Best Run Farther Podcasts (2024)

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Ep232. Better Faster Farther: How Running Changed Everything We Know About Women, An Interview With Maggie Mertens 1:16:59

5d ago1:16:59

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Falling uteruses! Epic gore! A vindicated grandma! Author of 'Better Faster Farther: How Running Changed Everything We Know About Women,' Maggie Mertens joins the ladies to talk about these topics and more! Better Faster Farther explores the history of women in running, the myths that were designed to hold women back, and the liberation women have …

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Episode 213: Everything You Need to Know to Qualify for the Boston Marathon 59:35

6d ago59:35

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In this episode, we did a deep dive into what, when, why, and how to qualify for the Boston Marathon. Questions? Reach out to us at julieandlisa@runfartherandfaster.com. Share this episode with anyone who you think would find this information helpful. . Connect with us!Instagram: @runfartherandfasterFacebook: https://www.facebook.com/RunFartherFast…

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Ep231. That Time I Adopted My Girlfriend & Girlish Trash 1:07:01

11d ago1:07:01

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With thanks to Li Perez, the ladies are drinking some GORG Stella Pino Grigio to wine about boobs, women, and how history hates women! First, Emily tells the story of author Nobuku Yoshiya, an open lesbian who defined the Shojo and Yuri genres and went to extreme legal lengths to be with her partner! Then, Kelley tells the story of Vasilissa Vasily…

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Episode 212: Dr. Brad Serwer Talks Running and Heart Health 1:14:41

12d ago1:14:41

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We are thrilled to welcome our longtime friend, Dr. Brad Serwer, an interventional cardiologist, who shares how and why all runners must pay attention to their heart health. We discuss heart issues specific to runners, including prevention, signs of heart disease, effects of statins, and so much more. More about Dr. Serwer—Before entering private p…

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Ep230. The Valiant Ladies of Pitosi & In My Present Makeup 1:05:48

18d ago1:05:48

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If you like obscure LGBTQ+ women from history that you DEF should have heard of, then BRING YA ASS to this week's episode! First, Kelley tells the story of the ultimate odd couple, Ana Lezama de Urinza and Eustaquia de Sonza, who bonded over a love of swordplay and vigilante justice. Then, Emily brings her ass back to Minnesota to tell the story of…

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Episode 211: It’s Not You…It’s the Heat! 48:11

20d ago48:11

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After providing some key guidelines for successfully running in the heat, we welcomed registered dietitian, Amy Goldsmith, to share tips on hydrating and fueling in heat and humidity. Amy works with runners throughout the US through her practice Kindred Nutrition. Big thanks to Amy for joining ! Amy can be found on Instagram at @reelrd_amyg or on h…

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Ep229. An American Airman & The Lady of the Air 1:31:13

23d ago1:31:13

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Secret double lives! Aerial jail breaks! Extreme sandwiches! This week's episode has it all. First, Emily explores the history of LGBTQ+ folks in the military through the story of Master Sergeant Helen Godvin. Throughout her 20 year career in the Air Force, Helen was forced to live a double life due to the U.S. Military's homophobic policies. At wo…

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Episode 210: All in Stride-A Conversation with Author Johanna Garton 53:42

29d ago53:42

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We loved speaking with author and sportswriter, Johanna Garton, whose most recent book, All in Stride: A Journey in Running, Courage and the Search for the American Dream,” was published on Tuesday, April 2. We met Johanna at the Boston Marathon and were thrilled to invite her to talk about her new book on our show. The book is about professional r…

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Ep228. Mother to All & Flying Solo 1:19:32

1M ago1:19:32

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How do you tell if a toy is for a boy or a girl? What's the most magical word in the English language? Learn all of this and more in this week's episode! Kelley travels back to the Philippines to tell the incredible story of Josefa Llanes Escoda, a woman who worked to support the women and children of her country through education and scouting- and…

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Episode 209: Live Show from the 2024 Boston Marathon with Bri Boehmer, Kelly Bruno, and Alisa Harvey 41:03

1M ago41:03

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Please enjoy our live show, which we co-hosted with Cherie Turner from Women’s Running Stories, at the 2024 Boston Marathon. This year's panel was titled Making a Statement: Breaking Barriers in Women's Running, and it featured outstanding runners Alisa Harvey, Kelly Bruno, and Briana Boehmer. Alisa Harvey is an elite-level competitor on the track …

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Ep227. Stagecoach Mary & Big Courage 1:11:54

1M ago1:11:54

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This week's very special episode is brought to you by pug chaos! Enjoy the melodic tones of snoring dogs rustling through Target bags! Emily tells the epic tale of Mary Fields, a woman who had one epic mission- to deliver the mail, regardless of rain, shine, or bandits! Then, Kelley tells the story of Ani Pachen, a Tibetan woman who just wanted to …

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Episode 208: Author Maggie Mertens and the Impact of Culture and Science on Women’s Running 1:13:15

1M ago1:13:15

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This week we talked with journalist and author, Maggie Mertens, about her new book “Better, Faster, Farther: How Running Changed Everything We Know About Women,” which will be released in June. Maggie’s book shares the progress and myths around women’s running, some of which continue today. Maggie’s book and our discussion underlines have far we’ve…

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Ep226. Federation Feminist & The Greatest Player You’ve Never Heard Of 1:58:04

2M ago1:58:04

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This week the ladies are talking sports with to athletic angels who worked to break the racial and gender barriers imposed in sports! Kelley tells the story of Alice Milliat, an accomplished athlete that campaigned for more opportunities for women in sports. Then, Emily covers Toni Stone, who had to battle not only racism but also sexism to become …

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Episode 207: Boston Marathon 70-74 Age Group Champion, Dawn Ebbetts 1:16:43

2M ago1:16:43

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This week, we chatted with the amazing Dawn Ebbetts, who won her age group at the 2024 Boston Marathon (her first Boston!). Dawn shares how she trains and runs competitively while avoiding injury. She also shares how her daughter, Brooklyn Track Club founder and Olympic Marathon Trials qualifier, Leigh Ann Sharek, helped her train and cross the fin…

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Ep225. Bostonian Buccaneer & The Wooing of Étaíne 1:09:15

2M ago1:09:15

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After last week's depression-fest, the ladies got real weird with it! First, Emily tells the strange tale of Rachel Wall, a woman who had big dreams of living by the ocean which turned into a full-blown career in piracy. Then, Kelley tells the truly twisty tale of Étaíne, an legendary Irish beauty who, naturally, everyone wanted to get with. The at…

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Episode 206: Boston Marathon 2024 Recap Part 2–Lessons from Our Runners 38:41

2M ago38:41

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In part 2 of our recap of Boston 2024–the hot year—we share our runners’ stories and some key takeaways. We are already counting down the days until next year. Like this podcast? Please leave a review on wherever you listen! Interested in coaching and/or following us on social media? Here are all of the links (https://linktr.ee/Runfartherandfaster)…

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Ep224. Commander Beauty Queen & The Unknown Woman of the Seine 1:37:35

2M ago1:37:35

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Rebel forces and floating corpses, these are just a few of our favorite things! First, Kelley tells the story of the beauty queen battle axe Remedios Gomez-Paraiso who led rebel forces into battle against the occupying Japanese army in her pageant best. Then, Emily covers who may be our most unknown woman of all time, a nameless young woman who was…

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Episode 205: Our 2024 Boston Marathon Weekend Recap (Part 1) 1:06:14

2M ago1:06:14

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After a whirlwind weekend of events, a live show, meeting and reuniting with our runners, and, oh yeah, running, we sat down and recapped our Boston 2024 experience. Each year is memorable, and this year was no exception. We hope that you enjoy this conversation as much as we did recording it! We mentioned the Team Hoyt Memorial Race—here’s the lin…

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Ep223. Catholic Cat Lady & The Florence Nightingale of the Sea 2:04:15

2M ago2:04:15

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If you're looking for cats, traitorous seamen, and a man's opinion about 'woman sports' then you've come to the right place! This week, Emily discovers her own personal savior, St. Gertrude of Nivelles, who used her love of service to avoid throngs of thirsty suitors. Then, Kelley tells the incredible story of Mary Ann Brown Patten, a ride or die b…

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Episode 204: Boston Marathon Weather with Meteorologist Tevin Wooten 52:16

2M ago52:16

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After recapping Cherry Blossom, we welcomed NBC10 Boston Meterologist Tevin Wooten, who provided the most detailed weather forecast for race day! Tevin is not only covering the forecast for the Boston Marathon. He is also running the Boston Marathon for the first time and raising funds for Boston Medical Center! Please consider helping him reach hi…

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Ep222. A Difficult Woman & The Digging Dame 2:33:52

2M ago2:33:52

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This week the ladies cover two ladies who defied the physical odds in the face of incredibly tragedy! First, Kelley covers Wanda Rutkiewicz, a mountaineer who defied gender, nature, and death itself. The, Emily tells the story Elizabeth Thorn who, when the Battle of Gettysburg left her home and town devastated, undertook the gruesome but necessary …

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Episode 203: Six-Time Boston Marathoner and Menopausal Specialist, Dr. Benita Stephens 1:02:23

3M ago1:02:23

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We are so thrilled to welcome six-time Boston Marathoner and Six Star Finisher, Dr. Benita Stephens, who will be running her seventh Boston Marathon in just a few weeks. This year, Dr. Stephens is honored to be running the Boston Marathon with Team Bevans, a team in which members are selected annually to honor the accomplishments and legacy of Mari…

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Ep221. Champion of the Boomers & Fire of Love 1:43:32

3M ago1:43:32

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This week the ladies are wining about two power couples who have set the bar high for relationship goals! First, Emily shares the story of Frances Hamerstrom, a naturalist who loved prairie chickens, conservation, and biological warfare. Then, Kelley tells the story of Katia Krafft who turned her volcano phase into a full-blown career and lifestyle…

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Episode 202: Don’t Do It—Key Training and Racing Mistakes to Avoid 44:44

3M ago44:44

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On this coaching episode, we share some common and subtle mistakes to avoid while training for and racing the Boston Marathon (or any marathon, frankly). Listen to optimize your training and ensure a successful race experience. For those who will be in Boston over marathon weekend, please join us on Sunday, April 14th for our shakeout run at 9 and …

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Ep220. Minnesota Suffragette & The Willmar 8 LIVE AT THE OLMSTED COUNTY HISTORY CENTER 1:02:20

3M ago1:02:20

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The ladies had their second ever live show at the Olmsted County History Center to celebrate Minnesota Mavens! This episode is a rare gem in that it is actually family friendly, so feel free to share with your kiddos who want to learn more about bada** babes from herstory! First, Kelley tells the story of Sarah Burger Stearns, an avid feminist and …

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Episode 201: Couch to College Athlete: Shannon Jones, Three-Time All-American at Age 37 1:30:55

3M ago1:30:55

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Last fall, Daytona State cross country runner and mom, Shannon Jones, earned her third All-American title…at age 37! In this episode, Shannon details her untraditional journey from couch to college athlete, including how becoming a mom transformed her from a sedentary smoker to the most decorated cross country runner in Daytona State history. Shann…

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Ep219. Mother of Atomic Energy 2- Electric Boogaloo & Resurrection Queen 1:38:37

3M ago1:38:37

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This week the ladies revisit an old favorite and discuss a woman who rose from the dead! First, Kelley revisits Sameera Moussa, a scientist of atomic energy who had the crazy idea that maybe this incredibly powerful technology should be regulated and it MAY have led to her untimely death. Then, Emily tells the terrifying tale of Anne Greene, a scul…

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Episode 200(!) Katie Hawkes, BAA Director of Brand & Experiential Marketing 1:05:41

4M ago1:05:41

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THANK YOU THANK YOU for listening and propelling us to 200 episodes! After sharing what we've learned from podcasting for the last five years, Julie provides an exciting update. We then introduced our amazing guest, Katie Hawkes, who serves as the Boston Athletic Association's Director of Brand & Experiential Marketing. Katie joined the BAA in 2018…

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Ep218. Spelling Queen Bee & Brooklyn Bridge Babe 1:34:23

4M ago1:34:23

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The ladies are JAZZED for Women's History Month (if y'all couldn't tell) and are coming at you with some incredible women who pissed off all the right people! First, Emily covers Marie C. Bolden, a 14-year-old girl who just wanted to win a spelling bee, but ended up delivering a blow to racist shit-heads everywhere! Can you spell bad babe? Then, Ke…

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Episode 199: Boston Marathon Professional Masters Runner, Alexandra Niles 1:01:15

4M ago1:01:15

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We are so thrilled to introduce Alexandra (Ali) Niles, a masters runner who will be toeing the line in the Professional Women's Field at the 2024 Boston Marathon. Ali, a former competitive college gymnast who is now a gymnastics coach, started running in her 20's after college. Ali quickly fell in love with running and hired coach Tom Fleming, a le…

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Episode 198: All Things Boston Marathon with Lauren Proshan, B.A.A. Chief of Race Operations and Production 57:50

4M ago57:50

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We so enjoyed talking with Lauren Proshan, the Chief of Race Operations and Production ("CROP") for the Boston Athletic Association, on all things Boston Marathon, including logistics, the expo, and a few exciting changes to race weekend. Lauren has served as the Director of Operations at the Boston Athletic Association since October 2018. She is l…

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Episode 197: Gina Rouse Continues to Run Faster as a Master! 1:15:07

4M ago1:15:07

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Gina Rouse, a 44 year-old mom of three in Knoxville, just ran her lifetime marathon PR at CIM 2023 in a time of 2:37:10! Gina's next race will be the 2024 Boston Marathon--her fifth--where she will be running once again in the professional field. Gina started running in middle school and became a Tennessee state high school champ. She then ran for …

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Ep216. The Woman on the Bridge & Lady IlLAWnois 1:38:14

4M ago1:38:14

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The ladies are kicking off Black History Month with two incredible women who defied expectations and stuck it to the man! First, Emily shares the story of Amelia Boynton Robinson, a lifelong activist who worked to ensure black Americans had the same voting rights as white Americans, leading her to a fateful march that would come to be known as Bloo…

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Episode 196: Sports Psychologist, Dr. Shira Oretzky, Talks Anxiety and Running 1:02:42

5M ago1:02:42

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After some Olympic Marathon Trials recapping, we welcomed sports psychologist, Dr. Shira A. Oretzky, Ph.D., CMPC. Dr. Oretzky has dedicated her career to helping elite athletes develop a high-performance mindset and well-being strategies to reach their full potential. She is the co-founder of MindEdge Sport and Performance Consulting, where she spe…

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Ep215. Security Queen & Mother of Mistake Out 1:33:37

5M ago1:33:37

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Have you ever made a mistake? Have you ever felt unsafe in your own home? Then do we have the ladies for you! First, Kelley tells the story of Marie Van Brittan Brown who had a dream of never opening her front door for a stranger and invented one of the first security systems that allowed her to tell people to fuck off from her own bed! Then, Emily…

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Episode 195: Mastering Boston Marathon Training as a Masters Runner 1:01:00

5M ago1:01:00

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For many runners, becoming a masters runner provides a new opportunity to qualify and run Boston. Even though so many runners become faster as a master, there are some specific tweaks runners can do as a masters runners (or runner of any age) to maximize training and minimize chances of injury. We discuss how to make tweaks now in training, recover…

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Episode 194: Liz Camy: 2024 Boston Marathon Professional Women's Field Entrant and 2020 Olympic Marathon Trials Qualifier 1:45:00

5M ago1:45:00

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Liz Camy ran her first marathon in 2007 in 4:08, and she hated it. Fast forward to 2024, she is now a 2:42 marathoner and, at age 40, will be running the 2024 Boston Marathon in the Professional Women's Field. In this episode, Liz shares her 25-year running journey--from high school and collegiate runner to masters runner-- including how she has be…

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Ep214. Electric Boogaloo: A Feminist Review & Bolognese Minerva 1:50:48

5M ago1:50:48

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This week's episode is electric! First, Emily covers Caroline Haslett, a shining revolutionary with some shocking ideas for her time, who combined her love of electricity with her passion for feminism. Then, Kelley covers Laura Bassi, a woman whose intelligence was so immense that even the Pope had to acknowledge her brilliance. Grab your state-man…

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Episode 193: Strength Training for Runners Expert, Lauren Bearnarth 1:16:04

5M ago1:16:04

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After discussing a few early season important training tips to prepare for the Boston Marathon, we welcomed strength training coach, Lauren Bearnarth, owner of Sunny & Lauren's (www.sunnyandlaurens.com), who has been working with runners of all levels over the last decade with great success. If you've caught any of Julie's ACL recovery reels over t…

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Ep213. The Flying Housewife & The Landlord’s Game 2:30:02

5M ago2:30:02

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It's a snowy, blustery day in Minnesota, so today's episode was recorded remotely which means frequent fur baby interruptions and drinking the cold away! First, Kelley tells the story of Fanny Blankers-Koen, a woman who had the totally unrelatable problem of being too good at too many sports. She would pursue running and use her athleticism to reac…

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Episode 192: Pan American Maccabi Games Gold Medalist, Lisa Levin! 1:04:08

5M ago1:04:08

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Happy 2024 and thank you for sticking with us for year FIVE of our podcast! We cannot believe that we started this adventure in 2019! To kick off our new season, Julie interviews Lisa, who just returned from the Pan American Maccabi Games In Argentina, where she won two gold medals in the cycling and half marathon events. Lisa details all of her ad…

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Ep212. Mother to the Boys in Blue & Wing Walker 1:06:03

6M ago1:06:03

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One year- ahem- week into the new year and the ladies are finally covering women with pictures! First, Emily shares the story of Mary Ann Bickerdyke, an American Civil War nurse who only took her orders from God and not even the Union's top generals could do a damn thing about it. Then, courtesy of Jasmine from Germany (LOVE YOU GIRL), Kelley cover…

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Ep211. Hottie Without a Body & The First Daughter 1:11:22

6M ago1:11:22

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As we cautiously move into 2024, the ladies are both covering women without birth dates, photos, or worse, photos of the entirely wrong woman! First, Kelley tells the story of inventor Alice H. Parker who filed the first patent for a natural gas heating system so that people wouldn't burn their houses down and could finally sleep naked. But why did…

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Ep210. Christmas Witch & Stellar Candle 1:18:23

6M ago1:18:23

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The ladies are paying tribute to this season with stars, magic, and disembowelment! First Emily tells the legend of Frau Perchta, a Christmas Witch who loves tidiness and timeliness, but should you not meet her expectations, you may find yourself with a belly full of straw! Then, Kelley covers Henrietta Swan Leavitt who took her fascination with th…

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Episode 191: Physical Therapist, Josh Trzeciak, and a Special Bonus Greeting! 1:17:15

6M ago1:17:15

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Julie spoke with Josh Trzeciak, of ProAction Physical Therapy, who has been working with Julie throughout her ACL recovery. Josh earned his Doctor of Physical Therapy from the University of Pittsburgh and as a D1 athlete, ran cross country and track for Pitt. Josh was also a two time Maryland state champion in track and field while competing for Wo…

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Ep209. Harlequin Heroine & Volunteer #11 1:53:45

6M ago1:53:45

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Whether your wine is red or white, we hope your holiday season is merry and bright! Kelley tells the story of Altina Schinasi, an epic artist, filmmaker, and the designer of the fiercest eyeglasses on the market. Then, Emily tells the tale of Molly Williams, an enslaved woman who worked in a New York City firehouse and, on a stormy day when the men…

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Ep208. Woman Chief & Science Witch 1:25:43

7M ago1:25:43

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Grasping victory from the jaws of defeat, the ladies are thankful to wine about two amazing women! First, Emily delivers on her promise to cover Chief Pine Leaf, a badass warrior chief who used a combination of diplomacy and her warrior prowess to keep the peace. Then, Kelley shares the story of (the still living and hopefully not listening to this…

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Episode 190: Lisa's California International Marathon (CIM) Recap! 1:04:38

7M ago1:04:38

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Lisa shares all of the details behind her one "hill" of a performance at CIM. Lisa shares the highs and lows of CIM race experience, along with critical race execution tips for those who want to run this marathon in the future. Could you do us a favor? We would love another review on Apple Podcasts (or whatever platform you use to listen) before 20…

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Episode 189: Lisa and Julie’s Annual Favorite Things Episode! 44:42

7M ago44:42

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We don’t have a car to give away, like Oprah, but we do have a list, like Oprah, of our Favorite Running-Related Things for 2023. We hope that you enjoy this list as much as we enjoyed creating it. For a full list with links and discount codes to the items we mentioned, check out this link: https://linktr.ee/RunfartherandfasterFor more information …

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Ep207. Walking a Thin Line & They Won't Take My Dignity 1:58:23

7M ago1:58:23

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In honor of Indigenous American Heritage Day, the ladies are learning more about their own country's history that was DEF not taught in school! First, Kelley tells the story of Sarah Winnemucca, a Pieute woman who tried to act as a bridge between her people and the European settlers in the face of increasing violence against Indigenous peoples. The…

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