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  • Shari Ball-Garcia - “Run for Her Life: The Brutal Attack during a 1992 run on Maui that Changed her Life Forever”

    Shari Ball-Garcia - “Run for Her Life: The Brutal Attack during a 1992 run on Maui that Changed her Life Forever”
    Apr 20 2026

    Hey runners,

    I hope you enjoyed this episode and came away with some valuable insights on running safety. We’re all incredibly grateful that Shari survived what could have been a tragic outcome. Though her experience was life-altering, she has faced each day with strength since the attack in September 1992.

    Shari’s story is a powerful reminder to stay alert and take safety seriously on every run. Running is a wonderful and freeing activity—but it’s important to remember that unexpected situations can arise.

    Stay safe, stay aware of your surroundings, and keep putting one foot in front of the other.

    Keep on running,

    ~Jim

    Here are the links from this episode with Shari to explore further:

    Womans Running Magazine Article - I will never run alone again

    San Diego Union Tribune - Chelsea’s Law introduced in Sacramento

    A&E - Inside Chelsea"s Law

    Other Feel Good Running Episodes that relate to survival, running safety, and self-defense tips:

    Episode 82 - Eliza Fletcher – Heinous, Senseless, Murder – Safety Tips from Tasha Ina Church

    Episode 79 - Bonnie VanDeraa– A Story of Survival – Redux

    Episode 38 - Female Running Safety – A True Story about Being in an Uncomfortable Situation

    Episode 9 - Tasha Ina Church – Professional Self-Defense Instructor

    Thank you, runners, for listening to the Feel Good Running Podcast! Please consider sharing this podcast with your running friends and on your social media platforms if you like it. I do not spend money to advertise my podcast. Instead, I try to grow it organically, which is by you, my listeners, sharing it! Thank You!

    Remember to be kind to others, even if some are not kind to you. The world is terrifying these days, yet, we all need to make a difference now more than ever. So be aware, be safe, and enjoy your run! Peace everyone!
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    1 h et 10 min
  • Tina Muir – Running for Real – Making a Difference

    Tina Muir – Running for Real – Making a Difference
    Oct 25 2022
    Hello Runners!Fall race season is winding down, and what a season it has been thus far.First, the world record at the Berlin Marathon by Eliud Kipchoge with a time of 2:01:09. And a week later, the US Women's Marathon Record fell at the Chicago Marathon by Emily Sisson with a time of 2:18:29. The next US major is in a few weeks, the New York Marathon! We shall see what amazing things happen.Congratulations to each of you that reached your goal of finishing a race, or two, or three this fall. You rock.I'm so honored, humbled, and excited to have Tina Muir as my guest this episode. Tina is the founder and CEO of Running for Real, a running influencer, and the #1 running podcast with over 5.5 million downloads. Running for Real is much more than a running podcast; it's a running community! Tina is exceptionally passionate about the environment, and uses her platform to bring awareness to our planet as an environmental activist. Simply a wonderful human being making a huge difference!In April, Tina ran the Maui Marathon as a guide for a dear friend, Joseph Retherford who is mostly blind. A former elite runner, she abruptly decided to stop running in her prime shocking the running world. She had had enough. Tina had been suffering from amenorrhea, the loss of menstruation, for nine years. She was burnt out and wanted to start a family. So she stopped running.She reached out to me in Maui to see if we could connect. Unfortunately, it didn't happen because I was highly strapped for the entire weekend and after as the course director. But we talked, and she expressed how much she enjoyed the marathon and its effect on her being in Maui.I know you will enjoy this episode. We talk very little about Tina's past as an elite runner, and you can find numerous articles written about Tina on the Internet. Most of our talk is on her Maui experience, the environment, the status of races becoming more environmentally friendly, the addition of a non-binary category, and the fantastic running community she is building. We go deep, for sure. I am grateful to call Tina a friend!So please, please share this episode with all of your running friends and on your social media platforms. It is, in my opinion, one of my best episodes!Enjoy this episode! And if Tina inspires you, please send me a note to let me know your thoughts at jim@feelgoodrunning.com.Thank you runners for listening to the Feel-Good Running Podcast! Please consider sharing this podcast with your running friends and on your social media platforms if you like it. I do not spend money to advertise my podcast. Instead, I try to grow it organically, which is by you, my listeners, sharing it! Thank You!Remember to be kind to others, even if some are not kind to you. Everyone seems stressed out these days with inflation, politics, and world events. We all need to make a difference now more than ever. Peace everyone! ~ Jim Show Timestamps[00:40] - Host Jim Lynch[07:17]- Tina Muir - Running for Real - Interview[01:07:56] - Jim - episode close  Show NotesTina MuirWebsite - Facebook Page - Instagram - LinkedinLinktree - Several More "Running for Real" LinksRunning Realized Podcast - Ten episode in depth look at issues that directly affect the sport of running. Hosted by Tina Muir and Knox RobinsonRiverfront TImes St Louis - Article - Tina quit running at the peak of her careerOvercoming Amenorrhea - Tina's Book on Amazon CommunicateListener feedback is essential to Feel Good Running. Is there a guest you would like us to feature? Do you have any suggestions on how to improve the podcast? Whatever it is, we would like to hear from YOU! Send a personal email to host at jim@feelgoodrunning.comSubscribeGet on our email list for the Feel Good Running Newsletter. You will receive a gift of 101+ Running-Related Links (137 links to date)! This list contains All the necessary running links you will need right at your fingertips: Apparel, Podcasts, Training Programs, Publications, and more! Get on the list today! Click Here!Share "Feel Good Running" PodcastAgain, I want to thank you for listening to my podcast! You can help out by leaving a rating and review on Apple Podcast, And please share the Feel Good Running Podcast with your friends and on your social media platforms. It would mean the world to me and help the show to grow!
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    1 h et 12 min
  • Eliza Fletcher – Heinous, Senseless, Murder – Safety Tips from Tasha Ina Church

    Eliza Fletcher – Heinous, Senseless, Murder – Safety Tips from Tasha Ina Church
    Sep 9 2022
    Hello Runners!This must stop! Another young woman was violently murdered while out for a run!Eliza Fletcher from Memphis, wife, mother of two boys, and a Kindergarten teacher, was out for a run on Friday, September 2, 2022. She was running at about 4:00 AM, just doing what she loved, when he violently attacked, abducted, and murdered her. This psychopath dumped her body behind an abandoned house in tall grass. This murder was a heinous, senseless, and disgusting crime by a sick, psychopath, fucking animal of a so-called human being. And it pisses me off—no reason for this whatsoever. I talk about Eliza and other murdered female runners in this episode, and I don't hold back. However, if you are sensitive to a little rough language, please be aware, and I apologize in advance for my language. I also replay an interview in late 2020 with Self Defense Instructor Tasha Ina Church. She went through a very uncomfortable episode while running with a male scumbag following her. Tasha knows over 850 Self Defense moves. And even so, this encounter shook her to the core. We talk about that, and Tasha provides valuable self-defense tips and techniques. Even one of them can save a life. Very much worth a listen.Thank you, runners, for listening to the Feel-Good Running Podcast! Please consider sharing this podcast with your running friends and on your social media platforms if you like it. I do not spend money to advertise my podcast. Instead, I try to grow it organically, which is by you, my listeners, sharing it! Thank You!Remember to be kind to others, even if some are not kind to you. The world is terrifying these days, as was just experienced in Memphis. Yet, we all need to make a difference now more than ever. So be aware, be safe, and enjoy your run! Peace everyone! Jim Show Timestamps[00:00] - Host Jim Lynch Comments Regarding Eliza Fletcher's Murder[14:17]- Tasha Ina Church - Self Defense Instructor Interview[01:03:51] Jim - Episode close Show NotesTasha Ina ChurchSocial Media: Facebook Fan Page: ElleLiveActionFacebook Group: WARRIORWOMYN Instagram: ElleLiveActionYouTube: www.YouTube.com/ElleLiveActionFor all other social media platforms, look up: @ElleLiveActionLinks:Main Website – Tasha’s Main WebsiteOn-Line Self Defense Classes for Women -Elle Live ActionTasha - Episode #9Runners Safety Tips – List of Running Safety Tips from Tasha CommunicateListener feedback is essential to Feel Good Running. Is there a guest you would like us to feature? Do you have any suggestions on how to improve the podcast? Whatever it is, we would like to hear from YOU! Send a personal email to host at jim@feelgoodrunning.com SubscribeGet on our email list for the Feel Good Running Newsletter. You will receive a gift of 101+ Running-Related Links. All the necessary running links you will need right at your fingertips: Apparel, Podcasts, Training Programs, Publications, and more! Get on the list today! Click Here! Share "Feel Good Running" PodcastAgain, I want to thank you for listening to my podcast! You can help out by leaving a rating and review on Apple Podcast, And please share the Feel Good Running Podcast with your friends and on your social media platforms. It would mean the world to me and help the show to grow!
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    1 h et 6 min
  • Julia Beckley – Adaptive Athlete – Making a Difference!

    Julia Beckley – Adaptive Athlete – Making a Difference!
    Jul 29 2022
    Hello Runners! Wowza! It has been a hot, hot summer thus far! It can undoubtedly be challenging to run in training and races. Are you an intelligent runner, staying hydrated and not overheating? I hope so! August is upon us and the fall race season is just around the corner. Where did the summer go? It is flying by so fast. Not fair! My guest in this episode is Julia Beckley from here in Denver. Julia is an AWD adaptive athlete that is making quite a difference. What is AWD, you ask? Athletes with Disabilities. See, Julia is a push-rim athlete who pushes herself to the limit. Unfortunately, however, she has several medical conditions. One is hypophosphatasia, a rare condition that keeps bones and teeth from developing the right way, making them more likely to form incorrectly or break. Since she was eight years old, she has broken close to 45 bones. An athlete from childhood, she has competed in races from a 5K to a 100-mile ultra. And she is making a difference being an advocate to bring push-rim wheelchair inclusion to more Colorado races. Julia is also the Director of the AWD side of the Human Race in Ft. Collins, Colorado, to be held on Saturday, August 5th. Julia is a rock star, and her incredible story will inspire you. Also joining are Eddie Perez and Josh Gomez, who were on her support crew for this year's Colfax Marathon. We recorded this conversation at Runners Roost on Colorado Blvd. in Denver. In my intro, I also talk about the nasty pre-race jitters! Enjoy this episode! And if Julia's story inspires you, please send me a note to let me know your thoughts at jim@feelgoodrunning.com. Thank you runners for listening to the Feel-Good Running Podcast! Please consider sharing this podcast with your running friends and on your social media platforms if you like it. I do not spend money to advertise my podcast. Instead, I try to grow it organically, which is by you, my listeners, sharing it! Thank You! Remember to be kind to others, even if some are not kind to you. The world is terrifying these days, especially in our wonderful country. We all need to make a difference now more than ever. So happy running; stay hydrated and cool during these hot summer days! Peace everyone! ~ Jim Show Timestamps [00:40] - Host Jim Lynch [11:59]- Julia Berkley Interview (w/Eddie Perez & Josh Gomez) [1:08:27] - Inspirational Running Quote /Jim episode close Show Notes Julia Beckley - Adaptive Athlete Facebook Page Human Race - Ft. Collins, Colorado - August 5 & 6, 2022 New Belgium Brewing - Ft. Collins, Colorado - Julie on Panel for Human Race - Stop By - August 4, 2022 ABC 7 News - Para athletes hope return to full Colfax Marathon is permanent - April 2022 Esposwimbikerun - Long Video Interview on YouTube - March 2022 Achilles International - Website Soft Bones - Article (written by Julia) ABC 7 News - Denver - News Story - July 2021 New York Road Runners - 5 part series during Covid - July 2021 Coloradoan - Ft. Collins - Human Race - August 2021 Base Performance - Interview - October 2021 Fox 5 News - Las Vegas - January 2019 We are Superman - Podcast - ( Bill Stahl’s podcast, was David Clarke) Runners Roost Colorado - Colorado Blvd Store Jason Romero - Feel Good Running Podcast - Episode #16 OTHER Runners World On-Line - Sorry, the article by Coach PJ Thompson was only through the Email. However, Runners World On-Line is a great site for runners. Check it out! Inspirational Running Quote " Know me for my abilities, Not my disability ~Unknown Communicate Listener feedback is essential to Feel Good Running. Is there a guest you would like us to feature? Do you have any suggestions on how to improve the podcast? Whatever it is, we would like to hear from YOU! Send a personal email to host at jim@feelgoodrunning.com Subscribe Get on our email list for the Feel Good Running Newsletter. You will receive a gift of 101+ Running-Related Links. All the necessary running links you will need right at your fingertips: Apparel, Podcasts, Training Programs, Publications, and more! Get on the list today! Click Here! Share "Feel Good Running" Podcast Again, I want to thank you for listening to my podcast! You can help out by leaving a rating and review on Apple Podcast, And please share the Feel Good Running Podcast with your friends and on your social media platforms. It would mean the world to me and help the show to grow!
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    1 h et 14 min
  • Running Inspirational News and Stories – June 20, 2022

    Running Inspirational News and Stories – June 20, 2022
    Jun 20 2022

    Hello Runners,

    The Show Notes for this episode will be available Wednesday June 22 or earlier. Please check back.

    Thank you!

    ~ Jim
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    30 min
  • Bonnie VanDeraa– A Story of Survival – Redux

    Bonnie VanDeraa– A Story of Survival – Redux
    Apr 25 2022
    Aloha Runners,How are you? Are you reaching all of your 2022 running goals? Did you run Boston this year? Did you run a race this year? Running is back, and there are so many races.I'm in Hawaii, specifically Maui. Yesterday was the Maui Marathon. I am the course director and will talk about the race in the next episode. Since I am traveling, I'm re-releasing a compelling episode I did in 2019 that will truly inspire you.Sometimes, a story is so inspiring that it will bring you to your knees. This episode is a re-release of an Interview I did in 2019 with Bonnie VanDeraa from Vinita, Oklahoma. It is my most powerful interview with this amazing woman and her fight to survive.On January 23, 2018, Bonnie went through a horrific event that should have killed her. However, her training and skill as an EMT and her willpower, strength, and courage allowed her to survive. In addition, Bonnie is a runner, and though she has not been able to run since that day, she can walk and, on March 3, 2019, she walked the entire Little Rock Marathon.While recovering in the hospital, she acquired the nickname "Wonder Woman," she lives up to that name! You do not want to miss this interview. It will change the way you approach your day and your life, for that matter.Since my interview, Bonnie has written a biography titled, "The Making of a Wonder Woman." You can order it here from Amazon.Thank you for listening to the Feel-Good Running Podcast! Please consider sharing this podcast with your running friends and on your social media platforms if you like it. I do not spend money to advertise my podcast. Instead, I try to grow it organically, which is by you, my listeners, sharing it! Thank You!Remember to be kind to others, even if some are not kind to you. We all need to make a difference in this world. Happy running and peace, everyone!~ Jim Show Timestamps[00:46] - Host Jim Lynch[03:59]- 2019 Bonnie VanDeraa Interview[1:07:13] - Inspirational Running Quote /Jim episode close Show NotesBonnie VanDeraaAutobiography - The Making of a Wonder Woman - ORDER HERERunners World Article - Real Life Wonder Woman! - Article by Jordan SmithKARK NBC 4 - News Story - Little Rock, Arkansas - Price McKeon News ReporterFox News 23 Story - Tulsa, OklahomaLove what Matters ArticleBonnie's Facebook Blog Page - B's Wonder Woman Page! - Poems that Bonnie has written as she goes through her recovery journey. Worth reading each one to feel her emotions.Bonnie's Facebook Page - Keep up with Bonnie!Bonnie's Instagram Page Inspirational Running Quote"Take Each Day 5-Minutes at a Time, Don't Ever Give Up and Go Big or Go Home" - Bonnie VanDeraa CommunicateListener feedback is essential to Feel Good Running. Is there a guest you would like us to feature? Do you have any suggestions on how to improve the podcast? Whatever it is, we would like to hear from YOU! Send a personal email to host at jim@feelgoodrunning.com SubscribeGet on our email list for the Feel Good Running Newsletter. You will receive a gift of 101+ Running-Related Links. All the necessary running links you will need right at your fingertips: Apparel, Podcasts, Training Programs, Publications, and more! Get on the list today! Click Here! Share "Feel Good Running" PodcastAgain, I want to thank you for listening to my podcast! You can help out by leaving a rating and review on Apple Podcast, And please share the Feel Good Running Podcast with your friends and on your social media platforms. It would mean the world to me and help the show to grow!
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    1 h et 7 min
  • Running Inspirational News and Stories – April 12, 2022

    Running Inspirational News and Stories – April 12, 2022
    Apr 11 2022
    Hello Runners, Pollen is upon us as trees and flowers come back to life after the winter months. Well, that, of course, depends on where you live. Trees and flowers bloom all year long in some parts of the United States. Not in Denver. We get the sunshine here, but the trees are bare, and the landscape is brown, though the vista views of the snowcap mountains are breathtaking. With Pollen, for some of us, comes allergies. Sneezing, runny nose, stuffed up head, sneezing, and runny nose. It can be not very pleasant, but as runners, we work through it. So be sure to take some Kleenex with you on your run because, undoubtedly, you will need to blow your nose. Here is an article from Canadian Running titled "Should you run with Seasonal Allergies?". Good luck; my allergies are mild but still sometimes irritating. In this episode, I have three stories for you: Addiction to my running watch. Focus on the Apple WatchSpencer Dukoff, the deputy editor at Men's Health magazine, ran the 50th NYC Marathon as his first. Spencer's journey is remarkable.Brandess Wallace, who was a runner, then wasn't, the was again. Hear her story and her love of running. These stories will motivate and inspire you! Enjoy then! If you know someone with a unique running story, please share it with me. You can Email it to me at jim@feelgoodrunning.com Thank you for listening to the Feel Good Running Podcast! Please consider sharing this podcast with your running friends and on your social media platforms if you enjoy it. I would very much appreciate it, and it will help the show grow. Remember to be kind to others, even if some are not kind to you. It's good for the heart, mind, and soul. Good luck with all of your 2022 running goals; run smart, and stay injury-free. Peace everyone! ~ Jim Show Timestamps [00:32] - Host Jim Lynch [07:14] - Apple Watch Running Buddy [14:54] - Spencer Dukoff [21:26] - Brandess Wallace [26:50] - Inspirational Running Quote /Jim episode close Show Notes Apple Watch - Making a Better Running Buddy, Seven Tips - CNet Article (Venessa Hand Orellana - Journalist) Vanessa on Twitter Spencer Dukoff - Men'sHealth Magazine Article by Spencer Dukoff - Twitter - Asics Ekiden Team Info Brandess Wallace- From zero to running 100 miles - Fox 37 News Report (Luisa Wiewgorra-Reporter) - Facebook Ben Reisinger - Episode #77 - From 375 lbs to a 2:52 marathon Inspirational Running Quote “Running teaches us that we are capable of so much more than we ever imagined.” ~ PattiSue Plumer Communicate Listener feedback is essential to Feel Good Running. Is there a guest you would like us to feature? Do you have any suggestions on how to improve the podcast? Whatever it is, we would like to hear from YOU! Send a personal email to host at jim@feelgoodrunning.com Subscribe Get on our email list for the Feel Good Running Newsletter. You will receive a gift of 101+ Running-Related Links. All the necessary running links you will need right at your fingertips: Apparel, Podcasts, Training Programs, Publications, and more! Get on the list today! Click Here! Share "Feel Good Running" Podcast Again, I want to thank you for listening to my podcast! You can help out by leaving a rating and review on Apple Podcast, And please share the Feel Good Running Podcast with your friends and on your social media platforms. It would mean the world to me and help the show to grow!
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    32 min
  • Ben Reisinger – From 375 lbs to a 2:52 Marathon

    Ben Reisinger – From 375 lbs to a 2:52 Marathon
    Mar 28 2022
    Hello Runners,It's spring! On my run this morning, I heard birds chirping. Yeah, being in Denver, we have this thing called winter. I know that some of you live in warmer climates and cannot relate. But the bird thing is a big deal. The snow thing gets old!I'm pleased to bring you this exciting episode that you will enjoy. It has been quite some time since I interviewed a guest. So it felt good to get back in the interview saddle.A little over a week ago, my friend introduced me to this runner with an incredible story. In 2015, Ben Reisinger weighed 375 pounds. After moving back from Denver, he started his transformation, and in October of 2021, he ran a 2:52 marathon at the Baystate Marathon in Lowell, MA. Ben is an inspiration to all runners.Enjoy this episode! And if Ben's story inspires you, please send me a note to let me know your thoughts at jim@feelgoodrunning.com.And as I mentioned in previous episodes, I am very involved with the Maui Marathon as the course director. We are all ready to go for the event on April 24th. I have a unique code for listeners to give you 25% off the full or half marathon for the 2022 Maui Marathon. CODE: feelgoodrunning25 (case sensitive) This code does not apply to the Marathon Relay, 5K, or 10K races. Plan a vacation to Maui and wrap it around an incredible race experience! For more information, go to MauiMarathon.comThank you for listening to the Feel-Good Running Podcast! Please consider sharing this podcast with your running friends and on your social media platforms if you like it. I do not spend money to advertise my podcast. Instead, I try to grow it organically, which is by you, my listeners, sharing it! Thank You!Remember to be kind to others, even if some are not kind to you. Kindness now is vital with the horrible things happing in Ukraine. We all need to make a difference. Happy running and stay injury-free. Peace everyone!~ Jim Show Timestamps[00:33] - Host Jim Lynch[06:29 - Ben Reisinger Interview[1:05:00] - Inspirational Running Quote /Jim episode clos Show NotesBen Reisinger - Run to Change Lives Article (Writer Heather Campbell) - Denver Post Article (John Meyer - Writer) - Facebook Page - Maui Marathon - WebsiteRunners Roost Colorado - Lakewood Store - Colorado Blvd StoreRunners Edge of the Rockies - Website Inspirational Running Quote" Anything is possible if you put your mind to it!" ~ Many Authors but Ben Reisinger lives by this quote! CommunicateListener feedback is essential to Feel Good Running. Is there a guest you would like us to feature? Do you have any suggestions on how to improve the podcast? Whatever it is, we would like to hear from YOU! Send a personal email to host at jim@feelgoodrunning.com SubscribeGet on our email list for the Feel Good Running Newsletter. You will receive a gift of 101+ Running-Related Links. All the necessary running links you will need right at your fingertips: Apparel, Podcasts, Training Programs, Publications, and more! Get on the list today! Click Here! Share "Feel Good Running" PodcastAgain, I want to thank you for listening to my podcast! You can help out by leaving a rating and review on Apple Podcast, And please share the Feel Good Running Podcast with your friends and on your social media platforms. It would mean the world to me and help the show to grow!
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    1 h et 9 min