S1|E21: Chris Bowles, American Cancer Society's DetermiNation

S1|E26: Finding balance

I discuss why I took the last two weeks off and how marathon runners can find balance in their busy lives. Follow me on Instagram @thecausecoach Read my blog [https://thecausecoach.net/category/the-cause-coach-blog/]! Join the Mercy Home Heroes for the 2022 Bank of America Chicago Marathon: https://marathon.mercyhome.org/chicago2022/ [https://marathon.mercyhome.org/chicago2022/]

S1|E25: Betsy Magato, Charge Running

Apps have expanded what runners can do and have made training experiences better. Betsy Magato discusses Charge Running [https://www.chargerunning.com] and the impact they have had on running, runners, and charities alike. We also talk about her running journey that started on the soccer field in childhood through most recently helping disabled athletes reach their goals. Her business is Charge Running, her cause is the Kyle Pease Foundation [https://www.kylepeasefoundation.org], and this is another inspiring guest! She is a marathoner, 15x Boston qualifier, RRCA and Galloway certified coach, and mom of three. To learn more or to find Betsy: Charge Running: https://www.chargerunning.com [https://www.chargerunning.com]; @chargerunning on socials (especially check out their Instagram!) Betsy's Instagram: @runrunstrongcoach

S1|E23: Lydia Nader, Personalized Nutrition for YOUR Lifestyle

Lydia Nader, registered dietitian nutritionist, discusses the importance of nutrition for optimal heath and performance, especially for marathon runners. We also talk about her experience growing up with Girls on the Run and how she continues to give back to this organization that shaped her lifestyle. https://fuelwithnader.com [https://fuelwithnader.com/] IG: @fuelwithnader Twitter: @RUNwithNader You can also find Lydia on Thursday nights running in Logan Square with 3Run2. For more info: https://www.threeruntwo.com or look for 3Run2/Three Run Two on Facebook, Instagram, and Strava.

S1|E22: Kurt Fliegel, Solutions to End Gun Violence

Kurt Fliegel, runner, concerned citizen, parent and grandparent, (and yes, my husband) discusses practical solutions to end gun violence. He answers the question, "what can I do" and provides a template that everyone can use today to create a personal plan of positive, organized, networked action." He is a supporter of Sandy Hook Promise [https://www.sandyhookpromise.org/?_ga=2.157473407.413367802.1654048696-2085864108.1654048696&_gac=1.187710682.1654048696.Cj0KCQjw-daUBhCIARIsALbkjSZlWPqQXD5Y_s8WrBD9qpjZVgzwmmdpISqwnxsgO6vxNhAoSHdXxAIaAkyxEALw_wcB], but suggests that you look at all the non-government organizations advocating for solutions and find the one which best aligns with your values and thinking.  I would also like to add that Kurt, having recent dental surgery, was reluctant to come on, but felt this cause was too important not to, although he was still a little self-conscious about his speech being less than normal. Sounded okay to me, :) but I promised to put this disclaimer in.  Kurt's template, which can be used to mobilize for this and other causes can be found HERE [https://acrobat.adobe.com/link/review?uri=urn:aaid:scds:US:869a23b9-76f2-3771-9a76-c4631711ec2b].  Kurt can be found on Twitter: @kurtfliegel and Instagram (mostly running) @flglchicago

S1|E21: Chris Bowles, American Cancer Society's DetermiNation

American Cancer Society Director of Development, Christoper Bowles, talks about ACS, how they navigated the pandemic focusing on the needs of patients, volunteers, and survivors, and the benefits of running with DetermiNation, their charity team. He shares his very unique first marathon story, and has lots of ideas and motivation for all charity runners. For more information on DetermiNation: www.cancer.org/determination [//www.cancer.org/determination] To contact Chris: christopher.bowles@cancer.org [//christopher.bowles@cancer.org]