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Episode 293: Lisa’s Recap of Her Clarence...

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2026/09/30

After discussing some exciting news, including updates on Comrades and the Boston Marathon, Lisa recaps her incredible performance at the 2026 Clarence DeMar Marathon. Spoiler alert-she ran a 3:05 after a summer of easy running in record heat. Lisa recaps the highs and lows of the weekend, along with how she trained and prepared to run one of her fastest marathons to date.Follow us on Instagram and Facebook Interested in hiring a coach? Email us at julieandlisa@runfartherandfaster.com or head over

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00:50:12

Episode 292: When to Quit

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2026/09/18

When is quitting actually the smart choice?Inspired by New York Times journalist Lindsay Crouse’s new book, The Case for Quitting, we’re talking about something runners often have a hard time doing: knowing when to stop, change course, or as we prefer to call it…pivot.As runners, we’re taught to be persistent. We celebrate grit, consistency, and pushing through when things get hard. But there are times when continuing with a training plan, workout, race, or specific goal is no longer serving us—and

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01:11:45

Episode 291: Don’t Fear the Fear: A Conversation with...

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2026/09/05

We are so excited to welcome sports psychologist Dr. Mitchell Greene to talk about the fears we see all the time in runners and, more importantly, how we can learn to work with those fears rather than allowing them to control our training and racing.We’re diving into some of the biggest fears runners face and how to distinguish between being appropriately cautious and being controlled by fear, and why confidence isn't necessarily the absence of fear.Dr. Greene shares practical strategies runners can

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00:28:38

Episode 290: Wrap Yourself in Bubble Wrap (and Other...

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2026/08/28

You’ve put in the work. The workouts are clicking, your paces are feeling easier, the weather is cooperating, and suddenly you’re wondering if you can do more, should be running more, and/or should be running faster. In Episode 290, we discuss how to protect a solid training cycle all the way to the start line. When training is going well, it can be just as easy to get derailed by emotion as when things are not going as smoothly. Feeling strong can lead runners to push paces, add mileage, squeeze in

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00:46:49

Episode 289: Why and How Your $hitty Summer Runs Are...

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2026/08/21

As we publish this today, August 21st, we are experiencing the first sub 70 degree morning since June. The summer of 2026 has been ridiculously steamy for so many of us around the world, and our running feels tough as a result.In this episode, we provide ten science-based reasons why your slow, sweaty, and uncomfortable summer runs are serving you well for fall. We also discuss how to optimize your easy days and your speed work to ensure you’re getting the right training stimulus on a particular

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00:58:04

Episode 288: Managing Common Sources of Runner...

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2026/08/07

You’ve had a great training cycle…until taper. Your legs feel heavy. You feel a pain you never felt before in your training. You wonder if you will be able to achieve your goal. In this second episode of a two-part series, we’re tackling the most common sources of runner anxiety that arise before, during, and after a race and sharing how we help athletes separate normal racing stress from legitimate concerns.We hope that this episode will give you practical strategies to manage the mental side of

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00:56:59

Episode 287: Managing Common Sources of Runner...

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2026/07/31

You’ve had a great training cycle…until that one bad workout. Your legs feel heavy. Your Garmin tells you you’re “unproductive.” You miss a few runs, head out on vacation, or start comparing your mileage to everyone else’s, and suddenly you’re questioning everything.In this first episode of a two-part series, we’re tackling the most common sources of runner anxiety that arise during a training cycle and sharing how we help athletes separate normal training stress from legitimate concerns.We hope

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00:35:56

Episode 286: Airing It Out: Making Smart Decisions...

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2026/07/18

If you’ve been staring at your weather app wondering whether you should head out the door or stay inside, this episode is for you.This week, we tackle one of the most common questions we’ve been getting from runners: Should I run when the AQI is high? Remember:consistency wins over single workouts, and sometimes the smartest training decisions are the hardest.Follow us on Instagram and Facebook Interested in hiring a coach? Email us at julieandlisa@runfartherandfaster.com or head over to our

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00:50:23

Episode 285: Some News, Some Tears, & a Discussion on...

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2026/07/09

After a big announcement and a conversation about recent races, we welcome Cat Fitzgerald, PT, of Custom Performance in New York City , for an important discussion about underfueling, Relative Energy Deficiency in Sport (RED-S), and injury risk in runners.Cat explains how insufficient energy intake can affect recovery, bone health, hormones, performance, and the body’s ability to withstand training. They discuss signs that a runner may be underfueling, why RED-S is not limited to athletes in a

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00:54:42

Episode 284: Life Updates and Hot Weather Racing Tips!

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2026/06/25

After graduation, travel, and a run-in with a rodent/mammal, we are back with updates, along with some hot weather racing and training tips!

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00:40:19

Episode 283: Ten Things Sabotaging Your Running That...

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2026/05/22

If your running feels stagnant, the problem may not be your training plan at all. In this episode, we break down ten overlooked factors that can quietly sabotage performance, recovery, and consistency. In this episode, we explore the hidden non-running issues that often prevent runners from reaching their goals.Follow us on Instagram and Facebook Interested in hiring a coach? Email us at julieandlisa@runfartherandfaster.com or head over to our website.Please follow, share and review our show!Special

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01:12:58

Episode 282: Hot Takes in Running with Cherie Louise...

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2026/05/12

We share a deep love of all things running with our dear friend, Cherie Louise Turner, and decided to get together and talk running and podcasting. Here is part 2!Cherie is the host of Women’s Running Stories and a competitive masters runner. In this episode we talk about our own running journeys.Enjoy this fun and lively conversation! Mentioned in this EpisodeBlanche Moila on WRS: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/blanche-moila-comrades-marathon-inspiring-change/id1495427631?i=1000473773849Lisa

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01:13:28

Episode 281: Hot Takes in Running and Podcasting with...

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2026/05/05

We share a deep love of all things running with our dear friend, Cherie Louise Turner, and decided to get together and talk running and podcasting. We had so much fun! Cherie is the host of Women’s Running Stories and a competitive masters runner. In this episode we talk about our podcast journeys as women with running podcasts, and we talk about some of the trends we're seeing in the running world. We also have a brief conversation about hormone replacement therapy (HRT).We had so much fun in this

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00:49:41

Episode 280: Boston Marathon Live Show with Mary...

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2026/04/28

We loved co-hosting another live show at the Boston Marathon with our co-host Cherie Louise Turner, host of Women’s Running Stories.Our phenomenal guests this year did not disappoint. Two days after our live show, Mary and Lisa raced the Boston Marathon. Amazingly, Mary was the third woman to cross the finish line on Marathon Monday, finishing in 2:20 at age 37! Lisa crossed the finish line in 2:32 at age 47!More about Mary and Lisa:In addition to being internationally competitive runners, Mary and

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02:24:27

Episode 279: Our 2026 Boston Marathon Recap

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2026/04/22

Less than 24 hours after we raced, we recap! We ran, we conquered, and now…we sore! Highlights include—some interesting and new logistics, our fueling plans, and how we handled tapering during our busiest weekend of the year.We know this course, yet each year, we learn something new about the race and ourselves. Congrats to all who ran this storied course on Patriots’ Day! You did that!Follow us on Instagram and Facebook at @runfartherandfaster.Interested in hiring a coach? Email us at

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01:02:56

Episode 278: Everything You Need to Know to Run Your...

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2026/04/09

In this episode, we break down everything you need to know to run your best Boston Marathon—from race-week preparation to smart execution on race day.With Boston around the corner, we walk through how to approach the course with confidence: how to handle the early downhill miles, when to start respecting the Newton hills, and how to adjust your effort so you don’t leave your race on the first half of the course. We also cover pacing and how to stay mentally locked in from Hopkinton to Boylston.We

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01:01:33

Episode 277: Tips for Spectating the Boston Marathon...

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2026/03/27

After providing some key taper advice, we welcomed back a very special guest, Darren Sapper (Julie’s husband), who has spectated the Boston Marathon ten times.Darren provides guidance on getting to the spectating spots and how to navigate Boston while with kids.We appreciate Darren’s support of the podcast and our running and coaching pursuits. Thanks to Darren for joining us.Darren’s coordinates for spectating spots:Mile 6.5 in Framingham: 16 Concord St, Framingham, MA 01702 (north side of the

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01:11:22

Episode 276: Boston Marathon Race Director, Dave...

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2026/03/20

We’re so thrilled to welcome back the legendary Dave McGillivray, who has served as the Boston Marathon race director since 2001. Dave breaks down the key changes to this year’s race, offering clarity into what runners can expect with six waves, rather than four, and how to adjust accordingly. Dave also offers course insight and guidance, along with how he’s training for his 54th consecutive Boston Marathon, which he will run with his three children and astronaut Sunita Williams. As taper begins and

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01:18:46

Episode 275: Setbacks Provide Data, Not Failure: A...

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2026/03/14

This week we are joined by Run Farther & Faster runner, Beth Colling, who at age 57 ran a 3:43 at the Tokyo Marathon, earning her Six Star Medal. But Beth’s journey to that finish line was anything but straightforward. Just one year ago, after a life-altering health setback, she wasn’t sure she would ever run another marathon.Instead of stepping away from the sport she loves, Beth turned that uncertainty into opportunity. Through patience, determination, and the support of her community, she rebuilt

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01:00:59

Episode 274:What Happened at the Atlanta USATF Half...

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2026/03/05

This week we’re joined by Allison Mercer, a Team USA ultrarunner, championship competitor, and thoughtful voice in the running community, to unpack the controversy that unfolded at the 2026 USATF Half Marathon Championships in Atlanta.Allison is an accomplished distance runner who has represented the United States at the ultrarunning world championships and competed at national championship events herself. Allison is also a leader in the Atlanta running community and served as the three-hour pacer

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