Episode #42: We're All Chasing Something with Joe McConaughy

On today’s episode Addie Thompson is joining Aimee for a conversation on climate action in the running space. Addie works at the intersection of climate philanthropy, environmental storytelling and representation in the outdoors. Now through Where The Climate Things Are she aims to provide resources, share stories and solutions in order to bring awareness and change to the industry. Learn more about Where The Climate Things Are at https://wtcta.substack.com/ or on Instagram at @wheretheclimatethingsare. You can find more information about The Running Kind here. https://therunningkind.net/ https://www.facebook.com/groups/therunningkind/ @therunningkind_ If you are looking for additional ways to support The Running Kind, check out our Patreon page! patreon.com/TheRunningKind Aimee Kohler  Founder of The Running Kind @aimskoh Produced by Aimee Kohler Music Dim Red Light by Don Dilego  

Today Aimee is joined by first time racer with The Running Kind, Claire Davenport. Claire joined us for C’mon Armageddon a few weeks ago and took on one of the hardest 50K races on the East Coast. In addition to tackling C’mon Armageddon, Claire has a larger goal in sight - an ultra every month for the duration of a year. Let’s dive in! You can find more information about The Running Kind here. https://therunningkind.net/ https://www.facebook.com/groups/therunningkind/ @therunningkind_ If you are looking for additional ways to support The Running Kind, check out our Patreon page! patreon.com/TheRunningKind Aimee Kohler  Founder of The Running Kind @aimskoh Produced by Aimee Kohler Music Dim Red Light by Don Dilego  

On today’s episode, Aimee is joined by founders of the Trail Mix Fund, Renee Jansen. The Trail Mix Fund is a non-profit working to improve diversity in trail racing by removing a potential barrier to entry. What started as a response to the COVID pandemic quickly turned into a powerful movement helping to diversify the trails - because everyone deserves a place at the start line.  Learn more about the Trail Mix Fund here: https://trailmixfund.org/ You can find more information about The Running Kind here. https://therunningkind.net/ https://www.facebook.com/groups/therunningkind/ @therunningkind_ If you are looking for additional ways to support The Running Kind, check out our Patreon page! patreon.com/TheRunningKind Aimee Kohler  Founder of The Running Kind @aimskoh Produced by Aimee Kohler Music Dim Red Light by Don Dilego  

On today’s episode we are thrilled to host Meg Evazzadeh, founder of The Restoration Space. The Restoration Space is the Lehigh Valley’s destination for compassionate and connected healthcare. They offer a variety of therapy services spanning Physical Therapy, Health Coaching, Massage, Nutrition, plus so much more!  Meg founded the RunWell Assessment, a running form evaluation designed to help runners maximize performance. Proceeds for the RunWell assessment for this year are being donated to NAMI, a non-profit aiding in providing mental health resources to local communities. Learn more about The Restoration Space here: https://www.therestorationspace.com/ You can find more information about The Running Kind here. https://therunningkind.net/ https://www.facebook.com/groups/therunningkind/ @therunningkind_ If you are looking for additional ways to support The Running Kind, check out our Patreon page! patreon.com/TheRunningKind Aimee Kohler  Founder of The Running Kind @aimskoh Produced by Aimee Kohler Music Dim Red Light by Don Dilego  

On today’s episode Aimee is joined by first time racer, Dakota Haines. Dakota recently ran their first ever race at The Long Run Spring Forward placing first in the Nonbinary category. We touch on their first race experience, participation in sport as a nonbinary athlete and their experience in the solar industry. This conversation gets candid about life as a member of the trans community. You can connect with Dakota on Instagram at @whatabout_dakota You can find more information about The Running Kind here. https://therunningkind.net/ https://www.facebook.com/groups/therunningkind/ @therunningkind_ If you are looking for additional ways to support The Running Kind, check out our Patreon page! patreon.com/TheRunningKind Aimee Kohler  Founder of The Running Kind @aimskoh Produced by Aimee Kohler Music Dim Red Light by Don Dilego  

This episode, Aimee meets with Megan Sciarrino, Director of Communications for the Wildlands Conservancy. The Wildlands Conservancy protects and restores natural areas and waterways, along with educating the community to create a legacy of a healthy, sustainable environment for generations to come.  The Wildlands Conservancy is hosting a giveaway from April 17th through April 30th to promote time spent on the trail. More information about their Earth Month giveaway can be found here: https://www.wildlandspa.org/earthdaygiveaway/ The Running Kind works with the Wildlands Conservancy for our event, Blackout, at South Mountain in Emmaus. More information about the event can be found here: https://ultrasignup.com/register.aspx?did=119352 You can find more information about The Running Kind here. https://therunningkind.net/ https://www.facebook.com/groups/therunningkind/ @therunningkind_ If you are looking for additional ways to support The Running Kind, check out our Patreon page! patreon.com/TheRunningKind Aimee Kohler  Founder of The Running Kind @aimskoh Produced by Aimee Kohler Music Dim Red Light by Don Dilego  

This episode is a follow up from our previous conversation with Joe! We go into more detail about the documentary, The Chase, what it was like filming and the battle that was expereinced at Cocodona 250 in 2024. Joe describes the finish as a top sports moment in history for him.  You can find more information about The Running Kind here. https://therunningkind.net/ https://www.facebook.com/groups/therunningkind/ @therunningkind_ If you are looking for additional ways to support The Running Kind, check out our Patreon page! patreon.com/TheRunningKind Aimee Kohler  Founder of The Running Kind @aimskoh Produced by Aimee Kohler Music Dim Red Light by Don Dilego  

On this episode of The Running Kind Podcast, Aimee is joined by Joe “Stringbean” McConaughy, a professional ultra runner and icon in the FKT community. He has set records on the Appalachian Trail, Long Trail, and Pacific Crest Trail… these being just some of the most difficult trails in the U.S. that Joe has taken on. Most recently, he is one of the ultra runners followed in the new documentary, The Chase, about a battle at Cocodona 250 in 2024.  We are screening The Chase on Earth Day at Emmaus Theatre and we would love for you to join us! The Running Kind, Asics, & Emmaus Run Inn are celebrating with a group run at 6PM, followed by the screening at 7:30PM. Tickets are donation based for Runners For Public Lands. More info here: https://ultrasignup.com/register.aspx?did=125067 You can find more information about The Running Kind here. https://therunningkind.net/ https://www.facebook.com/groups/therunningkind/ @therunningkind_ If you are looking for additional ways to support The Running Kind, check out our Patreon page! patreon.com/TheRunningKind Aimee Kohler  Founder of The Running Kind @aimskoh Produced by Aimee Kohler Music Dim Red Light by Don Dilego  

Back for another episode of Choose Your Shoe… part 2! On today’s episode, Aimee is joined by Kate Egging, Fit Specialist and Lead Footwear Trainer at Aardvark Sports Shop... and more importantly the nerdiest of shoe nerds! We talk about all things fit and function, shoes to watch in 2025, where carbon fits into the equation and winter trail running.  You can find more information about The Running Kind here. https://therunningkind.net/ https://www.facebook.com/groups/therunningkind/ @therunningkind_ If you are looking for additional ways to support The Running Kind, check out our Patreon page! patreon.com/TheRunningKind Aimee Kohler  Founder of The Running Kind @aimskoh Produced by Aimee Kohler Music Dim Red Light by Don Dilego  

Who Gives a Crap? We do!  The Running Kind and Who Gives a Crap have been working in partnership for our events since our start in 2022. Who Gives a Crap is a company producing sustainable toilet paper, which we will get more into in this episode. In addition to being a certified B-Corporation, 50% of profits from Who Gives a Crap are donated to clean water and sanitation non-profits.  On today’s episode, Aimee sits down with the Head of Sustainability at Who Gives A Crap, Elissa Foster. Elissa has been leading the charge in sustainability with Who Gives a Crap since 2022, while prior was the Head of Product Environmental Impact at Patagonia. She has a wealth of knowledge in the area of sustainability and we dove right in! Use code RUNNINGKIND10 for $10 off your first purchase with Who Gives a Crap! Learn more about their brand and sustainable toilet paper here: https://us.whogivesacrap.org/ You can find more information about The Running Kind here. https://therunningkind.net/ https://www.facebook.com/groups/therunningkind/ @therunningkind_ If you are looking for additional ways to support The Running Kind, check out our Patreon page! patreon.com/TheRunningKind Aimee Kohler  Founder of The Running Kind @aimskoh Produced by Aimee Kohler Music Dim Red Light by Don Dilego