Hello and welcome to another episode of Take Off Your Shoes!I am back with a brand new episode with Zoë Rom!It would take me more than a few posts to describe all that she does, but to sum it up, she’s a very passionate, multi-talented creator, writer, and runner.I resonated a lot with juggling multiple things at the same time and how she had a period where she was putting off her well-being, thinking one day she’d pay for the consequences but that today she would spread herself thin. She then asked herself:“What does balance look like for me, now?”To me, it seems like hers is a balancing act of wonderful things she’s doing all at the same time, which she says she’s lucky to love.Getting a glimpse into how her mind works and the passion she brings to the things she has created and continues to create was truly inspiring.To do all she does justice, we would have needed many more of these conversations, but I truly feel like I got to know Zoë in a great way.I’m sure you’ll find this one inspiring and entertaining.Follow Zoë on InstagramMake sure to listen to Your Diet SucksI'd love to know what you thought of this episode, how it made you feel, and what it made you think of. Let me know in the comments below or send me a DM!
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Take Off Your Shoes 21 - Adam Merry
Welcome to a new episode of Take Off Your Shoes!I’ve been taking some time away, and I’m back with a wonderful guest: Adam Merry!It was amazing getting to talk to him. Heading into it, I already knew he would be very open, and indeed he was very generous and vulnerable, which I truly appreciate.We talked about how it feels to juggle being a father of now two boys, being a partner, being a full-time employee, and chasing running at the highest level. He also explained what he’s training towards and what it means to him to have a North Star worth focusing on and striving for. Adam shared how balancing the steps towards that goal looks with changing life events, such as having kids, evolving those goals, and fitting them into the next chapter of life.He underlined the importance of having a strong support system that starts with Julianne, the Boulder Boys, and many other people by his side in his process towards the big, lofty goals he always sets.With the North Star goal being… well, you’ll have to listen to find out!Follow Adam on Instagram.Listen to him slay the guitar on his incredible album: String Dance!Tune in to the Boulder Boys Show and watch them on Youtube!Lastly, I'd love to hear your thoughts on this episode. Leave a review and shoot me a DM on Instagram.
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Take Off Your Shoes 20 - Dani Moreno
Welcome to the 20th episode of Take Off Your Shoes! My very special guest for this special episode is Dani Moreno. I am very grateful for Dani’s openness and admire how self-reflected she was which showed in the beautiful ways she worded her experiences in and around the sport that she fell in love with again as well as her path of navigating injury and the myriad of emotions it brought up as well as the valuable lessons she learned. Some of the best parts of the conversation were the tangents she took, allowing me to get an even better glimpse into her life. She is versatile, caring, very passionate, and very dedicated to her craft. She'll be toeing the line this Saturday at Broken Arrow 46k for her place in Team USA, and I’ll be cheering for her and applauding her for the curiosity she’s bringing to the start line. I left this conversation smiling ear to ear, and I’m sure you will too. Follow and send your support to Dani on InstagramListen and subscribe to The Sub-Hub Podcast with Dani and Emkay Sullivan.Shoot me a DM with your thoughts about this episode!Photo credit: Cody Mathison
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Take Off Your Shoes 19 - Tabor and Eli Hemming
Hello and welcome to another episode of Take Off Your Shoes!My guests today are—that’s right, plural—the power couple: Tabor and Eli Hemming!This episode was exactly what I was looking for when starting this podcast: to get to know the people in this sport, who they are beyond the sport.We discussed the importance of being multi-dimensional, not just as athletes but as people. We explored how they’re intentional with their time, balancing friends, family, farm work, coaching, and trail running. They also openly shared their feelings about Tabor’s father’s recent diagnosis, highlighting how fleeting life can be and the value of embracing every moment.I was truly inspired by the maturity of their approach to life and sport, and I hope you will find them equally inspirational.Tabor, Eli, thank you so much for such an amazing conversation. Hope you enjoy listening.The Hemming Way - their SubstackThe Hemmings - their Youtube ChannelFollow Tabor on InstagramFollow Eli on InstagramShoot me a DM for your thoughts and comments!Photo Credit: Ryan Thrower
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Take Off Your Shoes 18 - Marianne Hogan
Welcome to a new episode of Take Off Your Shoes!My guest this week is Marianne Hogan. Before anything else, she’s known for her contagiously positive attitude, and it was a pleasure getting to know her like this.I realized that this attitude is centered in gratitude, in putting enjoyment of the moment and of the sport as a first-order condition. This mentality allowed her to keep the joy at the forefront even when becoming a full-time athlete and leaving her job in HR behind.Learning more about her experiences with injuries, how she’s toeing the line between pushing her limits and knowing when to stop, and how this is an ongoing learning process, was very insightful. I really loved getting to discover her nomadic lifestyle, allowing her to fully immerse herself in the places she travels to, experiencing the people and the places in a more meaningful way.If I am to take one thing away, though, it’s the importance of self-belief, of trying and shooting your shot. Setting goals for yourself, for your sake, and continuing to work towards them.This conversation was chock-full of inspiration and just very fun overall to chat with Marianne.Thank you Marianne for the conversation, and thank you all for listening!Photo credit: Thibaut BaronianFollow Marianne on InstagramSend me your thoughts on Instagram
Welcome to Take Off Your Shoes! My podcast where I sit across people that inspire me from the sport of running, and get to know who they are once they take off their proverbial running shoes. These conversations are heartfelt, friendly and real, hoping to give you the feeling that you’re just tuning into people having a nice chat to catch up.
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