On November 11, 2017, Camille Herron set the 100 mile world record in a blazing 12:42:39 at Tunnel Hill and crushed the old world record by over an hour. In this episode Crystal and Chandler have a chance to talk to not only Camille but also to race director, Steven Durbin.  There may even be a cameo appearance by Camille’s husband Conor Holt. So what does it take to run a 100 miles under 13 hours?  Apparently the secret lies in Taco Bell, Rogue Dead Guy Ale, and a pair of new shoes. Follow Camille Herron: Facebook, Instagram, Twitter Check out Steve Durbin’s Race at Durbin Race Mana ..read more

This week Heartland Running goes Down Under.  Crystal has the chance to hang out with Brodie Sharpe.  Brodie is the host of an Australian running podcast called Everyday Running Legends.    We have a fun conversation about his experience here in North America and how it resulted in him turning to the world of running.  We cover why he blames his sister for everything. We discuss injuries. And of course we talk kangaroos! Be sure to check out Everyday Running Legends - iTunes, Website, Twitter Where to find Heartland Running: Website,  Facebook Group,  In ..read more

On this episode Crystal and Andy talk to David Hale who recounts his experiences at this year’s Georgia Death Race.  He teaches us how to underprepare to overachieve; how to not get flagged for explosives at the airport, and the joys of the mashed potato burrito. The 15% off Orange Mud discount code GDRDAVID is valid until 5/31/18. Where to follow David:  Facebook, Instagram, Twitter   Where to find Heartland Running: Website,  Facebook Group,  Instagram,  Strava Club Call or text us at 513-486-4636 Save 20% on SWORD Performance Products by using discount code:HEA ..read more

Crystal is back with another “Ask the Expert” episode.  This week she talks with sports nutritionist, Meredith Terranova who answers questions from our listeners. Meredith  has a B.S. degree in Human Nutrition and has been helping her clients reach their nutritional goals since 2004 at her consultancy, Eating and Living Healthy.  She also recently completed her fourth Ultraman, and has raced over 50 ultramarathons with several wins and podium finishes. We cover topics that include: Questions on current diet trends - LCHF, intermittent fasting, plant based, keto, etc. Weight los ..read more

Have you ever considered trying a tri?  If so, this episode is for you. We were fortunate enough to pick the brain of athlete and coach, Brett Daniels.  Brett has competed in over 100 triathlons ranging in distances from Sprint to Ironman including the 2008 Ironman 70.3 World Championships.  He has also been coaching since 2004 and holds Expert level certifications from USA Triathlon and USA Cycling. Brett covers some of the basic triathlon terms before we dive into (no pun intended) each of the disciplines - swim, bike, run and the transition.   Helpful links from the epis ..read more

In this episode Crystal talks with William Pullen.  William is a London based psychotherapist who developed a technique called Dynamic Running Therapy (DRT).  He practices this in-person with his patients but has also written a book titled “Running with Mindfulness - Dynamic Running Therapy to Improve Low-Mood, Anxiety, Stress, and Depression.” Some of the topics we cover include: How William discovered both running and therapy for himself How running helps with decision making and confidence How running helps us open up and share with others What DRT is and how it used in his pract ..read more

Our guest for this episode is Katie Cordova.  Katie is the owner and founder of Brokeman’s Running Company.   Her goal is to go against the “big ticket” trend and provide affordable,  community races - from the beer mile upto ultra distances. Katie tells her story of why she wanted to make sure that everyone had access to affordable races.  She talks about what makes a good race director and the lessons she has learned along the way. We also find out how she was able to bring the trail vibe to the roads. One lucky listener from our Facebook group wins an awesome Brokem ..read more

In this episode Andy and Crystal get the opportunity to talk to Sarah Lavender Smith and she answers listeners’ questions on trail running.  Sarah is a long-distance runner, coach, writer and mom of two teens. In 2017, she released her book, The Trail Runner's Companion: A Step-by-Step Guide to Trail Running and Racing, from 5Ks to Ultras.   Links from the episode: 4-Day San Juan Running Camp with Sarah More on Sarah’s coaching Sarah’s Blog post Lessons from Ultras that Help in Real-Life Struggles   Trail running topics we cover include: How to get started How to avoid falls ..read more

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