Running Dialogue
Follow us and our Running Dialogue podcast as we explore - not just running, walking, and training - but a wide range of topics related to physical, mental, and social wellbeing. Whether you're new to Crim or have been a fan for years, this podcast offers something for everyone.
The podcast is hosted by the Crim Fitness Foundation, an organization dedicated to improving wellbeing across Flint & Genesee County. What began as a 10-mile road race in Flint in 1977 has grown into a cornerstone of the community, with events like the signature HAP CareSource Crim Festival of Races, Crim Training Program, and other year-round programs in sports, mindfulness, nutrition, and neighborhood impact that engage over 20,000 residents annually.
Episodes
64 episodes
Crim Training for Everyone: The Para-Athlete Training Group
In this episode, we go behind the scenes of the Crim Para-Athlete group, a unique training program for athletes who use prosthetics. Joined by an expert panel of seven guests, including members from the training group, as well as partners from ...
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Season 4
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Episode 2
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1:07:49
Running Dialogue is Back! What is it!?
After a long hiatus, the Running Dialogue Podcast is back! Join Brandon Morgan and Crim CEO Lauren Holaly-Zembo as they discuss the exciting relaunch of the podcast, with a fresh focus on community well-being and health initiatives in Flint and...
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Season 4
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Episode 1
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32:49
Improving Results & Preventing Injury with Dr Eoin Everard
Welcome back to Running Dialogue! Our first guest this season is Dr. Eoin Everard, PhD in Biomechanics and international runner whose accomplishments include a sub-4-minute mile, 5 National Championships, and is currently the 3k European Indoor...
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Season 3
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Episode 7
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1:03:30
Taking on "The Bobby" Challenge
In this episode, we are joined by brothers and U of M Flint students Landon & Trenton Jackman. They discuss getting into the sport of running for its mental and physical health benefits. This eventually led them to complete "The Bobby" chal...
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Season 3
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Episode 6
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54:44
Engineering A Healthy Body & Mind
In this episode of Running Dialogue, we are joined by engineer and health and fitness fanatic, Chris Natterer. Chris Natterer has taken his engineering degree and put a practical engineering approach on his health and fitness passion. We discus...
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Season 3
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Episode 5
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48:20
Three Year Transformation to Marathon Runner
On this episode of Running Dialogue, we are joined by Gretchen Sells. Gretchen is a mother of 2 who joined the CrimFit Training Program in 2019 to focus on herself and her fitness goals. She connected with her training group right away and was ...
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Season 3
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Episode 4
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51:43
Panel Discussion on Nutrition for Runners & Walkers
On this episode, we are joined by Dr. Amber Schlemmer from Primary Prevention Physiotherapy and Dr. Kristi Chipman, a registered dietician. We discuss using food as fuel and finding a healthy balance between eating & exercise. Dr. Schlemmer...
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Season 3
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Episode 3
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1:04:32
Running Against The Odds with Coach Dez Dunham
In this episode of Running Dialogue, we are joined by Coach Desmond Dunham. Coach Dez is a youth sports expert with over two decades of coaching and teaching experience. We discuss his book Running Against The Odds which details his tu...
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Season 3
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Episode 2
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1:07:45
Running Dialogue Fall Rundown
As the warm weather comes to a close, we check in to give everyone a quick rundown and update on what to expect from Running Dialogue in the coming months. Stay tuned as we're joined by new and returning guests to discuss the latest topics in r...
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Season 3
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Episode 1
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22:24
Chasing The Invisible Finish Line
We are joined, on this episode, by Bill Thena, Learning & Development Manager at Financial Plus Credit Union. Bill tells us about a unique new program that was started at FPCU called A Race Around Michigan. He shares how this progr...
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Season 2
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Episode 21
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44:35
Preventing Injury with Healthy Habits
In this episode, we are joined by Dr. Amber Schlemmer from Primary Prevention Physical Therapy. We discuss how proper training and exercise can help prevent injury, not only when being active, but also while completing everyday tasks. Dr. Schle...
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Season 2
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Episode 20
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50:33
A Conversation with CrimFit Training Program Leader Trudy Tabor
In this episode, Crim CEO Lauren Holay-Zembo sits down for a conversation with Trudy Tabor, CrimFit Training Program Group Leader. Trudy shares her journey to living a healthy and active lifestyle. After being a smoker for many year...
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Season 2
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Episode 19
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10:46
Building an Active Community with Mayor Sheldon Neeley
On this episode of Running Dialogue, we are joined by the Mayor of Flint, Sheldon Neeley! Theresa Roach, Program Director for the Crim Fitness Foundation's Active Communities department also joins the show. We discuss the ongoing effort, by the...
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Season 2
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Episode 18
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59:49
Michigan Race Director Series - Barbra Bennage
In this episode of our series with Michigan Race Directors, we are joined by Barbra Bennage, Executive Race Director of the Detroit Free Press Marathon. We discuss the long histories and evolutions of both the Detroit Free Press Marathon and th...
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Season 2
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Episode 17
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41:13
Partner Spotlight: The Laundry
In this episode, we discuss the exciting partnership between the Crim Fitness Foundation & The Laundry! Located in historic Downtown Fenton, The Laundry offers delicious lunch, dinner, and weekend brunch menus with a casual bistro atmospher...
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Season 2
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Episode 16
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23:57
Legen-dairy Recovery with Chocolate Milk
We are joined by Sandy Sellers, Youth Wellness Manager at the United Dairy Industry of Michigan. We discuss chocolate milk and why it is one of the best recovery drinks for runners and walkers during their training. Sandy also gives some tips o...
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Season 2
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Episode 15
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40:29
Michigan Race Director Series - Marcy Kinzer
In this fourth installment of our Michigan Race Director series, we are joined by Marcy Kinzer who is the Race Director for the Izzo Legacy 5k and Executive Director of the Playmakers Fitness Foundation. Playmakers is a run specialty store oper...
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Season 2
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Episode 14
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40:38
Michigan Race Director Series - Megan Jankowski
In this episode, we are joined by Megan Jankowski, Race Director for the Detroit Turkey Trot. Megan shares her unique career path, starting as an auditor for an accounting firm and eventually transitioning to the Race Director for The Parade Co...
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Season 2
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Episode 13
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55:51
CrimFit Group Leader Hattie Christian
In this episode, we're joined by longtime CrimFit Training Program Group Leader Hattie Christian. Hattie shares her story of how she got into running and walking, and her journey from first time Crim racer to Group Leader, helping people cross ...
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Season 2
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Episode 12
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42:18
Michigan Race Director Series - Lauralee Mathieu
In the second episode of our series with Michigan Race Directors, we are joined by Lauralee Mathieu. Lauralee is the Race Director of the Amway River Bank Run in Grand Rapids. We discuss the work that goes on behind-the-scenes before t...
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Season 2
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Episode 11
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59:42
The Instrument of Your Body with World Renowned Singer Lisette Oropesa
This episode we are joined by Lisette Oropesa, a world renowned opera singer and avid runner/marathoner. We discuss how Lisette got started in the sport of running as part of her weight loss journey and how she's since completed several maratho...
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Season 2
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Episode 10
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1:32:01
Michigan Race Director Series - Michelle O'Kelly
In this first episode of our series with Michigan Race Directors, we are joined by Michelle O'Kelly. Michelle is the Race Director of the Bayshore Marathon in Traverse City, Capital City River Run in Lansing & A Run fo...
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Season 2
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Episode 9
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1:07:27
The Latest in All Things Running & Walking with Brad Brown
We are joined by recurring guest Brad Brown from Complete Runner to discuss the latest trends in shoes, socks and other equipment for runners and walkers. We also talk about the changes that both competitive and casual running/walking have seen...
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Season 2
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Episode 8
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51:58
Midwestern Roots with Pro Runner Noah Droddy
On this episode of Running Dialogue, we are joined by Noah Droddy who is a professional runner from Indiana. We discuss Noah's latest marathon time of 2:09 which ranks 9th all time for U.S. born runners. Noah talks about growing up in the midwe...
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Season 2
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Episode 7
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53:29
Michigan Running Royalty
Our guest on this episode of Running Dialogue is Greg Meyer, Michigan native, and accomplished distance runner. Greg was a 4 time All-American at the University of Michigan, having set 10 American and 2 World Records. He has won the Crim 10 Mil...
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Season 2
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Episode 6
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51:24