36 episodes

Hamstrings and Heartstrings is two friends, Chris and Ellie, catching up and having some straight running talk. One of us is real competitive with our running and the other is pretty chill. We'll leave it as an exercise to the listener to decide who is who. The answer may not be the same for each episode!
We promise to mostly talk about running and running-related things but don't be surprised if some general nerdery sneaks in. And definitely expect talk about what we're eating. Afterall, Food is running related!

Hamstrings and Heartstrings: Running Talk with Chris and Ellie Ellie Pell, Chris O'Brien

    • Sports
    • 5.0 • 19 Ratings

Hamstrings and Heartstrings is two friends, Chris and Ellie, catching up and having some straight running talk. One of us is real competitive with our running and the other is pretty chill. We'll leave it as an exercise to the listener to decide who is who. The answer may not be the same for each episode!
We promise to mostly talk about running and running-related things but don't be surprised if some general nerdery sneaks in. And definitely expect talk about what we're eating. Afterall, Food is running related!

    035: Connect to Nature, Whatever

    035: Connect to Nature, Whatever

    Podcast! In a stunning development, Ellie now owns clothes! And Chris has allergies! Also, we keep it simple this week folks, just chatting about long run weekends and life defining moments. Also, the food segment features Carrot Dog sand Asparagus.
    Support Hamstrings and Heartstrings: Running Talk with Chris and Ellie
    Links:
    Red Newt Racing - Cayuga Trails 50Join OurRunning.Chat — OurRunning.Chat is a new online site for... chatting about running. No ads, no spam, no influencers, no harvesting your information. A fun and positive place for just chatting about running. We're just getting started, so please join now if you are interested in the ground floor and kicking the tires to help build it up. (Or wait a while until you hear how awesome it is and then join later)Carrot Dogs | Forks Over Knives

    • 36 min
    034: A Restraining Order’s Distance Away

    034: A Restraining Order’s Distance Away

    Hi! Hope you are doing well. We recorded a podcast. :-)
    In it, we talk about why we haven’t recorded one recently, what we’ve been up to, what our new plans and things and life have us into (hint, injuries, and school, and shoes, and special projects) and then of course, we talk about food! Thank you for listening.
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    • 54 min
    033: Buffering... Processing

    033: Buffering... Processing

    It has been some kind of week hasn’t it? Has it been a week already?! Ugh... Oh... No... Has it only been a week? Whatever it’s been, it’s been one of those. That’s what it’s been. TL;DR Bailing on runs like it’s our job.
    Support Hamstrings and Heartstrings: Running Talk with Chris and Ellie
    Links:
    5 Reasons You Had An Off-Day In Your Training – Sundried Activewear

    • 26 min
    032: The Season of My Life

    032: The Season of My Life

    Chris has some old man niggles because he isn't being well-rounded. Ellie didn't quite hit her splits. What even is Burnout? And a most unconventional food segment... Savory and hydrating!
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    • 37 min
    031: Work, Work

    031: Work, Work

    We’re thankful for you, dear listener. And in this episode, Ellie Pell fell. Ellie also ran a race. Chris is wandering in the woods for longer and longer these days. There are feelings about races. Plus Tofurkey, Celebration Roasts, Cranberry Sauce, Leftover sandwiches and Oatmeal.
    Support Hamstrings and Heartstrings: Running Talk with Chris and Ellie
    Links:
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    • 39 min
    030: Fine. Good. Normal.

    030: Fine. Good. Normal.

    Ellie has a two workout week while Chris goes to the AT. Why aren’t we doing yoga and what are we gonna do about it? (Hint: Group Peer Pressure) A December strength challenge is discussed! The Food Segment features Cheese Sauce for your throat and Lentils for your Aid Station.
    Support Hamstrings and Heartstrings: Running Talk with Chris and Ellie
    Links:
    Kilian Jornet takes on 24-hour running challengeRunning Inside Out Podcast: 066: The Lentils Kept Working; Western States with Jamie HobbsSloppy Lentils - Minimalist Baker — Sloppy Lentils! (The Minimalist Baker is amazing! Love this site for creative, interesting (and almost always uncomplicated) vegan recipes.

    • 31 min

Customer Reviews

5.0 out of 5
19 Ratings

19 Ratings

Miranda616 ,

Light-hearted running banter

I love listening to Ellie and Chris as they recap their week, their running, and their food. I look forward to each episode, and this podcast brightens my day!

Tra_lip ,

Have a blast with this podcast

Ellie and Chris make a great duo!! Their differences balance perfectly.
To top off my excitement for this new podcast, they are both plant based! Yay!
Looking forward to more stories from these two.

I have awesomeness ,

More, please!

I love the idea for this podcast, and I am so excited to see how it develops and where it goes! Ellie is always such a laugh, and is really just an amazing person. Listening to her makes you wish she was your best friend. And Chris has the most melodic, soothing voice I have ever heard. The man can be talking about falling off the side of a mountain and make it sound like a relaxing stroll. But anyway, this podcast is fantastic, I love the dynamic that Chris and Ellie have with each other, and I can't wait to hear more. Also, Chris and Ellie, you have to keep the jingle for Ellie's food segment now. That's the official jingle. Sorry, I don't make the rules.

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