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The Brothers RandomEp. 121 - Cinema-Therapy | Can It Help?The Brothers discuss an article published in PsychCentral.com in February 2022 written by Emilia Benton and reviewed by Jacquelyn Johnson; How Watching Movies Can Benefit Our Mental Health. We talk about movies that have helped us and how important good films can be for your mental health. Enjoy!Article: https://psychcentral.com/blog/how-watching-movies-can-benefit-our-mental-healthTwo ordinary brothers discussing extraordinary ideas... and some random shit.Email- thebrothersrandomv@gmail.comCheck us out on YouTube- https://www.youtube.com/@thebrothersrandom
2025-04-2414 min
The Lane 9 PodcastEmilia Benton, 14x marathoner and freelance journalist"I didn't know what I was doing at all...I didn't take any gels in my first marathon...Now I take gels like every 5K or sometimes every 30 minutes." Emilia Benton is a freelance health and wellness journalist who is particularly passionate about sharing diverse stories and elevating underrepresented voices. Her work has been published by outlets such as Runner's World, Outside RUN, SELF, Women's Health and the Houston Chronicle. Emilia is also a 14-time marathoner, 50-something-time half-marathoner and USATF Level 1-certified run coach. We talk about the races she has run and worked at thi...2025-04-2438 min
The Elevate Your Running PodcastEP. 135 - Training Experiences with Rise Teammate, Emilia BentonEmilia Benton joins the podcast! Emilia is a RISE teammate and shares her experiences of training with a team virtually, the greatest lesson learned from working with Nell Rojas, Elite Runner + Run Coach, shares her Fall goals and so much more. The power of the running community runs strong in this episode, enjoy!
Articles mentioned in today’s podcast: https://www.runnersworld.com/training/a34533062/running-less-to-avoid-overtraining/
https://run.outsideonline.com/training/marathon-training-camp
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The Elevate Your Ru...2024-08-1557 min
REMelations: Comedy Dream InterpretationA Deserted Desert Dessert Island | Russian Sleep Experiment - Fact or FictionEpisode 144 | "Curious George, bad monkey, put the gun down." In this gripping episode, Gracie kicks off her dream journey on a deserted island, where she and a group of islanders are relentlessly pursued by a massive, powerful flying beetle. Despite each person being granted a superpower to combat the beetle, none prove effective against its sheer size and strength. The episode then transitions to the Cat Naps segment, where Mindy and Brooke dive into a collection of listener dreams. They explore a range of peculiar scenarios including unwanted crotch flies, a terrible milkshake created by...2024-08-021h 30
Women's Running StoriesCherie Louise Turner: Over 50, Sub 20, 5k Project: Part 5, Seeking Calm, Addressing ExpectationsIn this episode, part 5 of this series, Cherie shares how she's getting away from being so reliant on the GPS watch and committing to learn how to run and pace by feel. This is, she continues to discover, a work in progress, especially when it comes to pacing.Cherie also gets into addressing race anxiety and confidence and how these are challenges that take time to overcome. The journey is not linear. And she gets into how expectation can lead to frustration and burnout, and how applying the well-known advice of breaking a big goal into smaller...2024-05-2832 min
Women's Running StoriesEmilia Benton: A Boston Marathon JourneyIn this episode, Emilia Benton focuses on how she discovered the approach to marathoning that earned her a Boston Marathon qualifying time, and then how it all went down at last year's Boston Marathon.Benton is a well recognized journalist in the running world, with a particular focus on professional runners as well as runners and stories that have typically been underrepresented and overlooked by the media.As a runner, a big focus of Benton’s has been marathons. She has run over a dozen of them, and for about a decade, her efforts focused on...2024-04-1242 min
Women's Running StoriesLiz Rock: A TrailblazHer's Journey, Running the Boston Marathon for Mile 21 JoyLiz Rock is a marathoner and community leader, focusing on women and diversity: "We [women] are so powerful and I wish we knew that more," she says. "We are powerful and we need to lead with that more often than not."Rock tells her running story with a focus on training for the 2024 Boston Marathon, and her journey is about so much more than putting in the miles. Rock's reasons for running Boston this year, her second Boston Marathon, are deeply embedded in her work as a community leader and her personal health and wellness journey.2024-03-2237 min
Stab in the BackThe Talented Mr. TicklesHappy Mother's Day, Backstabbers! Welcome to Episode 77, where mothers will do any manner of unspeakable things for their children. First, Benton tells the sordid tale of the murder for hire plot to kill Emilia Raras' own daughter-in-law, Sara. Then, Anna relays the story of Wanda Holloway, who chose murder to help advance her daughter's chances of making the cheerleading squad. Finally, the two settle in for a classic episode of Cold Case Files, profiling Esther Kahut, notorious member of a Portland crime family.Our TV doc this week is the first half of Season 4: Episode 18 of Cold...2023-05-231h 34
C Tolle Run303: Emilia Benton - It Was Really SpecialCarrie chats with Emilia Benton! The freelance journalist joins the show to talk about her writing, her training and racing, her coach (Nell Rojas) and how she helped Emilia set a 15 minute personal best, her childhood, her goals for 2023, her husband and Boston Terrier, and so much more!2022-12-0133 min
Lift Every VoiceMaría Paredes Fernández's Relationship With Her Late Grandmother Allows Her to "Seguir con Todo"María Paredes Fernández’s Relationship With Her Late Grandmother Allows Her to "Seguir con Todo." This dedicated triathlete mirrors the determination of her abuela in sport and in life. This interview was conducted by Emilia Benton with Runner’s World.Hearst and Oprah Daily’s From Our Abuelas project in partnership with Lexus records the wisdom and life experiences of Latinx grandmothers in celebration of Hispanic Heritage Month. The podcast invites you to pull up a chair and listen in on these extraordinary conversations in real-time—fifteen episodes of incalculable insight!Podcast Production Credits: Executive...2022-10-2532 min
Runners of HOU#47 | Vicky OddiMeet me - @vickyoddi. I will apologize in advance for the length of this episode but can't thank Emilia Benton enough for her guest-hosting duties. In this episode, we discuss how I first got into running, my collegiate experience as a pole vaulter and how that eventually led to my focus on distance running. We also chat about my extensive background in the running industry that includes stints at USA Track & Field, NBC Olympics, the Houston Marathon and Komen Houston.Instagram - @runnersofhouInstagram - @vickyoddiFacebook - Runners of HOU...2022-02-032h 03
Ali on the Run ShowEmilia Benton, Boston Marathon Qualifier “I think this time was a long time coming. I just had to believe in myself more than anything.” The last time freelance journalist Emilia Benton was on the Ali on the Run Show, she talked about her longtime dream to qualify for the Boston Marathon. And she just kicked off 2022 by doing exactly that: running a nearly 16-minute personal best and earning a Boston qualifying time at the Houston Marathon. (Emilia's official finish time: 3:30:14!) On this episode, Emilia talks all about how she made that 12-year dream come true in Houston. She talk...2022-01-2759 minRunners of HOU#45 | Vicky, Emilia, Veronica and Jessica talk all things Houston MarathonIn this week's episode, I sit down with my Houston Harriers training partners Emilia Benton, Veronica Goebel and Jessica Mayon to chat about all things related to the Houston Marathon. We talk through how our training has gone, what are plans and goals are and so much more. Emilia Benton - @emmiemariebVeronica Goebel - @vgoebrunsJessica Mayon - @jessrigmayonSHOW SOCIALInstagram - @runnersofhouInstagram - @vickyoddiFacebook - Runners of HOUFacebook Group - Runners of HOU FriendsTwitter...2022-01-061h 09
Edit Your DarlingsEpisode 25: “Bring Out Your Voice” (Feat. Oludara Adeeyo)@oludaraadeeyohttps://www.oludaraadeeyo.com/Self-Care for Black Women: 150 Ways to Radically Accept and Prioritize Your Mind, Body, and Soul: https://www.simonandschuster.com/books/Self-Care-for-Black-Women/Oludara-Adeeyo/9781507217313Michelle Ruiz, freelance editor and Vogue.com contributing editorAfrican American Vernacular English (AAVE)Erykah Badu: “I’m an artist, and I’m sensitive about my shit.”Emilia Benton, freelance journalist: https://twitter.com/emmiemarieb?lang=enCarla Benton, senior production editor at MacMillan: https://twitter.com/cnbenton1“How to Talk to Your Loved Ones About Social Jus...2021-12-0125 min
For The Long Run: Exploring the Why Behind Running181. Emilia Benton: Highlighting untold storiesEmilia Benton is a freelance journalist writing about running, health and fitness, an avid runner, wife and dog mom, twin with her sister Carla, and proud Latina and Houstonian.
In this episode we talked about:
-the New York running scene
-running her first marathon in college
-getting hooked on the marathon
-the goal of qualifying for Boston
-appreciating opportunities
-training in the heat and humidity of Houston
-seeking out diverse spaces and belonging
-career moves and relocating
-taking the leap of going freelance
-pitching to Runners World2021-10-0143 min
Suite Run46 | Houston, TX with Emilia Benton: Running in Space CityWe are excited to welcome Emilia Benton to the Suite Run Podcast! Emilia is a freelance journalist primarily covering running and health & fitness for publications such as Runner's World, Women's Health, SELF, SHAPE and the Houston Chronicle. Emilia is also a ten time marathoner and has run over 30 half marathons! In this conversation, Emilia shares her running and professional journey and then we pivot into her hometown of Houston, TX. Emilia shares the best places to RUN, dine out, great races, places of interest and so much more in the great city of Houston.Enjoy o...2021-09-0248 min
Strong Runner Chick RadioEpisode 173: Emilia Benton on Writing About Racial Injustice, Real Life Stories, and Topics That MatterEmilia Benton is a freelance journalist currently living in her hometown of Houston, Texas. Primarily covering health, running and fitness, Emilia has written for a wide range of publications, including Runner's World, Women's Health, SELF, SHAPE and the Houston Chronicle. As a biracial Latina, Emilia is especially grateful to have had recent opportunities to write about racial injustice, especially when it comes to sharing people's real-life stories as they relate to both running and their everyday lives. Emilia is also an avid runner herself, having completed 10 marathons and 30-something half-marathons. She's had a longtime goal to qualify for the Bos...2021-06-0747 min
It's All JournalismKnowing your worth in the diverse world of freelancingIt's All Journalism producer Amelia Brust talks with freelance reporter Emilia Benton. They discuss their shared love of running and how Benton has learned how to be a successful freelance writer by doing.
Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoicesSee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.2021-05-0643 minIt's All JournalismKnowing your worth in the diverse world of freelancingIt's All Journalism producer Amelia Brust talks with freelance reporter Emilia Benton. They discuss their shared love of running and how Benton has learned how to be a successful freelance writer by doing.
Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoicesSee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.2021-05-0643 minAli on the Run ShowAsk Ali! "I wanted this to be a show for so long where everyone loved every episode. And don’t get me wrong, I’d still love for that to be the case! But I’ve learned that that is kind of impossible. So I’ll keep trying to trust my leaky gut and hoping many people find many things to love, but knowing I can’t be everything to everyone." Welcome to Ask Ali, a bi-weekly series where I answer all of your questions. This time around, we’ve got listener questions about building running mileag...2021-04-2357 min
The Rambling Runner Podcast#325 - Peter Bromka Witnesses History and "Running Between the Lines" with Emilia BentonAs nearly everyone in the running world knows by now, we saw history in the making this week. Des Linden broke the world record and Nicholas Thompson set the 45-49 American record in the 50k. In addition, Adriana Nelson and Chirine Njeim raced the marathon along the semi-secret Oregon ground that has seen many top runners in the COVID era. Peter Bromka was invited to be a part of history less than 24 hours before the starting gun went off and made the most of the invite. In this episode, Peter gives us the full download what it was like to...2021-04-161h 15Ali on the Run ShowOn the Job with Carla Benton, Book Copy Editor & Proofreader “If you want to do this job, you have to be willing to assume that you could be wrong about just about everything. You need to be willing to look everything up.” Carla Benton gets paid to read all day. Sound like the dream? As a freelance book copy editor and proofreader, Carla agrees: She's living her dream. (She worked on 70 books last year alone!) On this episode, Carla (whose twin sister, Emilia, was on the show a few weeks ago) offers a behind-the-scenes look at what it takes to get a book publ...2021-04-061h 09Ali on the Run ShowAsk Ali! "Having a baby is not the end of your running goals and dreams." Welcome back to Ask Ali, a monthly series where I answer all of your questions. This time around, we've got listener questions about running after having a baby, podcasting behind-the-scenes, getting into freelance writing, stroller recommendations, and my real thoughts on Taylor Swift's folklore vs. evermore. Enjoy! If you want to be part of a future “Ask Ali” episode (yay!), call 917-947-9699 — introduce yourself, and ask whatever’s on your mind! I can’t wait to hear from...2021-03-191h 00
Runners of HOU#10 | Emilia BentonTen-time marathoner Emilia Benton is a staple on the Houston running scene. She got into running at a young age and ran her first marathon, the 2010 NYC Marathon, fresh out of college. Emilia is also a freelance journalist who has covered more than her share of running stories, in Houston and nationally. A BIPOC runner herself, Emilia struck a chord in the running community over the summer with a piece for Runner's World - 11 Black, Indigenous, and People of Color (BIPOC) Runners Speak Out About Running and Race. Listen in as we talk through her running journey and what...2021-03-111h 46Ali on the Run ShowEmilia Benton, Freelance Writer & Editor“I kind of spiraled into this years-long cycle of trying to constantly seek improvement in my times and not give myself a break when I really needed it.” If you’ve read an article about running in the past few years (which, who hasn’t?), you’ve probably read something by Emilia Benton. Emilia is a freelance journalist (we talk a lot about her transition to going freelance after working in the magazine industry, and about why she’s so much happier on her own) and is a regular contributor at Runner’s World, Self, Women’s Health, Shape, Popsug...2021-03-041h 06
Keeping PaceCarolyn SuCarolyn Su on IG: @diversewerun@irunfortheglory Rambling Runner podcast- https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-rambling-runner-podcast/id1257440830?i=1000486214325 Runners world article by Emilia Benton referenced in the podcast- https://www.runnersworld.com/runners-stories/a32678089/black-indigenous-people-of-color-runners-experiences/
2020-08-2158 min
Early Call TimeEarly Call Time Episode 8: Alex Calderon (CLIF Bar, Southwest Region Marketing Manager)Here are some resources for those of you who want to learn more about and take action on racial justice:Organizations, Resources, and Calls to ActionColorOfChange.orgIndivisible's Call to Action in Solidarity with MinneapolisResources from the Obama FoundationAnti-racism resources for white people75 Things White People Can Do For Racial Justice (Corinne Shutack)Online Articles/Commentary (running-specific)Racing to Stay Alive (US Olympian Marielle Hall, Runnersworld.com)Black Female Lawmaker in Minnesota Worries About Teenage Son's Safety (Noel King, NPR)...2020-06-041h 09Ali on the Run ShowStarla Garcia, Olympic Trials Qualifier & Registered Dietitian"I dropped so many F-bombs the last 10K! I just kept saying, 'It’s gonna happen, it’s gonna happen!' I was just so hyped up." This past weekend, Starla Garcia ran the Chevron Houston Marathon in 2 hours and 43 minutes — officially qualifying to run the 2020 Olympic Trials. On this episode — the 200th episode of the Ali on the Run Show! — Starla talks about her road to the OTQ, including missing the cutoff by just two minutes at last year's Grandma's Marathon, and a DNF at CIM. She talks about developing an eating disorder in high school...2020-01-231h 05
Emergency Medicine News: SoundsBites: Q&APaging Dr. Scott Weingart
Listen in as EMN Editorial Assistant Emilia Benton interviews one of emergency medicine’s best known bloggers. Scott Weingart, MD, the voice behind EmCrit, explains his passion for teaching, what he thinks is insulting to emergency medicine, and why he put off creating a hyponatremia podcast.2011-02-0716 min