RunChats with @RonRunsNYC

Kelsi Chappell - Keep Showing Up! | RunChats Ep.141

Kelsi Chappell is on a TEAR!A 2:43:15 PR at Boston followed by a 2:49:31 at London......Just 6 DAYS APART!Then? She wins the hilly Bristol Half by breaking her own course record of 1:24:57!Kelsi is not just a rockstar runner, she's also a Team O'Leary Coach—helping others chase big goals.We dive into:-Her Boston to London double-Her continued progression-Her dynamic with coach Brendon O'Leary-Her coaching philosophy & approachThis convo was PACKED with insight and inspiration. Kelsi brought the fire!I TRULY enjoyed our conversation. Go give Kelsi a follow and I hope you enjoy the listen!If you enjoy the episode, it would mean the world to me if you would rate the podcast or write a review and share feedback wherever you get your podcast groove on.Connect With Kelsi:Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/kelsichappellConnect With Ron:Personal Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/ronrunsnycPodcast Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/runchats_with_ronrunsnycFacebook: https://fb.me/runchatsWebsite: https://ronrunsnyc.com----Produced by: David Margittai | In Post MediaWebsite: https://www.inpostmedia.comEmail: david@inpostmedia.comSocial: https://www.instagram.com/_margittai© 2025 Ron Romano

Jack Anstey - From the Outback to Flagstaff: the Highs & Lows of an Aussie Pro! | RunChats Ep.140

Meet Jack Anstey, we covered his journey from "the Outback" in Alice Springs, Australia, to the US for college at Illinois State University—where he initially struggled to find his footing before becoming an All-American and enjoying the best years of his life.After graduating in 2021, Jack signed his pro contract with Under Armour, moved to Flagstaff, and enjoys training with Mission Run Dark Sky Distance.His running achievements include:-2x Australian record holder for the 1000m and road mile-A mile personal best of 3:51.51-A 1500m personal best of 3:35.37-He's been to multiple world championships representing Australia and finished top-10 in 2023-NCAA Division 1 first team All American while at Illinois StateI TRULY enjoyed our conversation. Go give Jack a follow and I hope you enjoy the listen!If you enjoy the episode, it would mean the world to me if you would rate the podcast or write a review and share feedback wherever you get your podcast groove on.Connect With Jack:Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/jackansteyConnect With Ron:Personal Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/ronrunsnycPodcast Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/runchats_with_ronrunsnycFacebook: https://fb.me/runchatsWebsite: https://ronrunsnyc.com----Produced by: David Margittai | In Post MediaWebsite: https://www.inpostmedia.comEmail: david@inpostmedia.comSocial: https://www.instagram.com/_margittai© 2025 Ron Romano

Marie-Ange Brumelot - Little Miracles & Big Community: An Inspiring Journey from Injury to the Podium | RunChats Ep.139

"An individual medal isn't won alone." -Marie-Ange Brumelot "I have so much to share and sometimes the story feels too big to sum up in one post. Over the past few months, I faced a torn glute, a broken bone, and 11 weeks away from the sport I love. There were countless tears of sadness, but also 6 weeks of relentless running that eventually led to a team gold medal and an individual silver medal at the 100K World Championship." In this episode, we dove into how the power of our running community, unwavering hope, and little miracles along the way helped Marie get back on track—even when it seemed impossible. "Thank you to every single one of you for your endless support during this stressful journey. We did it together!" Remember: every step—no matter how small—counts. I'm hoping you all will be inspired by Marie's grind and journey back to become Vice-Champion at the 100K World Championships and help her team earn gold. If you enjoy the episode, it would mean the world to me if you would rate the podcast or write a review and share feedback wherever you get your podcast groove on. Connect With Marie: Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/marie11201 Connect With Ron: Personal Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/ronrunsnyc Podcast Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/runchats_with_ronrunsnyc Facebook: https://fb.me/runchats Website: https://ronrunsnyc.com ---- Produced by: David Margittai | In Post Media Website: https://www.inpostmedia.com Email: david@inpostmedia.com Social: https://www.instagram.com/_margittai © 2025 Ron Romano

Marathon Talk With Deena Kastor & Martin Yelling | RunChats Ep.138

What a treat it was to welcome legendary hosts, Deena Kastor and Martin Yelling from The Marathon Talk Podcast. They recently ran NYC for fun and fully immersed themselves in the 5 Boro Block Party. They stopped for selfies, chatted up other runners, and shared their perspectives on what it was like to be back in the pack. We also discussed our favorite Abbott WMM's courses, Sydney becoming the 7th Major, and what's next with Cape Town & Shanghai in the queue. We closed the convo with Deena & Martin talking some smack about a possible showdown in Sydney—so stay tuned! I hope you all enjoy the listen, once I finally hit the record button... If you enjoy the episode, it would mean the world to me if you would rate the podcast or write a review and share feedback wherever you get your podcast groove on. Connect With Deena & Martin: Deena's IG: https://www.instagram.com/deena8050 Martin's IG: https://www.instagram.com/martinyelling Marathon Talk Podcast: https://www.worldmarathonmajors.com/marathontalk-podcast Connect With Ron: Personal Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/ronrunsnyc Podcast Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/runchats_with_ronrunsnyc Facebook: https://fb.me/runchats Website: https://ronrunsnyc.com ---- Produced by: David Margittai | In Post Media Website: https://www.inpostmedia.com Email: david@inpostmedia.com Social: https://www.instagram.com/_margittai © 2024 Ron Romano

Rise Above, Achieve Beyond with Adam Popp | RunChats Ep.137

Adam is a 12-year combat veteran of the Air Force with deployments to Iraq & Afghanistan as an Explosive Ordnance Disposal (EOD) team leader. In 2007, while working to disarm a roadside bomb (IED) in Afghanistan, Adam was injured by a secondary IED—resulting in the amputation of his right leg above the knee. Adam is a Purple Heart recipient, Tillman Scholar, and now an eight-time Guinness World Record holder, and became the first above-knee amputee to complete a 100-mile ultramarathon within 30 hours in 2016. He has five 100-mile finishes and set an amputee record time of 16:13:43 for 100 miles in 2024. Adam also has the fastest marathon time for an above-knee amputee at 2:57 and completed a full Ironman in 11:03:06. Adam is one of the most humble, most inspiring people you will ever meet. It was an honor to host this conversation. I hope you all will enjoy the listen and be moved to rise above and achieve beyond! If you enjoy the episode, it would mean the world to me if you would rate the podcast or write a review and share feedback wherever you get your podcast groove on. Connect With Adam: Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/eodpopp Website: https://adampopp.com All Other Links: https://linktr.ee/adampopp Connect With Ron: Personal Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/ronrunsnyc Podcast Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/runchats_with_ronrunsnyc Facebook: https://fb.me/runchats Website: https://ronrunsnyc.com ---- Produced by: David Margittai | In Post Media Website: https://www.inpostmedia.com Email: david@inpostmedia.com Social: https://www.instagram.com/_margittai © 2024 Ron Romano