Voice Of Runners

#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 city marathon Here is Frankie’s Bio: Frankie Ruiz co-founded Miami-based PR Racing, Inc which served as the launching pad for the Miami Marathon. In '13, the company was acquired by Life Time Fitness. Currently, Frankie is the Chief Running Officer of the company. He is also the cross country coach for Belen Jesuit School since '02, during that tenure he has lead them to 7 State Championships. Ruiz was a T&F collegiate athlete at FIU. In '09, Frank

#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.

MRuns 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. He will be there to help or pace you. In this episode, we talked about: *on being a pacer *pacing different events *running different events around the world *more Find Gary on twitter at @gdixon61 NOTE: In the UK pace groups refer as buses. So each time slot is classed as a 'bus'! Please subscribe to #MRuns podcast “Voice Of Runners” #VoiceOfRunners at iTunes, Google Play, Stitcher Radio, and more. Enj

#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!

#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, we talked about following: -Dopey Challenge at the Walt Disney World Marathon -Kristin Running journey -Being Social Media Influencer -Be a mom runner -New City Marathon's Social Media ambassador for a day -Being a Social runner -more Blog post: http://bamagirlruns.blogspot.com/ Enjoy! Music by www.bensound.com

#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 and covering events around the world -How to run races beyond your comfort zones/regions -Building great running community and environment -more Note: Podcast hosting moved to SoundCloud.com from Mruns.com. If you are use iTunes to listen to Mruns' podcast, nothing changed for you. @MaratonRuns on SoundCloud: https://soundcloud.com/marathonruns Enjoy! MRuns.com @MarathonRuns Music by www.bensound.com Photo: Bryon Powell

#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/monthly/yearly and life time goals. Sometime, it is hard to stay with all those goals. We hope that this episode will help you find ways to achieve your yearly running goals as well as staying active goals. In this episode, we talked about: how to set running resolution goals how to train year around pacing/coaching more NOTE: Direct download still does not work. Enjoy! MRuns.com @MarathonRuns Music by www.bensound.com Music by http://www.bensound.co

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#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) was founded to promote the importance of injury prevention and safety on all levels of the youth sports community through education and research. NCSS focuses on decreasing the number and/or severity of injuries through developing and teaching sports safety courses and collecting, analyzing and researching injury data. History: In 2001, the Nat

#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 Happy New Year 2017. Thanks for listening to MRuns’ podcast in 2016. Looking forward to bring you great podcast episode for 2017! MRuns.com @MarathonRuns Music by www.bensound.com

#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 heart touching and inspirational interview. Enjoy the interview. In this episode, I talked to Lori about: Her life time running journey Dream of running her First NYC marathon Accident Learning to walk again Learning to run again Journey through road of New York and more Some of accident stories on Lori:

MR37: 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 nationally competitive ultra trail runner currently living in Atlanta GA having recently moved from the Northeast region (Delaware) this summer. She holds numerous female course records for trail and ultra races including the Twisted Branch 100K (NY), Stumpys trail marathon (DE), Labor pains 12 hour race (PA), Maryland Heat Race (MD), Santa Barbara Red Rocks 50M (CA),Dirty German 50K (PA), X

In 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.bensound.com

#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

In 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

#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 winner about training and reason for running the race Race director about the race Waiting till last runner and more I hope you enjoy this episode. If you are iTuner, please subscribe/rate/review. Thanks for your support and enjoy! Music by http://www.bensound.com Download file iTunes: https://itunes.apple.com/mr/podcast/voice-of-runners/id1110561350

#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/2gGFdDa Mt. Mist 50k Past interview with David: httpv://www.youtube.com/watch?v=2UFUOuIQKIc If you are iTuners, please subscribe/rate/review. Visit Mruns.com for latest race photos, podcast, and more MP3 Download MRuns on iTunes Music by http://www.bensound.com

In 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 Point to Point endurance run starting at Pine Glen Campground in Choccolocco Mgt Area just northeast of Heflin AL. 100.59 miles in length with just over 14,000 ft of climb and descent with a total of 28,000 ft of elevation change. Enjoy! Photos: https://www.facebook.com/marathonRuns/photos/?tab=album&album_id=1238142062912599 MRuns on iTunes: https://itunes.apple.com/mr/podcast/voice-of-runners/id1110561350 Music by ht

It was great to talk with many local as well as out of the state runners during the Endless Miles at Veteran’s Park in Alabaster, Alabama – oct 22-23, 2016 where runners ran 48, 24, and 12 hrs. It was fun listing and learning about their journey to different distances while they were doing it. This is on location interview. Enjoy! Results are posted at : https://ultrasignup.com/results_event.aspx?did=40177 Music by http://www.bensound.com Run With It Quilts: http://www.gallery123uniques.com/

#MR29: It was great catching up with Kip Chasse’ who is attempting the 9th Pinhoti 100. Kip has been running Pinhoti 100 since the inaugural year. He brings a lot expertise and experience running the Pinhoti 100 race. Even though all 800 miles journey on those Pinhoti trail had not been easy, but he looks forward to come back every year. It was fun talking to Kip about his 800 years journey. In this episode, we talk about Kip’s running journey First year of Pinhoti 100 Joy and struggles through 800 miles of Pinhoti Pinhoti 100 course what to look forward for On Becoming the Pinhoti 900 miles Club Member more Enjoy! Learn more about Faithful Guardian Training Center where Kip helps others to becoming an ultra runner like him at www.faithfulguardian.com Music by http://www.bensound.com