Running With Life, LLC: Holistic Run Coaching

Running With Life, LLC: Holistic Run Coaching

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04/02/2024

BREAKING NEWS: After years of dismissing it as an urban legend, I have finally uncovered the truth - the infamous Runner's High is real! šŸƒā€ā™‚ļøšŸ†

Through top-secret research and analysis, I've cracked the code on how to achieve this mythical state of euphoric bliss while running. The key? You have to run at a precise pace that puts you in the "Unicorn Zone" - a special heart rate zone that unleashes a torrent of endorphins and makes you feel like you're floating on clouds.

But there's a catch - the Unicorn Zone is extremely narrow and finite. One stride too fast or too slow, and you'll miss it completely. Thankfully, through my research, I've developed a revolutionary training plan to help runners hack into the Unicorn Zone!

For the low price of $499.99, you too can purchase my "Chasing the Unicorn" online video course. In it, I'll reveal the top-secret pace calculations, heart rate formulas, and āœØmagicalāœØ training methods required to obtain the legendary Runner's High on every run.

This is a limited-time offer, as I can only let so many runners into the Unicorn Zone at once to preserve its power. So don't delay - sign up now and get ready to experience the ultimate natural high that will make your runs feel effortless!

Or, you could just enjoy running for what it is - an awesome way to stay healthy. But where's the fun in that? šŸ˜‰šŸ¦„"

02/23/2024

2nd day OFF CAFFEINE. Have you tried going off it?

Still not back to running yet, as caffeine is a performance enhancer for running... I'd be an unhappy camper if I had to run right now with caffeine withdrawal šŸ˜±

02/12/2024

World Record Marathon Holder Kelvin Kiptum's legacy ended too soon.

The talented runner, who preferred to run up to 186 miles per week, broke Kipchoge's record with a 2 hr, 35 second marathon time at the Bank of America Chicago Marathon last October.

Previously also breaking the record for the fastest marathon debut in history at Valencia, he died at the age of 24, alongside his coach, last weekend in a car accident.

Remember his legacy: work hard, and be grateful for each day you have.

See more in the comments.

Photos from Running With Life, LLC: Holistic Run Coaching's post 01/24/2024

I found out yesterday that we lost Bill.

I didn't understand at first, then I was like, no, not "Bill" Bartak, it must be someone else. But yes, Bill is gone.

I've coached several trail running clinics and workshops, and from the minute Bill heard about it, he joined and was in each one.

I held a meet and greet before the first session, and I remember thinking, who is this guy who is so enthusiastic about this whole thing??

From then, he didn't just join; he became part of the heart of it.

He was always there, encouraging others and being a positive force. I'd drive up and see him warming up, chatting with others, or doing a standing Yoga pose and meditating in the sun.

But more than a member of our running group, Bill was my friend.

We would talk about caregiving, as he had cared for his Mom with Alzheimer's, as I'm doing with my Mom. He would message me to check in on how I was doing. If I responded, "Meh... well, I'm still here", he would get it without any judgment.

As many of you know, several years ago, I was stalked and assaulted, which left me not only fearful of running outside but at times, not even wanting to leave my house. When I wanted to attend various races to support my coaching clients, who went with me so I wouldn't have to wander around alone? Bill.

He hand-made a card for me after one of the running workshops, telling me I was the best coach he'd ever had. I still have the card.

He was so inspired by trail running that he cut a trail on his own property and would often post pictures from out running on the "Bartak trail."

I considered doing another running and fitness group this year as I've not done one in a while due to my responsibilities with my Mom. Of course, my first thought had been, "I wonder if Bill would want to join?"

I'd frequently try to convince Bill to run an ultra. He would say he was unsure if his knees could make it (I think he could have done it.) Well, maybe now he is free to run or follow whatever ultra course he chooses.

We'd talked about going to run some area trails that we hadn't tried before. Now, we won't get to.

I want to hold an informal run at some point in Bill's honor. I don't have the mental wherewithal to decide where or when right now.

If you'd be interested in running, walking, or hiking in it, let me know.

Enjoy today, the longer I live, the more I realize that it's all we have.

PS: Bill, my knee is jacked right now, as you know. But it's healing. When it's better - I'm going to run one for you!

01/03/2024

Want to know how to reach your goals this year??

Listen to this interview with ultra runner and Navy seal David Goggins. (link in comments)

TLDL: There is no ā€˜hack,ā€™ no ā€˜motivation tricks.ā€™

Just get up and do it, even though itā€™s hard or when it sucks.

Then, get up and do it again the next day. Repeat.

One day, youā€™ll get there.

While I donā€™t agree with everything about the way he trains, I do agree with this.

Do hard things šŸ’Æ

01/01/2024

Whatā€™s your biggest goal for 2024?

12/25/2023

Wishing you all a Merry Christmas and the Best Holiday Season!

The Best Running Shoes for Women, Recommended by Experts 08/29/2023

Want suggestions on great running shoes? Time Magazine recently interviewed me about this - check out the top picks here:

The Best Running Shoes for Women, Recommended by Experts Choosing the right running shoes shouldnā€™t feel harder than completing a marathon. We asked the pros to help us catch up with the best running shoes for women

ā€œI am the bestā€: Eliud Kipchoge charged ahead of another world record attempt at the 2022 Berlin Marathon 09/19/2022

Good luck to my clients and all running in Berlin, Chicago, and other fall marathons and races!

You can always learn something from the GOAT marathon runner, Eliud Kipchoge:

ā€œA human being is his mind. When your mind is okay, then your muscles are good. Now I'm trying my best to convince my mind that I've done a thorough training. I have done enough. My legs and muscles are ready. And on the big day, it will be to implement all these things.ā€

ā€œI am the bestā€: Eliud Kipchoge charged ahead of another world record attempt at the 2022 Berlin Marathon The double Olympic marathon gold medallist is aiming to lower his world record of 2:01.39 when he lines up for his fifth Berlin Marathon on Sunday, September 25, live on Olympic Channel.

07/26/2022

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Race Weekend Marathon Fueling 07/20/2022

Fueling for high performance races has not changed that much though the years:

ā€œEat lots of easily digestible carbohydrates, a bit of protein, limited spicy, fibrous, and fatty foods, a steady stream of fluids and electrolytes, and often a hit of caffeine in the final pre-race hours.ā€

Race Weekend Marathon Fueling Five elite marathoners from around the world detail their pre-race meals and in-race fuelā€”and their diets are surprisingly similar.

2022 Hardrock 100 Results: Dauwalter and Jornet Smash Course Records 07/18/2022

Keep going and don't give up - I don't know if I could love this more.

2022 Hardrock 100 Results: Dauwalter and Jornet Smash Course Records Results from the 2022 Hardrock 100, where Kilian Jornet and Courtney Dauwalter, both set course records.

The 2022 Barkley Marathons have started, and John Kelly is back - Canadian Running Magazine 03/08/2022

Who do you think will finish Barkley this year... will anyone?

John Kelly, the last man to finish the race (of the 15 ever), is running, and Courtney Dauwalter, Harvey Lewis, Karl Sabbe, Jamil Coury...

https://runningmagazine.ca/trail-running/trail-races/the-2022-barkley-marathons-have-started-and-john-kelly-is-back/

The 2022 Barkley Marathons have started, and John Kelly is back - Canadian Running Magazine Jasmin Paris, outright winner of Britain's 2019 Spine Race, is also on the course at Frozen Head

Pikes Peak Marathon 02/22/2022

Entry opens on March 1: Who's in??

https://runsignup.com/Race/CO/ManitouSprings/PikesPeakMarathon

Pikes Peak Marathon The Pikes Peak Marathon is on Sunday September 18, 2022. It includes the following events: Marathon, Free Award Entry, and Half Priced Award Entry.

Sha'Carri Richardson sees a double standard in allowing Kamila Valieva to compete 02/16/2022

What do you think?

I realize some of it is the difference between how the USA and Russia handled their own athletes, but still...

Allowing Valieva to compete seems ridiculous.

https://www.npr.org/2022/02/15/1080694770/shacarri-richardson-kamila-valieva-doping

Sha'Carri Richardson sees a double standard in allowing Kamila Valieva to compete "The only difference I see is I'm a black young lady," U.S. sprinter Sha'Carri Richardson said, after the Russian figure skater is allowed to compete at the Olympics despite a failed drug test.

02/15/2022

Find Running Tips You'll LOVE in the RWL February Newsletter - Click Here: https://mailchi.mp/f9d39b39e7c6/running-tips-youll-love

Goal Check-Up, Prevent Running Injuries +more šŸ˜

Timeline photos 02/14/2022

Do You LOVE or HATE Valentine's Day?

Just remember: train hard, but give yourself credit too !

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12/25/2021

Merry Christmas šŸŽ„šŸŽ Did you get what you wanted this year ??

Not a Prank: The Cutoff for the 2022 Boston Marathon is 0 Minutes and 0 Seconds 11/18/2021

So yeah... there's that...

Kinda Wow considering the 2021 race had the largest cutoff qualifier in history (7:47 margin).

Applications were down ... any guesses as to why?

Personally I think it was because there were fewer races to qualify for Boston in the window, and less opportunities or desire with Covid going on to travel to them.

And let's just be honest. A lot of people got out of shape in general during the Pandemic, nevermind for qualifying...
https://www.womensrunning.com/culture/news/boston-marathon-cutoff-2022/

Not a Prank: The Cutoff for the 2022 Boston Marathon is 0 Minutes and 0 Seconds It's not a prank: If you ran a qualifying time for your age and gender and registered during the window, you're in.

Harvey Lewis is the Last Person Standing at the 2021 Big Dog's Backyard Ultra 10/20/2021

Congratulations to Harvey Lewis - Ultra Runner... totally inspiring running for over three days, 354.16 miles, with a new record of 85 laps at Big's Backyard Ultra!!

"As the last person standing, Lewis wins nothing except the bragging rights of being, in the words of Laz, ā€œchampion of champions.ā€

https://www.irunfar.com/harvey-lewis-is-the-last-person-standing-at-the-2021-big-dogs-backyard-ultra

Harvey Lewis is the Last Person Standing at the 2021 Big Dog's Backyard Ultra Results from the 2021 Big Dog's Backyard Ultra, where Harvey Lewis won and set a new record.

10/08/2021

Good luck to Steph A. running the Chicago Marathon, Jenny S. running Boston, and Tom E. running the Canal Corridor 100-mile race this weekend!

All big challenges but they have trained and are fit for it.

Want to run your big challenge? Send a message to me, and I'll help you reach your goal too!

www.runningwithlife.com

Vienna marathon winner disqualified after shoe soles break rules 09/13/2021

šŸ˜Æ Lesson: Some shoe technology does help more than othersā€¦

Annnd race in the shoe that youā€™d said you would šŸ˜‰

Vienna marathon winner disqualified after shoe soles break rules Ethiopia's Derara Hurisa won the Vienna City marathon on Sunday but was disqualified soon after when the soles of his shoes were found to be one centimetre too thick in violation of the rules.

09/10/2021

What do you think of Trader Joeā€™s??

Stopped by the new one in town - I havenā€™t been to one since I had to leave Cincinnati!

I like it ā€¦ but a LOT of snack food here tooā€¦.

So be careful if going after a run when you may be Rungry šŸ˜‚

At Every Race Finish, We Should All Feel As Joyful As Mieke Gorissen Did After the Olympic Marathon 09/09/2021

Yes: Joy can be the best thing about a marathon finish.

And the more joy you can feel in your life, the better your health šŸ˜‰

At Every Race Finish, We Should All Feel As Joyful As Mieke Gorissen Did After the Olympic Marathon

09/01/2021

Taking a minute to say ā€œHi All!!ā€ with a little update šŸ™‚

Mid-week morning coffee and bagel before running 11 miles.

Approaching 60 miles/week as I gradually rebuild.

This is from earlier this year when I first built up the courage to run outside again after relocating away from a frightening stalking ordeal, AND then having a twisted ankle.

Five minutes walk-run on a trail, and almost cried out of happiness that I was, just there.

If I can make it backā€¦ so can you!

Keep a vision in your mind of your goal. Itā€™s so important; and can act as your guide.

I think I can start marathon training end of October. Iā€™m taking it day by day now, allowing the body and mind to gradually strengthen; it is all interconnected.

Post in the comments: Whatā€™s your next goal?

Keep going - Coach Amie

Aleksandr Sorokin Runs New 24-Hour World Record 08/29/2021

What do you think improved focus on your goal could do for you?

Over 192 miles in 24 hoursā€¦ a new World Record. Sorokin says he was able to do it after years of hard work because he finally took his running more seriously.

Aleksandr Sorokin Runs New 24-Hour World Record Lithuania's Aleksandr Sorokin sets the 24-hour world record by running 309.400 kilometers (to be confirmed).

08/25/2021

Wow, this is harsh! LOL! Comment on your favorite!!

So yeah... there can be "kind of" a rivalry between road and trail runners šŸ˜‚ I help distance runners reach their goals on both surfaces because I'm one of those oddballs who ā¤ļø's both !!

A trail runner and a road runner walk into a bar. Just by looking at them, how does the bartender tell them apart?

Photo Credit: Trail Runner World

08/21/2021

Iā€™m running a trail race today, but not this one! I truly miss Pikeā€™s Peak Marathon!

Was just having a discussion that a small backpack is good to have for this race, for gear moreso than water, because the weather at 14,000+ feet can be unpredictable. Besides the thin air you must deal with!

And you run through it all!!

And as it says below itā€™s looking to be in the 30s up top, while hot at the mountainā€™s base.

Good luck to all running this weekend!!

The Pikes Peak marmots want you to know that we are looking at COLD weather at the Summit tomorrow -- temperatures in the mid-30's with strong winds and a chance of storms late in the afternoon. Please bring a jacket and pack accordingly in your sweat check bag. See you in the morning!

Tim O'Donnell Reveals He Suffered Heart Attack During Challenge Miami 08/16/2021

Wow, this is a crazy story. "Oā€™Donnellā€™s story is a reminder that physical fitness and health are not one and the same."

Health IS the foundation... -Coach Amie

https://www.triathlete.com/culture/news/tim-odonnell-reveals-he-suffered-heart-attack-during-challenge-miami/?utm_source=facebook&utm_medium=triathlete+magazine&utm_campaign=9e18330f-7cb4-4a63-8ce1-4befe126269a

Tim O'Donnell Reveals He Suffered Heart Attack During Challenge Miami The type of heart attack is colloquially known as "the widowmaker"ā€”but the Kona runner-up says he's doing better now.

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