• Episode 12: Meet Author Nita Sweeney
    Feb 28 2021

    About Nita, which includes links that were discussed in the podcast: 

    Nita Sweeney is the award-winning wellness author of the running and mental health memoir, Depression Hates a Moving Target: How Running with My Dog Brought Me Back from the Brink and co-creator of the writing journal, You Should Be Writing: A Journal of Inspiration & Instruction to Keep Your Pen Moving. A long-time meditator, three-time marathoner, and former assistant to writing practice originator Natalie Goldberg, Nita founded the Facebook group Mind, Mood, and Movement to support mental well-being through meditation, exercise, and writing practice. She lives in central Ohio with her husband, Ed, and their yellow Labrador retriever, Scarlet. Download your free copy of Nita’s eBook Three Ways to Heal Your Mind.

    Show More Show Less
    37 mins
  • Episode 11: Meet Erik Heine, a Team Hoyt leader
    Feb 14 2021

    This episode we meet Erik Heine, who helps lead Team Hoyt in Oklahoma. Erik also has thousands of miles under his belt -- he regularly runs 2,000 miles a year! 

    - Follow Erik on Twitter

    - Team Hoyt Oklahoma: Facebook | Website

    - The original duo, Dick and Rick Hoyt.

    We also talk to Erik about virtual events that have helped Team Hoyt continue during the pandemic since spring 2020. 

    Show More Show Less
    28 mins
  • Episode 10: Get to know Henry Howard
    Dec 21 2020

    Henry Howard (@HenryHoward on Twitter) once was called “Molasses” after a grade-school track-and-field now. Now he’s completed numerous marathons and ultramarathons, and is coaching others to some awesome race-day experiences.

    He’s also the founder of RunSpirited.com, a website devoted to inspiring race stories, race previews and recaps, and gear reviews.

    Get to know Henry in our 10th episode of the #RunChat podcast!

     

    Show More Show Less
    21 mins
  • Episode 9: Take a journey with Steena
    Dec 5 2020

    #RunChat co-founder David talks with Steena about her running adventures, ranging from her first marathon to being injured to completing an Ironman.  David and Steena have "known" each other for 10 years via social media, so you'll get to hear how chatting on Twitter can really lead to some life-long friendships. 

    Show More Show Less
    24 mins
  • Episode 8: Blue Ridge Marathon
    Nov 19 2020

    In addition to talking about COVID's impact on racing, we talk about many of the things that make the Foot Levelers Blue Ridge Marathon a bucket list race. 

    Show More Show Less
    21 mins
  • Episode 7: Get to know AfterShokz even more
    Oct 22 2020

    AfterShokz has been a #RunChat sponsor since late 2018. Get to know them even more as we talk to Colin, one of the people behind those awesome tweets each chat! We talk about what's coming up to close out 2020, and how they have pivoted throughout the year. It's our first podcast with one of our longtime sponsors, so we hope you enjoy getting to know them beyond their tweets and profile pic! 

    Show More Show Less
    20 mins
  • Episode 6: Meet Running Coach Caleb Masland
    Oct 4 2020

    Caleb Masland - founder of TWB Running - has been doing "virtual" things before "virtual" became one of the keywords of 2020. In this episode of the #RunChat podcast, hear first-hand what's in the mind of a running coach and how one may be able to help you push through mental and physical struggles. We also talk about an injury that Caleb has dealt with for years, as well as how things are so different this year with COVID. You also want to listen to the end to hear his answer about who he would love to go for a run with. 

    Show More Show Less
    31 mins
  • Episode 5: Meet Naomi, @Naythere on Twitter
    Aug 14 2020

    Naomi Barnett - @Naythere on Twitter - was voted “Most Likely to Win a Triathlon” in high school and is now an age-group placing half marathoner, marathoner and triathlete who manages to find a way to balance the three while dealing with health issues.

    “I am also queer and observantly Jewish, and have had to navigate both of those identities in the running world,” Naomi told us in our questionnaire ahead of the conversation.

    Check out more #RunChat podcasts RIGHT HERE.

    Show More Show Less
    32 mins