Destination Health

This episode has three parts:

1. Summary and details about my racing results for the year, including a Daytona 100 race report.  
2. What I think contributed to my prolific and productive year
3. Tentative plans for 2022

2021 Summary 

1. Most Races in a year. Ran 11 races ranging from 1 mile to 100 miles, one 1 mile, three marathons, five 50K or similar, one 50 miler (PR), one 100 miler (PR). In 11 states, 10 of them in states I h...

Pre-Race Planning & Practice

• Hydration/electrolyte replacement strategy-weigh before and after long run to determine water loss or use thirst as a guide.  Drink primarily fluid with electrolytes. 
• Fueling plan - 200-300 calories per hour.  Caffeine is highly recommended if you can tolerate it
• Run/walk strategy-practice!
• Drop bag (calories, chafing, blisters, stomach, clothing, shoes)

Pacing

• Have at least a rough idea of ...

My guest for this episode is my friend and former coworker, Mike Helwig.  I met Mike in 1996 when we worked for a company named AMP.  As long as I’ve known Mike, he has been in a continual up and down struggle to achieve and maintain an ideal weight.  He was the classic yo-yo dieter.   Initially, he had a great deal of success, but eventually, he was unable to maintain the weight loss.

Starting in 2020 Mike started using fasting alo...

My guest this week is, personal trainer, Dan Braun.  Dan is an NFPT-CPT and 2020 graduate of Lebanon Valley College’s Exercise Science program. He is currently enrolled in LVC’s Doctor of Physical Therapy program and will graduate with his DPT in 2022. While in school, Dan runs his own training business and podcast (Brawn Body Health and Fitness Podcast).

We discuss "biohacking" tips that can improve:  
 

This week’s guest is Tim Harner.  Tim was aware that cancer ran in his family, but at age 29, receiving a diagnosis of leukemia turned his world upside down.  

In our interview, Tim first provides some background information about leukemia. He then tells about his journey from constant pain and sickness from chemotherapy to a triumphant finish at the Boston Marathon.   Tim is a great storyteller.  I think you’re going to enjoy his e...

This week's guest is my personal trainer, David Drinks from the Med Gym in Carlisle, PA.

David will give his thoughts on:

• The limitations of a "Just Run" philosophy, 
• The process he uses to design an individualized strength and mobility program
• The advantages for runners, and non-runners, especially those middle-aged and older
• The pitfalls of a DIY program
• The remote training process, 
• And much more!

Full ...

Have you ever heard the phrases “hip replacement” and “ultra running” used in the same sentence? Neither did I until I met Mitch Hawbaker.

Mitch knew something wasn’t right with the right side of his body. He tried many therapies, chiropractic, core work, massage, yoga, etc. but eventually saw an orthopedic specialist. He was told that his hip needed to be replaced and that his running days were over. Mitch accepted that h...

It’s hard to come up with an adequate superlative to describe Beth Maconaughey.

Beth went from 320 pounds taking ten prescriptions for at least six medical conditions to a healthy runner at less than half her peak weight who takes no prescriptions. 

After a near-death experience and a threatened amputation, Beth reached a point where she felt that she needed to make changes to her diet that contradicted her doctor...

I‘m excited to welcome our next guest, Johnathan Geiman, aka Joe Health

Jonathan is the creator and host of The Joe Health Show podcast.  He has amassed over 100 episodes covering a wide range of health topics.  

I highly recommend checking out his podcast.  If you’re interested in health I’m sure you’ll find at least a couple of episodes covering topics that will interest you.  And, if you only have a couple of minutes to spare, at ...

Bonus episode:  History of my birthday challenge of running a kilometer for every year of my life.  Plus a few comments on not letting age become an excuse and the need for positive self-talk.  

I appreciate your thoughts and feedback about the show. You can reach out to me on email, Facebook, or Instagram.   If you have a health transformation story and would like to share it on the podcast please contact me via email.  Y...

Katie's battle with Celiac disease started at a young age; sadly, her early cries for help were brushed aside as ramblings of a child, so the disease continued to inflict its damage. While in high school, doctors told her that she was too frail and underweight to participate as a runner on the cross country team. She struggled with symptoms all through college until a blood test revealed a shockingly low level of red blood cel...

John has an amazing story of weight loss which eventually led to him running ultra distances.  At one point in his life, John weighed over 300  pounds.  His weight loss journey was fraught with inner demons, a poor diet, lack of exercise, and plenty of uninformed choices. But, with steadfast determination and newfound knowledge he was able to transform his 304-pound soft body into a muscular sub 200 pounds, achieving a weight loss ...

Join host Rick Martin, ultra runner and health challenge survivor, as he interviews guests who have conquered their health challenge and the people that help them. Typical discussion topics include nutrition, exercise (especially running!), stress management, and how the food and medical industries contribute to the current chronic disease epidemic. The podcast aims to inform and inspire listeners to take action to improve their he...