"One step in a run is one step out of the grave." 
That's one of the mantra's this week's Run The Race podcast guest has. The former art teacher and retired Marine, now chi running instructor, just ran a marathon in his 35th state, and I was there with him, running that super challenging race in Las Vegas! He talks about that meditative &  efficient style of running, along with facing adversity - like divorce and injuries, his roller coaster faith journey, and what he learned about fitness from the military.

(3:15) After giving his quick take on our Red Rock Canyon marathon in Vegas (my recap on the previous episode), Scott Mayfield explains what Chi Running is and how it can make you a better athlete suffering through fewer injuries. It can also have a big impact on your heart rate.

(12:16) This 60-year-old talks about how fitness helped him through 2 divorces, one of them last year, during which he rediscovered God. (19:19) Scott's faith, for many years, has been up and down, but he's learned God has never left him. And he believes sports can help reconnect us. (23:25) Now, he wants to continue sharing that positive impact with others, especially those who are discouraged. He's working towards being a personal trainer, after a lot of experience coaching different sports.

(26:27) Just because you can do something doesn't mean you should. Scott has learned that mantra the hard way, dealing with injuries, but he has some tips on how to stay healthy with running or whatever exercise you do! It may involve resistance bands and swimming.

(32:03) And why is he challenging himself to run a marathon in all 50 states, like me? Some of that goes back to one of his teachers...and his dad. (34:18) He also got positive reinforcement as a runner in the military. Scott explains why the Marine Corps Marathon is still his favorite! And he loves all the people he meets at races. We both often wear Team RWB red eagle shirts for our marathons, we'll explain that. 

(51:05)My "parting gift" comes from the Bible, about seeing cleraly through or after the fog. And, as we do with all episodes, we close in prayer.

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#144: Chi Running His Way Through Divorce, Injuries and Marathons Across America

When this podcast episode comes out, my friend Steve will have run at least a mile for 1,114 days in a row. For a few years, I've run with the now 71-year-old close to once per week. What he does is impressive, especially at his age!

(3:45) We start the chat with Steve Warren talking about his current and longest run streak, which is more than 3 years and still going! Why did it start? Accidentally, he says. How does he run every day? He's got some tricks, but mostly it's an enjoyable habit.

(11:06) There's also concerns about injuries, running that much, especially being over the age of 70. He does make some changes when there are aches, pain, fatigue. Steve has also landed on his face a few times, thanks in part to an efficient running form.

Steve has also qualified for (16:57) the Boston Marathon a number of times - including just last month. He describes the experience of running that famous race 3 times so far. This runner - who has logged 30,000 miles in the last 12 years - also has advice on how to run more, if you want to. It involves community and conversational pace. My friend also gives some pros and cons of both solo running and going on runs with friends.

(26:21) This former computer science employee also loves data, which can be useful in improving your running. Technology can help too! Steve describes the differences with different tech, including the heart rate strap he uses. 

Speaking of stats, (31:27) it took him a long time to get smarter in realizing the benefit of starting longer races much slower! How does he warmup before races? Steve also talks about lessons learned from some of his adventures and the importance of handling what's right in front of you, when times get tough. Next milestone for him in the run streak: (Forrest) Gump Day at 1,171. And I close (48:44) episode #150 in prayer. 

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#150 Run Steve Run! He Has Every Day For 3+ Years, At Age 71, While Avoiding Injuries

Heart rate training is something that I talk about a lot, but it's been a while since I dug into some of the basic tenets of the practice.

That's what I'm doing today.

Check out the full blog post for today's episode at http://DizRuns.com/1218.

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1218 QT: Digging Into the Basics of Heart Rate Training

Charlie Lindsey has spent the last 50 years in the health and fitness industry - having owned, operated or overseen the management of more than 200 health clubs! This bodybuilding expert and former Alabama bench press record holder and Ironman talks on this episode about keys and different ways to get fit at an age, physically and spiritually! Make sure to subscribe to the "Run The Race" podcast too.

(2:35) Charlie says you can be in shape, take care of your family, and love God all at the same time. How do you stay motivated to keep going to the gym, beyond the first month of the New Year? He calls it "sneaking up on fitness" - starting slow, not overtraining, changing workouts.

(7:00) Besides huge business success, Charlie also has achievements as a bodybuilder and in triathlons. Decades ago, as a power lifter, he was Mr. Alabama and set what was the state's bench press record at 355 and 405 pounds. He loves to compete, even today! This longtime athlete has completed 5 full Ironmans and will do another half one this Fall. He has a message for people about staying fit, especially as we get older...about being a champion even with the little things, whatever it is for you.

(13:37) Getting emotional when talking about it, Charlie is also very passionate about faith, saying God and grace helps us not quit, just like when we get tired during fitness challenges. He makes it a priority to have prayer before all business meetings - to honor God, loving and cheering for others whether they participate in that prayer or not. 

He's seen all kinds of things in the gym world, like aerobics and growing interest in jogging. (19:01) As for the latest health and fitness club trends, Charlie says it's weight training for longevity! He's also the co-founder of the PUSH heart rate monitor group fitness program, with 1 hour diverse classes. (27:27) this savvy businessman is also co-founder of 1513 Wellness, sharing with us about advances in hormone therapy and weight loss, how he and others have seen energy levels shoot up. Can you really feel like you're 25 years old again? There can be jumpstarts for that and losing some pounds. Group fitness also can be a boost, thanks to community and accountability and encouragement.

(35:24) We need balance in life, so he says make goals - for family, faith, fitness, financial - then prioritize them. That includes being dedicated to church attendance, prayer. Charlie talks about the "God A Minute" daily texts that he promotes - to help encourage others and lead people to Christ. (47:15) We cross the finish line on this pod episode with my closing prayer.

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#191: Health Club Guru's PUSH For You To Sneak Up On Fitness + Prioritize Prayer

Heart rate training isn't all rainbows and unicorns, sadly.

Today I'm digging into the good, the bad, and the ugly of my experience with heart rate training.

Check out the full blog post for today's episode at http://DizRuns.com/1221.

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1221 QT: The Good, Bad, and Ugly After 6+ Years of Heart Rate Training (Best Of-ish)

Join us as we dive into the chaotic yet inspiring day of pro triathlete Lionel Sanders in Maui. After a sleep-deprived night due to drug testing, Lionel faced a barrage of setbacks during his crucial training session, including multiple flat tires and elevated heart rates. Discover how he harnessed his resilience, relied on his dedicated team, and used lactate data insights to adapt his strategies. This episode is a testament to facing adversity head-on and learning from every challenge on the road to athletic excellence.

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We talk with HRV expert, Dr. Brad Lichtenstein, about the value of HRV in training, what it does and doesn’t show, and what to be careful of when you use it.  

FT358: How to Use—and Not Use—HRV in Your Training

HypeRate collaborated with THQ Nordic to create a high-impact launch campaign for the game Alone in the Dark. They designed a real haunted house experience, equipping influencers with heart rate monitors. HypeRate developed a method to capture this biometric data in real time and prepare it for post-production. This allowed influencers to visually integrate their fear responses into their content in an engaging way. The campaign leveraged authentic emotional reactions to build excitement around the game’s release and achieve wide reach. Through this innovative use of real-time data in media production, HypeRate showcased its technological expertise and played a key role in the campaign’s success.

Alone in the Dark: Campaign with Heart Rate Data

Press Forward Games, an indie studio based in Los Angeles, has developed CardioQuest, a mobile RPG where the player’s heart rate controls the gameplay. By integrating HypeRate, workouts are transformed into an engaging fantasy adventure in which a higher heart rate boosts the hero’s strength in the game. This innovative approach aims to make fitness fun and sustainable through gamification. HypeRate provides the technology for seamless heart rate data integration, highlighting the potential of real-world data to create immersive virtual experiences.

CardioQuest: Heart Rate-Based Fitness RPG

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Cohosted by cycling coaches and sport scientists Trevor Connor and Rob Pickels, Fast Talk episodes feature fascinating conversations with world-class experts discussing the endurance sports topics they know best: the best ways to train, effective workouts, questions on polarized and interval training, sports nutrition, physiology and recovery, and sport psychology.

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