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RunChats with @RonRunsNYC
by Ron Romano
Talking all things running, exploring how inspiring endurance athletes keep grinding, and Stay in the Fight!
Episodes
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Atlantic CEO & American Record Holder Nicholas Thompson on Breakthroughs, Pushing Past Your Limits, & the Inspiration Behind The Running Ground | RunChats Ep.143
Today I sat down with Nicholas Thompson, CEO of The Atlantic, world-class masters runner, and author of the national bestseller and Kirkus Reviews Best Book of the Year, "The Running Ground." We dove into: -Why we push ourselves to our physical limits -Breakthroughs that only happen on the run…
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Polly Cunes - Making Dreams Come True With Hard Work (and the magic mirror) | RunChats Ep.142
Polly Cunes has been on quite the marathon journey. In 2008, at age 25, she ran 3:25 in her first marathon as a bucket list item, and recently rocked a 2:41 PR at Chicago—17 years later! Polly is a mom of two, a teacher, and a master of juggling hard training and chasing down big goals. She…
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Kelsi Chappell - Keep Showing Up! | RunChats Ep.141
Kelsi Chappell is on a TEAR! A 2:43:15 PR at Boston followed by a 2:49:31 at London... ...Just 6 DAYS APART! Then? She wins the hilly Bristol Half by breaking her own course record of 1:24:57! Kelsi is not just a rockstar runner, she's also a Team O'Leary Coach—helping others chase big goals. We...
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Jack Anstey - From the Outback to Flagstaff: the Highs & Lows of an Aussie Pro! | RunChats Ep.140
Meet Jack Anstey, we covered his journey from "the Outback" in Alice Springs, Australia, to the US for college at Illinois State University—where he initially struggled to find his footing before becoming an All-American and enjoying the best years of his life. After graduating in 2021, Jack…
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Marie-Ange Brumelot - Little Miracles & Big Community: An Inspiring Journey from Injury to the Podium | RunChats Ep.139
"An individual medal isn't won alone." -Marie-Ange Brumelot "I have so much to share and sometimes the story feels too big to sum up in one post. Over the past few months, I faced a torn glute, a broken bone, and 11 weeks away from the sport I love. There were countless tears of sadness, but also…
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Marathon Talk With Deena Kastor & Martin Yelling | RunChats Ep.138
What a treat it was to welcome legendary hosts, Deena Kastor and Martin Yelling from The Marathon Talk Podcast. They recently ran NYC for fun and fully immersed themselves in the 5 Boro Block Party. They stopped for selfies, chatted up other runners, and shared their perspectives on what it was...
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Rise Above, Achieve Beyond with Adam Popp | RunChats Ep.137
Adam is a 12-year combat veteran of the Air Force with deployments to Iraq & Afghanistan as an Explosive Ordnance Disposal (EOD) team leader. In 2007, while working to disarm a roadside bomb (IED) in Afghanistan, Adam was injured by a secondary IED—resulting in the amputation of his right leg…
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Live at the Sydney Marathon Expo with Kelly Willis | RunChats Ep.136
This was a FUN live interactive expo chat with one of my running besties Kelly Willis! Kelly is an inspiring former guest (episode 64), fellow 3X Six-Star finisher, and 4X World Age Group competitor! Kelly and I discussed what inspires us, what keeps the fire burning, the biggest challenges we've...
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Talking All Things Sydney Marathon with James Constantine, Digital Marketing Manager for the TCS Sydney Marathon | RunChats Ep.135
James expertly broke down the exciting new course, the Fan Zones that will be bringing the hype, community engagement, support from sponsors and volunteers, as well as the vision, hard work, and steps taken by the team to be on the doorstep of becoming the 7th World Marathon Major. We cover all...
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Alan Ruben — Becoming a Marathon Legend! | RunChats Ep.134
"At my best, I was trying to be competitive with myself to get the best out of what I could do." -Alan Ruben Alan Ruben is an icon in the NYC running community—a paragon of consistency and an inspiration to so many in the masters running world for his remarkable running resume. Alan has completed...
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Gordon Bakoulis on Gratitude, Longevity, and Continuing to Inspire! | RunChats Ep.133
"You just have to be so grateful for the races that go according to plan and where you do set a dream goal and achieve that dream goal. Nobody's written anybody's future—it's not scripted, so you have to make the most of the moments that you have in running. That can be true in any era, at any…
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Dakotah Lindwurm — Grandma's LIVE With an Olympian (Live from Grandma's Marathon) | RunChats Ep.132
It was a HUGE honor to host and share this live convo from Grandma's with rockstar Olympian and 2X Grandma's Champ, Dakotah Lindwurm! We discussed Dakotah manifesting her Paris Olympic dream, what it means to be called an Olympian, her buildup for Orlando & plan for Paris, and why Grandma's is so...
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Marathon LEGEND Dick Beardsley (Live from Grandma's Marathon) | RunChats Ep.131
It was a HUGE honor to host and share this live convo from Grandma's with marathon LEGEND, Dick Beardsley! We discussed his iconic 1982 'Duel In the Sun' with Alberto Salazar, his co-win in the 1981 inaugural London Marathon with Inge Simonsen, and his 2:09:36 course record at Grandma's in 1981...
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Sydney Marathon Tips (IG Live) | RunChats Ep.130
We're talking ALL things Sydney Marathon in this IG Live Convo with 2X Olympian Eloise Wellings, Race Director Wayne Larden, and Digital Marketing Manager James Constantine. The Sydney Marathon is a candidate race, poised to become the seventh of the Abbott World Marathon Majors. We broke it all...
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London Marathon Tips with Kelly Brown Willis (IG Live) | RunChats Ep.129
London Marathon tips with one of my running besties, Kelly Brown Willis, fellow 3X Six-Star finisher and inspiring former guest (Episode 64). This episode is a deep dive into all things London! Weekend logistics, fun events, shakeouts, fueling, course strategy, mindset tips, and more. Please…
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Boston Marathon Tips with Brendon O'Leary (IG Live) | RunChats Ep.128
This episode is for anyone running the 128th Boston Marathon and everyone who has it on their long-term radar. Coach Brendon O'Leary of O'Leary Racing Team joined me on an IG live and we took a deep dive into all things Boston. Race logistics, the Expo, weekend activities, shakeouts, fueling…
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Tokyo Marathon Tips with Naomi Fox (IG Live) | RunChats Ep.127
We've got tons of Tokyo tips & questions answered from yesterday's IG Live convo with Naomi. Big thanks to all who joined—we look forward to seeing you in Tokyo! Naomi was a great co-host and is running for her Six-Star, like so many others. She asked me her top-of-mind questions and we answered...
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Tammy Hsieh - 2:37:00: An OTQ Race For the Ages! | RunChats Ep.126
In one of the most inspiring running stories of the year, Tammy Hsieh ran 2:37:00 at CIM and hit the OTQ standard on the number to qualify for the US Olympic Marathon Trials in Orlando, FL on Feb 3, 2024! When Tammy turned the final corner, the finish line clock read 2:36:50 and she kicked for…
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Polly Moody - Focusing On Joy & the Process To Find Her Best | RunChats Ep.125
Meet Polly Moody, mom of two, full-time teacher, and 2:46 marathoner! Polly tore her ACL and meniscus two years ago when her running had been on an upward trajectory. She tackled a long, difficult rehab where she faced a number of setbacks and had serious doubts about whether she would make it…
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Simone Carniglia - Running & Inspiring the Type One Diabetes Community | RunChats Ep.124
Meet Simone Carniglia, Six-Star finisher, and Guinness World Record holder as the fastest runner with Type One diabetes—with an amazing average time of 2:42:30 per race! Simone started his running journey to lose weight and was inspired by Stefano Baldini, the great Italian marathoner who won the...
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Catching Up with Jereny Rivera on Training with Low Ferritin & Her Build for CIM (IG Live) | RunChats Ep.123
We're catching up with Jereny Rivera on her recent training in the Florida heat and delving into her experience with ferritin iron deficiency. I really enjoyed having her back to share insights on her transformational journey to inspire runners and how she perseveres in the face of challenges and...
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NYC Marathon Course Guide (IG Live with Kate Pallardy) | RunChats Ep.122
This episode is from an IG Live covering a course breakdown of the New York City Marathon with 19th place finisher in the 2017 NYC Marathon, Kate Pallardy. Kate is a rockstar and was my episode 100 guest, which we recorded the night before last year's race. Topics we covered include: -Expo & race...
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Rob Dalto - Chasing Down Six-Star Dreams, an Abbott Slam, & Creating Community | RunChats Ep.121
Meet Rob Dalto, Six-Star finisher, Abbott ambassador, and running community builder. When Rob's dad was battling cancer in 2017, running marathons with his sister, Nicole, became a way for his family to bond together. His dad enjoyed watching them race and they made him a big part of their…
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Natalie Dau - Run Like a Woman! | RunChats Ep.120
Meet Natalie Dau, best-selling author, ultra runner, and travel/lifestyle content creator extraordinaire! We discussed the origin of 'Run Like a Woman', why it's such an important topic, and the amazing response it has received. We also dive into Natalie's drive, energy, and upcoming passion...
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Acupuncture for Runners with Teddy Levarda (Summer Series #2) | RunChats Ep.119
Meet Teddy Levarda, Licensed Acupuncturist at Morningside Acupuncture M.S., L.A., Dipl. O.M. (NCCAOM) Teddy joined me for a FUN and informative IG Live RunChat, where we discussed the value of utilizing dry needling, acupuncture to treat chronic pain, running, and sports injuries. Teddy &...
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Sara Girotto - I Belong—Becoming Faster as a Master! | RunChats Ep.118
Sara Girotto on mindset, learning, and working with her coach Steve Hranilovich to accept "I Belong" in the American Development Corral—along with CRUSHING a 2:55 Chicago Marathon and winning her Age Group in a World Marathon Major. For every runner out there that has gotten a late start, Sara's...
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Go Run Stronger with Dr. Gaby Go | RunChats Ep.117
Meet Dr. Gaby Go, sports & performance physical therapist, run & injury prevention coach, Boston Marathon qualifier, and founder of Go Run Stronger. Gaby joined me for a FUN and informative IG Live RunChat, where we discussed the value of adding PT and strength training to your running to be the...
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Lauren Hagans - Conquering Uncharted Territory; Breaking the Tape in her Debut Marathon! | RunChats Ep.116
Meet Lauren Hagans, the 2024 Grandma's Marathon Champion, who made a sensational marathon debut, scorching a 2:25:55—running the fourth-fastest U.S. debut of all time! Though Lauren has coached many marathoners—and is surrounded by strong, NAZ Elite rockstar marathoning teammates who shared…
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Angela Maciocia - You're Built From Hard Things! | RunChats Ep.115
Meet Angela Maciocia, an inspiring elite Canadian Masters runner from Montreal. "You're Built From Hard Things" is the title of this episode and it perfectly personifies Angela's fire, drive, and spirit. She was in severe pain running the Chicago Marathon and her husband and coach, Bruce Raymer,...
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Anna Rohrer - Cultivating Patience & Running with Joy! | RunChats Ep.114
Meet Anna Rohrer, former 8x All-American for Notre Dame and 5x high school national champion whose running has been on fire of late. In the Boston marathon, Anna finished first among the masses, clocking a sensational time of 2:30:52—a personal best of nearly 6 minutes—and placed 22nd overall.…
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Kim Conley On the Launch of Next Best Run! | RunChats Ep.113
2x 5000M Olympian and former podcast guest (Episode 71), Kim Conley returns to RunChats to discuss the launch of Next Best Run. Kim and her coach/husband Drew are building an exciting, personalized online coaching service and community for runners. This conversation is from an IG live I hosted…
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Sydney Devore - Running With Joy; Hunting Her Best! | RunChats Ep.112
Meet Sydney Devore, 2x OTQ and 7th American in Boston in the strongest field ever assembled in the storied race's 127-year history. Sydney set a goal of top 10 and showed up big time, rocking a 2:31:08—closing strong in the hills to get it done! Sydney has overcome a lot of adversity to get to…
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James McKirdy - Bakline's McKirdy Micro Marathon & the McKirdy Trained DNA | RunChats Ep.111
This episode is from my IG Live convo with renowned coach James McKirdy of McKirdy Trained on the exciting upcoming Bakline McKirdy Micro Marathon & 10K on 10/14/23 at Rockland State Park, NY. The Why: to provide the greatest opportunity for athletes to achieve the Olympic Trials qualifying time...
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Andrea Pomaranski - Don't Stop Believing! | RunChats Ep.110
Andrea Pomaranski grew up idolizing Lisa Fernandez and dreamed of one day pitching for the US Softball Team. On March 12th, she set a Masters American Record, scorching a 3:07:48 50K at 6:03P per mile, and won her first USATF National Championship! It was the 2nd fastest US 50K time behind the...
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Lisa Weightman - Keep Chasing Your Dreams! | RunChats Ep.109
"I pledge to be a role model and inspire others to always think beyond their limits to achieve things they never dreamed were possible." -Lisa Weightman, Associate Partner at IBM Australia, Olympian, and High-Performance Coach Meet Lisa Weightman, business leader, badass mom, 4X Olympian, and one...
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Kaydi Bolos - Keep Going! | RunChats Ep.108
"After I had my first child, I suffered from postpartum depression. It was really sad, dark, and scary. Running literally saved me—along with medication, therapy, and help from friends and family. Ever since then, I have never been the same and I still struggle with mental health issues... But...
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Jenny Hitchings - Defying Age—Chasing American & World Records! | RunChats Ep.107
Meet Jenny Hitchings, Masters running icon, 2022 USATF Masters LDR (Long Distance Runner) Athlete of the year, and USATF Hall of Fame runner. In her 50s, Jenny started running faster than ever, breaking barriers for herself and her age that she never thought possible. She holds FIVE (55-59AG)...
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Jereny Rivera - Dreaming Big, Loving the Grind, & Chasing an OTQ! | RunChats Ep.106
Meet Jereny Rivera, who has been on an inspirational, transformational journey from a childhood in poverty where she learned grit and developed her toughness and fire from watching her mom in the most challenging of circumstances. Jereny struggled to connect with others in college. She was…
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Allan Dias - Running to Inspire: Pursuing Endurance Athletics Excellence! | RunChats Ep.105
Meet Allan Dias, former real-life rock star, bass guitarist, and songwriter for Public Image Ltd (PiL). After twenty years of touring, the performing, partying lifestyle had taken a big toll on him—and he finally stepped away for health reasons. He came back stateside, walked into a bike shop,...
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Amelia Rivera-Wong - Boston Mama Strong—Finishing Her 1st Boston 31 Weeks Pregnant! | RunChats Ep.104
Meet Amelia Rivera-Wong, DPT by day, badass endurance athlete, wife to Andy, and new mom to her beautiful son Cameron all the rest of the time. Amelia's competitive drive was forged as a kid doing crunch competitions with her twin before bedtime and spending long hours at their town community…
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Neely Gracey - Trust the Process! | RunChats Ep.103
Meet Neely Gracey, 4-time Olympic Trials Qualifier (12, 16, 20, 24), top American at the 2016 Boston Marathon, and the 11th American female EVER to break 70 minutes in the half marathon. Neely is fresh off her 9th place finish at CIM—this year's USATF Championship Race—where she rocked a sizzling...
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Sarah Biehl - The Third Time is the Charm—2022 JFK50 Champ! | RunChats Ep.102
Imagine you have a favorite race—one you continually dream about winning one day—and on every hard training run and day that you're dragging, you visualize being out there and making it happen. Sarah Biehl kept grinding and manifested her dream—not only breaking the tape at the 60th JFK50, but…
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Carleth Keys - Regaining Her Identity & Finding Her Best Self Through Running | RunChats Ep.101
After spending 15 years as a journalist—from print reporter, to newscaster, and finally ascending to a desk anchor at NY1 Noticias—Carleth Keys' identity was firmly entwined with her career. After her family relocated to Madrid from NYC and the job market wasn't lining up, she put her focus on...
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Kate Pallardy - Becoming Strength Personified | RunChats Ep.100
Kate's remarkable journey is powerful and inspiring. Kate was bullied as a child and battled crippling anxiety, depression, and intrusive thoughts. While in college, in an unhealthy relationship, she was searching for an outlet and had been running 3 miles a few days per week. She decided to run…
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Dani Moreno - An Obsession With Progression | RunChats Ep.99
Meet Dani Moreno, 3rd place woman at UTMB OCC, the FIRST American to make the podium! Ultra Trail du Mont Blanc (OCC-Orsières-Champex-Chamonix) is a 55km race with 3500M+ of climbing and is one of seven races featured in the event that takes place annually at Chamonix in France. Dani found…
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Claudia Becque Johnston - Staying Curious and Believing in Herself—The Journey Back from Injury and Beyond | RunChats Ep.98
Meet Claudia Becque Johnston, radiation oncology nurse by day, and one of a handful of women to qualify and complete three (2008/2012/2016) Olympic Trials Marathons! Claudia also qualified and repped the USA in the 2016 50K World Championships. It takes a serious commitment to your craft to…
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Lisa Weightman - Running to Inspire! | RunChats Ep.97
I'm honored to introduce four-time Australian Olympian, Lisa Weightman, to the RunChats pod! Professional runner for Asics Running, associate partner at IBM where she oversees a team of 236 consultants, and mom to 7-year-old Pete, Lisa could write a book on how she juggles it all, but is quick to...
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Emily Durgin - Coming in Hot for Her Marathon Debut at NYC! | RunChats Ep.96
Emily Durgin has always been driven, set big goals, and dreamed of earning a scholarship to run in college while in middle school. Her love affair with distance running was forged in the 4th grade when she won a 1500M race and she can still remember that amazing feeling today. How it inspires her...
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Eoin Everard - The Man in the Arena! | RunChats Ep.95
Eoin Everard is a long-time listener of RunChats, who hails from Kilkenny, Ireland, and reached out to collaborate on this episode. I'm so stoked to share his inspiring running journey and lessons learned as a sub-4 minute miler, sub-14 5K, sub-30 10K, and 5X Irish National Champion. Eoin...
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Adam Lowe - Harnessing the Power of Belief | RunChats Ep.94
In 2010, Adam Lowe was not happy about how he looked or felt. Adam was an extremely active kid in high school, playing soccer, lacrosse, & basketball, and wanted to get back in shape—so he turned to running. His sister had run the Marine Corps Marathon, inspiring him to sign up and give it a try....
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Talking all things running, exploring how inspiring endurance athletes keep grinding, and Stay in the Fight!
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