Keeping Up with Kelsey Podcast Episode 28: New Year’s Resolutions

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Episode 28: New Year’s Resolutions

Have you ever set a New Year’s resolution only to “fail” by the end of January? Have you set a New Year’s resolution before and totally knocked it out of the park? Today’s episode is all about New Year’s resolutions. In this episode, I discuss my thoughts and feelings on the word resolution, if I plan to set resolutions for the year 2019, what my “word” is for this year, and I offer some encouragement to you as you chase your goals.  This is a brand new season for a brand new year!

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Keeping Up with Kelsey Podcast Episode 27: Robyn Smith: First Time Marathoner & Charity Runner

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Episode 27: Robyn Smith

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Once upon a time, many moons ago, I met my dear friend Robyn Smith while volunteering to stuff goody bags for the Knoxville Marathon.  She was the volunteer coordinator and we became such good friends after hitting it off so well. Robyn recently completed her first, and what she says her last, full marathon.  I wanted to bring her on the show to talk about her experience and to share her story of how she became a marathoner!

She ran the Chicago Marathon all while raising more than $5800 for the Autism Speaks charity.  On this episode, Robyn discusses why she chose that specific charity, what her training was like, why she will never run another marathon, and if running with a sign on your back saying that it is your birthday is a good idea or not during a race.  Robyn’s story is so inspiring and I am just thrilled to death for her that she knocked this huge goal off of her list.  Enjoy!

Mentioned in the show:

Chicago Marathon

Autism Speaks

RunKnox

Knoxville Track Club

Chicago Area Runner’s Association

Knoxville Marathon

Cades Cove Loop Lope

Flying Pig Marathon

Great Smoky Mountains Half Marathon

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Keeping Up with Kelsey Podcast Episode 26: When Things Don’t Go Your Way (Solo Show)

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Episode 26: When Things Don’t Go Your Way

Today’s episode is a solo show! I’m getting a little personal sharing about when things don’t go our way. Whether you are dealing with (or have dealt with) things not going your way in a race, in your marriage, in your career, or even in just your everyday life, this episode is for you.  We’ve all been there.  And sometimes we haven’t reacted so well to things not going our way.  There has been many times when I have felt completely derailed when my plans did not come to fruition.  But we pick ourselves up and move on.  Today’s show goes a little deep into specific examples of when things haven’t gone my way and what I did about it.  Enjoy!

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Keeping Up with Kelsey Podcast Episode 25: Adam Welcome, Runner & Author

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Episode 25: Adam Welcome

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Adam Welcome is an author and accomplished runner from California who I first met via Instagram. I began following him after reading his first book, Kids Deserve It, and saw that he was a runner.  In 2017, he decided to do one marathon per month and that led him on an incredible journey.  Not only did he accomplish his goal of doing 12 marathons in a year, he also wrote a book about it called Run Like a Pirate.  Adam’s journey to his goal included a 24 hour race where he knocked out over 100 miles.

In this episode, we talk about his experience of doing one marathon per month for a whole year, what it is like to write a book and have it published, the excuses we make and how we can change our mindset to overcome them, how to mentally recover if a race doesn’t go as planned, and what advice he has for those who may not have the best support system when it comes to running.  Adam has so much wisdom to share and even though this is a shorter episode than usual, it is jam packed with some serious truth bombs.  Enjoy this conversation with Adam Welcome!

 

 

Mentioned in this episode:

Kids Deserve It

Run Like a Pirate

Marathonguide.com

New York City Marathon

Boston Marathon

Sally McRae

Strava

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Keeping Up with Kelsey Podcast Episode 24: Kira Tierney: Army Officer & Runner

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Episode 24: Kira Tierney

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Kira Tierney is a busy mom of 3 from Illinois who is currently serving our country as an Army Officer in our United States Military.  On this episode we discuss life in Illinois (spoiler alert: it includes chickens), how she became a runner thanks to going to a super small school, becoming a member of the military, training in Afghanistan while being deployed, her Boston Marathon experience, and so much more! Kira shares some crazy (and scary) stories of what it is like to be running while rockets are flying over your head and what training looked like while on deployment.  We also discuss some fun races that she has competed in around our country including the Bataan Memorial Death March and even a race in Alaska. Enjoy this conversation with Kira!

Mentioned in this episode:

United States Army

Bataan Death Memorial March

Springfield Half Marathon

Mayor’s Marathon Alaska

Boston Marathon

Team Hoyt

Garmin Oz Half Marathon

Urban Bourbon Half Marathon

Bourbon Chase Ultra

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Keeping Up with Kelsey Podcast Episode 23: Derrick Crabtree

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Episode 23: Derrick Crabtree

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This episode features my fellow teacher and very dear friend, Derrick Crabtree.  Derrick and I teach 8th grade in rooms that are side by side and are great friends outside of work.  He is a husband, father of 2, podcast host, and a runner.  Derrick shares his story of how he got into running in the first place, his love/hate relationship with the sport, how he’s learned to be mindful in his running, and what it is really like being a teacher.  Stay tuned until the end where he shares the craziest thing that he’s seen in his 8 years of teaching.

Derrick offers a unique perspective of running as he sees it as an extremely personal experience and for those reasons does not particularly enjoy running races.  We talk about running your own race and how advice from others isn’t always a good thing.  In addition to being a runner, Derrick also hosts his own podcast, Top Tenn Teaching.  His show is designed around education and is interview based, so if you’re a teacher then take a listen.  I hope you enjoy my conversation with Derrick Crabtree!

Mentioned in the show:

Knoxville Marathon

Nike Plus Run Club

Headspace

Top Tenn Teaching Podcast

Google Teacher Tribe

Matt Miller

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Keeping Up with Kelsey Podcast Episode 22: Jamie Watts, Cerebral Palsy Runner & Marathon Finisher

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Episode 22: Jamie Watts

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Jamie Watts is an incredible athlete with a story that will inspire you no matter your fitness level.  She is a runner from the DC area who has completed well over 100 races that range in distance from 5ks all the way to her recent marathon finish.  What’s even more impressive than that?  Jamie has done this as a runner with cerebral palsy.  After using running as a way to get in shape for a family trip to Italy, she quickly discovered her love for finish lines and has been crossing them ever since.  In this episode, Jamie shares her story of becoming a runner, what her first race was like, what it is like starting races earlier than everyone else, how she fuels during really long training runs, and what her experience was like for her first marathon.  Jamie also offers encouragement to anyone who may be scared to do a road race for fear of coming in last.  Jamie’s personality is uplifting and spunky and you are going to love this episode!

 

Mentioned in this episode:

Evan Alderson

Pacers Running DC

Crystal City Twilighter

Cerebral Palsy

Harry Connick Jr. Show

New Jersey Marathon

Mighty Meals

Marine Corps Historic Half

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Keeping Up with Kelsey Podcast Episode 21: Jill Schumacher | Six Star World Marathon Major Finisher

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Episode 21: Jill Schumacher IMG_9236

Jill Schumacher is a physician’s assistant from Annapolis, Maryland who recently became a Six Star Finisher after completing the six Abbott World Majors.  Having worked for 7 years to accomplish this goal, she finally has been able to cross this off her bucket list and in this episode she is sharing all about it.  Jill shares how her and her husband met (spoiler: they are Jack & Jill), how she got into each of the Majors, budgeting and saving for each race, her experience at Boston, running with Athletes Serving Athletes, which race was her favorite, and if she plans to run for charity in the future.  Our interview was full of great conversation and I loved learning more about this fierce woman that comes in a small package…for real, she’s 4’11”.  I learned so much from our conversation and it *almost* makes me want to do the World Majors.  Even if your goal isn’t to knock off the Majors, there is so much to take away from this episode and you may be inspired to set your own huge goals.

Mentioned in this episode:

Wounded Warrior Soldier Ride

Army 10 Miler

Bataan Death March

Marine Corps 10k

World Marathon Majors

Marine Corps Marathon

Chicago Marathon

London Marathon

Tokyo Marathon

Berlin Marathon

New York City Marathon

New York Road Runners

Boston Marathon

Dana Farber Cancer Institute

Starbucks

Jamie Oliver

Petra Desert Marathon

Athletes Serving Athletes

Team Hoyt

Across the Bay 10k

Disney Marathon

Ainsley’s Angels

Baltimore Running Festival

Ryan Hall

Sara Hall

Star Wars

Lord of the Rings

EatPrayRunDC

Cherry Blossom 10 Miler

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Keeping Up with Kelsey Podcast Episode 20: Mirna Valerio (@themirnavator & Fat Girl Running)

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Episode 20: Mirna Valerio

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Mirna Valerio, known on the interwebs as The Mirnavator, is a superstar who truly does it all! Having been featured in National Geographic, NBC Nightly News, Runner’s World, Elle, Self, and Outside Magazines, being the cover model and a regular contributing author for Women’s Running Magazine, and writing her own book, A Beautiful Work in Progress, it is safe to say that she is well known in the running community.  Mirna serves as a Spanish teacher, cross country coach, choir director, and much more at a boarding school in North Georgia.  Trails are this girl’s best friend and she has quickly became an icon for plus sized runners.  I have personally been deeply inspired by Mirna’s accomplishments and how she has changed the status quo for us fat ladies.

In this episode, we talk about her book, her new crazy life that is full of speaking engagements and book tours, her recent experience at the Boston Marathon, her decision to take on a running coach for her training, the pressure that comes with being the “face” of plus sized running, and what she has planned for the rest of this year.  Mirna has an infectious laugh and a truly charming personality.  You are going to love her in this episode and want to become her best running friend!

 

Mentioned in the show:

A Beautiful Work in Progress

Rabun Gap Nacoochee School

Mirna’s Blog

REI

REI Book Tour

Merrell

REI Documentary

SkirtSports

Lifetime Athletic

Boston Marathon

Hyland’s Health

Coach Mike

Boston Jacket

Adam Welcome

Golden- by Jill Scott

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Keeping Up with Kelsey Podcast Episode 19: All Runners are Real Runners

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Episode 19: All Runners are Real Runners (Kelsey Cansler) IMG_8706

Today I’m talking all about what it means to be a real runner!  This past week, the photo in this post was featured on the Runner’s World Instagram page.  After reading some of the comments on that post, I realized that there is a struggle going on in the running community based on what makes someone a “real runner” and what those words mean.  I discuss the implications of plus sized runners getting lots of media attention, the negative results of saying “I’m not a real runner” or “I’m too slow”, and how powerful words can be.  We are all in this together and putting ourselves into little boxes with labels does not help anyone! Hopefully this episode can shed some light on what it means to be a runner and how we can all come together to empower the entire running community.

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