Continue reading »]]> The Shark Tank guest lives to tell the tale!

Steven Sashen returns from Xero Shoes Barefoot Sandals to discuss his recent blog post about barefoot running research and the media. He also fills me in on what it was like appearing on Shark Tank.

I absolutely love his high energy, passionate approach to his work! Steven is such a positive person, and that really shines through in this conversation.

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Continue reading »]]> Excellent advice from Jason Robillard of Barefoot Running University!

Podcast number 88 is another reading – becoming one of my favorite things to do for the show! – this time from Jason’s book Never Wipe Your Ass With a Squirrel: A trail running, ultramarathon, and wilderness survival guide for weird folks.

Over the years Jason has been a major influence in the barefoot running movement, with his Barefoot Running University blog and his book The Barefoot Running Book. Jason’s followers know he’s always up to something new, exciting and interesting, so I wanted to capture some of that energy by reading a part of this trail/ultra running book on Run Barefoot Girl.

Episode #88: June 15, 2013
Caity reads a section of Jason Robillard’s book Never Wipe Your Ass With a Squirrel: A trail running, ultramarathon, and wilderness survival guide for weird folks.

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(You can hear Jason on RBG in episode #27 and his awesome wife, Shelly, on episode #4. Jason has also been interviewed by my podcasting friend, Cesar Torres on his show The Labyrinth.)

I blatantly stole this photo from Jason’s Facebook page, since he used MY photo on the front page of his book, Diets Blow!

Continue reading »]]> This is a very special episode because I was given permission to read a chapter from Lisa Tamati’s book, Running Hot, a focus on her journey across the Libyan Desert.

I actually contacted Lisa and her publisher before I was even finished with the book! I loved it so much, I wanted to share a chapter with you all. Even if you’ve read Running Hot, please enjoy this audio version of chapter 8!

Stay tuned for more book readings, since I enjoyed this quite a bit… and let me know if you enjoy this book segment.

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Continue reading »]]> (Aside from maybe Christopher McDougal, Vanessa Runs has been a top influence of mine in my running experience. She is the author of a beautiful new book, Summit Seeker, she’s an influential blogger and an incredible ultra runner. She’s also a great friend!)

Happy birthday, my dear Vanessa. May the trails open themselves to you for 100 more birthdays.

This is from me and Colin:

Happy Birthday, Vanessa!

With love from Caity!

Continue reading »]]> Trisha Reeves returns to the show from Barefoot Monologues to join me for a conversation about the infamous Born to Run Ultra Marathons 2013. What a weekend!

You can sign up for Born to Run 2014. Don’t miss this special event that you can tell your grandchildren about!

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Tracy Longacre, Trisha Reeves and Caity McCardell – Born to Run Sisters!

Continue reading »]]> I am so pleased to announce this interview:

Episode #85 features Julie Piatt. Julie talks with me about her spiritual journey, her incredible medical experiences, homeschooling, food, writing, her marriage to Rich Roll, her meditation series, their company Jai Lifestyle, her past relationships, and precious insights.

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Links in this episode:

- Angela Peters’ Hol-Fit
- Watch Julie Piatt and Rich Roll’s movie Down Dog now!
- Don’t miss Julie Piatt and Rich Roll on The Rich Roll Podcast
- Julie’s meditation series Jai Release and her e-cookbook Jai Seed
- Our mutual social media friend Jen Filby
- Sir Ken Robinson on Ted.com on the learning revolution
- Maria Walton (who is, among other important, amazing things, Caballo Blanco’s girlfriend)

Continue reading »]]> I’m absolutely delighted to welcome author, podcaster and runner Cesar Torres who indulges me in a conversation I’ve been biting at the bit to have: the ins and outs of podcasting. We also touch on his book that I HIGHLY recommend… The Twelve Burning Wheels, and we check in about his journey coming out, how to save the world, and the “lovers” we have in common.

Cesar Torres of The Labyrinth podcast

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Links in this episode:
- Cesar’s book, The 12 Burning Wheels
- The Labyrinth podcast
- Vanessa Runs
- Vanessa’s book The Summit Seeker
- Nathaniel Wolfe
- Jason Robillard

Continue reading »]]> If you’re a race director (or an aspiring one), you’re going to appreciate Dana’s story! Race director and barefoot runner Dana Smith joins Caity to talk about her barefoot journey – and her upcoming race, the Blue Blazes Ultra.

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Vanessa Runs on Running Faster

Continue reading »]]> The Run Barefoot Girl podcast today features Roselyn Frederick and Barefoot Jake Brown who recently embarked on a running journey across the United States to raise money for and awareness of the Youth Travel Fund.

As this profile makes clear, Roselyn is passionate about enabling young people to take on service travel, meaning travel that incorporates contribution to the environment, the culture, and the people of the place that young people visit.

I was honored to witness them leaving the West Coast of California last month, tracking them on their first jaunt through the countryside to their 10-mile mark. We sat in my car talking about their upcoming epic run, and I learned so much about the value of service travel and their motivation to take on this journey.

Big thanks go to Hopechild for the music accompanying this podcast episode. The lyrics are by Natalia Bortolotti, the music by Natalia and Stefan Podell.

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