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Running On Om

733 episodes - English - Latest episode: over 3 years ago - ★★★★★ - 473 ratings

Join Julia Hanlon, creator and host of the Running On Om for insightful conversations with women who have committed their lives to endurance sports and the outdoors.

In Chapter One of Running On Om, from 2013-2016, Julia embarked on a journey to explore questions of the mind, body and spirit connection with a diverse range of guests. After taking a break from the podcast, from 2019-2020, Julia returned to explore how female endurance athletes and outdoor adventurers navigate these questions and more. Julia is no longer releasing new ROO episodes, but the podcast still strives to empower, inspire, and uplift all who listen to these powerful stories, all the while elevating the women who share them.

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Episodes

Soul Sister Sessions on Eating Disorder Recovery through Injury and Competition with Abbey Cooper and Julia Hanlon

March 17, 2020 07:00 - 1 hour - 84.7 MB

This month’s Soul Sister Sessions episode returns to focus on eating disorders, inspired by Eating Disorders Awareness Week on February 24th – March 1st. ROO 223 was a powerful conversation when Abbey and Julia first shared their respective stories of eating disorders, and this episode is a follow up to that. Abbey and Julia answer five listener questions, all specifically focused around eating disorders. This is all shared from their own experiences, and we encourage anyone that is experien...

232: Soul Sister Sessions on Eating Disorder Recovery through Injury and Competition with Abbey Cooper and Julia Hanlon

March 17, 2020 07:00 - 1 hour - 84.7 MB

This month's Soul Sister Sessions episode returns to focus on eating disorders, inspired by Eating Disorders Awareness Week on February 24th - March 1st. ROO 223 was a powerful conversation when Abbey and Julia first shared their respective stories of eating disorders, and this episode is a follow up to that. Abbey and Julia answer five listener questions, all specifically focused around eating disorders. This is all shared from their own experiences, and we encourage anyone that is...

Alex Pavon on Risk and Reward in Professional Mountain Biking

March 10, 2020 07:00 - 1 hour - 60.4 MB

Alex Pavon is a downhill skier turned professional mountain biker. She retired from competitive skiing in 2013 and found her way to enduro racing. She lives in Flagstaff Arizona and works as an emergency room EMT. This conversation covers a range of topics, including the following: Alex’s skiing background and the factors that led her to retiring from competitive racing How she got started in mountain biking Her favourite places to travel and race Her experience as a woman in mountain bi...

231: Alex Pavon on Risk and Reward in Professional Mountain Biking

March 10, 2020 07:00 - 1 hour - 60.4 MB

Alex Pavon is a downhill skier turned professional mountain biker. She retired from competitive skiing in 2013 and found her way to enduro racing. She lives in Flagstaff Arizona and works as an emergency room EMT.

Emma Spencer on Never Settling in Her Path to the Olympic Trials Marathon

March 03, 2020 08:00 - 1 hour - 88.7 MB

Emma Spencer is an elite distance runner, running coach, software engineer and runs for the Tracksmith Hare AC. She has a marathon best of 2:37 (BMW Berlin Marathon 2018), which qualified her to race the 2020 US Olympic Marathon trials. This interview is in two parts, and takes place the day before and day after the trials in Atlanta. Emma ran 2:41:40 and placed 56th out of 390 women. This conversations covers the following: Emma’s introduction to running What her early years of running l...

230: Emma Spencer on Never Settling in Her Path to the Olympic Trials Marathon

March 03, 2020 08:00 - 1 hour - 88.7 MB

Emma Spencer is an elite distance runner, running coach, software engineer and runs for the Tracksmith Hare AC. She has a marathon best of 2:37 (BMW Berlin Marathon 2018), which qualified her to race the 2020 US Olympic Marathon trials. This interview is in two parts, and takes place the day before and day after the trials in Atlanta.

Soul Sister Sessions on Overcoming Injury and Cross Training Tips with Abbey Cooper and Julia Hanlon

February 18, 2020 08:00 - 1 hour - 72.6 MB

For this month’s Soul Sister Sessions episode, both Abbey and Julia are back at their respective homes after spending time together in Flagstaff when Abbey was on her altitude training camp. This month’s episode focuses specifically on running, answering five listener questions that cover a range of past experiences, funny stories and general insights that both Abbey and Julia have gained over the years on their individual running journeys. Topics include: A general check-in with both Abbe...

229: Soul Sister Sessions on Overcoming Injury and Cross Training Tips with Abbey Cooper and Julia Hanlon

February 18, 2020 08:00 - 1 hour - 72.6 MB

For this month's Soul Sister Sessions episode, both Abbey and Julia are back at their respective homes after spending time together in Flagstaff when Abbey was on her altitude training camp. This month’s episode focuses specifically on running, answering five listener questions that cover a range of past experiences, funny stories and general insights that both Abbey and Julia have gained over the years on their individual running journeys.

Jenny Jurek on Balancing Being a Mother, Designer, and Runner

February 11, 2020 08:00 - 1 hour - 60.9 MB

Jenny Jurek is a runner, climber, designer and author. She is an accomplished athlete having run many ultras including UTMB, climbed in Yosemite and most recently, bike touring around Japan with her husband Scott and their two young children. In this conversation, a range of topics are discussed including: Being a mother and the challenges Jenny overcame during her pregnancies Her work with ‘Every Mother Counts’ Trusting her body How she met her husband Scott Her designer roles working ...

228: Jenny Jurek on Balancing Being a Mother, Designer, and Runner

February 11, 2020 08:00 - 1 hour - 60.9 MB

Jenny Jurek is a runner, climber, designer and author. She is an accomplished athlete having run many ultras including UTMB, climbed in Yosemite and most recently, bike touring around Japan with her husband Scott and their two young children.

Clare Gallagher & Abby Levene on Activism, Trail Running, and a Decade-long Friendship

February 04, 2020 08:00 - 1 hour - 75.6 MB

Clare Gallagher and Abby Levene have been best friends for a decade, are professional trail runners living in Boulder Colorado, and activists. Clare is a Patagonia athlete and works for Patagonia doing advocacy work. She has won the prestigious Leadville 100, CCC (101km sister race of the Ultra Trail du Mont Blanc) and was the 2019 Western States 100 winner, where she ran the second fastest female time in race history. Days after this podcast was recorded, Clare was announced and awarded th...

227: Clare Gallagher & Abby Levene on Activism, Trail Running, and a Decade-long Friendship

February 04, 2020 08:00 - 1 hour - 75.6 MB

Clare Gallagher and Abby Levene have been best friends for a decade, are professional trail runners living in Boulder Colorado, and activists. Clare is a Patagonia athlete and works for Patagonia doing advocacy work. She has won the prestigious Leadville 100, CCC (101km sister race of the Ultra Trail du Mont Blanc) and was the 2019 Western States 100 winner, where she ran the second fastest female time in race history. Days after this podcast was recorded, Clare was announced and aw...

226: Soul Sister Sessions on Flow States, Mindfulness and Intention Setting with Abbey Cooper and Julia Hanlon

January 21, 2020 08:00 - 1 hour - 69.5 MB

In this months Soul Sister Sessions episode, Abbey and Julia recorded together in Flagstaff, Arizona. This first SSS episode of 2020 checks in with both Julia and Abbey, and goes through some more listener questions.

Soul Sister Sessions on Flow States, Mindfulness and Intention Setting with Abbey Cooper and Julia Hanlon

January 21, 2020 08:00 - 1 hour - 69.5 MB

In this months Soul Sister Sessions episode, Abbey and Julia recorded together in Flagstaff, Arizona. This first SSS episode of 2020 checks in with both Julia and Abbey, and goes through some more listener questions. In this episode, Abbey and Julia discuss: Abbey’s annual trips to Flagstaff as a Professional runner, and how she reconciles and manages being away from her husband Both Abbey and Julia’s goals and intentions for 2020, and their chosen word of focus for the year Sharing stori...

225: Molly Seidel on Navigating Mental Health and Running Professionally

January 14, 2020 08:00 - 1 hour - 78.9 MB

Molly Seidel is a professional runner for Saucony, living in Boston, MA. She graduated from Notre Dame with four NCAA national titles to her name and remains the only woman to date with wins at both the high school Foot Locker Cross Country National Championships and the NCAA National Cross Country Championships. Molly recently qualified for the 2020 Olympic Marathon trials with her win at the San Antonio Half Marathon, and will be making her marathon debut at the 2020 trials in Atl...

Molly Seidel on Navigating Mental Health and Running Professionally

January 14, 2020 08:00 - 1 hour - 78.9 MB

Molly Seidel is a professional runner for Saucony, living in Boston, MA. She graduated from Notre Dame with four NCAA national titles to her name and remains the only woman to date with wins at both the high school Foot Locker Cross Country National Championships and the NCAA National Cross Country Championships. Molly recently qualified for the 2020 Olympic Marathon trials with her win at the San Antonio Half Marathon, and will be making her marathon debut at the 2020 trials in Atlanta in F...

224: Mirna Valerio on Resilience, Inclusion, and Motherhood

January 07, 2020 08:00 - 1 hour - 85.3 MB

Mirna Valerio is an ultrarunner, author, speaker, and educator. Mirna’s journey has been well documented since she returned to running after a health scare in 2008. The intention of this conversation is to share where Mirna is at now during this stage of her life, and her continuing evolution as a sponsored runner.

Mirna Valerio on Resilience, Inclusion, and Motherhood

January 07, 2020 08:00 - 1 hour - 85.3 MB

Mirna Valerio is an ultrarunner, author, speaker, and educator. Mirna’s journey has been well documented since she returned to running after a health scare in 2008. The intention of this conversation is to share where Mirna is at now during this stage of her life, and her continuing evolution as a sponsored runner. This conversation touches on a range of themes, including: Her relationship with her mother and what it means to be a mother Her decision to move to Vermont Her recent travel ...

223: Soul Sister Sessions on Eating Disorder Recovery in Running with Abbey Cooper and Julia Hanlon

December 17, 2019 02:09 - 1 hour - 94.5 MB

In this episode Abbey and Julia discuss several listener questions on the topics of personal challenges they’ve overcome and eating disorders in running. Abbey and Julia share some powerful and impactful experiences from their past, much of which has not been shared publicly to date. Both Abbey and Julia reflect on how they’ve grown and reconciled these experiences.

Soul Sister Sessions on Eating Disorder Recovery in Running with Abbey Cooper and Julia Hanlon

December 17, 2019 02:09 - 1 hour - 94.5 MB

In this episode, Abbey and Julia discuss several listener questions on the topics of personal challenges they’ve overcome and eating disorders in running. Abbey and Julia share some powerful and impactful experiences from their past, much of which has not been shared publicly to date. Both Abbey and Julia reflect on how they’ve grown and reconciled these experiences.  This conversation covers the following topics: Checking in with Abbey’s running and her reflections from her Thanksgiving T...

222: Nicole Antoinette on Empowered Patience

December 11, 2019 08:00 - 1 hour - 72.4 MB

Nicole Antoinette is a thru-hiker, writer, host of Real Talk Radio podcast, and a ROO Chapter One regular guest on the series Real Talk Reflections.

Nicole Antoinette on Empowered Patience

December 11, 2019 08:00 - 1 hour - 72.4 MB

Nicole Antoinette is a thru-hiker, writer, host of Real Talk Radio podcast, and a ROO Chapter One regular guest on the series Real Talk Reflections. Nicole was on the final ROO Chapter One podcast, episode 219. Returning to Chapter Two, Nicole shares some of the significant changes in her life since that episode and takes us through some of the challenges she has experienced thus far in 2019. Nicole brings honesty and openness in this conversation, which touches on the following themes; Re...

Lauren Fleshman on Pursuing Excellence in Running and Life

November 26, 2019 06:00 - 1 hour - 84.9 MB

In this episode, Lauren Fleshman returns to the podcast and reflects on her growth in the last 12 months. She shares her evolution, insights and how they apply to her life right now. This powerful conversation covers a range of themes, including; Lauren’s life and growth in the last 12 months Understanding Postpartum mental health, parenting and the challenges of having young children Managing mental health, taking care of oneself and the challenges that come up during that process Boun...

221: Lauren Fleshman on Pursuing Excellence in Running and Life

November 26, 2019 06:00 - 1 hour - 84.9 MB

In this episode, Lauren Fleshman returns to the podcast and reflects on her growth in the last 12 months. She shares her evolution, insights and how they apply to her life right now.

220: Soul Sisters Sessions on Friendship, Boundaries, and Changes with Abbey Cooper and Julia Hanlon

November 12, 2019 07:00 - 1 hour - 66.3 MB

In this debut episode of Soul Sister Sessions, Abbey and Julia introduce the series and what to expect moving forward. They reflect on the past, check in with each other and dive into this weeks theme of friendship.

Soul Sisters Sessions on Friendship, Boundaries, and Changes with Abbey Cooper and Julia Hanlon

November 12, 2019 07:00 - 1 hour - 66.3 MB

In this debut episode of Soul Sister Sessions, Abbey and Julia introduce the series and what to expect moving forward. They reflect on the past, check in with each other and dive into this weeks theme of friendship. This conversation touches on the following topics: Abbey’s last 12 months, moving to Boone North Carolina, her change in training and what that looks like for her now. Julia returning to the podcast space, and her growth and evolution in her hiatus. How Abbey and Julia met an...

219: Real Talk Reflections on Hiking Oregon and Making Change with Nicole Antoinette and Julia Hanlon

September 15, 2016 11:14 - 1 hour - 80.8 MB

Real Talk Reflections is a monthly series on Running On Om, where Nicole Antoinette and I have honest, real talk on what it means to reflect, review, own your goals, and commit to your life.

ROO #220: Real Talk Reflections on Hiking Oregon and Making Change with Nicole Antoinette and Julia Hanlon

September 15, 2016 11:14

Real Talk Reflections is a monthly series on Running On Om, where Nicole Antoinette and I have honest, real talk on what it means to reflect, review, own your goals, and commit to your life. Full post at runningonom.com

Real Talk Reflections on Hiking Oregon and Making Change with Nicole Antoinette and Julia Hanlon

September 15, 2016 11:14 - 1 hour - 80.8 MB

Real Talk Reflections is a monthly series on Running On Om, where Nicole Antoinette and I have honest, real talk on what it means to reflect, review, own your goals, and commit to your life.  In this episode, Nicole and I cover the following topics: Nicole’s experience hiking the Oregon section of the PCT Julia’s journey creating internal space in the city Reflections from watching the Olympics Running as a spiritual practice Nicole’s Real Talk Radio Patreon community Julia’s plans fo...

Lauren Fleshman on Retirement, Heartbreak, and Embodying Wilder

September 12, 2016 00:44 - 1 hour - 64.5 MB

In this episode, Lauren Fleshman, runner, coach, mother, co-founder of Picky Bars, and writer, discusses her recent retirement from professional running, the heartbreak of the Olympic pursuit, and what it means to embody Wilder. Lauren covers the following topics: Lauren’s experience leading her first Wilder running and writing retreat Why Lauren decided to retire from professional running Reflections on the heartbreak at the Olympic Trials Lauren’s perspective on the gender and doping ...

ROO #219: Lauren Fleshman on Retirement, Heartbreak, and Embodying Wilder

September 12, 2016 00:44

In this episode, Lauren Fleshman, runner, coach, mother, co-founder of Picky Bars, and writer, discusses her recent retirement from professional running, the heartbreak of the Olympic pursuit, and what it means to embody Wilder. Full post at runningonom.com

218: Lauren Fleshman on Retirement, Heartbreak, and Embodying Wilder

September 12, 2016 00:44 - 1 hour - 64.5 MB

In this episode, Lauren Fleshman, runner, coach, mother, co-founder of Picky Bars, and writer, discusses her recent retirement from professional running, the heartbreak of the Olympic pursuit, and what it means to embody Wilder.

Rebecca Pacheco on Staying Inspired and Practicing Presence

August 29, 2016 13:19 - 1 hour - 67.1 MB

In this episode, Rebecca Pacheco, yoga teacher, author, and entrepreneur, discusses practicing presence and staying inspired. Rebecca covers the following topics: How getting married has changed her life Publishing her first book “Do Your Om Thing” in 2015 Lessons she has learned from the Dalai Lama Navigating social media as a modern yogi Rebecca’s journey into boxing Staying inspired on and off your yoga mat Practicing meditating amidst a busy life Upcoming books and projects ___...

ROO #218: Rebecca Pacheco on Staying Inspired and Practicing Presence

August 29, 2016 13:19

In this episode, Rebecca Pacheco, yoga teacher, author, and entrepreneur, discusses staying inspired and practicing presence. Full post at runningonom.com

217: Rebecca Pacheco on Staying Inspired and Practicing Presence

August 29, 2016 13:19 - 1 hour - 67.1 MB

In this episode, Rebecca Pacheco, yoga teacher, author, and entrepreneur, discusses staying inspired and practicing presence.

ROO #217: Scott Douglas on Lessons Learned from Running and Writing

August 22, 2016 02:18

In this episode, Scott Douglas, runner, author, and senior content editor for the Runner’s World website shares lessons learned from running and writing. Full post at runningonom.com

216: Scott Douglas on Lessons Learned from Running and Writing

August 22, 2016 02:18 - 1 hour - 66.5 MB

In this episode, Scott Douglas, runner, author, and senior content editor for the Runner’s World website shares lessons learned from running and writing.

Scott Douglas on Lessons Learned from Running and Writing

August 22, 2016 02:18 - 1 hour - 66.5 MB

In this episode, Scott Douglas, runner, author, and senior content editor for the Runner’s World website shares lessons learned from running and writing.

ROO #216: Brogan Graham and Bojan Mandaric on Taking Over the World with November Project

August 15, 2016 07:00

In this episode, Brogan Graham and Bojan Mandaric discuss taking over the world with November Project (NP), a free fitness movement they co-founded. Full post at runningonom.com

215: Brogan Graham and Bojan Mandaric on Taking Over the World with November Project

August 15, 2016 07:00 - 1 hour - 74.6 MB

In this episode, Brogan Graham and Bojan Mandaric discuss taking over the world with November Project (NP), a free fitness movement they co-founded.

Brogan Graham and Bojan Mandaric on Taking Over the World with November Project

August 15, 2016 07:00 - 1 hour - 74.6 MB

In this episode, Brogan Graham and Bojan Mandaric discuss taking over the world with November Project (NP), a free fitness movement they co-founded.

Bobbi Gibb on Being the First Woman to Run the Boston Marathon and Running as a Spiritual Practice

August 08, 2016 01:59 - 1 hour - 84.3 MB

In this episode, Bobbi Gibb, runner, artist, author, attorney, and scientific researcher for neurodegenerative diseases, discusses being the first woman to run the Boston Marathon and running as a spiritual practice.

214: Bobbi Gibb on Being the First Woman to Run the Boston Marathon and Running as a Spiritual Practice

August 08, 2016 01:59 - 1 hour - 84.3 MB

In this episode, Bobbi Gibb, runner, artist, author, attorney, and scientific researcher for neurodegenerative diseases, discusses being the first woman to run the Boston Marathon and running as a spiritual practice.

ROO #215: Bobbi Gibb on Being the First Woman to Run the Boston Marathon and Running as a Spiritual Practice

August 08, 2016 01:59

In this episode, Bobbi Gibb, runner, artist, author, attorney, and scientific researcher for neurodegenerative diseases, discusses being the first woman to run the Boston Marathon and running as a spiritual practice. Full post at runningonom.com

ROO #214: Zach Miller on Taking Risks and Running Around the World

August 01, 2016 02:00

In this episode, Zach Miller, professional trail runner, reflects on taking risks and his experiences running around the world. Full post at runningonom.com

213: Zach Miller on Taking Risks and Running Around the World

August 01, 2016 02:00 - 1 hour - 86.3 MB

In this episode, Zach Miller, professional trail runner, reflects on taking risks and his experiences running around the world.

Zach Miller on Taking Risks and Running Around the World

August 01, 2016 02:00 - 1 hour - 86.3 MB

In this episode, Zach Miller, professional trail runner, reflects on taking risks and his experiences running around the world.

ROO #213: Lauren Fleshman and Dr. Melody Moore on Changing Eating Disorder Culture in Running

July 25, 2016 01:58

In this episode, Lauren Fleshman and Dr. Melody Moore explore how to change the culture of body image and eating disorders in running. Lauren and Melody discuss the complexities of these issues and recommend some tools and strategies for athletes, teams, coaches, and others invested in the health and performance of athletes. Full post at runningonom.com

Lauren Fleshman and Dr. Melody Moore on Changing Eating Disorder Culture in Running

July 25, 2016 01:58 - 1 hour - 80.6 MB

In this episode, Lauren Fleshman and Dr. Melody Moore explore how to change the culture of body image and eating disorders in running. Lauren and Melody discuss the complexities of these issues and recommend some tools and strategies for athletes, teams, coaches, and others invested in the health and performance of athletes. This episode covers the following topics: Why runners are at risk for eating disorders How to use team captains and coaches as positive agents for change Debunking t...

212: Lauren Fleshman and Dr. Melody Moore on Changing Eating Disorder Culture in Running

July 25, 2016 01:58 - 1 hour - 80.6 MB

In this episode, Lauren Fleshman and Dr. Melody Moore explore how to change the culture of body image and eating disorders in running. Lauren and Melody discuss the complexities of these issues and recommend some tools and strategies for athletes, teams, coaches, and others invested in the health and performance of athletes.

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Julie Piatt
6 Episodes
Scott Douglas
2 Episodes
Rob Bell
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