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Runversation
You’re listening to Runversation with host Rochelle Di Masi. Co host Sarah Denford and Stevie Donohoe join Rochelle on rotating weeks. We chat about all things Running and Community.
Episodes
38 episodes
7 Common Running Myths BUSTED!!
This episode busts common running myths, exploring the truth behind knee health, mileage, strength training, and more. Perfect for runners looking to optimize their training and avoid misconceptions.key topicsRunning m...
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Mastering Race Pace: The Key Sessions for Race Day Success
This episode explores the importance of specific training sessions in marathon and half marathon preparation, focusing on pacing, fueling, mental resilience, and progression strategies. Coaches Rochelle and Matt share insights on how to effecti...
Stevie Puts Rochelle in the Middle of Her HBF Training Block.
In this episode, Stevie and Rochelle share insights from their running journeys, training experiences, and managing life's challenges while preparing for the HBF run. They discuss training strategies, overcoming doubts, and the importance of mi...
The SECRET to sticking to your running plan, why runners fail to trust their training.
Rochelle and Matt discuss the common challenge runners face: sticking to the training plan. They explore reasons behind this, including ego, peer pressure, and insecurity, and emphasize the importance of trust, patience, and consistency in trai...
How’s Training Actually Going?
Training for a half marathon isn’t just about ticking boxes — and in this episode, we get real about what it actually looks like mid-block.Sarah is deep in her build towards the HBF Run for a Reason Half Marathon, and we break down how t...
Creating a new reason for a personal best, BUT "Your past performances are part of your story"
In this episode, Rochelle and Stevie explore the meaning of personal bests (PBs) in running, how to let go of old records, and focus on growth and longevity in the sport. They discuss mental reframing, redefining success, and practical ways to ...
Confidence dips before it rises
This episode explores why runners experience confidence dips during training, how to interpret fatigue, and practical strategies to maintain motivation and trust in the process. Coaches Rochelle and Sarah share insights on mental resilience, da...
The Hidden Dangers of Comparing Runners in the Age of Social Media
This episode explores the impact of social media and training apps like Strava on runners' mental health, focusing on comparison, motivation, and maintaining focus on personal goals.Impact of social media on runners' mental health
Consistency Over Motivation.
In this conversation, Rochelle and co-host Sarah discusses the emotional ups and downs of running, emphasizing the importance of motivation, identity, and consistency. She highlights how runners often misinterpret the absence of excitement as a...
The Training Block That Changed Everything. "It works until it doesn't."
In this conversation, Alyssa Vassilo shares her journey as a runner and medical professional, discussing the challenges of dealing with injuries, eating disorders, and the mental aspects of training. She reflects on her experiences with stress ...
Embracing Change in Runner's Identity.
In this conversation, Rochelle and Stevie explore the concept of runner's identity, emphasizing the importance of understanding one's current self rather than clinging to past performances. They discuss how life changes, health challenges, and ...
Running with Honesty: Season Two Begins
In this episode, Rochelle and Sarah introduce Season Two of Runversation, focusing on the more human aspects of running, including the challenges and realities that runners face. They discuss the importance of resetting expectations, the non-li...
From Start to Finish. Race Day Revelations: Insights from the Finish Line
The conversation revolves around the experiences and insights of runners on race day, focusing on their mental and emotional preparations, routines, and the importance of managing expectations. Rochelle, Stevie and Sarah share personal anecdote...
It's go time! Embracing Race Week: The Journey to Stevie's First Marathon
In this episode, Stevie shares her journey leading up to her first marathon, discussing the mix of excitement and nerves as race week approaches. The conversation delves into the challenges of tapering, the importance of trusting the training p...
Training Through an American Winter, Insights from Josh Izewski.
In this episode of Runversation, Rochelle and Matt Di Masi chat with marathon runner Josh Izewski about his experiences training through harsh winter conditions, his performance journey, and the lessons he's learned along the way. Josh shares i...
The Emotional Toll of Taking a Break, Why Runners Struggle with Rest Days.
In this conversation, Rochelle and Sarah explore the challenges runners face when it comes to taking rest days. They discuss the emotional and psychological impacts of rest, the identity crisis that can arise when runners are not training, and ...
Inside the Mind of a Marathon Runner: A Week in Training with Rochelle and Stevie
In this episode, Stevie and Rochelle dive into the realities of marathon training, sharing personal experiences and insights that go beyond race day. They discuss the often-overlooked aspects of training, such as the time commitment, the import...
Setting Realistic Goals for Runners of all Ages.
This conversation delves into the complexities of athlete fatigue, recovery, and goal setting in running. Rochelle and Sarah discuss the importance of understanding normal fatigue versus serious fatigue, the significance of setting realistic an...
Running Towards the Finish Line: A Marathon Journey
In this engaging conversation, Stevie and Rochelle discuss their experiences with marathon training, including the challenges of balancing family life, managing injuries, and the mental strategies that help them stay focused. They share persona...
Meet Sarah. Another new voice. This episode is about the intersection of running and physiotherapy
In this episode of Runversation, hosts Rochelle welcomes physiotherapist Sarah Denford, who specializes in helping runners and athletes maintain their health and performance. They discuss Sarah's journey into physiotherapy, her work with elite ...
Meet Stevie, a new voice for your easy paced running journey.
In this episode of Runversation, hosts Rochelle welcome Stevie as a new co-host. They explore Stevie's journey as a runner and coach, discussing her experiences, challenges, and the joy of helping others in their running journeys. The conversat...
Conquering Running Fatigue: Strategies for Success
In this conversation, Rochelle and Kate explore the multifaceted topic of running fatigue, discussing both mental and physical strategies to combat it. They delve into the importance of nutrition, hydration, and strength training, as well as th...
We are back!
It has been a minute, but we are back! Rochelle finally tells Kate what she saw on her run 4 weeks ago. Kate asks Rochelle all about the Singapore running festival. We chat about Rochelle's success overseas in the 10km event. Kate shares what s...
Ep 15: Post-Race Headspace & The Forgotten Half of Your Core
Rochelle kicks off with a truly wild “What I Saw On My Run” — a woman taking her birds for a walk… in a backpack. From there, the chat shifts to something every runner knows too well: the emotional rollercoaster that hits in the first ...
Ep 14: Where Do I Put My Gels?! Running Clothes That Actually Work (ft. Nick & Matt)
From snakes on the trail to four adults on one e-scooter, this episode sprints straight into the question every runner asks mid-long run: where do I put all my stuff? Kate and Rochelle are joined by their better (?) halves, Nick and Matt...