Run Farther & Faster — The Podcast with Coaches Lisa Levin and Julie Sapper

Goodbye MyPlate and Hello Food Pyramid. The food pyramid is back —but what does it actually mean for runners? In this episode, we talk with our most frequent guest, registered dietitian, Amy Goldsmith, to break down the newly released food pyramid for runners.

We talk through how the updated recommendations—the positive and negative—and what runners should prioritize for training, racing, and recovery. Amy also clears up common misconceptions, explains how energy needs differ for runners versus the general population.

Amy Goldsmith, RD, has worked with hundreds of athlet...

Happy New Year! We are so glad to be back podcasting! In this episode, we break down impactful running trends of 2025 and what they taught us about training smarter, staying healthy, and keeping the sport joyful.

From the rise of AI-driven training plans and Garmin obsession, to the continued shift toward fueling awareness, and longevity-focused running, we look at what actually helped runners improve and what quietly led to burnout or injury. We also talk about the cultural side of running in 2025 and why easier paces need to gain more respect on Strava.

We don’t have a car to give away, like Oprah, but we do have a list, like Oprah, of our Favorite Running-Related Things for 2025!

We hope that you enjoy this list as much as we enjoyed creating it. For a full list with links and discount codes to the items we mentioned, head over to our Instagram and check out the Favorite Things link in our profile.

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We are thrilled to welcome longtime Run Farther & Faster runner, Dr. Kimberly Baer, a talented runner, dentist, mom and awesome human.

Some may remember Kim's story from last year. She ran the Bank of America Chicago Marathon, and ran her lifetime PR there in a time of 3:21. Unfortunately, during that race, she stepped in a pothole and broke her foot--she still has no idea how she finished! As a result, Kim spent several months after the Chicago Marathon NOT running to allow her broken foot to heal with an eye toward her next goal...

Wow what a joyful morning at the Marine Corps Marathon! In this episode, we share a common theme among our most successful runners this season (and what defines success, as it’s not always about time).

After providing last minute Marine Corps Marathon race tips, we welcomed Alan Stroshine, who is the race director of the Clarence DeMar Marathon Weekend. Alan is a lifelong resident of Keene, New Hampshire, and member of the Keene Elm City Rotary Club, which organizes the race weekend events, including the marathon, half marathon, Kids DeMar, and Super Seniors.

Alan shares his journey from runner to race organizer, offering a behind-the-scenes look at what it takes to create meaningful and memorable race experiences for the marathoners who toe the line in Keene each year.

After Julie shares an exciting update, we take a deep dive into the common patterns we’ve noticed among runners who achieve their marathon goals. Whether you’re chasing a PR or aiming to finish strong, this conversation will help you recognize the building blocks of a successful marathon.

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Lisa does it again! In this episode, Lisa shares how she navigated a hot summer of training to then run a hot fall marathon behind a…well…interesting runner. Lisa crossed the finish line of the Clarence DeMar Marathon in 3:13, winning fourth woman overall, and first in her age group. She shares all of the details of her training and racing, including fueling. Whether you are training for a marathon or avoiding one at all costs, you will learn from Lisa’s recap!

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We are so thrilled to welcome American record-holder and now author Keira D’Amato to discuss her brand-new book, Don't Call It a Comeback: What Happened When I Stopped Chasing PRs, and Started Chasing Happiness. Keira shares candid insights into her unconventional journey in running—from stepping away from the sport to becoming one of the fastest marathoners in U.S. history—all while balancing motherhood, a career, and her signature sense of humor.

In our conversation, Keira talks about what inspired her to write the book, the lessons she hopes readers (and runners of all...

In this episode, ,we unpack the official acceptance announcements for the 2026 Boston Marathon—and the surprising cutoff time that left thousands of qualified runners out of the race…again.

Julie shares her own experience of being just nine seconds short of the cutoff, reflecting on the sting and plans moving forward.

We’ll dive into the numbers behind this year’s acceptance statistics, explore why the cutoff landed where it did, and offer practical takeaways for those planning their next BQ attempt.

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In this episode, Julie opens up about her race at the Grand Rapids Last Chance BQ.2, a marathon that didn’t go according to plan.

She reflects on:

This is an episode for runners who’s ever had to wrestle w...

How do GLP-1 medications affect training, performance, and recovery? In this episode, we talk with our most frequent guest, Amy Goldsmith, RD, who breaks down the science of GLP-1s, explores the unique challenges they pose for endurance athletes, and shares practical strategies for balancing medication benefits with running goals.

Amy Goldsmith, RD, has worked with hundreds of athletes in her practice, Kindred Nutrition. Amy specializes in sports nutrition and eating disorders and hosts the podcast, Don't Be Foodish. Amy focuses on meeting all her clients where they currently are and focusing on education...

We are back and excited to bring some life and running updates. We hope that this episode resonates with so many of you!

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Lisa recaps her incredible and inspiring week at the National Senior Games and why aging is a privilege!

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Author, Ultrarunner, Triathlete, Marathoner, and OG Run Farther & Faster Runner, Jeffrey Weiss joins us on the show this week to talk about his incredible running trajectory—from walk/run to the Comrades Marathon—and every event in between.

Jeff started running in 2010 when he joined our very first running group at the JCC of Greater Washington. He quickly found his passion and progressed to triathlons, marathons, and ultramarathons. Now, fifteen years later after countless athletic endeavors, Jeff wrote a memoir about his fitness journey called Racing Against Time: On Ironman, Ultramarathons and the Quest for...

With so many running coaches out there, finding a coach can be overwhelming. In this episode, we discuss how to determine whether you even need a coach, and, if so, what factors to consider when selecting a coach. We also suggest what to ask a potential coach and some red flags to look for when interviewing a coach.

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The BAA released some significant adjustments to its qualifying standards and we are back to discuss it all and break it down(hill).

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In this coaching episode, we share tips on how to train for an early fall race on fewer weeks of training. We know so many runners are gearing up for an early fall race, so we wanted to provide tips on how to recover from a spring marathon and successfully transition to training for an early fall marathon.

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We were so thrilled to welcome one of our amazing Boston Marathoners, Lauren Hitchens, to the podcast.

Lauren is an experienced marathon runner, having completed ten marathons since 2016, including all six Marathon Majors. She set her PR of 3:38:35 at the 2023 Chicago Marathon, qualifying her for the 2025 Boston Marathon, her first. In spring 2024, after successfully running the Tokyo Marathon,

Lauren experienced pain in her foot that has taken her on a journey of seeking a path to healing that has required multiple expert opinions, an unconventional approach to training for...

We are so thrilled to welcome Sari Winick, a seasoned masters marathoner and triathlete, to the podcast, who shares how she balanced a breast cancer diagnosis with training for the 2025 London Marathon.

Sari, 53, has been working with us for several years. After achieving consecutive marathon PRs and slowly chipping away at her time to get closer and closer to a BQ with a PR exactly a year ago, we knew she would get there and looked forward to coaching her to prepare for the London Marathon In 2025.

Then, just...

After some updates about the London Marathon and our post-Boston Marathon recovery, we share a live recording from Sunday, April 20 at the Boston Marathon Expo. Once again, we co-hosted this event with Cherie Louise Turner, host of the Women’s Running Stories Podcast.

This year's panel was titled Mental Strategies for Mastering the Marathon, and it featured exceptional masters marathoners Stephanie Bruce, Erica Stanley-Dottin, and Dot McMahon.

These exception runners shares wisdom and experience on strategies for developing mental strength and resilience, mental approaches to the marathon, how to build confidence when yo...

Less than 24 hours after we raced, we recap! We ran, we conquered, and now…we sore! Highlights include—some interesting and new logistics, our fueling plans, and how we handled moments of self-doubt while racing this race for our collective 35th time. We know this course, yet each year, we learn something new about the race and ourselves. Congrats to all who ran this storied course on Patriots’ Day! You did that!

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While carb loading on candy and Gatorade, we wanted to share a recap of our Boston Marathon weekend so far. We discuss our Expo Panel, Shakeout Run, and meet-ups, all of which were full of surprises-some good and some not so good- and remind us to control the controllables.

For those listening before the big dance, Go Crush Your Race! See you on the flip side!

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In our previous episode, Episode 243, we broke down the Boston Marathon course mile by mile. In this episode, we break down Boston Marathon weekend hour by hour so you know where to go, what to eat, when to leave for the buses, and how to maximize your time before the race to ensure that you have plenty of energy during the race. Even if you’ve run Boston before, we guarantee you’ll learn something new.

Join us for our shakeout run on Sunday, 4/20, at 9 at Brewer Fountain, and later at 1 on the Expo Live...

After running from Hopkinton to Boylston 33 times collectively, we share our observations and tips for navigating the iconic Boston Marathon course. In this episode we break down the course mile by mile and share how to approach the race. Learn about each town, each mile, and, in the case of Newton, each hill, to ensure that you run your best race!

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Brendan Aylward has devoted his life to making fitness accessible to everyone, and this year, for the second year in a row, he will be racing with Jacob Wyman as a Team Hoyt Duo at the Boston Marathon. While Brendan’s race times are certainly impressive (he and Jacob have a marathon PR of 2:55), what’s even more impressive is Brendan’s commitment to inclusion in sport.

In this episode, Brendan, the founder of Unified Health & Performance and AdaptX, shares how his involvement in the Best Buddies program in high school led to a career...

Eleven-time Boston Marathoner, Pat Okker, started running at age 51. After her first 5K, she learned to love a sport that she once hated with passion! Now, as Pat trains for her twelfth consecutive Boston Marathon, Pat shares her tips and the many lessons she learned along the way.

We’ve been coaching Pat since 2019 and have been honored to be a part of her journey.

We hope you enjoy this episode! After sharing how a scammer hacked our Facebook page, we share tips for Boston Marathon runners with six weeks to go. We also announce some exciting dates. We will be at the Cherry Blossom Expo on 4/5 at 1 hosting a panel with Alisa Harvey, Perry Shoemaker, and Kerry Allen. Then, on Marathon SUNDAY, we will be hosting our annual shakeout run and a live podcast show with Cherie Louis Turner at the Boston Marathon Expo at 1. We hope to see many of you at one or all three of these events!

We are so excited to welcome masters runner and New York Times investigative reporter/Pulitzer Prize-winning journalist, Dave Fahrenthold! Before investigating nonprofits and DOGE for the New York Times, Dave covered President Trump during his first term for the Washington Post. Most importantly, Dave is an accomplished runner, who has achieved a PR in every distance over the last 18 months!

Dave shares how he balances his exciting and stressful career with his training and provides tips on how we can consume the news without being consumed by the news.

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We loved our conversation with Dr. Elizabeth Karr, DPT and physical therapist for Precision PT and the Atlanta Track Club.

She graduated from the University in Michigan with a Bachelor of Science in Kinesiology, and then went on to complete her Doctorate in Physical Therapy at Emory University.

Elizabeth has experience treating neuromusculoskeletal conditions throughout the lifespan and has a passion for helping people with active lifestyles return to the activities they love. Elizabeth also has experience as a Well-Being coach, using motivational interviewing and goal-setting to help...

We so enjoyed our conversation with Claire Shorenstein (MS, RD, CSSD), a board-certified Sports Dietitian and distance runner. Claire is the owner of Eat for Endurance, a remote private practice through which she helps athletes fuel

for performance. Claire also hosts the Eat for Endurance Podcast.

In this episode, Claire provides simple fueling tips for masters runners to optimize their fueling. She also shares common signs of underfueling and how we can ensure that we are eating enough before, during, and after our runs.

Claire can be...

Fifteen years ago this week, we started coaching a little run program at the JCC of Greater Washington.

Now, after coaching over 1,000 runners, we’ve learned a thing or two that we want to share with all of you!

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Cristina Burbach, a top-ranked DC area runner and sub-3 marathoner, shares how she continues to set new goals for herself as a masters runner and para athlete. Cristina shared her running journey and how her diagnosis has helped her stay motivated and competing at a high level, including winning the para-athlete division at the 2024 Boston Marathon.

Cristina’s unparalleled enthusiasm for running, coupled with her ability to set new goals in the face of a tough diagnosis, are inspiring! Cristina can be found on her blog, http://wellimtryingtorun.blogspot.com/

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Kellie Redmond, cross country coach, owner of T.E.A.M. FIT, and the Run Farther & Faster strength training coach, shares how she overcame her own mind chatter to race competitively again after experiencing a cardiac event.

Kellie generously shared her health odyssey with us, which will undoubtedly help others who may or have already experienced similar symptoms. and then shared how, at age 55, she’s running faster than she has in years! We are beyond grateful that Kellie is with us today to share her story, and we appreciate her willingness to share he...

What a treat to speak with the legendary Gordon Bakoulis!

Gordon qualified for the U.S. Olympic Marathon Trials five consecutive times between 1988 and 2004. Gordon was also a finalist in the 1992 U.S. Olympic 10,000m Trials and achieved a 2:33 marathon PR.

Gordon shares her running journey, including competing at the second ever Women’s Olympic Marathon Trials, and how she remains a competitive and injury-free runner after running at a high level for over four decades

In addition to running, Gordon has been a co...

If your negative inner voice is way too chatty, then this episode is for you! We loved this conversation with clinical and sport psychologist, Dr. Mitchell Greene, owner of Greenepsych Clinical & Sport Psychology in which he works with athletes 1:1.

In this episode, Dr. Greene shares how runners can confront mind chatter—that negative inner voice—while racing and training—including how to work on improving, rather than proving, ourselves to others, how to set action goals, in addition to results goals, and how to race with courage, rather than waiting for that confidence to come.<...

Happy New Year! We are excited to kick off the Boston 2025 training cycle with a coaching episode. In this episode, we provide some easy training hacks that will lead to improved recovery and impactful training gains. Let’s go!

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In this episode, we talk with Nicole Dobransky, who shares her Boston Marathon qualifying journey. We have no doubt that you will be inspired by Nicole’s story and her approach to training.

More about Nicole:

Nicole, mom of three, is a former accountant turned run coach, who specializes in helping runners achieve their running goals through 1:1 run coaching, small group half and full marathon virtual training club called Run Strong.

Nicole is also a business coach for run coaches through her company, Runner Ri...

We don’t have a car to give away, like Oprah, but we do have a list, like Oprah, of our Favorite Running-Related Things for 2024. We hope that you enjoy this list as much as we enjoyed creating it. For a full list with links and discount codes to the items we mentioned, head over to our Instagram and check out the Favorite Things link in our profile.

In this episode, we also talk with Ted McGreer, the owner of Ted’s Shoe & Sport in Keene, New Hampshire, who shares his expertise in running shoe...

Phil Stewart wants you to enter the Credit Union Cherry Blossom Ten Mile Run lottery now…and here’s more about our legendary guest.

Phil is both a running and race management icon, both in the DC area as well as on the national and international stage. Phil has been the Event Director for the Credit Union Cherry Blossom, the premier springtime running event in Washington, DC, since 1991. He is arguably one of the nation’s experts on road race management, and is the editor and publisher of the Road Race Management newsletter, as well a...

In part 2 our 3-part series-How She Did It-we welcomed Leigh Stewart Blum, who started running a few years ago and has an incredible BQ journey . We have no doubt that our listeners will learn so much from Leigh’s trajectory.

Thanks to Leigh for joining us!

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Our favorite physical therapist, Rachel Miller, is back! In this episode, we welcomed for the fourth time our dear friend and top physical therapist and running coach, Rachel Miller, owner of ProAction Physical Therapy, who gives a ton of solid advice on preventing falls during runs, running in between training cycles, and avoiding common mistakes after a goal race.

If you are in the DC area, definitely check out Rachel’s practice at www.proactionpt.com. She truly is the PT whisperer!

Also, join Rachel at the Jingle Bell Ru...

After Julie and a special guest discuss life outside of running, we welcomed longtime Run Farther & Faster runner, Suzanne Mishkin, who shares her decade-long journey from newly minted marathoner to Boston qualifier. Suzanne shares how she managed her disappointment after learning that she was not accepted into the 2025 race, how she stays motivated to train during cold Chicago winters, and how she approaches injury and setbacks.

This is Part 1 of a three-part series featuring runners who, like Suzanne, achieved a BQ without a Boston 2025 acceptance. In addition to being a runner. Suzanne is a...

Did you know that the most opportune time for injury is during the weeks after finishing a goal race? Join us for our drive home from the Marine Corps Marathon during which we discuss how to approach your running in between training cycles.

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Races are more crowded than ever! After watching our runners race Chicago and Berlin this year, we saw some patterns that we want to pass along to those who have upcoming races this fall. We also discuss tips for successfully running a WMM or similarly crowded race.

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After providing some last-minute Chicago Marathon tips, we welcomed Miss USA 2024, Alma Cooper, who is running Chicago 2024, her first marathon!

Alma shares how she juggles her busy schedule with training. She’s currently working on her masters degree at Stanford University, while also balancing her Miss USA duties with her mileage. One tip—she relies heavily on that hotel treadmill to get in her miles.

Alma also shares how her mom, a former collegiate track star, is her running inspiration, and how Alma firmly believes that we should never be t...

After discussing the Boston Marathon 6:51 cutoff and our ideas for Boston’s future, Lisa recaps her incredible marathon performance in New Hampshire. Lisa shares why she chose to run the Clarence DeMar Marathon in Keene, and why, out of the 50 plus marathons she’s run, this one was her absolute favorite!

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After spending the last 22 months diligently rehabbing after ACL surgery, Julie attempted a marathon and spoiler alert—crossed the finish line in 3:45 and qualified for the Boston Marathon at the Last Chance to BQ.2 Marathon in Batavia/St. Charles, Illinois.

In this episode, Julie shares all the details about her race, including her training, fueling, race execution, and thought process.

We so enjoyed this conversation with each other and almost forgot we were recording this episode!

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When we saw Nate Kahaiali’i’s story on the CBS Evening News, we had to have him on our show to share his story. Nate is a middle school teacher in Lahaina, Hawaii, who was training for the 2023 Chicago Marathon when his home was destroyed by fire. Nate managed to grab his running shoes before fleeing his home and used those shoes to put one foot in front of the other to navigate a tremendous tragedy.

Nate has since run multiple marathons while raising money for Lahaina Stro...

In this episode we welcome back Amy Goldsmith, RD, to discuss the Women’s Olympic Marathon, the impact of under fueling on injury, particularly among endurance athletes, and what we as amateur runners can learn from the 2024 Olympics.

Amy Goldsmith, RD, has worked with hundreds of athletes in her practice, Kindred Nutrition. Amy specializes in sports nutrition and eating disorders and hosts the podcast, Don't Be Foodish. Amy focuses on meeting all her clients where they currently are and focusing on education, re-framing the mind, and using food as fuel for your brain and bo...

After discussing the Olympic Marathon events, we welcomed one of our very special runners, Susan Spencer, who had been running for over 40 years and continues to improve upon her age-graded times. Susan shares how she is joyfully running marathons after an 18-year hiatus. Susan also shares her tips for staying motivated and avoiding the comparison trap. She also shares some fun tidbits about how the running scene has changed since her first Boston (as a bandit)! We loved this conversation!

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We are excited to be back after a July break filled with racing, travel, and summer training. Speaking of which, we discuss in this episode how to overcome common summer setbacks to set yourself up for a successful fall racing season.

We also discuss our favorite Olympic moments and what we can all learn from so many of our amazing Olympians.


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So many marathoners hate the 5K distance—and for good reason—5Ks hurt! What if we told you, though, that 5Ks, especially during a marathon training cycle, can make you a better marathoner? In this episode, we share why, how and when to race a 5K during a marathon training cycle. Listen if you are ready to take your running to the next level. You can find us on Instagram and Facebook @runfartherandfaster. Looking for coaching? Email us at julieandlisa@runfartherandfaster.com to set up a coaching call. Thanks for listening!

We are thrilled to welcome Dr. Jay Spector, who shares why super shoes can sometimes lead to injury, along with form tips, and ways to avoid typical podiatric pitfalls. Dr. Spector has been practicing in the greater Atlanta area since 1994. He specializes in surgery and sports medicine. Dr. Spector was the Chairman of the PRESENT Sports Medicine Virtual Conference and the Immediate Past President of American Academy of Podiatric Sport Medicine (AAPSM). He is also a Fellow of the Faculty of Podiatric Medicine, Royal College of Physicians Surgeons of Glasgow. He holds a Certificate of Added Qualification (CAQ) in Podiatric...

In this episode, we did a deep dive into what, when, why, and how to qualify for the Boston Marathon. Questions? Reach out to us at julieandlisa@runfartherandfaster.com. Share this episode with anyone who you think would find this information helpful. . Connect with us! Instagram: @runfartherandfaster Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/RunFartherFaster https://www.runfartherandfaster.com/

We are thrilled to welcome our longtime friend, Dr. Brad Serwer, an interventional cardiologist, who shares how and why all runners must pay attention to their heart health. We discuss heart issues specific to runners, including prevention, signs of heart disease, effects of statins, and so much more. More about Dr. Serwer—Before entering private practice, Dr. Serwer spent 20 years serving in the U.S. Navy and retired in 2021. Dr. Serwer is now the Chief Medical Officer for VitalSolution, which provides cardiology services to underserved regions in 22 states. In addition to being a top cardiologist, Dr. Serwer is also a de...

After providing some key guidelines for successfully running in the heat, we welcomed registered dietitian, Amy Goldsmith, to share tips on hydrating and fueling in heat and humidity. Amy works with runners throughout the US through her practice Kindred Nutrition. Big thanks to Amy for joining ! Amy can be found on Instagram at @reelrd_amyg or on her website (kindrednutrition.com).

We loved speaking with author and sportswriter, Johanna Garton, whose most recent book, All in Stride: A Journey in Running, Courage and the Search for the American Dream,” was published on Tuesday, April 2. We met Johanna at the Boston Marathon and were thrilled to invite her to talk about her new book on our show. The book is about professional runner, Elvin Kibet, and her husband, Shadrack Kipchirchir and their journeys from a village in Kenya to collegiate athletes to world class American athletes, their love story, and their experiences as distance runners for the World Class Athlete Program (WCAP) fo...

Please enjoy our live show, which we co-hosted with Cherie Turner from Women’s Running Stories, at the 2024 Boston Marathon. This year's panel was titled Making a Statement: Breaking Barriers in Women's Running, and it featured outstanding runners Alisa Harvey, Kelly Bruno, and Briana Boehmer.

Alisa Harvey is an elite-level competitor on the track and road who has qualified for the Olympic Trials at the 800m, 1500m, and marathon distances. Among her long list of accomplishments over decades of racing, she has competed as a member of Team USA at several World Championships, and won gold at th...

This week we talked with journalist and author, Maggie Mertens, about her new book “Better, Faster, Farther: How Running Changed Everything We Know About Women,” which will be released in June. Maggie’s book shares the progress and myths around women’s running, some of which continue today. Maggie’s book and our discussion underlines have far we’ve come and how much more work needs to be done to elevate women’s running. Maggie’s book is now available for pre-order wherever you purchase your books.

This week, we chatted with the amazing Dawn Ebbetts, who won her age group at the 2024 Boston Marathon (her first Boston!). Dawn shares how she trains and runs competitively while avoiding injury. She also shares how her daughter, Brooklyn Track Club founder and Olympic Marathon Trials qualifier, Leigh Ann Sharek, helped her train and cross the finish line in 3:46:02. We loved meeting Dawn and hope that our listeners find her as joyful and inspiring as we did. Follow Dawn at https://www.instagram.com/poipl Like this podcast? Please leave a review on wherever you listen! Interested in coaching and...

In part 2 of our recap of Boston 2024–the hot year—we share our runners’ stories and some key takeaways. We are already counting down the days until next year. Like this podcast? Please leave a review on wherever you listen! Interested in coaching and/or following us on social media? Here are all of the links (https://linktr.ee/Runfartherandfaster) or you can email us at julieandlisa@runfartherandfaster.com. Thanks for listening!

After a whirlwind weekend of events, a live show, meeting and reuniting with our runners, and, oh yeah, running, we sat down and recapped our Boston 2024 experience. Each year is memorable, and this year was no exception. We hope that you enjoy this conversation as much as we did recording it! We mentioned the Team Hoyt Memorial Race—here’s the link to register. https://raceroster.com/events/2024/83108/the-team-hoyt-memorial We are already counting down the days until next year. Like this podcast? Please leave a review on wherever you listen! Interested in coaching and/or following us on social media? Here...

After recapping Cherry Blossom, we welcomed NBC10 Boston Meterologist Tevin Wooten, who provided the most detailed weather forecast for race day! Tevin is not only covering the forecast for the Boston Marathon. He is also running the Boston Marathon for the first time and raising funds for Boston Medical Center! Please consider helping him reach his fundraising goal: givengain.com/project/chaz-glick-raising-funds-for-boston-medical-center?fbclid=PAAaa3GqxTnBtmnK5zcB0Q26Ug45GebRJ6o50VPyNAvY9w7m2snOwRMwhaPao_aem_AclTrDRR7_W8_FGMGQNtS0LbBDwXBSRBAqMYJE3UrV4YWtSd8IJkq0ETrWJgLskgkb8. Thanks Tevin for joining us and thanks to you for listening.

We are so thrilled to welcome six-time Boston Marathoner and Six Star Finisher, Dr. Benita Stephens, who will be running her seventh Boston Marathon in just a few weeks. This year, Dr. Stephens is honored to be running the Boston Marathon with Team Bevans, a team in which members are selected annually to honor the accomplishments and legacy of Marilyn Bevans, the first U.S. born African American woman to run a sub-3-hour marathon and medal at the Boston Marathon. In addition to being an accomplished runner, Dr. Stephens is the founder of Ciao Bella Medical Center and Spa...

On this coaching episode, we share some common and subtle mistakes to avoid while training for and racing the Boston Marathon (or any marathon, frankly). Listen to optimize your training and ensure a successful race experience. For those who will be in Boston over marathon weekend, please join us on Sunday, April 14th for our shakeout run at 9 and our B.A.A. sponsored panel, which we are honored to co-host with Cherie Turner, at the Expo at 2. You can find us on Instagram and Facebook @runfartherandfaster. Looking for coaching or a coaching call to fine tune your training? Email...

Last fall, Daytona State cross country runner and mom, Shannon Jones, earned her third All-American title…at age 37! In this episode, Shannon details her untraditional journey from couch to college athlete, including how becoming a mom transformed her from a sedentary smoker to the most decorated cross country runner in Daytona State history. Shannon bravely shared why she quit athletics after high school and how she crawled her way back to running nearly two decades later, resulting in countless medals and a college degree. Shannon’s story is a powerful reminder that the path to success is full of challenges, but...

THANK YOU THANK YOU for listening and propelling us to 200 episodes! After sharing what we've learned from podcasting for the last five years, Julie provides an exciting update. We then introduced our amazing guest, Katie Hawkes, who serves as the Boston Athletic Association's Director of Brand & Experiential Marketing. Katie joined the BAA in 2018 and shares a hilarious story about Des's win that year. Katie also shares the many fun changes that will take place at the Boston Marathon this year, including a new Fan Fest, post-race party, and Expo format. Speaking of which, for those who will be in Boston...

We are so thrilled to introduce Alexandra (Ali) Niles, a masters runner who will be toeing the line in the Professional Women's Field at the 2024 Boston Marathon. Ali, a former competitive college gymnast who is now a gymnastics coach, started running in her 20's after college. Ali quickly fell in love with running and hired coach Tom Fleming, a legendary runner who won the 1973 and 1975 NYC Marathon and placed second in the 1973 and 1974 Boston Marathon. Tom helped Ali break three hours and set a goal to qualify for the Olympic Marathon Trials. Sadly, in 2017, Tom died of a heart a...

We so enjoyed talking with Lauren Proshan, the Chief of Race Operations and Production ("CROP") for the Boston Athletic Association, on all things Boston Marathon, including logistics, the expo, and a few exciting changes to race weekend. Lauren has served as the Director of Operations at the Boston Athletic Association since October 2018. She is literally the "Oz" behind the curtain on race day to ensure that the Boston Marathon runs smoothly. In addition to sharing many of the details behind the scenes at the Boston Marathon, Lauren, also a seasoned runner, shares her tips for a successful race weekend experience. ...

Gina Rouse, a 44 year-old mom of three in Knoxville, just ran her lifetime marathon PR at CIM 2023 in a time of 2:37:10! Gina's next race will be the 2024 Boston Marathon--her fifth--where she will be running once again in the professional field. Gina started running in middle school and became a Tennessee state high school champ. She then ran for the University of Tennessee-Chattanooga where she became a Southern Conference runner of the year. Gina's path was not without struggle. She overcame an eating disorder and multiple injuries on her path to greatness. After a ten-year hiatus after college, Gina returned...

After some Olympic Marathon Trials recapping, we welcomed sports psychologist, Dr. Shira A. Oretzky, Ph.D., CMPC. Dr. Oretzky has dedicated her career to helping elite athletes develop a high-performance mindset and well-being strategies to reach their full potential. She is the co-founder of MindEdge Sport and Performance Consulting, where she specializes in working with collegiate, Olympic, and professional athletes. Dr. Oretzky currently serves as a sport psychology consultant to the University of San Diego’s (USD) Athletic Department and other collegiate and professional athletic teams throughout San Diego. Dr. Oretzky can be found at www.drshira.com. Could you do...

For many runners, becoming a masters runner provides a new opportunity to qualify and run Boston. Even though so many runners become faster as a master, there are some specific tweaks runners can do as a masters runners (or runner of any age) to maximize training and minimize chances of injury. We discuss how to make tweaks now in training, recovery, and mental performance to optimize training and race performance. Could you do us a favor? We would love another review on Apple Podcasts (or whatever platform you use to listen). Reviews help us grow! THANK YOU! We have a...

Liz Camy ran her first marathon in 2007 in 4:08, and she hated it. Fast forward to 2024, she is now a 2:42 marathoner and, at age 40, will be running the 2024 Boston Marathon in the Professional Women's Field. In this episode, Liz shares her 25-year running journey--from high school and collegiate runner to masters runner-- including how she has been able to continue improving her times while balancing family and career (she is a military spouse, mom of two, and a full-time assistant principal with a doctoral degree in organizational leadership). Liz, who is coached by Esther Atkins of McKirdy Trained, also shares the...

After discussing a few early season important training tips to prepare for the Boston Marathon, we welcomed strength training coach, Lauren Bearnarth, owner of Sunny & Lauren's (www.sunnyandlaurens.com), who has been working with runners of all levels over the last decade with great success. If you've caught any of Julie's ACL recovery reels over the past year, then you've seen Lauren's work in action.

In this episode, Lauren shares how runners can set up a simple and effective strength training program, which we share below. We also discuss some resources to work with...

Happy 2024 and thank you for sticking with us for year FIVE of our podcast! We cannot believe that we started this adventure in 2019! To kick off our new season, Julie interviews Lisa, who just returned from the Pan American Maccabi Games In Argentina, where she won two gold medals in the cycling and half marathon events. Lisa details all of her adventures in Buenos Aires, as she competed alongside runners and cyclists from around the world. Could you do us a favor? We would love another review on Apple Podcasts (or whatever platform you use to listen). Reviews help us...

Julie spoke with Josh Trzeciak, of ProAction Physical Therapy, who has been working with Julie throughout her ACL recovery. Josh earned his Doctor of Physical Therapy from the University of Pittsburgh and as a D1 athlete, ran cross country and track for Pitt. Josh was also a two time Maryland state champion in track and field while competing for Wootton HS under coach Kellie Redmond (past podcast guest). Josh shares how runners can prevent and treat injury and typical mistakes he sees in his practice. He and Julie also reflect on the last year and what went well…and what di...

Lisa shares all of the details behind her one "hill" of a performance at CIM. Lisa shares the highs and lows of CIM race experience, along with critical race execution tips for those who want to run this marathon in the future. Could you do us a favor? We would love another review on Apple Podcasts (or whatever platform you use to listen) before 2024. Reviews help us grow! THANK YOU FOR LISTENING!

We don’t have a car to give away, like Oprah, but we do have a list, like Oprah, of our Favorite Running-Related Things for 2023. We hope that you enjoy this list as much as we enjoyed creating it. For a full list with links and discount codes to the items we mentioned, check out this link: https://linktr.ee/Runfartherandfaster For more information about our coaching, head over to www.runfartherandfaster.com.

Thanks to all who have been with us since 2009, our very first year! In this episode we discuss the habits of highly successful marathoners and Julie provides an update after celebrating her one year ACL anniversary.

WOW. It's been a WEEK. We are excited to welcome Mental Performance Consultant, Carrie Jackson, the co-author (with previous podcast guest, Cindy Kuzma), of Rebound, who shares her tips on managing stress and challenges in running and beyond. We hope that runners and non-runners find this conversational helpful. Here's a little about Carrie: Carrie has been working on the performance of teams, organizations, and individual athletes and exercisers since 2002. She is a Certified Mental Performance Consultant through the Association for Applied Sport Psychology and author of the book On Top of Your Game: Mental Skills to Maximize Your Athletic Performance and...

During our last episode, Lisa recapped her Chicago Marathon weekend, including her conversation at BWI Airport with members of the US Naval Academy Marathon Club, who were heading to Chicago to run the marathon. While talking with Lisa, the midshipmen runners mentioned their coach, “Coach Nate,” and Lisa immediately saw firsthand the respect and love the runners had for their leader. After releasing the episode, one of our listeners heard us mention Nate, who he knew from the Annapolis Striders, and sent the episode to him. Coach Nate then wrote us, and we of course had to have him on the...

Lisa shares her amazing weekend and incredible performance in Chicago! She shares how she pulled it off and some tips for those running the Abbott World Marathon Majors Age Group Championships—hint: don’t do it in Chicago. We have a sponsor for this episode, Lagoon, a customized pillow that we are both using enthusiastically. Check out Lagoon at https://lagoonsleep.com/pages/run-farther-faster-and-lagoon Use the code RFF for 15% off. Finally, enter to win a pair of Goodr sunglasses—just leave us a 5-star review on Apple Podcasts in September. Don’t forget to follow us on Instagram and Facebook (Run Fart...

We interrupt our regularly scheduled program this week to discuss the big reveal—the Boston Marathon announced that only qualified runners who ran 5 minutes and 29 seconds faster than their qualifying time were accepted. We discuss the why, what, and who of this. We also share our thoughts on how to improve the current selection process. Please join us on October 22 at 10:30 for a book signing and discussion with Christine Yu, past podcast guest and author of Up to Speed. Tickets can be found here. https://www.eventbrite.com/e/book-discussion-and-signing-with-sports-journalist-and-author-christine-yu-tickets-710699189407. Finally, enter to win a pair of Goodr sunglasses—just leav...

We are beyond excited to release this episode with Brad Stulberg, who just wrote the (already) bestseller, Master of Change. Brad researches, writes, and coaches on mental health, well-being, and sustainable excellence. He is also the bestselling author of The Practice of Groundedness. He regularly contributes to the New York Times and his work has been featured in the Wall Street Journal and the Atlantic, among other outlets. In his coaching practice, Brad works with executives, entrepreneurs, physicians, and athletes on their mental skills and overall well-being. Brad hosts the podcast the Growth Equation with Steve Magness and is a...

The title of this episode sums it up. After coaching for 14 years, we frequently see patterns, many of which are positive, but some are negative and, as a result, hinder runners’ ability to improve and most importantly stay healthy! We discuss five common patterns— without judgment—just observation—that we see, how to identify them, and ways to break them. Please join us on October 22 at 10:30 for a book signing and discussion with Christin Yu, past podcast guest and author of Up to Speed. Tickets can be found here. https://www.eventbrite.com/e/book-discussion-and-signing-with-sports-journalist-and-author-christine-yu-tickets-710699189407. We have a sponsor for this epi...

Crazy story—while we were recording our episode last week and updating our listeners on Julie’s ACL recovery, we received an email from Dr. Kevin Stone, a world-renowned orthopedic surgeon and expert in sports medicine and orthopedics, who specializes in finding ways to treat injuries in addition to or as an alternative to surgery. In this episode, Dr. Stone shared why we need to be creative with our approach to injury and explore cutting edge therapies such as PRP to return to running stronger. Dr. Stone is the author of the book, Play Forever, which is all about how to s...

After tearing her ACL by not running (go figure) and undergoing surgery in December, Julie shares an update on her recovery eight months later. We have a sponsor for this episode, Lagoon, a customized pillow that we are both using enthusiastically. Check out Lagoon at https://lagoonsleep.com/pages/run-farther-faster-and-lagoon Use the code RFF for 15% off. Finally, follow us on social media (Instagram and Facebook) and enter to win a pair of Goodr sunglasses—just leave us a 5-star review on Apple Podcasts in August! Thanks for listening.

Last month, Jonathan Ladson, also known as Fogell Mcloving, ran the entire 91 miles of the DC area Beltway in just under 18 hours which beat the previous fastest known time (FKT) set by Michael Wardian. If that wasn’t enough, just in 2023, Fogell set a 2:36 marathon PR at Boston, followed by a fourth-place finish at Big Sur two weeks later, and a stellar performance at the Comrades Marathon while fundraising for World Vision. While Fogell’s talents are impressive, his joyful and transparent approach to his training are inspiring. Fogell shares how he finds joy and motivation, even at 4:00 am, and...

Yes-small adjustments in training can lead to big performance breakthroughs on race day! In this episode, we share the small changes that runners of all levels can make right now to gain more from training and ultimately improve race performance. Thanks to our sponsor for this episode, Lagoon, a customized pillow that we are both using enthusiastically. Check out Lagoon at https://lagoonsleep.com/pages/run-farther-faster-and-lagoon Use the code RFF for 15% off. Finally, follow us on social media (Instagram and Facebook) and enter to win a pair of Goodr sunglasses—just leave us a 5-star review in July! Thanks for li...

Melody Fairchild, one of America’s fastest high school runners, shares her journey from high school record-setting phenom to empowering youth coach. Melody, the director of the Boulder Mountain Warriors Youth Running Club, shares her comprehensive approach to running and life, particularly for adolescent girls. Melody is also the author of “Girls Running,” a comprehensive guide for adolescent runners. We appreciated Melody’s perspective and approach as a former youth champion turned coach, along with her guidance and wisdom on how to approach running during puberty. We absolutely loved this conversation! Find out more about Melody on her website, melodyfairchild.com. We...

We are diving into a topic over the next few episodes that is near and dear to us—youth athletics. To kick off this series, we welcomed back Amy Goldsmith, RD, who treats hundreds of teen athletes in her practice, Kindred Nutrition. In this episode, we discuss some of the problems in youth sports and Amy provides some concrete solutions on how adults can better support and advocate for our young athletes. Amy is the founder and owner of Kindred Nutrition (www.kindrednutrition.com) in which she specializes in sports nutrition and eating disorders and hosts the podcast, Don't Be Fo...

We are back after a few weeks off to take a breather and enjoy some time relaxing—who are we kidding—we were overwhelmed by June madness like so many and just didn’t have time to record!! To kick off our next season, we welcomed local running legend, Harold Rosen, who just ran a 27 minute 5K at age 80! Harold, who can be found on a podium winning his age group at local races, is most known for his leadership in the running community. For the last 13 years, Harold has directed the MCRRC Experienced Marathon Program (XMP), one of the larges...

In this coaching episode, we provide essential tips for ensuring that your summer training leads to fall gains. Topics include: setting appropriate goals, pacing for heat and humidity, fueling in the summer months, fitting in training while navigating summer travel and schedules, and ways to find joy in running. We also announce the winner of this month's drawing. For all who entered and left a podcast review, thank you! If you haven't left a review, please feel free to do so. Lastly, find us on social media on Instagram, Facebook, and Twitter under Run Farther & Faster. Thanks for listening!

Kelly Scherf, who we refer to as the shoe whisperer, is back to share the ins and outs of super shoes. Kelly is the apparel buyer for RnJ Sports and a seasoned runner and coach. Kelly has been providing fittings for runners of all levels, from elite to very beginner, for over 20 years. In this conversation, we talk super shoes, including what defines a super shoe, when to wear them, how to use them, and why we need to carefully weigh whether to wear them. Kelly can be found at RnJ Sports (301) 881-0021, where she kindly mentioned that she is...

Christine Yu is an award-winning journalist who covers the intersection of sports, science, and women's health. She is a regular contributor for Runner's World, Women's Running, Self, Outside Magazine, The Washington Post, and ESPNW. Christine’s first book, UP TO SPEED: the Groundbreaking Science of Women Athletes, will be released on May 16th (pre-order is available). The book, which is FASCINATING, discusses the impact of years of male-dominated scientific studies on female athletic performance and health. Christine earned her B.A. in Art History from Columbia University and Masters of Public Policy from the Harvard Kennedy School at Harvard University. Sh...

We are so thrilled to welcome Rick Hoyt, and his brother, Russ, both of whom are the children of Dick Hoyt.  Dick, who passed away at age 80 in 2021, and his son, Rick, are the dynamic duo known as Team Hoyt that competed together in various athletic endeavors, including 72 marathons and six Ironman triathlons. Rick and his father ran the Boston Marathon 32 times, and we always loved seeing them along the course. Talking with Rick and Russ and hearing Rick's story firsthand brought tears to our eyes. In addition to competing as a dynamic duo for over four decades, the Hoyts st...

After a whirlwind weekend of events, a live show, meeting and reuniting with our runners, and, oh yeah, running, we sat down and recapped our Boston 2023 experience. Each year is memorable, and this year was no exception. We hope that you enjoy this conversation as much as we did recording it! We are already counting down the days until next year. Like this podcast? Please leave a review on wherever you listen! Interested in coaching and/or following us on social media? Here are all of the links (https://linktr.ee/Runfartherandfaster) or you can email us at julieandlisa@runfartherandfaster...

What an honor to co-host a panel of pioneering women with Cherie Louise Turner of Women’s Running Stories. A huge thank you to these fabulous pioneer women for continuing to share their knowledge and stories! All three women on the panel were among the best in the world during their running careers and helped lay the foundation for women’s marathoning. They have also been instrumental in moving the sport forward through activism and coaching. The panelists: Jacqueline Hansen, winner of the Boston Marathon and first woman to break 2:40; she’s been a major advocate for women’s distance running...

With less than two weeks until the 2023 Boston Marathon, we share our A to Z tips for a successful taper. We also welcomed Julie's husband, Darren, who spectated seven Boston Marathons with kids of all ages/stages between 2007 and 2022. Darren provides excellent tips for a successful specatating experience. Lisa also shares details about her Cherry Blossom Ten Mile Run experience. Join us on Sunday, April 16th, at the Expo at 1:00 for our Podium Pioneers Panel with Cherie Louise Turner. We will be interviewing three podium pioneers, Marilyn Bevans, Jacqueline Hansen, and Patti Catalano Dillon. Also join us for our shakeout...