Emily Keddie: Nature’s Wild Child & The Vert Queen
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In this episode, I sit down with Emily Keddie—a powerhouse on the trails, a coach, and what I like to call Nature’s Wild Child! Listen in as Emily shares her journey from the moment she set her sights on the Vert Queen Crown to the grit, determination, and wild adventures that got her there.
We dive into the mental and physical resilience it takes to chase elevation, her passion for the trail community, and the deep connection she has with the landscapes she runs through. But beyond the miles, Emily’s approach to coaching with Team RunRun stands out—helping runners of all levels chase their goals with customized, personal training plans.
We also touch on the evolving purpose of running in our lives, the privilege of movement, and what fuels Emily’s fire to keep pushing her own limits. Her words are as raw and untamed as the trails she calls home, and trust me—you don’t want to miss this one.
Oh, and did I mention? We’re celebrating with our FIRST-EVER BIRTHDAY DANCE BREAK! 🎉💃🏽🕺🏽 Because what’s a milestone without a little fun?
So lace up, tune in, and get ready for some serious inspiration. See you out there in the wild!
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Welcome to the Season 3 Relaunch of The Run Shoe Diaries Podcast! In this special episode, ‘Solo Strides #1,’ I’m diving into the importance of taking a break and how it can lead to a stronger comeback—whether in running, podcasting, or life.
I’ll share the personal journey behind stepping away from the mic, the trails, and even some beloved races. It wasn’t an easy decision, but it was a necessary one to prioritize what truly matters. From life’s challenges and family milestones to reflecting on the running community from a fresh perspective, I’ve gained invaluable clarity about where I’ve been and where I’m heading.
You’ll hear about the lessons learned during my time away, the motivations driving this exciting (re)new(ed) season of The Run Shoe Diaries, and the changes I’m making to keep the momentum going.
So lace up for this renewed journey, and let’s explore why embracing rest can be the key to thriving on the road ahead.
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Welcome to Season 3! In Episode 20, I converse with Lisa Decker! Listen as we talk about our first encounter within the Texas Ultra Community, our many shared miles, and the Snowdrop 55 Hour Run! Then we take a deep dive into Lisa's running journey, how she started, her recent transformation, and the many reasons she loves to give back to the Ultra Community! We round out this conversation with talks about Music, and of course the "5 To Stay Alive" It's an absolute privilege to have this conversation, listen and ENJOY!
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YES! It's finally here! The Season 2 FINALE! In this Episode, we get updates from Season 2's Most Requested follow-ups. They tell us about their amazing feats and succes since their (respective) Episode launched and what's next on their Athletic Agenda! And since this is a Christmas Episode, we come together for a Christmas Themed "5 to Stay Alive"! Yes, of course we gift you a reading of "A Run Shoe Diaries Christmas"!
This episode truly captures the running spirit and camaraderie.
This is definitely a must-listen for all Runners and Christmas Lovers alike!
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This is the 8th Episode in Season 2. In Episode 18, I converse with Brandon Dugi of the Navajo Nation! Listen as we get a better understanding of his journey to running, see what a Hundred Mile Finisher Buckle should look like, support families within a given community, and use photography in a brother way! We have a lot of fun before diving deep into pacing athletes and traveling to amazing places to participate in global running events! Lastly we talk about Brandon's endeavors with the Hoka Brand that has brought him and his culture to the forefront of the Indigenous Running Movement! It's an absolute privilege to converse with this amazing young athlete! Rodeo, Running and Culture can all be found in this episode, ENJOY!
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This is the 7th Episode in Season 2. DeShawna Joe's running adventure is an all inspiring one! In Episode 17, the Navajo Nation Runner introduces herself in her native tongue! DeShawna explains how and why she had turned to running, how her Ambassadorships helped her evolve into an Ultra Runner and how proud she is to be an inspirational representative of the Indigenous Running Community. Listen as she takes us on a 35-Day journey crushing 3 different races, and accomplishing her goal of finishing The Javelina Jundred! This conversation will make you wanna smile, dance and then immediately get back to work because between full time-Jobbin', around the clock-Mommin', and 100 Mile Ultra Runnin', there's nothing DeShawna can't do! Listen and Enjoy!
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This is the 6th Episode in Season 2. In Episode 16, I converse with (The Spokane Tribal Trail Runner) Danny Brigman! Listen as we learn about Tone Deaf Tuesdays (which I think he should bring back) and how many calories are in 25 iHop Pancakes! Then we dive deep into Supporting Indigenous causes such as MMIW, Kamloops and Orange Shirt Day! Lastly, we learn about how one of the most arduous Ultra Mountain Races (The Crazy Mountain 100) became his SECOND Ultra distance! There's a lot to cover, and so join us as we promote positivity within (both) the Indigenous and Running Communities! Start your watch, push play and enjoy your next long run!
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This is the 5th Episode in Season 2. In Episode 15, I converse with (The Mad Titan Herself) Christiana Rugloski! Listen as we discuss the comfort crisis, learn about becoming a Titan, and talk about the importance of having a strong mindset to help manifest our goals. Then Kris takes the lead to talk us through becoming the Hyrox World Champion, placing 3rd in the Spartan Big Bear US National Series the very next day, and winning a Savage Race the following weekend! Kris is confident and polite, yet firm in her beliefs and actions which most definitely makes her a positive role model for young athletes! She earns our respect with her smart and hard-working approach to athletics, all while remaining humble while she just enjoying her hobbies! This conversation was an absolute privilege to have and is best summed up in her Mantra; "Silent Moves, Loud Results"!
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This is the 4th Episode in Season 2. In Episode 14, I talk with Kelsey Long! Kelsey's journey is an all inspiring and motivating one! Listen as we cover a large variety of topics and respectfully give our personal Indigenous viewpoints on the "Indians as Mascots" topic. Kelsey tells about the reasons she uses her platform as a call for action, how she networks as an Ambassador to educate others, and how her subtle yet beautiful beadwork announces to the world that she's an Indigenous Runner! Lastly, we dive into ALL of the outstanding Running Teams she represents and how she has partnered with The Dirtbag Runners to create a BIPOC Team! This conversation was an absolute privilege to have! From Disney Music sprinkled with The Office trivia, this pod has it all! Enjoy and learn how she earns a "Rundee" as well as makes being a Dirtbag look cool!
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This is the 3rd Episode in Season 2. In Episode 13, I converse with Megan Dehaan of Montana's Dehaan Ranch! Listen as we get a better understanding of California, go on adventures with the San Francisco 49ers, and learn about life on the Ranch as an Ultra Runner. We have a lot of fun before diving deep into tackling DNF's, Popping Champaign on the Podium, and redeeming 100's! Lastly we talk about Megan's Magnum Opus, The Crazy Mountain 100 (which is Montana's first 100 mile Ultra)! She walks us through the "behind-the-scenes" hard work it took to get this race to go from idea to completely sold out! She earns our respect with her approach, knowledge and commitment to promoting Diversity at this event and amongst the entire running community! This conversation was an absolute privilege to have! Laughs, Country Music, Education and Entertainment can all be found in this episode, ENJOY!
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