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Making StridesEpisode 23 - The Great Power of Representation“I think the experience I had is what EVERY straight, white male has at EVERY race.” Consider this convo as a part-two follow up to our most listened-to episode, "Allyship, Intention, and Impact" (episode 12), as we parse out what exactly made the ‘We Out Here’ Trail Fest so incredibly special. In a time when there’s constant pushback and criticism of what DEI actually means or looks like, we hope this conversation gives practical examples of how create events and spaces that move beyond tokenizing to celebrating the diversity of excellence that already exis...2025-07-181h 12
RelayWestern States 100 2025 Recap!Western States 100 is always one of the highlights of the running calendar and the 2025 edition was no different! There was more pre-race hype than we've ever had before and the race absolutely delivered.In this episode, Stefanie Flippin, Peter Bromka, and Matt Chittim break the men's and women's races, talk about lasting impressions from the race, and what they learned this year that could inform future races.2025-07-011h 13Making StridesEpisode 22 - LIVE from the We Out Here Trail Fest!“We hope that this trail race shows that it is possible to welcome new people to the sport, that trail running doesn't have to be rooted in white culture, that we can show up as our authentic selves.” - Alison DesirThis is a special episode that is near and dear to our hearts, as we got to not only record a live show with our friends, but also be a part of the inaugural trail festival, We Out Here, that was specifically centered on and powered by the BIPOC community!2025-06-2546 min
Women's Running StoriesREAIR: Wynonna Fulgham: The Transformative Power of Ultra Trail RunningI am bringing you a reair of a terrific episode.
I'm taking this one-week break because I've been working on a new project that we just announced, and that I know you'll be excited about: the podcast EARTHMOVERS, with Alison Mariella Désir, Stefanie Flippin, Verna NezBegay Volker. It will launch Aug 14. Keep up with news and information about EARTHMOVERS now on Instagram: @EARTHMOVERSpodcast. I'll be back next week with a new episode of WRS. In the meantime, this is a great one: enjoy again or for the first time.
Wynonna Curely-Fulgham first discovered the l...2025-06-1759 min
Women's Running StoriesWe Out Here Trail Festival: Special Live ReportThis is a special live report from the inaugural We Out Here Trail Festival that just happened this last weekend on June 7, 2025. It took place outside Seattle, WA, at St. Edwards State Park.
The trail scene is and has long been the whitest, most male dominated sector of the running world. Instead of continuing to wait for the system to change, RDs Aaliyah Earvin and Alison Mariella Désir stepped up and made the event that they have wanted to see for a long, long time, and that they knew was possible.
Their vision: “We imagi...2025-06-101h 00RelayWestern States, Cocodona 250, and Golden Trail with Brett HornigTrail and ultra running coach, runner, and commentator Brett Hornig joins the Relay crew of Stefanie Flippin, Peter Bromka, and Matt Chittim to hit some important trail topics headed into the summer. Specifically, we dive into: 1. Opposite yet equally exciting men’s and women’s storylines for the Wester States Endurance Run and our picks for who we are most excited to watch 2. The shocking rise of Cocodona 250 and its effect on elite and everyday ultra runners 3. Golden Trail’s place in the tr...2025-05-301h 05Making StridesEpisode 21 - Boston and Beyond!Fresh off the Boston Marathon weekend, we talk about EVERYTHING that happened from Thursday to Marathon Monday, including seeing Kara Goucher and Alysia Montaño, fawning over senior penguins, and getting to bring in the final finishers at the 26.True Marathon!We are also excited to share our FIRST SPONSOR, Pen & Paces! A local, AAPI-woman-owned small business, Pen & Paces is all about supporting every runner in their own, unique running journey. Check out the bestselling, Custom Bib Kit, which Stef and I wore at the 2024 New York City Marathon! We...2025-05-141h 37Making StridesEpisode 20 - Where Do We Go From Here? (part 2)“We are teaching and showing the next generation that our democracy is important and that it is worth fighting for.”In this episode, we wrestle with how to continue carrying on in running and racing, while also staying informed and taking action amidst the uncertain and scary times. We are still asking, “where do we go from here?”Carolyn shares about what it was like for her to bring her family to a local protest-rally and how it gave her hope. She and Stef also talk about how change will requ...2025-04-2957 minMaking StridesEpisode 19 - Where Do We Go From Here? (part 1)“This is bigger than democrat or republican; we’re all connected. This is about taking care of each other and about the promises we’ve made to each other.”This was an emotionally heavy episode, though we spend the first half talking about our new hobbies (aka, our coping mechanisms). As policies and politics continue to impact our lives, we have been asking the questions, “where do we go from here? How do we move forward?”If you’re also feeling the weight of current events in our nation right now, we...2025-04-121h 19Making StridesEpisode 18 - Happy Women's History Month!“As someone who grew up in a time when girls were pitted against each other and seen as competition, I love that we’re in this era where, just being in each other’s corners is celebrated!”This is the GIVE HER FLOWERS episode! We talk about the women who inspire us, the women who have moved us to action, and the young women we are raising. In light of Women’s History Month (March) and in recognition of International Women’s Day (March 8th), we want to specifically thank every female here for all the ways...2025-03-3153 min
Making StridesEpisode 17 - Running and Defiance“We want to believe that, when seeing harm being done, we will rise to the level of our expectations, but the reality is, most of us will fall to the level of our training.” - StefanieIn this episode, Carolyn and Stef talk about Stef’s newest addition to the family (spoiler: she has four paws and gives lots of kisses!), Carolyn’s new fitness endeavors, and the intersection of race, politics, and running. “As women who are also People of Color, there is no way we can separate politics fr...2025-03-071h 01
The TrailheadHow to Run (and Love) Your First UltraWhat makes someone want to run their first ultra? And more importantly—what makes them want to come back for a second? The reality is, most people who sign up for an ultra only do one. But why? And how can we help more runners not just finish, but fall in love with the sport? Tune in for tips on running your first - or even tenth - ultramarathon. In this episode, Buzz and Zoë dig into what it takes to have a meaningful, successful experience at your first ultra, whether you're eyeing a 50K for the firs...2025-03-0454 minMaking StridesEpisode 16 - Values and RepresentationStaying true to our commitment to record more episodes this year, we hop back on after the Lunar New Year to discuss a variety of topics, ranging from 2025 being Stef’s lucky year, to how Jesse Eisenberg’s directorial debut embodies the representation we didn’t know we needed!We also dive into the significance of identifying your Core Values and allowing those to guide decisions, what to say ‘yes’ or ‘no’ to, instead of operating either out of the fear of missing out or the fear of losing relevance and impact. As al...2025-02-201h 05Making StridesEpisode 15 - The Everything, Everywhere EpisodeHello, 2025! In this episode, we catch up with each other after the holiday season, and we also discover how we are both in a similar season, in regards to our relationship with running social media. We talk about Seasonal Affective Disorder, meditation, laying on the ground at races, and toilet paper ornaments!
We also spend time talking about the immediate impact that the new, presidential administration has already made on people in the running community and in our personal lives.
This conversation is about everything, everywhere, all in 90-ish...2025-02-011h 26Making StridesEpisode 14 - All Things NYC Marathon Weekend!A little overdue, but it’s here: the recap (or…post mortem?!) of everything surrounding this year’s New York City Marathon weekend!
Stef and Carolyn breakdown the course experience ‘chunk by chunk’ and also celebrate the fact that it was Carolyn’s return to the marathon distance after six, long years away due to injury. Stef shares her BTS perspective as a professional athlete who traveled to this world major marathon not to race, but rather, to support a friend, and how this kind of participation is often an overlooked aspect of the sport.
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Women's Running StoriesStefanie Flippin: Pro Ultra Runner, Transforming through DifficultiesStefanie Flippin is one of the fastest North American women to race the 100-mile distance. Her trajectory to get to that point is truly astonishing.This episode, however, is focused on more recent occurrences.In addition to her terrific success as an ultra runner, Flippin has experienced significant challenges. Illness, injuries, and grief have come one on top of the other in recent years. Navigating these hardships has put Flippin on a path to reaffirming why she runs and what she values most. She's coming out the other side of this difficult period more aligned...2024-10-2950 minMaking StridesEpisode 13 - Confidence vs ComparisonHello again, everyone! We’re back after a brief break for the summer, and, just like the quick turn into the Fall season, we get right back into racing!
In this episode, we talk about some big wins — both on and off the race course: Stef has been on a solid, health-centered training trajectory, and she’s made some big wins in the ultra and trail space in the last month! Carolyn has also been working hard in her comeback-to-marathoning journey, and she talks about how her own life lessons have helped her encourage her so...2024-10-261h 17
I'll Have Another with Lindsey Hein PodcastEpisode 562: Stefanie Flippin – Accomplished Ultra and Trail Runner, Medical Doctor, and Coach (Coaching Series Episode 3)
Welcome to another episode of the coaching series on I’ll Have Another Podcast. This series is supported by V.02, the coaching platform that I use and that my guest today, Stef Flippin, also utilizes.
Stef is one of my favorite people in the running community. I’ve had the pleasure of collaborating with her on the Relay Podcast, and she also co-hosts the podcast Making Strides with Carolyn Su.
Stef is an incredibly accomplished athlete, having won the 2021 USATF 100 Mile National Championship as well as the Tunnel Hill 100 Mile Championship in both 2020 and 2021. Beyond her imp...2024-10-1548 minRelayCovering All of The Running Disciplines: Berlin Marathon, NYC Marathon, Golden Trail Series, and Athlos TrackThis week on group chat, we have Peter Bromka, Stefanie Flippin, Matt Chittim, and Lindsey Hein.
Episode Rundown:
Golden Trail Series
Camille Herron’s controversy
Athlos Track Meet
Berlin Marathon results
NYC Marathon
What we're reading/listening to:
The Berry Pickers by Amanda Peters
Emily Saul’s Pre-Marathon Meditation
Armchair Expert interview with Ke Huy Quan
The College Football Enquirer Podcast2024-10-011h 00
The Running for Real PodcastStefanie Flippin: This Sport Is Not a Solo SportStefanie Flippin is one of the fastest women in the world at the 100 mile distance, but she isn’t exclusively a record-setting ultra runner. She’s also a running coach, writer, co-host of the “Making Strides” podcast, and a board-certified foot and ankle surgeon, who gets as much or more satisfaction from helping others achieve their goals as she does from reaching her own. For complete show notes and links, visit our website at runningforreal.com/episode414. Thank you to Precision Fuel & Hydration, LEVER, and Runna for sponsoring this episode. Precisio...2024-08-301h 08
The Trail Network PodcastEpisode 18: Alex Staten & Stefanie Flippin - Alex's Race at Western States 100 as this Year's Gu Energy & Rising Hearts AthleteOn this week’s episode, we chat with Alex Staten and Stefanie Flippin. Alex is a trail and ultra runner from Fayetteville, Arkansas, a Diné and Mexican woman, and this year’s Gu Energy Labs and Rising Hearts athlete in the Western States Endurance Run. If you followed along with Golden Hour at Western States, you followed Alex’s journey from Olympic Valley to Placer High, where she missed the cut off on the track by 2 minutes and 50 seconds. Her day was one of rising above countless challenges and willing her body to the finish line, for reasons far beyond...2024-07-181h 23Making StridesEpisode 12 - Allyship, Intention and ImpactA recent article on irunfar.com made quite a splash, when the [white] authors called for feedback on the new 'progressive' initiatives launched by the Pro Trail Runners Association, and BIPOC women answered by calling out the lack of intersectionality and diversity.
In this episode, Stef and Carolyn address the harm that was caused while still acknowledging the good intent behind the initiatives, and they discuss the bigger picture of why feminism and inclusivity must be addressed with an openness to accountability.
Show Notes
1:25 - diving into Western States 100 (WSER) and the [lack...2024-07-091h 07Making StridesEpisode 11 - The Venn Diagram OverlapStef and I get more into our different experiences growing up as Asian Americans — like how I felt like I was constantly straddling two separate worlds and identities, while Stef moved about not acknowledging her Asian ancestry. We also share about the steps we’ve taken as adults to reclaim and celebrate our heritage, whether through cooking more cultural foods, amplifying Asian American runners, or participating in more Asian American-centered events.
This was a whole therapy session, yall!
We also start to touch upon our thoughts on how social medi...2024-06-271h 05
Healthy Runner Podcast233. Blackcurrant Extract for Running with CurraNZ Founder Fleur CushmanHave you struggled to recover from your runs and strength workouts? Do your legs feel heavy or you just don’t have that push you need to run at race pace during your quality workouts? Have you struggled with runners trots during long races? Blackcurrant extract may just be the solution for you! These berries have been shown to accelerate recovery, improve endurance and fueling, and protect runners against gastric stress in the heat. If you're looking to learn more about blackcurrant extract supplementation then Fleur Cushman has got you covered! 2024-06-2045 minMaking StridesEpisode 10 - LIVE from the Boston Marathon!Buckle up! You're gonna wanna take notes, because in this convo, Stef and Carolyn talk with the indomitable Kayla Jeter and Charlie Dark!
This episode was recorded live, from The View Boston, during the Boston Marathon weekend -- exactly one month following the completion of lululemon's Further ultramarathon project.
We spoke about how we define ourselves and the importance of separating what we do from who we are. Charlie shared the impact of receiving Great Britain's MBE for his service and long-withstanding impacts on the community, as well as ho...2024-05-211h 35Making StridesEpisode 9 - LIVE from lululemon Further Ultramarathon!Out in the desert of Palm Springs, CA, a team of ten women set out on a 6-day, ultramarathon, with the goal of breaking world records and going "Further" than any team of women had gone before: enter, the lululemon Further Project!
When the dust settled, the ten women collectively ran approximately 3,000 miles and broke 12 world records! They also provided an unprecedented amount of physiological data that will change the course of women's running.
In this episode, Stef and Carolyn -- both of whom participated in Further as an athlete and crew...2024-05-131h 25
Trail Runner NationEP 674: Gut Check: Managing GI DistressToday, we're excited to have a returning guest, Dr. Stefanie Flippin. Not only is Stefanie a board-certified foot and ankle surgeon with a private practice, but she’s also an elite trail runner, an accomplished coach, a freelance writer, and the host of the Making Strides podcast. Stefanie helps us understand GI distress. We’ll explore what causes gastrointestinal discomfort during running, how to address it when it happens, and strategies for preventing it. Whether you’re training for your next ultra or just trying to enjoy your daily jog without discomfort, this discussion will offer valuable insight...2024-04-261h 01RelayCoach's Corner: Expert Form Coaching and "Expanding Your Sweet Spot" with Paul MackinnonRun form coaching is one of the most confusing and most fraught topics in the running space. "Experts" of varying backgrounds seemingly offer up advice from one end of the spectrum to the other.
In this Coach's Corner episode, Stefanie Flippin and Peter Bromka speak with one of the world leaders in this field - Paul Mackinnon. Paul has worked with some of the best runners and in the world, newer amateur runners, and everything in-between. He also helped Peter and some of Peter's athletes which set the stage for this enlightening conversation.
You can...2024-04-121h 04
The Lane 9 Podcast8. Lane 9 with Dr. Stefanie Flippin, Pro Ultrarunner, lululemon FURTHER, and Coaching"It took me a lot of tries to get it right," shares professional ultra-marathoner Dr. Stefanie Flippin, of her journey with the 100-mile distance. Stef is not only a professional ultra-marathoner, sponsored by lululemon and GU energy labs, she's also a podiatrist (currently on sabbatical from private practice but still consulting on medical cases), and a running coach with the Lift Run Perform team. In this conversation with Lane 9 Project co-founder, Heather Caplan RDN, Stef shares insight into how she's managed to run not one but many 100-mile races, winning the 2021 Ultramarathon National Championship (100-Mile distance), and b...2024-04-1158 minRelayCoach's Corner: Training and Scientific Deep Dive into FURTHERIn this episode, Stefanie Flippin provides a deep dive into Lululemon's FURTHER project. Stefanie is a Lululemon sponsored athlete who participated as an athlete, coach, and scientist.
There has been many podcasts and articles published about FURTHER yet this may be the most detailed analysis released at this time.
Stefanie shares her experience along with Peter Bromka with a cameo from Matt Chittim.2024-03-291h 03
Female Athlete Nutrition173. Elite Ultrarunning on a Vegan Diet + Injury Prevention with Dr Stefanie FlippinThis episode of the Female Athlete Nutrition podcast is with professional ultrarunner and board-certified physician and surgeon Dr Stefanie Flippin. Stefanie just completed lululemon’s FURTHER event, running an epic 6-day ultramarathon in the name of science and research into women’s sport. We discuss her career path as a surgeon, as well as her recent decision to step away and prioritize her running and coaching careers. Stefanie shares her athletic background, beginning as a ballet dancer before finding running and now competing as an elite ultrarunner. She talks about how her medical training informs her approach to injuries and...2024-03-141h 02Making StridesEpisode 8 - Baking In Diversity, Equity, Inclusion and BelongingHow do you pull a seat up at the Table, when the Table has historically been an unsafe and unwelcome place for you?
Join us in another episode of the #MakingStridesPod, where we dive into the convo on why it’s so critical for companies and organizations to not simply talk about the value of DEIB, but to have Diversity, Equity, Inclusion, and Belonging “baked in” the entire organizational culture.
We also chat Lunar New Year celebrations, both from our childhood and also how our perspectives have changed as adults...2024-03-0152 minRelayCoach's Corner with Mario FraioliIn this conversation, Mario Fraioli discusses his coaching career, what he loves about the profession, how he has grown as a coach, the challenges his athletes face, his communication around those topics, and much more with Stefanie Flippin and Peter Bromka.
This is our new take on this format. Instead of addressing specific training and racing topics, we want to know about the philosophies and evolution behind some of the best coaches in our sport.
Mario emphasizes the importance of building long-term relationships with athletes and the value of trust and longevity in coaching. He...2024-02-221h 03Making StridesEpisode 7 - Having Peace with our Pace“Not everything that counts can be counted.” Carolyn and Stef are back! The first episode of the year includes a lot of reflections on 2023, both personally and professionally, as well as the plan and mindset for moving into 2024.
As always, thanks for being here!
If you enjoy our convos, please like, subscribe, and leave a positive review!
Show Notes:
0:18 - intro and reconnecting after the holidays
3:18 - reflections on the first year of the Making Strides Podcast!
6:05 - Stef’s reflections on social media presen...2024-02-0642 min
Trail Runner NationEP 657: From Start to Finish: Laying out Your Running CalendarIn this episode, we talk about the strategic aspects of building a race calendar, emphasizing the importance of setting clear goals and having backup plans. Coaches Ian Sharman and Stefanie Flippin join us to help us understand some ways to approach building a race calendar. The conversation goes beyond just focusing on popular races or qualifiers, highlighting the enjoyment of trail running as a sport and the enriching experience it offers beyond mere competition. Special attention is given to alternative ways of experiencing races, like pacing or participating in training camps. The episode also explores the attraction to the i...2024-01-051h 11
Trail Runner NationEP 653: Surgeon by Day, Runner by NightAre you navigating the intricate trails of ultra running, seeking to debunk common myths and embrace effective strategies? Join us as we delve into the world of trail and ultra running with Stefanie Flippin. Stefanie is a coach, freelance writer, podcaster (Making Strides), and...did we mention she is a board-certified foot and ankle surgeon and runs her own private practice. In 2021, she won the USATF 100-mile National Championships with a time of 14:35, one of the top North American achievements. Stefanie recently wrote an article in Trail Runner Magazine, "Common Misconceptions in Training for Trail an...2023-12-071h 05Making StridesEpisode 6 - The Invisible Load We CarryCarolyn and Stef talk about bearing the impact and invisible load of microaggressions and discrimination, both in running and in life. Is it fair? How to we protect our peace while continuing to show up in the sport? We also discuss the importance of naming the problems we want to change.
Show notes:
6:25 - how raising a teen daughter who is Asian American brings to light the invisible burdens that women of color need to navigate
9:00 - Stef discusses impact of being reprimanded on runs, on multiple occasions
16:30...2023-10-121h 03RelayDr. Megan Roche: The Rise of Multi-Sport Athletes to the Top of Pro Trail RunningStefanie Flippin and Matt Chittim welcome one of good friends, Dr. Megan Roche, to the show.
Megan is one of best runners and coaches in trail running and an experienced researcher at Stanford University.
The three of us have a conversation around the current state of trail and ultrarunning, the decision making process for post college athletes about potentially joining the sport, and how some of the best runners in the sport (Dylan Bowman, Katie Schide, Drew Holman, Tori McCann, Adam Merry, and many others) focused on other sports in college and why that may...2023-09-291h 02RelayCoach's Corner: Peak Marathon Training WorkoutsMarathon season is upon and we have you covered! In this episode Dr. Stefanie Flippin and Matt Chittim share their favorite peak marathon training workouts for runners of all abilities. From sub-elite runners all the way up to new marathoners, Matt and Stef provide insight into key workouts that will help runners make the most of their marathon experiences.
2023-09-0847 minRelayGroup Chat: World Championships, Noah Lyles, Jakob Ingebrigtsen, and LeadvilleGroup Chat is back and we have a packed house to talk about a fantastic running weekend. We start with a discussion of Leadville then we focus the bulk of episode on the World Championships (14:30). We talk about some of the elite performances and top shelf celebrations - on which we had some strong disagreements.
In this episode we are joined by Laura Thweatt, Tommie Runz, Marcus Brown, Stefanie Flippin, Peter Bromka, Lindsey Hein, and Matt Chittim. 2023-08-2243 minRelayGroup Chat: Olympic Marathon Trials Hot Takes, Best Female Road Runner, and Flying ElbowsToday on Group Chat we dive into the hottest topics of the last week (literally and metaphorically). First we do a frame-by-frame breakdown of what may, or may not, have been a flying elbow between Addisu Yihune and Conner Mantz 200 meters from the finish in a battle to win the Beach to Beacon 10k. Click here to see for yourself.
Then we revel in the greatness of Keira D'Amato and discuss if she has the title of the best women's road runner.
Athing Mu was in the news this week after her coach raised the p...2023-08-0853 minMaking StridesEpisode 5: Barriers to Entry“Even the decision to train for a race is a privilege itself.”
Episode 5 of the #MakingStridesPod, ‘Barriers to Entry,’ drops today!
In this episode, Stef and I get into how participating in a trail or ultra race event isn’t as simple as ‘just stepping outside’ (as some claim).
There’s a reason why women only comprise 23% of the trail and ultra scene (and that number drops to 16% at distances over 50 miles), or why fewer than 25% of participants in the outdoors are People of Color (and yes, that number dropped starting in 2020...2023-08-0350 minRelayGroup Chat: Our Favorite Moments of 2023 and What We're Excited AboutWelcome to the public launch of Relay!
Relay is a running podcast dedicated to conversation, commentary, and fun.
Our team has someone for everything, from pros to amateurs, track nerds to ultra athletes, shoe experts, coaches, and TV commentators.
We offer an informed perspective with enough hilarious tangents to keep you on your toes. Like being on your favorite group run with friends.
Every Tuesday we will be releasing a Group Chat episode featuring most of our team in which we discuss current topics in the running world.
Today...2023-08-011h 02
Everyday UltraStefanie Flippin on Keys to Improving Ultrarunning Fitness, Health, and Mental StrengthTo be a better ultraunner, it takes more than simply stacking on more mileage or adding in workouts to your training. In fact, it requires you to be holistically healthy if you want to perform at the highest level.
For Stefanie Flippin, that has helped her go from middle-of-the-pack runner to an elite endurance athlete and notching up wins and podium finishes at some of the most competitive ultras in the US. And in this episode, she shares what's helped her, so you can improve your own ultrarunning fitness.
...2023-07-071h 10Making StridesEpisode 4: De-Centering White Comfort“Until the aftermath of 2020, I felt a sense of embarrassment, sharing some of the [racist] experiences that I’ve had, and I think it stems from the fact that I didn’t want my close friends — who are white — to feel uncomfortable, or like I was pointing fingers.” - @stefanieannflippin
In our fourth episode, ‘De-Centering White Comfort,’ Stef and I (Carolyn) reflect on the events surrounding the Boston Marathon weekend, including the over-policing of the only Black-and-Brown cheer zone at the marathon and its aftermath. We also talk about the ways we are both un-learning the...2023-06-2048 min
Healthy Runner Podcast178. Finding Gratitude Through Running Injury with Stefanie FlippinIf you are an often-injured runner or if you just suffered your first injury that has put you on the sidelines after years of being a durable runner you will want to listen to this story to provide you the inspiration you need! Stefanie Flippin is a professional ultrarunner at lululemon, coach, and surgeon specializing in lower extremity injuries and has treated hundreds of runners in her career. Until it was her turn to be sidelined. We dive into the following and so much more in this conversation: - Why...2023-06-011h 05
The Rambling Runner PodcastUPDATED #538 - Stefanie Flippin and Lululemon's Massive Entry into Women's RunningTwo days ago Lululemon altered the face of women's running by announcing their Further initiative and ten new Global Ambassadors that include some of the best and most interesting women in the running community. One of those amazing women is my good friend, and friend of the pod, Stefanie Flippin. In this episode we breakdown everything about this partnership, how it came about, what it means for the running community, and she illuminates what contracts and compensation actually look like for U.S. pro runners.Here is what Stefanie wrote about...2023-05-2753 minMaking StridesEpisode 3: LIVE show at the Boston Marathon“When we don’t behave how we are expected to, based on stereotypes, it’s jarring for people!” - @irunfortheglory
“I definitely did not see many athletes that looked like me, so that’s been on the forefront of my mind now in my own professional running career.” - @stefanieannflippin
This was an incredibly meaningful and candid conversation between Mirna Valerio, Stefanie Flippin, and Carolyn Su. We covered topics ranging from our own, personal journeys in the sport; to how we push back against the negative stereotypes and status quo of who belongs in the...2023-05-121h 35Making StridesEpisode 2: Brand Partnerships & Sponsorships“Don’t sell yourself short; don’t let imposter syndrome cause you to shrink yourself and settle. A year from now, you want to be able to look back and know in your heart and in your gut that you felt good about the partnership — that you felt seen, understood and known.” - Carolyn
This episode, we talk about WORKING WITH BRANDS: what has been the industry norm? What would it look like for companies to consider athletes, whether professional or amateur, as multi-faceted, comprehensive humans, instead of just as marketing tools or performance stats?
We also sh...2023-04-251h 01
Making StridesEpisode 1: Hello and Welcome!Announcing, the Making Strides Podcast!
We are so glad you're here! Stefanie and I (Carolyn) are both women who stumbled into the sport of running in our 20s, and neither of us would have ever imagined how running would one day lead to us creating a podcast for YOU, our beloved, running community!
Stef is a coach and professional trail and ultrarunner based out of Colorado, where she also runs her private practice as a foot & ankle surgeon. Carolyn is a writer and marathoner based out of Boston, and she is most known for her...2023-04-2535 min
The Rambling Runner Podcast#525 - Training Talk LIVE with Peter BromkaLast Monday we had our inaugural Training Talk LIVE call on Relay and it was everything we hoped it would be! More specifically, it was a space for Relay subscribers and creators to have an informal chat about our training, racing, goals, and challenges with plenty of fun randomness thrown into the mix.We will be doing this every Monday at 2pm est so come join us! Relay is a collaborative of elite runners and running content creators publishing high-end writing, audio/podcasts, and video. These pieces provide insight, knowledge, and entertainment to dedicated runners...2023-04-1051 minThe Rambling Runner Podcast#519 - Andrea Pomaranski: Greatness After TragedyWe are re-releasing our conversation with Andrea Pomaranski from October, 2021 after she finished as the 10th American woman at the Boston Marathon at the age of 39 because Andrea is at it again! She just won the 50K national title along with setting a new American masters record at the distance.Andrea's story is much more than merely running well as a masters athlete. Here is her post after the 2021 Boston Marathon that puts her accomplishments into the context of her life:"My heart is so full of gratitude …..10th American in the Boston Marathon in my...2023-03-2058 min
The Rambling Runner Podcast#515 - Jereny Rivera: Attacking Big GoalsJereny started running in 2015 and ran her first marathon in 5 hours and 25 minutes. Since then, she's lost over 50 lbs. and knocked 2.5+ hours off her time. Last month she ran a 2:47 in Houston and she has been smashing several shorter races in-and-around her local Orlando running scene. Jereny is in a similar position to where Stefanie Flippin was in season one of Road to the Trials - her big stretch goal is to qualify for the trials. An enormous feet and one that will require all of Jereny's considerable will and drive.In this episode Jereny details why...2023-03-0749 min
Road to the TrialsEp. 5 - Jereny RiveraJereny started running in 2015 and ran her first marathon in 5 hours and 25 minutes. Since then, she's lost over 50 lbs. and knocked 2.5+ hours off her time. Last month she ran a 2:47 in Houston and she has been smashing several shorter races in-and-around her local Orlando running scene. Jereny is in a similar position to where Stefanie Flippin was in season one - her big stretch goal is to qualify for the trials. An enormous feet and one that will require all of Jereny's considerable will and drive. In this episode Jereny details why this goal is so important for her...2023-02-1743 minThe Rambling Runner Podcast#508 - Coach's Corner with Stefanie Flippin: Confidence, Belief, and Mental TrainingThe February episode of Coach's Corner LIVE on Relay is out and it may have been our best one yet. Many Relay subscribers sent in questions about the mental side of running/racing and they were fantastic. Over the course of an hour we answered the following questions:
"I enjoy running far, but am looking at making the leap from doing 50 milers as my longest ever distance to my first 100 miler in the fall. How do I conceptualize and build mental strength in training, knowing I'll be running twice as far as I ever have?"
"How do I...2023-02-101h 04
The Rambling Runner Podcast#506 - Road to the Trials Season Three Kick-Off with Stefanie Flippin and Peter BromkaThe Road to the Trials has returned for season three and we are fired up! We will be bringing you a yearlong, behind the scenes, look at the training and racing of some of America's best runners as they prepare for the Olympic Marathon Trials on February 3, 2024. In this amazing season we will be following Nell Rojas, CJ Albertson, Sara Vaughn, Dani Moreno, Nico Montañez, Carmen Graves, Ramiro “Curly” Guillen, and Jereny Rivera.In this episode we are joined by Stefanie Flippin and Peter Bromka. Stefanie is a professional ultra runner and doctor who co-owns her own p...2023-02-031h 07
Road to the TrialsSeason 3 Kick-Off with Stefanie Flippin and Peter BromkaThe Road to the Trials has returned for season three and we are fired up! We will be bringing you a yearlong, behind the scenes, look at the training and racing of some of America's best runners as they prepare for the Olympic Marathon Trials on February 3, 2024. In this amazing season we will be following Nell Rojas, CJ Albertson, Sara Vaughn, Dani Moreno, Nico Montañez, Carmen Graves, Ramiro “Curly” Guillen, and Jereny Rivera.
In this episode we are joined by Stefanie Flippin and Peter Bromka. Stefanie is a professional ultra runner and doctor who co-owns her own p...2023-02-031h 02
The SPARC PodcastE23: Stefanie FlippinWe were utterly amazed at Stefanie Flippin as she shared her story with us! Listen as we chat with Stefanie about her upbringing, her accomplishments, her experiences, her strength in the face of hardship, and her ultra running.
*Note: In this episode we briefly mention Stefanie's sponsorship with Hoka. This was recorded Fall '22, and she has since gained new sponsors.2023-01-181h 01
The Stellium Astrology Podcast#124 Graham Hancock’s Ancient Apocalypse – Why Is He So Obsessed?I recently watched the Netflix Docuseries: Ancient Apocalypse with Graham Hancock – it wasn’t the first time I’d been introduced to his theories and ideas (I’m an alternative podcast nerd from the mid-noughties) – however, it was the first time I’d taken a look at his birth chart. What I find most interesting is not his theories, but how his mind is able to make such connections and most importantly: WHY he feels motivated to uncover this mystery. Please let me know what you think of the episode – have you seen the series or followed Gra...2022-12-2337 minThe Rambling Runner Podcast#493 - CIM Live Shows: Alison Mariella Desir, Mike "Kofuzi" Ko, Jess Mena, and Ashley PaulsonThis past weekend we took the Rambling Runner Podcast on the road to the California International Marathon! This fantastic race brings in runners from all over the country who are itching to reach a big goal. The energy surrounding the event is palpable and it's always one of the highlights of my year.In this episode we have four back-to-back live shows featuring:
Alison Mariella Desir: Discussing her book "Running While Black"
Mike "Kofuzi" Ko: Talking about running three marathons and eight week and Shoe Talk (of course)
Jess Mena, DPT: All about marathon recovery from...2022-12-061h 06
She's a DPMDr. Stefanie Flippin: Ultra Trail and Road Runner, Hoka Athlete, Running Coach and Private Practice Co-OwnerWelcome Dr. Stefanie Flippin, DPM to this week's episode of She's a DPM! Dr Stefanie Flippin is a foot and ankle surgeon located in Front Range Colorado. Besides co-owning her own practice with her husband, she is a professional ultra trail and road runner for HOKA. She is the 2021 USATF 100-mile road national champion and 5th fastest all-time American woman for the distance in 14 hours and 4 minutes.IG: @stefanieannflippinPatreon: https://www.patreon.com/relay Welcome to She’s a DPM. A podcast for women to sh...2022-11-0936 min
Steep Life MediaStefanie Flippin & Patrick Reagan are Chasing Gold at the 2022 Javelina JundredTrail Runners! Welcome back to Chasing Gold, where we are chatting with some of the front-runners coming to the Javelina Jundred, hoping to get one of the two coveted Golden Tickets into the 2023 Western States 100-Mile Endurance Run. Today we are welcoming Stefanie Flippin & Patrick Reagan2022-10-2734 min
Singletrack2022 Javelina Jundred Preview | Analysis, Storylines, PredictionsText us your thoughts about this episode or ideas for future episodes!In this episode, I am joined by Brett Hornig and Leah Yingling to preview the 2022 Javelina Jundred.We analyze the course, talk about what it's going to take to be successful, note some of the interesting storylines around the event, and make our predictions for the female and male top-5 finishers and golden ticket winners this year.Sponsors:InsideTracker - go to (https://info.insidetracker.com/singletrack) to get 20% off your next order.Kodiak Cakes - use code 2022-10-251h 05SingletrackBrittany Peterson | 2022 Javelina Jundred Pre-Race InterviewText us your thoughts about this episode or ideas for future episodes!Brittany Peterson is a professional trail and ultra runner for Nike based in Pocatello, ID lining up for the 2022 Javelina Jundred.Sponsors:InsideTracker - go to (https://info.insidetracker.com/singletrack) to get 20% off your next order.Kodiak Cakes - use code Singletrack15 at checkout on their website (https://kodiakcakes.com/) to get 15% off your next orderGnarly Nutrition - use code Singletrack20 at checkout on their website (https://gognarly.com/) to get 20% off your next order2022-10-2215 minSingletrackArlen Glick | 2022 Javelina Jundred Pre-Race InterviewText us your thoughts about this episode or ideas for future episodes!Arlen Glick is a trail and ultra runner based in Massillon, OH lining up for the 2022 Javelina Jundred.Sponsors:InsideTracker - go to (https://info.insidetracker.com/singletrack) to get 20% off your next order.Kodiak Cakes - use code Singletrack15 at checkout on their website (https://kodiakcakes.com/) to get 15% off your next orderGnarly Nutrition - use code Singletrack20 at checkout on their website (https://gognarly.com/) to get 20% off your next orderT...2022-10-2216 minSingletrackDakota Jones | Javelina Jundred Pre-Race InterviewText us your thoughts about this episode or ideas for future episodes!Dakota Jones is a professional trail runner for Nnormal based in Salt Lake City, UT lining up for the 2022 Javalina Jundred.Sponsors:InsideTracker - go to (https://info.insidetracker.com/singletrack) to get 20% off your next order.Kodiak Cakes - use code Singletrack15 at checkout on their website (https://kodiakcakes.com/) to get 15% off your next orderGnarly Nutrition - use code Singletrack20 at checkout on their website (https://gognarly.com/) to get 20% off your next order2022-10-2115 minSingletrackPatrick Reagan | Javelina Jundred Pre-Race InterviewText us your thoughts about this episode or ideas for future episodes!Patrick Reagan is a professional trail runner for Hoka based in Savannah, GA lining up for the 2022 Javelina Jundred.Sponsors:InsideTracker - go to (https://info.insidetracker.com/singletrack) to get 20% off your next order.Kodiak Cakes - use code Singletrack15 at checkout on their website (https://kodiakcakes.com/) to get 15% off your next orderGnarly Nutrition - use code Singletrack20 at checkout on their website (https://gognarly.com/) to get 20% off your next order2022-10-2122 min