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Running For Your Life

Barry Karch
86 episodes   Last Updated: Nov 18, 24

Just because we're getting older doesn't mean our running can't keep getting better. I refuse to give in to Father Time. If you do too, this podcast is for you!  Let's run and get fit together to live a long and healthy life. Here you'll find motivation and inspiration to get you and keep you going. You'll also hear amazing guests to get you fired up.     Your best days are still to come! Hit subscribe and let's outrun Father Time together.

Episodes

Nov 18, 2024
The Finish Line
Send us a text#88 - We have reached the finish line.  It is time to say good bye.  Welcome to the final episode.  Thank you for coming along on the journey.Follow me on Instagram @barry_s_karch
Send us a text#87 - Get ready to be fired up!  Erica Anderson Rooney is my guest on this week's episode.  She is a highly sought after speaker, podcast host, author, and athlete with an inspiring message.Erica spent 2 decades as a personal trainer and she shares the traits of her most successful clients.  She also talks about how to avoid perfectionism as it relates to fitness.   One of my favorite topics that we discuss is mindset - how the power of fitness as it relates to doing hard things helps you in all aspects of your life.Erica is the host of the Glass Ceilings and Sticky Floors podcast - be sure to check it out!She also authored the book Glass Ceilings and Sticky Floors:  Shattering Limiting Beliefs and Toxic Behaviors to Uncover Infinite Possibilities.  You can find it on Amazon.Follow Erica on Instagram @ericaandersonrooney and check out her website EricaAndersonRooney.com.Follow me on Instagram @barry_s_karch
Send us a text#86 - Ready to add some excitement to your fitness plan?  Why not step outside your comfort zone and try an adventure event?Jake Griggs, coach for Adventurer Athletes, is my guest on this episode and he will provide you with some ideas of challenges for your to consider.  He also shares what he has learned from people doing such challenges.  Additionally, he gives some tips for mindset training.If you're considering branching out to some new challenges, this episode is for you!Be sure to check out Jake's newsletter and website.Follow me on Instagram @barry_s_karch
Send us a text#85 - Do you run when you're under the weather - or do you prefer to take it easy and focus on your recovery?I got a cold and faced this dilemma.  That's what this episode is about.Would love to hear your thoughts!Follow me on Instagram @barry_s_karch
Send us a text#84 - In every tough workout there's going to come a point when you start questioning yourself and your mind starts telling you to quit.  We have to learn to conquer our minds in order to push through our limiting beliefs of what we are capable of.  How can we get ourselves to continue forward when our bodies and minds are screaming at us to stop?In this episode, I share 3 mindset hacks that help me push through tough challenges.I hope they help you too!Follow me on Instagram @barry_s_karch
Send us a text#83 - My guest Jonathan Lester, has run a 5K every day for the last 3 years!  Incredible!Find out how he got started - and how he keeps going, both physically and mentally.You'll learn about the mindset and motivation to push yourself.This episode will inspire you!Connect with Jon on Instagram @coachlester0824 and on Facebook - jon.lester.28Also visit his website RelentlessPursuit247.com to learn more about his coaching.Follow me on Instagram @barry_s_karch
Oct 07, 2024
Vacation Mode
Send us a text#82 - How do you handle your exercise routine and nutrition plan when you are on vacation?  Do you follow the same routines that you do at home or do you relax?I just got back from a vacation and I'll share my thoughts on how I handle my fitness while on vacation.I'd love to hear from you!Hope you enjoy this episode.Follow me on Instagram @barry_s_karch
Send us a text#81 - You have a lot more in common with Olympic runners than you may think.  Be proud of how you run.  You are elite!  Listen and be inspired.Follow me on Instagram @barry_s_karch
Send us a text#80 - I have been rucking for 6 months.  Why did I take up rucking? What are my thoughts about it after 6 months?  Have I seen any improvement? Do I recommend it for runners?  Listen to today's episode for the answers.Follow me on Instagram @barry_s_karch
Sep 16, 2024
Take It Easy
Send us a text#79 - Today I have a running tip for you.  Would you like to make your runs faster and more enjoyable?  Then take it easy!  What???  Listen to the show.Follow me on Instagram @barry_s_karch