon you can still run a marathon or half marathon this year, on an actual course, with mile markers, bathrooms, and bottle refill stations. From November 7-22, Richmond will have an official course with markings for a marathon, half marathon, and 8k, open 5 a.m. to 5:30 p.m, on the Virginia Capital Trail, a paved trail just minutes from downtown Richmond. Register now at www.richmondmarathon.org, and use the code ‘RamblingRunner’ for a $10 discount through November 22. Registration is $85 for the marathon, $75 for the half marathon, and $30 for the 8k. 

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I'm excited to have my good friend Lindsey Hein on the show to do discuss her amazing new show Why is Everyone Yelling? A parenting podcast that features some of the most creative and innovative people in the development, education, and spaces. A mother of four rambunctious boys, Lindsey often shares the coming and goings of her spirited family. Follow Lindsey: https://www.instagram.com/lindseyhein626/.

Lindsey is also the host one of the most popular running podcasts in the world, I'll Have Another with Lindsey Hein. In this episode we trade parenting stories, moments when we have not been at our best, and the ways in which we are trying to improve as parents, 

Download Why is Everyone Yelling?: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/why-is-everyone-yelling/id1533854578 

Sponsors:

Previnex is a supplement brand that I trust, use, and have greatly benefited from. They source the highest quality ingredients in the most clinically effective and beneficial forms. Previnex manufactures to the highest standards possible, testing every ingredient, every step of production and every finished product. Visit www.previnex.com and use coupon code Runner15 to save 15% on your first order.

Support for this episode comes from goodr sunglasses.  These sunglasses a perfect for running, provide no slip coverage, and the best colors on the market. They also won't break the bank starting at $25 a pair. Visit GOODR.COM/RAMBLINGRUNNER to check out some of my favorite pairs and get free shipping on your first order from anything on the site.

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And here we go! My quest to break 40:00 in the 10k next summer at the age of 40 took a big step forward in recent weeks. My mileage is now approaching 30 miles a week and legit workouts have begun. The running hasn't been perfect but steps are being made. Most importantly: I'm still 100% healthy. Thank goodness. Coach James McKirdy, founder of McKirdy Trained, and I discuss all of this and talk about what the next 6-8 weeks will look like.

I also speak with Adrienne Langelier, my therapist and sport psychologist. We have our normal deep dive into my current mentality, emotions, and what is driving both. We also spend considerable time on my balancing of working with my kids as they learn from home while also trying to train and work on my business. 

Thank you to the Mastering 40 partners:

- Supplements/Protein: Previnex - code: RUNNER15 for 15% off

- Health Analysis: InsideTracker - code: INSIDETWENTY for 20% off

- Attire: Tracksmith - code RAMBLINGRUNNER for 15% off first purchase over $75

Follow Matt:

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For so many of us, this fall running season has taken the wind out of our sails. Cancellations one-after-another during a time when we hoped racing would return. While that feeling is real and pervasive, I'm happy to report that we are starting to see some real in-person options and creativity.

Jon Lubgill joins me in this episode to talk about what he and his staff at Sports Backers have done to create a real and appropriate in-person experience for the Richmond Marathon, Half-Marathon, and 8k. Richmond offers a groundbreaking timing solution on a USATF-certified course and is following health and safety protocols to take the guess work out of race day for you.

It's true, you can still run a marathon or half marathon this year, on an actual course, with mile markers, bathrooms, and bottle refill stations. You can still get an official result and it can all be done in a safe, socially-distanced manner. From November 7-22, Richmond will have an official course with markings for a marathon, half marathon, and 8k, open 5 a.m. to 5:30 p.m, on the Virginia Capital Trail, a paved trail just minutes from downtown Richmond.

Spots are limited, so don’t miss out. Register now at www.richmondmarathon.org, and use the code ‘RamblingRunner’ for a $10 discount through November 22. Registration is $85 for the marathon, $75 for the half marathon, and $30 for the 8k. And make sure to beat the November 1 price increase for all three distances.

Sponsors:

Previnex is a supplement brand that I trust, use, and have greatly benefited from. They source the highest quality ingredients in the most clinically effective and beneficial forms. Previnex manufactures to the highest standards possible, testing every ingredient, every step of production and every finished product. Visit www.previnex.com and use coupon code Runner15 to save 15% on your first order.

Support for this episode comes from goodr sunglasses.  These sunglasses a perfect for running, provide no slip coverage, and the best colors on the market. They also won't break the bank starting at $25 a pair. Visit GOODR.COM/RAMBLINGRUNNER to check out some of my favorite pairs and get free shipping on your first order from anything on the site.

Follow Matt:

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What do Buddy Perdue, myths, and wine all have in common? They all get better with age.

Buddy began running at age 44. After few brief challenges he took to it quickly. After years as a cyclist he was able to transition his fitness and aerobic capacity to his new endeavor. Over the next five years he kept improving before reaching a plateau. Undeterred, Buddy reached out to coach James McKirdy with a simple goal: break three hours in the marathon. He was 48 at the time. 

Nearly four years later Buddy has blown that goal out of the water. Two weeks ago he and his close friends created a USATF certified race near their hometown in lieu of the Boston Marathon cancellation. This was a certified event that fit the local government's restrictions of no more than 25 participants. Once secured, it was time to race! Buddy blazed his way to a 2:53 at age 52. A remarkable accomplishment. 

In this episode, we talk about his winding path to this point, his view of limits and limitations, and how he was able to coordinate the certification process for his effort.

Sponsors:

Previnex is a supplement brand that I trust, use, and have greatly benefited from. They source the highest quality ingredients in the most clinically effective and beneficial forms. Previnex manufactures to the highest standards possible, testing every ingredient, every step of production and every finished product. Visit www.previnex.com and use coupon code Runner15 to save 15% on your first order.

Support for this episode comes from goodr sunglasses.  These sunglasses a perfect for running, provide no slip coverage, and the best colors on the market. They also won't break the bank starting at $25 a pair. Visit GOODR.COM/RAMBLINGRUNNER to check out some of my favorite pairs and get free shipping on your first order from anything on the site.

Follow Matt:

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Twitter - @rambling_runner

Get exclusive podcasts with popular past guests by joining our Patreon community at www.patreon.com/ramblingrunner.

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