Feel Good Running | For the Everyday Runner!

Hello Runners! Fall race season is winding down, and what a season it has been thus far. First, the world record at the Berlin Marathon by Eliud Kipchoge with a time of 2:01:09. And a week later, the US Women's Marathon Record fell at the Chicago Marathon by Emily Sisson with a time of 2:18:29. The next US major is in a few weeks, the New York Marathon! We shall see what amazing things happen. Congratulations to each of you that reached your goal of finishing a race, or two, or three this fall. You rock. I'm so honored, humbled, and excited to have Tina Muir as my guest this episode. Tina is the founder and CEO of Running for Real, a running influencer, and the #1 running podcast with over 5.5 million downloads. Running for Real is much more than a running podcast; it's a running community! Tina is exceptionally passionate about the environment, and uses her platform to bring awareness to our planet as an environmental activist. Simply a wonderful human being making a huge difference! In April, Tina ran the Maui Marathon as a guide for a dear friend, Joseph Retherford who is mostly blind. A former elite runner, she abruptly decided to stop running in her prime shocking the running world. She had had enough. Tina had been suffering from amenorrhea, the loss of menstruation, for nine years. She was burnt out and wanted to start a family. So she stopped running. She reached out to me in Maui to see if we could connect. Unfortunately, it didn't happen because I was highly strapped for the entire weekend and after as the course director. But we talked, and she expressed how much she enjoyed the marathon and its effect on her being in Maui. I know you will enjoy this episode. We talk very little about Tina's past as an elite runner, and you can find numerous articles written about Tina on the Internet. Most of our talk is on her Maui experience, the environment, the status of races becoming more environmentally friendly, the addition of a non-binary category, and the fantastic running community she is building. We go deep, for sure. I am grateful to call Tina a friend! So please, please share this episode with all of your running friends and on your social media platforms. It is, in my opinion, one of my best episodes! Enjoy this episode! And if Tina inspires you, please send me a note to let me know your thoughts at jim@feelgoodrunning.com. Thank you runners for listening to the Feel-Good Running Podcast! Please consider sharing this podcast with your running friends and on your social media platforms if you like it. I do not spend money to advertise my podcast. Instead, I try to grow it organically, which is by you, my listeners, sharing it! Thank You! Remember to be kind to others, even if some are not kind to you. Everyone seems stressed out these days with inflation, politics, and world events. We all need to make a difference now more than ever. Peace everyone! ~ Jim ...

Hello Runners! This must stop! Another young woman was violently murdered while out for a run! Eliza Fletcher from Memphis, wife, mother of two boys, and a Kindergarten teacher, was out for a run on Friday, September 2, 2022. She was running at about 4:00 AM, just doing what she loved, when he violently attacked, abducted, and murdered her. This psychopath dumped her body behind an abandoned house in tall grass.  This murder was a heinous, senseless, and disgusting crime by a sick, psychopath, fucking animal of a so-called human being. And it pisses me off—no reason for this whatsoever.  I talk about Eliza and other murdered female runners in this episode, and I don't hold back. However, if you are sensitive to a little rough language, please be aware, and I apologize in advance for my language.  I also replay an interview in late 2020 with Self Defense Instructor Tasha Ina Church. She went through a very uncomfortable episode while running with a male scumbag following her. Tasha knows over 850 Self Defense moves. And even so, this encounter shook her to the core.  We talk about that, and Tasha provides valuable self-defense tips and techniques. Even one of them can save a life. Very much worth a listen. Thank you, runners, for listening to the Feel-Good Running Podcast! Please consider sharing this podcast with your running friends and on your social media platforms if you like it. I do not spend money to advertise my podcast. Instead, I try to grow it organically, which is by you, my listeners, sharing it! Thank You! Remember to be kind to others, even if some are not kind to you. The world is terrifying these days, as was just experienced in Memphis. Yet, we all need to make a difference now more than ever. So be aware, be safe, and enjoy your run! Peace everyone! ~ Jim     Show Timestamps [00:00] - Host Jim Lynch Comments Regarding Eliza Fletcher's Murder [14:17]- Tasha Ina Church - Self Defense Instructor Interview [01:03:51] Jim - Episode close    Show Notes Tasha Ina Church Social Media: Facebook Fan Page: ElleLiveAction Facebook Group: WARRIORWOMYN Instagram: ElleLiveAction YouTube: www.YouTube.com/ElleLiveAction For all other social media platforms, look up: @ElleLiveAction Links: Main Website – Tasha’s Main Website On-Line Self Defense Classes for Women -a...

Hello Runners! Wowza! It has been a hot, hot summer thus far! It can undoubtedly be challenging to run in training and races. Are you an intelligent runner, staying hydrated and not overheating? I hope so! August is upon us and the fall race season is just around the corner. Where did the summer go? It is flying by so fast. Not fair! My guest in this episode is Julia Beckley from here in Denver. Julia is an AWD adaptive athlete that is making quite a difference. What is AWD, you ask? Athletes with Disabilities. See, Julia is a push-rim athlete who pushes herself to the limit. Unfortunately, however, she has several medical conditions. One is hypophosphatasia, a rare condition that keeps bones and teeth from developing the right way, making them more likely to form incorrectly or break. Since she was eight years old, she has broken close to 45 bones. An athlete from childhood, she has competed in races from a 5K to a 100-mile ultra. And she is making a difference being an advocate to bring push-rim wheelchair inclusion to more Colorado races. Julia is also the Director of the AWD side of the Human Race in Ft. Collins, Colorado, to be held on Saturday, August 5th. Julia is a rock star, and her incredible story will inspire you. Also joining are Eddie Perez and Josh Gomez, who were on her support crew for this year's Colfax Marathon. We recorded this conversation at Runners Roost on Colorado Blvd. in Denver. In my intro, I also talk about the nasty pre-race jitters! Enjoy this episode! And if Julia's story inspires you, please send me a note to let me know your thoughts at jim@feelgoodrunning.com. Thank you runners for listening to the Feel-Good Running Podcast! Please consider sharing this podcast with your running friends and on your social media platforms if you like it. I do not spend money to advertise my podcast. Instead, I try to grow it organically, which is by you, my listeners, sharing it! Thank You! Remember to be kind to others, even if some are not kind to you. The world is terrifying these days, especially in our wonderful country. We all need to make a difference now more than ever. So happy running; stay hydrated and cool during these hot summer days! Peace everyone! ~ Jim   Show Timestamps [00:40] - Host Jim Lynch [11:59]- Julia Berkley Interview (w/Eddie Perez & Josh Gomez) [1:08:27] - Inspirational Running Quote /Jim episode close    Show Notes Julia Beckley - Adaptive Athlete Facebook Page...

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Aloha Runners,How are you? Are you reaching all of your 2022 running goals? Did you run Boston this year? Did you run a race this year? Running is back, and there are so many races.I'm in Hawaii, specifically Maui. Yesterday was the Maui Marathon. I am the course director and will talk about the race in the next episode. Since I am traveling, I'm re-releasing a compelling episode I did in 2019 that will truly inspire you.Sometimes, a story is so inspiring that it will bring you to your knees. This episode is a re-release of an Interview I did in 2019 with Bonnie VanDeraa from Vinita, Oklahoma. It is my most powerful interview with this amazing woman and her fight to survive.On January 23, 2018, Bonnie went through a horrific event that should have killed her. However, her training and skill as an EMT and her willpower, strength, and courage allowed her to survive. In addition, Bonnie is a runner, and though she has not been able to run since that day, she can walk and, on March 3, 2019, she walked the entire Little Rock Marathon.While recovering in the hospital, she acquired the nickname "Wonder Woman," she lives up to that name! You do not want to miss this interview. It will change the way you approach your day and your life, for that matter.Since my interview, Bonnie has written a biography titled, "The Making of a Wonder Woman." You can order it here from Amazon.Thank you for listening to the Feel-Good Running Podcast! Please consider sharing this podcast with your running friends and on your social media platforms if you like it. I do not spend money to advertise my podcast. Instead, I try to grow it organically, which is by you, my listeners, sharing it! Thank You!Remember to be kind to others, even if some are not kind to you. We all need to make a difference in this world. Happy running and peace, everyone!~ Jim Show Timestamps[00:46] - Host Jim Lynch[03:59]- 2019 Bonnie VanDeraa Interview[1:07:13] - Inspirational Running Quote /Jim episode close  Show NotesBonnie VanDeraaAutobiography...

Hello Runners, Pollen is upon us as trees and flowers come back to life after the winter months. Well, that, of course, depends on where you live. Trees and flowers bloom all year long in some parts of the United States. Not in Denver. We get the sunshine here, but the trees are bare, and the landscape is brown, though the vista views of the snowcap mountains are breathtaking. With Pollen, for some of us, comes allergies. Sneezing, runny nose, stuffed up head, sneezing, and runny nose. It can be not very pleasant, but as runners, we work through it. So be sure to take some Kleenex with you on your run because, undoubtedly, you will need to blow your nose. Here is an article from Canadian Running titled "Should you run with Seasonal Allergies?". Good luck; my allergies are mild but still sometimes irritating. In this episode, I have three stories for you: Addiction to my running watch. Focus on the Apple Watch Spencer Dukoff, the deputy editor at Men's Health magazine, ran the 50th NYC Marathon as his first. Spencer's journey is remarkable. Brandess Wallace, who was a runner, then wasn't, the was again. Hear her story and her love of running. These stories will motivate and inspire you! Enjoy then! If you know someone with a unique running story, please share it with me. You can Email it to me at jim@feelgoodrunning.com Thank you for listening to the Feel Good Running Podcast! Please consider sharing this podcast with your running friends and on your social media platforms if you enjoy it. I would very much appreciate it, and it will help the show grow. Remember to be kind to others, even if some are not kind to you. It's good for the heart, mind, and soul. Good luck with all of your 2022 running goals; run smart, and stay injury-free. Peace everyone! ~ Jim   Show Timestamps [00:32] - Host Jim Lynch [07:14] - Apple Watch Running Buddy [14:54] - Spencer Dukoff [21:26] - Brandess Wallace [26:50] - Inspirational Running Quote /Jim episode close   Show Notes Apple Watch - Making a Better Running Buddy, Seven Tips - CNet Article (Venessa Hand Orellana - Journalist) Vanessa on Twitter Spencer Dukoff - Men'sHealth Magazine Article by a...

Hello Runners,It's spring! On my run this morning, I heard birds chirping. Yeah, being in Denver, we have this thing called winter. I know that some of you live in warmer climates and cannot relate. But the bird thing is a big deal. The snow thing gets old!I'm pleased to bring you this exciting episode that you will enjoy. It has been quite some time since I interviewed a guest. So it felt good to get back in the interview saddle.A little over a week ago, my friend introduced me to this runner with an incredible story. In 2015, Ben Reisinger weighed 375 pounds. After moving back from Denver, he started his transformation, and in October of 2021, he ran a 2:52 marathon at the Baystate Marathon in Lowell, MA. Ben is an inspiration to all runners.Enjoy this episode! And if Ben's story inspires you, please send me a note to let me know your thoughts at jim@feelgoodrunning.com.And as I mentioned in previous episodes, I am very involved with the Maui Marathon as the course director. We are all ready to go for the event on April 24th. I have a unique code for listeners to give you 25% off the full or half marathon for the 2022 Maui Marathon. CODE: feelgoodrunning25 (case sensitive) This code does not apply to the Marathon Relay, 5K, or 10K races. Plan a vacation to Maui and wrap it around an incredible race experience! For more information, go to MauiMarathon.comThank you for listening to the Feel-Good Running Podcast! Please consider sharing this podcast with your running friends and on your social media platforms if you like it. I do not spend money to advertise my podcast. Instead, I try to grow it organically, which is by you, my listeners, sharing it! Thank You!Remember to be kind to others, even if some are not kind to you. Kindness now is vital with the horrible things happing in Ukraine. We all need to make a difference. Happy running and stay injury-free. Peace everyone!~ Jim Show Timestamps[00:33] - Host Jim Lynch[06:29 - Ben Reisinger Interview[1:05:00] - Inspirational Running Quote /Jim episode clos  Show NotesBen Reisinger span...

Hello Runners, Thank you for listening to this episode. I hope you enjoy it. This will be short and sweet. Check out the Show Notes below for links to the stories I mentioned this episode. Enjoy the last full week before spring arrives. And keep on running! ~ Jim   Show Timestamps [00:33] - Host Jim Lynch [06:34] - Back to Basics [14:25] - Running is for Everybody & Claire Thomas [21:21] - Zero to 50 in Seven Years ( Alyssa Anderson) [26:46] - State Trooper Toni Schuck [29:25] - Inspirational Running Quote /Jim episode close   Show Notes Back to Basics - Article, Best Running Advice - Canadian Running (Brittany Hambleton - Writer) - The Growth Equation Maniesto, Not easy Nailing the Basics Running is for Everybody - Article Runners World - Claire Thomas - Runners World Article ( Howard Calvert - Writer) Zero to 50 in Seven Years - Alyssa Anderson Valley News Article - Miles and Mountains Coaching Website State Trooper Toni Schuck - Saved runners lives by blocking a drunk driver - 10 Tampa Bay Article and Videos   Inspirational Running Quote Dedicated to State Trooper Toni Schuck who did the right thing! " In short, heroism means doing the right thing regardless of the consequences ~ Brandon Mull   Communicate Listener feedback is essential to Feel Good Running. Is there a guest you would like us to feature? Do you have any suggestions on how to improve the podcast? Whatever it is, we would like to hear from YOU! Send a personal email to host at jim@feelgoodrunning.com   Subscribe Get on our email list for the Feel Good Running Newsletter. You will receive a gift of 101+ Running-Related Links. All the necessary running links you will need right at your fingertips: Apparel, Podcasts, Training Programs, Publications, and more! Get on the list today! Click Here!   Share "Feel Good Running" Podcast Again, I want to thank you for listening to my podcast! You can help out by leaving a rating and review on Apple Podcast, And please share the Feel Good Running Podcast with your friends and on your social media platforms. It would mean the world to me and help the show to grow!

Hello Runners,How are you? It's already March, and it's entirely possible you may have already run a race this year, or are training for a spring race, or maybe you are a new runner and now seeing results or just running for enjoyment. No matter, I hope you are injury-free and feeling great!So, I've not published an episode in over a month. February was tough, I caught a bad case of the flu, or maybe it was Covid. I was in bed for a week with no energy, chills, sweating, and feeling miserable and got behind in just about everything. I was also signed up to run the Vegas Rock n' Roll Half-Marathon which I had to bail. Frustrating to say the least. I'm fully vaccinated have my booster shot and still had Omicron right after Christmas last year, but the symptoms were very mild. Anyway, I feel bad I've not released an episode this long. So to make up for it, I am releasing two back-to-back weeks to catch up. I appreciate your understanding and value you all that listen to my podcast. In this episode, I have three stories for you:Where are you with your 2022 running goals? And some interesting 2021 statistics from Strava, the popular running app.I know there are several workouts you can do to increase your speed to run a faster race. One speed workout I found exciting and doable is from Coach Marilyn Chychota.How about a heartwarming story? John Hixon and his daughter Lauren Phillips recently ran the Antarctica Marathon. These stories will motivate and inspire you!As you may know, I am very involved with the Maui Marathon as the course director. Everything is set for the event on April 24th. I have a unique code for listeners that will give you 25% off the full or half marathon for the 2022 Maui Marathon. CODE: feelgoodrunning25 (case sensitive) This code does not apply to the Marathon Relay, 5K, or 10K races. Plan a vacation to Maui and wrap it around an incredible race experience! For more information, go to MauiMarathon.comRunners, if you know someone with a unique running story, please feel free to share it with me. You can Email it to me at jim@feelgoodrunning.comThank you for listening to the Feel-Good Running Podcast! If you like it, please consider sharing this podcast with your running friends and on your social...

Hello Runners, How is it going? It's February, and we have already completed one month of 2022. I hope you are all healthy. Are you on track with your running goals for 2022? And for our new runners who may have started your running journey as a new year resolution, are you still with us? I guarantee if you stick with running, it will change you as a person. I just returned from Maui and had a wonderful time. So I spent much of my time prepping the course for the 2022 Maui Marathon coming up on Sunday, April 24th. The mile markings needed to be touched up, and the race course is now tip-top shape. And oh so beautiful! So consider running it this year! Just think of what a fantastic vacation this would be. And the good news is I have a unique code that will give you 25% off either the full or half marathon for the 2022 Maui Marathon. CODE: feelgoodrunning25 (case sensitive) This code does not apply to the Marathon Relay, 5K, or 10K races. While in Maui, I planned to run the 10K of the Maui Oceanfront Marathon instead; I helped the timing company at the halfway point of the half marathon. It was great to see all the runners as they turned to head back. A perfect morning! Of course, I saw many of my friends, and it felt like I had never left. Maui is forever in my heart, and who knows, I could once again be my home in the future. In this episode, I have four news stories for you. The first story is about our homegirl from right here in Denver, Brittany Charboneau, who won overall women for all four races at the Disney Marathon Goofy Challenge. The second is a story about how running makes you smarter. The third is about a remarkable woman Gretchen Schoenstein. And finally, a heartwarming story about Wrinkle the Duck, who ran the 2021 NYC Marathon. Enjoy If you know someone with a unique running story, please feel free to...

Hello Runners! Welcome to 2022! I hope your new year is off to a great start. A few episodes ago, I mentioned that I’m very happy to be out of 2021, It was a year I just assume forget for many personal reasons. But hey, I’ve started the new year vertical and that is a good thing. I’m on my way to Maui this week to work on the Maui Marathon course which will be held on April 24th. I’ll also be heading up the Maui Oceanfront Marathon’s Cookie run this Thursday and running the 10K this Sunday. It’s been almost 2 years since I left Maui and really look forward to returning and seeing many of my friends. And yes, I sure miss Maui but must say I am very happy in Denver. Denver is a vibrant city with an incredible running community. I guess I’ve adapted. Well, for the first news segment this year, I wanted to provide some great information to get us off to a strong start and get us going with renewed motivation and inspiration. I found a few articles to help us amp up our running technique, build our strength and share some great pointers for those of us setting running goals for 2022. I signed up for the Las Vegas Half Marathon next month. I have a goal I’d like to reach and have some major work to do to hit it. If you are a new runner welcome to the wonderful world of running. It could possibly change your life. The easiest way to start running is to just start. It’s that simple. Don’t overdo it. You will see improvement every time you run. And, if you haven’t already, go to a local running store and consult a specialist. They will guide you to the correct running shoes, gear, and you can ask as many running related questions as you like. You will leave the store excited and motivated. And please be sure to consult a physician before you start any new exercise programs. I wish each of you an awesome, healthy, and successful 2022! Keep running! ~Jim Show Timestamps [00:34] - Host Jim Lynch [07:45] - Plyometric Exercises [13:30] - Effective Full Body Workouts for Runners [16:00] - Popular Running Tips from Runners in 2021  [23:18] - Inspirational Running Quote /Jim episode close     Show Notes Strides in Recovery - Leslie Gold - Feel Good Running - Episode #72 Most Popular Running Workouts for Runners in 2021 - Runners World - Author: Monique Lebrun 26 Tips to Help You Crush Your Next 26.2 - Runners World - Author: Scott Douglas 5 Best Running Tips from 2021 That You Can Use to Power Your Miles in the New Year - Runners World - Author: Monique Lebrun a...

Hello Runners,Happy New Year!This is a podcast episode I've wanted to complete for several months and what better time than New Years Day.Earlier last year (2021), I had the opportunity to be in Los Angeles and met up with Leslie Gold, Executive Director, who started the non-profit, Strides in Recovery. We met at Chabad Treatment Center.Strides in Recovery is a Los Angeles based nonprofit dedicated to helping individuals overcome addiction. They work collaboratively with addiction treatment providers and other recovery communities such as the Beacon House, leading goal-oriented group running and walking programs for people with substance use disorders. Leslie is an amazing woman making quite a difference in so many lives with Strides in Recovery. Her commitment, dedication, consistency, and passion mixed with her love of running is giving those in their recovery journey encouragement and hope. Strides in Recovery provides a healthy platform for those in recovery to accomplish what they never thought possible. And, this all started from Leslie responding to an Ad. I walked away from my conversation with Leslie and those in recovery feeling enriched and hopeful, knowing Strides in Recovery is a positive, healthy program that will succeed in changing lives. And you will be touched in some way as you listen. I consider this the most important running episode I've released since I started the Feel Good Running podcast.Maybe this episode will trigger you to make a difference by volunteering for a recovery program in your community. If you live in Los Angeles, check out Strides in Recovery. It may just change your life!Thank you for listening to the Feel Good Running Podcast, and please share this with your running friends and on your social media platforms. I would very much appreciate it.Make a difference today! And remember to be kind to others, even if some are not kind to you. It's good for the soul!~ Jim SHOW NOTESStrides in Recovery - Website - FB Page - Instagram - DONATE TO STRIDES IN RECOVERYLos Angeles Based Recover Centers - Awakening Recovery - SHAWL Woman's House - House of Hope - Beacon House - Chabad Treatment Center - Fred Brown Recovery Services - The Last House - Tulua HouseCommunicate Listener feedback is essential to Feel Good Running. Is there a guest you would like us to feature? Do you have any suggestions on how to improve the podcast? Whatever it is,

Happy Holidays!   Hello Runners! Motivation Runday Monday features a unique runner that gives a motivating running message to get your running week off on the right foot! This episode is a special edition of Motivation "Runday" Monday. As I mentioned before, earlier this year I released an episode weekly but unfortunately participation fell off. In this episode I feature runner and author is Jasmine Rice from Denver Colorado. Jasmine is an everyday runner that loves the sport and has been running for 14 years and just completed her 5th marathon, the New York City Marathon. Her time was a amazing 4 hours 25 minutes and 57 seconds! Jasmine is also a author and just released her new book, "Create YOUR own life recipe after divorce." She loves life and running and you will be inspired by her words. Runners, I will keep the Motivation "Runday" Monday page open and feature a runner who submits a recording. You will find complete instructions and questions to help guide you at feelgoodrunning.com/mrm. In addition, there is a link to record up to a 5-minute message you can do from your laptop, computer, tablet, or even your phone. And if you need more time, go back, click and record up to another 5 minutes. Motivation "Runday" Monday is about runners motivating other runners! So consider being a part of Motivation "Runday" Monday and get your 15-minutes of fame. Your words will inspire other runners! And please share this podcast episode with your running friends. Have a fantastic running week! ~Jim   Show Notes Jasmine Rice - Website - Book Information (Create YOUR own life recipe after divorce) - Instagram - Twitter - Facebook   Communicate Listener feedback is essential to Feel...

Hello Runners, How are you? We are now in December, the final stretch of 2021, and smack dab in the heart of the holiday season. And this is the time of the year where we may eat a little more than usual. So running is more important to burn those calories. Right?  Since it is December, there's probably some Jingle Bell run close to you. Sign up for one to keep a goalStaying motivated this time of the year can be rough with the shorter days and possible winter weather where you live. Here in Denver, we've not had our first snow of the season. The temperatures have been warm, with lots of sun, and no snow. Hawaii is getting snow! Not in Denver. I'm not complaining. I like running in the cooler temps but am not a fan of snow. Please keep it in the mountains! I feature three stories that I know you will enjoy in this episode. First is an article about the high expectations of athletes to perform at the expense of their health. This article was written by famed runner Molly Huddle. The second is about Mike Kasamoto, who has a goal to run marathons into his 90's, And, finally, Jeff Kaplan, not expected to live due to a traumatic brain injury after being hit by a car while out running. Enjoy this episode. If you know someone with a unique running story, please feel free to share it with me. You can Email it to me at jim@feelgoodrunning.com Thank you for listening to the Feel Good Running Podcast! If you like it, please consider sharing this podcast with your running friends and on your social media platforms. I would very much appreciate it, and it will help the show grow. Keep the holiday spirit, everyone! And remember, especially during the holidays, to be kind to others, even if some are not kind to you. It's good for the heart, mind, and soul. Peace everyone! ~ Jim   Show Timestamps [00:30] - Host Jim Lynch [05:09] - It's Time to Stop Glamorizing the 'No Pain, No Gain' Mindset [12:05] - Mike Kasamoto [15:55] - Jeff Kaplan  [23:04] - Inspirational Running Quote Poem/Jim episode close   Show Notes It's Time to stop Glamorizing the 'No Pain No Gain' Mindset - Runners World Article written by a...

Hello Runners, Happy Thanksgiving! This is the time of the year when we all give thanks for the blessings in our lives. And we share our time with the people we love over a nice meal. Thankfully, we have that opportunity this year, though we must still be respectful to follow the current restrictions as we travel. I'll be visiting my brother in Pittsburgh this Thanksgiving. Congratulations to all of you who will be running the 2022 Boston Marathon. Everyone who qualified this past year will be accepted! If you've not run Boston in the past and are qualified, go for it. Get it done. Qualifying times are set for 2023, and who knows what the cutoff time will be. In this episode, I dive into the subject of the heart and running. I mentioned two runners last episode that experienced heart attacks during their race. And the most publicized was 34 year old Meghan Roth at this year's Boston Marathon. My family has a strong history of heart issues and I must pay close attention to my heart health. Even if you think you are healthy and in shape, it is good to get a checkup at least once a year. Meghan was in peak shape. Preventive maintenance is the best medicine for sure. I focus on two runners, Marla Sewall and Darlene Anita Scott, both were in shape and had heart issues. They are both grateful to be alive. And I also throw in a heartfelt story that you will absolutely love. Enjoy this episode. If you know someone with a unique running story, please feel free to share it with me. You can Email it to me at jim@feelgoodrunning.com Thank you for listening to the Feel Good Running Podcast, and please share this with your running friends and on your social media platforms. I would very much appreciate it. Happy Thanksgiving, everyone! Eat a lot because you earned it! And remember, especially now, to be kind to others, even if some are not kind to you. It's good for the heart, mind, and soul. The world needs more kindness, right!. Peace everyone! ~ Jim   Show Timestamps [00:32] - Host Jim Lynch [02:44] - Marla Sewall [05:43] - Darlene Anita Scott [08:27] - Active.com - Heart Information Pertaining to Running [10:45] - Julie "Hurricane" Hawkins [12:49] - Inspirational Running Quote/Jim episode close   Show Notes Marla Seawall - Heart Stopped - Article (Health Day- Writer - Tate Gunnerson) - Marla's Facebook Page Darlene Anita Scott...

Hello Runners, It's November! Can you believe how fast this year has gone? 2022 is upon us, but first, we must get through the long, dragged-out holiday season. Maybe you like this time of the year. I do, but not for over two months. Seriously! Well, the major fall race season is over. The New York Marathon was held last Sunday along with LA Marathon, and both went well. And yes, there were a handful of other marathons in different cities across the USA last weekend, and they too went well. A shout out to all the race directors and their staff, along with every volunteer! You made this comeback race season a success! Thank you from all of us runners. We appreciate you more than you will ever know. Winter is upon us, and shorter, darker days have arrived with the time change. Winter is the time of year where we all must step up our motivation to keep running. It is easy to say to ourselves, well, it's cold or dark, or the bed is nice and warm, so I will just run tomorrow. Just gear up for the weather in your area and get out the door. You will be just fine once you are outside and get the cobwebs out during your first mile. No excuses. Get out there and get it done. In this episode, I have three inspiring running stories. They all have an element of the human spirit and others helping others. You will see the pattern weaved in each story how other runners, spectators and, rescue crews helped other runners.  LAST CHANCE: We still want to hear about your fall 2021 race experience. Just go to feelgoodrunning.com/myrace. There are instructions and a link that you can record a little about your race experience. I'll put a group of them together in a future episode. Talking about your experience in your own words will motivate other runners! If you know someone with a unique running story, please feel free to share it with me. You can Email it to me at jim@feelgoodrunning.com Thank you for listening to the Feel Good Running Podcast, and please share this with your running friends and on your social media platforms. I would very much appreciate it. And please get on our mailing list. I will send out two Emails per month to announce new episodes and items of interest, all about running. You can sign up by Clicking HERE! Train hard, run harder, and be well. And with the holiday season upon us, it is even more necessary to be kind to others, even if some are not kind to you. It's good for the heart, mind, and soul. So please pick up the phone and call someone you may not have connected with in some time, or reach out to a person that possibly your relationship with them has gone sour. The world needs more kindness, right!. Peace everyone! ~ Jim   Show Timestamps [00:32] - Host Jim Lynch [05:45] - Hajeeb Ahmad - Blind Runner [12:10] - 87 Ultra-marathoners Rescued - Prepare for the Weather [19:16] - Meghan Roth - Heart Attack...

Hello Runners, Happy Halloween! I narrowly escaped a haunted house that I was in with a scary guy chasing me with an ax! But I made it out and am relieved that I can keep bringing you new episodes of Feel Good Running. Or perhaps you wish he would have caught me :) The fall live race season is quickly coming to a close. The only other US major remaining is the NYC Marathon on November 7th. However, other marathons and races are happening in the next few weeks, and if your race is upcoming, good luck to you.  A week or so ago, I ran the Colfax Half-Marathon here in Denver, and what a great day. A great expo prior and the day of there were lots of runners, beautiful weather, and lots of finish area activity including a band and beer tent! We even ran through the Denver Zoo and a Fire Station. Hats off to Creigh Kelley, Andrea Dowdy, and the team. They did an outstanding job for us runners!         In this episode, we explore three motivating running stories. In one, I talk about how I lost the joy of running over the past 5-6 months. It's not been fun, but I am on the other side due to my participation in recent live races and training my brain. Also, an inspirational story of a man, Chris Rand, that fell off a cliff a little over a year ago, told he would never walk again, and now is running races. And a story that includes two individuals, Kristian Turner and Kelly Fitzgerald, that found running and transformed their lives.   Oh, and I talk about my fractured wrist and how that all happened. I'm currently in this awful purple cast on my left arm. I did run the Colfax Half -Marathon with this cast. It was not that bad. I could even slip my energy gels in the top of it. Silver lining! We want to hear about your fall 2021 race experience. Just go to feelgoodrunning.com/myrace. There are instructions and a link that you can record a little about your race experience. I'll put a group of them together in a future episode. Talking about your experience in your own words will motivate other runners! If you know someone with a unique running story, please feel free to share it with me. You can Email it to me at jim@feelgoodrunning.com Thank you for listening to the Feel Good Running Podcast, and please share this with your running friends and on your social media platforms. I would very much appreciate it. And please get on our mailing list. I will send out two Emails per month to announce new episodes and items of interest, all about running. You can sign up by Clicking HERE! span...

Hello Runners, Live races! Two USA major marathons, Chicago and Boston, are in the history books. Denver's Colfax Marathon this weekend and NYC Marathon around the corner. What a great feeling if you are a runner! I completed my first race in over two years, the Denver Hot Chocolate 15k. What a perfect day, great weather, lots of runners, finish line fun, and I exceeded my goal expectation. I'll take this high to the Colfax Half-Marathon this Saturday and hope I do ok. And if not, so what, it's a live race. I want to be a part of it no matter how I do. You will enjoy this episode. First, I have a surprise discussion with mother and son Karen Ostlund and Al Balmer, former guests on my podcast. They both completed the 2021 Boston Marathon Monday, and we had a brief discussion on their experience. We also explore three stories; one is tips for if you are either starting or need a motivational boost to get started. Another is for runners approaching or are already in their later years. Is it necessarily true that you will slow down due to age? Find out! And a story about runners, including myself, that have or are running a marathon in all 50 States. You will enjoy these stories! Congratulations to each of you that have run completed your fall race, and if you still have one in sight, good luck! We want to hear about your fall 2021 race experience. Just go to feelgoodrunning.com/myrace. There are instructions and a link that you can record a little about your race experience. I'll put a group of them together in a future episode. Your experience in your own words will motivate other runners! If you know someone with a unique running story, please feel free to share it with me. You can Email it to me at jim@feelgoodrunning.com Thank you for listening to the Feel Good Running Podcast, and please share this with your running friends and on your social media platforms. I would very much appreciate it. And please get on our mailing list. I will send out two Emails per month to announce new episodes and items of interest, all about running. You can sign up by Clicking HERE! Train hard, run harder, and be well. And remember to be kind to others, even if some are not kind to you. It's good for the heart, mind, and soul and helps make this crazy world a better place. It's the right thing to do! ~ Jim   Show Timestamps [00:32] - Host Jim Lynch Open [02:40] -...

Hello Runners, Fall is here. Summer was hot. Mornings are now cool. Running is good. Well, until the snow flies here in Denver. Yeah, not a fan. I need to suck it up! I am very excited because I am back in the game as a team member involved in putting on the Bear Chase Trail Race here in Denver September 25-26. And, I will also be in charge of the course for the 2022 Maui Marathon to be held on April 23, 2022. This episode, I am pleased to bring you some very amazing stories. Meredith Atwood, Jamie and Lynn Parks, Nick and Lauren Mark, and Heidi Richard. Plus a story that bothered me. I love finding great running related stories about real runners that I can share with listeners. Even if some bother me. Balance. Right! If you know someone that has a unique running story, please feel free to share it with me. You can Email it to me at jim@feelgoodrunning.com Thank you for listening to the Feel Good Running Podcast, and please share this with your running friends and on your social media platforms. I would very much appreciate it. And please get on our mailing list. I will send out two Emails per month to announce new episodes and items of interest, all about running. You can sign up by Clicking HERE! Train hard, run harder, and be well. And remember to be kind to others, even if some are not kind to you. It's good for the heart, mind, and soul and helps make this crazy world a better place. It's the right thing to do! ~ Jim   Show Timestamps [00:33] - Host Jim Lynch Open [04:10]- Meredith Atwood (SwimBikeMom) - Jamie & Lynn Parks [10:16] - Nick & Lauren Mark - Run solo or with a Group [18:05] - Heidi Richard (Woo Crew) [22:25] - Bryce Alford - Running London Marathon in Brain Costume [25:15] - Inspirational Running Quote/Jim close   Show Notes Bear Chase Trail Run - September 25-26, 2021 Maui Marathon (Marathon, Marathon Relay, Half Marathon, 10K & 5K)- April 24, 2022 Meredith Atwood - Books - Podcast - Article - Facebook - Instagram - YouTube -  Kyle Pease Foundation Jamie & Lynn Parks -  Article Nick & Lauren Mark (Arrowhead Lodge Running Club) Guardian Article - Run solo or group? Power of a Running Group - (Feel Good Running Podcast - Episode #23) Heidi Richard (The Woo Crew) -  Heidi's Woo Crew Go Fund...

Hello Runners!Motivation Runday Monday features a unique runner that gives a motivating running message to get your running week off on the right foot!This episode is a special edition of Motivation "Runday" Monday. A few episodes ago, I said I was discontinuing MRM because of no participation from runners. Well, wouldn't you know it, out of the blue, an incredible runner submitted a voice message. So I couldn't turn down sharing her words with all of you.This episode featured runner is Michelle Garcia from Maricopa, Arizona. Michelle is an everyday runner that loves the sport and has been running for 23 years. She loves running and the benefits that come along with the sport.Runners, I will keep the Motivation "Runday" Monday page open and feature a runner who submits a recording. You will find complete instructions and questions to help guide you at feelgoodrunning.com/mrm. In addition, there is a link to record up to a 5-minute message you can do from your laptop, computer, tablet, or even your phone. And if you need more time, go back, click and record up to another 5 minutes.Motivation "Runday" Monday is about runners motivating other runners! So consider being a part of Motivation "Runday" Monday and get your 15-minutes of fame. Your words will inspire other runners! And please share this podcast episode with your running friends.Have a fantastic running week!~Jim