The Rambling Runner Podcast

Discover how Miguel Peralta transitioned from a reluctant teen to an elite amateur runner running a 2:47 marathon. In this episode, he shares insights on building endurance, mental resilience, and maintaining consistency in training. I couldn't wait to re-share this episode as it was one of the most fun and impactful episodes we've every recorded on the show.

You can follow Miguel at www.instagram.com/smalls26.2.

Sponsors

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In this episode, Kim Urmaza shares her inspiring story of turning her life around through endurance sports, the importance of listening to your body, and evolving from a competitive mindset to one of sustainable growth. You'll learn how her approach to training and racing shifted from metric obsession to intuitive efforts, emphasizing mental resilience and self-awareness - resulting in 3:10 marathon at Houston.

Sponsors

Mount to Coast - Explore the H1, one the most critically acclaimed running shoes of the past year, and all of its road or trail glory, at ⁠⁠www.mounttocoast.com⁠⁠.

Amazfit - The GPS running watch I trust is Amazfit. It is loaded with features, top tier GPS technology, and is incredibly well-priced. Go to ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠http://bit.ly/47AOxzW⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ for more and use code RAMBLING to save 10%.

Rocket Money - Rocket Money has saved users over $2.5 billion, including over $880 million in canceled subscriptions alone. Their 10 million members save up to $740 a year when they use all of the app's premium features! Go to ⁠www.rocketmoney.com/gorun⁠.

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In this episode, I welcome Justin Williams, a former college football player turned running community leader, to discuss his journey from the football field to facilitating vibrant running communities in urban areas.

We explore the challenges and rewards of creating inclusive spaces for runners of all levels, the importance of word-of-mouth growth, and the balance between personal running goals and community leadership. Justin shares insights on fostering a supportive environment with the Unseen Run Club where no runner is left behind and the significance of maintaining authenticity in partnerships and collaborations.

Visit Justin on Instagram at www.instagram.com/this.jvstin.

Sponsors

Mount to Coast - Explore the H1, one the most critically acclaimed running shoes of the past year, and all of its road or trail glory, at ⁠www.mounttocoast.com⁠.

Amazfit - The GPS running watch I trust is Amazfit. It is loaded with features, top tier GPS technology, and is incredibly well-priced. Go to ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠http://bit.ly/47AOxzW⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ for more and use code RAMBLING to save 10%.

Fooster - Check out the player in the online sports nutrition retail world - Fooster! While you're at it, you can pick up the new Rambling Runner Pack to try a variety of sports nutrition options at www.thefooster.com/products/rambling-runner-pack.

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In this episode, I have the pleasure of speaking with Bart Yasso, a legendary figure in the running community. We discuss the most underrated and races in the U.S. along with an alternate for each if the timing of the race doesn't work with your schedule.

Bart shares his experiences and insights on these races, highlighting their unique features and the vibrant running communities they foster.

Sponsors

Mount to Coast - Explore the H1, one the most critically acclaimed running shoes of the past year, and all of its road or trail glory, at www.mounttocoast.com.

Amazfit - The GPS running watch I trust is Amazfit. It is loaded with features, top tier GPS technology, and is incredibly well-priced. Go to ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠http://bit.ly/47AOxzW⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ for more and use code RAMBLING to save 10%.

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In this episode, I had the pleasure of speaking with Alex Hermanson, a dedicated runner whose journey is both inspiring and relatable. We delved into Alex's transition from a college baseball player to a passionate runner, highlighting his humility and love for the sport.

Alex shared his initial struggles with running, his motivation sparked by watching his girlfriend's marathon, and how he embraced the running community. His story is a testament to perseverance, self-discovery, and the joy of running.

Here is a link to all of Alex's social channels: https://linktr.ee/hermruns

Sponsors

Winter Challenge - I’m officially signed up for the Winter Challenge with Race Cancer Foundation and I want you in it with me. It’s a daily walk/run challenge all January—log at least 1 mile a day to keep your streak alive. Join me and save $5 on registration with code RAMBLINGRUNNER and be sure to join my team, the Rambling Runners, while you're at it. Sign up at ⁠app.winterchallenge.org⁠.

Amazfit - The GPS running watch I trust is Amazfit. It is loaded with features, top tier GPS technology, and is incredibly well-priced. Go to ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠http://bit.ly/47AOxzW⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ for more and use code RAMBLING to save 10%.

Rocket Money - Rocket Money has saved users over $2.5 billion, including over $880 million in canceled subscriptions alone. Their 10 million members save up to $740 a year when they use all of the app's premium features! Go to www.rocketmoney.com/gorun.

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