The RUN EAT SLEEP Show w/ Tommie Runz

Had my friend Jessie Zapo join me for a chat about her life, career and impact in running! Jessie had been “running the streets” of NY for 20+ years and as soon as she got into it she started making her mark! We talked about run culture, safe space for women, adidas Runners, Girls Run NYC, ultra running and much more!! Follow Jessie and support what she is doing in the space. https://www.instagram.com/jessiezapo?igsh=eTc2eWtxcXFqejN0

Listen…naw for real … just listen! I have been waiting to talk to Justin for a while now and finally had the opportunity to kick it with him. His social media presence and the way he moves in the cycling space is inspiring to say the least. We talked about so much from upbringing to taking chances and creating what you feel “your world” needs! Be sure to follow Justin on IG. https://www.instagram.com/juswilliamz?igsh=ZDB4ZjFmZDVqZ2Y1

Caught up with Zach right after the Olympic Trials in Orlando where he seemingly introduced himself to the world! While he didn’t have the end result he hoped for…he made a mark and will be back for more!!!

She’s back!!! Back to the Olympics for the 2nd time and back on the podcast for the 2nd time as well!! Talked about a bunch in this episode! Second time having her on the pod! We had fun on this one so bucket up and enjoy the chat!

CJ Albertson, an American distance runner, sat down with me to discuss…a lot!! From Brooks new Hyperion Elite v4 to Hobbit feet all the way to mantras when the marathon gets tough! Make sure you have a pen handy…he drops a lot of gems about nutrition and recovery! Give CJ a follow! https://www.instagram.com/cjalbertson?igsh=MWdtMnJkeW5lZmdsZw== Also be sure to subscribe to this podcast.

Kara is a mom, wife, retired American distance runner, podcaster, author, commentator and an amazing person/friend! We talked about A LOT in this…her career, grief, parenting…all over the place! Buckle your seatbelts and I hope you enjoy! Make sure to subscribe to this podcast! Leave a rating! And Grab Kara’s book "The Longest Race”. I listened on audiobook and loved it as she was the one to read it!

When I asked Emily to come on the show I knew it would be a good one! Emily has been crushing it in the running space and beyond for so long and I couldn’t wait to sit down with her! Although I was super energized to speak with her…I didn’t know I was walking into a life coaching session! I took so many notes during our convo…not so I could tell yall, but for me to keep pushing myself to be better. So many GEMS in this one. Make sure you have a pen handy! We talked about Emily’s life before running, what got her started and a bunch of the lessons learned along the way! I hope you enjoy this conversation and keep clearing life’s hurdles!!! Subscribe to Hurdle - https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/hurdle/id1330434098 Follow Emily on IG - https://www.instagram.com/emilyabbate?igshid=OGQ5ZDc2ODk2ZA==

Finally got Nikki Hiltz on the show!!! I had been wanting to talk to them for like a year now but they were way too busy tearing up the circuit! Nikki is a true champion! During their journey, not only have they risen to the top of the sport and had a 2023 practically second to none, Nikki has shouldered some of the burden of making change in a sport that so desperately needed it. We discussed the Nikki’s last couple years, how coming out as gay differed drastically from coming out as trans/nonbinary, support systems and Pride 5K. Note to Nikki - Thank you for all you have done and are doing in an industry/sport that doesn’t seem to like change at times. You are giving a voice to so many people! Each step you make for and with the LGTBQ+ community is also a step for other underrepresented and underserved communities! And for that I’d like to say thank you!

The queen of running social media graced us with her presence!!! Erin Azar aka ImMrsSpaceCadet! Erin took running by storm a few years ago with her content focusing on connecting with other folks that love running yet find it to be a struggle…calling herself a Pro Struggle Runner. Her content literally BLEW UP! Fast forward she is a host of a podcast sponsored by Red Bull, she’s been on the Today Show, works with the USATF making content with some of the worlds greatest athletes, and crushing it on Instagram and TikTok! This episode is different than you might expect…I walked away with so many takeaways and tips I am going to work to implement in life! This was a fun one but kinda deep too! I liked Erin before but now…I feel like I just gained a new friend! Go follow Erin on IG https://instagram.com/immrsspacecadet?igshid=MzRlODBiNWFlZA==

Fresh off a flight from Europe and fresh off an amazing 9th place finish at the 2023 World Athletics Championship Marathon in Budapest! My favorite two parts of this episode were finally getting an understanding of how to use gray vs grey and learning a bit more about how Lindsay has used patience in her career and in her races to succeed! If you are already following Lindsay’s journey you’ll love this episode…if she is new to you…you’ll love this episode! Be sure to follow her on IG https://instagram.com/lindsay_flanagan24?igshid=MzRlODBiNWFlZA== Thanks for listening! Drop a comment, like this episode, share with a friend, and be sure to subscribe!

Such a fun episode! Had Keira back on the show after almost a year! In that year she has done so many amazing things on the roads! Crushing races and most recently snagging the American Women’s Half Marathon record with a time of 1:06:39! As she prepares to run for Team USA at 2023 World Championships in Budapest she spent some time with me catching up, talking about workouts, running tips, family, balance, answered some questions from her fans on Instagram and just had some all around fun! Be sure to watch her next marathon in Budapest! Go KEIRA!

Got a chance to catch up to American distance runner Nico Montanez! Nick has been selected as one of the three marathoners to represent the US at The World Championships in Budapest this summer! Nico started running around the middle school age like most of the professional athletes we love to watch on TV but his backstory is so much different than most. In fact, his energy and backstory is the main reason I wanted to chat with him! I was not disappointed! The way Nico approaches life with gratitude is not only admirable….it’s inspirational. So many nuggets in here about life. How to be self aware but approach yourself with grace. How to fight self doubt and feelings/actions that are self sabotaging in nature. We obviously talked about running a bit and how awesome it’s been to be in Mammoth with a legend, Deena Kastor. AND OBVIOUSLY some about that little thing he is doing this summer in Budapest called World Champs! Go follow Nico on Instagram and cheer for him in Budapest!!!

Such a dope lady!!! Makenna was so fun to talk to! So down to earth but at the same time super inspiring! So happy to have the opportunity to meet and interview her at the ASICS Gel-Kayano 30 Summit in Boulder. Hope to have her on the show for a full length episode soon! Stay tuned! Follow Makenna on IG: https://instagram.com/benzmakenz?igshid=ZWQyN2ExYTkwZQ== Handle - @benzmakenz

*had some technical difficulties with this one so please bear with me. Ben Rosario is the Executive Director of the professional distance running team, NAZ Elite. Ben has literally done everything in and around the sport from an elite professional running himself, to coaching youth, founding NAZ Elite, coaching the pros, working with HOKA through this team for product development…all the way to the position he holds now. We had some technical difficulties during the recording of this episode but Ben is nonetheless full of gems for running and life! I find it fascinating that it seems like everywhere he has gone, including in grade school, he ends of leading and/or building something. Along this journey of life and sport Ben has done a beautiful job at living, learning and evolving to better himself and the people around him. I hope you enjoy this episode as much as I enjoyed kickin it with Ben!

To celebrate 100 episodes I wanted to do something special “to me”. Something that felt right. So I had my mom on the show! We talked about we I started running, the importance of community, raising Tommie Runz, how GaryIsARunner caused my stress fracture, her favorite shows, and more! This was somewhat of a candid convo, or at least it felt like it. I’ve never had an issue phrasing a question until this episode. To be honest, this conversation was somewhat therapeutic as we haven’t really discussed some of this stuff before…ever (my fault not hers). Hope you enjoy and thanks for supporting as always!

For the second time Erika Kemp graced the show with her presence. Just a couple days after running making her debut in the marathon in a time of 2:33:57 in the 127th Boston Marathon. This time officially made her the fastest Black American Born Women to EVER run the marathon! We talked about the process of deciding to go after the marathon distance, signing with Brooks Running, a new coach, the importance of representation, her record breaking race and much more! Follow Erika on IG https://instagram.com/imtinyrik?igshid=YmMyMTA2M2Y= The Show https://instagram.com/theruneatsleepshow?igshid=YmMyMTA2M2Y=

Todd Furneaux joined the show!!! Todd is a runner, husband, father, inventor and entrepreneur! His latest adventure is as CEO of All Day Running Co, which I’m sure you’ve seen alllllll over social media! Todd loves product design, creating, and building companies such as * He is a Co-Founder of Supersapiens ( CGM for performance and athletes)but is not in the day to day anymore. * Todd has three other companies: Sovaro Luxury Coolers, Ad Caddy, and Suncast Commercial. In this episode we talked about how he got into running (wild story), businesses, glucose monitors, parenting and the list goes on!! Be sure to go follow All Day Running Co https://instagram.com/alldayrunningco?igshid=YmMyMTA2M2Y= Tap in to what they are doing!!!

Jacky Hunt-Broersma is an Amputee/Adaptive Runner, Ultra-Runner, Cancer Survivor, Mom and a dope human being! After being diagnosed with cancer in her lower leg and making the decision to go ahead with removing it…Jacky literally kept it moving. Post amputation, Jacky has challenged herself to great lengths and inspired so many people along the way. Refusing the let being an amputee keep her from living her best life…she forced the issue. She has the record for most consecutive days running a marathon each day…104 days in a row!!!! Jacky has completed countless ultramarathons and trail races. Most recently ran a multi day 200 mile race around a 1.2 mile loop!!!!!! BONKERS! What stood out to me is that she doesn’t just do what was “good for an amputee”, she is doing things that are beyond belief for anyone! So many amazing gems and quotes in this one!! Be sure to follow Jacky on Instagram and Twitter @ncrunnerjacky

Ali Feller…where do I start?!? Podcast veteran, super cool mom, race announcer extraordinaire, sunshine spreader…etc etc Had a chance to have Ali on the show and we talked about a lot and as the podcasting expert she is…she came ready to drop gems!! * The Pros/Cons of Identity * Setting and Chasing Goals * Managing Crohn’s Disease * Running Origins * Starting Ali On The Run I learned a lot about Ali during our conversation and I’m even more fond of her than I was before we pressed record! Be sure to go follow her on Instagram @aliontherun1 Check out her newsletter https://aliontherun.substack.com/?fbclid=PAAaZFq4w_sge-ruKyDyOrKKFRXGD_yeyThO5-Z2BBb7clttmTyPbzN-zfAaM And subscribe and listen to her pod…if you don’t already… Ali on the Run Show.

Sara Hall graced the show with her presence again!!! Last time she was on the show was in 2021 after The Marathon Project and her amazing finish at the London Marathon. This time she stops in on her way back into running after a long injury…the longest of she’s been out in her career. In this episode, we talked about: * Parenthood * Raising children that value and learn from pushing themselves * Some of her origin story * Her injury and how she is making her way back * How to improve during a setback * Future plans * And so much in between I sincerely appreciated our conversation! I love the fact that each time Sara has had a setback she seems to always pair it with a breakthrough! So much to learn from here. Enjoy the show!