Best Rodale / Panoply Podcasts (2024)

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Episode 4: The Track Star 24:28

6+ y ago24:28

24:28

Florence Meiler defies what it means to grow old. The 83-year-old track and field athlete runs, jumps, and throws with record-breaking consistency. Flo, as she’s known, didn’t start competing in track and field until she was 60 years old, but she’s more than made up for that late start. She’s set numerous national and international masters world re…

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Episode 3: The Fitness Guru 44:36

6+ y ago44:36

44:36

Keoni Hudoba used to hide who he was with food. Now, the renowned fitness trainer is all over social media, sharing his life and inspiring thousands to become who they most want to be. Men’s Health brand editor Dean Stattmann talks with Keoni about his journey from a morbidly obese aspiring opera singer to one of the most sought after trainers in N…

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Episode 2: The Trailblazer 43:52

6+ y ago43:52

43:52

Ayesha McGowan wants to become the first female African American professional road cyclist. As a beginner getting into the sport she fell for racing hard, but it didn’t take long for her to realize that very few bike racers looked like her. She decided to change that. When she announced—after racing just eight months—her ambitious target, she exper…

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Episode 1: The Mayor of Running 35:02

6+ y ago35:02

35:02

Welcome to the first episode of Personal Best, the podcast that entertains, inspires, and informs you about all things fitness, health, and wellness. We’re kicking off this mini-season of the show with Bart Yasso, the Mayor of Running for Runner’s World magazine. After 30 years at the mag, Bart Yasso is retiring. Host Brian Dalek talks to Bart abou…

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Welcome to Personal Best! 1:27

6+ y ago1:27

1:27

Personal Best is a podcast for everyone interested in fitness, health, and wellness. The show is hosted by Brian Dalek, senior web editor for runnersworld.com, and it will feature influential voices from across the athletic spectrum, and explore the issues that active people care about. A quick head's up for listeners coming to us from The Runner's…

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Episode 70: A Crazy Run 57:22

7y ago57:22

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What it takes to be a pro beer miler. We interview Lewis Kent to learn the secrets to running and chugging at such an impressive clip. (3:38) A few Runner’s World staffers attempt to run an unofficial, totally-unsanctioned, underground beer mile of their own. The results were not pretty. (21:33) In the Kick, an impressive new Appalachian Trail thru…

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Episode 69: Run Forever 52:20

7y ago52:20

52:20

An inside look at what it takes to keep a race green. Digital Editor Chris Michel joins in on a ritual in which our colleague Warren Greene laces up his shoes, pulls on plastic gloves, and runs his own version of our half marathon course. One that requires hundreds of stops—to pick up trash tossed by runners. (01:55) An interview with Bill Pierce a…

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Episode 68: Jeff Galloway 1:02:42

7y ago1:02:42

1:02:42

First, we go deep on a topic that’s close to all runners—how to make yourself poop before a big race. That’s right, we chat with an expert to finally learn the best ways to reconcile your gut with race day. (01:32) An interview with Jeff Galloway, one of the most famous names in running. The Olympian, author, columnist, businessman, and creator of …

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Episode 67: Desiree Linden 59:21

7y ago59:21

59:21

An interview with Olympic marathoner Desiree Linden. While recovering from a recent half marathon and in a bit of training lull, Desi shared some lesser-known facts about her life—like her newfound love of bourbon and the puppy she recently adopted. (1:53) In the Kick, a recap of the 2017 World Championships in London, mourning a mullet, and a look…

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Episode 66: Air Force Tested 55:51

7y ago55:51

55:51

Staffers Robert Reese and Christine Fennessy head to the Pentagon to take the Air Force Physical Fitness Test. The unusual opportunity provides them some surprising insight into their individual fitness regimes (plus an update since we first aired this segment). (1:37) Conversations with two members of the Air Force—a female B52 Bomber pilot and a …

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Episode 65: Run Your Best Fall Race 49:06

7y ago49:06

49:06

This week it’s all about you with our fourth training roundtable. We bring our experts into the studio to answer all of your training and gear questions as you get ready for your fall half or full marathons. (:45) This episode of the Runner's World Show is brought to you by Brooks. Sign up for the Brooks Big Endorsement and become a sponsored athle…

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Episode 64: Running Through Grief 1:00:11

7y ago1:00:11

1:00:11

An interview with Jordan Hasay, who this year at the Boston Marathon took third place in her marathon debut in 2:23:00. The race was an emotional one for the 25-year-old, as it came just months after the sudden passing of her mother. Jordan spoke to contributing editor Sarah Lorge Butler about Boston, her prodigy-like talents on the track, and how …

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Episode 63: The Runner’s Heart 56:22

7y ago56:22

56:22

This week, we have a very special show: a roundtable on the topic of heart health and running. With help from our experts, we try to address how good/bad running is for your heart and try to make sense of the headlines that say, “Too much running will kill you!” (:40) This episode of the Runner's World Show is brought to you by Brooks. Sign up for …

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Episode 62: Beers, Burgers, and Running 44:39

7y ago44:39

44:39

Noah Droddy discusses his breakthrough year of running in an interview—at a bar—with Runner’s World editor Kit Fox. They chat about everything from mustaches to the motivational mantra that pushed him to a half marathon PR earlier this year. (1:50) A hands-on lesson for grilling the perfect burger this summer, and why it’s okay to indulge every now…

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Episode 61: Common Running Terms 1:07:52

7y ago1:07:52

1:07:52

The staff at Runner’s World is supposed to be experts on running terminology. But to test this theory, we rounded up a few of our colleagues and turned our job into a game to see who really knows all the running jargon out there. (1:49) An interview with elite marathoner Diego Estrada, who had a brutal 2016 but is regrouping and preparing for stron…

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Episode 60: The Secrets for Peak Performance 1:14:33

7y ago1:14:33

1:14:33

We tag along with one of our colleagues as he makes a final—desperate attempt—to heal his pain with the help of sports massage. (2:10) Steve Magness, coauthor of the new book Peak Performance, gives a surprising, provocative look at the new science of success. (23:06) In the Kick, how to deal with those hot, muggy runs, and why running is therapeut…

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Episode 59: Deena, Dogs, and Shoes 46:56

7y ago46:56

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Elite marathoner and three-time Olympian Deena Kastor shares what may be the most critical element to her success: her mental game. (1:19) Producer Christine Fennessy runs with the Dog Trotters program in Media, Pennsylvania, which pairs high-energy canines with runners to help them get adopted. Along the way, she gets some tips on running with our…

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Episode 58: Kara Goucher 1:09:27

7y ago1:09:27

1:09:27

Kara Goucher joins the show to talk about dealing with the worst injury she’s ever suffered, the highs and the still-very-emotional lows of her career, learning how to focus on what’s really important, and what it’s like to be in love with running. (2:14) Shoes and gear editor Jeff Dengate answers and decodes our listeners most pressing running sho…

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Episode 57: Nick Symmonds 58:20

7y ago58:20

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Nick Symmonds, a two-time Olympian, announced in January that he’ll retire at the end of 2017. But stepping off the track doesn’t mean he’ll be scaling back his athletic endeavors. Nick spoke with RW earlier this year and made it pretty clear he’s got some truly big goals on the horizon. (2:00) Two brothers—ages 12 and 15—talk about the running str…

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Episode 56: Boston Bound? 59:23

7y ago59:23

59:23

It's been a rocky journey, but David Willey has finally reached the starting line of the biggest race of his life. (:26) This episode is brought to you by Harrys. Get the close, comfortable shave you deserve. Sign up at Harrys.com/run, and you’ll receive their most popular Trial Set—a $13 value—for FREE, you just cover the shipping. Episode Credits…

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Episode 55: Lauren Fleshman 1:45:50

7y ago1:45:50

1:45:50

Lauren Fleshman is a former pro runner, a true renaissance woman, and one of the most interesting, articulate, and motivating athletes in running. This week we learn more about what drives her as a runner, mother, and businesswoman. (3:16) The sixth installment in our series about Editor-in-Chief David Willey’s moonshot marathon quest—otherwise kno…

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Episode 54: Finding a Competitive Edge 24:27

7y ago24:27

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The Runner’s World team heads to Pocono Raceway to see how NASCAR drivers and their crew members use running to give them a physical and mental boost on the track. (:30) Episode Credits: Host: David Willey Producers: Sylvia Ryerson, Christine Fennessy, and Brian Dalek The Runner's World Show is a proud part of Panoply. Check out our show page here.…

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Episode 53: The Almost 2-Hour Marathon 1:22:56

7y ago1:22:56

1:22:56

A conversation on the Breaking2 run in Monza, Italy, doing a deep dive on one of the most fascinating marathons ever run and what it means for the sport and runners going forward. (:45) The fifth installment in our series about Editor-in-Chief David Willey’s moonshot marathon quest—otherwise known as his attempt to finally qualify for the Boston Ma…

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Episode 52: Nike CEO Mark Parker 1:07:52

7y ago1:07:52

1:07:52

An interview with Nike CEO and Chairman, Mark Parker. Back in March, editor-in-chief David Willey met Mark in his office at Nike HQ to discuss Nike’s Breaking2, and his own passion for the sport. (2:08) Moms and moms-to-be talk running with babies, from the daily challenges to the awesome moments that can occur. (43:07) In the Kick, a new rule that…

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Episode 51: Shalane Flanagan 1:03:32

7+ y ago1:03:32

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Olympian Shalane Flanagan discusses her love of the Boston Marathon, the integrity of the sport, and why she’s addicted to Dunkin’ Donuts. Plus, Shalane sticks around to take questions from our audience and tests her mettle in some Boston Marathon trivia. (1:57) In the Kick, some blazing fast (and obscure) times at the 2017 London Marathon, the sto…

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Episode 50: How to Train Your Best 50:52

7+ y ago50:52

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For our 50th episode, we’re devoting the entire show to answering your pressing training questions—from getting faster to how to train better in the heat. (0:24) The Runner’s World Show is brought to you by Bombas. For an exclusive 20% off your first order of incredibly comfortable socks, plus a money-back guarantee, go to Bombas.com/run. (You’ll e…

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Episode 49: Kathrine Switzer 1:22:36

7+ y ago1:22:36

1:22:36

An interview with Kathrine Switzer. This year, 2017, marks the 50th anniversary of her historic run as the first registered female to complete the Boston Marathon. In honor of the occasion, she’s running the race this year. While you might think you know her story, there is nothing like hearing it from Kathrine herself. (1:46) The fourth installmen…

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Episode 48: Duel in the Sun 49:09

7+ y ago49:09

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A conversation from our archives. Legends Alberto Salazar and Dick Beardsley discuss their historic race at the 1982 Boston Marathon. The pair talks us through what they were thinking and feeling in the final miles of perhaps the greatest race of all time—their “Duel in the Sun.” (1:30) We preview the very first episode of season three of Human Rac…

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Episode 47: Running the Numbers With Jared Ward 1:05:03

7+ y ago1:05:03

1:05:03

Jared Ward is a statistician, numbers geek, and and one of the best marathon runners in the world. After a year of stellar performances, he discusses how he plans to make the most out of his race at the 2017 Boston Marathon (with a little help from the data that he so loves). (2:26) We spend time in a place where runners take their post-workout rec…

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Episode 46: Help From the Team 57:38

7+ y ago57:38

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The third installment in our series about Editor-in-Chief David Willey’s moonshot marathon quest—otherwise known as his attempt to finally qualify for the Boston Marathon. This episode we’re dealing with injuries, recovery, and the mental strategies needed to make you ready for race day. (1:25) In the Kick, Molly Huddle wins her third straight NYC …

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Episode 45: A Lifetime of Running 40:16

7+ y ago40:16

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Carolyn Mather has logged more lifetime miles than any other female runner—without even really knowing about it. We caught up with Carolyn to see how it feels to hold this title—and what it is, exactly, that keeps her going. (2:33) A real-life lesson on running with kids—and how to make sure they have a blast when hitting the road. (18:01) In the K…

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Episode 44: Testing the Limits 1:14:43

7+ y ago1:14:43

1:14:43

The latest on Nike’s Breaking2 project—the company’s quest to help three of the world’s best athletes run a sub two-hour-marathon. We take a deep look at Nike’s recent half marathon test run in Monza, Italy, along with a breakdown of Nike’s latest innovations in footwear—and the controversy surrounding them. (1:33) In the Kick, the regular ways run…

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Episode 43: Eating Disorders and Running 53:13

7+ y ago53:13

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Do you eat to run, or run to eat? This week we have roundtable discussion on a very important topic: disordered eating and eating disorders in running. (:35) The Runner’s World Show is brought to you by Harry’s. Get the close, comfortable shave you deserve. Sign up at Harrys.com/run, and you’ll receive their most popular Trial Set for free, you jus…

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Episode 42: Breaking the Mold 1:20:40

7+ y ago1:20:40

1:20:40

An interview with Mirna Valerio, who at 245 pounds doesn’t necessarily conform to the conventional idea of what a runner should look like. But the body she has is capable of carrying her over epic distances. (2:05) An update on Nike’s Breaking2 project—the quest to help three of the world’s best athletes run a sub 2-hour marathon. (46:17) In the Ki…

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Episode 41: Dreaming Big 1:15:35

7+ y ago1:15:35

1:15:35

Matt Llano, a 2:12 marathoner, talks about why he sets lofty goals and isn’t afraid to go public with them. (2:22) The second installment in our series about Editor-in-Chief David Willey’s moonshot marathon—otherwise known as his attempt to finally qualify for the Boston Marathon. (20:58) In the Kick, two different records fall, a fresh new way to …

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Episode 40: Love on the Run 1:09:49

7+ y ago1:09:49

1:09:49

Amelia Boone, one of the toughest women in obstacle course racing and ultrarunning, talks about how her fiercely competitive nature has fueled her since childhood. (2:22) The art and the luck of finding someone to run with, with help from our listeners and a few RW staffers. (42:04) In the Kick, a Boston Marathon bombing survivor will tie the knot …

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Episode 39: Running Strong 48:36

7+ y ago48:36

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Dr. Jordan Metzl, a nationally recognized sports medicine physician, author of the Workout Prescription, and creator of the IronStrength Workout DVD, shares how he has become an evangelist of sorts—for prescribing exercise as medicine for injured athletes. (2:18) We head to Central Park to see just what brings runners—and athletes of all kinds—out …

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Episode 38: Moonshot 1:10:21

7+ y ago1:10:21

1:10:21

Runner’s World Editor-in-Chief David Willey starts his journey to complete a lifelong goal as a runner—qualify for the Boston Marathon. With the help of the same team at Nike guiding the best runners in the world to run under two hours in the marathon, David goes for his own audacious goal of BQing in 2017 with the help of a data-centric training a…

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Episode 37: Peter Sagal 1:10:00

7+ y ago1:10:00

1:10:00

Peter Sagal, host of NPR’s news quiz, Wait Wait, Don’t Tell Me, joins the show to talk about the boom in audio (and podcasts), his own running career, and how the sport helped during his toughest year ever. (2:06) We go on a real grocery shopping trip with Runner’s World editors, dissecting the good and bad of how well we stock our runner pantries.…

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Episode 36: Life at the Back of the Pack 1:15:32

7+ y ago1:15:32

1:15:32

Writer and Sub-30 Club founder Ted Spiker shares how he is so amazed that his simple goal of breaking 30 minutes in a 5K turned into one of the most positive running groups around. Plus, his longtime struggle with weight, and what life is like at the back of the pack. (2:29) The amazing motivational power behind the Sub-30 Club, a group that doesn’…

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Episode 35: New Year, New You 1:16:34

7+ y ago1:16:34

1:16:34

Want to run your best in 2017? Our expert roundtable of Executive Editor Tish Hamilton, Training Director Budd Coates, and Chief Running Officer Bart Yasso answer your questions on how to reach your running goals for the new year. (1:34) In the Kick, we round up the top five running stories of the year—the stories that made us laugh and cry and fee…

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Episode 34: The Spartan Way 1:15:11

7+ y ago1:15:11

1:15:11

Joe De Sena, founder and CEO of Spartan Race, discusses what drives him to push himself—and others—to their absolute limits. (1:57) Want to try something new that goes beyond setting a marathon PR? Throw some physical challenges into your next event. We take you inside what it is like to try your first-ever obstacle course race. (48:32) In the Kick…

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Episode 33: Breaking the 2-Hour Marathon 1:10:55

7+ y ago1:10:55

1:10:55

A behind-the-scenes look at Nike’s audacious attempt to break one of the most formidable barriers in running—the sub-two-hour marathon. We hear from the elite runners involved, members of the Nike team working on the Breaking2 project, and we provide our own perspective on the attempt. (2:34) Inside Broadway’s first a cappella musical—In Transit. W…

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Episode 32: A Healthy Running Life 55:39

7+ y ago55:39

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Andrea Barber of Netflix’s Fuller House talks about how her transformation into a runner caught her by surprise given sports weren’t really her thing growing up. Despite that, she caught the running bug and has completed dozens of half marathons and several marathons in just a few years. (2:05) We all deal with running injuries, so we followed one …

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Episode 31: Running and Literature 1:08:01

7+ y ago1:08:01

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An interview with Roger Robinson, an author, journalist, professor emeritus of literature, running historian, longtime contributor to Runner’s World, and a competitive masters runner. (3:16) Plus, we explore the beautiful intersection between the sport of running and great literature. (38:28) What it looks like and sounds like long after the crowds…

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Episode 30: Dominate the Trail 48:34

7+ y ago48:34

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Ultrarunner Karl Meltzer discusses how he broke the Appalachian Trail thru-hike record, something he’s been chasing for nearly a decade. (1:56) Learn how to run better off-road with pro tips from an experienced—and really fast—trail runner. (28:35) In the Kick, a community rallies around a young runner with autism, “Elvis Presley” wins a marathon i…

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Episode 29: Running Off 200 Pounds 1:15:58

7+ y ago1:15:58

1:15:58

Josh LaJaunie and Eileen Moon, our 2016 Cover Search winners, talk with Editor-in-Chief David Willey about how the sport has impacted their lives, and how they strive to help others as well. (2:21) In the Kick, we recap the New York City Marathon, including a 96-year-old WWII Marine’s amazing journey to the finish line. (1:06:34) Check out our show…

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Episode 28: Running While Female 1:22:46

7+ y ago1:22:46

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A roundtable discussion between Runner's World editors, experts, and regular runners about the various forms of harassment women face while running, and what can be done about it. (2:30) Sons of Anarchy actor Theo Rossi talks about the intersection of running and acting and the buildup to his first marathon (this Sunday!). (52:37) In the Kick, a qu…

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Episode 27: Run to Remember 1:04:44

8y ago1:04:44

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Lisa Hallet, founder of Wear Blue: Run to Remember, speaks about how running gave her—and many of her fellow military spouses—a sense of control at a time where everything felt completely out of control. (2:17) A look at what really goes on in our heads while we run. (Note: It is not always food related.) (41:48) In the Kick, a surgeon challenges h…

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