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Running Reconnected with Dr. Angie and Kevin Brown

Dr. Angie Brown

Dr. Angie and Kevin Brown are here to help runners reconnect to themselves to become physically and mentally stronger runners through conversations about training, mindset, nutrition, health and wellness, family, and all the crazy things that life throws at us. The lessons that we learn from running can carry over into all aspects of our life (and vice versa), and we are here to explore those connections through current research, our experiences, and stories from real people out on the roads and

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All Episodes

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481: Pain Is Not a Fixed Trait: What the Berlin...

Running Reconnected with Dr. Angie and Kevin Brown ·

2026/10/01

What do you think would happen if you completely ruptured your Achilles tendon with two kilometers left in a marathon? Most of us would probably assume the race was over. But Tigst Assefa’s 2026 Berlin Marathon story forces us to ask a much more interesting question: how could someone experience a significant injury and still keep running at an incredibly fast pace? Assefa developed pain around 31K, eventually completely ruptured her Achilles around 40K, and still finished the race, won, and ...

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49:21

480: Running Myth: Women in Menopause Should Just Do...

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2026/09/24

If you’ve been told that women in perimenopause or post-menopause should stop doing easy, steady-state cardio and replace it with HIIT, sprinting, and heavy lifting, this episode is for you. Angie and Kevin continue their Running Myth series by unpacking where this idea came from, what HIIT actually does well, and why replacing your easy running with high-intensity training misses a much bigger picture. The problem isn’t that HIIT is bad. In fact, Angie and Kevin talk about plenty of reasons ...

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46:57

479: Stop Telling Women to Stop Running (Running...

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2026/09/17

If you're a woman in perimenopause or postmenopause, you've probably seen the claim that running is bad for your hormones because it raises cortisol. Maybe you've even wondered if you should be doing less cardio, switching entirely to walking, or giving up running altogether. In this episode, Kevin and I unpack that idea and talk about what cortisol actually does in the body. Yes, exercise temporarily raises cortisol, but that's a normal and useful response. The bigger issue is chronic stress...

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35:16

478: My Dog Improved My VO2max - Why A 20 Minute Run...

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2026/09/10

Have you ever looked at your schedule and thought, “I only have 20 minutes, so it’s not even worth running”? I get it. As runners, we can easily fall into the trap of believing that a run only counts if it’s long enough, fast enough, or fits perfectly into our training plan. But in this episode, Kevin and I are kicking off a new series where we bust some of those common running myths, starting with the idea that short runs aren't worth it. I actually got a real-life reminder of this when a fe...

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59:58

477: Becoming

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2026/09/03

What if you stopped asking, “Do you think I can do this?” and started asking, “Who do I need to become to do this?” That’s the conversation Kevin and I are having in this episode. We’re talking about how we are all constantly becoming, whether we’re intentional about it or not. Our circumstances, past experiences, injuries, relationships, and even the opinions of other people can quietly shape who we believe we are and what we think is possible. I want to help you start looking at your runnin...

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43:43

476: What Running and Sourdough Have in Common

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2026/08/27

In this episode, I’m introducing the newly rebranded Running Reconnected Podcast, formerly Real Life Runners. The name reflects what I’ve always loved about this work: helping runners reconnect with their bodies, understand what their bodies are telling them, and recognize how running connects to the rest of their lives. I also share a surprisingly useful lesson from learning to make sourdough with my daughter. Building a starter took patience, consistency, and a willingness to trust the proc...

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45:38

475: When Your Identity Gets Stripped Away with...

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2026/08/20

What happens when something you’ve always used to define yourself suddenly disappears? In this episode, Angie talks with Heather Lacey about identity, running, career changes, injury, and the uncomfortable process of figuring out who you are when a familiar title no longer fits. Heather spent 20 years as a healthcare executive before being laid off. Running became an important coping tool during that transition, but she eventually realized she had transferred the same achievement-driven ident...

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60:21

474: The Story You Tell Yourself Before the Run

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2026/08/13

What story are you telling yourself before you even get to the starting line? In this episode, Angie and Kevin talk about pre-race anxiety, the stories we create around hard runs, and how those stories can influence both our experience and our physiology. They explore how negativity and confirmation bias can cause us to look for evidence that a run is going badly before it even starts. They also dive into research connecting pre-race anxiety and mood disturbance with changes in immune respons...

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60:44

473: Breathe Better, Run Better

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2026/08/06

Breathing is something we do every moment of every day, yet most runners never give it a second thought. If you've ever found yourself gasping for air during an easy run, battling a painful side stitch, or wondering whether you're "supposed" to breathe through your nose, this episode is for you. In this conversation, Angie and Kevin explore why breathing is one of the most overlooked skills in running—and one that can have a surprisingly big impact on how your runs feel. They explain why brea...

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75:03

472: Upper Body Training for Runners — Why, How...

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2026/07/30

When most runners think about strength training, they immediately picture squats, lunges, and deadlifts. After all, running is a leg sport... right? Not exactly. In this episode, Kevin and I are breaking down one of the biggest misconceptions in running: that your upper body doesn't matter. I'm sharing why building strength in your shoulders, back, chest, and core can actually help you run more efficiently, maintain better posture, breathe easier, and reduce unnecessary stress on your lower b...

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81:28

471: Your Guide to Crewing an Ultramarathon

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2026/07/23

Crewing an ultramarathon is so much more than handing someone water and cheering from the sidelines. Over the past few years of crewing Kevin through multiple 100-mile races, I've learned that my role isn't just to support him. It's to help him get to the finish line. That mindset completely changed the way I approach race day. In this episode, I share the lessons I've learned, the mistakes I've made, and the systems we've developed that have made every race smoother than the last. Kevin also...

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70:50

470: Your First Ultramarathon

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2026/07/16

Have you ever looked at an ultramarathon and thought, There's no way I could ever do that? If so, you're not alone. In this episode, Kevin and I are kicking off a new series all about ultrarunning, and we're starting with the biggest question of all: Why would anyone want to run an ultra in the first place? More importantly, how do you know if it's the right challenge for you? This conversation isn't just about logging more miles. It's about becoming the kind of person who's willing to embrac...

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81:30

469: How We Fixed Kevin's Back Pain in Less Than 2 Weeks

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2026/07/09

A few weeks ago, Kevin hurt his back during a strength session. Like many runners, his first instinct was to figure it out on his own. He stretched, modified his training, waited for it to improve, and hoped time would take care of it. Instead, everyday activities became painful, and even short runs felt nearly impossible. But after finally asking for help, everything changed. Within days he was running again, within two weeks he was essentially pain-free, and less than three weeks later he c...

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55:38

468: Real Life Lessons from Western States 100

Running Reconnected with Dr. Angie and Kevin Brown ·

2026/07/02

Every year, the Western States 100 captures the attention of the ultrarunning world. It's a race filled with incredible performances, heartbreaking setbacks, unforgettable comebacks, and stories of grit that go far beyond who crosses the finish line first. But you don't have to run 100 miles (or even want to!) to learn from it. In this episode, Kevin shares some of the biggest stories from this year's race, including course records, first-time champions, and legendary runners who didn't finis...

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60:09

467: How Your Ego Is Keeping You Stuck

Running Reconnected with Dr. Angie and Kevin Brown ·

2026/06/25

In this episode, we revisit our recent conversation about asking for help—including Kevin’s week of dealing with back pain and uncover what we believe is often the real thing holding most runners back: ego. Not the loud, boastful kind, but the quieter version that shows up as perfectionism, independence, caution, or the fear of looking like we don’t have it all figured out. We share a simple framework for recognizing how ego can stop us from starting, succeeding, and learning. Along the way, ...

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466: Why Asking for Help is So Hard

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2026/06/18

In this episode, we’re sharing a very personal story from our own lives. Last week, Kevin hurt his back during a strength workout, and even though I am a physical therapist, he never clearly asked for help. I, on the other hand, didn’t want to jump in with unsolicited advice. The result? A week of unnecessary pain, missed training, poor sleep, frustration, and a whole lot of miscommunication. That experience made us realize just how hard it can be to ask for help—even from the people we trust...

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71:54

465: Carbs, Creatine, and Caffeine — What the...

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2026/06/11

With so many supplements marketed to runners, it's easy to wonder what's actually worth taking. In this episode, we cut through the noise and focus on a few supplements that have strong research behind them—while emphasizing that no supplement can replace consistent training, good nutrition, quality sleep, and proper recovery. We break down the Three Cs: Carbohydrates, Creatine, and Caffeine. First, we discuss why many runners are underfueling and how carbohydrates play a critical role in per...

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464: The Optimizer Trap: Is It About Health or Money?

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2026/06/04

Have you ever found yourself wondering if you're doing enough? Should you be tracking your sleep more closely? Monitoring your glucose? Taking more supplements? Investing in another recovery tool? Finding one more way to optimize your health and performance? In today's world, it's easy to feel like there is always another metric to improve, another score to chase, and another strategy promising better results. In this episode, Kevin and I take a closer look at what happens when the pursuit of...

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53:49

463: It Doesn't Look Like Anything Yet: What Building...

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2026/05/28

It Doesn’t Look Like Anything Yet: What Building a Vanity Teaches Us About Training Have you ever been in the middle of building something and thought, How is this ever going to come together? That’s exactly what happened when Kevin and I spent three hours putting together our 13-year-old daughter’s new vanity. Somewhere between scattered parts, a cracked panel, and a backwards drawer track, I realized… this feels a lot like training. In this episode, we share why building a strong runner isn...

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53:44

462: It Can Be Two Things At Once

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2026/05/21

Let It Be Enough: Escaping the Comparison Trap in Running and Life In episode 462 of the Real Life Runners podcast, we dive into the comparison trap and how easily runners can fall into measuring themselves against others—or even against past versions of themselves. Whether it’s pace, fitness, race results, or life circumstances, comparison often steals joy and makes us feel like what we’re doing isn’t enough. We start by discussing the Cocodona 250 and Rachel Entrekin’s incredible overall wi...

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