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Run Farther & Faster — The Podcast with Coaches Lisa Levin and Julie Sapper
Run Farther & Faster
Coaches Lisa Levin and Julie Sapper provide tips and tricks for running farther, faster, and stronger. After running the Boston Marathon 32 times collectively, Julie and Lisa, along with weekly guests, provide advice for training and racing. While specific to Boston, this podcast is appropriate for runners of all levels and ages.
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- RFApr 22, 2021 · 1 hr 21 min
Episode 85: Running for My Life Author, Marathoner, and Mental Health Advocate, Rachel Ann Cullen
In this episode, we had the honor and pleasure to speak with two-time author and mental health advocate, Rachel Ann Cullen. Rachel shares how running helped her navigate bipolar disorder, depression, an abusive relationship, and body dysmorphia. She shares why she decided to run her first marathon, the London Marathon, seven months after she gave birth to her child, and how that experience changed her life forever. Rachel also shares how she took nearly an hour off her marathon time to achieve a 3:!6 marathon PR, and how she learned the consequences and signs of overtraining. You can check out Rachel's books and social media here: Social Media Blog - www.rachelcullenwrites.wordpress.com Twitter - @writtenbyrach Instagram - @rachel_running_for_my_life Julie and Lisa, coaches of Run Farther & Faster Instagram- @runfartherandfaster Facebook--@RunFartherandFaster Twitter- @runfartherfast Thank you to our sponsors, Oofos, SPIbelt, and Lily Trotters Compression.
- RFApr 16, 2021 · 1 hr 34 min
Episode 84: The Weight of Weight: How Weight Worries and Body Image Hinder Our Performance-a Conversation with Amy Goldsmith, RD
This week, we had a candid conversation with each other and then with registered sports dietitian, Amy Goldsmith, founder of Kindred Nutrition about the weight of weight. As runners, we often feel that we need to look a certain way or be a certain weight to run faster, and, in an effort to change our body composition, we find ourselves in a pattern of injury and frustration. In this episode, we talk with each other about our own observations and struggles as coaches and runners and then we talk with Amy, who had us on as guests on her new podcast, Don't be Foodish. We also talk about the value of consulting with a registered sports dietitian. To find one in your area, check out www.ams.eatright.org. Thank you to our sponsors, Oofos, SPIbelt, and Lily Trotters Compression. Contact Coaches Julie and Lisa at www.runfartherandfaster.com, julieandlisa@runfartherandfaster.com, Instagram or Facebook.
- RFApr 9, 2021 · 1 hr 32 min
Episode 83: Sleep Is Our Investment in Tomorrow: A Conversation with Sleep Medicine Specialist, Dr. Meeta Singh, MD
This week, we are thrilled to welcome Dr. Meeta Singh, a psychiatrist and sleep medicine specialist from the Henry Ford Sleep Disorder Center. Dr. Singh shares why sleep is an essential component for peak performance and why we all need to prioritize quality sleep. Dr. Singh has served as a consultant for multiple NFL, MLB, NHL, and NBA teams, including the Washington Nationals during the 2019 World Series! She even has her very own World Series ring. Dr. Singh shares the elements of proper sleep hygiene, how we can improve our sleep hygiene, and why sleep is an essential investment that we all need to make to improve our running and quality of life. We are so grateful to Dr. Singh for her time and expertise. Connect with Dr. Singh on Twitter, Instagram, and LinkedIn. Thank you to our sponsors, Lily Trotter Compression, Oofos Footwear, and Spibelt, and congratulations to our contest winner (announced in the episode).
- RFApr 3, 2021 · 56 min
Episode 82: When Should I Start My Next Training Cycle? Coaching Tips & More
A long overdue coaching episode. Enjoy these tips, which we hope will set you up for a successful training cycle...whenever you decide to start! Thank you to our sponsors, Lily Trotters Compression, SPIbelt, and Oofos. Stay tuned to the end of the episode to learn how you can win a prize package consisting of all of our sponsor items this month!
- RFMar 19, 2021 · 1 hr 28 min
Episode 81: Running is NOT Therapy...but It Sure Helps: A Conversation with Dr. Rachel Tambling
After discussing the latest news out of a Boston, we welcomed Dr. Rachel Tambling. Rachel is a professor at the University of Connecticut with a background in trauma survivorship and addiction work and a marriage and family therapist. She is also her state representative for Road Runners Club of America, a marathoner, and coach. In this episode, we discuss how, why, and when to seek therapy and what to look for when searching for a therapist. This is an important conversation for runners and non-runners. We hope that you enjoy and learn from this conversation as much as we did! Notes: Rachel Tambling on Instagram: www.instagram.com/drrachelruns Rachel Tambling Consulting: www.tamblingconsulting.com RRCA Mental Health Guide for Athletes and Coaches http://www.runpro.com/mental-health Rachel's Tedx Talk on Toxic Positivity https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=WCkmKZhmads How to find a therapist: therapistlocator.com and psychologytoday.com Our contact information: www.runfartherandfaster.com www.facebook.com/runfartherandfaster www.instagram.com/runfartherandfaster Contact Julie and Lisa: julieandlisa@runfartherandfaster.com Thank you to our sponsors, Oofos Footwear, Spibelt, and LillyTrotters Thank you to our editor, Erin Bryant
- RFMar 12, 2021 · 1 hr 13 min
Episode 80: Bobbi Gibb, the First Woman to Run the Boston Marathon, Shares Why Representation Matters
In 1966, Roberta "Bobbi" Gibb, dressed in a baseball hat and sweatshirt in an attempt to disguise herself as a man, hid in the bushes near the start line of the Boston Marathon. When the gun went off, Bobbi jumped out of the bushes and started running as an unofficial entrant (women were not allowed to run until 1972). As Bobbi made the journey from Hopkinton to Boston, she knew that her life had changed forever. Bobbi crossed the finish line in 3:21 in 1966 to win the race. She won again in 1967 (Kathrine Switzer, who also ran that year and finished behind Bobbi, was the first registered entrant to run the race), and again in 1968. In Bobbi's words, when she decided to run that day as an unregistered runner, she "wanted to change the way people thought about women. I wanted to change that, because I just couldn’t live in a world like this.” In addition to being a pioneer in running, Bobbi is a scientist, artist, lawyer, mother, author, and humanitarian. At age 78, Bobbi continue to run every day "for about an hour," and in her spare time, she creates sculptures, including a sculpture that will soon be displayed in Hopkinton...of Bobbi herself. We hope that you enjoy this conversation and feel inspired by Bobbi's courage and her determination to live boldly and curiously and dream big. Thank you to Oofos Footwear for sponsoring the podcast and to our editor, Erin Bryant. Show Notes: Bobbi Gibb Marathon Sculpture Project: (https://www.metrowestdailynews.com/news/20190103/bobbi-gibb-sculpture-to-commemorate-womens-running-history) First Ladies of Running By Amby Burfoot (https://www.amazon.com/First-Ladies-Running-Inspiring-Visionaries/dp/1609615646) Bobbi's book, To Boston with Love (https://www.amazon.com/Boston-Love-Bobbi-Gibb/dp/1533673535) Bobbi's Facebook page: (https://www.facebook.com/BobbiGibbMarathonSculptureProject) How to find us: Facebook: www.facebook.com/runfartherfaster Instagram: @runfartherandfaster Website: runfartherandfaster.com Twitter: @runfartherfast
- RFMar 5, 2021 · 1 hr 13 min
Episode 79: RRCA President, George Rehmet , Shares Why Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion in Running Matters
After announcing the winner of our Oofos giveaway and discussing the latest news on the Boston Marathon, we were thrilled to talk with George Rehmet, the first Asian-American president of the Road Runners Club of America and the first and (hopefully only) president during a pandemic. In addition to being a leader in the running world, George is a teacher for student with mental health issues, father, and accomplished runner and triathlete. George is a San Francisco native who currently lives in Daly City, California. He began running in 1981 with his high school cross country team. To date, he has run over 1,500 races, which include over 150 marathons and ultras. George shares how his role at the RRCA shifted after the murder of Ahmaud Arbery and what he and the RRCA are doing to make running a welcoming space for all. Resources: www.rrca.org https://www.rrca.org/news-articles/news-archives/2020/06/01/what-is-your-cause-on-global-running-day https://www.rrca.org/news-articles/news-archives/2020/06/03/11-things-the-running-community-can-do-to-be-more-intentionally-inclusive http://lite.cnn.com/en/article/h_91ba946b90103b0440d361ac002745d6 Reach out to George at President@rrca.org and/or on instagram at @i_support_rrca. Thank you to Oofos for sponsoring this episode and thank you to our editor, Erin Bryant.
- RFMar 1, 2021 · 1 hr 25 min
Bonus Episode: Running through Menopause Webinar -Part 2
This is a recording of a webinar we co-hosted on February 28, 2021, with physical therapist, Rachel Miller, owner of Pro-Action Physical Therapy. We welcomed special guests, sports dietitian, Amy Goldsmith, RD, of Kindred Nutrition, and NASM trainer and coach, Kellie Redmond, of TEAM F.I.T. This is part 2 of our 2 part Running through Menopause webinar series.
- RFFeb 27, 2021 · 1 hr 8 min
Episode 78: First Lady of Running and Three-Time Boston Marathon Champion, Sara Mae Berman, and Her Husband and Coach, Larry Berman
What an honor to speak with three-time Boston Marathon champion (1970, 1971, and 1972), Sara Mae Berman, and her husband/coach/running and ski orienteering partner, Larry Berman. Sara Mae won the Boston Marathon as an unofficial winner from 1969 to 1971 before women were allowed to officially enter the race in 1972. She was also the first and only woman with three children to win the Boston Marathon. She achieved her personal best time in 1971 in a time of 3:05, and she shares how she achieved that time with Larry's support (he ran a personal best of 2:38). In addition to winning Boston three times, Sara Mae placed third at the NYC Marathon in 1971 in a time of 3:08, and placed fifth at Boston in 1972 (her first race as an official entrant) and 1973. In addition to running, Sara Mae was and continues to be an avid participant in ski-orienteering and cross-country skiing. Sara Mae and Larry founded the Cambridge Sports Union in 1962, which remains one of Boston's premiere running and ski clubs. Sara Mae and Larry share how she began her career at a five mile road race in Marlborough, Massachusetts, after Larry challenged her to run an 8 minute mile. For years, Sara Mae and Larry worked to convince the Amateur Athletic Union (AAU) to allow women to participate in races. They share the barriers she overcame to eventually have the opportunity to race officially with a bib number. To learn more about Sara Mae and Larry and the other pioneers of women's running, check out Amby Burfoot's book, the First Ladies of Running. Lastly, leave a review or share our podcast to enter to win a pair of Oofos footwear--any style. Check us out on Instagram and Facebook @runfartherandfaster and Twitter @runfartherfast. Send us an email at julieandlisa@runfartherandfaster.com.
- RFFeb 19, 2021 · 53 min
Episode 77: At 42 Years Strong, Heather Malone-Wolf Is Changing the Optics of Running
What a fun conversation! After years of running on a treadmill, Heather Wolf-Malone started running outside two years ago at age 40. A friend convinced her to enter a 5K. She surprised herself by finishing just over 20 minutes, earning first in her age group. Since that race, Heather has continued to improve, win her age group and surpass her own expectations. Heather is now a member of the Charm City Run Racing Team, an ambassador for Rabbit, and a brand ambassador for Run 4 All Women, which uses running as a vehicle for social change. Before becoming a runner, Heather was a professional ballerina. She shared her journey from an aspiring baseball player to professional dancer to the director of the dance program at Garrison Forest, a private K-12 school in Baltimore. She shares how her experience as a professional dancer has helped her become a leader in her running community and change the optics of women of color runners over 40. Thank you to Oofos for sponsoring this episode. www.oofos.com Find Heather on social media at www.instagram.com/heatherbwolf Find Julie and Lisa on social media at www.instagram.com/runfartherandfaster and www.facebook.com/runfartherfaster Register for Part 2 of our Running Through Menopause webinar: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/running-through-menopause-part-2-nutrition-and-strength-tickets-138941127653?aff=eemailordconf&utm_campaign=order_confirm&utm_medium=email&ref=eemailordconf&utm_source=eventbrite&utm_term=viewevent Thanks to our editor, Erin Bryant, and thanks for subscribing and leaving a review!
- RFFeb 12, 2021 · 40 min
Episode 76: Tips for Breaking through a Plateau to Run Farther & Faster
We haven't done a coaching episode in a while, and what better time to do one than in the middle of February in a pandemic. We feel like we are at mile 20 of the marathon. It's a long mile, but we are getting closer to the finish line. Until we reach the finish line, we want to share some coaching tips for improving your running, whether you are in a running rut or in the best shape of your life! Thank you to our sponsor, Oofos (check out the special offer) and to our editor, Erin Bryant. Thanks for subscribing and sharing! Julie and Lisa
- RFFeb 5, 2021 · 1 hr 21 min
Episode 75: Being Fit on the Inside: A Conversation with Heart Health Heroes, Karin Bertozzi and Jeanmarie Gallagher
Heart disease is the number 1 killer of Americans, taking more than 600,000 lives each year. In honor of Heart Month and Wear Red Day, we are excited to bring on two incredible guests. First, we are excited to share Karin Bertozzi's journey with our listeners. In 2014, Karin, an extremely fit yoga instructor and multisport athlete fainted in a supermarket and then woke up after a 12-hour open heart surgery. She shares her journey from suffering a near fatal cardiac event to recovering and becoming a cardiac yoga instructor for cardiac patients and volunteering for Mended Hearts, an organization that pairs cardiac survivors with cardiac patients to help ease fear and anxiety. Second, we welcomed one of the individuals who was instrumental in Karin's recovery, Jeanmarie Gallagher. Jeanmarie runs the cardiac rehabilitation clinic at Suburban Hospital in Bethesda, Maryland. In addition to being a clinical exercise physiologist, she is a former collegiate runner who ran track and field for Virginia Tech. Both women are inspiring and share their expertise and experience on handling setbacks and improving our own (or our loved ones') cardiac health. In honor of Heart Month, do yourself and/or your loved ones a favor. Make an appointment for your physical and remind your loved ones to do the same. In the words of past podcast guest and Boston Marathon Race Director, Dave McGillivray, you can't always outrun your heart health. Thanks to our editor, Erin Bryant, and our sponsor, OOFOS. Also, thank you to all of you for listening. Please screenshot and share our podcast and tag us on social media to help others find us!
- RFFeb 1, 2021 · 1 hr 12 min
Bonus Episode: Running through Menopause Webinar with Dr. Tobie Beckerman and Rachel Miller, PT
This is a recording of a webinar we co-hosted on January 31, 2021, with physical therapist, Rachel Miller, owner of Pro-Action Physical Therapy. We welcomed special guest, Dr. Tobie Beckerman, who is a top integrative gynecologist at Beckerman Women’s Health and menopause expert in the DC area. This is part 1 of our 2 part Running through Menopause webinar series. Link to register for Part 2: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/running-through-menopause-part-2-nutrition-and-strength-tickets-138941127653
- RFJan 29, 2021 · 1 hr 18 min
Episode 74: Facts Matter: A Conversation with News Anchor & Endurance Athlete, Adam Longo
We so enjoyed talking with Emmy award winning WUSA9 evening news anchor and journalist, Adam Longo. In addition to being a phenomenal reporter, Adam is a fantastic endurance athlete who has shaved over 1.5 HOURS off his marathon time since running his first marathon a decade ago. Adam shares his training and time management secrets, along with his reporting adventures and why, especially now, facts matter. We so appreciated Adam’s candor and willingness to share what life is like for him as an endurance athlete and journalist in the DC area during a pandemic. Adam mentioned his favorite stories, including a real Forrest Gump who ran across the United States, Robert Pope (http://goingthedistancerun.com/). Adam is married to Melissa and is a proud father of three. Adam can be found on Instagram @adamlongo, Facebook @AdamLongo and Twitter @adamlongoTV. Adam is the 5 pm weekday anchor and investigative reporter for WUSA9 and a journalism professor at the University of Maryland. Special thanks to our editor, Erin Bryant.
- RFJan 22, 2021 · 1 hr 17 min
Episode 73: Give Yourself Some Grace: A Conversation with the Running Rabbi, Laurie Rice, and the Faster Pastor, Christine Dunn
In keeping with the theme of unity on this inauguration week, we welcomed two incredible clergywomen, who also happen to be incredible runners, Rabbi Laurie Rice, who serves as a senior rabbi at Temple Micah in Nashville, and Pastor Christine Dunn, who serves as a senior pastor at Trinity Lutheran Church in Bethesda, Maryland. As we enter month 11 (!!) of pandemic life, Laurie and Christine share their tips for coping, accepting, and finding silver linings during this time. They also share their running and spiritual journeys, which are truly remarkable. We were honored to be a part of this important conversation. We are hosting a free webinar on Running through Menopause on 1/31 at 7 with Dr. Tobie Beckerman and Rachel Miller, PT. To register, go to https://www.eventbrite.com/e/running-through-menopause-tickets-136907021587?aff=eemailordconf&utm_campaign=order_confirm&utm_medium=email&ref=eemailordconf&utm_source=eventbrite&utm_term=viewevent If you enjoy our podcast, please rate, review, subscribe and share! Thank you! Thanks as always to our editor, Erin Bryant.
- RFJan 15, 2021 · 1 hr 15 min
Episode 72: Age Is Just a Number: A Conversation with Elite Masters Runner, Heather Knight Pech
Heather Knight Pech achieved a personal record at every distance this year at age 58 after taking months off to heal from a hamstring injury. Heather’s tips on nutrition, recovery, and strength training will resonate with runners of all ages. Heather, a retired corporate executive, mom of three, and RRCA/USATF Run coach, shares how she holistically approaches her training. She discusses how she optimizes her recovery, nutrition, strength training, and pacing. Heather also shares how she stays injury free while running 70 miles per week. We so enjoyed this conversation with Heather. Notes: Heather can be found on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/_knighttraining/ https://mckirdytrained.com/coaches/ Runner's World article about Heather: https://www.runnersworld.com/runners-stories/a34762364/masters-marathoner-heather-knight-pech-runs-fast-times-at-58/ Special thanks to our editor, Erin Bryant.
- RFDec 31, 2020 · 1 hr 12 min
Episode 71: Hindsight is 2020–A Recap of This Crazy Year
As we run into 2021, we poured ourselves some stiff drinks and shared our best and worst moments of the marathon of 2020. We hope you enjoy our conversation. We appreciate all of you for sharing, reviewing and subscribing to our podcast! Special thanks for our editor, Erin Bryant.
- RFDec 18, 2020 · 1 hr 7 min
Episode 70: Sports Nutrition Expert, Nancy Clark, RD, Shares Advice For Masters Athletes
This week we had the honor of welcoming Nancy Clark, MS, RD, CSSD to the podcast. Nancy is a sports dietitian who practices out of Boston. She is also the author of THE book on sports nutrition, the Sports Nutrition Guidebook, which has sold over 750,000 copies. In this episode, Nancy answers all of our questions on all things nutrition for masters of all ages and stages. Nancy’s common sense approach to nutrition will resonate with any athlete. We appreciated Nancy’s willingness to answer some tough questions, particularly with respect to nutrition and menopause, and her common sense and approach to nutrition. Nancy can be found on Facebook, Twitter, and nancyclarkrd.com. We learned so much from our chat with Nancy. We know you will, too!
- RFDec 3, 2020 · 1 hr 17 min
Episode 69: A Conversation with RunMitts Founder, Coach, and Runner, Susan Clayton
After mentioning RunMitts on our Favorite Things Podcast, we were blown away by our listeners’ enthusiasm about these game-changing mittens. After leaning more about RunMitts owner and creator Susan Clayton, we had to have her on the podcast. Susan candidly shares how she turned an innovative idea into a company and the challenges and opportunities she encountered along the way. We loved this conversation and hope you do, too! To order RunMitts, check out https://runmitts.com/. You can find RunMitts on social media here: Twitter (@RunMitts), Instagram (@whitepaws_runmitts), and Facebook (@WhitePaws RunMitts). To learn more about some of Susan’s entrepreneurial resources, check out: Make or Grow and Open Works. Please leave a review and share if you enjoy our podcast. Thanks to our amazing editor, Erin Bryant!