A year ago when Caity of The Caity McCardell Show (also the sultry voice behind The Summit Seeker’s audiobook) suggested I get into podcasting, I told her it wasn’t really my thing. I had always been the tortured writer–surely nobody wanted to hear my whiny voice. However, these last few months I have been a heavy podcast consumer–listening to anything of quality and everything I could find about running–and I realized that I actually have a lot to add.
My perspective is representative of runners you don’t normally hear from on podcasts: female + trail + ultra + nomadic running bum + middle/back of pack + younger generation.
I don’t have the race wins or stats under my belt (yet?) but I think this only strengthens my viewpoint. I know and love the spirit of running and I’m passionate about the outdoors. I’m mesmerized by the history as well as the growth of trail and ultrarunning. As a newer generation, I want to adopt and preserve the sport as well as improve on it.
A few weeks ago I noticed that Coach Richard Diaz of the Natural Running Network was looking for a co-host. I sent him an email introducing myself and yada yada yada… I’m the new co-host for the Natural Running Network podcast. We are live every Friday!
I’m thrilled to have the opportunity to jump on board this already-successful broadcast. It basically means I get to gab without all the technical logistics of podcasting or audience-building.
Here are my first three episodes:
Running Obsession with Charlie Engle and Dr. Michelle Cleere
Are you obsessed with running? What constitutes a running obsession? Is it healthy?
How to Run 100 Miles… or More with Marshall Ulrich
What does it take to go long? How much time and training is required? Learn about hydration, nutrition, and mental endurance.
How can proper running form improve your speed without any additional conditioning? Dissect the mechanics of running with a scientific approach.
Follow the Natural Running Network on Blog Talk Radio.
Be sure to check out the archived episodes as well–some great stuff there for running nerds like me!
Remember, you can call in to each show with your live questions or comments.
LISTEN MORE! Other Podcasts I’ve Been On:
Trail Runner Nation: Vanessa Runs – Everywhere
Tri Swim Coach: Interview with Vanessa Runs
Supercharge Your Life: Stanley Bronstein Interviews Vanessa Runs
Barefoot Bushcraft Radio: Featuring Vanessa Runs
The Partnerunning Show: Vanessa Runs
Run Barefoot Girl: Micah True and Volunteerism
The Labyrinth: Vanessa Rodriguez
Happy listening!
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