Run Farther & Faster — The Podcast with Coaches Lisa Levin and Julie Sapper

Episode 268: Olympic Trials Qualifier, Masters Runner, and Mom of 11, Rena Elmer

In this episode, we sit down with Rena Elmer, mom of 11 , Olympic Trials qualifier, and 2:35 marathoner, to talk about her running journey and pursuing big athletic goals while growing her family.We discuss resilience, time management, Boston Marathon tips, faith in the process, and the power of showing up for yourself even when life is full. Whether you’re a runner, a parent, or someone chasing a goal that feels just out of reach, Rena’s story will leave you inspired to rethink your limits and keep going! We loved this conversation and appreciate Rena’s candor and perspective!Follow us on Instagram and Facebook Interested in hiring a coach? Email us at julieandlisa@runfartherandfaster.com or head over to our website.Please follow, share and review our show!

Episode 267: What the New Food Pyramid Means for Runners: A Conversation with Amy Goldsmith, RD

Goodbye MyPlate and Hello Food Pyramid. The food pyramid is back —but what does it actually mean for runners? In this episode, we talk with our most frequent guest, registered dietitian, Amy Goldsmith, to break down the newly released food pyramid for runners.We talk through how the updated recommendations—the positive and negative—impact athletes and what runners should prioritize for training, racing, and recovery. Amy also clears up common misconceptions and explains how energy needs differ for runners versus the general population.Amy Goldsmith, RD, has worked with hundreds of athletes in her practice, Kindred Nutrition. Amy specializes in sports nutrition and eating disorders and hosts the podcast, Don't Be Foodish. Amy focuses on meeting all her clients where they currently are and focusing on education, re-framing the mind, and using food as fuel for your brain and body. She believes there is a strong connection between the gut and brain and focuses on both with all clients. Follow Amy on Instagram @amygoldsmithrd, check out her podcast, Don’t be Foodish, and head over to her website kindrednutrition.com for information on working with Amy and her team. Follow us on Instagram and Facebook Interested in hiring a coach? Email us at julieandlisa@runfartherandfaster.com or head over to our website.Please follow, share and review our show!

Episode 266: Our Hot Takes on 2025 Running Trends: The Wins, the Misses, and the Takeaways

Happy New Year! We are so glad to be back podcasting! In this episode, we break down impactful running trends of 2025 and what they taught us about training smarter, staying healthy, and keeping the sport joyful. From the rise of AI-driven training plans and Garmin obsession, to the continued shift toward fueling awareness, and longevity-focused running, we look at what actually helped runners improve and what quietly led to burnout or injury. We also talk about the cultural side of running in 2025 and why easier paces need to gain more respect on Strava. Whether you’re chasing PRs or just trying to stay consistent, these lessons will help shape how you run in 2026.Follow us on Instagram and Facebook Interested in hiring a coach? Email us at julieandlisa@runfartherandfaster.com or head over to our website.Please follow, share and review our show!

Episode 265: Our Favorite Things—2025 Edition!

We don’t have a car to give away, like Oprah, but we do have a list, like Oprah, of our Favorite Running-Related Things for 2025!We hope that you enjoy this list as much as we enjoyed creating it. For a full list with links and discount codes to the items we mentioned, head over to our Instagram and check out the Favorite Things link in our profile.Follow us on Instagram and Facebook Interested in hiring a coach? Email us at julieandlisa@runfartherandfaster.com or head over to our website.Please follow, share and review our show!

Episode 264: I Refuse to Let Fear Dictate This Stuff: A Conversation with Dr. Kimberly Baer

We are thrilled to welcome longtime Run Farther & Faster runner, Dr. Kimberly Baer, a talented runner, dentist, mom and awesome human.Some may remember Kim's story from last year. She ran the Bank of America Chicago Marathon, and ran her lifetime PR there in a time of 3:21. Unfortunately, during that race, she stepped in a pothole and broke her foot--she still has no idea how she finished! As a result, Kim spent several months after the Chicago Marathon NOT running to allow her broken foot to heal with an eye toward her next goal race, the 2025 NYC Marathon.Kim shares how she recovered and trained for the 2025 TCS NYC Marathon and how she mentally prepared for that race after Chicago 2024.We loved this conversation and have no doubt our listeners will learn so much from Kim!You can find us on Instagram and and Facebook. Looking for coaching? Email us at julieandlisa@runfartherandfaster.com to set up a coaching call. Thanks for listening!