Heartland Running

While in Vienna, IL for Tunnel Hill 100, Crystal had the chance to sit down and talk to Traci Falbo.   Traci has an incredible story.  She went from being 80 pounds overweight to setting the 48 Hour Indoor Track World Record.   We had the opportunity to talk about her weight loss, racing multiple multiple marathon and ultramarathons, representing Team USA in the 24 Hour World Championships, completing the Grand Slam of UltraRunning, and so much more.   Follow Traci on the web: Traci's Website Facebook, Instagram, Twitter   Where to find Heartland Running: Website,  Facebook Group,  Instagram,  Strava Club Call or text us at 513-486-4636 Save 20% on SWORD Performance Products by using discount code: HEARTLANDRUNNER at checkout  Save 15% at Durbin Race Management Events by using discount code: HRP15  A special thank you goes out to The Ozark Mountain Daredevils for allowing us to use their music on the show.

Andy, Chandler, and Crystal had the opportunity to talk to ultra legend, Ellie Greenwood.  They discuss Ellie’s amazing race history including her wins at Western States, Comrades, and the 100K World Championships.  They also have a chance to talk about her coaching business and dealing with injuries. Links from the episode: Ellie’s Blog Sharman Ultra Endurance Coaching Ellie’s Social Media: Twitter, Facebook, Instagram   Where to find Heartland Running: Website,  Facebook Group,  Instagram,  Strava Club Call or text us at 513-486-4636 Save 20% on SWORD Performance Products by using discount code: HEARTLANDRUNNER at checkout Save 15% at Durbin Race Management Events by using discount code: HRP15  A special thank you goes out to The Ozark Mountain Daredevils for allowing us to use their music on the show.  Ellie Greenwood photo credit: Hilary Matthieson

We invited the guys from The Negative Splits Podcast to join us for Thanksgiving.   In this episode we play a clip from Paul Hambrick  who tells the story of how Stephen got into podcasting.  Paul was a guest back on Episode 14.   We debate all of the important issues of the day - best vs. worst holidays, favorite holiday themed races, does Buffalo have good seafood? We also learn that Chandler has never had a Reese’s egg; Andy’s prom date is probably mad at him and about Crystal’s square dancing past. Thank you to Sean, Glen and Bill for making this episode possible.   Where to find the Negative Spits: Website, iTunes, Facebook, Instagram Where to find Heartland Running: Website,  Facebook Group,  Instagram,  Strava Club Call or text us at 513-486-4636 Save 20% on SWORD Performance Products by using discount code: HEARTLANDRUNNER at checkout A special thank you goes out to The Ozark Mountain Daredevils for allowing us to use their music on the show.

While in Mansfield, MO for Stephen’s memorial Crystal checked out Stephen’s favorite bookstore, A New Chapter.  Here Crystal had the chance to sit down and chat with Stephen’s bad ass yoga guru, Shelby Koop. Shelby shares a lot of useful information on how yoga can be helpful for runners.  She talks about how to pick a class, how to practice when you don’t have access to a studio for classes, reality vs expectation, and why you might not need that foam roller.   She also shares some of her favorite memories of Stephen and what he taught her.   Links from the episode: Shelby Koop Instagram Yoga with Adriene (YouTube) Down Dog App The Yoga Bible   Where to find Heartland Running: Website,  Facebook Group,  Instagram,  Strava Club Call or text us at 513-486-4636 Save 20% on SWORD Performance Products by using discount code: HEARTLANDRUNNER at checkout  A special thank you goes out to The Ozark Mountain Daredevils for allowing us to use their music on the show.

In this episode Andy & Crystal get a chance to sit down and talk one of the original founders of the Marathon Maniacs, Tony Phillippi.    We talk about how the club started and how it has grown and changed over the years.  We find out the real reason why Andy wants to become a Maniac.   We cover his experience as a race director of the Tacoma City Marathon. We also get his  advice and philosophy on training and racing.  At the time of recording, Tony has run 278 marathons with multiple sub-3 hour finishes. Links from the episode: Tony’s Race History Marathon Maniacs Half Fanatics Michelob ULTRA Tacoma City Marathon   Where to find Heartland Running: Website,  Facebook Group,  Instagram,  Strava Club Save 20% on SWORD Performance Products by using discount code: HEARTLANDRUNNER at checkout A special thank you goes out to The Ozark Mountain Daredevils for allowing us to use their music on the show.

In this “Sprint” episode we take just a few minutes and sit down with Chandler Lee, the oldest son of Stephen Lee.  We talk about the future of the podcast and Chandler shares some stories about his dad.    Where to find Heartland Running: Website,  Facebook Group,  Instagram,  Strava Club Running podcast Network: Man Bun Run, Training for Ultra, Runified, The Negative Splits, Heartland Running Save 20% on SWORD Performance Products by using discount code: HEARTLANDRUNNER at checkout For a good time call our voicemail: 513-486-4636 A special thank you goes out to The Ozark Mountain Daredevils for allowing us to use their music on the show.

EP 46: Bourbon Chase Recap   In this episode Andy and Crystal get together with the Ultra Team Sword members who ran the Bourbon Chase.  We discuss the unfortunate and untimely passing of our dear friend, founder, and co-host Stephen Lee.  However, we also recap the fun that we all had with Stephen during what would be his last race and birthday celebration.     Besides Stephen and Crystal the team consisted of Scott Black (co-founder of SWORD), Brian Abner, Kelsey Gibbs, and Netta Vogt.   Where to find Heartland Running: Website,  Facebook Group,  Instagram,  Strava Club Running podcast Network: Man Bun Run Training for Ultra Runified The Negative Splits Heartland Running Save 20% on SWORD Performance Products by using discount code: HEARTLANDRUNNER at checkout A special thank you goes out to The Ozark Mountain Daredevils for allowing us to use their music on the show.

Joel Cohen is both an Emmy-winning writer for the “Simpsons” and a slow, graceless runner.  Between sweaty bouts of gasping for breath, he wrote the book “How to Lose a Marathon” - available everywhere now (well, not at some gas stations).  For more, check out Twitter: @loseamarathon or Instagram:howtoloseamarathon   Where to find Heartland Running: Website,  Facebook Group,  Instagram,  Strava Clubvoicemail: 417-319-1060 Proudly powered by SWORD.  Save 20% on SWORD Performance Products by using discount code: HEARTLANDRUNNER at checkout A special thank you goes out to The Ozark Mountain Daredevils for allowing us to use their music on the show. A member of the Running Podcast Network: Man Bun Run; Training for Ultra; Runified; The Negative Splits  and Heartland Running

GARY DUDNEY has been publishing articles on running, trail running, and ultrarunning for the past 20 years. His work has appeared in all the major running magazines, such as Runner’s World, Running Times, Trailrunner, and Marathon & Beyond. For Ultrarunning magazine, considered the “voice of the sport” of ultra long distance running, he’s served as a regular columnist since 2008, and he has additionally supplied the magazine with dozens of uniquely quirky race reports. His new book  The Tao of Running were shaped by the 60 one hundred mile races he’s participated in and the almost two hundred other long distance races he’s completed.   In this interview we cover topics such as: mindful running how to move up to the ultra distance transitioning from road running and becoming a trail monster how to run multiple races in a year listener questions   Where to find Gary Dudney: Website; Facebook; Twitter   Where to find Heartland Running: Website,  Facebook Group,  Instagram,  Strava Club voicemail: 417-319-1

2016 was a big year for Tina Muir.  In March she fulfilled a lifelong dream of representing Great Britain in the Half Marathon World Championships.  A few weeks later in April she ran the London Marathon in 2:37 which was a PR at the time. She then finished out 2016 with the California International Marathon in December, where she finished fifth overall and lowered her personal best to 2:36. In February Tina shocked the running world by announcing her decision to step down from competitive running.   However 2017 and 2018 are shaping up to be very special years for her. Tina Muir around the web: Facebook Running for Real Twitter @tinamuir Instagram @tinamuir88 Blog TinaMuir.com Heartland Running around the web: Website Facebook Group Instagram Strava Club Save 20% on SWORD Performance Products by using discount code: HEARTLANDRUNNER at checkout Voicemail: 417-319-1060 A special thank you goes out to The Ozark Mountain Daredevils for allowing us to use their music on the show.

EP42: Hawk Recap Hijack   In this episode, friend of the show Todd Chandler hijacks the podcasts and refuses to let Stephen and Crystal free until they reveal what really went down at the Hawk 50 miler.   We are also joined by a surprise guest from the Negative Splits Podcast.   Listen to find out the answers to: Who is Gandalf the snake? What is the butt position? When will Crystal learn to keep her mouth shut? Where Stephen & Crystal make a wrong a turn? Why didn’t Crystal want her Body Glide back? How did Stephen & Crystal found religion?   Where to find Todd Chandler: YouTube, Twitter, Instagram, Strava Where to find Heartland Running: Website,  Facebook Group,  Instagram,  Strava Club Running podcast Network: Man Bun Run Training for Ultra Runified The Negative Splits Heartland Running Save 20% on SWORD Performance Products by using discount code: HEARTLANDRUNNER at checkout For a good time call our voicemail: 417-319-1060 A special thank you goes out to The Ozark Mountain Daredevils for allowi

 Charity Fick is an active participant in the online running and OCR communities, and continues to write articles, race reviews, and human interest pieces exclusively for Mud Run Guide. She is currently a member of several communities including the Mud Run Crew, the Canadian Mudd Queens, her local OCR training group – VanCity OCR, and runs frequently with the We Run Surrey Crew. Charity is also passionate about talking to others within the OCR community and sharing their stories. Her interest in OCR was born after reading Brett Stewart’s book – Ultimate Obstacle Race Training, and after completing her first solo Spartan race, she was hooked. In her spare time, Charity enjoys writing, blogging, digital photography, running, working out and Obstacle Course racing. As a proud wife and mother, it is her hopes that others will hear her stories about the mud, barbed wire, friendships, bruises and fire and be inspired to make a change in their lives by trying something new. You can often hear Charity on course laugh

BONUS EPISODE  - How to Make Your Race Day Perfect Part of the MUT Syncrocast Series   We welcome our special guest co-host Eric Whittington to the show.   Eric is an Army veteran of 10 years, an avid triathlete with 3 Ironman finishes, cyclist, and ultra runner. Eric joins us just 2 days after completing the Mid-West Super Slam.  He was only 1 of 4 finishers this year.   Before jumping into our round table discussion we talk with Eric about ice cream (Did Andy just invent a new flavor of recovery ice cream?!),  his 5 100 mile finishes this year (Indiana Trail 100, Kettle Moraine 100, Mohican 100, Burning River 100, and the Hallucination 100).   We also discuss the race he directs The 24 Hour Eagle Up Ultra that benefits Team RBW and 23rd Veteran. We then cover the topics of:   Pre-race traditions/superstitions Fudging on your training plan How to go into a race with the right attitude Recovery Tips The importance of community How to pull yourself out of the suck   Be sure to check out the rest of the MUT S

Welcome to the show Andy Aubin,Therese Schweyer,William Baez from The Sub 30 Club.  The Sub 30 Club was originally started in April of 2012 when Ted Spiker, contributor to Runner’s World and the man behind The Big Guy Blog on runnersworld.com, set out on a quest to break 30 min in a 5K. This represented a “challenging but doable” goal for him at the time, being a middle- to back- of–the-pack runner.  He put the word out through his blog to see if anybody else might want to join him in his efforts. He was expecting five or six people…a dozen at best. Within the first day he had over 100 responses.  As of Today, there are over 5,700 members and the focus of the club has shifted from the specific goal of a 29:59 5K to the spirit that started the club, embracing runners of all levels chasing every goal imaginable. There are members who are brand new to running and those who are chasing goals in races of all distances.  We have Boston qualifiers, ironman triathletes, and ultra-runners.  The club truly welcomes all

Superman Harvey Lewis has been with us previously on the podcast. (Episode 25) Since that time he competed in his 4th  24 Hour World Championships representing Team USA, had a dramatic podium finish at Badwater 135, and visited a few countries along the way. We also have with us WonderWoman, his fiancee, Kelly Odell.  Kelly didn’t start running until she was in her 30s.  She has since gone to run multiple marathons and ultras.  She has been a pacer for the Flying Pig Marathon as well other races for the past several years.  She also coaches track, cross country and gymnastics.   -  All while balancing the demands the family, work and school. Harvey Lewis:  Run Quest Travel  Facebook   Heartland Running on the web Website Facebook Group Instagram Strava Club Save 20% on SWORD Performance Products by using discount code: HEARTLANDRUNNER at checkout Voicemail: 417-319-1060 A special thank you goes out to The Ozark Mountain Daredevils for allowing us to use their music on the show.

Mikkel Becker is the lead animal trainer for fearfreepets.com and was the resident trainer at Vetstreet.com. Mikkel is the co-author of six books, including the upcoming book From Fearful to Fear Free. She specializes in reward-based training and behavior modification for dogs and cats. But, she’s also worked with a variety of animal species, including training work with orangutans and pigs. Mikkel is a Karen Pryor Certified Training Partner, a Certified Behavior Consultant Canine, a Certified Professional Dog Trainer and a Certified Dog Behavior Counselor, and a graduate of the rigorous San Francisco SPCA Dog Training Academy. Mikkel is Fear Free Certified and has her bachelors in communication from Washington State University. Mikkel Becker: Facebook Instagram YouTube Heartland Running: Website Facebook Group Instagram Strava Club Save 20% on SWORD Performance Products by using discount code: HEARTLANDRUNNER at checkout Voicemail: 417-319-1060 A special thank you goes out to The Ozark Mountain Daredevils fo

Gary (Laz) Cantrell, Steve Durbin from Durbin Race Management, and Naresh Kumar join us for our 1 year anniversary! What was suppose to be an in-depth interview turned into a good old fashion B.S. session. So sit back, grab your favorite beverage and be a fly on the wall as you listen to some great stories from some legends of Ultra Running. Crystal and Stephen announce their lofty race schedule for 2018.   Steve Durbin: Durbin Race Management Mention Heartland Running to receive a discount on races   Naresh Kumar: Website Instagram Heartland Running on the web Website Facebook Group Instagram Strava Club Save 20% on SWORD Performance Products by using discount code: HEARTLANDRUNNER at checkout Voicemail: 417-319-1060 A special thank you goes out to The Ozark Mountain Daredevils for allowing us to use their music on the show.

Dr. David B. Jones has been in private practice as a counselor for over 30 years and has been a runner for over 40 years.  He is a consulting therapist with Three Oaks Behavioral Health, a partial hospitalization program treating all types of psychological issues in Ridgeland, MS. . In his own life and the lives of his patients, He has been very aware of the healing effects of running.  On top of that he hosts a podcast called Running to Mental Health. Links of interest from the show: Runners World Article Forks Over Knives movie Positive Addiction Down Dog Yoga App Headspace App Defeat the Stigma Podcast   Heartland Running on the web Website Facebook Group Instagram Strava Club Save 20% on SWORD Performance Products by using discount code: HEARTLANDRUNNER at checkout Voicemail: 417-319-1060 A special thank you goes out to The Ozark Mountain Daredevils for allowing us to use their music on the show.

Coree Woltering is a professional trail/ultra runner for inov-8 and Down To Run. He enjoys racing any distance on any surface. 2016 was a breakout year for Coree, running personal records from 5k to 50 miles. With the biggest highlight of 2016  running 5:30:15 for 50 miles at Tunnel Hill. It ended up being the second fastest 50-mile time in North America for the year. Coree wasn’t always a distance runner. He ran track in his school days and flirted with triathlons for a few years but after discovering trails and ultra running he has found his passion. When Coree is not not running, He enjoys beer/wine tasting, coaching, cooking, reading and eating ice cream. However his greatest achievement to date just might be having the privilege to coach Crystal and Stephen :) Coree on the web: Instagram: coreewoltering STRAVA Heartland Running on the web Website Facebook Group Instagram Strava Club Save 20% on SWORD Performance Products by using discount code: HEARTLANDRUNNER at checkout Voicemail: 417-319-1060 A specia

Nathan DeWall is Professor of Psychology at the University of Kentucky, an author of a best-selling Introduction to Psychology textbook series, a regular contributor to the New York Times and other national publications, and an avid ultramarathon runner. He has completed some of the most challenging ultramarathons on the planet, including the Last Annual Vol State 500k (314 mile) run, the 147-mile Marathon des Sables stage race in the Sahara Desert, and the Badwater 135 in Death Valley. He is happily married to Alice DeWall and a devoted dad to his two kids, Beverly "Bevy" (age 2) and Ellis (age 3 months). When he isn't writing or running, he tends his chickens on a small farm in Lexington, Kentucky. We dive into Nathan's time running Badwater and pick his brain regarding running and narcissism and is running an effective tool to battle depression and addiction. Nathan on the web: Website Instagram Heartland Running on the web Website Facebook Group Instagram Strava Club Save 20% on SWORD Performance Products