Runified Podcast

Amy 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 the My Mommy Runs children’s book   My Mommy Runs Book Pre-Order: https://igg.me/at/mymommyruns www.mymommyrunsbook.com, My Mommy Runs Book Facebook Group   Runified’s Website, Runified Community Group (Facebook), Instagram, Facebook, Twitter 5 Peaks Trail Running, The TranSelkirks Run

Jessica 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, My Mommy Runs Book Facebook Group Runified’s Website, Runified Community Group (Facebook), Instagram, Facebook, Twitter 110 Mile National Adoption Day Run Facebook Page, www.adoptuskids.org, Runner’s World Article

Hayley 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 become the best version of yourself   My Mommy Runs Book Pre-Order: https://igg.me/at/mymommyruns www.mymommyrunsbook.com, My Mommy Runs Book Facebook Group Runified’s Website, Runified Community Group (Facebook), Instagram, Facebook, Twitter

Stephanie 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 Courtney Dauwalter and Camille Herron Doing something that scares you, asking for help, and caring for yourself   www.mymommyrunsbook.com, My Mommy Runs Book Facebook Group   Runified’s Website, Runified Community Group (Facebook), Instagram, Facebook, Twitter Stephanie’s Instagram @ultrasteph81, Running Divine Podcast, www.runningdivinepodcast.com

Debbie 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 My Mommy Runs children book Advice and encouragement for mother runners of all ages   www.mymommyrunsbook.com, My Mommy Runs Book Facebook Group Runified’s Website, Runified Community Group (Facebook), Instagram, Facebook, Twitter Debbie’s Instagram @mastermomrunner, www.runmahomet.com

Runified 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

Ken 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 episode is hosted by Matt Sorenson and 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 Ken’s Website and Blog, Instagram @konfedence, Facebook, Twitter

Jeff 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 depression using Movement, Mindfulness and Human Connection His motto of “relentless forward progress” Planning for his Ultra 50 Expedition in 2018, which will be 50 days consecutive running an ultra marathon in all 50 states Challenges of trying a new distance or something different, his Be Real Check-in   This episode is hosted by Matt Sorenson and 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 Comm

Jonathan 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 to his faith His love/hate relationship with running and his unique ability to be comfortable in discomfort The non-profit Depression2Extinction and the importance of sharing your story   This episode is hosted by Matt Sorenson and 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 Jonathan Darling’s Website, Instagram @thejonathandarling, Faceb

Duncan 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 running experiences and running a marathon with a 70-year-old stranger Learning from every race and workout   This episode is hosted by Matt Sorenson and 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 Duncan’s Website, Instagram @seerunlove

Fitz 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 perspective, struggling, nutrition, and being a well-rounded athlete The school running program she started, Morning Mile, and how it has been changing the lives of children and others at over 350 schools   This episode is hosted by Matt Sorenson and 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 Fitz’s Website, Instagram @fitzness, Facebook,  Morn

Sanjay 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 Japan Faith and its connection with endurance running Running as something beyond ourselves to serve others and for a larger purpose   This episode is hosted by Matt Sorenson and 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 3100 Run and Become Film Website, Facebook, Instagram @3100film  

Sabrina 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 injuries, the female triad, and the importance of a regular menstrual cycle Her sponsor Oiselle and what being a part of this great community of strong women means to her   This episode is hosted by Matt Sorenson and 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 Sabrina’s Website, Instagram @theesabrinalopez, Facebook

Brian 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 community to his family and the similarities between adoption and running His challenge to listeners to use their running abilities and influence to leave a legacy and to positively impact others   This episode is hosted by Matt Sorenson and 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 www.teamworldvision.org, teamworldvision@worldvision.org, Fac

Cynthia 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 Being the best you can be every day and embracing every opportunity to run Breaking the record for the half marathon while pushing a triple stroller   This episode is hosted by Matt Sorenson and 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 Polson Running Website, Cynthia’s Email

Victoria 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 mileage? How should we adjust paces and efforts when we are running in high temperature and high humidity? Interactions with insects and other animals while running   We will hold a drawing on August 29, 2018 at 12PM Central and one winner will be chosen to receive a free pair of Goodr sunglasses and a $50.00 Run4PRs gift card. Participants can enter in any or all of the three following ways 1) new Run4PRs customers can select the Runified Podcast when asked how you learned about Run4PRs when filling out the form on their webs

Sean 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 smooth and smooth is fast” Sean’s friend Jimmy helping him in spirit Running saving Sean from depression via the friends and community A song he wrote called “Adventure Guide” A children’s book titled “What Do You Do With a Chance?”   This episode is hosted by Matt Sorenson and 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 Sean’s Leema Mount

Sean 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 and what he meant to Sean before and after his death Being waitlisted for the Western States 100-Mile Endurance Run Training for a race he wasn’t sure he would be able to run   This episode is hosted by Matt Sorenson and 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 Sean’s Leema Mountain Blog, Sean’s Instagram @leemamountain, Facebook

Paul 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 States and how Paul and his wife helped Sean and his team with last-minute preparations Understanding that you never know what’s going to happen and to prepare nonetheless Examples of inspiration and motivation for runners Running advice for all and challenging runners to always keep it fun   This episode is hosted by Matt Sorenson and 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 Gro

https://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 The Grand Kona Slam, which he was the first to ever complete Building mental strength and advice for a strong marriage Lessons learned in the Army that translate to running The importance of the running community This episode is hosted by Matt Sorenson and is sponsored by goodr. Use code “runified2018†at playgoodr.com for a special Runified discount and to help support Runified and our running podcast! Photo: Kim Gaylord Runified’s Website, Runified Community Group (Facebook), Instagram, Facebook, Twitter Paul Terranova’s