Heartland Running

Orange Mud founder and CEO Josh Sprague returns to the show. We dive right in talking about Josh going after the Leadman badge of honor by completing several Leadville cycling and running events this year. Next up we get into the motivation behind starting the Orange Mud Adventure Channel Lastly we discuss all the new and exciting gear coming from Orange Mud. Heartland Running: Heartlandrunning.com 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.

No guests co-host this episode. Crystal, Andy, and Stephen take some time to catch-up on their upcoming races, training, and some gear updates. Heartland Running: Heartlandrunning.com 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.

We got to meet Denise (aka tinydbo) at Run Under The Stars . She was a machine and won the women’s race and set a new course record with 66 miles in 10 hours. And by the way she did this only 2 weeks after winning The North Face Endurance Challenge 80K in Costa Rica. Her love for trails and the ultra distances began in 2008. This passion has given Denise both athletic and interpersonal growth. Ultra Running has touched her mind, body and spirit in the unique way that only Ultra Running can do. Combining her love for travel and the trails, Denise feels fortunate to continue to enjoy racing competitively at the age of 47 and is looking forward to many more years of adventuring through racing and running. ​ ​ ​ RUNNING HIGHLIGHTS: 66 Ultras/ 17, 100 mile finishes 2017 F1 Run Under the Stars 10 hour race 2017 F1 The North Face 50 mile Endurance Challenge Costa Rica 2016 Overall Winner Chimera 100 mile 2016 F1 HURT 100 mile 4 x Western States sub 24 hour finisher 2014 Grand Slam Finisher; 4th fastest F combined ti

Last Horse Runners is a community of runners from all paces and places - including the runners in the middle and the back of the pack. There are others who will cater to the elites, cater to crazy gains, cater to gingers. Last Horse Runners represents the slow, the tired, the best dressed, We run not because we are immensely gifted, but because we enjoy it. We flirt with time cutoffs and people at the aid station. Last Horse Runners: website Facebook Instagram Heartland Running: Heartlandrunning.com 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.

Part 2 of a 2 part recording with the amazing Naresh Kumar. Naresh was born in a very poor area of India and fought to get a scholarship to university. After graduation he came to the United States for a high profile Silicon Valley career. It was in the States that Naresh found ultrarunning. Becoming friends with Lazarus Lake (of Barkley Fame) and show favorite Steve Durbin, Naresh started doing the “crazy”races like Vol State and Barkleys. This episode is the after show conversation that we had with Naresh. If you have not listened to part 1 yet you will not want to miss it. His last adventure was riding a tandem bike across New Zealand to combat human sex trafficking. Freedom Seat We were honored that Naresh came on the show to share a few stories from the road with us. Naresh Kumar: Donations for Freedom Seat DONATE Website Instagram Bedrock Sandals Heartland Running: Heartlandrunning.com Facebook Group Instagram Strava Club Save 20% on SWORD Performance Products by using discount code: HEARTLANDRUNNER at

On this episode we welcome Meredith Vieceli to the show. Meredith is an athlete, coach, foodie, wife and mom to two little boys. She is the creator of the revolutionary 'Strong and Sexy Runner' , 'Swim Bike Fuel' and 3HU nutrition/health coaching programs * IRONMAN Wisconsin Finisher * Boston Marathon Qualifier * Creator and Founder of Bioendurance, Inc. - Endurance and Nutrition Coaching * Certified Integrative Nutrition Holistic Health Coach * Certified USAT Triathlon and Running Coach We dive right into what is the right way to fuel your body for endurance events in men and women. Plus a virtual shopping trip! Meredith on the web Facebook Instagram website Heartland Running: Heartlandrunning.com Facebook Group Instagram Strava Club 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.

Part 1 of a 2 part recording with the amazing Naresh Kumar. Naresh was born in a very poor area of India and fought to get a scholarship to university. After graduation he came to the United States for a high profile Silicon Valley career. It was in the States that Naresh found ultrarunning. Becoming friends with Lazarus Lake (of Barkley Fame) and show favorite Steve Durbin, Naresh started doing the “crazy”races like Vol State and Barkleys. However after an incident in Nepal, Naresh found a calling. He quit his position, followed his dream to move to Middle Earth and devoted his life to kindness, and raising funds for worthy causes. His last adventure was riding a tandem bike across New Zealand to combat human sex trafficking. Freedom Seat We were honored that Naresh came on the show to share a few stories from the road with us. Stay tuned for part 2 Naresh Kumar: Donations for Freedom Seat DONATE Website Instagram Heartland Running: Heartlandrunning.com Facebook Group Instagram Strava Club Voicemail: 417-319

Bryan Pate the co-founder and CEO of ElliptiGO joins us to talk about their unique line of elliptical cycles. Bryan was a former runner, triathlete, and Marine. After his body could no longer take the requirements of distance running he was forced into the gym and quickly discovered he hated waiting for machines and staring out the window wishing he was outside. So as a man of action he contacted a friend and the ElliptiGO was born. ElliptiGo cycles are used by top athletes like Dean Karnazes, Meb Keflezighi, Shaquille O'Neal and others. ElliptiGO: ElliptiGO website ElliptiGO Facebook ElliptiGO Instagram Heartland Running: Heartlandrunning.com Facebook Group Instagram Strava Club 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.

In this episode we welcome the one and only Ultra Running Legend Harvey Lewis to the show. Harvey does not consider himself a professional runner but a passionate runner. A public school teacher, Bad Water champion, and member of Team U.S.A. at the 24 Hour World Championships four times. In his spare time Harvey enjoys traveling the world (86 countries and counting), coaching,public speaking and managing Run Quest Travel We explore what got Harvey into running and some of the wild adventures he has been on. Harvey answers some listener questions and gives us some training tips. Harvey Lewis: Facebook Run Quest Travel Newton Shoes Heartland Running: Heartlandrunning.com Facebook Group Instagram Strava Club 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.

It’s a full house this episode. We welcome Chris Miller, Mike Dusman and returning from SWORD Performance Products Dr. Scott and Dr. Shawn. Chris will be running across America this year to raise awareness for drug and alcohol abuse and rehabilitation. This important issue touches just about everyone in some way. We dive right in as to what started Chris running and why he decided to take on this enormous challenge. Dr. Scott and Dr. Shawn jump in with some great advice and Dr. Shawn gets all giddy because he gets to put together a nutritional chart for Chris! We get some inside information on an exciting new product that will be available soon from SWORD. If you would like to learn more or get involved with Chris’s upcoming adventure you can check out his website, social account and fundraising page. Chris Cross the Nation: Website Instagram Fundraising Facebook SWORD Performance Products: Website Instagram Facebook Heartland Running: Heartlandrunning.com Facebook Group Instagram Strava Club Voicemail: 417-3

Andy and Stephen welcome Crystal Clark to the show as a new host! That's right, the Heartland now has a softer side. Crystal has what has to be the greatest how I started running story as well as the coolest marriage ceremony ever. Stephen talks about his canceled ultra and how he cross trained instead. Andy put on a successful race but found out he is suffering from frog ass. A spin of the random subject wheel gets the crew talking about an important subject and of course Stephen goes off track and ends the show with an almost inappropriate story. Heartland Running: Heartlandrunning.com Facebook Group Instagram Strava Club 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. A special thank you to our sponsor SWORD Performance Products Enter code:HEARTLANDRUNNER at checkout to get 20% off your order.

Andy sat down at his microphone and recorded his story. We hope his story might inspire someone to just get out there and start improving their life. Heartland Running: Heartlandrunning.com Facebook Group Instagram Strava Club 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. A special thank you to our sponsor SWORD Performance Products Enter code:HEARTLANDRUNNER at checkout to get 20% off your order.

Joplin, MO running legend Bobby Ballard joins us to talk about his amazing running journey and how to start a running group. Bobby Ballard is an RRCA-certified running coach and has run over 125 races, including 4 full marathons and 15 half marathons. A heart attack survivor, Bobby won the Kjell Tovander award at the Williams Route 66 Marathon in 2014. Upcoming events: Join some fellow Heartlanders on June 10th in Puducah, KY for R.U.T.S.10 hour endurance party run. Use CODE: Heartland Running at checkout to save $15 on registration. Heartland Running: Heartlandrunning.com Facebook Group Instagram Strava Club 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. A special thank you to our sponsor SWORD Performance Products Enter code:HEARTLANDRUNNER at checkout to get 20% off your order.

-Andy wrestles a pig and loses big time. -Stephen has stinky shoes. -Andy executes the worst pacing plan in the history of running and still gets second overall. -Stephen backs off a little and is better because of it. All this and more, without Andy referring to himself in 3rd person Heartland Running: Heartlandrunning.com Facebook Group Instagram Strava Club 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. A special thank you to our sponsor SWORD Performance Products Enter code:HEARTLANDRUNNER at checkout to get 20% off your order.

Made in the U.S.A.! Everett Carson from Carson Footwear joins us on the show to discuss his motivation behind starting a U.S. based running shoe company. From the inspiration behind the initial design to solving the problems of manufacturing a 100% Made in the U.S.A. running shoe. Not only are Carson shoes made in the U.S. they use U.S. sourced materials. Stephen takes a minute to call B.S. on a product that he saw advertised on Facebook and the boys have a good laugh over it. Heartland Running is a proud partner with SWORD Performance Products. Use code: HEARTLANDRUNNER at checkout to save 20% on your purchase. Carson Footwear Carson Footwear website Carson Footwear Facebook Carson Footwear Instagram Heartland Running: Heartlandrunning.com Facebook Group Instagram Strava Club 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.

Looking for a great training plan but can not swing a coach right now? Our special guest co-host Denny Krahe from DizRuns Radio just might have the perfect solution. His new book Be Ready On Race Day fills the void between those one size fits all training plans and hyper personalized plan a full time coach can offer. Andy will be using Denny’s book on his “Project P.R.” as he attempts to crush his half marathon record this spring. A special thank you to our sponsor SWORD Performance Products Enter code:HEARTLANDRUNNER at checkout to get 20% off your order. DizRuns around the web: DizRuns Radio Diz on Instagram DizRuns Facebook group Heartland Running: Heartlandrunning.com Facebook Group Instagram Strava Club 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.

STOP WEARING THOSE NARROW TOE BOX SHOES AND SPREAD YOUR TOES! Dr. Ray McClanahan from Northwest Foot & Ankle joins us on the show to explain why improper foot position might be causing all those nagging injuries we suffer from as runners. Dr. Ray explains why he embraced a natural foot care philosophy and re-tooled his entire practice around that philosophy. We dig deep into why you should stop wearing “traditional” running shoes and transition into a zero drop, wide toe box shoe. Dr. McClanahan is the inventor of Correct Toes Correct Toes help the foot rehabilitate from the negative effects of conventionally shaped footwear. The device, made of soft, flexible silicone, encourages the toes back into their natural alignment found at birth. With progressive and consistent use while active and weight bearing, toes align and feet strengthen, restoring your foot’s original position and function. Articles that Dr. McLanahan recommends Why Shoes Make "Normal" Gait Impossible Footwear:The Primary Cause of Foot Di

Matt Sorenson from the Runified Podcast joins us on the show. Heartland Running and SWORD Performance Products have joined forces. Sitting in for Andy is Glenn Zdon from The Negative Splits Podcast We get right into the reasons why Matt started the Runified Podcast and how the interviews affect him personally. The boys switch gears and talk about their most memorable guest they have had on their shows Stephen admits to having a rather embarrassing guilty pleasure song and Glenn is after a pair of those sweet Goodr shades. We throw a shout out to Josh Sprague over at Orange Mud on the launch of their new podcast. The Orange Mud Adventure Channel If you would like to be entered to win a pair of Goodr glasses, Matt will be giving away 3 pairs over the next two weeks. To enter head over to the Runified iTunes page and leave a review. You can get another entry by signing up for Runified’s email news letter. If you would like to order a pair of Goodr glasses you can use discount code: runified2017 for a discount. S

On this episode Stephen and Andy catch up on some general running topics. We give an update on our cheap shoes. Andy is sacrificing his feet for the benefit of all. The benefit of running a race where you are outclassed. Stephen forgot about a marathon? A Garmin 225 has found a place in Stephen’s arsenal. The boys admit they are kilt wimps. Strava etiquette Mother Road Marathon giveaway Heartland Running: Website:heartlandrunning.com Facebook: Podcast page Social Group Instagram: heartlandrunningpodcast Strava: https://www.strava.com/clubs/heartland Voicemail: 417-319-1060 Subscribe to the show: iTunes Stitcher Google Play A special thank you goes out to The Ozark Mountain Daredevils for allowing us to use their music on the show.

Dr. Paul Hambrick from Hambrick Chiropractic joins us on the show to talk about how Chiropractic care can help us as runners. Natural Foot Care is an important part of Dr. Paul’s Triad of Health philosophy and we explore this rabbit trail in depth. We ask some listener questions and Dr. Paul gives in depth answers. Hambrick Chiropractic: ozarkuppercervical.com/ Soc-Doc:sock-doc.com/ Website: Heartland Running Facebook: Heartland Running Strava: Strava Club Voicemail: 417-319-1060 Subscribe to the show: iTunes Stitcher Google Play A special thank you goes out to The Ozark Mountain Daredevils for allowing us to use their music on the show.