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Run For Your Life Podcast

Episode 18 - Chris Looney on Creating Your Own Adventure

Episode 18 - Chris Looney on Creating Your Own Adventure

Chris Looney stopped by Two Rivers Treads to share stories of his adventures thru-hiking and running on the Appalachian Trail, and how creativity has enabled him to find adventures this year even when races are cancelled.  From running a marathon in his backyard (literally!) to creating his own 100mi trail run, this quieter time has created space to try something new.

As a high school science teacher, we also hear his thoughts on the upcoming school year as teachers and students navigate COVID and virtual learning.  

Chris also shares how his cure for just about any problem on the trail comes in a small package with brown wrapping.  

Bonus! Chris brought his guitar along and shares some music he wrote, inspired by the mountains and trails.  

Follow Chris Looney on Instagram: @the_loonster 

 

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Episode 13 - Thunder Squad Interviews: Casey Fisher

Episode 13 - Thunder Squad Interviews: Casey Fisher

September was a crazy month!  We're getting back in the swing of things and sharing our adventures - Dr. Mark's travels around the globe sharing his medical expertise, another amazing Freedom's Run event, and Sarah's PR at the 2019 Grindstone 100 miler.  

We also talk about the direction performance-enhancing shoes is taking the sport of running in light of the recently set (albeit, unofficial) marathon world record time and the (very official) women's marathon record time.  

Then we get a chance to chat it up with local Thunder Squad TRT ambassador Casey Fisher about his recent finishes on the No Business 100, Freedom's Run, Miner's Lady, and some DNFs along the way.  It was super helpful to hear his take on post-ultra recovery too.  

If you want to reach out to Casey with any questions or for some helpful info on running, whether ultras or your first 5k, feel free to reach out to him by e-mail caseywfisher@gmail.com. Or you can find him on instagram @ultra_flash or Facebook: Casey Fisher.

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 Oh, and Casey was able to get his post-race buffalo wings in finally!

 

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Episode 12 - Thunder Squad Interviews: Zach Chupa

Episode 12 - Thunder Squad Interviews: Zach Chupa

Zach Chupa is no stranger to pushing the limits on speed and endurance, yet he's had to learn the hard way how to leverage a balance of running, rest, and community to fight depression.  

Dr. Mark and Sarah Hodder talk with Zach about his recent running adventures and how he copes with the emotional post-event down-cycles, which are typical for any runner but can be especially difficult for anyone faced with chronic depression.  

 

 

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Show Notes

Green Dog: 

Runner's World on Rob Krar & depression: https://www.runnersworld.com/runners-stories/a25727759/rob-krar-battles-depression/

 

Upcoming Events

October 5, 2019: Freedom's Run 5k, 10k, half marathon, full marathon (http://www.freedomsrun.org/)

 

 

 

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Episode 10 - Thunder Squad Interviews: Kent Moreno

Episode 10 - Thunder Squad Interviews: Kent Moreno

Meet "Barefoot Kent": Husband, father, Deadhead, vegetarian, runner.  Learn about his running adventures that find him dropping 70 pounds, pushing his son, Ben who is developmentally disabled, and finding the joy in running naturally.

Here's Kent knocking out the 2019 Harpers Ferry Half Marathon earlier this month.  No shoes....no problem!

 

During the Q&A with Dr. Mark, we talk about what race day nutrition looks like when you've trained as a fat-burner.

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Upcoming events:

 

Running chairs for pushing individuals with disabilities:

  • Axion Stroller by Adaptive Star 
  • BOB Iromman Jogger (now sold as BOB Blaze Performance Stroller)
  • Eagle Push Racer by Eagle Sports Chairs
  • Freedom Push Chair by Advance Mobility 
  • Kool- Stride Special Needs Stroller
  • The Blade by Hoyt Running Chairs

 Chair seating inserts: Soft Touch Sitter by Special Tomato

 

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Episode 8 - Thunder Squad Interviews: Colin Trower

Episode 8 - Thunder Squad Interviews: Colin Trower

This episode is the start of a special series we’ll be doing.  We’re hoping to interview each of our TRT store ambassadors and have them share their stories with us.  We’ve drawn a ton of inspiration from them and their stories, so we hope to give you all the chance to do the same.

In this episode, we talk with one of our ambassadors, Colin Trower. This is Colin’s second year being one of our “Thunder Squad Ambassadors," and Colin describes how running and revamping his nutrition has dramatically improved his quality of life.  We hear about how he left a corporate job in Pennsylvania to travel in a RV for the last three years with his wife and sons as they looked for adventure, ran ultramarathons, and fell in love with Silverton, Colorado.  

During the Q&A with Dr. Mark, we discuss warm-up exercises to keep you loose and limber (see "A, B, C, D Skips videos in the show notes for examples.)

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Episode 6 - How to Keep Running Through the New Year with Local Running Legend John “Bacon” Carter

Episode 6 - How to Keep Running Through the New Year with Local Running Legend John “Bacon” Carter

 

Happy New Year!  With a new year come resolutions for health, but how do you build new habits for being healthy that last?  Listen to John "Bacon" Carter share his story about changing from being an overweight retiree to being an avid runner (39 races last year!)

During the Q&A with Dr. Mark, we cover questions about training for a sub 3-hour marathon, training for a 4:45 marathon, and myths and tips for running during pregnancy.

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Episode 5 - Nutrition for the Long Haul

Episode 5 - Nutrition for the Long Haul

We kick things off with recent race updates.  First, Sarah Hodder talks about her top 10 female finish at the Mountain Masochist Trail Run 50 Miler.  Then, Dr. Mark Cucuzzella shares about his 25th Marine Corps Marathon and being inducted into the Marine Corps Hall of Fame.

Dr. Mark then breaks down the difference between race fuel, everyday food, and junk food.  Learn why food marked "healthy" isn't always good for you, and what your body calls "junk food" isn't just candy and soda.  

During the listener Q&A, Dr. Mark answers questions about running when your legs are different lengths, knee pain, taking care of your feet as you age, and how to stay fit into your 60s and beyond.

Dr. Mark wraps things up by inviting you to stop by Two Rivers Treads to watch the Charles Town-Ranson Christmas parade and enjoy some good eats!

 

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Episode 4 - Wheelchair Push Teams, Freedom's Run, & The Beast Series

Episode 4 - Wheelchair Push Teams, Freedom's Run, & The Beast Series

Two podcast team members share their own running stories in this episode.  

First, we hear from the podcast “tech guy” Jake Hall about how he runs with his disabled son, Thad,  and how they just completed their second Freedom’s Run marathon. 

Next up, podcast host and store manager Sarah Hodder reflects on her recent finish at the 2018 Grindstone 100, and she gives some insights on ultra running as the defending female champion of the Beast Series.  

Finally, Dr. Mark fields the listener Q&A on the topics of running before breakfast, avoiding the “active couch potato syndrome,” the benefits of compression gear, and tapering before for the Marine Corps Marathon.

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Episode 3 - Talkin’ FKTs with Mike Wardian

Episode 3 - Talkin’ FKTs with Mike Wardian

Today is exciting as we have a couple of guests with us. Katie Nolan Thompson is with us, who is the co-director of Freedom’s Run. And our other special guest today is ultra-marathoner extraordinaire, Mike Wardian, who is here to talk to us about his most recent record-breaking effort on the C&O Canal!

Dr. Mark also gives a recap on his recent experience speaking and being awarded at the American Academy of Podiatric Sports Medicine conference in San Fransisco. 

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Episode 2 - Train Smart, Not Stupid!

Episode 2 - Train Smart, Not Stupid!

We all know the age-old story of training for a race, only to get to the start line either injured or with no push left in the tank. We’re here to talk to Dr. Mark Cucuzzella  today about how we can train smart - not stupid!  That way we can toe the line of our next race full of energy and pep.

Dr. Mark also fields some Q&A topics about monitoring heart rate if you are AFib, handling a torn Meniscus, and the skill and art of running hills.

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