Keeping Up With Kelsey Cansler

Leah Jones is a marketer from Lynchburg, Virginia who is on a mission to complete 50 half marathons before her 30th birthday. Most recently, she completed the Dopey Challenge in Disney World that consisted of a 5k, 10k, half marathon, and full marathon all in consecutive days.  She shares with us her running history, goals for the future, and how she made it through Dopey.   Follow Leah: Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/leahelizabeth.j/ Twitter: https://twitter.com/leah_elizabethj Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/leahelizabethj/ Blog: https://leahelizabethj.wordpress.com/   Follow Kelsey: Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/thegogirlblog/ Twitter: https://twitter.com/thegogirlblog Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/thegogirlblog/ Blog: https://thegogirlblog.com/   For full show notes, please visit my blog: https://thegogirlblog.com   Mentioned in the show: Keeping Up with Kelsey Podcast Facebook Group Liberty University RunDisney   Dopey Challenge Hanson Marathon Method Richmond Marathon Marine Corps

Elizabeth Heidal is a runner from Mobile, Alabama who is racing the states and kicking major butt in the process. On this episode, we discuss the 48 states that she has completed, how she qualified for Boston, how she met her husband at a Ragnar race, and how she overcame being assaulted while on a run in 2012. She shares lots of wisdom when it comes to racing the states and which states and races stand out the most to her. Tune in and enjoy Elizabeth's story!   Follow Elizabeth: Blog: http://www.runningforbling.com/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/runningforbling/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/RunningForBling/   Follow Kelsey: Blog: https://thegogirlblog.com/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/thegogirlblog/ Facebook:  https://www.facebook.com/thegogirlblog/ Twitter: https://twitter.com/thegogirlblog   For full show notes, please visit my blog:   https://thegogirlblog.com/2018/01/01/keeping-up-with-kelsey-podcast-episode-8-elizabeth-heidal-running-for-bling/  If you are loving the show, please l

Latoya Shauntay Snell is a plus size runner from Brooklyn who recently found fame when an article she wrote about being heckled at the NYC Marathon went viral.  She shares her experience and how she reacted.  She also shares how she began running, what motivates her, and the truth behind being a plus size runner.     Shauntay's Viral Article:  https://theglowup.theroot.com/im-a-plus-size-runner-and-i-got-heckled-at-the-nyc-mara-1820797012    Follow Latoya: Instagram  https://www.instagram.com/iamlshauntay  Twitter  https://twitter.com/latoyashauntay Facebook https://www.facebook.com/runningfatchef  Blog https://www.runningfatchef.com    Follow Kelsey  Instagram https://www.instagram.com/thegogirlblog/  Twitter https://twitter.com/thegogirlblog Facebook  https://www.facebook.com/thegogirlblog/  Blog   https://thegogirlblog.com/ 

This episode is all about the F word.  No, not *that* F word.  The word fat.  I discuss my history with being fat and how I've come to terms with using the word in a non-negative way. If you have ever considered yourself fat, felt fat, or know someone that is fat, then this episode is for you.     

Lindsay Nofziger is a runner and competitive cyclist from the Seattle, WA area. She is a nurse practitioner by trade and has overcome a lot of obstacles including surgery complications that sidelined her for four months. She shares her experience as an athlete who has Type 1 Diabetes as well as her experiences cycling and ultra running.   

This episode brings you Lindsay Morrison from Cincinnati, Ohio! Lindsay and I met via Instagram, but now we are real life friends and she was even a bridesmaid in my wedding. She has lost 135 pounds, loves doing OrangeTheory, and sells clothes for a living. Lindsay is also super vocal about raising awareness and funds for Huntingdon's Disease, a disease that took her dad from her way too soon. On this episode, we discuss HD, weight loss surgery, redemption marathons, and have some giggles! Lindsay is a beautiful person both inside and out and is an inspiration to me as well as so many others.    

On this episode, I interview my best friend that I met via the Internet, Brittney Lawson. Brittney shares about how she first got involved in running, what her first few races looked like, how it is being a new mom, and what she is doing to get back to her fitness routine post baby. Enjoy this show's first guest interview.    

In this episode, I share with you 10 tips on how to be the world's most awesome spectator.  Being on the sidelines at a race is an important job and these tips will make any runner on the course love you!    

In this episode, I share my running story and how I got to where I'm at today. We all start somewhere and I share some horror stories from my first half marathon, who inspired me most in my running journey, and what's next for me. Running has given me so much and I can't wait to tell you about my story.    Thank you for listening to my podcast and inspiring me to run more! Be sure to subscribe to the show on iTunes and to leave a rating and review so that more people can join us! Happy Running!   

Welcome to Keeping Up with Kelsey! In this introductory episode, I share a little about myself and what this show will be about. Thanks for tuning in and I look forward to our conversations together.  Follow me on Instagram and Twitter: @thegogirlblog You can read my blog at www.thegogirlblog.com