Strong Runner Chick Radio

Dr. Nicola Rinaldi has a PhD in biology from MIT. Since experiencing hypothalamic amenorrhea (missing periods) herself, Dr. Rinaldi has been on a mission to spread awareness of the condition and how to recover. In 2016 she published the book "No Period. Now What?", updated March of 2019 to be more Health At Every Size aligned. This book is a comprehensive resource that includes much of the medical and scientific research that underlies our current understanding of the triggers for amenorrhea, what steps to take for recovery, and treatments to use for recovery and pregnancy as needed. In addition, Dr. Rinaldi performed the largest survey to date of women who likewise experienced amenorrhea, and includes results from the survey answering many of the common questions women have, such as "How long will it take to recover?" "Will I be able to get pregnant?" and "Will I resume cycling after pregnancy?". Finally, the book includes Dr. Rinaldi's own story along with those of hundreds of other women, providing hope and reassurance to women following in their footsteps. Since publishing "No Period. Now What?" Dr. Rinaldi has been on a mission to spread awareness about hypothalamic amenorrhea and recovery, appearing as a guest on dozens of podcasts, attending and presenting at industry conferences, as well as continuing to participate in ongoing academic research studies. She now also works with clients on period recovery and getting pregnant. Facebook support group: http://noperiod.info/Support, getting pregnant support http://noperiod.info/TTCWork with me: http://www.noperiodnowwhat.com/consulting www.noperiodnowwhat.com

NEDA (National Eating Disorder Awareness) Week occurred recently. In honor of continuing the conversation, Elena interviews Jennifer Kreatsoulas, PhD, E-RYT-500, C-IAYT and Founder of Yoga for Eating Disorders. You can find more information and connect with Jennifer at https://www.yoga4eatingdisorders.com.

Megan, founder of Strong Runner Chicks, checks in and provides a brief update on SRC Radio - where do we go from here? We invite you to share your thoughts, suggestions and feedback to strongrunnerchicks@gmail.com or @strongrunchicks on Instagram.

Jacqueline Alnes (All-Nis) is a former Division I athlete who once ran a marathon around town as a way of celebrating her 25th birthday. As a PhD student, she studies Creative Nonfiction, teaches creative writing and composition courses at the university, and just finished her first book, a memoir about running and neurological issues, which is currently on submission with editors. When she’s not reading, writing, or running, she loves baking way too many cookies to share with friends, as you can see through her many #PhDough posts on Instagram. Visit her website at https://www.jacquelinealnes.com.

Join Kelsey for a minisode as she shares some insightful and valuable advice on setting your New Year's intentions! Bonus: We're giving away a Grayson Murphy's RacinGrayson 2019 planner and running journal to ONE lucky listener! Enter our giveaway on Instagram and be sure to visit the review on our website for more tips on reaching your goals and setting intentions this year.

Join Kelsey and Megan for our first "minisode" of SRC, where we answer a few listener questions, including proudest moments of 2018 both individually and for Strong Runner Chicks, as well as future directions for the SRC community! Remember to complete the challenge by sending us a DM or email with your proudest moment of 2018, for the chance to be featured on our website!

Introduction / Bio: Rachel Schilkowsky (née Sorna) has been running competitively for 10 years. After a successful senior year of high school which culminated in a 3rd place finish at the 2010 New Balance Outdoor Track & Field Nationals in the 2000m Steeplechase, she began her collegiate career at Cornell University. While at Cornell, she earned a total of five All-American honors, including two 4th place finishes in the 3000m Steeplechase at the 2013 and 2014 Division 1 NCAA Outdoor Championships. Since graduating, Rachel has transitioned primarily to road racing where she has found great success, particularly over the longer distances. She won the Hartford Marathon - her debut at the distance - in October of 2018 with a time of 2:41:03. That performance earned her a spot on the line at the 2020 Olympic Marathon Trials in Atlanta, Georgia. In March of that same year she set a personal best of 1:15:52 in the half marathon. She is a member of the USATF club, New England Distance, and is professionally sponsored by rabbit running apparel and Topo Athletic running shoes. When she wasn’t busy training or racing at Cornell, Rachel was hard at work earning first a Bachelors in Biological Engineering and then a masters in Mechanical Engineering, also from Cornell. Upon graduating in December 2014, she started her career as technical consultant at a medical devices consulting firm in Boston, MA.

Join licensed counselors and sports psychologists Adrienne Langelier and Erin Haugen as we discuss all things mentality including if you can struggle with mental health and still be mentally tough, handling mental challenges in running and tips on how to optimize your mental wellbeing. This is a valuable episode you with some incredible takeaways.

You may have heard of Elle Purrier as one of the best athletes in University of New Hampshire history. She competed in the steeplechase and is now running professionally for New Balance. In this interview, we ask about her experience getting into running, keys to success in college and discuss her plans for big goals ahead. Elle is certainly a strong runner chick and we hope you find some value by learning through her experiences!

Mary Johnson, avid runner, running coach and founder of Lift, Run, Perform, joins us to discuss a variety of topics including her running journey to Oiselle, eating disorder experience and advocacy, what working with a running coach is like and the importance of lifting for runners.

Emma is a distance-runner, writer, and activist who explores the intersection between agriculture and social justice. She recently graduated from Grinnell College, where she majored in Political Science and Environmental Studies and ran four years of Cross Country and Track and Field. Currently, Emma is conducting a year-long research and writing project, traveling around the western United States, and collecting stories from women in agriculture, with a particular focus on immigrant women. Aside from running, writing, and social justice, Emma enjoys getting lost in the woods, dogs with human names, and smashed bananas covered in peanut butter.

Former engineer turned real estate appraiser, Andie is a semi-professional distance runner for Oiselle (Haute Volee Elite Athlete), Jasyoga, InsideTracker, Generation UCAN, and the newly formed Raleigh Distance Project. Prior to beginning her post-collegiate career, Andie graduated from North Carolina State University where she was a 2x10k All-American with multiple All-ACC performances. In 2015, Andie set big PR’s in the half marathon (1:12:50) to qualify for the 2016 US Olympic Trials Marathon. In 2016 she also won her debut marathon at the Indy Monumental Marathon in a time of 2:38:47. Last year she made a big career change to further pursue her passion for running and her stewardship within the Raleigh running community. The road to success has not always been a smooth ride. The ups and downs of being a distance runner have helped shape Andie into the strong athlete she is today. In the fall, Andie will be back racing the Indy Monumental Marathon in Indianapolis. Her big goal is to snag the A-Standard for the 2020 Olympic Trials Marathon. Beyond her own personal running goals, Andie seeks to continue growing the Raleigh Distance Project and further the support of women chasing big goals. She is an avid gluten-free baker/chef with an emphasis on fueling the body right!