Sinead Haughey's guest appearances

Sinead Haughey

Run to the Top Podcast | The Ultimate Guide to Running

Brendan Leonard

Ben Greenfield

Jay Dicharry

Brad Stulberg

Steve Magness

Dean Karnazes

Danny Dreyer

Sarah Brown

Alex Hutchinson

Brian Reynolds

Nancy Clark

Ryan Hall

Patrick McKeown

Andrew Jones

Angelo Poli

OwlTail

When ultramarathoner and running guru Danny Dreyer attended a tai chi class in 1999, a lightbulb went off. He believed the martial art’s principles of alignment, relaxation, and balance could allow him to finally make the next leap in training, and he wasn’t disappointed. After he began incorporating tai chi into his running, Danny not only witnessed dramatic improvements in his performance, but he also wasn’t getting injured anymore. In fact, he’d finish a run feeling exactly the same as when he started. Wishing to share his discovery, Danny founded ChiRunning through which he’s helped thousands of runners conquer injury and run more efficiently to reach new levels. A mindful and process-driven exercise rather than simply a means to an end, ChiRunning is also known as “moving meditation”, and it’s helped both recreational and elite athletes reduce impact for improved health, better performance, and more enjoyable running. Listen in as Danny discusses the benefits of ChiRunning as well as how to master the technique so many runners swear by today.

When ultramarathoner and running guru Danny Dreyer attended a tai chi class in 1999, a lightbulb went off. He believed the martial art’s principles of alignment, relaxation, and balance could allow him to finally make the next leap in training, and he wasn’t disappointed. After he began incorporating tai chi into his running, Danny not only witnessed dramatic improvements in his performance, but he also wasn’t getting injured anymore. In fact, he’d finish a run feeling exactly the same as when he started. Wishing to share his discovery, Danny founded ChiRunning through which he’s helped thousands of runners conquer injury and run more efficiently to reach new levels. A mindful and process-driven exercise rather than simply a means to an end, ChiRunning is also known as “moving meditation”, and it’s helped both recreational and elite athletes reduce impact for improved health, better performance, and more enjoyable running. Listen in as Danny discusses the benefits of ChiRunning as well as how to master the technique so many runners swear by today.

Danny Dreyer and Sinead Haughey: How Mindfulness Can Help You Run Pain-Free

Jonathan Beverly

Running isn’t always forgiving. Between injuries, mental ruts, and the curve balls life sometimes throws at us, finding long term success and remaining engaged in the sport can be incredibly difficult, and Sinead Haughey talks with Jonathan Beverly about his book Run Strong, Stay Hungry, in this encore from 2017. The book reveals the habits and mentalities of more than 50 veteran runners who are still running fast decades after they started. A writer for Runner’s World, Podium Runner, and lifetime runner himself, Jonathan will give us a peek into the lives of runners like Bill Rodgers, Deena Kastor, and Joan Benoit Samuelson to show us what it takes to avoid burnout and achieve longevity in the sport – both physically and mentally. Quotes by Jonathan: “The physical burnout usually comes because of a lack of variety: doing the same thing and the same type of training over and over again.” “People overcomplicate it: always having a detailed training plan, hitting certain splits – it becomes obsessive…and when that happens, either you’re doing it all or you’re failing.” “Gary Allen talks about how a recipe has to be followed exactly: if you don’t have half a teaspoon of baking soda, things are going to blow up….But a chef knows that you put a little bit in and see what happens.”

Running isn’t always forgiving. Between injuries, mental ruts, and the curve balls life sometimes throws at us, finding long term success and remaining engaged in the sport can be incredibly difficult, and Sinead Haughey talks with Jonathan Beverly about his book Run Strong, Stay Hungry, in this encore from 2017. The book reveals the habits and mentalities of more than 50 veteran runners who are still running fast decades after they started. A writer for Runner’s World, Podium Runner, and lifetime runner himself, Jonathan will give us a peek into the lives of runners like Bill Rodgers, Deena Kastor, and Joan Benoit Samuelson to show us what it takes to avoid burnout and achieve longevity in the sport – both physically and mentally. Quotes by Jonathan: “The physical burnout usually comes because of a lack of variety: doing the same thing and the same type of training over and over again.” “People overcomplicate it: always having a detailed training plan, hitting certain splits – it becomes obsessive…and when that happens, either you’re doing it all or you’re failing.” “Gary Allen talks about how a recipe has to be followed exactly: if you don’t have half a teaspoon of baking soda, things are going to blow up….But a chef knows that you put a little bit in and see what happens.”

Jonathan Beverly and Sinead Haughey:  Keys to Avoid Burnout

Tina Muir

Fare Thee Well, Tina Muir - Welcome, Sinead Haughey This is a bittersweet episode, to be sure, for today we bid the fondest of farewells to our host for the last 2 years, Tina Muir, and introduce the new host for Run To The Top, Sinead Haughey. Most recently, Sinead was the Director of Premium for RunnersConnect having been a 2-time NCAA Championship qualifier in the 10K at Furman University. Sinead shares her background with us, which includes running professionally for Zap Fitness and Reebok. As the torch is passed from Tina to Sinead, Tina gives us a preview of her new venture: Running For Real. Every runner goes through a mentally rough stretch with running at some point, but very few are willing to share their challenges openly. With Running For Real, Tina is creating a safe environment for runners so they don’t have to suffer in silence with their struggles - whether it’s frustration with training, race results, or injury. While we are all going to miss Tina and her contributions here, we wish her nothing but the absolute best as she blazes this new trail. And we are equally excited to welcome Sinead as the new host and voice of Run To The Top. Here are some of the topics we’ll discuss today:  Getting to know new host Sinead Haughey An inside look at Zap Fitness RunnersConnect premium content and various ways to access it Tina’s new focus: Running For Real Why Tina is so passionate about the mental side of running that no one else is talking about  Questions Sinead is asked: 3:10  What was your collegiate and post-collegiate running experience? 4:33 What is an elite runner’s typical day at Zap Fitness like? 6:10 Why did you choose to run at Zap? 8:33 How does having a dedicated chef at Zap work? 9:33 What were some of the things you didn’t like about your post-collegiate experiences? 11:45 Before taking over the role as new host for Run To The Top, what were you doing for RunnersConnect? 14:25 How does the RunnersConnect Premium Content work? How can people get access to the Coach Chat? 16:21 The passing of the baton... Questions Tina is asked 18:20 What are your post-RunnersConnect plans? 23:55 Do you find middle-aged runners more open about their running struggles than younger runners? 27:58 Will you be offering anything beyond your new podcast? 31:23 What’s one tactic people can use to remain mentally tough during a race? 36:17 How often did you use your ‘Mental Bottles’? 39:35 The Final Kick Rounds (double feature) Quotes by Tina and Sinead:  “Something that I’m going to have to accept as a post-collegiate runner is that I’m not trying to score points for anybody anymore.” (Sinead) “I think there’s definitely a pressure when you are younger to give off this vibe of being superhuman and never admitting that you need help. I think the elite world is even worse.” (Tina) “Especially for new runners something they might find kind of intimidating coming into the sport is that there are just so many bad days, but once you get a good day it makes it all worth it.” (Sinead) “I want to make sure that I do this right and I want to make it so that it can actually change people’s running lives forever rather than just be something they learn and then two races later they forget it and need something else.” (Tina) “I love helping people with the mental side of things because that is something that is just so often neglected and it makes SUCH a big difference.” (Tina) “You could be the fittest you’ve ever been in your life and you could still run the worst race of your life because your mental side could really break you apart.”    Take a Listen on Your Next Run Want more awesome interviews and advice?  Subscribe to our iTunes channel Mentioned in this podcast:  Zap Fitness Evie Serventi on Run To The Top Scott Fauble’s blog Good Gut - Prebiotic #running4real hashtag on Twitter Images about #Running4Real tag on instagram Deliciously Stella (@deliciouslystella) • Instagram Tina's blog Follow Tina on Instagram Running For Real Facebook page tina@tinamuir.com   We really hope you’ve enjoyed this episode of Run to the Top. The best way you can show your support of the show is to share this podcast with your family and friends and share it on your Facebook, Twitter, or any other social media channel you use. If more people who know about the podcast and download the episodes, it means I can reach out to and get through to the top running influencers, to bring them on and share their advice, which hopefully makes the show even more enjoyable for you! -- Thank you to our sponsors for supporting Run to the Top Enter to win a FREE 6-Pack of Perfect Amino from BodyHealth Use coupon code TINA for 10% off at Saucony.com

Fare Thee Well, Tina Muir - Welcome, Sinead Haughey This is a bittersweet episode, to be sure, for today we bid the fondest of farewells to our host for the last 2 years, Tina Muir, and introduce the new host for Run To The Top, Sinead Haughey. Most recently, Sinead was the Director of Premium for RunnersConnect having been a 2-time NCAA Championship qualifier in the 10K at Furman University. Sinead shares her background with us, which includes running professionally for Zap Fitness and Reebok. As the torch is passed from Tina to Sinead, Tina gives us a preview of her new venture: Running For Real. Every runner goes through a mentally rough stretch with running at some point, but very few are willing to share their challenges openly. With Running For Real, Tina is creating a safe environment for runners so they don’t have to suffer in silence with their struggles - whether it’s frustration with training, race results, or injury. While we are all going to miss Tina and her contributions here, we wish her nothing but the absolute best as she blazes this new trail. And we are equally excited to welcome Sinead as the new host and voice of Run To The Top. Here are some of the topics we’ll discuss today: <ul> <li>Getting to know new host Sinead Haughey</li> <li>An inside look at Zap Fitness</li> <li>RunnersConnect premium content and various ways to access it</li> <li>Tina’s new focus: Running For Real</li> <li>Why Tina is so passionate about the mental side of running that no one else is talking about</li> </ul> Questions Sinead is asked: 3:10  What was your collegiate and post-collegiate running experience? 4:33 What is an elite runner’s typical day at Zap Fitness like? 6:10 Why did you choose to run at Zap? 8:33 How does having a dedicated chef at Zap work? 9:33 What were some of the things you didn’t like about your post-collegiate experiences? 11:45 Before taking over the role as new host for Run To The Top, what were you doing for RunnersConnect? 14:25 How does the RunnersConnect Premium Content work? How can people get access to the Coach Chat? 16:21 The passing of the baton... Questions Tina is asked 18:20 What are your post-RunnersConnect plans? 23:55 Do you find middle-aged runners more open about their running struggles than younger runners? 27:58 Will you be offering anything beyond your new podcast? 31:23 What’s one tactic people can use to remain mentally tough during a race? 36:17 How often did you use your ‘Mental Bottles’? 39:35 The Final Kick Rounds (double feature) Quotes by Tina and Sinead: <ul> <li>“Something that I’m going to have to accept as a post-collegiate runner is that I’m not trying to score points for anybody anymore.” (Sinead)</li> <li>“I think there’s definitely a pressure when you are younger to give off this vibe of being superhuman and never admitting that you need help. I think the elite world is even worse.” (Tina)</li> <li>“Especially for new runners something they might find kind of intimidating coming into the sport is that there are just so many bad days, but once you get a good day it makes it all worth it.” (Sinead)</li> <li>“I want to make sure that I do this right and I want to make it so that it can actually change people’s running lives forever rather than just be something they learn and then two races later they forget it and need something else.” (Tina)</li> <li>“I love helping people with the mental side of things because that is something that is just so often neglected and it makes SUCH a big difference.” (Tina)</li> <li>“You could be the fittest you’ve ever been in your life and you could still run the worst race of your life because your mental side could really break you apart.”  </li> </ul> Take a Listen on Your Next Run Want more awesome interviews and advice? <a href="https://itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/runnersconnect-run-to-top/id535203893?mt=2" rel="nofollow" target="_blank"> Subscribe to our iTunes channel</a> Mentioned in this podcast:  <a href="http://zapfitness.com/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Zap Fitness</a> <a href="https://runnersconnect.net/running-interviews/evie-serventi/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Evie Serventi on Run To The Top</a> <a href="http://scott-fauble.squarespace.com/blog/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Scott Fauble’s blog</a> <a href="https://goodgut.com/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Good Gut - Prebiotic</a> <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/running4real?src=hash" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">#running4real hashtag on Twitter</a> <a href="http://www.pictaram.com/tag/Running4Real" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Images about #Running4Real tag on instagram</a> <a href="https://www.instagram.com/deliciouslystella/?hl=en" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Deliciously Stella (@deliciouslystella) • Instagram</a> <a href="http://tinamuir.com/running-slower-get-faster/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Tina's blog</a> <a href="https://www.instagram.com/tinamuir88/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Follow Tina on Instagram</a> <a href="https://www.facebook.com/runningforreal/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Running For Real Facebook page</a> <a href="mailto:tina@tinamuir.com">tina@tinamuir.com</a> We really hope you’ve enjoyed this episode of Run to the Top. The best way you can show your support of the show is to share this podcast with your family and friends and share it on your Facebook, Twitter, or any other social media channel you use. If more people who know about the podcast and download the episodes, it means I can reach out to and get through to the top running influencers, to bring them on and share their advice, which hopefully makes the show even more enjoyable for you! -- Thank you to our sponsors for supporting Run to the Top <a href="http://runnersconnect.net/bodyhealth" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Enter to win a FREE 6-Pack of Perfect Amino from BodyHealth</a> <a href="http://saucony.com" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Use coupon code TINA for 10% off at Saucony.com</a>

Passing the Baton - Tina Muir and Sinead Haughey