The Running for Real Podcast

Tina Muir: End of an Era - R4R 439

Tina has been a podcast host for a decade; first on Runners Connect's "Run to the Top," then since 2017 on her own award-winning show, "Running for Real." Inspiring inter

Kelly Roberts: If You Lose Joy, We've Lost the Battle- R4R 438

Kelly Roberts has inspired other runners by sharing her running journey online since long before the word "influencer" entered the popular lexicon. In  Tina's final inter

Alex Hutchinson: Dream Big and Take Chances - R4R 437

For many writers, the logical followup to a successful book is a sequel. For Alex Hutchinson, it was his reluctance to go down that path that led to his new book, "The Ex

Lauren Bash: A Deep Desire to Be Useful - R4R 436

Many people identify themselves as climate activists, but not many would call themselves climate optimists - especially not now. Lauren Bash, however, still finds reasons

Jeffrey McEachern: The Only Way Out Is Through - R4R 435

Ten years ago Jeffrey McEachern found himself at a point in his life where he knew things had to change. He found happiness and purpose through running, became a Peloton

Danny Peter Smith: One Day I'm Going to Do That - R4R 434

There's a time before a race when the crowd settles down and is quiet for a few minutes - during the singing of the national anthem. At last year's TCS New York City Mara

Steve Magness: Do Real Things in the Real World with Real People - R4R 433

As runners, we're always trying to go faster or further because those metrics demonstrate how successful we are. But in his new book, "Win the Inside Game: How to Move fr

Olivia Baker: Have Fun - R4R 432

Olivia Baker is a serious runner - her achievements at the high school, collegiate, and professional levels attest to that. She never loses sight of the fact that there's

Erin Ton: The Only One Climbing Mountains in Heels - R4R 431

Erin Ton holds 91 FKTs (Fastest Known Times), a feat surpassed by only one other woman. In 2023, she returned to the mountains where she first hiked with her family as a

Erin Taylor: Rest Is a Power Stance - R4R 430

Erin Taylor has been teaching yoga for over twenty years, helping high-performing athletes to excel at their sport. She's taken what she's learned from training Olympians

Tina Muir: Be Gentle with Yourself - R4R 429B

As you'll hear, as of recording, Tina is under the weather. So she's following the advice that she gives others and being gentle with herself. We'll be back with a full e

Tina Muir: Going Green In 2025 - R4R 429

Every year at this time, we're inundated with lists of Things To Do In The New Year. They can be intimidating, and make us feel as though if we don't accomplish them all,

Tina Muir: Year End Reflections - R4R 428

As we come to the end of 2024, Tina is looking back on the year that was and looking forward to an exciting 2025! For complete show notes and links, visit our website a

Cheryl Toussaint: As Long as There's a Solution, You're Good - R4R 427

Cheryl Toussaint knows the importance of a mentor in young people's lives. She was just thirteen when she met running coach Fred Thompson, who insisted that his teenage a

Nadia Ruiz: You Can Get Here, Too - R4R 426

Nadia Ruiz was only 14 when she ran her first marathon. Since then she's run 158 more (with 82 BQs), 136 half marathons, 13 half Ironmen, five full Ironmen, multiple ultr

Mike Africa, Jr.: Happiness Is a Choice - R4R 425

Live Aid was THE event of 1985. The concert to raise money for famine relief in Ethiopia, viewed by 40 percent of the world's population, was broadcast live from London a

Election Day - R4R 424

As we all know, Tuesday was Election Day in the United States. It's the foremost thing on many people's minds, including Tina's. Rather than a regular interview episode,

Rob Simmelkjaer: The Transformative Power of Running - R4R 423

In a 1980s TV commercial, Sy Sperling declared, "I'm not only the Hair Club president; I'm also a client." That, Rob Simmelkjaer says, describes his role as CEO of New Yo

Courtney Phillips-Manning: GumboFit, The Runner's Club… and Beyond - R4R 422

When there is an opportunity for Courtney Phillips-Manning to share knowledge, especially knowledge that will benefit her community, she seizes - or creates - it. That le

Quinton Jacobs: It's Like a Buffet - R4R 421

There have been times in Quinton Jacobs' running life when he chased PRs and qualifying times. Those were physical seasons. He's also had mental health and adventure seas