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Suite Run138 | Nat and Jerold Talk All Things 2024 US Olympic Marathon TrialsRaise your hand if you are still riding the high of the Olympic Marathon Trials that took place on Saturday February 3rd ?!The Super Bowl of running did not disappoint and we want to talk all about it. There was so much to unpack - we naively thought we would have a 15-20 minute conversation and of course that didn't happen. Join us as we chat all things Olympic Marathon Trials.We love running!This episode is sponsored by:InsideTrackerInsideTracker is a personalized health and wellness platform like no other.2024-02-051h 06
Suite Run109 | Huntsville, AL with Natalie and Jerold: Special Holiday ChatHappy December friends! This month is already blazing by and we wanted to drop a fun, special episode during this magical and hectic time of the year.We chat about:- Our trip to Huntsville, AL - all things running galore!- Travel tips (packing, airlines and more)- Marathon training for a winter race!- Nat's milestone birthday (So much to say!)- Our holiday gift guide (Part 1. We realized there are a lot more cool gifts for runners that we thought of, so we'll get...2022-12-0857 min
Suite Run105 | Provo, UT with Jared Ward: Running A Life Elevated with An OlympianWe are so happy to welcome Olympian, Jared Ward to the Suite Run Podcast! Jared placed third at the 2016 Olympic Marathon Trials and later that summer, earned an impressive sixth place at the Olympic Marathon in Rio. Jared's running accomplishments are long and prestigious, including a personal best at the Boston Marathon of 2:09:25 in 2019.Jared has run the New York City Marathon four times and soon it will be five - he will line up on Sunday, November 6th for the TCS New York City Marathon!In this conversation, we chat about Jared's training, an...2022-11-031h 00
Suite Run104 | Cambridge, MA with Laura Green: RUN and Pahk the Car In Hahvahd YahdWe are so happy to welcome runner, comedy content creator, physical therapist and mom of two - Laura Green to the Suite Run Podcast!In this conversation, we have a blast talking with Laura, whose comedy reels are taking the running world by storm and reminding everyone not to take ourselves or this sport too seriously!We chat about Laura's running journey and (including her prep for the upcoming New York City Marathon!) her hilariously popular reels. Then Laura walks us though a tour of Cambridge and Boston including her favorite places to RUN, spot...2022-10-271h 04
Suite Run103 | Auburn, CA with Elizabeth Inpyn: Home of Western States, Trails and Mountains For MilesWe are so happy to welcome sports nutritionist, athlete and coach - Elizabeth Inpyn to the Suite Run Podcast!In this conversation, we talk about a variety topics including:- Elizabeth's long career as a certified sports nutritionist and coach. (Elizabeth has an undergraduate degree in Biochemistry from UCSB, an MS in Sports Performance Nutrition and an MA Education in Health Sciences & Curriculum Development. In addition, she holds a plant-based nutrition certification from the T Collin Campbell Institute. Elizabeth is also EMT certified, including a certification in Water Search & Rescue. Additionally, Elizabeth has worked with re...2022-10-201h 20
Suite Run102 | Los Angeles, CA with Ingrid Walters: Fast Runners, Celebrities, Mountains and Beaches - Oh My!We are so happy to welcome Ingrid Walters to the Suite Run Podcast!Ingrid is a 2:48 marathoner who achieved that amazing time at the 2019 LA Marathon, where she won the women's open division at the age of 47!In January of 2022, Ingrid won the women's 50 division at the USATF Master XC Championships and she has a lot left to accomplish in her running career. In this conversation, we talk about many topics including:- Ingrid's breast cancer diagnosis in 2019 and how that impacted her running.- Ingrid's role as a b...2022-10-131h 19
Suite Run101 | Chicago, IL with Mike Ko: Running Along the Lakefront in a Midwestern Cosmopolitan CityWe are happy to welcome Mike Ko to the Suite Run Podcast!Mike's handle is Kofuzi on his extremely popular YouTube and Instagram platforms, where he posts dynamic and detailed videos about shoe reviews, race recaps and more.Mike is a newly minted sub-three hour marathoner - he recently ran 2:58 at Grandma's marathon (with a Go-Pro in his hand the entire way!).In this conversation, we chat with Mike about creating awesome videos, the THREE marathons that he will be running this fall and then we dive into all things Chicago in time...2022-10-061h 03
Suite Run100 | Celebrating 100 Conversations of the Suite Run Podcast!Well friends, this milestone calls for a celebration! We truly believe more than ever, that life is about celebrating whenever possible and we are excited to share 100 conversations of the Suite Run Podcast with all of you.Thank you for listening and supporting the show since we launched in November of 2020. Ninety six of you have been guests on the show - so THANK YOU for making the Suite Run Podcast what it is - running and travel in super fun destinations around the world!In this special recap, Jerold and Natalie chat about their f...2022-09-301h 06
Suite Run99 | St. Paul, MN with Kristy Baumann: Pop-Tarts before Running Along the Mississippi River in MinnesotaWe are happy to welcome Kristy Baumann to the Suite Run Podcast! Kristy Baumann is a Registered Dietitian from St. Paul, Minnesota, who helps runners learn how to fuel properly to support their training and have a healthy relationship with food.Kristy is on a mission to spread the message that restricting food and following fad diets is not the answer. Having a positive relationship with food is the foundation of fueling well as a runner. In this conversation we chat with Kristy about her running journey and career as an RDN. In...2022-09-2250 min
Suite Run98 | North County San Diego, CA with Matt Fitzgerald: Running in the Land of Perpetual Sunshine and BeachesWe welcome Matt Fitzgerald BACK to the Suite Run Podcast (check out Ep. 79 for our first conversation)! Matt is a successful endurance writer and the author of many books including, "Running the Dream", "Racing Weight", "How Bad Do You Want It", "The Comeback Quotient" "How to Run Like A Pro: Even If You're Slow" and his brand new book: "On Pace: Discover How To Run Every Race At Your Real Limit." Matt has run over forty marathons AND an Ironman triathlon. Matt is also a coach as well as a certified sports nutritionist and he steadily contributes he...2022-09-161h 22
Suite Run97 | Ronald Regan UCLA Medical Center with Jerold and Natalie Mitchell: Jerold's Heart Surgery Journey - Part 2A Suite Run Podcast special conversation: part two of Jerold's heart surgery journey. Jerold and Nat share the second half of the conversation, which includes details of the actual triple bypass surgery as well as the recovery and rehabilitation process. Jerold is healing more each day and he can't wait to go for a RUN. We are so thankful to share a story of hope from a runner's perspective. Our purpose is that Jerold's story will help bring awareness to the hidden dangers of cardiovascular disease and that it might help save someone else's life.E...2022-09-0946 min
Suite Run96 | Ronald Regan UCLA Medical Center with Jerold and Natalie Mitchell: Jerold's Heart Surgery Journey - Part 1A Suite Run Podcast special conversation: part one of Jerold's heart surgery journey. Jerold and Nat share it all - the highs AND the lowest of lows. What happens when a fit, healthy, athletic runner goes on a run and feels... drastically different? Heaviness in the chest, absolutely no energy and the sinking feeling of not being able to GO at all. Little did we know that it would lead to a summer of a life saving discovery. We are honored and thankful that Jerold is here to share the experience - in his own words. We hope...2022-09-0355 min
Suite Run94 | Philadelphia, PA with Janelle Johnson-Grummert: Running in the City of Brotherly LoveWe are so happy to welcome Janelle Johnson-Grummert to the Suite Run Podcast!Janelle Johnson-Grummert is a runner and founder of Run With No Regrets, a running blog with resources for new and seasoned runners and wellness enthusiasts. She is a 2-time marathoner and has run over 20 half marathons, including her first-ever trail race. Janelle is a sustainability professional and lives in Philadelphia with her husband and 2-year-old daughter. In this fun conversation, we chat with Janelle about her running journey and then we talk all things Philly! Janelle is our first guest from Philly an...2022-08-101h 19
Suite Run93 | Melbourne, AU with Lisa Weightman: Running with a Pro Down UnderWe are so happy to welcome Australian Olympian Lisa Weightman to the Suite Run Podcast!Lisa is a professional runner for Asics and she lives and trains in Melbourne, AU. Lisa recently placed second at the Gold Coast Marathon at the beginning of July 2022, running 2:25:55 at age 43!Lisa is a FOUR time Olympian (2008, 2012, 2016) including her performance at the Tokyo Olympics last summer in the marathon, running 2:34:19 and coming in 26th place.Lisa has a personal best of 2:25:15 in marathon, 1:08:43 in the half marathon, 31:49 in 10k and she was a bronze medalist in the 2008...2022-07-281h 15
Suite Run91 | San Francisco, CA with Anna Kacius: Running in the City by the BayWe are so happy to welcome Anna Kacius to the Suite Run Podcast!Anna is a member of the Impala Racing Team in San Francisco and ran in the 2020 U.S. Olympic Team Trials in the marathon. After placing 6th at the JFK 50 Mile last fall, Anna discovered her love for ultramarathon distances, and went on to place 2nd at the USATF 100K Championship.In our fun chat, Anna shares with us all about her running journey and the transition from the roads to the trails - including the excitement of making her first US...2022-07-141h 19
Suite Run89 | Anchorage, AK with Michelle Baxter: Running in the Land of the Midnight SunWe are so happy to welcome Michelle Baxter to the Suite Run Podcast!Michelle Baxter—also known as The Runner’s Plate on social media--is a sub-3 hour marathoner, mom of two boys, running coach, and a morning runner who runs without music but does like to listen to podcasts while on the treadmill. Michelle and her family currently reside in Anchorage, Alaska, but will be moving in just a couple of weeks to Minnesota, which is where Michelle grew up. Her and her husband are making a big switch in their careers and will be ta...2022-07-011h 13
Suite Run88 | Knoxville, TN with Whitney Heins: Running in the Gateway to the Smoky MountainsWe are really happy to welcome Whitney Heins to the Suite Run Podcast!Whitney is a lifelong runner, founder of The Mother Runners, (a resource for moms who run), VDOT-O2 certified running coach, 2:56 marathoner, freelance writer, a former award-winning TV news journalist…and most importantly, a mom of two beautiful, crazy kids. She’s also the host of the podcast The Passionate Runner & a regular contributor to Runnerclick.com & Marathon Handbook.com. She currently resides in Knoxville, TN.In this fun conversation, we chat with Whitney about her running journey, including running a 2:56 marathon despite deal...2022-06-231h 04
Suite Run87 | Ferndale, MI with Ari Hendrix Roach: Running in an Artistic Enclave in the Mitten StateAri Hendrix Roach joins us on the Suite Run Podcast! In May of 2022, Ari ran a very quick 2:42:51 at the Bayshore Marathon, which makes her the 5th fastest US born African American woman marathoner of ALL TIME. Ari also earned a podium 3rd place finish at the Bayshore Marathon. Ari was an All American basketball player in college and found her love for running during graduate school. Ari has taken her marathon time from 3:57 to 2:42 and her next goal is to qualify for the Olympic Trials in 2024. We chat all about Ari's marathoning journey and then in the second...2022-06-161h 01
Suite Run86 | Sag Harbor, NY with Erica Stanley-Dottin: Running in a Historic Whaling TownWe are so excited to welcome Erica Stanley-Dottin to the Suite Run Podcast! Erica is an eight time marathoner who just achieved a blazing fast time of 3:01 at the Boston Marathon in April of 2022. Erica runs and trains with Black Roses NYC, and in this in depth and engaging conversation you will hear exactly why she is such a fast, focused and determined runner! Erica is currently the NYC Programming Manager for running apparel brand, Tracksmith. She is also mom to two boys and wife to Howard (check out more of their family history in the compelling documentary "A...2022-06-091h 46
Suite Run85 | Portland, OR with Peter Bromka: Running in the Rose CityWe are stoked to welcome Peter Bromka to the Suite Run Podcast! Peter has made a name for himself in the running world with his prolific writing and gutsy marathon performances.Peter attempted to qualify for the Olympic Trials (2020) THREE times and one of those attempts was an oh so close, 2:19:02 (the standard for men in 2020 was 2:19:00) in December 2019 at the California International Marathon. Peter's grateful attitude, true love for the sport and the realization that the marathon owes you nothing, are some of the reasons why people love Peter.In this fun conversation, Peter...2022-06-021h 39
Suite Run84 | Newbury Park, CA with Maggie Shearer: Running in a FAST Southern California TownIt bring us a lot of joy to welcome Maggie Shearer to the Suite Run Podcast! Maggie is a super inspirational, gritty, fast runner with a marathon PR of 2:45:33 and a half marathon PR of 1:18:07. Maggie recently won the SacTown 10 mile Women's Masters Championship in April and then raced a super fast 16:56 5K on the track! Maggie loves to race and you WILL be inspired by this fun conversation. Maggie is mom to two boys and she is the track and cross country coach at Moorpark College.In the second half of the conversation, we talk about...2022-05-261h 04
Suite Run83 | Hopkinton, NH with Ali Feller: Running in the Switzerland of AmericaAli Feller has a special gift of drawing you in with her vivacious storytelling and cheerful, glass half full attitude. Ali is a runner (she broke six minutes in a one mile race at the beginning of the year, hello!) , entrepreneur (specifically THE host of the Ali on the Run Show and race announcer extraordinaire - as in the Boston Marathon, the NYC Marathon and many other races!) and most recently, Ali was given the most distinct honor of presenting a TED talk (how cool is that?). Ali has grown the Ali on the Run Show into one of the...2022-05-191h 24
Suite Run82 | Tampa, FL with Meb Keflezighi: Running with an Olympian, Boston and NYC Marathon Champion in the Sunshine State!It is our honor and pleasure to welcome Olympian Meb Keflezighi to the Suite Run podcast! Meb is the only runner in history to win the New York City Marathon, the Boston Marathon and an Olympic medal. Meb is a best selling author and co-founder of 26, a brand celebrating and enriching the enduring spirit of running culture. Meb also heads up the Meb Foundation, to benefit youth health, education and fitness. Additionally, Meb is part owner of the Carlsbad 5000, "The Fastest 5K in the World!"In this conversation we chat about what Meb is up to in...2022-05-121h 02
Suite Run81 | Richmond, VA with Keira D'Amato: Running with the Women's American Marathon Record Holder in a Historical, Beer Loving, Capital CityWe are honored and beyond excited to welcome to the Suite Run Podcast: Newly minted Women's Marathon American record holder - Keira D'Amato!A few months ago in January 2022, Keira laid down a gusty and fearless performance of 2:19:12 at the Houston Marathon to break the long standing 15 year old marathon record. Keira is changing the landscape of American marathoning for women and in this conversation we talk about motherhood, life, training, real estate and so much more. Keira is mom to Thomas and Quinn, wife to Anthony (who is also a blazing fast runner!) and a successful...2022-05-051h 08
Suite Run80 | Naperville, IL with Dana Klein: Running in the Mayberry of the MidwestWe are so happy to welcome Dana Klein to the show! Dana is a five time marathoner, coach, wife, mom of three and the founder of True Potential Running.Dana has been running for 30 years and ran competitively in high school and college - she even met her husband through running.Dana shares her running journey, how running has evolved for her over the years and how she helps others become the best version of themselves in the sport.In the second half of the chat, we talk about where Dana lives in Naperville, IL. ...2022-04-281h 00
Suite Run79 | Oakdale, CA with Matt Fitzgerald: Running in the Cowboy Capital of the WorldWhat a treat and privilege to welcome Matt Fitzgerald to the Suite Run Podcast! In the world of endurance sports, Matt doesn't need an introduction. He is a successful endurance writer and the author of many books including, "Running the Dream", "Racing Weight", "How Bad Do You Want It", "The Comeback Quotient" and the latest book that just hit the bookshelves, "How to Run Like A Pro: Even If You're Slow" that he co-authored with NAZ Elite coach Ben Rosario. Matt has run over forty marathons AND an Ironman triathlon. Matt is also a coach as well as a...2022-04-211h 16
Suite Run78 | Los Angeles, CA with Josh Mitchell: Running in LA - Teen Style Edition!We are beyond stoked to welcome Josh Mitchell to the Suite Run Podcast! We've talked about having Josh on the show for a long time and now the time has arrived! Josh is a 15 year old high school cross country runner, who has been running with his parents since he was a young boy. Josh loves to play basketball, soccer and is a good swimmer, but running has always been his first love. In this conversation we talk about Josh's young journey into the sport, his hopes and dreams and some fun stories that he shares along the way...2022-04-1552 min
Suite Run77 | Long Beach, CA with Stacey Frantela: Running in a Big City Port Town with Small Town Beach CharmWe are happy to welcome, Stacey Frantela to the Suite Run Podcast! Stacey is a runner with sixteen half marathons under his belt so far and he'll add the title of "marathoner" to his running resume in the near future! Stacey is the Co-Captain of Black Men Run Los Angeles and an active member of the Long Beach Running Club. We chat about Stacey's entry into long distance running and what running means to him. Then we pivot into all things Long Beach and Stacey shares in detail the best places to RUN, dine out (the food options are...2022-04-081h 00
Suite Run76 | Denver, CO with Brady Archer: Running in the Mile High CityWe are happy to welcome, Brady Archer to the Suite Run Podcast! Brady is a runner, an event producer and race director for the Colorado Brewery Running Series and has a very unique running hobby - GPS/Strava Art! Brady is also a world jetsetter - he's traveled to all 50 states, all seven continents and 82 (that's not a typo) countries! We chat about all that Brady contributes to the running world and then in the second half of our conversation, Brady shares his favorite places to run, dine out and many hidden gems in the mile high city of...2022-03-311h 05
Suite Run75 | Los Angeles, CA with Gus Harper: Running in the Second Largest City in the U.S.We are excited to welcome our longtime friend, Gus Harper to the Suite Run Podcast! Gus is a life long runner, who ran competitively in high school, college and and on a elite team post college. We chat with Gus about his extensive running and traveling (he has traveled all over the world running and painting) journey, including his big Ironman performance! Gus also shares how he became a well known professional artist and how it feels to have some of his paintings featured on famous movie and TV sets. In the second half of our conversation, Gus shares...2022-03-251h 07
Suite Run74 | Boston, MA with Carolyn Su: Running in the City of Running GreatnessWe are excited to welcome Carolyn Su to the Suite Run Podcast! Carolyn is the founder of Diverse We Run on Instagram, is currently featured in Trail Runner Magazine and graced the cover of Runner's World Magazine in 2020. Carolyn has built a platform to shine a light on all cultures that make up the running community and empowers runners to come to the sport fully as themselves. Carolyn is also a marathoner, ultramarathoner and trail runner who recently completed the three day leg of the TransRockies Run! In the second half of our conversation, Carolyn shares her version of...2022-03-171h 08
Suite Run73 | St. Louis, MO with Tina Muir: Running in the Gateway to the WestWe are so happy to welcome Tina Muir to the Suite Run Podcast! Tina is a dynamic force in the running community as founder and CEO of Running For Real, a thriving business that encompasses a podcast (with over 5 million downloads!), a huge Facebook running community (Running for Real Superstars) and a big social media presence. Tina is also the co-host of a second podcast, Running Realized, author of "Overcoming Amenorrhea" and a new book, "Becoming a Sustainable Runner" coming late 2022! This 2:36 marathoner is a former international runner for Great Britain and Northern Ireland, who is now the mum...2022-03-111h 12
Suite Run72 | Brooklyn, NY with Jamal Davis: Running in the Cultural Melting Pot of NYCWe are so happy to welcome Jamal Davis to the Suite Run Podcast! Jamal is a former Division three collegiate basketball athlete, who is now a triathlete! Jamal recently completed every distance of triathlon in one year, including the Lake Placid Ironman in July 2021. In this conversation we have a great time chatting with Jamal about how he got into triathlon, what training and racing an Ironman was like (while balancing life with his wife and their baby) and the races he has coming up in 2022 (spoiler alert - there will be a mix of road races as well...2022-03-0359 min
Suite Run71 | Menlo Park, CA with Don Elliott: Running in the Silicon ValleyWe are honored to welcome 20x marathoner, Don Elliott to the Suite Run Podcast! Don began running marathons at the age of 40 and at 78 years young Don is an incredible athlete that is not stopping any time soon. Don loves running and training and has a lot of goals he would like to accomplish in his marathon career, which we talk about in detail in this wonderful conversation. Don is married to his wife Jan and enjoys being a father and grandfather when he isn't on the track, road or trail. In the second half of our conversation, Don...2022-02-251h 14
Suite Run70 | Silver Spring, MD with Alexandria Williams: Running in the DMV, Maryland Style!We are so happy to welcome Alexandria Williams to the Suite Run Podcast! Alexandria is a marathoner, currently training (with her secret coach!) for the Boston Marathon. Alexandria is a Run influencer, speaker, FitHair expert and author. With a passion for marathons and marketing, Alex has helped thousands of women by seamlessly connecting the dots between health, hair and fitness for over a decade. We have a great time chatting with Alex about her running journey so far and then we dive into her new hometown of Silver Spring, MD! Alex has a lot of fun recommendations on where t...2022-02-181h 03
Suite Run69 | Inglewood, CA with Lawrence Gilliam: Running in the Culturally Diverse Heart of Los AngelesWe are so happy to welcome Lawrence Gilliam to the Suite Run Podcast! Lawrence is a 16x marathoner (bonus: he qualified for Boston!) and the Captain of Black Men Run Los Angeles. This Stanford alum has been married to his wife Nikki for 25 years and they have two adult children. Lawrence truly loves running and his race schedule for 2022 is very impressive (and fun!). In this conversation we chat about Lawrence's running journey and then we dive into all things LA, location of this year's Super Bowl. This vibrant and culturally diverse city has so much to offer for...2022-02-101h 02
Suite Run68 | Alameda, CA with Connie Shieh: Running on a Bay Area IslandWe are so happy to share our conversation with marathoner, mom and educator, Connie Shieh!Bay Area native Connie is based in the East Bay. She currently runs for Oakland Track Club and is running strong in a variety of distances coming off of her first cross country season in 15 years. She has coached high school cross country and is a proud advocate for diversity and representation, particularly in running. She recently ran a marathon PR after signing up for the California International Marathon on a whim less than three weeks before the race, and shares why taking...2022-02-041h 22
Suite Run67 | Antioch, CA with Ken and Dominique King: Running in the California Rolling Hills near Mt. DiabloWe are happy to share our conversation with husband and wife team, Ken and Dominique King!Dominique and Ken are the creators of Lean In With The Kings, and The Grow Up Wild Podcast. Lean In With The Kings is a platform focused on Marriage, Family and Fitness. Grow Up Wild Podcast highlights the experience of others from a range of physical fitness, marital and family backgrounds. The Kings are from Northern California, and have three children. They enjoy running, traveling, eating and spending time with their family and friends. Leaving e...2022-01-271h 02
Suite Run66 | Santa Barbara, CA with Shayla Houlihan: Running with a Championship Coach in Seaside ParadiseWe are happy to share with you our conversation with UC Santa Barbara Cross Country coach, Shayla Houlihan!Shayla, an Iowa native, came to Santa Barbara after spending the previous two years in Flagstaff coaching a professional running group for Under Armor. Before that, Houlihan coached at UC Berkeley for seven years, three as the Head Cross Country Coach for the Golden Bears. Prior to CAL, Houlihan coached at Utah, where she finished her collegiate career while earning her master’s degree in Health Promotion and Education. At Utah, she established a new school record in the 3000m...2022-01-2054 min
Suite Run65 | Redondo Beach, CA with Kirsten Green: Running with a Championship Coach in a South Bay Beach TownWe are happy to bring you our conversation with Kirsten Green!Kirsten is a high school cross country coach at West Torrance High School. This past fall, her team (including her son Hayden, a senior) WON the California State cross country division three championship, which is a huge honor. In this conversation, Kirsten (a life long competitive runner) shares her coaching journey and the process of coaching a state winning team. In the second half of our chat, Kirsten gives us the lay of the land in the quaint town of Redondo Beach, CA including beautiful places t...2022-01-141h 09
Suite Run64| Berkeley, CA with Paula Dubovoy: Running in a World Renowned Academic TownWe are happy to bring you our conversation with marathoner and fitness coach Paula Dubovoy!Paula Dubovoy is a former collegiate track athlete, certified Personal Trainer, Exercise Nutrition Specialist and RRCA and USATF Level 1 certified coach. Paula recently ran a personal best in the marathon - a very quick 3:19 at CIM 2021, which also qualifies her for the Boston Marathon! Paula loves coaching athletes as a side hustle, and being a part of their journey to greatness. Her day job is Senior General Manager of LinkedIn's fitness centers in North America. In this conversation, Paula shares her running j...2022-01-0658 min
Suite Run63 | West Orange, NJ with Laura Peifer: Running in the home of Thomas EdisonWe are so happy to welcome eight time marathoner, Laura Peifer to the Suite Run Podcast! Laura is a certified integrative nutritionist and she is currently pursuing a Masters in Nutrition/RD. Laura is mom to two girls, ages 11 and 7 years old (fun fact: Laura's blog was entitled Mommy Run Fast as a nod to her daughter calling out to run faster!) and lives in South Orange, NJ with her family. In this conversation we talk about Laura's running, including her recent big PR at the Philly Marathon in November! We also talk about her super interesting c...2021-12-3059 min
Suite Run62 | Santa Rosa, CA with Sara Hall: Running with a Pro in Wine CountryWe are so happy to welcome professional marathoner, Sara Hall to the Suite Run Podcast! Sara has a blazing fast marathon PR of 2:20:32, which is less than a minute off the American Record. Sara stood on the podium for the bronze medal in Chicago this past October and she sprinted to an amazing silver medal finish at the Chicago Marathon in the fall of 2020. We had a great time chatting with Sara about life, marathoning and parenting. In the second half of our chat, Sara shares her favorite places to RUN, dine out, race, hang out, and m...2021-12-2342 min
Suite Run61 | Alexandria, VA with Michelle Roos: Running in the Third Oldest City in the U.S.It is so fantastic to welcome Michelle Roos to the Suite Run Podcast! Michelle is a 16x marathoner with a 3:04 PR, 3x ultra marathoner (Michelle recently raced the JFK 50 miler!) and has a successful career in tech sales. In this conversation we chat about Michelle's training and prep for the JFK 50 miler, her road marathon progression, Michelle's experience with modeling in NYC and her Finnish heritage. In the second half of our chat, Michelle shares her favorite places to RUN, dine out, race, hang out, explore history and more in Alexandria, VA.Enjoy our conversation!...2021-12-1657 min
Suite Run60 | Dallas, TX with Jackie Pack: Running in the Lone Star StateWe are so happy to welcome Jackie Pack to the Suite Run Podcast! Jackie is a 16x marathoner, wife, mom of four and a major world traveler. Jackie and her family have traveled to over 50 countries - in fact they even took a year away from home to travel the world. In this conversation we chat about Jackie's world traveling adventures with four kids, her favorite marathon, her quest to run all of the world major marathons (she has one left!) and what she is currently training for. In the second half of our chat, Jackie shares her favorite...2021-12-1048 min
Suite Run59 | Charlotte, NC with Erica Sara: Running in the Tar Heel StateWe are happy to welcome Erica Sara to the Suite Run Podcast! Erica is a runner, wife, mom of two and a jewelry designer! Eleven years ago, Erica started her company - Erica Sara Designs and now everyone from Olympians to every day runners wear her beautiful jewelry. In this conversation we chat about Erica's successful business and running and then during the second half of our chat, Erica shares her favorite places to run, dine out, race, hang out on the lake, grab a coffee and more in Charlotte, NC.Enjoy our conversation!...2021-12-021h 00
Suite Run58 | Golden, CO with Megan Flanagan: Come for the Trails, Stay for the Craft BeerWe are happy to welcome Megan Flanagan to the Suite Run Podcast! Megan is a running and strength coach, certified personal trainer, and the Founder of Strong Runner Chicks, a running community dedicated to educate, empower, and connect women and girls. She is an avid trail runner with experience as a former Division I steeplechaser turned trail runner, (ultra)marathoner, and obstacle course racer, residing in Golden, Colorado (Ute, Arapaho, and Cheyenne lands). With her Master's of Public Health and as part of the Running with Purpose community, she is passionate about the intersection of trail running with inclusivity...2021-11-2542 min
Suite Run57 | Falmouth, MA with Julianna Coughlin: Running in Cape CodJulianna Coughlin is a marathoner, registered dietician, podcast host and social media manager for the Cape Cod Marathon. Julianna loves her beautiful town of Falmouth, MA and in this conversation we get the back story on Julianna's running journey and her career as a dietician. Then we dive into the Atlantic ocean and talk about the highlights of Falmouth including the best place to RUN, gorgeous locations to to catch a sunrise and sunset, delicious Cape Cod dining options and more.Don't miss this great conversation!Click HERE for the complete show notes.2021-11-1858 min
Suite Run56 | Nashville, TN with Demetrius Short: Running in Music CityDemetrius Short is changing the lives of young people, one race at a time. This two time marathoner is the CEO of Steps Of Success, an organization he founded to provide scholarships for young college students from underserved communities. Demetrius is also the Captain of Black Men Run Nashville and they team up with Brown Boys read, where they read with young boys and then take them for a run. Demetrius is a dynamic, enthusiastic leader in his community and you will be moved by all that he is doing to transform young lives. In the second half...2021-11-1257 min
Suite Run55 | Detroit, MI with Tommie Runz: Running in Motor City and the Home of MotownTommie Runz is a 2:48 marathoner and hosts his own weekly podcast - The Run, Eat, Sleep Show. Tommie also started a clothing company, Chip Time Running. It was great to get to know Tommie and he graciously shares his personal story with alcoholism and celebrating nearly five years of sobriety. Tommie then chats with us about his hometown of Detroit and gives us great recommendations on the best places to RUN, fun places to dine out, great races in Detroit and more. Motor City and the home of Motown is indeed cool - let's check it out!...2021-11-041h 10
Suite Run54 | Providence, RI with Matt Chittim: The Smallest State in the U.S. Shows Off It's New England CharmLadies and Gentlemen, the Rambling Runner himself is our guest the Suite Run Podcast! We have a blast talking to Matt Chittim about everything from running to podcasting. Then we change lanes and talk all about living and running in Providence, RI! Matt gives us great recommendations on the best places to RUN, fun places to dine out, grab a beer, go to the legendary beaches and more. The smallest state in the U.S. is indeed mighty - let's go visit!Don't miss this great conversation!Click HERE for the complete show notes. 2021-10-281h 15
Suite Run53 | Brooklyn, NY with Christine Yu: Running , Eating and Drinking - Classic NYC StyleWe are so happy to welcome Christine Yu to the Suite Run Podcast! Christine is a freelance journalist covering sports, science, and health. She's currently working on a book that looks at the under-representation of women in sports science research and the implications of this data gap for girls and women in sports. Christine lives in Brooklyn with her husband and two kids and in this conversation we talk about Christine's upcoming book and what her running is like these days. Then we talk all about living and running in Brooklyn! Christine gives us great recommendations on where she...2021-10-211h 03
Suite Run52 | Lakeland, FL with Corey Joyner: Running in the Sunshine StateWe are so happy to welcome Corey Joyner to the Suite Run Podcast! Corey is a three time marathoner (training for number four) who began running in 2018 and has already accomplished huge gains in the sport. Corey ran 5:01 for his first try at the distance and went on to quickly run his third marathon in 3:18. Corey was clearly made for marathoning and we have a blast chatting about his journey into the sport, a glimpse into his training (spoiler alert: Corey is not a high mileage runner!) and his love for surfing. Then we dive into all things Florida, including...2021-10-141h 18
Suite Run51 | Santa Monica, CA with Leslie Cohen: Running in a West Coast Beach Town & Refueling with World CuisineWe are extremely happy to welcome 28 time marathoner, Leslie Cohen to the Suite Run Podcast! Leslie has run 75 half marathons and she has completed the prestigious six star world marathon majors. Leslie is also a mom to three awesome daughters (two of them are accomplished runners!) and is a bankruptcy lawyer who owns her firm, Leslie Cohen Law that she established in 2008. She started running in 2006 and in 2009 established her running club, Team LCL. It was originally set up to get her kids and their friends to run. She trained 18 middle schoolers and they all made the cross co...2021-10-071h 22
Suite Run50 | Providence, RI with Molly Huddle: Running in an Artsy, Academic, Seaside New England TownWe are so excited to welcome two time Olympian, 20 time National Road Champion, American record holder in the half marathon, road 5k AND the10,000 meters, podcast host (Keeping Track Podcast) and author ("How She Did It" coming in January 2022!), Molly Huddle to the Suite Run Podcast! We chat with Molly eleven days ahead of her racing the Boston Marathon - talking about her marathon prep and overall career. Then we pivot to all things running and travel as Molly shares the best places to RUN, dine out, great races, places of interest and so much more in the artsy...2021-09-3057 min
Suite Run49 | Big Bear Lake, CA with Chad Hall: Running in So. Cal's Premiere Mountain TownWe are so happy to welcome multi talented athlete, coach, photographer and cinematographer - Chad Hall to the Suite Run Podcast! In this conversation, we talk to Chad about his running journey, including his standout running career in high school (Chad won the Foot Locker National Championship!), and college (won several conference championships) to becoming a professional triathlete, then a professional biker and now coming full circle back to running. Chad has either won or stood on the podium of four trail races in the last month and he is preparing to make his debut in his first road m...2021-09-231h 12
Suite Run48 | Pittsburgh, PA with Derrick Shoffner: Running in Steel CityWe are so happy to welcome Derrick Shoffner to the Suite Run Podcast! Derrick works in various capacities throughout the health and wellness industry and endurance sector as a fitness instructor, personal trainer and running + nutrition coach. Derrick also leads many DEI initiatives throughout the health and wellness industry in Pittsburgh. In this conversation, Derrick shares the best places to RUN, dine out, great races, places of interest and so much more in the Steel (and sports enthusiast!) City of Pittsburgh, PA.Enjoy our conversation!Click HERE for the complete show notes....2021-09-161h 16
Suite Run47 | Huntington Beach, CA with Sally McRae: Running in Surf CityWe are excited, stoked and honored to welcome Pro Mountain Runner, recent winner of the Badwater 135 Ultramarathon, wife, mom of two, coach, writer and speaker - Sally McRae to the Suite Run Podcast! Sally's handle on social media is @yellowrunner and she is indeed a ray of light in this world. We could not stop talking, laughing and getting serious with Sally in this 90 minute conversation. She is smart, her laugh is contagious and her heart is huge - we know you are going to LOVE this conversation. Sally also shares the best places to RUN, dine out, great r...2021-09-101h 36
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
Suite Run45 | San Diego, CA with Casey Evans: Running in America's Finest CityWe are excited to welcome Casey Evans to the Suite Run Podcast! Casey embodies the ultimate runner's lifestyle - he lives in beautiful San Diego, runs a lot and loves racing every distance from the 5k to the marathon. Casey also works in the running industry professionally for Brooks Running. In this conversation, we chat with Casey about his running journey and then he shares all of his favorite places to RUN, dine out and explore in San Diego and so much more.Enjoy our conversation!Click HERE for the complete show n...2021-08-2659 min
Suite Run44 | Santa Barbara, CA with Jeffrey Stern: Running in the American RivieraWe are excited to welcome trail runner, Jeffrey Stern to the Suite Run Podcast! Jeffrey is a trail runner for Salomon, dog lover, UltraRunning Magazine contributor, coach and adventure lover based in Santa Barbara, CA. Jeffrey shares with us some of his favorite places in gorgeous Santa Barbara and we can't wait to share it all with YOU. Let's get ready to book a ticket to paradise!Enjoy our conversation!Click HERE for the complete show notes.This episode is sponsored by:InsideTrackerInsideTracker is a p...2021-08-1946 min
Suite Run43 | Melbourne, AU with Lucy Bartholomew: Trail Running Down UnderWe are stoked to welcome professional trail runner, Lucy Bartholomew to the Suite Run Podcast! Lucy has been a competitive trail runner for the past ten years and she began running with her Dad. Lucy has run races all over the world and in 2018 she stood on the podium with third place honors in the prestigious Western States 100 mile Endurance Run. Lucy is currently training for her first Ironman in December - the GWM Ironman Western Australia! She also has a new documentary film coming out at the end of August, so make sure you look out for that...2021-08-141h 12
Suite Run42 | Sun Valley, ID with Rebecca Rusch: Running in My Private IdahoWe are so excited to welcome professional athlete Rebecca Rusch to the Suite Run Podcast! Not only is Rebecca a professional athlete, she is also an Emmy winning filmmaker (check out her riveting film Blood Road), a best selling author, activist and keynote speaker.A 7x-world champion and celebrity in the ultra adventure/endurance realm for nearly 3 decades, elected to the prestigious international Mountain Bike Hall Of Fame, her status as a fierce competitor and inclusive influencer motivates millions. Recognized by Outside Magazine among the Top 40 Women Who’ve Made the Biggest Impact, and by Men’s Jo...2021-08-0557 min
Suite Run41 | Baltimore, MD with Alison Staples: Running in Charm CityWe are so happy to welcome Alison Staples to the Suite Run Podcast!Alison is a Baltimore native, a Physical Therapist Assistant and a Treadmill coach at Formula Running Center. Alison is also six time marathoner and we loved chatting with her about running, her rewarding career and her big, recent move to D.C.! Never fear friends - Alison loves her native Baltimore and shares all the highlights of Baltimore including the best places to RUN, where to dine out, great races in Baltimore, where to get their famous crab cakes and so much more.2021-07-3053 min
Suite Run40 | Columbia, SC with Shawanna White: Running in South Carolina's Capital CityWe are so happy to welcome marathoner Shawanna White to the Suite Run Podcast! Shawanna is the 6th fastest U.S. born African- American woman in the marathon with a blazing time of 2:45:19, and she aspires to qualify for the 2024 USA Olympic Marathon Trials. Shawanna is not training, racing or dancing, she is a full-time physical education teacher at Saint Matthews in St. Matthews, SC. Her motto is “Keep it Positive” and it shows in everything she does. We chat with Shawanna all about her running journey (including her recent induction in the National Black Distance Running...2021-07-221h 07
Suite Run39 | Walnut Creek, CA with Tim Kaplan: Running in East Bay ParadiseWe are so happy to welcome Tim Kaplan to the Suite Run Podcast! Tim is a nine time (including Boston!) marathoner, a retired 20 year Berkeley Police Officer, and a certified personal trainer and run coach. Tim is also a Wellness consultant and stress resilience trainer, pursuing a Master's in Social Work from Boston University. Tim and his wife Jennifer (fun fact - his wife works for Cliff Bar!) have been married for 8 years and have a 6 year old son named Maxwell. Jerold and Tim went to high school together and we have a great time catching up with Tim...2021-07-1547 min
Suite Run38 | Albuquerque, NM with Dinée Dorame: Running in the Land of EnchantmentIt is a treat to welcome Dinée Dorame to the Suite Run Podcast! Dinée is a longtime runner and host of her podcast the Grounded Podcast with Dinée Dorame. Dinée is also a Yale University Alumni and the Associate Director of College Horizons, a national non-profit supporting Native students.In this conversation, we talk with Dinée about her journey into running, her time at Yale and starting her podcast. Then we change lanes and dive into the stunning beauty of Albuquerque, New Mexico and Dinée shares all the good things about...2021-07-081h 14
Suite Run37| Cincinnati, OH with Jenna McHugh: Running In the Queen CityWe are happy to welcome, Jenna McHugh to the show! Jenna is a nineteen time marathoner and a eight time consecutive Boston Marathon qualifier. Jenna is also a world traveler who has currently traveled to THIRTY countries. Jenna is a full time Human Resources Vice President at a Sur-Seal, a manufacturing company in Cincinnati, a wife, and mother of three kids. She also serves on a non-profit Board that teaches children about philanthropy and to have a passion for traveling and photographing beautiful destinations. We had a lot of fun chatting with Jenna about her running journey an...2021-07-0147 min
Suite Run36| Los Feliz with Jordan Marie Daniel: Running through the Hills of Los AngelesWe are happy to welcome Jordan Marie Daniel to the show! Jordan Marie Brings Three White Horses Daniel – Kul Wičasa Lakota, a citizen of Kul Wicasa Oyate (Lower Brule Sioux Tribe) as well as a passionate and devoted advocate for Indian Country and all people. She is a pro runner with Rabbit and Altra Running Team Elite for marathon and trail. Jordan is the founder and organizer of Rising Hearts, an Indigenous led grassroots group devoted to elevating Indigenous voices and promoting intersectional collaborative efforts across all movements with the goals of racial, social, climate, and economic justice. Curr...2021-06-2544 min
Suite Run35 | New York, NY with Lindsay Crouse: Running in the Big AppleWe are so happy to welcome Lindsay Crouse to the show! Lindsay is a producer, writer and editor for the New York Times. She has made a name for herself in the world of running and journalism with such groundbreaking stories like Nike "Dream Maternity" with high profile world class athletes. Lindsay also produced a powerful op ed interview and video with pro runner Mary Cain, a former Nike athlete that tells her raw story about running and training under Nike. Lindsay is also an accomplished marathoner with a fast PR of 2:53 that she achieved in December 2019, and we...2021-06-1855 min
Suite Run34 | Lake Oswego, OR with Shalane Flanagan: Running in PNW Beauty with an OlympianWe are honored and excited to welcome FOUR TIME Olympian, 2017 New York City Marathon CHAMPION, NYT Bestselling cookbook author, mom to Jack, and one of the coaches of the Bowerman Track Club - Shalane Flanagan!In the world of distance running, it's common to refer to Shalane by her first name only and for everyone in the room to nod their head in awe of her incredible career. To have Shalane on our show is indeed an honor and we can't wait to share our conversation with you all. Join us as we chat everything from cooking...2021-06-101h 02
Suite Run33 | Marin County, CA with Dean Karnazes: Running In Ultramarathon TerritoryWe are excited and honored to welcome Dean Karnazes to the Suite Run podcast! Dean is a true legend and phenomenon in the sport of running - there's a reason why Time Magazine named him as one of the the "100 Most Influential People in the World." Dean has graced the covers of Runner's World Magazine, Outside Magazine and Wired. He has been featured on countless news and talk shows (The Today Show, 60 Minutes, and CNN to name a few) and has achieved amazing accomplishments like running 50 marathons in 50 states in 50 days, running a marathon in the South Pole, running...2021-06-0352 min
Suite Run32 | Boise, ID with Caitlyn Smith: Running in Potato Land - For RealWe are excited to welcome Caitlyn Smith to the Suite Run podcast! Caitlyn is a marathoner and writer whose work has appeared in publications such as Women's Running Magazine, Competitor, Greatist, The Mighty and Sharecare. Caitlyn was also the former web editor for Women's Running Magazine and spent many years working at the magazine. In this conversation, Caitlyn tells us about her running journey (she ran in the California State Meet in high school, which is a huge deal!) and then we pivot into the natural beauty of Boise, Idaho. Caitlyn gives us great recommendations on the best places to...2021-05-2750 min
Suite Run31 | Indianapolis, IN with Lindsey Hein: Running in the Home of the Indy 500We are excited to welcome Lindsey Hein to the Suite Run podcast! If you are in the running space you know Lindsey. She is the host of her longtime, popular running podcast, “I’ll Have Another” and has her own podcasting network, SandyBoy Productions with a total of five shows under her umbrella. Lindsey is a 16 time marathoner and lives in Indianapolis with her husband Glenn and their four boys, ages eight and under! We have a lot of fun chatting with Lindsey about everything from parenting to podcasting and of course running. Lindsey then gives us a great overvi...2021-05-201h 11
Suite Run30 | Detroit, MI with Joe Robinson & Lance Woods: The Home of Motown & Motor City - Come Run In The "D!"Welcome to the 30th episode of the Suite Run Podcast! There is no better way to celebrate number 30 than welcoming two incredible guests - Joe Robinson and Lance Woods to the show!Joe and Lance are the founders of the number one run club in Detroit - We Run 313, which they dreamed up and created two years ago. Since then the club has grown exponentially and changed the fitness landscape of Detroit with fun runs like "Two Mile Tuesday" and much more. Joe and Lance are dynamic, inspirational people that are making a huge mark in the...2021-05-131h 01
Suite Run29 | Santa Monica, CA with Natalie Mitchell: Host in the Hot SeatIn this casual and fun conversation, Jerold puts Nat in the hot seat and asks her the questions!We talk about the evolution of decades of running, where Nat currently is in training, and the shock, excitement and emotion of making the COVER OF RUNNER'S WORLD MAGAZINE.We then chat about running, dining out and hotel options in Santa Monica, CA, why we love living in Pacific Palisades and so much. Lots of fun stories in a keeping it real type of conversation friends. Hang on for the ride!Click HERE for the complete...2021-05-061h 05
Suite Run28 | Newport Beach, CA with Kristin Pelinka: Running in the Ultimate Southern California Vacation DestinationIn this warm, intimate and very special conversation, we are so excited to welcome our longtime friend, Kristin Pelinka to the Suite Run podcast! We have been great friends with the Pelinka family for over 14 years and it is an incredible treat to share our conversation with Kristin. Kristin is a nine time marathoner, pediatrician, mom to two terrific kids and wife to General Manager of the L.A. Lakers, Rob Pelinka.We chat about so many great topics - from Kristin's entry into running and her passion as a pediatrician to what it's like being a basketball...2021-04-291h 09
Suite Run27 | Los Angeles, CA with Angel City Elite: Running in the Mountains, through the City and by the SeaWe are so happy to welcome the women of Angel City Elite to the show! Sabrina De La Cruz, Grace Gonzales, Andrea Guerra, Grace Zamudio and Valerie Sanchez (Valerie wasn't able to make our conversation) are the five women that are the founding members of this amazing team sponsored by Brooks Running! In this conversation we talk about how Angel City Elite was formed and each woman gives us an overview of their running journey. Then we dive into what it's like living and training in the sunny metropolis of L.A. including their recommendations for great running routes...2021-04-231h 05
Suite Run26 | Bend, OR with Allison Macsas & Gabe Steger: Come for the Oregon Trails, Stay for the BeerWe are so happy to welcome Allison Macsas and Gabe Steger to the show! Allison and Gabe are a husband and wife team who own and operate Rogue Expeditions, an adventure and travel company for runners! They create run-centric vacations around the world that accommodate ALL levels of running. In this conversation we talk about Allison and Gabe's personal running journeys (Allison is a THREE time Olympic Trials Qualifier and Gabe is an adventurous trail runner!) and how they started their own running company. Then we dive into what it's like living in gorgeous Bend, OR including their recommendations...2021-04-1554 min
Suite Run25 | Phoenix, AZ with Rafael Ortiz: Running in the Valley of the SunWe are so happy to welcome Rafael Ortiz to the show! Rafael is National Co-Captain and Director of Marketing for Black Men Run, and Captain of the Phoenix, AZ chapter. He was also recently featured in a national commercial for the Dick’s Sporting Goods “See You Out There” campaign. Is this conversation, we learn about Rafael's running journey and his role for BMR. Then we dive into the southwestern beauty of Phoenix, AZ and Rafael shares the best places to RUN, great dining options, places of interest and so much more. You're going to love our conversation!Cl...2021-04-0845 min
Suite Run23 | Bozeman, MT with Grayson Murphy: Running In The Rugged, Wild WestWe are so excited to welcome Grayson Murphy to the show! Grayson is a professional runner for Saucony and is the 2019 World AND US Mountain Running Champion as well as the XTERRA Trail Run World Champion.Grayson lives and trains in stunning Bozeman, MT and we get the lowdown on everything we need to know about running, refueling and more in Bozeman. We also talk about Grayson's running career and so much more. Don't miss this great conversation!Click HERE for the show notes.This episode is sponsored by:Inside Tracker and B...2021-03-2555 min
Suite Run22 | Okinawa, Japan with Meg Ashton: Running And Scuba Diving In Island ParadiseThis week, we are happy to welcome eight time marathoner, Meg Aston to the show! Meg lives in Okinawa, Japan with her husband Matt and their son Bryce. In this conversation, we talk about living, running and scuba diving in beautiful Okinawa. Enjoy our great conversation with Meg Ashton!Click HERE for the complete show notes.This episode is sponsored by:Inside Tracker and BeamInside TrackerInsideTracker is a personalized health and wellness platform like no other.What’s their secret? First, InsideTracker uses its patented algorithm to...2021-03-181h 09
Suite Run20 | Minneapolis, MN with Carrie Tollefson: Running in The Twin CitiesIt's the 20th episode and we have the perfect guest to celebrate! We are excited to welcome Olympian Carrie Tollefson to the show! Carrie competed in the 1500 at the 2004 Olympic Games in Athens and has been a big influence in the running world for a long time. Carrie is the host of her podcast, C Tolle Run (subscribe to her show!) and has worked on-camera with major networks. She does regular media coverage for the New York Road Runners including the TCS NYC Marathon and the United Airlines NYC Half Marathon. Carrie has done commentary for the Medtronic...2021-03-041h 20
Suite Run19 | London, England with Charlie Watson: Running with a Local - English StyleFriends, welcome to episode 19 and this week we have the absolute pleasure of chatting with Charlie Watson! Charlie is a 12 time marathoner (including a 6 star world marathon finisher), Registered Dietitian, and author of her extremely popular, award winning blog "The Runner Beans." She is also the author of her new cookbook, "Cook, Eat, Run" and the host of her podcast also entitled Cook, Eat, Run. Charlie is such a lovely person and we were hanging onto every word she said in this fun and engaging conversation about discovering the hidden gems in London. We are 19 episodes into the podcast a...2021-02-2559 min
Suite Run18 | Chicago, IL with Cynthia Wheeler: Running In The Windy CityThis week we are happy to welcome Cynthia Wheeler to the Suite Run podcast! Cynthia has a contagious energy that shines through in her colorful and enthusiastic photos that highlight her running around the great city of Chicago. Cynthia has captured the attention of 108k followers on Instagram alone and her joy for running beckons you to not only venture out on your own run, but to go and run in Chicago! The ten time marathoner is a running tour guide (not really, but she should be!) of her fabulous city. Cynthia is also a website designer by trade, so...2021-02-1858 min
Suite Run15 | Mercer Island, WA with Jen Enge: Running On A Pacific Northwest IslandThis week, we are excited to welcome our good friend, 29 time marathoner, Jen Enge to the show! We've been friends with Jen for the past 15 years and we actually didn't meet through running - we met through a mutual friend (shout out to Ellie!) and the rest is history. Jen is an incredible athlete that ran a big PR last year at CIM in a blazing time of 2:51:58! You can see in the picture we posted that she is pushing with everything she had to run under 2:52 (she told me she didn't have time to smile, she was working h...2021-02-041h 06
Suite Run14 | Portland, OR with Jared Carson: Running in Oregon's Pacific Northwest BeautyThis week we are extremely excited to welcome Nat's awesome coach, 2020 Olympic Trials Qualifier, Jared Carson to the show! Originally from Atlanta, GA, Jared now resides in Portland, OR where he works as a data analyst at Nike, coaches athletes at Run Free Training, and spends most of his energy chasing around his four year old son, Brady! Jared has PR’s of 14:45 in the 5K, 66:39 in the half marathon and 2:17:50 in the marathon.In this conversation, we talk in detail about Jared's running journey, the huge goal of qualifying for the Olympic Trials and his path for...2021-01-281h 19
Suite Run13 | London, England with Marcus Brown: Running in the UKThis week we travel across the pond to London and are so happy to welcome Marcus Brown to the podcast! Marcus (best known on Instagram as The Marathon Marcus) is a marathoner who began running in 2006 and has since whittled down his time from 4:55 to a very fast 2:56. Marcus tells us about his journey to pursue a sub three hour marathon and he shows us that if you really want to achieve a goal, you'll keep pushing until it happens. Marcus is also a World Marathon Majors Six Star finisher, writer, coach, co founder of Black Trail Runners and...2021-01-211h 09
Suite Run12 | Vancouver, BC with Stephanie McGregor: Running In Western CanadaThis week we are really excited to welcome marathoner Stephanie McGregor to the show! You'll know Steph from her catchy Instagram handle, Any Given Runday, her dynamic smile, upbeat attitude and true love for running. Stephanie is a marathoner, ultramarathoner, mom to a toddler and a physiotherapist who lives in the gorgeous city of Vancouver. In this conversation, we chat with Steph all about her journey into running, (she is super speedy by the way clocking a 38:18 10K PR just one year after becoming a mom!) diving back into running and racing after having her baby boy Bryce, w...2021-01-1453 min
Suite Run11 | Washington D.C. with Courtney Carter: Running In The Nation's CapitalIn this first week of a new year, we are so happy to welcome Courtney Carter to the Suite Run Podcast! Courtney is a ten time marathoner, lawyer by trade, currently leads diversity at a law firm and serves as DEI Advisor for Osielle. If anyone knows the details of what makes D.C a great city for runners, it's Courtney and she tells us everything we need to know in this conversation. Courtney is a smart, dynamic person that is doing big things in the world and we are excited to share our chat with you!To r...2021-01-071h 00
Suite Run10 | Portland, ME with Kara Forrest: Running in VacationlandHappy New Year's Eve friends and welcome to episode number 10! 2020 is finally coming to a close and this is normally a very special day filled with parties and gatherings with friends and family. While 2020 has been anything but normal this year, we would like to infuse a little bit of happiness into the air on this last day of the year.Today we are so happy to welcome Kara Forrest to the show! If you had to choose someone to bring a bit of cheer to your day, there's no better person to do just that than...2020-12-3152 min
Suite Run9 | Charlottesville, VA with Paige Stoner: Running In The Gateway to Shenandoah National ParkThis week, it is our extreme pleasure to welcome pro runner, Paige Stoner to the Suite Run Podcast! Paige is coming off of her hugely impressive marathon debut at The Marathon Project on December 20th, in a blazing time of 2:28: 43! Paige's amazing performance landed her the distinction of becoming the fastest American woman under the age of 25 to run a marathon. Paige trains with the Rebook Boston Track Club in Charlottesville, VA and at the age of 24, already has a very accomplished resume:-5 time All-American at Syracuse University-5 time ACC Champion -bronze medalist in th...2020-12-2945 min
Suite Run8 | Sacramento, CA with Jennifer Delucchi: Running in California's State CapitolThis week, we are super excited to welcome 8 time marathoner and 50 plus half marathoner, Jennifer Delucchi to the Suite Run podcast! If you are looking for motivation to get out the door and go for a run, click over to Jen's Instagram page where you will find gorgeous pictures of her RUNNING, biking, skiing, boating and hanging out in her hometown of Sacramento. Jen is full of grace and inspiration and gives you a daily inside look at her life in the outdoors while keeping it real and relatable. We are so happy to know Jen and if anyone...2020-12-2444 min
Suite Run7 | Atlanta, GA with India Cook and Tommy Mitchell (The Run Duo): Running in the "City in the Forest"We are so happy to welcome The Run Duo - India Cook and Tommy Mitchell to the show!India and Tommy are marathoners and hosts of their podcast, The Run Duo that they started in 2018. They have great conversations about running and interview many awesome athletes in the sport - definitely check out their show!In this conversation, we have a fun and detailed pre-Christmas chat with India and Tommy about the great city of Atlanta and all of their inside tips of the best places to RUN, where to explore, recommendations of where to...2020-12-221h 31
Suite Run6 | Utah County, UT with Janae Baron: Running in a Western Mountain TownIn this episode we are so happy to welcome our friend, 2:49 marathoner, professional blogger and mom of four, Janae Baron to the show! You most likely know Janae as Hungry Runner Girl, author of the blog she has penned every day for the last TEN years. The world needs more people like Janae - kind, genuine and a gift to those who meet her.We have a fun filled conversation with Janae about the incredibly beautiful state of Utah where she lives with her husband Andrew and their four kids (including a new baby boy born in...2020-12-1742 min
Suite Run5 | San Diego, CA with Kim Clark: Running In Southern California ParadiseThis week we are psyched to welcome our friend - marathoner and major world traveler Kim Clark to the show!If you are looking for beautiful photos of a marathoner in a gorgeous, sunny, locale and to hear from someone who champions women's safety while running, look no further than Kim Clark (otherwise known as TrackClubeBabe). When you land on Kim's very popular Instagram account (she has 104k followers and growing!) you are immediately inspired by her joyful personality, great running tips and overall inspiration. Her posts literally make you want to lace up your shoes and...2020-12-1058 min
Suite Run4 | Mammoth Lakes, CA with Deena Kastor: Running with an Olympic Medalist in a Premiere Ski Resort TownThis week we have the absolute pleasure of welcoming our friend, three time Olympian and New York Times Best Selling Author, Deena Kastor to the show! Deena and Natalie have known each other for over 30 years and you'll find out all the details in this special episode.Deena also shares with us her favorite places to RUN, have a great meal, grab a cocktail, wonderful hotel options and so much more in beautiful Mammoth Lakes, CA.This week's episode is sponsored by Inside Tracker.Take advantage of Inside...2020-12-031h 16
Suite Run3 | Wilmington, DE with Kaisha Blackstone: Running In The Hometown of the 46th President of The United StatesIn this episode we are happy to welcome the incredibly talented Kaisha Blackstone to the show!We have a wonderful conversation with Kaisha about the tiny but mighty state of Delaware where she lives with her two-time Emmy nominated husband Adam and their two kids. We talk about Kaisha's running journey, her successful singing career and her incredible behind the scenes work as the Co-founder and CFO of Bassic Black Entertainment (they have cultivated the Super Bowl, The BET Awards, and worked with major stars like Jay-Z and Justin Timberlake to name just a few) which she...2020-11-2651 min
Suite Run2 | Wolfeboro NH with Sarah Canney: Running Near the Oldest Summer Resort in AmericaIn this episode, we are happy to welcome our friend Sarah Canney to the show!We have a fun conversation with Sarah about the beautiful state of New Hampshire that she proudly calls home. Specifically, Sarah tells us all about the quaint town of Wolfeboro and the gorgeous places in and around town to RUN, eat, stay, things to do and so much more. Want to take stunning pictures like the ones Sarah has on her Instagram page? New Hampshire is the place to do it and each season displays something spectacular.We talk with...2020-11-1939 min
Suite Run1 | Flagstaff AZ with Ryan Hall: Running in Pro Marathoner TerritoryIn this premiere episode, we have Olympian Ryan Hall joining us to kick off Suite Run! We chat with Ryan all about the town of Flagstaff, AZ where he lives with his family full time. Ryan gives us the low down on where exactly to RUN, the best places to eat, things to do, where to stay, hidden gems that make Flagstaff really special and so much more. We feel super blessed to have Ryan on the show to kick things off - this is a must listen episode friends, don't miss it!Ryan is a...2020-11-1224 min