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Personal Injury Mastermind245. Chris O’Brien, CaptureNow — Toolkit: Capture Every Single Lead, Eliminate Call Wait Time and Maximize Human CapitalA missed call isn't just a missed opportunity - it's revenue directly leaking out of your marketing funnel. Yet most law firms fail to nail this critical intake process, whether it's inconsistent human interactions, apathetic call centers, or accepting that some leads will inevitably slip through the cracks.What if there was finally a solution to plug those marketing leaks for good? Introducing Capture Now (@capturenowlaw) - the legal industry's first automated AI call solution that guarantees you never miss another lead.In this episode, Chris O'Brien, Co-Founder of CaptureNow, reveals how their cutting-edge technology...2024-04-1831 min
French Tech News with Chris O'Brien and Ethan PierseSmall Business Payments and Financial Management with QontoChris and Ethan had a chance to catch up with Alexandre Prot, Co-Founder and CEO of Qonto, on their amazing growth and what's ahead.
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The French Tech News is a newsletter, podcast, and video media highlighting important stories, in English, in the world of France’s startups, its entrepreneurs, investors, and ecosystem leaders. Hosted by Chris O'Brien and Ethan Pierse.
Sign up for the newsletter: https://frenchtechjournal.com/signup/2022-07-1134 min
French Tech News with Chris O'Brien and Ethan PierseInnovating Music Streaming with DeezerJoin Chris and Ethan for a fascinating discussion with CEO Jeronimo Folgueira on Deezer's continuing mission as an independent music streaming platform:
1:01 Intro to Deezer and Jeronimo's background
2:55 Deezer's place in the music industry
4:30 Deezer's unique value proposition as a music streaming service
10:24 The Home of Podcasting or Music?
12:13 and speaking of Spotify, let's talk about Joe Rogan
17:13 Music Exclusives... Ed Sheeran, James Blunt, Alicia Keys original sessions
18:25 European data/privacy sovereignty vs US platforms
21:25 Web3: Music NFTs, social tokens, and digital collectibles
24:39 The Future of Deezer
Be sure to subscribe to and share the podcast on y...2022-02-1629 min
French Tech News with Chris O'Brien and Ethan PierseRelationship-based Customer Communication at Scale with FrontChris and Ethan had the pleasure to sit down and discuss Front's mission to build an authentic, relationship-based customer communication hub with Co-Founder and CEO, Mathilde Collin.
1:20 Intro to Front
2:50 eFounders and the origin story of Front
8:07 Onward to Y Combinator
11:03 Raising a $66M Series B in 2018
14:22 More fundraising and pandemic-powered growth
18:00 Building in San Francisco for French entrepreneurs
23:34 The Entrepreneur/Operator model of angel investing
26:36 Hyperscale growth coming in 2022
Be sure to subscribe to and share the podcast on your preferred podcast platform and check out the video version on our YouTube channel.
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Running Inside Out Podcast101: The Walking Really Slows You Down - with Ellie PellEllie Pell is back! (For some of you, it might seems like maybe she never left 🤣 ) Well, not only is Ellie back on the podcast, she is also back racing. She has banged out wins at Many on The Genny AND FL50s in the last month. But more importantly, she running around Rochester! That's right. She's left Gorges Ol' Ithaca for the ROC! Listen in as Ellie and I chat about the latest and greatest going on in her running world!
Photo Credits:
Cover Art - Ron Heerkens at Goat Factory Media
Fireside Banner - S...2021-07-141h 21
Hamstrings and Heartstrings: Running Talk with Chris and Ellie035: Connect to Nature, WhateverPodcast! In a stunning development, Ellie now owns clothes! And Chris has allergies! Also, we keep it simple this week folks, just chatting about long run weekends and life defining moments. Also, the food segment features Carrot Dog sand Asparagus. Support Hamstrings and Heartstrings: Running Talk with Chris and EllieLinks:Red Newt Racing - Cayuga Trails 50Join OurRunning.Chat — OurRunning.Chat is a new online site for... chatting about running. No ads, no spam, no influencers, no harvesting your information. A fun and positive place for just chatting about running. We're just getting st...2021-05-0136 minHamstrings and Heartstrings: Running Talk with Chris and Ellie034: A Restraining Order’s Distance AwayHi! Hope you are doing well. We recorded a podcast. :-)
In it, we talk about why we haven’t recorded one recently, what we’ve been up to, what our new plans and things and life have us into (hint, injuries, and school, and shoes, and special projects) and then of course, we talk about food! Thank you for listening. Support Hamstrings and Heartstrings: Running Talk with Chris and Ellie2021-04-1854 min
French Tech News with Chris O'Brien and Ethan PierseFrench Tech News TrailerHello and welcome to French Tech News with Chris O’Brien and Ethan Pierse, a podcast and Clubhouse series, in English, highlighting important stories in the world of France’s startups, its entrepreneurs, investors, and ecosystem leaders.
Recent interviews have included the founder of France's "next fintech unicorn" financial super app, Lydia, noted investors from Elaia Partners, Korelya Capital, and Serena Capital, as well as ecosytem leaders like France's Secretary of State for Digital Affairs, Cédric O, Director of the government's French Tech Mission, Kat Borlongan, and CEO of startup associations France Digitale and European Startup Netwo...2021-02-2800 min
French Tech News with Chris O'Brien and Ethan PierseFrance Digitale, Apple, and the Coalition for App FairnessToday, we have a fantastic Clubhouse conversation with Nicolas Brien, CEO of French startup organization France Digitale, as well as President of the European Startup Network, whose combined mission is to foster the growth of future European digital champions. He is joined by Paul Christophle, investor at Korelya Capital. We'll be discussing France Digitale joining the Coalition for App Fairness as it defends European startups against the Apple app store commission structure.
Check out our upcoming Clubhouse rooms and links at FrenchTechNews.club
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Welcome to French Tech News with Chris O’Brien an...2021-02-2350 minHamstrings and Heartstrings: Running Talk with Chris and Ellie033: Buffering... ProcessingIt has been some kind of week hasn’t it? Has it been a week already?! Ugh... Oh... No... Has it only been a week? Whatever it’s been, it’s been one of those. That’s what it’s been. TL;DR Bailing on runs like it’s our job. Support Hamstrings and Heartstrings: Running Talk with Chris and EllieLinks:5 Reasons You Had An Off-Day In Your Training – Sundried Activewear2020-12-1626 minHamstrings and Heartstrings: Running Talk with Chris and Ellie032: The Season of My LifeChris has some old man niggles because he isn't being well-rounded. Ellie didn't quite hit her splits. What even is Burnout? And a most unconventional food segment... Savory and hydrating!Support Hamstrings and Heartstrings: Running Talk with Chris and Ellie2020-12-0537 minHamstrings and Heartstrings: Running Talk with Chris and Ellie031: Work, WorkWe’re thankful for you, dear listener. And in this episode, Ellie Pell fell. Ellie also ran a race. Chris is wandering in the woods for longer and longer these days. There are feelings about races. Plus Tofurkey, Celebration Roasts, Cranberry Sauce, Leftover sandwiches and Oatmeal. Support Hamstrings and Heartstrings: Running Talk with Chris and EllieLinks:Saucony Kinvara @MedvedArnica montana | Arnicare for Pain Relief and BruisingHawks soars to JFK 50 victory in record time | Sports | heraldmailmedia.comBeastCoast Ep. 202: Nameless Spirits - 4K - YouTubeSage & Garlic | Field Roast2020-11-2639 minHamstrings and Heartstrings: Running Talk with Chris and Ellie030: Fine. Good. Normal.Ellie has a two workout week while Chris goes to the AT. Why aren’t we doing yoga and what are we gonna do about it? (Hint: Group Peer Pressure) A December strength challenge is discussed! The Food Segment features Cheese Sauce for your throat and Lentils for your Aid Station.Support Hamstrings and Heartstrings: Running Talk with Chris and EllieLinks:Kilian Jornet takes on 24-hour running challengeRunning Inside Out Podcast: 066: The Lentils Kept Working; Western States with Jamie HobbsSloppy Lentils - Minimalist Baker — Sloppy Lentils! (The Minimalist Baker is amazing! Love this site...2020-11-2531 minHamstrings and Heartstrings: Running Talk with Chris and Ellie029: The Distance is Not ItIt’s balmy as heck outside. Ellie is working hard and runnin’ real fast and Chris ran the Muddy Sneaker course (12.5 miles, lots of feets up and down!) One of us turned 29... and didn’t even have the decency to share the occasion with the other! Are you Race Fit? What is Race Fit? You wanna race? Depends on who’s asking. Thought so. :-)
Also, how hard is it to make a few cups of rice?! For real. And avocados are sauce now. Support Hamstrings and Heartstrings: Running Talk with Chris and Ellie2020-11-1934 min
Hamstrings and Heartstrings: Running Talk with Chris and Ellie028: All Legs And Then... FaceIt is the spookiest time of the year... so what better time than now for scary running stories? Chris and Ellie risk life and limb... and their restful slumber to share some of their skeeeery moments running. (And rest assured, these aren't like the real-life where people are threatened while running... that stuff is no joke! ❤️) And in the food segment, we make good on our promise to do a bit better with our preparations.Support Hamstrings and Heartstrings: Running Talk with Chris and EllieLinks:Courtney Dauwalter: Ultra running and candy identifying championFisher Cat...2020-10-3131 minHamstrings and Heartstrings: Running Talk with Chris and Ellie027: Write Everything DownWe’re talking Time Management! How do you fit it all in? Where does the time go? My how time flies. And other things like that. Plus in our food segment, we promise to redouble our efforts and get real again. (Well, Chris does... Ellie remains real)Support Hamstrings and Heartstrings: Running Talk with Chris and EllieLinks:The Myrtl Routine - YouTube2020-10-2946 minHamstrings and Heartstrings: Running Talk with Chris and Ellie026: The Scone SpectrumEllie has a bee in her bonnet. She altered a workout and her scones aren't the greatest. And she's fine with it. This week, we talk about being mediocre. Or being okay with being mediocre. Or giving ourselves some space while figuring out what mediocre is. Regardless, we're pretty okay with okay, but also with okay with better. Support Hamstrings and Heartstrings: Running Talk with Chris and EllieLinks:Off To Be the WizardLet It Pass — Gazzellie2020-10-2240 minHamstrings and Heartstrings: Running Talk with Chris and Ellie025: One Minute Twenty Seconds Up, HardIn this episode, with the help of Hobbits, Chris and Ellie have a major break-through in understanding their training philosophies. Plus, It’s the London Marathon and Ellie has thoughts. Chris is just along for the ride. The food segment features an update on Ellie’s scone journey.Support Hamstrings and Heartstrings: Running Talk with Chris and EllieLinks:Sara Hall London Marathon Marathon Results 20202020-10-1440 minHamstrings and Heartstrings: Running Talk with Chris and Ellie024: The Delicious Greek PastryChris helped crew Daven Oskvig on his Northville-Placid Trail FKT and Ellie has more running friends! It’s getting darker earlier, the leaves are falling and the weather is changing so we figure it may be a good time for a brief winter gear chat. Oh yeah, plus Apples and Scones! (Not together... but hey, that’s not a bad idea. Ellie will need to workshop it.) 🍎 Support Hamstrings and Heartstrings: Running Talk with Chris and EllieLinks:Northville - Lake Placid Trail (NY) | Fastest Known TimeRunning Inside Out Podcast - Daven oskvigMen's Agility Synthes...2020-10-0648 minHamstrings and Heartstrings: Running Talk with Chris and Ellie023: 🎵These Are My Confessions 🎵Running is really great (and life is busy). We're gettin' at it good! Ellie solicited running confessions from listeners and she is gonna read those confessions... but also, we share some of our own. Unfortunately. I'm sorry.
Food segment was alright though. If you're into that sort of thing. Support Hamstrings and Heartstrings: Running Talk with Chris and Ellie2020-09-2834 minHamstrings and Heartstrings: Running Talk with Chris and Ellie022: 40 MinutesChris is “Training”, Ellie is hopping fences. Just how long does it take to loosen and strengthen hips? Plus, in comfort food corner, we’re both eating pasta. Support Hamstrings and Heartstrings: Running Talk with Chris and Ellie2020-09-1337 minHamstrings and Heartstrings: Running Talk with Chris and Ellie021: This Is Your Captain SpeakingNow with 80% more running talk! Chris’s pup is running upto 4 miles now. No water yet, but we’re working on it. Ellie is loving the short run lifestyle. Also, airline announcement free-styling. And what distance would you be great at if you could be great at just one? Food time is running fast, cooking fast and eating slow. Support Hamstrings and Heartstrings: Running Talk with Chris and EllieLinks:Sabrina Stanley BlogRun Fast. Cook Fast. Eat Slow — Shalane Flanagan's book that Ellie is lovingPain Cave Podcast with Jay Friedman! — Real good running talk for y’al...2020-08-2939 minHamstrings and Heartstrings: Running Talk with Chris and Ellie020: Core is a MuscleOkay... not quite sure what to make of this one. There is a some squatty potty talk... in great detail. Ellie mindbendingly describes core exercise. Chris got descriptively stung by a bee. We talk about putting vegetables in otherwise perfectly fine food.Support Hamstrings and Heartstrings: Running Talk with Chris and Ellie2020-08-2334 minHamstrings and Heartstrings: Running Talk with Chris and Ellie019: Less Mileage, More SmileageChris’s miles are up, Ellie’s miles are down. Way Down. And we’re both in pretty good spirits as we discuss Chris’s thoughts on social media, Strava comparison syndrome, and some Bad Asses that are going to crush the Adirondack High Peaks. Support Hamstrings and Heartstrings: Running Talk with Chris and Ellie2020-08-1729 minHamstrings and Heartstrings: Running Talk with Chris and Ellie018: Mo Bettah With Some FetaWe start with some follow-up because Chris wants to be understood. Ellie has a thing for Killian’s Tightie Whities. Ellie is enjoying her down week and Chris is enjoying his up week. Controversial opinions are shared about controversial podcasters and we're eating Picky Oats and some sort of weird salad. Support Hamstrings and Heartstrings: Running Talk with Chris and EllieLinks:Reconcilable Differences — Two nerdy tech podcasters discuss Barkley Marathons. (Starts at 1:27:00)2020-08-1039 minHamstrings and Heartstrings: Running Talk with Chris and Ellie017: We Should Probably Start RecordingMuch like if we were to run a race on a track, Chris goes around in circles while Ellie patiently waits at the finish line. What is a good ultrarunning movie? Why is it or is it not Barkley. Put this one in the vault folks. Also, Tofu and Radishes are spoken of highly. Support Hamstrings and Heartstrings: Running Talk with Chris and Ellie2020-08-0222 minHamstrings and Heartstrings: Running Talk with Chris and Ellie016: So Much More Than ZeroAnother week, another Hamstrings and Heartstrings... just like always, right? This week got a few post-it notes, we run fast to avoid getting stung, we run fast to hit our workout goals. Ellie takes some time to talk right to the audience, like Chris isn't even there! Also, things are gonna be different from here on out. Well, once we wake up from our naps!Support Hamstrings and Heartstrings: Running Talk with Chris and Ellie2020-07-2238 min
Running Inside Out Podcast099: Glory Days - with Mike Welden, Jamie Hobbs and Daven OskvigWe've gathered the braintrust together to discuss all manner of things from Current Events to gear to beer. Mike Welden, Jamie Hobbs and Daven Oskvig sit in their respective corners in my sunroom, crack a few cold ones and share stories of what was, what is and what could be. Special Guests: Daven oskvig, Jamie Hobbs, and Mike Welden.Support Running Inside Out Podcast2020-07-212h 32Hamstrings and Heartstrings: Running Talk with Chris and Ellie015: We Can Do Hard ThingsOkay... it’s been 4 weeks. Ellie is sorry for that. Chris isn’t quite sure how he feels about the whole thing. There’s a race this weekend. Neither of us are sure how we feel about that. How do we feel about races? Also, the Food Segment is kind of a mixed bag this week. Support Hamstrings and Heartstrings: Running Talk with Chris and Ellie2020-07-1237 min
Running Inside Out Podcast098: RaceBlack Lives Matter. Racism is real.Support Running Inside Out PodcastLinks:No Change In Silence | Trail Runner MagazineJoe Gray Wants to Tackle Running’s Diversity Problem — Diversity in Running2017 World Snowshoe Championships - WikipediaEracism | Trail Runner MagazineATP 381: Uncomfortable Truths — Accidental Tech PodcastAhmaud Arbery and Whiteness in the Running World | Outside Online11 Things You Can Do To Help Black Lives Matter End Police Violence | Teen VogueHow to Safely and Ethically Film Police Misconduct | Teen VogueHow to Be an Activist When You're Unable to Attend Protests | Teen VogueHow to Protest Safely in the Age of Survei...2020-06-0723 minHamstrings and Heartstrings: Running Talk with Chris and Ellie014: My Own Private EntranceThis week we start with some more Disney follow-up. Ellie is moving! Then Ellie goes on a woodland adventure and Chris has his first 100 mile month since July 2018. We finish it up with Nachos and Ellie finds a new ice cream, which spurs on a Ben & Jerry's discussion. Support Hamstrings and Heartstrings: Running Talk with Chris and Ellie2020-06-0243 minHamstrings and Heartstrings: Running Talk with Chris and Ellie013: Takin’ It In StrideWe open with follow-up on Chris’s favorite Disney movies, Ellie’s hittin’ her times during the Photo Shoot, and Chris Visits The Muddy Sneaker Course. The main topic, what are race performances going to look like without the typical support? And what will really feel different when races open up again? And for food, we have cauliflower and beer. Support Hamstrings and Heartstrings: Running Talk with Chris and Ellie2020-05-2937 min
Running Inside Out Podcast097: All This Fitness and Nowhere to Go with It - with Phil NesbittPhil Nesbitt phones in from “down south” to talk about what’s it’s like to be super fit and have no races to show it off. Heh. Kidding. Sort of. More importantly, Phil and I talk about the current state of the parks and the impact of COVID from his perspective at the NYS Park Police. We also talk about this being the year of his first 100 miler and what community, races and race directors mean to us. Special Guest: Phil Nesbitt.Support Running Inside Out PodcastLinks:Letchworth State ParkNew York Sta...2020-05-251h 06Hamstrings and Heartstrings: Running Talk with Chris and Ellie012: Really, Really GreatChris and Ellie are back! We recorded a little late this week since Ellie's booking agent booked her PR tour over our regular recording spot. But that's cool because it gave our running chat a little bit more time to marinate. (You should check her out on Ridge Runners Podcast) We chat about how running things are going well for us, give some supporter shout-outs, and then we talk about those little things about running that make us feel really, really great. And the food segment brings us a tale of home-baked pretzel bites and dark cocoa overload!2020-05-2234 minHamstrings and Heartstrings: Running Talk with Chris and Ellie011: Dipping a Burrito in YogurtAnother Episode! And we’re discussing bad decisions. So it’s only fitting that we talk about Nicholas Cage, Fig Bars, Incorrect Shoes, and putting garlic in yogurt. Lots of links in this episode, check out the show notes to go deeper!Support Hamstrings and Heartstrings: Running Talk with Chris and EllieLinks:We Run The Desert Podcast (@werunthedesertpodcast) • Instagram photos and videosWe run the desert on Apple PodcastsHome - Aravaipa RunningEllie Pell Wins Green Lakes Endurance Run 50K - Female UltrarunnersThe Flop HouseNicolas Cage on The Flop House Wiki — All the Nicholas Cage episo...2020-05-1245 min
Running Inside Out Podcast096: Two Pricks in the Desert - with Jeremy and Chris from We Run the Desert PodcastPodcast inception! It’s a podcast within a podcast as Chris and Jeremy from We Run the Desert Podcast join to chat about the left coast, podcasting, running in 100 degree heat in May. It was a fun chat where we got to know each other a little bit and maybe brought two side of the country a little closer together. Many thanks to Jamie Shenck who had this idea and basically made it happen by relentlessly nagging me on by every means possible until I finally gave in. (Kidding, of course 😇) Thank You, Jamie!Support Running Inside Out P...2020-05-111h 01Hamstrings and Heartstrings: Running Talk with Chris and Ellie010: Like Eating a Bag of Chips Before DinnerOur Tenth Episode Spectacular! We’re really settling in now. It’s book day! A discussion of four delightful tomes to help you while away the hours. Check the show notes for links to Amazon to learn more. (Buy’em local if ya can!) Also, Chris baked bagels and Ellie is eatin’ scones and oats! Support Hamstrings and Heartstrings: Running Talk with Chris and EllieLinks:Running on AirRun FasterOnce a RunnerOn Sundays We Go LongBagels 101 — The bagel recipe/rethod Chris used.Trails Collective — Catch Ellie and Ian Golden and get the weekly Run Down2020-05-0539 minHamstrings and Heartstrings: Running Talk with Chris and Ellie009: Mental EatingIs this another Chris episode? Ellie asks Chris about a race he felt he actually trained for, and how that training went. Chris travels in the way back machine to dig up Muddy Sneaker 2015. Then, Ellie steals (saves?) the show with yet another gourmet contribution to the food segment.Support Hamstrings and Heartstrings: Running Talk with Chris and Ellie2020-04-2334 minHamstrings and Heartstrings: Running Talk with Chris and Ellie008: Feelings Are RealThis week is... just another week. BTW, Ellie discovered casual short runs. So we chat about those. And in the middle of just chatting, Ellie asks Chris about how he got started running. Who knew this episode would be his origin story? And for the main course, we talk about feeling okay feeling how you feel. Also, More Brownies.
Our intro and outro music is "Euphoria" by Slightly Left of Centre via Tribe of Noise.Support Hamstrings and Heartstrings: Running Talk with Chris and EllieLinks:Running Inside Out Podcast: 094: If You...2020-04-1436 min
Running Inside Out Podcast095: Go Do a Running Thing - with Chris PattersonChris Patterson is back on the podcast and we talk about how to keep active and healthy (mentally and physically) without group, runs, motivating races and all those other 'normal things' we used to take for granted. What can we control these days? Chris is founder of Apex Performance Coaching. He is Level 1 coaching certified from USATF, Level 2 Coaching Certified from Road Runners of America, an uncannily, metronomic marathon pacer and even he is learning a little about running these days. Special Guest: Chris Patterson.Support Running Inside Out PodcastLinks:Apex...2020-04-1333 minHamstrings and Heartstrings: Running Talk with Chris and Ellie007: Almost NormalWhat is normal anyway? This week we talk about resisting the urge to let this Social Distancing be the new normal, while still enjoying the feeling of "Feeling Almost normal" ... Plus, Ellie and Amelia raised like $1500 for their local Ithaca shops, (Finger Lakes Running and Triathlon Company, Finger Lakes Fitness and College Town Bagels) and Chris participated in the #RocOurShops virtual race to benefit Rochester Running stores, (Medved, Rochester Running Company and Fleet Feet Sports. )Support Hamstrings and Heartstrings: Running Talk with Chris and Ellie2020-04-0840 min
Running Inside Out Podcast094: If You Love Something, Set it Free - with Greg CastoAfter years of discussing it, Greg and I finally reach out through the void and connect with each other for a recoring. (See, good things CAN happen in quaratine) In this wide ranging conversation, we discuss things like homework, stock investments, puzzles, beer, normalcy, the generosity of our community... oh... and some running. Special Guest: Greg Casto.Support Running Inside Out PodcastLinks:Rochester Running Company is creating Videos and Communities | PatreonRunning Inside Out Podcast: 056: Gently Used but Runs Well - with Cayley HallahanAthletic Brewing Company | Craft Non-Alcoholic BeerHome | Swiftwater BrewingedX | SearchEncumbrance...2020-04-051h 06Hamstrings and Heartstrings: Running Talk with Chris and Ellie006: It's Like a MulletChris and Ellie might be loopy, but that ain't gonna stop us from droppin' a podcast. Ellie is putting on a fundraiser to raise money for some Ithaca small businesses (like #FLRTC). And lots of small businesses have ways you can help out during these times when their doors are closed. #SaveOurShops !
Also, we finally chat about Ellie's experience at the Olympic Trials!Support Hamstrings and Heartstrings: Running Talk with Chris and EllieLinks:Virtual Covid-19 Miler - April 3, 2020Ithaca's Quarantine Treadmill Ultra! — To raise money for local Ithaca shops, Ellie and Amelia ar...2020-03-2842 minHamstrings and Heartstrings: Running Talk with Chris and Ellie004: I Might CryEllie is Finally Stoked to go to the Olympic Trials! We talk of planning and how Ellie is going to live the posh life down in the A-T-L. And in Food Corner, Chris is planning dinners 8 weeks from now in restaurants in other states.
And nothing will ever, ever change. Ever.
(Recorded February 26, 2020... a lifetime ago... before so very many things happened)Support Hamstrings and Heartstrings: Running Talk with Chris and Ellie2020-03-2031 minHamstrings and Heartstrings: Running Talk with Chris and Ellie005: I Don’t Even Remember the Olympic TrialsOkay... so maybe things have changed a bit. Ellie is back from ATL and without a job; Chris has a job, but had to get new computer equipment; But we're both healthy and safe. And hoping you are as well. We're not exactly sure where we're going, but we know we'll get there... together. Listen to this one if you want a bit of company and commiseration. We'll talk about running in the next one!Support Hamstrings and Heartstrings: Running Talk with Chris and EllieLinks:Five Stages of Grief by Elisabeth Kubler Ross...2020-03-2035 min
Running Inside Out Podcast093: Running Has So Many Great Layers - with Krissy MoehlIn this episode of the podcast, Krissy Moehl flies in to an undisclosed location deep in the heart of Brighton, NY to have a fireside chat. (originally recorded Feb 21, 2020)Special Guest: Krissy Moehl.Support Running Inside Out PodcastLinks:Medved Running & Walking Outfitters - Rochester, NY Running Store2020 Frozen Branch 50K 50K - ResultsTwisted Branch Trail RunRunning Inside Out Podcast: 042: Surviveypants - With Sherry KesslerHome | Pro-Tec AthleticsPatagonia Outdoor Clothing & GearWomen's Hiking Shoes | Durable Women's Leather Hiking Shoes | VasqueTrail Running Camps 2020 — Colorado Running RanchKrissy Moehl - Krissy Moehl - Life in MotionBook Sales — Kris...2020-02-2255 minHamstrings and Heartstrings: Running Talk with Chris and Ellie003: Out of Food by Tuesday and a HalfEllie is in a bit of a training funk and Chris is a bit of a work funk. It’s not exactly pure joy around here at H2, but we promise to provide a few chuckles! We commiserate a little bit and gain a little bit of perspective along the way. Plus, there's always comfort food!Support Hamstrings and Heartstrings: Running Talk with Chris and Ellie2020-01-1139 minHamstrings and Heartstrings: Running Talk with Chris and Ellie002: In the Corner, Just Drinking FranksEllie and Chris get together on Christmas Evening to bring you some hot, hot content (and then wait to release it until 2 weeks later!) We talk about what we learned in 2019 and lessons we think we will bring forward with us into the future. And Ellie shares the recipe for her Hobo Stew!Support Hamstrings and Heartstrings: Running Talk with Chris and EllieLinks:Frozen Branch 50K - February 22, 2020Krissy Moehl - Krissy Moehl - Life in MotionFrank's RedHot® Original Cayenne Pepper Sauce | Frank's RedHot2020-01-0939 min
Running Inside Out Podcast092: Put Your Big Girl Pants On - with Melissa Johnson-WhiteSponsored By:Athletic Brewing: Athletic produces award-winning craft-brewed non-alcohol beers. Great Beers, Great Company. They donate 2% of sales to projects maintaining trails and parks. As they say, Beer Without Compromise.Support Running Inside Out PodcastLinks:Medved Running & Walking Outfitters - Rochester, NY Running Store — Get to Medved for your winter running gear (all the socks!) and fun winter running events!Coach Melissa Johnson-White – Luke Humphrey RunningThule Chariot Cross | Thule | USAHansons Brooks – Hanson's Running ShopMeet the Team – Hanson's Running ShopGraveyard Downhill MileThe Daily News | Course record falls in Oak Tree Half MarathonAthletic Brewing Company | Craft No...2020-01-021h 38Hamstrings and Heartstrings: Running Talk with Chris and Ellie001: It Was Extremely PainfulAfter training super well to hit a 2:41 Marathon, Ellie ran JFK 50 Miler and finished 3rd in a race where the top 3 women were separated by less than 2 minutes. Chris ran the Philadelphia Marathon on "Experience." And we dabble in a brief Food Segment.Support Hamstrings and Heartstrings: Running Talk with Chris and EllieLinks:Running Inside Out Podcast: 090: Did That Just Happen? - with Ellie Pell — Ellie's Deep Dive into her Olympic Trials Qualifier in Hartford.2019 JFK 50 Mile - Race Results — Photo Finish!GOOSE Adventure Snowshoe Races2019-12-1732 minHamstrings and Heartstrings: Running Talk with Chris and Ellie000: Introductions - This Show Can't Get Any Better!Chris and Ellie are two runners who come from different sides of the sport. One of us is a competitive road runner (like 2:41 Olympic Trials Qualifier) and the other of us spends lots of time in the woods. In this new podcast we'll chat about our running, how we feel about it, what it means in the greater context of humanity, and what goodies we are eating!Support Hamstrings and Heartstrings: Running Talk with Chris and Ellie2019-12-1407 min
Running Inside Out Podcast091: I've Never Been Good at the 9 to 5 - with Jonathan GriffithsJon Griffiths opened Rochester Running Company with the goal to Run Our City Together. In this episode of the podcast, he shares some of his background, the story of starting the store and the motivations and goals behind his continuous drive. We talk about golfing, sleeping (or not), life after marriage, and what really is needed to run a marathon. Special Guest: Jonathan Griffiths.Sponsored By:Athletic Brewing: Athletic produces award-winning craft-brewed non-alcohol beers. Great Beers, Great Company. They donate 2% of sales to projects maintaining trails and parks. As they say, Beer Without Compromise.2019-11-181h 16
Running Inside Out Podcast090: Did That Just Happen? - with Ellie PellIn this episode, I make the trip to Ithaca to see Ellie Pell in her natural habitat. We talk about her amazing 2019; Placing Top Woman in Buffalo Marathon and Many on The Genny, Winning Green Lakes 50k and Watergap 50k outright and then capping it all off with a 2:41 at Hartford Marathon which qualified her for the US Olympic Team Trials in Atlanta.
Along the way we discuss imposter syndrome, shaking the blahs, celebrating the little victories, being grateful for every mile run, the benefits of running with fast people and just generally loving running. Special...2019-10-211h 25
Running Inside Out Podcast089: I'm Not Even Sure I Like Doing It - with Shea ColemanShea Coleman walks into the studio as if she didn’t even recently do a hundred miler. Shea recently completed Mighty Mosquito 99 (with the extra bonus mile) and so we are going to chat a bit about that as well as being a volunteer extraordinaire and her exciting plans for multisport events.
Shea is a vegan unicorn ultra-runner who lives on a farm with horses and pigs and dogs and cats. We spend some time figuring out why it is that she does what she does, how she got there and where she might be going. But really, we...2019-10-041h 16
Running Inside Out Podcast088: Allez! Allez, Rob! - with Rob RichardRob Richard makes the long trip in from Little Falls, NY to share some stories of learning and finding perspective in running. Rob Richard is a life-long runner who lives in the charming city of Little Falls, NY. He ran his first ultra marathon in 2015 and has since finished over twenty endurance races, including the Bear 100, the Georgia Death Race (four times), the Ultra Trail du Mont Blanc (UTMB), and a first-place finish at The Endurance Society "Infinitus" 100-miler. Last year, he successfully completed a winter crossing of the Great Range Traverse in the High Peaks of the Adirondacks...2019-09-241h 26
Running Inside Out Podcast087: Physical Expression of Freedom - with Josh RossiJosh Rossi strongarms his way into the studio to talk about the importance of well… strength in running. For years, Josh has run a program called Muscles for Mileage… and now he is working out of his own gym Pursuit Performance. Josh thinks a lot about running and makes his opinions known about the need for more strength and conditioning in the running world.
We chat about the importance or practice versus repetition, potential causes for highly active and established runners feeling dissatisfied with the running (TLD;DL Racing!) and what people can do to generally improve thei...2019-09-111h 22
Running Inside Out Podcast086: Growth and Guidance - with Nate HuckleNate Huckle makes his way down the Thruway to chat about such things as racing, Muddy Sneaker, Oil Creek, Twisted Branch, coaching, mentoring, pacing, volunteering and anything that might come up...
Nate has been a great friend, coach (at both Brighton High School in Rochester and Canisius College in Buffalo), and mentor to many people in the running community and constantly finds opportunities to give back and provide a positive influence wherever he may find himself, so I’m really happy to have him on the podcast to share some of his stories.Special Guest: Na...2019-08-161h 21
Running Inside Out Podcast085: The Hugest Difference - with Jennifer BelliveauIn this episode, Jennifer Belliveau comes back home to visit some family, hits up a trail for a quick run and pops into the studio to talk about running. Jennifer grew up in Rochester, but now lives down in Long Island and runs the New York Road Runner (NYRR) races with her running friends.
We chat about 'being a runner' in High School, how running friends help you run all the miles, and trying to figure out exactly how one trains for a marathon without getting injured by finding the line between adding miles and over-usage.2019-07-2922 min
Running Inside Out PodcastBONUS - 084: CoolDown with Jeff and ZachHello and Welcome to the CoolDown, the special aftershow content for supporters of the Running Inside Out Podcast on Patreon.
Now you may be saying to yourself… “Self, I am not on Patreon. I should not be hearing this extra bonus content.” And you would be right… except, I felt this was a good example of the kind of stuff that you can hear ‘behind the curtain’ and so the thinking goes, if you like what you hear, then click that link fam, get on the Patreon and slap down your digits to contribute to the financial well-being of the show...2019-07-2910 min
Running Inside Out Podcast084: Just Turn Your Brain Off - with Jeff Beck (and surprise Guest Zach Rivers!)Jeff Beck calls in from way out in Oklahoma City to share some stories from racing throughout Rochester back in his High School and college days and what he is up to now with coaching a new crop of runners and starting a family in Oklahoma.
Now, Mort Nace and I hatched a plan to surprise Jeff with a call from Zach Rivers during the podcast. Zach and Jeff raced and trained together when Zach was just a high schooler and Jeff was a National level collegiate runner. They had some amazing training sessions and races together...2019-07-291h 21
Running Inside Out Podcast083: I Respect Cookies - with Brooke SmithBrooke Smith ambles into the studio to talk about all the usual stories about loving trail running, eating disorder recovery, quitting dieting, and making a decision to stop trying to change her body and instead run as far/fast as she can in the body that she has. As well as talking about her previous Twisted Branch, her upcoming Twisted Branch yoga and anything else that comes up.
The RIO PodRacers are heading back to the Mighty Mosquito 99. Come run with us. Here is our team!
Chris O'Brien
Jason Vidmar
Laura Rekkerth
Abby McCarthy
Daven Oskvig
...2019-07-1455 min
Running Inside Out Podcast082: We Don't Have to Talk About Me - with Mike WeldenDespite the odds, the Earth has made it around the sun again and so it is time for Mike Welden to visit the studio. I wasn't sure what Mike had in store when he called me. In the end, it turned it wasn't anything to be afraid of; a little bit of running, a couple of laughs and good chat with a great person. Mike and I talk a little bit about Many On the Genny, Twisted Branch, and what it might look like if we all started being a bit more human to each other. As with most...2019-07-041h 43
Running Inside Out Podcast081: I Really Like the Speedy Stuff - with Calli ThackeryCalli ran as a member of the University of New Mexico Lobos. She is from Sheffield, UK and stopped by Rochester to run a 4:59 in the 2019 Rochester Mile. She likes Breakfast Burritos. 🌯Special Guest: Calli Thackery.Support Running Inside Out PodcastLinks:The University of New Mexico Lobos - Calli ThackeryMedved Running & Walking Outfitters - Rochester, NY Running Store2019-05-1929 min
Running Inside Out Podcast080: Barkley Marathons at Mind The Ducks - with John Fegyveresi and Tim HardyYou may have heard of a little Netflix documentary called "Barkley, the Race that eats its young" and if you are a trail or ultra runner, you may have even been asked if you ever ran or want to run Barkley. And if you are a silly person, you might even be thinking that you DO want to run Barkley someday. What you may not know is that we have two people from the Rochester Area that have run Barkley. In fact, 6 they have 6 attempts between the two of them!
Tim Hardy and John Fegyveresi both ran...2019-05-141h 19
Running Inside Out Podcast079: I Love Getting Old - with Karen HoweKaren Howe recently ran a 3:08 at Boston. A PR by 2 minutes, at the age of 42. What's the secret? Well, she takes a day out of her recovery schedule to talk about her recent run as part of Team MR8. We talk about how a combination of planning, positivity, stubborness, coaching, and consistency is helping her get faster as she gets older!Special Guest: Karen Howe.Support Running Inside Out PodcastLinks:The Barkley Marathons at Mind The Ducks — Come hear two local runners who participated in the Barkley Marathons. Join Tim Hardy an...2019-04-251h 03
Running Inside Out Podcast078: I Get This Now - with Lisa FamigliettiLisa Famiglietti drops in to talk about being coerced into spontaneous racing, the joy (and coercion) of running groups, and how she hasn't ran a marathon (yet.) Then we explore the menus and beers of our favorite cities.
Lisa's first ever race was a borrowed bib, her most recent race was a borrowed bib, get the picture? She can frequently be found running with (and wearing the colors of) Rochester Running Company. She brought me Fifth Frame and TreeHouse Beers. She works in TV and usually keeps a tight schedule, so she wanted to make this brief and...2019-04-191h 37
Running Inside Out Podcast077: Voices From the Trail 2019Laura Rekkerth made her way to 74 peaks last year. Daven Oskvig has run more than 70 ultras, finishing many on the podium. Tim Kent is a purposeful training machine setting an example for the next generation. Laura Webber is a family oriented adventure racer who did a 24 hour mountain bike relay race with her husband Ian while their 1 and 3 year old served as crew.
They each were kind enough to share their experiences and motivations running and getting outside as well as humoring me during some of my more … interesting lines of questioning.Special Guests: Daven os...2019-03-301h 16
Running Inside Out Podcast076: 076: Run Across Haiti - with Prem Kumar and Daniel KnoppPrem Kumar and Daniel Knopp are joining with Work, a non-profit organization, to run across Haiti. Their goal is to show that Haiti is not a place to be feared or pitied and to raise funds for our work in ending poverty in Menelas through dignified jobs. Prem and Dan have raised over $13,000 and will be running 200 miles in 8 days. In this episode they share their motivations for the run as well as their hopes and fears. Ultimately, they aim to share a message of hope and inspiration.
[Note: Since this recording, Work anoounced the difficult decision to...2019-02-281h 09
Running Inside Out Podcast075: Now That I've Started, I'm Afraid to Stop - with Mark ValitesMark Valites climbs into the guest chair to talk of everything outdoors. In this wide-ranging conversation we cover trails in and around Buffalo, NY, running 100 milers throughout the country and you can hear my fascination as I interrogate Mark about ice climbing!
The show notes for this episode are fairly comprehensive as are the locations on Mark's Guest Page. He even issues and FKT challenge!Special Guest: Mark Valites.Support Running Inside Out PodcastLinks:Mark Valites' ResultsNY/PA/ON Trail & Ultra Running Events calendarSprague Brook | Erie County Parks, Recreation and...2019-02-131h 15
Running Inside Out Podcast074: Silencing the Self-Doubt - with Katie GaileyKatie Gailey shows up out of the blue to talk about how she got herself involved in the crazy world of ultra running. For those of you that don’t know, in 2017 Katie found the trails and then started running some of the biggest ultras around... we're talking Many on the Genny, Cayuga 50 and even Twisted Branch 100k... plus some other crazy stuff...Special Guest: Katie Gailey.Support Running Inside Out PodcastLinks:Katie Gailey's Results#TrailsRocMFAMTL EventsSehgahunda Trail Marathon & Relay - YellowJacket RacingTrailMethods – TrailMethodsForgotten Forest 9 Hour Ultra MarathonHow to Hike the W in...2019-01-181h 16
Running Inside Out Podcast073: Sometimes I Get a Little Emotional - with Erica MeadErica Mead rushes in to talk about her running. We really focus in on how Erica has 'grown and matured' as she has gotten older. Erica ran a lot of hard fast miles in 2017 and while fun, resulted in her spending the first half of 2018 recovering from a major injury and finishing it with a 50k in Canada. Now it's 2019 and her injury is behind her. So now what?Special Guest: Erica Mead.Support Running Inside Out PodcastLinks:Race the Bad Thing – 25K/50K Trail Race — The Bad Thing trail race is t...2019-01-121h 07
Running Inside Out Podcast072: We Don't Need Paint or Bubbles - with Mark StrebMark Streb sprints into the studio to quickly tell us some of his running stories. We chat about going from being a lazy kid to running in two Chase Corporate Challenge World Championships. We also talk about Road Kill Racing, Cross Country, and Snowshoe running. Special Guest: Mark Streb.Support Running Inside Out PodcastLinks:2018 Corporate Challenge ResultsRoadkill Racing – Beer & GloryPete Glavin XC Series – Genesee Valley HarriersFrozen Assets — SnowShoe Racing in Beautiful Harriet Hollister Park! Brought to you by the one and only GOOSE Adventure RacingNordicfest 10K Snowshoe Race — A 10K! A 10K! On Sn...2018-12-131h 02
Running Inside Out Podcast071: I'm Not Going Back - with Scott ParrScott Parr joins to talk about what got him into the world of running, pushing the limits of his body and finding fun in the suffering. Scott had a pretty awesome 2018 that included three pretty big ultras in Many on the Genny, Cayuga Trails and Twisted Branch. In addition to 2018 memories, he drops some pretty big plans for the future as well.
Ripping up the trails at Dam Good 2013! (Photo: Tim Holahan)
Those Amazing Volunteers! (Photo: Jaime Peca)
Episode Cover Art is thanks to the always amazing Ron Heerkens Jr. // Goat...2018-11-191h 32
Running Inside Out Podcast070: You're Doing Better Than Anyone Thought You Would - with Chris O'BrienThe tables are turned for the 2nd time ever on the podcast. Jamie Hobbs convinced me to be other the other side of the mic and so, ... In this episode, Chris O'Brien (me) joins to talk about Oil Creek 100k. Listen in to find out what happens when a podcast host does exactly the bare minimum training and even less planning for an ultra! (Spoiler: His friends all pitch in to bail him out!)Special Guest: Jamie Hobbs.Support Running Inside Out PodcastLinks:Oil Creek 100 Trail RunsPine Creek Challenge — A scenic tr...2018-10-271h 44
Running Inside Out Podcast069: I'm Crazy, I'm in - with Jen DiSalvoJen DiSalvo joins me in the studio to tell us her story of quitting smoking and starting running to be a healty mom for her family. She went from couch to 5k, from 5k to half marathon and from half marathons to ultra... and this year was 3 ultras in 3 months. Jen is one of only 4 people to complete the inaugural Empire State Triad. 3 ultras, Many on the Genny (40 miles in June), Cayuga Trails (50 miles in July) and Twisted Branch Trail Run (100k in August.)
(Photo Credit L&R - The ever amazing Ron Heerkens Jr and Goat...2018-09-231h 08
Running Inside Out Podcast068: Secrets - with Danielle SnyderDanielle Snyder comes back to the East Coast to visit friends and family… oh and to run Twisted Branch 100k. Danielle has been out west in the general Portland area crushing mountains since she has moved out there. In this episode, we talk about secrets (so many), supportive and amazing friends (so many more!), how to stop saying things you shouldn’t say to yourself and huge runs. We also get a little support from Mort Nace!
Episode Links
Danielle on UltraSignup
David Roche
Twisted Branch 2018 results
The Bear in L...2018-09-1551 min
Running Inside Out Podcast067: This is so Dumb; An ADK FKT with Josh StrattonJosh Stratton wanders in to talk about his solo, unsupported Adirondack 46er Fastest Known Time. There are 46 peaks in NY over 4,000 feet. Climbing them all makes you a 46er. Climbing them faster than anyone else gives you the FKT. Climbing them by eating little more than RunGum makes you Josh Stratton.Support Running Inside Out Podcast2018-08-092h 02
Running Inside Out Podcast066: The Lentils Kept Working; Western States with Jamie HobbsJamie Hobbs is here to talk about the Big Dance. That's right, Mr. Hobbs Goes to Western States.Special Guest: Jamie Hobbs.Support Running Inside Out Podcast2018-07-192h 45
Running Inside Out Podcast065: A Monumental Hug: with Mike WeldenMike Welden is back. Like literally. Last we heard from Mike, he had just run a smokin 13:34 at Laurel Highlands Ultra. And then, nothing. Where'd he go, what'd he do? Turns out, those answers are "everywhere" and "a lot", mostly. It's complicated. Listen in as Mike, in typical Welden-esque fashion weaves us the tale of a 2017 gone awry and a 2018 on the cusp. Contained herein are jeers, tears and of course swears. Ye Be Warned.
Episode Notes
Laurel Highlands Ultra
Mike's Laurel Experience - What Does this Thing Have on it? A Cuisinart?2018-06-291h 31Running Inside Out Podcast064: Sure! with Steven Dailey
Steven Dailey marches in and gives us the scoop on how he finds his running mojo.Steven and I talk about how running is exactly like the military; Strict, regimented, hierarchical and full of long stretches of boredom. *hold for shock value*Actually, we talk about the exact opposite. Steven shares his thoughts on how running has opened his eyes to a world that is completely different from his time in the Army. And yet how running helped him during his time serving our country. We talk about some other stuff too, but you...2018-05-191h 38Running Inside Out Podcast063: Pool, Track, Treadmill, No Thank You. - with Emily Flagg
Emily Flagg and her husband Ken dropped by RIO HQ to chat primarily about Emily's running, but along the way we talk about all sorts of their adventures. Emily and Ken have been on adventures all We chat her first marathon, the Dublin (Ireland) Marathon, and Mt. Kilimanjaro, and crew and sculling, and snowshoeing and 103 mile mountain biking and so much more. Emily has run the Muddy Sneaker 13 years in a row starting with the very first. Her return back to running nabbed her a 50k in September and she also drops the bomb about her next...2018-04-201h 07Running Inside Out Podcast062: - Not Used to the Twos - with Laura Rekkerth
Laura Rekkerth talks about big training miles and heading out west for her second attempt at 100 miles at Antelope Island Buffalo Runs. We talk a bit about adjusting to a new normal and the benefits of a little bit of "external motivation"
Episode LinksLaura's blog025: I'll Probably Think I'm Dying - with Laura RekkerthAntelope Island Buffalo Run
Burning River 100 - The shoe picture
Many on the GennyMighty Mosquito 99Blue FoundationOil Creek 100...2018-03-1755 minRunning Inside Out Podcast061: Two Loops - with Prem Kumar
Prem Kumar shares with us the story behind his motivation for “50 Races or 500 race miles per year." During this episode, we chat a little about Prem growing up in Pakistan, his beginning college days in the US and how he got started running. Then we talk about how he took his running to another level by setting a goal of running 50 races in a year!Episode LinksPrem on AthlinksThe Blue Foundation - The Blue Foundation is a non-profit organization based out of Canandaigua, NY. Their mission is to assist local families impacted by cancer...2018-02-201h 01
Cultural Stew PodcastMINI: Moments of Influence - Chris O'BrienChris O'Brien from Running Inside Out Podcast joins me for the first episode of this mini series, to talk about the influence that the Back to the Future Trilogy had on him.
MUSIC: Light Utopia by Niklas Johansson [Epidemic Sound]Special Guest: Chris O Brien.Support Cultural Stew Podcast2018-02-1928 minRunning Inside Out Podcast060: Let's Do it Together - with Jen Malik
Jen Malik chat's about roads, snakes, roads, sticks that looks like snakes. But seriously, Jen is a fastie who has won some marathons (one before and one after having a baby!) and placed pretty high in some long trail races (2nd at Sehgahunda, 3rd in Twisted Branch) even though she runs (and trains!) only on roads and considers herself a novice on the trails. Listen in as she nearly convinces me to run down the (probably not imaginary) yellow brick road with her.Episode LinksJen's Ultrasignup ResultsPhil Nesbitt's podcast...2018-02-011h 04Running Inside Out Podcast059: I've Never Tasted Urine - with Phil Nesbitt
L-R - (TL) Peasant Man Trtriathlon 1/2 IM; (BL) Leading Dam Good (Photo: Ascend Collective; Mike Lesher; (M) Sehgahunda podium; (R) The annual "Subway to Charlotte run"
Phil Nesbitt joins to talk about getting inspiration in a pizza joint, going out way too fast, balancing expectations of being competitive while maintaining a career and building a family and his audacious plans for the future. Episode NotesMike Welden - Simply Irresistible.Medved Panel - 1 night, 6 voices, awesome stories.Dirt Cheap Stage Race - The fast, fun, in th...2018-01-101h 14Running Inside Out PodcastSpecial Events 004: Voices From the Trail 2017
L-R: Joe Packard, Sharon Radak, Sarah Keyes, Jamie Hobbs, Matt Smythe, Mitch Ball
Voices From the TrailMedVed Running & Walking OutfittersOriginally recorded March 30, 2017The third occurrence of this distinguished event did not disappoint. Mort Nace and Medved once again gathered a distinguished panel of runners, assembled an interested community and provided a comfortable space for many stories to be told. Mort Nace brought the community together for an evening of sharing the passion and joy that comes with being a runner out in the woods.After an...2017-12-171h 47Running Inside Out Podcast058: Diurnal Variation with Abby McCarthy
The Appalachian Trail, Twisted Branch, and Georgia Death Race are just a few of Abby McCarthy's exploits. On this episode, Abby and I discuss walking 2186 miles without any experience, and why she likes traveling excessive distances on foot, even though she doesn't like to be uncomfortable.Special Guest: Abby McCarthy.Support Running Inside Out Podcast2017-12-011h 00Running Inside Out Podcast050: It's Like This Everyday - with Erica Cino
Erica Cino tells us about her journey to and through her first 13.1. From a never runner, to a sometimes runner, to an injured-never-should-run-again-runner to a determined runner, her story of finding motivation through adversity is as interesting as it is entertaining.Erica also took the leap of letting me coach her through the second half of her training plan. Which I greatly appreciated. It was a lot of fun seeing her reach her goal (even though I had to see it in pouring rain.)Episode LinksFlower City Half MarathonHal Higdon Half-Marathon...2017-05-201h 02Running Inside Out Podcast043: I Got 68 Miles This Year - with Jamie Hobbs
L-C-R: 1. Recording in GFMedia Studios 2. Ian and Scotie during HortonTime 3. Rekkerth getting ready 4. Hobbs as Old Man Winter at Bearwallow AS 5. O'Brien looking slightly overdressed next to Hobbs 6. 9 degrees, 3am soup 7. Team Hobbs Mobile (Thanks to GFMedia for 1, 5, 7)
Jamie Hobbs has returned! And this time it's to tell us about Hellgate 2016! That's right, Jamie went BACK to the gates of hell. After briefly recapping his unexpected beginning of 2016 and a nagging heel injury, we talk about some of the races Jamie thought he was going to run and the races he actually ran. In the second...2017-01-131h 25Running Inside Out Podcast042: Surviveypants - With Sherry Kessler
Sherry Kessler joins us to chat about a little bit of everything. She's a physical therapist and yoga teacher who snowshoes, runs and brings groups together for lots of fun. Sherry shares a bit about her never ending quest to Learn All The Things, how she leaned heavily on running and determination to get her through some rough patches in life. Sherry is one of those people for whom running and yoga are now so integrated into her life that she just doesn't even think about them anymore. So much so that she wouldn't have e...2016-12-231h 31Running Inside Out Podcast040: You Deserve This - with The Ascend Collective
L-R: Ron Climbing Breakneck (P: Joe Azze), Getting the shot of getting the shot (P: Shana Feissner), Lesher at #TrailRoc 0 WTF (P: Chris Patterson), Ron at #TrailsRoc 0 SPF (P: Lesher), To any lengths (P: Ron)
The Ascend Collective takes us behind the camera to tell us how they capture some of our favorite running memories. If you've looked at a photo from a trail race in New York and said "Whoa", chances are it was taken by Ascend Collective. From sweeping vistas a top Ontario County Park down into the pond at the GVH mudslog, Ascend has d...2016-11-251h 26Running Inside Out Podcast036: I can Swim, I can Bike, I can Run - With Kim Danahy
pics courtesy of Kim
Kim Danahy runs, but she often likes to go for a swim or a bike ride beforehand. That's right, Kim is a triathlete. In fact, she is now an IronMan. Kim competed in and completed Lake Placid Iron Man this year. From figure skating to road marathons with some stops in between. Kim often finds herself swimming, cycling and running for a cause, contributing to the community and competing for those can't. Episode NotesIron Man Lake PlacidMultiple Myeloma FoundationTeam MMRFCharity Races in Black Creek ParkJames Francis / Andrea Kofahl Memorial 5KAn...2016-09-021h 10Running Inside Out PodcastSpecial Event 002: Twisted Branch 2016 Preview
L-R: Dan Ostrander, Mike Meynadasy, Scott Magee, Laura Howard
Twisted Branch is...a point to point ultra marathon beginning in the town of Naples, NY at Ontario County Park. Its finish can be found on the shores of Keuka Lake in Hammondsport, NY.
But it is so much more!This preview episode is about the people, the dedication, the atmosphere of Twisted Branch. People intimately familiar with the race, volunteers, racers and the Race Director discuss their appreciation, experience and love for the race.There is also information about the course an...2016-07-261h 23Running Inside Out Podcast029: Just Run the Thing - with Chris Patterson
Pacing; With Heather and some Boston Bling; Pre-Boston; Post-Boston
We get competitive right from the start with Chris Patterson. Well, not really competitive. But we make an honest effort to do our absolute best. Chris is a marathon runner with a penchant for perfect pace. As you'll hear, his pacing was off a bit in his first race, but he worked at it and now wanders around the Northeast helping marathoners reach their goal times.Episode Notes"Gliders versus Gazelles"Presque Isle MarathonBeast PacingComrades MarathonComrades Awards
FL50sSehgahunda Marathon
"Heartbreak Hill"
Bloomberg cancels NYC 2012...2016-05-131h 15Running Inside Out Podcast028: Evolution is a Constant Process - with Jeff Green
The beer mile start line; charting a course; giving the run around to an honest journalist
Jeff having previously been on the podcast as part of a roundtable to talk about Rothrock and as a guest interviewer after I finished Twisted Branch, is well-versed in the art of the running conversation. After an initial revisiting of Jeff's previous appearance, we discuss running on baby heads, what initially got Jeff onto the trails, the beauty of a high school coach's advice, finding the type of runner you want to be, and generally making yourself better.Episode Notes2016-04-291h 24Running Inside Out Podcast020: You Have Twizzlers For Me? - with Jamie Hobbs
(L/R: Jamie Hobbs, Diego, Ron Heerkens Jr.) Photo: Chris
Jamie Hobbs regales us with thrilling tales of being heckled while rock-hopping his sleep deprived body through the Blue Ridge Mountains of Virginia in the 2015 Hellgate 100K+. In addition to secrets for choosing the perfect footwear and techniques for hurdling over logs in the middle of the night, Jamie also treats astute listeners to what it is like having the guts and mental resolve to stick to a plan and reach a goal even if you didn't really make a plan and you want to change your goal. 2016-01-082h 10Running Inside Out Podcast016: Mini-Episode - TROY 2015
Trail Runner of the Year
We've talked about a lot of races and trails this year and many of the races were in the Trail Runner of the Year Series. So only fitting that we should be On The Scene with coverage of the #TrailsRoc TROY awards.
Episode LinksTrailsRoc TROY SeriesMedved TROY Series WinnersFemale3rd place - Laura Rekkerth2nd place - Robin Lorenzo1st place - Liz MatthewsMale3rd place - Alan Hatch2nd pl...2015-11-2018 minRunning Inside Out Podcast012: One of My Extended Monologues - with Chris O'Brien, Jeff Green and Laura Rekkerth
Photo: Dave Justice, Art: Jeff Green
Jeff Green and Laura Rekkerth stand-by and lob softballs while I prattle on about my experiences at Twisted Branch. Also maybe there was or wasn't a special guest.
Episode LinksTwisted Branch Trail RunChris O'Brien's Race ReportOntario County ParkReady, Set, GlowReady, Set, Glow registrationTrailsROCLaura's take on that special Cayuga Trails WeekendMy Standard OutfitScott Jurek Ultimate Direction Ultra Vest (amazon link) "Bladder" - Reservoir for Ultra Vest (amazon link)Half Buff (amazon link) Salomon Soft Flask (amazon link) Ossian Mountain RunFlower City RaceworksGreen Monster Trail Challenge
Runners (mentioned)
Dave Jus...2015-09-181h 48Running Inside Out Podcast002: Because Mort Told Me To - with Dave Justice and Mike Lesher, Dan Ostrander and Jeff Green
Dave Justice shares his running background and his adventure on the Great Wall of China. Then Jeff Green, Mike Lesher and Dan Ostrander discuss the nonsense that is Rothrock Trail Challenge. Episode LinksDave Justice InterviewRochester MarathonChris O'Brien 2014 Race ReportThe Bagel BunchMohawk Hudson MarathonGreat Wall Marathon Hal Higdon Marathon TrainingMatt Fitzgerald "80/20 Running"Kathy Loper Events7 Continents ClubRothRock RountableRothrock Trail ChallengeBerkey Creamery (site) (Wikipedia)Lugia'sZach MillerDam Good Trail RaceChris O'Brien 2014 Race ReportIAMLesher PhotosOntario Summit Trail RacesStrava Fly-By for Ontario SummitIAMLesher PhotographyRaces we mentioned but didn...2015-06-232h 05