In this episode Mark and I catch up and address our diet, Mark’s Coaching journey, and the beauty of compound interest. This is a new type of bonus episode that Mark and I plan to release once a month.    Railroad Athletics Contact Info   Website: Railroadathletics.com   Instagram: @ railroadathletics Email: [email protected]

Show is sponsored by | Audible Click here for your FREE 30-day free trial www.audibletrial.com/runtheglobe2020   Michael Wardian’s journey into the running world is somewhat unique for a man who is a multiple time “Ultra Runner of the Year” recipient. Michael was a Division 1 lacrosse player for Michigan State University and had the grand idea of running the Boston Marathon shortly after graduation. However, Michael had never ran competitively before. Naturally this made him unaware that...

It is very difficult to figure out who is going to be great in the sport of running. Sometimes it can be obvious and easy to pick out the kids who could possibly go pro in football and basketball at an early age. Which could often be as early as their early high school years. However, that isn’t quite the case with running. No one really knows how many reps it takes along the spectrum of repetition to get so good that you’d one day become a professional runner.   Today’s guest went from...

The value of this podcast comes directly from the amazing guests I am able to speak with on a weekly basis. Today’s guest is not only a seasoned vet on the road, track and trail but is also a CEO of a coaching company known as Chaski Endurance Collective. What made the sit down with Tyler Andrews so enjoyable is that he has range when it comes to speaking from the perspective of both an athlete and coach.  Tyler’s journey is unique because he did not excel like most world class athletes do...

In this episode Mark Hadley flips the script of the show and interviews our podcast host Jordan Webster McKelley. In this episode you learn how Jordan used his new passion for ultra running and his new perspective to change the way he feels about himself on a deep and fundamental level. We all struggle, and in this two hour show you will hear how you can use your struggles and your past to catapult yourself into your future with a new understanding of what truly matters.  

“Long term consistency trumps short term intensity” Our featured guest Lauren Masterson walks us through the importance of long term consistency. Lauren is an Alamosa, Colorado native who ran collegiately for Division 2 powerhouse Adam State University. While attending Adam State University Lauren won four individual NCAA D2 Titles and was a 10 x All-American. In this interview Lauren and I discuss the importance of training for the long term, what it’s like to be coached by her father, and...

"The first step towards achieving something is believing you can do it" -ES Our featured guest Evan Schwartz has become excellent at taking life's challenges in stride. Years ago Evan was a member of both the Cross Country and Track & Field team for The Ohio State University. Early on in his transition from a high school athlete to collegiate athlete, he experienced a setback with his first big running injury. His resiliency as a distance runner proved true as he was able to bounce back...

“Champions dont have the best of everything they make the best of everything.” -Damon Martin Our guest Kyle Masterson is the epitome of a story worth telling. Kyle grew up in Northeast Ohio where distance running is considered to be extremely competitive in comparison to other states in the US. Although Kyle was talented in high school, he was often overshadowed by runners who were simply on another level. In pursuit of developing as a distance runner, Kyle chose to take the road less...

“Sometimes the process is more important than the outcome.” This quote from Tim Budic, is one that our featured guest Ken Sullivan embodies on a consistent basis. Ken is a coach, elite runner, teacher, and board member for a non-profit company known as Go Run. In this interview Ken takes us through a detailed version of the obstacles, learning moments, and successes he’s experienced along his running journey. In our episode Ken and I will discuss how he overcame a serious leg injury, the...

Many runners within the running community can see the possibility of success, but only a small number of them can create consistent opportunities to experience the breakthrough they desire. Why is that? How is it possible for someone to create consistent opportunities for breakthrough while others only come across such opportunities occasionally. In my experience the runners who are capable of scheduling success consistently and accurately are the same individuals who document, track, and...

“Running means continual transcendence, and that is also the message of our inner life.” This quote from spiritual leader Sri Chinmoy, is one that our guest Alex Ramsey applies to his everyday mentality. Many years ago this track star from the University of Cincinnati transformed into an ultra marathon runner. Since this transformation Alex has found and discovered that there is a much deeper meaning to the sport of running and has gained a completely new appreciation for what it can teach...

Ever been in the best shape of your life, yet still fall short of your training and racing goals? In this episode our host Jordan McKelley suggests that being in the best shape of your life is not the biggest contributor to ones running success. Join us as he provides and discusses the mindset one must develop in order to reap the rewards of consistent training.

Over the course of Chelsea Hall’s running career at the University of Kentucky, she experienced great success as a member of the cross country and track and field team. She graduated Kentucky in 2014 as a two-time All-American and with personal bests of 4:40 in the mile, 15:49 in the 5,000 meters, and 33:37 in the 10,000 meters. In this episode Chelsea walks us through her running career as well as her incredible race through the storm at this years Boston Marathon. 

In this episode Jordan breaks down how vital it is to develop strong and powerful hips for distance running. However, before he points us in the direction of hip strengthening exercises, he suggests that there are two areas that need to be explored and mastered before developing your own hip strengthening routine. Listen in as Jordan explains the idea of Gray Cook's "Move Well, Move Often" progression and how it can help you avoid the pitfalls when developing your own hip routine.

Dr. Leo Kormanik is an Olympic Trials Qualifier in the marathon, business owner of Ohio Sports Chiropractic & Rehab, and was just recently selected as the head chiropractor for Team USA for the IAAF World Championships this summer in Finland. Please join us as we discuss this years Boston Marathon as well as many other topics. Dr. Leo's Clinic http://www.ohiosportschiropractic.com/

In 2016 Colby Alexander infiltrated the professional ranks when he earned a 6th place finish in the US Indoor Track & Field Championships as well as a 7th place finish in the US Olympic Trials in the 1500 meters. Colby is currently residing in New Jersey and is training with the New Jersey East Coast Premiere Track Club as a professionally sponsored Hoka athlete. Join us as we discuss Colby’s career thus far as well as many other hot topics.

In this plug of the week Jordan explains why it is just as important to train the mind on a consistent basis as it is the body. Sponsors: McBrearty Soft Tissue & Sport Chiropractic Go to www.yourartdoc.com click on appointments and schedule your movement assessment today.

Verrelle Wyatt is an Akron Ohio native who specializes in nursing injured runners back to health as a physical therapist at Ohio Sports Chiropractic & Rehab. His knowledge and expertise as a coach, distance runner, and running specialist are just one of many items that make Verrelle so exciting to listen to. In this episode Verrelle & Jordan talk about the beauty of finding out what your weaknesses are as well as many other topics. Sponsors: McBrearty Soft Tissue & Sports...

Run The Globe introduces its first Friday running specialist episode as it brings on Dr. Patrick McBrearty. Dr. Pat is currently a resident of Denver, Colorado and is a Chiropractor by trade. He is considered an expert and is highly regarded as a well known soft tissue specialist, biomechanics expert, and movement specialist around the country. Join us as he discusses the proper ways to utilize the most appropriate methods for self maintenance so that you and I can continue to train injury free.

In this plug of the week we discuss how you can identify less than optimal running weather and the effects it can have on your running performance. Tinman's Heat Index https://www.ncacoach.org/uploads/HazenCC5.pdf Sponsors: McBrearty Soft Tissue & Sport Chiropractic Go to www.yourartdoc.com click on appointments and schedule your discounted consultation today.

Nate Orndorf is an Ohio native who specializes in long distance running. Nate was an All-American in Cross Country for Grand Valley State University but is now taking his talents to South Beach......Oops...I mean the marathon and 50K. Listen closely as Nate talks about his future ambitions, training, and rating beer mugs. www.nateorndorf.wordpress.com Sponsors: McBrearty Soft Tissue & Sport Chiropractic Go to www.yourartdoc.com click on appointments & schedule your discounted...

Our host Jordan McKelley welcomes all RTG listeners back and explains why the show has been on such a long hiatus. Join us as we re-learn how to Run The Globe together.