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Sydney Marathon Tips (IG Live) | RunChats Ep.130
We're talking ALL things Sydney Marathon in this IG Live Convo with 2X Olympian Eloise Wellings, Race Director Wayne Larden, and Digital Marketing Manager James Constantine.
The Sydney Marathon is a candidate race, poised to become the seventh of the Abbott World Marathon Majors.
We broke it all down—way too many topics to list. The stoke level is HIGH as they get ready to host the AbbottWMM Wanda Age Group World Champs and their largest Sydney (24K runner) yet!
I hope this content will help prepare you to have your best Sydney Marathon experience!
If you enjoy the episode, it would mean the world to me if you would rate the podcast or write a review and share feedback wherever you get your podcast groove on.
Connect With Eloise, Wayne, & James:
Eloise: https://www.instagram.com/elzywellings
Wayne: https://www.instagram.com/waynelarden
James: https://www.instagram.com/that.guy.who.runs
Connect With Ron:
Personal Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/ronrunsnyc
Podcast Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/runchats_with_ronrunsnyc
Facebook: https://fb.me/runchats
Website: https://ronrunsnyc.com
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London Marathon Tips with Kelly Brown Willis (IG Live) | RunChats Ep.129
London Marathon tips with one of my running besties, Kelly Brown Willis, fellow 3X Six-Star finisher and inspiring former guest (Episode 64).
This episode is a deep dive into all things London! Weekend logistics, fun events, shakeouts, fueling, course strategy, mindset tips, and more.
Please share with anyone running London on Sunday! We hope you enjoy the listen and this helps prepare you to have your best London Marathon experience!
If you enjoy the episode, it would mean the world to me if you would rate the podcast or write a review and share feedback wherever you get your podcast groove on.
Connect With Kelly:
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/kelly_brown_willis
Connect With Ron:
Personal Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/ronrunsnyc
Podcast Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/runchats_with_ronrunsnyc
Facebook: https://fb.me/runchats
Website: https://ronrunsnyc.com
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Produced by: David Margittai | In Post Media
Website: https://www.inpostmedia.com
Email: david@inpostmedia.com
Social: https://www.instagram.com/_margittai
© 2024 Ron Romano -
Boston Marathon Tips with Brendon O'Leary (IG Live) | RunChats Ep.128
This episode is for anyone running the 128th Boston Marathon and everyone who has it on their long-term radar. Coach Brendon O'Leary of O'Leary Racing Team joined me on an IG live and we took a deep dive into all things Boston. Race logistics, the Expo, weekend activities, shakeouts, fueling, and, of course, we dug in on course strategy and how best to approach the hills!
We're coming at you with a wealth of experience - Brendon has run Boston 6X’s with a course PR of 2:29, and I've run 10X's and have a 2:41 course PR.
Brendon's mile-by-mile Boston Marathon Course Breakdown is one of the best I've read and is linked here: https://olearyracing.com/ort-blog/f/boston-marathon-mile-by-mile-course-breakdown
Good luck to everyone on Marathon Monday!
Please join us at the ORT Shakeout on Sunday (4/14/2024) at 8:30am on the corner of Newbury St/Exeter St outside of the Nike store.
If you enjoy the episode, it would mean the world to me if you would rate the podcast or write a review and share feedback wherever you get your podcast groove on.
Connect With Brendon:
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/olearyracingteam
Connect With Ron:
Personal Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/ronrunsnyc
Podcast Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/runchats_with_ronrunsnyc
Facebook: https://fb.me/runchats
Website: https://ronrunsnyc.com
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Produced by: David Margittai | In Post Media
Website: https://www.inpostmedia.com
Email: david@inpostmedia.com
Social: https://www.instagram.com/_margittai
© 2024 Ron Romano -
Tokyo Marathon Tips with Naomi Fox (IG Live) | RunChats Ep.127
We've got tons of Tokyo tips & questions answered from yesterday's IG Live convo with Naomi. Big thanks to all who joined—we look forward to seeing you in Tokyo!
Naomi was a great co-host and is running for her Six-Star, like so many others. She asked me her top-of-mind questions and we answered many more from our engaged audience, as well.
We covered:
-Starting area logistics
-GPS & why you should turn OFF auto-lap on your watch
-Course layout & strategy
-Aid stations/on-course fueling with water & Pocari Sweat
-Spectator viewing options
-Finish line Six-Star process
-Charity area at the finish
-Favorite dining & shopping options
-The Expo
-The best shakeout spots
-And more!
This is my 5th trip to Japan. I ran Tokyo in 2019 & 2023 and I shared my experiences and best practices to help everyone be better prepared for a great race day and travel experience to Japan. Ganbatte!!
If you enjoy the episode, it would mean the world to me if you would rate the podcast or write a review and share feedback wherever you get your podcast groove on.
Connect With Naomi:
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/njmiles13
Connect With Ron:
Personal Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/ronrunsnyc
Podcast Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/runchats_with_ronrunsnyc
Facebook: https://fb.me/runchats
Website: https://ronrunsnyc.com
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Produced by: David Margittai | In Post Media
Website: https://www.inpostmedia.com
Email: david@inpostmedia.com
Social: https://www.instagram.com/_margittai
© 2024 Ron Romano -
Tammy Hsieh - 2:37:00: An OTQ Race For the Ages! | RunChats Ep.126
In one of the most inspiring running stories of the year, Tammy Hsieh ran 2:37:00 at CIM and hit the OTQ standard on the number to qualify for the US Olympic Marathon Trials in Orlando, FL on Feb 3, 2024!
When Tammy turned the final corner, the finish line clock read 2:36:50 and she kicked for home with everything she had left and crossed the line at 2:37:03.
There were a few uncertain moments before friends showed Tammy her chip time and someone from the CIM team draped her with the coveted OTQ banner so she could celebrate her huge accomplishment.
Tammy became the 173rd woman to earn her spot in this year's race.
She has been on quite a tear over the past two years—just look at her amazing progression:
2:48 - CIM 2021
2:45 - Indy 2022
2:37:44 - Ottawa 5/28/2023
2:37:00 - CIM 12/8/2023
We covered:
-Coaching & her training approach with Kim Conley
-Her Ottawa build vs CIM—her 1st time logging 100M weeks
-Her start in NYC training with Central Park Track Club
-Moving to Boston & training with the Boston Hares
-Her drive/passion/fire—where it comes from
-Mindset, mantras, & self-talk on the course
-Her plan for Orlando
-Community service
There are so many great nuggets to unpack in this one and I'm stoked to keep following Tammy’s inspiring journey!
If you enjoy the episode, it would mean the world to me if you would rate the podcast or write a review and share feedback wherever you get your podcast groove on.
Connect With Tammy:
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/letammm
Connect With Ron:
Personal Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/ronrunsnyc
Podcast Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/runchats_with_ronrunsnyc
Facebook: https://fb.me/runchats
Website: https://ronrunsnyc.com
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Produced by: David Margittai | In Post Media
Website: https://www.inpostmedia.com
Email: david@inpostmedia.com
Social: https://www.instagram.com/_margittai
© 2023 Ron Romano -
Polly Moody - Focusing On Joy & the Process To Find Her Best | RunChats Ep.125
Meet Polly Moody, mom of two, full-time teacher, and 2:46 marathoner!
Polly tore her ACL and meniscus two years ago when her running had been on an upward trajectory. She tackled a long, difficult rehab where she faced a number of setbacks and had serious doubts about whether she would make it back to her previous form.
Polly injected more long runs on trails and shifted her focus to process versus outcome. Along the way, she found more joy and discovered the fastest, best version of her running self.
Polly just turned 40 and her speedy 2:46 time earned her 9th in her age group in Chicago and a free bib through the American Development Group for 2024.
I'm so stoked to follow Polly's inspiring journey!
If you enjoy the episode, it would mean the world to me if you would rate the podcast or write a review and share feedback wherever you get your podcast groove on.
Connect With Polly:
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/mommytosubthree
Connect With Ron:
Personal Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/ronrunsnyc
Podcast Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/runchats_with_ronrunsnyc
Facebook: https://fb.me/runchats
Website: https://ronrunsnyc.com
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Produced by: David Margittai | In Post Media
Website: https://www.inpostmedia.com
Email: david@inpostmedia.com
Social: https://www.instagram.com/_margittai
© 2023 Ron Romano
Customer Reviews
Great on theme
Ron does a great job highlighting stories across the marathon community, shining light to both the accomplishments and purpose behind what makes the sport so great.
Truly awesome!
I met Ron in Tokyo a couple of weeks ago. We instantly connected: it was as if I had always known him. Ron has a HUGE heart. He is incredibly authentic. He loves people and it transpires in this incredible podcast. I have been catching up on episodes during my runs and I know of no other podcaster who gets to the human drama the way Ron does. This is not about pacing, cadence or HIIT (even though you do learn a lot about all that!) and much more about human stories, with their ups and downs, struggles and victories. Because Ron is so authentic, and because he opens his heart to people, they reciprocate unconsciously and it makes for a deep conversations. I particularly loved the recent episode with Neely Gracey who is my amazing coach.
Thank you Ron for the amazing work!
Not what I expected
A friend of mine, who’s a friend of Ron’s, recommended this podcast to me.
I tried, I really did. Listened to several episodes because I respect my friend’s opinion. But Ron repeatedly makes every discussion about him and it just makes it hard to listen to. His guests are pretty good and have interesting stories to share but Ron seems to want to make himself the star.
No more for me. If you want to make it a podcast about you then just skip the guests.