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Join me for a chat with Liz T. as she shares her running roots, starting on her high school track near Pittsburgh, PA. Those nightly two miles runs with a dear friend led Liz to not only a lifetime of fitness but also a lifetime of meaningful connections formed through running and fitness. Liz offers us insight into how running with a friend or a family member can create important, lasting bonds. Liz's mantra "any place, any time and any pace with a friend" is an approach worthy of all runners adopting! Thank you for listening! Happy running! Wallis Sands Half marathon https://www.wallissandshalfmarathon.com/ BROOKS Running Shoes brooksrunning.com Loon Mountain Race https://www.loonmtn.com/events/loon-mtn-race Thank you for listening. If you enjoy the show's content, please spread the word. We welcome sharing all runners stories! Sound engineer: Jason Landry https://nhsoundwaves.com/about-us/

When Keri-Ann Rugg wanted to run faster, she turned to a running coach to help her achieve her dream of qualifying for the Boston Marathon. Have you, too, considered using a coach or are you just curious how the outside support can help? In this episode, Keri-Ann offers helpful tips about how to approach training and coaching. She also takes us along as she revisits the events leading up to her Boston Qualifying (BQ) race--such joy in that moment of success! We cover a lot of ground in this episode, talking about races in Colorado as well as Keri Ann highlights some favorite races right here in New England. It is also exciting to hear how Keri-Ann turned her love of running into a full-time coaching role supporting athletes throughout the United States, virtually and in-person.    So, for new runners, longtime runners, runners back from a break, runners looking to change things up, this episode is for you. Here is a chance to hear from a phenomenal running coach about the merits of working with someone to help you achieve your goals.  Happy listening! Mercuria Running -  http://mercuriarunning.com/our-style/ Team in Training-  https://www.teamintraining.org/ Colfax Marathon - https://www.runcolfax.org/ Maine Coast Marathon-https://mainecoasthalfmarathon.com/ Manchester City Marathon- https://www.millenniumrunning.com/ Seacoast Half Marathon- https://seacoasthalfmarathon.com/ Hoka Rincon- hoka.com Saucony Endorphins- saucony.com

Sherab M. is a longtime Toronto runner, having run the New York City marathon ten times, competed in South Africa’s Comrades Ultramarathon numerous times, and run The Boston Marathon 17 times! With these impressive stats, it may be surprising to learn not too long ago, Sherab "threw everything out” in her training approach before starting anew. Sherab shares why she took that action and what her running experiences are like today. She recently competed in the London marathon and we were both in Toronto in mid October where she ran the half and my son ran his first marathon. It was a spectacular race day! Sherab offers so many interesting insights into her race experiences as well as she helps us think differently about training. Please join us for an informative listen! New York City Marathon  https://www.nyrr.org/tcsnycmarathon Comrades Ultra Marathon  https://www.comrades.com/ Toronto Marathon  https://www.torontowaterfrontmarathon.com/ Big Sur Marathon https://www.bigsurmarathon.org/ Bart Yasso http://www.bartyasso.com/ Vibram   https://us.vibram.com/ Coros Watch  https://coros.com/ Patagonia Houdini Jacket- https://www.patagonia.com/product/womens-houdini-windbreaker-jacket/24147.html

In today's episode, we hear from Laura H. as she shares some friendly and social aspects of the running community. After racing in a 5K, Laura joined local running clubs gradually increasing her mileage as she learned about racing opportunities.  Before long, Laura was racing in half marathons and marathons, competing in the Covered Bridges Half Marathon in Vemont before entering in the Disney marathon in Orlando, Florida six months later. In 2003, Laura qualified for Boston at Disney. Having run The Boston Marathon seven times, Laura helps us see how she organizes her race schedule. Competing in many marathons before taking a break, Laura is returning to the sport this year having joined a 12-week training program. Lastly, Laura takes us along on some of her favorite international races including marathons in England and Australia.  Coastal Running Club    https://www.facebook.com/caarunning/ Rochester Runners  http://weww.rochesterrunners.com/ Competitive Runner's Handbook by Bob Glover  https://www.amazon.com/Competitive-Runners-Handbook-Bestselling-Marathons/dp/0140 Covered Bridges Road Race https://cbhm.com/ Disney Marathon rundisney.com Mercuria Training Program http://mercuriarunning.com/adult-coaching-3/ Seacoast Road Race Series  https://proportsmouth.org/series-rules-registration/ World Marathon Majors  https://www.worldmarathonmajors.com/

Today, The Boston Marathon is a grand event with thousands of runners from around the world.  But what was it like in the 1970s and 1980s? Janet ran her first Boston Marathon around 1979 when she was just seventeen years old. Join us for a candid look back as Janet retraces her early running years which included not only running Boston but also participating in global competitions while volunteering with The Peace Corps in Thailand.  Later in the episode, Janet shares her love of the Mount Washington Road Race, an event she runs nearly every year as well as how she reframed her love of competing in a moment that came to her while running the New York City marathon. So many meaningful insights!  Are you someone who is looking to keep running? Janet P. offers wonderful inspiration about how she keeps going and what brings her joy. Mt. Washington Road Race  https://mt-washington.com/mount-washington-road-race/ Winter Warrior Challenge https://www.winterwarrior.com/ Mt. Everest Marathon- http://everestmarathon.com/

Luz Bay has run more than 200 races, including 18 marathons. How and when did she get started? With so many races completed, which ones are her favorites and which ones would she recommend to others? Join us for an informative and inspiring episode with terrific tips about the London, Toyko, and Boston marathons. Luz even takes us along as she competes in the Honolulu marathon-- her first race! Luz is a three-time breast cancer survivor who ran Boston Marathon with the Dana Farber Marathon Challenge Team.  Hear how running has helped Luz through her health challenges and is a platform for hope.  Finally, Luz recommends helpful resources to track training progress or to learn more about The World Marathon Majors Challenge.  Run for God https://mollywade.wordpress.com/ Dana Farber Marathon Challenge Team https://www.dana-farber.org Jeff Galloway Marathon Training http://www.jeffgalloway.com/training/marathon-training/ London Marathon https://www.tcslondonmarathon.com/ Tokyo Marathon https://www.marathon.tokyo/en/ BreastCancerNow UK, https://bit.ly/LuzBayBCN Luz Bay's First Marathon video recap  https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=wsCumrouhTk World Marathon Major Challenge https://www.worldmarathonmajors.com/ Athlinks  https://www.athlinks.com/

Andy Schachat is a longtime announcer at many road races. He shares his most memorable events including calling finishers at the Boston marathon, being present when NH course records were broken, and attending the Mt. Washington Road race road where a 90 year old runner finished the historic and grueling event!  In addition, Andy shares his personal philosophy about running along with revisiting wonderful memories of running with the children from St. Charles. Join us for an interesting and informative listen! Mt. Washington Road Race  https://mt-washington.com/mount-washington-road-race Market Square Day Race https://proportsmouth.org/events/market-square-day-10k/ Garmin- Garmin.com

Today, Six03 Endurance hosts six impressive trail and mountain competitions, often welcoming the planet's most elite endurance athletes. Yet, Six03 Endurance remains true to its early roots as an inclusive, social, and down to earth organization.  In addition to their signature trail and mountain events, on Tuesday evenings throughout the region, Six03 welcomes runners of all paces to join for weekly pub runs. And their red, white and black Six03 apparel is visible at every area race! Even if you are not a trail runner, I hope you will join us for an inspiring listen of how a decade or so ago, Tom jumped in on a relay team, experiencing firsthand the rewards of a social yet competitive event. From there, Tom gradually built a community of likeminded athletes, folks who wanted a bit more social aspects to their running experiences, such as lingering a bit after a race to enjoy postrace festivities. Tom and his thriving endurance sports management organization speaks to his determination--as an athlete and as a business leader.  Through our lively conversation, Tom describes Six03's main events as well as he offers insights about his own favorites--shoes, tech gear, and motivation--as an endurance athlete.        I hope you enjoy this episode. If so, please share with friends! Dixon's Revenge Trail Race https://six03endurance.com/dixonsrevenge Loon Mountain Race https://loonmountainrace.com/ Ragged 75 3-Day Stage Race & 50K Race https://six03endurance.com/ragged75/ Kismet Cliff Run 5 Mile Cliff Run & Half Marathon https://six03endurance.com/kismet/ Six03 Endurance https://six03endurance.com/ Reach the Beach Relay  https://www.runragnar.com/event-detail/relay/reachthebeach Hoka Shoes-  Mafate  Garmin Solar Watch     https://www.garmin.com/en-US/p/679335 Western States Endurance Run https://www.wser.org/ This podcast series was recorded at the WSCA podcast lab, Portsmouth, NH.

Some runners come to the marathon distance after years of running shorter races. Not Maggie. Growing up playing sports, Maggie took up running half marathons and full marathons when she began her professional work life in Boston. Join us for an engaging and inspiring listen as Maggie helps us understand how she plans and organizes her training around the demands of work. And though she lives in a city, Maggie welcomes running outside (no treadmills for this runner!) reminding us of the healing aspects of nature.  Maggie also takes us along the Boston Marathon route, explaining how she trained for the hills, including Newton's heartbreak hill. And she offers a personal compare & contrast analysis between the fall 2021 race and her Boston marathon experience this past April. Lastly, Maggie reminds us that we can do hard things, particularly when we train for them. Our conversation reinforces runners should not be intimidated by the miles of a marathon.  Instead, focus on chipping away at the goal. Such a fun, engaging and helpful conversation-I hope you enjoy it! Thank you for listening. Please share this podcast with friends! Hoka One One- Hokas.com Apple watch-    Apple.com Salted Watermelon Gu-   https://guenergy.com/ Waterville Valley Fall Foliage Foot Race https://www.gsrs.com/event/4607 Boston Marathon https://www.baa.org/races/boston-marathon Sustainable Wellesley https://www.sustainablewellesley.com This podcast series was recorded at WSCA Podcast Lab, Portsmouth N.H. 

Gabriel and Paul have been running at least one mile a day for over two years. Sounds easy? Not so fast. The commitment and discipline to do so every day is surprisingly challenging in today's busy world. Yet, that has not stopped my two guests who have been at it for more than 730 days. And they are not the only ones still keeping up with the initial challenge so something is working! The first O2X Mile Challenge started with more than 300 participants, ages from 12-70+, running at all times of the day. Gabriel explains how runners often plan their day around their mile.  Join us for a fun conversation as they share the rules of the road--yes, the mile must be run OUTSIDE--no treadmills allowed! And they offer insights about how the act of running a mile every day develops a disciplined mindset or resiliency that can applied to other aspects of life.  Lastly, my guests remind us that it is never too late to start. And it is fun to have a goal for every day. I hope you will join us for an entertaining and inspiring listen. If you like this podcast, please share it with friends! Recorded at WSCA Podcast Lab Studio, Portsmouth, N.H. https://wscafm.org/ O2X Human Performance- O2X.com Runkeeper App- runkeeper.com Strava App- strava.com Wompatuck State Park, Hingham, MA https://www.mass.gov/locations/wompatuck-state-park On-https://www.on-running.com/ Garmin- garmin.com/  JKF 50 Miler- jfk50mile.org/ Covered Bridges- cbhm.com/