For The Long Run: Exploring the Why Behind Running

Caity Ashley is a second year master’s student studying public health, and a person who loves to have a lot of fun, and loves connecting with people. She also runs at the elite level with the Raleigh Distance Project. In this episode we talked about:  -her journey into public health -body inclusion of all sizes -where her interest in health and nutrition came from -getting into running -taking a break and listening to her body -her goals for 2021 and beyond -what she aims to bring to Raleigh Distance Project -the importance of fun for longevity in the sport -and so much more!
 Today’s sponsors are SuperCoffee and KINeSYS Active. SuperCoffee is the healthy, delicious alternative to sugary coffee drinks.  Their coffees contain zero sugar and many of them contain 10g of plant based protein. They’re growing in popularity in the running community and I’m excited to share a special discount with you. They offer a 60 day money back guarantee, meaning if you don’t love it, you get your money back. No questions asked. Grab 15% off online with the code FTLR or look for them nationwide in 25,000 stores like Target, Whole Foods, Walmart, Kroger and CVS. KINeSYS is sunscreen, just better.   May is skin cancer awareness month and given that skin cancer runs in my family, I’m proud to partner with and share KINeSYS with you. Now that I’m up in the mountains of Colorado, skin care and sun protection is more important than ever especially with summer just around the corner.   Their sunscreen spray makes application simple, and there’s no scent or fragrance either! It’s different than any sunscreen you’ve tried and so light you won’t even feel you’re wearing it. Grab 15% off at kinesysactive.com (or kinesysactive.ca in Canada) with the code FTLR!

Bryan Kent is a chiropractor in Boston, a new biz owner, a dog dad, wildly obsessed with the human body and human condition and how that overlaps with every person he meets. In this episode, we talked about: -podcasting in person again! -the running community in Boston -Bryan’s background as a runner and aspirations of being a pro triathlete -experiencing an eating disorder in college -getting into chiropractic work -mental health -his own running goals with a focus on longevity -rectifying his diagnosis of MS with being an athlete -starting his own private practice in Boston  -what runners should do if they aren’t feeling healthy -and so much more! This episode is brought to you by KINeSYS and SuperCoffee.  KINeSYS is sunscreen, just better. May is skin cancer awareness month and given that skin cancer runs in my family, I’m proud to partner with and share KINeSYS with you. Now that I’m up in the mountains of Colorado, skin care and sun protection is more important than ever especially with summer just around the corner.  Their sunscreen spray makes application simple, and there’s no scent or fragrance either! It’s different than any sunscreen you’ve tried and so light you won’t even feel you’re wearing it. Grab 15% off at kinesysactive.com (or kinesysactive.ca in Canada) with the code FTLR! This episode is also brought to you by SuperCoffee; the healthy, delicious alternative to sugary coffee drinks.  Their coffees contain zero sugar and many of them contain 10g of plant based protein. They’re growing in popularity in the running community and I’m excited to share a special discount with you. They offer a 60 day money back guarantee, meaning if you don’t love it, you get your money back. No questions asked. Grab 15% off online with the code FTLR or look for them nationwide in 25,000 stores like Target, Whole Foods, Walmart, Kroger and CVS.

Kevin Moran is a son, brother, husband, and someone that is on the pursuit for better. He is a co-founder at beam too! In this episode, we talked about: -his educational background at Boston College -getting drafted and playing professional baseball for a few years -how a string of injuries convinced him it was time for something else -getting into endurance sports -the founding of beam -success and failure -taking risks -how entrepreneurship is similar to endurance sport -many of the crossover lessons -goals and balance -making time for self care and the things that fill our cup -gratitude -and much more! Today’s sponsors are SuperCoffee and KINeSYS Active. SuperCoffee is the healthy, delicious alternative to sugary coffee drinks.  Their coffees contain zero sugar and many of them contain 10g of plant based protein. They’re growing in popularity in the running community and I’m excited to share a special discount with you. They offer a 60 day money back guarantee, meaning if you don’t love it, you get your money back. No questions asked. Grab 15% off online with the code FTLR or look for them nationwide in 25,000 stores like Target, Whole Foods, Walmart, Kroger and CVS. KINeSYS is sunscreen, just better. May is skin cancer awareness month and given that skin cancer runs in my family, I’m proud to partner with and share KINeSYS with you. Now that I’m up in the mountains of Colorado, skin care and sun protection is more important than ever especially with summer just around the corner. Their sunscreen spray makes application simple, and there’s no scent or fragrance either! It’s different than any sunscreen you’ve tried and so light you won’t even feel you’re wearing it. Grab 15% off at kinesysactive.com (or kinesysactive.ca in Canada) with the code FTLR!

Nikki Long is a girl with a dog and a truck and a passion for finding meaning and adventure in the world. She also runs competitively with the Raleigh Distance Project in North Carolina. In this episode we talked about: -her journey as a runner through college and post collegiately -joining the Raleigh Distance Project and what that meant to her -building community through this team and connections -what she wants to bring to the team and get out of the team -“the only way is through” -her injury recovery process and rebuilding her dream -rediscovering her ability to dream -through hiking -and so much more! This episode is brought to you by KINeSYS. It’s sunscreen, just better.   May is skin cancer awareness month and given that skin cancer runs in my family, I’m proud to partner with and share KINeSYS with you. Now that I’m up in the mountains of Colorado, skin care and sun protection is more important than ever especially with summer just around the corner.   Their sunscreen spray makes application simple, and there’s no scent or fragrance either! It’s different than any sunscreen you’ve tried and so light you won’t even feel you’re wearing it. Grab 15% off at kinesysactive.com (or kinesysactive.ca in Canada) with the code FTLR! This episode is also brought to you by SuperCoffee; the healthy, delicious alternative to sugary coffee drinks.  Their coffees contain zero sugar and many of them contain 10g of plant based protein. They’re growing in popularity in the running community and I’m excited to share a special discount with you. They offer a 60 day money back guarantee, meaning if you don’t love it, you get your money back. No questions asked. Grab 15% off online with the code FTLR or look for them nationwide in 25,000 stores like Target, Whole Foods, Walmart, Kroger and CVS.

Patrick Lemieux is Gwen's husband or Stanley's dad, as he describes it. He's also a sports agent focused mostly on cyclists, and a high level cyclist himself. In this episode, we talked about: -his entry into agent/representation life -sponsorship in the year of COVID -his own experience as a cyclist -balancing family/work/play -social media and storytelling -the intersection of performance and social media -women in sport and motherhood -what he’s excited for in 2021 -his expectations for the Olympics -tips for pro athletes on social media -and so much more! Follow along with Patrick at https://www.instagram.com/patrick_lemieux Thanks to beam for sponsoring this episode of the podcast. As the days start to warm up and get longer, a cool down routine in the evening becomes even more important.  Did you know you can get a subscription to beam’s dream powder? It’s what I use most nights before bed to help with a refreshing night’s sleep. When you subscribe, you’ll get the dream blend with a bunch of perks like even better pricing, free shipping, a free mug, and a drink frother just for signing up. Dream helps me wind down at night and it’s made with compounds like melatonin and magnesium that support a better night’s sleep. Make sure to use code FTLR at checkout for an extra 15% off on top of the 20% discounted monthly rate!

Stephanie Howe is a trail and mountain runner for The North Face, with a PhD in Nutrition and Exercise science, and a very cute and happy four month old baby boy. In this episode, we talked about: -her return to the pod!  -the changes in her life since our last run together, exactly two years ago -how running helped set her up for success when life got challenging -how to persevere and stay in control -the shift in perspective that being a new mom has had -her 2021 training goals -what success means to her -a bit about altitude and her research -finding happiness and joy -and so much more! Follow along with her adventures at instagram.com/stephaniemariehowe This episode is brought to you by SuperCoffee; the healthy, delicious alternative to sugary coffee drinks.  SuperCoffee was recently named the fastest growing food and beverage brand in America by Inc Magazine, and after tasting a bunch of their flavors, I can see why.  Their coffees contain zero sugar and many of them contain 10g of plant based protein. They’re growing in popularity in the running community and I’m excited to share a special discount with you. They offer a 60 day money back guarantee, meaning if you don’t love it, you get your money back. No questions asked. Grab 15% off online with the code FTLR or look for them nationwide in 25,000 stores like Target, Whole Foods, Walmart, Kroger and CVS.

Yuri Hauswald is the elite athlete manager at GU Energy Labs, a husband, writer at Peloton Magazine, pro gravel racer, and ifit trainer. In this episode, we talked about: -getting into riding -his background in education and transition to the endurance world -taking the leap -networking into a job you love -riding long distances -what community means to him -how his perspective on the sport has evolved -his relationship with being a pro athlete -and so much more! Follow along with Yuri’s adventures at instagram.com/yhauswald Thanks again to beam for sponsoring this episode of the podcast. As the days start to warm up and get longer, a cool down routine in the evening becomes even more important.  Did you know you can get a subscription to beam’s dream powder? It’s what I use most nights before bed to help with a refreshing night’s sleep. When you subscribe, you’ll get the dream blend with a bunch of perks like even better pricing, free shipping, a free mug, and a drink frother just for signing up. Dream helps me wind down at night and it’s made with compounds like melatonin and magnesium that support a better night’s sleep. Make sure to use code FTLR at checkout for an extra 15% off on top of the 20% discounted monthly rate!

Sasha Wolff is a wife and mother of two (soon to be three), a runner, mental health advocate, and communications specialist for a furniture company. In this episode, we talked about: -her first mile -the intersection of running and mental health -why she started Still I Run -the resources it provides -how running impacts her mental health, and vice versa -defining success -goals in 2022 and beyond -how to get started in taking control of mental health -and so much more! This episode is brought to you by SuperCoffee; the healthy, delicious alternative to sugary coffee drinks.  SuperCoffee was recently named the fastest growing food and beverage brand in America by Inc Magazine, and after tasting a bunch of their flavors, I can see why.  Their coffees contain zero sugar and many of them contain 10g of plant based protein. They’re growing in popularity in the running community and I’m excited to share a special discount with you. They offer a 60 day money back guarantee, meaning if you don’t love it, you get your money back. No questions asked. Grab 15% off online with the code FTLR or look for them nationwide in 25,000 stores like Target, Whole Foods, Walmart, Kroger and CVS.

Erin Bailey is a marketer for beam, a runner, fitness enthusiast and coach, a writer writing her first book, and a cat mom! In this episode we talked about: -Erin’s start in fitness -working at beam/the startup world -evolving from a coach to an athlete to a writer and more -why she loves coaching -getting her own coach -imposter syndrome -her mission -building community -her goals -a big scary goal of mine -writing a book -and so much more! Follow along with Erin’s journey at https://www.instagram.com/erin.k.bailey/ Thanks again to beam for sponsoring this episode of the podcast. As the days start to warm up and get longer, a cool down routine in the evening becomes even more important. Did you know you can get a subscription to beam’s dream powder? It’s what I use most nights before bed to help with a refreshing night’s sleep. When you subscribe, you’ll get the dream blend with a bunch of perks like even better pricing, free shipping, a free mug, and a drink frother just for signing up. Dream helps me wind down at night and it’s made with compounds like melatonin and magnesium that support a better night’s sleep. Make sure to use code FTLR at checkout for an extra 15% off on top of the 20% discounted monthly rate!

Shawanna White is a positive person, a runner, PE teacher, and a caring person.  In this episode, we talked about:  -getting started as a runner -big crazy dreams -why she’s inspired by kids -what success means to her  -what it’s like to be the 6th fastest US-born Black marathoner -diversity in the sport and her role as a faster runner -why she’s a coach -gratitude  -and so much more! Follow along with Shawanna’s journey at instagram.com/peachrunner26.2 This episode is brought to you by SuperCoffee; the healthy, delicious alternative to sugary coffee drinks.  SuperCoffee was recently named the fastest growing food and beverage brand in America by Inc Magazine, and after tasting a bunch of their flavors, I can see why.  Their coffees contain zero sugar and many of them contain 10g of plant based protein. They’re growing in popularity in the running community and I’m excited to share a special discount with you. They offer a 60 day money back guarantee, meaning if you don’t love it, you get your money back. No questions asked. Grab 15% off online with the code FTLR or look for them nationwide in 25,000 stores like Target, Whole Foods, Walmart, Kroger and CVS.