obyn Godfrey joined WECT in the studio to discuss her new memoir “Running the World: A Runner’s Odyssey of Struggle and Triumph in the World Marathon Majors.” Godfrey has traveled the world to earn the title of Six Star Finisher for running in six of the world’s most iconic races. Her memoir follows her decade-long journey from being a mid-life party girl to a marathoner.
Learn MoreAs we age, it’s easy to think that running performance naturally declines, but the right approach to strength training can actually enhance our running and keep us injury-free. Whether you're a competitive athlete or someone simply trying to maintain an active lifestyle, strength training can be a game-changer in boosting endurance, improving posture, and maintaining muscle integrity.
Learn MoreCheck out Robyn's interview with Host of "Lead Your Life" podcast, Debbie Heiser. We talk about life, running, and how it's never too late to start something new and dream big!
Learn MoreWhile she was preparing for her first marathon, a friend of Godfrey’s told her about the Six Star Finisher Medal, one of the most exclusive prizes in the running world. The medal is awarded to anyone who runs all six of the World Marathon Majors in Berlin, Boston, Chicago, London, Tokyo and New York.
Learn MoreIn this episode Robyn and Mike talk about how running is a metaphor for life and how transformational marathoning can be for many of us. Also about her recent book coming out called, Running the World.
Learn MoreUltrarunners go beyond physical endurance, facing days of extreme terrain, sleep deprivation, and mental battles that most can’t imagine. Unlike marathoners who focus on pace and PRs, ultrarunners embrace pain, let go of control, and find meaning in the journey itself. Their tight-knit, trail-based community thrives on grit, introspection, and the shared pursuit of transformation through suffering.
Do you let your running pace define you as an individual? Is it how your identify yourself as a runner? We can allow pace to steal our bliss for running if we let it but we are overwhelmed with data and metrics that define our run as being good or not good. How can we allow ourselves to find our bliss in running and not let pace ruin it for us?
How trail running differs from road running. Learn five key takeaways on how to understand terrain, build endurance, hill train, strength train and hydration.
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