#227 - Virtual Race Recap & Preview: Carrie Tollefson, Heather Pech, and Megan Landmeier
Summary: <p>In this three segment episode we are joined by some amazing individuals. Megan Landmeier describes what it was like to run the virtual 5k and 10k on her balcony in Bogota, Colombia. Elite masters runner, and McKirdy Trained running coach, Heather Pech shares her insights into how we can all run our best half-marathon next weekend and anytime in the future. Finally, Carrie Tollefson provides her trademark optimism and wit when describing the Running Podcasters Challenge. Carrie has finished third in each of the first two races and we talk about what it's like for someone who was previously one of the top runners in the world to compete in these unique virtual circumstances.</p> <p><br></p> <p>Sponsors:</p> <p>Thanks to sponsor SynchroKnit Powered by Wigwam for making this race free to you all. Make sure you support and head over to <a href="http://www.synchroknit.com/">http://www.synchroknit.com</a> to find a new pair for your next run. Enter in code VIRTUAL25 to receive 25% off and follow them @synchroknitpoweredbywigwam.<br> <br> Over the past 4+ years McKirdy Trained has developed into a leader in the online coaching world. We've assembled the best coaches in the country to help our athletes develop, achieve, and now in these times... adapt. We work with athletes of all ability (from all over the world) in their quest to accomplish their dreams. We are honored to sponsor the Rambling Runner Race Series. To help bring the global running community together and to lead you in these turbulent times - <a href="https://www.mckirdytrained.com/" rel="ugc noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">https://www.mckirdytrained.com</a>.<br> <br> Trusted by some of the world's best endurance athletes, including USA Cycling, Athletic Greens is the all-in-one daily drink to support better health and peak performance. Developed from a nutrient-dense blend of 75 vitamins, minerals and whole food sourced ingredients, <a href="http://athleticgreens.com/rambling" rel="ugc noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Athletic Greens</a> is a greens powder engineered to help fill the nutritional gaps in your diet and improve your everyday performance by addressing the four pillars of health - energy, recovery, gut health and immune support. Get 20 Free Serving with your first purchase by going to <a href="http://athleticgreens.com/rambling" rel="ugc noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">athleticgreens.com/rambling</a>.</p> <p><br></p> <p>Follow Matt:</p> <p>Instagram - <a href="http://www.instagram.com/rambling_runner" rel="ugc noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">@rambling_runner</a></p> <p>Twitter - <a href="http://www.twitter.com/rambling_runner" rel="ugc noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">@rambling_runner</a></p> <p><a href="https://www.strava.com/clubs/ramblingrunner" rel="ugc noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Rambling Runner Run Club on Strava</a></p> <p><a href="https://www.theramblingrunner.com/newsletter" rel="ugc noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Newsletter</a></p> <p><a href="https://www.patreon.com/ramblingrunner" rel="ugc noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Patreon</a></p>
