Best Runningbeginners Podcasts (2024)

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Jessie Zapo: Every Pace Has a Place - R4R 413 59:17

35m ago59:17

59:17

Jessie Zapo is passionate about creating a space for all runners, and especially about bringing women into the sport. Under her leadership, the adidas Runners community in the US has evolved to be over 60% female, with equal or more representation of women coaches. Girls Run NYC, the women’s running collective that she founded, will be celebrating …

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Drew Petersen: Paying It Forward - R4R 412 1:07:25

4h ago1:07:25

1:07:25

When Drew Petersen ran the Leadville 100 in 2022, he had a mantra written on each hand: “Feel It All” and “Celebrate.” The first one became the title of his new documentary. Feel It All chronicles Drew’s journey from suicidal depression to finding purpose and strength by running the iconic ultramarathon. Drew has already saved lives by sharing part…

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Aly Criscuolo: Don't Be Afraid to Dream Big - R4R 411 59:23

16d ago59:23

59:23

As Sustainability & Corporate Social Responsibility Director at New York Road Runners, Aly Criscuolo is able to channel her passion for environmentalism into positive action. She’s clearly making an impact; NYRR’s latest sustainability initiative, Team for Climate, sold out within two minutes of its launch. For complete show notes and links, visit …

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Tina: Summer Update - R4R 410 25:00

11d ago25:00

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Summer is the time for taking a break from work! Tina went to Colorado with her family, so instead of recording an interview for this week, she’s sharing some updates on what’s been going on and what’s coming up in her personal life and at Running for Real. For complete show notes and links, visit our website at runningforreal.com/episode410. Thank…

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Madeleine Orr: Climate Action as a Team Sport - R4R 409 57:10

19d ago57:10

57:10

July 21, 2024 was recorded as the hottest day ever globally. The record was broken the next day, a fact which will come as no surprise to runners. They experience the consequences of climate change daily as they log their miles, which is why Dr. Madeleine Orr has found them to be the ideal subject for her research into the impact of the climate cri…

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

25d 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

1M 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

2M 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

2M 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

2M 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

2M 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

3M ago1:07:19

1:07:19

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

3M 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 …

Podcasts Worth a Listen

Runningbeginners Podcasts

Podcasts Worth a Listen

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The Running for Real Podcast

Tina Muir

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Jessie Zapo: Every Pace Has a Place - R4R 413 59:17

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Drew Petersen: Paying It Forward - R4R 412 1:07:25

1
Aly Criscuolo: Don't Be Afraid to Dream Big - R4R 411 59:23

1
Tina: Summer Update - R4R 410 25:00

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Madeleine Orr: Climate Action as a Team Sport - R4R 409 57:10

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

1
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

1
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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