We Are The Runners Show

Episode 41: Ade Olayinka

On today's episode I talk with 2024 Marathoner, Dopey finisher, and Coast to Coast Challenge finisher Ade Olayinka! Today we talk all things running, RunDisney, and the World Majors!  Ade was so much fun to talk to and she openly shares her experience running her first Marathon. Ade can be found on Instagram @dopey2dumbo  Mixed & Edited by Next Day Podcast [email protected]

Episode 40: Kim Baker

On today's episode I talk with three time Dopey Challenge finisher, Kim Baker.  Today we are going to recap the 2024 WDW Marathon Weekend - and the year was definitely eventful!

Episode 39: Kayla Betz-Swope

Today on the We Are The Runners Show I talk with marathoner Kayla Swope.  We talk about her first World Major, the Chicago Marathon as well as how she is navigating the new rule changes as a visually impaired runner at RunDisney.  Kayla can be found on Instagram @kaylarunsdisney 

Episode 38: Kaylin Black

Episode 37: Dr. Kate Mihevc- Edwards

Today on the We Are The Runners Show I talk with Dr. Kate Mihevc-Edwards. Dr. Kate is an endurance athlete, marathoner, physical therapist, author, podcaster, and founder of Fast Bananas! Fast Bananas uses RUNSource, a video library built by running experts to address the mental and physical demands of running. Whether you are a new or experienced runner you will find Fast Bananas A-Peeling! Go to www.fastbananas.com and try RUNSource today. Use the code "Runners15" to receive 15% off the ...

Episode 36: Amanda Haddock - President of the Dragon Master Initiative

Amanda can be reached at: Instagram: @beadragonmaster www.dragonmaster.org

Episode 35: Kristin Wentworth

Today on the We Are The Runners Show I talk with marathoner Kristin Wentworth!  Kristen is a personal trainer, nutrition coach, and a run coach.  I have enrolled in several of Kristen's programs and she is amazing! On top of being an incredible coach to her clients and athletes, she is one of the most positive people that I know!  I would encourage everybody to sign up for one of the many programs that Kristen offers!  Kristen is on Instagram @runfitmama

Episode 34: Sarah Bergman

Today on the We Are The Runners Show I talk with marathoner Sarah Bergman. She is an absolute RunDisney Queen and she is currently chasing the stars of the Abbott World Marathon Majors. Sarah is a wife, a mom, and a certified travel agent! Sarah and her husband are the owners of Park & Preston Travel. Sarah can be found on Instagram: @Sarah.runs.away

Episode 33: Michael Gabriel - World Marathon Challenge: 7 Marathons on 7 Continents in 7 Days

Today on the We Are The Runners Show I talk with Michael Gabriel. Michael just completed the most arduous running challenge the World Marathon Challenge - 7 Marathons on 7 Continents in 7 Days!! On this Episode Michael shares his journey as he marathons around the world! Michael can be found on Instagram: @runthesmallworld

Episode 32: RunDisney's 2023 Marathon Weekend Recap with Brian Foster

Episode 31: Joe and Shelley Bajorek

Today on the We Are The Runners Show I talk with marathoners Joe and Shelley Bajorek.  Joe and Shelley are RunDisney runners and are about to run their next Dopey Challenge.  I met Joe and Shelley in Florida and after talking with them on this episode I'm a little more encouraged that even I can tackle this beast we call Dopey.  I hope you enjoy this last conversation in my Dopey Challenge series. Joe and Shelley can be found on Instagram: @dvcrunner  (Joe) @shelleykathleen_  (Shelley)

Episode 30: Tara Logue - Review of the Lululemon 10K Tour Atlanta

Today on the We Are The Runners Show I am talking with Tara Logue. Tara is a friend to the podcast as she has also been on Episode 7 and 24! Tara is an amazing runner and she is an ambassador with Lululemon in Canada! In this episode Tara and I will be reviewing the inaugural Lululemon 10K Tour Atlanta! You can follow Tara on Instagram: @runlikeaplusmama @taralogue

Episode 29: Kelly Howe

Today on the We Are The Runners Show I talk with marathoner Kelly Howe! Kelly is a wife, mom, and a very dedicated runner. Today we talk about what Kelly's training looks like as she is about to run her first Dopey Challenge! I honestly could have talked to Kelly for hours and I know you will enjoy hearing from her! Kelly Howe IG: @kellyranamarathon

Episode 28: Mandy Carter

Today on the We Are The Runners Show I talk with Mandy Carter. Mandy is a wife, mom, she has an amazing career, and she is a marathoner! Mandy is a part of the Brooks Run Happy Team as well as an Ambassador for the Charlotte Marathon where she runs as a pacer and a sweeper.

Episode 27: Mental Health Awareness Conversation

Today on the We Are The Runners Show you will hear from 4 incredible women runners who will share the journey with mental health. As a reminder, the information and personal opinions shared by today's guests are solely their personal experiences and it is not intended as medical advice. I want to personally thank Shelly, Megan, Kim, and Kat for sharing their hearts and insight on this very important topic. Instagram Handles for today's guests: Shelly: @inspiringrunco Kim: @pharmdpositive Me...

Episode 26: Dr. Kathleen Vazzana

Today on the We Are The Runners Show I talk with Dr. Kathleen Vazzana. Kathleen is a Pediatric Rheumatologist, an avid runner, a marathoner, and a RunDisney Dopey Challenge finisher!! This year she will have completed all races in all four RunDisney Weekends. Kathleen has several great tips to get you through the Dopey Challenge or any long distance challenge! She is incredibly smart, fun, and always ready to put a costume on to race! You can follow Kathleen on IG @theunicornontherun

Episode 25: Jeff Galloway

Today on the We Are The Runners Show I have the privilege to talk with running legend, Jeff Galloway! Jeff is an All-American collegiate athlete, a member of the 1972 US Olympic Team, a best selling author, and he is the founder of the Galloway Run/Walk/Run Program! If you are a RunDIsney Runner then you know Jeff Galloway! Jeff is the official RunDisney trainer and wrote all the training plans for each race and challenge! You can find him at the expo or on the course during the different ra...

Episode 24: Tara Logue

Today on the We Are The Runners Show I talk with Tara Logue! Tara was a guest on Episode 7 and she returns to the show as a MARATHONER to talk about running motivation and why its hard to sometimes get out there! Tara is so fun, incredibly candid, and did I mention a she's a MARATHONER?!!!! You can follow Tara on instagram @runlikeaplusmama and @taralogue

Episode 23: Brittany Charboneau

Today's guest is funny, genuine, super nice, and a professional runner for The North Face! If you know RunDisney, then you know The Dopey Challenge... and if you know The Dopey Challenge then you know Brittany Charboneau!! Brittany recently ran The Dopey Challenge at Walt Disney World's Marathon Weekend and she set the challenge record by winning all 4 races with a total of 48.6 miles. Brittany can be found on Instagram @funnyrunner26.2 Brittany is a running coach @mercuriarunning To plan ...

Episode 22: Steve and Megan Wickham

Today on the We Are The Runners Show I talk with RunDisney Legends - that's right legends - Steve and Megan Wickham! I totally think these two are amazing! They have run all but one of the RunDisney Dopey Challenges! This year Steve and Megan ran as a family of three as they are expecting and Megan ran the Challenge 7 months pregnant!! Personally I think she should receive an additional medal for that! Steve and Megan can be found on Instagram: Steve: @wickstagram Megan: @thesaltypineapple_

Episode 21: Allison Richter

Today on the We Are The Runners Show I talk with Allison Richter. Allison is a wife, mom, and an avid marathoner! She has definitely run a few - like over 50, one in each state!! Allison is now a proud member of the 50 State Club! Allison's goal was to accomplish 50 marathons in 50 states before she turned 50 and she completely conquered that goal! Allison can be found on Instagram @a_richter_runner

Episode 20: Michelle Baird

Today on the We Are The Runners Show I speak with Michelle Baird. Michelle is a mom, runner, a huge Disney fan, and a police officer in Ottawa, Canada. In this episode Michelle and I talk about runner safety. She shares tips to keep us safe on the run, as well as her favorite pieces of safety gear. We talk all things marathons, especially her 2021 October marathons! Wow! Michelle can be found on Instagram @mabrunner19

Episode 19: Wendy Larsen: 125th Boston Marathon Handcycle Champion!

Today on the We Are The Runners Show I welcome back Wendy Larsen, Boston Marathon Champion! Wendy recently returned from the 125th Boston Marathon where she captured the title of Female Handcycle Champion!! On this episode Wendy recounts her Boston Marathon experience and shares what's next for her! Wendy is a champion on and off the course and you are going to love hearing from her again! You can follow Wendy on Instagram @disneyhandcyclist and on Facebook at Wendy Larsen - Handcyclist

Episode 18: Amy Goblirsch

On this episode of the We Are The Runners Show I talk with Amy Golblirsch. Amy is a marathoner and a registered dietitian. On this episode Amy answers listener questions about fueling on the run! Before we talk about the topic of fueling and nutrition, remember to always ask your own physician or dietician before starting a new way of fueling or altering what you currently have in place. What works for one person, doesn't always work for everyone. Amy is incredibly smart, insightful, and was...

Episode 17: Estrella Contreras

Today on the We Are The Runners Show I have the privilege to talk with Estrella Contreras! Estrella is a Marathoner, a Run Disney Dopey finisher, and an icon in the Run Disney Community. Today Estrella shares her personal journey with running and she gives us a recap of Run Disney's first post-pandemic race weekend - Wine and Dine! If you don't already know Estrella, you are going to love her! You can follow Estrella on Instagram @fairytalerunner

Episode 16: Sandy Johnson

Today On the We Are The Runners Show I talk with Sandy Johnson! Sandy started her running journey to get healthy and it has now become her passion! As a long distance runner, Sandy just completed her first World Major, the Chicago Marathon! In this episode we talk about running a virtual vs. a in person marathon. We also discuss all the variables of running a World Major including field size, crowd size, and in the case of the 2021 Chicago Marathon, the weather! Sandy was so fun to talk with...

Episode 15 - Christy Diegelman

Today on the We Are The Runners Show I talk with my long time friend Christy Diegelman. Christy and I have known each other for over 20 years and we are pretty much family! Christy is a Physical Therapy Assistant, mom to 3 awesome young men, and she is an avid runner. She is always in peak physical condition! She is huge into nutrition and she is completely disciplined with her weekly running schedule. This year, however, Christy found herself sidelined after two very serious injuries. Chris...

Episode 14: Erin Azar - "Mrs. Space Cadet"

Today on the We Are The Runners Show I have to privilege to talk with Erin Azar, better known by thousands as "Mrs. Space Cadet!"  Erin started her journey as a runner by recording her one mile runs.  Those one mile runs turned into a lofty goal, the Marathon!  She completed her first marathon virtually due to her race becoming cancelled which was a result of the pandemic.  Her humor is relatable, hysterical, and much needed!!  Erin was recently featured on the Today Show and had a spot on a...

Episode 13: Shelly Barney with the Insta Run Club

Today on the We Are The Runners Show I talk with Shelly Barney! Shelly is the founder of the Insta Run Club which can be found on InstaGram. Shelly is a wife, mom, pharmacist, and an avid runner. Her passion for running and community naturally came together to create a space where runners from all over, both in the US and beyond, could share their running triumphs and weekend accomplishments! Since the inception of the Insta Run Club, it has grown at a staggering rate and it now has thousand...

Episode 13: Shelly Barney with the Insta Run Club

Today on the We Are The Runners Show I talk with Shelly Barney! Shelly is the founder of the Insta Run Club which can be found on InstaGram. Shelly is a wife, mom, pharmacist, and an avid runner. Her passion for running and community naturally came together to create a space where runners from all over, both in the US and beyond, could share their running triumphs and weekend accomplishments! Since the inception of the Insta Run Club, it has grown at a staggering rate and it now has thousand...

Episode 12: Isabelle Chiv

Today on the We Are The Runners Show I talk with Isabelle Chiv! Isabelle is a career woman, mom, and a long distance runner who is currently training for her first ultramarathon! Her cross training build up to the ultra is incredibly interesting as she incorporates Cycling, Running, Swimming, Yoga, Kick-boxing, Triathlons, as well as other athletic disciplines. Isabelle shares her story to her ultra build up including all the trail and road miles as well as nutritional insight! Isabelle can...

Episode 11: Asha Tremblay and Savannah Holmes

Today on the We Are The Runners Show I talk with Ash Tremblay and Savannah Holmes. Ash and Sav decided to set their comforts to the side and run 500km, that's 310.7 miles in 8 days raise money that will benefit children in Uganda. Did I mention they will be doing their run barefoot?!! WOW! Today's episode is a powerful testament of what athletes can do to bring awareness and help to those in need. I am so excited for listeners to hear their incredibly selfless story! You can connect with Sa...

Episode 10: Brian and Heather Parker

Today on the We Are The Runners Show I talk with Brian and Heather Parker! Brian and Heather started running to get healthy and they definitely accomplished that! Their journey to become healthy led to a new found love of running, training, and completing the Myrtle Beach Marathon! Now they are placing in their age group, shattering their PR's, and conquering the daunting distance of 26.2! You can follow Brian and Heather's running journey on instagram @ h_and_b_runamarathon

Episode 9: Brian Foster - This is Us!

Today on the We Are The Runners Show I talk with Brian Foster, my husband! Brian is a basketball player, mountain biker, road cyclist, and a marathoner! He has spent the last few years focusing on running PRs and increasing his distances! I hope you enjoy this lighthearted conversation where Brian and I discuss a few of our races over the past three years! If you are looking for a fun, encouraging running group, head over to facebook and join the We Are The Runners Show - Let's Run This Tog...

Episode 8: Anne Chang

Today on the We Are The Runners Show is talk with Anne Chang! Anne is a marathoner who is currently chasing those 6 stars of the Abbott World Marathon Majors! She is a 1:40 half marathoner and a 3:34 marathoner! Anne is a Saucony Canada Ambassador who is representing them well on Instagram and out in her community of Calgary, Alberta, Canada. You can follow Anne on Instagram @ the_running_critic.

Episode 7: Tara Logue

On today's episode of the We Are The Runners Show I talk with Tara Logue! If you are a SeaWheeze Half Marathon Alum, you will know Tara! Tara is a distance runner and I think it's safe to say if LuLulemon sponsors a run, Tara will be running it! She is one of 5 admins for the SeaWheeze facebook group that hosts approximately 9,000 runners! Tara is a plus size runner and we talk about body image in the running community. She is so authentic, so honest, and so transparent. Tara can be found o...

Episode 6: Wendy Larsen

Today on the We Are The Runners Show I have the pleasure of talking with Wendy Larsen!  Wendy is a marathoner several times over, a hand cyclist, a rare disease advocate, and she has a passion for RunDisney!  We talk about her journey as a hand cyclist, and she was so gracious to share both the triumphs and challenges that she has experienced as an athlete. I don't want to give too much away, but Wendy had a course encounter with one of Americas favorite Elite runners at the New York City Ma...

Episode 5: Kaitlin Goodman

Today on the We Are The Runners Show I talk with Kaitlin Goodman!  Kaitlin is a 4 time Olympic time trials qualifier in three different disciplines - the 5k, the 10k, and twice in the marathon. She received her Olympic Time Qualifier, a 2:32, at the California International Marathon in Sacramento, California. Kaitlin is a professional runner and holds a Master of Public Health from Brown University.  She is also the founder of Safe on the Road, a non-profit organization that promotes safety ...

Episode 2: Jocelyn Henderson

The best word to describe today's episode is "Magical!"  My guest today is Jocelyn Henderson.  Jocelyn is a licensed Physical Therapist Assistant with a passion for helping others.  She is a self proclaimed Disney fanatic and on this episode we talk all things RunDisney!

Episode 1: Lindsay Walter

On this episode of the We Are The Runners Show I will be talking with Lindsay Walter.  Lindsay is a health educator, run coach, freelance writer, and alopecia advocate.  Lindsay is a 45 x Marathoner, a 7 x Ultra Marathoner, and she is currently training for her next Ultra, the 100 miler! Lindsay's story is incredibly inspiring! 

Episode 4: The Sisters!

On today's episode I have a light hearted conversation with Stacey Kambich and Kristen Andersen, my sisters! We talk about their experiences with triathlons and their journey to start focusing on running!

Episode 3: Kim Lambert

On this episode of the We Are The Runners Show I talk with Kim Lambert, a new friend I met at the 2020 Marathon Olympic trials in Atlanta, Georgia.  Kim bravely shares her story of being a long distance runner and a stroke survivor.