Best Couchto5k Podcasts (2024)

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Episode 15: Thank you, friends! 0:45

4M ago0:45

0:45

Thank you for sharing your personal stories. It means so much to hear from you!

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Lessons on a 50k: Riding the Wave 6:16

2y ago6:16

6:16

A 50k is scary, and so is doing a podcast without a guest. Different scary, different hard. But here we are! Here's quick episode on the lessons of my first 50k train run, why I did it and my analogy of the phases of building to a goal, doing said goal and recovering from the event. It's a lot like surfing; sitting on the beach, looking for your an…

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Mardi Fuller Is Running The Show (Movie) 33:05

2y ago33:05

33:05

The film, Mardi and the Whites, is a layered look at relationships; The tie between The White Mountains in New Hampshire and Mardi Fuller. The bond Mardi has with the outdoors. And the beautiful connection Mardi finds with herself, as an outdoors woman, and her desire to share it with others, especially people of color. Granted, I am not a film cri…

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Kelly Lieberman is Running Again 30:36

2+ y ago30:36

30:36

A lot has happened since Kelly and I first met a million years ago in my Couch to 5k Club. She did the 5k and trained for her first marathon, when this happened. She went on the complete a marathon and then another one. She got married, moved to New Jersey, got on the cover of Runner's World magazine, had a movie made about her and was all set to r…

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RB165: Disney Races And More With Roni And Stephaniie Taylor 30:27

2+ y ago30:27

30:27

In this episode I speak with mother/daughter running duo, Roni and Stephanie Taylor. They share their running journeys, experience with Disney races, overcoming training challenges, and general running tips that have helped them make progress along the way. All this and more coming up on today's show!…

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Beth Whitman Runs The World 31:28

2+ y ago31:28

31:28

I re-interview Beth after she was on the first season of the podcast. We became running buddies through the pandemic and really grew a amazing friendship. Beth hated running when she started when she was in her late 40's. When she questioned the internal barriers in her mind and asked herself, "What if I could run a marathon" her running life took …

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Jennifer Louden Is Passionate About Desire 36:39

2+ y ago36:39

36:39

I am over the moon about talking to Jennifer Louden! I first saw her at a woman event where she gave a barn burning talk about burning barns down. Then when I saw she was the co-host and writing coach at Lauren Fleshman's Wilder retreat, I knew I had to go, especially since I was green (and still greener) at this whole writing game. She was warn, a…

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Bishop Jennifer Baskerville-Burrows is About Loving Yourself 32:23

2+ y ago32:23

32:23

When Jennifer isn't running, teaching, biking or being a mom, she is traveling around for her work as the bishop of the Episcopal Diocese of Indianapolis. She is the first black woman to be elected a diocesan bishop, and she is also a runner. She has been running since college, when she was on the crew team and had to run to the boat house. I met J…

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Mirna Valerio Is The Real Deal 45:15

2+ y ago45:15

45:15

People: If you don't know who Mirna Valerio is, please do yourself a solid and look her up. Better yet, just read her book, A Beautiful Work in Progress Or, you can follow her breath taking adventures over at @Minravator on Instagram. Oh, and of course, she's also a speaker, and just did a keynote over at LuluLemon. She is the real deal; beautiful,…

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Michael Calore Is Running the Streets of San Francisco 32:55

2+ y ago32:55

32:55

What a treat to interview one of my best friends! Michael Calore (@snackfight) is a newish runner, but not new to being the senior editor and writer @Wired, playing music or being a co-host @GadgetLab. He got into running after a health scare and stayed with it after learning 4 lessons: Shoes (ON running shoes) Nutrition (Not Beer) Special (Spoken)…

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RB164: Jenna Fesemyer - Paralympian and Professional Wheelchair Racer 38:01

2+ y ago38:01

38:01

Jenna Fesemyer is a 25-year-old doctorate student at the University of Illinois, 2020 Paralympian athlete (Tokyo), member of Team USA, professional wheelchair athlete, and recently finished 5th at the Boston Marathon. Jenna is an amazing young woman who is helping bring awareness and advocacy to the sport of wheelchair racing for a new generation o…

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RB163: Running For A Cause: Charity Running And Fund Raising With Mary Connolly 39:53

2+ y ago39:53

39:53

In this episode I speak with Mary Connolly, who is a certified running coach, speaker, and consultant. We discuss how to raise money for causes you believe in through fund raising and charity, and how running is a great way to support the organizations you care about. Mary has a great runner origin story and shares her story how she got into runnin…

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RB162: How To Develop Systems So You Can Have A Healthy Relationship With Food - Jaclyn Ricchio Stover 49:04

2+ y ago49:04

49:04

In this episode, I bring Jaclyn Ricchio Stover back to the show to talk about how to have a healthy relationship with food. We discuss ways to set up simple, easy to follow systems to help you control your hunger, avoid binging, avoid overeating and avoid grazing so that you can feel at ease, satisfied, and in control of what you eat. All without d…

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RB161: Just "Do the thing" - Running Motivation and Discipline 43:09

2+ y ago43:09

43:09

In this episode I am joined by Irene Bosco, a licensed clinical social worker, therapist, and running coach. Irene and I discuss motivation, and why some days we struggle to go run while other days we face little resistance. We talk about discipline and how to train your mind to "do the thing" whether it is running or something else we want to acco…

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RB160: Easy, Quick Meal Prepping For Runners With Simone McKenna 48:52

2+ y ago48:52

48:52

In this episode, I speak with Simone KcKenna about meal prepping and how runners can eat healthier by following a few simple strategies. Simone shares how we can meal prep in a way that is quick and easy to implement no matter how busy our schedule is. Simone is a health and wellness coach, new mom, certified personal trainer, nutrition coach and c…

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RB159: Running Gear Fabrics That Keep You Cool, Warm, And Comfortable 25:01

2+ y ago25:01

25:01

In this episode, I walk through the various types of running gear fabrics to keep you warm, dry, cool, and comfortable. I discuss layering, natural vs. tech fabrics, pros and cons of each type and which fabric is best when it comes to various weather conditions such as rain, snow, or heat. Wearing the proper gear can help you stay confortable on an…

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RB158: How To Acclimate To Cold Temperatures So You Can Enjoy Winter Running 26:36

3y ago26:36

26:36

In this episode I share the science behind cold weather acclimatization and show you how you can teach your body to "feel warmer" than it really is. The practical tips will help you adjust to the cold temperatures faster which will lead to more enjoyable runs this Winter. All this and more, coming up on today's show!…

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RB157: Running Form, Cadence, Footstrike and Shoes - Injury Prevention with Brodie Sharpe 55:42

3y ago55:42

55:42

In this episode, I speak with Brodie Sharpe. Brodie is a physiotherapist and the host of the Run Smarter podcast. We discuss running form, foot strike, cadence, and running shoes and how each impacts runners when it comes to injury prevention and performance. We discuss what the research says and try to clear up common myths and misconceptions abou…

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RB156: Jeff Galloway - Olympian and Founder of the Galloway Run Walk Run Method 54:16

3y ago54:16

54:16

I speak with Jeff Galloway, a running legend, Olympian, author, speaker, and founder of the Galloway Run Walk Run method. He founded the first running specialty store known, participated in the 1972 Olympic Games, and is the author of two dozen books. We talk about his early days, the terrorist attack at the Munich Olympics, and how he created his …

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RB155: Lani Woods - Obstacle Course Racer, Podcaster and American Ninja Warrior 40:21

3+ y ago40:21

40:21

In this episode of the RunBuzz podcast, I speak with obstacle course racer, American Ninja Warrior and podcaster, Lani Woods. Lani overcame a traumatic knee injury to come back as an American Ninja Warrior contestant on Season 13. We will dig into her past, about how she overcame such a tough injury at a Spartan race, and how she is helping bring e…

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RB154: Building Self-Esteem and Confidence Through Running With Sandra Mikulic 59:03

3+ y ago59:03

59:03

In this episode I speak with Sandra Mikulic, an amazing, inspiring women who has overcome challenges as a heavier runner as well as issues with self-esteem to become a confident runner who is stronger (and healthier) than ever. In this episode we discuss the challenges she faced and how she used running as a key to overcome her mindset. You will no…

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RB153: What Is Your Everest? Climbing The Seven Second Summits with Jenn Drummond 42:53

3+ y ago42:53

42:53

In this episode, I speak with Jenn Drummond. As a busy mom of 7, Jenn is out to set a world record to be the first woman to climb all seven, second summits (the second tallest mountains in each of the seven continents). She is also climbing Mount Everest this May to prepare for the more challenging K2 summit later this Summer. In 2018, she was in a…

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RB152: Running The Orient Express With Ultra-adventurer Gavin Boyter 1:23:49

3+ y ago1:23:49

1:23:49

In this episode, I speak with ultra-adventurer Gavin Boyter. Gavin is the first person to run the Orient Express route across Europe. This 2300 mile historic train route runs through eight countries and connects Paris, France to Instanbul, Turkey. We discuss his running journey and his new book, Running The Orient. All this and more coming up on to…

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Episode 14: Hey from Laura 0:46

4y ago0:46

0:46

I've heard from some listeners that it was a bit hard to track me down before! I'd love to hear from you, so please reach out at lbenack@gmail.com or https://www.instagram.com/laurabenack/

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RB151: Why I Am Scaling Back Run Coaching And The Future Of RunBuzz 20:54

4y ago20:54

20:54

In this episode, I share why I am scaling back my run coaching business and why I am shutting down my PaceBuilders training program. (Don't worry, the podcast and community is not going away). I talk about some personal reasons that require me to step away as well as the future of RunBuzz. I also talk about the state of the running community and th…

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RB150: Why Hips and Glutes Are Important To Running With Mallory Reynolds 28:51

4y ago28:51

28:51

In this episode of the RunBuzz Running Podcast, I speak with certified fitness trainer Mallory Reynolds. Mallory and I discuss the importance of glute and hip muscles when it comes to running and everyday life. Mallory shares her top tips to activating and strengthening your glutes and hip muscles. For more information about the RunBuzz Running pod…

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RB149: Intermittent Fasting With Serena Marie RD 53:25

4y ago53:25

53:25

In this episode of the RunBuzz Running podcast, I speak with Registered Dietitian, Serena Marie about intermittent fasting. Serena has nutrition degrees from Cornell and Yale University and focuses on intuitive eating and sports performance. We discuss what is intermittent fasting and the science and research behind it. Does intermittent fasting wo…

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RB148: Running To Beat Multiple Sclerosis with Ashley Schneider - Founder of MS Run the US 48:23

4y ago48:23

48:23

In this episode of the RunBuzz running podcast, I speak with Ashley Schneider from MS Run the US. In 2010, Ashley ran across the United States to raise money for MS research and to bring awareness to Multiple Sclerosis. We learn about Ashley's running journey and how she built MS Run the US to raise over 2.3 milllion dollars and discuss their annua…

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RB147: "Listen-In Live" with Christine Gillingham (Live Coaching Call) 1:22:50

4y ago1:22:50

1:22:50

In this episode of the RunBuzz podcast, I speak with a new PaceBuilders coaching client and RunBuzz community member, Christine Gillingham. Christine shares her running journey as well as we take you behind the scenes of a new client-onboarding session. Christine shares her running struggles with bursitis pain, heavy legs and fatigue and just an ov…

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RB146: The Craziest Things We Have Experienced On The Running Trail With Jeanine Foster 1:08:33

4y ago1:08:33

1:08:33

In this episode, I speak with special guest Jeanine Foster. Jeanine is a great friend and has been one of my running partners since 2012. In this fun episode, we share the craziest things we have experienced over the years while running and we discuss what makes Jeanine one of the most durable, injury free runners I have ever met. Jeanine shares a …

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