Best Halfmarathontraining Podcasts (2024)

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Adrian Octavius Walker: Always Be a Student - R4R 408 1:09:25

1h ago1:09:25

1:09:25

In 1998, the groundbreaking artist Gordon Parks brought 177 rappers and hip hop artists, some of them rivals, together for his photograph, “A Great Day in Hip Hop.” When it was included in an exhibit at the St. Louis Art Museum, Adrian Octavius Walker was chosen to continue Parks’ story by photographing a gathering of 116 members of the St. Louis m…

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Robert Jackson: Put Your Goals Out There - R4R 407 58:53

1d ago58:53

58:53

Many people attempt to qualify for the Boston Marathon for years before they succeed, and many more never achieve that goal. Robert Jackson BQ’d with his first marathon, and this year he not only ran the iconic race for the third time, but was one of the panelists on a Black Unicorn live podcast at the Expo. Now he has his sights set on the 2028 Ol…

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Izzy Seidel: It's Not All Roses and Daisies - R4R 406 1:04:56

10d ago1:04:56

1:04:56

If you’ve recognized your running self in a raccoon meme, you’ve seen the work of Izzy Seidel. She’s the founder of the Sad Girl Track Club on Instagram and Strava, and a content creator for running brands, a skill she honed during her time in the corporate world. While that may seem like a dream job, it isn’t without its downside. For complete sho…

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Maggie Mertens: Better Faster Farther - R4R 405 58:05

17d ago58:05

58:05

Hard as it may be for young women today to comprehend, this summer will mark only the 11th time that a women’s marathon has been held at the Olympic Games. Had women been allowed to participate just two Olympics sooner, they would have had to do so without the benefit of a sports bra, which wasn’t invented until 1977. In her new book, “Better Faste…

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Isaiah Stofferahn: Nobody Wants to Be a Quitter - R4R 404 1:04:13

24d ago1:04:13

1:04:13

Isaiah Stofferahn’s 10 million+ followers know that he’s up for almost any kind of challenge. Lately he’s been focusing on running, whether that’s racing a marathon in Crocs or taking on his DoorDash driver in a head-to-head competition. What they didn’t know until recently was the story behind his drive to accomplish crazy goals and to have fun do…

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Alex Hermanson: Nobody's Looking at You - R4R 403 1:09:18

1M ago1:09:18

1:09:18

When Alex Hermanson, a.k.a. “Herm Runs,” started following other runners on social media, “I didn't really see anyone that I personally related with wholeheartedly,” he recalls. “So I was like, ‘I'm just going to go make that myself.’” That was in late 2022, and now the self-described “big dude who runs a lot” has an online community of almost 100K…

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Tyler Swartz: It's Not That Serious - R4R 402 1:07:19

1M ago1:07:19

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Tyler Swartz believes that running should be fun, and that it’s more fun when you’re part of a community. That’s why he founded Endorphins Running, “to inspire and empower people to live happier and more fulfilled lives through movement and exercise.” For complete show notes and links, visit our website at runningforreal.com/episode402. Thank you t…

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Haglund's Deformity in Runners - R4R 401 1:43:34

2M ago1:43:34

1:43:34

After being diagnosed with Haglund's Deformity, Tina wrestled with how to treat the debilitating pain. After doing extensive research and exhausting the more conservative options, she decided to have surgery. Now she’s sharing what she learned so that others with the same condition will have an easier time determining the best course of action for …

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Dan Churchill: Get the Reps In - R4R 400 1:02:13

2M ago1:02:13

1:02:13

Chef Dan Churchill uses food as a way to inspire people to live the best life possible. He has a Masters in Exercise Science and was a strength and conditioning coach before switching his focus to nutrition. His recipe for success, whether he’s training for an ultramarathon or developing an actual recipe for his new cookbook, "Eat Like a Legend" or…

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Tina Update - R4R 399 25:32

2M ago25:32

25:32

Tina ran her first ultra, the Bryce Canyon 50 Miler, a year ago. She finished first female and third overall, and felt good afterwards, except for one thing - her heel. She learned that she had a Haglund’s Deformity which impacted her Achilles tendon. After exhausting every other option, she had surgery last month. In this episode, she shares about…

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Andrea Lytle Peet & Jen Cox: "Hope" Is a Pretty Badass Word - R4R 398 46:46

2M ago46:46

46:46

Andrea Lytle Peet went from completing a half Ironman to needing a cane to walk, less than six months later. She was ultimately diagnosed with ALS, at the age of 33. Doctors told her that she had two to five years to live, and that before she died, she would lose the ability to walk, talk, move, eat and breathe. Now, ten years later, she is the fir…

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Lorna Mann: The "Why" Will Connect You - R4R 397 1:04:13

2M ago1:04:13

1:04:13

Cheering on others as they pursue their goals means more to Lorna Mann than her own accomplishments. It’s a mindset that she attributes to the encouragement of Charlie Dark and the Run Dem Crew. Now she mentors others, helping them to discover their full potential. For complete show notes and links, visit our website at runningforreal.com/episode39…

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Tiffany K. Martin: Not Just For Runners - R4R 396 57:31

3M ago57:31

57:31

Tiffany K. Martin believes that “health” is about much more than the traditional elements of healthcare. She recognized that the existing system doesn’t adequately address the needs of many people, and so she founded Elevated Health and Community to provide resources for those who need them the most. Elevated’s “Not Just for Runners” event includes…

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Halfmarathontraining Podcasts

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The Running for Real Podcast

Tina Muir

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Adrian Octavius Walker: Always Be a Student - R4R 408 1:09:25

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Robert Jackson: Put Your Goals Out There - R4R 407 58:53

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Izzy Seidel: It's Not All Roses and Daisies - R4R 406 1:04:56

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Maggie Mertens: Better Faster Farther - R4R 405 58:05

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Isaiah Stofferahn: Nobody Wants to Be a Quitter - R4R 404 1:04:13

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Alex Hermanson: Nobody's Looking at You - R4R 403 1:09:18

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Tyler Swartz: It's Not That Serious - R4R 402 1:07:19

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Haglund's Deformity in Runners - R4R 401 1:43:34

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Dan Churchill: Get the Reps In - R4R 400 1:02:13

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Tina Update - R4R 399 25:32

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Andrea Lytle Peet & Jen Cox: "Hope" Is a Pretty Badass Word - R4R 398 46:46

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Lorna Mann: The "Why" Will Connect You - R4R 397 1:04:13

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Tiffany K. Martin: Not Just For Runners - R4R 396 57:31

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