Best Runningbeginners Podcasts (2024)

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Alex Hermanson: Nobody's Looking at You - R4R 403 1:09:18

6d ago1:09:18

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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

13d 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

21d 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 …

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Dan Churchill: Get the Reps In - R4R 400 1:02:13

28d ago1:02:13

1:02:13

Chef Dan Churchill uses food as a way to inspire people to live the best life possible. He has a Masters in Exercise Science and was a strength and conditioning coach before switching his focus to nutrition. His recipe for success, whether he’s training for an ultramarathon or developing an actual recipe for his new cookbook, "Eat Like a Legend" or…

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Tina Update - R4R 399 25:32

1M ago25:32

25:32

Tina ran her first ultra, the Bryce Canyon 50 Miler, a year ago. She finished first female and third overall, and felt good afterwards, except for one thing - her heel. She learned that she had a Haglund’s Deformity which impacted her Achilles tendon. After exhausting every other option, she had surgery last month. In this episode, she shares about…

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Andrea Lytle Peet & Jen Cox: "Hope" Is a Pretty Badass Word - R4R 398 46:46

1M ago46:46

46:46

Andrea Lytle Peet went from completing a half Ironman to needing a cane to walk, less than six months later. She was ultimately diagnosed with ALS, at the age of 33. Doctors told her that she had two to five years to live, and that before she died, she would lose the ability to walk, talk, move, eat and breathe. Now, ten years later, she is the fir…

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Lorna Mann: The "Why" Will Connect You - R4R 397 1:04:13

2M ago1:04:13

1:04:13

Cheering on others as they pursue their goals means more to Lorna Mann than her own accomplishments. It’s a mindset that she attributes to the encouragement of Charlie Dark and the Run Dem Crew. Now she mentors others, helping them to discover their full potential. For complete show notes and links, visit our website at runningforreal.com/episode39…

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Tiffany K. Martin: Not Just For Runners - R4R 396 57:31

2M ago57:31

57:31

Tiffany K. Martin believes that “health” is about much more than the traditional elements of healthcare. She recognized that the existing system doesn’t adequately address the needs of many people, and so she founded Elevated Health and Community to provide resources for those who need them the most. Elevated’s “Not Just for Runners” event includes…

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Roberto Mandje: Running Meets You Where You Are - R4R 395 58:14

2M ago58:14

58:14

Roberto Mandje believes in meeting people where they are, which is also where he believes running will meet you. His philosophy stems from his multi-cultural upbringing and his professional running career, when he competed in the 2004 Olympics, the IAAF World Cross Country Championships, and twice in the XTERRA Trail World Championship. For complet…

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Mikah Meyer: A Walk in the Park. ALL the Parks. - R4R 394 1:09:59

2M ago1:09:59

1:09:59

Mikah Meyer is the first person to experience all 419 U.S. National Park Service sites in a single journey. He also made a different kind of history along the way, becoming the first openly gay man featured in an outdoors recreation campaign, for REI. Now he advocates for greater inclusion of the LGBTQ+ community in the outdoor space. His documenta…

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Fiona O'Keeffe: Imperfect Advocacy - R4R 393 1:03:31

3M ago1:03:31

1:03:31

Fiona O’Keeffe raced into the record books in the U.S. Olympic Marathon Trials this year. In her debut at the distance, she smashed the previous record, set by Shalane Flanagan in 2012, by over three minutes. She also became the youngest woman to claim victory. She’s focusing on her performance, but she’s also embracing the opportunity to champion …

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Erin Bailey: Influencing with Intention - R4R 392 1:01:06

3M ago1:01:06

1:01:06

As a runner and fitness professional herself, Erin Bailey understands how difficult it can be for athletes to represent themselves on social media and in their brand relationships. Her talent agency, Momentum Management, helps them present themselves authentically and forge business relationships that align with their values. For complete show note…

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Matt Green: Finding the Cross Sections - R4R 391 1:00:32

3M ago1:00:32

1:00:32

Many people define themselves in one way: “I am a runner.” “I am a DJ.” “I am an artist.” Matt Green, on the other hand, describes himself as a “multi-hyphenate.” The co-founder of the District Running Collective (DRC) combines his talents to explore different ways of impacting the world. For complete show notes and links, visit our website at runn…

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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Alex Hermanson: Nobody's Looking at You - R4R 403 1:09:18

1
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

1
Dan Churchill: Get the Reps In - R4R 400 1:02:13

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Tina Update - R4R 399 25:32

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Andrea Lytle Peet & Jen Cox: "Hope" Is a Pretty Badass Word - R4R 398 46:46

1
Lorna Mann: The "Why" Will Connect You - R4R 397 1:04:13

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Tiffany K. Martin: Not Just For Runners - R4R 396 57:31

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Roberto Mandje: Running Meets You Where You Are - R4R 395 58:14

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Mikah Meyer: A Walk in the Park. ALL the Parks. - R4R 394 1:09:59

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Fiona O'Keeffe: Imperfect Advocacy - R4R 393 1:03:31

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Erin Bailey: Influencing with Intention - R4R 392 1:01:06

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Matt Green: Finding the Cross Sections - R4R 391 1:00:32

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