The Running Kind Podcast

Aimee Kohler
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The Running Kind podcast combines passion for trail running and sustainability into one show. Join founder and athlete, Aimee Kohler, with a new guest every other week as we dive into a variety of conversations. We will touch on everything from sustainability in sport to plant based nutrition, dive into race recaps both individually and by The Running Kind, connect with local and national trail running legends & more.

  1. 6D AGO

    Episode #64: Women In Ultrarunning with Rachel Bambrick

    On today's episode, we are welcoming Rachel Bambrick to the show! Rachel is an ultramarathoner, running coach and founder of Women In Ultrarunning. Women In Ultrarunning's goal is to increase female involvement in the sport through fostering a supportive community and providing tools to enhance accessibility in ultrarunning. Rachel has finished multiple 100+ mile races and we are stoked to pick her brain about going long! Follow along Rachel and Women in Ultrarunning at @womeninultrarunning or https://www.womeninultrarunning.com/. You can find more information about The Running Kind here. https://therunningkind.net/ https://www.facebook.com/groups/therunningkind/ @therunningkind_ Aimee Kohler  Founder of The Running Kind @aimskoh Produced by Aimee Kohler Music Dim Red Light by Don Dilego

    45 min

  2. JAN 30

    Episode #63: Competing in the 603 with Tom Hooper

    Tom Hooper joins us on The Running Kind Podcast to chat all things mountain running. Tom is the owner and race director for Six03 Endurance. Within Six03 Endurance you can find several iconic trail races based in New Hampshire, including but not limited to, Loon Mountain Race and Sunapee Scramble. Both of these difficult mountain running events have been the host for several USATF Mountain Running Team Championships. In today's episode we dive into sub-ultra appreciation, the growth of trail running and the importance of grassroots events. Follow along his races at @six03endurance or https://six03endurance.com/. You can find more information about The Running Kind here. https://therunningkind.net/ https://www.facebook.com/groups/therunningkind/ @therunningkind_ Aimee Kohler  Founder of The Running Kind @aimskoh Produced by Aimee Kohler Music Dim Red Light by Don Dilego

    40 min

  3. JAN 16

    Episode #62: Focused on Fuel with Emily Fisk

    The Running Kind ambassador, Emily Fisk, joins our episode today. Her background is in nutrition, registered dietician, and healthcare administration so we took a deep dive into all things nutrition in this episode. In addition to being a nutrition guru, she is a competitive trail runner & ultramarathoner. You can find more information about The Running Kind here. https://therunningkind.net/ https://www.facebook.com/groups/therunningkind/ @therunningkind_ Aimee Kohler  Founder of The Running Kind @aimskoh Produced by Aimee Kohler Music Dim Red Light by Don Dilego

    42 min

  4. JAN 2

    Episode #61: TRK Wrapped with The Kohler Fam

    2025 has come to a close… & was our most successful year yet! In today's episode, Aimee is joined by the fam! Mom (Dee) and Em both sit down with Aimee to chat about all the races of 2025 and what's coming up in a new year with The Running Kind. Here's an unfiltered look behind the scenes! See our 2026 race calendar here: https://therunningkind.net/ You can find more information about The Running Kind here. https://therunningkind.net/ https://www.facebook.com/groups/therunningkind/ @therunningkind_  Aimee Kohler  Founder of The Running Kind @aimskoh Produced by Aimee Kohler Music Dim Red Light by Don Dilego

    51 min

  5. 12/19/2025

    Episode #60: Plant Powered Running with Sandi Nypaver

    On today's episode of The Running Kind Podcast, Aimee is joined by Sandi Nypaver. Sandi is the winner of this year's Grindstone 100K, coming in 6th place overall. She is an accomplished trail runner, coach and co-founder of Higher Running and plant based athlete. She has had success across many different distances and disciplines. In this episode, we dive into what it looks like building strength as a vegan athlete and how her passions have collided in the running space.  https://higherrunning.com/plant-based/ Follow Sandi at @sandinypaver or @the_kind_alternative on Instagram. You can find more information about The Running Kind here. https://therunningkind.net/ https://www.facebook.com/groups/therunningkind/ @therunningkind_ Aimee Kohler  Founder of The Running Kind @aimskoh Produced by Aimee Kohler Music Dim Red Light by Don Dilego

    43 min

  6. 12/05/2025

    Episode #59: Finding Art on the Trails with Sofía Ramírez Hernández

    On today's episode, we are welcoming Sofía Ramírez Hernández to the show! Sofía is a trail runner and artist based out of Michigan. She is a part of several different organizations including No Surrender Running Club, Switchback Endurance, Huron 100 and of course, Sofía Draws Every Day. In this episode we dive into the connection between art and trail running and how a daily practice has shifted Sofía's perspective on goal setting. Connect with Sofía on Instagram at @sofiadrawseveryday! https://www.sofiadrawseveryday.com/ You can find more information about The Running Kind here. https://therunningkind.net/ https://www.facebook.com/groups/therunningkind/ @therunningkind_ Aimee Kohler  Founder of The Running Kind @aimskoh Produced by Aimee Kohler Music Dim Red Light by Don Dilego

    50 min

  7. 11/21/2025

    Episode #58: Queer Run with Josh Fernandez

    Josh Fernandez joins us on today's episode of The Running Kind Podcast. Josh is the Executive Director of Queer Run and they are passionate about queer advocacy and equality in the running space. Queer Run is dedicated to creating safe spaces for Philadelphia-area LGBTQIA+ athletes and allies of all running paces. They welcome people from all backgrounds to join them for their free weekly group runs. Follow Queer Run or Josh on Instagram at @queerrun or @joshadelphia. You can find more information about The Running Kind here. https://therunningkind.net/ https://www.facebook.com/groups/therunningkind/ @therunningkind_ Aimee Kohler  Founder of The Running Kind @aimskoh Produced by Aimee Kohler Music Dim Red Light by Don Dilego

    42 min

  8. 11/07/2025

    Episode 57: Running Resilient with Michelle Merlis

    Aimee is joined by professional trail runner, Michelle Merlis on today's episode of The Running Kind Podcast. Michelle has been hitting the trails since 2014 and has run as a professional SkyRunner and for Team USA at the Mountain Running World Championship in 2022. This year Michelle has expanded her coaching business with MNTN Goat Running while also battling with her body fighting a tick-borne illness. With a shared passion for environmentalism, we shared many thoughts on today's episode about the intersection of climate activism in sport. Follow Michelle at @mntngoatrunning or @mountain.runner.michelle You can find more information about The Running Kind here. https://therunningkind.net/ https://www.facebook.com/groups/therunningkind/ @therunningkind_ Aimee Kohler  Founder of The Running Kind @aimskoh Produced by Aimee Kohler Music Dim Red Light by Don Dilego

    55 min
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The Running Kind podcast combines passion for trail running and sustainability into one show. Join founder and athlete, Aimee Kohler, with a new guest every other week as we dive into a variety of conversations. We will touch on everything from sustainability in sport to plant based nutrition, dive into race recaps both individually and by The Running Kind, connect with local and national trail running legends & more.

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  • Creator
    Aimee Kohler
  • Years Active
    2024 - 2026
  • Episodes
    64
  • Rating
    Explicit
  • Copyright
    © 2024
  • Show Website
    The Running Kind Podcast