Runified Podcast
122 episodes - English - Latest episode: over 5 years ago - ★★★★★ - 44 ratingsThe Runified Podcast is about telling stories that make runners who they are, beyond the training and racing. These stories will inspire, educate, and motivate runners of all abilities and help them achieve their goals.
We will also share stories about the genesis of new products, events, or services that cater to runners. Our mission is to help runners run, together. Our hope is that these stories will change the way you think about running, and motivate you to live your own story with endurance, strength, and joy. This is what it means to be Runified.
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Ep.121: Amy Puzey - Mama Bear Runner
March 20, 2019 06:00 - 34 minutes - 15.7 MBAmy Puzey lives in Alberta, Canada, is a wife, and a mother to six children. We talk with Amy about: Originally becoming a runner to stay in shape for swimming Meeting her husband at a multi-day race and enjoying time running with her family Their kids being involved in running by volunteering, race directing, cheering, and racing themselves Involving children in their 5 Peaks Adventures trail races and The TranSelkirks Run Parenting lessons learned from running Her thoughts on th...
Ep.120: Jessica Hurlbut - Running for Adoption
March 18, 2019 06:00 - 35 minutes - 16.1 MBJessica Hurlbut lives in New York, is a wife, and a mother to five amazing kids. We talk with Jessica about: Becoming a runner later in life The transition from shorter distances to ultramarathons Her 110 Mile National Adoption Day Run in 2018 Lessons learned from running for parenting Her thoughts about the My Mommy Runs children’s book Why runners should be involved in foster care and adoption My Mommy Runs Book Pre-Order: https://igg.me/at/mymommyruns www.mymommyrunsbook.com...
Ep.119: Hayley Sorenson - This Mommy Runs
March 12, 2019 06:00 - 25 minutes - 11.6 MBHayley Sorenson is a wife and working mother to two boys. We talk with Hayley about: Transitioning from short to long distance running in college and beyond The Gilbert’s Gazelles running group in Austin, Texas and the importance of the running community Working with her husband to push themselves towards their goals Leveraging running to conquer self-doubt Running and working out with her children Her thoughts about the book, My Mommy Runs Making everyday choices that help you ...
Ep.118: Stephanie Bales Hurtado - Running Divine
February 27, 2019 07:00 - 34 minutes - 15.7 MBStephanie Bales Hurtado is a wife, mother and emergency room nurse living in the Toronto area: We talk with Stephanie about: Her on and off relationship with running Qualifying for the Boston Marathon The 5 peaks trail series How her son took part in her running Trail running, ultra marathons and epic running adventures around the world Lessons learned from running for parenting such as perseverance, persistence, and independence Her Running Divine Podcast and guests such as Cou...
Ep.117: Debbie Butcher - Master Mom Runner
February 20, 2019 07:00 - 24 minutes - 11.1 MBDebbie Butcher is from Illinois. She’s been running for over 40 years and has three children between the ages of 20 and 28. We talk with Debbie about: Initially becoming a runner as a sprinter but growing to love long distance events Running and racing while pushing a stroller How her running impacted her three kids and how they have become runners Qualifying for the Boston Marathon and running it with her son Why the Chicago Marathon is special to their family Her thoughts on the...
Ep.116: Matt Sorenson - A Runified Update
December 19, 2018 07:00 - 3 minutes - 1.44 MBRunified Podcast host Matt Sorenson updates listeners and lets the Runified community know there will be a break in the action for the next few weeks. We’ll be back to regular programming and an exciting announcement in early 2019. This episode is sponsored by goodr. Use code “runified2018” at playgoodr.com for a special Runified discount and to help support Runified and our running podcast! Runified’s Website, Runified Community Group (Facebook), Instagram, Facebook, Twitter
Ep.115: Ken Bereski II - Running to Overcome
December 05, 2018 07:00 - 43 minutes - 20 MBKen Bereski currently hails from Florida. He’s 38 years old and loves to run, travel and being a Boston College fan, Go Eagles! We talk with Ken about: Growing up in the northeast and going to Boston College on the Boston Marathon course His first runners high How his inner strength and the running community helped him recover from his experience at the 2013 Boston Marathon Recovering from being hit by a car while cycling in 2015 How hard experiences help build resilience This ...
Ep.114: Jeff Jackson - Relentless Forward Progress
November 21, 2018 07:00 - 41 minutes - 19.1 MBJeff Jackson, AKA Coach JJ, lives in Austin, Texas. He’s 47 years old, is a husband, a father to four, an experienced entrepreneur, newly minted nonprofit founder and a recovering alcoholic, and prescription pill addict. We talk with JJ about: Becoming a runner late in life after being overweight, a smoker and an alcoholic Using long distance running as therapy for depression and anxiety His nonprofit called depression2extinction that is working towards eliminating the stigma of depress...
Ep.113: Jonathan Darling - Comfort in Discomfort
November 07, 2018 07:00 - 44 minutes - 20.1 MBJonathan Darling lives in Knoxville, Tennessee. He’s a husband of nine years, a father to two daughters, a national account manager, and a fitness and leadership enthusiast. We talk with Jonathan about: Becoming a runner after a life-changing 24-hour challenge with retired Navy SEAL Thom Shea The difference between the bodybuilding and running communities His first race, a 50K ultra trail run, which he did not finish Development of self-belief and purpose, which for Jonathan is tied t...
Ep.112: Duncan Skelton - The Curious Runner
October 24, 2018 06:00 - 38 minutes - 17.8 MBDuncan Skelton lives in the United Kingdom, is 47 years old, has a partner of 20 years and two rescue cats, and has been an avid rock climber since he finished university. We talk with Duncan about: Being open to opportunities in life Becoming a runner accidentally by spectating the New York City Marathon A number of marathons, the lessons he learned, and the injuries he overcame His tendency to be curious about his capabilities, leading him to set new running goals Challenging runn...
Ep.111: Fitz Koehler - The People Mover
October 10, 2018 06:00 - 45 minutes - 20.8 MBFitz Koehler lives in Gainesville, FL, is a mother to two children, a dog mom, a race announcer, and has been teaching fitness since she was a teenager. We talk with Fitz about: Being a former competitive full-contact kickboxer and how it affected her running Running a charity 5K with a client fighting cancer Run Disney and her passion for helping people improve their fitness, health, and lives Running with her children being one of her best running memories The importance of perspe...
Ep.110: Sanjay Rawal - Run and Become
September 26, 2018 06:00 - 43 minutes - 19.7 MBSanjay Rawal currently lives out of a suitcase and calls in from Chicago, IL. We talk with Sanjay about: Being a documentary filmmaker and storyteller How he started running competitively in high school and why he stopped in college The Self Transcendence 3100 Mile Race and his film 3100: Run and Become Traditional cultures that have leveraged running for survival and transcendence, including Native Americans, the Gaolo-San (Kalahari) Bushmen, and the Gyoman-san-Monks of Mt. Hiei Japa...
Ep.109: Sabrina Lopez - Fueling the Fire
September 12, 2018 06:00 - 36 minutes - 16.8 MBSabrina Lopez lives in California, is 27 years old and a sister of three, has a twin sister, and is a behavioral therapist. We talk with Sabrina about: How she started running in high school and what drove her to become a Division I NCAA athlete Her relationship with her twin sister as it relates to both being runners Professional runners Kara Goucher and Shalane Flanagan and why they inspire her Her goal of running the 2020 U.S. Olympic Team Trials for the marathon Overcome injurie...
Ep.108: Brian Frazier - Running Beyond Yourself
August 29, 2018 06:00 - 45 minutes - 20.9 MBBrian Frazier lives in Chicago, IL. He’s a husband, a father to four children, and is the operations director for Team World Vision. We talk with Brian about: His professional background in microfinance and his international travel and running experiences, including the Comrades Marathon How his perspective concerning running has changed over the past 12 years The Hood to Coast Relay, and the impact of his friendship with Lopez Lomong The importance of running and the running communit...
Ep.107: Cynthia Arnold - Embracing the Run
August 22, 2018 06:00 - 40 minutes - 18.7 MBCynthia Arnold lives in Polson, Montana. She’s a wife, a stay-at-home mom to three children, and also has a home business. We talk with Cynthia about: Life with three kids, a home business, and a nonprofit she helps run called Polson Running that puts on races to raise money for local charities How she became a runner and how the motivation for her running has changed Trail Running, marathons, the running community, and postpartum running Running while pushing a triple stroller Bein...
Ep.106: Coach’s Corner with Run4PRs - Victoria Phillippi
August 15, 2018 06:00 - 34 minutes - 15.7 MBVictoria Phillippi is the owner of Run4PRs Coaching. Since 2013 Victoria has helped hundreds of runners set PRs in 1 mile-100 mile distances. We catch up with Victoria since we talked with her back on episode 22 of the Runified Podcast and address running questions including: How far apart should you plan "A" marathons and shorter distance races? When do I know when to call it quits on a workout vs push through pain or fatigue? How do we as runners determine what is the optimal weekly m...
Ep.105: Sean O'Connor - Part II: Running With a Chance
August 08, 2018 06:00 - 58 minutes - 26.8 MBSean O’Connor lives in Harmony Township, New Jersey. He’s a husband, a father to three beautiful children, and is an underwriter at an insurance company. We continue our conversation from the previous episode and talk with Sean about: How he learned that he would be running the Western States 100-Mile Endurance Run and struggling with Paul Terranova’s loss being his gain Paul and Meredith Terranova helping Sean and his team prepare for Western States The running advice of “slow is smoot...
Ep.104: Sean O'Connor - Part I: Running With Perspective
August 01, 2018 06:00 - 48 minutes - 66.5 MBSean O’Connor lives in Harmony Township, New Jersey. He’s a husband, a father to three beautiful children, and is an underwriter at an insurance company. We talk with Sean about: Becoming a runner after a runner's high on a treadmill Learning about ultramarathons through online advertisements and social media His first 100-miler, The Vermont 100 Endurance Race, and how it caused him to suffer and persevere for the first time Past struggles with success and setbacks His friend Jimmy ...
Ep.103: Paul Terranova - Running Community Part II
July 25, 2018 06:00 - 36 minutes - 49.6 MBPaul Terranova lives in Austin, TX, is Meredith Terranova’s husband, a dog lover, and works for the City of Austin. We continue our conversation from the previous episode and talk with Paul about: The history and significance of the Western States 100-Mile Endurance Run and his experience running it five times A significant injury that resulted in Paul making a game-time decision to withdraw from this year’s Western States How Paul provided Sean O’Connor the opportunity to run Western S...
Ep.102: Paul Terranova – Running Community Part I
July 18, 2018 06:00 - 42 minutes - 19.2 MBhttps://g5active.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/07/103-Teaser.mp4 Paul Terranova lives in Austin, TX, is Meredith Terranova’s husband, a dog lover, and works for the City of Austin. We talk with Paul about: Becoming a runner by running to and from rowing practice in college Giving back to the running community, including involvement with the Austin Marathon and the Band of Runners Trail Camp for veterans Advice for running marathons, adventure races, ultramarathons, and triathlons ...
Ep.101: Kelly Vigil – More Miles More Fun
July 04, 2018 06:00 - 31 minutes - 14.5 MBKelly Vigil lives in Northern Virginia, is a wife, works full-time, is a mom to a 13-month-old girl and has a little boy on the way. We talk with Kelly about: How she became a runner in college to help manage stress and stay in shape Running 23 half marathons and 7 full marathons, including the Marine Corps Marathon and Disney races Embarrassing stories from races and lessons learned such as listening to your body How she runs with her dog while pushing a stroller with her daughter w...
Ep.100: Noelle Lovoi – Running with Bubbas
June 20, 2018 06:00 - 36 minutes - 16.5 MBNoelle Lovoi lives in Spokane, Washington, is a wife, and a busy stay at home mom to two young boys. We talk with Noelle about: How she started running to lose weight after having her first son Running through her second pregnancy and training for a Boston Marathon qualifier while pushing a double stroller Training for and Running the Boston Marathon in 2018 The amazing running community in Spokane, WA, including Moms Run this Town, and how the running community has inspired and empo...
Ep.099: Rooster Rossiter – Ainsley’s Angels
June 06, 2018 06:00 - 44 minutes - 20.3 MBKim “Rooster” Rossiter lives in Virginia Beach, is a husband and father, an active duty United States Marine and President of Ainsley’s Angels. We talk with Rooster about: Becoming a runner because of the joy it brought his daughter Ainsley. The national non-profit that he started, Ainsley’s Angels, which exists to ensure that everyone can experience endurance events. The lessons Ainsley taught him and the 100 races she completed, including everything from 5Ks to marathons. Amazing st...
Ep.098: Mona Langenberg – Running Better Together
May 23, 2018 06:00 - 41 minutes - 18.9 MBMona Langenberg lives in St. Louis, is 36 years old, and is married with three children. We talk with Mona about: How running now permeates all part of her life. Running in college and how a handwritten letter set her career in the running industry in motion. The things that make us the best runners are often the things that challenge us. GO! St. Louis, a local nonprofit that produces fives races and youth programs Leadership qualities and strategies. Behinds the scenes stories fr...
Ep.097: Natalie Dau – Rock Star Runner
May 09, 2018 06:00 - 35 minutes - 16.1 MBNatalie Dau lives in Singapore and is originally from Australia, is 46 years old, and has a nine-year-old daughter. We talk with Natalie about: The unique aspects of running in Asia, including encounters with wild animals Reciprocal inspiration from/with her daughter and being a Reebok sponsored athlete Her desire of keeping her exercise goals and endeavors fresh and staying challenged, including competing in running, obstacle course racing, CrossFit, and most recently track and field ...
Ep.096: Rachel Davis – Enjoy the Process
May 02, 2018 06:00 - 49 minutes - 22.6 MBRachel Davis is from Birmingham, Alabama, is 27 years old, married and has a cat named Toblerone. We talk with Rachel about: Pursuing her PhD in nutrition How she started running in middle school and why she fell in love with track and field, mainly the 400m hurdles, 4x400m and 800m Why after running competitively in college she switched to trail running and distance running Her first marathon, the 2016 Air Force Marathon, and how she won first place and qualified for the Boston Marat...
Ep.095: David Goodstein – Running Your Business
April 18, 2018 06:00 - 38 minutes - 17.7 MBDavid Goodstein is from Austin, Texas, is 57 years old and a proud father of three children. We talk with David about: Becoming a runner late in life and enjoying the community and fun that comes with it Running 20 marathons, including the Boston Marathon four times Having passion for what you do in life His new book, A Runner’s Guide to Finishing First in Business: Nuggets of Wisdom from an On-Demand CFO Comparing the stages of running and running a business Running and business ...
Ep.094: Robert Gonzalez – Running With a Mission
April 11, 2018 06:00 - 41 minutes - 18.8 MBRobert Gonzalez lives in San Antonio, in a nurse, and is a proud father. We talk with Robert about: How he started running to lose weight That he did his first half marathon in El Paso, TX since he wanted to do something to challenge himself, and that it was a suffer fest The lessons he has learned through running, including respecting the distance and challenge of any race, and that you get what you put in Why he runs, which is to show his sister who recently lost her battle with can...
Ep.093: Kelly Anderson – Yes You Can
April 04, 2018 06:00 - 47 minutes - 21.6 MBKelly Anderson is from McKinney, Texas, is 36, a wife, and a mom to three children. We talk with Kelly about how she started running 12 years ago to lose weight and to regain a healthy lifestyle after having her first child. She also shares how running became a passion of hers and how it served as an outlet as a new mom, gaining energy and feeling good about herself. We talk about some of her race experiences, including relays, marathons, half marathons, 5Ks and 10Ks. Kelly spends time talki...
Ep.092: Brett Rein - Miles From Ordinary
March 28, 2018 06:00 - 48 minutes - 22 MBBrett Rein currently lives in Durango, CO, is 28 years old, and is a substitute teacher and ski instructor. Although Brett has always been an athlete, including playing hockey and rugby, it wasn’t until college that he started running. Brett’s appreciation for running started when a buddy of his started training for the Navy SEALs, in which they would trail run for hours. During graduate school, he read the book The Last Lecture which inspired him to think about his own goals in life and he ...
Ep.091: Jon Towey - Live and Run Free
March 21, 2018 06:00 - 43 minutes - 19.7 MBJon Towey is from Minneapolis, Minnesota, is 39, married with three kids, and has been a stay at home dad for 10 years. We talk with Jon about how observing a picture of himself later in life made him realize he needed to lead a more healthy lifestyle. Also, as a young adult, Jon was in a dark place, leading to a drinking problem. He shares his story and how becoming a runner helped turn around his life through recovery from addiction. Specifically, we talk about the importance of the runnin...
Ep.090: Kelly Collins - SISSFiT
March 07, 2018 07:00 - 44 minutes - 20.1 MBKelly Collins is from Southern California and was raised in an active family with her older sister Lauren Collins, our guest from episode 89. After playing soccer for most of her childhood, Kelly started running track and field in sixth grade and became more and more involved in running as she found that she could control her effort and affect the outcomes in her running. Kelly ran track and field throughout college and her strong work ethic helped her in a competitive sales career. We talk ...
Ep.089: Lauren Collins - SISSFiT
February 28, 2018 07:00 - 45 minutes - 20.8 MBLauren Collins is from Orange County, CA, is married with a new son, and loves the beach and being outside with her family. She shares how she hated running while growing up and focused on gymnastics until she started track and field in high school in order to meet new people. She quickly fell in love with running and track and field, leading to an athletic scholarship at UC Irvine. Lauren tells us about barely missing the Olympic trials in 2008 and 2012 for the heptathlon and high jump, res...
Ep.088: Ryan and Jaime Maher - Love Runs Together
February 21, 2018 07:00 - 46 minutes - 21.2 MBRyan and Jaime Maher are from St. Louis, Missouri and are busy with two little girls, full-time and part-time jobs, as well as being ultramarathoners. We talk with Jaime and Ryan about how they became runners and how they typically go big or go home, something that has translated into their running. They share how their competitive nature and desire to show their children that you can accomplish big and crazy goals has led them to accomplish some amazing things. Ryan and Jaime share an enter...
Ep.087: Kara Lubin - 100 Mile Club
February 14, 2018 07:00 - 52 minutes - 24 MBKara Lubin is a fourth generation public school teacher from California, a mother to two children, and also maintains a small farm with horses, dogs, and a tortoise named Rachel. We talk with Kara about how Rachel the tortoise is her spirit animal and how she struggled with an unhealthy relationship with running, exercise, and food while growing up. She strives to keep a well balanced and positive outlook on exercise and food as she strives to set an example for her children and others. Kara...
Ep.086: Jason Savageau - Running Community & Vision
February 07, 2018 07:00 - 36 minutes - 16.8 MBThis episode is recorded live in Cambridge and Boston, Massachusetts when host Matt Sorenson joined Jason Savageau for a relaxing run along the Charles River. Jason works as a social security disability attorney and is active in the visually impaired and blindness communities. He started running in 2015 after being fed up with how he felt and has since lost 75 pounds and has run seven half marathons. We talk about how his visual impairment affects him as a runner, the importance and impact o...
Ep.085: Chewey Lam - Courage to Change
January 31, 2018 07:00 - 43 minutes - 19.8 MBChewey Lam lives in Denver, Colorado and is a runner with type 1 diabetes as well as a number of other autoimmune conditions. He started running in 2016 and we talk about how he is heavily involved in the community, including being a Colfax Marathon ambassador, and an advocate for diabetes and migraine awareness. Chewey has run for or with a number of communities and groups such as Juvenile Diabetes Research Foundation (Team JDRF) and Beyond Type 1. In 2017 Chewey completed 138 races and he ...
Ep.084: Ben Abell and Stephen Lease - A Goodr Update
January 24, 2018 07:00 - 39 minutes - 17.9 MBBen Abell and Stephen Lease live in California and they are a part of the Goodr team. We talked with Ben and Stephen back on episode 4 and wanted to have them back to provide an update on Goodr, tell some stories, and let us know what to expect from Goodr moving forward. Stephen talks about running and training for his first 100-miler and Ben shares about quitting his full-time job as a lawyer. We learn how Goodr has helped the running community, including a partnership with the 100 Mile Clu...
Ep.083: Rebecca Luhm - Asheville Mother Runner
January 17, 2018 07:00 - 43 minutes - 19.8 MBRebecca Luhm lives in North Carolina, is a wife, and a mom to three children. We talk about how her running journey has had many ups and downs throughout life. Even through the hills and the valleys, Rebecca has been consistently running now since the summer of 2014. She shares how she makes running a priority and how she fits it into her busy schedule, often working out at the YMCA. We talk about a couple of the 10 half marathons she has completed, including a significant race this fall, in...
Ep.082: Vic Morales - Comeback Runner
January 10, 2018 07:00 - 42 minutes - 19.5 MBVic Morales is from Iowa and tells the story of how he knew he was meant to run since the 7th grade. For about 30 years Vic has made an effort to not only keep running fun but how it also helped him in a weight loss effort, losing 45 pounds in order to get back to a healthy weight. Vic tells the story of an infection that spread within his body, sidelining him from running for months. He shares details from this unique experience as well as his recovery efforts. We talk with Vic about the st...
Ep.081: Kyle Longest - Running the Broken Road
January 03, 2018 07:00 - 52 minutes - 23.9 MBOn this week's episode, we have Dr. Kyle Longest as our guest. Kyle is a Professor of Sociology, a husband, a father, and an avid runner for the last 5 years. He talks about reaching some of the ultimate highs in a runner's journey, including breaking the 3-hour marathon barrier and honoring his father by fulfilling a lifelong dream of running the Boston Marathon. We also discuss the valleys he's endured from battles with overtraining, pelvic fractures and developing an unhealthy relationshi...
Ep.080: Eric Snader - Breaking Through
December 27, 2017 07:00 - 39 minutes - 18.2 MBEric Snader lives in Austin, TX and is a husband, father, and an aspiring comedian. Although he didn’t appreciate running when he started 20 years ago, in the past five years he has completed six marathons. We talk to Eric about the importance of the running community and how changing up his training method led to him running the race of his life and qualifying for the Boston Marathon at the 2017 California International Marathon. Eric shares his great perspective about the Hansons Marathon ...
Ep.079: Ben Davies - Unfinished Business
December 20, 2017 07:00 - 28 minutes - 13 MBBen Davies lives in the United Kingdom and always loves a running adventure. Before he was a runner, Ben took a job at a running store and was embarrassed for not knowing anything about running. He learned more and more about running from the patrons of the store and has since run more than 50 races 26.2 miles or longer. Ben’s love for running and trail running quickly progressed from a half marathon to ultra marathons and he has traveled around the world to take part in races, including fin...
Ep.078: Jacob Puzey - Running Family
December 13, 2017 07:00 - 52 minutes - 24.2 MBJacob Puzey lives in Calgary and is first and foremost a husband and a father of five children. We talk to Jacob about running, directing races, parenting, and coaching. Jacob has excelled at a number of distances, from marathon to ultramarathon, and even holds the world record for the fastest 50-mile effort on a treadmill. We talk with Jacob about how the running community has played a critical role in his life, including introducing him to the woman of his dreams and starring in a document...
Ep.077: Melissa Malani - Failing Forward
December 06, 2017 07:00 - 58 minutes - 26.6 MBMelissa Malani is a speech-language pathologist, wife, and mother of three living in Winter Park, Florida. Melissa’s running story has many twists and turns, starting with avoiding running at all costs while growing up. After finishing her PhD in 2012 she unexpected and randomly decided to start running. Melissa’s determination and goal-oriented nature led her to complete many Disney races and a total of 12 marathons. She shares lessons from training and races that everyone can learn from. M...
Ep.076: Shelly Bush - Stronger With Every Mile
November 29, 2017 07:00 - 44 minutes - 20.3 MBShelly Bush lives in northern Utah and is a mom to two boys, a wife, and works for a local school district. In her youth, Shelly hated to run, avoiding it all costs by participating in sports that didn’t require running. Things changed for Shelly at the age of 35 when she was inspired at the finish line of the St. George Marathon, causing her to start running and change her life. Shelly tells us how her life was turned upside down by bankruptcy and divorce, and how running was a part of the ...
Ep.075: Calum Neff - The Stroller Guy
November 22, 2017 07:00 - 50 minutes - 23.2 MBCalum Neff is an operations manager for an oil field company, husband, father to three young daughters, coach, and a volunteer. Even with these countless responsibilities, Calum has achieved something most runners never even dream of achieving, holding two Guinness World Records. Calum tells us about his half marathon and marathon records while pushing a stroller, and also talks about how running with his children is a benefit to everyone in his family. We also talk with Calum about helping ...
Ep.074: Mike Erwin & Philip Swift - Team Red, White & Blue
November 15, 2017 07:00 - 52 minutes - 23.9 MBOn this Veterans Day-themed episode of the Runified Podcast, we talk with two runners associated with Team Red, White & Blue (Team RWB), an organization with the mission of enriching the lives of America’s veterans by connecting them to their community through physical and social activity. We first talk with Mike Erwin, the founder of Team RWB, who graduated from the U.S. Military Academy at West Point, served as an intelligence officer in Iraq and Afghanistan, and taught cadets at West Poin...
Ep.073: 2017 New York City Marathon
November 08, 2017 07:00 - 25 minutes - 11.6 MBOn this episode, host Matt Sorenson reflects on the 2017 New York City Marathon which was on November 5, 2017. Matt talks about his own marathon experience, interviews other runners, and talks to a couple volunteers as well. This episode is hosted by Matt Sorenson and is sponsored by goodr. Use code “runified2017” at playgoodr.com for a special Runified discount and to help support Runified and our running podcast! Runified’s Website, Instagram, Facebook, Twitter Kyle Dando’s B...
Ep.072: Kevin Brown - A Couple’s Quest
November 01, 2017 06:00 - 43 minutes - 19.7 MBKevin Brown lives in Utah, is married with four young children, and is in a band. He started running track and field in junior high with friends but didn’t get serious with endurance athletics until the age of 22 when he ran his first marathon. Kevin shares his inspiration behind his running and also lets us know why he tends to “go big or go home” when it comes to running, cycling, and triathlon. We talk about the Boston Marathon, the St. George Marathon, getting hit by a car, and the impor...