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Mary G. Connolly
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giving rise to action; creating mind and body fitness; making the world a better place through running

  1. 07/14/2022

    S1|E26: Finding balance

    I discuss why I took the last two weeks off and how marathon runners can find balance in their busy lives. Follow me on Instagram @thecausecoach Read my blog! Join the Mercy Home Heroes for the 2022 Bank of America Chicago Marathon: https://marathon.mercyhome.org/chicago2022/

    18 min

  2. 06/23/2022

    S1|E25: Betsy Magato, Charge Running

    Apps have expanded what runners can do and have made training experiences better. Betsy Magato discusses Charge Running and the impact they have had on running, runners, and charities alike. We also talk about her running journey that started on the soccer field in childhood through most recently helping disabled athletes reach their goals. Her business is Charge Running, her cause is the Kyle Pease Foundation, and this is another inspiring guest! She is a marathoner, 15x Boston qualifier, RRCA and Galloway certified coach, and mom of three. To learn more or to find Betsy: Charge Running: https://www.chargerunning.com; @chargerunning on socials (especially check out their Instagram!) Betsy's Instagram: @runrunstrongcoach

    47 min

  3. 06/16/2022

    S1|E24: John Jaeger, 50 Marathons for Mercy Home

    John Jaeger, board member and long-time supporter of Mercy Home for Boys & Girls has challenged himself to run marathons in all 50 states! He is almost to the half way point having run marathons in 22 states and has also raised a whopping $152,000+ toward his $250,000 goal. He shares what inspired him to do this, what keeps him going, and lots and lots of fundraising tips for all charity runners. This episode will motivate you on your charity marathon journey for sure! Learn more about John and Mercy Home here: https://www.mercyhome.org/blog/leadership/meet-our-board-members-john-jaeger/  John’s Fundraising page: https://p2p.mercyhome.org/diy/john-jaeger Or call or text John at 708-347-4921 to support him or learn more.

    32 min

  4. 06/09/2022

    S1|E23: Lydia Nader, Personalized Nutrition for YOUR Lifestyle

    Lydia Nader, registered dietitian nutritionist, discusses the importance of nutrition for optimal heath and performance, especially for marathon runners. We also talk about her experience growing up with Girls on the Run and how she continues to give back to this organization that shaped her lifestyle. https://fuelwithnader.com IG: @fuelwithnader Twitter: @RUNwithNader You can also find Lydia on Thursday nights running in Logan Square with 3Run2. For more info: https://www.threeruntwo.com or look for 3Run2/Three Run Two on Facebook, Instagram, and Strava.

    34 min

  5. 06/02/2022

    S1|E22: Kurt Fliegel, Solutions to End Gun Violence

    Kurt Fliegel, runner, concerned citizen, parent and grandparent, (and yes, my husband) discusses practical solutions to end gun violence. He answers the question, "what can I do" and provides a template that everyone can use today to create a personal plan of positive, organized, networked action." He is a supporter of Sandy Hook Promise, but suggests that you look at all the non-government organizations advocating for solutions and find the one which best aligns with your values and thinking.  I would also like to add that Kurt, having recent dental surgery, was reluctant to come on, but felt this cause was too important not to, although he was still a little self-conscious about his speech being less than normal. Sounded okay to me, :) but I promised to put this disclaimer in.  Kurt's template, which can be used to mobilize for this and other causes can be found HERE.  Kurt can be found on Twitter: @kurtfliegel and Instagram (mostly running) @flglchicago

    37 min

  6. 05/26/2022

    S1|E21: Chris Bowles, American Cancer Society's DetermiNation

    American Cancer Society Director of Development, Christoper Bowles, talks about ACS, how they navigated the pandemic focusing on the needs of patients, volunteers, and survivors, and the benefits of running with DetermiNation, their charity team. He shares his very unique first marathon story, and has lots of ideas and motivation for all charity runners. For more information on DetermiNation: www.cancer.org/determination To contact Chris: christopher.bowles@cancer.org

    39 min

  7. 05/19/2022

    S1|E20: Tim Bradley, Executive Director and Head of Training, Chicago Area Runners Association

    Chicago Marathon training begins the week of June 6! Tim joins to discuss what participants can expect from CARA's summer marathon training program, advice for first-timers as well as seasoned marathoners, and his own running and marathon experiences. More info about CARA Summer Marathon Training: https://www.cararuns.org/summermarathon  Contact Tim: Tim@CARARuns.org Instagram: @coachtimbradley @cararuns

    32 min

  8. 05/12/2022

    S1|E19: Jamie Hershfang, From "sympathy claps" to 2021 Top-ranked 50 miler!

    Jamie Hershfang ultra runner with DW Running discusses her running journey from 0 to 62, creating challenges to stay motivated during the pandemic including raising money for COVID Solidarity, her team, Fleet Feet Chicago, the Bank of America race series, and her personal cause: the National Eating Disorders Association. DWRunning Racing Team: https://www.dwrunning.com  Fleet Feet Chicago: https://www.fleetfeet.com/s/chicago (plus in person at the Lakeview location on Southport except Wed & Sat) Instagram: @jamiehershfang

    36 min
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    Mary G. Connolly
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