Running For Your Life

Running For Your Life

Just because we're getting older doesn't mean our running can't keep getting better. I refuse to give in to Father Time. If you do too, this podcast is for you! Let's run and get fit together to live a long and healthy life. Here you'll find motivation and inspiration to get you and keep you going. You'll also hear amazing guests to get you fired up. Your best days are still to come! Hit subscribe and let's outrun Father Time together.

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June 17, 2024 7 mins

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#66 - Today, I salute you!  Why?  Because you are a runner.  Because you are amazing!  You are a winner!  

Listen and learn about all the ways you are making life better!

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#65 - How has your running changed as you've gotten older?  What do you do differently now?  

On this episode I share 5 ways that my running has changed over the years.

Spoiler alert - running is better now than ever - no, not faster - but better.  How?

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#64 - Kirk Keller has been running for nearly 50 years and is still going as strong as ever!

How does he do it?  How does he maintain his enthusiasm?  How does he remain injury free?

Those are some of the topics that Kirk discusses.  He also shares how he has seen the sport of running change over time and how his personal running has changed.

Additionally, he shares why he loves tra...

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May 27, 2024 12 mins

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#63 - We all struggle sometimes.  Could be in our work, our relationships, or our fitness, to name a few.

I went for a run last weekend and struggled.  I couldn't get in a good rhythm.  My quads were hurting.  I was running slower than I hoped.  I started feeling down.

Then a thought occurred to me.  Struggle is an opportunity!  

I was able to turn a bad run into a great one.  ...

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#62 - Are you looking to up your game and achieve new feats that you thought were unattainable?  Would you like to lose weight and control your hunger?  Or maybe you'd simply be happy if you could move pain free.

My guest, Aaron Hines, can help you with all of the above and more.  Recognized as one of the top personal trainers in Nashville, Aaron specializes in transforming the lives of people w...

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#61 - Let's reframe how we look at our aches and pains.  They are not something to be upset about.  Be proud of them.  They are your badges of honor.    Why should we feel positive about our aches and pains?  That's what this episode is about.

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#60 - Is it possible to have more energy in your 60s than you had in your 30s???

Absolutley!  My guest, Tracy Herbert, completed a solo 3527 mile bike ride from San Francisco to New York City in her 60s!!!

Tracy, a longevity coach, is going to share tools on how you can live longer, healthier, and happier and discover ways to find hope.  She will share her 3M formula.

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April 29, 2024 15 mins

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#59 - Our worst critic is that negative voice in our head.  How do you silence the critic and turn your thoughts to positivity?  That's what this episode is about.

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#58 - My guest on this episode, David Grange, is a performance, mindset, and adventure coach whose goal is to help people achieve their biggest goals in their careers, personal lives, adventures, and relationships.  He also achieved an amazing goal of running 5 solo, self-supported marathons in 5 consecutive days in 5 different countries through the Alps.

On this fascinating episode, David shares the...

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April 15, 2024 16 mins

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#57 - Last weekend I walked 12 hours straight - alone and unplugged.  Why did I do it?  What was it like?  Was it hard?  What did I learn from it?  Would I recommend it for you?

Those questions and more answered on this episode.

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#56 - Every so often we need a blast of motivation to stick with our goals.  Today is the day!

My guest, Scott Friedman, is a certified personal trainer and coach.  He's here to talk about creating a positive mindset to change your thoughts and habits.  Topics covered include:

*How to use motivation to become disciplined
*Why do people fail at achieving their goals and how you can a...

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#55 - I just started rucking!  What is rucking?  It is walking while wearing a backpack with weights in it.

On this episode, I talk about why I added rucking to my fitness routine, 3 surprises I had in my first week of rucking, and the benefits I am finding from rucking.

Listen and learn about another way you can boost your overall fitness.

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#54 - All of your running problems are solved on this informative and entertaining episode with Heather Fuselier of HeatherSolvesEverything.com.    Topics covered include:

* How to beat the eat - repent - repeat cycle
* How to eat mindfully
* How anyone can be a runner
* How to train for races if you are a slower runner
* What life lessons can you learn from running

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March 18, 2024 14 mins

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#53 - This episode is all about how to get out of a boring rut and keep your running exciting.  I encourage you to vary your runs and try new things to keep it fresh.  Let's have some fun!

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#52 - The benefits of running extend well beyond the physical.  My guest, Melinda Satterlee, credits running with giving her the courage to start her financial planning business, Marathon Wealth Management, LLC.

Listen to this powerful episode to learn about Melinda's running and business journey and how they are entwined.  She is now in her upper 50s and is a great runner!  She will encourage y...

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March 4, 2024 13 mins

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#51 - Are you the same person that you were 5, 10, 20 or more years ago?  No, of course not!  Your running probably isn't the same either - and that's a good thing.  We all have to evolve.  We learn, grow, and change over time - to keep up with the times.  Let's enjoy our evolution!  That's what this episode is all about.

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#50 - Are you ready for an amazing, inspiring story?  My guest on this episode, CJ Food went from 290 pounds to running Ulta Marathons!  He took off 100 pounds!

It may sound daunting, but he says it's all about doing little things consistently.

He now loves seeking out hard challenges.  His latest one is running 60K a day (37 miles) for 30 straight days to raise money for men's men...

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February 19, 2024 38 mins

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#49 - Are you your own worst enemy?  I often feel that I am.  After working hard to get fit, I will then often ease up on my diet, feeling that I deserve a reward for working so hard.  Next thing I know, I have added back the pounds that I had worked so hard to take off.

Why do we self-sabotage?  Why do we lose control around food? How do we stick to our diet and our goals? 

My guest, certi...

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February 12, 2024 13 mins

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#48 - You're a winner if you just show up and keep putting one foot in front of the other.   Keep moving forward!   You're way ahead of 95% of the population that can't do what you do.  As an example, I share my results of the Tower Challenge that I just took part in.

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#47 - Yes, lifting weights is a great complement to running and not only leads to better running, but also to better overall fitness.

Many runners fear bulking up and getting too heavy, but this doesn't have to be the case.

So,  what do you do?  How do you get started?

My guest, Philip Pape, the host of the Wits & Weights podcast, will explain all of this to you on this ent...

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