Comedian Laura Green has been a lifelong runner who competed in middle distance at Northeastern University. She now lives in Boston with her family, and in her own words “runs a lot and makes fun of running a lot.”
Laura is the comedic influencer we didn’t know we needed, and her Instagram reels are so on point and relatable to runners that it’s hard not to sit and watch them all. Whether she’s poking fun at Strava, podcasters, or the varying personalities of different running apparel companies, you'll laugh out loud at her comedy.
In this episode Laura and I discuss the value of humor in the sport, as well as how it can help us have conversations about more serious topics. We also talk about:
Enjoy my conversation and laughter with Laura Green!
Links & Resources from the Show:
We’re supported by our newest partner, Previnex. After resisting most supplements for the better part of my life, I’m cautiously changing my tune. I’m less than a year from being a Masters runner and in my personal life, I’m optimizing for longevity. I want to be my healthiest self for as long as possible and I’m excited to partner with Previnex to make that happen.
Previnex uses the most bioavailable, clinically tested ingredients, the optimal form and dose of each ingredient, pharmaceutical grade manufacturing, testing of raw ingredients and finished products. For every purchase you make, they also donate vitamins to kids in need.
I’ve been taking their Immune Support and multivitamin over the last month and I feel great. I have more energy and clarity, not to mention peace of mind that I’m giving my body what it needs. I believe Previnex works and I hope you experience the same benefits as I do. Use code jason15 for 15% off your order at Previnex!
Thank You InsideTracker!We’re sponsored by InsideTracker, a company that’s been around for more than 10 years to help you optimize your health, longevity, and performance. To live your healthiest, longest life possible, you need to understand what’s going on inside your body. People age at different speeds. And generic, annual blood work doesn’t properly evaluate your biological age. But InsideTracker does.
InsideTracker is a truly personalized nutrition and performance system, designed to extend your health span and slow down the aging process. Created by leading scientists in aging, genetics, and biometrics, InsideTracker analyzes your blood, DNA, and fitness tracking data to identify where you’re optimized—and where you’re not.
With InsideTracker, you get a daily Action Plan with personalized guidance on the right exercise, nutrition, and supplementation for your body. Add InnerAge 2.0 to any plan to calculate your true biological age, and see how you’re aging from the inside out. For a limited time, get 20% off the entire InsideTracker store!
194. Coach Kevin Carr on Functional Training, Multiplanar Exercises, and Movement Quality
193. Running and Identity: How Endeavorun CEO Jake Tuber is Making a Comeback and Navigating Uncertainty
192. Dr. Stacy Sims On Female Physiology and Training Differences Between the Sexes
191. Icon Dean Karnazes on the Future of Ultras, His Competitive Drive, and His Advice to You
190. New Coaching Call! How to Train For Your First Hilly Trail Race
189. Former LA Lakers Strength Coach Tim DiFrancesco on Why Runners Must Get Strong
188: Harness the Power of a Growth Mindset with Professor Alison Pope-Rhodius
187. Get to Know the Coach: An Interview with Strength Running Founder Jason Fitzgerald
186. The Physiology of Altitude: What Training at 10,000 Feet Does to Your Body
185. Ultrarunner Candice Burt on Running 800 Miles, Hallucinating, and Discovering Yourself
184. How to Engineer a Marathon Breakthrough: A Behind-the-Scenes Coaching Call
183. Dr. Duncan Simpson on Brain Training and Why Focus is the Top Mental Skill
182. Tension, Impact Force, and Energy Return: A Running Technique Masterclass
181. Trail Runner Magazine’s Zoe Rom on Environmental Justice and Why it Matters
180. Pro Dana Giordano on Betting on Yourself, Taking Risks, and Making Running More Fun
179. Dr. Caitlin Alexander on Long-Term Injuries, Self-Treatment, and Disrupted Motor Patterns
178. Are Minimalist Shoes For You? Xero Shoes CEO Steven Sashen on the Promises of Minimalism
177. How to ‘Make the Leap’ and Create Your Next Performance Breakthrough
176. Unlocking Dominance: Exploring Ethiopia’s Running Culture with Professor Michael Crawley
175. Injury Expert Jay Dicharry on the 4 Physical Skills Needed for Pain-Free Running
Create your
podcast in
minutes
It is Free
Running with Jake - The PLODcast
Nobody Asked Us with Des & Kara
The Running Explained Podcast
Some Work, All Play
Ali on the Run Show