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The Running Kind PodcastEpisode #49: Insider Coaching with Holly BennerOn today's episode, Aimee sits down with her coach Holly Benner and they have a coaching conversation. Holly is the co-founder of Metta Performance, a performance based coaching business for athletic and business development. Unlike our previous episode on coaching with Holly where we collected hot topics from the community, this episode dives a little deeper into some weaknesses addressed by Aimee. They start by addressing a physical weak point and the conversation takes several turns to land on a discussion surrounding how our mentality is everything! To learn more or connect with Holly through M...2025-07-1850 min
The Running Kind PodcastEpisode #48: Where The Climate Things Are with Adeline ThompsonOn today’s episode Addie Thompson is joining Aimee for a conversation on climate action in the running space. Addie works at the intersection of climate philanthropy, environmental storytelling and representation in the outdoors. Now through Where The Climate Things Are she aims to provide resources, share stories and solutions in order to bring awareness and change to the industry. Learn more about Where The Climate Things Are at https://wtcta.substack.com/ or on Instagram at @wheretheclimatethingsare. You can find more information about The Running Kind here. https://therunningkind.net/ htt...2025-07-0453 min
The Running Kind PodcastEpisode #47: Snacks, Powernaps & Armageddon with Claire DavenportToday Aimee is joined by first time racer with The Running Kind, Claire Davenport. Claire joined us for C’mon Armageddon a few weeks ago and took on one of the hardest 50K races on the East Coast. In addition to tackling C’mon Armageddon, Claire has a larger goal in sight - an ultra every month for the duration of a year. Let’s dive in! You can find more information about The Running Kind here. https://therunningkind.net/ https://www.facebook.com/groups/therunningkind/ @therunningkind_ If you are lo...2025-06-2032 min
The Running Kind PodcastEpisode #46: Where Everyone has a Place to Race with Renee JanssenOn today’s episode, Aimee is joined by founders of the Trail Mix Fund, Renee Jansen. The Trail Mix Fund is a non-profit working to improve diversity in trail racing by removing a potential barrier to entry. What started as a response to the COVID pandemic quickly turned into a powerful movement helping to diversify the trails - because everyone deserves a place at the start line. Learn more about the Trail Mix Fund here: https://trailmixfund.org/ You can find more information about The Running Kind here. https://therunningkind.net/ htt...2025-06-0637 min
The Running Kind PodcastEpisode #45: Restorative Wellness with Meg EyvazzadehOn today’s episode we are thrilled to host Meg Evazzadeh, founder of The Restoration Space. The Restoration Space is the Lehigh Valley’s destination for compassionate and connected healthcare. They offer a variety of therapy services spanning Physical Therapy, Health Coaching, Massage, Nutrition, plus so much more! Meg founded the RunWell Assessment, a running form evaluation designed to help runners maximize performance. Proceeds for the RunWell assessment for this year are being donated to NAMI, a non-profit aiding in providing mental health resources to local communities. Learn more about The Restoration Space here: https://www.t...2025-05-2344 min
The Running Kind PodcastEpisode #44: Are You In It For The Long Run with Dakota HainesOn today’s episode Aimee is joined by first time racer, Dakota Haines. Dakota recently ran their first ever race at The Long Run Spring Forward placing first in the Nonbinary category. We touch on their first race experience, participation in sport as a nonbinary athlete and their experience in the solar industry. This conversation gets candid about life as a member of the trans community. You can connect with Dakota on Instagram at @whatabout_dakota You can find more information about The Running Kind here. https://therunningkind.net/ https://www.fa...2025-05-0938 min
The Running Kind PodcastEpisode #43: Keep It Wild with Megan SciarrinoThis episode, Aimee meets with Megan Sciarrino, Director of Communications for the Wildlands Conservancy. The Wildlands Conservancy protects and restores natural areas and waterways, along with educating the community to create a legacy of a healthy, sustainable environment for generations to come. The Wildlands Conservancy is hosting a giveaway from April 17th through April 30th to promote time spent on the trail. More information about their Earth Month giveaway can be found here: https://www.wildlandspa.org/earthdaygiveaway/ The Running Kind works with the Wildlands Conservancy for our event, Blackout, at South Mountain in Emmaus. M...2025-04-2541 min
The Running Kind PodcastEpisode #42: We're All Chasing Something with Joe McConaughyThis episode is a follow up from our previous conversation with Joe! We go into more detail about the documentary, The Chase, what it was like filming and the battle that was expereinced at Cocodona 250 in 2024. Joe describes the finish as a top sports moment in history for him. You can find more information about The Running Kind here. https://therunningkind.net/ https://www.facebook.com/groups/therunningkind/ @therunningkind_ If you are looking for additional ways to support The Running Kind, check out our Patreon page! patreon.c...2025-04-2317 min
The Running Kind PodcastEpisode #41: Going Long with Joe McConaughyOn this episode of The Running Kind Podcast, Aimee is joined by Joe “Stringbean” McConaughy, a professional ultra runner and icon in the FKT community. He has set records on the Appalachian Trail, Long Trail, and Pacific Crest Trail… these being just some of the most difficult trails in the U.S. that Joe has taken on. Most recently, he is one of the ultra runners followed in the new documentary, The Chase, about a battle at Cocodona 250 in 2024. We are screening The Chase on Earth Day at Emmaus Theatre and we would love for you to join us...2025-04-1153 min
The Running Kind PodcastEpisode #40: Choose Your Shoe Part 2Back for another episode of Choose Your Shoe… part 2! On today’s episode, Aimee is joined by Kate Egging, Fit Specialist and Lead Footwear Trainer at Aardvark Sports Shop... and more importantly the nerdiest of shoe nerds! We talk about all things fit and function, shoes to watch in 2025, where carbon fits into the equation and winter trail running. You can find more information about The Running Kind here. https://therunningkind.net/ https://www.facebook.com/groups/therunningkind/ @therunningkind_ If you are looking for additional ways to suppo...2025-03-2842 min
The Running Kind PodcastEpisode #39: Giving a Crap with Elissa FosterWho Gives a Crap? We do! The Running Kind and Who Gives a Crap have been working in partnership for our events since our start in 2022. Who Gives a Crap is a company producing sustainable toilet paper, which we will get more into in this episode. In addition to being a certified B-Corporation, 50% of profits from Who Gives a Crap are donated to clean water and sanitation non-profits. On today’s episode, Aimee sits down with the Head of Sustainability at Who Gives A Crap, Elissa Foster. Elissa has been leading the charge in sustainability with...2025-03-1440 min
The Running Kind PodcastEpisode #38: Staying Present with Linda & Hanna VanderloopOn October 28th 2024, at 74-years old, Linda Vanderloop became the oldest woman to thru-hike the Appalachian Trail. Her and her daughter Hanna spent the last year tackling over 2,200 miles and 900,000 ft of trail together one section at a time. On today’s episode, both Linda and Hanna sit down with Aimee to discuss the journey and lessons learned by spending that amount of time out in the wilderness. You can connect with Hanna Vanderloop at @hikingwithhanna on Instagram. You can find more information about The Running Kind here. https://therunningkind.net/...2025-02-2836 min
The Running Kind PodcastEpisode #37: Be The Change with Gina LucreziGina Lucrezi joins Aimee on Episode #36 of The Running Kind Podcast for a conversation surrounding driving change in sport and in our communities. Based out of Bangor, PA, Gina’s roots live in the Lehigh Valley. Gina is the founder of Trail Sisters, starting a global movement of creating community for women in trail running. In 2024, she campaigned to serve on the Chaffee County Board of Commissioners, the highest governing body of Buena Vista, Colorado. Gina is certainly a leader in sport and her community! We are stoked to share this conversation with you! ...2025-02-1446 min
The Running Kind PodcastEpisode #36: Unity in Community with Sheena and Andy WellsSheena and Andy Wells are the new owners of local run specialty store, Aardvark Sports Shop, in Downtown Bethlehem. They pride themselves in using Aardvark to improve lives and build community through movement. Aimee sits down with new Aardvark owners to discuss what’s ahead. Community is at the heart of what they do. We talk about goals for building community, encouraging others to pursue movement goals, creating a knowledgeable space for customers and, of course, how they instill fun as an everyday practice. Aardvark Sports Shop is a sponsor for The Long Run Spring Forw...2025-01-3137 min
The Running Kind PodcastEpisode #35: Women Can with Corinne ShalvoyOn today’s episode, we welcome Corinne Shalvoy! Corinne is a master of many trades and is forging a path for herself and women in the sport of ultrarunning. Among the hats that Corinne wears is a mother, professional ultrarunner, Aravaipa Running Team athlete and founder of Women Can movement. She has built a life for herself immersed in the running community and holds leadership roles with organizations like ATRA, USTRC, The Feed & more. You can connect with Corinne at @corinne_shalvoyage or Women Can at @womencanmovement. You can find more information about The Running Kin...2025-01-1739 min
The Running Kind PodcastEpisode #34: The Year AheadWelcome back to a new year of The Running Kind Podcast! On our first episode of 2025, Aimee is joined by Emily Walker to dive into what's in store for the year ahead with The Running Kind. Check out this deep dive of the 2025 race schedule, updated policies and fun teasers for what's coming up! You can find more information about The Running Kind here. https://therunningkind.net/ https://www.facebook.com/groups/therunningkind/ @therunningkind_ If you are looking for additional ways to support The Running Kind, check o...2025-01-0334 min
The Running Kind PodcastYou best believe it's a BONUS EPISODE!Remember Episode #10 with Mika Thewes... Well, we also recorded a bonus episode that has been available to our subscribers on Patreon. We go rogue in this bonus episode with Mika talking about a variety of different subjects. The conversation starts at foot care for ultra athletes and ends with breaking the course record at Bigfoot 200... by over 8 hours! We got 15 minutes of stellar content for you all on this one!2024-11-2217 min
The Running Kind PodcastEpisode #32: Erica LuberaIn the final episode of Season 1 of The Running Kind Podcast Aimee is joined by Erica Lubera. Erica is an endurance athlete taking on some of the most challenging races. In addition to being a badass on the trails, she also owns a guided backpacking company, Wild Roots, leading tours in Pennsylvania. On this episode we chat The Long Run, Wild Roots & Leave No Trace. You can connect with Erica at the following... erica@wildrootsguides.com facebook.com/wildrootsguides instagram.com/wildrootsguides wildrootsguides.com You can register fo...2024-11-1544 min
The Running Kind PodcastEpisdoe #31: Kris RugloskiOn today’s episode, Aimee sits down with hybrid athlete Kris Rugloski. Kris has dipped her toe in many disciplines of endurance sports and has proven to be one of the top athletes in sport. She recently was the Barkley Fall Classic champ, among her other titles of 2022 Hyrox World Champion & 2023 World’s Toughest Mudder Champion. We talk multi sport training, training life on a full time work schedule & deep dive Barkley Fall Classic. You can connect with Kris on Instagram at @krisrugloski. You can find more information about The Running Kind here. http...2024-11-0840 min
The Running Kind PodcastEpisode #30: Sustainability in SportToday's episode is brought to you by US Trail Running Conference. On October 25th, Aimee had the opportunity to sit on a panel with Steve Aderholt, Cocodona 250 Race Director, and Terry Chiplin, US Trail Running Conference Event Director, at the US Trail Running Conference in Knoxville, TN. The panelists discuss sustainability in sport, carbon offsets and priorities for race directors looking to improve their footprint. You can find more information about The Running Kind here. https://therunningkind.net/ https://www.facebook.com/groups/therunningkind/ @therunningkind_ If you are looking...2024-11-0142 min
The Running Kind PodcastEpisode #29: C'mon Armageddon RedemptionOn today's episode, Aimee sits down with long time friend and runner Caitlin Theirolf to discuss her second attempt at C'mon Armageddon 50K. Coming off a difficult, technical & grueling 50K put on by The Running Kind, Caitlin talks about her DNF in 2023 & her journey out on the course in 2024. Gain some insight on our most difficult event we host! You can find more information about The Running Kind here. https://therunningkind.net/ https://www.facebook.com/groups/therunningkind/ @therunningkind_ If you are looking for additional ways to support The...2024-10-2530 min
The Running Kind PodcastEpisode #28: World's End Race RecapOn today's episode, Aimee is joined by Rhea Weaver to chat about their recent battle at World's End Half Marathon. Rhea took home the win in the first ever World's End Half Marathon run in the reverse direction! Aimee rounded out the podium in third and they both had a lot of great things to say about the effort. If you are interested in running our last event of the year, The Long Run, you can find more information here: https://ultrasignup.com/register.aspx?did=111240 You can find more information about The Running Kind h...2024-10-1823 min
The Running Kind PodcastEpisode #27: Lauren GregoryLauren Gregory joins us on Episode #27 of The Running Kind Podcast. Lauren is coming off quite the year in 2024 where she has not only crushed on the track, but also on the trails. She ran in the Olympic Trials, making it to the final round of the 5000m, as well as securing another title as USATF Vertical Champion only two weeks after her trials debut. In addition, she has a background in sustainability and we dive into what that looks like, her passion for the environment and what we can do as trail runners to protect the spaces we...2024-10-1138 min
The Running Kind PodcastEpisode #26: Hillary AllenOn today’s episode, Aimee is joined by professional trail runner, Hillary Allen. Hillary is most known for her dominance in the world of Skyrunning and her recent book “Out and Back” about her journey back to running after a nearly life ending fall in the mountains. Among being an ultrarunner and author, she is also a teacher, coach and speaker. Connect with Hillary at hillaryallen.com or on Instagram at @hillygoat_climbs You can find more information about The Running Kind here. https://therunningkind.net/ https://www.facebook.com/groups/therun...2024-10-0440 min
The Running Kind PodcastEpisode #25: Kilkenny Race Recap with Haley HeinrichIn this episode, Aimee catches up with Haley Heinrich after their recent race effort at White Mountain Endurance’s Kilkenny Ridge 25K. Kilkenny Ridge 25K is settled up in the White Mountains of New Hampshire and certainly packs a punch. It traverses over Mount Cabot & The Bulge with an ascent and descent of over 4000 ft. This is the first year Aravaipa has hosted the White Mountain Endurance Cup & after four races to round out the series, Haley took the crown of the Whites! To learn more about the race series check out @whitemountainendurance on Instagram. You can co...2024-09-2736 min
The Running Kind PodcastEpisode #24: Mere BeatonToday Aimee sits down with Mere Beaton, founder of EcoEndurance. EcoEndurance creates meaningful movement experiences around the world that support local and Indigenous communities and highlight community-based conservation. In 2025, The Running Kind will head to Ecuador with EcoEndurance for our own immersive running experience. The Running Kind group has two spots remaining for January 20-28. If you are interested, please contact Aimee at wearetherunningkind@gmail.com. In addition, Mere has a few spots remaining on her EcoEndurance trip January 6-14 of next year. You can apply to secure a spot for that trip here: https://w...2024-09-2040 min
The Running Kind PodcastEpisode #23: Ask The Coach with Holly BennerAimee is welcoming back Holly Benner to the pod! Holly is the founder of Metta Performance and is a coach for both endurance athletes and business professionals. In this episode we dive into training specifics, as we collected some questions from the community! You can listen to Holly's first episode on the podcast here on Episode #4: Holly Benner. Learn more about Metta Performance at mettaendurance.com or you can connect with Holly on instagram @holly.a.benner or @metta.performance You can find more information about The Running Kind here. https://therunningkind.net/2024-09-1343 min
The Running Kind PodcastEpisode #22: Kat BakerOn this week’s episode, Aimee is joined by Kathleen Baker, executive director of Runners for Public Lands. Runners for Public Lands is dedicated to protecting the people and places we love by organizing runners for climate action, the protection of public lands, and equitable access to nature. Kat is also the founder and race director for the Mt. Laguna Trail Marathon in San Diego, CA. Learn more about Runners For Public Lands at www.runnersforpubliclands.org or follow along at @runners4publiclands You can find more information about The Running Kind here. https://therunningkind.ne...2024-09-0646 min
The Running Kind PodcastEpisode #21: Kim LevinskyKim Levinsky is the founder and owner of local trail running company Sassquad Trail Running, where every race is a trail party! She also recently set the 358 Mile Long Path Fastest Known Time in NY, as the first woman to put down a record for the route. In this episode, we dive into being female race directors, starting Sassquad Trail Running, inclusivity in the space & more. Connect with Kim at @sassquadtrailrunning on Instagram or sassquadtrailrunning.com You can find more information about The Running Kind here. https://therunningkind.net/ https://www...2024-08-3045 min
The Running Kind PodcastEpisode #20: Olympic Hot TakesOn Episode #20 Aimee sits down with friend, John Mikovits for an Olympic deep dive. Each of the runners pick their top three track and field events of the Olympics. In addition, the men's and women's marathon are discussed as well as the inclusion of trail running in future Olympic Games. You can find more information about The Running Kind here. https://therunningkind.net/ https://www.facebook.com/groups/therunningkind/ @therunningkind_ If you are looking for additional ways to support The Running Kind, check out our Patreon page! ...2024-08-2339 min
The Running Kind PodcastEpisode #19: Sadio FennerOn this week’s episode, Aimee sits down with Sadio Fenner, a young buck entering the trail running scene this year. Sadio is coming off a successful Track & Cross Country career with the University of Nebraska among various other accolades including being National Champion in the 2,000m Steeplechase in 2018. Sadio has taken that speed to the trails and in 2024 joined The Trail Team, whose mission is to help support, mentor & develop rising athletes into the best trail running athletes in the world. We dive into his entrance into trail running, speed on the trails & diversity in sport. Mor...2024-08-1637 min
The Running Kind PodcastEpisode #18: Jigger Johnson RecapCo-host of the podcast and fellow plant based crushers, Emily Walker and Josh Walker, just finished their first hundred miler taking on the gnarly Jigger Johnson. Jigger Johnson is one of the hardest 100 mile races in the United States, covering about 108 miles and over 32,000 ft of elevation gain and loss in the technical White Mountains of New Hampshire. Let’s hear about their race day! You can find more information about The Running Kind here. https://therunningkind.net/ https://www.facebook.com/groups/therunningkind/ @therunningkind_ If you are looking fo...2024-08-0942 min
The Running Kind PodcastEpisode #17: Luis EscobarLuis Escobar is a legend in the trail running community. Luis is a full time adventure photographer, avid trail runner and race director for his own running company, All We Do Is Run. As a runner, he was one of the inaugural ultrarunners invited down to join the infamous race through Copper Canyons in the book “Born To Run.” He is a 8x Western States finisher, 12x HURT 100 finisher & one time champion, and finisher among more of the most difficult events we know to exist in the ultrarunning space including Badwater and Leadville. As a race director, he plans to h...2024-08-0242 min
The Running Kind PodcastEpisode #16: Steve AderholtIn today’s episode Aimee sits down with Race Director for the infamous Cocodona 250, Steve Aderholt. Steve was formerly the Senior VP of Operations at Ragnar and since has started his own running events business, One Step Events. We dive into what goes into putting on these larger scale events and the sustainability components necessary to consider. You can find more information about The Running Kind here. https://therunningkind.net/ https://www.facebook.com/groups/therunningkind/ @therunningkind_ If you are looking for additional ways to support The Run...2024-07-2637 min
The Running Kind PodcastEpisode #15: Loon Mountain Race RecapOn this week's episode, Aimee dives into her most recent race effort at Loon Mountain Race. She sits down with Emily to discuss the US Vertical Mountain Running Championship, the course & the pain of a Vertical Kilometer. Loon Mountain Race is deemed one of the hardest mountain climbs in the country and it certainly doesn't disappoint. You can find more on Loon Mountain Race here. https://six03endurance.com/loonmountainrace You can find more information about The Running Kind here. https://therunningkind.net/ https://www.facebook.com/groups/therunningkind/2024-07-1925 min
The Running Kind PodcastEpisode #14: Greg AhlswedeIn this episode of The Running Kind Podcast, Aimee sits down with recent Climb It For Climate champ, Greg Ahlswede. Greg is a member of the National Orienteering Team and has trained in a variety of mountainous terrain throughout Europe and the United States. Aimee and Greg discuss his recent effort at Climb It For Climate, how sustainability can shape your approach to sport and the nature of orienteering. To get in touch with Greg, you can connect with him on Instagram. @g_the_swede More information on orienteering clubs and events can b...2024-07-1243 min
The Running Kind PodcastEpisode #13: Figuring Out FuelingIn today’s episode of The Running Kind podcast we talk about our favorite thing - snacking! Aimee and Emily are joined by producer & master snacker Josh Walker on this episode to offer another perspective on fueling. We dive into fueling for different distances and genders, talk about fueling strategies for race day, and recommend several awesome vegan products for our fellow plant based athletes! You can find more information about The Running Kind here. https://therunningkind.net/ https://www.facebook.com/groups/therunningkind/ @therunningkind_ If you are looking fo...2024-07-0543 min
The Running Kind PodcastEpisode #12: Nancy HobbsOn Episode #12, Aimee sits down with Nancy Hobbs to dive into the history of trail running, where we started and where we are now. Nancy founded the American Trail Running Association in 1996 and is a chairperson for USA Track & Field’s Mountain, Ultra & Trail Running Council. She is also secretary of the World Mountain Running Association and started the first Women’s US Mountain Running Team in 1995. Nancy is a pioneer of the sport, specifically for women, and this conversation takes many twists and turns going into the history of sport and her background in trail running. Let’s dive i...2024-06-2841 min
Run Eat Drink PodcastRED Episode 289 BOSTON MARATHON Runcation RecapSend us a textSHOUT OUTSIf you want a shoutout on the show for you or someone you love, email us at info@runeatdrink.net or call us at 941-677-2733 and leave a message.Thanks to all our patrons and everyone in the Runcation Nation for your support and encouragement. Because of you, we have kept the show going over the last two years, so thank you! And a hearty welcome to our newest patron and Susie Beck’s return as a Founder! She is now a Founder of our s...2024-06-251h 14