The Gracefully Aging Runner, was an idea I came up with for a 2019 podcast campaign. Although, this theme got put on the back burner in lieu of my current interest and theme called, “Runner GRIT”. Ironically though, when I read in an ‘Runner’s World’ magazine article about Larry Erlandson, the two topics immediately meshed … Continue reading "Runner’s GRIT Talks with Larry Erlandson" The post Runner’s GRIT Talks with Larry Erlandson appeared first on .

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Runner’s GRIT Talks with Larry Erlandson

If anyone knows what running grit means, it's Bethany Praska! Bethany has a unique running history and evolution from being a D1 track athlete who found her running finesse in the 800 meter distance, went on to run post-collegiately as an elite runner who competed at the 2016 Olympic trials, and now runs 50 mile ultras. The post GRIT Talks with Bethany Praska appeared first on .

GRIT Talks with Bethany Praska

Runner's GRIT Campaign and RMC Podcast Interview with Briana Steffens. Briana is a runner who has been growing her running GRIT since high school but recently reproved to herself how much running GRIT she was capable of by jumping straight from the 5k distance to the Marathon. She now trains her 12 year old son and teaches him how to grow and develop his own life's GRIT by training with him for his first 1/2 marathon. The post Runner’s GRIT Campaign Interview with Briana Steffens appeared first on .

Runner’s GRIT Campaign Interview with Briana Steffens

Extreme winter weather conditions seems to be the derailing for so many runner's across the U.S. lately. I'm constantly asking myself, how can I overcome adversity in life and sometimes what I realize is that the conclusions I come to, overlap into my running as well. I've discovered or rather, re-discovered, a couple of tactics and ways for "Reframing the Running Brain" that I think have been working for me. I"ll share them with you and maybe they'll work for you too. The post Reframing the Running Brain appeared first on .

Reframing the Running Brain

This amazing ultra runner and inspirational woman happened to be representing the Girls on the Run program, at the Iowa Running Company's Ladies Night, which I guest spoke at almost two weeks ago now. Her name is Kelly Teeselink and man oh man, is she the real deal! The post How One Gritty Ultra Runner Gives Back thru Girls on the Run appeared first on .

How One Gritty Ultra Runner Gives Back thru Girls on the Run

I could’ve sat all afternoon and listened to Mike’s captivating voice and his unique stories!  Phenomenal stories collected from years of being a high school track and field and cross country coach at Columbus Junction, as well as the lead announcer for 16 years at the Drake Relays, and having a massive Iowa running culture … Continue reading "Drake Relays Announcer – Mike Jay and His Way of Paying It Forward" The post Drake Relays Announcer – Mike Jay and His Way of Paying It Forward appeared first on .

Drake Relays Announcer – Mike Jay and His Way of Paying It Forward

A few weeks back our local Cedar Rapids running shoe store, Iowa Running Company, hosted a “Ladies Night” for 30 runners.  The evening included self-defense techniques by one of Cedar Rapids own CRPD, sports bra fittings with a Brooks representative, a few guest speakers like myself and some great swag for each of the attendees.  … Continue reading "Iowa Runner Campaign Highlights Emily Moffitt" The post Iowa Runner Campaign Highlights Emily Moffitt appeared first on .

Iowa Runner Campaign Highlights Emily Moffitt

Happy Hump Day Runners!  A few weeks back a former Prairie High School alumni, Morgan Russel,  had reached out to me to introduce herself and the Type 1 Diabetes Running Program that she is trying to establish here locally in Cedar Rapids.  I have to admit, it was the first time I’d heard of the global … Continue reading "Local Chapter for Type One Run" The post Local Chapter for Type One Run appeared first on .

Local Chapter for Type One Run

The leaves on the trees have begun to change and radiate fall’s beauty thru it’s vibrant hues.  It’s this time of year that many runners revel in all the glory of the crisp air and sanctuary of the outdoors.  With much anticipation of training that will culminate towards fall marathons, trail runs and the community … Continue reading "Capital Striders Happenings and RMC Podcast Interviews" The post Capital Striders Happenings and RMC Podcast Interviews appeared first on .

Capital Striders Happenings and RMC Podcast Interviews

Do you get paid to run?  Are you endorsed by running shoe companies to wear their shoes while running fast, with the hopes that it’ll influence watchers to go out and buy XYZ shoe brand so they can be fast too?  Do you get to include daily naps and massage and a dietician into your … Continue reading "Holy Mother Runners from Iowa" The post Holy Mother Runners from Iowa appeared first on .

Holy Mother Runners from Iowa

Yesterday, I had the fortunate opportunity to be able to sit down and chat with a woman who was a 6x All-American college runner but claimed she ran in high school just for fun.  She is also now finding her return to running after bearing her first child and is a young Iowa businesswoman who … Continue reading "Meet Lindsey Andrews – A Mother, A Runner, A Business Woman" The post Meet Lindsey Andrews – A Mother, A Runner, A Business Woman appeared first on .

Meet Lindsey Andrews – A Mother, A Runner, A Business Woman

I’ve been a Cedar Rapidian (Cedar Rapids resident) for almost forty years.  I’ve also been a runner for the large majority of those years and have trained thru many miles on the trails and streets of our town.  I’d like to share this blog post called, ‘A Runners Guide to Downtown Cedar Rapids and the … Continue reading "A Runners Guide to Downtown Cedar Rapids and the NewBo District" The post A Runners Guide to Downtown Cedar Rapids and the NewBo District appeared first on .

A Runners Guide to Downtown Cedar Rapids and the NewBo District

This Monday morning started off blissfully with a post-race easy five mile run with the rising sun and on the waning high of last weekends, Drake Road Races Festivities in Des Moines.  Congratulations to all of the runners who participated in either the 5k, the 10k or the half marathon and were able to catapult … Continue reading "“Don’t Let The Name Fool You!” – The Iowa Running Company Isn’t Just for Runners" The post “Don’t Let The Name Fool You!” – The Iowa Running Company Isn’t Just for Runners appeared first on .

“Don’t Let The Name Fool You!” – The Iowa Running Company Isn’t Just for Runners

Last week I blogged about our upcoming RUN CRANDIC road races in an effort to build the hype and spread the word.  I continued that momentum with interviewing Mark Powers with Corridor Running and did my first official Q&A interview for my new RMC Podcast available on iTunes.  It was a ton of fun getting … Continue reading "RMC Podcast Interviews Monica Nieves About the Run CRANDIC Races" The post RMC Podcast Interviews Monica Nieves About the Run CRANDIC Races appeared first on .

RMC Podcast Interviews Monica Nieves About the Run CRANDIC Races

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