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Hey YOU! The one at the back of the pack of runners. Think you’re “too fat” to run, “too slow” to run, “too ____(fill in the blank)” to run? Then the 300 Pounds and Running Podcast is for you! Whether you’ve just started or need a fire lit under your ass to get you off that couch, I’ll share my best advice, inspiring stories, and running tips. Who am I? (Good question.) I’m Martinus Evans. I’m an RRCA run coach, author, and award-winning speaker. But more importantly I’m a big guy. Who runs. No…really. I’ve run 5k’s, 10k’s, half-marathons, and marathons! So I know your struggles. I know your hesitations. And I want to help you become a runner! So if you’re looking for a place to start your journey to better health, look no further. Let’s do this! Our show notes and additional information can be found at www.300poundsandrunning.com.
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Dec 18, 2017

Martinus chop it with Greg Leitch.

Dec 11, 2017

Martinus chop it up with Mirna Valerio about her new book, "A Beautiful Work in Progress."

Dec 4, 2017

Martinus chop it up with Runner's World Cover Search Winner: Josh LaJaunie

Aug 28, 2017

 

Blog: http://www.300poundsandrunning.com/
Like Me: https://www.facebook.com/300poundsandrunning
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I Appreciate Your iTunes Reviews!

Getting a 5-star rating and/or written review is incredibly important for this show. It helps with ranking and with generating the necessary exposure that gets this podcast out in front of other runners. But it is even more important to me! I read each and every comment and really take them all to heart. They provide encouragement that what I am doing is getting noticed and that the show is getting listened to. I am so thankful to those who have recently gone into iTunes to provide a five-star rating and write a review of the 300 Pounds and Running Podcast. That’s why I’m asking YOU to please provide your boy rating and/or write a review on iTunes. You can do so by following the instructions below:

  1. Go to the show’s iTunes Page or search “300 Pounds and Running” from iTunes if you aren’t already a subscriber.
  2. Open the page in the iTunes app, and click on the number of stars for the rating you think I deserve.
  3. Write a sentence or two to share your comments.

A million thanks in advance!   That’s it for now. Keep crushing those goals, and we’ll be back next time!

Aug 14, 2017

 

Blog: http://www.300poundsandrunning.com/
Like Me: https://www.facebook.com/300poundsandrunning
Follow Me: http://twitter.com/300lbsandrunnin
Instagram Me: http://instagram.com/300poundsandrunning/

I Appreciate Your iTunes Reviews!

Getting a 5-star rating and/or written review is incredibly important for this show. It helps with ranking and with generating the necessary exposure that gets this podcast out in front of other runners. But it is even more important to me! I read each and every comment and really take them all to heart. They provide encouragement that what I am doing is getting noticed and that the show is getting listened to. I am so thankful to those who have recently gone into iTunes to provide a five-star rating and write a review of the 300 Pounds and Running Podcast. That’s why I’m asking YOU to please provide your boy rating and/or write a review on iTunes. You can do so by following the instructions below:

  1. Go to the show’s iTunes Page or search “300 Pounds and Running” from iTunes if you aren’t already a subscriber.
  2. Open the page in the iTunes app, and click on the number of stars for the rating you think I deserve.
  3. Write a sentence or two to share your comments.

A million thanks in advance!   That’s it for now. Keep crushing those goals, and we’ll be back next time!

Jul 31, 2017
Blog: http://www.300poundsandrunning.com/
Like Me: https://www.facebook.com/300poundsandrunning
Follow Me: http://twitter.com/300lbsandrunnin
Instagram Me: http://instagram.com/300poundsandrunning/

I Appreciate Your iTunes Reviews!

Getting a 5-star rating and/or written review is incredibly important for this show. It helps with ranking and with generating the necessary exposure that gets this podcast out in front of other runners. But it is even more important to me! I read each and every comment and really take them all to heart. They provide encouragement that what I am doing is getting noticed and that the show is getting listened to. I am so thankful to those who have recently gone into iTunes to provide a five-star rating and written a review of the 300 Pounds and Running Podcast. That’s why I’m asking YOU to please provide your boy rating and/or write a review on iTunes. You can do so by following the instructions below:

  1. Go to the show’s iTunes Page or search “300 Pounds and Running” from iTunes if you aren’t already a subscriber.
  2. Open the page in the iTunes app, and click on the number of stars for the rating you think I deserve.
  3. Write a sentence or two to share your comments.

A million thanks in advance!   That’s it for now. Keep crushing those goals, and we’ll be back next time!

Jul 25, 2017
Blog: http://www.300poundsandrunning.com/
Like Me: https://www.facebook.com/300poundsandrunning
Follow Me: http://twitter.com/300lbsandrunnin
Instagram Me: http://instagram.com/300poundsandrunning/

I Appreciate Your iTunes Reviews!

Getting a 5-star rating and/or written review is incredibly important for this show. It helps with ranking and with generating the necessary exposure that gets this podcast out in front of other runners.

But it is even more important to me!

I read each and every comment and really take them all to heart. They provide encouragement that what I am doing is getting noticed and that the show is getting listened to.

I am so thankful to those who have recently gone into iTunes to provide a five-star rating and written a review of the 300 Pounds and Running Podcast.

That’s why I’m asking YOU to please provide your boy rating and/or write a review on iTunes. You can do so by following the instructions below:

  1. Go to the show’s iTunes Page or search “300 Pounds and Running” from iTunes if you aren’t already a subscriber.
  2. Open the page in the iTunes app, and click on the number of stars for the rating you think I deserve.
  3. Write a sentence or two to share your comments.

A million thanks in advance!

 

That’s it for now. Keep crushing those goals, and we’ll be back next time!

Jul 17, 2017
Blog: http://www.300poundsandrunning.com/
Like Me: https://www.facebook.com/300poundsandrunning
Follow Me: http://twitter.com/300lbsandrunnin
Instagram Me: http://instagram.com/300poundsandrunning/

I Appreciate Your iTunes Reviews!

Getting a 5-star rating and/or written review is incredibly important for this show. It helps with ranking and with generating the necessary exposure that gets this podcast out in front of other runners.

But it is even more important to me!

I read each and every comment and really take them all to heart. They provide encouragement that what I am doing is getting noticed and that the show is getting listened to.

I am so thankful to those who have recently gone into iTunes to provide a five-star rating and written a review of the 300 Pounds and Running Podcast.

That’s why I’m asking YOU to please provide your boy rating and/or write a review on iTunes. You can do so by following the instructions below:

  1. Go to the show’s iTunes Page or search “300 Pounds and Running” from iTunes if you aren’t already a subscriber.
  2. Open the page in the iTunes app, and click on the number of stars for the rating you think I deserve.
  3. Write a sentence or two to share your comments.

A million thanks in advance!

 

That’s it for now. Keep crushing those goals, and we’ll be back next time!

Jun 26, 2017

Alright, goal crushers in this episode we talk with Sarah Ward. In this podcast, Sarah talks to us about who she is, her evolving relationship with the sport of running and lastly, she gives new runners advice to help them crush their goals. Scroll down for complete show notes.

Show Notes

  • 0:55 - Who is Sarah Ward? Mom, teacher, coach, proud fat runner, and Goal Crusher
  • 2:00 – Sarah shares her weight loss and gain story. “I've always been overweight"
  • 6:13 – Time for some action – Learn when Sarah knew she had to make a lifestyle change.
  • 10:51 – Learn how Sarah discovered running. "I was always worried of being last"
  • 13:27 – Sarah talks about obstacles she ran into while running.
  • 19:59 - Sarah talks about the impact of running and other aspects of  her life
  • 29:40 – Sarah’s favorite running product.
  • 34:08 – Sarah’s discusses one of her most difficult races and what she learned from it.
  • 34:52 - Sarah Ward gives advice to her younger/past self.
  • 36:52 - Sarah's advice to new runners. - “It’s baby steps” “who care’s if you are dead fucking last”
  • 59:09 - Sarah’s favorite running song.
  • 1:00:00 - Sarah’s words of wisdom for goal crushers.

Resources Mentioned During the Podcast

 

I Appreciate Your iTunes Reviews!

Getting a 5-star rating and/or written review is incredibly important for this show. It helps with ranking and with generating the necessary exposure that gets this podcast out in front of other runners. But it is even more important to me! I read each and every comment and really take them all to heart. They provide encouragement that what I am doing is getting noticed and that the show is getting listened to. I am so thankful to those who have recently gone into iTunes to provide a five-star rating and write a review of the 300 Pounds and Running Podcast. That’s why I’m asking YOU to please provide your boy rating and/or write a review on iTunes. You can do so by following the instructions below:

  1. Go to the show’s iTunes Page or search “300 Pounds and Running” from iTunes if you aren’t already a subscriber.
  2. Open the page in the iTunes app, and click on the number of stars for the rating you think I deserve.
  3. Write a sentence or two to share your comments.

A million thanks in advance! [divider style="10"] That’s it for now. Keep crushing those goals, and we’ll be back next time!

Jun 22, 2017

  In the episode, Martinus shout out everyone have left a review or sent to 300 Pounds and Running

Resources Mentioned During the Podcast

 

I Appreciate Your iTunes Reviews!

Getting a 5-star rating and/or written review is incredibly important for this show. It helps with ranking and with generating the necessary exposure that gets this podcast out in front of other runners. But it is even more important to me! I read each and every comment and really take them all to heart. They provide encouragement that what I am doing is getting noticed and that the show is getting listened to. I am so thankful to those who have recently gone into iTunes to provide a five-star rating and write a review of the 300 Pounds and Running Podcast. That’s why I’m asking YOU to please provide your boy rating and/or write a review on iTunes. You can do so by following the instructions below:

  1. Go to the show’s iTunes Page or search “300 Pounds and Running” from iTunes if you aren’t already a subscriber.
  2. Open the page in the iTunes app, and click on the number of stars for the rating you think I deserve.
  3. Write a sentence or two to share your comments.

A million thanks in advance! That’s it for now. Keep crushing those goals, and we’ll be back next time!            

Jun 7, 2017

A special announcement from Martinus! 

May 29, 2017

Alright, goal crushers in this episode we talk with Jen Bergstrom. In this podcast, Jen talks to us about who she is, her evolving relationship with the sport of running and lastly, she gives new runners advice to help them crush their goals.  

Show Notes

  • 0:55 - Who is Jen Bergstrom? Runner, Triathlete, Ironwoman
  • 2:00 – Jen shares her weight loss and gain story. “I ate like crap”
  • 9:37 – Time for some action – Learn when Jen knew she had to make a lifestyle change.
  • 10:47 – Learn how Jen discovered running.
  • 13:27 – Jen talks about obstacles she ran into while running.
  • 21:37 - Jen talks about the impact of running and other aspects of  her life
  • 22:48 – Jen’s favorite running product.
  • 24:13 – Jen’s discusses one of her most difficult races and what she learned from it.
  • 34:52 - Jen Bergstrom gives advice to her younger/past self.
  • 36:52 - Jen’s advice to new runners. - “It’s baby steps” “who care’s if you are dead fucking last”
  • 59:09 - Jen’s favorite running song.
  • 1:00:00 - Jen’s words of wisdom for goal crushers.

Resources Mentioned During the Podcast

 

I Appreciate Your iTunes Reviews!

Getting a 5-star rating and/or written review is incredibly important for this show. It helps with ranking and with generating the necessary exposure that gets this podcast out in front of other runners. But it is even more important to me! I read each and every comment and really take them all to heart. They provide encouragement that what I am doing is getting noticed and that the show is getting listened to. I am so thankful to those who have recently gone into iTunes to provide a five-star rating and write a review of the 300 Pounds and Running Podcast. That’s why I’m asking YOU to please provide your boy rating and/or write a review on iTunes. You can do so by following the instructions below:

  1. Go to the show’s iTunes Page or search “300 Pounds and Running” from iTunes if you aren’t already a subscriber.
  2. Open the page in the iTunes app, and click on the number of stars for the rating you think I deserve.
  3. Write a sentence or two to share your comments.

A million thanks in advance!

That’s it for now. Keep crushing those goals, and we’ll be back next time!

May 22, 2017

Alright, goal crushers in this episode we talk with Pandora Williams. Pandora is a WLS patient who has lost over 260 pounds and ran over 39 half-marathons. Additionally, she is a wellness coach and personal training. In this podcast, Pandora talks to us about who she is, how she went from 420 pounds to running 39 half marathons and becoming a personal training, and lastly, he gives new runners advice to help them crush their goals.

Show Notes

  • 0:59 - Who is Pandora Williams? - WLS patient who has lost over 260 pounds, avid runner, personal training, wellness coach… highest weight 420 pounds
  • 2:22 – Pandora shares her weight loss and gain story. “I was always overweight, I can’t remember a time when I wasn’t overweight”
  • 4:53 – Time for some action – Learn when Pandora knew she had to make a lifestyle change. - “people all my life told me that I needed to lose weight”
  • 9:37 – Learn how Pandora discovered running. “My intro into running is a sad story”
  • 16:46 – Pandora talks about obstacles she ran into while running. “I’m never going to run 13 miles without a medal”
  • 30:43 – Pandora’s favorite running product.
  • 35:09 – Pandora discusses one of her most difficult races and what she learned from it.
  • 38:56 - Pandora gives advice to her younger/past self. - “Take it slow and enjoy the race”
  • 41:10 - Pandora’s’ advice to new runners. - “Make every moment count” “There’s no failure unless you quit”
  • 49:43 - Pandora’s favorite running song.
  • 51:00 - Pandora talks about her blog .
  • 55:01 - Pandora’s words of wisdom for goal crushers. “Running is just faster than walking”

Resources Mentioned During the Podcast

How do I contact Pandora Williams?

 

 

What you missed in the last episode?

In episode 18, we sat down with Melissa Kahn and talked to us about who she is, her relationship with running, and lastly, she gives new runners advice to help them crush their goals. Check out 300 Pounds and Running Podcast episode 18 now!  

Podcast Details

I Appreciate Your iTunes Reviews!

Getting a 5-star rating and/or written review is incredibly important for this show. It helps with ranking and with generating the necessary exposure that gets this podcast out in front of other runners. But it is even more important to me! I read each and every comment and really take them all to heart. They provide encouragement that what I am doing is getting noticed and that the show is getting listened to. I am so thankful to those who have recently gone into iTunes to provide a five-star rating and written a review of the 300 Pounds and Running Podcast. That’s why I’m asking YOU to please provide your boy rating and/or write a review on iTunes. You can do so by following the instructions below:

  1. Go to the show’s iTunes Page or search “300 Pounds and Running” from iTunes if you aren’t already a subscriber.
  2. Open the page in the iTunes app, and click on the number of stars for the rating you think I deserve.
  3. Write a sentence or two to share your comments.   A million thanks in advance!

That’s it for now. Keep crushing those goals, and we’ll be back next time!  

 

May 15, 2017

Alright, goal crushers in this episode we talk with Almetria Turner. Almetria is the creator and founder of Fit and Finally Free, a blog about weight loss, lifestyle management, and the road to self-discovery with the freedom to work, play, and live well. In this podcast, Almetria talks to us about who she is, her evolving relationship with running, and lastly, she gives new runners advice to help them crush their goals.

“So many people over the years wanted me to lose weight, my doctors wanted me to lose weight, but I had to want to lose weight, and it is unfortunate that I had to be reactive more so than proactive but I wasn’t going to get done until I was ready” - Almetria Turner

 

Show Notes

  • 1:28 - Who is Almetria Turner? - Runner, Lifestyle coach, food and wellness blogger, and entrepreneur
  • 2:34– Almetria shares her weight loss and gain story. “I've been overweight my entire life.” “We had soul food every single day”
  • 7:32 – Time for some action – Learn when Almetria knew she had to make a lifestyle change. - “Every time I went to the doctor prayed, please don’t let me have diabetes”
  • 16:06 – Learn how Almetria discovered running. “I was so Intimidated ” “I was wondered if I could jog from pole to pole”  “I didn’t know people paid for races”
  • 23:21 – Almetria talks about obstacles she ran into while running– “The main obstacle was me”
  • 23:57 – Almetria explains how running changed her life. “I’ve met so many great people since I started running” “The running community is like a family… They just want to see you win” “When you’re out on the pavement you’re family”
  • 26:25 – Almetria’s favorite running product.
  • 28:00 – Almetria discusses one of her most difficult races and what she learned from it.
  • 32:29 - Almetria gives advice to her younger/past self. - “Love yourself now, so you can love yourself later”
  • 37:32 - Almetria's advice to new runners. - “No risk, no reward” “You won’t know unless you try” “A lot of times we are our own limitation” “You have to challenge yourself” “You can’t give up on you”
  • 43:33 - Learn more about FitAndFinallyFree.com
  • 46:24 - Almetria’s goals!
  • 50:00 - Almetria’s words of wisdom for goal crushers.

 

Resources Mentioned During the Podcast

How do I contact Almetria Turner?

I Appreciate Your iTunes Reviews!

Getting a 5-star rating and/or written review is incredibly important for this show. It helps with ranking and with generating the necessary exposure that gets this podcast out in front of other runners.

But it is even more important to me!

I read each and every comment and really take them all to heart. They provide encouragement that what I am doing is getting noticed and that the show is getting listened to.

I am so thankful to those who have recently gone into iTunes to provide a five-star rating and written a review of the 300 Pounds and Running Podcast.

That’s why I’m asking YOU to please provide your boy rating and/or write a review on iTunes. You can do so by following the instructions below:

  1. Go to the show’s iTunes Page or search “300 Pounds and Running” from iTunes if you aren’t already a subscriber.
  2. Open the page in the iTunes app, and click on the number of stars for the rating you think I deserve.
  3. Write a sentence or two to share your comments.

A million thanks in advance!

 

That’s it for now. Keep crushing those goals, and we’ll be back next time!

May 8, 2017

Alright, goal crushers in this episode we talk with Chris Holley. Chris is a 4-time Ironman finisher, adult swim coach, and triathlon coach. In this podcast, Chris talks to us about who he is, how he went from 400 pounds to 4-time Ironman finisher, and lastly, he gives new runners advice to help them crush their goals.
“When you change the way you look at things, the things you look at change” - Chris Holley

 

Show Notes

 

  • 1:12 - Who is Chris Holley? - 4-time Ironman finisher, adult learn to swim coach and triathlon coach.
  • 1:59 – Chris shares his weight loss and gain story. “I working 60-80 hours a week and eating was out of convenience” “I ballooned up from there”
  • 3:38 – Time for some action – Learn when Chris knew he had to make a lifestyle change. - “I was using partying and drinking to deal with my depression” “I was not happy with I was”  “The first step was to get in the gym every  morning” “It was scary”
  • 7:55 – Learn how Chris discovered running. “I was able to run for a couple minutes before i had to stop” “ My first week of training was demoralizing” “battling the negative voice in my head was the hardest part”
  • 13:07 – Chris talks about obstacles she ran into while running “I remember popping Aleve several times”
  • 21:30 – Chris’ favorite running product.
  • 23:23 - What made Chris want to do an Ironman? “It’s like a drug”
  • 28:00 – Chris discusses one of her most difficult races and what he learned from it.
  • 33:20 - Chris gives advice to her younger/past self. - “Don’t sweat the small stuff”
  • 34:25 - Chris’ advice to new runners. - “Don’t be afraid to take the first step”
  • 46:24 - Chris’ goals! He’s raising money for Smile Train a charity that fixes cleft lips for children around the world.
  • 43:47 - Chris words of wisdom for goal crushers.

Resources Mentioned During the Podcast

 

How do I contact Chris Holley?

May 1, 2017
Alright, goal crushers in this episode we talk with Jennifer Roe. Jennifer is the creator and founder of From Fat to Finish Line. The blog is a support community for and made up by, people of all shapes and sizes. From Fat to Finish Line is for people who are interested in the pursuit of good health, keeping active, and training for (and crossing!) finish lines of all kinds. They have a variety of forums, blog posts, and motivating stories to inspire, inform and enlighten people at any stage of their journey. In this podcast, Jennifer talks to us about who she is, her evolving relationship with running, and lastly, she gives new runners advice to help them crush their goals. "My early running journey was a battle between the old fat girl and the new girl who wanted to run! I had to learn that the old fat girl was not my friend." - Jennifer Roe  

Show Notes

  • 1:28 - Who is Jennifer Roe? - Learn how she went from sitting on the couch to running a Ragnar Race.
  • 7:50 – Jennifer shares her weight loss and gains story.
  • 10:00 – Time for action – Learn when Jennifer knew she had to make a lifestyle change. - “I felt like I could not function and at that moment I had no option but to change.”
  • 13:43 – Learn how Jennifer discovered running. “If the universe pokes you to do something you HAVE to do it!”
  • 18:15 – Jennifer talks about her first-time training for her first race and what she learned from it. – “After I could run for 3 minutes I knew that eventually, I would be able to cross the finish line.”
  • 24:34 – Can you guess how many races Jennifer has ran?
  • 25:26 – Jen discusses one of her most difficult races and what she learned from it. – “Make yourself a priority and be appreciative.”
  • 32:50 – Jennifer’s favorite running product. “Compression is Key!”
  • 39:20 - Jennifer gives advice to her younger/past self. - “Don’t listen to the negative voices in your head!”
  • 40:20 - Jennifer's advice to new runners. - “Just start!”
  • 44:20 - Learn how Fat to Finish Line (the film) was created, some obstacles Jennifer faced and what she learned from it. - “Set back is a part of the process!”
  • 53:38 - Learn about Jennifer's other projects - Fat to Finish Line (website).
  • 59:25 - Jennifer’s goals!
  • 1:01: - Jennifer’s words of wisdom for goal crushers.
 

Resources Mentioned During the Podcast

 

How do I contact Jennifer Roe?

 

What you missed in the last episode?

In episode 18, we sat down with Melissa Kahn and talked to us about who she is, her relationship with running, and lastly, she gives new runners advice to help them crush their goals. Check out 300 Pounds and Running Podcast episode 18 now!  

Podcast Details

I Appreciate Your iTunes Reviews!

Getting a 5-star rating and/or written review is incredibly important for this show. It helps with ranking and with generating the necessary exposure that gets this podcast out in front of other runners. But it is even more important to me! I read each and every comment and really take them all to heart. They provide encouragement that what I am doing is getting noticed and that the show is getting listened to. I am so thankful to those who have recently gone into iTunes to provide a five-star rating and written a review of the 300 Pounds and Running Podcast. That’s why I’m asking YOU to please provide your boy rating and/or write a review on iTunes. You can do so by following the instructions below:
  1. Go to the show’s iTunes Page or search “300 Pounds and Running” from iTunes if you aren’t already a subscriber.
  2. Open the page in the iTunes app, and click on the number of stars for the rating you think I deserve.
  3. Write a sentence or two to share your comments.   A million thanks in advance!
That’s it for now. Keep crushing those goals, and we’ll be back next time!  
Apr 24, 2017

Alright, goal crushers in this episode we talk with Melissa Kahn. Melissa is the founder of Run, Heifer, Run Blog.  The blog covers all things that involve Melissa’s weight and health journey. Run, Heifer, Run is a community that connects and shares tips but most importantly it is about laughter. Melissa believes that if we can’t laugh at ourselves and cut the bull, we can’t become better versions of who we are and who we’re destined to be. In this podcast, Melissa talks to us about who she is, her relationship with running, and lastly, she gives new runners advice to help them crush their goals. You just can’t give up! Not every day is stellar but if you are consistent and persistent you can do anything! -Melissa Kahn

Show Notes

  • 0:58 - Who is Melissa Kahn? - “We all have the magic within ourselves.”
  • 1:45 - Learn about Melissa weight loss/gain story.
  • 3:32 - Call to Action: Learn when Melissa decided it was time to get on track and take her life back!
  • 4:58 - Discover how Melissa discovered running. “ On my first run, I died 16 times in the first 20 seconds.”
  • 7:36 - Melissa talks about the obstacles she ran into early in her running journey. - “When I ran my first race I felt like an imposter”.
  • 11:14 - Learn how Melissa got involved with Jenny Craig. “The biggest I received from participating in Jenny Craig was my health.”
  • 15:23 - Learn how running has impacted other aspects of Melissa’s life. - “Running is a metaphor for life...one foot in front of the next!”
  • 20:23 - Melissa talks about her most challenging race and what she learned from it.
  • 22:41 - Melissa’s favorite product!
  • 24:20 - Melissa gives advice to her younger/past self. - “You matter”
  • 26:14 - Melissa gives advice to those that are new to running. - “ You have nothing to lose.”
  • 30:19 - Melissa gives her favorite weight loss and running resources.
  • 32:02 - Melissa talks about her blog -  run, heifer, run
  • 35:06 - Learn what new projects Melissa is working on...hint..hint...A book is coming!
  • 37:10 - Melissa’s fitness goals
  • 39:41 - Words of wisdom from Melissa and how to contact her. -  “Don’t be afraid to start!”

Resources Mentioned during the Podcast

How do I contact Melissa Kahn?

What you missed in the last episode?

In episode 17, we sat down with Dominic Perri and talked about how he used running to control anxiety, his experience of being a runner at the back of the pack and his run in with a bear! Check out 300 Pounds and Running Podcast episode 17 now!

Podcast Details:

I Appreciate Your iTunes Reviews!

Getting a 5-star rating and/or written review is incredibly important for this show. It helps with ranking and with generating the necessary exposure that gets this podcast out in front of other runners. But it is even more important to me! I read each and every comment and really take them all to heart. They provide encouragement that what I am doing is getting noticed and that the show is getting listened to. I am so thankful to those who have recently gone into iTunes to provide a five-star rating and written a review of the 300 Pounds and Running Podcast. That’s why I’m asking YOU to please provide your boy rating and/or write a review on iTunes. You can do so by following the instructions below:

  1. Go to the show’s iTunes Page or search “300 Pounds and Running” from iTunes if you aren’t already a subscriber.
  2. Open the page in the iTunes app, and click on the number of stars for the rating you think I deserve.
  3. Write a sentence or two to share your comments.   A million thanks in advance!

That’s it for now. Keep crushing those goals, and we’ll be back next time!  

Apr 17, 2017
Alright, goal crushers in this episode we talk with Dominic Perri. He is a food photographer, self-proclaimed foodie, and goal crusher. In this podcast Dominic talks about how he uses running to reduce/control anxiety,  his experience of being a runner at the back of the pack and his run in with a bear! Additionally, Dominic talks to us about who he is, his evolving relationship with running, and lastly, he gives new runners advice to help them crush their goals. "I am so happy that I didn’t give up!" - Dominic Perri

Show Notes

  • 0:36 - Who is Dominic Perri?
  • 2:13 - Learn about Dominic’s weight loss/gain journey. “ I’m Italian...I was born fat!”
  • 4:00 - Dominic’s moment of action- Learn when Dominic decided to change his lifestyle.
  • 6:04 - Dominic talks about the different weight loss programs that he has tried and if they worked.
  • 11:02 - Dominic shares his first experience with running and what he learned from it. “I didn’t last for 30 seconds running outside.”
  • 14:21 - Dominic shares the obstacles he ran into while he was running his first 5k. “ You don’t have to run the entire race.”; “You are only racing yourself.”
  • 21:03 - Learn how many races Dominic has ran and how he trains for them.
  • 24:13 - Dominic talks about the obstacles that he faced while training for a marathon. One clue - it involves time.
  • 26:20 - Dominic explains how he felt on race day (New York City Marathon). “One word to describe the New York City Marathon - EPIC!”
  • 39:17 - Learn how running has impacted other aspects of Dominic’s life.
  • 41:25 - Dominic's favorite running/weight loss product.
  • 46:26 - Dominic gives advice to his younger/past self. “Never give up.”
  • 48:15 - Dominic gives advice to new runners or those who may be skeptical to get started. “Just do it.”
  • 52:30 - Dominic provided resources for new runners.
  • 53:58 - Learn what gets Dominic pumped during a run.
  • 59:12 - Dominic's goals
  • 1:05:40 - Words of Wisdom from Dominic and how to connect with him.
  • 1:10:48 - Special Announcement from 300 Pounds and running! - New York City Marathon here we come!

Resources Mentioned During Podcast

 

How do I contact Dominic Perri?

What you missed in the last episode?

In episode 16, we sat down with Kelly Roberts from Run Selfie Repeat and talked about dealing with grief, anxiety, her evolving relationship with running, and lastly, she gives new runners advice to help them crush their goals. Check out 300 Pounds and Running Podcast episode 16 now!

Podcast Details:

I Appreciate Your iTunes Reviews!

Getting a 5-star rating and/or written review is incredibly important for this show. It helps with ranking and with generating the necessary exposure that gets this podcast out in front of other runners. But it is even more important to me! I read each and every comment and really take them all to heart. They provide encouragement that what I am doing is getting noticed and that the show is getting listened to. I am so thankful to those who have recently gone into iTunes to provide a five-star rating and written a review of the 300 Pounds and Running Podcast. That’s why I’m asking YOU to please provide your boy rating and/or write a review on iTunes. You can do so by following the instructions below:
  1. Go to the show’s iTunes Page or search “300 Pounds and Running” from iTunes if you aren’t already a subscriber.
  2. Open the page in the iTunes app, and click on the number of stars for the rating you think I deserve.
  3. Write a sentence or two to share your comments.   A million thanks in advance!
That’s it for now. Keep crushing those goals, and we’ll be back next time!  
Apr 10, 2017
What's up goal crushers in this episode we talk with Kelly Roberts. Kelly is the founder of Run, Selfie, Repeat. Kelly’s blog inspires others to say yes to themselves while making them laugh hysterically because laughing, in her opinion, is the solution to everything. Kelly was named by Women's Running as one of twenty women who are changing the sport of running and by Competitor Magazine as one of 12 Influential and inspiring runners under 30. In this podcast Kelly talks to us about who she is, dealing with grief, anxiety, her evolving relationship with running, and lastly she gives new runners advice to help them crush their goals.   The people who are the most interesting are the people who are told they can’t finish but they do!” -Kelly Roberts

Show Notes

  • 1:01 - Who is Kelly and how did she come to be the mastermind behind Run, Selfie, Repeat.
  • 2:39 - Kelly shares her weight loss/gain story and how she used it to help grieve the loss of her brother. “ I ran for 3 minutes before I thought I was going to die.”
  • 12:31 - Call to action - When did Kelly figure out running was for her?
  • 18:06 – Learn about the obstacles that Kelly faced during her training and how she overcame them.
  • 24:28 - How has running impacted other aspects of Kelly’s life? - “Running helped me laugh my way to success.”
  • 28:23 - Kelly’s favorite product!
  • 30:30 - What advice would Kelly give her past/younger self? “I am grateful that I didn’t quite.”
  • 37:57 - Kelly gives words of advice for those that are new to running or starting a weightloss journey. “ Don’t do it alone.”
  • 42:04 - Kelly gives her favorite weight loss and running resources.
  • 45:22 - Words of Wisdom from Kelly. “Have fun!” “Laugh through the tears.”
 

Resources Mentioned During the Podcast

 

How do I contact Kelly Roberts?

What you missed in the last episode?

In episode 15, we sat down with Angela and Willie Gillis from We Beat Fat  and we talked about how they lost 500 pounds together and how running changed their life! Check out 300 Pounds and Running Podcast episode 15 now!

Podcast Details:

I Appreciate Your iTunes Reviews!

Getting a 5-star rating and/or written review is incredibly important for this show. It helps with ranking and with generating the necessary exposure that gets this podcast out in front of other runners. But it is even more important to me! I read each and every comment and really take them all to heart. They provide encouragement that what I am doing is getting noticed and that the show is getting listened to. I am so thankful to those who have recently gone into iTunes to provide a five-star rating and written a review of the 300 Pounds and Running Podcast. That’s why I’m asking YOU to please provide your boy rating and/or write a review on iTunes. You can do so by following the instructions below:
  1. Go to the show’s iTunes Page or search “300 Pounds and Running” from iTunes if you aren’t already a subscriber.
  2. Open the page in the iTunes app, and click on the number of stars for the rating you think I deserve.
  3. Write a sentence or two to share your comments.   A million thanks in advance!
That’s it for now. Keep crushing those goals, and we’ll be back next time!
Apr 3, 2017
What's up goal crushers in this episode we are talking with Angela and Willie. Willie and Angela are the founders of We Beat Fat and Fueled By Running Blog.  The blogs focuses on motivation, goal setting, weight loss, healthy living  additionally, Angela and Willie share their daily life, running adventures, and food. In the past years Angela and Willie has lost over 500 pounds. In this podcast Angela and Willie talks to us about who they are, their evolving relationship with running , and lastly they gives new runners advice to help them crush their goals. You are probably going to fail 800 times but that 801 time you are going to get it right. - Angela and Willie from “We Beat Fat”

Show Notes

  • 0:52 - Learn about Angela and Willie and how they lost over 500 pounds!
  • 2:08 - Learn Angela and Willie’s weight loss/gain story
  • 4:08 - Learn about the different diets/programs that Angela and Willie tried - “My eating habits didn’t match my physical activity.”
  • 6:59 - Time for action - Find out the moment that Angela and WIllie knew they had to make a lifestyle change. “Losing weight is easy but keeping it off is hard.”
  • 11:34 - When did Angela and Willie first discover running?
  • 14:51 - Learn about the obstacles that Angela and Willie faced when they first started their running journey.” It was hard for people to adjust to the people we were becoming.”
  • 17:43 - Hear how Angela and Willie’s  family reacted to their choice to start running.
  • 22:42 - Learn about Angela's and Willie first race. - “The goal is to run a marathon in every state.”
  • 26:26 - Willie and Angela discusses their injuries and how they worked through it. - “Rest and recovery is apart of the plan...You have to listen to your body.”
  • 32:35 - Learn about Angela and Willie’s favorite products.
  • 39:44 - What advice would Angela and Willie give their past/younger self. “Go to the doctors.”
  • 44:17 - Angela and Willie gives advice for those that are new to running or starting a weightloss journey. “Take it one day at a time.”
  • 45:25 - Angela and Willie’s favorite weight loss and running resources. “ Your biggest resources is sharing your story.”
  • 47:49 - Angela and Willie’s Goals
  • 50:00 - Words of wisdom from Angela and Willie.

Resources Mentioned During the Podcast

How Do I Contact We Beat Fat?

What you missed in the last episode?

In episode 14, we sat down with Ted Spiker and we talked about being a 300 pound runner and how running changed his life. Check out 300 Pounds and Running Podcast episode 14 now!

Podcast Details:

I Appreciate Your iTunes Reviews!

Getting a 5-star rating and/or written review is incredibly important for this show. It helps with ranking and with generating the necessary exposure that gets this podcast out in front of other runners. But it is even more important to me! I read each and every comment and really take them all to heart. They provide encouragement that what I am doing is getting noticed and that the show is getting listened to. I am so thankful to those who have recently gone into iTunes to provide a five-star rating and written a review of the 300 Pounds and Running Podcast. That’s why I’m asking YOU to please provide your boy rating and/or write a review on iTunes. You can do so by following the instructions below:
  1. Go to the show’s iTunes Page or search “300 Pounds and Running” from iTunes if you aren’t already a subscriber.
  2. Open the page in the iTunes app, and click on the number of stars for the rating you think I deserve.
  3. Write a sentence or two to share your comments.   A million thanks in advance!
That’s it for now. Keep crushing those goals, and we’ll be back next time!
Mar 27, 2017

What's up goal crushers in this episode we talk with Ted Spiker. Ted is the face of the Big Guy Blog, Runner's World contributor (and former Marathon Virgin blogger) Ted Spiker writes about what it’s like being a size-XL runner in a size-M world. He covers running, weight loss, and cool workouts that help his running, as well as his weakness for [insert just about any food]. On top of that Ted is a scholar, author and speaker. In this podcast Ted talks to us about who he is, his evolving relationship with running (the good, bad and the ugly), his book- Downsize, and lastly he gives new runners advice to help them crush their goals.   [Tweet "Enjoy the little victories and stop beating yourself up! - @ProfSpiker"]  

Show Notes

  • 0:59 - Who is Ted Spiker? - Scholar, Journalist and Health Advocate
  • 2:49 - Learn about Ted’s weight loss/gain story. - “Food is darn good!”
  • 5:52 - Ted discusses the diets that he has tried - I never bought into the “plans”...I would key use principles from each of the diets.”
  • 9:27 - When did Ted feel the need it was time to take action in his health journey? - “I stepped on the scale and was shocked.”
  • 12:04 - Learn how Ted first discovered running...the good and bad -
  • 15:20 - Ted talks about his most challenging race and his biggest takeaway. - “I am a little self confident about races but I still do them.”
  • 18:47 - How has running impacted other areas of Ted’s life. - “Running has open the doors to so many different communities and friendships for me.”
  • 22:29 - Ted’s favorite product. - One hint it has to do with chafing!
  • 25:10 - What advice would tell give to his past self? -Enjoy the process!
  • 28:19 - Ted gives advice to new runners who maybe hesitant on getting started. -” Get a plan and a program.” “Get a tribe or a squad...don’t do it alone.”
  • 30:18 - Ted gives his favorite weight loss and running resources.
  • 33:10 - Ted talks about his book, “Downsize”.
  • 34:42 - Ted’s Goals
  • 35:44 - Ted’s words of wisdom. “Stay within yourself!”

Resources Mentioned During the Podcast

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=tX33QRPVK3k

How do I Contact Ted Spiker?

What you missed in the last episode?

In episode 13, we sat down with Jill Angie and we talked about being a 300 pound runner and how running changed his life. Check out 300 Pounds and Running Podcast episode 13 now!

Podcast Details:

I Appreciate Your iTunes Reviews!

Getting a 5-star rating and/or written review is incredibly important for this show. It helps with ranking and with generating the necessary exposure that gets this podcast out in front of other runners. But it is even more important to me! I read each and every comment and really take them all to heart. They provide encouragement that what I am doing is getting noticed and that the show is getting listened to. I am so thankful to those who have recently gone into iTunes to provide a five-star rating and written a review of the 300 Pounds and Running Podcast. That’s why I’m asking YOU to please provide your boy rating and/or write a review on iTunes. You can do so by following the instructions below:

  1. Go to the show’s iTunes Page or search “300 Pounds and Running” from iTunes if you aren’t already a subscriber.
  2. Open the page in the iTunes app, and click on the number of stars for the rating you think I deserve.
  3. Write a sentence or two to share your comments.   A million thanks in advance!

That’s it for now. Keep crushing those goals, and we’ll be back next time!

Mar 20, 2017
What's up goal crushers in this episode we talk with Jill Angie. Jill is the founder of Not your Average Runner. Jill’s website has everything from a blog, training programs and books. It is a one stop shop for how to start running in the body that you are in. In this podcast Jill talks to us about who she is, her relationship with running, and lastly she gives new runners advice to help them crush their goals. Proceed as if success is inevitable! - Jill Angie

Show Notes

  • 1:25 - Who is Jill Angie and find out when she thought she was a “real” runner.
  • 3:33 - Jill discusses her weight gain/loss journey. “ I had to start running in the body that I was in.”
  • 8:54 - Jill shares how she first discovered running. - “I used to use running as punishment.”  
  • 14:29 - Jill shares how running has impacted her life.- “Stay in your lane and focus on what you need to do in this moment.”
  • 17:10 - Jill’s most challenging race and her biggest takeaway.
  • 21:41 - Jill’s favorite running product. - “If it was good enough for Oprah...it was good enough for me...The Enell Sport Bra is life changing.”
  • 24:36 - What would Jill tell her pass/younger self. - “Don’t use food as a distraction.”
  • 26:16 - Jill gives words of advice for those that are new to running or starting a weight loss journey. “If you can walk for 45 minutes...you can do a 5K.”
  • 27:28 - Jill shares her favorite weight loss and running resources.
  • 29:50 - Jill’s Goals
  • 31:15 - Words of Wisdom from Jill.
 

Resources Mentioned During the Podcast

 

How do I contact Jill Angie?

What you missed in the last episode?

In episode 12, we sat down with Marc Applewhite and we talked about being a 300 pound runner and how running changed his life. Check out 300 Pounds and Running Podcast episode 12 now!

Podcast Details:

I Appreciate Your iTunes Reviews!

Getting a 5-star rating and/or written review is incredibly important for this show. It helps with ranking and with generating the necessary exposure that gets this podcast out in front of other runners. But it is even more important to me! I read each and every comment and really take them all to heart. They provide encouragement that what I am doing is getting noticed and that the show is getting listened to. I am so thankful to those who have recently gone into iTunes to provide a five-star rating and written a review of the 300 Pounds and Running Podcast. That’s why I’m asking YOU to please provide your boy rating and/or write a review on iTunes. You can do so by following the instructions below:
  1. Go to the show’s iTunes Page or search “300 Pounds and Running” from iTunes if you aren’t already a subscriber.
  2. Open the page in the iTunes app, and click on the number of stars for the rating you think I deserve.
  3. Write a sentence or two to share your comments.   A million thanks in advance!
That’s it for now. Keep crushing those goals, and we’ll be back next time!  
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