The Rambling Runner Podcast

“Just when the caterpillar thought the world was ending, he turned into a butterfly.” – Proverb

At first glance it looks like Mark Bottenhorn has it all. An ultra marathon winner, a former college soccer player, and a body that belongs on the cover of Men’s Health magazine. However, there is more to Mark than meets the eye. For a good part of his life he has been battling anxiety that has brought him to his knees. In this episode, Mark talks about his struggles in an open and honest way that illuminates a topic that is too often left in the dark. We also discuss his fantastic running exploits that are only getting better and better.

You can follow Mark at www.instagram.com/bottenhornrunning and visit his website at www.markbottenhorn.com.

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“There is a real magic in enthusiasm. It spells the difference between mediocrity and accomplishment.” - Norman Vincent Peale

When I grow-up I want to be Rhandi Orme. Ultra marathon winner, OCR racer, 3:13 marathoner, Ironman finisher, and trail runner extraordinaire. Did I mention she is also a mother of four kids under the age of 12? Her athletic accomplishments are the result of good genes and a super-human enthusiasm for life. Learn how she has accomplished so much while balancing her athletic endeavors with a rich home life.

You can follow Rhandi at www.instagram.com/run_rhandi_run.

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Tyler Underwood is a beast! How else can you describe someone who went from a 4:12 marathon to a 2:18 - which is an Olympic Trials qualifier? His journey to that elite status included a lot of help from friends and family, but not a coach. We talk a lot about who he relies on, and who he doesn’t. Tyler also discusses the right mindset that he acquired about five years ago that helped to unleash his potential. As successful as he has been, the future is even brighter for this dedicated amateur runner. In fact, he might not be an amateur for much longer!

You can learn more about Tyler at www.thecarboload.com.

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“The average person puts only 25% of his energy and ability into his work. The world takes off its hat to those who put in more than 50% of their capacity, and stands on its head for those few and far between souls who devote 100%.” - Andrew Carnegie

The best way to describe Lindsey Welter is to say that she is pure energy. She has transformed herself from a competitive dancer who hated running high school cross country into an amazing endurance athlete. In less than 10 years since she started running seriously she has completed eight half-marathons, six full marathons, five Ironman 70.3 triathlons, and three full Ironman triathlons. She has done all of this while holding down a job and starting a coaching business. Her infectious energy and positivity are on full display in this episode.

You can learn more about Lindsey on Instagram at www.instagram.com/Linzanityfit or on her website www.linzanityfit.wordpress.com.

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Toni DiRenzo is a former college soccer player turned dedicated amateur runner and coach. In this episode, we dive into her conversion to running and her current running successes and struggles. After running the Chicago Marathon last fall she has been dealing with plantar fasciitis. This is an issue that confronts many runners and we discuss it at length. We finish up the episode with a segment of Coach’s Corner. Toni and I really hit it off in this episode and I hope you enjoy what you hear.

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“Hardships often prepare ordinary people for an extraordinary destiny.” - C.S. Lewis

Melissa Becker (@motherrunnermel) is one of the toughest and most inspirational people I know. She dedicated herself to running five years ago and has set PR’s year after year. But, there is far more to Melissa than mere races times. She has, and continues to, overcome health issues that have affected her and her young daughter. Her story is one that has gained an incredible following, and it is easy to see why so many people are rooting for Melissa in every aspect of her life.

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On December 3, 2017 Molly Friel did something that many would call impossible: she qualified for the Olympic Trrials in the marathon at age 50. At the California International Marathon she completed the race in a blistering time 2:43:57, averaging a 6:15/mi pace. Not only that, she almost even-split the course after a first-half time of 1:21:54. In this episode of the Rambling Runner Podcast, we talk about how she approached this race, executed it to perfection, and her injury plagued build-up to race day. We also discuss her amazing career, including a ten year stretch of injuries that separated her first Olympic Trials Qualifier from her latest that would have ended many athlete’s professional careers. I hope you enjoy this episode with one of America’s best, and most interesting, elite runners.

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In this episode of The Rambling Runner Podcast, I speak with professional runner Kaitlin Gregg Goodman. Kaitlin set her 10K, half marathon, and marathon personal records in 2017. We dive into those experiences as well as how she bounced back from her disappointing performance at the USATF Outdoor Track Championships. Lastly, we also talk about Kaitlin’s rise to prominence as a runner. She did not have the traditional accomplishments that many of her contemporaries did, like high school championships and all-american honors. Instead, Kaitlin improved year-after-year and eventually earned her place as one of the best American runners. We introduce a new feature on the podcast called “Coach’s Corner” in which I ask Kaitlin three questions that affect many dedicated amateur runners. I hope you enjoy this episode and happy running!

You can learn more about Kaitlin, her blog, and her coaching services at www.trainingjoyfully.com.

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“When you are enthusiastic about what you do, you feel this positive energy. It’s very simple.” - Paulo Coelho

Tiffany James progressed from a 4:29 marathon in 2014 to a Boston Marathon qualifying time of 3:27 in 2017. Not bad for someone who used to skip-out on high school gym class. In this episode, Tiffany talks about her progression from occasional athlete, to runner, to running enthusiast and professional running marketer. She also details how she bounced back from barely missing her goal of qualifying for Boston, and all of the emotions wrapped up in that near miss, to set a PR in her next marathon. Finally, Tiffany, whose website is www.runningforcarbs.com, and I talk about our favorite thing - carbs! I hope you enjoy this episode and happy running!

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In 2017, Nick Symmonds chose to transform from one of running's most recognizable professionals (with two Olympic appearances and a silver medal at the World Championships in the 800m) to an amatuer attempting his first marathon. Not only that, but he did it in typical Nick Symmonds fashion - by being as transparent as possible every step of the way. In this episode of the Rambling Running Podcast, we talk about Nick's recent announcement that he will be running the Eugene Marathon, his previous and upcoming marathon training, and how he'd compare the pain of a marathon to the agony of a lactic acid producing 800m race. Nick also details how and why he started Run Gum and what his role as CEO entails.

Enter to win a 4-Day, 3-Night Ultimate Running Experience capped with running the 2018 Eugene Marathon with Nick Symmonds by going to www.rungum.com.

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