Natalie Mitchell has proven that even long-term dedicated amateur runners can get faster, even into their 50's. She's a shining example of what's possible. Not only that, she's a dedicated coach who has also been assisting with two of her children's high school team. The boys squad, on which her son Josh is a senior, just won the 4A California title and was ranked in the 20th in the nation. Natalie's daughter, Megan, was a freshman on the girls squad which also had a successful season.

In this episode, Natalie shares how she has helped cultivate a love of running with her children while addressing their individual differences and making sure her passion for the sport doesn't overwhelm her desire to help them forge their own path in the sport.

You can learn more about Natalie at www.instagram.com/natrunsfar.

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Personalized Coaching - Are you looking to work with a running coach? I am here for you! I've been working with runners of all ages and abilities for five years - from newer runners, masters runners looking to PR, and folks hoping to break 3:00 in the marathon. You can learn more by going to www.mckirdytrained.com, where I coach, or by emailing me at [email protected].

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In this conversation, Matt interviews Arthur Blue, an accomplished ultra runner and military veteran. They discuss Arthur's journey from a traditional athletic background to embracing ultra running, influenced by his military experiences. Arthur shares insights on the challenges of his first ultra marathon, the lessons learned from failure, and the importance of maintaining a balanced training regimen that includes lifting heavy. The conversation highlights the mental and physical resilience required in endurance sports and the personal growth that comes from pushing one's limits.

Arthur also shares his experiences with mountain races, the challenges of training in extreme heat, and his transition to cycling as a new passion. He discusses his preparation for the JFK 50 ultra marathon, the race's historical significance, and how he has sustained his endurance training as a lifestyle. Arthur emphasizes the importance of listening to his body, finding joy in his pursuits, and the community of endurance athletes.

You can follow Arthur on Instagram at www.instagram.com/arthur.blue3.

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ASICS - Checkout the upcoming Novablast 5 and pre-order this amazing shoe at www.asics.com.

Peregrune - I've been using Peregrune supplements, including their Runner Multivitamin and Runner Joint, everyday since 2023 and for good reason. They are NSF and third-party tested. They are also for runner, created by runners. Save 15% on your purchase at www.peregrune.com by using code "RAMBLING" at checkout.

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Rambling Runner Resources

Personalized Coaching - Are you looking to work with a running coach? I am here for you! I've been working with runners of all ages and abilities for five years - from newer runners, masters runners looking to PR, and folks hoping to break 3:00 in the marathon. You can learn more by going to www.mckirdytrained.com, where I coach, or by emailing me at [email protected].

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In this episode, host Matt Chittim shares insights on winter running challenges, post-marathon recovery strategies, and how to maintain fitness during the holiday season. He emphasizes the importance of staying active, adapting workouts for winter conditions, and finding ways to keep up with fitness goals despite busy schedules. Matt encourages listeners to invest in their health and offers practical tips for navigating the winter months and holiday festivities while staying committed to their running goals.

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Sponsors

ASICS - Checkout the upcoming Novablast 5 and pre-order this amazing shoe at www.asics.com.

Peregrune - I've been using Peregrune supplements, including their Runner Multivitamin and Runner Joint, everyday since 2023 and for good reason. They are NSF and third-party tested. They are also for runner, created by runners. Save 15% on your purchase at www.peregrune.com by using code "RAMBLING" at checkout.

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Rambling Runner Resources

Personalized Coaching - Are you looking to work with a running coach? I am here for you! I've been working with runners of all ages and abilities for five years - from newer runners, masters runners looking to PR, and folks hoping to break 3:00 in the marathon. You can learn more by going to www.mckirdytrained.com, where I coach, or by emailing me at [email protected].

Rambling Runner Run Club - I am excited to announce a new venture that I’ve been thinking about creating for over a year. This is a place to interact with fellow runners, catch-up on the latest in the running world, and learn from your fellow amateur runners. In addition, each month I will host conversations, interview people from across the running world, and share interesting and insightful content. Join us here - https://rambling-runner-run-club.mn.co/landing/plans/1433028.

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Cindy Vink's marathon progression is the dream of nearly all dedicated amateur runners who step up to the 26.2 mile distance. Two years ago she ran her first marathon in 4:36. A high quality effort, especially when you factor in her lower mileage training. Two years later, in her third marathon, Cindy ran a blistering 3:14! In this episode, Cindy details this amazing improvement and everything that went into it.

You can follow Cindy at www.instagram.com/gingergonerunning.

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Sponsors

ASICS - Checkout the upcoming Novablast 5 and pre-order this amazing shoe at www.asics.com.

Peregrune - I've been using Peregrune supplements, including their Runner Multivitamin and Runner Joint, everyday since 2023 and for good reason. They are NSF and third-party tested. They are also for runner, created by runners. Save 15% on your purchase at www.peregrune.com by using code "RAMBLING" at checkout.

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Rambling Runner Resources

Personalized Coaching - Are you looking to work with a running coach? I am here for you! I've been working with runners of all ages and abilities for five years - from newer runners, masters runners looking to PR, and folks hoping to break 3:00 in the marathon. You can learn more by going to www.mckirdytrained.com, where I coach, or by emailing me at [email protected].

Rambling Runner Run Club - I am excited to announce a new venture that I’ve been thinking about creating for over a year. This is a place to interact with fellow runners, catch-up on the latest in the running world, and learn from your fellow amateur runners. In addition, each month I will host conversations, interview people from across the running world, and share interesting and insightful content. Join us here - https://rambling-runner-run-club.mn.co/landing/plans/1433028.

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Last weekend Lindsey Bradley set a PR and a course record at the Indy Monumental Marathon. Like many times in her running journey, Lindsey had to overcome a significant hurdle on her way to victory (in this case, a hard fall after getting clipped by a fellow runner). In this fascinating episode, Lindsey details her amazing running journey, including all of its twists and turns, that led to her triumphant win.

You can follow Lindsey at www.instagram.com/lindseyy_buchle.

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Sponsors

ASICS - Checkout the upcoming Novablast 5 and pre-order this amazing shoe at www.asics.com.

Peregrune - I've been using Peregrune supplements, including their Runner Multivitamin and Runner Joint, everyday since 2023 and for good reason. They are NSF and third-party tested. They are also for runner, created by runners. Save 15% on your purchase at www.peregrune.com by using code "RAMBLING" at checkout.

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Rambling Runner Resources

Personalized Coaching - Are you looking to work with a running coach? I am here for you! I've been working with runners of all ages and abilities for five years - from newer runners, masters runners looking to PR, and folks hoping to break 3:00 in the marathon. You can learn more by going to www.mckirdytrained.com, where I coach, or by emailing me at [email protected].

Rambling Runner Run Club - I am excited to announce a new venture that I’ve been thinking about creating for over a year. This is a place to interact with fellow runners, catch-up on the latest in the running world, and learn from your fellow amateur runners. In addition, each month I will host conversations, interview people from across the running world, and share interesting and insightful content. Join us here - https://rambling-runner-run-club.mn.co/landing/plans/1433028.

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Allie Caminiti is back on the podcast with some important information for runners of all abilities who are having trouble with feelings of shame in their running, and in themselves.

In this episode, she provides valuable information what is "shame," how to recognize if it affecting us, the sneaky ways it can hide in our lives, and how we can overcome this powerful and destructive emotion.

Allie has been running for over 20 years, both competitively and recreationally. She is a sub-3 hour marathoner and her first marathon was the TCS NYC Marathon in 2014 where she unexpectedly qualified for Boston. She has completed 12 marathons ranging from large city races to small town courses with small fields and few spectators. She has run five of the six World Marathon Majors, including NYC, Boston, Chicago, Tokyo, and Berlin.

You can follow Allie at www.instagram.com/tinybutmightyrunner and visit her website at www.mindrunnercoaching.com.

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Sponsors

ASICS - Checkout the upcoming Novablast 5 and pre-order this amazing shoe at www.asics.com.

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Rambling Runner Resources

Personalized Coaching - Are you looking to work with a running coach? I am here for you! I've been working with runners of all ages and abilities for five years - from newer runners, masters runners looking to PR, and folks hoping to break 3:00 in the marathon. You can learn more by going to www.mckirdytrained.com, where I coach, or by emailing me at [email protected].

Rambling Runner Run Club - I am excited to announce a new venture that I’ve been thinking about creating for over a year. This is a place to interact with fellow runners, catch-up on the latest in the running world, and learn from your fellow amateur runners. In addition, each month I will host conversations, interview people from across the running world, and share interesting and insightful content. Join us here - https://rambling-runner-run-club.mn.co/landing/plans/1433028.

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In a modern take on runner's travel guide, Yü Wu has documented his of explorations of U.S. cities through running, offering an insider's look via photos, words, and detailed route maps. Yü Wu is shares his photographic running log and maps, on his Instagram @yutherunner and his city guides at thecityrunner.com. In addition to his travel logs, which are absolutely incredible resources, he has also created weekend "to-do" manuals for many major marathons including industry pop-up shops and popular shake-out runs.

Finally, he is not merely a fantastic service provider. Yü Wu is also incredibly fast with a sub-18:00 5k PR and a 2:46 marathon.

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Sponsors

ASICS - Checkout the upcoming Novablast 5 and pre-order this amazing shoe at www.asics.com.

Peregrune - I've been using Peregrune supplements, including their Runner Multivitamin and Runner Joint, everyday since 2023 and for good reason. They are NSF and third-party tested. They are also for runner, created by runners. Save 15% on your purchase at www.peregrune.com by using code "RAMBLING" at checkout.

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Rambling Runner Resources

Personalized Coaching - Are you looking to work with a running coach? I am here for you! I've been working with runners of all ages and abilities for five years - from newer runners, masters runners looking to PR, and folks hoping to break 3:00 in the marathon. You can learn more by going to www.mckirdytrained.com, where I coach, or by emailing me at [email protected].

Rambling Runner Run Club - I am excited to announce a new venture that I’ve been thinking about creating for over a year. This is a place to interact with fellow runners, catch-up on the latest in the running world, and learn from your fellow amateur runners. In addition, each month I will host conversations, interview people from across the running world, and share interesting and insightful content. Join us here - https://rambling-runner-run-club.mn.co/landing/plans/1433028.

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If you told me two weeks ago that Lindsay Jones would be a guest on the podcast, I would have called you a liar (while secretly wishing you were correct). Lindsay is one of my favorite NFL media members, she is the Senior Editor/NFL for The Ringer, and an experienced amateur runner.

Well, it happened - Lindsay Jones is on the show I couldn't be more excited!

Last weekend she set a 14 minute PR at the NYC Marathon despite juggling her never-ending professional to-do list (especially during the NFL season) as well as parental responsibilities. In this episode she details how she got faster at age 43 and is excited to keep getting faster in the future despite living a busy life in the tumultuous world of sports media.

You can read Lindsay's work at The Ringer here: www.theringer.com/authors/lindsay-jones

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Sponsors

ASICS - Checkout the upcoming Novablast 5 and pre-order this amazing shoe at www.asics.com.

Peregrune - I've been using Peregrune supplements, including their Runner Multivitamin and Runner Joint, everyday since 2023 and for good reason. They are NSF and third-party tested. They are also for runner, created by runners. Save 15% on your purchase at www.peregrune.com by using code "RAMBLING" at checkout.

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Rambling Runner Resources

Personalized Coaching - Are you looking to work with a running coach? I am here for you! I've been working with runners of all ages and abilities for five years - from newer runners, masters runners looking to PR, and folks hoping to break 3:00 in the marathon. You can learn more by going to www.mckirdytrained.com, where I coach, or by emailing me at [email protected].

Rambling Runner Run Club - I am excited to announce a new venture that I’ve been thinking about creating for over a year. This is a place to interact with fellow runners, catch-up on the latest in the running world, and learn from your fellow amateur runners. In addition, each month I will host conversations, interview people from across the running world, and share interesting and insightful content. Join us here - https://rambling-runner-run-club.mn.co/landing/plans/1433028.

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Norway has long stacked the field with champions in sports like Nordic skiing and sailing, but a new generation of athletes has arrived on the endurance scene, smashing records and grabbing medals in running, cycling, and triathlon.

Sports journalist Brad Culp unpacks the rise of the Norwegian method and its meticulous scientific protocols, which upend long-held beliefs about training and performance.

With its rugged terrain and harsh weather, Norway has a way of hardening competitors for any test. Culp explores the how the Scandinavian culture imbues a unique biopsychosocial approach to performance. He also introduces the athletes, coaches, and scientists who are shaking up the world of endurance sports. Their secret? Plenty of volume at low intensity, punctuated with hard-fought double-threshold workouts, which seems to turn workhorses into winners—they know when to hold back and when to go all-out.

The Norwegian Method is a real-life story of how discipline and determination can be employed to overcome seemingly impossible odds and achieve breakthrough performances. Culp gives endurance athletes a blueprint of how to adapt their training to look more like that of Norway’s Jakob Ingebrigtsen and Kristian Blummenfelt.

You can purchase Brad's book here.

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ASICS - Check out my favorite footwear brand, and the new Superblast 2 (my favorite shoe of 2024) at www.asics.com.

Peregrune - I've been using Peregrune supplements, including their Runner Multivitamin and Runner Joint, everyday since 2023 and for good reason. They are NSF and third-party tested. They are also for runner, created by runners. Save 15% on your purchase at www.peregrune.com by using code "RAMBLING" at checkout.

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Rambling Runner Resources

Personalized Coaching - Are you looking to work with a running coach? I am here for you! I've been working with runners of all ages and abilities for five years - from newer runners, masters runners looking to PR, and folks hoping to break 3:00 in the marathon. You can learn more by going to www.mckirdytrained.com, where I coach, or by emailing me at [email protected].

Rambling Runner Run Club - I am excited to announce a new venture that I’ve been thinking about creating for over a year. This is a place to interact with fellow runners, catch-up on the latest in the running world, and learn from your fellow amateur runners. In addition, each month I will host conversations, interview people from across the running world, and share interesting and insightful content. Join us here - https://rambling-runner-run-club.mn.co/landing/plans/1433028.

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In 2023, McKirdy Trained created an Olympic Trials focused race to serve athletes from all over the world to earn their national standards. The race produced more global standards in our event than any other race in the USA in 2023 - including World Majors! Even 44 USATF Olympic trials times!

Now they are expanding their reach and offering that same service to a larger audience.

March 29th-30th at Rockland Lake State Park, New York

• Breaking 3 - the name says it all! But do we expect to see a few under 2:30! Entry standards apply.
• Road to Tokyo - a professional marathon event to help emerging elite and top professionals. Over $20,000 in prize money! Entry standards apply.
• McKirdy Micro 10k - The fastest 10k course in the country. Open to all.

Three race events meant to serve athletes in finding their absolute best. Held on the fastest 3-mile loop in the country. This is where you run your fastest!

What you get:

• Tangent line
• Personal bottles every 3 miles
• TRUSTED pacers
• Prize money - over $30,000 in total!
• Cheer zones for friends and family every 3 miles!

What you don't get:

• Lines at the bathrooms
• Race day chaos
• Massive crowds to manage and run around
• Race day anxiety - we keep things simple!

Learn more about the McKirdy Micro Races: https://mckirdytrained.com/mckirdy-micro-races.

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Sponsors

ASICS - Check out my favorite footwear brand, and the new Superblast 2 (my favorite shoe of 2024) at www.asics.com.

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Rambling Runner Resources

Personalized Coaching - Are you looking to work with a running coach? I am here for you! I've been working with runners of all ages and abilities for five years - from newer runners, masters runners looking to PR, and folks hoping to break 3:00 in the marathon. You can learn more by going to www.mckirdytrained.com, where I coach, or by emailing me at [email protected].

Rambling Runner Run Club - I am excited to announce a new venture that I’ve been thinking about creating for over a year. This is a place to interact with fellow runners, catch-up on the latest in the running world, and learn from your fellow amateur runners. In addition, each month I will host conversations, interview people from across the running world, and share interesting and insightful content. Join us here - https://rambling-runner-run-club.mn.co/landing/plans/1433028.

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Chelsea Zaloumis is an accomplished marathoner and ultrarunner who burst on the scene over the last year in both her running and her hilarious running-focused short form video content. In this episode, Chelsea details how she qualified for the Boston Marathon, dove into the trail and ultra scene, and has dealt with sharing her running journey in a open and honest way even when she struggles (like she did recently at the Twin Cities Marathon).

Chelsea is an incredible bright, thoughtful, and funny individual and it was an honor to have her on the show.

You can follow Chelsea on Instagram at www.instagram.com/chelseazruns.

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Sponsors

ASICS - Check out my favorite footwear brand, and the new Superblast 2 (my favorite shoe of 2024) at www.asics.com.

Peregrune - I've been using Peregrune supplements, including their Runner Multivitamin and Runner Joint, everyday since 2023 and for good reason. They are NSF and third-party tested. They are also for runner, created by runners. Save 15% on your purchase at www.peregrune.com by using code "RAMBLING" at checkout.

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Rambling Runner Resources

Personalized Coaching - Are you looking to work with a running coach? I am here for you! I've been working with runners of all ages and abilities for five years - from newer runners, masters runners looking to PR, and folks hoping to break 3:00 in the marathon. You can learn more by going to www.mckirdytrained.com, where I coach, or by emailing me at [email protected].

Rambling Runner Run Club - I am excited to announce a new venture that I’ve been thinking about creating for over a year. This is a place to interact with fellow runners, catch-up on the latest in the running world, and learn from your fellow amateur runners. In addition, each month I will host conversations, interview people from across the running world, and share interesting and insightful content. Join us here - https://rambling-runner-run-club.mn.co/landing/plans/1433028.

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