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In this conversation we hear about the running experiences of each of the panelists and the work that's happening in the running community through their organizations. We then explored histories, current times, and possible futures through the perspectives and experiences of the three panelists. In particular we touch on the historic place running has in this area, and how many of the pathways we still follow today were laid down by the Native people who've been on this land for centuries. In this conversation we heard about the running experiences of each of the panelists and how the organizations they work with are involved in the local running community. We then explored histories, current times, and possible futures through the perspectives and experiences of the three panelists. In particular we touch on the historic place running has in this area, and how many of the pathways we still follow today were laid down by the Native people who've been on this land for centuries.
We covered the history of Heartbreak Hill, so named because of world-class runner and two-time Boston Marathon champion Ellison "Tarzan" Brown. And we discussed how Brown's legacy has yet to be fully acknowledged. We discuss the groundbreaking contributions of Marilyn Bevans, which led to discussing the importance of asking questions about what's missing from our histories.
Also covered, what is in the works to honor legacies like these, that have been overlooked. We talked about events and gatherings today that are shaping our run culture. We concluded with discussion around what keeps people motivated to continue running and what they value about this running community—in addition to considering ways this community can evolve to better serve those who are already running as well as those who are new to the sport. We wrapped up by hearing from people in attendance.
This was a wonderfully intimate and heartfelt discussion, and I am really thankful to Kim, Rochelle, and Carissa for sharing their time, experience, and thoughtful input, and for the people who attended and brought their experience and energy. Thank you to UYN Sports Boston, especially Tenzin and Nicole, for partnering on this event.
From this EpisodeRochelle Solomon on Instagram: @sweetroezgetsfit
Black Unicorn Marathoners on Instagram: @blackunicornmarathoner
Black Unicorn Marathoners Website: blackunicornmarathoners.org
Carissa McKinney on Instagram: @rissamckinney
Ohketeau Cultural Center: @ohketeau
Ohketeau Cultural Center Website: ohketeau.org
Kim Chisholm on Instagram: @_kc508_
26.2 Foundation on Instagram: @26.2foundation
26.2 Foundation Website: 26-2.org
Road to Wellness 5k, 2-Mile Run and summer training (all free): roadtowellness5k.com
26.TRUE on Instagram: @26.truemarathon
Girls on the Run Greater Boston: girlsontherunboston.org
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Music Credits
Cormac O'Regan, of Playtoh
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I have been wanting to highlight women running coaches through conversations for a while now, so here we go! This is the first of what will be a series of conversations I have every month or so, highlighting women who are guiding athletes in this sport. And to kick things off, what better place to start than my own coach, Molly Huddle.
Molly is well known as the legendary distance runner who’s set numerous American records and has been an Olympian, twice. Her list of accolades as a competitive runner is very long, spanning a professional career of two decades.
Molly is also well known for her work outside of competing, which focuses on women in sport, and in particular moms and pregnancy. Molly is the coauthor with Sara Slattery of the book How She Did It, and as you’ll hear in this episode, Molly is currently writing another book with Slattery and Alysia Montaño about running through pregnancy, tentatively titled Running through Motherhood. Molly is also the cohost with Montaño and Roisin McGettigan of the podcast Keeping Track. And, she’s mom to two young children.
In this conversation, I catch up with Molly and hear about her experiences and insights as a coach.
From this Episode
Molly Huddle on Instagram: @mollyhuddle
How She Did It book: howshediditbook.com
Dr. Stacy Sims on Instagram: @drstacysims
Dr. Margie Davenport on Instagram: @drmargiedavenport
Diljeet Taylor on Instagram: @diljeetdosanjhtaylor
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Music Credits
Cormac O'Regan, of Playtoh
Ikoliks, via Pixabay
Ways to Connect and Engage with Women's Running Stories
WRS Instagram: @womensrunningstories
Facebook: facebook.com/WomensRunningStories
Website: womensrunningstories.com
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Fehlende Folgen?
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Here on WRS Hildee Weiss shares her truly inspiring story of becoming an athlete and runner later in life. It is indeed a journey that has forever changed Hildee. She also shares her story in greater detail in her book, Embracing My Inner Athlete.
Hildee's story demonstrates that it is never too late to take control of your health and to try things that are new and different and challenging, and change your life in ways that are totally unexpected.
Back in 2014, Hilde Weiss wouldn't have imaged that just over a decade later she'd be where she is today: at that time, her wellness was languishing and she was, in her words, a couch potato. She was prioritizing the health and wellness of others over her own, and then she turned that all on its head: she went from diminishing health, struggling with body image and self-confidence, to doing something she considered truly impossible for her, becoming a runner—in her mid forties.
Now at 57, Hildee is looking forward to running for as long as she possibly can.
From this Episode
Hildee Weiss on Instagram: @momoffive68
Hildee Weiss blog: youwantmetodowhat.home.blog
Link to Embracing My Inner Athlete: simonandschuster.com/books/Embracing-My-Inner-Athlete/Hildee-Weiss/9798894410326
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Music Credits
Cormac O'Regan, of Playtoh
Coma-Media, via Pixabay
Camila_Noir, via Pixabay
RomanBelov, via Pixabay
chillmore, via Pixabay
penguinmusic, via Pixabay
Ways to Connect and Engage with Women's Running Stories
WRS Instagram: @womensrunningstories
Facebook: facebook.com/WomensRunningStories
Website: womensrunningstories.com
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In addition to being an ultra-runner, Erika is also the author of the wonderful and thoughtfully concise book Breaking the Cycle, How I Ran My Way To a New Beginning through Ultrarunning, Resilience, and Self-Belief, and she is an entrepreneur, the owner of Lela V, a skin care line designed for athletes and, as she says, “inspired by my incredible mother, my vibrant Peruvian roots, and my love for trail running.”
Erika is also founder and race director for Community in Motion 5k, which raises funds for families in need. The second annual race is set for October 4, 2026. On the running front, Erika has run as far as 60k, and has her eyes set on running 50 miles later this year.
But that’s Erika’s life today. It’s a long way from where she started.
How Erika got to this place, from a childhood of struggles—food and housing insecurity—and lacking the confidence to pursue sports, is the story she is here to share.
From this Episode
Erika Reyes on Instagram: @erikaembracesgrowth
Erika Reyes website: lelavsport.com
Link to Breaking the Cycle: barnesandnoble.com/w/breaking-the-cycle-erika-reyes
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Music Credits
Cormac O'Regan, of Playtoh
Coma-Media, via Pixabay
PaulYudin, via Pixabay
DELOSound, via Pixabay
Camila_Noir, via Pixabay
RomanBelov, via Pixabay
chillmore, via Pixabay
penguinmusic, via Pixabay
Ways to Connect and Engage with Women's Running Stories
WRS Instagram: @womensrunningstories
Facebook: facebook.com/WomensRunningStories
Website: womensrunningstories.com
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Alisa Harvey has had an incredible running career. Additionally, as one of the very few African American women to compete at the elite level in both track and field, as well as in distance road racing, including the marathon, Alisa has been aware of her position as a role model and inspiration, especially for other Black women and girls.
Over her decades-long career, Alisa has raced throughout the world, at elite level competitions as a pro, and representing the UA at championship events like the world championships and PanAm Games. Nationally, Alisa was one of the best 800 meter, mile, and 1500 meter runners, and in fact in 1993 she was ranked the top 1500m and mile runner. Alisa competed for a spot on the US Olympic team over four Olympic trials: 1988, 1992, 1996, and 2000; in 2000, she also ran in the Olympic trials marathon.
Alisa’s ability, drive, skill, talent, and longevity are truly astonishing, and her list of accomplishments is enormous.
In this episode, Alisa touches on many of the highlights of her career as well as some of her big disappointments, up to this day, running as a competitive masters racer and marathoner.
Additionally, Alisa gets into much greater detail about her life and running career in her excellent new memoir All My Trials. This is a must read for any fan of track and field and road racing. I loved it. It is my hope that you’ll be inspired to get your own copy after listening to this episode.
From this EpisodeAll My Trials, by Alisa Harvey: y42k.com/2026/03/09/all-my-trials-by-alisa-harvey
2024 Boston Marathon Live Recording, ft Alisa Harvey, Kelly Bruno, Briana Boehmer: womensrunningstories.com/live-event-alisa-harvey-kelly-bruno-briana-boehmer-at-the-2024-boston-marathon-expo
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Music Credits
Cormac O'Regan, of Playtoh
Coma-Media, via Pixabay
Ikoliks, via Pixabay
Rockot, via Pixabay
SenorMusica81, via Pixabay
DELOSound, via Pixabay
chillmore, via Pixabay
Ways to Connect and Engage with Women's Running Stories
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Julie Sapper, Lisa Levin, and I share a deep love of all things running, and we've never interviewed each other, so it's about time (we have had each other on our respective podcasts in the past; see links for those below).
Both Julie and Lisa are competitive masters runners and they share a love of the Boston Marathon, having run it over 35 years combined. They are also outstanding coaches, having coached together for years, guiding hundreds of runners through their running journeys.
In this episode we talk about our own training and racing, as master runners who love to compete (we are all over 50). Julie and Lisa focus much of their efforts on marathon and longer road distances, while I focus on track racing and short road races. It was really fun to share our different passions for this sport!
Lisa Levin on WRS: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/lisa-levin-over-25-years-racing-and-still-as/id1495427631?i=1000735267498
Julie Sapper on WRS: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/julie-sapper-returning-to-marathons-post-acl-tear/id1495427631?i=1000735267620
Chérie Louise Turner on Run Farther & Faster: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/episode-166-exciting-boston-marathon-update-with/id1438350876?i=1000605849254
Ways to Connect with Run Farther and Faster
Instagram: @runfartherandfaster
Facebook: facebook.com/RunFartherFaster
Website: runfartherandfaster.com
Ways to Connect and Engage with Women's Running Stories
Instagram: @womensrunningstories
Website: womensrunningstories.com
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Website: womensrunningstories.com
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Julie Sapper, Lisa Levin, and I share a deep love of all things running, and we've never interviewed each other, so it's about time (we have had each other on our respective podcasts in the past; see links for those below).
Both Julie and Lisa are competitive masters runners and they share a love of the Boston Marathon, having run it over 35 years combined. They are also outstanding coaches, having coached together for years, guiding hundreds of runners through their running journeys.
In this episode we talk about our podcast journeys as women with running podcasts, and we talk about some of the trends we're seeing in the running world. We also have a brief conversation about hormone replacement therapy (HRT).
We had so much fun in this episode that we decided to save talking about our own running and racing for a part 2, which will publish next week.
Enjoy this fun and lively conversation!
Mentioned in this Episode
Blanche Moila on WRS: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/blanche-moila-comrades-marathon-inspiring-change/id1495427631?i=1000473773849
Lisa Levin on WRS: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/lisa-levin-over-25-years-racing-and-still-as/id1495427631?i=1000735267498
Julie Sapper on WRS: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/julie-sapper-returning-to-marathons-post-acl-tear/id1495427631?i=1000735267620
Chérie Louise Turner on Run Farther & Faster: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/episode-166-exciting-boston-marathon-update-with/id1438350876?i=1000605849254
Ways to Connect with Run Farther and Faster
Instagram: @runfartherandfaster
Facebook: facebook.com/RunFartherFaster
Website: runfartherandfaster.com
Ways to Connect and Engage with Women's Running Stories
Instagram: @womensrunningstories
Website: womensrunningstories.com
WRS Instagram: @womensrunningstories
Website: womensrunningstories.com
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In addition to being internationally competitive runners, Mary and Lisa also have careers outside of running, and they are moms: Mary is the founder of the Nala Track Club for girls in Kenya, and Lisa is a banking executive. We were excited to explore not only the expertise these athletes possess in running, but also their experiences and perspectives as role models, leaders, and moms.
Among the topics we asked Mary and Lisa about: how their running and non-running careers have influenced each other; how they approach and structure their training while managing obligations outside of running; how they manage stress and expectations, particularly in competitive situations; and much more. We also learned about their running backgrounds and their leadership roles outside of running.
You will be inspired!
Mary Ngugi-Cooper first started running in primary school, and has been competing internationally for 20 years. Among her many accomplishments, Mary earned a bronze medal in the 5000 meter event at the world junior championships in 2006, and then in 2014 she earned silver at the world half marathon championships. In 2016 she won the prestigious Houston Half Marathon, and in 2019 she debuted in the marathon here at Boston. With this year's running, Mary has competed in the Boston Marathon a total of seven times: she has always finished within the top 11 runners, and with this year's 3rd place finish, she's been on the podium for a total of three times: in 2021, 2022, and this year, 2026. These days, Mary, who is now 37, continues to compete at the highest level of the sport, going after her own personal goals and also to inspire the girls she coaches, as well as her daughter.
Lisa Weightman has a long career as a marathon runner: she’s represented Australia at that distance four times at the Olympics—her first Olympics was in 2008. Lisa has won several marathons, including the Melbourne Marathon and Nagano Olympic Commemorative Marathon, and she’s been on the podium twice at the Commonwealth Games. Lisa continues to compete at the highest level of the sport, now at 47 years old, and she has a passion for, as she says, demonstrating that perseverance leads to real change and leadership is about leaving a lasting legacy.
How to Keep Up with Mary Ngugi-Cooper and Nala Track Club
Mary on Instagram: @maryngugi
Nala Track Club on Instagram: @nalatrackclub
How to Keep Up with Lisa Weightman
Instagram: @lisaweightman
Ways to Connect with Run Farther and Faster
Instagram: @runfartherandfaster
Facebook: facebook.com/RunFartherFaster
Website: runfartherandfaster.com
Ways to Connect and Engage with Women's Running Stories
Instagram: @womensrunningstories
Website: womensrunningstories.com
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Website: womensrunningstories.com
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In this episode, I focus on getting back to racing indoor track, a highlight of my year. After a long build back from burnout through a lot of 2025, I was really looking forward to returning to racing strong. As with any season of racing, there were highs and a few lows. Regardless, a steady pulse of curiosity and purpose grounded my training and racing. I continued to learn and grow.
This athlete journey is fundamental to my well being and to staying strong for the rest of life, with whatever challenges and joys present themselves. I get into what's happened over the past few months, and what I have planned looking ahead. Please join me on the journey. Thank you so much for being here.
Mentioned in this Episode
The series of episodes that feature my running and racing journey: https://womensrunningstories.com/episodes/over-50-sub-20-5k-project
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Music Credits
Cormac O'Regan, of Playtoh
penguinmusic, via Pixabay
Music of the Future, via Pixabay
aidanpinsent, via Pixabay
Camila_Noir, via Pixabay
Ways to Connect and Engage with Women's Running Stories
WRS Instagram: @womensrunningstories
Website: womensrunningstories.com
Email host Cherie: [email protected]
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Lauren Nutter’s story has so many interesting threads and I’m excited for you to hear about all of it. First up, Lauren will be running Boston for the very first time, and that has been a goal that she has had in earnest since 2019. Between then and now, Lauren discovered the majors. At the time there were six major marathons, and Lauren decided she was going to run them all and earn her six stars, as it’s called. In addition to Boston, those marathons include London, Berlin, Chicago, New York City, and Tokyo.
When Lauren crosses the finish line on April 20th, she will not only have run the Boston Marathon, but she will have also completed her six star journey. In addition to all things running, Lauren also created her business Race Day Rangers as part of her running journey. It began with a sticker that Lauren created to help raise funds for her charity entry to Boston in 2020 (the marathon that never was), and that has grown into the business that it is today, which features marathon themed stickers, patches, flags, and more.
For this year’s Boston Marathon pre-race festivities, Lauren has teamed up with four other women (they’re all also moms) who own small running-related businesses to create Brandhaus, which will be a pop-up store that’ll be open over marathon weekend, Friday to Sunday.
In addition to Race Day Rangers, Brandhaus includes Running with Grace, selling mantra bracelets; Pen and Paces, selling custom name bib kits, shoe bags, and more; TWENTYSIXDIAMOND, selling running jewelry; Running Peas, selling athletic apparel for kids; and Swift Running, selling carbon plated running shoes. Brandhaus will also have a full calendar of activities and activations. Find them at 332 Newbury Street.
There’s an additional part of Lauren’s story that’s important to acknowledge, and I’m very thankful to Lauren for being so open about sharing this difficult part of her journey: during her six-star pursuit, Lauren experienced a miscarriage. Miscarriages are far more common than most people realize, and many people who experience them suffer in silence. Lauren let me know that she wishes people could feel more comfortable talking about these experiences, which is why she’s decided to be so open about sharing this part of her story. Miscarriages are a deeply painful yet natural part of the reproductive process for so many people.
So, yes, Lauren has been through many ups and many downs to get to where she is today—and so much will come to fruition around this year’s Boston Marathon. It has been a truly transformational journey, and she shares it all in this episode.
From this EpisodeLauren Nutter on Instagram: @marathonlauren
Race Day Rangers on Instagram: @racedayrangers
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Music Credits
Cormac O'Regan, of Playtoh
Coma-Media, via Pixabay
DELOSound, via Pixabay
Music of the Future, via Pixabay
chillmore, via Pixabay
penguinmusic, via Pixabay
Ways to Connect and Engage with Women's Running Stories
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Facebook: facebook.com/WomensRunningStories
Website: womensrunningstories.com
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Dipsea Generations follows the stories of five young San Francisco Bay area runners who take on the historic Dipsea trail race. The Dipsea is the oldest trail race in the United States, started in 1905, and it covers 7.4 miles of incredible terrain between Mill Valley–just north of the Golden Gate Bridge in Marin County–and Stinson Beach. One interesting twist about this race is it has a handicap format determined by age and gender, so it makes for a more level playing field in those regards.
Nicole grew up in Mill Valley, so she's very familiar with the Dipsea, and she studied cinema, with an emphasis on Documentary and Editing at SF State before going over to England to get her master's degree in documentary filmmaking. Nicole now lives back in the San Francisco Bay Area not far from where she grew up. In addition to being a filmmaker, Nicole is the video producer, editor, and a board member for the Trail Running Film Festival. This means that she sees a lot of documentaries about trail running.
In her own filmmaking Nicole has a strong interest in sharing stories about women runners. That is where she focused her master's thesis documentary, which is titled Finding Her Stride. The documentary follows the stories of several women ultra runners, and weaved throughout, Nicole chronicles her first trail marathon, which at the time was the farthest she’d ever run.
Nicole talks about that experience and her film in this episode, in this story of coming into her own.From this Episode
Nicole Amyx on Instagram: @nixamyx9
Nicole Amyx's website: nicoleamyxfilm.com
Finding Her Stride documentary: vimeo.com/393933541?fl=pl&fe=vl
Dipsea Generations website: dipseagenerations.com
Trail Running Film Festival: trailfilmfest.com
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Music Credits
Cormac O'Regan, of Playtoh
Coma-Media, via Pixabay
Ikoliks, via Pixabay
Music of the Future, via Pixabay
RomanBelov, via Pixabay
Ways to Connect and Engage with Women's Running Stories
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Facebook: facebook.com/WomensRunningStories
Website: womensrunningstories.com
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In addition to testing her limits on the trails, Tania is a coach and she has a podcast called the Ultra Happy Podcast, which she cohosts with her husband, Andy, and it follows her running journey.
Tania is also a world citizen: while she is from Mexico and now lives in Dubai, she has also lived in Canada and the US, in addition to living for several years in Scotland, which is where her husband is from. You’ll hear about Tania’s time in Scotland in this episode because it does figure strongly into her running story. As Tania says, she was born in Mexico, but she was built in Scotland, especially when it comes to trail running.
Tania came to running as an adult and initially hated it. But when she found the trails, she was hooked and now challenging ultra adventures are a driving force in her life. And, as if it weren't enough that Tania ran the 4 Deserts Grand Slam Plus in a 12-month period—which took place in Namibia, Mongolia, Jordan, Antarctica, and Chile—there is more. She did that with an even bigger goal in mind: the Cocodona 250, which she went after just weeks after the final stage race.
Tania’s story is all about developing into the ultra-endurance athlete she is today, and especially how that’s played out over the past few years. Tania provides excellent insight into what it takes to develop the mental, physical, and emotional skills to be able to take on these huge adventures.
Her strength, fearlessness, and patience, as well as her ability to focus on solutions, however uncomfortable they might be, instead of lamenting the tough situations she finds herself in—and her ability to always be so nice to herself, are all exemplary. There’s a lot we can learn from her.
From this Episode
Tania Carmona on Instagram: @taniaruns_theworld
Tania Carmona's website: taniacarmona.run
The Ultra Happy Podcast: taniacarmona.run/podcast
Racing the Planet: racingtheplanet.com
Grand Slam Plus: racingtheplanet.com/4-deserts-grand-slam-plus
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Music Credits
Cormac O'Regan, of Playtoh
Coma-Media, via Pixabay
aidanpinsent, via Pixabay
Camila_Noir, via Pixabay
chillmore, via Pixabay
penguinmusic, via Pixabay
RomanBelov, via Pixabay
Ways to Connect and Engage with Women's Running Stories
WRS Instagram: @womensrunningstories
Facebook: facebook.com/WomensRunningStories
Website: womensrunningstories.com
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These days, Steph Cloutier lives in Eau Claire, WI, but she grew up in the Minneapolis, MN, area, which is only about 100 miles away from Eau Claire.
Steph coaches for North Coast Running (NRC), a coaching business out of the Twin Cities area of Minneapolis and St. Paul.
With the surge in ICE activity in Minneapolis, NRC founder and runner Tyler Morey decided he wanted to do something to support the immigrant communities being targeted by the ICE crackdowns, so he created Love Thy Neighbor.
Steph immediately got on board with the initiative, and both she and Tyler ran for Love Thy Neighbor at the Black Canyon 100k, which just took place on February 14.
At the core of all of this is also Steph’s love of running, which these days focuses on trail ultras, but that’s a pursuit she started in 2023 with the very same Black Canyon race: at that time, she ran the 60k. Steph’s running journey, however, began long before that, and she shares about that, too—and how it led to today, with Steph using her running pursuits to make an impact on and show her support for her larger community; how she turned her frustration about wanting to help and not knowing what to do, into action.
Mentioned in this Episode
Steph Coutier on Instagram: @seestephrunn
North Coast Running on Instagram: @northcoastrunning
Love Thy Neighbor Webpage: northcoastrunning.com/lovethyneighbor
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In this conversation, Atim shares how she got started in running, and what got her out on the trails, running ultras. She also gets into how the running group she founded, Ultra Black Running, came to be, and why she's so passionate about carving out space on the trails for other Black women and nonbinary runners. Atim goes deep, sharing empowering, joyful moments in running and on the trail. And she shares experiences of racism and exclusion. Once a shy, quiet kid, today Atim is known today for being boldly herself. But that's been a process. Atim and Désir discuss how Atim navigates making change and overcomes times of self-doubt, why Atim doesn't view herself as an activist, and how community is at the core of it all.
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Thank you to our presenting sponsor ALTRA. Find them at ALTRArunning.comFrom this Episode
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Verna NezBegay Volker: Runner, mother, community builder, public speaker, and racial equity activist from the Navajo Nation, Volker is the founder of Native Women Run, an organization that began as a virtual community and is now a 501(c)(3) nonprofit. @hozhorunner4
Alison Mariella Désir: Runner, mountain climber, mother, community builder, and racial equity activist, Désir is the author of the groundbreaking book Running While Black and the host of the award winning PBS TV show Out and Back with Alison Mariella Désir. @alisonmdesir
Stefanie Flippin: Professional ultra trail runner, running coach, podcaster, writer, racial equity activist, and a foot and ankle surgeon, Flippin is the 2021 USATF 100-mile road champion and course record holder, and she’s the 6th fastest all-time American woman at the 100-mile distance. @stefanieannflippin
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Today, Naseemah Palmer is a licensed clinical social worker, running coach, and entrepreneur. She owns and operates the running, wellness, and apparel brand Vivid Belle. How Palmer's life changed, beginning on that May day, is what this story is all about.
Palmer's current running focus is coaching Girls on the Run, and one of the athletes she coaches is her daughter. She is training for the upcoming Philadelphia Half Marathon, Nov. 23, 2024, and a big goal is running the Chicago or New York City Marathon in 2025: she's entered in those lotteries once again. Palmer also recently completed the Game Changers program, which certifies women of color as run coaches.
Thank you to Kiera Smalls, executive director of the Running Industry Diversity Coalition, for connecting me to Palmer. I am grateful.
This episode first aired November 5, 2024.
Keep Up with Naseemah Palmer
Instagram: @_naseemahp
Website: vividbelle.com
Mentioned in this episode
Running Industry Diversity Coalition: runningdiversity.com
Game Changers: vcpm.com/game-changers
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Cormac O'Regan, of Playtoh
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Daisy Martinez started running when a friend suggested she come to a night run in LA, hosted by Blacklist LA. At the time, Daisy was a young single mom working multiple jobs and going to school, and she was struggling with her physical and mental health. From that very first run, Daisy started a journey that would reshape her life; she credits finding the trails for saving her life.
Today, Daisy has been exploring the trails for over a decade, and she is the co-founder of Chingonas on the Run.
In addition, a few years ago, Daisy was diagnosed with MS. And just last October, she ran what she considers her comeback race: the Javelina 100k.
It was an honor to hear Daisy tell her story, and I am so happy that now you get to hear it, too.
Mentioned in this Episode
Daisy Martinez Instagram: @elementsofdaisy
Chingonas on the Run Instagram: @chingonasontherun
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Cormac O'Regan, of Playtoh
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To be clear, Allison’s story is not about weight loss or chasing thinness, perse, but more so about being a regimented, disciplined athlete who wanted to see what she was capable of as a runner—and who wanted to leverage her nutrition to support that pursuit.
In addition, Allison was coming into running as a young adult in this time of thriving influencer culture, so this is also a story about negotiating popular narratives around nutrition and athletic performance. Narratives that often fail to clarify who they truly benefit, if anyone, and the fact that what they’re proposing can actually be harmful for some populations, like women endurance athletes.
And then, there are just the garden variety persistent narratives like thinner is better: it isn’t. And, that menstrual cycle disruptions are normal: they are not.
Not getting a regular period is a big red flag that something is seriously wrong. And yes, it’s very common with women athletes, but that doesn’t mean it’s normal. That sort of thinking—that losing one’s period is a normal part of being a woman athlete—just emphasizes how much we’ve normalized under-fueling for women athletes. And, we know very well now, and have for a long, long time, that under-fueling has both short-term and long-term consequences. Left unattended, under-fueling can have serious and lasting, sometimes permanent health issues, like poor bone health and fertility issues, including infertility.
And in the short-term, under-fueling impacts training, recovery, and mood. You’ll hear Allison talk about these issues in her story. As she learned, you cannot fire on all cylinders when you aren’t eating enough, often enough.
Through her time experiencing and then recovering from reds, Allison learned a lot. But it wasn’t easy; it never is. The whole journey had such an impact on her that she’s now focused her career on coaching and sports nutrition. Her aim is to help provide the comprehensive support she didn’t have during her recovery from reds. She has also come to a place in her running journey that is both, as she says, flexible and sustainable.
Allison’s story is both cautionary and inspirational.
Mentioned in this EpisodeAllison Yamamoto Instagram: @allisonyamamoto
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Cormac O'Regan, of Playtoh
Coma-Media, via Pixabay
PaulYudin, via Pixabay
Rockot, via Pixabay
chillmore, via Pixabay
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Dena Lewis has been a runner for over two decades and running is a core part of her life and well-being. But also, Dena has been attacked twice while running. She talks about these attacks in her story, and she talks about returning to running afterward—because running is such an important part of her life.
These are the difficult realities of running as a woman, and I’m really thankful Dena is willing to share her story publicly. As you’ll hear, this wasn’t her first instinct: through and through, being assaulted is horrible.
These assaults did clarify for Dena what she now sees as her life’s purpose: she came to the point where she wanted to commit herself to helping to make runners safer. Through her experiences, Dena realized that there was a service she would have loved to use to help her feel safe while running, but it didn’t exist. So, she created it.
Dena is the founder and CEO of Running Mate, which she describes as UBER for runners. In addition to providing the service of being able hire someone to run with you, Running Mate is also involved in numerous safety awareness, support, and educational efforts.
Mentioned in this Episode
Running Mate Instagram: @getrunningmate
Running Mate Website: getrunningmate.com
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Cormac O'Regan, of Playtoh
Coma-Media, via Pixabay
PaulYudin, via Pixabay
Rockot, via Pixabay
chillmore, via Pixabay
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Maddie Barrett is a long-time runner, and these days she focuses primarily on the marathon. In this episode, she shares her whole running journey, including going through a time of disordered eating. Now Maddie sees food as a way of healing her body. Her story also includes her experiences of going through these recent two major surgeries and subsequent recoveries, and how that impacted her running life. Maddie’s taken lessons from past periods of recovery—most notably from childbirth—and this learned wisdom has served her well.
Maddie’s story is very personal, and it’s also one that so many women can resonate with. I’m really thankful she’s so open about her experiences.
How to Keep Up With Maddie Barrett
Instagram: @joyful_runner_minneapolis
Mentioned in this Episode
For All Mothers: forallmothers.org
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Music Credits
Cormac O'Regan, of Playtoh
Coma-Media, via Pixabay
Camila_Noir, via Pixabay
SergePavkinMusic, via Pixabay
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New Hampshire-based Tammie Robie’s health issues appear to have started during her teenage years and continued, with increasing intensity, until just a few years ago. Over the years, Tammie saw doctors and specialists, had test after test after test, and followed a variety of prescription protocols.
But her symptoms persisted: high blood pressure, a spiking heartrate, migraines, water retention in her face and legs. But, throughout, she ran and went after big racing goals.
Even with all these health problems, Tammie was able to earn her spot on several pro/elite marathon start lines, and she had some notable race success. In particular, she ran a marathon PR of 2:49 at the 2010 Houston Marathon. For context, the Olympic Trials Marathon qualifying standard at that time was 2:46.
But there were also the ongoing struggles and many deeply disappointing race days.
The root cause of Tammie’s condition remained a mystery for many, many years. In the end, it was discovered by chance. And today, she is cured.
Tammie tells her story in much greater detail in her book, Misdiagnosed for Miles: A Competitive Runner’s Journey through Misdiagnosis and Discovery. This episode follows that story.
Tammie’s journey is remarkable and heartbreaking, and it shows grit and determination that is stunning. Throughout, Tammie’s love of running is a steady companion.
Mentioned in This EpisodeMisdiagnosed for Miles, blog and links to book: misdiagnosedformiles.com
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Cormac O'Regan, of Playtoh
Coma-Media, via Pixabay
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aidanpinsent, via Pixabay
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