Louise Landry is nothing short of inspirations as we talk about how she will accept no limitations. At age 56, a stroke survivor and more active than people half her age, Louise continues to push her limits and inspire those around her. Louise has been a part of Monthly Membership since is started over a year ago (at the time of this post/recording) and has been with us for whole food detoxes before hand. Along with workouts throughout the week, weekly yoga and NIA classes Louise stays active all the time. As a stroke survivor and limitations in eye sight and her left arm Louise doesn’t let anything hold her back, in fact you might say she does more than the average person regardless of what limitation might be put in front of her. Dorothy and I traveled to Lethbridge to run with Louise for her first 5K after training for only 4 months. She’ll tell you herself she doesn’t love running, but I think the challenge is what keeps her going. She actually signed up for another 5k that she hopes to run in the winter to raise money for the food bank. In this interview I asked Louise if she had any advice for someone that might say they are too old to set a new goal or go after something that might interest them. She said, ‘give it a shot, there’s always a way around any limitation you may seem to have. Take it slow, schedule your workouts in and work progressively toward your goals‘. Truly an inspiration. Thank you for all that you do Louise, we couldn’t be happier we found you.

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Accept No Limitations

I am blessed to be a happily married wife, mother of 3 children , physician and triathlete. I truly believe exercise is medicine. Exercise and my faith has carried me through very deep valleys in my life. In combination with healthy eating, exercise is the best life insurance you can buy for yourself. It has become a priority in my life, over a perfectly clean house and up to date laundry. Everyone can achieve huge goals in life by sticking to a plan and doing a little bit every day. With six years of commitment, I was blessed to compete in 3 World Championship races, raced Boston Marathon and I am training to do my first Full Ironman in November.

Leoni Kelly World Championship Triathlon Training

Dean Kroetsch is in his Mid-fifties, happily married father of four, grandfather of one J. Active all my life in recreational sports but I don’t really consider myself an “athlete”. I do take pride in being in it for “the long run”; married to the same beautiful woman for 32 years. I’ve worked for the same company and career for over 36 years. And I run long distance races fundraising for the Leukemia and Lymphoma Society of Canada through Team In Training. ​ ​​I ran some cross country when I was in junior high school but not since. My daughter Brianne got me back into running in 2014. We went in a half marathon in Calgary where I saw the table for Team In Training. ​​ ​​My Dad is a leukemia survivor. Bone marrow transplant in 1990. Still alive today. 14 grandchildren and three great-grandchildren he wouldn’t have experienced were it not for the research done and the patient care given to him. I help fundraise so others can live lives of victory.

Dean Kroetsch Boston Marathon Experience

Kathrine Switzer has long been one of running’s most iconic figures. But when she was inducted into the U.S.A. National Women’s Hall of Fame, it was not just for breaking barriers being the first female to finish the Boston Marathon, or last woman to win the NYC Marathon, but also for creating positive global social change. Because of her, millions of women are now empowered by the simple act of running.

Kathrine Switzer Marathon Woman

Listen to Dorothy as she talks about the importance of running with a purpose. After her friend and running partner passed away she decided to start a campaign called Running for Rozina where Dorothy plans to raise money for the Children’s Hospital art program. More details in the show from her training program to recovery, addressing post goal depression and more.

Running for a Purpose

   Past athletic history,   Training and nutrition,   What it takes to be at this level,   Balancing training with other life demands,   Thoughts about OCR one day being in the Olympics

Faye Stenning Pro Spartan Racer

Santi Rodriguez is a seminarian at the Episcopal Seminary of the Southwest in Austin, TX. He has a bachelor's degree in Theology and Philosophy, a master's in Social and Political Thought, and a master's in Spiritual Formation and Soul Care. He has worked as spiritual director, retreat director, and a chaplain in an ICU unit. Currently, he is completing a master's in divinity, as he prepares for ordination next summer. A native of Colombia, Rodriguez called Canada home for 14 years before moving to the United States to be with his now wife. He is a husband and father. Santi is a midpacker runner. He started running five years ago. Since then, he has focused mostly on improving his time in longer races. He has learned to love the process more than the results. He has run a dozen half-marathons and four marathons. He is currently training for his first ultra: a virtual 50k in October, 2020. For more information on how Santi understands the spirituality of running, see this blog entry: http://peekaboowithgod.blogspot.com/2018/12/my-encounter-with-meditative-running.html

Santiago Rodriguez

   began running at age 47   started running because of a bet from his brother   found help from a running club   did 250 marathons in 1 year   raised 1.3 million for the charity Right to Play   5 World Records   find what you’re good at   putting one foot in front of the other 

Finish the Race Attitude

For over 15 years, Rod Dixon was among the world’s best middle distance runners, winning medals at the Olympics, World Cross Country Championships, 1500 meter Champion of the United States, France, Great Britain & New Zealand, and Champion of the 1983 New York City Marathon. What Rod experienced and remembered most as a boy, a visit from Sir Edmund Hillary to his school, that visit instilled Inspiration, Empowered Rod Dixon to Achieve success in running the hills and trails outside of Nelson, New Zealand, and that Inspiration, the thrill of competition, team work, fitness and health are the legs of the KiDS Running and Nutrition program he created in 1990 in New Zealand to inspire the next generation, a promise he made to Sir Edmund in 1972. KiDSMARATHON is designed as an “In-School” 8 - 10 or 40 week Run Club/Daily Mile program for elementary age school children. The essential components of the program, “Healthy Connections” nutrition education - healthy eating, training tips, and running skills for the duration of the program. The “Final Mile” is a celebration of their achievements where they are awarded a finisher shirt and replica medal from a race that Rod Dixon has participated in.

Rod Dixon and KiDSMARATHON

Native from Los Angeles, Nadia Ruiz is an educator, coach, and speaker aiming to make a change in her community by motivating and inspiring individuals of all backgrounds to achieve their goals. Nadia's fitness journey began when she stepped on the start line to her first marathon at the age of 14. Crossing the finish line with her father for the first time transformed her and she fell in love with the sport. Twenty-two years later, she has completed 145 marathons with 75 Boston Qualifiers, 100 half marathons, 16 full and half Ironmans, 16 ultra marathons, and several adventure races, frequently in the top of her age group or overall women. She has traveled the world to 27 countries exploring challenging events, cultures, and connecting with people around the world to now almost reaching 500 lifetime races. Graduating from UCLA with a Bachelor's in Biology, Master's in Education, and CA Biology Teacher's credential, she has taught, coached, and worked in event production for the past 15 years. In 2013, Nadia was named the Youngest Latina to Run 100 Marathons in the world. In 2020, racing, travel, and events have come to a stop; however, she continues to try to educate and inspire her online community as she recreates herself in a changing industry. Nadia's goal is to continue to inspire her community and make an impact as a coach, speaker, and athlete demonstrating we each have it within us to follow our biggest dreams.

Iron Girl Nadia on Finishing Strong

   Making time to run with a full life – Dave said, it comes down to priorities   We’re all human   Dave’s Desert Solstice run   Being arrogant and following what you’re passionate about   what it’s like to run for 24 hrs   manifest destiny   running for 6 consecutive marathons   running is mostly mental   experience is what gets you through difficult times   mitochondrial dis-ease   recovery after a 24hr run   nutrition pre, during and post run

Ultra Marathoner Dave Proctor

   From New Brunswick   Started out playing hockey, running, fishing, then got into cross country skiing   Starting running so he could ski   Moved to Calgary   Loved climbing   Married, had kids then got into more conventional road running   2009 found out son Evan had Mitochondrial disease   Runs to relieve stress   Part of the Bow Valley Harriers   More on what Mitochondrial Disease is…. 

Blaine Penny on Mitochondrial Disease

Coach Denise, AKA The Marathon Whisperer has been coaching runners of all abilities and ages since 2010. She started coaching part-time after surviving a near fatal car accident. It’s been her way to give back to running for what running has given to her since she first laced up her running shoes in the 4th grade.  Through her coaching business, Run For Change, she provides virtual, group and one on one coaching. In the latter, she literally runs the race and or workout with her client.  In 2016, Denise left her 26-year career in accounting to coach full-time because she is that passionate about sharing running and finish lines with anyone that comes her way.  She has guided runners to their first mile all the way to their first 100-mile event.  She recently published a book to help runners complete their first marathon, “Me, You & 26.2 -Coach Denise’s Guide to Get YOU to YOUR First Marathon” Denise is also a Co-founder of Girls on the Run-Chicago.  She has personally run over 300 races across 7 Continents. This includes 117 marathons, 2 Ironman triathlons and 2 100-mile ultramarathons.  In 2019 she completed her second round of the Abbott World Marathon Majors, became a member of the 7 Continents Club and also fulfilled her life long dream to go to Everest Base Camp. She ran the Everest Marathon!   Her goal in working with her clients is to help them run their first, fastest and or funnest race. She is a Certified Road Runners Club of America and UASTF Level 1 certified coach.  

Surviving a Near Fatal Car Accident

For most of my life I’ve been the athlete, funny how I find myself in a new position in life as more so the coach. I can’t say I’ve entirely understood coaches (I had a hard time really connecting with most I’ve had). But the experience is entirely different.You work so hard to prepare who you’re working with. It’s not like the sessions are over after the 60 mins is up. You’re always thinking about the progress of whomever you’re working with (online or in person). I’m wondering how they’re doing during the week. If what we’ve talked about is working, if it will get them results and if what is expected is being done.You almost feel helpless at times because you’re not able to actually do it for them. All you can do is support, encourage and find ways to help them get results. I almost find myself more nervous at times coaching than when I was performing.Their victories almost feel like yours both big and small, and their set backs are yours the same as you find new ways to help them reach the goals you both set out to achieve.A big shout out to Noel Darcy who’s been working with me for quite some time. More months than I can count, he came to me and said he’ll be training for the Death Race in Grande Cache which is 125 KM course. Hard to even try to understand how long that is for most of us.Noel’s been working incredibly hard from nutrition to workouts and (especially in this case) recovery. At the point of this post there’s only 23hrs until the race begins and I couldn’t be more excited for all of Noel’s hard work to pay off. Looking forward to hearing how it goes Noel, we’ll be with you.

Death Race Finisher

Today we're bringing on  Dorothy Keith to talk about Essential Oils for Runners. She's super passionate about holistic health and helping people live healthy lives.In this case she wanted to share her love and passion of essential oils and teach runners how they can make a difference in their lives.The main topics we'll cover today is the Respitory system, very important for runners. We all know if you can't catch your breath it's going to be very difficult to finish your run strong.We have muscle recovery, which means the quicker we recovery the sooner we'll be able to get back at those challenging workouts.Hydration is always important for runners especially for how much fluid is lost during runs.Digestion is another topics as well because we know how nervous some people get right before a race. Dorothy talks about how to calm your nerves and prevent an upset stomach.And lastly she'll talk about what oils help with mental clarity. We know how important the mental game of athletics is, so why not use some of these tips to step up  your mental game before a race! The oils listed and talked about in this show include the following:Respiratory - Raven, RC, EucalyptusMuscle Recovery - Panaway, Copaiba, Peppermint Hydration - Lemon, grapefruit, lime, orange Digestion - Digize, Aromaease, Peppermint Mental Clarity -  Frankincense, Valor 

Essential Oils for Runners

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