Best Ashley S Fitness Party Podcasts (2024)

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050 Mary Johnson - Making Strength Training Less Scary and More Approachable 56:03

7M ago56:03

56:03

Episode Summary Mary Johnson is a running and strength coach and Founder of Lift | Run | Perform, an organization that specializes in teaching runners how to use time in the weight room or in your own home to optimize your running performance. Mary is a USATF certified running coach, owner of Lift, Run, Perform, mother of two and she’s going after …

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049 Laura Norris - Predicting Marathon Time: Pacing, Training, Fueling & Focus 52:33

8M ago52:33

52:33

Episode Summary Laura Norris is a certified running coach, small business owner, writer, and content creator. She believes in a blended approach to coaching that utilizes both evidence-based methods of training and a holistic approach of coaching the runner as a person first, athlete second. Laura’s philosophy emphasizes sustainability, enjoyment, …

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048 Dr. Haley Perlus - Reaching Peak Performance NOW: No Opportunity Wasted 59:32

9M ago59:32

59:32

Episode Summary Dr. Haley Perlus is a sports psychologist with knowledge and personal experience as an elite athlete, coach, fitness professional, and entrepreneur. An overall wellness enthusiast, Dr. Haley Perlus provides her clients with the necessary mental toughness tools to quickly and consistently achieve their highest level of performance. T…

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047 Ben Reale - Small Habits, Big Results: How to Make Running a Habit 46:52

10M ago46:52

46:52

Episode Summary Ben Reale is the Founder of the personal training group, Condition One Fitness & Nutrition. He’s a Marathon runner, licensed attorney, and a former Marine Officer who has led more than 6,000 one-on-one training sessions and 600 small group classes. He is an expert in thoroughly evaluating someone to determine their ‘movement baselin…

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046 Amy Stephens - How Hormones Impact Our Running 45:21

11M ago45:21

45:21

Episode Summary Amy Stephens is a registered dietitian, certified specialist in sports nutrition, blogger, runner and food coach. She has over twenty years of experience working with amateur and high-performing Olympic level athletes to achieve their sports performance goals using the latest science- backed approaches. Today, Whitney and Amy discus…

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045 Megan Robinson - The Physiology of Fueling 1:04:11

12M ago1:04:11

1:04:11

Episode Summary Megan Robinson has been a competitive track and cross-country runner since high school and has competed in numerous long distance races, including the Boston Marathon. She is a Level 1 certified RRCA coach and registered dietician/nutritionist (RDN). Today, Megan joins the show to discuss why Marathon fueling can be so complicated, …

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044 Shanna Birchett - Embrace the Season You’re In 53:07

1y ago53:07

53:07

Shanna Birchett is the true definition of a ‘mother runner’ with an inspirational story. A mother of six kids under six years of age, Shanna returned to running with grit, determination, and compassion for herself. Shanna believes in embracing the season you’re in, whether that’s a new runner altogether or a seasoned runner who is looking for that …

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043 Mike Kiss & Kristin Kiss - Tackling Big, Audacious Goals 59:23

1y ago59:23

59:23

Mike Kiss and his wife, Kristin, are friends of Whitney that she’s known since high school. Mike and Kristin Kiss like challenges. The two former athletes set out 10 years ago to run a half- marathon in all 50 states, a goal that they accomplished in four years. Since then, their priorities have expanded to include two children, but one thing remai…

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042 Ashley Nowe - Pelvic Floor Health, Mobility & Returning to Running Postpartum 38:14

1y ago38:14

38:14

Ashley Nowe is a pregnancy and postpartum fitness specialist, nutritionist, fitness coach, and the Founder of Get Mom Strong, an organization that offers at-home fitness programs for moms. In 2022, Ashley created an app called SLAM (Strong Like A Mother), which combines science-backed pelvic floor and core exercises with sweat-inducing workouts. As…

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041 Heather Hart - Adventure Racing, Adaptation Training & The Principle of Individuality 48:17

1y ago48:17

48:17

Heather Hart, ACSM EP-C, is full time running coach, exercise physiologist, certified strength and conditioning specialist, mother of two teenagers, writer, and ultrarunner who believes that ordinary people can achieve extraordinary feats. She is also the co-founder of Hart, Strength and Endurance Coaching and the co-founder of Relentless Forward C…

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040 Shannon Mulcahy - Improving Mental Strength & Toughness 57:38

1y ago57:38

57:38

Episode Summary Shannon Mulcahy is a mental strength coach with a Masters Degree in Sports & Exercise Psychology. She’s worked with clients ranging from world-champion swimmers to amateur and professional triathletes, runners and cyclists, to athletic departments and the military. Shannon knows the value of performing at your best when it counts mo…

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039 Dr. Sarah Colón Louie - Maintaining Hip Health & Bringing Hope to All Runners No Matter Their Story 39:21

1y ago39:21

39:21

Episode Summary Dr. Sarah Colón Louie is a fellowship-trained Doctor of Physical Therapy who specializes in treating women runners with hip pain to enable them to return to running pain-free, faster, and with more confidence. Today, Whitney and Dr. Sarah talk all about hip health, the role that hips play in our running, and tips and best practices …

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038 Sara Hayes - Mindful Running & Positive Intentions 58:29

1+ y ago58:29

58:29

Episode Summary Sara Hayes is the Founder and Head Coach of Mindful Miles, a women’s movement and wellness company that prioritizes mindfulness habits, personal development, and intuitive movement. Sara and the team at Mindful Miles use their knowledge and experience to promote the importance of body image, advocacy and movement for mental health. …

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037 Makenna Myler - Pregnancy, Cycles, & Navigating Running 55:16

1+ y ago55:16

55:16

Episode Summary Makenna Myler, while pregnant with her first child, ran a mile in five minutes and 25 seconds— just 10 days before she gave birth to her daughter in October. Her husband, Mike, created a TikTok post that accumulated over 6 million views. Her story jumped to numerous other news sites around the world...and she just did it again, righ…

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036 Dr. Todd McGrath - Running Back-to-Back Marathons: Keeping Runners Running 26:54

1+ y ago26:54

26:54

Episode Summary Dr. Todd McGrath is a primary sports medicine physician at the Hospital for Special Surgery in New York. He’s also an endurance athlete who works with runners at all levels, including elite to the ‘weekend warriors.’ Dr. McGrath has also served as team physician for the U.S. Soccer’s National Teams. Dr. McGrath has a strong personal…

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035 Andrea Ripley - It’s the Process, Not the Outcome: Good Things Are Happening Right Now 55:04

1+ y ago55:04

55:04

Episode Summary Andrea Ripley is a mother, running coach, and elite distance runner from Grand Rapids, Michigan. She qualified for the 2020 Olympic Trials with a Marathon best of 2:43. She’s currently coaching with her husband, Zach Ripley, at A to Z Running, where they help runners thrive. Today, Andi joins the show to share her own journey of run…

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034 Andrea Pomaranski - Finding the Strength to Go on in the Wake of Loss & Tragedy 59:21

1+ y ago59:21

59:21

Episode Summary Andrea Pomaranski has been through so much in her road to becoming an elite runner and has learned an incredible amount about herself throughout the process. So much good can lie ahead even when we’re in the middle of a dark period. When Andrea was in the middle of hers, she refused to believe that was the end of her story. Today, A…

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033 Hadley Sorensen - Overcoming Alcohol Through Running 45:17

1+ y ago45:17

45:17

Episode Summary Hadley Sorensen is a health and fitness coach, lifelong runner and author who is looking to publish her first book, Confessions of a Picture Perfect Mom. Today, Hadley joins the show to share her journey to sobriety and how running played a pivotal role in helping her move past alcohol. Whitney and Hadley talk about navigating the c…

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032 Dr. Haley Perlus - Reaching Peak Performance NOW: No Opportunity Wasted 1:00:24

1+ y ago1:00:24

1:00:24

Episode Summary Dr. Haley Perlus is a sports psychologist with knowledge and personal experience as an elite athlete, coach, fitness professional, and entrepreneur. An overall wellness enthusiast, Dr. Haley Perlus provides her clients with the necessary mental toughness tools to quickly and consistently achieve their highest level of performance. T…

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031 Tricia DeNardis - How To Have A Healthy Relationship with Food & Running 48:37

1+ y ago48:37

48:37

Episode Summary Tricia DeNardis is a physical therapist, pregnancy & postpartum exercise specialist. She is an eating disorder survivor who is on a mission to help other women have a healthier relationship to food. Today, Tricia joins the show to discuss how to have a healthy relationship with food and running. She gets vulnerable and opens up abou…

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030 Amy Stephens - How Hormones Impact Our Running 43:32

1+ y ago43:32

43:32

Episode Summary Amy Stephens is a registered dietitian, certified specialist in sports nutrition, blogger, runner and food coach. She has over twenty years of experience working with amateur and high-performing Olympic level athletes to achieve their sports performance goals using the latest science- backed approaches. Today, Whitney and Amy discus…

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029 Ben Reale - Small Habits, Big Results: How to Make Running a Habit 47:42

1+ y ago47:42

47:42

Episode Summary Ben Reale is the Founder of the personal training group, Condition One Fitness & Nutrition. He’s a Marathon runner, licensed attorney, and a former Marine Officer who has led more than 6,000 one-on-one training sessions and 600 small group classes. He is an expert in thoroughly evaluating someone to determine their ‘movement baselin…

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028 Claire Bartholic - Mental Strength Training & Transforming Lives Through Running 59:26

1+ y ago59:26

59:26

Episode Summary Claire Bartholic is an ASAF Certified Running Coach and a NESTA Certified Sports Nutrition Specialist. Claire is also the host of one of the most popular running podcasts in the world, The Planted Runner Podcast. Today, Whitney and Claire discuss tips and mental tricks that can help you run your best, how to flip the ‘comparison tra…

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027 Neely Gracey - Running the Tangent, Tuning Out Self-Doubt & Other Race Day Strategies 1:05:27

1+ y ago1:05:27

1:05:27

Episode Summary Neely Gracey is a three-time Olympic Trials Qualifier and Founder of the run coaching group, Get Running Coaching. Today, Neely joins the show to discuss racing strategies such as running the tangent, navigating water stops, and other tactics to consider. Neely shares her thoughts on running etiquette, how to settle into your comfor…

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026 Laura Norris - Predicting Marathon Time: Pacing, Training, Fueling & Focus 53:17

1+ y ago53:17

53:17

Episode Summary Laura Norris is a certified running coach, small business owner, writer, and content creator. She believes in a blended approach to coaching that utilizes both evidence-based methods of training and a holistic approach of coaching the runner as a person first, athlete second. Laura’s philosophy emphasizes sustainability, enjoyment, …

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025 David Block - Optimal Health & Wellness: How to Become a Smarter Consumer in the Nutritional Supplement Space 48:47

2y ago48:47

48:47

Episode Summary David Block is the Founder and CEO of Previnex, a nutritional supplement company that is committed to using science, clinically-tested ingredients and going above and beyond the testing and production standards required in the industry. Today, Whitney and David talk about the nutritional supplement industry, what ingredients to look…

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024 Niraj Vora & Ryan Hill - Coming Back from Injuries, Covid-19, & the Role of Sympathetic & Parasympathetic Nervous Systems in Running 48:47

2y ago48:47

48:47

Episode Summary Niraj Vora & Ryan Hill are the Founders of The Stride Shop, a physical therapy clinic that helps runners dealing with injuries get back to training and racing strong. Having worked in various physical therapy clinics, Nirah and Ryan know that runners deserve personalized care and are here to provide that care and to help runners rea…

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023 Todd Buckingham - Marathon Training, Finding Your Magic Mileage and the Science Behind Tapering 57:05

2y ago57:05

57:05

Episode Summary Todd Buckingham is the Chief Exercise Physiologist at The Bucking Fit Life. He earned his PhD. in kinesiology from Michigan State University. In addition to being an expert in endurance performance, Todd is a Triathlon World Champion and a 2:25 Marathoner. Today, Whitney and Todd talk all about The Marathon Taper. They discuss the s…

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022 Natalie Mitchell - Handling Setbacks with a Fierce Mindset & The Importance of Runner Safety 53:55

2y ago53:55

53:55

Episode Summary Natalie Mitchell is a seven-time marathoner, four-time Boston qualifier and five-time triathlete who is also a mother to three incredible children and wife to her best friend, Jerold. Today, Whitney and Natalie share in a rich discussion on why we love running despite the sacrifices and heartache it can sometimes give us, handling a…

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021 Megan Robinson - The Physiology of Fueling 1:04:49

2y ago1:04:49

1:04:49

Episode Summary Megan Robinson has been a competitive track and cross-country runner since high school and has competed in numerous long distance races, including the Boston Marathon. She is a Level 1 certified RRCA coach and registered dietician/nutritionist (RDN). Today, Megan joins the show to discuss why Marathon fueling can be so complicated, …

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020 Amanda Brooks - Beyond the Clock: Running Wisdom For Middle-Of-The-Pack Runners 46:34

2y ago46:34

46:34

Episode Summary Amanda Brooks is a renowned running coach for middle-of-the-pack runners and founder of one of the top running blogs out there, Run To The Finish. As a certified running coach and personal trainer, she’s helped thousands of runners over the last ten years run over 26,000 miles and believes running is more important now more than eve…

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019 Nicole Shallow - The Anatomy of Sleep: The Impact on Athletes & Runners Alike 50:42

2y ago50:42

50:42

Episode Summary Board-certified behavior analyst and sleep expert, Nicole Shallow joins the show to discuss why sleep is so crucial, especially for athletes and mother runners. From her own experience with struggling with sleep from early childhood, Nicole realized that knowledge is power. Through learning about sleep science, what is sleep, and ho…

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018 Mary Cates - Running Undone: Battling Adversity & Giving Yourself Grace 40:06

2y ago40:06

40:06

Episode Summary Mary Cates is a running coach, an ultra-Marathoner, and cancer survivor. Mary has been working with athletes since 2013 and coaches every distance from beginner to ultramarathon as well as multi-sport endurance athletes including Sprint, Olympic and Ironman Tri's. Mary’s motto is simple, but it takes a long time to embrace: brain be…

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017 Gina Rouse - Learning to Face Your Fears, Let Go and Not Be Defined By Numbers 49:13

2y ago49:13

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Episode Summary Gina Rouse has over 20 years of experience at the highest levels of the running world. As a competitive athlete, she first met success at the scholastic level as a state champion and parlayed that success into a college scholarship to the University of Tennessee-Chattanooga where she became a Southern Conference runner of the year. …

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016 Elizabeth Fanco - From ‘I Could Never’ to ‘I Just Did’: Filling Your Own Cup 40:36

2y ago40:36

40:36

Episode Summary Liz Fanco has an amazing story of transformation, determination, and passion. After having eight kids and losing more than 100 pounds, Liz found a passion for running that she never thought possible. She is an ‘MOM’ (mother of many) and today she joins the show to share herstory of weight loss, sustainable lifestyle change, being a …

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015 Carolyn Su - Promoting Diversity & Inclusion in the Running Community 50:13

2y ago50:13

50:13

Episode Summary Carolyn Su has established herself in the world of running as a resource, inspiration, and advocate for change. Carolyn is the creator of DiverseWeRun, an Instagram page that amplifies the stories of Black, Indiginous, People of Color (BIPOC) runners and advocates for racial representation, equity and inclusion in the running commun…

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014 Michelle Baxter - The Best Is Yet to Come: Setting PRs & Getting Faster Every Day 57:11

2y ago57:11

57:11

Episode Summary Michelle Baxter is a mother of two who lives and trains in Anchorage, Alaska. Michelle became obsessed with running at age ten and, almost thirty years later, she’s still setting PRs, coaching others in their running goals, and she finally achieved her dream of running a sub 3 marathon in 2021. Today, Whitney and Michelle talk about…

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013 Lindsey Hein - I’ll Have Another Run At It: Balancing Running, Motherhood & Coaching 57:45

2+ y ago57:45

57:45

Episode Summary Podcaster, Speaker, and Running Coach Linsey Hein joins today’s show to share her own experiences as a mother, marathoner, and coach. Lindsey discusses her podcast, I’ll Have Another, and the approach she takes to interviewing top-tier elite runners such as Lee Troop, Julie-Anne Staehli, and Heather MacLean, among others. Whitney an…

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012 Amy Stephens - Running for Weight Loss in a Healthy Manner 51:06

2+ y ago51:06

51:06

Episode Summary Amy Stephens is a NYC-based dietician who specializes in sports nutrition and diabetes. She has been featured in publications such as the New York Times , Martha Stewart Living , and The New York Post , to name a few. With over twenty years of experience, Amy is passionate about health and helping others find realistic solutions wit…

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011 Elisabeth Scott - From Sedentary to A Marathoner: Becoming Better, Faster, & Stronger 52:34

2+ y ago52:34

52:34

Episode Summary Elisabeth Scott is a multi-certified run coach and creator of Running Explained, an organization that is on a mission to turn everyone into educated, smarter, faster runners. Elisabeth is also the host of the wildly popular Running Explained Podcast, a show that answers all running questions for beginners and experts alike. From tra…

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010 Matt Chittim - Overcoming Weak Ass Reasons Not To Run 56:44

2+ y ago56:44

56:44

Episode Summary Matt Chittim is a former college basketball player and coach who started running at a young age. Though his running journey was far from typical, after college Matt started taking running more seriously and eventually became fully invested in the running community. Matt is the host of The Rambling Runner, a podcast about and for ded…

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009 Kristy Baumann - The Foundation of Fueling: Helping Runners & Marathon Runners Develop a Positive Relationship with Food 50:05

2+ y ago50:05

50:05

Episode Summary Kristy Baumann is a registered dietitian, marathon runner, wife and mother to a six month old and a three year old. As a new runner, Kristy thought that she was eating healthy to support her training. In reality, she was eating too clean and, unknowingly, restricting calories, cutting out fat, and ignoring her hunger signs. It wasn’…

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008 Mary Johnson - Making Strength Training Less Scary and More Approachable 56:19

2+ y ago56:19

56:19

Episode Summary Mary Johnson is a running and strength coach and Founder of Lift | Run | Perform, an organization that specializes in teaching runners how to use time in the weight room or in your own home to optimize your running performance. Mary is a USATF certified running coach, owner of Lift, Run, Perform, mother of two and she’s going after …

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007 Jason Karp - The Physiology of Running and Athletic Performance 1:00:15

2+ y ago1:00:15

1:00:15

Episode Summary At the age of twenty-four Dr. Jason Karp was one of the youngest college head coaches in the country and now he is the first American coach known to have moved to Kenya to coach Kenyans. Jason has written a dozen books including, Running a Marathon for Dummies and Running for Women and he has a passion for the science of athletic pe…

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006 Anne Maher - Finding the Potential Within To Go From A Beginner Runner to Setting Personal Records As a Marathoner and Pro Triathloner 53:39

2+ y ago53:39

53:39

Episode Summary Anne Maher is a wife and working mom who is passionate about running and triathlons. She discovered running later in life and is now setting some impressive personal records (PRs) and aiming for some ambitious goals. Today, Whitney and Anne talk about how Anne has been able to go from a beginner runner with no experience to Marathon…

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005 Neely Gracey - Overcoming Challenges and Providing Inspiration as a Mother, Coach and Author 59:53

2+ y ago59:53

59:53

Episode Summary In this episode, Whitney welcomes three-time Olympic Trials Qualifier and Founder of the run coaching group, Get Running Coaching, Neely Gracey. Neely is an incredibly real and genuine person who has an amazing running story. She’s honest about the challenges she’s faced both as a runner and as a mother, and she truly wants to share…

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004 Laura Norris - Breaking Down the Science of Running 47:48

2+ y ago47:48

47:48

Episode Summary In this episode, Whitney welcomes writer, microbusiness owner and certified running coach Laura Norris. Laura is an amazing wealth of knowledge when it comes to the science of running. In fact, she has served as a mentor to Whitney and a co-coach for her athletes at The Mother Runners. She coaches adult recreational runners from beg…

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003 Joe Norton - Making Physical Therapy Personal & Purposeful 52:26

2+ y ago52:26

52:26

Episode Summary In this episode, Whitney welcomes physical therapist, Dr. Joe Norton. Joe has dedicated his life’s work to helping runners get out of the injury cycle and back to doing what they love. This episode hits particularly close to home for Whitney as she’s been battling running injuries for the past two years so she knows a bit about how …

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002 Dr. Carrie Pagliano - Progressing the Conversation on Women’s Pelvic Health 1:06:56

2+ y ago1:06:56

1:06:56

In this episode, Whitney welcomes physical therapist and expert in women’s health, Dr. Carrie Pagliano. Carrie has been a dynamic and innovative leader in the areas of Women’s/Pelvic Healthy for over twenty years. She is a double board certified clinical specialist in orthopedics and women’s health. She served as past President for the Executive Bo…

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001 Evan Wood - Overcoming Challenges, No Matter What Life Throws at Us 56:22

2+ y ago56:22

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Welcome to The Passionate Runner, the podcast that helps avid runners understand the science, simplify the complicated and remove hurdles so that your next run is not only fun and fulfilling, but fuels you with passion and purpose. Join lifelong runner, running coach, and mother of two, Whitney Heins, as she talks with experts in areas such as nutr…

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