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Marathon & Ultra Running Podcast - With Suman Silwal2025 Disney Marathon2025 Disney Marathon by MarathonRuns - MRuns
2025-03-1613 min
Marathon & Ultra Running Podcast - With Suman SilwalThe Power of Movement: Talking to Fitz Koehler's about Active Approach to Cancer RecoveryThe Power of Movement: Talking to Fitz Koehler's about Active Approach to Cancer Recovery by MarathonRuns - MRuns
2025-03-041h 00
Marathon & Ultra Running Podcast - With Suman SilwalInjury Prevision: Talking with Dr. Stephanie RidgwayInjury Prevision: Talking with Dr. Stephanie Ridgway by MarathonRuns - MRuns
2025-02-1550 min
Marathon & Ultra Running Podcast - With Suman Silwal2025 Houston Marathon Review with Hayden Lightfoot2025 Houston Marathon Review with Hayden Lightfoot by MarathonRuns - MRuns
2025-01-2856 min
Marathon & Ultra Running Podcast - With Suman Silwal2024 Christmas Gift Ideas For A Runner2024 Christmas Gift Ideas For A Runner by MarathonRuns - MRuns
2024-12-2029 min
Marathon & Ultra Running Podcast - With Suman SilwalWhen Road Training Is Not Good Enough For Trail RacesSend your comments to MarathonRuns@gmail.com
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2024-08-2311 min
Marathon & Ultra Running Podcast - With Suman SilwalFollow Your Passion - Talking With Matt FitzgeraldFollow Your Passion - Talking With Matt Fitzgerald by MarathonRuns - MRuns
2024-07-291h 02
Marathon & Ultra Running Podcast - With Suman SilwalSlimming Down With Intermittent Fasting - My intermittent Fasting Journey!!I'm on a journey to lose some weight I gained and intermittent fasting (IF) is a big part of my strategy! I've tried it on and off in the past, but this time I'm committed to sticking with it and reaching my goals.
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2024-02-1316 min
Marathon & Ultra Running Podcast - With Suman SilwalWhen Growth Is Not GuaranteedWhen Growth Is Not Guaranteed by MarathonRuns - MRuns
2023-06-2214 min
Marathon & Ultra Running Podcast - With Suman SilwalLondon Calling: 2023 London Marathon - Travel PodcastIn this podcast, I take you from beginning to last day of my 2023 London Marathon Trip. If you like this kind of content, please email me at MarathonRuns@gmail.com or post your comment where you listen to this podcast
2023-05-1721 min
Marathon & Ultra Running Podcast - With Suman SilwalThe Quest For the 8th Lake Martin 100 Buckle - Tips to Get Your First LM100 Buckle!I am on the quest to get my 8th Lake Martin 100 Buckle. I thought I put out a podcast for those of you are running the first LM 100.
If you have any question, please message @MarathonRuns Facebook/Instagram or email MarathonRuns@gmail.com
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2023-03-2315 min
Marathon & Ultra Running Podcast - With Suman SilwalHow To Run Your First Ultra Trail Race?In this podcast, I go over how to run your very first Ultra Distance race. good luck... If you need any more advice, please contact me at @MarathonRuns or @UltraRuns on Facebook or Instagram.
2023-03-0215 min
Marathon & Ultra Running Podcast - With Suman SilwalWinter Time Running: 'Dos' and 'Dont's'Winter Time Running: 'Dos' and 'Dont's' by MarathonRuns - MRuns
2022-11-1515 min
Marathon & Ultra Running Podcast - With Suman SilwalPracticing Patience To Become Kinder And Gentler Version Of SelfFollow us at @MarathonRuns and @UltraRuns
2022-09-0607 min
Marathon & Ultra Running Podcast - With Suman SilwalRunning in the RainRunning in the Rain
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2022-09-0513 min
Marathon & Ultra Running Podcast - With Suman SilwalRunning While You are TravelingRunning While You are Traveling by MarathonRuns - MRuns
2022-09-0115 min
Marathon & Ultra Running Podcast - With Suman SilwalTapering 101 - Quest for 7th Lake Martin 100 BuckleTapering 101 - Quest for 7th Lake Martin 100 Buckle by MarathonRuns - MRuns
2022-03-1909 min
Marathon & Ultra Running Podcast - With Suman SilwalBetter Habits, Consistency & Focus Work: Talking With Chris Natterer From UltraWorking.comIn this episode, I talked with Chris Natterer From UltraWorking.com about Better Habits, Consistency, & Focus Work.
We talked about many things in this podcast episode including Nutrition, training, and more!
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2022-02-1437 min
Marathon & Ultra Running Podcast - With Suman SilwalHappy New Year 2022Happy New Year 2022 by MarathonRuns - MRuns
2022-01-1210 min
Marathon & Ultra Running Podcast - With Suman SilwalAnything Is Possible With Others: Presented by Ironman Dr. Adam RogersThis is the audio part of video presentation by Ironman Dr. Adam Rogers. He talks about how "anything is possible with others". He experience of running the ironman.
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2021-10-1553 min
Marathon & Ultra Running Podcast - With Suman SilwalHow Often Should You Change - Socks, Shoes, & Cloths - During A Race?In this podcast episode, I talk about how often you should change Shocks, Shoes, and clothing during a race - trail and road race.
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2021-09-0620 min
Marathon & Ultra Running Podcast - With Suman SilwalStart of new Season of 2021 Southeastern Trail Series RacesStart of new Season of 2021 Southeastern Trail Series Races. Visit MRuns.com to get 10% discount on all SE Trail Series Races.
2021-04-1416 min
Marathon & Ultra Running Podcast - With Suman SilwalActive Recovery Continues - Weekend RecapActive Recovery Continues - Weekend Recap by MarathonRuns - MRuns
2021-03-3002 min
Marathon & Ultra Running Podcast - With Suman SilwalStorytime 1 - How Did I Start To Run?Story Time 1: I am starting a new segment where I will tell my running stories. Those of you pace or run with me know some these stories. Some these stories will be funny/crazy/inspirational etc. I will also talk about stories of some MRuns guest or runners out there whose stories you may or may not have listened or heard.
If you want to share your short stories about your running, please send me an email to MarathonRuns@gmail.com
2021-02-1203 min
Marathon & Ultra Running Podcast - With Suman Silwal154: Facts and Myths about Running Injuries : Talking With Brodie Sharpe154: Facts and Myths about Running Injuries : Talking With Brodie Sharpe by MarathonRuns - MRuns
2021-02-1054 min
Marathon & Ultra Running Podcast - With Suman Silwal152: Hello 2021 - Seeking the Hills!152: Hello 2021 - Seeking the Hills! by MarathonRuns - MRuns
2021-01-2814 min
Marathon & Ultra Running Podcast - With Suman Silwal145: I Have Fallen, I Have To Get Up!145: In this podcast, I talk about my experience of falling during a run/race, and keep moving forward afterward.
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2020-07-3108 min
Marathon & Ultra Running Podcast - With Suman Silwal144: Running 230 miles In 74 hours & Breaking race records In the age of 74: Talking With Bob BeckerMR144: In 2019, Bob was the overall winner and broke the race record at A Race For The Ages ("ARFTA”) in Manchester, TN. Bob completed 230 miles in just under 74 hours, besting the old record of 228 miles in this fixed time race. Since 2003-2003, Bob ran many distance races around the US and Canada and internationally.
In this podcast, I talked with Bob about different aspects of running as well as his experience breaking ARFTA record.
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2020-07-2342 min
Marathon & Ultra Running Podcast - With Suman Silwal143: Use It or Lose It!Over the years, I have heard the phrase: “Use It or Lose It!” I did not think it ever applied to a runner like me who run every distance and every speed. Last weekend, I learned that it also applies to runners like me - as well...
In this podcast, I talk about “Use It or Lose It!” for runners. What is your idea of “Use It or Lose It!” – please post your comment.
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2020-07-1409 min
Marathon & Ultra Running Podcast - With Suman Silwal142: 5 ways to reignite your passion of running5 ways to reignite your passion of running:
1) Have some kind of routine for regular excises/physical activities
2) Find friends who are going through or went through similar issues
3) Find a local or regional race - virtual or physical race
4) Know that right now life is upside down - just use your time to improve another area of life that you ignored before COVID-19 started
5) Be happy that you can still run. Take this as a phase of this life and enjoy it
what are yours?
2020-07-0615 min
Marathon & Ultra Running Podcast - With Suman Silwal141: Is Virtual Racing, Real Racing?Since Global Pandemic started and a lot of virtual races popped up, I have been struggling with topic "Is Virtual Racing: Real Racing?". At this time, I do not have a real answer, but this podcast episode will give some idea.
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2020-06-3012 min
Marathon & Ultra Running Podcast - With Suman Silwal140: 5k A Day: Simple Ways to Run 5k or more EverydayIn this episode, I talk about how to run 5k or more every day. Some of the simple rules that I am applying to run 5k or more every day.
2020-06-2513 min
Marathon & Ultra Running Podcast - With Suman Silwal139: Boston Marathon Cancelled139: Boston Marathon Cancelled by MarathonRuns - MRuns
2020-05-2908 min
Marathon & Ultra Running Podcast - With Suman Silwal138: Where there’s a will there’s a way: Running Backyard MarathonMR138: In this episode, I talk about my backyard marathon experience - ups and downs of running backyard marathon.
2020-05-0222 min
Marathon & Ultra Running Podcast - With Suman Silwal137: Talking with Michael Wardian - The Quarantine Backyard Ultra Winner: 263 miles in 63 hoursMR137: In this episode, I talked with Michael Wardian who just ran 263 miles in 63 hours. Michael was the last runner standing during the Quarantine Backyard Ultra. We talked about different aspects of running, stay motivated, and also finding ways to keep running during this difficult time.
I hope you enjoy the podcast.
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2020-04-1736 min
Marathon & Ultra Running Podcast - With Suman Silwal136: Stay Positive & Stay Trained: How to Stay Trained For Fall Races?MR136: In this episode, I talk about how to keep with your current training for Fall races.
2020-03-2917 min
Marathon & Ultra Running Podcast - With Suman Silwal135: Run Cold Run Fast: Winter Training & Winter RacingMR135: In this episode, I talk about winter training and winter racing. Since I started to run, I tried a few times to "Run Cold and Run Fast" idea. It has not worked the way I wanted because once things started to slow down, I started to get colder which is not a fun experience.
Watch the MRuns.com video related to this topic at MarathonRuns YouTube channel: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=iKvwwIh_N_A
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2020-02-0418 min
Marathon & Ultra Running Podcast - With Suman Silwal134: Keep Moving ForwardIn this podcast, I talked about MLK speech. Also, I have Mobile Marathon audio part of video blog.
2020-01-1821 min
Marathon & Ultra Running Podcast - With Suman Silwal133: Goodbye 2019 & Hello 2020MR133: In this podcast, I do my 2019 review. Starting the 2020 right ...
2019-12-2934 min
Marathon & Ultra Running Podcast - With Suman Silwal132: 2019 Chicago Marathon: Running Through The City Of ChicagoMR132: This is another experience podcast episode where I take you through running the Chicago Marathon including my comments about different aspects of running the marathon and marathon weekend
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2019-10-2433 min
Marathon & Ultra Running Podcast - With Suman Silwal131: From Drug Addiction To Ultra Distance Running: Talking With Catra CorbettMR131: In this podcast, I talked with Catra Corbett. Catra is a book author, an ultra distance runner, and more. She has a great story to tell us about her drug addiction to ultra distance running. We also talked about Fast Packing and 200 miler races.
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Find Catra Corbett and get an autographed book at https://catracorbett.com
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2019-10-101h 03
Marathon & Ultra Running Podcast - With Suman Silwal130: Berlin Marathon: Final Road To Finish LineMR130: This is the Berlin Marathon Experience Podcast episode. In this podcast, I take you to a different aspect of running the Berlin Marathon 2019. The first part of the episode has breakfast run experience, and interviews with different runners. The second part of the episode has a mix of race review and "How to".
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2019-10-0340 min
Marathon & Ultra Running Podcast - With Suman Silwal129: The Abbott World Marathon Majors: In A Nutshell: Talking With Robert WangMR129: In this episode, I talked with Robert Wang about The Abbott World Marathon Majors. Robert created the World Marathon Majors Challenge Facebook as a part logging and sharing the marathon majors journey. Over the years, the group has grown from few 100s to 14000+member by the end of September 2019. In this episode, we try to cover all the major marathons and different aspect of race, history, and registration.
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2019-09-2530 min
Marathon & Ultra Running Podcast - With Suman Silwal128: Running: A Wonderful Journey & A Balancing Act: Talking With Kara MolitorMR128: In this episode, I talked with Kara Molitor who is the overall female winner of 2019 Rebecca Mountain 50 Mile. Kara was not a runner, but once she found running in her life - she has found her calling and passion. In this episode, we go through Kara’s running journey as well as a different aspect of running/training/nutrition. We also talk about balancing act of running with our life.
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2019-09-201h 01
Marathon & Ultra Running Podcast - With Suman Silwal127: No Feet: No Excuses: Talking WithGreg McMullin and Matt SmithMR127: In this episode, I talked with Greg McMullin and Matt Smith. Greg and Matt, Amputee Blade Runners of our community, who committed to running even after they lost their leg. Matt is new to the racing community. Greg just accepted to Boston Marathon 2020. From their accident to the current state of running, they have come a long way and continue making progress. Matt and Greg have great stories of perseverance and overcoming adversities to share with us. Great Listen!
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Websites:https://amputeebladerunners.com
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2019-09-1353 min
Marathon & Ultra Running Podcast - With Suman Silwal126: In Search For Ultra Distance Running Limit: Talking with Billy RichardsIn this episode, I talked with Talking with Billy Richards who is trying to break the world record by running more than fourth-one 100 miler in a calendar year - carrying an American Flag! He ran h23rd 100 miler last weekend!
Good Luck Billy in your quest!
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2019-08-1450 min
Marathon & Ultra Running Podcast - With Suman Silwal#CoffeeWithSuman: Work Harder & Smarter#CoffeeWithSuman: Work Harder & Smarter
2019-07-2505 min
Marathon & Ultra Running Podcast - With Suman Silwal#CoffeeWithSuman - My Best Days Yet To Come#CoffeeWithSuman - My Best Days Yet To Come
2019-07-1707 min
Marathon & Ultra Running Podcast - With Suman Silwal125: 2019 Western States 100: An Awesome - Once In A Lifetime Experience: Talking With Beau TalleyMR125: In this episode, I talked with Beau Talley about his once in a lifetime experience running the 2019 Western States Endurance Run. Beau takes us through his experience from the moment he qualified until he crossed the WS100 the finish line. Great Listen!
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2019-07-121h 08
Marathon & Ultra Running Podcast - With Suman Silwal#CoffeeWithSuman - Yearly Dr Visit: Importance of ItIn this #CoffeeWithSuman, I talk about the importance of Yearly Dr. visit - as a runner/personal.
2019-07-0905 min
Marathon & Ultra Running Podcast - With Suman Silwal#CoffeeWithSuman - Fear of TryingThis is a bit different podcast. Mostly, #CoffeeWithSuman is mostly Facebook live show. By request of some of you, I am converting the live show to 10 min or less audio format show as well.
We all have "Fear of Trying" which comes from "Fear of Failure." In this #CoffeeWithSuman I talk about what I am doing to overcome some those.
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2019-06-2806 min
Marathon & Ultra Running Podcast - With Suman SilwalSummer Heat: Kicking ButtI hope you are training during this Summer heat for a Fall marathon(s). Just Remember this "Summer Training Brings Fall PR"... This is the Facebook Live podcast recording. If you like to join the next FB live podcast recording session, ask some questions.
2019-06-2714 min
Marathon & Ultra Running Podcast - With Suman SilwalRoad to Berlin Marathon: Week 2The second week of training podcast. I hope you enjoyed the first one. I will bring a bit different podcast next week.
2019-06-2219 min
Marathon & Ultra Running Podcast - With Suman Silwal124: 2019 London Marathon In Review: Talking with Amy Weber, Sheila Freeman, and Will HoyleMR124: In this episode, I talked with a few 2019 London Marathon finishers about our experience running the marathon. We talked about running the marathon from start to finish and anything in between.
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2019-05-101h 03
Marathon & Ultra Running Podcast - With Suman Silwal117: Racing vs. Crewing Pinhoit 100: Talking with Karl MeltzerMR117: In this episode, I talked with Karl Meltzer. Karl is well-known ultra distance runner with Hoka shoe name after his nickname “Speed Goat”. We talked many aspects of ultra distance running including his experience crewing 2018 Pinhoit 100.
Previous episodes with Karl: https://soundcloud.com/marathonruns/mr86
https://soundcloud.com/marathonruns/talking-with-karl-speedgoat-meltzer
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2019-01-2547 min
Marathon & Ultra Running Podcast - With Suman Silwal102: Pushing Limits & Breaking Boundaries: Road To Badwater 135: Talking with Micah MorganMR102: In this episode, Micah Morgan talks about her road to Badwater 135. Micah will be running her first Badwater in July 2018. Miach's is new to ultra running world, but her Road to Badwater is interesting. In this episode, we went over Micah's running journey, her road to Badwater, and more.
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Interview with Cary Morgan: https://soundcloud.com/marathonruns/mr42
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2018-05-3148 min
Marathon & Ultra Running Podcast - With Suman Silwal100: Making to 100th Podcast Episode: Get to Know Your Host - Suman SilwalMR100: In this 100th podcast episode, I will like to thank all MRuns' podcast guests and listeners. After 2 years, we arrived at the 100th episode. We have learned and listed a lot of running & running related topics. Looking forward to next 100 episodes. Please enjoy and share!
2018-05-0733 min
Marathon & Ultra Running Podcast - With Suman Silwal99: Setting Guinness World Records while Spending Time With Family: Talking With Ashlee EskelsenMR 99: In this episode, I talked with Ashlee Eskelsen who recently set the Guinness World Records in the Triple Jogging Stroller category at the 2018 Montgomery Half Marathon. Ashlee started to run track as a Junior at the Walla Walla High School (Washington state). She ran both cross country and track the Washington State University from 2007-2011. After college, she competed in the Seattle Rock n’ Roll marathon and ran my fastest marathon to date (3:09). She also ran 2017 Boston Marathon 14 weeks pregnant. In this episode, we talk a lot about different aspects of running with jogging strollers, nutrition, and more. It wa...
2018-04-1250 min
Marathon & Ultra Running Podcast - With Suman Silwal90: Trail Running in The Pacific Northwest : Talking with Mike MeggiatoMR90: In this week's episode, I talked with Mike Meggiato from Vancouver Canada. Mike is Mruns' first Canadian guest from the Pacific Northwest. I have always wanted to learn about races and places to run in the Pacific Northwest. In this podcast, we talk about many things including trail system in the Pacific Northwest and races in that area. After talking to Mike, I really like to go out run one of the race there – road trip?
Summary:
In this episode, Mike and I talked about:
-Mike's running journey
-Trail Systems in the Pacific Northwest
-Running races in the Pacific No...
2017-12-2252 min
Marathon & Ultra Running Podcast - With Suman Silwal81:Finishing a Race is Important Than Finishing Faster:Talking with Seth Elsheimer -50 stater time 3MR81: In this week's episode, I talked with Dr. Seth Elsheimer from Orlando FL. Seth ran 239 marathon/ultra (as of this interview), and he is still running 20+ marathon/ultra a year at his age of 60+. He has completed 50 states marathon twice, and ultra marathon once. It is a great to have Seth on Mruns' podcast and share his story about his running journey.
In this episode, Seth and I talked about
-Seth's start of running journey
-How Seth managed to run 50 US states marathons twice and ultra marathon once?
-What does it takes to be 50 stater?
-Running and racing advice
...
2017-10-1146 min
Marathon & Ultra Running Podcast - With Suman Silwal80: All About That Pace : Pacing Chicago Marathon & beyond: Talking with Steve SprieserMR80: In this week's episode, I talked to fellow pacer Steve Sprieser about pacing and running the Chicago Marathon and beyond. We took an in-depth looked at pacing aspect of a marathon running. A lot runner do not know what we – the pacers - really do? This episode will help you to answer some of your questions. As a local Chicago runner, Steve also talks about different high lights of running the Chicago Marathon.
If you have any questions related to pacing/pacers, please post your question @MarathonRuns on Facebook page, Instagram, or Twitter, we will try to answer your qu...
2017-10-0537 min
Marathon & Ultra Running Podcast - With Suman Silwal79: Running 2017 Birmingham Stage Race: Talking with Stage Runners, Volunteers, & Event OrganizerMR79: This is on-location podcast episode where I talked with stage race runners, volunteers, and event organizer. In this episode, I talked with runners from a different background every day – from the back of pack runners to the overall finisher. For the first time, you will get to hear Marye Jo Tosch's voice on Mruns' podcast.
Note: Due to on-location recording, some parts of audio is not as great as I wanted.
In this episode, I talked with runners about
-My personal experience running stage race
-Different Runners perspective of running the stage race, course, and overall view of the we...
2017-09-2830 min
Marathon & Ultra Running Podcast - With Suman Silwal76: US Olympic Marathon Trial Disappointment to breaking State Records: Talking with Erica SpeegleMR76: In this week's episode, I talked with Erica (Braswell) Speegle. Erica has been running for a long time with her biggest accomplishment was to qualify for the 2016 U.S. Olympic Marathon Trials. Due to many reasons, she had to drop out during the race. In this episode, you can hear Erica's story about her Olympic trial disappointment and bounce back to set state records.
In this episode, Erica and I talked about:
-Erica's running journey
-Training tips and suggestions
-Olympic trail
-Fast training and racing
-Coaching
-Much More
Eira's Bio:
Erica (Braswell) Speegle was born and raised in Birmingham, Alaba...
2017-09-0743 min
Marathon & Ultra Running Podcast - With Suman Silwal68: Summer Running & Training - Stay cool. Hydrate. Recovery. Talking with Coach Al DiMiccoMR68: In this week's episode, I talked with Coach Al DiMicco. If you want to learn more about Coach Al and his running, listen to MRuns' Podcast Episode # 7 (soundcloud.com/marathonruns/mr7). In this episode, we talked about different aspects of Summer training, running, and racing. Coach Al brings years of running experience who is still logging miles during these hot days of summer. It is always fun to catch up with Coach Al and learn more about our sports of running through him.
In this episode, Coach Al and I talked about
- Coach Al' training/running
- Summer tr...
2017-07-1235 min
Marathon & Ultra Running Podcast - With Suman Silwal67: Training for Western States 100 Mile to finishing 7th Female: Talking with Jackie MerrittMR67: In this week's episode, I talked with Jackie Merritt. In 2017 Western States 100, Jackie was the 7th overall female finisher. During this interview, Jackie talks about training for WS100, differnt parts of WS100 course, racing the WS100, finishing 7th overall, and more. It was fun catching up with Jackie. If you want to learn more about Jackie's running history, please listen to MRuns' podcast episode #37. As I am training for Pinhoti 100, it is great to listen Jackie's training and racing method for the WS100.
Fun interview!
In this episode, Jackie and I talked about
- Racing and training for The G...
2017-07-0547 min
Marathon & Ultra Running Podcast - With Suman Silwal54: Running & Racing Birmingham Area Trails: Talking with David ToschMR54: Finally, I was able to catch up with the Birmingham Trail Runners parent, friend, mentor, race director, and more - David Tosch. David is very busy year around to setup trail racing events, planning races, running, training, and more. David and Marye Jo Tosch founded the Southeastern Trail Runs - southeasterntrailruns.com, which has been great asset to the Birmingham Trail running community. David has helped to put the Southeastern trail running on the map with many races including Birmingham Stage race, Lake Martin 100, Blood Rock, and more.
Personally, David has been great friend, mentor, and inspiration to me...
2017-04-0539 min
Marathon & Ultra Running Podcast - With Suman Silwal53: Overachieving Distance Running: Talking with Diane BoltonMR53: In this week's episode, I had an opportunity to talk with Diane Bolton who is Marathon Maniac Hall of Fame, World Mega-marathon ranked 350+marathons, 2X50 stater, and Vol State 500K finisher. One year Diane ran more than 70 marathons/ultra. Diane did not start running till late in her life. Once she started, she has not looked back ever since. She is passionate about running, pacing, and enjoying life through running. She loves the journey and challenges running.
In this episode, we talked about:
Diane's running journey
Running 350+marathon/ultra
Running Vol state 500k solo
Different marathon and ultra
Mental...
2017-03-2934 min
Marathon & Ultra Running Podcast - With Suman Silwal52: Voices of Marathons In the House: Talking with Fitz Koehler & Rudy Novotny52: Voices of Marathons In the House: Talking with Fitz Koehler & Rudy Novotny
MR52: In this week's episode, I had an opportunity to talk with Voices of Marathons Fitz Koehler & Rudy Novotny. Rudy and Fitz are voices of many marathons including: BigSur Marathon, LA Marathon, OC Marathon, Disney Marathon and more. Fitz and Rudy provide voices that we hear during marathon mornings and expos. It was fun talking to them. This episode, gives a different side of marathon.
In this episode, we talked about:
*what is voices of marathon?
*BigSur marathon
*Looking at announcer side of start and finish line
*more
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2017-03-2252 min
Marathon & Ultra Running Podcast - With Suman Silwal51: the MindSide of Runners: Talking with Dr. Bhrett McCabeMR51: In this episode, I talked with Dr. Bhrett McCabe – the founder of the MindSide, the host of the MindSide podcast, and author of The MindSide Manifesto. Dr. McCabe is a practicing Sports & Performance Psychologist who works with numerous athletes from the PGA and LPGA Tours, NFL, NBA, MMA, and serves as the sports and performance psychologist for the University of Alabama Athletic Department.
It was fun talking with Dr. McCabe and understanding the MindSide of runners.
In this episode, we talked about following:
*Dr. McCabe founding of the MindSide
*The MindSide Manifesto book
*MindSide of runners
*My Personal struggle wi...
2017-03-1532 min
Marathon & Ultra Running Podcast - With Suman Silwal50: The Endurance Diet - Do's and Don'ts: Talking with Matt FitzgeraldMR 50: In this episode, I talked with an acclaimed endurance sports coach, nutritionist, and author - Matt Fitzgerald about his recent book "The Endurance Diet - 5 Core Habits" as well as Do's and Don'ts of endurance diet. We talked about many topics including my personal struggle with diet as an endurance athlete.
In this episode we talk about following:
* Matt's background of being an endurance athlete to a writer
* The Endurance Diet - 5 Core Habits
* Question about some of my personal struggles
* more
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2017-03-0839 min
Marathon & Ultra Running Podcast - With Suman Silwal48: Running 15 Years of Miami Marathon: Talking with Frankie Ruiz#MRuns 48: In this episode, I talked with the co-founder of Miami Marathon Frankie Ruiz. Frankie has been life time runner as well coach to local high school. He is a big part of running community in South Florida. As a runners, it is always fun to learn about behind sense of putting those big city marathon.
In this episode, we talked about following:
-Frankie’s Running Journey
-Miami Running Community
-Start of Miami Marathon
-Ins and outs of Miami Marathon
-Advice to those want to be future Race Director or grow their race
Behind the sense of running a big ci...
2017-02-1932 min
Marathon & Ultra Running Podcast - With Suman Silwal47: From Couch Potato to Boston Marathoner to Ironman: Story of “Fast” Eddie McCoy#MRuns 47: In this episode, I talked with a long time running friend - “Fast” Eddie. Eddie is very active runner and the former host of “Marathon Show” podcast. Eddie has many stories to tell about his running journey where he went from being a couch potato to a Boston qualifier less than a year. In recent days, he start to take on triathlon.
2017-02-1538 min
Marathon & Ultra Running Podcast - With Suman Silwal46: Pacing and Racing the world: Talking with Gary DixonMRuns 46: In this episode, I talked with fellow pacer Gary Dixon. Gary is Mruns' the first international guest from Liverpool England. Gary and I paced several Chicago Marathon and recently at Miami Marathon. Gary not only has passion for running, but also has passion for pacing and helping others. It was interesting to hear Gary's story about pacing in UK and USA, as well running different parts of the world. Miami Marathon was Gary's 127th marathon/ultra which includes 27 marathon pacing. He will pace 2017 London Marathon as well Berlin Marathon. If you are running either marathon, please look up Gary...
2017-02-0836 min
Marathon & Ultra Running Podcast - With Suman Silwal45: How to Prevent Running Injuries? Talking with Dr. Beau Beard#MRuns 45: In this episode, I talked with Dr. Beau Beard about running injuries prevention. As a runner as well as Doctorate of Chiropractic and Masters in Sports Science, Dr. Beard brings wealth of knowledge about running injuries and perversion. Personally, I learned a lot listing to Dr. Beard.
In this episode, we talked about:
-Dr. Beard's running/active life journey
-Common runners injuries
-Runners injuries prevention
-more
Enjoy!
2017-02-0132 min
Marathon & Ultra Running Podcast - With Suman Silwal44: From Stay at Home Mom to Social Runner and Social Media Influencer: Story of Kristin Long#MRuns 44: In this episode, I talked with Kristin Long aka @BamaGirlRuns. Kristin was not always a runner. Once she took on running, her passion for running grew in many directions. Now, she is not only runs races, she also helps other to achieve their running goals and dreams. Over the years, she also become a great ambassador for running as well as Social Media Influencer. You can find Kristin on most of Social Media platforms with @Bamagirlruns handle. Busy mother of 3 growing teenagers, Kristin has managed to complete 44 half marathons, 12 full marathons, and numerous 5ks and 10ks.
In this episode...
2017-01-2440 min
Marathon & Ultra Running Podcast - With Suman Silwal43: Seeing the world One Mile at a time through Running: Talking with Meghan Hicks#MRuns 43: In this episode, I talked with Meghan Hicks, Senior Editor at iRunFar.com, about her running journey as well as seeing the world one mile at a time and one event at a time through running. It is interesting to listen how far a running can take a person beyond their comfort zones. There are so much to see and so much to discover through running. If you ever want to get out of your bubble zones and see the world, this is a great podcast to listen.
-In this episode, we talk about :
-Meghan's running journey
-Running trails...
2017-01-1938 min
Marathon & Ultra Running Podcast - With Suman Silwal42: Setting New Year’s Resolution Goals & Achieving It: Talking with Cary Morgan#MRuns 42: In this episode, I talked with Cary Morgan. Cary has many stories to tell about running, including setting big running resolution goals and achieving it. Cary was not always a runner. In 1994, he took on running, but he did not stay with it. Since he took on running again in 2004, he has not looked back. Now, he is a running coach, marathon pacer, a big part of running community here in Birmingham area, and more.
In 2016, Cary had goal of running 4000 miles and by the end of 2016, he was able to achieve it. As runners, we always have weekly...
2017-01-1834 min
Marathon & Ultra Running Podcast - With Suman Silwal41: MS Blues Marathon & more: Talking with John Noblin41: MS Blues Marathon & more: Talking with John Noblin by MarathonRuns - MRuns
2017-01-1808 min
Marathon & Ultra Running Podcast - With Suman Silwal40: Youth Sports Safety & Birmingham Wine 10k: Talking with Joseph Longoria#MRuns 40: In this episode, I talked with Joseph Longoria, Executive Director of The National Center for Sports Safety. Joseph is a long time running friend and the person behind the Wine 10K.
In this episode, we talked about following:
National Center for Sports Safety
Youth sports safety
Birmingham Wine 10
2016 Olympic Bronze Medalist Emma Coburn coming to Wine 10k
More
10% discount code: MRUNS17
Photos from 2016 Inaugural Birmingham Wine 10K
Birmingham Wine 10k website: Wine10K.com
National Center for Sports Safety: www.SportsSafety.org
Enjoy!
About The National Center for Sports Safety (NCSS)
Mission:
The National Center for Sports Safety (NCSS...
2017-01-1831 min
Marathon & Ultra Running Podcast - With Suman Silwal39: Running Everyday for 5 Years : Mindset of a Streaker : Talking with Randy Lyle#Mruns 39: In this episode, I talked to long time friend and fellow runner Randy Lyle. Randy was not always a distance runner. His distance running journey started from Couch to 5k challenge in 2008. Since late Dec 2011, Randy has been running every day. During his 5 streak years, Randy has run more than 12,000 miles with any distance from 5k to ultra distance race with highlight of finishing Boston Marathon 2014.
In this episode, we talk about follow:
Running journey
Running every day for 5 years
Ups and Downs of running everyday
more
Enjoy!
If you are iTuners, please subscriber/rate/review to Mruns’ podcast
Ha...
2017-01-1829 min
Marathon & Ultra Running Podcast - With Suman Silwal38: Learning to Walk Again to Crossing the Finishing Line of NYC Marathon: Journey of Lori Riggles#MRuns 38: In this episode, I talked to Lori Riggles. Lori was struck by a truck about 300 yards from her house as she was returning home from a long Sunday training run for NYC marathon in April 17 2017. Due to accident, she suffered head trauma, an arm injury, a broken vertebrae, fractures to her pelvis, and more. She had to relearn to walk again. In July 2016, she start to run again. In Nov 2016, she crossed the finishing line of New York Marathon – her first marathon and long time dream.
Her story hits so close to home to most of runner. This is a...
2017-01-1822 min
Marathon & Ultra Running Podcast - With Suman Silwal37: From A Non-Runner to Breaking Course Records: Running Journey Of Jackie MerrittMR37: In this episode I talked with Jackie Merritt, the overall female winner as well as new female course holder of the Pinhoti 100. Jackie was not always a runner. Since she found running, she has excelled in the sports of running by breaking numerous female course records and overall wins.
In this episode, we talk about many different aspect of running with Jackie.
Jackie’s running journey
Pinhoti 100 Running experience
more
Some of products discussed during this episode:
Milestone Sports
Saucony Women’s Peregrine 6 Trail Running Shoe
Saucony Women’s Ride 9 Running Shoe
Basic CMYK
Here Jackie’s Bio:
Jackie is a nat...
2017-01-1829 min
Marathon & Ultra Running Podcast - With Suman Silwal36: What is your excuse?: Talking with Julian GordonIn this week’s episode, I talked with Julian Gordon who is a long time Chicago Marathon Pacer. In his 80’s, Julian is still running, pacing, and enjoying his life. He contributes his active life style to running.
Enjoy the podcast..
In this episode, we talk about:
Julian’s running journey
Early Chicago Marathon racing/pacing
more
Links to some of the product discussed during show:
Nike Shoes
Garmin Running GPS – note I have been using Garmin from very beginning of running. For ultra distance running I use Suunto Ambit3 Peak (more on this later)
Enjoy!
MRuns.com
@MarathonRuns
Music by www.b...
2017-01-1826 min
Marathon & Ultra Running Podcast - With Suman Silwal35: Blood Rock 50: A Race to Remember#MRuns 35: This is another on location podcast from Blood Rock 50. In this episode, I talked to many runners as well as David Tosch about Blood Rock 100. It was fun catching up with many of you out there. Blood Rock was a fun events with a lot hills to climb. 50kers climbed about 6200+ elevation and 50 miler climbed about 8000+ elevations at Oak Mt.
Enjoy the episode. If you are iTuners, please subscribe to our channel.
Southeastern Trail Run Website
Music by http://www.bensound.com
Enjoy!
MRuns.com
@MarathonRuns
Music by www.bensound.com
2017-01-1834 min
Marathon & Ultra Running Podcast - With Suman Silwal34: Magic City Half Marathon & 5k: Talking with runners, event organizer, & moreIn this episode, I talk with different runners, event organizer, and more. It is another on-location podcast during the Magic City Half Marathon & 5k.
Please subscribe voice of runner iTunes channel and review. Let me know what you think about this show.
Magic City Half Marathon & 5k links at MRuns.com http://www.mruns.com/magiccityhalf/
Enjoy!
MRuns.com
@MarathonRuns
Music by www.bensound.com
2017-01-1818 min
Marathon & Ultra Running Podcast - With Suman Silwal32: Soldier Marathon: A Runner’s Marathon#MRuns 32: This week, the Mruns’ podcast was on the road to Fort Benning, GA to cover the Solider Marathon. It is another on location episode during the marathon weekend where I talked to many runners, event organizers, different team captains and more. This episode will give you a full view of the Solider Marathon from race organizer’s to last runners point of view. It is a great event which support great causes. Hope you will join us next year.
This episode cover following:
Fallen Hero Table
Team Red, White, & Blue (RWB)
First time marathoner’s point of view
Overall female...
2017-01-1831 min
Marathon & Ultra Running Podcast - With Suman Silwal33: Speeding through Pinhoti 100: Talking with David Riddle#MRuns 33 In this week's episode, I talked with David Riddle who is the over winner of 2016 Pinhoti 100 as well as the new course record holder. This was his second 100 miles race. He had a great Pinhoti performance by braking course record held by Karl “Speedgoat” Meltzer . It was great catching up with David.
Here are few things we talked about:
Running journey
Recovering from Injury
Running and breaking Pinhoti 100 record
more
Here are few product and race we discussed:
Suunto Spartan Ultra watch at Amazon.com: http://amzn.to/2ggN1YU
Salomon S-Lab Wings 8 Trail Running Shoe: http://amzn.to/2gGFd...
2017-01-1828 min
Marathon & Ultra Running Podcast - With Suman Silwal31: Pinhoti 100: Talking with Runners, Families, and FriendsIn this episode, I had an opportunity to talk to many Runners, Families, and Friends during and after the Pinhoti 100. It is bit different, but fun episode. Every runners take 100 milers different and have different memories from the race.
I know that some of you were not up to talking to me after running 100 miles through day and night, but you all still did. This memory will last forever. Thanks for being a part of this episode.
In this episode, I talked about following:
Talking to families
Pinhoti 100 memories
The common theme “Western State 100 miles lottery”
More
Pinhoti 100 is a Poin...
2017-01-1829 min
Marathon & Ultra Running Podcast - With Suman Silwal28: Cloudsplitter 100 in Review: Talking with Sunny Workman, Jesse Jamison, and Bob WattersIt was fun talking with Sunny Workman, Jesse Jamison, and Bob Watters. They just completed Cloudsplitter 100. With added challenge with course markings, this race sounds very challenging. If you are looking for challenging 100, this will be a great option.
In this episode, we talked about:
Jesse’s first 100 miles finish
Getting lost on trail due to wrong course marking
more
Enjoy!
MRuns.com
@MarathonRuns
Music by www.bensound.com
Music by http://www.bensound.com
Race website: http://www.cloudsplitter100.com/
2017-01-1826 min
Marathon & Ultra Running Podcast - With Suman Silwal27: Art of Trail Running Shoes Making: Talking with Eron OsterhausIt was fun talking with Eron Osterhaus – Product Line Manager for Columbia Montrail and learning about an art of trail shoes making. As much shoes as we put on to run roads and/or trail, it is fun to learn about how shoes goes from a thought – design – product – eventually land to our feet.
Note: I have been trying few different styles of Montrail trail shoes last few months. During Birmingham 3 days Stage race, I exclusively used Montrail shoes. It is a great option for trail running shoes.
Here are locations you can find Montrail in our region: Fleet Feet Birmingh...
2017-01-1824 min
Marathon & Ultra Running Podcast - With Suman Silwal26: Talking with “Mayor of Running” – Bart YassoIt was great catching up with Bart Yasso. He has many stories to tell about running. His life revolves around running for 40+years.
If you are headed Chicago Marathon, you can run with Bart before marathon. Visit his Facebook page or Twitter for more info.
Enjoy!
Please subscribe/rate/review.
Website: www.bartyasso.com
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/Bart-Yasso-118295040323/
Twitter: @bartyasso
Bart Yasso Bio:
Bart Yasso joined Runner’s World in 1987 to develop the groundbreaking Runner’s World Race Sponsorship Program, creating a vehicle for Runner’s World to work with over 7,000 races representing 4 million runners per year. Inducted into t...
2017-01-1831 min
Marathon & Ultra Running Podcast - With Suman Silwal25: Pre Amazon 157 miles journey Talk with Kathleen Hamrick, Susanne Patterson Moore, & Bill HamrickIt was great catching up with Kathleen Hamrick, Susanne Patterson Moore, & Bill Hamrick before they headed down to Amazon to be a part of 157 miles race.
Here are their travel plan:
They will depart Birmingham, AL on October 4th and land in Santarem, Brazil on October 5th. They will board a boat in Alter Do Chao on the 6th for 12 hours ride to the start area of the race. They will begin the race on October 9. The race will end on October 15.
Due to remote nature of this race, it will be hard to contact them and/or get regular...
2017-01-1820 min
Marathon & Ultra Running Podcast - With Suman Silwal24: Never Giving up Attitude: Talking with Tony FioreEven after Tony Fiore took DNF (Did Not Finish) during 2014 Pinhoti 100, he did not give up his dream of finish a 100 miler one day. He continue train for next 100. Fast forward to Summer 2016, Tony finished the Vermont 100…
In this episode, Tony and I talk about following:
* His running journey
* Running 2014 Pinhoti and taking DNF
* Crossing Vermont 100
* And more
Enjoy!
MRuns.com
@MarathonRuns
Music by http://www.bensound.com
2017-01-1819 min
Marathon & Ultra Running Podcast - With Suman Silwal23: Running Corporate Boardroom to Running on streets of Birmingham: Story of Coach Alex MorrowIt was great catching up with Coach Alex Morrow – Running Coach, current President of Birmingham Track Club (BTC), and owner of Resolute Running Training Center. Alex was not always a runner. He gave up his corporate life for running. Running is life now. He has great story to tell. Thanks Alex for your time.
In this episode, we talked about:
– Alex’s running journey
– Birmingham Track Club – BTC
– Start of Resolute Running
– And more
Enjoy!
MRuns.com
@MarathonRuns
Music by http://www.bensound.com
2017-01-1830 min
Marathon & Ultra Running Podcast - With Suman Silwal22: Pushing Runners’ Limits: Talking with Dane RauschenbergThis week’s episode, I get to talk to Dane Rauschenberg. He is well known for running 52 marathon in 52 weeks in 2006, before start of marathon craze. He has great story to tell and advice to give.
In this episode, I talked to Dane Rauschenberg about following:
* Dane’s running joinery
* running 52 marathon in 52 weeks
* pushing runners’ limit
* and more
Enjoy!
MRuns.com
@MarathonRuns
Music by http://www.bensound.com
2017-01-1828 min
Marathon & Ultra Running Podcast - With Suman Silwal20: Talking with the youngest Western States 100 champion: Andrew MillerI got an opportunity to talk to the youngest winner of the Western States Endurance Run – Andrew Miller. In 2016 Andrew became the youngest Western States champion in the 42-year history of the race. Andrew finished the 100 miles trail race in 15 hours, 39 minutes.
In this episode, we talked about:
* his early days of running
* his passion for soccer
* his Western States Experience
* and more
Enjoy
MRuns.com
@MarathonRuns
Music By www.bensound.com
Photo by Paul Nelson
2017-01-1827 min
Marathon & Ultra Running Podcast - With Suman Silwal19: How to become a BellRunner? Talking with Kelly PeoplesIn this episode I talked Kelly Peoples about the BellCenter(www.thebellcenter.org) as well as how to be a BellRunner.
Since 1984, The Bell Center for Early Intervention Programs has provided quality early intervention services in a center-based program in Birmingham. Infants and toddlers at risk for developmental delay receive services from transdisciplinary teams which include a physical therapist, an occupational therapist, a speech-language pathologist and an early childhood special education teacher as each child works on specific individual developmental goals.
The Bell Center’s BellRunner program motivates and trains runners and walkers who want to participate in the Mercedes Ma...
2017-01-1819 min
Marathon & Ultra Running Podcast - With Suman Silwal18: What is a race course certification? : Talking with Brandon WilsonThis week’s episode I talked to Brandon Wilson about certifying race courses. He is an experienced race course certifier who recently certified 7 Bridges Marathon course. It was interesting to listing to different perspective on a race course.
In this podcast, we talk about:
* How to certify a race course.
* find out what is race course certification means
* Brandon Wilson’s course measuring and running experience
* 7 Bridges marathon course
Enjoy!
MRuns.com
Music by http://www.bensound.com
2017-01-1826 min
Marathon & Ultra Running Podcast - With Suman Silwal6: 48 hours, 161 miles, and US & world record: Talking with Jimmie BarnesRecently Jimmie Barnes ran 48 hours race where he set the US and world record in his age group of 75-79.
Jimmie has been running for a long time. It is motivational to listen his story. He still motivated and competitive to run and race. If you ever ask me where I get my inspiration, you must listen to this podcast.
In this episode we talk about following:
*Early days of running in Birmingham
*Ultra marathon in Southeast
*48 hrs race
*Timed event
*Setting US and world record in 75-79 age group
*and more
He promised me that he will talk to...
2017-01-1721 min
Marathon & Ultra Running Podcast - With Suman Silwal0: MRuns PodcastThis is episode 0 of MRuns' podcast.
2017-01-0403 min