Learning to Run Again

If you thought running was too easy, maybe you should give joggling a try?Less than two weeks until the Marine Corps Marathon and I am officially trying to distract my brain from the anxiety. So, I am talking with someone who is turning the running community on its head by adding juggling to the mix.Learn all about the wonderful world of joggling in this episode of Follow the Cat.MOREFollow Harry's adventures on Instagram: @mogjoggler

With the Marine Corps Marathon just around the corner, it's time to lock in. What does that mean? It means I need to be practicing what I will be doing on race day from what I wear to what I eat.We've talked about nutrition on the show before, but now it's time to highlight what happens when we DON'T fuel our bodies as active individuals.Anyck Besso is a registered dietician and is on the podcast to tell us all about Relative Energy Deficiency in Sports (aka RED-S) and Low Energy Availability (LEA). It's an increasingly hot topic of conversation in the athletic world and deserves a closer look.MORE:More from this podcast can be found on Instagram and TikTok @followthecat.podIf you or someone you know is struggling with an eating disorder, there are resources available to help! Get the support you deserve because no life is good, no performance is great when you're living with an eating disorder.NEDA

If you're on social media and looped in to the running community there, you might recognize this week's guest.Joabe Barbosa is a Chicago runner who doesn't particularly like running. So how does he do it? He makes it a game. His gamifying of running led him to running every street in Chicago!He's not stopping yet so listen to the full episode to see how Joabe continues to bring people joy while staying active.How do you get through tough runs? Let me know in the comments!MORE:Follow Joabe's journey on Instagram @heyjoabeFind more from this podcast @followthecat.pod on instagram and TikTok

It's hard to believe, but I'll be running my first ever marathon in just about a month.Along the way, I've been able to talk with some really facinating individuals in ther unnning community. I'm not done yet, but with a month to go, I thought it would be fitting to release this very special episode of the podcast with Colonel Colgate, who is the mastermind behind this year's race. A runner and Marine herself, Colonel Colgate shares a bit about her history with running as well as some teasers for what is considered to be one of the best marathons for beginners.MORE:Marine Corps Marathon: https://www.marinemarathon.com/The MCM App: https://apps.apple.com/us/app/mcm-events/id6467168326

On this week's episode, the student becomes the master.Laura Joyce Davis was a Division 1 runner who trained for hours and hours to become one of the best collegiate athletes in the country. But after recognizing her training wasn't sustainable, she took a break from the track and traded her trainers for the title of coach.Listen to the full episode to learn what she took away from her time as an athlete and applied (or left behind) to bring about the best in her teams.MORE:Laura's Instagram: @laurajoycedavisNarrative Podcasts: https://narrativepodcasts.com/More from this podcast on Instagram and TikTok at followthecat.pod

Running may seem simple for many of us. Put on your shoes and head out the door. But, for others, the ability to run defies expectations and is a source of strength. Cecilia Gigliotti is a runner and while it took her a moment to identify as such, she now claims that title and sees running as one of many miracles in her life.MORE:Cecilia's Instagram: @c_m_giglioSubstack: Cosi Faccio IoPodcast: Pod SoundsMore from Follos the Cat to be found on Instagram and TikTok at followthecat.pod !

Less than 1% of the world's population will ever run and complete a marathon in their lifetime. Even fewer will qualify and participate in the iconic Boston Marathon. EVEN fewer will make it to the Quarter Century Club, a group of around 120 individuals who have completed the Boston Marathon AT LEAST 25 times consecutively.Our guest, Keith Shields is one of those remarkable few who made it to the 1% of the 1%.MORE:More can be found on Instagram and TikTok at followthecat.pod.

Life is like a box of chocolates they say...You get curveballs, injuries, roadblocks, and illnesses. More often than not we are forced to take what comes and adapt.Angeleaza Anderson did just that after being benched from her fast-paced running life because of an illness. Due to the toll it took on her heart, she literally had to teach herself how to run again. Yes, she had to slow down, but along the way, she learned that sometimes taking it down a notch leads to you exceling for longer down the road.MORE:IG & TikTok: @angeleazaIG (podcast): @whatareyou_podIG (blog): @justgottayapSubstack: just gotta YAP  https://justgottayap.substack.comPodcast Website: https://whatareyou.podview.com/ HAIRitage Podcast Website: https://justgottayap.substack.com/hairitageMore to be found on Instagram ⁠@followthecat.pod ⁠ and on TikTok @followthecat.pod

Ok, running may not be all that funny, but this week's guest is!Robin Gelfenbien is a comedian and ambassador of joy who used running as a way to inspire her to pursue her true passion, because as it turns out, Robin doesn't care for running all that much.Running doesn't have to be a forever thing in your life, but as Robin can tell you, it can still make a difference.MORE:Robin's Instagram: @robin.gelfenbienHer work: https://www.robingelfenbien.com/More to be found on Instagram ⁠@followthecat.pod ⁠ and on TikTok @followthecat.pod

We've talked a bit about what to eat as a runner day to day (carbs, carbs, and more carbs) but now it's time to dive a little deeper into what to eat DURING a run. Turns out, if you are running for longer than 60 minutes, you need to be eating while you run. Registered sports nutritionist Grace Kelley is here to share the science behind intra-run fueling and why it is SO important to eat enough not just to perform at your best, but to LIVE your best too.MORE:Grace's website: https://gracekelleynutrition.com/Grace's Instagram: @eatmorerunfasterMore to be found on Instagram ⁠@followthecat.pod ⁠ and on TikTok @followthecat.pod