The Running Kind Podcast – Details, episodes & analysis

On today’s episode, Aimee is joined by professional trail runner, Hillary Allen. Hillary is most known for her dominance in the world of Skyrunning and her recent book “Out and Back” about her journey back to running after a nearly life ending fall in the mountains. Among being an ultrarunner and author, she is also a teacher, coach and speaker.

Connect with Hillary at hillaryallen.com or on Instagram at @hillygoat_climbs

You can find more information about The Running Kind here.

https://therunningkind.net/

https://www.facebook.com/groups/therunningkind/

@therunningkind_

If you are looking for additional ways to support The Running Kind, check out our Patreon page!

patreon.com/TheRunningKind

Aimee Kohler 

Founder of The Running Kind

@aimskoh

In this episode, Aimee catches up with Haley Heinrich after their recent race effort at White Mountain Endurance’s Kilkenny Ridge 25K. Kilkenny Ridge 25K is settled up in the White Mountains of New Hampshire and certainly packs a punch. It traverses over Mount Cabot & The Bulge with an ascent and descent of over 4000 ft. This is the first year Aravaipa has hosted the White Mountain Endurance Cup & after four races to round out the series, Haley took the crown of the Whites!

To learn more about the race series check out @whitemountainendurance on Instagram. You can connect with Haley at @probslost on Instagram.

You can find more information about The Running Kind here.

https://therunningkind.net/

https://www.facebook.com/groups/therunningkind/

@therunningkind_

If you are looking for additional ways to support The Running Kind, check out our Patreon page!

patreon.com/TheRunningKind

Aimee Kohler 

Founder of The Running Kind

@aimskoh

Produced by Aimee Kohler

Music Dim Red Light by Don Dilego

In today’s episode Aimee sits down with Race Director for the infamous Cocodona 250, Steve Aderholt. Steve was formerly the Senior VP of Operations at Ragnar and since has started his own running events business, One Step Events. We dive into what goes into putting on these larger scale events and the sustainability components necessary to consider.

You can find more information about The Running Kind here.

https://therunningkind.net/

https://www.facebook.com/groups/therunningkind/

@therunningkind_

If you are looking for additional ways to support The Running Kind, check out our Patreon page!

patreon.com/TheRunningKind

Aimee Kohler 

Founder of The Running Kind

@aimskoh

Produced by Aimee Kohler

Music Dim Red Light by Don Dilego

On this week's episode, Aimee dives into her most recent race effort at Loon Mountain Race. She sits down with Emily to discuss the US Vertical Mountain Running Championship, the course & the pain of a Vertical Kilometer. Loon Mountain Race is deemed one of the hardest mountain climbs in the country and it certainly doesn't disappoint. 

You can find more on Loon Mountain Race here.

https://six03endurance.com/loonmountainrace

You can find more information about The Running Kind here.

https://therunningkind.net/

https://www.facebook.com/groups/therunningkind/

@therunningkind_

If you are looking for additional ways to support The Running Kind, check out our Patreon page!

patreon.com/TheRunningKind

Aimee Kohler 

Founder of The Running Kind

@aimskoh

Produced by Aimee Kohler

Music Dim Red Light by Don Dilego

In this episode of The Running Kind Podcast, Aimee sits down with recent Climb It For Climate champ, Greg Ahlswede. Greg is a member of the National Orienteering Team and has trained in a variety of mountainous terrain throughout Europe and the United States. Aimee and Greg discuss his recent effort at Climb It For Climate, how sustainability can shape your approach to sport and the nature of orienteering. 

To get in touch with Greg, you can connect with him on Instagram.

@g_the_swede

More information on orienteering clubs and events can be found here:

https://orienteeringusa.org/

http://www.wpoc.org/welcome.php

https://www.dvoa.org/

You can find more information about The Running Kind here.

https://therunningkind.net/

https://www.facebook.com/groups/therunningkind/

@therunningkind_

If you are looking for additional ways to support The Running Kind, check out our Patreon page!

patreon.com/TheRunningKind

Aimee Kohler 

Founder of The Running Kind

@aimskoh

Produced by Aimee Kohler

Music Dim Red Light by Don Dilego

In today’s episode of The Running Kind podcast we talk about our favorite thing - snacking! Aimee and Emily are joined by producer & master snacker Josh Walker on this episode to offer another perspective on fueling. We dive into fueling for different distances and genders, talk about fueling strategies for race day, and recommend several awesome vegan products for our fellow plant based athletes!

You can find more information about The Running Kind here.

https://therunningkind.net/

https://www.facebook.com/groups/therunningkind/

@therunningkind_

If you are looking for additional ways to support The Running Kind, check out our Patreon page!

patreon.com/TheRunningKind

Aimee Kohler 

Founder of The Running Kind

@aimskoh

Emily Walker

@mtsweclimbed

Produced by Aimee Kohler

Music Dim Red Light by Don Dilego

On Episode #12, Aimee sits down with Nancy Hobbs to dive into the history of trail running, where we started and where we are now. Nancy founded the American Trail Running Association in 1996 and is a chairperson for USA Track & Field’s Mountain, Ultra & Trail Running Council. She is also secretary of the World Mountain Running Association and started the first Women’s US Mountain Running Team in 1995. Nancy is a pioneer of the sport, specifically for women, and this conversation takes many twists and turns going into the history of sport and her background in trail running. Let’s dive in!

You can connect with Nancy on instagram at @nanoontrails

You can find more information about The Running Kind here.

https://therunningkind.net/

https://www.facebook.com/groups/therunningkind/

@therunningkind_

If you are looking for additional ways to support The Running Kind, check out our Patreon page!

patreon.com/TheRunningKind

Aimee Kohler 

Founder of The Running Kind

@aimskoh

Produced by Aimee Kohler

Music Dim Red Light by Don Dilego

On today’s episode we are joined by Courtney Morrissette from Change Climate Project. A 501(c)3 nonprofit, Change Climate leads a global movement of individuals and companies to eliminate carbon emissions. Their label, Climate Neutral Certified, is a trusted, independent standard for climate neutrality that empowers consumers to find brands that are leading on immediate climate action. Courtney is a Program Manager on the team focused on carbon reductions - she works closely with brands to provide guidance and resources for companies to set science-aligned targets and short term reduction action plans as a part of the certification and their broader decarbonization strategy. Courtney worked hand in hand with Aimee as she achieved carbon neutral certification for The Running Kind. 

Join the movement at changeclimate.org

Connect with Courtney on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/courtneymorrissette/

You can find more information about The Running Kind here.

https://therunningkind.net/

https://www.facebook.com/groups/therunningkind/

@therunningkind_

If you are looking for additional ways to support The Running Kind, check out our Patreon page!

patreon.com/TheRunningKind

Aimee Kohler 

Founder of The Running Kind

@aimskoh

Produced by Aimee Kohler

Music Dim Red Light by Don Dilego

Janji athlete, Mika Thewes, is an ultra-distance specialist with 14 finishes in the 200+ mile distance and a variety more finishes in the ultra world. In 2023, she smashed the Bigfoot 200 course record by over 8 hours and just recently she finished 3rd at the iconic Cocodona 250. In this episode, Aimee & Emily dive into her journey in veganism, her passion about sustainability & drive for ultra distance events. This is one you won’t want to miss!

You can connect with Mika on Instagram at @sugarcrashvegan or Janji @runjanji and https://janji.com/.

You can find more information about The Running Kind here.

https://therunningkind.net/

https://www.facebook.com/groups/therunningkind/

@therunningkind_

If you are looking for additional ways to support The Running Kind, check out our Patreon page!

patreon.com/TheRunningKind

Aimee Kohler 

Founder of The Running Kind

@aimskoh

Emily Walker

@mtsweclimbed

Produced by Joshua Walker

Music Dim Red Light by Don Dilego

Shoes, shoes, shoes! On today’s episode Aimee & Emily break down some reviews on a variety of shoes covering categories from daily wear, easy trail, speed, technical trail & race day shoes. Not only do we talk about all of our favorite aspects of each pick, but the sustainability specs on them as well. Aimee works as a fit specialist at Aardvark Sports Shop in Bethlehem, PA where a variety of shoes discussed on this episode can be found! 

You can find more information about The Running Kind here.

https://therunningkind.net/

https://www.facebook.com/groups/therunningkind/

@therunningkind_

If you are looking for additional ways to support The Running Kind, check out our Patreon page!

patreon.com/TheRunningKind

Aimee Kohler 

Founder of The Running Kind

@aimskoh

Emily Walker

@mtsweclimbed

Produced by Joshua Walker

Music Dim Red Light by Don Dilego